Greer Citizen E-Edition 11.23.16

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SOUTH CAROLINAS PREMIER WEEKLY

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2016
GREER, SOUTH CAROLINA VOL. 103 NO. 47 75 CENTS
Small Business Saturday comes to Greer

BY BILLY CANNADA
EDITOR
Shoppers will begin their
search for Black Friday
deals as early as Thanksgiving night, but the official start of the holiday
shopping season will continue well into the weekend.
Consumers
plan
to
spend record amounts of
money at small businesses
during this years Small
Business Saturday, set for

Nov. 26, according to a
survey from the National
Federation of Independent
Businesses and American
Express.
Participating businesses
in Greer include: Maiale
Boutique, Southern Sisters Boutique, La Bouteille,
Galleries of Brian Brigham,
Pour Sports Pub, Stomping Grounds, The Shoppes
on Trade, Talloni - A Shoe
Salon, WoodRUFF Pet Re-
sort, Carolina Treasures,

Bright Eyes Arts, Benchmark Bicycle Supply Co.
and Carolina Barrel and
Blade.
Each year, weve been
able to grow the amount
of businesses and people
that are involved, Greater
Greer Chamber of Commerce President and CEO
Mark Owens said. Its a
great opportunity for folks
to come down on a Saturday and work their way
through a bunch of different businesses. On a very

busy shopping weekend,
its important to remember the small businesses
right here in downtown.
Held annually on the Saturday following Thanksgiving, Small Business
Saturday was founded
by American Express as
a response to small business owners most pressing need: getting more
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Lyman approves bucket

truck purchase, changes
Swears
in council
member
BY KAELYN PFENNING
STAFF WRITER
PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
Members of the Greer community dopped by Chandler Creek Elementary on Monday to

read to students during Real Men Read day.
Real Men Read putting

the focus back on books
BY BILLY CANNADA
EDITOR
Real men read.
That was the message
members of the community had for students at
Chandler Creek Elementary School Monday afternoon, as more than 120
volunteers took time out
of their day to crack open
a book.
Its something I look
forward to each year, said
Greater Greer Chamber of
Commerce President Mark
Owens, who spent time
with a class of second
graders. Its exciting to
spend time with the kids

and read to them and encourage them.
Chandler Creek Assistant Principal Jennifer
Dodds, who helped organize the event, said the
program was designed to
address the importance of
reading and increase community involvement in the
school.
We reach out to all of
our parents, and well
have fathers, grandfathers
and uncles that will come
in and read, Dodds said.
But well also get some
help from the community.
The Greer Police Depart-
ment sends out the entire

department, and we also
get a lot of help from the
fire department and the
chamber of commerce.
Anybody that wants to
come in can come in and
read.
Sgt. Randle Ballenger
and many other Greer Police officers participated.
The group of officers also
provided a K-9 demonstration for students.
With everything you
see going on in the news
today, getting to do something like this is refreshing, Ballenger said. Kids
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The Town of Lyman is

moving forward with several purchases.
At the regular Nov. 14
meeting, Lyman Town
Council approved a request by the wastewater
department to purchase a
bucket truck at a cost not
to exceed $30,000.
Weve had lengthy discussions in the past, said
council member Tony Wyatt. This is going to alleviate us from having to
rent.
A bucket truck is $800$1,000, each time I have
to rent, said Scott Miller,
Wastewater
Operations
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Newly elected council member Greg Wood took the Oath

of Office at the regular Nov. 14 Lyman Council meeting.
Manager, and We would
use it more, he said of the
new bucket truck.
Town
Administrator
Gregg Miller said the funds
would come from the surplus in the general budget
since this item was not a
budgeted line item.

Other
expenses
approved by the council
included $3,090.28 to replace two side doors of the
town hall, less than $2,000
to replace damaged blinds
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Officials fighting blaze

Local crews
assist
BY KAELYN PFENNING
STAFF WRITER
With less than 40 percent of the Pinnacle Mountain Fire contained, the
Pickens County Emergency
Management Division and
South Carolina Forestry
Commission evacuated 86
homes last Thursday as a
precaution to the flames.

Residents living north
of SC 11 from Back Park
Road to South Saluda
Road and north to Table
Rock Reservoir were notified by phone messages
and East Pickens Baptist
Church (2244 Gentry Memorial Highway Pickens
SC, 29671) provided shelter to those impacted
homes. Evacuees were told
to plan to be away from
their homes for 72 hours.
Alison Rauch, Public
Information Officer for
Greer Commission of
Public Works, went to
the command center last
week, and firefighters
from Greer helped assist
with the blaze.
Crews from all over
South Carolina battled for
more than eight days the
Pinnacle mountain fire
that started from a campfire on the Pinnacle Mountain Trail.
Last Thursday, the South
Carolina Forestry Commission did a burnout of the
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Boroughs leaves lasting impact

BY BILLY CANNADA
EDITOR
FILE PHOTO | THE GREER CITIZEN
Sonny Boroughs, left, greeted friends during a benefit

held in his honor to support the American Cancer Society.
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DEATHS
Frances Hester Evans, 87
Diane Allison Morgan, 48
Larry Carl Sloan, 65
Sonny Boroughs will be

missed for more than just
his famous barbecue.
The Taylors resident,
who recently passed away,
was a cancer research
advocate and a friend to
many in the local community.
He was just the kind of
guy that was out to serve
others and give back to
the community, Greer
Community
Ministries
(GCM) Executive Director
Cindy Simpler said. He
wasnt one of those people
standing in the spotlight
saying look at me. He had
a true servants heart, and
I dont know how you replace that.
Boroughs and several
of his friends organized
He had a true
servants heart, and
I dont know how
you replace that.
Cindy Simpler
Executive director, GCM

a number of charitable
events through the years,
including the Antique
Tractor Car, Truck, Motorcycle and Engine Show,
raising funds for the Cancer Society of Greenville,
the American Cancer Society and GCM.
We would help anybody
that needed it, Boroughs
said of his fundraising effort. Its fun for us. Its
a mission. I just want to
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will be closed
on Thursday
and Friday
give something back to

the community. Ive been
blessed.
He became known by local churches, school PTAS
and many other members
of the community.
When you look up generosity in the dictionary,
you see his picture, Drenda King of the American
Cancer Society once said
of Boroughs. Look up caring and compassionate,
and it will be there too.
Sonny Boroughs is a
prime example of what
just one man can do in
our community, said former SC House Rep. Phil
Shoopman in a previous
interview with The Greer
Citizen.
According to Simpler,
Boroughs helped start
GCMs annual barbecue
lunch, which raises funds
for Meals on Wheels clients in the Upstate.

The barbecue at Big
Thursday stemmed from
him getting something
started, said Simpler. He
started a tradition thats
been carried on through
the years.
Find
some
corner
of Greer that he hasnt
touched. That would be
hard to do, she said.
Boroughs was diagnosed
with prostate cancer in
1993, but successfully
fought the illness for many
years. Married to Delores
H. Boroughs, Sonny served
in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Winn Dixie. He
was a faithful member of
Fairview Baptist Church.
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Greer Farmers Market

founder joins board
Ray set for
new chapter
BY KAELYN PFENNING
STAFF WRITER
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Giving back
The Korean War Veterans Greenville Chapter (The Foothills of Greenville #301) donated
$1,000 to Greer STEP last week.
COMMUNITY
NEWS
BREAKING BREAD
SERVING THANKSGIVING
Breaking Bread for Jesus will be serving a free

Thanksgiving dinner from
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on
Nov. 24 at Pacific Place, 59
Groce Road in Lyman.
GREER FARMERS MARKET

TO SELL CHRISTMAS TREES
The Greer Farmers Market will be selling Christmas trees from 11 a.m. to
1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov.
26. Join and support small
businesses. Trees will be
available until 7 p.m. or
until trees run out.
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
OPEN HOUSE ON DEC. 1
Greenville
Technical
Colleges Pharmacy Technician program is hosting
an Open House at 6 p.m.
on Thursday, Dec. 1 for
those considering a career
in the profession. Benson
Campus address is 2522
Locust Hill Road, Taylors.
This is an opportunity
to speak to faculty one-onone about GTCs diploma
and certificate program
options, see the classroom
and pharmacy lab, and
learn more about employment opportunities.
For more information,
call 250-3073 or visit gvltec.edu/pharmtech. RSVP
at https://pharmtech-gtc.
eventbrite.com.
CHRISTMAS TREE
LIGHTING IN GREER
The annual Christmas

Tree Lighting is planned
for Friday, Dec. 2 with activities and entertainment
beginning at 5 p.m. at
Greer City Park. Santa arrives at 7:15 p.m. and will
read The Night Before
Christmas before he and
Mayor Rick Danner count
down to the lighting of
the tree at the entrance to
Greer City Park.
PARADE FOR DUNCAN,

LYMAN & WELLFORD
The Christmas Parade

will be held on Saturday,
Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. with line
up starting at 9 a.m. at Immanuel Methodist Church
on Main Street, Wellford.
Anyone wishing to par-
ticipate may call Wellford

City Hall at 439-4875.
GREER CHRISTMAS PARADE

ON SUNDAY, DEC 4
This years parade is

Sunday, Dec. 4 at 2:30
p.m. with parade line-up
starting at 1:15 p.m. This
years theme is A Vintage
Christmas. Residents are
encouraged to decorate
entries to reflect their vision during the holiday
season. The Greer Christmas Parade route is 1.1
miles, beginning at Poinsett Street and Memorial
Drive and ending at N.
Main Street and Cunningham Drive. The proceeds
benefit Greer Relief, a
501(c)3 non-profit serving
the Greater Greer area. For
more information, email
at events@greerrelief.org
or call 848-5356.
WALKING IN THE SHOES

OF A DYSLEXIC
Camperdown Academy
and the South Carolina
Branch of the IDA present Walking in the Shoes
of a Dyslexic, a Dyslexia
simulation, with Heidi
Bishop,
Fellow/AOGPE,
President/SCBIDA, at 6:30
p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6 in
Camperdown Academys
Big Room, located at 501
Howell Road, Greenville.
This event is free and open
to the public.
This simulation is designed to show residents
how it feels to have a
learning difference. Anyone interested in attending
is to RSVP to Kate Franch
at 244-8899 or kfranch@
camperdown.org. Seating
is limited.
CHRISTMAS PARTY
AT CSB ON DEC. 8
The Childrens Security

Blankets special Christmas party will be held on
Thursday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m.
at the Hangar, First Baptist
Church of Spartanburgs
student complex. Santa
and his elves will be on
hand to greet the guests of
honor and volunteers will
treat the families like royalty. To learn more about
The Childrens Security
Blanket organization or
to donate, contact Laura
Allen, CSB Executive Director,
at Laura@childrenssecurityblanket.org
or 615-417-2151.
THE NUTCRACKER SHOW

AT BYRNES ON DEC. 10
For the third annual holiday performance, The

Nutcracker Show, the
Greer Childrens Theater
of the Greer Cultural Arts
Center is collaborating
with the Southern Dance
Connection and South
Pointe Ballet. In addition,
students from the Bonds
Career Center will be the
stage-makeup artists for
the night. The hour-long
show, open to the community for $12, is at 6 p.m.
on Dec. 10 at the District
5 Fine Arts Center on the
Byrnes High School campus in Duncan.
Cristy Ray, founder of

the Greer Farmers Market,
joined the South Carolina
Association of Farmers
Markets on Wednesday,
Nov. 2.
Its just a great way to
see what the state is doing, Ray said.
The United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA) is putting out laws
now, Ray said, so that
theres some sort of cohesiveness. It will be a good
way to get people involved
and to make sure were
putting out safe products
for people.
Every year, the association has a meeting for
market managers, Ray
said. Last year, Ray met
board members, who talked about nominating her.
At an advisory board
meeting this year, the new
executive director Jackie
Moore was looking for
ideas to update the association and mentioned
board positions, Ray said.
Cristy Ray
They asked for one person to represent the area,
and nearly everyone in attendance expressed interest, Ray said. They contacted me the next day.
With more than 11 farmers markets in the upstate,
three of us represent the
upstate basically now,
Ray said.
At the regular Nov. 2
board meeting, Ray was
inducted along with Kathi
Dimmock from Clemson.
Currently, Stan Perry is
President and Lisa Chapman is Treasurer, Ray said.
We dont vote for new positions until the beginning
of the year.
Theyre doing some
things this year in terms
of trying to unify the markets across the state, Ray
said. Its a great group of
people. Ive learned a lot.

At the induction meeting, we just kind of brainstormed for our market
meeting in January, a 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. event on
Wednesday, Jan. 25, Ray
said.
Its mostly just a really
unique way to get in at a
state level, Ray said. Its
pretty competitive with 11
markets in the area. We all
like our fresh fruits and
vegetables.
The South Carolina Association of Farmers Markets
(SCAFM) is a non-profit,
statewide organization focused on supporting and
promoting
sustainable
food in South Carolina, according to southcarolinafarmersmarkets.com.
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OBITUARIES
The Greer Citizen
Frances H. Evans
Frances Hester Evans, 87,
widow of Morris Hughland
Evans, formerly of Greer,
passed away November
21, 2016.
A native of Greer, she
was a daughter of the late
William Henry and Lille
Mae Sellars Hester, a retired employee of Lyman
Printing and Finishing, and
life member of Apalache
Baptist Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Lynn Smith (Ken) of
Greenville; a son, H. Keith
Evans (Melissa) of Lyman;
thirteen
grandchildren;
twenty-five great-grandchildren and three greatgreat-grandchildren.
She was also predeceased by two daughters,
Cathy Harrison and Joan
Arnold and three brothers.
Graveside services will
be held 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at
Hillcrest Memory Gardens,
conducted by Rev. Eddie
Cooper.
Visitation will be held
1:30 until 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 23,
2016 at The Wood Mortuary.
The family is at their respective homes.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to

Apalache Baptist Church
Family Life Center, 1915
Gap Creek Rd., Greer, SC
29651.
Online condolences may
be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com.
Diane A. Morgan
Diane Allison Morgan,
48, passed away November 17, 2016 at Hillcrest
Memorial Hospital.
A native of Greer, she
was the daughter of Julius
A. Morgan, Jr. and Cay Terrill Morgan of Greer, and
was of the Assembly of
God Faith.
Surviving also are a
brother, Scott Morgan
(Kimberly) of Greenville;
two nieces, Kalilee Morgan
and Ashley Gibson; and a
nephew, Max Morgan.
Funeral services were
held 2 p.m. Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Graceland East Memorial Park
Mausoleum, conducted by
Pastor Ken Owen.
The family received
friends after the service
inside the mausoleum.
The family is at the
home of the parents, 79
River Birch Way, Greer, SC
29650.
Memorials may be made

to Fairview Community
Residence, 105 Old Fairview Road, Fountain Inn,
SC 29644.
Online condolences may
be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com.
Larry Sloan
Larry Carl Sloan, 65,
husband of Debbie Sloan,
passed away Friday, November 18, 2016, at Linley
Park Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Greer, he was the
son of the late Carl Brockman and Annie Sue Cox
Sloan. He was employed
by Winn Dixie for 25
years and later worked at
Gradys Great Outdoors.
Survivors include his
wife, Debbie Sloan; daughter, April Lynn Pierce and
husband, Mark, of Anderson; and three grandchildren, Lydia, Logan, and
Lenox Pierce.
No services are planned.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to
United Way Youth Volunteer Corp, P.O. Box 2067,
Anderson, SC 29622.
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mountain, which helped

remove fuel from the wildfire. Heavier amounts of
smoke in the area were
expected with this process and forestry leaders
encouraged people not
living in the area to stay
away and indoors from
the smoke.
This has been a statewide event and the coordination between fire, law
enforcement and forestry
has been incredible, said
Coordination
between fire, law
enforcement and
forestry has been
incredible.
Pierce Womack
Pickens Co. Emergency Management

Pierce Womack with Pickens County Emergency
Management. Most South

Carolina counties have at
least one representative
here helping and we are
greatly appreciative of the
partnership. We will continue our efforts until the
conditions improve.
The Pinnacle Mountain
fire started Wednesday,
Nov. 9, and more than 190
forestry officials, rescue
squads, firefighters and
law enforcement responded to the scene.
Greer Police handler James Compton and K9 Stryker perform a demonstration for
students at Chandler Creek Elementary School.
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are about 10 percent of
our population, but they
are 100 percent of our future and we want to get in
here and let them see some
positive role models.
We dont want the kids
to be afraid of us, he said.
If theres something going on in their house or
at a neighbors house, we
want them to be able to
come to us, feel comfortable talking to us.
The event, which is
geared toward male students, serves a strategic
purpose, Dodds said.
Boys are usually less
interested in reading than
girls, Dodds said. This
is a way to get them into
it and to make reading
cool.
Owens said he got lots
of questions about his job
and what its like to work
for the chamber.
To me, that brings to
life the Community Master
Plan and what our goal is,
he said. We want to help
create a great community,
and these students are our
future.
Ballenger stressed the
importance of being literate, no matter what career
students choose.
No matter what you do
in life, you have to be able
to read, Ballenger said.
All of these kids were telling me what they wanted
to be when they grew up
and I was able to tell every
single one of them how
All of these kids were telling me what they

wanted to be when they grew up and I was
able to tell every single one of them how
they would have to read in that job.
Sgt. Randle Ballenger
Greer Police Department
they would have to read

in that job. Its important
that kids see how reading
is going to impact the rest
of their lives.
The program, which is
now in its third year, continues to expand.
Weve had so much participation that were going to do two this year,
Dodds said. Well have
another one coming up in
February.
The school also has a
number of other reading-
Weekend Outlook
Cool Weekend Weather
We are expecting a sunny, cool average

weekend. This weekend will see
temperatures in the low to middle 60s for
Saturday and Sunday. Mostly sunny skies
and dry weather is expected through the
weekend. We will see sunny, cool, dry
weather through the middle of next week.
related events through the

year to inspire students.
We have several reading
interventionists that will
help students who struggle with reading, Dodds
said. We also do a few
other events throughout
the year where students
can read a certain amount
of books to get tickets to
a hockey game or something like that. We just try
a lot of different things to
get them interested.
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LYMAN: Council approves schedule

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along with the window replacement project at the

town hall and less than
$1,350 from the hospitality fund to purchase garbage receptacles for the
town.
Lyman saved $8,000 on
the window project, Miller
said. We just kept bidding and we were able to
get the price down.
Council also unanimously approved the application for grant funding in
the amount of $6,000 to
the Middle Tyger Community Center and Revize to
redesign the towns website.
It functions very poorly, council member Tony
Wyatt said of the current
website. Weve had ambi-
tions for some time.

Were excited, Gregg
Miller, Town Administrator, said of the new website. Were going to able
to do some much more.
In other business, council approved the second
reading of the ordinance
prohibiting the use of
private property to avoid
traffic control devices and
the re-zoning of property
located at Little Mountain
Road and Inman Road
from GBD to R-15 Residential.
In addition, council approved the 2017 meeting
schedule, tabled the procedure for additions to the
Veterans Memorial, tabled
the Municode recodification of town ordinances to
gather more information,
approved the removal of
flower pots and approved

a small shed according to
the addendum discussed.
After executive session, council approved to
change the rental rates at
Pacific Place, including the
addition of a $200 cleaning fee for non-profit organizations, and approved
road closure at Shiloh
Springs Road.
This is a county project, Miller said. Lyman
is contributing $35,000 toward the cost of the project.The road is being
closed and the new road
going in to make the intersection safer.
Upcoming events include a Christmas Party at
6 p.m. on December 9 and
the next meeting at 6 p.m.
on December 12.
SATURDAY: Marks big shopping day

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customers through their

doors, rallying communities to support local businesses and helping kick
off a successful holiday
sales period.
By making your purchase at a small business
in Greer, you know youre
directly supporting a local
family and youre building
a personal relationship,
Owen said. Thats a really
impactful part of this day.
When people say thank
you for your business,
they really mean it.
The Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce works
with the Greer Station Association to put on Small
Business Saturday.
You find unique items
when you come downtown, Owens said. These
are gifts that people are
going to like and they
havent seen everywhere
else.
Nearly half of the survey respondents (48 percent) who are aware of
Small Business Saturday
and who plan to shop said
they expect to spend more
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BUSINESSES
Maiale Boutique
Southern Sisters Boutique
La Bouteille
Galleries of Brian Brigham
Pour Sports Pub
Stomping Grounds
The Shoppes on Trade
Talloni - A Shoe Salon
WoodRUFF Pet Resort
Carolina Treasures
Bright Eyes Arts
Benchmark Bicycle Supply Co.
Carolina Barrel and Blade
on the day this year than
last year. Two thirds of respondents said they plan
to spend at least $100 on
the day.
Since its inception,
has brought national attention to supporting the
local businesses we love,
said Elizabeth Rutledge,

Executive Vice President,
Global Advertising & Brand
Management at American
Express, which founded
in 2010. Small Business
Saturday reminds consumers of how valuable
small businesses are to
our communities, and we
are incredibly proud to be
the founding partner.
The surge in spending
reflects the rising importance consumers place
on supporting local businesses, especially during
the holiday season. Threequarters (76 percent) of
survey respondents said
they plan to visit one or
more small businesses as
part of their holiday shopping, while 91 percent reported supporting small,
independent businesses is
important to them.
OPINION
The Greer Citizen
Give that dog a bone
here is whats meant to be an amusing video making the rounds on

social media showing a flustered
young dog, trying to grasp, bite or chew
the bone painted on the bottom of his
water dish.
Its a big ol bone and at first, its
pretty cute to see him react to it, but
then you feel a bit sorry for him and as
Im pretty sure quite a few of us have
fallen for the old quarter glued to the
counter joke, at bars and stores, resulting in a moment of humiliation in front
of others, as we, in vain, try to pick it up,
we empathize with this pups confusion.
Im not a fan of things being painted
on the inside of bowls and cups- not just
for animals, but for us. Ive seen beautiful porcelain pieces with hand painted
blossoms or berries painted on the inside and they always scare the crap out
of me when I get to the bottom, because
when that last bit of coffee washes over,
exposing them, my first reaction is that
yet another stinkbug has found a place
to ride out the winter in my house.
No one, especially animals, likes to
see things where they shouldnt be. It
reminds me of a small rubber snake that
IM JUST
SAYING
PAM STONE
went the rounds between my best friend
and me, when I was 18, used to deliberately frighten each other to death. I can
handle mice, rats, bats, any furry thing,
really, but put a rubber snake under my
saddle as I lift it off the rack and I need
a defibrillator and a shot of schnapps.
But I got her back: I nestled it in the bottom of her riding boot and fell over at
her reaction when she slid her foot into
the shaft of the boot, only to feel the
coils of the snake wrap around her leg.
Ive never heard anyone shriek so loud
in my life. Im pretty sure garage doors
were opening in the vicinity. She, in
return, bested me by securing it beneath
the sun visor of my Volkswagen, knowing that as soon as I drove away from
the barn that evening, Id be pulling it
down as I headed west. I did, and the
thing landed in my lap. I took down the
mailbox, before slamming my Bug into

reverse, to jump out and sling her, facefirst, into the manure pile. Score!
Ah, the good old days of outdoor
recreation...
But let us now look at the dogs perspective of this tantalizing bone in the
dish. Its confusing and a little cruel,
dont you think? Imagine if that were
you, after a long day of napping with the
occasional jog around your property to
mark your territory. How would you like
it if you were handed a freshly baked
pizza on a platter, only to find out its
some sort of joke? Or a mouth watering cheeseburger? First you might feel
bemused, then probably irritated, and
finally, perhaps rather hurt, because it
would make you eye your master with
a bit less trust in your welfare, wouldnt
it?
Even if you disagree with the above
statement, fair warning: dogs never,
ever forget. Ever. And they will get even
with you when you least expect it: just
when youre having the pastor over for
tea. Yea, that is when Fido will wreak his
revenge and suddenly appear in order
to demonstrate how the rug is the only
How would you like it if you

were handed a freshly baked
pizza on a platter, only to find
out its some sort of joke? Or a
mouth watering cheeseburger?
First you might feel bemused,
then probably irritated, and
finally, perhaps rather hurt,
because it would make you eye
your master with a bit less
trust in your welfare, wouldnt
it?
thing that will relieve the itch on his
posterior.
Give that dog a bone.
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Representing
Jesus well
THE UPPER ROOM
KAELYNS
KORNER
KAELYN PFENNING
Staff reporter
Thank
the Lord
Read Romans 5:1-5
ou need endurance, so
that when you have done
the will of God, you may
received what was promised.
Hebrews 10:36 (NRSV)
Recently, when attempting

to return a button to its rightful place on my shirt, I was
reminded of my inability to
sew. The thread fought with
the eye of the needle. The
button slipped around like
soft butter on hot toast. And
the needle made a pincushion
of my finger with each loop
of the thread. I longed for a
shortcut, thinking, If only I
could staple the button back
on!
In this moment of frustration, I thought about how I
have looked for shortcuts all
my life: I cheated on school
tests to avoid endless study; I
made myself happy through
drug and alcohol abuse;
instead of nurturing challenging relationships, I became
satisfied with the status quo.
Bible verses like Romans
5:3-5 helped me realize that
what I had was a character
problem; I was wishing that
everything hard or time-consuming would just go away.
As a result of Bible study and
prayer, I know ask God to
help me through challenges
instead of finding shortcuts
around them.
The Bible promises that
good will result when we
endure difficulties with
patience. Perseverance will
produce character. And
character will produce hope.
When Christians are known by
perseverance, character, and
hope, we draw others to a life
of serving Christ.
GUEST EDITORIAL
Lawmakers need to cut

ties with influencers
Thought For The Day:

Perseverance is handling difficult situations with godly
character.
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Ethics laws in many states frown on elected

officials working for lobbyist principals and
for good reason. Theres something fishy about
a lawmaker taking money from an organization that employs lobbyists for the purpose of
convincing the lawmaker to vote for or against
certain bills. The working relationship may be
completely honest there may not be any votetrading at all but it doesnt look good to the
public.
Representative Russell Ott, for example, was
previously a lobbyist for the SC Farm Bureau, as
well as their state legislative affairs coordinator. When his father, Harry Ott, resigned as a
legislator in 2013 for a position with the United
States Department of Agriculture, Russell won
his fathers seat. Following election, Ott continued to do consulting work for the Farm Bureau.
As The Nerve reported two years ago, Ott denies
any conflict, even though he sits on the House
Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee,
which any legislation important to the Farm Bureau would have to pass.
Around the same time, a bill was proposed
that restricted farmers from obtaining surface
water (S.970), which directly relates to one of
the Farm Bureaus legislative priorities, according to the organizations website. Ott spoke with
Sen. Chip Campsen about the bill Campsen
was the bills sponsor but he said afterward
that Ott did not specifically mention the position the Farm Bureau took on the issue.
Until September of this year, Rep. Todd Atwater was the CEO of the SC Medical Association.
One of the key issues the SC Medical Association advocates for is telemedicine, which is the
ability of physicians to use telecommunications
technology in order to treat their patients.
In the most recent legislative session, the
Telemedicine Act was passed and signed by the
governor. Rep. Atwater voted for it. But on a different priority for the Medical Association, the
allowance of marijuana for medical use, Atwater did recuse himself in the 2013-14 session.
Even when legislators dont work for a lobbyist principal, its still possible for them to
funnel money or sponsor legislation that ben-
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Even when legislators dont work

for a lobbyist principal, its still
possible for them to funnel money
or sponsor legislation that benefits
their employer.
efits their employer. Rep. Mike Forrester is
the director of economic development at the
Spartanburg Community College. The Nerve
reported last year that Forrester opposed an
amendment that would cap appropriations to
the Small Business Development Center Program. Rep. Jonathon Hill questioned Forrester
on the House floor, pointing out that the program would greatly benefit the community college, and asked if Forresters opposition to the
amendment would be a conflict of interest. Forrester said no, though he ill-advisedly admitted,
Its good business for me. Two days earlier,
he proposed an amendment that would give $3
million to the Department of Employment and
Workforce, the states economic development
agency even though the college lists DEW as a
collaborative partner (meaning DEW gives the
college money).
Organizations that have legislators on their
board also benefit. In 2013 Sen. Paul Campbell
spoke in favor of overriding the governors veto
of funds for the Southeastern Wildlife Expo,
SEWE, a three-day exposition. Campbell was
serving on the board of SEWE in 2013 and the
SEWE website says he is still on the board. And
of course several lawmakers sit on the boards
of nonprofit organizations that get direct state
appropriations.
Becoming a lawmaker means a lot of things.
In South Carolina, though, it doesnt usually involve cutting ties to the groups that would like
to influence you.
This guest editorial was submitted by Elisabeth Parker, a research assistant at the
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joyful heart is good medicine.

At this time of year, we
often hear about giving thanks,
but sometimes the Giver is left
out of the picture.
James 1:17 says, Every
good gift and every perfect
gift is from above, coming
down from the Father of
lights, with whom there is no
variation or shadow due to
change.
As I reflected on what to
write, I read Psalm 107 and
discovered a key reason to
give thanks: the steadfast
love of the Lord endures
forever.
Psalm 107 describes various
situations where individuals
become distressed. Throughout
the psalm, the distress comes
in various forms, but each
time, when the people cry to
the Lord, He delivers them.
For example, verses four
through six say, Some wandered in desert wastes, finding
no way to a city to dwell in;
hungry and thirsty, their soul
fainted within them. Then
they cried to the Lord in their
trouble, and he delivered them
from their distress.
Again, verses 10-12 say,
Some sat in darkness and in
the shadow of death, prisoners
in affliction and in irons, for
they had rebelled against the
words of God, and spurned the
counsel of the Most High. So he
bowed their hearts down with
hard labor; they fell down, with
none to help.
And verses 14-15 continue,
He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death,
and burst their bonds apart.
Let them thank the Lord for his
steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of
man!
Verses 39-43 summarize
the chapter well, saying,
When they are diminished
and brought low through oppression, evil, and sorrow, he
pours contempt on princes
and makes them wander in
trackless wastes; but he raises
up the needy out of affliction
and makes their families like
flocks. The upright see it and
are glad, and all wickedness
shuts its mouth. Whoever is
wise, let him attend to these
things; let them consider the
steadfast love of the Lord.
In light of the steadfast love
of the Lord, give thanks to the
Lord.
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THE GREER CITIZEN A5
Business owner chooses Lyman location

BY KAELYN PFENNING
STAFF WRITER
Betty Hernandez is moving her business, Institute
Beauty Artistry (IBA), from
Greenville to Lyman.
A friend of mine used
to live in the house I live
now, the Puerto Rico native said, and when she
moved out we took over
because the yard is a piece
of heaven. We love Lyman because [it] is small,
family-oriented and is
not overpopulated. Its
a peaceful town, slowly
growing and developing,
which is what I like. This
town is not rushing to get
big, forgetting about the
quality of life.
A ribbon cutting is
scheduled for 10 a.m. on
Dec. 1 at the new location
at 65 Groce Road, Lyman,
next to the Town Hall and
Pacific Place.
I like to support local business, Hernandez
said. Lyman is starting to
shine, and I want to be part
of that light. Moving my
business here is the best
thing to do; I am supporting my community, and
my business will be bringing new people to visit the
town, which will make not
only my business grow,
but other businesses here
as well.
Hernandez offers a Nail
Technology program, a
12- to 15-week program,
which meets the required
300 hours as regulated by
the South Carolina Department of Labor and Licensing Regulations.
I can accommodate 4050 students, Hernandez
said, but my goal is not
to have more than 30, so
I can provide better education.
Doing Nail Technology first is a great start
to start building clientele
and getting a real feel of

the industry, Hernandez
said.
In contrast, the full cosmetology program is 12
to 24 months, Hernandez said. Plus, it is easier to extend a nail tip or
change polish than cutting
or coloring hair.
After students complete
their 300 hours, they will
need to pass the state examinations, written and
practical. Soon after, they
will receive their professional license as a Nail
Technician.
IBA offers job placement not only for the students immediately after
graduation, but for as long
as our students need us,
Hernandez said. I like to
keep a good relationship
with my students for the
years to come because [it]
is a way to keep the connection with them and
keep helping them and
keep pushing them for the
best.
Enrollment is to open
Dec. 5 and also Jan. 9 for
classes from 9 a.m. to
3:30 p.m. Monday through
Thursday. Part-time classes are also available from
9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
We teach students of
all ages, starting at 14
years old, Hernandez
said. Teaching women of
all ages how to master nail
technology is my career.
Empowering women to
not only believe on themselves but elevate their
self-esteem and change
their mentality for the better is absolutely gratifying;
its my purpose.
Its a need in the community for a short career
that can take people from
a minimal wage job to a really profitable business,
Hernandez continued. As
a small business, its really
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Betty Hernandez offers a Nail Technology Program, hosting as many as 40-50 students
at a time.
hard to help every person,
but inside my possibilities,
I do as much as I can.
IBA also gives back to
the community by giving
free services to different
entities, such as Safe Harbor in Greenville, Hernandez said. We also pamper
the ladies at the Chandler
Creek Village in Greer.
Probably the biggest
challenge, as a private educational institution, is not
being able to help more of
those who really want to
change their life and attend my Institute, but they
cant afford it, Hernandez
said. I try to do the best
I can to help. I grant two
to four students a year for
the program; depending
on the budget, sometimes
I only grant the tuition,
but sometimes I can also
grant their uniforms, kit
and books.
Hernandez, born and
raised in the Puerto Rico,
founded IBA five years ago
and has been in the beauty
industry for 26 years.
Harpst to be featured
on Stories of the Upstate
After moving to Greer
in 2007, World War II veteran Cliff Harpst became a
fixture in the community,
weaving tales about his
life and war experiences
in The Stomping Grounds
coffee house.
Harpst left a void in the
city when he moved to
Ohio in June, but a city
proclamation and an online radio program have
captured his spirit and will
share it with the Upstate
just in time for Thanksgiving.
Loyd Ford
Host, Stories Of The Upstate

Stories Of The Upstate
host Loyd Ford welcomed
Harpst to the studio for a
biographical-based interview that will premiere on
Thanksgiving Day. The interview may be heard online at www.GreatUpstate.
com, by subscribing to
Stories Of The Upstate
on iTunes or the Stitcher
app.
We think Cliff represents an authentic Thanksgiving story that is every
bit American and one hundred percent Greer, Ford
said. American because
he is a veteran. Greer because he has such love for
the city of Greer. And the
story is all heart.
In conjunction with the
program, Mayor Rick Danner signed a proclamation
declaring Nov. 21-25 as
Clifford Harpst Thanksgiving Week in the City of
Greer, noting that the holiday week exists for all
to shine, and I want

to be part of that
light. Moving my
business here is the
best thing to do;
I am supporting
my community, and my business will be
bringing new people to visit the town,
which will make not only my business
grow, but other businesses here as well.
Betty Hernandez
Owner, Institute Beauty Artistry

I was only 17 years old
when I decided to start,
Hernandez said. After
graduating high school, I
wasnt sure what I was going to do for college. Plus,
my mom, a widow with six

children, didnt have the
resources to help me. So
I started learning, and the
interest kept growing, and
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Lyman is starting
love with my career.

In my case, not being
able to afford college,
Nails really has given me
the financial stability that
just a high school diploma
wouldnt give me, Hernandez continued. I really love what I do, and really the money is not what
makes it better, [it] is what
we do for people. We build
a strong relationship with
our clients, and we dont
only perform a service, we
advise them, we empower
them, we lift their spirit
and their self-esteem, and
thats the most gratifying
experience we can have.
Puerto Rico, a commonwealth of the United Stated, is similar to the U.S.,
Hernandez said, but I
wanted to expand my territory and learn English and
a different way of living,
and almost 21 years after,
I keep loving it here.
Maybe many people
dont see it this way, but
I do, Hernandez continued. I love the laws, the
rules, the regulations and
the order. I like the organization of this country
on doing most everything
in such organize way. I
like to feel that I can live a
peaceful life here with my
family.
Hernandez said she
missed
the
beautiful
beaches, palm trees and
the food of Puerto Rico,
but of South Carolina, she
said, I love the country
life. I love the hospitality,
and the weather is perfect.
For more information
on IBA, contact Hernandez
by text message at 4696847 or by email at iibanailschool@gmail.com, or
visit www.ibaofgreenville.
com. For Spanish, visit
www.ibanails.com.
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to give thanks for homes,
blessings, and the family and friends who enrich
our lives.
Harpst, a Pennsylvania
native who joined the U.S.
Army in 1944 at the age
of 18, served as a radio
operator as he fought in
the Battle of the Bulge and
rose to the rank of corporal.
He spent the next 60
years as a husband, father
and entrepreneur who was
active in his community
before moving to Greer to
become an unforgettable
part of the community.
Wearing his World War II
Veteran cap, he could be
found frequently greeting
business owners in Greer
Station, participating in
festivals and sharing his
tales at The Stomping
Ground in a special section named The Cliffhangar in his honor.
Were calling him Greer
Ambassador Cliff Harpst.
Its really Cliffs connection to this town and its
people that makes his story so special, Ford said.
Just hearing him talk so
heartfelt about his connection with Greer and how
much he loves it no matter
what, you cant help but
be charmed by the idea of
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The Greer Citizen
DHEC advises caution with smoky conditions

BY KAELYN PFENNING
STAFF WRITER
With smoke from nearby
wildfires, Pickens Epidemiologist provided some
health tips for local residents.
Melissa Overman, Assistant State Epidemiologist
with the South Carolina
CRIME
REPORT
(Note: All information
contained in the following
was taken directly from
the official incident reports
filed by the Spartanburg
Sheriffs Office or the Greer
Police Department. All
suspects are to be considered innocent until proven
guilty in the court of law.)
MULTIPLE CHARGES
Angela Strittmatter Littlejohn, 35, of 838 Pennypacker Ct. Greer, has been
arrested and charged with
driving under suspension
for DUI, inhaling aromatic
hydrocarbons and having
an open container of liquor. According to a Greer
Police incident report,
and officer responded
to a vehicle collision on
South Buncombe Road
near Jones Road. Upon arrival, the officer noticed a
silver Hyundai facing the
wrong lane of travel. The
officer made contact with
the driver, Littlejohn, who
stated she was all right
and did not need medical
treatment. A short time
later, it was learned that
Littlejohns license had
been suspended due to a
previous driving under the
influence charge. Upon a
search of Littlejohns vehicle, a Vodka flask was
found in the glove box.
When speaking with Littlejohn, the officer noticed
she was trying to conceal
something in her jacket.
The officer then learned
the item Littlejohn was trying to conceal was a can of
Dust Off computer spray.
Littlejohn was transported
to Greer City Jail where
she was issued citations.
POSSESSION,
IDENTITY FRAUD
Jeffrey Steven Ballenger,

30, of 101 Marchant St.
Greer, has been arrested
and charged with possession of methamphetamine
or cocaine (first), identity
fraud and driving under
suspension.
According
to a Greer Police incident
report, an officer was conducting surveillance on
a known drug house on
Goodridge Court when a
2001 GMC pickup truck
was observed trying to
make a left without using
a turn signal. The officer
saw that the vehicle had
several cracks across the
windshield when it pulled
into the drug house on
Goodridge Court. A traffic stop was initiated and
two male subjects were
identified, Ballenger and
Steven Duane Jones II. Seeing that Ballenger had an
active warrant, the officer
made an arrest. A search
was conducted and officers found a black pouch
in Ballengers pocket.
Inside the pouch was a
hypodermic needle, two
Department of Health and

Environmental
Control
(DHEC), said limit your
time outdoors right now,
especially if you can smell
the smoke.
That means there is
enough particulate in
the air to potentially aggravate any existing or
underlying respiratory or
potentially some cardiac

health issues, Overman
continued.
Overman, who lives in
northern Pickens County,
also advised Upstate residents to do your best to be
vigilant with your indoor
air quality. Keep doors
and windows closed.
To anyone who has been
diagnosed, Overman said,

Respect what your physician has recommended,
and if symptoms increase,
call.
In addition, a dusk mask
is not going to cut it, she
said, because dust masks
are not built for this small
of a particulate.
Symptoms to watch for
silver spoons with white

residue and three pieces
of cotton. Also inside the
pouch was a white, rocklike substance, which
tested positive for methamphetamine. A search of
the vehicle was conducted
and a hypodermic needle
was found in the glove
box. Ballenger was transported to Greer City Jail,
and in his wallet was the
identification of another
male. He was issued multiple citations.
an officer was dispatched

to 1700 Skylyn Dr. in Spartanburg County in reference to a disturbance.
Upon arrival, the officer spoke to a complainant at the hospital, who
stated Jeffrey Peeler had
been under the influence
of some type of substance.
The complainant said
that while Peeler was being treated medically, he
ripped all of the leads off
and his IV out.
The officer attempted to
speak with Peeler who immediately began to scream
and curse out loud. The
officer advised Peeler that
he was in a public place
and to not scream and
curse. The officer then
asked Peeler if there was

someone that sign him
out of the hospital. Peeler
again began to scream and
curse out loud. The officer
again advised him that he
was in a public place and
that if he continued to
act in such a manner he
would be subject to arrest
for Public Disorderly Conduct. Peeler again jumped
up from where he was sitting and began to scream
and curse again. The officer then advised Peeler to
place his hands behind his
back that he was under arrest for Public Disorderly
Conduct.
Peeler was transported
to the Spartanburg County
Detention Center.
EVADING POLICE
John Shannon Dickerson, 34, of 150 Howell Cr.

Greenville, has been arrested and charged with
failure to stop for a blue
light, possession of methamphetamine with intent
to distribute and Rec/Poss
of stolen goods. Steven
Eugene was also arrested
and charged with possession of methamphetamine
with intent to distribute,
receiving stolen goods
and unlawful possession
of prescription drugs. According to a Greer Police
incident report, an officer was conducting traffic enforcement on Bent
Creek Run and Goodridge
Court in response to drug
activity at 121 Goodridge
Court when a vehicle was
observed turning without
using a signal. Upon attempting a traffic stop,
the officer noticed that
the vehicles reverse lights
came on and the car began to back up. The officer observed the vehicle
back up, then turn around
and drive off at a high
rate of speed. The officer
gave pursuit, observing
the vehicle disregard several stop signs and nearly
strike another patrol car.
After a half mile of driving, the vehicle stopped in
the middle of the roadway
on Westmoreland Road by
the entrance of Village at
Pelham Hospital. The officer excited his vehicle
with his weapon pointed
at the driver, Dickerson.
The officer heard Dickerson yell that he only had
one arm, and he stuck his
hand out the window. In
his hand, the officer observed a set of keys. The
officer ordered Dickerson
to drop the keys and put
his arm straight out by his
side. Dickerson complied
and the officer was able
to secure handcuffs to the
belt loop of his pants. Both
Dickerson and Perry, the
passenger, were searched
and placed into separate
patrol vehicles. A search
of the area was conducted,
yielding a plastic baggie
with a rock-like substance,
brown and tan capsule
pills marked Mylan 2302.
The officer also found a
black Glock .45 caliber pistol with 26 rounds of ammunition. Both suspects
were transported to Greer
City Jail.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
On Thursday, Nov. 17,
are shortness of breath,

irritated throat, chronic
cough, dizziness, fast
heart rate and anything
thats just not right, Overman said.
Older individuals and
kids are at a higher risk
even with no diagnosis,
Overman said. Theyre
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The Greer Citizen
THE END
BLAME
CANNADA
AREA FOOTBALL TEAMS OUT IN ROUND ONE
Yellow Jackets ousted by North Augusta

BY LELAND BURCH
FOR THE GREER CITIZEN
After battling to a 21-all
deadlock, Greer failed to
answer the bell for the second half and was swamped
by North Augusta, 52-34,
in the AAAA football playoff opener at Dooley Field
on Friday night.
The host Yellow Jackets
gave up three touchdowns
in the span of two-andone-half minutes and
generated only 24 yards
of offense in a dismal
third period that sealed
their doom for 2016 while
North Augusta moved on
to the second round.
Greer Coach Will Young
said mistakes in the kicking game and a costly
fumble were huge factors.
Our defense couldnt hold
up against all of that, especially in the third quarter.
While it is difficult to lose,
I thought the fact that our
young kids did not quit
and kept coming back is a
good sign for next year.
The one sided score
does not reflect Quay
Whites stellar offensive
performance of 435 allpurpose yards and four
scores. Greers junior
running back had 10 carries for 122 yards and a
touchdown, caught seven
passes for 105 yards and a
touchdown, and returned
six kicks for 208 yards
and two touchdowns
Before continuing the
schools tradition of never
having beaten North Augusta, Greer took it to the
visitors in the first quarter. Greer had to overcome
an early interception on a
deflected pass by forcing
a punt that White returned
90 yards for a touchdown.
Andres Toro booted the
extra point.
Things fell apart for Greer last Friday at Dooley Field, as the Yellow Jackets saw their postseason come to an end.
North Augusta answered
with a 70-yard scoring
drive capped by Derius
Gibsons 22-yard burst up
the middle. Parker Baxley
kicked the first of his seven straight extra points to
knot the score at 7-7.
Greer came back with
one of the teams most
efficient drives of the season. Starting at their own
32-yard line, the host Yellow Jackets marched the
length of the field in 10
plays including Dre Williams clutch third down
conversion runs of 12 and
13 yards. Williams went
on to get the points when
he scampered around
right end to score from 17
yards away.
GREER MAKES STAND
Greer stopped a North

Augusta threat when Travigea Ware dropped Gibson
for a loss on a fourth-andone at the nine yard line.
But the poor field position proved too difficult
to overcome, and a short
punt allowed the visitors
to take over at the Greer
45 yard line. From there,
North Augusta scored in
six plays, highlighted by a
22-yard pass from Landon
Washington to Gibson.
Huge defensive lineman
Molay Magwood entered
the game with the visitors
at the one yard line and
bulled into the end zone
to tie the contest at 14-all
with 4:23 remaining in the
While it is difficult to lose, I thought the

fact that our young kids did not quit and
kept coming back is a good sign for next
year.
Will Young
Greer head coach

second period.
But Greer quickly regained the lead when
White returned the ensuing kickoff 76 yards down
the sidelines for a touchdown.
The lead lasted only 14
seconds, however, when
North Augusta duplicated
that feat as Kashaun Johnson returned Greers kickoff 85 yards to the opposite end zone to make it a
21-21 affair.
Yet, Greer came back
with a closing surge, reeling off three first downs
before time ran out in the
SEE GREER | B4
Eastside comes up short

in playoff heartbreaker
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
Jake Smith tossed his only touchdown pass last Friday on

the last play of the game.
Tigers trounced
at South Aiken
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
Blue Ridge could not get
anything going during its
round one playoff game
against South Aiken, falling 63-6 on the road.
The Tigers, who end the
season with a record of
2-9, were held scoreless
until the games final play,
making plenty of mistakes
along the way, according to head coach Shane
Clark.
About every mistake
that could be made, we
made, Clark said. We
fumbled the ball, had
about five more turnovers
and gave up eight or nine
sacks. We made it tough
on ourselves to try to do
anything.
Clark gave South Aiken
credit, calling the Tigers
opponent a strong contender.
South Aiken is a very
good football team, he
About every
mistake that could
be made, we made.
Shane Clark
Blue Ridge head coach

said. Theyre very physical and very fast. They
dominated us.
Its been an odd season
for Blue Ridge, which has
been hobbled with injuries
throughout the year. The
Tigers slipped into the
playoffs after defeating
Travelers Rest in October,
good enough to secure
fourth place in the region.
Blue Ridge then lost the
remainder of its region
games without the services
of a number of starters.
Were hoping the guys
will continue to get in
the weight room, Clark
SEE TIGERS | B4
The Eagles were just a

few minutes away from advancing in the Class AAAA
state playoffs when everything began to unravel.
The Eastside football
team had worked its way
to a double-digit lead on
the road against Airport,
when quarterback T.J. Gist,
who had already recorded
five scores, started seeing
significant pressure.
The home team then
reeled off three unanswered touchdowns to
narrowly edge the Eagles,
47-42.
We felt really good
about things, Wilson said.
We were in pretty good
shape and we had the momentumthen the bottom
just kind of fell out.
The trouble started in
the third quarter, as Airport recorded a pick-six
that began a series of unfortunate events for the
Eagles.
We had several critical
mistakes, Wilson said.
They were in the process of sacking T.J. and he
was just trying to make a
play. He flipped the ball up
trying to get it to a receiver
and they picked it off and
ran it in for a touchdown.
We lost the momentum
right there.
On the following drive,
Eastsides offense stalled
and lined up to punt, but
the kick was blocked resulting in another Airport
score.
Right in that short
amount of time, we lost
our lead and we couldnt
get it back, Wilson said.
They started blitzing
and getting to T.J., and we
couldnt get a first down,
he said. Had we been able
T.J. Gist recorded five touchdowns against Airport.

to move the ball just a little bit, we wouldve won.
Airports final score
came on a reverse pass,
ending Eastsides season
in round one.
It was a game we should
not have lost, but we did,
Wilson said. Thats what
makes this one so bad. We
felt like we were the better
team. It was almost like it
wasnt meant to be.
Chance Pride helped
Eastside build a strong,
42-24 lead earlier in the
game on three touchdown
receptions.
The result, however, will
not define the success of
the season, Wilson said.
The veteran head coach
helped Eastside to its first
playoff berth in several

seasons.
When you look at how
much more involved our
players were and how
much better the practices and our work habits
have gottenweve just
come miles and miles
from where we were,
Wilson said. The good
thing about that is that a
lot of these kids are coming back. When you look
at those things, there are
some real encouraging
things to think about and
thats what I choose to
think on.
BILLY
CANNADA
People
watching
hats more American

than stuffing your
face with Grandmas
delicious cooking before
joining the line at Target
to get your paws on that
50 inch flat screen for
$199 bucks?
Not a thing.
Thanksgiving is wonderful. Its the only time of
year, besides your birthday, where calories dont
count and the more you
can eat, the more impressive you become. Sure,
its not going to make
a splash like Christmas
or New Years Eve, but
there isnt an activity on
Thanksgiving that I dont
enjoy doing.
Mounds of turkey and
dressing? Check.
Plenty of NFL and college basketball? Check.
Time and resources
to nap for an extended
period of time? Check.
People watching during
an extreme sale? Oh yeah.
Im about to express an
opinion that many of you
will disagree with, but
hey, thats what Im best
at, right?
Stores being open on
Thanksgiving night is a
brilliant idea!
Dont get me wrong, I
usually HATE to shop
like really hate it. If my
wife and I are out on a
date, we usually end up at
Target, and it takes everything in my power not to
go sit in the car and wait
it out.
I just struggle with
browsing. I dont want to
stroll around the store,
giving my opinion on a
certain pair of boots or
the colors of lampshades.
I have no use for that.
When I go Christmas
shopping, Im usually able
to hit 15-20 stores in an
hour. I dont mess around.
I get in and get outno
need to browse.
But Thanksgiving/Black
Friday shopping is different. Its wonderful,
actually.
Not because of the
deals. Im under the
impression that most of
these deals arent really
deals, theyre just marked
up then marked down to
give the impression of a
sale. But America doesnt
know this!
Americans think they
are going to save thousands by standing in line
at Best Buy for six hours
on a Thursday night.
For an aspiring professional people-watcher,
this is prime territory for
me. After a long day of
stuffing your face and filling your brain with football, nothing quite takes
the edge off like hearing
customers shout curse
words at one another
during the race to the T.V.
section.
Now, let me be clear,
I dont crave conflict.
Conflict is one of the only
knocks against Thanksgiving, actually. I have no
interest in arguing with
my Paw Paw about current
events or the latest news
story. Id rather avoid that
scene all togetherwhich
is another point for stores
being open Thanksgiving night. What is funny
though, is seeing a grown
adult light up at the prospect of receiving a $10
gift card for being one of
the first 50 customers in
the door.
Im not above you,
though, deal hunters.
I look for the Black
Friday ads, too. I will,
at some point Thursday
night, make the case to
my wife that a $200 T.V.
is better than the one we
currently have sitting in
our house.
But Ill eventually settle
for the pleasure of watching others fight over material possessions. Happy
Thanksgiving, everyone!
SPORTS
B2 THE GREER CITIZEN
Jackets look ahead

to 2017 football season
BY LELAND BURCH
BILLY CANNADA | THE GREER CITIZEN
Brandon Southerm, left, and Elijah Henderson, far right, signed national letters of intent
last week at Blue Ridge High School.
Henderson, Southern
make college decisions
To play
college
baseball
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
Two Blue Ridge baseball
players signed national
letters of intent last week,
making their college decisions final before the season kicks off this spring.
Elijah Henderson and
Brandon Southern committed to Clemson University and Toccoa Falls College respectively, and both
believe they will have the
opportunity to play early.
ELIJAH HENDERSON
I chose Clemson because of the great academics, Henderson said. I

know Ill have a chance to
play early if I get in there
and work hard. Im just really excited about the opportunity.
Henderson, a key member of Blue Ridges 2016
team, has been a four-year
starter for Blue Ridge, bat-
ting a career average of

.458 and managing a 601
career on-base percentage.
He has recorded 29 extra
base hits, 5 home runs, 66
runs scored, and 64 RBI.
Hes near the top of
our career numbers for
the Blue Ridge High baseball program and he still
hasnt played his senior
season, Blue Ridge coach
Travis Henson said.
Henson said Hendersons leadership has been
beneficial for the Tigers.
He just finds a way to
help his team get better,
Henson said. He tells me,
coach, I dont care if I hit
first, ninth or wherever, I
just want to do what I can
for the team. Thats why
hes so successful.
He was an All-Region selection, a SCBCA All-State
selection and a HSSR AllState selection in 2015
and 2016.
BRANDON SOUTHERN
Southern said his decision to attend Toccoa Falls

College was an easy one.
I decided on Toccoa
Falls because its just like
here, Southern said. Its
a small town where every-
NGU advances
with playoff win
over Panthers
North Greenville piled
on 394-yards of total offense while the defense
held Florida Tech under
its season scoring average in a 27-13 win over the
Panthers in the first round
of the NCAA Division II
Playoffs.
The Crusaders had little
trouble producing on the
offensive side of the ball
on Saturday, running for
144-yards on 37-attempts.
The three-headed attack
of Heard, Scott, and Jackson averaged 3.9-yards
a carry against a Panther
defense that allowed just
over 80-yards per game on
the ground.
Scott led the attack with
126-yards on 19-carries
with a touchdown.
North Greenville took
over with 4:28 left in the
game, looking to drain the
clock.
NGUs offense would
come up big once again
on a key third down. Will
Hunter, who threw for 250yards on Saturday, picked
up his second touchdown through the air as
he found Javon Smith for
the second time, this time
from 53-yards.
The touchdown capped
4-play drive that covered
75-yards to give NGU a 27-
CRUSADER
CORNER
13 lead.
The Panthers started
their next drive with
2:34 left in the game and
marched 33-yards on six
plays, looking to cut the
lead to one possession.
NGUs Nigel Gay would put
the game on ice though
with North Greenvilles
third interception of the
game, halting the FIT drive
and ending the hopes of a
late comeback.
The Crusaders were
one of two independent
schools to win their first
round game on Saturday
as UNC Pembroke downed
Valdosta State of the Gulf
South Conference 24-21.
Both NGU and Pembroke
were lower seeds.
Tuskegee also pulled off
the upset in the first round
as it upset second-seeded
Newberry of the South Atlantic Conference 35-33.
North Greenville and
Tuskegee will play Saturday, Nov. 26.
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and I feel like its the right
spot for me. I feel like I
can go there, compete,
and have a chance to play
all four years.
As a two-year starter,
Southern has caught 29
runners stealing and has
recorded 10 pickoffs. He
has 35 hits in 70 at-bats,
registering a .500 average
with eight doubles.
Brandon has worked
extremely hard, Henson
said. I use him as an example for our other guys.
He made a commitment to
get better and he did. He
was a player that we didnt
count on offensively at all
that made a huge jump
during his junior year.
Southern was an All-Region and a HSSR All-State
selection in 2016.
Brandon and Elijah
have been key contributors to the success of our
program and our coaching
staff and their teammates
celebrate with them, Henson said. They are both
great teammates who lead
by example with their attitude and work ethic.
Greer High Coach Will

Young is already looking
forward to the 2017 football season that begins
with the start of fall practice in 35 weeks. Having
19 starters returning not
only fuels Youngs optimism, it also takes some
of the sting out of a oneand-done appearance in
the AAAA playoffs.
I really feel good about
our underclassmen, especially the look in their eyes
and the belief that things
are going to be good next
year, Young said. Ive
said all year that we really
like the young kids in our
program. Certainly we will
be starting from a much
stronger position than we
did this season.
Back in August, Young
was hoping to reload,
rather than rebuild following huge 2015 graduation
losses that included several Yellow Jackets now competing at the college level.
Since then, we had some
good wins, but there were
disappointments along the
way, said Young reflecting on the 6-5 record. We
had some games when we
turned the ball over too
much to overcome, and
other games when we just
didnt play well. We have
to work to eliminate the
big mistakes that create
momentum swings that
really hurt. Some of that is
experience, just knowing
how to handle bad breaks,
and we will work on that.
We also had issues with
our kicking game, especially fielding kicks. We are
going to look at that and
find a way to improve.
The Yellow Jackets will
graduate several key players including Shrine Bowl
bound offensive tackle
Noah Hannon who has
been named Region II
Player of the Year. Hannon has committed to play
at Appalachian State next
year, and Young believes
several others among the
12-member senior class
Qua White is among several talented players returning to

Greer in 2017.
may get that opportunity.
I think (wide receiver, all
region and North-South
All Star) Alex Syphertt and
(all region defensive tackle) Nijaylin Mills will get a
shot. He said Methodist
College is interested in all
region center Noah Blosser, who is undersized but
a heck of a player, and all
region linebacker Brodie
Wright could play somewhere if he wants to continue football.
Greer will have to replace Hannon and Blosser
on the offensive line, but
Young points out we will
have three of five starters
there returning, as well
as Jamal Rogers, a sophomore, who played a good
bit last Friday night.
Quack Cohen, a sophomore, has moved from
linebacker to defensive
line, and we have a very
talented freshman, McZavion Holley, to plug in
there for Mills. I think the
defensive line could be the
strength of our team next
year. With the exception
of wide receivers Syphertt
and Cameron Kelley, all of
Greers skill position players will return.
Incoming jayvees, who
posted an 8-2 record this
fall, are also expected to
contribute. Right now, I
think several freshmen, in-
cluding inside linebacker

Jakari Kerns, wide receiver
Cam Martin, and defensive
back A.J. Bolden will definitely help us next year,
he said.
Young also hopes 2017
will be a better year at
the gate. Were looking
forward to having Byrnes,
Woodruff and Union all
coming in, and they bring
good crowds, he noted.
Greer will be facing the
same murderous non-region schedule again next
season, having to battle
5-A powers Westside and
Byrnes, and traditionally tough 4-A foes Union,
Daniel and Greenville.
After failing to win the
region for the first time in
five years, Young hopes the
Yellow Jackets can scramble back to the top of the
heap. We know Eastside is
going to be very strong offensively with a lot of good
players returning. Union
also should be good in the
region, although they are
graduating a bunch of seniors this time.
Greer will crank up the
off-season program after
a break for the holidays.
Young said that weight
lifting and an after school
program will begin the
second week in January
and continue until spring
practice in May.
SPORTS
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LABEL
WEDNESDAY,
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
A THE GREER CITIZEN
A SPORTING VIEW
The sacking of Romo

BY MARK VASTO
A THE GREER CITIZEN
here is something
undeniable about
Tony Romo. He is all
but universally beloved
by anybody who has ever
A THE GREER
coached
or CITIZEN
played with
him. As the franchise
face for Americas Team,
his mug gets plastered
on both sporting and celebrity gossip magazines
alike. But you know, hes
got a bad back and he has
yet to win the big one.
Yet to win the big
one is perhaps the most
damning thing you can
say about an NFL quarterback, particularly when
youre a Dallas Cowboy
and have to live up to
legendary names like Don
Meredith, Roger Staubach
and Troy Aikman. And its
something that Romo has
heard a lot. People are always unsure about him. Is
he a fearless playmaker,
or is he a guy who makes
bad decisions and refuses
to stick to the script?
Well, we may never
know that answer, at least
not in Dallas, because a
new story is being writ-
ten there as we speak

by Rayne Dakota Dak
Prescott.
Prescott is accustomed
to rewrites. He rewrote
Mississippi States record
book, setting 38 school
records and setting the
record for most passing
yards in Orange Bowl history. Picked in the fourth
round by the Cowboys in
2016, he broke the rookie
record for most completions without an interception as a rookie, a record
once held by a guy named
Tom Brady ... a guy who
didnt break 38 records at
Michigan. Prescott plays
like the pro he is every
week, he plays as if hes
been there before, and he
plays like a leader who
will take you places that
youve never been before.
When you can orchestrate
not one, but two gamewinning full-field drives
to come from behind at
Pittsburgh, you are treading on untouched real estate. But that is, of course,
exactly what Prescott did.
The Cowboys as a
franchise know how to
deal with the press. While
more than a few players
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SPORTS
ROUNDUP
REGION II-AAAA NAMES
ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM
PAGE LABEL
With the regular season
arent smart enough to

keep their names out of
the police blotter, they
know better than to tip
their hand regarding the
quarterback situation.
Ill let those in charge
of making that decision
make that decision is
the common refrain. The
teams larger-than-life
owner is a near-obsessive fan of Tony Romo.
(He has gone on record
saying that he would be
heartbroken if he didnt
win Romo a championship. Huh? Shouldnt that
be the other way around?)
Even he had to begrudgingly admit that the team
had to go with the hot
hand.
The aforementioned
hand is Prescotts, and
no doubt about it, it is
scorching hot. Romo may
be burning to get back
into the game, but with
each passing win -- and
I do mean passing win
-- the more it appears that
we will be seeing Romo
in another uniform come
next fall. Time waits for
no one, and in the NFL,
youre only as good as
your backups first game.
in the books, several local student-athletes are

receiving postseason accolades.
Below is a list of the
2016
Region II-AAAA
Football Team, as selected
by coaches.
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Offensive Line
Noah Hannon - Greer
(SCACA Mr. Football
Finalist)
Pierce Hamilton Blue Ridge
Bradly Thompson - Greer
Lewis McBeth Union County
Hunter King Travelers Rest
Aaron Edwards Union County
Noah Blosser - Greer
Parker Northern Union County
Will Posey - Eastside
Bradley Stevens Eastside
Blue Ridge
Quarterbacks
Jordan Morgan - Eastside
Brandon Thompson
- Union County
Receivers/Tight Ends
Shi Smith - Union County
(Shrine Bowl)
Alex Syphertt - Greer
(North/South)
Quadrik Smith - Union
County
Derrick Fields Travelers Rest
Jason Sammons Blue Ridge
Chance Pride - Eastside
TJ Gist - Eastside
Chris Quinn - Greer
Place Kicker
Blake Johnson Union County
Defensive Line
Travigea Ware - Greer
NiJaylin Mills - Greer
AJ Hunter Union County
Cam Lott - Union County
Deshundre Sullivan Eastside
Eduardo Esparza Eastside
Daniel Obanaga Eastside
Tyrick Smith - Greer
Keller Lamb Travelers Rest

Zainne Lemmons Blue Ridge
JoJo Fernandez - Eastside
Defensive Backs
Jacob Harris - Greer
Ethan Alexander - Greer
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Quavian White - Greer
Tyus Savage Union County
Doug Brannon Union County
Grant Pcheny Blue Ridge
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Parker
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- Eastside
Andrew Shaw - Eastside
Punter
Will Horlacher Union County
Region Coach of the

Year was Bradley Adams
from Union County and
the Region Player of the
Year was Noah Hannon of
Greer.
Union County is the only
team in Region II-AAAA
remaining in the playoffs after Greer, Eastside
and Blue Ridge dropped
first round games against
North Augusta, Airport
and South Aiken respectively.
Greer will have two players participate in all-star
games in December. Hannon will take part in the
Shrine Bowl, while Syphertt plays in the North/
South All-Star game.
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DeShaun Holmes Union County
Markevious Glenn Union County
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Brodie Wright - Greer
Labrayon Woods Union County
Tyrese Washington Union County
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wednesday, November 23, 2016
Johnson wins at Homestead to claim seventh title

By Reid Spencer
NASCAR Wire
Call him Seven-Time.
Jimmie Johnson joined
NASCARs most exclusive
club on Sunday, winning
the Ford EcoBoost 400 at
Homestead-Miami Speedway to claim his seventh
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
championship, putting the
driver of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet on par with icons
Richard Petty and Dale
Earnhardt.
Youre a good man,
youre a great champion,
and now youre a seventime champion, crew
chief Chad Knaus radioed
to Johnson, who grabbed
the lead from Kyle Larson
through Turns 1 and 2
during the first and only
attempt at a two-lap overtime.
Johnson pulled away to
win by .466 seconds. Polesitter Kevin Harvick ran
third, followed by Championship 4 contender
Joey Logano, who finished
second in the final standings on the strength of his
fourth-place run.
Oh, my gosh, there is
no, no way on earth, said
Johnson, who picked up his
first victory at Homestead,
his fifth of the season and
the 80th of his career.
Just beyond words. Just
didnt think the race was
unfolding for us like we
needed to be the champs,
but we just kept our heads
in the game. Chad called a
great strategy, made some
great adjustments for the
short runs.
Luck came our way and
we were able to win the
race and win the champi-
onship. So grateful for the

opportunity, and so thankful and blessed. I am at a
loss for words.
Until the closing laps,
Johnson seemed the least
likely of the four finalists
to win the championship.
Carl Edwards was leading
on Lap 252 of a scheduled
267 when Dylan Luptons
contact with the Turn 2
wall caused the fifth caution of the race.
On the subsequent restart, Edwards tried to
block Logano into Turn
1, and the resulting ninecar wreck left Edwards
No. 19 Toyota crippled
against the outside wall.
The wreck knocked Edwards out of the race and
left him fourth in the final
standings.
Kyle Busch restarted
next to Johnson on the
inside of the second row
on Lap 263after the
accident that ended Edwards nightbut Logano,
who had pitted for fresh
tires on Lap 260, surged
forward as Busch slipped
back.
Larson, who led a racehigh 132 laps, held the
top spot with Johnson in
second and Logano closing in third when Ricky
Stenhouse Jr.s Ford nosed
hard into the inside wall
off Turn 2 to cause the
seventh and final caution
on Lap 263.
On the ensuing overtime
restart, Johnson started
second to the inside of
Larson, and cleared the
No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet through
the first corner. Logano
slipped to fourth and out
of the championship picture.
Photo | Courtesy of Nascar.com/Getty Images
Jimmie Johnson joined NASCARs most exclusive club on Sunday, winning the Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami
Speedway to claim his seventh NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship.
That last restart, I was
hoping to get Jimmie there
and trying to get either to
the inside or outside of
him, Logano said. I just
timed it a little bit wrong
to get underneath him. I
bumped him at the start/
finish line, and I just didnt
have enough time to get
under him.
We lost some time there,
and unfortunately we finish second. The championship means so much and
everyone forgets about
second place. Thats what
stinks. But overall Im
proud of this team. This

will be motivation for next
year. This hurts.
Busch restarted 13th in
the overtime after pitting
for fresh tires, charged up
to sixth over the final two
laps and finished third in
the championship standings.
All in all, we fought
hard tonight, said Busch,
the
defending
series
champion. We gave it everything we had. We didnt
come in here with the
greatest race car today,
but we knew that we had
Greer: Drops first-round game to North Augusta

from B1
half with the Yellow Jackets at the North Augusta

20-yard line. Trey did a
good job getting us downfield, there and late in the
game, but we ran out of
time, Young said.
North Augusta forged
ahead when Washington
and Gibson hooked up
on a 63-yard touchdown
pass good midway in the
third period. Then White
fumbled the ensuing squib
kickoff that was recovered
by TreJen Baker. A 15-yard
penalty against Greer on
the play put the ball at the
five yard-line for a first
and goal. Gibson needed
only two cracks at the line
to score.
The visitors quickly
built an insurmountable
lead after forcing a Greer
punt after the host Yellow
Jackets fumbled, but managed to recover, another
squib kickoff at their own
15-yard line. After collecting a Greer punt, Washington got away on a 39-yard
keeper and then lofted a
16-yard scoring pass to
DeJuan Bell. That made it
42-21 with 3:00 left in the
quarter.
Theres no question
their squib kicks hurt us,
although Quay (White)
returned one for a touchdown, Young reflected.
Hannon rallies team
Shrine Bowl-bound Greer

lineman Noah Hannon
huddled his teammates,
urging them to fight on as
the fourth period opened.
Greer was able to stop a
North Augusta drive at the
ten, forcing the visitors to
settle for a 21-yard field
goal with 8:38 left in the
contest.
White pumped some life
into the host Yellow Jackets when he returned the
following kickoff 85 yards
for a touchdown, cutting
the gap to 45-28.
Then North Augusta
grabbed the ensuing onside kickoff in Greer territory. With the aid of a penalty and a 17-yard Gibson
run, the visitors arrived
at the six-yard line where
Bell scored on a left end
sweep
Greer battled right back
two plays later when Trey
Houston delivered a 66yard scoring pass to White.
A two-point conversion
attempt did not succeed,
and Youngs team again
failed to capture another
on-side kickoff. That led
the Greer coach to reflect
that nothing worked well
with our kickoffs, and we
Preston Burch | The Greer Citizen
Greer dropped its final game of the season last Friday.

tried everything from kicking deep to pooch kicks to
onside kicks.
But Youngs crew fought
on to the bitter end. After
holding North Augusta on
downs near midfield, Greer
drove for three straight
first downs on Houstons
short sideline passes, arriving at the 16-yard line.
Houston then gained five
more after being force out
of the pocket, but his next
three passes fell incomplete with less than a minute left in the game.
The stats reflected the
final score as North Augusta, improving to 7-4
overall, amassed 446 total
yards for 22 first downs.
The visitors rushed for
206 yards and added 240
through the air as Washington completed 14 of 20
tosses.
Greer put up 15 first
downs on 348 total yards.
Houston completed 13 of
25 passes for 154 yards
and the host Yellow Jackets added 194 more on
the ground. But Greer had
two turnovers, and was hit

with nine penalties for 70
yards. North Augusta did
not have a turnover and
was penalized eight times
for 55 yards.
Scoring
The score by quarters:

N. Aug. 7 14 24 7 - 52
Greer 14 7 0 13 - 34
First quarter: White (G)
90-yard run, Torres kick;
Gibson (NA) 22-yard run,
Baxley kick; Williams (G)
17-yard run, Torres kick.
Second quarter: Magwood (NA) 1-yard run,
Torres kick; White (G), 76yard kickoff return, Torres kick; Johnson (NA), 85yard kickoff return.
Third quarter: Gibson
(NA) 33-yard pass from
Washington, Baxley kick;
Gibson (NA) 2-yard run,
Baxley kick; Bell (NA) 16yard pass from Washington, Baxley kick.
Fourth quarter: Baxley
(NA) 21-yard field goal;
White (G) 85-yard kickoff return, Torres kick;
White (G) 66-yard pass
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Individuals:
Greer rushing: White
10/122 yards; Williams
13/79 yards; Houston 6/
minus 7 yards.
North Augusta rushing: Gibson 28/113 yards;
Washington 9/83 yards;
Bell 1/6 yards; Jack Smith
1/minus 6 yards; Magwood 1/1 yard; Nick Clary
2/minus yards; Chris Torres 1/0 yards; Deandre
McKinnis 2/3 yards.
Greer passing: Houston
13/25/154 yards.
North Augusta passing:
Washington
14/20/240
yards.
Greer receiving: White
7/105 yards; Alex Syphertt 2/20 yards; Braxton
Collins 2/11 yards; Tyreke
Fleming 1/16 yards; Williams 1/2 yards.
North Augusta receiving: Drake Waltower 4/89
yards; Bell 6/62 yards;
Smith 1/3 yards; Clary 1/1
yard; Gibson 2/85 yards.
enough of a one that we

could run with those guys,
and we showed that when
the lights came on.
Johnson, who didnt lead
a lap until he beat Larson
to the stripe on the final
restart, had to overcome
more than his share of adversity to reach his holy
grail. In the first place,
he surrendered his 14thplace starting position
and took the green flag
from the rear of the field
after NASCAR discovered
unapproved modifications
to the A posts of the No.
48 Chevy during pre-race

inspection.
By the time the first caution flag waved on Lap
27, however, Johnson had
driven up to 17th place.
But less-than-stellar pit
stops kept him mired in
traffic behind the other
three championship contenders for the majority of
the raceuntil an adjustment under caution on
Lap 172 brought his car
to life.
Tigers: Fall on the road

from B1
said. We had numerous

injuries, so we have to try
some things that will prevent some of that. This
was probably the most injuries Ive ever dealt with
in a season. Ive never
seen some of the stuff we
went through this year, so
hopefully thats out of our
system.
Were going to have to
have total commitment going into this offseason, he
said. Were going to have
to strive just to make the
little things better every
single day.
The Tigers also had a
three-week layover at the
end of the regular season
due to complications from
Hurricane Matthew.
It was a unique situation having a game three
weeks after the season
ended, Clark said. But
our guys played and tried
to give everything they
had right up until the very
end.
The last play of the
game, and Blue Ridges
only score, was a 15-yard
touchdown pass from Jake
Smith to Jason Sammons
a hopeful way to end the
year for Tiger fans.
It was a rough one
to end on, but the only
thing you can do is try to
move forward, Clark said.
Thats what were going
to do.
Blue Ridge will lose two
seniors on the offensive
line, as well as a couple of
seniors at the wide out positionSonny Stevens and
Sammons.
Well have a handful
back on offense, as well,
Clark said. Were going to
have several young guys
that saw a lot of time this
year coming back. Theyre
just going to have to work
hard and thats what we
hope to see.
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Thompsons thankful for 60 years of business

BY JULIE HOLCOMBE
STAFF WRITER
Thanksgiving is not only
a holiday, but a way of life
for the Thompson family.
For 60 years, the family
business, Thompsons Famous Name Brand Shoes,
has provided dress, casual and work shoes to
generations of locals and
new customers alike. On
the stores anniversary,
Rachel Thompson and her
son, Will, are reflecting on
humble beginnings, divine
favor and the future.
Faith in the Lord Jesus
Christ is the one we give
all our praise to, said
second-generation owner
Rachel Thompson, the
founders daughter-in-law.
We are so grateful for
what He has done for us.
Thats where it all came
from.
The store developed on
a whim when one of Dewey William Thompsons
friends suggested he begin
selling shoes out of his car
while delivering items on
his dry cleaning route. He
began the business, storing the stock in his garage.
When he passed away a
couple of years later, his
wife Katie took over, selling her first shoes out of
the garage the day after
Thanksgiving 1956.
People kept coming
in wanting to look at the
shoes so (Mrs. Thompson)
started selling them. She
just decided she might
like to continue that, said
Rachel. She and her oldest sister got on a train in
Spartanburg and rode to
New York City to buy their
first shoes in 1958.
Rachel joined the business 43 years ago when she
married Dewey and Katies
son, Bill, getting called in
to help when her son, Will,
was only 6-weeks-old.
My husband was in
Greer opening up a store
there and he called me one
day and said, Will you go
help mother today? I said
What am I going to do
with this baby? He said,
Put him down there behind the counter, hell be
alright. So (Will) grew up
behind the counter and in
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The Thompsons Famous Name Brand Shoes extended family includes, from left, Will and
Rachel Thompson, Michael Brown and Steve Collins.
Greer in a crib.
After the modest start
in that garage, the family
business grewexpanding
five times at the mother
store in Wellford and
opening other locations
in Greer, Spartanburg, Columbia and Rock Hill.
I think (dad) would

be proud of how
we carried on the
business.
Will Thompson
Owner, Thompsons
In 1999, Bill died unexpectedly, and Will returned
to the family business.
Having just graduated
from Georgia Tech with
an engineering degree, he
was planning on going to
law school. Plans changed
quickly when Rachel asked
him to work with her for
five years.
That was 16 years ago,
and today, he continues as
third-generation owner.
It means a lot to me because of my father. I feel
like Im carrying on his
name and his legacy, Will

said.
EXTENDED FAMILY
The legacy of Thompson

lies not only in the owners
of the business, but also in
the customers and staff.
The stores clientele
range from third-generation shoppers to Interstate
travelers to out-of-country
faithful.
We have one customer
who comes here who was
raised in Spartanburg, but
shes from England. Every
time she comes home, she
comes out here to buy her
shoes, Rachel said.
Other loyal patrons are
Dr. Alstair Walker, who
served as senior pastor at
Spartanburg First Baptist
Church for 25 years, and
his wife, Louann.
He will always walk in
and tell me he needs some
new pulpit shoes, Rachel
said.
Gail Poterala is one of
the shops regular customers. Ive been buying
shoes from Thompsons
since I was in high school.
They have good shoes, a
good selection, and they
have better prices.
In addition to selection
the store carries over 50

brands of shoes in the latest styles including a large
selection of SAS, which
the store has carried since
the brands creation in
1976the key to keeping
customers coming back is
the personal service.
Long-time employees Michael Brown and Steve Collins have become extended
family to the Thompsons.
Store manager Brown
joined the business in
1991 at the Greer location.
He moved to the Wellford
location in 1999 where he
is also responsible for displays and merchandising.
Collins joined the team
as a salesman in 1986;
and Rachels sister, Linda
Hicks, fills in as needed.
Our salesmen know
whats happening, said
Will, adding that the staff
must stay on top of fashion trends because inventory is purchased eight
months in advance.
Our employees are very
faithful to us, and were
grateful to have the ones
that we have, Rachel
said.
THE NEXT GENERATION
While the Thompsons

cant predict the next 60
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Founder Katie Thompson, right, helps a customer in this

vintage photo hanging on the shops wall.
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Another photo in the store depicts the original Wellford

location with a blanket of snow.
years, they do have some
young successors in line
for the future if they
choose to pursue a career
in the family business.
Will and his wife, Amanda, who is responsible for
the stores online presence, are the parents of a
six-month-old daughter,
Rowan Rachel Thompson.
The fourth-generation
also includes Taylor, Maggie and Lucas, the children
of Rachels son Scott, and
his wife, Christi.
I think (dad) would be
proud of how we carried

on the business, Will
said.
Rachel agreed. Its been
tough, but weve been fortunate, and were grateful for what the Lord has
done for us.
Thompsons
Famous
Name Brand Shoes is located at 181 Cannon Road
in Wellford. Store hours
are Monday-Saturday 9
a.m.-6 p.m. For more information, visit thompsonsshoes.com.
First Presbyterian celebrates 175 years in Greer

BY KATIE CRUICE SMITH
Anyone driving down
Main St. in downtown
Greer is very familiar with
the beautiful brick church
that sits on the corner of
School St. and Victoria St.
But few may know that the
175-year-old First Presbyterian Church dates back
before the town even began and that it wasnt always known by the name
it goes by today.
Thirty-five years before
the town of Greer existed,
Mount Tabor Presbyterian
Church was founded at
what became known as
Baileys Crossroads, the
area that expands from
behind Pleasant Grove
Baptist Church to the intersection of Buncombe
Rd. and Brushy Creek Rd.
today.
Dr. E.T. Buist was approached by the Presbytery of South Carolina in
1840 to organize a new
church in the area. He had
just arrived the year before to pastor Nazareth
Church in Greenville and
would spend his time traveling amongst Nazareth,
Mount Tabor, and another
Mount Tabor Presbyterian
Church in Union.
We consider Nazareth Church our mother
church because they really
helped start our church,
said Elizabeth Clayton,
who is the churchs historian. Back then, young
men who were in ministry were required to serve
two years after seminary
at small churches that
couldnt always afford a
minister.
Hugh Bailey decided to
donate two acres to the
newly-forming
church,
and William Grisham also
Missy Nicholson cuts the ribbon on a new chapter.

donated two acres, while
Daniel Woods allowed the
church to use his spring.
But Bailey is the one who
became the most involved
with the church, joining
John Thomas Smith, Nathaniel Smith (Johns son),
and James Kinnier Dickson as the first elders of
the church. Bailey died,
however, before he was
ever actually able to be ordained as an elder.
But according to A People and Their Faith by Johanna DuBose Blackwell,
there has always been a
Bailey on roll. . .
Since then, eight generations of descendants
of John Thomas Smith
continue to be active in
our church, said Clayton.
I, myself, am a sixth generation member, and there
are other families here
who descended from the
first families as well.
There are no known records of how the church
was built or if the small
congregation of 46 mem-
bers (including children)

mortgaged a building.
But when the first service
was held on September 5,
1841, it is assumed that
the congregation met in a
building and not in a field
or in someones home.
From the beginning,
the church has been mission-minded. Even as a
small, poor congregation,
Mount Tabor gave $3.50
to prepare young men for
ministry. The church even
participated in setting up
other area churches, including what is now First
Presbyterian Church of
Greenville and Fulton Presbyterian Church in Greer.
Today, the church is still
mission-minded,
sending teams with American
Caribbean Experience to
help in Jamaica; selling
coffee each Sunday from
Cafe Justo, a fair trade coffee ministry in southern
Mexico; volunteering with
Daily Bread at the Greer
Soup Kitchen and Triune
Mercy Center in Greenville
First Presbyterian in Greer recently celebrated 175 years by dedicating recent renovations.
Left to right are: Dr. Kyle Allen, Eade Anderson, Dr. Brandi Casto-Waters and Dr. Ed
Mcleod.
to help feed the community; partnering with Greer
Community Ministries and
Greer Relief; participating in GAIHN to provide
temporary living arrangements for families striving
to keep their children off
the streets; and working
with the Dunbar Child Development Center to help
children in need.
As the small church continued to grow, the Civil
War hit, and many of the
congregation found themselves ministering or serving in some capacity to
the soldiers. But like many
other churches during that
time, Mount Tabor struggled to keep their church
together.
But even though the
area was hit hard by the
war, it was also an important time for what would
soon become a town. The
Southern Railway Com-
pany approached Manning

Greer, asking if they could
establish a flagship on his
land. A depot and post office were built, and The
Town of Greers was incorporated in 1876.
At this time, a man
named W.T. Shumate purchased 200 acres, which
he decided to divide into
lots that he could offer
to the Presbyterians, Baptists, and Methodists.
The thrifty Presbyterians took him up on
his offer, said Clayton.
In 1881, they took their
white wooden church and
moved it two miles down
the road on logs that were
pulled by 40 mules.
Although the move did
not immediately help the
churchs finances, it did
help with membership,
and the country church
soon began to double its
numbers.
After 79 years, Mount

Tabor was struggling to retain its identity apart from
the church of the same
name in Union. Wanting
to establish itself as the
Presbyterian church of
Greer, the church became Greers Presbyterian
Church on May 8, 1910.
As the church continued
to thrive in its new town,
the members began requesting that a new sanctuary be built. The groundbreaking was held on June
22, 1922, although the
church still did not have
all of the funds it needed
to build. During the building project, the church
found itself borrowing
money from the bank,
not realizing the crisis the
banks would face in just a
few short years.
When the Depression hit,
the loans they had taken
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OUR SCHOOLS
The Greer Citizen
C2 THE GREER CITIZEN
SCHOOL
NEWS
Alford, retired from Byrnes High, served as the

keynote speaker.
Cadets
from
the
AFJROTC program at Byrnes High and Byrnes
Freshman Academy, held
a moving Pass-In-Review
ceremony at the BFA field
to honor our nations veterans. The traditional ceremony included dozens
of cadets, and one watching from afar, dressed in
an authentic World War II
uniform. Veterans from
the community were invited down to the field for
the formal review of cadets.
GSSMS PROGRAM NOW

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
The South Carolina Governors School for Science

& Mathematics (GSSM) is
accepting applications for
Accelerate, its virtual engineering program, through
Jan. 18, 2017, for the
Class of 2020. Online applications are available at
http://www.scgssm.org/
admissions/virtual-admissions.
GSSM is partnering with
a select group of school
districts across the state
to deliver Accelerate, an
innovative virtual engineering program for 10th,
11th and 12th graders that
provides intense academic
rigor and a fast-paced
learning
environment
which, upon successful
completion, will allow students to earn up to 41 college credits.
Accelerate classes are
live and presented virtually through computer and
audio/visual equipment
which allows students to
remain in their home high
schools and still have access to the high quality
education for which GSSM
is known.
During the three-year
program, students will
participate in annual summer camps, Saturday lab
experiences and industry
internships.
Accelerate
applicants
should be South Carolina
residents, enrolled in 9th
grade and attend high
school in one of GSSMs
participating partner districts. In addition, applicants should anticipate
successful completion of
Algebra 2 Honors by the
end of 9th grade.
2017-18 school year
partner districts include
Aiken
County
Public
School District, Berkeley
County School District,
Darlington County School
District, Greenville County Schools, Greenwood
School District 50, Lexington County School District
One, Orangeburg Consolidated School District 5,
School District of Pickens
County, Richland School
District One and York
County School District 3.
about Accelerate, visit
www.scgssm.org or contact Lisa Bateman at bateman@gssm.k12.sc.us or
843-383-3901 ext. 3982.
GREENVILLE COUNTY
GCS GRADUATION RATE

UP TO 86.8 PERCENT
The graduation rate for

Greenville County Schools
students continues to increase based on state report card results released
today by the State Department of Education.
The districts four-year
graduation rate increased
in 2016 to 86.8 percent
from 84.2 percent in 2015.
Since 2012, the school
districts graduation rate
has increased about 20
percent (14.4 percentage
points).
State report cards for
schools and school districts include student
performance data for the
2015-16 school year and
other information. The report cards do not include
absolute and improvement ratings as in previous years. Ratings are
suspended for two years
as the state transitions to
a single system for both
state and federal accountability.
The report cards include
test scores that were previously released and graduation rates for high schools.
A progress report summarizes how districts are
helping students develop
the world class knowledge,
skills and characteristics
outlined in the Profile of
the South Carolina Graduate.
The 2016 School and
District Report Cards are
posted on the SC Department of Education website.
KISSINGER NAMED WINNER

FOR BEST ESSAY
Greer Middle College

Charter High student Olivia Kissinger was named
the winner for having
authored the Best Ninth
BYRNES REBEL REGIMENT

WINS STATE TITLE
Tracy Beam, left, and her daughter, Karslyn Beam, shop around at a holiday market at
Riverside High School over the weekend.
Grade Essay in the South
Carolina Bar Associations
annual Law Day Essay
Contest.
SC Circuit Judge Mark
Hayes presented the award
to Kissinger at the November GMC Board Meeting.
FINE ARTS CENTER

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Applications are now

open for the 2017-18
school year to attend the
Fine Arts Center, one of
the nations outstanding
arts schools, with 19 disciplines, over 400 students,
master teachers, and the
first Architecture and Fiber Arts Programs in the
country.
The Fine Arts Center of
Greenville was established
in August of 1974. It provides advanced comprehensive arts instruction
to students who are artistically talented and wish
to take an intensive preprofessional program of
study.
Students apply and are
selected on the basis of
talent, interest and commitment to their discipline
and study architecture,
theatre, dance, visual arts,
music, creative writing, or
digital filmmaking.
Students attend the Fine
Arts Center five days each
week in the morning or afternoon for 110 minutes of
instruction and spend the
remainder of their time at
their home high school.
or to apply, visit www.
fineartscenter.net.
MAGNET ACADEMY
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED
Applications are currently being accepted for

Greenville County Schools
11 magnet academies.
There are three elementary magnet academies:
Blythe Academy of Languages, East North Street
Academy of Math and Science and Stone Academy
of Communication Arts.
Middle School magnets
include Beck Academy
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program,
Greenville Middle Academy
of Global Studies, Hughes
Academy of Science and
Technology, and League
Academy of Communication Arts. Four high school
magnet academies include
Carolina High and Academy of Engineering Technology and Health Professions, Greenville High
Academy of Law, Finance
and Business, J.L. Mann
Academy of Mathematics,
Science and Technology,
and Southside High International Baccalaureate
Middle Years and Diploma
Programs.
Applications will be accepted through Dec. 7. For
more information, visit
https://www.greenville.
k12.sc.us.
GMC HOLDING ARTS

INTERSESSION 2017
Greer Middle College

Charter High will host Arts
Intersession on Jan. 5-6.
Students will be offered mini-courses in art,
music, dance, sports and
technology taught by local
businesses,
community
volunteers, teachers and
parents.
about becoming an instructor, visit greermiddlecollege.org.
DISTRICT FIVE
D5 SCHOOLS HONOR
VETERANS
Schools across District

Five proudly flew their
flags, and honored our
countrys veterans recently, as ceremonies and
touching tributes were
held district wide.
The Veterans Day programs honored both local
and national veterans and
active duty military for
their service and sacrifice
for our country.
At Reidville Elementary, the annual program
included
performances
from students and staff
members, as well as a presentation of the colors by
members of the Spartanburg Sheriffs Office Drill
team. Local veterans were
invited as honored guests
to a reception following
the program.
Hundreds of parents
and community members
came out for River Ridge
Elementarys
annual
Veterans Day program,
which included musical
tributes by the schools
second grade students,
and flag presentations by
the schools student council representatives. Sgt.
W. David Whitlock was
the guest speaker for the
event.
Abner Creek Academy
had a packed cafeteria
for its Veterans Day celebration, featuring music
and performances by students. Mr. Patrick Flanigan, MSC US Army, served
as the guest speaker for
the event, which included
dozens of local veterans.
Students at Lyman Elementary enjoyed inviting
family members who are
veterans, or are currently
serving, to their Veterans
tribute.
Beech Springs Intermediate honored veterans with
a special presentation performed by students. Band,

orchestra, chorus and
drama all participated in
the event. The ceremony
also featured comments
by teachers Shirley Wright,
Carrie Thomas, Victoria
Bradley, Barbara Bryant
and Betty Wheeler, who
each shared their experiences in the military.
Berry Shoals Intermediate got in the Veterans
Day spirit by putting on
a powerful program as
a way to celebrate and
honor our nations heroes.
The event included a message from guest speaker,
veteran Carl Rhodes Jr.,
and music from the school
band, orchestra and chorus. Fifth grade students
also performed meaningful readings, in tribute to
veterans.
At Florence Chapel Middle, the band and orchestra performed for a school
celebration of Veterans
Day, which included students family members
who are veterans. Chief
For the first time in 10

years, the Byrnes High
Rebel Regiment can call
themselves State Champions. The band claimed the
title during its first time
competing in the 5A category at the SCBDA championship held at Irmo High
on Nov. 5.
The band sealed the title
with an overall score of
96.8, the highest score to
be given in the 5A division
in a decade.
The Rebel Regiment also
won its fourth consecutive
5A Upper State Championship, and its 18th overall
Upper State title. In addition, they also nabbed
awards for overall High
Music, High Visual, and
High General Effect.
A celebration performance was held in front
of hundreds of supporters
and community members
at Nixon Field once the
champions returned.
TEACHERS SHOWCASED
AT MATH CONFERENCE
Several District Five

teachers recently shared
their skills with teachers
from across the state at
the South Carolina Council
of Teachers of Mathematics (SCCTM) Conference in
Greenville.
Those presenting were:
Leigh Hanke District Math Coach
Ava Skinner River Ridge
Christina Wilson Reidville

Lee Gosnell D.R. Hill Middle
Brook Wiant Florence Chapel
BYRNES STUDENT WINS

WRITING CONTEST
Byrnes
High
senior
Hampton Slate has earned
statewide recognition.
Along with other students in Susanne Cashs
AP English class, Slate entered last years Law Day
essay contest for the Spartanburg Bar Association
where he was selected as
county winner and 11th
grade statewide winner.
Spartanburg Judge Mark
Hayes presented the Slate
with a certificate, a medal,
and a check from the Bar
Association.
BEECH SPRINGS STUDENTS

SERVE WITH SOCKS
Students
at
Beech
Springs Intermediate recently celebrated Socktober by collecting socks
for the Haven of Spartanburg.
A total of 551 pairs of
socks were collected for
those in need.
Classes held a competition for who could collect
the most socks, and students in Chelsea Burnettes
class took the prize.
REIDVILLE RUNS
TO SUPPORT SCHOOL
Hundreds of Reidville
Elementary students laced
up their running shoes last
week and ran for a great
cause: supporting their
own school.
The school held its first
ever Boosterthon Fun Run
recently, encouraging students to complete 35 laps,
in exchange for pledges
from family and friends.
To prepare, the schools
PTO held different events
throughout the week, to
encourage students to get
as many pledges as they
could. Principal Kim Deering and Assistant Principal
Taylor Deal even got in the
spirit by volunteering to
being taped to a wall to
increase pledges.
At last count, the school
had received more than
$15,000 in pledges for the
event.
Pharmacy Technician Open House

Thursday, December 1, 6 p.m.
Greenville Technical College - Benson Campus
Speak to faculty one-on-one about GTCs Pharmacy Technician program options,

see our classroom and pharmacy lab, and learn more about employment
opportunities. Call (864) 250-3073 or visit gvltec.edu/pharmtech to RSVP or
for more information.
Visit gvltec.edu/gainful-employment for important information about the educational debt, earnings and
graduation rates of students who attended programs.
ENTERTAINMENT
The Greer Citizen
THE GREER CITIZEN C3
Garth Brooks amazes in Greenville

Rating: 8.5 out of 10
UNIVERSAL PICTURES
Scene from The Secret Life

of Pets
COUCH THEATER
DVD Previews
BY SAM STRUCKHOFF
NEW RELEASES
FOR THE WEEK OF DEC. 5
PICKS OF THE WEEK
The Secret Life of Pets

(PG) -- What do pets do
when their humans arent
around? Toy Story-esque
adventures is the answer
here. Max (voiced by Louis
C.K.) is a good dog living
blissfully in a Manhattan
apartment, until his owner (Ellie Kemper) brings
home new pup, creating
a canine rivalry. Tricked
into leaving their dog
walker, Max ends up on a
cross-borough journey to
find his way back home,
evading animal control
and the embittered gang
of sewer-dwelling critters
abandoned by their owners and lead by a furious
bunny (Kevin Hart).
The cast of comedic
voice actors assembled
here is truly impressive.
Jenny Slate wins as a
pumped up Pomeranian
who attaches herself to
Maxs cause. Al Brooks,
Bobby Moynihan and Lake
Bell also make great talking animals. Illumination
Studios (Despicable Me,
plus the sequels and Minions spin-off) has a long
way to go before denting
the Pixar and Dreamworks
juggernauts, but this feature has enough direction
and humor to rise above
the crowded field of derivative talking CG-critters.
Jason Bourne (R) -- In
the fifth installment, Matt
Damons forgetful secret
agent is still kicking, but
its not entirely clear why
... or why we need to continue caring. Bourne, now
lying low in Greece, finds
out that his father was
apparently involved in
the sinister government
program that made him a
killing machine. Now on
a renewed quest for the
truth and targeted by yet
another wrinkled spymaster (Tommy Lee Jones in
this one), Bourne once
again must punch, drive
and shoot his way to the
answers he seeks.
Director Paul Greengrass
re-takes the reins for this
one, but theres no bringing this character back to
the excitement and urgency of the first movies.
Dont Think Twice
(R) -- A improv-troupe of
best friends finds that one
members showbiz success creates a crisis for the
rest of them. Written and
directed by veteran standup comic Mike Birbiglia,
the movie is dripping with
truth recognizable even
to those nowhere near
the professional comedy
game. Jack (Keegan Michael-Peele) is chosen to
rise from the small stage of
weekend improv to the big
time of a SNL-type show.
His pals in the troupe (including Birbiglia, Gillian
Jacobs, Kate Micucci and
Chris Gethard) are in a difficult spot, congratulating
their friend while wondering if theyll ever get their
chance.
The Hollars (PG-13)
-- Directed by and starring John Krasinski (TVs
The Office), this little
indie dramedy has all the
hallmarks of a little indie
dramedy -- family drama
centered on a dying parent, comedic actors showing serious sides, a bunch
of pop songs jostling for
position, and the protagonists pulled back to their
small-town roots by the
aforementioned
dying
parent. Margo Martindale
plays the cancer-stricken,
wisdom-carrying mother.
Krasinskis foray into
the big city isnt going as
planned, and things arent
perfect with his pregnant
girlfriend (Anna Kendrick).
There are some jokes, but
theres a lot more predictable pushing of emotional
buttons.
bout an hour into

Sunday nights Garth
Brooks concert
in Greenville, I finally
reached into my pocket
and got my earplugs.
It wasnt because the
music was so loud, its
because the crowd was.
CONCERT
REVIEW
WILLIAM
BUCHHEIT
Ive seen over a dozen
shows in Bon Secours
Wellness Arena since
it opened as the Bi-Lo
Center in 1998. But Ive
never heard a crowd so
deafening.
Sunday nights show,
the last of Brooks threenight stint in Greenville,
was a textbook lesson
in performance art. He
engaged the crowd, covered a few of his favorite
songs and ripped through
his own quarter-century
catalogue like it was the
last concert of his life.
Following short but inspired sets from openers
Mitch Rossell and Karyn
Rochelle, Brooks and his
band came out around
8:15 to howling fans and
elaborate stage effects.
The artist systematically
provoked an early frenzy
with fast-tempo numbers
like Rodeo, Two of a
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Garth Brooks did not disappoint during his recent shows in downtown Greenville.
Kind and Aint Goin
Down Till the Sun Comes
Up.
The show hit its first
peak about an hour in
when Brooks introduced,
Thunder Rolls, one of
his most beloved and
moody songs.
If anyone came hundreds of miles just to
hear this one song, I hope
this is the best damn performance of it that youve
ever seen, he said.
The energy in the
arena was palpable, and
the headliner was more
than a match for it. If
you didnt understand
why the 53-year-old was
just named the CMAs
Entertainer of the Year,
just a few songs from
Sundays performance
put any doubts to rest.
Brooks spent much of the
evening running around
the stage and interacting
with fans down on the
floor. Though winded
at times and sweating
profusely throughout, he
never seemed worn out
until the band took their
final bow. And even after
that, he returned to do
one more song by himself
with his acoustic guitar,
a stirring rendition of
Don McCleans immortal
American Pie.
Indeed, there was a
lot more to the concert
than just music. Between
songs, Brooks was humble, gracious and funny,
speaking at length about
THINGS
TO DO
NEW LISTINGS
CHAMBER TO PRESENT
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
First
Presbyterian
Church
Spartanburgs
Chamber Singers will present their annual Christmas
Concert, Tidings of Comfort and Joy, in Chapman
Cultural Centers theater
Sunday, Dec. 4, starting at
7 p.m.
The 30-member choir
will sing 13 holiday songs,
many without accompaniment and all without any
electronic amplification.
We strive for vocal excellence, Director Holt
Andrews said. This music
will be as vocally pure as
we can possibly make it. It
is our intention to touch
people with the Christmas
spirit in the most honest
and sincere way by giving them songs that will
cause them to wonder in
awe at the spiritual power
this music can inspire.
We want to touch them
emotionally with the true
beauty and meaning of
Christmas.
Most of the songs will be
classical, sacred, and creatively arranged to appeal
to both serious music lovers and those looking for
an alternative to the commercialization of Christmas. The evening will start
with a traditional chant by
the men who will be in the
balcony. The women will
be on the stage, and in between will be the seated
patrons, surrounded by
voices that were carefully
chosen for their exceptional quality. Members of the
choir are selected by audition on their voice quality
and musical ability.
Two of the songs are
especially noted for being
arranged by local professional musicians. A jazzy
version of The Holly And
The Ivy, arranged by Brennan Szafron, and a jazzy/
gospel-like version of Go
Tell It On The Mountain,
arranged by John Moody
will be highlights of the
evening. Szafron is a teacher at Converse Colleges
Alia Lawson Academy of
the Arts and the organist
and choirmaster at Episcopal Church of the Advent.
Moody teaches Advanced
Placement Music Theory
and Music Technology and
is the Music Department
Chair at Spartanburg High
School.
Because of the choirs
emphasis on vocal excellence, only eight of the
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The Furman University Jazz Combos will present a concert

Sunday, Dec. 4, at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall.
scheduled songs will have
musical accompaniment
by Greenville harpist Aubrey Elliot and Spartanburg pianist Marcia Andrews.
We love having both
Aubrey and Marcia accompanying us, and they will
be most valuable when we
invite the audience to sing
along with some popular
and traditional Christmas
songs, Andrews said.
We feel it is important to
provide the very best in
vocal selections and to engage the audience and let
them share in the spirit of
the season. Its just not a
proper Christmas concert
unless the audience gets
to sing, too.
In addition to the Christmas concert at Chapman
Cultural Center, the Chamber Singers will also present selections from that
concert at other events,
including their Sunday,
Nov. 20, engagement at
the Biltmore House in
Asheville, North Carolina.
For 24 years, the Chamber
Singers have been invited
to perform at Biltmore as
part of the historic homes
annual Candlelight Tours,
which draws thousands of
tourists during the holiday
season.
Also, some of the songs
will be performed in the
churchs chapel on Sunday, Dec. 18, as part of
the annual Moravian Love
Feast.
Tickets to the Chapman concert are available
through the church and
through Mobile Meals,
which will be the recipient of concerts proceeds.
Tickets are $15 each and
can be purchased by calling 583-4531 or 573-7684.
JAZZ COMBOS TO PERFORM

AT FURMAN DEC. 4
The Furman University

Jazz Combos will present
a concert Sunday, Dec. 4,
at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital

Hall.
Presented by the Furman
Department of Music, the
concert is free and open
to the public, and is part
of Furmans Cultural Life
Program.
Coaching the Jazz Combos are Furman University
Professor of Music Matt
Olson and music faculty
member Steve Watson.
They will lead student
combos in music by John
Coltrane, Victor Wooten,
Johnny Mercer, and Antonio Carlos Jobim, and
selections from the Great
American Songbook.
contact the Furman University Music Department
at 294-2086 or email the
department at FurmanMusic@furman.edu.
DENKINS EXHIBIT
ON DISPLAY AT SMC
Scott Deskins does a lot

of thinking as he works on
the grounds and facilities
of the Spartanburg Methodist College campus. He
thinks about the beauty
of the place. About the
changing seasons. About
the geese that migrate
in every few years or so.
About the people he meets
and the stories they share.
Oh yeah, I think about
the stories people tell me,
like about when they were
kids over on the mill hill,
he said.
Deskins is the Facilities
the artists that influenced

him and doing a few of
their songs while he was
at it. A cover of Terry
Staffords Amarillo By
Morning (made famous
a decade later by George
Strait) was a particular
highlight.
Another unique and
impromptu moment came
near the close of the show
when the singer gave a
guitar to and took a cell
phone picture with a local
couple who had gotten
engaged earlier in the
show.
After about a dozen
songs, Brooks wife,
Trisha Yearwood, took the
stage, duetting with him
on In Anothers Eyes
before doing a series of
Event and Administrative Coordinator in SMCs

maintenance department.
Hes also a painter, and his
experiences around the
campus are woven into his
artwork.
It is fitting that the college will present an installation of Deskins work.
The exhibit, titled Routine
Maintenance, will be located in the Ellis Hall Gallery and run through Dec.
15. The public is welcome
and admission is free. The
college hosted a reception
for the artist on Thursday,
Nov. 17, at 4:30 p.m. Deskins took questions and
discussed his work.
Deskins describes himself as compulsive about
making art. Ideas come
into his mind and he has
to put them to canvas. I
cant help it, he said.
Theres an improvisational quality to his work.
He likens it to extended
jazz solos or a really long
Grateful Dead jam.
Hes really processing
his own experience as a
part of our community
Spartanburg, the Upstate
and the SMC community,
SMC art professor Kris
Neely added.
Deskins has worked at
SMC for the past 12 years.
He is also a graduate of the
college. Ive spent a lot of
my formative years here,
he remarked. And hes
her own hits, including

American Girl, How Do
I Live and Shes in Love
with the Boy.
Though Yearwood
sounded great and her
songs were warmly
received, she lacked the
passion and magnetism of
her husband.
Half an hour later, he
returned to the stage
to belt out some of his
most emotional ballads.
Shameless, The Dance
and Much Too Young
brought a few fans to
tears, while the inevitable
Friends In Low Places
kicked the show into its
crescendo. Brooks was
drenched in sweat by
the time he switched his
trademark Stetson cowboy hat out for a backwards baseball hat and
encored with the 1993
rocker Standing Outside
the Fire.
Thats usually his final
song of the night, but
when the band exited the
stage, the crowd was still
roaring.
Left alone in the
spotlight, Brooks shook
his head, begrudgingly
grabbed an acoustic guitar and served up three
verses of American Pie
by request. The capacity crowd sang along to
every word. It was one
last moment to bind them
forever with an artist they
love, an artist that had
given his all and earned
their best in return.
grateful to SMC for providing him with a platform to

showcase his artwork.
Deskins said that he
will have paintings at the
exhibit on sale. A portion
of the sales will go to SMC
and to the Haven homeless shelter.
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DEAR DR. ROACH:
When I was 60, my doctor told me to take a baby
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So I did. When I was 70, a
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wasnt worth the benefit,
so I stopped. I heard and
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SOAP UPDATES
with Sonny. Julian threatened to tell Sam about
Alexis drinking. Dante
and Lulu shared exciting
news with their family.
Tracy attempted to save
the Quartermaines from
yet another disastrous
Thanksgiving dinner. Wait
to See: Griffin breaks up a
fight at the hospital.
BY DANA BLOCK
THE BOLD AND

THE BEAUTIFUL
RJ softened his position

on Bill marrying Brooke
and asked him to take good
care of her. Katie stood
her ground when a jealous
Quinn suggested that she
find another house to purchase. Eric and Steffy put
their recent squabbles behind them in the name of
family and the upcoming
Forrester
Thanksgiving.
Nicole had a difficult time
accepting Zendes emotionally heartfelt apology.
Zende hoped that a token
of his affection would
change her mind. Steffy
led the Forrester family
in revisiting the tradition
of past Thanksgivings by
instructing those at the table to say something kind
about the person sitting
next to them. Wait to See:
A proposal is given in a
desperate attempt to save
a relationship.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Abigail insisted to her

mother that no one know
of her whereabouts. Meanwhile, Gabi and Chad
embarked on their newly
defined relationship. Lucas and Adriennes wedding didnt go as planned.
Kayla was upset by Joeys
surprising news. Adrienne
was comforted by Sonny,
who came up with a way to
help his mother solve her
dilemma. JJ confessed a
secret to Rafe. Abigail told
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Days of Our Lives
Jennifer that she doubted Chad still loved her.
Across town, Kate encouraged Chad to move on with
Gabi. Theo told Abe that
Valerie was a liar. Wait to
See: The Bradys visit Bos
grave on the anniversary
of his death.
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Nelle eavesdropped on
a private conversation.
Dante and Jordan prepared
for Sonnys arraignment.
Sam and Jason debated
whether to help Curtis with
his investigation. Jax comforted Carly. Finn awaited
the results of Haydens
blood test. Julian received
a cryptic phone call. Tensions mounted between
Jordan and Andre. Scott
pulled a fast one on Lucy
in order to help Ava. Kiki
and Dillon shared a pizza.
Laura paid a visit to Sonny
on Thanksgiving. Carly
struggled over her future
THE YOUNG AND

THE RESTLESS
Phyllis ran into Traci,

who was back in town
for the holidays. Cane
was discharged from the
hospital just in time to
celebrate
Thanksgiving
at home, but struggled to
hide his pain. Nick was
surprised that Chelsea accepted Victors invitation
to Thanksgiving dinner at
the Newman Ranch. Later,
at Chelseas studio, Sharon accused Chelsea of
taking Nicks side. Devon
wanted Hilary to focus on
positive stories, but Hilary
was adamant about doing
a profile about Christian.
Victor put aside his personal feelings about Sharon and urged Faith not
to turn her back on her
own mother. Esther took
great delight in bossing Jill
around while they fed the
homeless. Phyllis told Billy
that Jack was spending
Thanksgiving alone. Wait
to See: An emergency involving Christian changes
everything.
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RFD by Mike Marland
AMBER WAVES by Dave T. Phipps
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Taylors complex reaches out to community

BY KAELYN PFENNING
STAFF WRITER
Local residents are working to help the less fortunate in Taylors.
At Spring Grove Apartments, two programs
are in the works to serve
neighbors looking for
work or affordable Christmas presents.
I felt compelled, frankly, through Scripture to
reach out to the economically marginalized in our
area, said Ed Rambo, who
attends Taylors First Baptist Church.
When Rambo visited the

apartment complex a few
years ago, he connected
with the pastor of the local
Community Mission Baptist Church. Through the
pastor, Rambo connected
with the residents and
started paying for utility
bills and similar expenses.
I did that almost two
years, Rambo said. I
thought something was
kind of missing.
Then, Rambo read Toxic
Charity and When Helping Hurts, he said. I just
gobbled them up. I really
realized I was not only
approaching it the wrong

way, I was being harmful
to myself and to them.
After reading those
books, Rambo has helped
to implement the Christmas store, supported by a
number of local churches
and civic groups, for lowincome families to be able
to purchase gifts at reduced costs for their own
children.
The concept of this
store is to give dignity to
the parents allowing them
to select and buy their own
gifts for their children and
grandchildren,
Rambo
said.
The Christmas store,
which is in its third year,
will be open the first full
week in December. In addition, another program just
started several months
ago.
An adult education program is teaching skills
aimed at improving scores
when testing for obtaining
a WorkKeys Certificate,
Rambo said. WorkKeys is
a skills assessment system that helps employers
select, hire, train, develop
and retain a quality workforce. The assessments
measure foundational and

soft skills and are used by
a great number of local
employers when assessing job applicants, Rambo
said.
There are a number
of places in the greater
Greenville area that offer
this training, Rambo said,
but we are conducting it
at a sizeable low income
housing complex in Taylors, so transportation
is not an issue for those
residences. However, the
program is available to
anyone to attend.
Classes take place from
12:30-2 p.m. on Tuesdays

and Thursdays at the
apartment complex.
We thought wed have
more partakers of the
WorkKeys
program,
Rambo said. Its a huge
adjustment for these people. Theres a whole different mindset that takes
a tremendous amount of
change to go from working
at a minimum wage job to
really applying yourself.
A mentor is available
to work on resumes and
more so that people will
get a vision of whats possible, Rambo said.
Freedom hires Roberts

Chris Roberts never
thought of himself as a
musician. He sang in his
high school choir and enjoyed accompanying his
sister, who was a voice
major in college.
But when his youth pastor invited him to try out
for a part in Youre a Good
Man, Charlie Brown, he
decided to test his vocal
abilities and found he had
a talent for singing.
After graduating from
high school, Roberts went
on to attend Charleston
Southern University and
began traveling with a
Contemporary Christian
music group from the
school.
We were contemporary
before contemporary was
cool, said Roberts. We
were an outreach for the
college and for churches.
We were trying to do it
with reverence and class.
Even though he was still
a student, Roberts soon
became the assistant director for the group and
found himself leading
worship.
After graduating from
Charleston Southern with
a Bachelors of Science degree in business with an
emphasis on marketing
and management, Roberts looked

for ways to
continue
singing.
For over
20
years,
Roberts
Roberts
served
as
a volunteer, singing and
leading worship. He then
acquired a position on
staff at Brookwood Church
in charge of communications.
He later acquired a position as a part-time music
pastor for five years, but
he also had to work another part-time job as well.
I finally came to the
point where I needed to
find a full-time job, said
Roberts. My family came
back to Freedom Fellowship in January, and then
the [job] opportunity came
up in August.
At the time, Freedom
Fellowship had a full-time
head pastor, a full-time
connection pastor, a parttime creative arts pastor,
and a part-time student
pastor.
The church decided to
restructure some things
and create a sort of associate pastor position, said
Roberts. I am very thankful for the opportunity.
Joseph [Vest, lead pastor]

is very engaging and approachable.
Roberts began his new
position as the Arts and
Media Pastor on Nov. 1,
which includes media, music, and other duties that
are assigned.
There is an amazing
amount of musical talent
here, said Roberts. We
want to do things with
excellence, to honor God
with what we do like the
Bible says. We want to give
our all for it and keep that
at the forefront.
One of the visions Roberts has in his new position is to take the podcasts on the website to
the next level by providing
video, too. He also wants
to really show people what
worship is.
Worship is more than
just the music, said Roberts. Giving is worship;
serving is worship.
Roberts has lived in
Greenville since 1997. Recently, he moved to the
Blue Ridge area with his
wife, April, who is an administrator at Sara Collins
Elementary School, his 13year-old son, Grant, and
his 16-year-old son, Tad.
Freedom
Fellowship
is located at 4373 Wade
Hampton Blvd. in Taylors.
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out to finish the building project were now due,

and the struggling church
owed $2,100. When they
couldnt make the payment, six members of the
congregation were sued
for the amount.
Theres nothing that
tells us the reason they
were targeted, said Clayton. But I suspect it was
because they had land
when a lot of people were
left with nothing.
The case ended up before
the Supreme Court, but
the six members still lost
and were now expected to
pay for the attorneys fees
as well. But once again, the
church came together, giving what they could, and
the church was able to pay
off the loan within a year.
In 1937, our church
was the first church to file
Articles of Corporation in
order to protect individual
members, said Clayton.
Over the years, we have
added four additions to
the church, but the members work hard to pay off
loans ahead of time or
within a year because we
dont want to go into that
kind of debt again.
When the church became
incorporated on August 3,
1937, it changed its name
to The First Presbyterian
Church of Greer, which
it has maintained to this
day.
From 1923 until this
year, the congregation has
met in the same sanctuary.
The new facility is up-tocode, including elevators
and wheelchair ramps, as
well as a covered entrance.
The sanctuary has been expanded to meet the needs
of its still-growing congregation. A fellowship hall
was added in 2002, creating a much-needed space
for the churchs contemporary worship service. In
2015, the church also purchased the building across
the street and made Kirk
Hall a place for Sunday
school classrooms.
Over the years, we have
had many pastors, said
Clayton. Dr. Buist was the
first, but the church didnt
meet every Sunday. We
had several pastors who
ended up being missionaries one to China, another
to Cuba, and another one
in India. But all of our pastors have always held degrees.
Many of the pastors
were simply supply
pastors, adding the small
church to their rotation.
Others served off and on
for years, mostly due to
poor health. Some pastors came and then had to
leave when the struggling
church could not pay their
salaries.
Today, Dr. Brandi CastoWaters pastors the church
and has faithfully served
the congregation, which
has grown to over 500
members, since December
of 2006.
One of the great things
about our church is our
deep roots and all the new
families we have coming
in, said Clayton. It takes
the old and the new. A
lot of changes have taken
place, and lots of people
have served faithfully.
Over the past 25 years,
the church has really made
a lot of changes and seen a
lot of growth. For instance,
the church added another
service to accommodate
the growing congregation.
It has also increased its
musical ministry. And the
church has committed to
being involved in the community and around the
world through mission opportunities.
At the 175th anniversary celebration, several
former pastors were in attendance, testifying to the
impact that First Presbyterian Church has made in
Greer. Pastor Eade Anderson, who served as the interim pastor from 1995 to
1996, was in attendance.
Beloved pastor Dr. Ed
McLeod and his wife Jenny
came to preach for the special service. They served

from 1989 to 1995 when
he accepted a position at
a church in Sumter.
Kyle and Beth Allen
also came to celebrate the
churchs 175th anniversary. The Allens served
the church from 1996
until 2006. In addition
to his responsibilities at
the church, Allen was the
president of Leadership
Greer and led the charge
in creating Kids Planet
and Kids Planet II for
handicapped children.
As the church looks
back over its history, it
will also be opening a time
capsule that was placed in
the ground 25 years ago
by the churchs youth.
I hope that in 25 years
the church celebrates its
200th anniversary and is
opening a time capsule
from today, said Clayton.
The young people that
buried that time capsule
are now serving as church
leaders.
Rich in history and firm
in their faith, First Presbyterian Church of Greer
stands as a pillar of the
community, representing
the past, present, and future of Greer.
I feel very blessed to
be a part of the church
community in downtown
Greer, said Clayton. We
made a conscious decision
to stay here, even though
we are landlocked. Our
church wanted to have a
ministry in the Greer community.
*Many of the facts in this
article from 1841 to 1991
can be found in A People
and Their Faith by Johanna DuBose Blackwell. Current events can be found
in the churchs soon-to-be
released addition, Rooted
and Reaching, written by
Jenny Munro and edited
by Leland Burch with the
help of the churchs historical committee. The addition will be available in
early December.
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Kezia Rice, left to right, Garrett Lee, Damien Holbrooks and Caleb Miller fill bags of food
for orphans in Haiti.
Calvary Christian school

feeds the need in Haiti
The students at Calvary
Christian School are seeking to help the orphans in
Haiti with their Feed the
Need outreach.
On Monday, Nov. 14, all
of the students participated in packing 10,080
meals to fulfill the nutritional needs of orphans
in Haiti who were recently
devastated by Hurricane
Matthew.
This is fundraising with
a purpose, said Princiapl
Christine Gandy. Its sort
of like a walk-a-thon, and
the goal was $30,000.
The students were hoping to raise money for a
new gymnasium but unfortunately were unable
to even make enough for
all of the food supplies
although they have had
a few corporate sponsors,
including The Clock Restaurant.
But our pastor said we
were going to feed the
need, so we used some
money from the church
budget, said Gandy. We
will continue to take donations through the end of
December.
The idea behind the
fundraiser was for each
student to get sponsors
for packing the meals. The
students then packed as
many meals as they could
during their shift. After
the meals were packed,
they were shipped to a distribution center in North
Carolina and then on to
Haiti, where people are set
up to deliver the meals to
schools and orphanages in
need.
There are six meals per
bag, said Bonnie Larson,

the regional consultant
for the Champion Group,
which helps with fundraising efforts across the
country. Each meal has
all the nutrition that a malnourished child needs to
be brought to nutrition.
The Champion Group
has been in existence for
over 25 years and has
raised over $100 million
in fundraising efforts. The
purpose of the group is
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Calvary Christian School
has been in existence since
1974 and has been at its
current location on Calvary Street in Greer since
2009.
on donating to the school,
call 877-5555.
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items include throw blankets, non-skid socks, crossword and
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tree, filled with gift wish lists, is located at Haywood Mall lower
level near JC Penney. Angels can be adopted and gifts returned
to the Haywood Mall through Dec. 11. For all other counties, contact the local Salvation Army for information on Angel Tree, or select an Angel tag from your local Subway restaurant.
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Holiday Lights
celebrates 25 years
For the 25th year, Roper

Mountain Holiday Lights
will bring the Upstate the
only not-for-profit light
display. All proceeds go
back to charities in the
community, and since its
inception, Roper Mountain
Holiday Lights has raised
over $2.4 million dollars
for charity.
The fun kicks off on
Thanksgiving night and
will run through Dec. 30.
The light display showcases a 1.5 mile drive through
large displays including
Candy Cane Lane, Santas
Sleigh, and many other
family favorites. Attendees have the opportunity
to park and stroll through
Winter Wonderland, which
will have a laser show for
the first time this year. It
also features lighted walking trails, giant holiday
greeting cards created by
local schools, a balloon
artist, concessions, and
nightly visits with Santa
at the North Pole Trading
Post from Thanksgiving
until Christmas Eve.
On select nights, performances from local school
choirs will fill the amphitheater with Christmas
music. The professional
Greenville Light Opera
Works GLOW Lyric Theatre Christmas Carolers
will also sing Christmas
carols along the mountain
pathways.
The cost is $10 per vehicle Monday through
Thursday, and $15 per vehicle Friday through Sunday. Activity vans are $25
and buses are $50. Multicar passes for three visits
are available for $25.
The success of Roper
Mountain Holiday Lights,
now a Greenville tradition,
comes from an integrated
partnership between the
Upstate community, sponsoring organizations, the
Rotary Club of Greenville,
and the Roper Mountain
Science Center Association. Over 900 volunteers
dedicate
7,000
hours
to plan and execute the
month-long event. Rotary
and RMSCA board volunteers begin setting up
displays in September,
and the last bulb will be
packed away in March.
Profits from the event
are evenly divided between the Rotary Club
of Greenville and Roper
Mountain Science Center
Association. Rotary designates local charities to
receive the contributions,
and RMSCA uses the funds
to make improvements to
the Roper Mountain Science Center for the benefit
of all Greenville County
Schools.
and a schedule of events,
visit www.ropermountainholidaylights.com.
REIDVILLE
SPARTANBURG
Tuesday, Dec. 13, 6:30 p.m.

Downtown
The Greer Christmas Parade will return Dec. 4.
BJU to host concert, tree lighting
Roper Mountain Holiday Lights will feature some old

favorite light displays as well as a new laser show
feature.
Adds new
laser show
feature
TRAVELERS REST
Saturday, Dec. 10
10 a.m.
Trailblazer Drive
LIGHT DISPLAYS
ROPER MOUNTAIN
HOLIDAY LIGHTS
Nov. 24- Dec. 30

Roper Mountain
Science Center
402 Roper Mountain Road
ropermountain.org
HOLIDAY LIGHTS
SAFARI AT HOLLYWILD
Nov. 18- Jan. 2

Hollywild Animal Park
2325 Hampton Road
Wellford, SC 29385
hollywild.org
Hollywilds Holiday Lights Safari will be open from Friday,

Nov. 18-Jan. 2. Admissions will
be open from 6-9 p.m. nightly.
The display features drive-thru
lights, a chance to stop and
walk around in Santas Village,
and a drive-thru Deer Forest
feeding area.
UPSTATE HOLIDAY
LIGHT SHOW
Nov. 24-Jan. 3
Greenville-Pickens
Speedway
3800 Calhoun Memorial
Highway
Easley, SC 29640
upstatelights.com
The Upstate Holiday Light
Show at Greenville-Pickens
Speedway will be opening for
the 2016 season on Thanksgiving night. Bring the whole
family to the biggest interactive LED light show in the Upstate. With 100 new displays,
sing old and new Christmas
carols with your little ones as
you drive through the kid
zone. Plan to spend the evening viewing the lights, interacting with the animals at our
petting zoo, ice skating at the
ice skating rink, and sipping
hot chocolate as you spend
quality time with your family
enjoying the holiday spirit. The
cost is $20 for the whole car.
(This includes cars, trucks, mini
van, or SUVs). Other costs include: $40 for passenger vans,
$75 for buses. For more information, call 295-5764.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTING
AT BOB JONES UNIVERSITY
Friday, Dec. 2, 6:30 p.m.

Bob Jones University
1700 Wade Hampton Blvd.
bju.edu
What better way to usher in

the Christmas season than
with your favorite Christmas
carols and thousands of twinkling lights? Join the Bob
Jones University student body
for a festive holiday tradition
on Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m. Kids are
welcome to join in on the fun
with activities like exploring
the Museum & Gallery on a
scavenger hunt, decorating
cookies, listening to Christmas
storytelling and more. Parking
is free. Traffic personnel will be
on hand to direct traffic and
parking.
Bob Jones University invites the Greenville community to celebrate the

holiday season at BJUs
annual Christmas Celebration on the BJU campus
Friday, Dec. 2.
We are looking forward
to hosting our friends
from the Greenville community for one of our favorite traditions, said BJU
President Steve Pettit. We
hope youll join us as we
kick off the Christmas season with this fun, familyfriendly time of Christmas
caroling and festivities.
BJU will host a variety of
childrens activities from
4:30-6 p.m. in the Student
Center including yuletide
storytelling, gingerbread
cookie decorating, and

reindeer games. Guests
can also enjoy live music, a scavenger hunt, and
Christmas shopping at the
Museum & Gallery.
Prior to the Lighting
Ceremony, the BJU Chamber Singers will present a
Christmas concert entitled
A Babe is Born: A Celebration of Carols from
5-6 p.m. in War Memorial
Chapel.
The Bob Jones Academy
Concert Choir will kick off
the Lighting Ceremony and
be joined by the University
Singers to lead the crowd
in singing well-loved carols
and traditional Christmas
music as the campus is lit
with thousands of lights.
We are looking forward to hosting our

friends from the Greenville community for
one of our favorite traditions.
Steve Pettit
President Pettit will read
a selection of Scripture
featuring the Christmas
story and the program will
conclude with additional
Christmas carols.
The Bob Jones Elementary School Choir will perform a concert in the Student Center at 7 p.m. The
Symphonic Wind Band will
perform a concert featuring seasonal favorites as
BJU President
well as selections from

Lord of the Rings in Rodeheaver Auditorium at
7:30 p.m.
All of the evenings
events are free and open
to the public. Parking is
available in the parking
garage behind Rodeheaver
Auditorium and on campus streets. Some campus
streets will be closed for
the event.
Holiday lights have rich history

Holiday celebrants employ holiday lights in various ways. Certain individuals may be content to hang
lights on their Christmas
trees and call their decorating complete. Others
may get their holiday jollies by making sure each
square inch of their home
is covered in twinkling
lights. Still, other people
prefer the more subdued
effect of lights framing
one picture window of the
house.
The tradition of Christmas lights stretches back
to early modern Germany
when people used candles
to decorate Christmas trees
in Christian homes. Those
candles were harbingers
of what would come when
electric lights replaced gas
and other open flame illuminating devices that were
commonplace prior to the

20th century.
Thomas Edison, the inventor of the first successful practical light bulb, also
created the first strand of
electric lights that would
be used in holiday decorating. By 1880, Edison had
standard
incandescent
light bulbs well sorted out
and desired a way to better advertise his invention,
so he decided to make the
most of the holiday season and put his light bulbs
on display. According to
a 2003 article in American Heritage magazine
titled The Wizard of Your
Christmas Tree, Edison
strung incandescent bulbs
all around the compound
of his Menlo Park, NJ, laboratory. Edison constructed
an eight-mile underground
wiring system in order
to power this grand light

display. Because the laboratory was situated along
the railroad that passed
between Manhattan and
Philadelphia, thousands
of people were able to see
the display.
The concept of electric
holiday lights took a bit of
time to catch on. Edisons
friend and associate Edward Johnson was tasked
with stringing together
colored lights in 1882 and
placing them on an evergreen tree. Johnson handwired 80 red, white and
blue light bulbs. In 1895,
President Grover Cleveland requested the White
House family Christmas
tree be illuminated by
multi-colored electric light
bulbs.
In 1903, when General
Electric began to offer pre-
assembled kits of holiday

lights, stringed lights were
reserved for the wealthy
and electrically savvy. For
example, in 1903 a single
string of electric lights
cost $12, or around $300
today.
It would take several
more years before holiday
lights became a national
tradition. On Christmas
Eve 1923, President Calvin
Coolidge began the countrys celebration of Christmas by lighting the National Christmas Tree on
the Ellipse located south
of the White House with
3,000 electric lights.
Today,
illuminated
strands of lights have become a large part of holiday celebrations and have
even been adopted for use
during various year-round
events.
Portraits are seasonal tradition

Easy tips
can help
them shine
FROM BPT
Take a look at your family. How many changes
have crept in since last
year? And one year from
now, when its time to
send out holiday cards
again, think about how
much more they will have
changed.
Sending a family photograph as your holiday card
is one way to share with
your friends and loved
ones the joy and pride
your family makes you
feel. But more importantly, as the years pass, the
holiday memories within
these pictures will become
more and more precious.
It certainly is easy
enough to have a friend
snap some pictures on
a smartphone and print
off a stack of copies with
a pre-designed template.
But if you take the idea a
couple of steps further,
booking a session with
a professional photographer will result in stunning cards that people will
love to display and keep.
In addition to that, youll
have framed gifts to wrap
up for your loved ones.
The advantage to using
a professional photographer is that they have the
skills and artistic ability
to make beautiful images
that you will cherish forever. In addition to that,
they can partner with you
to create a style and effect
that matches your familys
unique personality. To
get you started, here are
four different styles that
just might capture your
familys personality and
the magic of the holiday
spirit.
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A professional portrait can capture the Christmas mood for your family to cherish
through the years.
CLASSIC
Simple yet timeless, this

background is often neutral with the family sitting in formal poses. The
photographer is less likely
to use editing effects to
alter the finished product. To prepare for this,
choose a color and style
that is clean, uniform and
classic - something that
would be set off by a holiday-themed border when
youre designing your card
layout. In the end, the goal
is to draw the eye to the
face, which is what the
classic style emphasizes
more than anything.
MODERN
This style ditches the

formal posing and creates
a relaxed, candid feel. You
come as you are, perhaps
using a setting that is familiar and comfortable to
your family, such as building a snowman in your
backyard or taking a hike

through the winter woods.
Whatever you bring to the
shoot, the idea is to showcase your family relaxed
and happy together.
ECLECTIC
This style takes the

modern approach to a
highly specialized, highly
individualized level and
uses special effects and
editing to convey humor
or a sense of drama. For
example, perhaps your
holiday portrait could feature your family members
forming a human ladder
to place a star on the top
of the tree. Look for a photographer with the savvy
and technique to pull off
these specific effects and
dramatic images.
VINTAGE
Whats old is once again

new. What better way to
call back to the family
roots that tie your loved

ones together? You can express this by pulling from
your family heritage. For
example, you could dress
your daughter in your
childhood velvet dress. Or
include your grandfathers
vintage toy train set as a
prop. Some photographers
specialize in black and
white photography, as well
as sepia effects. Of course,
if you really want to try
an authentic and timeless
look, some photographers
are experimenting with
glass plate photography.
Which style of photography is right for you and

your family? Take a Family Photography Style quiz
and, once youre ready for
your new photo session,
check out findaphotographer.com to find the right
photographer for you and
in your city.
CHRISTMAS 2016
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D5 Ministries plans Angel Gift Shoppe

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District Five Family Ministries is excited to announce a new approach

that will give children the
gift of a special Christmas,
while also giving their parents the gift of dignity.
This year, parents will have
the opportunity to shop
for their own children in
our Angel Gift Shoppe.

To help, volunteers can
conduct a toy drive or purchase toys from a suggested list; give a monetary
donation; donate stuffed
stockings and wrapping
paper; or volunteer to be a
parent-guide in the Angel
Gift Shoppe

contact Donna Dawkins
at 439-7760 or donna.
dawkins@spart5.net; Beth
Hollifield at 439-7760 or
beth.hollifield@spart5.
net; Kathy Buckson at 4397760 or kathy.buckson@
spart5.net
Grace Church will once again host a Christmas Light

Show Dec. 11-Jan. 4.
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Area churches celebrate

the spirit of Christmas
In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that
a census should be taken
of the entire Roman world.
(This was the first census
that took place while[a]
Quirinius was governor of
Syria.) And everyone went
to their own town to register.
So Joseph also went up
from the town of Nazareth
in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David,
because he belonged to the
house and line of David. He
went there to register with
Mary, who was pledged to
be married to him and was
expecting a child. While
they were there, the time
came for the baby to be
born, and she gave birth
to her firstborn, a son. She
wrapped him in cloths and
placed him in a manger,
because there was no guest
room available for them.
And there were shepherds living out in the fields
nearby, keeping watch over
their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to
them, and the glory of the
Lord shone around them,
and they were terrified.
But the angel said to them,
Do not be afraid. I bring
you good news that will
cause great joy for all the
people. Today in the town
of David a Savior has been
born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be
a sign to you: You will find
a baby wrapped in cloths
and lying in a manger. Luke 2: 1-12 (NIV)
Several area churches
are celebrating that first
Christmas with concerts,
nativities and services.
CHURCH EVENTS
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CELEBRATION CHOIR
CHRISTMAS PRESENTATION
CHRISTMAS EVE
CHRISTMAS LIGHT SHOW

200 W. Main Street
Taylors, SC 29687
taylorsfbc.org
Sunday, Dec. 11
Victor Baptist Church
121 New Woodruff Road
Greer, SC 29651
www.victorbaptist.com
Dec. 11-Jan. 4, 6:30-9 p.m.

Grace Church
627 Taylor Road
Greer, SC 29651
gracegreer.org
Grace Church will host its
Christmas Light Show every
night from Dec. 11-Jan. 4. Synchronized to music, the lights
run continuously from 6:30-9
p.m. Tune the radio to FM
100.9 for the show.
DAVID PHELPS:
CLASSIC CHRISTMAS

200 W. Main Street
Taylors, SC 29687
taylorsfbc.org
Tickets available on Sundays in
the Taylors First Baptist Church
Welcome Center, in the
Church Office, or order online.
THIS HOPE: A CHRISTMAS

WORSHIP CONCERT

Forestville Baptist Church
2 Old McElhaney Road
www.forestville.org
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE
97 116
$
3 Rooms
Childcare provided for ages

five and under.
4 Rooms
Not valid with any other offer. Present this coupon at time of service. One room equals up to 250 sq. ft. Residential only, area rugs
& steps may carry additional charge. Moving of furniture may
incur additional charge. Offer expires December 31, 2016.
CANDLELIGHT SERVICE

Greer First Baptist Church
202 W. Poinsett St.
Greer, SC 29650
www.greerfbc.org
Upholstery Cleaning
$ 49 Couch (up to 7)*
$ 39 Loveseat*
$ 29 Recliner*
*With purchase of 3 more rooms of carpet cleaning.
CANDLELIGHT SERVICE

3500 North Hwy. 14
Greer, SC 29651
washingtonbaptist.org
CANDLELIGHT COMMUNION

His Vineyard
656 Arlington Road
Greer, SC 29650
www.hisvineyard.com
CANDLELIGHT SERVICE

Reedy River Baptist Church
871 N. Hwy. 25 Bypass
www.reedyriverbc.org
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HANGING OF THE GREEN
Sunday, Nov. 27, 6 p.m.

3500 North Hwy. 14
Greer, SC 29651
washingtonbaptist.org
HUMBLED. A CHRISTMAS
WORSHIP EXPERIENCE
Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 4, 10:30 a.m.
200 W. Main Street
Taylors, SC 29687
taylorsfbc.org
There is no greater example of
humility than God sending His
only Son to earth. Jesus was
born in obscurity and poverty.
A perfect and holy God humbled Himself, leaving the glory
of heaven, choosing to take on
human flesh and entering into
our sinful world. His act of humility would make a way for
us.

CHRISTMAS CANTATA
Holiday Season
Sunday, Dec. 4, 11 a.m.

Reedy River Baptist Church
871 N. Hwy. 25 Bypass
www.reedyriverbc.org
LIVE NATIVITY SERVICE
Saturday, Dec. 10
6, 6:30, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 11
6 and 6:30 p.m.
El Bethel Baptist Church
313 Jones Ave.
Greer, SC 29650
elbethelbaptistchurch.org
GIFTS: A KINGSLEY
CHRISTMAS
DIAMOND COLLECTION

200 W. Main Street
Taylors, SC 29687
taylorsfbc.org
The Taylors Childrens Choirs
share various artistic elements
along with their music to tell
the story of gifts: A Kingsley
Christmas. Childcare provided.
Just For You Jewelers

806 West Wade Hampton Blvd. Greer, SC 29650
Across from Belk 848-0652
COME LET US ADORE

CHRISTMAS MUSICAL

First Baptist Church
Travelers Rest
20 McElhaney Road
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
LAYAWAY
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Greer
D6 THE GREER CITIZEN
Festive weekend kicks

off Christmas in Greer
From an evening of holiday favorites to the annual parade,
Christmas in the City of Greer
has something in store for every member of the family.
SMALL BU
SIN
City Park hosts tree

lighting ceremony Dec. 2
Greer Relief and Resources will host this years Greer

Christmas Parade on Sunday, Dec. 4.
A Vintage Christmas
parade is Sunday, Dec. 4
Greer Relief and Resources will host A Vintage Christmas parade
on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 2:30
p.m.
The annual parade will
be a throwback to a simpler time for the 1930sinspired theme. Participants are encouraged to
decorate entries to reflect
their vision during the holiday season.
Beauty
queens,
the
Greer and Blue Ridge
High marching bands and
cheerleaders entertain the

crowds, interspersed with
floats and walkers.
Parade lineup begins at
1:15 p.m.
The Greer Christmas
Parade route is 1.1 miles
beginning
at
Poinsett
Street and Memorial Drive
and ending at North Main
Street and Cunningham
Drive.
Proceeds from the parade benefit Greer Relief, a
501(c)3 non-profit serving
the Greater Greer area.
Greer Pediatric Dental

Care will sponsor the tree
lighting ceremony at Greer
City Park on Friday, Dec. 2,
from 5-7 p.m.
Guests can enjoy holiday
craft stations and inflatables and make smores to
benefit Greer Relief.
Holiday entertainment
will be provided in the
amphitheater from 5-7:15
p.m. when Santa Claus arrives to help Mayor Rick

Danner.
The tree will be lit after
Santa finishes reading to
the children in the amphitheatre.
Children under 16 must
be accompanied by an
adult. Pets are not permitted.
Christmas in Greer kicks off Friday, Dec. 2 with the annual

tree lighting ceremony in Greer City Park.
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OTHER GREER CELEBRATIONS

#SHOPSMALLGREER
Saturday, Nov. 26
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Participating businesses will

offer discounts and specials to
encourage local shopping in
celebration of Small Business
Saturday, Nov. 26.
CHRISTMAS MARKET
Saturday, Nov. 26
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Greer Farmers Market
300 Randall Street
Greer, SC 29651
The Greer Farmers Market will
host a Christmas market and
tree lot on Saturday, Nov. 26.

The market will run from 11
a.m.-1 p.m. and feature a book
signing by local childrens author, Jill Storti (Keiko the Koala). Trees will be available until
7 p.m. or until sold out.
GREER STATION
VINTAGE CHRISTMAS
Thursday-Friday, Dec. 1-2

10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 3
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Grace Hall
108 Trade Street
Greer, SC 29651
CHISTMAS BAZAAR
Greer Station Vintage Christmas Boutique Marketplace will

be held at Grace Hall Dec. 1-3.
Thursday: early bird ($5) 10
a.m.-noon; regular hours
noon-8 p.m.; ladies night, 6-8
p.m. Friday: Rocking Christmas
Party, 6-8 p.m. Shop handmade, upcycled and vintage
specialties from over 30 vendors. Early birds experience
specials, sales and door prizes.
Swag bags for the first 50 attendees. Ladies night will feature wine, hors doeuvres and
giveaways. For more information, visit vintagechristmasgreer.com.
Saturday, Dec. 3
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
WoodRUFF
Pet Resort & Spa
70 Concourse Way
Greer, SC 29650
WoodRUFF Pet Resort and

Spa will host a Sudsy Saturday
and Santa pictures benefit on
Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Laura with LJs Photography
will be on site to provide professional pictures with Santa
Claus. Vendors will be on site
for Christmas shopping.
Christmas
AT
WASHINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH
Hanging of the Green

Sunday, Nov. 27, 6 p.m.
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Greer Station celebrates #shopsmall

Greer Station and local
shops will celebrate Small
Business Saturday on Nov.
26.
To mark the event, the
association is offering the
chance to win prizes in a
merchant passport program.
Shoppers visiting participating Greer businesses
can pick up a passport to
be entered for the prize
drawings. The passport
will be stamped when patrons visit a shop or make
a purchase. When the
passport full with eight
stamps, it can be left with
the last merchant to be entered to win.
Winners will be drawn at
random and contacted by

Wednesday, Nov. 29.
Participating businesses
include: Maiale Boutique,
Southern Sisters Boutique,
La Bouteille, Galleries of
Brian Brigham, Pour Sports
Pub, Stomping Grounds,
The Shoppes on Trade,
Talloni - A Shoe Salon,
WoodRUFF Pet Resort,
Christmas Eve
Candlelight Service
Carolina Treasures, Bright

Eyes Arts, Benchmark Bicycle Supply Co. and Carolina Barrel and Blade.
All will offer special discounts to promote small
businesses.
For a map of the businesses or more information, visit greerstation.
com/shopsmall.
3500 North
Highway 14
Greer, SC 29651
864-895-1510
GREER FARMERS MARKET

JILL STORTI
Book Signing
for her childrens book

Keiko the Koala
SUPPORT
SMALL BUSINESS
SATURDAY
Santa is the highlight of the

annual breakfast event.
Breakfast
With Santa
sells out
The annual City of Greer
Breakfast With Santa event
sold out in just one hour
this year.
The three one-hour sessions on Dec. 3 at will include breakfast, activities
for kids and a visit with
Santa.
A professional photographer will be on site. Personal still and video cameras are permitted.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 11 A.M.-1 P.M.
FRESH CHRISTMAS
TREES FOR SALE
MUCH MORE!
The
The Depot
Depot Downtown
Downtown Greer
Greer 300
300 Randall
Randall Street
Street

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Boroughs leaves lasting impact

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Sonny Boroughs, left, greeted friends during a benefit

Sonny Boroughs will be

Executive director, GCM

The Greer Citizen

give something back to

for Meals on Wheels clients in the Upstate.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Greer Farmers Market

Breaking Bread for Jesus will be serving a free

GREER FARMERS MARKET

The annual Christmas

PARADE FOR DUNCAN,

The Christmas Parade

ticipate may call Wellford

GREER CHRISTMAS PARADE

This years parade is

WALKING IN THE SHOES

The Childrens Security

THE NUTCRACKER SHOW

For the third annual holiday performance, The

Cristy Ray, founder of

people. Ive learned a lot.

Friday, Nov. 25 and Saturday, Nov. 26 Only

Celebrating 60 Years of Business

Bos & Co.

men's shoes men's shoes men's shoes

men's shoes men's shoes

We Will Meet And Beat All Competitors' Prices!!!

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2016

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to

Memorials may be made

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mountain, which helped

Pickens Co. Emergency Management

Management. Most South

BOOKS: Bring community together

All of these kids were telling me what they

they would have to read

Cool Weekend Weather

We are expecting a sunny, cool average

related events through the

LYMAN: Council approves schedule