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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2O18  GREER, SOUTH CAROLINA VOL. 105 NO. 26 75 CENTS

District delays Reidville Elementary auction

Multiple of the oldest schools in
the district.
An appraisal of the

parties property, as well as letters

from the board, are avail-
able at the district office

interested for anyone interested in

purchasing the $650,000
building.
BY KAELYN CASHMAN “Due to community con-
STAFF WRITER cerns about the property
and after receiving input
The Spartanburg District from multiple parties with
Five School Board has de- potential plans, we have
layed the auction of the solicited our legal counsel
old Reidville Elementary for an extensive research
School building following of all the options open to
community concerns. the District regarding the
The new school is still disposition of real proper-
planning to open in the ty,” Eitel said. PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
fall of 2019, accommo- At least three groups
dating more than 600 stu- are looking to acquire the The Spartanburg District Five School Board has delayed the auction of the old Reidville Elementary School.
dents and doubling the property for different pur-
current capacity. poses. for a private school.” efits,” as well as the pos- work with all parties re- be impossible to satisfy all
“We will no longer need “The town (of Reidville) The letters available at sibility of a lawsuit by a solving in a manner which parties in this matter,” Ei-
the property after De- wants it for the town,” the district office explain taxpayer if a decision is meets our fiduciary re- tel said.
cember of 2019. Then it said Superintendent Scott the district’s responsibil- made in a manner that is sponsibilities to the tax- “It is not within the au-
would be available for oth- Turner. “A developer ities in selling property, “not seen by the public as payers of the district and thority of the District Five
er uses,” said District Five wants to develop the prop- which includes consider- being advantageous.” serves the communities School Board to determine
Chairman Rick Eitel of one erty. One group wants it ing “indirect public ben- “The board seeks to affected; however, it may SEE REIDVILLE | A5

Council OKs GPC

Wellford budget approves
BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER
Administrator Chris Guy
said. “We’re operating on
housing
requests
61.5 mills, which is really,
Wellford City Council really low. We’ve always
approved the first reading tried to keep our tax base
of a $1,297,841 Budget for low, but for the 19-20
Fiscal Year 2018-19.
The town will levy 61.5
year, we may need to look
at. Nobody likes to raise
Adding 1,100
mills, but that millage may
be changing in the near fu-
the millage rate.”
This year’s budget in-
residences
ture. creased by $24,181. BY KAELYN CASHMAN
“We haven’t raised our “In 17-18, we had STAFF WRITER
millage in years,” Town SEE WELLFORD | A3
The development of
1,100 residential units in

D5 budget funds
Greer is moving forward,
following the approval of
10 requests last week.
The Greer Planning Com-

23 new positions
mission greenlighted four
annexations, four rezon-
ings and two subdivisions
last Monday night, despite
BY BILLY CANNADA increase on the general residents concerns regard-
EDITOR operating side of the bud- ing traffic and privacy.
get. The first request, locat-
The Spartanburg Dis- The board cited contin- ed at 1689 Gibbs Shoals
trict Five School Board of ued challenges due to en- Road, is to annex 10.61
Trustees unanimously ap- rollment growth as its rea- acres and to establish
proved a $85,770,474 for son for an increase in the DRD zoning to develop 39
the coming fiscal year on debt service millage this FILE PHOTO | THE GREER CITIZEN single-family units while
Monday night. year. The exact amount for the second request, locat-
The budget reflects a
5.3 percent increase over
the previous year, and will
that increase will remain
unknown until tax assess-
ments are released later
Let freedom ring ed next to the first, is to
annex 10.91 acres and to
establish DRD zoning to
mark the ninth consecu- in the fall. This increase The City of Greer’s Freedom Blast event will take place this Saturday at City Park. More develop 52 townhouses.
tive year with no millage SEE BUDGET | A5 details can be found inside this week’s Greer Citizen. SEE GPC | A3

Wellford Police
searching for
missing woman
BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER

The Wellford Police De-

partment is searching for
52-year-old Robbie Arlene
Turner, who went missing
last year near Highway
292 and Ridge Road.
Authorities are inter-
viewing those close to
Turner this week. Turner
was last seen with a pink
cane on January 16, 2017.
She reportedly suffers Robbie Arlene Turner
from a medical condition
PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN and does not have her Those with informa-
medication with her. tion regarding Turner’s
Uprooted Turner is five feet tall
and 140 pounds, and was
whereabouts are asked to
contact Police Chief David
wearing dark pants and a Green at the Wellford Po-
A severe thunderstorm downed power lines and trees Monday evening in downtown Greer. Pictured is damage to dark coat at the time of lice Department.
Hobo’s Consignment on North Main Street. her disappearance.

INDEX  | DEATHS  | NOTICE  |

CLASSIFIEDS
COMMUNITY NEWS
B3-4
A2
Buddy Norvell Barnett,
79 OFFICE CLOSED TO SUBSCRIBE TO
ENTERTAINMENT D2
OBITUARIES A3
Pauline ‘Polly’ Edna The Greer Citizen THE GREER CITIZEN,
Brewton Brannon, 100
OPINION A4 will be closed
OUR SCHOOLS D4
Lorayne Gosnell
Harrison, 91 Wednesday, July 4
CALL US TODAY AT 877-2076
SPORTS B1-2
WEATHER A3 Mary Anne Nix Hyman,
85
A2 THE GREER CITIZEN COMMUNITY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2018

Community tion or a modification of

policies or procedures to
participate in a program,

News service, activity or pub-

lic meeting of the City of
Greer should contact 864-
968-7008 as soon as pos-
GCM COLLECTS sible, but no later than 48
SCHOOL SUPPLIES hours prior to the sched-
Greer Community Min- uled event.
istries is collecting school
supplies to give students BENSON CLASSIC CAR
for the upcoming year. SHOW COMING AUGUST 4
Please collect supplies Greer Community Minis-
and bring them to the min- tries (GCM) is holding one
istry between 8 a.m. and 4 of its three biggest fund-
p.m. Monday-Friday. raisers of the year, the
Here is a complete list Benson Classic Car Show,
of items: Crayola Crayons on Saturday, August 4,
(24 count); Crayola Classic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at
Markers; Dry Erase Mark- Greer First Baptist Church,
ers; Highlighter markers located at 201 W. Poinsett
(yellow); Red, Black & Blue Street, Greer.
ball point pens; colored PHOTO | SUBMITTED GCM is also combining
pencils (pre-sharpened the event with the annual
preferred); #2 pencils;
red checking pencils;
erasers—chunk and cap;
Flying high school supply project.
The goal for this year’s
car show is $75,000, and
pencil pouches & pencil Members of Greer Chapter 37 of WoodmenLife visited the Greer Fire Department on June 19 to present new U.S. And all funds will go towards
boxes; small pencil sharp- South Carolina flags for Headquarters and Station 2. Deputy Chief Josh Holzheimer and administrative assistant Julie GCM’s four programs:
ener; 1-in., 2-in. & 3-in. Hunter accepted the flags from the delegation. “WoodmenLife has a shared commitment to three things: family, com- Meals on Wheels, Senior
3-Ring Binders; 3-ring Dining, food pantry, and
binder subject dividers;
munity and country. This really fits into our mission of benefitting society,” said Randy Barnett, Community Outreach clothing closet.
3-prong folders with pock- Manager for WoodmenLife. “We’re very proud of our Greer Chapter, which is very active in covering the community.” There will be a large in-
ets; Poly (Plastic) 3-prong WoodmenLife has presented more than three million flags to nonprofit institutions since 1947 and is the largest private flatable for children to
pocket folders (red/blue/ flag donor in the United States. play on free of charge as
green/yellow/orange); well as music, carnival
Plain Pocket folders (no meters & inches); compass Blast Festival will notice children. companied by patriotic games and a dunk tank on
prongs); one-subject spiral (geometry sets); white glue the return of many crowd Freedom Blast annual- music in City Park will be- site with local celebrities
bound notebooks; com- sticks; large box of tissues; favorites when the 2018 ly allows the Greer com- gin at 10:10 p.m. taking the plunge.
position notebooks; 500 baby wipes; Clorox wipes; festival takes place June munity and visitors from For more information, Greenville Healthy Sys-
sheet pack of white copy liquid anti-bacterial hand 30, from 6-10:30 p.m., at across the Upstate to cel- please visit www.free- tem will provide free
paper; pack of colored soap; hand sanitizer (not Greer City Park. ebrate freedom with the domblast.org. blood pressure checks and
copy paper; wide ruled personal size); and new The event is one of the goal of honoring both ac- Children under 16 must stroke education at the
and college ruled loose- back packs or book bags. largest fireworks shows in tive and veteran service- be accompanied by an event as well. Food trucks
leaf notebook paper; index South Carolina, an evening men and servicewomen adult. Pets are not permit- will provide lunch.
cards (3x5 & 4x6); Fiskar’s FREEDOM BLAST COMING of live entertainment, food who have made that free- ted. For more information,
scissors (blunt & sharp TO GREER ON JUNE 30 vendors offering festival dom possible. Anyone who requires visit www.gcminc.org.
tipped); calculators; pro- Frequent visitors to the fare, army vehicles, and The annual Freedom an auxiliary aid or service
tractors; rulers (with centi- City of Greer’s Freedom numerous activities for Blast fireworks show ac- for effective communica-

Church perform a rendition of Sav-

ior, Redeemer of My Soul.
ly from 6-8 p.m. until
Thursday, June 28. Greer
GOLF TOURNAMENT TO
RAISE FUNDS FOR CHURCH

News
The event is sponsored by First Baptist Church is lo- Good Shepherd Epis-
the Church of Jesus Christ cated at 202 W. Poinsett copal is holding its third
of Latter-day Saints. Street, Greer. annual Golf Tournament,
“This is our way of re- “Go For The Green,” on
membering the great HAVEN RIDGE CHURCH Friday, June 29, at Greer
country in which we live TO HAVE VBS Golf & Country Club.
HOUR OF MUSIC WELCOMES as well as honor all Haven Ridge Church is The 18-hole “Captain’s
FOURTH OF JULY those who have paved holding Vacation Bible Choice” tournament will
An hour of music and the way for us. All are School nightly from 6-8 begin with a shotgun start
messages will welcome welcome to come and p.m. until Thursday, June at 12:30 p.m.
the Fourth of July holiday. join us,” said Sal Rossano, 28. VBS is for children who A Silent Auction will run
On Wednesday, June 27, event coordinator and lo- have completed grades from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
at 7 p.m., members of the cal Church leader. K-5th, and there will be and a Golf Awards Dinner
community are invited to The event, which is free games, fun and Gos- will take place at 6 p.m.
gather for patriotic music to the public, will be held pel stories. Haven Ridge Those who are interest-
performed by members at 1031 Boiling Springs Church is located at 25 ed in the Silent Auction
of the Upstate communi- Rd., Greer. Refreshments Noble St., Greer. do not have to golf to
ty, including gospel artist will be served following participate, and memora-
Serenity of Macedonia Mis- the program. Families are MILFORD BAPTIST TO HOST bilia inside the clubhouse
sionary Baptist Church in welcome. VBS “GAME ON” includes a Dr. Billy Gra-
Spartanburg led by music Milford Baptist Church ham photo gallery as well
minister, Rossi Hames. APALACHE SENIORS will be hosting “Game On,” as dining packages from
Classical vocalist Emma TO EAT OUT JUNE 28 its yearly Vacation Bible restaurants in Greer, jew-
Brooke Alley of the Con- On June 28, the “Golden School nightly from 6:30-9 elry and more.
verse College Lawson Hearts” plan to eat out at p.m.until Friday, June 29, Prizes will be given for
Academy will perform Lake Bowen Fish Camp. at 1282 Milford Church hole-in-ones and closest to
God Bless America. Road, Greer. Classes are the pin on par threes.
Latter-day Saint Church GREER FIRST BAPTIST TO for ages two through There will also be a Put-
309 Northview Drive • Greer
Member Hannah Thomp- HOLD SHIPWRECKED VBS youth. For more informa- ting Contest and a Chip-
son who played Belle in A summer kids’ event tion, visit the Facebook ping Contest with men 848-1935
South Carolina Children’s called Shipwrecked VBS page: @MilfordBaptist- and women awards for
Theater’s 2016 production will be hosted at Greer Greer. longest drive and closest
of Beauty & The Beast will First Baptist Church night- to line.
bayberry_good life 2”x5”-a
atkins ad group
 Obituaries
The Greer Citizen

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2018  THE GREER CITIZEN A3

Buddy Norvell Barnett

Buddy Norvell Barnett,
GPC: Approves more than 1,000 new home projects
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79, widower of Oveida FROM PAGE ONE
Louise Darnell Barnett, gle-family residences, 97 GREER PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
passed away June 22, “There’s going to have townhouse, and 216 apart-
2018. to be some loss of lots and ment units to 166 single Suber Road: Unanimously approved to annex about 9.5 acres
A native of Greenville there’s going to have to family residences and 196 at 936, 938 & 942 South Suber Road to establish a R-M1 zoning,
County, he was a son of be some meaningful open townhouses. multifamily residential, with a possible 60-85 units.
the late William C. and space,” Commissioner Bri- This development,
Inez Lynn Barnett; a re- an Martin commented be- known as Sudduth Farms, Brockman McClimon: Unanimously approved to rezone 30.86
tired employee of Her Maj- fore the approval. also contains 100,000 acres at 851 Brockman McClimon Road to establish a DRD zon-
esty Industries, where he A couple of residents square feet of commer- ing with 58 townhouse units and 69 single family resident lots.
served as head mechanic expressed concerns about cial space, open space
for 30 years; and a mem- Lorayne G. Harrison traffic on Gibbs Shoals features, a crosswalk to Abner Creek: Unanimously approved to rezone 531 Abner Creek
ber of Fairview Baptist Road. Woodland Elementary Road to R-12, Single Family Residential.
Church. Lorayne Gosnell Harri- “I’m not opposed to the and a pedestrian and fire
Surviving are one daugh- son, 91, widow of James communities coming in. emergency connection to Pelham Street: Unanimously approved to rezone 309 Pelham
ter, Pam B. Williams (Tom- Riley Harrison, departed But I am concerned about the two subdivisions to Street from R-12, Single Family Residential, to O-D, Office
my), of Greer; two sons, to her heavenly home on traffic flow,” said Dennis the north. District.
Benton Darnell Barnett, June 22, 2018. Boll. “I don’t think we need A traffic study, conduct-
of Lyman, and Paul Nor- A native of Greenville more traffic. ed before schools closed Brushy Creek: Unanimously approved to rezone three parcels at
vell Barnett, of Greer; and County, daughter of the “Developers need to pro- for the summer, dictated 3325, 3331 and 3337 Brushy Creek Road from C-2 Commercial
two grandchildren, John late William Poinsett Gos- vide the proper infrastruc- the need for turn lanes District and O-D, Office District, to DRD, Design Review District,
T. Williams, of Columbia, nell, Jr. and Lillie Bessie ture.” with two intersections re- with the original 68 units instead of the requested 84 units.
and Julia W. Simmons Pruitt Gosnell, she was Paxton Meadows, which ceiving a level service F af-
(Thomas), of Greer. a retired employee of is the second request, will ter development, which is Jones Avenue: Unanimously approved the Final Development
He was also predeceased Homelite and a member of have some changes to the the worst possible. Plan for Jones Avenue with plans for 93 lots on 21.94 acres.
by one brother, Nolan Bar- Glassy Mountain Church plan presented, including “They were approaching
nett. of God. the removal of landscape that without this develop- Brushy Creek: Unanimously approved preliminary plat review
A graveside service was Surviving are her daugh- islands. ment anyways,” McCor- for Wilshire Terrace on Brushy Creek Road with existing zoning
held 2 p.m. Sunday, June ter, Brenda Gale Harri- “Landscape islands are mick said. “It backs up; it of R-12, Single Family Residential, with plans for 54 lots on 19.4
24, 2018 at Mountain View son, of Greer; one son, difficult to maintain from stacks up both directions.” acres.
Cemetery conducted by Darrell Harrison (Kathy), an irrigation point of view, “Those traffic improve-
Dr. Wilson Nelson. of Landrum; one sister, from a fire access point of ments to this development infill areas; it’s just a lot at do with this,” McCormick
Visitation was held Gladys “Jan” Rodgers, of view,” said Planning Man- would not only aid, in our one time to put the com- said. “We as a staff are
12:30-1:30 p.m. Sunday at Waterloo; seven grand- ager Kelli McCormick. opinion, the ease of access bination of these three de- starting to meet with them
The Wood Mortuary. children, Lamar Jordan Martin reiterated into this development but velopments in here at the on a quarterly basis.”
The family will be at (Cindy), Dana Jordan, Kent throughout the meeting also perhaps help that in- same time.” “Things are changing,”
their respective homes. Harrison, April Harrison, the need for “meaningful” tersection in general,” she “I think the density is she said. “We, ten years
Memorials may be made Crystal Hudson (Joe), Will open space, such as parks said. “It (the traffic study) insane, personally, for the ago, are not the same
to Alzheimer’s Associa- Harrison (Rebekah), and and dog parks, as well as was a very thorough, de- area,” he said. “The prob- place we are today.”
tion SC Chapter Greenville Laura Harrison; and 12 screenings and buffers. tailed analysis.” lem is, is that the demand McCormick encouraged
Branch, 301 University great-grandchildren. “I’m going to want to The site is to be devel- right now is insane. I don’t the commissioners to con-
Ridge Suite 5000, Green- Mrs. Harrison was pre- see some meaningful open oped in three phases with have any doubt that the sider in the days ahead
ville, SC 29601. deceased by 12 broth- space,” Martin said. “In or- the market determining demand is there.” what Greer wants to be as
Online condolences may ers and sisters and one der to justify the density, the prices. Martin asked McCor- a city, particularly in re-
be made at www.thewood- great-grandchild. it can’t just be the empty “This is a huge develop- mick to share her conver- gards to land use.
mortuary.com. Funeral services were space between buildings.” ment in my neighborhood sations with Greenville “This just happens to be
held 3 p.m. Sunday, June A third request, next and backyard,” Martin County Schools regarding a very busy time,” McCor-
Polly B. Brannon 24, 2018 at Greer Church to the first two, for 81.02 said of the three requests. the growth. mick said. “We are becom-
of God, conducted by Rev. acres at 1749 Gibbs Shoals “This will be a transfor- “Greenville County ing stricter on deadlines.”
Pauline “Polly” Edna Tommy Hays and Rev. Road and 1670 South mative development for Schools, I feel, is ade- “We have a lot of work
Brewton Brannon, 100, Tommy Brown. Burial fol- Highway 14 has changed the community. It does fit quately prepared to figure ahead of us,” she said.
widow of Joseph H. Bran- lowed in Hillcrest Memory its plan from 163 sin- within the city’s intent of out what they’re going to
non, passed away June 22, Gardens.
2018. Visitation was held 1:30-

WELLFORD: Annexing
A native of Greer, SC, a 2:45 p.m. Sunday at the
daughter of the late John church.
L. and Nancy Freeman Memorials may be
Brewton, she was a retired made to Glassy Mountain
employee of Homelite and Church of God, 390 High- FROM PAGE ONE mond Wilkins asked about
a member of Fairview Bap- way 912, Travelers Rest, funds being sent to Start-
tist Church. SC 29690. budgeted $1,273,660,” ex as the city is paying the
Surviving are one Online condolences may said Guy. “Our expenses Startex Fire District $1,850
daughter, Sonja B. Mill- be made at www.thewood- totaled $1,244,319, so we due to an annexation in
er (Butch), of Greer; two mortuary.com. were $29,341 under bud- the early 2000s.
sons, Michael Brannon get. “That happened years
(Ruth), of Landrum, and Mary Anne Hyman “In our contingency ac- and years ago,” said Town
Patrick Brannon, of Greer; count now, we have a lit- Clerk Lynne Lingo.
13 grandchildren; 19 Mary Anne Nix Hyman, tle over $55,000. We real- At that time, Wellford
great-grandchildren; and 85, passed away on June ly, really have been doing annexed property near
seven great-great-grand- 25, 2018. good financially.” Old Spartanburg Road.
children. A native of Greer, More funds are needed Now, Spartanburg County
She was also prede- daughter of the late Craw- in the coming year, how- continues to pay Wellford,
ceased by one daughter, ford Henry and Suni Kel- ever. which sends the money to
Teresa Brannon; three ly Nix, she was a member “Fuel alone, we went the Startex Fire District,
brothers, John L. Brewton, of Double Springs Baptist from $2,000 to $3,000, since the funds are for the
Robert Brewton, and Clyde Church. now we’re up to $4,000 fire service provided to
Brewton; and six sisters, Surviving are three sons, per month just because of that property.
Beulah B. Smith, Elmer Stephen Hyman (San- the price of the gas,” Guy “We’ve been paying that
B. Waters, Ruth B. Garri- dra Wyatt), of Cowpens, said. for years,” Lingo said.
son, Ruby Brewton, Nellie Robert Crawford (Patri- The city is paying “That’s area that Duncan
Brewton, and Margaret B. cia Egan), of Wakefield, $70,000 a year for state does not cover. It was a
Rand. Massachusetts, and Gary retirement. Startex area to begin with.”
Graveside services were Hyman (Gerri), of Simp- “That’s going to go up “They had to continue to PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
held 11 a.m. Monday, June sonville; and five grand- every year until 2020,” cover that, and we had to
25, 2018 at the Mountain
View Cemetery, conducted
children.
Mrs. Hyman was prede-
Guy said. “We may need to
look at the next year, rais-
pay them,” Lingo said. “It
was already a Startex dis- Monkeying around
by Dr. Wilson Nelson. ceased by one sister, Betty ing a little to offset some trict before we took it in
Visitation was held after Jane Nix Burnett. of the higher costs.” years ago.” Chase Duncan interacts with a monkey during craft time at
the service at the grave- A memorial service will “We haven’t raised it “That’s their money,” Greer First Baptist Church Vacation Bible School Monday.
side. be held 11 a.m. Thursday, since I’ve been back, these Guy said of the $1,850.
The family is at the June 28, 2018 at Double three years; I don’t know “That’s money the county
home of the daughter, Springs Baptist Church before that,” he said. pays them to cover areas.”
Sonja Miller, 611 Rayna conducted by Pastor Keith According to a letter “We’re not paying two
Dr., Greer, SC. Mincey. from the revenue and fire departments for the
Memorials may be Visitation will be held fiscal affairs office, Well- same thing,” he said. “Mu-
made to Greer Commu- 10-10:45 a.m. Thursday at ford’s population has in- nicipality districts and
nity Ministries, PO Box the church. creased 1.96 percent from fire districts may not be
1373, Greer, SC 29650 or In lieu of flowers, me- 2017, which is almost a exactly the same. The fire
Fairview Baptist Church, morials may be made to two percent increase be- district line may be differ-
Young at Heart, 1300 Lo- Double Springs Baptist fore adding the Startex an- ent from our municipality
cust Hill Road, Greer, SC Church, 3800 Locust Hill nexations. districts.”
29651. Road, Taylors, SC 29687. “Our cap would be 4.09 In other business, Well-
Online condolences may Online condolences may percent millage that we ford approved the first
be made at www.thewood- be made at www.thewood- could go up,” Guy said. reading of an Ordinance
mortuary.com. mortuary.com. “We’ve kept taxes low.” to annex 17 more Startex
Council Member Wy- properties.
 Opinion
The Greer Citizen

A4 THE GREER CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2018

The shopping mall

P
aul and I were searching for a you’re far sighted or arthritic, you’d
particular chair slipcover last week I’M JUST need help, but then Paul threw me The last time I trudged through
and found ourselves compelled to SAYING another query as we passed a Victoria’s
descend into one of Dante’s seven levels Secret and he read the sign advertising a one of these antiquated caverns
of hell. sale on specific items.
A shopping mall. PAM STONE “What’s a bralette?” he wanted to of despair was when Spencer’s
The last time I trudged through one of know.
these antiquated caverns of despair was “How should I know?” Gifts was still in business.
when Spencer’s Gifts was still in busi- “It says ‘all bralettes and bottoms’ are
ness. And don’t even begin to act like wait for the Sears ‘Wish Book’ catalogue on sale.”
you never bought your brother the fake to arrive before each Christmas? As we “So go in and ask them.” Candle Store, always handy when you
dog do-do for Christmas, or at one time walked we passed empty store fronts “They’d think I was a perv,” he mut- are utterly void of any originality when it
didn’t have the black light Hendrix post- with signs pleading ‘For Lease,’ and new tered, then added, “Besides, you should comes to gift giving.
er on your bedroom wall. For the longest shops that have sprung up. know this stuff, you’re a girl.” “Where’s the Chess King?” Paul
time there was even an urban legend “What’s a Brow Bar?” Paul asked as “Well, the lab tests aren’t back, but yes, frowned.
every teenager believed that stressed if we both noticed the only shop that was it’s assumed I’m a girl,” I replied. “But “In 1975,” I replied. “Next to your
you knew the ‘secret code,’ employees filled with customers, most sitting pa- I’ve never been to a Brow Bar or bought a Member’s Only jacket.”
would sell you a secret stash of marijua- tiently awaiting their turn. bralette. Just like you’ve never bought a In the end, after walking nearly seven
na kept from the general public in one of “I have no idea.” I replied. homburg.” thousand steps, we never found a slip-
the stock rooms. “Do they sell, like, eyebrows?” He “What’s that?” Paul asked. cover. As millions of others have done,
Ahhh, the eighties... pressed. “You should know, you’re a man. It’s a we left the mall and turned to Amazon
But it was a hot June day in 2018 “Don’t ask me,” I shrugged. “Maybe hat. Like a fedora.” to order it.
as Paul and I poked our heads into they pluck your eyebrows for you.” It was one of those fruitless Saturday But we did find our glory days. A little
Dillard’s, then said goodbye to Sears, “Who’s that lazy that they can’t pluck afternoon conversations and we fell faded, but they were there.
depressingly going out of business and their own eye brows?” silent as we passed the food court sell-
taking our childhood with it. Who didn’t I was going to tartly reply maybe if ing the giant pretzels, and the Yankee

THROUGH THE YEARS  | KAELYN’S

KORNER
Joe Baldwin KAELYN CASHMAN

wins run-
Staff reporter

Immigration
off in a
I
mmigration is a tricky sub-

landslide ject.
Some who enter illegally
are allowed to stay without
consequence while others who
enter legally are prevented
Editor’s Note: Walk down from returning after visiting
memory lane with us! In up- their home country.
coming editions of The Greer Neither situation is appro-
Citizen, we will be taking a look priate.
at old newspapers and bring- Immigration laws are in place
ing you stories from the past to protect the citizens of a giv-
to commemorate our 100-year en country and to provide for a
anniversary. We hope this sec- uniform process of entry.
tion gives you a better look at Enforcing our laws brings to
the people, events and business- light which ones are good and
es that made the Greer area a which ones are bad.
great place to live for the past Recently, the national media
Century. has been voracious in its attack

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against President Trump for
Thursday, June 26, 2008 GUEST EDITORIAL policies put in place before his
term.

Small-town newspapers
“Baldwin wins landslide” Commentator Ben Shapiro
has pointed out the reactionary
Exactly 10 years ago this viewpoints.
week, Joe Baldwin defeated Some reports have miscon-
Tony Trout in a runoff to earn strued stories and photos to

are surprisingly resilient

his spot on Greenville County support their side without
Council. Lee Bright, much like regard to the truth while others
in 2018, was also on the ballot, have diminished the tragedy.
topping Scott Talley in the run- Children being separated
off by only 200 votes. from parents is heart-wrench-
ing.
Elsewhere in the news, the Jay Nolan surveys his media empire from a Yet look beyond the headline figures, and the But children who are being
City of Greer was finishing up shed-like building outside London, Kentucky. health of small-town newspapers may not be as mistreated, misled and mishan-
installation of the clock tower On his desk is a stack of eight newspapers, bad as it appears. Fully 61% of weekly papers dled by parents is also a very
above city hall. On the sports including the Berea Citizen (“established in and 70% of dailies that have ceased publica- sad state of affairs.
page, Adam Edens claimed 1899”, circulation 4,511), the Mountain Advo- tion since 2004 are in counties with more than Parents who commit the
the Greater Greer Open title at cate (“since 1904”, circulation 4,500) and the 100,000 people. Just 20% of weeklies and 11% of crime of illegal entry need to
Greer Country Club. Pineville Sun-Cumberland Courier (“celebrating dailies disappeared in counties with fewer than be held accountable.
109 years”, circulation 1,646). 30,000 people, according to researchers at the Nevertheless, how to handle
The City of Greer was also Each paper is under local management, with University of North Carolina (UNC). The number the children of an illegal immi-
getting ready to host its first its own publisher and editor, but Nolan Group and variety of newspapers that continue to ex- grant is not a simple issue.
Freedom Blast celebration, Newspapers owns a majority stake in all of ist—in tiny towns with populations in four fig- Keeping the children in cus-
which will celebrate its 10-year them and prints them at its press outside Lon- ures, at gas stations in poor rural counties, and tody with parents or separating
anniversary this weekend. don. Together, the eight papers have a com- in villages clumped near each other—give hope the children from their parents
bined circulation of about 25,000 and employ a to even the most pessimistic observer. are both less than desirable.
dozen journalists and nine ad-sales representa- There are two main reasons for the resilience The best solution, I think,
tives. They bring in around $2m in revenue, per- of small-town newspapers. The first is that size is to prevent the illegal act as
haps $3m in a good year, with a profit margin of matters. Businesses in small communities know much as possible.
about 10%, says Mr Nolan. that every reader of a local paper is a potential If there is a better way for
The local-newspaper business is not going to customer, and advertise accordingly. Newspa- us as a country to make illegal
make him rich. Which is why he also owns J. pers in bigger cities do not enjoy this advantage. entry more difficult, such as
Frank Publishing, which undertakes contract The survival of small-town newspapers in building a wall, maybe we
printing work for other newspapers and com- America is far from guaranteed. The towns should pursue that course of
mercial clients, and produces banners and signs they serve are growing older and thinning out action.
where margins are juicier. Mr Nolan, a third-gen- as working-age Americans migrate from small I do not agree with President
eration newspaperman, took over the business towns to cities, often never to return. Mandato- Trump on everything, such as
in March, when his father retired to Florida. It is ry advertising by local government, a significant tariffs, but I think he has made
not a role he planned. After a stint in the army, source of revenue, is increasingly under attack some noteworthy accomplish-

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR  |

including deployments abroad, he returned as state legislatures try to save money. Tariffs ments.
home, initially taking a job in finance in Cali- on imported Canadian newsprint have raised Last week, he may have been
fornia. “I can make a lot more money in the sign costs. Another worrying trend is of local owners clever in deflecting the media’s
business,” he says, but local newspapers are selling to big media companies as the industry attention.
Submission guidelines important. “If journalists aren’t here, Kentucky
will become as corrupt as Afghanistan.”
consolidates, robbing local newspapers of the
very thing that makes them valuable. Yet they
President Trump signed an
executive order, which states

T
he Greer Citizen accepts Let- This is a worry that animates discussion of may be “in a stronger position than their met- in part, “It is also the policy of
ters to the Editor. Letters local news in America. Circulation and ad rev- ro cousins”, according to a recent report by the this Administration to maintain
should be 125 words or less enue have been shrinking for years, as has the Tow Centre for Digital Journalism. That is cru- family unity, including by de-
and include a name and a phone number of newsroom staff. Papers have become cial. As Mr Nolan puts it, “We have to have a taining alien families together
number for verification. thinner or shut down altogether. America has free and vibrant press in America to be great in where appropriate and con-
The Greer Citizen reserves the lost a fifth of its newspapers since 2004. America.” That is as true of little towns in the sistent with law and available
right to edit any content. Media-watchers worry about “news deserts”, hills and hollows of Kentucky as it is in Wash- resources.”
Letters to the Editor can be or areas without any newspapers. The mere ington, DC. The law does not currently
mailed to 317 Trade St., Greer presence of reporters at city-council meetings allow children to be kept in
29651. can help keep them straight, says Al Cross, the This guest editorial was written and published by The Economist. custody with parents.
director of the Institute for Rural Journalism at
the University of Kentucky. kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076

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DAVE
SAYS Bee Safe Storage to open
DAVE
RAMSEY
with celebration in Greer
BY KAELYN CASHMAN age solutions to the town The luxury wine cellars

Artistic STAFF WRITER

Bee Safe Storage and

of Greer,” said Roy Carroll,
II, president and chief ex-
ecutive officer of The Car-
also emphasize the com-
pany’s belief in safety and
convenience with a gen-

endeavors Wine Cellars is opening its

second South Carolina lo-
cation in Greer in July.
roll Companies. “Our spe-
cialized facility provides
an upscale and convenient
erator backup redundant
cooling system to ensure
wine always stays at a pre-
A Grand Opening is set storage experience to our cise temperature and hu-
Q: I’m retired, and in for Tuesday, July 10 at clients and wine aficiona- midity. Additionally, staff
the past few years I’ve 11 a.m. at 805 Hammett dos.” can accept wine deliveries.
taken up painting. This Bridge Road. Storage units are both For more information
hobby has begun bring- The new 73,000 square climate and humidity con- on The Carroll Companies
ing in more money than I foot facility houses 28 trolled and monitored by with its subsidiaries, visit
expected. I was wondering wine storage units and recorded video surveil- www.thecarrollcompanies.
at what point I should over 500 storage units lance. Clients also have com or follow the compa-
start thinking about sepa- ranging in size from 5x5 free access to the Bee Safe ny on Facebook, Twitter, KAELYN CASHMAN | THE GREER CITIZEN
rating my art money from to 10x30. covered moving truck or LinkedIn.
my personal finances, and “We are very pleased to upon move-in for their Mayor Rick Danner and City Administrator Ed Driggers
look at officially starting a bring our innovative stor- convenience. kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076 recognized Carroll Reynolds, center, on 14 years with the
little business. City of Greer last Tuesday night.

Taylors developments moving

DR: I’d do it now. A

Council honors
hobby that makes money
is called a business.
Hearing this is scary to

forward with ReWa approval

some people, but starting
a small business doesn’t

10 employees
have to be complicated.
You can go to your bank,
and using your Social BY KAELYN CASHMAN ReWa provided (June 7), “The work will include
Security number, open a STAFF WRITER we can get all of the de- extensive pipe lining of

for service
sole proprietor checking velopments/projects that priority sewers, necessary
account. Title the account Developments are now are in a holding pattern to point repairs to facilitate
with your full name, then moving forward in Tay- move forward,” Babb said. the lining, manhole reha-
DBA — doing business as lors. ReWa released flow bilitation, repair of decep-
— and the name of your Renewable Water Re- last week after receiving tive service laterals where
business. sources (ReWa) has re- a letter from the mutual appropriate and repair of BY KAELYN CASHMAN partment, 20 years), Paul
All your art income goes leased flow contingent for engineer, Aaron Frazier, smoke leaks,” he said. STAFF WRITER Brown (Fire Department,
into that account, and the area, following discus- outlining planned sewer TV data is currently be- 20 years) and Matt Hamby
any expenses paid where sions with elected officials rehabilitation work for the ing reviewed, and final City officials recognized (25 years).
your painting is con- and the Taylors Fire and rest of 2018 and 2019. rehabilitation will be de- 10 employees last Tues- According to the ordi-
cerned comes out of that Sewer District. “This letter presents termined and issued to day night during for their nance read by Danner,
account. After the income After Taylors Fire and a brief summary of the the Contractor by August service to Greer. “These employees have
goes in, and the expenses Sewer District recent- planned sewer rehabili- 1. The entire 2019 budget Mayor Rick Danner and served in a distinguished
come out, what’s left is ly hosted two meetings tation work over the next will be spent by June 30, City Administrator Ed and professional manner,”
profit. That’s what you’ll (May 21 and June 5) with year along with projected 2019. Driggers presented certif- and the city “wishes to of-
end up paying taxes on. representatives from Re- reductions in infiltration “Pre-rehabilitation flow icates of appreciation, and ficially recognize and com-
Also, you’ll be required newable Water Resources and inflow (I/I) volume,” monitoring has already an administrative day off mend these employees for
to do quarterly estimates (ReWa) as well as a few Frazier wrote. been performed in the with pay, to each of the the distinguished and ded-
and send them to the IRS elected officials, ReWa has Rehabilitation work for FY18 and FY19 areas,” employees. icated service which they
if you make more than released flow contingent 2018 included a remain- Frazier said. “Post-reha- For five years, Katherine have performed.”
$640 in a quarter. Always on Taylors following the ing budget of $300,000 bilitation flow monitoring Gordon has served in the City officials also an-
remember to always hold plan outlined. for additional pipe lining will be performed upon Building and Development nounced the retirement of
back 25 percent for taxes, “We want to see Taylors to be performed in System completion of the work to Standards Department Carroll Reynolds, who has
too, in a separate sav- grow,” Samantha Babb, di- 6 (flow restricted area), document I/I reduction.” while Shauna Marckley spent 14 years as a judge
ings account just for this rector of sewer services, and approximately 8,000 Frazier’s letter also and Meghan Weibel have in the City of Greer.
purpose. said. “It is great econom- feet of pipe lining along projected the removal of served in the Police De- Reynolds served in
ic development and jobs with necessary point re- about 320,000 gallons of partment. Greer from 2004 to 2018
happen when you have de- pairs and manhole reha- I&I by June 30, 2019, at a Jim Ridgill has served and a total of 31 years in
Follow up velopment going on.”
ReWa has been holding
bilitation with the work
to have been issued to the
cost of $2,300,000 using
$7 per gallon of I&I re-
in Administration while
James Compton and Ro-
municipal court.
“You have served us ably

for peace flow in the Taylors sewer

district due to capacity
contractor by June 8 and
completed by October 1.
moved.
“We hope this letter will
man Wilson have served in
the Police Department for
and wonderfully,” Drig-
gers said. “You’ve been
concerns and inflow and Rehabilitation work for allow approval of flows the last decade. a great friend of the city.
of mind infiltration (I&I) in the
pipes, especially during
2019 included a proposed
budget of $2 million with
from current and future
developments,” Frazier
Also receiving recog-
nition were Terry Lei-
You will be sorely missed
by all of team Greer.”
wet weather. final budget approval said. bowitz (Public Services
Q: I’ve been following Following recent dis- pending a public meeting Taylors has three and Department, 15 years), kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
your teachings for a cussions, however, Babb on June 19. half more years to meet Steve Anderson (Police De-
while, and I’ve noticed is now processing paper- “Rehabilitation work the 2022 deadline to com-
you advise people to get work for the next phase of will be focused in System plete the requirements
things in writing when Lincoln Park, Oak Branch 6 and System 9,” Frazier detailed regarding I&I re-
dealing with creditors.
Usually, it seems like
you’re talking about credit
Estates and another small
development.
“With the letter that
wrote. “Both of these ba-
sins are in the flow re-
stricted area.”
duction in the intergov-
ernmental agreement with
ReWa from March 7, 2007.
BUDGET: Adds positions
cards and things like that FROM PAGE ONE salary and retirement in-
when this is mentioned. creases
I finally made my last
student loan payment the
other day. Do you think it
REIDVILLE: Auction coming in 2019 is scheduled to fund the
construction of a class-
room expansion at Abner
$545,000 for safety and
security improvements to
include: School Resource
would be a good idea to FROM PAGE ONE Creek Academy. Officers to cover all Dis-
request a formal state- ‘We don’t have an end game in this. We Budget highlights in- trict Five schools, metal
ment saying my student the best path forward for clude: detectors for athletic and
loan debt has been com- any community,” he said. are inviting people to be participants in 23.1 additional posi- other special events, se-
pletely paid off? “We encourage interested tions to accommodate curity cameras and school
parties to utilize this time this. We don’t know how that decision will district growth and new entrance upgrades
DR: Following up on to assemble a plan to meet programs
paid-off debts is always the financial requirements ultimately be made in the end.’ Additional $4.1 million billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
a good idea. It wouldn’t of the sale and prepare a in personnel costs due to
hurt to write, and request bid.”
formal, written confir- The District Five School Rick Eitel
mation that everything Board will set the date and District Five Chairman
is paid in full. You can a process for the bid and
do this through email, so subsequent evaluation.
you’ll have a record of “Adequate time will be understand the law, our and is planning for addi-
contact, or you can send given for this bid which we obligations and that we tions to several schools to
a certified letter — return anticipate taking place in communicate that.” accommodate this growth,
receipt requested — early 2019,” Eitel said. “We “I think it’s the right according to the board’s
through the postal sys- don’t have an end game in thing to slow down the statement.
tem. That way, you’ll have this. We are inviting peo- process to make sure we The District Five School
a record they received the ple to be participants in do the right thing and then Board will deploy the pro-
letter and signed for it. this. We don’t know how go from there,” he said. ceeds from the sale into
It sounds like you spent that decision will ultimate- Since August 2017, Dis- other needed facilities
a lot of time paying off ly be made in the end.” trict Five has experienced projects around the dis-
your student loans. After The district will apply record enrollment growth trict.
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A6 THE GREER CITIZEN  WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2018

Greer CPW honors two public safety professionals

BY KAELYN CASHMAN ternational Code Council
STAFF WRITER Fire Inspector II certifica-
tion, and is a graduate of
Police Sgt. Jim Sharratta Leadership Greer Class 35.
and Deputy Fire Marshall “Carl is very active vol-
Carl Howell were each rec- unteering in the commu-
ognized as Public Safety nity, and works with nu-
Professionals of the Year merous age groups,” the
during the 7th Annual nomination said. “Carl has
Greer CPW Public Safety been on the Leadership
Appreciation Dinner last Development Council and
Tuesday. helped coordinate public
“I was surprised and safety sections for both
humbled,” said Sharrat- Leadership Greer and Ju-
ta, who has been with the nior Leadership Greer.
Greer Police Department PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN “He is passionate about
for seven years. serving his community
Sharratta led a patrol Sgt. Jim Sharratta (right) received his award last Tuesday. Deputy Fire Marshall Carl Howell, left, was named Public and does not take it light-
team through two “signif- He is pictured with Alison Rauch, PIO for Greer CPW and Safety Professional of the Year. He is pictured with Fire ly. Carl is an advocate for
icant critical” incidents Marjorie Dowd, president and CEO of the Greer Chamber.. Marshall Scott Keeley. Public Safety and takes
this year occurring close customer service to the
in time with one being an the police, and I want to Upstate and we moved to the community at differ- Fire Marshal, and he has next level. Whether you
officer-involved shooting. thank them as well for Taylors,” he said. “I saw ent events or just out on held his EMT certifica- know him as Carl, Butch,
“These critical incidents that support. that Greer was hiring po- patrol” as an officer and tion since April of 1977. Carl the Butch, the Dark
had the propensity to neg- “I also want everyone to lice and I liked several “I enjoy when members Though he is now basic Knight or Gheegaw, I am
atively affect the officers know that for the last six things about the city and of my shift are either pro- EMT, he has been a Para- sure he has influenced
on their team but through years, our agency has host- department. I like that moted or receive recogni- medic and Intermediate your life in a positive man-
this officer’s leadership ed a Softball Tournament Greer had a small town tion for their efforts” as a EMT as well. He holds In- ner.”
and compassion this did that raises money for the feel but it was growing. supervisor.
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supervisor who truly cares he said. “I would love for future advancement and ed Howell, saying, “(He is)
for his team, the Greer Po- people to attend the event competitive pay.” a person that truly exhib-
lice Department, and the and if they so desire they Sharratta followed in his its a love for the profes-
community they serve. can make donations to father’s footsteps in be- sion, and a desire to serve
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be recognized by the Greer Communications had a to work with my father for volunteer, and he began
Chamber of Commerce promotional opportunity almost six years.” his full-time career with
and my department,” and Greenville SC was one One of his favorite as- city in 2004 as a firefight-
Sharratta said. “The citi- of the areas she was of- pects of the job is “get- er at the age 55. In 2007,
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2018 

GBC BLAME
CANNADA
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CANNADA
wins Sassy
district Penny
BY BILLY CANNADA

S
SPORTS EDITOR omewhere between
last Wednesday and
The GBC National 8U this Wednesday, my
coaches pitch team won daughter Penny developed
the District 1 Dixie Youth sass.
Baseball tournament last Our excitable first-born
weekend in Greer. is in her ninth month
GBC National defeated of life now, and she’s
Pendleton, Belton, GBC learning everything fast.
American, Seneca and Wal- My wife and I have been
halla to claim the champi- watching and waiting for
onship. what seems like an eter-
Greer’s other team, GBC nity—hoping to see her
American, defeated Sene- do or try something new.
ca, Westminster and Wal- Now, it’s like a ball is roll-
halla in the six-day event. ing downhill. She’s doing
The GBC National team something new everyday,
joins the 6U, 10U and 12U and sometimes you can’t
All-Star teams as district keep up.
champs, and will compete We could’ve waited a
in the upcoming South little while longer on the
Carolina Dixie Youth State PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN attitude though.
Tournament. Whether its changing
The GBC National 8U coaches pitch team is sliding into the South Carolina Dixie Youth State Tournament after several her diaper, laying her
billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076 wins last weekend. The team defeated Pendleton, Belton, GBC American, Seneca and Walhalla to claim the district title. down in bed, putting her
in the car seat or not
sharing your food—Penny
is going to let you know
if you’re doing something

CPW invites
she doesn’t like.
Her go-to method of
accomplishing this is an
ear-piercing scream and
cry that can be heard

residents
from anywhere in the
house.
If that doesn’t get the
reaction she’s looking
for, she resorts quickly to

to fish free
arching her back and kick-
ing her feet rapidly.
One thing is certain, if
you don’t come up with
a peace offering (such as
BY KAELYN CASHMAN food or a toy), she’s going
STAFF WRITER ‘We hope anglers to keep at it. She’s got
an attitude and a lot of
Fishing is free for every- that may be endurance. She’ll scream
one on July 4th at Lake until you acknowledge the
Robinson and Lake Cun- unfamiliar with our hurt you’ve caused.
ningham. It was my first glimpse
The Greer Commission lakes will take an into the future.
of Public Works commis- Up until this point, hav-
sioners unanimously ap- opportunity to visit ing a girl has only meant
proved the decision at good things. She’s sweat
their June 25 meeting, Greer and see what natured, cute as can be,
PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN waiving daily fees for the funny and easy-going.
holiday. we have to offer.’ I honestly thought she
Working with a freshman quarterback, the Blue Ridge high receiving corps will compete The state allows free was going to be immune
fishing on Independence to all the drama that
at Byrnes this Friday and Saturday. Day, as well as Memorial Gene Gibson comes with raising a little
Day. Chairman, Greer CPW girl.

Tigers sharpening skills

“If it’s fairly success- I thought wrong.
ful or something that we may be unfamiliar with The other day, all three
think is worthwhile, we’ll our lakes will take an op- of us were laying on the
just do this on an annu- portunity to visit Greer bed watching television.
al basis in case any of and see what we have to Penny had just gotten us

with young offense those dates from the state

change,” General Manager
Michael Richard said. “It’s
just to honor the free fish-
offer,” said Gene Gibson,
Greer CPW Chairman.
“Free fishing days are also
a perfect opportunity for
up at the crack of dawn,
and we were still trying to
wake up.
She was performing her
BY BILLY CANNADA a great job,” Thurn said. dle school team, but he’s ing day.” beginners to try out fish- normal routine—saying
SPORTS EDITOR “Zack Mason has really de- done a really good job for The state will not re- ing for the first time.” variations of “dada” in
veloped. He’s a basketball us.” quire a fishing license, Greer CPW fishing rules various pitches of her
Blue Ridge will wrap up guy that can play football. Thurn said each event according to Section 50-9- and regulations still ap- voice. Occasionally she’d
7-on-7 play this Friday and He’s really come into his has been valuable for his 730 of state law, and CPW ply and can be found at let out a squeal and wake
Saturday with a trip down own.” team, which is learning to will not check for one or https://www.greercpw. us up, but other than that,
the road to Byrnes. The Tigers are giving a work together before Au- require their usual daily com/lakes-recreation. she had no complaints.
The Tigers have spent lot of reps to their fresh- gust practice gets under- fees. In other business, a res- Then she saw my
the last month competing man quarterback, Braeden way. In addition to the state ident proposed for the phone.
in Powdersville, Broome Enloe, who had never “We’re trying to learn waiving the license re- commissioners to allow You have to under-
and Rock Hill, and new played a varsity snap be- our offense and learn our quirement for the two stand up paddle boarding stand, when Penny locks
head coach James Thurn fore the summer. kids, but most impor- holidays, Greer CPW will on the lakes. Any action her eyes onto some-
has been impressed with “Braeden has come up tantly, we’re trying to get waive the $5 daily fishing to be taken would come at thing, she’s going to dive
his young roster. and taken over at quar- better every time out,” permit fee for South Caro- next month’s meeting. straight for it. She’s quick
“Devan Diggins and Col- terback,” Thurn said. “He he said. “I feel like we’ve lina residents and $15 for and a lot faster than you,
by Johnson have really didn’t even play quarter- done that. Every day is a out of state residents. kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076 so you have to anticipate
stood out They’ve done back last year on the mid- SEE TIGERS | B2 “We hope anglers that her every move.
This particular day, I
could tell what she was
thinking. I knew she had

Palmetto Showcase goes under the lights eyes on my phone before

she made a move.
So I jumped into action.
I sat straight up from

Will begin out of state.”

Of the two teams Byrnes
plans to field, one consists
my spot on the bed and
reached quickly for the
phone, throwing it out of

Friday at of varsity players and the

other is composed of ju-
nior varsity.
her reach.
Penny was in mid-dive
when she realized there

Beech “The varsity has looked

good in the 7-on-7s they’ve
competed in,” Rennison
was no phone to grab.
And she wasn’t happy.
She looked at me, tilted
BY BILLY CANNADA said. “They’ve got a quar- her head sideways, stuck
SPORTS EDITOR terback change and plenty out her lip and let out a
of weapons on offense, so long cry.
The Palmetto State they’ll definitely be com- I tried giving her a
Showdown 7-on-7 is going petitive.” pacifier, but she knew
under the lights. All teams will play four this was no substitute. I
The annual Byrnes tour- games on Friday night. tried distracting her, but
nament, set for this Friday Games will resume Satur- she could only think of
and Saturday, will kick off day at 9 a.m., with champi- the betrayal that had just
at night this year (5:45 onship rounds scheduled occurred.
p.m.), with games going for the afternoon. My wife was no longer
until 10:30 p.m. “It takes a lot of support able to even pretend to
The event will also in- to put this on,” Renni- sleep at this point, so she
clude a lineman challenge, son said. “This event has too began trying to rectify
which will be held at the grown every years and the situation.
high school from 8 a.m.- PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN our sponsors and local So we did what every
noon on Saturday. businesses like to support parent would do.
The tournament field in- The Eastside football team will compete at the Palmetto State Showdown this Friday and the community. Without We let her cry it out. She
cludes: Blythewood (North Saturday at Beech Springs Intermediate School. them, we wouldn’t be able learned her lesson and
Carolina), Virgin Catho- to do this.” she knows her boundaries
lic (New Jersey), Fairfield Hillcrest, Oceanside Col- field, Boiling Springs is last year,” Event coordi- now!
Central, Northwest Cabar- legiate Academy and two back. They won it two nator Michael Rennison billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076 Just kidding, we gave
rus (North Carolina), Blue teams from Byrnes. years ago and got an in- said. “We’re excited to see her the phone.
Ridge, Boiling Springs, “When you look at the vite to play at Hoover teams from this area and
B2 THE GREER CITIZEN SPORTS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2018

Haley scores first career NASCAR victory

BY CHRIS KNIGHT and led every lap in Stage were later evaluated and
NASCAR WIRE  1. released from the infield
Christian Eckes in his care center. The field en-
In a chaotic final 10 second Truck Series dured a 12 minute and 36
laps of Saturday night’s start for Kyle Busch Mo- seconds red flag period
fifth-annual Villa Light- torsports inherited the for track cleanup. 
ing delivers the Eaton 200 race lead for the start of Eckes’ impressive night
presented by CK Power, Stage 2, as his team pitted ended on Lap 77 after con-
Justin Haley withstood a during a Lap 34 caution, tact with Stewart Friesen
green-white-checkered fin- putting the Greenville, sent him into the Turn 2
ish to score his first career New York, native in con- outside wall. With signifi-
NASCAR Camping World trol of the field for the Lap cant damage to his No. 46
Truck Series victory in his 42 restart. Kyle Busch Motorsports
37th career start for GMS Despite his inexperi- Toyota, the 17-year-old
Racing. ence, Eckes powered away was unable to return to
Haley held off a hard- from the field in his No. the race and was credited
charging Todd Gilliland to 46 Mobil 1 Toyota, domi- with a 28th-place finish.
secure the organization’s nating Stage 2 by leading “I feel fine. It’s just un-
fifth Truck Series win of every lap. fortunate,” said Eckes.
the season but more im- Gragson grabbed the “These guys worked really
portantly stamp his No. 24 lead off pit road at Lap hard today and brought
Fraternal Order of Eagles 71 after a two-tire stop me a really fast truck.
Chevrolet into the Play- jumped him three posi- It was definitely good
offs. tions for the Stage 3 re- enough to win. We won
PHOTO | JEFF CURRY/GETTY IMAGES
“I’ve been dreaming start. The Las Vegas native a stage. It’s just unfortu-
about this since I was a controlled the field until nate.
little kid,” said a jubilant Justin Haley, driver of the #24 Fraternal Order Of Eagles Chevrolet, drives during the an incident at Lap 110 “My Mobil 1 and KBM
Hayley in Victory Lane. NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Villa Lighting delivers the Eaton 200 at Gateway when second-place run- (Kyle Busch Motorsports)
“Every time you start Motorsports Park on June 23, 2018 in Madison, Illinois. ner Nemechek suffered a guys worked really hard
doubting yourself you get puncture in his oil tank, and brought me a fantas-
in a situation like this. I’m after clearing Johnny Sau- “It’s just about being for the Lap 158 restart.  leaking fluid and soaking tic truck. It’s unfortunate
about to cry man, that was ter on the Lap 158 restart. there at the end and any- Gragson who led 53 the 1.25-mile racetrack for it to end like that but I
amazing. “I’m pretty happy with time you can be inside straight laps prior to the with oil, causing Justin have two more shots with
“I raced my heart out where I finished,” Gillil- the top-five with a green- restart had to pit for dam- Fontaine running ninth to this at Martinsville (Speed-
and that’s all I’ve worked and said. “I guess I need to white-checkered, you’re in age with Gilliland, his Kyle lose control of his No. 45 way) and Phoenix (Race-
for my whole life. Thank communicate better what a pretty decent spot.” Busch Motorsports team- Niece Motorsports Chev- way) at the end of the year
you to Fraternal Order of I think I need for the race. Haley swiped the lead mate. He recovered to rolet entering Turn 1. Tate and I am looking forward
Eagles, Todd Braun, every- The track just changes so from Noah Gragson with finish 10th after leading a Fogelman in his Truck to coming back for that.”
one, my mom, my family, much in these trucks com- seven laps remaining as race-high 63 laps. Series debut also found The Truck Series con-
it’s been an incredible ex- pared to the K&N cars. It’s Gragson, Haley and Gillil- Before the late-race cha- himself a victim of the cir- cludes a four-week con-
perience and you never just about keep bringing and all battled for the top os, the opening two stages cumstances and t-boned secutive stretch of com-
know when you get to race fast trucks to the race- spot. The caution waved were relatively calm.  Fontaine.  petition at Chicagoland
again.” track every week and our on the restart lap for ThorSport Racing’s Both drivers climbed Speedway on Friday, June
Gilliland scored a sea- finishing positions keep the stalled truck of Ben Grant Enfinger won his from their trucks un- 29 with the running of the
son-high runner-up finish moving up. Rhodes which set the tone first pole of the season der their own power and Overton’s 225.

Truex Jr. takes victory at Sonoma

BY CAMILLE JONES To get off strategy was the ond-place on Sunday, with fifth top-five finish of the
FOR THE GREER CITIZEN perfect call and then you no chance of catching the 2018 season.
just hope it works out for leader without a caution. Chase Elliott and Kyle
With the help of a long you, so sometimes you’re The finish marks Harvick’s Busch finished fourth
green flag run to close the bug, sometimes you’re consecutive runner-up ef- and fifth respectively on
out Sunday’s Toyota/ the windshield. Today we fort. Harvick has finish in- Sunday. Kurt Busch, Erik
Save Mart 350 at Sonoma made the right call and it side the top-five for three Jones, Aric Almirola, Alex
Raceway, Martin Truex Jr. all worked out. We had a race weekends in a row. Bowman and Denny Ham-
sailed to victory with no fast enough car to stay out “No, I think everybody lin rounded out the top-
pressure in his rear-view there.” did a good job,” Harvick 10.
mirror. Pit stop strategy played said. “Martin (Truex, Jr.)  There was just one cau-
Truex, the driver of the an important role in much just had a little bit faster tion unrelated to the end-
Furniture Row Racing No. of the field’s finishing po- car than we did today. At ing of a Stage. On lap 35,
78 5-Hour Energy Toyota sitions on Sunday, but for the beginning of the race, the caution came out when
earned his second victory Truex, overall speed, as we could outrun him just AJ Allmendinger missed a
at the tricky road course well as a small trick on a little bit, and as the sec- shift and ultimately ended
and his third victory of the radio to convince oth- ond stage got over, we just his day with a blown en-
the 2018 Monster Energy ers he was pitting when started struggling with gine.
NASCAR Cup Series sea- he wasn’t, carried him to the brakes on our car, and “I haven’t missed a shift
son on Sunday. In the clos- Victory Lane. Crew chief when the brakes started on a road course in 10
ing laps, Truex still held of the No. 78 Toyota, Cole not working as good get- years,” Allmendinger said
PHOTO | COURTESY OF NGUATHLETICS.COM
a 23-second lead over the Pearn, fessed up that he ting into the corner, I start- following a 38th-place fin-
second-place car. He was knew he needed the com- ed carrying more speed ish. “It was just me. I try-
able to run a safe pace, petition to pit so that their through the center of the ing to be so patient and Evan Gfeller earned an All-American honorable mention
knowing the field would strategy would give them corner, and then it started so smooth. It was unex- last week, capping his golf career at NGU.
need a caution to catch the full advantage.  to burn the rear tires off pected. It’s on me. I let ev-

Gfeller earns
him. “We knew we were go- on exit. Just kind of a few erybody down here. I just
“That was it – just hop- ing to do one stop,” said things compounded there can’t thank Kroger and
ing no caution would come Pearn. “That was kind of to add up to a few things ClickList enough, and my
out,” said Truex. “You nev- our plan. We just – we that didn’t work out to win guys. The car was good.
er know how these things really needed them to pit the race today.” I don’t know if it was a

All-American
are going to go. Last year, earlier for it to work out. Harvick’s Stewart-Haas race-winning car. We need-
I felt like we had the best It was a bit of a gamble Racing teammate, Clint ed a little work on the long
car and we didn’t win and obviously, but obvious- Bowyer, claimed the third run, but it’s just all on me.
then this year I wasn’t ly it paid off and worked finishing position at Sono- I don’t know what else to

distinction
sure we could beat the 4 out great. It’s tough. Ev- ma Raceway. Aside from say. I just let everybody
(Kevin Harvick). We were erybody is so good in this, having last weekend off, down.”
real equal. He was better it sometimes takes some- Bowyer entered Sonoma Kyle Busch now leads
early in the race. I felt like thing different to mix it up Raceway coming off a vic- the Monster Energy NA-
we caught up to him a lit- to pull one out.” tory at Michigan Interna- SCAR Cup Series stand-
tle, but he was going to be Kevin Harvick was tional Speedway. Sunday’s ings by 72 points over North Greenville’s Evan 71.2 in 17, total rounds
hard to beat either way. forced to settle for sec- effort marked Bowyer’s Kevin Harvick. Gfeller capped his col- of golf before the NCAA
legiate golf career with Southeast regional tour-
an honorable mention nament. The best round
All-American nod from of his senior season came

Sports contact Rich Dixon at rdix-

on@greenvillecounty.org
or 288-6470, ext. 134.
break).
The camp will cover the
six basic and fundamental
fensive skills, offensive
moves, shooting, pass-
ing, lay-ups, rebound-
collegiategolf.com Tues-
day afternoon. 
The honor adds to
in the team’s first tourna-
ment when he posted a
65 at the King Invitation-

Roundup YELLOW JACKET SOCCER

CAMP IS JULY 9-12
skills of passing, setting,
attacking, serving, de-
fense, and blocking. Ses-
ing, quickness drills, and
games.
For more information,
Gfeller’s stellar senior sea-
son, in which he was also
named to the Ping South-
al back in September. The
score was also the low
score for the tournament
The Greer High Yellow sions will be heavily skill email coach Greg Miller east All-Region team as and helped him secure the
Jackets will hold a Boys based to give all players a at gmiller@greenville.k12. well as an All Conference individual title.
BRFOOTBALL ANNOUNCES and Girls Soccer Camp July solid foundation of funda- sc.us, or coach Mazzie Carolinas performer.  The second round 65
SUMMER SCHEDULE 9-12 from 9 a.m.-noon. mental volleyball to pre- Drummond at mdrum- Gfeller led North Green- helped set the tone for his
The Blue Ridge Tigers Classes will be divided pare them for transition mon@greenville.k12.sc.us. ville this season with final campaign as he fin-
football team will par- into three different groups to the next level. eight top 10 finishes. Of ished with seven rounds
ticipate in several 7 on 7 (K5-2nd grade, 3rd-5th The camp staff will in- SHOOTING FOR HEAVEN those top finishes, Gfeller of 69 or better and a to-
events this summer. grade, 6th-8th grade) clude all five members BASKETBALL CAMP SET claimed a pair of overall tal of 12 trips around the
Their schedule is: based on grade or playing of the Riverside volley- The 2018 Shooting for wins and carded a top- track shooting par or bet-
June 29-30: Byrnes 7 on ability. ball coaching staff, the Heaven basketball camp, five finish in four other ter. For the season, the
7 The camp will cover strength and conditioning “Lifting up Jesus through tournaments including senior captain finished
July 10, 10 a.m.: 7 on 7 dribbling, juggling, pass- coach, current club lev- Basketball,” will be held a tie for second place in with a 171 tournament
at Broome ing, shooting, defensive el coaches, and Riverside July 16-19 and 23-26 at the Conference Carolinas total and an impressive
Practice begins Monday, tactics, offensive tactics, Warrior volleyball alumni. Greer First Baptist Church. Championships, helping under-par average in the
July 30. fitness activities, small Athletes will be divided Boys and girls (upcom- lead the Crusaders to their first and second rounds.
sided games, and team- based on their skill level to ing K-2nd grade) can regis- first ever program cham- Gfeller is the second
PALMETTO SHOWDOWN SET work lessons. ensure they are receiving ter for July 16-19, 9-11:30 pionship. NGU golfer to receive an
FOR JUNE 28-29 The camp will take place the instruction that they a.m. Gfeller spearheaded a All-American honorable
The Palmetto State on the Greer High practice need. Boys and girls (upcom- solid NGU line-up with a mention. 
Showdown 7-on-7 will take fields. Snacks and drinks To register, visit https:// ing 3rd-5th grade) can
place June 28-29 at Beech are not provided, but wa- goo.gl/forms/Nyq0qzHb- register for July 23-26, 9

TIGERS: Ready for July

Springs Intermediate. ter will be available at the NlEi1OYt1 or the school a.m.-noon.
Teams will compete field. website. For more infor- The camp is directed by
from as far away as New The camp is coached by mation, email riverside- Coach Jeff Neely. For more
Jersey. Pool play begins at Jorge Santos (Boys Varsity) hsvolleyball@gmail.com. information or to register,
5:30 p.m. jsantos@greenville.k12. visit www.greerfbc.org/ FROM B1 don’t talk about wins and
Find updates on Twitter sc.us, Dane Perry (Girls JACKET BASKETBALL basketball-camp/. losses. We talk about the
@Byrnes7on7. Varsity) dtperry@green- CAMP RETURNS competition for us. Earn- process ad trying to get
ville.k12.sc.us, and Greer Greer High School’s PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST ing your spot never stops. better. Our emphasis is on
REGISTRATION UNDERWAY High soccer players. Yellow Jacket Basketball TO HOLD FOOTBALL CAMP If you have one bad day, us and what we can do to
FOR YOUTH FOOTBALL Camp will return this sum- Blitz Football Camp for your spot might be taken. accomplish that goal.”
Greenville County Rec RHS OFFERING ALL-SKILLS mer, with dates from July rising fifth through eighth That’s just the competitive “We’re going to do some
is now registering for Fall VOLLEYBALL CAMP 16-19. graders will be held July culture we’re trying to cre- things to get us ready
2018 Youth Tackle Foot- Riverside High will be The camp is for boys and 16-20, 6-8 p.m., at Pleas- ate here.” for August in the coming
ball. holding a High School All- girls, grades 3-6, and goes ant Grove Baptist. Thurn said he wants to weeks. At some point,
Parents of boys and girls Skills Summer Volleyball from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Reg- Cost is $25 and includes continue to see high levels you’re just ready for 11
ages 6-13 should contact Camp for rising 9th-12th istration forms are being a camp t-shirt. of effort from his team in on 11 tackle football, and
their local Youth Associa- graders July 12-14. accepted now, and those The camp is run by Riv- July. that’s what we’re focusing
tion by June 30 to register. Sessions will be held received before July 1 will erside High D-Team Coach “The biggest thing I want on.”
Fall football games begin Thursday-Friday 6-8:30 get a discount rate of $40. Mark Freeman. Register to see is a group of kids
Sept. 6. p.m. and Saturday 8-11 Those applying after will online at www.pleasant- that are hungry and want billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
For more information, a.m. and noon-3 p.m. be accepted for $55. grovebaptist.org or call to give 110 percent each
visit greenvillerec.com or (bring lunch for the hour Campers will learn de- 877-6436. time out,” he said. “We
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2018 

PHOTO | SUBMITTED
Team Fastrax professional parachute team will perform during the City of Greer’s Freedom Blast event on June 30.

Freedom Blast turns 10!

Skydiving team, special fireworks
to mark festival’s anniversary on June 30
A  |
s the City of Greer team to have performed
prepares to celebrate INSIDE over New York City’s
the 10th anniversa- Ground Zero on the 9/11
ty of its Freedom Blast FREEDOM BLAST anniversary, the Pentagon
festival, officials have one Activities..................... C5 in Washington, D.C., Inde-
suggestion for guests: Erica Berg Collective.... C2 pendence Hall in Philadel-
Keep an eye on the sky. phia, and the USS Arizona
The June 30 event to
Fireworks.................... C3 Memorial in Pearl Harbor.
honor the military and Food and Drink............ C3 The skydiving show will
Military Tributes.......... C3
2018 Freedom Blast Schedule of Events
veterans at Greer City be immediately followed
Park will open at 6 p.m. by the annual military

June 30, 2018 • Greer City Park

with a flag ceremony fea- a traditional Indepen- tribute. All veterans of the
turing the Team Fastrax dence Day celebration. U.S. Armed Forces are in-
professional parachute It certainly has many of vited to participate in the
demonstration team and the fun elements of those Preston Johnson Veterans
close at 10 p.m. with a events, but our primary Walk and are asked to ENTERTAINMENT
spectacular anniversary goal is to recognize the meet at the Amphitheater
fireworks show. men and women who Stage no later than 6:30 Opening Ceremonies.................................................................................6:00 p.m.
In between, guests will have made and continue to line up by branch of Team Fastrax Skydiving ............................................................................6:15 p.m.
enjoy live music by The to make possible the free- service. Military Tribute ...........................................................................................6:30 p.m.
Erica Berg Collective, doms we enjoy today. I Competitors will vie for
military displays and can’t think of a better way speed eating glory in the Texas Roadhouse Rib Eating Contest .......................................................7:15 p.m.
vehicles, crafts, activities to usher in upstate Inde- Texas Roadhouse Rib Eat- The Erica Berg Collective ..........................................................................7:30 p.m.
and inflatables for chil- pedence Day celebrations ing Contest at 7:15 on the Fallen Heroes Ceremony..........................................................................8:35 p.m.
dren, a wide selection of the following week. We’re Main Stage. The competi-
food vendors, the Texas very pleased that Free- tion will crown champions The Erica Berg Collective ..........................................................................9:00 p.m.
Roadhouse Rib Eating dom Blast has become an in both youth and adult Fireworks ...................................................................................................10:00 p.m.
Contest, a military tribute annual tradition for many divisions.
featuring the Preston families from across the The Erica Berg Collec-
Johnson Veterans Walk Carolinas and Georgia.” tive kicks off an evening ACTIVITIES
to recognize all who have Team Fastrax, fresh of soul, blues, funk and
served, and a Fallen He- from its May 27 per- rock music at 7:30 on the Blood Drive ................................................................................................6:00-10:00 p.m.
roes ceremony to honor formance at the 102nd Main Stage. With a bluesy Kids Zone ..................................................................................................6:00-8:00 p.m.
those who gave their lives Indianapolis 500, will voice that’s uniquely her
Inflatables, Climbing Wall, and Tumble Bus ..............................................6:00-10:00 p.m.
in service. leap from high over Greer own, Erica has been a
“We’re often asked why and display a large U.S. fixture on the Greenville Meltdown ...................................................................................................6:00-10:00 p.m.
the City of Greer holds flag and colorful smoke music scene for nearly a
its Fourth of July festival streams before landing in decade., The Greenville
in late June,” Greer City Greer City Park. The team, native promises cover ver- CONCESSIONS
Administrator Ed Driggers which includes numer- sions of Top 40 hits from
said. “The simple answer ous military veterans, is the 1960s to today. Food Vendors ............................................................................................6:00-10:30 p.m.
is that Freedom Blast isn’t the only parachute demo SEE ANNIVERSARY | C3 Beer Sales .................................................................................................6:00-10:00 p.m.

On this 4th of July, we pause to remember

those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice
and those who continue to sacrifice On this 4th of July, we pause to rem
who have paid the ultimate sacrific
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FEATURING 
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VOICES OF LEE
The Erica Berg Collective will perform at 7:30 and 9 p.m. during the 2018 Freedom Blast.

Erica Berg Collective brings PRAISE CATHEDRAL CHOIR & ORCHESTRA

soul, funk to Freedom Blast WITH SPECIAL GUEST:

VOICES OF LEE

 |
The Erica Berg Collective Currently, Erica is sing-
will provide musical ener- BAND MEMBERS ing with her band The Er-

FREEDOM
tainment during the Free- ica Berg Collective – soul,
dom Blast celebrating tak- Erica Berg blues, funk and rock at
ing the stage in City Park Vocals it’s finest. Though The
at 7:30 and 9 p.m. Erica Berg Collective is

CELEBRATION
With a bluesy voice Matt Morgan primarily a private event SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 | 2:00 PM | FINDLAY RESIDENCE
that’s uniquely her own, Lead Guitar, Vocals group, they can occasion-
Erica has been singing in ally be found in Greenville
the Greenville music scene Brendan Williamson restaurants and clubs,
for close to ten years, and Piano, Organ playing at local city events
has built a steady follow- like Fall For Greenville,
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state. She’s a musician Saxophone, Vocals with Euphoria Greenville.
first and vocalist second, Erica does voice-over and
beginning her music ca- Sam Kruer vocal track work at Sit-n-
reer on the saxophone at Upright and Electric Bass, Spin Recording Studios 9AM & 10:30AM
the age of twelve. Because Vocals for many clients, includ-
she spent her grammar ing fête Magazine, she is
school through college Kevin Mavis a worship leader in local
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tent of her abilities as a Solutions, LLC, and soon in the Greenville music
vocalist until 2007 when quit a teaching career to community.
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cal church. At that time In 2015, when the com- tive and a 2004 honor
she put her horn down to pany had become more graduate of Erskine Col-
focus on singing, and it than she could manage lege. While at Erskine,
has been her passion ever alone, she asked her fa- she studied abroad in
since. In September 2010, ther, Victor, to join her as both Mexico and Spain
she joined her first band, a business partner. They and received a Bachelor
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‘...Our primary goal is to recognize

the men and women who have made
and continue to make possible
the freedoms we enjoy today.’

Ed Driggers
Greer City Administrator

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Freedom Blast celebrations will culminate with the Zambelli fireworks display at 10 p.m.

Fireworks highlight July 4 events A military tribute will say ‘thank you’ to those who
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Freedom Blast 2018 will Celebrate Simpsonville Slater-Marietta Freedom Fest Freedom Fun Fest
currently serve or have served the country.
conclude as it does each June 30, 6 p.m. July 3, 6-10 p,m. July 4, 4-10 p.m.

Military, veterans
year with a world-class Heritage Park Amphitheatre 205 Bates Bridge Road Kroc Center, Greenville
fireworks display by Zam- Simpsonville Travelers Rest
belli Fireworks at 10 p.m. www.simpsonville.com www.greatertrchamber.com Red, White, and Boom
The displays include July 4, 6-10 p.m.

are at center
a variety of shells and All American Blast Salute to America Barnet Park, Spartanburg
high-intensity multi-shot July 1, 4-10 p.m. July 4, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. www.cityofspartanburg.org
devices that awe and in- Commerce Park, Holly Springs Fire
spire. Fountain Inn and Rescue District Clearview Fireworks

of celebration
Zambelli Fireworks is www.fountaininn.org Inman Spectacular
one of the largest fire- July 4, 6:30 p.m.
works companies in the Red, White & Blue Ridge Wells Fargo Red, White and Clearview Baptist Church
world with a history dat- July 1, 6:30 p.m. Blue Festival Travelers Rest

MILITARY TRIBUTE  |
ing back to 1893. The com- Locust Hill Baptist July 4, 5-10 p.m. www.clearviewbc.com Since its inception in
pany puts on more than Travelers Rest Downtown Greenville 2009, the City of Greer
1600 fireworks shows a www.locusthillchurch.org greenvillesc.gov Freedom Blast has served
year. not only a way to celebrate ​6:30 p.m.: God Bless America
Other area fireworks our nation’s heritage, but performed by the Pitch
displays include: as a way to thank current Hitters​
and former military mem- 6:33 p.m.: Posting of the
bers for their sacrifices Colors
to maintain the country’s 6:35 p.m.: Preston B. Johnson
freedom. Veterans Walk​

Food,
Each year, the festival 6:40 p.m.: National Anthem
takes a break from the performed by the Pitch
festivities to honor their Hitters
service. 6:42 p.m.: Pledge of

drink Following the skydiving

opening to the celebra-
tion, the annual Salute to
Allegiance performed by
members of the DAV
6:44 p.m.: Prayer
the Armed Forces and Vet- ​6:47 p.m.: Update from local

plentiful erans will take place on

the main stage.
Those currently serving
veteran organizations and
military
​6:52 p.m.: Amazing Grace

at fest
and veterans are invited to performed by Art Davis
participate in the tribute. ​6:56 p.m.: Three Volley Rifle
Those participating in the Salute
Food and drink will be Veterans Walk are asked ​6:58 p.m.: Taps
available during Freedom to gather at the Amphithe- ​7:00 p.m.: Retire Colors
Blast from 6-10:30 p.m. ater Stage by 6:30 p.m. to
Beer sales will also be line up. have their trailer on hand
available at the event from A Fallen Heroes Ceremo- with representatives to
6-10 p.m. ny at 8:35 p.m. will recog- ensure that veterans are
Vendors include: nize those who paid the made aware of and have
O'Shields Concessions ultimate sacrifice. access to available ben-
Mimi's Japanese In addition to the cere- efits and organizations
Steakhouse monies, the S.C. Army Na- that may assist them. Or-
of Greenville tional Guard will display ganizations sending repre-
Merrell's Pizza vehicles on E. Poinsett sentatives to the event in-
Kickin' Pig BBQ Street. Visitors can climb clude: The Greer Chapter
Kings Concessions into a Bradley fighting ve- of Disabled American Vet-
Sno Hut hicle, transport truck or erans, American Legion
Pink Mama's Ice Cream troop carrier. Guardsmen Post 115, AMVETS Post 75,
FILE PHOTO | THE GREER CITIZEN Pelican's Snoballs will be on hand to answer Service Dogs for Veterans,
of Greer questions. the American Red Cross
The popular Rib Eating Contest sponsored by Texas Roadhouse will take place at 7:15 A complete list of menu DAV Chapter 39, a and Foothills Chapter 301
items can be found at founding partner of Free- of the Korean War Veter-
p.m. www.freedomblast.org. dom Blast, will once again ans Association.

ANNIVERSARY: Firework show with music will begin promptly at 10 p.m.

FROM C1
show.” Free crafts and activ- from vendors lining the stations will provide a seeks to keep pace with
The 10th Anniversary In addition to the Army ities are the attraction Greer City Park prome- cool respite. local hospitals’ summer-
Freedom Blast fireworks helicopter, military dis- at the Kids Zone, while nade. Pepsi and Budweis- Guests will have an time demand for blood.
show accompanied by plays in Greer City Park unlimited fun on inflat- er will be available at opportunity to give the More information is
music in City Park will will feature an assortment able attractions and the beverage carts through- gift of life from 6-10 p.m. available at www.free-
begin promptly at 10 p.m. of vehicles on display on rock climbing wall will be out the park and mister as the Blood Connection domblast.org.
“One thing we’ve E. Poinsett St, courtesy offered for $5 per child.
learned is that fireworks of the S.C. Army Nation- A new attraction this
are the perfect way to end
the evening,” said Ann
al Guard and vintage
military vehicles provided
year is the Tumblebus,
a full-sized school bus God Bless
Our Troops!
Cunningham, director of by the Military History that has been convert-
the City of Greer Parks Center of the Carolinas. ed into a safe and fun
and Recreation Depart- The Greer Chapter of Dis- mobile fitness gym for

QF
ment. “Guests often tell abled American Veterans, children 18 months to

Greer
us that they leave Greer American Legion Post 6 years old. Adults who
City Park in awe after 115, AMVETS Post 75, purchase wristbands at
our fireworks shows Service Dogs for Veterans, the same price may climb
and we’re turning up the the American Red Cross a rock wall and challenge

UALITY
dial to celebrate our 10- and Foothills Chapter 301 the spinning arms of the
year anniversary. We’ve of the Korean War Veter- Meltdown attraction.
worked with Zambelli to ans Association will be on Visitors are encouraged
include special shells and hand to provide support to come hungry and pur-

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“The price of freedom is not free”

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2103 Old Spartanburg Rd., Greer • 322-6847
about advertising Emmanuel Baptist Church Calvary Chapel of Greer about advertising
423 S. Buncombe Rd., Greer • 877-2121 3315 Brushy Creek Rd. • Greer • 877-8090
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CHURCH OF GOD Christ Fellowship on this page,
Church of God - Greer 343 Hampton Rd., Greer • 879-8446
100 Enoree Circle, Greer • 268-4385
call 864-877-2076. Fairview Baptist Church
500 Trade St., Greer • 877-0374 Christian Heritage Church call 864-877-2076.
Church of God of Prophecy 900 N. Main St., Greer • 877-2288
1300 Locust Hill Rd., Greer • 877-1881
2416 N. Highway 14, Greer • 877-8329 Christian Life Center 2 Country Plaza • 322-1325
First Baptist Church
Eastside Worship Center Christian Outreach 106 West Rd. • 848-0308
202 W. Poinsett St., Greer • 877-4253
Freedom Fellowship • 879-2913 601 Taylors Rd., Taylors • 268-0523 El-Bethel Holiness 103 E. Church St. • 968-9474
O’Neal Church of God Faith Family Church
BENSON 4373 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors • 631-1336
Friendship Baptist Church
3794 Berry Mill Rd., Greer • 895-4273 3339 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors • 244-0207
Faith Temple 5080 Sandy Flat Rd., Taylors • 895-2524
Collision Repair Center Pelham Church of God of Prophecy
For information 1600 Holly Springs Rd., Lyman • 877-4746
139 Abner Creek Rd., Greer • 801-0528 Glad Tidings Tabernacle
Good News Baptist Church
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Office Hours: 1592 S. Highway 14, Greer • 879-2289
Praise Cathedral Church of God 100 O’Neal Road, Greer • 561-7174
Harmony Fellowship Church
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page,Mon.-Fri. Grace Baptist Church
3390 Brushy Creek Rd., Greer • 879-4878
468 S. Suber Rd., Greer • 877-8287
call 864-877-2076.
• Rental Car • Competitive Rates 848-5330 760 W. Gap Creek Rd., Greer • 879-3519 Harvest Christian Church
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100 Davis Avenue • Greer • 655-0009
110 Pine Ridge Dr., Greer • 968-0310 Journey Fellowship
Groveland Baptist Church LUTHERAN 1846 Old Hwy. 14S • 877-2442
2 Groveland Rd., Taylors • 879-2913 Abiding Peace Ev. Lutheran Church Lifesong Church
For information Heritage Chapel Baptist Church 401 Batesville Rd., Simpsonville •288-4867 12481 Greenville Highway, Lyman • 439-2602
218 Alexander Rd., Greer • 989-0170 Apostolic Lutheran Church Living Way Community Church
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Hillcrest Baptist Church 2820 Woodruff Rd., Simpsonville • 297-5815 104 New Woodruff Rd., Greer • 968-2424
New Covenant Fellowship DILL CREEK COMMONS
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Mount Lebanon Baptist Church 1301 S. Main St. (S. Hwy. 14), Greer • 877-0308
Trinity Fellowship Church
3610 Brushy Creek Rd., Greer • 877-0419
7 am - 10 pm Mon.-Sat. Fews Chapel United Methodist Church
572 Mt. Lebanon Church Rd., Greer • 895-2334 1700 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville • 244-6011
New Hope Baptist Church 4000 N. Highway 101, Greer • 895-2522 United Anglican Fellowship
561 Gilliam Rd., Greer • 879-7080 Grace United Methodist Church 1001 W. Poinsett St., Greer • 629-3350
New Jerusalem Baptist Church 627 Taylor Rd., Greer • 877-7015 United Christian Church
413 E. Poinsett St., Greer • 968-9203 Lee Road United Methodist Church 105 Daniel Ave., Greer • 895-3966
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O’Neal Baptist Church 4276 Highway 414, Landrum • 292-0142
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call 864-877-2076. 3420 N. Highway 101, Greer • 895-0930 Memorial United Methodist Church
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Victorian Hills Community Church call 864-877-2076.
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4373 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors • 244-8175
310 Victor Avenue Ext., Greer • 848-0449
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Musical events celebrate

Independence Day
Several area church- PRAISE CATHEDRAL Lewis, Jake Hess III, and
es and communities will Praise Cathedral will Jordan Guyton; Baritones/
commemorate the na- host a Freedom Celebra- Bass Andrew Carroll and
tion’s independence with tion on Sunday, July 1, at Micah Buck; Beatboxer
musical tributes and cele- 9 and 10:30 a.m. with a Kadison Beaver; and Audio
brations. service featuring the choir Engineer Corbett Floyd.
and orchestra with special Praise Cathedral is locat-
LATTER-DAY SAINTS guest Voices of Lee. ed at 3390 Brushy Creek
The Church of Jesus Voices of Lee is a Road in Greer. For more
Christ of Latter-day Saints 15-member a cappella en- information, visit praise-
will hold an hour of music semble from Lee Universi- cathedral.org.
and messages on Wednes- ty in Cleveland, Tennessee.
day, June 27. The group is characterized COMMUNITY EVENTS
Musical performers will by their variety of vocal The Greenville Chorale
include: Serenity, of Mace- harmonies, high-energy will perform “Let Free-
donia Missionary Baptist patriotic numbers, audi- dom Ring: A Patriotic Cel-
Church; Emma Brooke Al- ence participation, and ebration” along with the
ley, of Converse College heart-felt gospel favorites. Lakeside Concert Band on
Lawson Academy; and Current members in- Thursday, June 28, 7:30
Hannah Thompson, who clude: Sopranos Libby p.m. at Furman Universi-
played Belle in South Car- Clark, Makiah Meinel, ty’s Lakeside Amphithe-
olina Children’s Theatre’s Kennedy Brown, and Sha- ater.
2016 production of Beauty na Chrisley; Altos Megan A Patriotic Concert with
and the Beast. Wimpelberg, Chloe Ham- the Sparkle City Brass
FILE PHOTO | THE GREER CITIZEN The church is located at lin, and Ashlyn Brooks; Quintet will be held Tues-
1031 Boiling Springs Road Tenors Coleman Smart, day, July 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Uncle Sam will return to Greer City Park for photo opportunities. in Greer. Alan Bullock, Rayman at the Landrum Library.

Activities abound at festival

Activities for all ages
will be available at this
year’s Freedom Blast.
A Kids Zone will be of-
fer free patriotic crafts
and activities in the pic-
nic shelter from 6-8 p.m.
while inflatables, climbing
wall, and tumble bus will
be available throughout
the festival from 6-10 p.m.
The Tumblebus is a full-
sized colorful school PAGEbus
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children 18 months to 6
years old. A $5 wristband Sarge will greet visitors throughout Freedom Blast.
is required for admission
to the attraction. sales end at 9 p.m. Sarge the eagle made
The Inflatables area just (Meltdown will tempo- his Freedom Blast debut
outside the Kids Zone of- rarily close during the Fall- in 2014 with a community
fers unlimited jumping, en Heroes Ceremony.) naming contest.
climbing, and sliding. A Roaming characters Fun booths will offer
M BLAST
Rock Wall and Meltdown
return for 2018. Wrist-
Uncle Sam and Sarge will
greet visitors around
Caricatures by Catherine
and WEDNESDAY,
a TapsnapJUNE 21, 2017
Photo-
bands are $5. Wristband Greer City Park. booth.

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C6 THE GREER CITIZEN FREEDOM BLAST WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2018

RED, WHITE AND YOU

Fairview Baptist Church

hosted Red, White and You
2018 on Saturday, June
23. Visitors enjoyed food
trucks, free music, games
and fireworks.
Photos by
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Mitchell K. Byrd, Jr. Nihar M. Patel

210 W. POINSETT STREET • GREER

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–AND FUN– FOR ALL!
As members of the community,
we want what’s best for our hometown.

Enjoy Greer Freedom Blast

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The Greer Police Department recently received a $1,000 donation from Pelican’s SnoBalls to help with community outreach efforts. The donation was made in Pelican Bucks.

SnoBall donation to help Greer Police

BY BILLY CANNADA ‘There’s a lot of bad
EDITOR
publicity out there
If you run into a Greer
Police officer this sum- for cops nowadays.
mer, your next SnoBall
from Pelican’s could be on Hopefully this will
them.
The Greer Police Depart- be a way for them
ment recently received
a $1,000 donation from to bridge that gap
Pelican’s SnoBalls in the
form of Pelican Bucks, and and change that
authorities say they’re ex-
cited to use it as a tool to perception. If we
reach the community.
“We try and interact can be a part of
with folks from all areas
that we serve,” Lt. Patrick that, then great.’
Fortenberry said. “This
donation is a good way for
us to continue those in- Will Freeman
teractions, especially with Owner, Pelican’s SnoBalls of Greer
kids. In this extremely hot
weather, this is a way for in with two Pelican Bucks,
us to help a kid get a treat that will get you a kiddie
that they can enjoy.” SNOBALL,” Freeman said.
Owner Will Freeman “Our prices are $2-$5, so
jumped at the opportunity this should help people
to get active in the com- out.”
munity. Freeman has lived in
“We want to be known Greer since he was a kid. PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
for being part of the com- “I’ve grown up in Greer
munity,” Freeman said. my whole life, so seeing Brittany Stone and her son, Leland Mchone, share a summer treat at Pelican’s SnoBalls Tuesday afternoon in Greer.
“We thought this was a the revitalization of this
great idea and a great way community and being a
to get involved. part of that has been excit- June and goes through person.”
“This is going to help ing,” Freeman said. “Hope- mid-August,” Freeman Fortenberry said the de-
them reach out to the fully we can bring more said. “That’s when busi- partment will continue to
community. There’s a lot people downtown and ness really kicks up. We’re rely on the support of the
of bad publicity out there folks can see how great open all the way through community throughout
for cops nowadays. Hope- Greer is.” October.” the year.
fully this will be a way for Pelican SnoBalls just The Greer Police De- “The business commu-
them to bridge that gap signed a lease for a second partment is continuing nity couldn’t be any bet-
and change that percep- location off South Bun- its community outreach ter to the police depart-
tion. If we can be a part of combe Road, with plans to this week with a youth ment,” Fortenberry said.
that, then great. Hopeful- open in July. summer camp for middle “During our Cops for Tots
ly, it will help us generate “This will just give Greer school students. program, the business-
a little bit more business customers another place “The kids will get to es help us tremendously.
too.” to go and help us reach meet police officers and We couldn’t do a lot of
The Pelican Bucks will more of the community,” go out to some special the things we do without
be redeemable at any lo- he said. things,” Fotenberry said. them. They’re a tremen-
cation, including the 102 Until then, however, the “We want the program to dous asset to the police
Park Ave. site in Greer. SnoBall shop is in the mid- teach character traits and department.”
“Each Pelican Buck is the dle of its busiest season. some other aspects of PHOTO | SUBMITTED
same as $1. If you come “It starts about mid- being a successful young billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
Each Pelican Buck is worth $1 of in-store credit.

Strip Club 104 puts

brakes on Friday lunch
Demand continue to pump out the
quality we want to see in
our lunch product. We just
can get to the customer.
There has to be a level of
quality.”

for burgers can’t do the volume we

need to do in the time that
we want to do it.
Although Clark has
received some negative
feedback, he does not re-
too high “We’re taking a step
back and re-evaluating our
gret the decision to cancel
lunch.
lunch business to deter- “I’ve had some negative
BY BILLY CANNADA mine what changes need feedback from custom-
EDITOR to be made for it to work,” ers who feel like I’m a
he said. bad businessperson, but
Local patrons are going The idea to serve Friday honestly, I don’t do bad
to have to get their Fri- burgers was an attractive business. I never have,”
day hamburger fix some one initially. he said. “It was a decision
place else, following the “We love what we do that had to be made.”
announcement that The and we wanted to put out And customers won’t
Strip Club 104 would be a product that was to the find those gourmet burg-
BILLY CANNADA | THE GREER CITIZEN discontinuing its gourmet standard of the steak- ers on a dinner menu any
lunch. house. We wanted it to be time soon.
Above: The Strip Club 104 is making The restaurant did not great and for the people “It’s strictly a lunch
changes to its weekly schedule. open for lunch any other that came, that’s exactly thing,” he said. “Even if I
day of the week, and Own- what they were getting,” were to offer a burger and
Left: Ownership recently announced er Jason Clark said the he said. “It was a great ex- charge $25 for it at dinner,
special offering became perience.” it’s just not what we do.
it would be discontinuing the too successful to manage. Clark said that experi- We’re a steakhouse first
popular Friday lunch due to lack of “Our business has grown ence began to dwindle in and foremost. Are we go-
space and proper service. so busy and so big—and recent months. ing to reopen (for lunch)?
our kitchen isn’t getting “We’re just hammering We’re contemplating it.”
any bigger,” he said. “Our out food. That’s all we’re
service level has gone doing,” he said. “We can’t billy@greercitizen | 877-2076
down so far that we can’t just throw stuff out so it
 Entertainment
The Greer Citizen

D2 THE GREER CITIZEN  WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2018

Greenville will
LIONSGATE
install new
Taraji P.
‘Acrimony’
Henson in
Riley sculpture
COUCH THEATER  |
BY AMY ANDERSON
To honor voted to amend the South
Carolina Constitution to
allow Riley to serve a sec-

NEW RELEASES former SC ond term.

Riley became known as
FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 25 South Carolina’s “Educa-

PICKS OF THE WEEK Governor tion Governor.”  With the

involvement of 13,000
“Gemini” (R) -- A lush educators, parents, and
and moody neo-noir The Greenville com- business and community
crime thriller, “Gemini” munity will memorialize leaders, he led the state
stars Lola Kirke as Jill, the the work of Greenville to enact the Education Im-
personal assistant to im- native and Furman Uni- provement Act of 1984,
petuous Hollywood starlet PHOTO | SUBMITTED versity graduate Richard which is considered one
Heather (Zoe Kravitz). W. “Dick” Riley through a of the most comprehen-
Troubled relationships Katy Bergman Cassell’s exhibit, The Undesirables, will be on display at Riverworks Gallery sculpture representing his sive and successful edu-
and poor decision-making July 6-Aug. 5. extraordinary public lead- cation-reform packages in
put Heather in the cross- ership and commitment America.
hairs of lovers, business to quality education for all Riley also is the lon-
partners and admirers
alike -- and it’s Jill’s job
to sort it all out. But then
Heather is found dead by
Jewelry exhibit displays children.
The City of Greenville
invited a committee of lo-
cal citizens to propose a
gest-serving U.S. Secretary
of Education in the na-
tion’s history, with a full
eight-year tenure. Riley

the beauty in decay

Jill’s borrowed gun, and sculpture to be located in worked to raise academic
a detective in charge of the city’s downtown as a standards for all children;
the case (John Cho) is fol- representation of the life support teachers; increase
lowing as she crisscrosses work of Riley, a former aid for students going to
Los Angeles to solve the For centuries most civi- the piece. glass. The enameling, a U.S. Education Secretary college; make the internet
mystery and save her lizations have considered “The wearer gains a product of heat, foretells under President Bill Clin- available to the nation’s
own neck, along the way jewelry as an enhance- uniquely intimate rela- the warmth the jewelry ton (1993-2001) and for- public schools and librar-
exploring the blurred ment of beauty, its luxu- tionship with the piece as will absorb from its wear- mer South Carolina Gover- ies; and provide for qual-
lines of employment and rious, preciousness sym- physical sensation and at- er. nor (1979-1987). ity afterschool programs.
friendship, and the nature bolizing the prestige of its tention to detail are incor- Cassell has adopted The committee has been In 2009, “TIME” maga-
of masked ambitions. wearer. Today, jewelry and porated into the viewing Greenville as home with working with the city and zine named Riley one of
desirables continue to be experience. Also, jewelry her husband and their two noted sculptor Zan Wells the “Top 10 Best Cabinet
“Tyler Perry’s Acrimo- synonymous. takes the art out of the daughters. She is on the to create an appropriate Members” in U.S. history.
ny” (R) -- Can a woman Katy Bergman Cassell gallery and into the world, faculty of the Fine Arts design. The committee is Riley grew up in Green-
who is misused at every takes on the historic view so it is important that the Center and is also the co-chaired by Frank Hol- ville, graduating from
turn find solace in a bitter in her exhibit, The Un- works are actually wear- Visual Art Department leman ’76, Riley’s former Greenville High School
and venomous revenge? desirables, on display at able even if noticeably Chair. One of her most Deputy at the U.S. Educa- and Furman. After military
Taraji P. Henson plays Greenville Technical Col- bulky, because the func- recent awards was the tion Department, and Er- service as an officer on a
Melinda, one such woman. lege’s Riverworks Gallery tion of wearing empowers National Artists Teachers win Maddrey, a long-time minesweeper in the U.S.
We watch as she details to July 6-Aug. 5. An artist’s the ideas embodied with- Fellowship allowing her leader of Greenville’s busi- Navy, he graduated from
a court-mandated thera- reception will be held Fri- in.” to travel to England to ness community. the University of South
pist her relationship, then day, Aug. 3, from 6-9 p.m. Cassell’s pieces begin work with British enamel The design portrays Carolina School of Law.
marriage and ultimately Cassell has discovered with carved wax that is artists, to explore the Ju- Secretary Riley reading a Before being elected
divorce from former hus- beauty of form and col- then electroplated in a rassic Coast, and to tour book to two children and Governor, Riley repre-
band Robert (Lyriq Bent), or in slugs living under a month-long cold bath of the enameling archives encourages all people to sented Greenville Coun-
a gold-digging, two-timing rock, in the fungus that copper and sulfuric acid. at the Victoria and Albert be directly involved in the ty in the South Carolina
inventor. After Robert is grows on rotting wood. Once her copper form has Museum. education of the commu- House of Representatives
done spending Melinda’s Baudelaire might have achieved the desired ex- More of Cassell’s cre- nity’s children. The design and then the state senate.
inheritance, the relation- described her art “as a terior, she can then melt ations can be seen on her invites families and chil- After his service in Wash-
ship falls apart, and she glimpse of the phospho- the wax from its interior. website, www.katyberg- dren to engage with the ington, Riley returned to
is left in the dust for the rescence of decay.” In her Using a wire brush she mancassell.com. sculpture and to photo- Greenville where he lives
other woman (Crystle own words,” I find beauty scrubs the oxidation from Riverworks Gallery is graph themselves reading today and continues as a
Stewart). Adding insult in the forms associated the form and neutralizes operated by and for the with Secretary Riley. The partner in the law firm of
to injury, he suddenly with decay, signifying the its surface with baking faculty and students of City’s Art in Public Places Nelson Mullins Riley and
becomes successful, and unending cycle of life and soda. The enameling pro- the Department of Visu- Commission unanimously Scarborough.
flush with cash and con- rebirth of which we are all cess begins by applying al and Performing Arts approved the design. Since returning home,
descension. It’s enough a part.” powdered glass, colored at Greenville Technical While the location has he helped establish the
to drive a woman crazy. The Undesirables is a se- with oxides to the copper College. The gallery is lo- yet to be officially desig- Riley Institute at Furman,
Henson is brilliantly sym- ries of objects, wall pieces, form. Each layer of glass cated at 300 River Street, nated, it’s expected to be including its award-win-
pathetic as a raving luna- and jewelry. is melted and adhered to Suite 202, in Greenville. in the area leading to the ning, statewide Diversity
tic. She manages to keep Jewelry is the main com- the copper in a kiln. Layer For more information, call entrance of the pedestrian Leaders Initiative. Riley
the film above water for ponent of the series be- by layer, the coloration is 271-0679 or visit www. bridge at Falls Park where has served as chair of the
the most part, despite the cause Cassell believes the built-up considering the gvltec.edu/dva. it will be most accessible Furman Board of Trustees
overly moralistic tones wearer herself completes translucent nature of the to park visitors. and continues as an emer-
and too-clever “chapter” Greenville Mayor Knox itus trustee. He is also a
plot devices. White said: “Dick Riley is a member of the South Car-

Things
Greenville treasure. We are olina Hall of Fame. 
“The Endless” (NR) SWANNANOA CHAMBER ‘The Tin Woman’ enthusiastic about the op- The sculpture commit-
-- Two brothers who MUSIC FEST SET FOR JULY June 19-30 portunity to have a sculp- tee is in the process of

To Do
escaped the clutches of The Swannanoa Cham- Centre Stage ture in the city’s center raising funds to pay for
a cult wilderness society ber Music Festival, now www.centrestage.org that will honor for all time the sculpture. Tax-deduct-
end up back at the com- in its 48th year, will cel- 233-6733 Dick Riley’s dedication to ible donations may be sent
pound 10 years later after ebrate its fourth year in public service, including to the Community Foun-
receiving a cryptic video Greenville with concerts Greer Cultural Arts quality education for all dation of Greenville, Riley
message from one of its
members. Their investiga- NEW LISTINGS  | every Monday in July at
7:30 p.m. in the new Car-
Camp Ark 2018
Fairy Tale Art-Venture
children.”
Riley is the only Green-
Sculpture Fund, at 630
East Washington Street,
tion, driven by a need for olina Music Museum on July 9-13 villian to serve both as Greenville S.C., 29601, or
closure and some account MOONLIGHT MOVIES TO Heritage Green in down- Musical Theatre Camp South Carolina Governor made online at https://
of the supernatural events SHOW THE EMOJI MOVIE town Greenville. July 16-27 and as a member of a Pres- www.cfgreenville.org/do-
surrounding the group’s The City of Greer will Three award-winning Tryon Recreation Center ident’s Cabinet. He was nate.php. Online donors
mission, uncovers strange continue its Moonlight quartets, two premiers greerculturalarts.com South Carolina’s first two- should use the pull down
and unexplainable phe- Movies series on Thurs- and five musical programs 848-5383 term Governor in modern menu to designate the Ri-
nomenon: middle-aged day, June 28, with The are spotlighted, includ- times, the Legislature and ley Sculpture Fund.
residents with no evi- Emoji Movie. ing the premier of Alyssa ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ the state’s citizens having
dence of aging, multiple Movies are shown on Weinberg’s Clarinet Quin- Upstate Shakespeare
visible celestial bodies Thursdays in June and tet, with Benjamin Mitchell Festival
and an apparent portal in July in Greer City Park. playing the clarinet with Thursdays-Sundays,
the sky, for starters. It’s Free pre-show fun with in- the Enso quartet. July 5-29
written, directed, styled flatables, crafts, raffle and The lineup includes: Falls Park, Greenville
and starring cult film- dancing begins at 6 p.m. July 2: Nicholas Tamag-
makers Justin Benson and each evening. Movies be- na, countertenor; Jasper Liberty Bridge Jump-Off
Aaron Moorhead, of the gin at dusk. Quartet American Track League
socio-sci-horror “Spring,” For the safety of all at- July 9: Alyssa Weinberg’s July 27, 7-9 p.m.
and the hype is absolutely tending the movies, chil- Clarinet Quintet; Benjamin libertybridgejumpoff.com
warranted, with stirring dren 16 and under must Mitchell, clarinet, with the
visuals and impeccable be accompanied by an Enso quartet ‘I’m Every Woman:
pacing. adult at all times. Smoking July 16: Rosamunde A Celebration of Diva Hits’
and pets are not allowed. quartet; C Major String July 31, 7 p.m.
“In Darkness” (NR) For more information, Quintet Centre Stage
-- Natalie Dormer plays visit www.cityofgreer.org July 23: Tesla String www.centrestage.org
blind pianist Sofia, res- or call 968-7008. quartet 233-6733
ident of an apartment July 30: Alexander

ONGOING EXHIBITS  |
building with beautiful LYMAN TO HOLD FAMILY Velinzon, violin; Elisa Bar-
and mysterious upstairs MOVIE NIGHTS ston, violin; Tatjana Mead-
neighbor Veronique (Em- The Town of Lyman will Chamis, viola; Mikhail
ily Ratajkowski). Vero- hold Family Movie Nights Istomin, cello; Joe McFad- Jessica Lane
nique takes a tumble off on Thursdays through the den, bass; Inessa Zaretsky, Through June 30
her balcony, and a tight- summer. piano Artists Guild Gallery
lipped Sofia is questioned: The next showing is For more information, of Greenville
Does the lack of sight scheduled for Thursday, visit www.scm-festival. artistsguildgallery
heighten her other senses, June 28, in the town am- com or call 828-771-3050. ofgreenville.com
and could she have been phitheater.
an aural witness to mur- Popcorn and drinks will ‘Passing Time’

EVENT REMINDERS  |
der? Jan Bijvoet supports be available. Zane Logan
as Veronique’s father, Patrick Owens
Milos Radic, a Serbian Through July 1
businessman and war ‘Bloody Bloody RIVERWORKS Gallery
criminal whose fate is en- Andrew Jackson’ www.gvltec.edu/dva
twined with Sofia’s. Does Through June 30
the “darkness” of the title Warehouse Theatre ‘Ruination’
refer to Sofia’s lack of 235-6948 Caren Stansell
sight, or the murkiness of warehousetheatre.com Through Aug. 29
her situation? Artist talk: Aug. 9, 6 p.m.
Tall Tale Tuesdays Crutchfield Gallery
NEW TV RELEASES Tuesdays through July 24 Spartanburg County
“Black Lightning” Sea- 7-8 p.m. Headquarters Library
son 1 Greer Heritage Museum
“The Mick” Complete
Second Season
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2018 FUN AND GAMES THE GREER CITIZEN D3

Genetic screening
may be helpful to some
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am do so much of the ener-
a 62-year-old female who TO YOUR gy consumption, muscles
weighs 97 pounds and is are most affected. These
4 feet, 10 inches tall. I’m a GOOD HEALTH disorders used to be con-
non-smoker, non-drinker. sidered rare, but it is now
I’m a mother of three, take thought that 1 in 10,000
no medications and have KEITH people may have one of
no medical issues except ROACH, M.D. these disorders (which
acid reflux. makes it uncommon, but
My brother died of Ewing syndrome, such as Ewing not rare). Mitochondria
sarcoma at 6. My 10-year- sarcoma, a primary bone come almost completely
old sister died of dysger- cancer, and dysgermino- from the mother, and as
minoma. Mom was diag- ma, a rare type of ovarian a result, a family histo-
nosed with colon cancer cancer. It’s possible that ry of muscle problems in
at 47 and died at 52. Dad your family has just been the maternal line suggests
died of pancreatic cancer very unfortunate. Still, I this diagnosis.
at 81 after being in remis- would recommend getting Mitochondrial myopa-
sion from prostate cancer more knowledge about thies range dramatically
for five years. On Mom’s any genetic risk you may in severity. They are di-
side, her sister and aunt have. agnosed with a combina-
also had colon cancer. With this information, tion of blood testing, EKG
What screenings do I you can learn the right (since some can affect
need? What screenings are screening strategies for heart muscle), EMG (a test
needed for my two daugh- yourself, as well as obtain of the electrical activity
ters, ages 41 and 43? My information that could of muscle), muscle biopsy
daughters’ paternal grand- potentially be valuable to and genetic tests of the
mother died of breast your siblings and children. mitochondria.
cancer at 72. My other sib- Unfortunately, I can’t
lings, a 56-year-old broth- *** give you any details at all
er and 68-year-old sister, about prognosis or treat-
are healthy. -- G.T. DEAR DR. ROACH: At ment, which require a
first the doctors thought specific diagnosis. Most
ANSWER: With so many my wife had myasthenia of these have no specific
cancers in your family, I gravis. After a series of treatment, though L-car-
would strongly suggest a tests, it was determined nitine, coenzyme Q10 and
visit with a genetic coun- that she did not have that creatine often are tried.
selor. The combination disease. However, the neu- Your wife’s neurologists
of colon, pancreatic and rologists now think she will give you more infor-
prostate cancer suggests has mitochondrial myopa- mation.
a genetic syndrome, such thy. Can you tell us a little
as Lynch syndrome and more about this disease, Dr. Roach regrets that
BRCA 1 or 2, although please? -- R.R. he is unable to answer in-
your history isn’t classic dividual letters, but will
for either of these. There ANSWER: Mitochon- incorporate them in the
are many less-common drial myopathies are a column whenever possi-
familial syndromes that group of disorders of the ble. Readers may email
increase the risk for var- mitochondria, which are questions to ToYourGood-
ious cancers, and we are responsible for the pro- Health@med.cornell.edu.
gradually increasing our duction of energy inside To view and order health
knowledge of them. the cell. Almost all cells pamphlets, visit www.rb-
Some of the cancers contain mitochondria, mamall.com, or write to
you mention are not as- but muscle cells are load- Good Health, 628 Virginia
sociated with any known ed with them. Since they Drive, Orlando, FL 32803.

Soap Updates
BY DANA BLOCK received a stern warning.
Chase gave in. Drew went
THE BOLD AND all out for Oscar. Sonny’s
THE BEAUTIFUL plans were interrupted.
Eric urged Hope to of- Carly’s curiosity got the
fer Sally a job on her better of her. Ava consid-
campaign. Thorne told a ered the alternatives. Alex-
disheartened Katie that is felt grateful. Kiki re-
Wyatt had already moved fused to back down. Chase
on with Sally. Incredulous made a promise. Jordan
that Eric hired Sally, Ridge learned the truth. Scott
reminded his father of all got an offer he couldn’t re-
of her past transgressions fuse. Lulu received a sec-
against Forrester Cre- ond chance. Drew paid Liz
ations. Meanwhile, Hope CBS | ED MCGOWAN a visit. Sam helped Jason.
cautioned her staff to be Lucy worried about Kevin.
vigilant in protecting their Joshua Morrow stars as Jason and Spinelli caught
designs and to keep an eye ‘Nick’ on ‘The Young and a break. Wait to See: Mi-
on Sally and Emma. Sally chael surprises Nelle.
opened up to Ridge about
The Restless’
all that she had been THE YOUNG AND
through these past few Stefan and warned him to THE RESTLESS
months. Charlie watched stay away from his wife. Summer continued to

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Emma taking inventory Hope had a stunning re- annoy Kyle at work by up-
and suspected that she alization regarding Ciara. staging his presentation. THE SPATS by Jeff Pickering
also was taking photos of Ben and Ciara grew closer. Despite his initial anger,
the clothing. Emma was Abigail confided in Gabi Kyle soon realized that
forced to defend herself to that she was pregnant but Summer actually helped
Maya about her motives. uncertain of the father. him save face. The two
Liam previewed the new Kayla gave Steve some renewed their friendship,
Hope for the Future web- good news, but had to lie but Summer was surprised
site to Thorne. Wait to See: to him. A desperate Leo to find herself jealous
A blackmailer has an un- sought out Sonny. Hope when Kyle started dating
expected and unexplained told Rafe that she believed another girl. Despite his
change of heart. her daughter was with family’s suggestion that
  Ben. Stefan put the screws he back down, Jack wasn’t
DAYS OF OUR LIVES to Kate. Wait to See: Gabi is ready to give up on the
Abigail feared she might intrigued when she spies search for his birth father.

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be pregnant, but kept it Kate and Stefan together. Charlie and Shauna made
from Chad. Will admitted their relationship official. RFD by Mike Marland
to Paul that he had a mem- Hilary and Devon declared
ory about Sonny. Kayla GENERAL HOSPITAL their love for one anoth-
told Stefan her theory Jason became unnerved, er. Nick warned his father
about Kate, but he wanted while Nina was livid. Valen- that he would get what
proof. Abigail was about tin continued his efforts. was coming to him. The
to take a pregnancy test Sam had to think fast on Newman hacker stepped
when she ran into Gabi. her feet. Maxie turned to up his game. Wait to See:
Sonny tried to get Leo to Jordan for advice. Josslyn Cane defends the Chancel-
confess. Chad confronted told a white lie. Michael lor legacy.

AMBER WAVES by Dave T. Phipps  |

OUT ON A LIMB by Gary Kopervas  |

 Our Schools
The Greer Citizen

D4 THE GREER CITIZEN  WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2018

School
Boys and Girls State 2018.
Palmetto Girls State stu- CHARLESTON SOUTHERN
dents include: STUDENTS RECOGNIZED

News
Makenna Adkins Several area students
Mary-Clark Cavendish have been named to the
Catherine Jumper Dean’s List for the spring
Eryn Boone (alternate) 2018 semester at Charles-
Hannah Crowe (alter- ton Southern University.
AREA STUDENTS GRADUATE nate) They include:
FROM GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL Anna-Kate McAlister (al- Duncan
Seven Greenville County ternate) Mackenzie Marie Lappin
students have graduated Palmetto Boys State stu- Ethan Christopher
from the SC Governor’s dents include: Hooper
School for Science and Will Brooks Greer
Mathematics (GSSM) in Clayton Crile Isaac Benjamin Schrader
Hartsville recently. Harrison Homan Jordan Noel Metz
They included: Chase Robbins Jennifer Ashley Nagy
Jay Medina, child of Luz Conner Calsing (alter- Lauren Ashley Willard
Celis and Jesus Medina, of nate) Nicholas Aaron Sands
Greer, will attend the Col- Alex Jensen (alternate) Anna Ruth Brandt
lege of Charleston. Preston Slate (alternate) Madison Caroline
Shawn Michael Potter, DeMars
child of Kelly and Ben Reel,
of Greer, and Lisa and Mi- HIGHER EDUCATION  | Inman
Cheryl Elizabeth Blaxton
PHOTO | SUBMITTED chael Potter, of Greenville, Annika Verena Wagner
and Maddie Tedrick, child SMITH NAMED TO CCU Logan E Schuff
Clemson students winning at the Collegiate Dairy Products Evaluation Contest are from of Renee and Michael Ted- PRESIDENT’S LIST Kinsley Marie Allaire
left: Madeline Waskiewicz, Kay Senn, Matthew Baxley and Jonathan Dillard. rick, of Greenville, will Tori Smith, of Lyman, Lyman
both attend Furman Uni- is among the nearly 750 Michaela Gabrielle

Clemson food science

versity. students named to the Parker
Kama Cerimele, child of President’s List at Coastal Moore
Marilyn and Paul Cerimele, Carolina University for the Grace Marie Hess
of Simpsonville, will at- Spring 2018 semester. Cassidy Alyse Galloway
tend Wellesley College. Students named to the Spartanburg

students receive honors Noah Fitzer, child of

Nancy and Matthew Fitzer,
of Greenville, will attend
Agnes Scott College.
President’s List achieved a
perfect 4.0 grade point av-
erage during the semester.
Smith has recorded per-
Paige Deanna Moore
Taylors
Kilian Reagan Meilinger
Skye Renee Miller
Greer’s Baxley taste, aroma, appearance
and texture.”
of Agriculture. Each year
this academic competition
Shashaank Rajaraman,
child of Sunitha Venugo-
fect attendance for 12
years of primary and sec-
Nicole Elizabeth Gwinn
Travelers Rest

among team This was the third con-

secutive year a Clemson
brings together students
from around the world to
pal and Rajaraman Sund-
aram, of Greenville, and
ondary school and three
years of college. She is an
Moriah Gabrielle
Cassano
team finished second determine their ability to Will Simpson, child of Early Childhood Education Brittney Lee Sparrow
members overall in the contest tak-
ing first place in the milk
evaluate the quality of six
different dairy products
Denise and Hal Simpson,
of Simpsonville, will both
major.
PEREZ HONORED AT NGU
A group of Clemson category and placing no — milk, vanilla ice cream, attend the University of HEDGER NAMED TO AWARDS DAY
University food science lower than third place in cheddar cheese, strawber- South Carolina. PRESIDENT’S LIST Samantha Perez, of
students and recent grad- five of the six product cat- ry yogurt, cottage cheese The 120 students Taylor Hedger is among Greer, was honored with
uates just returned from egories. and butter. who comprise the GSSM the 221 students named the Outstanding Female
a national competition In the individual compe- Skills demonstrated in Class of 2018 hail from 34 to the Spring 2018 Pres- Resident Award at North
where they earned top tition, Senn placed second the contest are important different SC counties and ident’s List at Minnesota Greenville University.
honors for their wealth of overall, narrowly missing to companies looking to 76 high schools. State College Southeast The award is presented
dairy knowledge. first place in a tiebreaker. hire food science gradu- in Red Wing and Winona, to the female resident stu-
Food science and human
nutrition majors Matthew
She also took first place in
the ice cream and yogurt
ates to work on the devel-
opment of new food prod-
DISTRICT FIVE  | Minnesota.
To be eligible for the
dent who exemplifies the
character traits promoted
Baxley, of Greer; Kay Senn, categories, while placing ucts and their quality, said President’s List, students by the university and who
of Lakeland, Florida; Jon- second in the milk cate- Sara Cothran, also a team BYRNES STUDENTS CHOSEN must complete a mini- has a positive impact on
athan Dillard, of Conway; gory. coach and faculty member FOR PALMETTO STATE mum of 12 credits at MSC life in NGU residence halls.
and Madeline Waskiewicz, Dillard finished seventh of the Food, Nutrition and Several Byrnes High stu- Southeast during an aca-
of Fredonia, Wisconsin overall with a win in the Packaging Science Depart- dents have been chosen demic term and achieve a
competed in the Colle- milk category. Waskiewicz ment. Cash and scholar- to participate in Palmetto GPA of 3.5 or above.
giate Dairy Products Eval- had a top-10 finish in the ship awards are presented
uation Contest. Students ice cream category. based on each student’s
from 16 universities in the Two weeks prior to the evaluation of samples as
United States and Seoul, national competition, the compared to those of an
Korea vied to bring home team competed in the expert panel of industry
awards. Clemson placed Midwest Regional Contest judges.
second place overall. where Dillard finished “We are very proud of
“This contest may be first and Senn placed third our students,” Cothran
compared to profession- overall, leading the team said. “They exemplify the
al wine tasting in that to a second place finish high caliber character of
students are required to overall. In the 2017 Mid- all students in this depart-
evaluate the quality of west contest, Waskiewicz ment.”
samples against industry was declared the top ched- The Clemson team is
standards,” said Johnny dar cheese judge. supported financially by
McGregor, team coach The Collegiate Dairy the South Carolina Dairy
and faculty member of the Products Evaluation Con- Association and the ’55
Clemson Food, Nutrition test is in its 96th year and Exchange, Clemson’s stu-
and Packaging Sciences is sponsored by the dairy dent-managed entrepre-
Department. “It takes a and food industry with ad- neurial center that makes
trained palate to distin- ditional support from the and serves Clemson’s fa-
guish subtle differences in United States Department mous ice cream.

Duke Energy contributes

$100,000 to GATE program
The Duke Energy Foun-
dation has donated
$100,000 to support the
Greenville Alternative
Teacher Education (GATE)
program.
The GATE program, a
collaboration between
Public Education Part-
ners (PEP) and Greenville
County Schools (GCS), is
a district-based, alterna-
tive teacher certification
program made to address
the shortage of teachers PHOTO | SUBMITTED
in Greenville County. The
Duke Energy Foundation’s Duke Energy Foundation donated $100,000 to Greenville
substantial contribution County’s GATE Program recently.
and commitment in es-
tablishing Duke Energy duce skilled workers who schools. This year saw
GATE Fellowships for bring new ideas and inno- 18 new math and science
math and science teachers vations to our lives,” said teachers. Beginning in the
has allowed the program Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe, 2018-19 school year, the
to continue to grow and Duke Energy’s South Car- program could include up
reach more schools and olina president. to 20 new teachers, and
students. In August 2016, the first will include the subjects
“Programs that foster year of the GATE program, of French and Spanish.
a growing interest in the 10 new math and science For more information or
math and science fields teachers were hired to to get involved, call 233-
help our communities teach in nine Greenville 4137 or visit www.pepgc.
continue to grow and pro- County middle and high org.

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