2018 CALENDAR: New sights for a new year INSIDE
The Greer Citizen
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2017 
GDC
budget
passed
BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER
A Board of Directors
approved the 2018 Greer
Development Corporation
(GDC) budget at a spe-
cial-called meeting last
week.
The budget includes a
new Opportunity Fund
based on income from the
City of Greer due to con-
struction projects.
Were very pleased
with the way things have
evolved, said GDC Execu-
tive Director Reno Deaton.
Were sort of experienc-
ing a potentially one-year
bump in terms of City of
Greer funding. Weve re-
ceived funding from the
City of Greer based upon
seven and one-eighth per-
cent of local business li-
cense fee receipts.
This year, that number
equals $183,000 from
business operations and
$110,000 from construc-
tion activities.
We want to be very
careful not get too depen-
dent on that portion of
the construction as it may
show some significant vol-
atility, Deaton said. So,
weve created, there in our
expense items, what we
call the Opportunity Fund,
a chance to take some
of those dollars and put
those back into economic
development projects.
Deaton explained more
at the regular Nov. 16
board meeting, when a
quorum from the board of
directors was not present.
He updated those pres-
ent on the changes to the
budget, which was work-
shopped at their regular
October meeting.
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Greer PD Cops for Tots set for Saturday, Dec. 16
BY BILLY CANNADA
EDITOR
For nearly three decades,
members of the Greer Po-
lice Department have been
doing their part to make
sure local children receive
Christmas gifts.
The 29th installment of
the Cops for Tots program
is set for Saturday at the
Cannon Centre in Greer,
and officials say more
than 200 children will be
served.
These are children in
our community who, oth-
erwise, may not receive
gifts on Christmas Day,
said Lt. Patrick Forten-
berry of the Greer Police
Department. Were antic-
ipating that well provide
gifts for about 250 kids
this year.
The program allows
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SOUTH CAROLINAS PREMIER WEEKLY
The Greer Field Office of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services welcomed 25 new
United States citizens to America last Friday.
PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN
Families gain citizenship Greer sets new
during Friday ceremony record for gross
BY KAELYN CASHMAN
For some
STAFF WRITER
A Russian family cele-
retail sales
brated the American cit-
izenship of a third gen-
eration during a special
program on Friday at the
Greer Field Office of U.S.
Citizenship and Immigra-
tion Services (USCIS).
Ben Williams of Roebuck
and his Russian wife, Iri-
na, joined other families
and friends in welcoming
25 applicants from 19 dif-
ferent countries into the
United States as citizens.
It was a huge stress-re-
lief that Im settled here
because that was actually
a goal of my life, not to
be here for some period
of time but be here per-
law enforcement officials
to walk with the children
through a toy shop, pick-
ing out a select few items
along the way.
Sharing the experience
with them is the most im-
portant part of this event,
Fortenberry said. A lot
of times, when children
come in to choose gifts,
theyll be thinking about
siblings and getting their
sister this or their brother
this. Just seeing the smiles
on their faces truly reach-
es our hearts. We put in a
lot of hard work to make
this event happen, but
its completely reward-
ing once youre walking
around with the child and
you know that the commu-
nity has made a difference
in that childs life.
The police department
raises support for Cops
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Richard Dale Pittman, 52
reason, I always had a heart
to U.S.Everybody have a dream and a
miracle, hope to miracle; that was mine.
manently for good so that
was very emotional, still
is, said Irina Williams,
who became a citizen in
2009.
I didnt see any future,
not for me and not for my
son, she continued. For
some reason, I always had
a heart to U.S.Everybody
have a dream and a mira-
cle, hope to miracle; that
was mine.
With tears in her eyes,
for Tots through fundrais-
ers and donations from
local businesses and resi-
dents.
Fortenberry said Greer
PD is close to reaching its
fundraising goal, and the
community still has the
opportunity to assist the
department by providing
monetary donations and/
or new unwrapped pres-
ents that can be dropped
off at the Greer Police
Department no later than
Dec. 15.
Were probably about
$3,000 from where we
need to be, Fortenberry
said. Normally we spend
between $20,000 and
$25,000, and without the
support of the commu-
nity, we wouldnt be able
to do it. We appreciate all
theyve done for us.
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KAELYN CASHMAN | THE GREER CITIZEN
Irina Williams
Irina Williams watched her
mother Svetlana Prokopo-
va, who came from Russia
in 2011, officially become
a U.S. citizen on Friday,
and Irina Williams son Nik
is also a U.S. citizen.
It was the American
dream, Irina Williams
said. I am an American.
Its very good inten-
tions, the best in my
heart to come here, she
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The Greer Police Department will serve nearly 250 children during its Cops for Tots
program this Saturday at the Cannon Centre in Greer.
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More retail on
its way to Wade
Hampton plaza
BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER
actual structure and starts
to take shape. This is the
in-between phase. Were
With construction con- fulfilling conditions that
tinuing at Piedmont Mar- we have.
ketplace, national retailers Once the buildings are
are preparing to open lo- complete, the retailers will
cations in the summer of begin to move merchan-
2018. dise into the structures
Ross, Ulta Beauty and before announcing open-
Five Below are listed as ing dates.
new tenants of the prop- Were creating the
erty, located at 1326 W. structures, but were do-
Wade Hampton Blvd., ac- ing it for the brands,
cording to Halpern Enter- Kirchhoff said. Ultas a
prises website. great brand. Ross, a great
Right now, its the brand. Five Below, great
heavy lifting part, said brand.
Marc Kirchhoff, Vice Were sitting next to
President at Halpern En- Tractor Supply and Kohls,
terprises. The dirt goes he continued. Thats five
vertical and becomes an SEE RETAIL | A6
The City of Greer set cent growth in sales over
another record for gross the last five years.
retail sales during the last This growth is a result
fiscal year, according to of investments in the Greer
the state Department of community. Retailers rec-
Revenue. ognize that good things
Greer recorded are happening and more
$1,302,896,294 in gross good things are coming,
retail sales in the fiscal Greer City Administrator
year 2017. Ed Driggers said. The City
Approximately of Greer leveraged about
$798,472,977 of that $17 million when we built
figure were sales in the municipal complex
Greenville County, while and saw a three-fold in-
$504,423,316 were in vestment coming back in
Spartanburg County. the downtown area. Were
Its an increase of 12 going to invest $25 mil-
percent compared to fis- lion over the next three
cal year 2016. The City of years and we absolutely
Greer has seen a 47 per- SEE RECORD | A6
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SANTA IN THE LOBBY
AT GREER CPW
The Greer Commission
of Public Works (CPW) is
hosting Santa in the Lob-
by on Friday, Dec. 15,
from 12-4:15 p.m., at 301
McCall Street, Greer.
Customers and their
children are invited to
enjoy free snacks, photos
with Santa and a goodie
bag.
Visitors are encouraged
to bring an unwrapped toy
to be distributed through
Greer Police Departments
Cops for Tots program.
DUNCAN TO HOST DEC. 16
CHRISTMAS PARADE
Duncan plans to host
their own parade on Sat-
urday, Dec. 16 at 10 a.m.
with starting line up at
9 a.m. at Byrnes High
School. Duncan will have
a rain date of Sunday, Dec.
17, at 3 p.m. with line up
at 2 p.m.
GPD TO HOST
COPS FOR TOTS
The Greer Police Depart-
ment will host its 29th
annual Cops for Tots pro-
gram on Saturday, Dec.
16, at the Cannon Centre,
located at 204 Cannon
Street, Greer.
This year, it is antici-
pated that the Cops for
Tots program will provide
Christmas gifts for 250
children.
The Greer Police De-
partment is very close to
reaching its fundraising
goal, and the community
still has the opportunity
to assist the department
by providing monetary
donations and/or new
unwrapped presents that
can be dropped off at the
Greer Police Department
no later than Dec. 15.
The monetary donations
are tax deductible, and
checks should be made
out to the Greer Cops for
Tots program.
The Cops for Tots pro-
gram is a relationship
building event that helps
support children in our
community who otherwise
In honor of the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Lions organization, the Blue Ridge Lions Club donated a park
bench to David Jackson Park with a dedication ceremony at the park on Saturday, Dec. 9. Left to Right: Joel Dill (front),
President Phil Bowers, Jim Barbare and Joe Dill.
nity partners with us each
year to ensure the success
of this program.
LYMAN TO HOST
HOLIDAY FAIR
The Town of Lyman is
hosting its first Holiday
Fair this Saturday, Dec. 16,
from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at
Pacific Place, located at 59
Groce Road, Lyman.
FOOD TRUCK ROLLOUT
RETURNS JAN. 19
The City of Greer is
hosting its quarterly Food
Truck Rollout once again
on Friday, Jan. 19, from
5-8 p.m., at Greer City
Park.
Celebrate the start of
the weekend with food,
drinks, trucks, tailgating
games, and music.
Food and beverages will
be available onsite. Valid
ID is required to purchase
alcohol. Outside alcohol
and coolers are prohibit-
ed.
Children under 16 must
be accompanied by an
adult.
Anyone who requires
an auxiliary aid or service
Celebration of a century
service, activity or pub-
lic meeting of the City of
Greer should contact 864-
968-7008 as soon as pos-
sible, but no later than 48
hours prior to the sched-
uled event.
musicians, photographers,
wedding planners, and
more.
Brides, grooms, family,
and friends are invited.
Tickets include entry
into the showcase, a light
brunch, and local vendor
information.
Register for FREE here:
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GREER GOES GLOBAL FOR
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
Celebrate the cultures of
the Upstate on Saturday,
Apr. 14, from 11 a.m. to 4
p.m. with Greers 5th An-
nual International Festival
at Greer City Park.
International Featured
Country Tents, Entertain-
ment, Sports, Crafts, and
Food fill the park during
the five-hour event.
Children under 16 must
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adult. Pets are not permit-
ted.
Anyone who requires
an auxiliary aid or service
for effective communica-
tion or a modification of
policies or procedures to
participate in a program,
BRIDAL SHOWCASE BRINGS Events Center for brunch service, activity or pub-
WEDDING VENDORS FEB. 10 as the Upstates best wed- lic meeting of the City of
The second annual ding vendors gather. Greer should contact 864-
Greater Greer Bridal Show- The Showcase will high- 968-7008 as soon as pos-
case is coming to Greer light local vendors and sible, but no later than 48
City Hall on Saturday, Feb. their talents, including hours prior to the sched-
10, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. dcor, food, and entertain- uled event.
Join the City of Greer ment in a mock recep-
Merry ChristMas!

No
may not receive any gifts for effective communica-
on Christmas Day, Lieu- tion or a modification of
tenant Patrick Fortenberry policies or procedures to

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said. The Greer commu- participate in a program,

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GDC: Moves forward with
2018 fiscal year budget Give the gift
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The only changes are

weve been able to tar-
getto zero in onwhat we were able to keep with-
that city contribution is
going to be, Deaton said.
As we talked about last
time, that presents for us
a great opportunity.
This particular year
presents a spike for us,
he continued. Were try-
ing to separate that rev-
enue stream into that
business portion and that
construction portion and
allocate it accordingly in
our budget.
In the programming sec-
tion of the 2018 budget,
GDC has created a new
line item called Oppor-
tunity Fund as a way to
manage the unsustainable
spike in revenue.
So, as the year goes
along, should we encoun-
ter an opportunity to take
a trip, to visit a prospect,
to do something signifi-
cant that we hadnt bud-
geted for, thats revenue
with 61 percent of total ex-
penses for personnel this
year in this budget, Dea-
ton said. Were pleased
they can open all year
long!
in that threshold.
Wryley Bettis, Chairman
of the Board of Directors,
is part of the executive
committee.
The executive commit-
tee did hold Reno to ac-
count back in November,
Buy your
and he passed with flying
colors, Bettis said. It in-
cluded a bit of a salary
friends
increase and a bit of a car
increase. and loved ones
It was modest, but it
was well deserved, he
continued.
a one-year
We recommended a two
percent salary increase,
cost of living adjustment,
subscription
Deaton said. The evalu-
ating committee recom-
mended an additional one
to
percent for me, and then
they bumped the car al-
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lowance from what was
$7,200 last year to $7,500 and save
recommended this year.
The GDC Board also ap-

to do so, Deaton said.
Likewise, to the extent
that, perhaps, we may be
able to inject some funds
into a project to help it be
successful, on a limited
basis, weve got some re-
sources there to do so.
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calendar.
Were looking forward
to a great 2018, Deaton
said. The period after
Thanksgiving until the
first of the year is tradi-
tionally a very slow time.

Theres $34,000 allo- This has been very differ-
cated in that fund for what
were calling year one of
the Opportunity Fund,
he continued. Our goal
would be to build that up
over time, should we have
positive volatility, and
then to have that as a back
stop, should we have neg-
ative volatility. Otherwise,
everything is nearly identi-
cal to that budget that we
workshopped.
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Both retail and indus-
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that will be the case right
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At the Dec. 7 meeting,
Deaton also mentioned
personnel expenses.
We always like to keep
our personnel expenses in
that 60-63 percent range
the opportunities and
making sure were up for
the task when it comes to
projects.
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Energy program coming to the City of Wellford

BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER
Duke Energy customers
in Wellford could soon
benefit from the compa-
nys free energy efficiency
program.
Sue Dinnsen, Program
Manager at Duke Energy,
addressed Wellford City
Council last Tuesday night
to explain the benefits of
the program.
(The Neighborhood En-
ergy Saver Program) is an
energy efficiency program
that we have developed for
our customers, specifically
to help them save on their
energy bill, Dinnsen said.
It involves a walkthrough
energy assessment of the
home. Well come in and
walk through the house to
determine where we can
help our customers save
energy.
As a part of the program,
Duke Energy will install up
to about 16 different ener-
gy efficiency products in
the home.
A big part of it is we try
to educate our customers
on ways they can save en-
ergy, Dinnsen said, men-
tioning a calendar full of
seasonal tips.
I only bring this pro-
gram to about four neigh-
borhoods a year in South
Carolina, she continued.
Wellford just happened
to be my first one for
2018.
Dinnsen has already
been to Inman, Walhalla
and Belton this year.
Well finish up Belton
before we come over here
to Wellford, Dinnsen said.
Im looking for areas energy bill.
where we have a large
amount of customers that
might be at that federal
poverty level, she contin-
ued. We want to help the
customers that have the
highest energy burdens
and maybe have not as
much as income to go to-
wards a utility bill.
Duke Energy has done
the program throughout
North and South Caroli-
na, completing 100,000
homes altogether since
the program started in
2008.
Weve been able to help to make sure theyre cov-
that many customers save
on their energy bills,
Dinnsen said.
Some of the energy con-
servation methods include
the following services.
We can install up to
15 free LED light bulbs
in someones home, ters on a regular basis
Dinnsen said. We can
wrap electric water heat-
ers into pipes. well provide refrigerator
We can check their
temperature of their wa-
ter heater and adjust it as
(The Neighborhood Energy Saver
Program) is an energy efficiency program
that we have developed for our customers,
specifically to help them save on their
Sue Dinnsen
Program Manager
needed, she continued. Well do other things
We will provide up to two like weather stripping,
bathroom faucet aerators, exterior doors, she con-
which helps save water, tinued. We can put door
and up to two shower sweeps at the bottom
heads, that will save water to block any air drafts
as well. Well also provide coming in. Well do some
people with up to three caulking, limited things
covers for window AC like that. None of its real
units if they leave those major stuff. We dont do
units in their windows insulation. We dont re-
over the winter. We want place windows, but these
are all just things that will point,
ered and completely block get our customers to start
any drafts. thinking about energy and
A highlight of the pro- ways that they can save.
gram is a year supply of The program is imple-
furnace filters for every- mented by introducing
body. it to community leaders,
We want to encourage sending out a letter to the
people to check their fil- customers, inviting cus-
tomers to a kickoff meet-
and change them often, ing and following up with
Dinnsen said. In addition, an appointment postcard
stating when the workers
and freezer thermometers will be in a specific area.
so that you can monitor Honeywell does the
how your units working. work for me, Dinnsen until about the end of
said. They actually go
door to door.
Someones going to
come knocking on your
door, but not before
youve been notified, she
continued.
The information meet-
ing is set for Jan. 9, from
6-7:30 p.m., at the Well-
ford Academy of Science
and Technology, located
at 684 Syphrit Rd, Well-
ford.
We are going to use a
local caterer, Dinnsen
said. Well serve a free
meal.
Well have childcare if
people need to bring their
children, she continued.
We give four chances
away for $25 gift cards.
The area to be covered
includes about 1,700 Duke
Energy customers.
Thats my starting
Dinnsen said.
Those are my boundar-
ies.
Nevertheless, if some-
one nearby hears about
the program, Dinnsen said
she will take care of them.
I want everybody in
Wellford that wants this
service to have access to
it, Dinnsen said. We will
only be in Wellford for
about 16 weeks. This is a
once and done program.
The program will last
April.
After that, I will move
on to Great Falls, South
Carolina, to do the pro-
gram, Dinnsen said.
The workers who come
out to the homes will have
Duke Energy badges, blue
shirts and trucks that say
Duke Energy.
I come back every oth-
er week or so to do qual-
ity checks, Dinnsen said.
We have a lot of checks
and balances for what
were doing.
The program includes
mobile homes, apart-
ments, renters and more.
If someone is not home, a
door tag will be stuck on
the door with a number to
call for service.
We will try to hit every
house up to five times be-
fore we leave the area,
Dinnsen said. Our goal
is to at least work on 70
percent of the homes in
Wellford, 70 percent of the
1,700.
The workers average
seven to 10 houses a day
with each house taking
45 minutes to an hour to
complete.
For more information,
visit www.duke-energy.
com/home/products/in-
come-qualified/neighbor-
hood-energy-saver.
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A4 THE GREER CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2017
J
ust a couple of weeks ago I wrote
about how Thanksgiving is so often
bulldozed by everything thats wrong
about Christmas: commercialism, mate-
rialism, fighting over sales items instead
of savoring time with loved ones.
This week I feel as if Im experiencing
a 180 in regards to decorating.
When I drove Paul to the airport on the
evening of first day of November, I was
quite startled to pass Christmas decora-
tions already up on a handful of homes
along the way: wreaths encircled with
white lights, a tree in the window....The
sights reminded me how early decorat-
ing used to drive my mother nuts.
Its not even advent! shed cry in
dismay.
Youre assuming everyone is an An-
glican, Id reply. Not everyone follows
the same liturgical calendar as Episcopa-
lians.
Well, I think its very sad not to even
consider the meaning of advent, shed
counter, not accepting my explanation,
its a time of solemnity, self reflection.
Not sticking a giant inflatable snowman
on the lawn.
I would shake my head as she felt
compelled to add, her traditional English
FROM THE MAILBAG | KAELYNS
Penalty for
blocking
the road
Q: Why are trains allowed to
block the roadways?
A: This question was posed
to The Greer Citizen a little
while back, but recent events in
Columbia have made it relevant
again.
As a business that sits right
between two railroad track, this
a problem that is near and dear
to our hearts, as it is everyone
who commutes in downtown
Greer.
Under current state law,
the maximum penalty
for obstruction of a
roadway is $20.
But it could soon be resolved.
Earlier this week, Demo-
cratic Rep. Todd Rutherford,
announced he would pre-file
legislation to target the issue of
roadway obstructions caused by
trains.
The proposed bill would sig-
nificantly increase the penalty
for train and railroad companies
that have products or assets
that block South Carolina roads
for longer than five minutes.
The intent behind the legisla-
tion, according to Rutherford,
comes less than a month after
two trains blocked Whaley
Street, Assembly Street, and
Rosewood Drive in downtown
Columbia, halting morning traf-
fic for over an hour.
Sound like anything youve
ever been through, Greer?
Under current state law, the
maximum penalty for obstruc-
tion of a roadway is $20.
Rutherfords bill seeks to
increase the fine to $5,000
per lane blocked, with the fine
rising to $10,000 per lane if the
violation occurs between 7:30
am and 5:30 pm.
We dont know if this will re-
sult in less blockages down the
road, but it could motivate some
change. Only time will tell.
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Deck those halls!
IM JUST
SAYING
PAM STONE
upbringing bursting forth, And when
those things arent inflated they look
just awful--like dead bodies strewn
across the yard!
Well, Merry Christmas!
But truth be told, I also thought it was
sad that such emphasis was put on deco-
rating before anyone had even booked a
flight reservation for Thanksgiving. This
year, I confess my attitude is relaxing
substantially in that respect.
I bought a little tree and were going
to decorate this weekend, a dear friend
of mine emailed a week ago. I have nev-
er decorated this early before!
And when she shared that her musings
about why this year felt different she hit
the nail on the head of my own feelings
that I had bound inside and been unable
to articulate until she gave them voice.
For those of you who have had a won-
GUEST EDITORIAL
Conservation bank still
important to SC economy
Earlier this year, Gov. Henry McMaster used
his veto power to reject the General Assemblys
action to take away funding for the South Car-
olina Conservation Bank and sunset the entity
created in 2002 as an ongoing source to acquire
real estate in the interest of preservation.
Now McMaster has ordered an investigation
of the conservation bank, questioning how it
operates and spends money.
That comes on the heels of a Legislative Audit
Council report earlier this year questioning how
the bank spent money.
The audit said the bank sometimes paid
wealthy landowners to avoid developing their
property without guaranteeing public access to
the land.
The audit also said some landowners were
paid when property was not in danger of de-
velopment.
Conservation bank officials have disputed
the criticism in the report but damage has been
done.
As much as its mission is important, the fu-
ture of the conservation bank is in doubt.
But conservation bank successes should not
be ignored.
It has helped protect nearly 300,000 acres
around South Carolina by actions including
guarding green space surrounding Angel Oak
on Johns Island, providing funds for the pur-
chase of Morris Island, preserving Camdens
Revolutionary War battleground and securing
8,700 acres along 8 miles of the Santee River.
The list of worthy projects is long, including
protection of waterfowl habitats and public
hunting areas in the Midlands.
In reality, the conservation bank is the only
statewide source of funding available for will-
ing landowners and their land trust partners
to conserve significant natural resource lands,
wetlands, historic and archaeological sites.
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derful 2017, filled with love, success, king to face Mary, he fills in for the miss-
prosperity and radiant health, I rejoice ing Joseph), but I am also stuffing every
with you. I truly do. But Holy Bovine, for
many this has been one of the saddest
vase with freshly clipped holly, pine and
cedar carried in from the woods. Those
and most frightening years ever experi- same woods with the newly cleared trails
enced. Paul and I labored over last week.
We have wept and covered our eyes My favorite trail sweeps gracefully
over unfathomable mass shootings in downhill, and with the leaves having
our country all year long, each seem- fallen away from the hardwoods, the
ingly larger and more barbaric. We are winter-view of the majesty of the Blue
holding our collective breaths regarding Ridge rises before me. With it comes the
the very real threat of a nuclear war and recollection of a sermon my friend Sha-
terrorism. Several friends have suffered ron once gave...What an inspiring met-
heartrending losses and accidents. My aphor to faith a winter-view is. Because
own story was a minor surgery with a when times are heartbreakingly difficult
side effect resulting in losing my voice and Providence feels very far away, just
for over six months and being unable to because you can neither see or feel the
work. Compared to others I know that comfort you seek, doesnt mean it isnt
was a walk in the park for which any of there.
them would have gladly traded. And if stringing lights across your
Today I am turning off the tv to pre- front porch or putting candles in your
vent advertisers from telling me that if windows or inflating that giant snowman
I dont have a brand new Lexus in the gives you a much needed feeling of joy
driveway topped with an enormous red along with the intimate comfort of home
bow, my husband isnt as generous as I and hearth, even if it isnt December,
thought he was. I am following advent baby, you go right ahead.
with my daily devotional. And youd Im pretty sure that especially this
better believe not only am I displaying year, even my mom would agree.
the unbroken pieces of my childhood
nativity (if I turn a frankincense carrying
KORNER
KAELYN CASHMAN
Staff reporter
Reading
T
his past weekend, I had the
opportunity to read the
lines of Mary and Elizabeth
in my churchs Christmas cele-
bration.
I have always enjoyed read-
ing, whether quietly to myself
or aloud to others.
Books open the doors to
worlds beyond the reach of our
limited senses of sight, sound,
touch, taste and smell.
The greatest book of all and
my favoritethe Biblereveals
God to us.
In the story of the birth of
Jesus Christ, many characters
interact throughout the course
of daily life during a real time
in history.
Specific details are provided
even within the short passage I
| read from Sunday night.
Luke 1:26 tells us about the
angel Gabriel being sent from
God to a city of Galilee named
Nazareth.
He visits a virgin betrothed to
a man whose name was Joseph.
Gabriel greets Mary, Greet-
ings, O favored one, the Lord is
with you!
But Mary is greatly troubled
at the saying and tries to dis-
cern what sort of greeting this
might be.
It is funded by a fraction of the S.C. documen- The angel says to her, Do
tary stamp tax (state deed recording fee). not be afraid, Mary, for you
Of every $1.35 collected by the state, 25 cents have found favor with God.
is credited to the Conservation Bank Trust And behold, you will conceive
Fund. No tax dollars are used for funding. in your womb and bear a son,
The conservation bank provides the opportu- and you shall call his name
nity to leverage private and federal investments Jesus. He will be great and will
for the public benefit. be called the Son of the Most
But it must be reauthorized every five years to High. And the Lord God will
continue its work. The charter was extended by give to him the throne of his
five years in 2012, meaning the Legislature had father David, and he will reign
to act by 2017 to continue its existence. over the house of Jacob forev-
The conservation banks successes have been er, and of his kingdom there
achieved despite a modest allocation of mon- will be no end.
ey as it has obtained support from private and Then, I read my first line.
public sources to purchase land and to obtain Mary says to the angel, How
permanent conservation easements for forests can this be, since I am a vir-
and farmland. gin?
The program is completely voluntary: Land The angel answers her, The
trust organizations, state agencies and local Holy Spirit will come upon you,
governments can apply for grants to acquire and the power of the Most High
either title to, or a conservation easement on, will overshadow you; therefore
properties with conservation and/or cultural/ the child to be born will be
historic significance. called holythe Son of God.
Then its up to the landowners to decide And behold, your relative Eliz-
whether to accept the grants and protect their abeth in her old age has also
properties. They are under no obligation to do
so.
conceived a son, and this is the
sixth month with her who was
McMaster should not give up on the conser- called barren. For nothing will
vation bank.
In his veto message, he urged the Legislature
be impossible with God.
I speak again. Mary says,
not only to sustain his veto but to set about a Behold, the bondslave of the
reasoned debate about the Banks future and Lord; may it be done to me
mission. according to your word.
Let the investigation and the debate move for- After this scene, Mary visits
ward. And then follow the approach the gover- her relative Elizabeth, and I
nor has advocated: Fix the problems but do not read Elizabeths lines as well
allow an important tool for land preservation in as Marys praise to God, My
South Carolina to fade into history. soul exalts the Lord, And my
spirit has rejoiced in God my
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A6 THE GREER CITIZEN 
Richard D. Pittman
Richard Dale Pittman,
52, passed away Decem-
ber 9, 2017.
A native of Greenville
County, son of Layton
and Linda Cobb Pittman,
he was an employee of
Langley & Associates Ar-
chitects and a member
of First Baptist Church of
Gowensville.
Also surviving are his
wife, Wendy Grainger Pit-
tman of the home; a son,
CITIZENS: Ceremony held in Greer
FROM PAGE ONE
continued, and make my
life the best and help this
country be the best, con-
tinue to be the best, and
we believe that it is the
best county.
After Prokopova took
the oath and received her
certificate, Ben and Irina
Williams dried their eyes
and gave her a gift of an
American Silver Eagle coin.
Today marks the cul-
mination of a journey
for some that may have
spanned decades and for
others who may have had
a much more direct route
to this moment, said Jus-
tin McDonald, Supervisor.
Whatever that journey
may have been and wher-
ever that journey may
have taken you, we here at
the Greer Field Office are
fortunate, privileged and
honored to be a part of
your journey now.
The candidates came
from Australia, Belgium,
Burma, Canada, China, Co-
lombia, Egypt, Germany,
India, Ireland, Kenya, Ma-
lawi, Mexico, Peru, Russia,
Thailand, United Kingdom,
Ukraine and Venezuela.
Each of you brings
unique skills and knowl-
edge, and I encourage you
to use those tools for the
betterment of your com-
munity and our nation,
said Jaclyn William, Field
Office Director. You now
have the rights and re-
sponsibilities only given
to citizens of this great
country, and its import-
ant that you exercise those
rights and responsibilities
to maintain our system of
government. Chief among
those are the right to vote
and the right to express
yourself freely.
Citizenship is a priv-
ilege that offers you the
extraordinary opportunity
to be a part of the govern-
ing process, she contin-
ued. By voting in federal,
state and local elections,
citizens are able to choose
their leaders. The right to
vote is one of the most im-
portant liberties granted
to American citizens.
Naturalization is the
process by which U.S. citi-
zenship is conferred upon
foreign citizens or nation-
als after they fulfill the re-
quirements established by
Congress.
I hope that each of you
will register to vote, that
you will get your US pass-
port, that youll respect
and obey the laws of this
country, and that you will
continue to practice tol-
erance and respect for
the beliefs and opinions
of others, Jaclyn William
said. Each of you has
Matthew Pittman of the
home; a brother, Chris Pit-
tman (Carla) of Roebuck;
and a niece, Emma Pitt-
man.
Funeral services will
be held 2 p.m. Wednes-
day, December 13, 2017
at Friendship Baptist
Church, conducted by
Rev. Todd Sutton and Rev.
Steve Durham. Burial will
be in Bear Swamp Baptist
Church Cemetery, Lake
View, South Carolina.
Visitation will be held
Ben (middle) and his wife Irina gave her mother Svetlana
Prokopova a gift of an American Silver Eagle coin after the
program.
come here today bearing
very different memories
and honoring different
cultures, and now your
history is a part of our na-
tions history. and the sacred duties that
Each generation of im-
migrants brings a renewal
to our national character
and adds vitality to our
culture, she continued.
Throughout our nations
history, foreign born men
and women have come to
this country; theyve tak-
en the same oath of alle-
giance that you just took;
and they have gone on to
make great contributions
to their adopted home-
land. I wish the same for
each of you, and I am hon-
ored to call you my fellow
citizens. ernance and its highest
Naturalized citizens
enjoy nearly all the same
benefits, rights and re-
sponsibilities that the
Constitution gives to na-
tive-born U.S. citizens, in-
cluding the right to vote.
Each applicant has
been personally examined
under oath by designat-
ed officers, said Brenda
Washington, Supervisor.
Each one has demon- and loyalty to America,
strated an understanding
of the English language,
a knowledge and under-
standing of the fundamen-
tals of history, principals
and form of government
of the United States.
USCIS encourages new
citizens and guests to
share their naturaliza-
tion ceremony experienc-
es and photos on social
media, using the hashtag
#newUScitizen.
My dear fellow Ameri-
cans, it is with great pride
that I welcome you into
the American family, said
President Donald Trump
in a video shown to the
new U.S. citizens. No mat-
ter where you come from
or what faith you practice,
this country is now your
Obituaries
The Greer Citizen
6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Decem-
ber 12, 2017 at The Wood
Mortuary.
The family is at the
home of his parents, 1603
Holly Springs Road, Ly-
man, SC 29365.
Memorials may be made
to the National Kidney
Foundation, 30 East 33RD
Street, New York, New
York 10016.
Online condolences may
be made at www.thewood-
mortuary.com.
KAELYN CASHMAN | THE GREER CITIZEN
country; our history is
now your history; and our
traditions are now your
traditions.
You enjoy the full rights
come with American citi-
zenshipvery, very spe-
cial, he continued. There
is no higher honor. There
is no greater responsibili-
ty.
USCIS is the government
agency that oversees law-
ful immigration to the
United States.
You now share the obli-
gation to teach our values
to others, to help newcom-
ers assimilate to our way
of life, and uplift America
by living according to its
highest ideals of self-gov-
standards, President
Trump said. All Amer-
icans are your brothers
and sisters, and each of us
must do our part to keep
America safe, strong and
free.
America is our home,
he continued. We have no
other. You have pledged
allegiance to America, and
when you give your love
she returns her love and
loyalty to you. We share
one American heart and
one American destiny. It is
a destiny filled with love,
opportunity and hope.
We celebrate this day. We
welcome you into our na-
tional family. We applaud
your devotion to America,
and we embrace the won-
derful future we will have
together. Thank you. God
bless you, and God bless
America.
For information on how
to become a U.S. citizen,
visit https://uscis.gov/cit-
izenship. For more infor-
mation about USCIS, visit
uscis.gov or follow them
on Twitter (@uscis), You-
Tube (/uscis), Facebook(/
uscis) and Instagram.
CPW Water Filter Plant Manager Brad Nelson and Operator Stephen Kennette along with
SCDHEC Bureau of Water Chief Mark Hollis and SCDHEC Director of Environmental Affairs
Myra Reece received the award during an annual meeting in Columbia on Nov. 29.
CPW recognized with
water quality award
The Greer Commission
of Public Works (CPW) was
recently awarded the 2016
Area-Wide Optimization
Program (AWOP) Excel-
lence Award by the S.C.
Department of Health and
Environmental Control
(DHEC) for its drinking
water regulations.
AWOP is used to en-
courage water treatment
plants to voluntarily op-
timize or increase water
treatment techniques to
protect public health.
According to DHEC, the
AWOP model is approx-
EVENT
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Volunteers from the
Greer Police Department
and the Greer Police Citi-
zens Academy will be on-
hand to assist shoppers.
Fortenberry said Cops
for Tots is a way for po-
lice to build positive rela-
tionships outside of the
stresses of the job.
A lot of times when
people see us, its at some
of the worst times of their
lives, he said. Being able
to see us in a non-tradi-
tional fashion where were
out helping families, it
gives more perspective.
We believe that policing
is a partnership and this
helps us build relation-
ships with children at a
young age so we can main-
tain those relationships as
they get older.
billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
RETAIL: Coming to Wade Hampton
FROM PAGE ONE
national retailers. Thats a
real positive upgrade for
that shopping center.
In addition, Kirchhoff
brought the Piedmont
Marketplace outparcel to
the City of Greer Planning
Advisory Committee (PAC)
last week, in order to pre-
pare it for occupation.
According to Kirchhoff,
imately 10 times better
than regulatory standards
and can reduce the risk of
waterborne illnesses.
Our focus has been and
always will continue to be
on plant optimization and
producing the best pos-
sible drinking water for
all of our customers and
community, said Brad
Nelson, CPW Water Filter
Plant Manager.We hope
this award proves our
mission of providing high
quality services to the peo-
ple of Greer and surround-
ing areas.
RECORD: Set for 2017
FROM PAGE ONE
anticipate that it will be an
exponential reinvestment
by the public sector.
High traffic commercial
areas in the City of Greer,
such as Wade Hampton
Boulevard, are heavily
populated with big box
retail and car dealerships.
Downtown Greer has also
brought in a combination
of specialty retail and
niche restaurants.
A continued rise in
gross retail sales is a great
indicator of the strong
economic climate in Greer,
both residentially and the Inland Port is a recipe
commercially.This figure
reflectsthe growth and
vibrancy we have in the
community, and serves as
justification of the time
and commitment that goes
into not only recruiting
new businesses, butalso
helping thosealready here
grow, said Katie Wither-
another business could be
added.
It is in regard to a small
piece of land that we are
intending to swap with
Kohls with the intention
of building a small retail
building there, Kirchhoff
said. The plat has been
prepared for approval.
We would like tofor a
lot of reasonsgo ahead
with the transfer, he con-
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2017
PHOTO | SUBMITTED
Greer CPW receives wa-
ter from two raw-water
reservoirs, Lake Cunning-
ham and Lake Robinson.
This recognition means
CPWs raw water treat-
ment costs remain low
and customers continue
to receive top quality ser-
vices.
While the primary goal is
to serve as a drinking wa-
ter resource, the lakes also
serve as a recreational re-
source to many fisherman
and outdoor enthusiasts.
spoon, VP of Operations
for the Greater Greer
Chamber of Commerce.
New, large industri-
al projects in the City of
Greer have created thou-
sands of new jobs, are
pushing per capita in-
comes higher, and have
led to record increases in
the production of quality,
new single family homes,
according to Reno Deaton,
executive director of Greer
Development Corporation.
High traffic counts and
Greers proximity to BMW,
Greenville-Spartanburg
International Airport, and
for quality retail growth in
Greer, Deaton said. But
the true credit belongs
to hard working retailers
and restaurant owners in
Greer who have defined
the Greer retail market
with world class customer
service and a very attrac-
tive product mix.
tinued. We didnt have
building plans ready to
submit. What we have is
a site plan that Kohls has
approved, but we didnt
have the tenant in place.
City officials shared
requirements, which in-
cluded a grease trap if the
tenant to come is indeed a
restaurant.
kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
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BridgePointe
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Burnsview Baptist Church
9690 Reidville Rd., Greer 879-4006
Calvary Baptist
101 Calvary St., Greer 877-9759
Calvary Baptist
108 Forest St., Greer 968-0092
Calvary Hill Baptist
100 Edward Rd., Lyman
Calvary Road Baptist Church
108 Bright Rd., Greer 593-2643
Camp Creek Baptist Church
1100 Camp Creek Rd., Taylors
Cedar Grove Baptist Church
109 Elmer St., Greer 877-6216
Community Baptist Church
642 S. Suber Rd., Greer 848-3500
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Peoples Baptist Church
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Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church
201 Jordan Rd., Lyman 879-2646
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Rebirth Missionary Baptist Church
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Second Baptist Church
570 Memorial Drive Ext., Greer 877-7061
Southside Baptist Church
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Welcome Home Baptist Church
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Blessed Trinity Catholic Church
901 River Rd., Greer 879-4225
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Riverside Church of Christ
2103 Old Spartanburg Rd., Greer 322-6847
CHURCH OF GOD
Church of God - Greer
500 Trade St., Greer 877-0374
Church of God of Prophecy
2416 N. Highway 14, Greer 877-8329
Eastside Worship Center
601 Taylors Rd., Taylors 268-0523
ONeal Church of God
3794 Berry Mill Rd., Greer 895-4273
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301 Liberty Hill Rd., Greer 968-8150
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4276 Highway 414, Landrum 292-0142
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A8 THE GREER CITIZEN 
A City of Greer maintenance vehicle overturned on Wade Hampton Blvd. near Johns
Auto Care Tuesday morning causing traffic to back up in the Spartanburg bound lanes.
No injuries were reported.
Man arrested after hidden
camera found in Airbandb
FROM FOX CAROLINA
NEWS PARTNER
Greenville police said a
man was arrested Satur-
day after a hidden cam-
era was found in a room
he rented to a woman via
Airbnb.
Police said the victim
called them after discover-
ing the camera, which was
intended to record her,
in an apartment uniton
Woodruff Road.
It was an odd discovery,
the camera was found in-
side an alarm clock on a
bedroom dresser. The vic-
tim told police it appeared
out of no where a couple
days into her stay.
She began manipulat-
ing the alarm clock and
realized there wasnt an
on or off switch, said Sgt.
Johnathan Bragg. So she
realized it was probably
a camera and she left the
apartment.
The victim, a 26-year-old
woman from Calhoun, GA,
said she had used the on-
line lodging accommoda-
tion service AirBnb to rent
the room from the sus-
pect, Ceser Adam Mendez
Fuentes.
The victim, who worked
as a travel nurse immedi-
ately put a warning online
to a group of other nurses.
It was just in the knick of
time, several others came
forward and said they
were planning their stay,
hoping to rent from the
same suspect.
Basically, one of the
girls had said Oh my
gosh, I just contacted him.
He was very nice and real-
ly personable, said Trav- Department. All suspects
el Nurse Deidre Murdoch.
She was saying she was
glad she read the warn-
ing.
Murdoch said shes been
a travel nurse for years,
and she said Airbnb has
really taken off for those
starting out in the profes-
sion, but she said shes
had a few scares of her
own.
Check your surround-
ings, Murdoch said. I combe and Brushy Creek
made a joke earlier about
looking under the toilet
seats, but thats not funny.
That stuff happens, look
in your vents, anything
that youre nervous about,
anything that looks out of
place, dont stay there. feet. Due to his inability
Mendez Fuentes, 35, was
charged with voyeurism
and was being held in the
Greenville County Deten-
tion Center on Monday on
a $5,000 bond.
Police said this case
crossed a fine line between
protecting your space and
invading someones priva-
cy.
The camera in your
own space and in your
own home is fine, Bragg
said. But when you have
an Airbnb and youre rent-
ing it out for purposes
of spying on someone or
looking at someone in an
intimate space such as a
bedroom dresser thats
where it crosses the line of
voyeurism.
Airbnb issued the fol-
lowing statement on the
case:
Airbnb takes privacy
extremely seriously and
there is absolutely no
place in our community
for this kind of illegal and
outrageous behavior. The
individual involved has
Police and Fire
Towed
Mendez Fuentes
been permanently banned
from our community and
our guest has received
our full support. We have
reached out to law en-
forcement to offer our
assistance with their in-
vestigation.We hope jus-
tice will be served quickly.
Cameras are never allowed
in bathrooms or bedrooms
and any other camera
must be disclosed ahead
of time.
A spokesperson for
Airbnb said hosts are re-
quired to disclose all sur-
veillance devices in their
residence. The company
prohibits rentals with sur-
veillance devices in private
spaces like bedrooms and
bathrooms.
If an Airbnb host vio-
lates this policy, they are
immediately suspended
and removed from the
system, the spokesperson
said.
CRIME REPORT | wall. Finally she made it
(Note: All information
contained in the following
was taken directly from
the official incident reports
filed by the Greer Police
are to be considered inno-
cent until proven guilty in
the court of law.)
DUI
Gregory Trevon White,
28, of 400 Summit Dr.
16D in Greenville has been
charged with Driving Un-
der the Influence. Accord-
ing to an incident report,
officers responded to the
intersection of South Bun-
came out of the changing
to find White passed out
at the wheel of his blue
Jeep. After awaking him,
White was asked to put
the vehicle in park and
exit. He smelled of alcohol
and was unsteady on his
she said shed used to
to perform the requisite
field sobriety tests, he was
arrested for DUI. Inside
the car, a six pack of Mill-
er High Life was found on
the passenger seat, with
only two cans left in the
The Greer Citizen
PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
carton. He was transport-
ed to Greer City Jail.
PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS
Jonathan Scott Hyatt,
30, of 208 Gemini Way in
Greer has been charged
with Public Drunkenness.
According to the incident
report, an officer on rou-
tine patrol observed a
man walking drunkenly in
the area of Wade Hampton
and Buncombe. The sub-
ject, Hyatt, had glassy eyes
and smelled of alcohol. He
admitted to only having
two beers but also admit-
ted that he had taken at
least four Xanax over the
course of the day. He was
arrested for Public Drunk-
enness and transported to
the Greer Police Depart-
ment.
CDV
Daniel James Amis, 52,
of 109 Pleasant Meadow
Court in Greer has been
charged with Criminal
Domestic Violence (2nd
Degree). According to
an incident report, offi-
cers responded to a com-
plainant that said Amis
had pushed her into a clos-
et during an argument and
smacked her nose against
the coat rack. When she
tried to call police, the
complainant says that
Amis grabbed her phone
and smashed it against the
to a neighbors home and
called police. Amis was
found drunk in his apart-
ment. He was arrested and
cited for CDV(2nd).
SHOPLIFTING
Christy Danielle Wha-
ley, 18, of 105 Apalache
in Greer and Lindsey Mi-
chelle Schmal, 18, of 111
Hickory Lane in Greer
have been charged with
Shoplifting<$2,000. Ac-
cording to an incident re-
port, officers were called
to Kohls, where a store se-
curity guard had watched
the two subjects hide mer-
chandise in their cart and
clothing. When the women
rooms, two security tags
were found that had been
cut from some clothing.
Both Whaley and Schmal
were asked to empty their
pockets. Whaley had some
small scissors with which
said, You need to ask to
cut off the tags. The sto-
len makeup, clothes and
other items were valued
at $747.18. Whaley and
Schmal were arrested for
Shoplifting and transport-
ed to the Greer City Jail.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2017
OP-ED |
States judicial screening
process worked
BY JAY BENDER You might ask why
FOR THE GREER CITIZEN No judge, male or I didnt testify against
Judge Harrington at the
S
omething remarkable female, ever treated screening hearing. I was
happened in South prepared to do so, and
Carolina legal and me as rudely and had completed an affida-
political circles on Dec. vit recounting the events
5. A sitting circuit judge unprofessionally... outlined above.
running unopposed for Then, I thought about
reelection withdrew her the situation. Here is
candidacy before the
Judicial Screening Com-
mission.
ask permission to ap-
proach the bench whether
a sitting judge running
unopposed for reelection.
When I retire and ride into
News reports have during trial, a hearing or a the sunset, I wont worry
focused on the unfavor- recess. Maybe they do it about Judge Harrington,
able comments made by that way on television, but but the odds were that
lawyers regarding Judge that has not been the way she was going to be
Kristi Harrington in an we do it in South Carolina. reelected and might seek
anonymous survey. The I continued toward the revenge against my clients
surveys revealed that judges bench and set my and partners. It would
many lawyers who had briefcase on an unoccu- be nice to pretend that
appeared before this pied desk placed per- this doesnt happen, but
judge thought she was un- pendicular to the judges it has happened in South
qualified by temperament bench. Judge Harrington Carolina with judges who
to serve. Those survey said, Mr. Bender, you thankfully are no longer
results were not the only need to ask permission sitting.
speed bump in Judge before you set anything Had I been subpoenaed
Harringtons path. on someones desk. I bit to testify, I would have
Personal interviews of my tongue. done so, but unfortu-
lawyers in the Charleston As I was trying to nately, the screening
area by the South Carolina introduce myself Judge commission had no way
Bar revealed dissatis- Harrington and I were of knowing what I would
faction consistent with speaking at the same say. Should I have had
the anonymous surveys. time. Judge Harrington more courage and spoken
Ultimately, it appears said, I just told these stu- up. Probably.
that Judge Harrington dents to never interrupt a Judges in South Car-
withdrew when it became judge. Judge Harrington olina are elected by the
clear that she had violated then said, Mr. Bender, General Assembly. The
state law by contacting you are creating a bad process always involves
members of the General example for these law stu- politics, but over the past
Assembly prior to the dents in many areas to- several years steps have
completion of the judicial day. I thought to myself been taken to incorporate
screening process. that these law students merit based evaluations
One news report were going to leave that of judicial candidates,
noted that the screening courtroom with a skewed hence the Screening Com-
commission members view of how judges in mission. The process will
are all male. We have South Carolina conduct never be free of politics,
many strong and talented themselves. I picked up but in this instance it
women judges in South my briefcase and went worked.
Carolina, and, in my view, back to the spectator area
the composition of the until my case was called Jay Bender is a media attorney practicing in
commission had nothing for hearing. Columbia.
to do with the assessment
of Judge Harringtons
qualifications.
I have been trying cases
all over South Carolina
since 1975. No judge,
male or female, ever
treated me as rudely and
unprofessionally as Judge
Harrington did when I
appeared before her in
Charleston earlier this
year.
I was in court to repre-
sent The Post and Courier
in a suit against the City
of Charleston. I arrived
at the courtroom well
before the scheduled start
of the hearing. I did not
know Judge Harrington,
and wanted to introduce
myself to her. The court
was not in session when I
arrived. Judge Harrington
was on the bench and a
small group of recent law
school graduates was in
the jury box to observe
court proceedings as part
of the process by which
they become eligible to
appear in court.
In the Charleston
courthouse the spectator
area is separated from
the well of the court by
a knee high wall with
small swinging doors for
passage. When I entered
the well of the court, the
swinging door swung back
and forth with a clunking
sound. Judge Harrington
said, You must not come
here very often. I chose
not to reply.
As I moved toward the
bench Judge Harrington
approach the bench. Had
you been next door in
General Sessions (crimi-
nal) you would have been
locked up. No judge I
have appeared before has
ever insisted that a lawyer
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2017 
Mikayla Rajcan
Rajcan
named
All-
American
The National Christian
College Athletic Associa-
tion (NCCAA) has named
Bob Jones womens soccer
player Mikayla Rajcan to
the All-American team for
Division II.
We have been blessed
once again to be represent-
ed by some truly remark-
able women, Bruins Head
Coach Chris Carmichael
said. Mikayla has been a
key part of our programs
success and were proud
to see each one honored as
some of the best players in
the nation. They each have
worked so hard and they
play for Gods glory.
Rajcan, a resident of
Greer, burst onto the
scene this season as the
freshman, finishing with
seven goals and three as-
sists.
Mikayla has an intense
determination to make
things happen on the
pitch, Coach Carmichael
said. She is a strong play-
er and made an immediate
impact on our team in her
first season. She hasnt
come close to hitting her
full potential which will
be exciting to see over the
next few years.
The Lady Bruins battled
through their toughest
schedule to date to finish
11-9-1 on the season. Af-
ter earning the No. 1 seed
for the national tourna-
ment, the Bruins defeated
No. 4 Randall University in
the semifinal.
Eastside falls to
Mauldin after
late game rally
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
The Eastside boys bas-
ketball team could not put
Mauldin away last week,
despite holding a 16-point
lead in the second half.
Costly mistakes handed
the Eagles their third loss
of the season, as the Mav-
ericks won 60-54.
We had the game in the
bag and then let it go,
Eastside coach Tom Cham-
ness said.
They got hot at the
right time, he said. You one at their place last
couple that with all the
turnovers we had, and it
wasnt enough to stop the
bleeding. We were playing
really well, but instead of
keeping our foot on the
gas, we let up.
Chamness said the Ea-
gles shot themselves in
the foot with turnovers.
The thing that bothered
me was that Mauldin was
trapping, but there were
open guys, he contin-
ued. Anytime you trap,
somebody has to be open,
but the issue was that we
couldnt find the open guy
or be strong with the ball.
Although the loss was
frustrating, Chamness is
encouraging his team not
to let the same mistakes
happen again.
You have to learn from
it and move on, he said.
I can promise you that
when we play Mauldin this
Friday, theyre going to try
the same things. I would if
I was them.
The Eagles will also take
on Berea and Riverside
this week.
Greer drops close one to BHP
Bounces
back against
TC Roberson
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
The Yellow Jackets let
one slip away against
Belton-Honea Path last
week, falling 65-63 in a
heartbreaker.
Despite the teams
fourth loss of the season,
Greer coach Greg Miller
was happy with the way
his guys competed against
a potential future oppo-
nent.
BHP is a AAAA team
that we could be seeing
down the road, Miller
said. They came out on
fire, but we kept our com-
posure and stayed with
them until the fourth
quarter.
The Jackets took a
three-point lead late into
the fourth quarter before
turning over the ball over
three times and missing
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Right now, it feels
like were behind
everybody else and
we just cant catch
up.
Tom Chamness
Eastside head coach
We beat Riverside by
time. It was a dog-fight,
Chamness said. Riverside
is really scrappy. They
have a couple of kids that
shoot the ball really well
and they play hard. That
was the one thing I noticed
about them on film.
Berea is a tough place
to go play and theyve got
a kid back that we havent
seen on film, Chamness
added. Theyre a Top-10
team in AAA, so its going
to be tough.
With an inexperienced
roster, Chamness said he
knew the team might get
off to a slow start, but
didnt expect to be with-
out a full lineup.
I expected some bumps
in the road early on, but
just not these types of
bumps, he said. We
thought we would have
some growing pains, but
we also havent had a prac-
tice with everybody there
yet. Thats been a real
challenge and its some-
thing you cant prepare
for.
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Sports
The Greer Citizen
two free throws to close
the game. BHP squeaked
out a two-point win.
Mental mistakes down
the stretch killed us, Mill-
er said. I was proud of
the guys for dealing with
an environment that was
against them on the road.
They kept plugging, but
made a couple of crucial
mistakes that cost us the
game. But thats kind of
why you play these games
this time of year. Now, we
have great experience and
when were in that situa-
tion again, we can go back
an say weve learned from
this.
Magic Moody led the Yel-
low Jackets with 26 points
on the night, while Ryan
Pearson and Sam Gravley
added 11 apiece.
Greer got back on track
against TC Roberson, pick-
ing up a 52-47 win.
We were sluggish and
they did a good job of
keying in on Magic, Miller
said. They held him to six
points, but he ended up
with 10 assists, which was
huge.
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December 21, 22, and 23
Friday Thursday
Riverside
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4:00 Gm 5
7:00 gm 3
Greenville Tech
JL Mann
4:00 gm 1
East Rutherford
5:30 Gm 6
Oakbrook
8:30 gm 4
Blue Ridge held off a late push by Riverside to claim a 52-48 win over the Warriors last
week. The Tigers are now 2-5 on the year.
Tigers handle Riverside
Fall
to Christ
Church
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
The Blue Ridge boys bas-
ketball team got back into
the winning column last
week, topping cross-town
rival Riverside 52-48.
Richie Stevens squad
now sits at 2-5 on the
year with about a month
remaining in non-region
action.
Greer fell to BHP but bounced back against TC Roberson
on the road last week.
Friday
Gm 7 7:00
Gm 8 8:30
It was a great win and
a great example of how we
need to play to win, he fensive rotations, Stevens
said. We only had eight
turnovers in the game. We
took care of the ball and openthree-pointers, and
took smart shots.
These games are im-
portant for us to gain
momentum going into of the ball will be vital to
region play. We are able
to see our strengths and
weaknesses. They are im- We are stressing taking
portant to be able to show care of offensiveposses-
our guys on film what the sions and moving with a
coaching staff is seeing in sense of urgency and pur-
games, he said. pose, he said. We have
The Tigers were unable drastically improved on
to keep their momentum helping in driving gaps
alive later in the week and helping the helper in
against Christ Church, rotation.
falling 59-47 at home.
hours. You can watch an
heard, but it snowed on
PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
Saturday
6:30
the snow and I wanted to
5:00
down the road before re-
turning home, and I knew
PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
said some choice words
We were loose with the
ball and hesitant on de-
times due to hunger and
said. Being hesitant on
rotations turned into wide
they made 13. We strug-
gled to score.
Stevens said taking care
Blue Ridges success going
forward.
gave up when the traffic
cleared just enough for
At 5:45, we pulled back
into the garage. Out of
gas and patience.
Theres no experience
SEE TIGERS | B3
B
BLAME
CANNADA
BILLY
CANNADA
Southern
snow
T
wo and a half hours
is no insignificant
amount of time.
Theres a lot that can
be done in two and a half
entire movie. You can
mow the lawn. If you are
the parent of a newborn,
you can get good REM
sleep.
Something that
shouldnt take that two
and a half hours, though,
is getting to Duncan and
back.
I dont know if yall
Friday.
In South Carolina, any
frozen flake from above is
cause for the most urgent
of alarms. We go to the
grocery store, we salt the
driveways and we drive
five miles per hour in
preparation.
The snow had just
started to fall on Friday
afternoon when I set out
from Greer to retrieve my
wife in Duncan.
Now, Im not here to
throw stones. Im well
aware that people from
the south are incapable
of driving in the snow,
regardless of road con-
ditions. But as Ive noted
in past columns, I too
struggle during inclement
weather (or all weather
for that matter).
Maybe its because I had
a task to perform quick-
ly, but Friday afternoon,
I wasnt worried about
drive at a normal speed.
This did not happen.
Thirty minutes after leav-
ing my garage, I was pull-
ing onto Wade Hampton
Boulevard to head toward
Spartanburg (It usually
takes three minutes from
my house).
There were no wrecks.
No reasons for delay. Just
a few scared to death
South Carolinians grasp-
ing the wheels of their
cars like it would be the
last time theyd do so.
Anyway, I pressed on.
Sure this was frustrat-
ing, but my baby was in
the car and we had to
pick up mom. Thirty more
minutes later, I arrived at
Shannons school. Duncan
was somewhat of a night-
mare at this point. Not
only was the sleet falling
faster, but apparently
every school released its
students at the same time
and there were people
and cars everywhere.
I began to remember
that during a snow storm
a couple of years ago,
thousands of people were
trapped on an interstate
in Georgia for days before
the roads finally cleared
up enough to drive.
When my wife came
out to get in the car, I
informed her that she was
about to experience the
chaos. We had to meet
my mom less than a mile
it wasnt going to go well.
Fast forward another
hour, and we were still
in downtown Duncan,
fighting a herd of cars
that were only moving a
couple of feet every few
minutes. At this point,
Ive pulled much of my
remaining hair out and
that my daughter has nev-
er heard before. The baby
has broken down several
the wife has lost patience
with everybodys attitude.
HOW ARE WE STILL IN
DUNCAN? I yelled, look-
ing up to the sky for some
sort of explanation. WE
LIVE 10 MINUTES FROM
HERE!!!!!!!!
Feeling trapped, I nearly
me to squeak onto a back
road.
Snow in the south.
quite like it.
B2 THE GREER CITIZEN SPORTS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2017

A SPORTING VIEW |
North Greenville falls to USC Aiken
Gone in USC Aiken defeated the
North Greenville mens
basketball team, 74-63,

a New Saturday afternoon.

Second chance points
proved to be the different
as the Pacers had 22 while

York the Crusaders had seven.

Daniel Burchette led North
Greenville in scoring with
20 points.

minute Crusader
Corner
BY MARK VASTO
FOR THE GREER CITIZEN

T
he firing of New York
Giants head coach
Ben McAdoo along USC Aiken started the
with general manager game on a 9-2 run, but
Jerry Reese was both long North Greenville came
overdue and a lesson for right back with six unan-
anyone who works in swered points the make
human resources. the score 9-8 early on in PHOTO | SUBMITTED PHOTO | SUBMITTED
In business, as in the half. The Pacers av-
sports, there is such a eraged a 5-point lead The Crusaders fell to USC Aiken last Saturday, 74-63. The Lady Crusaders remain winless in conference play.
thing called the writ- throughout most of the
ing on the wall. For no half, but would pull away from there, winning 74-63. night with 20 points, but early in the first quarter a solid night in her first
coach in the NFL this late to lead 42-32 at the Burchette finished the the Crusaders ran into a but that advantage would action of 2017, scoring
season was that more half. night with three, three- hot-shooting Queens Roy- not last long as the Roy- 15 points on four of nine
apparent than in McA- Both teams got off to a point field goals and als team, falling 98-71. als offense caught fire. shooting.
doos case. The Maras slow start in the second five rebounds. Roderick North Greenville shot Queens knocked down The Royals had six
old-fashioned stance of half, as nearly three min- Howell had 13 points 39.7-percent from the 56.4-percent of their shots players in double figures
well wait until the end utes went by without a and four rebounds, while field and 21.1-percent during the game including including two with 19
of the season to make point being scored. North Matt Moorecontributed from three-point range. a 63-percent second half. points. Ceara Leavi and
a decision backfired Greenville cut the defi- 13 points and three re- The Crusaders tacked on The North Greenville de- Lade Adepoju finished the
spectacularly, name- cit back to around five bounds. 19-points off of Queens fense was stretched for night with the team highs.
ly by letting McAdoo throughout the half once turnovers with 29 points most of the game as well Mendy McNeese finished
bench two-time Super again, but cut it to one CRUSADERS DROP GAME coming from the bench, as the Royals hit 56.3-per- the game with 16-points.
Bowl MVP, team captain, point with 6:53 left in the TO QUEENS both of which are game cent of their three-point
Giants all-time leading half. USC Aiken would Karen Donehew led all highs. shots.
passer, ironman, face come alive and pull away scorers on Wednesday North Greenville led Cameron Carter had
of the franchise, former
Saturday Night Live
host and future Hall of
Famer Eli Manning for,
get this, Jets discard
Geno Smith.
Sports Tour. Shin Fukae and Wes-
ley Strader have each won
about $1.5 million in long
ference Carolinas First
Team selection finished
his stellar four-year career
the CoSIDA Academic
All-District Team and the
Academic All-Conference
The 2018 PGA Profes-
sional Championship will
be conducted June 17-20,
This is why, when the
writing is on the wall,
you have to make a
Roundup careers with FLW. Because
of their previous winnings,
Fukae and Strader will not
with the Saints at the top
of several categories in the
programs record book.
Carolinas Team, currently
sports an overall 3.79 GPA
and is double majoring
at Bayonet Black Horse in
Seaside, California.
The PGA Profession-
decision. Does this re- be eligible for Bassmaster Dance appeared in 119 in Business Management al Championship field is
lationship make sense? Rookie of the Year honors games with 111 starts. In and Sport Management. comprised of players who
Do we see a long and MOYER NAMED next year. four years, he tallied 2,000 He earned All-Conference advanced from the 41 PGA
prosperous future ahead TO ALL-AMERICA TEAM Heading the list of an- points, 677 rebounds, 373 Carolinas honors for his Section Championships,
of us? Do the employees Limestone College wom- glers requalifying for the assists, 158 blocks and work on the pitch this along with Past Champi-
respect you? The answer ens volleyball senior mid- 11-event circuit are Bran- 146 steals. He finished his season, helping to anchor ons. The low 20 scorers at
in McAdoos case was dle blocker Kylie Moyer don Palaniuk of Hayden, senior campaign with 667 a Limestone defense that Belfair will earn a berth in
no to all three. If there was named to the College Idaho, the reigning Toyota points, 236 rebounds, 120 ranked fourth nationally the 2019 PGA Champion-
were a corporate flow Sports Information Direc- Bassmaster Angler of the assists, 43 blocks and 58 in goals allowed. ship at Bethpage Black in
chart, the decision dia- tors of America (CoSIDA) Year, and seven-time AOY steals. Young and Anton will Farmingdale, New York.
mond would have clearly Academic All-America Sec- winner Kevin VanDam of In his senior season, find out later today if they Belfair is truly a unique
stated, Fire the guy. ond Team, as released by Kalamazoo, Mich. Dance was named Confer- were selected for the Unit- property and certainly
But the Giants didnt CoSIDA on Tuesday, Dec. Also returning are 17 ence Carolinas Defensive ed Soccer Coaches NCAA all of us look forward to
do that. Instead of hand- 12. former Classic winners, Player of the Year, Con- Division II Mens Scholar hosting the 2019 PGA Pro-
ing him his papers, they Moyer is the second including Lee. Three of ference Carolinas Tour- All-America Team. An an- fessional Championship,
let him stay in the office womens volleyball player those, Rick Clunn of Ava, nament Most Valuable nouncement for the Schol- said Belfair PGA General
and mess everything up. in Limestones history to Mo.; David Fritts of Lex- Player, was placed on the ar All-America Team is ex- Manager/COO Ken Ko-
This is precisely why earn Academic All-Amer- ington, N.C.; and Paul Elias All-Conference Carolinas pected this afternoon. sak. We have a number
human resources hands ican honors and joins of Laurel, Miss., narrowly First Team, the D2CCA of PGA Professionals who
you a box, revokes your Kim Felkel who received a missed requalifying this All-Southeast Region Sec- BELFAIR PLAYS HOST have made it their home,
passwords, takes your NAIA All-American Schol- year but were given spe- ond Team and the Nation- TO PGA CHAMPIONSHIP and we are most proud of
clock-in card and park- ar Athlete Award in 1992. cial Legends exemptions al Association of Basket- Belfair of Bluffton, one that.
ing pass, and escorts Moyer was one-of-16 available to past Classic ball Coaches All-District of the Southeasts ac- Belfair, featuring the
you out the door -- so student-athletes placed champions and AOY win- Team. claimed golf destinations, Tom Fazio-designed East
you cant do harmful on the CoSIDA Academ- ners. I am so happy and ex- will host the 2019 PGA and West Courses, will
things to the company. ic All-America Team with Requalifying through cited for Shaq and his fam- Professional Champion- host the 2018 U.S. Open
And mess things up he a perfect 4.0 grade point the Elites is based on An- ily, said Limestone Head ship, the worlds largest local qualifying tourna-
certainly did. average. Of the 21 NCAA gler of the Year points Coach Brandon Scott. all-professional event. ment; and was the site of
The benching of Eli Division II award winners, earned the previous sea- Getting a chance to play The 52nd edition of the the 2013 South Carolina
Manning was a travesty. only five athletes didnt son. Newcomers also get a professionally anywhere PGA Professional Champi- Open; and the Players Am-
I think I speak for most have a 4.0 GPA which one-year grace period that is an unbelievable accom- onship will be conducted ateur (2000-11), which fea-
all Giants fans when I made the overall grade guarantees them a second plishment. He might be for the first time in the tured past Champions Ben
say that this was some- point average a 3.97. season. Should Opens an- the best player in the his- spring, April 28-May 1, Curtis, Rickie Fowler, Bill
thing they didnt ask The Social Work major glers or others decline in- tory of our program, so it 2019. All four rounds will Haas and Brian Harman.
for or want. The Maras led the Saints with 77 to- vitations, those spots are is so nice to see him get be broadcast live on Golf We are excited about
can say that it was the tal blocks (17 solos and 60 filled from a list based on this opportunity. He has Channel. The Champion- the opportunity to have
coachs call all they like, assists). She finished her average rankings in Angler worked incredibly hard ship is presented by Club Belfair exposed on a na-
but that explanation career with the Blue and of the Year points over the for this and sacrificed so Car and OMEGA. tional stage, said Bel-
fails on so many levels. Gold with 192 total blocks anglers careers. much to put himself in It will be the 10th visit fair PGA Director of Golf
Whenever Im asked (54 solos and 138 assists), Another nine Elite Series this situation. I know that by the Championship to James Swift. It is particu-
who the greatest quar- 312 kills, 28 assists, 16 anglers failed to requalify he will continue to work the Carolinas PGA Section larly gratifying to have our
terback of all-time is/ service aces and 158 digs. this year and will have to hard, continue to develop, and third appearance in Associations finest play-
was, I apply this sim- climb back in through the and handle adversity in a the state of South Caroli- ers playing on our cours-
ple test: Who would I BASSMASTER ELITE SERIES Bassmaster Opens, said positive way. I am hopeful na. The 312-player event es.
want starting if my life FIELD SET FOR 2018 Weldon, who noted that that he has a long career, was last played in the The West Course, which
depended on the out- A star-studded field of they were offered priority but we are so proud of all Palmetto State in 2014 in will host play during all
come of the game? My 111 professional bass an- entry into the 2018 Opens. his accomplishments and Myrtle Beach. four rounds, is a park-
choice is and remains glers including a mix of After the kickoff Elite more importantly proud The PGA of America is lands design that was
Joe Montana. Out of the rookies, legends and vet- tournament in February, of the man he has be- excited to take the PGA opened for play in 1996.
current years quarter- erans from other tourna- the anglers will break come. Professional Champion- LINKS Magazine called it
backs, obviously Tom ment circuits will make for the GEICO Bassmas- BBC Grngewald Hu- ship to Belfair, which is what could be the finest
Brady. Granted those up the 2018 Bassmaster ter Classic presented by eschtert is a basketball an outstanding location to set of golf holes in the
two werent available for Elite Series field when DICKS Sporting Goods on club that supports multi- showcase our finest play- Lowcountry, if not on the
him, but McAdoo pinned competition gets under- Lake Hartwell, South Car- ple age groups, both male ing PGA Professionals, East Coast. This 18-hole,
his career on Geno way on Lake Martin, Ala- olina, March 16-18. Eight and female, and is located said PGA President Paul par-72 course with 7,111
Smith. Think about that. bama, in February. more regular-season Elites in Niederanven, Luxem- Levy. Belfair features the total yards from the cham-
Thats a bad decision The lineup includes 99 will be held between April bourg. For more informa- elements we look for in pionship tees.
and a decision Mara anglers who competed in and August. As in 2017, tion and to keep updated this national champion- The East Course, remi-
should have overruled. the Elite Series this year. the Elite postseason will on Dances career while in ship - challenging cours- niscent of the links cours-
You know its a They will be joined by 11 include the $1 million Luxembourg, follow on- es, inviting facilities and es of Scotland, opened
problem when even first-time Elite qualifiers Toyota Bassmaster Angler line at www.bbc-grenge- a staff that embraces an in 1999 and showcases
your local congressman and one Elite veteran, Rick of the Year Championship wald.lu/. exceptional field. deep-water views, open
expresses disgust. Morris of Lake Gaston, Va., (to be held next year on Beginning in 2019, the windswept fairway and
Problems began when who is returning to the Lake Chatuge, Georgia, YOUNG, ANTON NAMED PGA Professional Cham- fresh water lakes and la-
the Giants failed to draft prestigious pro circuit af- Sept. 20-23) and the wild- SCHOLAR ATHLETES pionship will be played goons. The par-71 layout
a good offensive line last ter a three-year hiatus. ly popular, live-streamed Limestone College se- in late April as a result of measures 6,900 yards
year, said Chuck Shum- The Elite field is getting Bassmaster Classic Brack- nior forward Conor Young new competition dates for from the championship
er. McAdoo and Reese stronger every year, not- et Fish-Off (Oct. 23-26 on and sophomore defender the PGA Championship, tees.
should pay the price, but ed B.A.S.S. Tournament Carters Lake, Georgia). Javier Anton have been which will move to May
not Eli. Director Trip Weldon. named to the United Soc- 16-19, 2019.
An average profession- Some of the anglers who DANCE MAKES DEBUT cer Coaches NCAA Di-
al football game lasts 3 achieved Elite status in the WITH OVERSEAS TEAM vision II Mens Scholar
hours and 12 minutes, last few years including Upstate mens basket- All-South Region Team as
but if you tally up the Bassmaster Classic cham- ball standout Shaq Dance announced late on Thurs-
time when the ball is pion Jordan Lee are al- made his debut with BBC day, December 7.
actually in play, the ac- ready proving they belong Grngewald Hueschtert, A six-time Conference
tion amounts to a mere in the top tier of this sport. an overseas professional Carolinas Presidential
11 minutes. That means I expect some of the pros basketball team, on Satur- Honor Roll recipient and
Giants fans enjoyed 22 qualifying from the Bass- day, Dec. 2. a two-time Academic
minutes of wins and master Opens will become In his first profession- All-Conference Carolinas
110 minutes of losses forces to be reckoned with al game, Dance tallied 27 selection, Young earned
this season. In McAdoos right away, too. points, six rebounds, six a spot on the Scholar All-
case, those fans couldnt Weldon said that only assists, one steal and two South Region for the first
take a New York minute three of the 15 qualifiers blocked shots. time in his career with a
more. from the Bass Pro Shops To be able to live my 3.64 cumulative GPA. An
Bassmaster Opens de- dream and play basketball Athletic Training major,
clined invitations to com- as a job is unbelievable, Young has posted 16 ca-
pete in the Elite Series. commented Dance. Its reer points (5 goals, 6 as-
Among those climbing great to be able to travel sists) during his tenure
in from the Opens is Hunt- the world and do what I while helping lead the
er Shryock, brother of love. I am ready to work program to four straight
veteran Elite pro Fletcher hard and show everyone NCAA Tournaments.
Shryock, and at least two what I can do. Anton, who had pre-
standouts from the FLW The three-time All-Con- viously been named to
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2017 SPORTS
Byrnes blows out Mann,
will take on Laurens
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
The Lady Rebels im-
proved to 4-1 last week
with a 55-35 beatdown of
JL Mann.
While the score didnt
end up being close, Byrnes
head coach Missy Fowler
said her team played slop-
py basketball at times.
It was ugly, she said.
A lot of fouls were called
slowing the game down
and the constant subbing
just took us out of any
rhythm in the first half.
Fowler said her team
had missed opportunities
that were concerning.
We had high percent-
age shots just didnt finish
like I wanted, she said.
We had a solid end to the
third quarter and pulled
away and kept the lead
during the fourth quarter.
It was a good win. We hit
practice Wednesday and
defense became our pri-
ority.
The head coach said she
is trying to teach her team
to play without fouling.
Against Mann we had a
ton of fouls and that just
cant happen, she said.
We need to be more dis-
ciplined defensively. We
have been breaking down
defensive situations in
practice to hopefully put
together in the games.
With good defense must
come good accountability,
Fowler said.
The importance of
staying focused through-
out practice with every
drill or scrimmage is big
right now, she said. Be-
ing competitive with self
and each other with all
After two early-season losses, the Greer girls basketball team bounced back last week
with wins over BHP and TC Roberson.
Lady Jackets learning
to battle with new faces
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
Its a new year, and al-
though Diamon Shiflet
isnt walking through the
door for the Yellow Jack-
ets, the Greer girls basket-
ball team is expecting to
compete in the region with
a younger squad.
Head coach
Drummond has his team
Mazzie
off to a 3-2 start with early
losses to Dorman and By-
rnes.
We lost a lot of girls,
Drummond said, referring
to four seniors who signed
athletic scholarships with
different colleges. We
also have four freshmen
and an eighth grader on
varsity. Its definitely a
younger group, but our
returning seniors have led
the team well.
The Lady Jackets return
Megan Jones, who Drum-
mond describes as one
of the best seniors in the
area.
Shes given us good
leadership, he said. She
fills the stat sheet across
the columns, but shes
also somebody the young-
Byrnes has improved to 4-1 with a win over JL Mann.
drills and scrimmaging is
at the forefront right now.
We have to do a better
job of holding one anoth-
er accountable. Practice
must be tougher than the
game.
Fowler said her team will
need to make the most of
its opportunities come
region play, taking better
shots with each posses-
sion.
We shoot a lot in prac-
tice and try to simulate
game situations, she said.
I have been very pleased
with their trust in one an-
other on the court. They
are learning each others
strengths and utilizing
those well, especially of-
fensively. We only have
two returning starters, the
others have done a great
er girls can talk. She makes
them feel comfortable be-
ing on the team and being
on the floor with her. The
same goes for Shakaiya
Bradford and Sierra Car-
ter.
Bradford is averag-
ing 14-points and 10 re-
bounds while Jones scores
nearly 20 per game.
We didnt start off as
fast as wed like, but the
last two weeks, weve re-
ally been playing well,
Drummond said. Were
coming into our own a lit-
tle bit.
The Yellow Jackets
earned wins over BHP and
TC Roberson last week.
In both of those games,
we had 20 assists, so
theyre really playing as a
team, Drummond said.
Team assists is one of the
most important stats that
we keep. Weve always had
girls that could score the
ball, but the more assists
you accumulate, it shows
that the girls are out there
working together and that
the team is unselfish.
Everyone on the team
has a role. You might not
score 20 points a game,
PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
job stepping in and being
ready. his teams works
very hard, they are unself-
ish and pull for one an-
other. They can only keep
getting better with this at-
titude.
The Rebels will take on
Laurens this week. Byrnes
game against Westside,
which was cancelled last
week due to snow, has
been rescheduled for Dec.
18.
We have played Lau-
rens and won already,
Fowler said We know they
press the entire game, so
taking care of the ball and
finishing under the basket
will be key tonight on the
offensive end. Defensive-
ly, we must limit fouls and
rebound.
PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
but you can create a play
for somebody else, and
thats just as helpful.
Although his team is in-
experienced, Drummond
said his team needs to
keep moving forward and
trusting the process.
The group that gradu-
ated last year had played
together for four years, so
this team is kind of feeling
it out and getting used to
one another, he said. Its
all a part of the process.
Greer will play Dorman,
Greenville and Riverside
this week.
Weve got a packed
week, Drummond said.
We kept it close with
Dorman the first time
we played them, so we
feel like this is a winna-
ble game for us. We also
look forward to compet-
ing against Riverside and
Greenville. Greenville is a
team well have to beat if
we want to achieve some
of our goals down the
road.
Three good teams,
three good coaches. Were
just looking forward to
getting better each night
out, he said.
Riverside dropped a matchup with Blue Ridge last week after a few late-game mistakes.
The Warriors will look to bounce back this week against Eastside and JL Mann.
Warriors hope to bounce
back against JL Mann
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR ery game, Long said. Ev-
Last weeks loss to Blue we lost some key pieces.
Ridge has the Riverside
boys basketball team look-
ing for redemption.
The Warriors, now 1-2,
will take on Eastside and
JL Mann in hopes of re-
claiming a winning record
in non-conference action.
Blue Ridge played with
a greater sense of urgency
than we did, especially in
the second half, River-
side coach Murray Long
said. We didnt shoot the do, he said. They have a
ball very well, and we got
out-hustled. Blue Ridge
made plays when they had
to, and we gave them too
many opportunities.
The 52-48 loss was a
set back, but Longs team
plans to keep fighting.
I dont think the expec-
tations are adjusted, as we
TIGERS
FROM B1
The Tigers have a jam-
packed week, with match-
ups against Chapman,
Landrum and Carolina.
Chapman will be very
athletic and press us the
entire length of the court.
They really want to speed
teams up and score off
their defense, Stevens
said. Landrum will be
very skilled. They have
great role players to go
along with their dynam-
ic guard, Trey Smith. He
can do it all. Hell hit deep
threes, shoot off the drib-
ble in the mid-range and
finish at the rim.
Friday Blue Ridge will
travel to Carolina.
They will pressure the
ball and try to score off
their defense as well. They
look to drive to finish
at the rim or kick out to
open shooters. We have to
stay in front of dribblers
to have a chance to beat
them, Stevens said.
Despite the tough sched-
ule, the Tigers feel they
can compete with anyone.
We think we have prov-
en we can compete with
anyone, but we have to do
the seemingly little things,
like taking care of the ball,
taking smart shots, being
in gaps to deter penetra-
tion and fast rotations de-
fensively, Stevens said.
EASTSIDE
FROM B1
Sitting at 4-3, the Ea-
gles have a chance to pull
well above .500 before the
Christmas break.
We would love to go out
on three wins, but the big
thing is getting to Christ-
mas break where well
have a couple of weeks to
get everybody caught up,
Chamness said. Right
now, it feels like were be-
hind everybody else and
we just cant catch up.
We have to do what we
can to get ready for the
region, because ultimate-
ly those are the games
that matter, he said. All
these other games are just
preparation for the re-
gion.
expect to compete in ev-
ery year is different, and
We just have to use these
pre-region games to find
our most productive line-
up and find a rotation that
gives us the best chance
possible.
Long said he will be re-
lying on his experienced
leadership to guide the
team moving forward.
Our returners are do-
ing a good job of execut-
ing what we want them to
decent amount of playing
time under their belt, so
they know what to expect
from the other teams we
play.
We have some new
players that are working to
understand how practice
translates to the game,
Long said. The key to
GREER: Faces tough tests
FROM B1
Chris Davis was the lead-
ing scorer for the Jackets
with 14, while Kyle Moore
scored 10.
Miller said Moody has
been impressive early and
has the ability to get team-
mates involved.
The biggest thing about
Magic is his basketball IQ,
Miller said. Hes very un-
selfish and he plays the
game the right way. There
are times when we need
him to score points and
there are times when we
need him to pass the ball
and he accepts whatever
role hes in. Hes also will-
ing to step up and guard
the teams best player.
The head coach has
also been impressed with
Moore, who has turned
into a reliable option for
Greer.
Hes starting to be a
floor general for us, Mill-
er said. He keeps the of-
fense going and keeps us
moving in the right direc-
tion.
Greer will play Dorman
and Greenville this week,
two teams that are ranked
highly in their respective
classifications.
These are proven teams
that have strong tradition.
They are teams we want to
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PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
our improvement moving
forward is to practice and
play with a greater sense
of urgency on every pos-
session. We have to get to
to a point where they un-
derstand the importance
of each possession and
how hard you have to play
to be competitive.
The Warriors will have
their work cut out for
them this week, before
heading into the Christ-
mas tournament at Greer.
Eastside and JL Mann
are both talented and
well coached, Long said.
Eastside does a good job
of utilizing all five guys
on the floor, so you cant
make mistakes against
them. JL Mann is athletic,
and they have a big man
who can shoot the 3, so
they are a unique chal-
lenge to guard.
be like, Miller said. In or-
der to get to that level, we
have to play against those
guys. We feel like we not
only can compete, but win
these games. Thats what
were working towards
and thats what were go-
ing to go out and try to
do.
The Jackets will have
to lock down defensively
against the Red Raiders
if they hope to get a big
non-conference win.
They have great guard
play and can score from
all over the floor, Miller
said. They can create a lot
of havoc and their man-
to-man defense is usually
one of the best in the Up-
state.
Greer will make up a
game against Riverside
Thursday at home.
Theyve got a lot of
guards that can shoot,
Miller said. Landon Shaw
is their point guard and
he does a great job of run-
ning the team. Well have
to do what we can to slow
him down.
The Yellow Jackets will
be back home for the hol-
idays, hosting the CTSX-
press Christmas Classic
on Dec. 21-23.
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2017 THE GREER CITIZEN B5
Covenant UMC to host Compassion Experience
During
December
15-18 event
BY KATIE CRUICE SMITH
FOR THE GREER CITIZEN
This holiday season, lo-
cal residents are invited
to take a walk in someone
elses shoes by joining in
the Compassion Experi-
ence at Covenant United
Methodist Church from
December 15-18.
Covenant UMC is part-
nering with Compassion
International, a Christian
organization that fights
child poverty around the
world, to give visitors a
chance to see what life is
like for impoverished chil-
dren in places like Bolivia
and Uganda.
A self-guided tour will
immerse visitors in the
lives of thechildren, ac-
cording to a press release
from Compassion Interna-
tional. Through the use
of an iPod, a headset and
1,700 square feet of inter-
active space, visitors will
see the childrens homes,
walk through schools
and markets, and hear
life-changing stories of
hopeall from the per-
spective of a child whose
life began in poverty. This
free event is appropriate
for all ages and is an ex-
cellent opportunity for
anyone who has never had
the chance to travel out-
side the U.S. to get a small
glimpse of what life can be
like in developing coun-
tries.
Covenant UMC is just
one of many stops for the
Compassion Experience,
and the church has been
trying for years to be a
part of the tour.
Our church has a long
history of partnering with
Compassion Internation-
al, said Linda Guthrie, the
Springwell will present a family-oriented event on
Christmas Eve.
Springwell will
hold Christmas
Eve service
BY KATIE CRUICE SMITH
FOR THE GREER CITIZEN
Springwell Church will
once again be presenting
two Christmas Eve ser-
vices for the community
to enjoyone at 1 p.m.
and one at 3 p.m.
This year, our theme
is Why Christmas? said the pastor to come up and
Dylan Arms, the worship
director. The service will
be unpacking what is the
whole point of Christmas.
Its the emphasis of John
3:16God is love.
The family-oriented
event will include door
prizes, familiar Christmas
carols, a candlelight mo-
ment, music, videos, and
Living Here
Through the use of
an iPod, a headset
and 1,700 square
feet of interactive
space, visitors will
see the childrens
homes, walk
through schools and
markets, and hear
life-changing stories
of hopeall from
the perspective of
a child whose life
began in poverty.
Compassion International
associate pastor at Cove-
nant. God calls us to care
for the orphan, and we
have 275 kids sponsored
through our church.
In fact, Covenant also
has a long history of par-
ticipating in Compassions
child survival program
in El Salvador by funding
prenatal check-ups, sup-
plying nutritional meals
and vitamins, providing
for medical needs, and
helping with other neces-
sities. The church sends
mission teams as well to
deliver packages to the
families they sponsor and
to meet with them face-to-
face.
We have wanted to host
the [Compassion] Experi-
ence here for a while, said
Guthrie. We want people
to experience what we ex-
perience on these trips.
In addition to sending
mission teams to help on
Compassion International
trips and sponsoring chil-
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a 15-minute message from
Pastor Scott McAlister.
There will be some new
music (as far as content
creation), a 10-minute vid-
eo to tell the nativity story,
and a song on the respon-
sibility we have to the fact
that Jesus was born, said
Arms. This will set up
costumes, warming up
then will lead into candle-
light. Jesus is the Light of
the world, and we are to
become a light to shine
into the darkness.
Childcare will be pro-
vided for ages three and
under.
Springwell Church is lo-
cated at 4369 Wade Hamp-
ton Blvd. in Taylors.
The Greer Citizen
Covenant UMC is providing the opportunity for the community to experience life through the eyes of a child in poverty
by partnering with Compassion International to host the Compassion Experience this weekend, Dec. 15-18. A self-
guided tour using an iPod, headset and interact space will give visitors a glimpse of what life can be like in developing
countries.
dren, Covenant UMC also
donates its Christmas Eve
offering to help as well.
We donate 100 per- lives for all eternity, said
cent of our Christmas
Eve offering to support
a local ministry, Homes
for Hope, and Compas-
sion International, said
Guthrie. We are trying to
raise $65,000$40,000
for Homes for Hope, and
$25,000 for Compassion.
The first year we did this,
we raised all the money
we needed. It blessed my
heart as a pastor. the biblical city and final-
During the Compassion
Experience, visitors will
also be given the oppor-
tunity to sponsor a child
themselves. Visitors are
encouraged to reserve a
spot online at https://
cts.compassion.com/
events/814, but walk-ins
are welcome, too.
Live Nativity to return to
Redeemer Lutheran Dec. 16-17
Featuring
Jerusalem
donkeys
BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER
The sights and sounds
of the Christmas story
will be on display Dec. 16-
17 as Redeemer Lutheran
Church brings back its
Live Nativity from 6:30-9
p.m.
Members of the con-
gregation will put on cos-
tumes to represent the
Biblical characters at the
birth of Jesus. They will
stand outside under a
shed, built by the men of
the church, with a small
fire and some animals as
visitors drive around the
churchs circular drive
or park and get out for a
close-up look.
It makes it all worth-
while to hear people that
say they enjoy it, said
Barbara Tate, who found-
ed the Live Nativity along-
side her husband Wade
back in 1989. So many
people say, this makes
our Christmas. This is just
what makes our Christmas
come to life. during the event to make
Each night, about 20
member of the congre-
gation make the nativity
happen by dressing as the
characters, helping those
characters put on their back. The hair grows in
the shape of a cross from
the characters after the
evening, caring for the an-
imals and more.
We have a greeter, and
we give out a program keys.
to people as they come
through in their cars, Tate
said. People have told us
over and over, I brought
my children to see this
and now Im bringing my
PHOTO | COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL
We want this because it
goes along with our vision
to ignite faith and change
Guthrie.
In addition to the Com-
passion Experience, Cov-
enant UMC will be over-
lapping the event with
their annual Bethlehem
Revisited, a walk-through
of the nativity story. For
20 years, Covenant UMC
has replicated the town of
Bethlehem, giving visitors
a chance to walk through
ly wind their way around
to the Holy Family. Last
year, almost 3,000 people
attended the event.
For more information
on either event, visit www.
PHOTO | COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL
covumc.org or call 244-
3162.
Covenant UMC is just one of many stops for the
Compassion Experience.
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Redeemer Lutheran Church, located at 300 ONeal Road, will host its Live Nativity this
weekend, Dec. 16-17, from 6:30-9 p.m. for visitors.
grandchildren.
People have told us over and over, I
This year, Jerry Bruce
is going to provide the
animals, she continued. brought my children to see this and now
We have a fence and ev-
erything for them to be in Im bringing my grandchildren.
during the Live Nativity.
Wade Tate stays with the
animals, including goats, Barbara Tate
Founder
sure no one gets hurt.
We have a Jerusalem geman, worked with them Live Nativity. Thats how it
donkey, Barbara Tate before retiring after about got started.
said. The Jerusalem don- 15 years with the church. During the nativity, Tate
key has a cross on his It took us about a year works with Wanda Messer
to get the costumes made and Mary Alice Waddell to
and everything that we get the characters dressed
his neck to his tale and needed to work out for the in their costumes.
then across his shoulders. shed and everything, Bar- The costumes are
Thats a special thing to bara Tate said. very fragile, Tate said.
have the Jerusalem don- The first Live Nativity Theyre 27 years old.
we had was in 1989, she The church is located at
The Tates, who are char- continued. We worked 300 ONeal Road, Greer.
ter members, started the really hard to get the cos-
Live Nativity when they tumes made. The men kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
served on the worship worked to design a shed.
and music committee. The Then, we organized a com-
pastor at the time, Jeff La- mittee to work with the

B6 THE GREER CITIZEN 
20TH CENTURY FOX
Pedro Pascal in Kingsman:
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COUCH THEATER
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connection to a parallel
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Statesmen, with its own
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Greenville Zoo announces giraffe pregnancy
Greenville Zoo director
Jeff Bullock announced
recently that Autumn, the
zoos 11-year-old Masai gi-
raffe, is pregnant.
The zoos veterinary
staff confirmed the preg-
nancy through hormone
| analysis, after reviewing
zookeepers daily logs,
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NEW LISTINGS
GLT PRESENTS FROSTY
MUSICAL DEC. 13-16
Greenville Little Theatre
will present Frosty, a
holiday musical for young
audiences through Dec.
16.
Show times are Dec. 13-
15 at 10:30 a.m. and Dec.
16 at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
For tickets or more in-
formation, call 233-6238
or visit www.greenvillelit-
tletheatre.org.
YORK TO PERFORM
IN HOLIDAY AT PEACE come with a personalized
Broadway star Rachel
York will returns to per-
form in Holiday at Peace
with the Greenville Sym-
phony Orchestra Dec. 15-
17 at The Peace Center in
Greenville.
The event will feature an
audience sing-a-long, ap-
pearances by International
Ballet and Santa Claus and
music from the GSO and
York.
Show times are Friday,
Dec. 15, at 7:30 p.m.; Sat-
urday, Dec. 16, at 7:30
p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 17,
at 3 p.m.
For more information,
visit www.peacecenter.
org.
CHEROKEE TO HOLD
PANCAKES DINNER
The Cherokee Historical
and Preservation Society
has rescheduled its eighth
annual Pancakes for Pres-
ervation to Monday, Dec.
18, 5-7:30 p.m.
The event, to be held at
the Cherokee County His-
tory and Arts Museum, will
offer gourmet, scratch-
made pancakes with top-
pings, a side of bacon or
sausage, beverage, and a
chance to meet Santa. Ev-
erything is included in the
ticket price including the
Habitat for Humanity Gin-
gerbread House display.
(Tickets purchased for
the snowed-out Dec. 9
breakfast will be honored
on Dec. 18.)
For more information,
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The Greer Citizen
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2017
Tatu, the public will still be breeding program known transferred to the Green- exciting and were look-
able to monitor Autumns as a Species Survival Pro- ville Zoo from Bostons ing forward to welcoming
pregnancy and view the gram (SSP). The purpose of Franklin Park Zoo in 2007 a new member of the zoo
birth on the zoos popular the program is to monitor to be paired with Walter, family, said Bullock. To
webcam at https://green- captive populations and the zoos former male add to the excitement, be-
villezoofoundation.org/ make breeding recommen- Masai giraffe, as part of a cause Miles is such a tall
giraffecam/. dations based on genet- breeding loan. Their first giraffe, were especially
This is Autumns fourth ic variability and spaces calf, Kiko, was born on curious and anxious to see
pregnancy but the first
with Miles, the eight-year-
available at other accred-
ited institutions to ensure
October 22, 2012 and was
transferred to the Toronto
what his first calf will look
like.
old male Masai giraffe who a long-term viable popula- Zoo in 2015. Their second The zoo staff will con-
was born at the Houston tion without removing an- calf, Roho, was stillborn tinue to closely monitor
Zoo and transferred to the imals from the wild. There on August 20, 2014. Their Autumns condition and
Greenville Zoo in Septem- are currently 118 Masai gi- third calf, Tatu, was born will keep fans updated on
ber 2016. raffes in zoos around the on February 2, 2016 and her progress through the
Like a majority of the world, with 65 females, 52 was recently transferred zoos Facebook page.
animals at the Greenville males and one of undeter- to the Lehigh Valley Zoo in
Zoo, Autumn and Miles mined gender. Schnecksville, PA.
are part of a cooperative Autumn was originally Baby news is always
GREENVILLE ZOO TO HOST
DROP AND SHOP
The Greenville Zoo will
hold a Holiday Drop and
Shop on Thursday, Dec.
21, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. for
ages 5-10.
Parents are invited to
drop kids off at the zoo
for a Winter Adventure
Day where they will learn
how animals survive in ex-
tremely cold conditions,
meet animals that are
adapted to cold weather
and test their own abili-
ty to withstand the cold.
Lunch will be provided.
To register or for more
information, contact Kar-
en Love at 467-5731.
The zoo also has gift
giving options for the hol-
idays. PHOTO | SUBMITTED
Adopt-an-Animal pack-
ages start at $25 and Silent Star will be on stage through Dec. 23 at Logos Theatre in Taylors.
certificate. Orders are due
by Friday, Dec. 15, for a Teddy Bear Toss Christmas Cabaret www.gvltec.edu/dva
Christmas delivery. and Sing for Santa Tuesday, Dec. 19, 7 p.m. 271-0679
Supporters can also play Friday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. Centre Stage
Santa to the zoo animals. Swamp Rabbits centrestage.org Open Doors
Visitors can stop by the Hockey Game 233-6733 Through Dec. 30
Safari Gift Shop to select Bon Secours Wellness Arena West Main Artists Co-op
an ornament from the tree The Nutcracker: WestMainArtists.org
to purchase a gift from the The Santa Run Once Upon a Time 804-6501
wish list for an animal. Greenville Track Club in Greenville
Gifts can be returned to Saturday, Dec. 16, 9 a.m. Carolina Ballet Theatre Holiday Show
the ticket booth or zoo of- Bon Secours Wellness Arena Friday, Dec. 22, 7 p.m. Through Jan. 1
fice. Greenville Saturday, Dec. 23, Artists Guild Gallery
For more information, greenvillesantarun.com 2:30 & 7 p.m. of Greenville
email zooinfo@green- 423-1482 The Peace Center artistsguildgalleryof
villesc.gov. carolinaballet.org/ greenville.com
Foothills Philharmonic the-nutcracker-2017/ 239-3882
Toys for Tots Drive and 461-0940
EVENT REMINDERS |
Christmas Concert
Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m. A Moon for The
Riverside Baptist Church Misbegotten
foothillsphil.org Jan. 26-Feb. 10, 2018
The Cake Warehouse Theatre
Through Dec. 17 Ed Harrison Memorial warehousetheatre.com
The Warehouse Theatre Celtic Christmas
ONGOING EXHIBITS |
warehousetheatre.com Saturday, Dec. 16
235-6948 Hagood Mill
138 Hagood Mill Road
Happy Christmas, Shirley Pickens f word
Through Dec. 17 visitpickenscounty.com Through Dec. 16
www.centrestage.org 898-2936 Riverworks Gallery
233-6733 Greenville Technical College
Silent Star
Through Dec. 23
Logos Theatre
theAcademyofArts.org
268-9342
Book Signing
Jonathan Lowe
Dec. 13, 6-8 p.m.
Coffee Underground
Greenville
Peteys Holiday Party
Dec. 14, 9 a.m.-noon
Pavilion Recreation Complex
chmartin@greenvillecounty.
org
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2017 FUN AND GAMES
At what temperature
does a fever start?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am
a 77-year-old woman. For
as long as I can remember,
my body temperature has
been between 97.7 and 98
degrees F. If my tempera-
ture were 99, would that
be a fever to worry about?
My doctor does not seem
to worry about it, even
when Im not feeling well
at all. -- B.C.
ANSWER: The average
temperature for most peo-
ple is not the 98.6 that I,
at least, was taught grow-
ing up. Body temperature
varies during the day -- its
a bit lower in the morning
and higher in the evening,
but it averages about 98.2
degrees. Your observa-
tions show that your body
temperatures are well
within the normal varia-
tion.
A temperature of 99 is
not, strictly speaking, a
fever. Fever normally is
defined as greater than
101.5, but can be lower in
people with severe disease
of the immune system.
Most cases of fever are
temporary viral infections,
but fever can be seen with
autoimmune and inflam-
matory diseases without
infection, and as a result
of some medications.
Equally important, its
possible -- and even likely
in some cases -- to have
serious infection with no
fever.
***
DEAR DR. ROACH:
Years ago, my husband
BY DANA BLOCK
THE BOLD AND
THE BEAUTIFUL
Ridge told Steffy how
he planned on proposing
to Brooke again. He then
warned Steffy to stay as
far away as possible from
Bill, not realizing that the
two had recently slept
together. Bill was visibly
distracted during the busi-
ness meeting, which made
everyone wrongly assume
that he was still pining
for Brooke. Liam told his
father how happy he and
Steffy were and how grate-
ful he was that she had
forgiven him. Thorne told
Eric that in order to prove
his value to the family
business, he had started
his own successful line in
Paris called Aly. Ridge
surprised Brooke with a
romantic dinner before
proposing to her. Thorne
later admitted to Eric
that he still had feelings
for Brooke. Wait to See:
A young couple receives
some life-changing news.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Sami and Rafe got stuck
in an awkward situation
with Hope. Abe questioned
Eli about the investigation
into his sons shooting
and wanted Elis person-
al take on whether JJ was
at fault. Doug gave Rafe a
stern warning. Eric tried
to help JJ cope with his
guilt. Sami said goodbye
to Marlena, John and Will.
TO YOUR
GOOD HEALTH
KEITH
ROACH, M.D.
took Lipitor, and after
taking it for quite a while,
his muscles and limbs de-
veloped a profound weak-
ness; he could barely hold
up a shovel and had no
muscle tone. The doctor
switched him to Vytorin,
and it went away. Now
he is experiencing similar
problems after taking Vy-
torin for many years -- his
joints ache, he feels like
his body is slow to follow
orders to move and his
feet hurt. Could Vytorin
now be the culprit? -- J.H.
ANSWER: Lipitor (ator-
vastatin) and simvastatin
are cholesterol-lowering
medications in the class
called statins. Vytorin is a
combination of simvasta-
tin and another, nonstatin
medication called ezeti-
mibe. Muscle aches and
even muscle breakdown
are uncommon (but not
rare) side effects of all sta-
tin drugs. The side effect
usually happens in the
first six months of taking
the medicine, but still can
happen even after years of
taking the medicine. Given
your husbands history, I
would recommend talking
with his doctor about
stopping the medicine.
Changing statins (as your
Soap Updates
JOHNNY VY | CBS
Marla Adams stars as Dina
on The Young and The
Restless
Eve made Gabi a surpris-
ing offer. Hope and Rafe
enjoyed a romantic morn-
ing together, but Sami and
Rafes secret was soon un-
covered. Brady busted Eve
with the information he
received from Paul. Sonny
urged Will to give their re-
lationship a chance. Chad
and Kate brought in a spe-
cialist to help Theo. Wait
to See: Steve makes a sur-
prising move.
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Patient 6 got a lead on his
kidnapper. Sonny placed a
call to Dante. Sam learned
the truth. Oscar got cold
feet. Carly was livid. Son-
ny filled Anna in on what
was going on. Cassandra
propositioned Finn. Char-
lotte was thrilled to see
Nelle. Patient 6 offered
up a bit of advice. Sam
THE GREER CITIZEN B7
husband did, from Lipitor
to simvastatin) can relieve
the problem sometimes.
There are other causes
of joint and foot aches,
and slowness in moving
sounds like it might be a
neurologic or rheumato-
logic issue rather than a
side effect. But a trial off
the medicine is still a good
first step.
***
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am
a 79-year-old male with
mild Parkinsons disease
and Type 2 diabetes. I can
walk about 10 feet before
becoming terribly short of
breath and weak. I have
been this way for several
years, and it has become
increasingly worse. Can
you help me? -- K.C.
ANSWER: Neither Par-
kinsons disease nor Type
2 diabetes explains ter-
rible shortness of breath
on mild exertion. Severe
shortness of breath can
come from serious heart
or lung problems (many
types) or severe anemia.
I cant help: Get to your
doctor right away.
Dr. Roach regrets that
he is unable to answer in-
dividual letters, but will
incorporate them in the
column whenever possi-
ble. Readers may email
questions to ToYourGood-
Health@med.cornell.edu.
To view and order health
pamphlets, visit www.rb-
mamall.com, or write to.
confided in Monica. Mi-
chael had some big news
to share. Ava mulled over
her relationship. Sam ran
into Patient 6 at the pier.
Oscar was disappointed.
Monica rolled out the wel-
come mat. Cassandra got
some good news. Anna
took the next step. Alexis
delivered a painful truth.
Finn couldnt fight the in-
evitable. Wait to See: Pa-
tient 6 and Jason share a
common goal.
THE YOUNG AND
THE RESTLESS
Sharon scolded Scott
for not helping Nick in-
vestigate who was behind
the planned demolition of
Chancellor Park. Ashley
and Dina bonded over ice
|
skating, but things quick-
ly took a sad turn when THE SPATS by Jeff Pickering
Dina didnt remember
their day together. Mattie
still refused to spend time
with her father. Nick and
Billy realized they had the
same goal of saving Chan-
cellor Park. Kevin blew off
Michael when he asked
him to dig into Victors ac-
counts. Ashley threatened
to sue Victoria if she hired
Ravi away from Jabot.
Phyllis told Billy that she
|
didnt want to be a kept
woman. Hilary revealed RFD by Mike Marland
to Nick that neither Victor
nor Devon won the bid for
Chancellor Park. Wait to
See: Jill returns home with
an agenda.
(c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
AMBER WAVES by Dave T. Phipps |
OUT ON A LIMB by Gary Kopervas |

B8 THE GREER CITIZEN 
Byrnes FIGHT Club receives national recognition
BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER
A Byrnes club received
national recognition re-
cently as a case study for
the 50 Million Strong Ini-
tiative by SHAPE (Society
of Health And Physical Ed-
ucators) America.
Deborah Holcombe,
SHAPE America member,
started the FIGHT (Friends
Into Getting Healthy To-
gether) club in 2010 at
Byrnes High School and
submitted an application
form for recognition.
I am thrilled that our
kids are being recognized
on the national level, Hol-
combe said.
Our members have
been extremely commit-
ted, have worked so hard
and deserve to be recog-
nizedfor their efforts,
she continued.
Through the last seven
years, the program has im-
pacted over 300 students
and teachers directly,
Angie Jareckis sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students from Blue Ridge Middle
attended a performance of The Nutcracker at The Peace Center recently thanks in part to
a $1,500 grant from Greers Walmart Neighborhood Market.
Walmart grant provides
holiday fun for students
BY JULIE HOLCOMBE
STAFF WRITER
Blue Ridge Middle spe-
cial education teacher
Angie Jarecki received an
early Christmas present
to share with her students
recently.
After seeing a grant op-
portunity in the school
districts monthly news-
letter, she applied for a
$1,500 Community Grant
from Walmart Neighbor-
hood Market #4145 in
Greer.
Jarecki was notified by
mail of her selection: At
Walmart, we strongly be-
lieve in giving back and
are proud to support or-
ganizations that improve
communities where our
customers and associates
live and work.
Saylors elected to state post
Greenville
Schools board member
County
Chuck Saylors was elected
vice president of the South
Carolina School Boards
Association (SCSBA)
during the associations
annual Delegate Assembly
recently.
The associations an-
nual business meeting,
which was held during the
associations Legislative
Advocacy Conference, in-
cluded voting delegates
from most of the states
81 school boards. In ad-
dition to electing associa-
tion officers, delegates ad-
opted resolutions to guide
the association during the
2018 legislative session.
Saylors was elected to
the Greenville County
Schools Board in 2002.
He has served on numer-
ous committees while on
Our Schools
not including family and
friends.
The organization was
looking for programs
within the school setting
that promoted the values
and behaviors to support
the new 50 Million Strong
Initiative, Holcombe said,
programs that help em-
power students with the
knowledge and opportu-
nities to lead a healthy ac-
tive lifestyle.
The FIGHT club has av-
eraged 35-40 participants
each semester, and two
students have lost an ex-
cess of 120 pounds.
It is a get fit weight loss
program for high school
students and teachers,
Holcombe said. I creat-
ed the program when I
got out of coaching and
missed helping kids.
SHAPE America featured
the Byrnes club in an Oc-
tober 17 publication as
well as on their website at
50million.shapeamerica.
org.
The funds were request-
ed to allow the special
education students to be
exposed to local arts and
cultural events, and re-
al-world experiences.
Recently the teacher was
able to fulfill her wish.
Just last week I had
planned a trip for my stu-
dents to attend The Nut-
cracker at The Peace Cen-
ter followed by lunch at
the Olive Garden. As of the
day before, we were still a
couple of hundred dollars
short. Many students were
not able to pay, she said.
The night before the trip,
I received an email with
great news that I had been
chosen to receive the com-
munity grant money and
the check arrived the next
day, the day of our trip!
What a blessing! The kids
the Greenville Board. He
has served on the South
Carolina Association of
School Administrators
board since 2013. Saylors
is a lifelong resident of the
Greenville Community. His
educational background
includes Greenville Coun-
ty Schools, Greenville
Technical College and the
University of South Caro-
lina.
Greenville County
Schools board trustee Lisa
Wells was elected to her
first term as Region 15 Di-
rector of the SCSBA.
Wells was previously
appointed as Region 15
Director in January to fill
a vacancy. Region 15 is a
stand-alone region repre-
senting Greenville County.
Wells has been a mem-
ber of the Greenville
County School Board since
I received an email
with notification and con-
gratulations in mid-Octo-
ber, Holcombe said. The
success of the program
speaks for itself. The fact
that I can get teenagers
and teachers to stay for an
extra hour and a half after
school speaks volumes.
We not only meet phys-
ical needs but emotional
and social, she contin-
ued. We have created a
supportive safe family
atmosphere that encom-
passes multiple races and
students on each end of
the academic spectrum.
Students are required
to get a physical, attend a
mandatory parent meeting
and demonstrate a posi-
tive, encouraging attitude.
Attendance is mandato-
ry two days a week unless
excused, Holcombe said.
Holcombe has been rec-
ognized as the 2013 BHS
Teacher of the Year, the
2009 SHAPESouthern Dis-
trict HS PE Teacher of the
PHOTO | SUBMITTED
were thrilled, and are al-
ready asking when we will
go on our next trip.
Jarecki is thankful for
the opportunities provid-
ed by the Walmart grant.
I have the best students
around. They love to learn
and experience new and
exciting things. What bet-
ter way to learn than with
actual hands on activities
in our own community,
she said. Greer and the
surrounding Greenville
area is filled with exciting
things to do, things my
students may never have
the opportunity to expe-
rience without the help
of local businesses like
Walmart.
jholcombe@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
2010 and recently com-
pleted two years of ser-
vice as Chair. She current-
ly serves as Chair of the
Board Instructional Policy
Committee. She is a Level
4 in Boardsmanship Insti-
tute.
Wells is active in local
schools, having served
PTA and SIC in leader-
ship positions, including
President and Chairman,
at multiple schools. Her
community involvement
includes Boy Scouts, Roper
Mountain Science Center,
Clemson Womens Alum-
ni Council, Ten at the Top
and numerous organiza-
tions associated with her
professional career. She
is also a Diversity Leader-
ship Institute Fellow of the
Riley Institute at Furman
University.
The Greer Citizen
Byrnes FIGHT club, featured in an Oct. 17 publication, received nationwide recognition as
a case study for the 50 Million Strong Initiative by SHAPE America.
Yearand the 2005 Nation-
al HS Softball Coach of the
Year.
The club meets Mon-
day and Thursday every
School
News
GREENVILLE COUNTY|
GREER HIGH TO HOLD
HOLIDAY DINNER, CONCERT
The Voices of Greer
High Choral Booster Club
will hold a holiday concert
fundraiser to help fund
this years production of
Leonard Bernsteins West
Side Story on Saturday,
Dec. 16, at 6 p.m.
Pre-purchased tickets
are $15 for general ad-
mission; $20 for preferred
seating. Tickets are $20 at
the door.
The choral students will
be serving a meal catered
by Laurendas Family
Restaurant and perform-
ing their Christmas con-
cert.
To pre-order tickets,
contact Choral Director
Josh Morton at jmorton@
greenville.k12.sc.us or vis-
it the school office.
The chorus will also hold
a fundraiser at Lauren-
das Family Restaurant on
Monday, Dec. 18, from 5-8
p.m. Students will be serv-
ing and waiting tables to
help fund the spring pro-
duction. Patrons should
tell the cashier they are
with the Greer High Cho-
ral Booster Club to have
a portion of proceeds do-
nated to the program.
GMS COLLECTING TOYS
FOR CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
The Greer Middle PTSA
is helping the Greer Police
Department collect new,
unwrapped toys for Cops
for Tots this season.
PTSA staff will be at
the school to collect toys
on Wednesday and Friday
mornings until 8:30 a.m.
through Dec. 15.
All students who bring
in a toy will receive a cou-
pon for free music and hat
day in December.
BRUSHY CREEK LISTS ITEMS
FOR BLESSING BAGS
Brushy Creek Elemen-
tary is currently collect-
ing a new list of items for
its next round of Bless-
ing Bags for Greenvilles
homeless community.
The next deadline for
donations is Friday, Dec.
15.
This months requested
items include:
Specials/K4/Office
Staff: Chapstick/pepper-
mint gum or candy
K5: gallon Ziplock bags
or crackers
1st: playing cards
2nd: beef jerky
3rd: adult socks
4th: toothpaste/tooth-
brush/floss
5th: Chapstick/pepper-
mint gum or candy
TAYLORS COLLECTING
FOR GIVING TREE
Taylors Elementary is
collecting items to dec-
orate the schools giving
tree through Monday, Dec.
18.
Students are asked to
bring new gloves, mittens,
scarves, hats and socks in
childrens and adult sizes
to place on the tree or in
the baskets under the tree
next to the PTA room.
The items will be donat-
week, with an option-
al Tuesday, for an hour
and a half after school to
work on strength, fitness
and some cardio. To read
ed to help those in need in
the community stay warm
this winter.
BUENA VISTA RAISES
$1,800 FOR STUDENTS
Buena Vista Elementary
students, parents, teach-
ers and staff raised over
$1,800 in the schools
Kids Helping Kids cam-
paign last week.
The money will be used
to purchase gifts for 56
students.
The school also had 42
people agree to sponsor
and/or shop for the stu-
dents this year.
GMC COLLECTING
CHILDRENS BOOKS
The Greer Middle Col-
lege service learning class
is asking for donations of
childrens books to supply
two Little Free Libraries.
Books can be hardcover
or softcover and new or
gently used. No oversized
books since they will not
fit on the bookshelves.
EHS COLLECTING ITEMS
FOR MIRACLE HILL
Eastside High will be
participating in 12 Days of
Giving by collecting items
for Miracle Hill Ministries
through Dec. 19.
New and unopened
items requested include:
toothbrushes, toothpaste,
shampoo, socks, under-
wear, hats, towels/sheets,
toilet paper, laundry de-
tergent, deodorant, bars
of soap and gloves.
NORTHWOOD MIDDLE
PLANS WINTER CONCERTS
The Chorus/Theater
Winter Concert will be
held Tuesday, Dec. 19, at
6 p.m.
CHANDLER CREEK TO
ENJOY ELF ON THE SHELF
Chandler Creek Elemen-
tary will hold a special pa-
jama day with a variety of
activities centered on the
story, The Elf on the Shelf,
on Tuesday, Dec. 19.
The day will conclude
with each class taking a PLANS HOLIDAY EVENTS
trip through the Elf village
to receive treats and a spe-
cial showing of the movie
The Elf on the Shelf.
To help with the cele-
bration, the school is col-
lecting donations of plain
M&Ms, miniature marsh-
mallows, pretzel sticks,
Chex cereal, paper lunch
bags and juice packs.
Donations should be
sent to students class-
room by Monday, Dec. 18.
DISTRICT FIVE | Dec. 20. A school-wide
BYRNES INTRODUCES
NEW DANCE TEAM
Byrnes High will de-
but its new Rebel Royals
Dance Team on Friday,
Dec. 15, during halftime
of the varsity basketball
games.
Game times are Lady
Rebels at 6 p.m.; Boys Var- concert will be held on
sity at 7:30 p.m.
Team members include:
Selah Hamby - Captain
Caroline Hopkins -
Captain
Celia Wood
Adriana Prigge
Presley Rimel
Gracie Cox
Halie Duncan
JaNaia Hamilton
Hannah Mitchem
Emma Mitchell
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2017
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more, visit 50million.sha-
peamerica.org/2017/11/
sc-fight-club-members-
lose-pounds.
BYRNES HIGH COLLECTING
PET FOOD
The Byrnes High Inter-
act and Science Clubs are
partnering to hold a De-
cember pet food drive to
benefit the Humane Soci-
ety and an all-volunteer
group that provides pet
food to pet owners who
receive Mobile Meals.
Six- to eight-pound bags
of unopened cat and dog
food are preferred. How-
ever, all sizes of bags,
treats and new toys will be
accepted.
Food can be dropped off
in the schools main lobby,
Room 205, or Room 1107.
BYRNES WINTER GUARD
SELLING WREATHS
Byrnes High Winter
Guard is participating in
a Christmas Wreath fund-
raiser through Dec. 17.
The group is selling 12
wreaths for $35 or 16
wreaths for $45. (Finished
width is about twice the
size.)
The wreaths, from Mys-
tic Farms, can be ordered
with red, gold or silver
bows.
Pickup for the orders
will be at Byrnes High on
Thursday, Dec. 21, at 5
p.m. outside the Fine Arts
Center.
For more information or
to order, contact any win-
ter guard member or visit
byrnesband.org/fundrais-
ing/wreaths.
ABNER CREEK
TO CELEBRATE HOLIDAYS
Abner Creek Academy
first graders will perform
The Littlest Christmas
Tree on Dec. 14 or 15.
The Honors Chorus will
participate at the Swamp
Rabbits hockey game an-
nual Sing for Santa event
on Friday, Dec. 15.
The school holiday par-
ties are set for Wednesday,
Dec. 20, from 1:30-2 p.m.;
and Polar Express Day will
be Thursday, Dec. 21.
DUNCAN ELEMENTARY
Duncan Elementary will
hold Tacky Holiday Wear
Day on Wednesday, Dec.
20, and the holiday parties
will be held at 1:30 p.m.
The Polar Express and
Sing Along will be held on
Thursday, Dec. 21, from
8:30-10 a.m.
RIVER RIDGE PLANS
HOLIDAY EVENT
River Ridge Elementary
will hold Polar Express Lit-
eracy Day on Wednesday,
singalong is set for Thurs-
day, Dec. 21, at 8:30 a.m.
BERRY SHOALS PLANS
DECEMBER CONCERTS
Berry Shoals Intermedi-
ate will hold a band con-
cert Thursday, Dec. 14, at
6 p.m. at the District Five
Fine Arts Center.
The choral and music
Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 6 p.m.
in the Berry Shoals cafete-
ria. All concerts are free
and open to the public.
D.R. HILL WINTER EVENTS
SET FOR DEC. 19
D.R. Hill Middle will hold
a Story Book Christmas on
Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 8:30
a.m. The schools winter
orchestra concert will be
held that night at 7 p.m. at
the Fine Arts Center.