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porn
done with it, we’d like it
back. cil and the planning com- proud of,” he said. “Our desire has been erty once it is no longer
“We believe that if we mission—we can make District Five is consid- and continues to be to needed,” said District Five
work together—the school
board and the town coun-
this project really neat,
something we can be
ering multiple ideas for
future use of the property.
sell the current Reidville
Elementary School prop-
Chairman Rick Eitel.
SEE REIDVILLE | A7 charges
BY BILLY CANNADA
Creek
been arrested on charges
plan
Investigators with the
moves
apprehended Shane Mck-
At hotel, garage,” said City Adminis-
trator Ed Driggers. “There
enzie Johnson on Monday,
serving nine warrants for
are existing water, sewer, sexual exploitation of a
parking and gas lines in the pub- minor (second degree)
With 62 lots
ing garage are in the de- The investigation began
BY KAELYN CASHMAN sign stage now, and a in May of this year after
STAFF WRITER house on Jason Street is investigators received
proposed City officials are ask-
scheduled for demolition
this week, Driggers said.
a cyber-tip implicating
Johnson having possessed
ing Greer CPW to relocate “We realize that that’s child pornography, offi-
BY KAELYN CASHMAN several downtown utility not as simple as it sounds cials with the Greenville
STAFF WRITER lines, so construction can because you’re not just County Sheriff’s Office
FILE PHOTO | THE GREER CITIZEN begin on a new hotel and dealing with a hotel. stated.
Plans for a new subdi- parking garage in the com- You’ve got a number of Johnson was being held
vision near I-85 on Abner B.A. Bennett will merge operations with Countybank. ing months. businesses serviced,” Dan- at the Greenville County
Creek Road are moving “The relocation of utili- ner told commissioners Detention Center under
B.A. Bennett
forward following a recent ties is specific to the loca- Monday. a $24,000 bond Monday
Greer Planning Commis- tion of the public parking SEE UTILITIES | A6 night.
sion decision.
The commission ap-
proved the preliminary
combines with
plat for 62 lots at 937 Ab-
ner Creek Road, although
a portion of the property
will be placed on hold due
Countybank
to questions regarding an
abandoned road.
“There is an easement
needed for the piece of
property to the rear in
order for this portion of BY BILLY CANNADA “As the community of
right of way to be aban- EDITOR Greer has grown, so have
PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
Greer Relief held its first ‘Relief on the Rocks’ fundraiser on Friday. Saved by the Heart supported the Out Here With Animals event on Saturday at Tractor
Supply Company in Greer.
KAELYN CASHMAN | THE GREER CITIZEN PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
Greer Planning Manager Kelli McCormick recognized Mickey Montgomery earlier this Members of the community came out to Greer City Park to walk with elected officials
month following his resignation. earlier this month.
News News
Cost is $35 for new stu- The City of Greer Fire able for $9.95/lb. The Mountain View High
dents; $20 for returning Department still has a BBQ plates including School Reunion will take
students. few slots available for the pork, bun, beans, chips place Sept. 8 at Mountain
TRBA Mission Center is 2018 Citizens Fire Acad- and drink will be offered View Elementary School,
located at 4305 Locust Hill emy, which is in its third for $7.50. located at 6350 Mountain
APALACHE SENIORS Road. IVY SALON TO HOST year. Homemade desserts will View Road, Taylors.
TO EAT OUT AUG. 30 For more information, SIP & SHOP BEAUTY EVENT The free eight-week also be available. Registration will begin
The senior group plan visit threeriversba.org. Ivy Salon and Beija-Flor course will provide citi- For more information, at 5 p.m., and the meal will
to eat out on Thursday, are co-hosting Bubbles, zens with a better under- call Marion Dobson at 208- be served in the cafeteria.
Aug. 30 at 6 p.m. at Pete’s PLEASANT GROVE TO HOST Beauty & Blue Jeans, a sip standing of how the fire 6662. All former students,
Restaurant in Greer. CAR SHOW AND BIKE RUN and shop beauty event, on department operates and friends and teachers are
Pleasant Grove is host- Thursday, Aug. 30, from the job the firefighters TAYLORS FBC TO HOLD invited.
GAP CREEK BAPTIST TO ing their second annual 5-8 p.m. at Beija-Flor’s perform. LOVE TAYLORS DAY Please bring well-filled
HOLD FUNDRAISER Car Show on Saturday, store located in downtown Class sessions begin On Saturday, Sept. food baskets and drinks.
Gap Creek Baptist Oct. 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 Greenville. on Sept 27, 2018 and will 8, Taylors First Baptist Paper products will be
Church is sponsoring the p.m. at Pleasant Grove Beija-Flor is located at be held on Thursday eve- Church is holding a Love provided.
14th Annual Fundraiser, Baptist Church, located at 618 S Main St, Greenville, nings from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Taylors Day, which is an
BBQ and Bluegrass, on Sat- 1002 S. Buncombe Road, S.C., 29601. The class sessions will effort to serve neighbors, GAP CREEK SINGERS
urday, Sept. 8, at 6 p.m. at Greer. be held at The City of build relationships and SEEKING MEMBERS
the Big White Barn, locat- The Car Show will raise NONPROFIT SUPPLIES ARE Greer Fire Department Sta- bring a sense of commu- The Gap Creek Sing-
ed at 539 Gap Creek Road, money for Wren Hospice RUNNING LOW tion 2, the training facility, nity to the neighborhoods ers are seeking members
Marietta. that will benefit patients Middle Tyger Commu- located at 1985 Hood Rd. surrounding Main Street, ahead of its upcoming
There is no cost, but do- and their families in pro- nity Center (MTCC) and Participants must be 18 Taylors. season.
nations are welcome. viding food, power, water, Greer Community Min- years old or older to apply Love Taylors projects Practice starts Tuesday,
All of the food is donat- building of ramps, burial istries (GCM) posted pic- but do not have to be a include Main Street clean- Sept. 11. The group prac-
ed; therefore, 100 percent and necessities related to tures on Facebook last City of Greer resident. up, home repairs, yard tices at 7 p.m. each Tues-
of what is given goes into the burdens patients and week of empty shelves. Please visit The City of work and more. day.
the building fund. their families face during MTCC’s biggest needs Greer website to obtain an Sign-up to volunteer For more information,
For more information, terminal illness. are canned meats and application and for addi- at https://form.jotform. contact Anne Danciu at
visit www.gapcreekbap- There will be a bounce tuna, canned fruit, soups tional information. com/81775180446159. 884-4885.
tistchurch.com or email house, BBQ, vendors and and stews, condiments, Applications are due no
GapCreekBaptistChurch@ more. staples like rice, peanut later than Friday, Aug. 31.
gmail.com. For registration and butter, pasta, hot-and-cold Space is limited so
more information, call cereal, etc., and other easy please apply today.
PEOPLES BAPTIST TO OFFER Todd Johnson at 279- to prepare meals like mac- For more information,
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 4473, Emily Anderson at aroni and cheese or Chef contact Julie Hunter by
Peoples Baptist Church, (865) 905-0314 or Amy Ott Boyardee products. email at jhunter@cityof-
located at 310 Victor Ave. at (317) 850-0351. All donations of greer.org or call 416-6601.
Ext., is offering a 7-point, Car Show registration is non-perishable food will
free maintenance check $20 per car and $20 per be accepted. RURITAN CLUB TO HOLD
up for vehicles on Satur- vendor. GCM’s biggest needs LABOR DAY BBQ
day, Sept. 1, from 9-11:30 Bike Run is $15 for one are chunky soups, canned The Duncan Ruritan
a.m. rider and $20 for two rid- fruit, canned meat, spa- Club will hold its annual
Brotherhood Car Care, ers with first bike out at 9 ghetti sauce, beef stew, Labor Day BBQ on Mon-
the men’s ministry at Peo- a.m. and last bike in by 12 chicken and dumplings, day, Sept. 3, from 10:30
ples Baptist, will check the p.m. instant potatoes and stuff- a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Duncan
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2018 NEWS THE GREER CITIZEN A3
Nonprofit recommends
Lyman plan changes
For land COUNCIL ACTION |
regulations Playground Name: Lyman Town Council unanimously approved
the name, “Park of Lyman,” which council member Hoytt Dottry
brought to council after receiving public input.
BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER Planning Commission: Lyman Town Council unanimously
approved to appoint Misty Dunn to the vacant seat on the Plan-
Local nonprofit Upstate ning and Zoning Commission.
KAELYN CASHMAN | THE GREER CITIZEN Forever is asking the Town
of Lyman to make some Zoning Appeals: Lyman Town Council unanimously approved
Diver Nate Jordan was on hand in case the remotely operated vehicle (ROV) made any changes before voting on to appoint Charlie Clyburn and Jeremy McKinney to the vacant
findings during the training at Lake Robinson. new land regulation mea- seats on the Boards of Zoning Appeals.
sures.
Suggested amendments Fireworks Regulations: Lyman Town Council unanimously ap-
at Lake Robinson
“Fifty-one is really quite approval.
high,” Barrett said. “The
one in, one out situation Noise Ordinance: Lyman Town Council tabled the noise ordi-
really can contribute to nance for further information to be gathered before making a
BY KAELYN CASHMAN traffic congestion. We’d decision.
STAFF WRITER really like you to consid-
er 30 lots, and if not 30, Old Library: Lyman Town Council discussed possible uses for
A new underwater robot something less than 51. If the old library building, such as a rental space for birthdays and
is allowing the Greenville lowering the threshold is similar gatherings.
County Sheriff’s Office not acceptable to you, we
Dive Team to expand its hope that you will at least Report Fees: Lyman Town Council unanimously approved a $5
search efforts. revise the text to include fee for copies of indecent or accident reports for individuals not
Ground crew controllers the phrase ‘publicly ac- involved in the incident.
practiced with the remote- cessible’ to the section so
ly operated vehicle (ROV), that it would read ‘51 or State Roads: Lyman Town Council approved with council mem-
provided by ScanSource, more units should have a ber Rick Helms opposed to submit a list of roads to the South
last Tuesday at Lake Rob- minimum of two publicly Carolina Department of Transportation to take over the mainte-
inson. accessible access points nance of certain roads, particularly within the mill village.
“We’re really excited unless topography doesn’t
Scan Source partnered allow it.’” Lyman Playground: Lyman Town Council unanimously
with the Greenville County Barrett also recommend- approved a resolution approving BPM Construction to install
Sheriff’s Office Dive Team ed reducing minimum sidewalks and handrails at the Lyman Playground in the amount
to help purchase a brand lane widths from 12 feet of $48,957 to be distributed from the Hospitality Fund.
new piece of equipment KAELYN CASHMAN | THE GREER CITIZEN to 10 or 11 feet.
for us,” said Lt. Mike Deck- “12 feet is very wide for Commercial Trash: Lyman Town Council unanimously approved
er, Commander of the Dive a ‘minor’ residential road the first reading of an ordinance to stop picking up the trash of
Team for the GCSO. Lt. Mike Decker, Commander of the GCSO DIve Team, especially since on-street commercial businesses at the start of next year as the town had
The ROV allows the Dive answered questions last Tuesday about the new parking is being discour- not done so for every business and other towns mostly do not
Team to search depths of underwater robot. aged,” Barrett said. “This provide this service.
water too deep to send a land width will only in-
diver for an extended peri- in reserve for when we re- the rope at the end of the crease speeds and likely Business Licenses: Lyman Town Council unanimously approved
od of time. ally, really need them.” day.” result in residents asking the first reading of an ordinance to use fees instead of a lien for
“We are looking for evi- Acquired by February, The Dive Team has for costly ‘traffic-calming’ the failure to renew business licenses on time with a late penal-
dence or people or what- the ROV has already been about 15 positions made measures down the road. ty of five percent of the unpaid fee for each month after the due
ever it is that we happen used following a drowning up of primarily the Sher- “Even major road lane date until paid.
to be diving for,” Decker at Lake Hartwell earlier iff’s Office but also repre- widths could be reduced
said. this year. sentatives from other law to 11 feet and cul-de-sac
The unit, which is teth- “It didn’t do the discov- enforcement agencies, the streets do not need to
ered to the shore or the ery, but it did all the scout- coroner’s office, fire de- have 12 feet lane widths,” The City of Greer Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 6:30
p.m. on Monday, September 17, 2018 at Greer City Hall located at 301 E.
boat, is equipped to cap- ing operations for us,” said partments and emergency she said. Poinsett Street on the following:
ture video and still pho- Wes Kilgore, Dive Team medical responders (EMS). Barrett noted the block
tography. Leader and Instructor for “Everybody is a profes- size for residential is DOCKET NUMBER: AN 2018-09 & AN 2018-10
“We’ve recently installed Public Safety Diving and sional,” Kilgore said. 1,800 feet and made rec- APPLICANT: Jonathan Nett
a couple of new features Small Boat Operations. Guns found underwater ommendations based on ADDRESS: 1689 Gibbs Shoals Road, 122 Nichols Dr
on our ROV, one is a grap- “It was our team,” he can be particularly danger- walkability. PARCEL ID NUMBER: 0535030101500, 0535030101501,
pling arm,” Decker said. said. “It was actually me ous. “That is much, much and p/o 0528030102000
The grappling arm al- that went down and found “If there’s a gun, we longer than recommended EXISTING ZONING: R-S, Residential Suburban, Greenville County
lows the controller to grab him and got him and don’t know whether it’s for a walkable, pedestri- REQUEST: Annex and zone to DRD, Design Review District
an object and carry it clos- brought him up.” loaded or not,” Kilgore an-friendly community,” DOCKET NUMBER: AN 2018-13
er to the surface. The ROV helped to iden- said. “A gun going off un- Barrett said. APPLICANT: Mark III Properties, Inc.
“Our divers just follow tify temperature ranges, der water could be abso- Barrett recommended ADDRESS: 1491 Kist Rd, 155 Lake Pl, 1435 Kist Rd,
the string down to where depths, nitrogen ratios lutely catastrophic to our framing the block size re- & 8396 Reidville Rd
the item is and then recov- and more. divers.” quirement as a maximum PARCEL ID NUMBER: 5-41-00-056.00, p/o 5-35-00-079.00,
er it from there,” Decker “At the time, we hadn’t “It can blow out their ear block perimeter of 2,400 5-35-00-078.02, p/o 5-41-00-057.00
said. acquired that GPS sys- drums at least,” he said, feet rather than a length EXISTING ZONING: Unzoned (Spartanburg County)
Another new feature is tem yet, so we couldn’t with possibilities of paral- requirement. REQUEST: Annex and zone to R-10, Residential District
the GPS system. really tell where it was in ysis or even death. “The recommended
DOCKET NUMBER: SUB 2018-24 Brushy Creek Townes
“We can now send the relationship to where we With the ROV, “we can block size for a walkable APPLICANT: Wendal Hawkins
ROV with just a few key were,” Kilgore said. “We actually grab a hold of it community for a perime- ADDRESS: Brushy Creek Road
strokes on the computer would typically have to with the arm,” he said. ter is 2,400 feet,” Barrett PARCEL ID NUMBER: T035000100716
to a set of GPS coordinates drop an anchor down, The Dive Team has said. EXISTING ZONING: PD-R, Planned Development-Residential District
that we plug in,” Decker follow the line down with about 17 to 20 deploy- The 1,800-foot length REQUEST: Final Development Plan Review - Revisions
said. the robot, and then look ments per year. requirement would be the
Those coordinates come around real quick.” “We’re diving for ev- equivalent of a 4,400-foot DOCKET NUMBER: SUB 2018-17 Millers Point
from sonar scans of the “We got that underwa- idence,” Decker said. perimeter for a block size, APPLICANT: Seaport Homes, LLC
bottom, searching for tar- ter GPS,” he said. “Now, it “We’ve pulled some really she said. ADDRESS: 9 Miller Road
PARCEL ID NUMBER: T009040102200
gets. tracks where we are.” interesting stuff over the Following a presentation EXISTING ZONING: DRD, Design Review District
“Now, we can send this The ROV can travel years.” on the land regulations REQUEST: Final Development Plan Review
instead of a diver down to down to almost 1,000 feet Some examples have by Lance Estep, Trans-
see exactly what it is that deep, which allows the included a bag with duck portation Planner for the DOCKET NUMBER: SUB 2018-02 Branchwood
we’re looking at, and if it’s Dive Team to reach the tape used in a kidnapping Appalachian Council of APPLICANT: Henderson Gap, LLC
what we’re looking for, to bottom of Lake Jocassee, and a fourth of a BMW, Governments (ACOG), Ly- ADDRESS: Henderson Gap Road
get a hold of it,” Decker Lake Keowee and Lake which cleared up stolen man Town Council unani- PARCEL ID NUMBER: 0535010102300, 0535030101001,
said. Hartwell. car case; other searches mously approved the first 0535010102400
The Dive Team does not “We do training at least are for weapons or people. reading of an ordinance EXISTING ZONING: DRD, Design Review District
REQUEST: Final Development Plan Review
use mixed gas but the reg- twice a month,” Decker “We can bring closure to approving and adopting
ular oxygen levels in the said. “We just came off a families,” Decker said. Land Development Regu- DOCKET NUMBER: TXT 2018-03
air, providing about 10-15 week long training in Au- The only other counties lations for the Town of Ly- ZONING TEXT
minutes to search a depth gust.” in South Carolina to have man with plans to discuss AMENDMENT: Article 5 (C-1, Central Business District)
of 90 to 100 feet. “Our ground crew guys a ROV are Oconee and Barrett’s comments before PURPOSE: To add “Hotel” and the parameters for use to C-1,
“It’s not a lot of search- are the ones that really get Charleston. the second reading. Central Business District
ing time,” Decker said. to play with the technolo-
“What the ROV does is al- gy,” he said. “The divers, kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076 kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076 Documents related to the requests are available for public inspection in the
low us to keep our divers we’re really the dope on Planning and Zoning Office located at 301 E. Poinsett Street.
Opinion
The Greer Citizen
construction
I love when the tempera-
tures start to drop with cool
mornings bringing relief from
the heat of summer.
This change of season is one
Editor’s Note: Walk down mem- of my favorites.
ory lane with us! In upcoming Cool weather kindles thoughts
editions of The Greer Citizen, we of bonfires, apples, hikes,
will be taking a look at old news- pumpkin spice and holidays.
papers and bringing you stories On Friday, my husband Brad
from the past to commemorate and I took a walk in Greer.
our 100-year anniversary. We We met at the Greer Citizen
hope this section gives you a bet- office, ate at a local restaurant
ter look at the people, events and and walked around Greer City
businesses that made the Greer Park, where we had our engage-
area a great place to live for the ment photos made.
past Century. Brad and I started dating in
the fall, which is another reason
|
Friday, April 7, 1922 I like this season.
GUEST EDITORIAL Memories return of meeting at
Baseball at Greer Mill the office, sitting by the foun-
T
he Greer Citizen accepts Let- That spending spree came back to haunt us fall should never be used for new programs from embracing; a time to seek,
ters to the Editor. Letters just a year later, when revenue shortfalls re- which require ongoing funding and leave tax- and a time to lose; a time to
should be 125 words or less sulting from the Great Recession consumed our payers on the hook for future years. That’s not keep, and a time to cast away;
and include a name and a phone reserves and even triggered a series of deep sound financial management. It’s not sound a time to tear, and a time to
number for verification. budget cuts. It was a painful reminder of the budgeting. It’s not fair to our children and sew; a time to keep silence, and
The Greer Citizen reserves the obvious importance of saving for a rainy day — grandchildren. And it’s a foolish mistake we a time to speak; a time to love,
right to edit any content. but which we refused to do when we had such can’t afford to repeat. and a time to hate; a time for
Letters to the Editor can be golden opportunities to save during our years war, and a time for peace.”
mailed to 317 Trade St., Greer of plenty. This guest editorial was submitted by South Carolina Comptroller Richard
29651. But restraint at this time could avert a crisis in Eckstrom. kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
the lean times which are sure to come.
DINE TIME
New England Seafood serving up taste of the north
BY BILLY CANNADA
EDITOR
A
fter 25 years of work-
ing construction jobs
in Massachusetts,
Steve Nici knew it was
something different.
That’s when he decided
to bring his northern sea-
food recipe down south.
New England Seafood
has been open on Wade
Hampton Boulevard in
Greer for the past year
and a half, and word of
the restaurant’s unique
offerings has spread.
“We’re famous for
our haddock and whole
belly clams, which a lot of
people down south aren’t
familiar with,” said Nici,
who operates the restau- BILLY CANNADA | THE GREER CITIZEN
rant with his co-owner,
Beckett Conley. “If some- The restaurant is open Tuesday-Saturday, serving at 11:30
body comes in and orders a.m.
the flounder plate, I know BILLY CANNADA | THE GREER CITIZEN
they’re from down south. moved from up north,” cooked to order. It takes
If they come in and order Nici said. “They’re happy a little longer, but if you Steve Nici opened New England Seafood on Wade Hampton Boulevard more than one
the haddock plate, I know to see us. They don’t have want it good, you’ve got year ago.
they’re from up north. to go up north to get good to wait a little bit.”
People aren’t familiar with seafood anymore. There’s New England Seafood pounds of lobster meat
the haddock because it’s a a big difference in our keeps its prices compara- per week. If you come ‘Everything is cooked to order. It takes a
cold water fish, but once accents, but it’s fun. We ble to other local spots, in at 8 p.m. on Saturday
they try it, they don’t go have fun with it.” but the best deals come looking for a lobster roll, little longer, but if you want it good, you’ve
back.” Nici has seen success in during the lunch hour. you’re not going to get
Nici has now been in the the seafood business, and “I try to keep it fair with one. You need to come got to wait a little bit.’
south for four years, after his customer base has what’s around me, but it early because they sell
spending most of his life continued to grow. can only be so cheap with out.”
in the Boston area. “This is a good con- seafood because the prod- Nici is consistently Steve Nici
“The people are friendly cept,” Nici said. “Business uct isn’t cheap. I’m trying adding to the restaurant’s Co-owner, New England Seafood
here,” he said. “Everyone has been good and this to introduce the northern offerings as well.
is a lot more easy-going. is something that could style of seafood to people “We’re just starting
Up there, everyone just potentially be franchised that have never really left some fish sliders that and wants to keep the not the best. It’s all in the
kind of says ‘get out of out one day. That’s the the area,” Nici said. we put a New England Boston culture strong. batter and we have great
my way.’ That’s just what next move.” So what’s the menu’s Seafood sauce on. Once “You never forget batter here.”
it’s like.” Working with family most popular item? people find out about where you come from,” New England Seafood
The Haverhill native and serving made-to-or- “Lobster rolls. Nobody something new we’re do- he said. “People from is located at 217 W. Wade
still hears a familiar der, fresh food makes all is doing lobster rolls ing, it usually takes off,” Maine like to think they Hampton Blvd. and is
accent from time-to-time, the difference. like we’re doing them,” he said. have the best seafood in open from 11:30-7:30
however. “We don’t put food Nici said. “I’m not even Nici said he enjoys the world. They’ve got the p.m. Tuesday-Thursday
“You see a lot of people under a heat lamp,” advertising them and bringing the taste of New best lobster. I’ll give them and 11:30-9 p.m. Fri-
come in that have also Nici said. “Everything is we’re serving about 18-20 England to the Upstate, that. But their seafood’s day-Saturday.
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Obituaries
The Greer Citizen
Barbara M. Burns
Barbara Mary Burns,
ter of the late Sidney and
Marjorie Holden. She is
survived by her husband
Cornelia leaves this life
with no regrets for she
has gone to a better world
Birmingham. She retired
from Samford as a career
counselor for students.
PLAN: Moves forward for
loving wife of R. David Mendel “Sonny” Hawkins; to be with her family who During retirement, she
Burns and mother of Pe-
ter Burns (Gloriela), Tony
Burns (Kim), Janine Barger
her daughter Sharon and
son-in-law Rev. Dr. Doug-
las Cushing, of Leland,
have gone before her and
to be reunited with her
four legged babies and,
remained active at Brook-
wood Baptist Church, par-
ticularly working with the
subdivision near I-85
(Steve) and Richard Burns, NC; her sister Mildred most importantly, her Medical Apartment and FROM PAGE ONE cause it will not be a new
passed away on August and brother-in-law Gary heavenly father. Construction Mission min- preliminary plat,” McCor-
24, 2018. Stephens, of Inman; and Online condolences may istries. Back in January, local mick said. “If this is ap-
Born in Perth, West- brother Conner and sister- be made at www.thewood- Loretta is survived by resident Janet Greene ex- proved, because the road
ern Australia, she was a in-law Peggy Holden, of mortuary.com. their children, Lori Little- pressed concerns about will already be in place,
daughter of the late Fred- Inman. Cornelia is pre-de- john Sullivan (Don) and the wildlife in the area, this will be a summary
erick and Alma Bruce ceased by her brother, Peggy W. Laughter Lisa Littlejohn; grand- the volume of traffic, the plat to add those lots on,
Franks. Barbara and hus- Benny Holden. daughters, Leigh Sullivan curve of the road and the maybe; we have to think
band David moved to the Additionally, she is sur- Peggy Waters Laughter, and Lauren Sullivan Wright neighbor’s driveway. through that process.”
United States in 1967, vived by her nephew Greg 87, passed away on Au- (Drew); sister- in-law, June “I can’t imagine cars The road has not yet
and retired to Greer, SC Stephens and nieces De- gust 24, 2018. Owens Sloan (Farrell), of coming in and out of there been declared abandoned,
in 1992. Though the U.S. nise and Erica Johnson; A native of Greer, Greer, South Carolina; sis- on a regular basis,” Greene but trees are currently
was her home, Barbara’s and Andrea Owens. daughter of the late Grady ter-in-law, Harriette Little- said at that time. “It’s go- blocking access to the
heart remained in Austra- Cornelia was a 1961 R. and Janie Green Waters, john Compton (Ken), of ing to really be difficult right-of-way.
lia. Barbara loved volun- graduate of Chapman High she was a former office North Wilkesboro, North and dangerous.” In other business, Greer
teering at Greer Commu- School. She worked for 20 manager for several local Carolina; nephew, Kenn The City of Greer, SC- Planning Commission
nity Ministries, her book years at Homelite, but will cemeteries. Compton (Joanne), of Mat- DOT and the neighbor unanimously approved to
club, and spending time be remembered for her 35 Surviving are two sons, thews, North Carolina; are clearing up the right- annex and zone property
with her children, nine years working as co-owner Charles Ronald Laugh- niece, Kathy Compton, of of-way question while the at 120 Davis Cir. and 2782
grandchildren and four of Mendel Hawkins Build- ter, Jr. (Wanda), of Greer, North Wilkesboro, North rest of the subdivision has S. Highway 14 to S-1, Ser-
great-grandchildren. Her ers Inc. where she and her and Edwin Brice Laughter Carolina; and great-neph- been approved. vices, with a proposed car
love and kindness lives on husband, Mendel, grew the (Rachel), of Aiken; three ew, John Compton (Tay- “This will not have to wash as the intended use.
in each of us. company from its incep- daughters, Barrie O’Sul- lor), of Charlotte, North necessarily come back to
Mrs. Burns was prede- tion into one of the lead- livan (Gary), of Winter Carolina. planning commission for kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
ceased by one brother, ing custom home builders Garden, Florida, Kimber- Loretta’s life will be cel- re-review of those lots be-
Donald Franks, and one in Spartanburg. ly Elliott (Kenneth), of ebrated at a memorial ser-
sister, Ailsa Edwards. Cornelia will be greatly Greer, and Laine Styles vice at Brookwood Baptist
UTILITIES: Need to be
We are so grateful to the missed by her family. She (Benjamin), of Greer; 14 Church on Wednesday,
staff and administration will be lovingly remem- grandchildren; and eight August 29, at 2:30 p.m.,
of Rolling Green Village, bered for her uncondition- great-grandchildren. with a visitation preceding
who took such wonderful al love; purity of heart; Visitation will be held the service at 1:30 p.m. In
care of our mother (and
family) during her final
years.
glorious smile; transcen-
dent laugh and infectious
sense of humor.
4:30-6 p.m. Saturday, Sep-
tember 1, 2018 at The
Wood Mortuary.
lieu of flowers, please con-
sider making a donation
to the Brookwood Baptist
relocated for new hotel
A memorial service were Her friends will remem- Online condolences may Church Construction fund
held 11 a.m. Monday, ber Cornelia as an elegant be made at www.thewood- (3449 Overton Road, Bir- FROM PAGE ONE
August 27, 2018 at The lady with a heart of gold mortuary.com. mingham, AL 35223) or ‘Our purpose is
Episcopal Church of the and someone who never Alzheimer’s of Central Al- “We think there’s an op-
Good Shepherd, Greer, SC met a stranger. She always abama (P. O. Box 2273, Bir- portunity for us to work the same as your
conducted by Father Mike had a smile on her face mingham, AL 35201). together to make that
Schnatterly. and never took herself too happen,” he said. “We un- purpose.’
Visitation will be held seriously. Timothy Leon Paris derstand that there would
following the service in In addition to her love be some cost in terms of
the church parish hall. for family and friends, Timothy Leon Paris, 59, reconnecting these busi- Ed Driggers
The families are at their Cornelia loved her dogs, passed away Sunday, Au- nesses and making sure City administrator
respective homes. providing a warm, hap- gust 26, 2018. He was the that their utilities are un-
In lieu of flowers, the py home for countless husband of Kathy Law- interrupted. We’re certain- there for both of us as we
family requests that a do- dogs in her life. Her furry rence Paris and the son of ly willing to participate in continue to move forward.
nation be made to Alzhei- friends meant the world to the late Shirley Lemmons the cost of that, but we We respect your decision,
mer’s Foundation www. her. Finally, Cornelia loved Blackwell and the late also understand that this whatever that may be.”
alzfdn.org or Alzheimer’s the spring of the year. It Donald Paris. is opportunity that will Commission Chair Eu-
Association www.alz.org. was during spring that she Mr. Paris enjoyed fishing only come along once in gene Gibson addressed
Online condolences may would brighten the world and riding his motorcycle. 25, 30 or 50 years. This the request.
be made at www.thewood- planting flowers, especial- Loretta Sloan Littlejohn He was formerly employed is opportunity for you to “We really relish the re-
mortuary.com. ly roses and wearing her Loretta Sloan Littlejohn, by Boysen. address infrastructure in lationship that we have
famous pink outfits to of Mountain Brook, passed In addition to his wife, that area and for us to ac- with the city and the city
church. away on Monday, August Mr. Paris is survived by complish what we think is employees,” Gibson said.
Cornelia possessed a 27, 2018. She was born his daughters, Latasha going to be a premier eco- “We want to continue to
beautiful Christian faith. in Greer, South Carolina, Paris (Luis Martinez) and nomic development proj- foster that and cause it
For 40 years she was a on January 3, 1935, to Megan Jimenez (Pablo); ect for the city.” to grow. We’re very much
faithful member of Pop- Florence Stokes Sloan and his grandchildren, Blake, Driggers said the project mindful of the impacts of
lar Springs Baptist Church George Robert Sloan. Dalia, Thalia, and Tasha; will benefit Greer CPW and what’s in the process now,
and a dedicated member Loretta was a devoted his brothers, Keith Paris local residents in the long what that will be over
of her Sunday school class. wife, a loving mother and (Christie) and James Paris run. time. We’re more than will-
Dr. Dale Roach and Dr. grandmother (Retta), and (Brenda); and his sister, “Our purpose is the ing to try to come to some
Doug Cushing conduct- a loyal member of Brook- Lynn Paris. same as your purpose,” ground that’s common for
ed the funeral service for wood Baptist Church. Lo- Visitation will be Satur- Driggers said. “We are pro- all of us for the best inter-
Cornelia at Poplar Springs retta and Monty raised day, September 1, 2018, viding infrastructure, and est of the commission and
Baptist Church on Tues- their daughters in Colum- at 1 p.m. with a Memorial we are encouraging devel- the city and the citizens
day August 28, at 4 p.m. bia, South Carolina, At- Service immediately fol- opment in our community that we both serve.”
with a private service of lanta, Georgia, and finally lowing at 2 p.m. at Living so that we all benefit from Gibson mentioned tak-
Cornelia Hawkins committal at the Poplar in Birmingham, Alabama. Waters Funeral Home & it as we continue to grow. ing some time to gather
Cornelia Ruth Holden Springs cemetery follow- While she was working Crematory, 529 Spartan- “We will have single fam- additional information be-
Hawkins, age 74, of Spar- ing. The family received at Samford University, burg Hwy. S., Lyman, SC ily, multi-family environ- fore moving forward.
tanburg, SC died August friends beginning at 2 she fulfilled her lifelong 29365. ment in our downtown,” “We just need to coordi-
24 of complications from p.m. In lieu of flowers, dream of attaining a col- Online condolences may he said. “We think that nate,” Mark Harvey, Engi-
pulmonary fibrosis. memorials may be made lege degree. She contin- be left at www.livingwa- will help our tax base over neering and Planning Man-
Cornelia was born on to Poplar Springs Baptist ued her education by get- tersfh.com. time, and we think that’ll ager for CPW, said of the
Sept 1, 1943, in Inman, SC. Church and the Spartan- ting a Master’s degree at hang a lot of meters over city’s request.
Cornelia was the daugh- burg Humane Society. University of Alabama in time. The return will be
Paying off
do a capital campaign. But
our church is super gener-
BY KATIE CRUICE SMITH ous.”
credit
FOR THE GREER CITIZEN Plans have already be-
gun for the new property,
When Pastor Mark Pan- although the church has
cards
gel began to dream about not released them to the
planting a church, he was general public yet. Equip
eager to look outside the Studios in Greenville is the
area he had grown up in architect for the project
Spartanburg and move and has already complet- Q: How do you feel
anywhere God led him. ed the first rendering to about taking money out
And God led him to Hwy. show the church. of savings to pay off cred-
101. “Now we need to fig- it cards?
“When I prayed about ure out what we need,”
planting a church, I drove said Pangel. “We’re not DR: I’m okay with this
all over to Charleston, in a hurry. We don’t have under two conditions.
Asheville, etc.,” said Pan- to get out of our current One is that you cut up
gel. “I would drive around building [any time soon].” the credit cards, close the
[looking for property], Pangel’s goal is to be accounts, and never use
and I just felt like the in the new building in those things again. The
Lord wanted us on 101. It PHOTO | SUBMITTED two years. But he realizes second is that you don’t
wasn’t the Upstate; it was that’s going to take a lot wipe out your savings in
101.” 4 Points Church plans to relocate to this lot down the road from its current location on and that the Lord will re-
On October 16, 2011, a Highway 101 South. ally have to work in order
small group of about 40 for that to happen. Real- Overspending,
people met at the Pizza an authentic relationship istically, the church plans
Inn in Duncan, where the with the Lord looks like— to be at their new location disorganization,
church would meet for what true discipleship is for their tenth anniversary
the next 10 months while about.” in 2021. not earning enough
finding a more permanent The church’s main goal Pangel’s vision to plant
location. is to learn how to be good a church started when he … whatever label
Finally, on July 29, 2012, neighbor to the Reidville, was 20 on a mission trip
the growing congregation Greer, and West Spartan- to Beijing. There, he at- you want to slap on
of almost 100 people met burg communities. The tended an international
for the first time at the ultimate dream is to have church with nine different this situation, you
church’s current location a DREAM center—a youth translators present.
in a storefront at 2355 center, duplexes for single “It was emotional be- are the reason for
Hwy. 101 S that is owned moms, a place to feed the cause all the nationals
by Earle Furman. homeless (and not just to were singing together,” the problem.
“This is what I believe feed them). The church said Pangel. “I really felt
today (not in 2011),” said also wants to be able to like the Lord said this is
Pangel. “The Lord put us offer the facility to local what a church looks like.” the process. Leave some-
in the epicenter of the Up- ministries, such as Project Pangel had quit North thing in there, so you’re
state. We are in the dead H.O.P.E., the Boys’ Home, Greenville at that point covered in the event of an
middle of Greenville and or District Five Family because he didn’t want emergency. Then, rebuild
Spartanburg. I believe the Ministries. to pursue preaching. But your savings as fast as
Lord wanted us here to “Our dream is to find PHOTO | SUBMITTED people would randomly possible once the debt is
reach people who don’t ministry opportunities approach him and say, “I out of your way.
know Him.” where we are,” said Pan- The church currently meets at 2355-G Highway 101 South. believe God wants you to You have to understand,
The church has contin- gel. “We don’t want to hit preach to the nations.” too, that credit cards
ued to grow, seeing an the symptoms but hit the “Per capita, [this loca- aren’t the problem. The
average attendance of solutions.” gated hour is the church that we wanted to plant a tion on 101] leads the na- credit card debt isn’t the
well-over 500 people each Currently, the church is hour—white church, black church there, he sold it to tion internationally,” said problem, either. They are
Sunday. Adding two ser- a monthly partner with a church, Hispanic church. us.” Pangel. “There are many just symptoms of buying
vices in 2013 helped, and few different local orga- It’s about relationship. The church pur- foreign people, and we are things you don’t need,
expanding into a new kids nizations. They are cur- We need to realize that a chased the 14.2 acres for ultimately meeting the na- with money you don’t
ministry area in 2015 in rently working to love one-hour church service is $800,000, even though tions. The cross and com- have, in order to impress
the next store front also on the teachers at Abner just one part of the whole they were told the land pass [on our logo] inter- people.
doubled the capacity. But Creek Elementary School week.” was worth well over one twine because this is our Take a long look in the
the church continues to as a way of partnering The church is also seek- million dollars. And the Jerusalem.” mirror, Peggy, because
grow and is bursting at the with Abner Creek Baptist ing the best way to min- very next day, information Pangel serves his church the person who’s look-
seams. In fact, the Easter Church, which already of- ister to two groups of came out that Red Rock with his wife, Leah, and ing back at you is the
service last year boasted fers a Good News Club to people—those who are Developments had pur- their two children, Lainey problem. Overspending,
over 1,000 people in atten- the students. coming and going for local chased the land right be- (age 10) and Haston (age disorganization, not earn-
dance. “We want to serve where businesses like BMW and hind theirs, helping to al- six). They also have seven ing enough … whatever
It became necessary for we live, love on where we those who have lived here leviate some of their sewer staff members to help the label you want to slap on
the church to seek a new live, and adopt our own,” for generations. Pangel concerns. congregation. this situation, you are the
property that would be said Pangel. “What makes knew that to find a good The church has already The new location is at reason for the problem.
able to handle the church’s our community uniquely location for the expansion, raised a quarter of a mil- the corner of Hammett Rd. Once you understand and
growing needs. broken? Answer that, and he still wanted to stay on lion dollars just through and Hwy. 101. accept that, and you start
“Our vision is to reach we’ll find a clear path to 101. donations. living on a budget and
the least, the lost, and the how we do church.” “Judge Snow sold us “We went out with a staying away from debt,
lonely,” said Pangel. “Our According to Pangel, “A the land and lives across shovel and a bucket and you’ll have taken your
hope is that as we grow as big area we need to change the street,” said Pangel. dug up dirt to put in water first real steps toward
a people, we realize what is that the most segre- “As soon as he found out flasks that had labels with financial peace!
REIDVILLE: School board members debate best decision for elementary school
FROM PAGE ONE serves as a volunteer and ers adequate,” Eitel said. our residents.” the development of down- questions relating to the
receives absolutely no “When determining ade- “We’re going to have town,” Sloan said. developer, the investors, a
“On the 12 acres, if compensation for their quate consideration, the sidewalks, walking trails, “Reidville growth could back-up plan, the number
we’re to give that to any- service to District Five,” board may consider in- bike paths, ball fields, be a great benefit to Dis- of residents, the benefit to
one without a competitive Eitel said. direct public benefits for parks, picnic area and trict Five,” through an in- District Five and more.
bid process, we would be In 2010-11, District this transaction. there’s even plans for an creased tax base and stu- “The tax revenue defi-
inviting a lawsuit by any of Five taxpayers invested “The board is charged amphitheater,” he said. dent enrollment, he said. nitely does defer part
the other potential inves- $524,000 in a sewer line with properly managing The plan has an element “We can also increase of the cost,” Eitel said.
tors based on our under- that runs along the south the property and opera- to increase parking as the parental involvement “Anything that improves
standing of the South Car- side of town. tions of the district and well. in school,” Sloan said. the community is a good
olina state law,” he said. “This line can be ac- must be mindful of the “There is very little “We’ve always been a thing. We have a school
In the last school year, cessed for future develop- best interest of the stu- parking downtown,” Sloan town that’s supported our resource officer in every
district enrollment grew ments,” Eitel said. dents and the district,” he said. “We think it will alle- schools and our children.” school.”
by 362 students or 4.6 The district had the said. “In considering the viate congestion and im- Following Sloan’s pre-
percent, he said, “or an- property assessed, and disposal of the unneeded prove pedestrian safety.” sentation, each of the kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
other way to put it—a half the result of the evalua- school property, a public The developer Triad board members asked
an elementary school. This tion was an evaluation of school district has several Development has agreed
is stretching our fiscal re- $650,000, he said. options as follows: a pub- to cover the cost of main-
sources and will require “The deed on the proper- lic auction, direct negotia- tenance for the first five CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT SPECIAL
1.85
continued investment. We ty is free and clear of any tion for sale, lease or bar- years, Sloan said.
%
want to be good stewards claims or restrictions,” Ei- ter or exchange. The board “We had to review some
of the district’s resourc- tel said. acting as the steward of of our long-term goals for
es.” District Five School the district’s financial af- the Town of Reidville,”
“Our key strategic focus Board asked for a com- fairs must consider what Sloan said. “We know that
as a board now is to en- plete legal statement is most beneficial to the growth is coming to Reid- APY*
sure that District Five is about the laws and regula- school district; a decision ville.” FOR 7 MONTHS
prepared for the growth tions governing the sale of to dispose the property in “Reidville right now has
2.35
that we are experiencing,” excess property, he said. a manner that is not seen 17 housing developments
%
Eitel said. “The key findings in- by the public as being ad- either started or about to
District Five is in the clude charter schools,” vantageous to the district start or either in the town
process of building a new Eitel said. “If a school dis- could result in a legal chal- or around the town,” he
$28 million school at the trict declares a building lenge by a taxpayer.” said. “Two developments
east end of Main Street in surplus and chooses to District Five acquired that are going to be in the
Reidville. sell or lease the building, the current school in the town are almost 200 hous-
APY*
FOR 25 MONTHS
“This investment by all a charter school applicant early 1950s as the succes- es. This growth is going
taxpayers in District Five or charter school operat- sor to those who received to necessitate a change in
will build upon the rich, ing in the district must be the property from private our thinking.”
long history of public edu- given the right of first re- land owners. Reidville Town Council
cation in Reidville commu- fusal to purchase or lease “We don’t want to bull- is looking to establish a
nity,” Eitel said. the building under the doze the school—only downtown center as well
“I would like to thank same or better terms and part of it, the old part,” as to implement its own
the town of Reidville for conditions as it would be Sloan said as he presented police department instead
their cooperation in this offered to the public.” the town’s proposal to the of relying on Spartanburg
construction,” he said. The school trustees of school board. “We want to County.
“We are having to adjust several school districts keep the new part; we’re “We feel the time is com- Visit one of our convenient locations
some of the town’s road may sell or lease school going to use that part as a ing when Reidville needs
871 S. Buncombe Rd., Greer, SC 29650
plan and add a new road property real or person- new town hall.” to consider its own police 1111 W. Poinsett St., Greer, SC 29650
to connect the east side al in their school district “It’s going to have a fa- department,” Sloan said. 601 N. Main St., Greer, SC 29650
of the property directly whenever they deem it cility for residents to use,” Funding is the main rea- 3317 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors, SC 29687
to Reidville Road for bus expedient to do so, and he said. son the town does not cur- 3695 E. North St., Greenville, SC 29615
access to comply with SC- apply the proceeds of any The facility, including rently have its own force,
DOT requirements.” sale or lease to the school a kitchen, could be used and the town is consider- 855-CRESCOM (273-7266)
The mission of the fund of the district, he to hold family gathering, ing ways to increase rev- haveanicebank.com/CD
Spartanburg District Five said. weddings or other events, enue without raising tax- *The annual percentage yield (APY) assumes that interest remains
Schools is to provide every “The district has the and a library is also a pos- es, such as drawing more on deposit until maturity. APY accurate as of 8/27/2018 and is
student quality education- statutory and constitu- sibility. businesses and annexing subject to change at any time and without notice. Personal accounts
only. Deposit limited to $230,000. Penalty for early withdrawal.
al experiences in a safe, tional power to dispose “We’re also looking at residential properties. $5,000 minimum balance to open. This is a limited-time offer.
nurturing and engaging of its real property for recreational facilities,” “For these and other
Effective Date: August 27, 2018
environment, he said. a consideration that the Sloan said. “We want to reasons, the town coun- Member FDIC
“Each trustee here board of trustees consid- promote good health for cil unanimously supports
A8 THE GREER CITIZEN PAGE LABEL WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2018
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879-2913 Faith United Methodist Church 1301 South Main Street • Greer
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Trinity Fellowship Church 2720 S. Old Highway 14, Greer • 879-4032 201 Main Greer • 877-0956
3610 Brushy Creek Rd., Greer • 877-0419 People’s Baptist Church
call 864-877-2076. 1700 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville • 244-6011
BAPTIST
310 Victor Avenue Ext., Greer • 848-0449
Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church
201 Jordan Rd., Lyman • 879-2646
PRACTICAL HEARING 848-5500
417 S. Buncombe Rd.
6525 Mountain View Rd., Taylors • 895-8532
Sharon United Methodist Church
Suite 7C
1421 Reidville Sharon Rd., Greer • 879-7926
Abner Creek Baptist Church
2461 Abner Creek Rd., Greer • 877-6604
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
1002 S. Buncombe Rd., Greer • 877-6436
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St. Mark United Methodist Church
911 St. Mark Rd., Taylors • 848-7141
SC 29650
Airport Baptist Church Pleasant Hill Baptist Church St. Paul United Methodist Church
776 S. Batesville Rd., Greer • 848-7850
Apalache Baptist
4899 Jordan Rd., Greer • 895-3546
Providence Baptist Church
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3856 N. Highway 101, Greer • 895-5570
Victor United Methodist Church
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1 Wilson Ave., Greer • 877-5520 p.m.
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417 S. Buncombe Road
3950 Pennington Rd., Greer • 895-5787 1249 S. Suber Rd., Greer • 879-4400 Try the New
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108 Forest St., Greer • 968-0092 200 W. Main St., Taylors • 244-3535 1105 Old Spartanburg Rd., Greer • 877-3267
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Calvary Road Baptist Church Victor Baptist Fulton Presbyterian Church
108 Bright Rd., Greer • 593-2643 121 New Woodruff Rd., Greer • 877-9686 821 Abner Creek Rd., Greer • 879-3190
Camp Creek Baptist Church Washington Baptist Church
1100 Camp Creek Rd., Taylors 3500 N. Highway 14, Greer • 895-1510 3315
OTHERBrushy Creek Rd., Greer • 877-8090
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Bethesda Temple 125 Broadus St., Greer • 877-8523
call 864-877-2076. 3800 Locust Hill Rd., Taylors • 895-1314 901 River Rd., Greer • 879-4225
Beulah Christian Fellowship Church call 864-877-2076.
Ebenezer-Welcome Baptist Church
4005 Highway 414, Landrum • 895-1461 CHURCH OF CHRIST 1017 Mauldin Rd., Greenville • 283-0639
Calvary Bible Fellowship
El Bethel Baptist Church Riverside Church of Christ
Holiday Inn, Duncan • 266-4269
313 Jones Ave., Greer • 877-4021 2103 Old Spartanburg Rd., Greer • 322-6847
• 879-2913 Calvary Chapel of Greer
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900 N. Main St., Greer • 877-2288
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First Baptist Church
2416 N. Highway 14, Greer • 877-8329 Christian Life Center 2 Country Plaza • 322-1325
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Freedom Fellowship O’Neal Church of God Faith Family Church
4373 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors • 631-1336 3794 Berry Mill Rd., Greer • 895-4273 3339 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors • 244-0207
Friendship Baptist Church Pelham Church of God of Prophecy Faith Temple 5080 Sandy Flat Rd., Taylors • 895-2524
1600 Holly Springs Rd., Lyman • 877-4746 139 Abner Creek Rd., Greer • 801-0528 Harmony Fellowship Church
Good News Baptist Church Praise Cathedral Church of God 468 S. Suber Rd., Greer • 877-8287
Harvest Christian Church
For information 1592 S. Highway 14, Greer • 879-2289
Grace Baptist Church
3390 Brushy Creek Rd., Greer • 879-4878
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Police and Fire
The Greer Citizen
Taylors man
sentenced to
life in prison
For 2017
murder
BY BILLY CANNADA
EDITOR
At Taylors
a three-day jury trial. rensics, law enforcement
an apartment fire Monday Baker said one person People living at the Brewton shot Natalie body camera video and in-
morning in Taylors. was taken by Greenville complex said their units Rae Niemitalo to death on car police video to prove
apartment
The fire broke out at the County EMS to the hospi- are equipped with smoke Sept. 25, 2017 at her Zim- the case.
Kensington Apartments tal, but the extent of their alarms. Baker also said the merman Road home. Prior to the start of the
around 8 a.m. according injuries is unknown at this units are separated by a When Spartanburg trial, Brewton pleaded
FROM FOX CAROLINA to Chief Bobby Baker with time. A few other people form of firewall. The chief County deputies arrived guilty to failure to stop
NEWS PARTNER the Taylors Fire Depart- suffered minor injuries. did not know if the apart- at Niemitalo’s home, they for a blue light, escape
ment. The cause of the fire re- ments had sprinklers. found the person who and driving under suspen-
The American Red Cross Baker said 12 units over- mains under investigation. The Red Cross is giving called 911 holding the vic- sion. Brewton testified in
said its volunteers are as- all were damaged but four Baker said the fire does the victims financial assis- tim in the driveway. The his own defense during
sisting 24 people whose suffered the most exten- not appear suspicious at tance and help finding a shooting occurred after the trial. He claimed to be
homes were damaged in sive fire damage. this time. place to stay. Brewton and Niemitalo high on a mix of heroin
were heard arguing in a and methamphetamine in
car. Niemitalo was rushed the days leading up to the
to Spartanburg Medical shooting.
Crime
the door.
Anders knocked down
the clothing racks and
This case was cleared by
arrest.
er’s seat and the center
console.
When asked about this,
Student accused
Report of bringing BB
broke three wooden hang- POSSESSION Schumacher stated that
ers ($20 each). Ronnie Machel Schum- she had purchased it from
When one of the other acher of Wellford, 40, has the Goodwill earlier today.
officers attempted to grab been charged with Posses- A further inspection of
gun to school
(Note: All information the subject’s arm, Anders sion of Methamphetamine, this ice cream scoop re-
contained in the following shoved the officer’s face Possession of a Schedule 2 vealed a white powder res-
was taken directly from with her hand. The officer Controlled Substance and idue on it.
the official incident reports in turn got pushed in the Improper Tag. During the interaction,
filed by the City of Greer door frame, scraping her According to an incident Schumacher stated to the
Police Department. All left forearm, breaking the report supplied by Greer officer that she had used BY KAELYN CASHMAN to the district.
suspects are to be consid- skin, bruising and general Police, on Aug. 22, at ap- methamphetamine in the STAFF WRITER “While unfortunate,
ered innocent until proven pain. proximately 10:35 p.m., an past but is currently not this is a reminder of the
guilty in the court of law.) Anders ran down Trade officer observed a vehicle using. A Beech Springs Inter- importance of students
Street and turned left next in the Walmart parking She further stated that mediate student has been doing the right thing and
SHOPLIFTING to a building. lot that was displaying a this scoop was for eating removed from campus af- reporting the presence of
Casey Danielle Anders The officers lost sight of license plate that did not fruit; even though, she ter officials say he brought weapons or suspected vi-
of Travelers Rest, 27, has the subject at that point. match the vehicle it was stated she had just pur- a BB gun to school. olence on campus,” said
been charged with Shop- One officer then located displayed on. chased this earlier today. According to informa- Melissa Robinette, Direc-
lifting $2,000 or less, Re- Anders under a vehicle be- The officer watched as Based off the multiple tion from Spartanburg tor of Public Relations for
sisting Arrest with Assault hind the Human Resource the vehicle began to leave falsehoods that Schum- District Five, a bus driver District Five Schools of
and Injury, Obstruction Center at 202 Victoria the parking lot before the acher told, and the residue alerted the district’s pub- Spartanburg County.
of Justice and Malicious Street. driver noticed him. observed on the spoon, lic safety team about the “We want to commend
Damage to Property. The officer was detain- The officer made eye the officer believed that incident last Tuesday. the students who did that
According to an incident ing Anders as she was contact with the female the probable cause stan- Law enforcement was in this case,” she said. “As
report supplied by Greer trying to pull away. The driver, whose eyes wid- dard had been met to immediately notified and always, safety is our top
Police, on Aug. 23, two of- officer applied a taser to ened when she made eye search the vehicle. searched the home of the priority in District Five,
ficers responded to South- the back of the subject’s contact with the officer. The officer explained student involved. and we will continue to
ern Sisters Boutique in ref- upper arm. She then put The officer noticed she this to Schumacher, who Officers discovered the work to make sure our
erence to a shoplifting in handcuffs on Anders and quickly tried to remove became defensive and BB gun, but determined it campuses are safe for all
progress. placed her under arrest. eye contact and then grabbed her purse and was not loaded. The stu- students and staff.”
Upon arrival, one of the Anders was transported quickly started staring stated “you aren’t search- dent is 10-years-old.
officers met with the com- to the Greer Jail for pro- straight ahead before ing my purse.” A disciplinary hearing kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
plainant. cessing. changing their direction of The officer explained was scheduled, according
The complainant stat- Once at the jail, Anders travel in the parking lot. that he had probable cause
ed a white female subject was identified. The officer made con- to search her belongings.
placed a pair of black leg- It was discovered that tact with the passenger in At this point, Schumach-
gings ($10) in a big, black Anders had a necklace the vehicle. er stated that she had two
purse then walked into the ($102) from the store in This passenger stated “norco pills” in her purse.
dressing room. her bra. the female driver had en- During this search, the
The officer walked back Anders also had a war- tered Walmart; he then two pills were located
to the dressing room, rant with Greer Police De- called her on the phone, along with a small baggie
identified herself and partment for Shoplifting and she exited the store. of a white crystal sub-
asked Anders if she could Enhancement from a prior The vehicle that she was stance that field tested
speak with her. case. driving was a 1993 Honda positive for methamphet-
Anders stated that she The officer went back to Accord. amine.
could, and the curtain was the store to meet with the The license plate was Also located was a cut
opened. complainant and invento- issued to a Suzuki, and straw and a container that
The officer asked An- ry the shoplifted merchan- the registration sticker on had a crushed white pow-
ders if she had a pair dise. the plate was coming back der substance.
of black leggings in her The complainant stat- registered to a BMW. Schumacher stated that
purse. ed the clothing that was The officer explained this was more norco pills
Anders stated she had currently in the dressing this to the driver, who that she crushed to snort.
a pair of brown leggings room was not there before identified herself to the A search of drugs.com
and black leggings but Anders walked in. officer as Ronnie Machel revealed these pills to be
that she put them back on The complainant stated Schumacher. acetaminophen and hy-
the shelf. Anders had to have had all Schumacher stated that drocodone, a schedule
The officer asked An- the clothing in her purse. her vehicle was supposed 2 controlled substance.
ders if she could check in As the officer was check- to have a paper tag on it Schumacher was unable to
her purse. ing the purse, Anders had but had no registration to provide a valid prescrip-
Anders continued to numerous pieces of jewel- verify this. tion for these pills.
dodge her request to look ry in the side pockets. She stated that she also Schumacher was placed
inside her purse. All together the subject had insurance on the ve- under arrest for posses-
Anders then pulled a stole ten pieces of jewelry hicle, but the VIN number sion of methamphetamine
pair of black leggings ($330) and six pieces of on her insurance card was and possession of sched-
from her purse and stated clothing ($503). not matching the VIN on ule 2.
that is all that is in there. The officer had the com- the vehicle. She was transported to
The officer told Anders plainant and another shop During this interaction the Greer City Jail without 309 Northview Drive
that she would need to
check the purse.
owner write statements.
The complainant gave
and while Schumacher
was looking for more pa-
incident.
Schumacher’s vehicle 848-1935
Anders pushed her way her an itemized receipt perwork, the officer ob- was towed from the scene
by the officer and ran past of the stolen items which served an ice cream scoop by Wolfe’s Towing. This
the other officer towards were recovered. wedged between the driv- case was cleared by arrest.
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after the home opener Coach Young said. Hous- t’s a topic football can’t
at Dooley Field. His Yel- ton directed the team to a escape…and it’s not go-
low Jackets raced out to pair of early scores as he ing away any time soon.
a three-touchdown lead rushed for 101 yards and Concussions.
early on and kept the ped- completed 16 of 24 passes Let me start by saying
al to the metal the rest of for 134 yards. how great it is to see local
the way. “When we got the Houston also threw his coaches taking a proactive
PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN lead a couple of times in first interception in 16 approach to player safety.
the first game, we sort of games, dating back to No- Football is a dangerous
A strong effort from Dre Williams and a defensive clinic helped the Yellow Jackets take a relaxed. The kids learned vember, 2016. “But I’m sport and we need to be
Week 1 victory over Spartanburg. from that at Byrnes.” SEE JACKETS | B4 doing everything in our
power to make sure we
minimize that danger for
Eastside
Former Byrnes
our players. From extra
padding on helmets to
increased trainer access,
our area schools are
standout finds
effort.
Concussions are a
definite problem (and
Riverside
spective as we try to weed
them out of our game.
Today’s coaches come
from a different era of
BY BILLY CANNADA football. A much more
SPORTS EDITOR brutal era. Back then, con-
in Lyman
706 yards of total offense. tail end of this era, when
Eastside racked up 457 practices were much
passing yards and 249 longer, hits were much
rushing yards on the BY BILLY CANNADA harder and injuries were
night, giving the Warriors SPORTS EDITOR far more common.
all they could handle. During my ninth grade
“The offense got a lot When Ben Hall’s football year, I was participating
better this week,” head career ended, he didn’t in two-a-days when I re-
coach Dan Morgan said. have a plan for what he ceived my first (and only)
“It takes time. Our guys would do next. concussion.
are green. They’re inex- “I played football my When I say it was my
perienced. We spent all whole life. So, when that only concussion, you have
summer trying to teach was done, I just didn’t to realize that I rode the
them how this offense know what to do,” he bench a great deal. I was
works and how to read the said. “I never really gave about 5-10 and weighed
defenses, and that’s the life after football much about 135 pounds. You
hardest part. But it’s com- thought.” didn’t really want me get-
ing together.” The only thing he had ting a lot of game time.
was what the game had It was one of the hottest
‘When you’ve got taught him: discipline and days of the year and I was
drive to succeed. practicing with the kickoff
talent and guys “My passion has always team. I LOVED the kickoff
been for people—espe- team. There was some-
that can step up, it’s cially for the kids,” the thing so exciting about
Byrnes High and Clemson flying down the field and
nice. Our guys are University graduate said. beating the rest of my
“I came from a fatherless, teammates to the tackle.
working their tails single-mother household, Most people turn their
so I know what it’s like for nose up at special teams,
off and it shows.’ some of these kids com- but for me, a guy that
ing up. With all the things didn’t see the field much,
God has blessed me with, it was fun.
Dan Morgan I just felt obligated to give I had to go hard when
Eastside head coach back. I was out there, too. This
“I wanted to be an entre- was my chance to impress
Max Louris led the rush- preneur. I have the ability coaches. I wanted to be
ing attack with 146 yards to discipline myself to do the first guy to the ball
and one touchdown on the anything, so once I knew every time because I want-
night. Three Eagle receiv- the job I had wouldn’t al- ed to be noticed.
ers eclipsed the 100-yard low me to do what I want- During this particular
mark—with Payton Man- ed to do, I knew I need- BILLY CANNADA | THE GREER CITIZEN practice, I was running
grum, Armani Elmore and ed another option. Your straight up the middle of
Kodi Jones going for 145, brain will do what you Byrnes High football standout Ben Hall has opened a new dessert shop in Lyman. the field when, out of no-
110 and 108 yards respec- train it to do, and I trained where, I caught the worst
tively. mine to find a way out of ucts when he decided dom Monday and when coming and I had to work hit of my life.
They were led by quar- my job. And it came in the to take his talents to the I did it, I knew I had to hard,” he said. A dude named Josh
terback Marshall Skoloff, form of banana pudding.” kitchen and start baking make this baking thing He began to build on Workman laid a block on
who had five touchdown Hall was working at full-time. work. There were no oth- his most famous dish, me that I can still feel to
passes and 363 yards Spartanburg Steel Prod- “I quit my job on a ran- er options. The bills were SEE CALLING | B4 this day. My ears immedi-
passing on the night. ately began ringing.
Despite all the offensive My vision immediate-
success, Morgan said his ly became spotty. I was
team isn’t where it needs
to be.
“We’re not even close
yet,” Morgan said. “But,
Rebels pull away from Trojans dizzy and I had trouble
recovering.
I didn’t say anything
though. I wanted to stay
when you’ve got talent and BY BILLY CANNADA in. I wanted to keep my
guys that can step up, it’s SPORTS EDITOR place on the kickoff team.
nice. Our guys are working That’s what you did
their tails off and it shows. Ben Henson’s three back then.
They’re coming along.” touchdown performance You “toughed” it out.
The Eagles will take on helped the Rebels earn That’s why it’s so hard
Wade Hampton in Week their second win of the to change the culture in
2. Morgan said he is con- season last Friday night football. For so many
cerned with the Generals’ against Northwestern. years, football was about
physicality. Reggie Shaw’s team is rubbing some dirt on the
“They’re a lot bigger now 2-0 at home, earning wound and dealing with
than us, so we’ve got some a win over rival Greer in the consequences later.
work to do,” Morgan said. Week 0. As we try to become
“I’m worried about us be- “We’re proud of the fact more conscious of
ing able to match up with that we found a way to preventing injuries, let’s
them physically. They’re win,” Shaw said. “We’re in- try to have a bit more
going to be a good ball jured but our guys haven’t patience with our coaches
club. It’s going to be a flinched. Our coaches and and trainers. We’re all
test.” players have found a way. learning how to play this
Morgan said Friday’s You talk all the time about game better.
game will be a test for his ‘next man up,’ but we’re
team’s conditioning. living it. I’m proud of our
“We’ve got to play fast in guys and how we’re finish-
order to have an advantage ing games.”
against them,” he said. “If Henson opened the scor-
we make the right reads ing against the Trojans
and do all the little things, with a 22-yard touchdown
we look really good. But, if grab in the first from quar- PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
we look like we did against terback BJ Peake.
Southside, we’ll be playing After forcing a turn- The Byrnes offense had a strong outing against Northwestern, helping the Rebels earn
in quicksand.” over, Mike Jenkins scored their second home win of the season.
SEE BYRNES | B2
B2 THE GREER CITIZEN SPORTS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2018
Weekly
Wrap
Rebels relying on speed and skill
BY BILLY CANNADA said. “When we get down,
SPORTS EDITOR we can’t argue with each
PLAYERS OF WEEK 0 |
other. We have to come to-
The Rebels’ strength in gether as one and get each
2018 will come from their other’s back.”
DEFENSIVE speed. Cornish said the Rebels’
Through two games, By- speed will give the region
Deandre Cornish Byrnes rnes has utilized a quick some trouble.
LINEMAN defense and superior “Our d-line is fast, and
Chase Barnes Eastside depth to earn wins over that’s a strength for us,”
talented Greer and North- Cornish said. “We know
OFFENSIVE western squads. our speed on defense will
BJ Peake Byrnes Senior wide out Ben Hen- keep us in games, but we
son said his three-touch- have to make the plays.”
down performance Friday Moving forward, both
PLAYERS OF WEEK 1 | night is just the beginning,
however.
players know they have
roles to fulfill if they want
“I want to be the spark to be successful.
DEFENSIVE that gets everything go- “I want to be more vo-
McZavion Holley Greer ing,” Henson said. “With cal for the team,” Cornish
some younger guys on the said. “I need to talk more
LINEMAN team and the quarterback and be the captain. That’s
Mason Davis Byrnes situation we have, my abil- where I hope to improve.”
ity to be enthusiastic can “My role is the same
OFFENSIVE give them confidence.” even when guys are in-
Marshall Skoloff Eastside Linebacker Deandre jured, but you do have to
Cornish said although his bring the energy,” Henson
team has been undersized, added. “We all have to be
WEEK 2 GAMES | they have played physical.
“We’re a pretty physi-
ready to step up in any sit-
uation.” PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
cal team, but we have to
Blue Ridge vs Chesnee stay focused,” Cornish billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076 Rebel quarterback BJ Peake tossed three touchdown passes Friday agaisnt the Trojans.
Byrnes at Don Bosco Prep
Eastside at Wade Hampton
Greer vs Westside
Riverside
WEEK 1 SCORES
at Southside
|
Rebels travel to NJ
BY BILLY CANNADA said. “Their mode of foot- have included North Car-
SPORTS EDITOR ball is big and physical, so olina’s Mallard Creek and
Byrnes 41 vs N.Western 21 we’re going to have to do California’s De La Salle.
The Rebels will make a something different.” “I inherited this situa-
Eastside 47 vs Riverside 21 trip to New Jersey in Week Don Bosco’s biggest tion, but it is exciting for
Greer 37 vs Spartanburg 17 2, as they get set to take strength is its size, ac- our guys to get to see how
on Don Bosco in part two cording to the second-year they measure up against
of a home-and-home se- head coach. national opponents,” Shaw
SCHEDULES/RECORD | ries.
Byrnes won the matchup
“They average about
280 across their offensive
said. “These teams are
well-coached and have a
last year, 24-21, but head line. They’re huge,” Shaw lot of prospects. But at the
BLUE RIDGE coach Reggie Shaw knows
his team will have its work
said. “They have two re-
ally good running backs.
same time, our guys have
a chance to be highlight-
cut out for them this time. The quarterbacks are ad- ed and show what kind of
Aug. 17..........0 Landrum 42 “It’s exciting anytime equate. Defensively, they skills they have.”
Aug. 31..................Chesnee you get to go out of come after you. It’s going Game time is set for 7:30
Sept. 7.................Chapman state and represent your to be a physical game.” p.m. Friday night.
area, especially when it’s The Rebels have routine-
Sept. 14.....at Travelers Rest against a powerhouse ly played a national power- billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
Sept. 21..............at Pickens that has won two nation- house in the early season.
al championship,” Shaw Other national opponents
Sept. 28.................... Berea
Oct. 5..................Greenville BILLY CANNADA | THE GREER CITIZEN
Oct. 12...............at Eastside
Oct. 19.......... Travelers Rest Marshall Skoloff threw five touchdown passes against
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Young added, “Our
kids are hungry. They The Yellow Jackets return to Dooley Field this Friday to take on Anderson’s Westside.
are learning and improv-
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ing. We learned last week
that if you don’t shoot back Kendarius Fant-Miles guys both ways and that’s the receivers down when
yourself in the foot you was injured in pre-season tough in 5-A. We have to they do, and then get a
have a chance. We didn’t practice, but Westside still stay hydrated better,” he short memory before the RATES
do stupid stuff and have managed to make it close said. next play coming up.” 20 words or less: $13.50 first insertion
turnovers like we did at against Boiling Springs, “Skill-wise, Westside will Greer will also be adding Discount for additional insertions
Byrnes.” trailing only 10-7 after be a lot like us,” Young new offensive wrinkles to
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son-opening decision to Smith, filling in for Fant- ed, and has speed on de- er and Tyson Lewis, “and for insertion Wednesday
Boiling Springs last week, Miles, had several long fense.” the kicking game. I’m not TERMS
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ed to have a great defense the second half before spread offense and any we have to get that cor-
going into the season,” going down with cramps number of good skill po- rected,” Young said.
he said. “Boiling Springs in the fourth quarter. De- sition players including The Yellow Jackets will
struggled a long time just
to get a first down against
fensive back Kiante Miller
came on to lead the Rams.
wide receiver Traye Car-
son. “We have a lot to
be without defensive back
Braylon Hailstock who suf-
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Westside.” He also subbed for senior work on in practice, par- fered a high ankle sprain telephone number of the per-
“We played all summer running back Paul John- ticularly correcting some last Friday night. “There is NOTICE All real estate adver- son filing the protest;
against Westside in 7-on-7 son who left the game screw-ups at safety in the a slim possibility he could tised in this newspaper is Sub- (2) the specific reasons why
games. They finished first with cramps. secondary last week. But be back. Otherwise, every- ject to the Federal Fair Housing the application should be de-
in our league, and we were “We got to get healthy,” the kids back there tack- one else is pretty healthy,” Act of 1968 which makes it ille- nied;
second. So we expect to said Westside Coach Ear- led, which we did not do Young said. gal to advertise any preference, (3) that the person protest-
play another great passing ley. “We had a little mo- in our last scrimmage with Greer defeated the Rams limitation or discrimination ing is willing to attend a hear-
team, just like Byrnes and mentum there before they Hillcrest and early in the 42-14 last year to dead- based on race, color, religion, ing (if one is requested by the
Spartanburg,” Young said. cramped up, and we were Byrnes game. I know West- lock the new rivalry series sex, handicap, familial status, applicant);
The Rams had a setback already missing five guys. side will complete some at 1-1. national origin or an intention (4) that the person pro-
when starting quarter- We are playing several passes, but we have to get to make such preference, lim- testing resides in the same
itation or discrimination. This county where the proposed
newspaper will not knowingly place of business is located
accept any advertising for real or within five miles of the
Williams, meanwhile, leader of the team. nigan pounced on a Vi- Young was unconcerned ants will be sold for cash to
was impressive even when kings fumble shortly after over a couple of 15-yard satisfy rental liens in accor-
facing multiple defenders. They challenge the second half kickoff. roughing-the-passer flags, dance with Title 39, Chapter AUCTIONS
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played extremely well, go- intercepted Seth Smith’s the rest of the 81-yards to Spartanburg passing:
ing against a big time, D-1 first pass of the game the end zone. Cartledge 5-10-0 35 yards;
receiver in Rykeem Fergu-
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At one time, the Lyman Mill employed more than 3,500 people. While his brother played for a mill team, F. E. Hendrix joined a country team.
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Spartanburg, Sept. 4-30. have a dream-like quali- of art that was original-
COUCH THEATER The diverse works will ty used to depict horses, ly inspired by her moth-
open for free public view- dogs, and other artists. er, who painted portraits
BY AMY ANDERSON ing Tuesday-Saturday, 10 “Four good friends did and encouraged her to be
a.m.-4 p.m. The public re- an art show 10 years ago creative through music,
NEW RELEASES ception will be Thursday, at the Bijou and are back dance, cinema, literature,
FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 27 Sept. 20, 5-9 p.m. Each and still painting,” Antho- and, of course, visual
artist is contributing 10 ny said. “We decided it was art. Her website is Karen-
PICKS OF THE WEEK paintings to the exhibit. time to do another one. MooreWhiteArt.com.
“Book Club” (PG-13) “This will be one of our Plus, we have so much fun Brandt describes him-
-- Four women -- played more eclectic exhibits,” together. I hope that it will self as a “lawyer by day;
by Diane Keaton, Jane Curator Dwight Rose said. make people smile and en- IMAGE | SUBMITTED a painter on the week-
Fonda, Mary Steenburgen “Other than these people joy the journey the four of end.” At 69 years old, he
and Candice Bergen -- are being respected artists us have had as artists.” started painting at 40. “It
lifelong friends, book club who paint mostly in oil Anthony grew up in
Artist Karen White is one of the Spartanburg artists with is never too late to begin
members and classy ladies, and who are good friends, a small town outside of works on display in ‘Caution: Wet Paint & Whimsy’ at the painting,” he added. He is
each with her own particu- I don’t really know their Richmond, Virginia, be- West Main Artists Co-op Sept. 4-30. a self-taught artist, who
lar romantic peculiarity: common bond. I do know fore moving to South was inspired by Henri Ma-
one recently widowed, one from seeing their work, Carolina as a college stu- evoke feelings of color and then take the flat surface tisse and his uncle Warren
a dedicated independent this exhibit will be inter- dent. Although trained as light in my work and cap- and make it look like you Brandt.
woman, one in a stagnant esting. It is sort of like a classical musician, she ture the people, place and can reach into it?” she Brandt is a 1971 grad-
marriage and one just having four mini-exhibits always felt more passion- things with a recognizable said. She does not have uate of Wofford College
plain out of luck. They come together. They are ate about visual art than style and voice. I love the any specialized focus on and a 1975 graduate of
choose the “Fifty Shades” calling it ‘Caution! Wet music. From Harley Da- quote from Joaquin Sorol- landscapes, still life, or University of South Caro-
series of books to discuss, Paint & Whimsy.’ Origi- vidsons and Airstreams to la: ‘Light is the life of ev- figurative work. There is lina School of Law. He is
and in doing so manage to nally, I had reached out landscapes and portraits, erything it touches.’” so much out there that a partner in the Spartan-
reignite their sex drives, to just one of them, but Anthony’s paintings en- Crenshaw said people she can’t settle down. The burg-based firm Hender-
compelling them to pur- on that artist’s suggestion capsulate both traditional can expect see “bright and main thing that painting son, Brandt & Vieth, P.A.
sue passions that had long that it be a group exhib- and whimsical images of varied paintings” as her has taught her is to look at “This is a true artistic
remained dormant. It’s it, I said, ‘Sure. Let’s see the South. Her website is contribution to the exhib- something and then look pleasure venue,” Brandt
always impressive to see what you’ve got.’ They’ve MontaAnthony.com. it. Her paintings will be at it again! “This is a won- said about exhibiting at
these ladies on-screen. So got some really great art “I hope people will see both characteristic of and derful world,” she said. “I West Main Artists Co-op.
the plot’s a little ho-hum; individually, as well as a what we love painting,” a departure from what love to look more closely He hopes that patrons
it’s still good to see that group.” Anthony said. “I am al- she has done in the past. at it!” Her work is sampled will come see his and his
rom-com doesn’t die at All of the canvas paint- ways chasing the light and “I hope they see how sup- online at TheArtistIndex. friends’ work -- “that we
30. Andy Garcia, Craig T. ings were done in oil. Gen- can often be seen running portive Spartanburg is to com/AnnCrenshaw. are still painting, 10 years
Nelson and Don Johnson erally, Anthony’s work is down our hill with my its artists.” White is a self-taught after our first show.”
support. considered to be colorful camera in my pink bath- Crenshaw has said she artist who uses oil to For more information
and impressionistic, and robe early in the morn- paints because it is enjoy- paint narratives. “I have about “Caution: Wet Paint
“TAG” (R) -- Neither some of her favorite sub- ing. That drama and color able trying to solve visu- always loved a good sto- & Whimsy” and West Main
snow nor rain nor heat jects are landscapes, an- fascinate me, and I never al puzzles. “How do you ry,” she said. “Each work Artists Co-op, please visit
nor gloom of night stays imals, and cars. Brandt’s seem to run out of things take what you see and put becomes a jump-off into a online: WestMainArtists.
these couriers from the work often has highly de- I want to paint. I want to it on a flat surface and storyland, some imagined org.
swift completion of their
appointed rounds. And by
To Do
cades-long game of TAG, 28, 6 p.m. in the Gazebo. animal-related topics by ‘The Teddy Bears’ Picnic’ The Playhouse
played one month of the The months art exhibi- experts in the field of her- SCCT Wee Play Theatre Furman University
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every year without fail. former BJU faculty mem- Guests can also shop for South Carolina
The last man tagged the ber John Roberts through a new family pet among Children’s Theatre
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previous year, Hoagie (Ed Sept. 24 and local print- the hundreds of reptiles, scchildrenstheatre.org
Helms) is on a mission to NEW LISTINGS maker Kent Ambler Sept. amphibians, invertebrates, 235-2885
tag the game legend, Jerry 28-Oct. 28. Both exhibits spiders, and small exotic ‘Modernism’
(Jeremy Renner) -- who has LOGOS TO HOLD CHRISTMAS can be viewed in the Ex- animals or purchase mer- ‘Daddy Long Legs’ Brandi Dice
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Spencer), the grandmother REPTICON COMES TO Friday and Saturday from
(Ann Dowd), the friend GREENVILLE SEPT. 22-23 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sun-
(Priyanka Chopra) -- than Repticon, a reptile and day from 1-4 p.m.
it is about the boy himself, exotic animal expo, is Tours are self-guid-
visible for all of five min- bringing its mixture of ed. Visitors may visit the
utes. vendors, breeders and homes in any order and at
educators to Greenville their own pace.
NEW TV RELEASES Shrine Club Sept. 22-23. For more information,
“Brooklyn Nine-Nine” The family-oriented visit guildgso.org or call
Season 5 event offers guests the 370-0965.
“Scandal” Seasons 6 and opportunity to learn about
7 animals not normally seen
“Lucifer” Third and Final in local pet stores.
Season Breeder-vendors are
“Criminal Minds” Season always willing to teach;
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B8 THE GREER CITIZEN FUN AND GAMES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2018
Soap Updates
BY DANA BLOCK news. NOTE: Encore epi-
sodes from January 2018
THE BOLD AND aired Wednesday through
THE BEAUTIFUL Friday: Sonny and Jason
Zoe kissed Xander when arrived in the nick-of-time.
he asked her to take it Anna shared some big
easy on Emma. Bill threat- news. Jordan felt deceived.
ened to expose Katie as Sonny grew suspicious.
an unfit mother due to Griffin attempted to repay
her history of alcoholism. a debt. Valentin had a ten-
Hope’s happy moment der moment. Anna made a
was dampened when she surprise move. Drew knew
realized that Liam already more than he thought.
knew her OB/GYN from CHRIS HASTON | NBC Sam made a promise. Wait
when Steffy was pregnant. to See: Kim shares a devas-
Thorne called upon Carter tating secret.
to assist Katie in her war Christopher Sean stars as
against Bill. Emma grew ‘Paul’ on ‘Days of Our Lives’ THE YOUNG AND
increasingly jealous of THE RESTLESS
Zoe. Ridge expressed his Summer and Phyllis’
pride in Steffy’s recent Brady a deadly ultimatum fight escalated as they
choices. Brooke was at and then tried to seduce dredged up all their com-
odds with everyone else in him. Sonny shared some plicated mother/daugh-
defending Bill’s rights as good news with Adrienne. ter history. Lily’s children
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a father. Hope got anoth- While comforting Eric, began researching prison
er reminder of how Liam Jennifer decided to come life so their mom would THE SPATS by Jeff Pickering
would always be connect- clean about what hap- know what to expect. Kyle
ed to Steffy when he left pened with Nicole. Doug realized that Billy was
suddenly to help her with and Julie made a shocking gambling with company
Kelly. Thorne declared his discovery at the club. Wait property. Mariah informed
commitment to Katie. Wait to See: Paul and Sami’s Sharon of the real rea-
to See: A young woman confrontation with Kristen son Tessa left town. Lily
fears for the safety of her takes a horrific turn. opened up to Abby about
unborn child. how terrified she was of
GENERAL HOSPITAL going to prison. Nikki
DAYS OF OUR LIVES Sonny considered his continued to worry about
Marlena was transport- next step. Griffin gained Victoria’s mental health,
ed for emergency surgery a little insight. Ava felt so she sought help from
after being shot at her backed into a corner. Sam Nate, telling him about
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wedding. Kristen took offered her words of en- JT’s abuse. Despite Vic-
Claire hostage. Rafe ar- couragement. Jordan got toria’s fragile state, Paul RFD by Mike Marland
rested Sami. Will kept a a bright idea. Oscar paid proceeded to question
secret from Paul. John was Sonny a visit. Kim shared her over JT’s disappear-
distraught at the possibil- an update on Nelle. Julian ance. Sharon met Rey, a
ity of losing Marlena on attempted to put Brad mysterious newcomer to
their wedding day. Sami at ease. Nina was under Genoa City. Wait to See:
had a major showdown major distress. Felicia re- Lily prepares for her day
with Hope. Kristen gave ceived some disheartening in court.
News
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