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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2017  GREER, SOUTH CAROLINA VOL. 104 NO. 44 75 CENTS

Election to decide local seats Tuesday


Sales tax running for Taylors Fire
and Sewer District.
ning for re-election this
year.
tem needed significant re-
pairs and improvements.
neighboring Districts,
maintaining good employ-
Incumbent Judy Albert Wavle, Commissioner At that time, the Taylors ee health benefits and
for county and former Greer police
officer Dexter Reaves are
of Taylors Fire and Sewer
District, has more than 10
Board of Commissioners
decided to take a long-
keeping taxes and fees as
low as possible, Wavle
running for Greer City years of experience with term approach to address- said.
BY KAELYN CASHMAN Council District 6. both the fire and sewer ing several critical issues We knew it would take
STAFF WRITER In addition, Spartanburg departments. facing the Taylors District. a lot of time, effort and
County will be voting on a We need to keep the The six issues were: money to address most
Voters will decide on a penny sales tax. Taylors District moving better financial man- of these issues, but we
Paul Rick Hellams number of local races and forward in the right direc- agement, improving the felt with careful planning
county tax referendum DOUG WAVLE tion, Wavle said. Fire Departments ISO and good management,
during the Nov. 7 election. Doug Wavle has been an Seven years ago, the fire rating, adressing the Dis- we could meet these goals

Lyman On the ballet, incumbent


Doug Wavle and long-time
firefighter Jeff Hannah are
active member of the Tay-
lors community for more
than 40 years and is run-
department had to lay off
some of its dispatchers
and the aging sewer sys-
tricts aging sewer sys-
tem, updating the mutual
support agreements with
and still stay within bud-
get, he said.
SEE ELECTION | A8

council
member BIG THURSDAY Company
plans to
indicted Community coming together expand
For exploitation To benefit
of vulnerable in Greer
adult
nonprofit Will bring 120
Members of the Greer
BY BILLY CANNADA community will come to- new jobs
EDITOR gether to raise money for
Greer Community Minis- BY BILLY CANNADA
A Lyman Town council tries this week, taking part EDITOR
member has been indict- in the nonprofits annual
ed by a grand jury for ex- Big Thursday event. Blue Eye Soft Corpora-
ploitation of a vulnerable Big Thurs- tion is planning to bring
adult. day will take Sample 120 new jobs to Greer, ac-
Paul Rick Hellams was place at Fair- auction cording to announcement
arrested on Friday, but view Baptist items | A8 last week.
has since been released on Church from The company, which
$20,000 bond. 8 a.m. to 9 specializes in informa-
In addition to the ex- p.m. on Nov. 2. tion technology solutions,
ploitation charge, the in- The Greer Lions Club is set to expand over the
dictment says Hellams did hot dog supper is 5-7:30 next two to four years, of-
knowingly and willfully p.m. and a $5 hot dog ficials say.
use the funds and power plate includes a hot dog, We are thrilled to wel-
of attorney of a vulnerable chili, chips, dessert, and come Blue Eye Soft to the
adult improperly, unlaw- a drink. The event also Greer community, said
fully, or without authori- includes a craft and food Wryley Bettis, Chairman
zation, for the profit or bazaar, silent and live auc- of the Greer Development
advantage of himself or tion, and a barbecue lunch Corporation. Our part-
another person. from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. nership with the Green-
These actions took Local students will bake FILE PHOTO | THE GREER CITIZEN ville Area Development
place between December casseroles and two of Corporation and the Up-
of 2016 and February of GCMs Senior Diners will Big Thursday will once again feature a live auction, raising funds for GCM. Pictured above state Alliance has proven
2017, according to the in- create artwork to sell at is Greer High student Gabe Hannon, left, accepting donations for the nonprofit. critical in attracting the
dictment. Big Thursday. attention of blue chip of-
Hellams will remain on Culinary students at the macaroni and cheese, and the entire event. Skip Dav- D&D comptroller, said she fice projects like Blue Eye
council, according to offi- J. Harley Bonds Career sweet potato casseroles. enport, president of the always enjoyed participat- Soft. We hope that their
cials, and a trial date has Center are creating 200 They will then be frozen dealership, which is cele- ing in the lunch service. success in Greer leads to
not been set. casseroles from recipes and sold the day of the brating its 80th birthday Certain key manag- even more opportunities
Calls to Hellams rep- that date back to the first event beginning at 8 a.m. this year, said that being ers and employees would to bring balance to our
resentation were not re- Big Thursday. Chef Ste- D&D Motors, the spon- involved in the event has come and serve barbe- growing economy.
turned by press time. ven Musco and his team sor of the barbecue lunch been important to his fam- cue and interact, John- Blue Eye Soft is pleased
will put together chicken in past years, is now the ily for many years. son said. Weve always for the trust and support,
billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076 pot pies, baked spaghetti, presenting sponsor for Roma Johnson, retired SEE FUNDRAISER | A8 SEE COMPANY | A8

Council moves forward


with project funding
|
BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS
Greer City Council is Reappointment: Council unanimously approved to reappoint
moving forward with Greer Housing Authoritys Commissioner Julie Barnes for anoth-
funding to bring a new er term as her prior term expired on Oct. 31.
hotel and parking garage
downtown, following a C-2 to R-7.5: Council unanimously approved an ordinance to
meeting last Tuesday. change the zoning classification of properties owned by Nehe-
Council unanimously miah Community Revitalization Corporation located on Oakland
approved the first read- Avenue from C-2 (Commercial District) to R-7.5 (Single-Family
ing of Ordinance Number Residential District).
41-2017, funding the new
development and other re- R-15 to C-2: Council unanimously approved an ordinance to
lated projects. change the zoning classification of property owned by Curtis
Ordinance 41-2017 is and Gwyn Hawkins and Meredith Shannon located at 906 South
the enabling legislation to Buncombe Road from R-15 (Single-Family Residential District) to
authorize funding for the C-2 (Commercial District).
construction or renova-
tion of several projects, all O-D to S-1: Council unanimously approved an ordinance to
of which have been iden- change the zoning classification of properties owned by C. Allen
tified in our community Fowler located at 3381 and 3375 Brushy Creek Road from O-D
master plan, said David (Office District) to S-1 (Service District).
Seifert, Chief Financial Of-
ficer. C-2 to RM-2: Council unanimously approved an ordinance to
It provides the funding change the zoning classification of property owned by Able PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
mechanism to support the Holdings LLC located at 318 Pennsylvania Avenue from C-2
development agreement
with Sycamore Greer LLC
(Commercial District) to RM-2 (Multi-Family Residential District).
Pumpkin paintin
that the council approved imately $13 million for These are construc-
at its Oct. 10 meeting, he three anticipated projects, tion of a parking facility Makenzie Teal celebrated the season when The Town of Lyman partnered with Creative
said. as well as other related estimated at $6.5 million, Soul to host a free Pumpkin Painting event at Pacific Place in Lyman. More photos from
The funding is approx- costs. SEE COUNCIL | A8 the event can be found on B6.

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A2 THE GREER CITIZEN COMMUNITY WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Changes coming
for CPW patrons
Beginning in January,
the Greer Commission of We simply do not
Public Works (CPW) will no
longer relight appliance have enough man
pilot lights for customers,
officials announced this power to trouble
week.
The only exception will shoot appliances or
be if CPW causes the out-
age. In addition, CPW em- the ability to store
ployees will no longer en-
ter customers homes to supplies for all the
work on their appliances.
We simply do not have various units inside
enough man power to
trouble shoot appliances customers homes.
or the ability to store sup-
plies for all the various
units inside customers Rob Rhodes
homes, said Rob Rhodes, CPW Gas Department Manager
CPW Gas Department
PHOTO | SUBMITTED Manager.

Take it back
The Greer Commission of Public Works (CPW) and the Greer Police Department collected 38 pounds of pills during the QUESTIONS INFO BOX |
annual Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 28, to take unwanted prescription drugs off the streets. The drop off box
at the Greer Police Department collected 120 pounds. Drop off boxes are available 24/7 at the Greer Police Department,
located at 102 South Main Street, Greer, and at Greer Memorial Hospital. What about customers with new gas service?

Greer CPW encourages homeowners to have the individual that

Community
installed the appliances turn on the pilot light.
BIG THURSDAY funding available. The items in the silent and
TO BENEFIT GCM For more information live auctions will include What happens if my gas service was disconnected for

News
The 38th Annual Big on RTP, contact the State vacations, electronics, gift non-payment?
Thursday is one of three Trails Coordinator, Neal certificates to numerous
major fundraisers to sup- Hamilton, at 803-734- restaurants, jewelry, paint- Greer CPW will no longer relight your pilot light. You must call a
port Greer Community 0735 or nhamilton@scprt. ings, personal and home certified plumbing and heating business to perform the work.
Ministries four programs: com. accessories, and many
GCSO TO HOLD Meals on Wheels, Senior more must-see items. What happens if I turn off my gas service or close my ac-
NO SHAVE NOV. Dining, Food Pantry and BEYOND ESTATE PLANNING Last years Auction count during the warmer months?
The Greenville County Clothing Closet. IN SPARTANBURG NOV 3 raised over $90,000.00
Sheriffs Office (GCSO) is The schedule of events Beyond Estate Planning with 100% of proceeds go- Greer CPW will no longer relight your pilot light. You must call a
inviting all of their person- begins on November 2 at 8 is not an estate planning ing back into the commu- certified plumbing and heating business to perform the work.
nel to participate in the a.m. with a craft and food how to talk but rather a nity. We recommend leaving your raw pilot light on during the sum-
second year of NO SHAVE bazaar while supplies last. why talk set for Friday, Included in the ticket mer months. The average cost for doing this is $10 a month ver-
NOVEMBER in tribute to Frozen Casseroles will Nov. 3, from 8:30-10:30 price is great food, free sus having a HVAC or plumbing business come to your home.
the South Carolina Special be brought by J. Harley a.m. at Upward Sports parking, and live enter-
Olympics. Bonds Culinary Arts De- Corporate Office, located tainment. Advance tick- What about new customers with existing gas service to the
The event, which runs partment and funded by in the The Caldwell Room ets may be purchased home?
from Nov. 1 to Nov. 30, is Pelham Medical Center. at 198 White Star Point, from participating agen-
to raise awareness, and all The BBQ lunch will take Spartanburg. cies or any Uptown Serto- New customers that move into a home where natural gas ser-
the funds will go directly place from 11 a.m. to 1:30 Special Guest Speaker ma Club member. vice already exists would be required to have a contractor light
to the Law Enforcement p.m., and the Bucket and Russ Crosson will address For more information their pilot light.
Torch Run campaign, Crew are back this year. the issue of how much, about Auction for a Cause,
which supports South Car- The Silent Auction is when and in what form please contact Lane An-

Dentures from $450 set


olina Special Olympics. from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., to transfer your assets thony 864-921-1154 or
and the Live Auction from to your children as well Brandy Finch 864-378-
FALL 2017 CLASS 7-9 p.m. The Lions Club as why charity should 3851, or visit: www.Auc-
FOR GRIEF SUPPORT Hotdog Supper is from 5-7 be a key part of any well tion4aCause.net.
Interim Healthcare p.m. thought out estate plan.
Hospice is restarting its For more information, RSVP by Friday, Oct. 27, HARVEST MOON FESTIVAL
Fall2017 Grief Support contact Hannah Rainwater by calling 949-5787 or IN ROEBUCK ON NOV. 4 SIMPLE
Class for those struggling at 877-1937 or hrainwa- emailing foundation@up- A Harvest Moon Festival EXTRACTIONS
$80 per tooth
with the loss of a loved ter@gcminc.org. ward.org. will take place on Satur-
one, those having diffi- Russ has been with Ron- day, Nov. 4, from 11 a.m.
culty finding friends who SCPRT ACCEPTING ald Blue & Co. for 35 years to 5 p.m. and on Sunday,
understand and those LOIF FOR TRAILS GRANTS and has done hundreds of Nov. 5, from 11 a.m. to 4
looking for practical tools The South Carolina De- similar talks all over the p.m. at Walnut Grove Plan-
to cope. partment of Parks, Rec- country. Prior to his cur- tation, Roebuck.
The 10-week classes are reation and Tourism is rent position, Russ served Food, Bluegrass music,
set to run from October to inviting interested eligible as Executive Director of Gospel Bluegrass on Sun-
December and are based entities to submit a Letter The National Christian day, antique tractors and Repair & relines
on principles from Alan of Intent Form for grant Foundation (NCF), and is more than 30 artists and while you wait
Wolfelts book, Under- funding assistance from the author of four books. demonstrators will be fea- All work done
standing Your Grief: Ten the Recreational Trails tured. on premises
Essential Touchstones for Program (RTP). AUCTION FOR A CAUSE
Finding Hope and Healing. The deadline for sub- BY SERTOMA CLUB BOWLING NIGHT
Greenville mission is Thursday, Nov. The Uptown Sertoma SET FOR NOV. 10
Weekly,until Dec. 5, 2. Club of Spartanburg will The bowling night will
Tuesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. RTP is a federally fund- hold its 24th annual Auc- take place on Friday, Nov.
5 Century Dr.; Suite 220; ed grant program to build tion for A Cause. 10, from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Office Building: Century or improve trails across JM Smith Corporation is at the Peach Bowl to raise
at Keith Office Park; Door South Carolina. the signature sponsor of money for a new vision
Sign: Service Corp Inter- This is a reimbursable this years event which will screening machine.
national; Corner of Keith grant program requiring a benefit, six local non-prof-
Drive and Century Drive 20 percent match. it agencies; The Bethlehem
(Off I-385, by way of Exit RTP funds are available Center, The Haven, SAFE
40) to state, federal and local Homes-Rape Crisis Coali-
Spartanburg government agencies, as tion, Spartanburg Humane
Weekly, until Dec. 6, well as qualified private Society, Upstate Fami-
Wednesdays, 1-2:30 p.m. organizations. ly Resource Center and
The Juice Bar at St. The minimum grant Camp Sertoma of South
Christophers Episcopal amount is $10,000 with a Carolina.
Church, 400 Dupre Drive maximum of $100,000 The event will be held at
For more information, the total project cost for the Spartanburg Memorial
visit www.hospicegrief- the maximum RTP amount Auditorium from 5:30-10
support.com or con- would be $125,000. p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3.
tactTonya Taylorat 627- Motorized projects are A highlight of the eve-
7049 or jillian.storm@ eligible for the maximum ning is the live auction,
interimcares.com. amount of motorized offering world-class items.

Church For more information,


contact Beverly Lindsey at
906-6780 or call 879-4534.
ter on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at
6 p.m.
Rusty Brooks and the

News CRAFT SHOW AT


MARIETTA FIRST
choir from Ashlan Village
will entertain the group
with a musical program
Marietta First Baptist after the meal.
Church is holding its An- Each senior is asked to
CALVARY HILL BAPTIST nual Christmas Craft Show bring one can of food for
TO HOLD REVIVAL from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the needy.
Calvary Hill Baptist Saturday, Nov. 11 at Mar- A 100 or more seniors
Church is hosting a Reviv- ietta First Baptist Church. are expected to attend this
al until Friday, Nov. 3, at 7 meeting.
p.m. nightly. WASHINGTON BAPTIST The senior adults have
Brother Terry Pace is the TO HOLD FALL FELLOWSHIP scheduled a shopping trip
speaker for Monday, Tues- Washington Baptist for Tuesday, Nov. 21 to
day and Wednesday while Church is hosting its first Hamricks in Gaffney.
Brother Travis Parker is annual Fall Fellowship on The group will leave the
the speaker for Thursday Saturday, Nov. 11, from church at 8:30 a.m.
and Friday. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the They plan to have lunch
The church is located at church, located at 3500 N. at Arbys in Lyman.
100 Calvery Hill Church Highway 14, Greer.
Drive, Lyman. For more in- There will be food, Blue- CLEARVIEW TO HOLD
formation, call 968-0493. grass music and special 2017 HOLIDAY MARKET
interest cars. Clearview Baptist
BLUE RIDGE BAPTIST For more information, Church is hosting the
TO HOLD BENEFIT NOV. 4 call Earl at 607-1501 or 2017 Holiday Market on
Blue Ridge Baptist visit www.washingtonbap- Saturday, Nov. 18, from 9
Church is holding a bene- tist.org. a.m. to 3 p.m.
fit Nov. 4 for Cindy King The market will feature
Gibson, who lost her leg APALACHE TO HOLD handmade gifts, person-
due to diabetes. THANKSGIVING SUPPER alized gifts, baked goods,
The hotdog sale will The annual senior food bar, direct sales, door
take place from 1-4 p.m. Thanksgiving supper is on prizes and more.
at the church with music the calendar for the Gold- To become a vendor,
and possibly a yard sale en Hearts at the please contact lisa@clear-
as well. ABC Christian Life Cen- viewbc.com.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2017 PAGE LABEL THE GREER CITIZEN A3
Opinion
The Greer Citizen

A4 THE GREER CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Love thy neighbor


L
ove thy neighbor as thyselfcertainly
not always easy to do, but when the
IM JUST
Despite the sadness there was a solace, a true comfort in
Hyders are your neighbors, its not
only easy, its also a privilege. SAYING knowing the people that I had called uponmy vet, Bibi, very
When I telephoned Larry, I tried to
keep my voice steady as I relayed the early this morning, and Larry, late this chilly evening, would put
news that we had lost a cherished, twen-
ty-four-year-old horse that had belonged PAM STONE their own comforts well after attending to mine.
to a friend, and would need his assis-
tance in laying Barry to rest in the field
in which hed spent several happy years burg, calling me twice with updates. and his best friend, Scotty, who lived to hope, a hot meal and a hot soak.
of retirement. It was 7 p.m., after a grueling long day be nearly thirty. I lingered by Barrys grave and thanked
Being Tuesday mid afternoon-- the day of work for him when I heard the rumble By eight oclock our solemn duty to him for all his kindness and generosity
after Spartanburg, thirty minutes to the of the backhoe, having been driven Barry was finished and Larry, for the before turning towards the barn to blan-
south, had been hit by a tornado, Larry directly from the familys shop some third time, apologized for not arriving ket the other horses on this first frosty
had been called down with his heavy fifteen minutes away, making its way soonerIm just sorry you had to wait night of autumn.
equipment to remove fallen trees and down our long driveway, lights flooding this longto which I waved a hand, dis- Despite the sadness there was a solace,
debris from the storm. the path before it. missing the thought and articulated how a true comfort in knowing the people
But the Hyders, who have buried three I didnt have to say it, but I found grateful I was that after a hard days that I had called uponmy vet, Bibi, very
of my horses and countless others in the myself murmuring that this loving, work hed been good enough to come early this morning, and Larry, late this
area are well aware of the heartache that gentleman of a horse deserved the most straight over. chilly evening, would put their own com-
accompanies that tearful, final decision dignified handling possible and every We said our goodbyes and I remained forts well after attending to mine.
made by the one who remains holding movement, every action was done as in the field lit only by a new moon as And it was that moment when grati-
the other end of the lead rope. gently as possible. Barry was laid to rest he drove the back hoe up the drive and tude placed her arm around my shoulder
And so Larry, being a Hyder, said he on the crest of a hill next to my own once at the top of our quiet, country as I walked back to the house.
would come as soon as he left Spartan- Fozzy, whom Id lost also at twenty-four, lane headed west towards, I can only

FROM THE MAILBAG | KAELYNS


KORNER
The times KAELYN CASHMAN

are Staff reporter

achanging Faithful
I
n a world of unfaithfulness,
where can we find faithful-
Q: When do we fall back? ness?
These days, the news is filled
A: It happens every year. with those who have commit-
The air starts to get cold. ted sexual sins from celebrities
Pumpkins start finding their to local leaders.
way to every neighborhood Each time I hear or read an-
porch. other account, my heart breaks.
The days get short. We would be hard pressed to
And then it hits youThat find anyone who has not dealt
extra hour of sleep youve with some level of harassment
waited all summer for is right or abuse.
around the corner. It is not right.
The official end of Daylight A few years back, I came
Saving Time is this Sunday, face-to-face with the reality of
Nov. 5. the darkness of this present
evil age, and I cried out to God.
Instead of scrolling I was angry.
Why would God allow such
through social media
GUEST EDITORIAL | things as betrayal and abuse?
Why do the wicked seem to
or watching that extra win?

A public safety problem


In that state of mind, I began
hour of news, make the to memorize the Psalms, and I
made a discovery.
time count. Id read the Psalms before,
but Id gravitated to the ones

that cant be ignored


Youre probably already that talked about Gods love
contemplating what to do with and mercy and faithfulness.
another 60 minutes in your This time, when I read the
day, so were here to help. Psalms, I dwelt on the ones
1. You can do what every- talking about justice.
body else does and show up at The first 20 Psalms are full of
church an hour early because No longer just a big city issue, gang activ- Gods justice in light of mans
you forgot. ity is on the rise, even in small communities Gangs, in particular, are wickedness and His favor for
This way, youll get to hear across the state and nation. Sometimes youll the righteous.
the band and choir practice. read about it. However,authorities are regular- an uncomfortable reality Psalm 5, in particular, stood
Youll get to see the preacher ly investigating gang-related crimes that dont out to me, specifically verses
with his tie loosened a little. reach the publics eye. statewide.The first step 4-8.
You might even get to the Efforts to deal with the menace are frequent- Verses four through six
coffee before it disappears. ly complicated by a number of factors high toward solving this problem is begin, For you are not a God
2. You can sleep. Obviously among them a lack of candor. Politicians, who delights in wickedness;
this doesnt apply to folks with neighborhood leaders and business groups the issue I cant say. But if theres a difference evil may not dwell with you.
newborn babies or multiple tend to want to put forward the most flattering between gang violence and music industry The boastful shall not stand
jobs, but as far as the rest image possible of their community. Thus, they violence, its certainly a minor one. before your eyes; you hate all
of you are concerned, hit the dont want the kind of headlines that a focus An all-too-frequent problem facing local evildoers. You destroy those
snooze. on gangs might bring. governments is that meat-and-potatoes issues who speak lies; the Lord abhors
3. You can be productive. You But as those on the front lines will tell you, such as public safety take a back seat to the bloodthirsty and deceitful
know: do the dishes, start the any successful gang-fighting strategy hinges big-ticket, headline-grabbing initiatives. Again, man.
laundry, clean the house. Yep, on public awareness. Citizens must know Columbia offers a cautionary tale. I agreed 100 percent and
sleep sounds better. about the problem, understand the stakes, and Four years ago, the capital city went more continued with verses seven
Whatever you choose to do: participate in decisions to restore safety to than six months without a permanent po- and eight.
try to throw a wrench in your their streets. Tip-toeing around the problem lice chief. Yet officials were loath to publicly But I, through the abun-
normal routine. will only make it worse. mention the police departments woes. Instead, dance of your steadfast love,
Instead of scrolling through A recent shooting in Columbia reflects a their focus at the time was on building a shiny will enter your house. I will
social media or watching that familiar pattern. In mid-September, gunmen new baseball stadium. Sadly, this period of bow down toward your holy
extra hour of news, make the opened fire outside a nightclub in the middle instability for the police department came temple in the fear of you. Lead
time count. of the city, injuring eight people. What was the during a period of escalating gang activity and me, O Lord, in your righteous-
We only fall back once a year, motive? The curious citizen was left to guess, a rash of shootings -- including the slaying of a ness because of my enemies;
ya know. as the details came out at a snails pace. Initial mother of four by documented gang members, make your way straight before
media reports even omitted the normal details and a shooting that left a USC student para- me.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR |


such as a description of the shooters, even lyzed. And I recognized more fully
after police had identified suspects. Citizens The city got its stadium a nice one, to be that I would be in the exact
were kept in the dark and were nervous about sure -- and a first-rate minor league team. To same place as the wicked ex-
the unknown threat. some residents, however, the ball park stands cept for Gods mercy on me.
Submission guidelines Public statements spoke of the violence that
grips our country, as if to deflect attention
as a monument to misplaced prioritiesa fail-
ing that put peoples safety at risk.
There is only one who is
always faithful.
from the violence here locally. And officials Certainly, a communitys sense of pride and 1 Corinthians 1:9 says, God

T
he Greer Citizen accepts Let- have still not outlined what steps theyll take image are important to its vitality. But that is faithful, by whom you were
ters to the Editor. Letters to avert a problem in the future. Most of the pride is beneficial when its harnessed to solve called into the fellowship of his
should be 125 words or less information made public came not from local problems, not when its cause to sweep them Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
and include a name and a phone officials but from the FBI, which released under the rug. 2 Timothy 2:13 goes even
number for verification. specifics about the incident including details Gangs, in particular, are an uncomfortable farther, saying, if we are faith-
The Greer Citizen reserves the captured on surveillance cameras after a reality statewide.The first step toward solving less, he remains faithfulfor
right to edit any content. special agent filed a federal gun charge against this problem is acknowledging it. he cannot deny himself.
Letters to the Editor can be one of the suspects.
mailed to 317 Trade St., Greer Ultimately, the shooting was labeled a music This guest editorial was submitted by South Carolina Comptroller Richard kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
29651. industry conflict. Whether thats sugar-coating Eckstrom.

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Local teacher brings craft


studio to downtown Greer
BY KAELYN CASHMAN for new experiences, mem-
STAFF WRITER ories and crafts, Bryant
said. I wanted the studio
A local teacher is bring- to feel like home.
ing a craft studio to down- The studio also offers
town Greer. a unique Craft Bar, fully
Aerie Lane, the new ven- supplied with everything
ture, celebrated its grand needed to create one of
opening on Sunday. the monthly themed proj-
For me, it was all about ects, and a retail space for
my love for crafting and local vendors to sell hand-
the opportunity to pro- made gifts.
vide my community with Aerie Lane offers pri-
PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN a place where they can vate parties as well as
gather with friends and public workshops, Bryant
Greer Farmers Markets Stone Soup fundraiser last create, said owner Angie said. We host birthday
Thursday brought in 80 cans of food and $300 for Greer Bryant, a local elementary parties for both kids and
Relief. school art teacher. Every adults, bridal/baby show-
time you create a project ers, team building activi-
by hand you are sharing a ties, girls night out, fund-

Community
part of yourself with oth- raisers and more. We are
ers. currently already booking
Aerie Lane offers work- holiday parties so call or
shops, custom parties, lo- email us reserve a spot on

gives back
cal handmade gifts and a our calendar.
DIY (do-it-yourself) craft The Greer studio is the
bar for novices and craft fifth location of a total
connoisseurs alike. of 11 with the first Ae-
rie Lane Studio started in PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
I hope to provide
to Greer Relief
Safety Harbor, Florida, by
Courtney Hawkins and Aerie Lane, a new craft studio, opened its doors for busi-
a place for people Shelya Quimby. ness with a Grand Opening celebration on Sunday after-
Our Washington and In- noon at the Main Street location.
to gather, for diana locations opened a
BY KAELYN CASHMAN give back and involve oth- year ago and our Birming- bought their first home, my dad was usually at
STAFF WRITER ers in the community to new experiences, ham, Alabama, studio just and she wanted the inte- work.
try to make an impact and opened last month, Bry- rior of their home to feel I dont feel like I really
Greer Relief has been the help our neighborhoods, memories and ant said. I will be the next warm and cozy. had a chance to know him
beneficiary of five local Robertson said. store to open with four I would look at prod- as a person until he re-
initiatives in recent weeks. Summer Shown, Owner crafts. I wanted the more in Fla, one in Atlan- ucts in stores and think, tired, she continued. At
Last Thursday, Greer of Inside the Design, is ta, and one in Missouri. I can make that, Bryant that time, he started build-
Farmers Market dedicat- partnering with other lo- studio to feel like Courtney and Shelya said. ing shaker style furniture.
ed its final market of the cal businesses for a food came up with the name Bryant has been teach- Whenever I would see a
season to the nonprofits drive from now until Nov. home. Aerie Lane based on a ing or substituting for craft I wanted to create, I
Stone Soup fundraiser. 16 to benefit Greer Relief, huge part of the business teachers for the last 20 would go to my dad and
Those who attended the focusing on Thanksgiving model. years, joining Skyland in have him do the building
event donated a total of dinner for a couple dozen Angie Bryant Aerie Lane is all about 2013. part for me. He eventually
80 cans of food and raised families in need. Owner, Aerie Lane the gathering, Bryant I loved art and want- taught me how to use the
$300 in funds for the non- Suggested items to do- said. We see Aerie Lane ed to share that love with most of the tools in his
profit. nate are canned ham/tur- as a place where people children, Bryant said. My shop. When my husband
We typically have 10 key, potatoes/rice, gravy So many times we buy will want to gather togeth- high school art teacher and I went to Tampa to
shelves of vegetables, mix, corn, green beans, craft materials with the in- er to spend time with old was very supportive and visit the flagship store the
Greer Relief Executive Di- mixed vegetables, cream tentions of putting togeth- friends as well as new. The motivated me. I wanted first thing I noticed when
rector Caroline Robertson of soups, cornbread mix, er a great project. Many word Aerie comes from to work in a place where I I walked in was the smell
said. We currently have cranberry sauce, graham times these materials end the French word for nest. could create and have fun of pine. That smell brings
maybe three, and most of cracker pie crust, pump- up being put in a closet We feel like a nest is the every day. back so many memories
these [cans of food] are kin pie filling and evapo- and forgotten, Bryant perfect symbol to repre- Originally from Seneca, of my dad.Aerie Lane has
vegetables, so they will im- rated milk. said. It just isnt as much sent the gathering. South Carolina, Bryant helped me feel his pres-
mediately go on the shelf Drop off locations in- fun to craft alone, and you Bryant is also an art first came to Greer in 1994 ence every time I walk in
and probably go out some clude four Greer business- have to clean up the mess. teacher at Skyland Ele- when her husband ac- the studio.
time next week. es A Better Way Chiro- At Aerie Lane, you can mentary school. cepted a position at BMW The new shop is locat-
Were very light right practic, Carolina Upstate gather with your friends, So, for me, the biggest Manufacturing. Bryant has ed at 117 S. Main Street,
now on a lot of our food, Property Management, make new friends, make challenge has been time been married since 1992, Greer. Craft projects will
she said. We just updated Only Southern Made and an extraordinary craft and management, Bryant and they have three chil- vary throughout the year,
the website. Payroll Medics as well as let us clean up the mess. said. Fortunately for me, dren. but individuals can view
Greer High School an- Blend Hair Salon in Green- The studios DIY work- crafting is fun, so I am en- My dad passed away future workshops at www.
nounced Friday how much ville and Prowse on Main shops range from canvas joying all the extra time I three years ago after a greer.aerielane.com/work-
they raised for Greer in Travelers Rest. pillows to hostess trays, have spent at Aerie Lane. long hard battle with can- shop-schedule.
Relief during their Spir- For other Wish List with personalized guid- Bryant started crafting cer, Bryant said. I grew
it Week. Yellow Jackets items needed by Greer Re- ance by their team of ex- when she and her husband up with both parents, but kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
raised more than $26,000. lief, visit greerrelief.org/ pert crafters throughout
Were always very ap- wish-lists. the project.
preciative to our neigh- I hope to provide a
bors who want to help and kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076 place for people to gather,

LETTER TO THE EDITOR |

Can the grease


To the Editor, containers you can pur- treatment costs down
Turkey cooking in the chase online; however, if by canning the grease!
fryer, leaves changing you are a Greer CPW sew- For more information on
colors and football games er customer, we have a protecting your sewer,
playing. limited amount of grease visit www.greercpw.com/
The holidays are cer- dispensers at our office protect-sewer.
tainly upon us and as we at a first come, first serve Alison Rauch
eagerly await homecooked basis. Help us keep your Greer CPW
meals with family, this
time can wreak havoc on
Greer CPWs sewer pipes. The City of Greer Planning Commission will hold a Public
Youve likely heard for Hearing at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 20, 2017 at
many years to never pour Greer City Hall located at 301 E. Poinsett Street on the
cooking grease down the following:
drain, yet many people
still do it, especially DOCKET NUMBER: RZ 2017-46
during the holidays. APPLICANT: Amanda Howard Griswold
ADDRESS: 206 Taylor Road
A simple solution PARCEL ID NUMBER:
EXISTING ZONING:
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R-12, Single-Family Residential
to avoid a holiday REQUEST: Rezone to R-S,
Residential Suburban District
headache is to
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pour your used APPLICANT: Chip Fogleman, FRF Inc.
ADDRESS: 258 Liberty Hill Road
cooking grease into PARCEL ID NUMBER: 5-28-00-027.03
EXISTING ZONING: R-S, Residential Suburban District
a leftover can or REQUEST: Rezone to R-20,
Residential Single-Family
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Farms subdivision, Ashley EXISTING ZONING: RM-1, Residential Multi-Family
Commons Court, Village REQUEST: Rezone to C-3, Commercial
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Once solidified, scoop Documents related to the requests are available for public
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There are also reusable
A6 THE GREER CITIZEN NEWS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Duncan grandmother plays the elf DAVE


SAYS

DAVE
At Pickens so the money that I will
spend this year coming
RAMSEY

childrens up at Christmas of 2017


was money that I raised
throughout the year Touch
home last year in 2016, Cud-

their
dy-Brooks said. So, when
I take my wish list right
BY KAELYN CASHMAN before Black Friday, I can
STAFF WRITER take advantage of those

For more than 20 years,


a Duncan grandmother
Black Friday sales.
I have probably any-
where from five to eight
hearts
has been dressing up as elves that help me, she Q: What are some ways
an elf to deliver Christmas continued. They will be to teach pre-teens the
gifts to children staying at out at midnight on Black value of giving versus
Miracle Hill homes in Pick- Friday standing in line getting during the holiday
ens. somewhere to get the best season?
Lenora Cuddy-Brooks deal, so these kids get ex-
said her annual tradition actly what they ask for. We DR: As a parent, one
has become a labor of do try to limit it to $300, of the best things you
love. and the kids basically can do is be a living,
Some of the kids I know that. breathing example of
see year after year. Ive When Christmas day ar- the importance of giving
watched them grow up rives, Cuddy-Brooks and and caring about others.
there, Cuddy-Brooks said. her volunteers show up Theres nothing wrong
Some kids will be there around midnight dressed with having some stuff,
this year. They might not as Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, PHOTO | SUBMITTED but many of todays
be there next year. They elves, reindeer, Frosty the marketing messages can
might be back the year af- Snowman and others, she Lenora Cuddy-Brooks and her volunteers gave Christmas presents to more than 40 lead kids to believe its all
ter. said. about them. And the sad
Shes got a guy that
children last year in Pickens. truth is advertising firms
comes in from Georgia with the lady and struck love is ripped out from faces and they write me are often more aggressive
thats dressed up like San- up a bargain with her and underneath them. Theyve notes that say, you know, with their teaching than
ta Claus, and Ill tell ya, if we drove to Atlanta and done nothing to cause I thought this was going to parents are in theirs.
you didnt believe and you picked up a barbie car. that. Nobody steps up to be the worst day of my life I would encourage you
saw this guy, youd believe Its just a really, really fun the plate in their family and it turned out to be so to find giving experi-
again because he looks time. and says, hey, you know, joyous and its all because ences in which you can
just like Santa Claus, Cuddy-Brooks began here we are, were going to of you, that makes me feel participate as a family.
said Mike Altice of Greer, this venture when she re- love you through this. Its really good, she contin- Volunteering for a day at
who has worked with Cud- alized the continued exis- a really tough spot for a ued. I think Im just at a homeless shelter is a
dy-Brooks for five or six tence of childrens homes 10-11 year old kid to find a point in my life where wonderful example of giv-
years and has driven the or orphanages, she said. themselves in. giving back is something ing that requires absolute-
truck to deliver the gifts Initially, I think I was When Cuddy-Brooks was that I think is my respon- ly no money. Or maybe
Theyll have their most of that time. very shocked in my small young, she raised her two sibility. you could pull out your
We go up every year, world that there were still boys on her own, starting A lot of people gave to wallet, and spend the day
little faces glued to he continued. We take childrens homes or, what out with a high school ed- her when she was young, shopping for groceries
a truck and we pack all we used to call in the old ucation. she said. and Christmas gifts for
the window, and these bags in. We go to the days, an orphanage, Cud- When I went back to I was very fortunate families who are financial-
various homes up there; dy-Brooks said. And that college, I was very fortu- and I think its now my ly less fortunate.
youll hear them theres about six of them, there were kids out there nate that I had a job where turn to pay that forward, Make sure your kids are
depending on the age of that were truly in need of there were good Christian Cuddy-Brooks said. involved physically, men-
squealing. Its like the child, and each child having somebody come people, and they were will- Cuddy-Brooks works tally, and emotionally in
gets a bag of stuff that he along and just love and ing to help me and put me full-time for Engineered the entire giving process.
mass chaos when or she has asked for, and embrace them. in touch with people who Systems in Duncan, and Let them experience the
Its remarkable how ap- I raised two boys on my could help me with things her company sponsors grateful, and sometimes
we show up. preciative these children own very early on, and I like doctors and costs that her project with her every ungrateful, responses
are.You cant imagine can remember some real- I couldnt really afford, year, she said. that go along with giving.
the warmth you see in ly tough Christmases with Cuddy-Brooks said. The Theyre a faith based With a little thought and
Lenora Cuddy-Brooks these kids faces when my kids, she continued. things the kids and I strug- company, Cuddy-Brooks planning, you can create
they realize somebody And me saying, you know, gled with were the things said. They also share the some incredible teaching
Its truly a labor of love does care about them. Lord, if you ever, ever let that werent necessities. belief with me that it takes and family bonding expe-
not only for me but also We have been very, very me get to the point where The things that were es- a village to raise a child. riences that will change
for the people who work blessed that Penske right money is not a driving is- sential were easy for us to Cuddy-Brooks also everyones lives forever!
with me to pull this off ev- there in Greer donates a sue for me, I promise Im come by because we were works part-time at her
ery year because not only big box truck to us every gonna give back, and this surrounded by people to own company called Sim-
do we do the shopping, year, and that becomes is my way to give back. love us. ply Safety, a limited liabil-
but we do all of the wrap-
ping, and we deliver back
at Christmas in full cos-
our sleigh, and we try to A large sign out front
decorate it up such, and reading Childrens Home sential things, like Christ- sulting firm.
its just a very joyous got Cuddy-Brooks atten- mas and birthdays, that
But it was the nones- ity company or safety con-
Tickets
I came to Engineered

on sale
tume, she said time, Cuddy-Brooks said. tion that day 22 years ago. we had to sit back and say, Systems as a consultant
Fundraising for this It certainly has become I think it just tugged is this really a priority? and was a consultant for
yearly endeavor began a community involve- on my heart, and I just And the answer was no, them for a couple of years
about 22 years ago and ment. We look to corpo- said, Im going to stop she continued. So, those when they made me an of-
continued yesterday with
a Chili Cookoff at Engi-
rate sponsors to help us and Im going to see what holidays were very small fer and I came on board
with a lot of these funds. I this place is all about, for us.
For Santa
with them full-time, and
neered Systems in Dun-
can.
couldnt do it without cor- Cuddy-Brooks said. I left
porate sponsors.
Cuddy-Brooks
with an entirely differ- pleted school, and her ply safety job part-time,
com- now I work at my sim-
Breakfast
I just happened to be When Cuddy-Brooks ent outlook on life and children have now grown Cuddy-Brooks said. Im a The holiday season will
driving by there [chil- started the project more how fortunate I was, even into adults, she said. Her busy, girl but it keeps me get underway this Satur-
drens home] one holiday than 20 years ago, she though my children and I granddaughter is getting young. day, as Breakfast with San-
and just stopped and said, stood in the Haywood Mall struggled when they were ready to attend medical Typically, anywhere ta tickets go on sale at 8
is there something I can and gave out candy canes young financially, we al- school. from five to eight women a.m. at Greer City Hall.
do for the kids for Christ- for $1, she said. ways had the support of I dont need as much help Cuddy-Brooks with This years breakfast
mas? Cuddy-Brooks said. All the kids that people who loved us. to make me happy, Cud- the shopping and wrap- sessions will be held on
I came to the quick re- wouldnt sit on Santas lap And to think there were dy-Brooks said. What ping of the presents every Dec. 2 at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m.,
alization that these kids, would come down and see children out there who makes me happy is giving year. and 11 a.m. The will in-
really, they dont have the angel, which was me, were left to their own de- what I can back to kids We did 42 kids last clude a hot breakfast,
an opportunity to go and and their parents would vices through no fault of that I know are in a real- year, Cuddy-Brooks said. crafts and activities, mu-
see Santa and give Santa a donate a buck and have their own was really heart ly tough place. I get more Thats a lot of wrapping. sic, and a personal visit
wish list like a lot of kids their picture taken with wrenching to me, she from doing this than the We never turn down help- with Santa.
do. the Christmas angel, and continued. Some of these kids could ever possibly ers. The event is limited to
Its just a really rough thats how I raised mon- kids come there in the imagine. There is a huge For more information or 500 tickets. There is a
time with them, she said. ey to start with, Cud- middle of the night with sense of satisfaction. to donate, visit createam- six-ticket limit per person.
Theyre separated from dy-Brooks said. nothing but the clothes Those kids give to me iracle.com.
their families, some of I get a thank you note on their backs through twice as much as I give to
them permanently, some
of them temporarily. Its
just a very heartbreaking
personally from each and no fault of their own, and them.
every child every single everything they know and
year, and I have every
When I see their little MOVED?
itizen
time for them, so I got this thank you note Ive got-
harebrained idea to go out ten for 21 years because
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these kids. kids are so excited. Dont
During the first year of When Cuddy-Brooks and miss out
the project, Cuddy-Brooks her volunteers pull up in
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I think that the house Theyll have their little
parents or the people who faces glued to the win-
run the cottage kind of dow, and youll hear them
steered the kids in one di- squealing, Cuddy-Brooks
rection, so I got things like said. Its like mass chaos
socks and hair bows and when we show up.
shoes and basketballs, I always tell the house
Cuddy-Brooks said. So, parents there because we
the next year, when I went get to deliver the gifts and
out there to do it again the watch them open them,
second year, I said, listen, but then we leave them
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Opera tickets as well as Weve driven to Atlanta
clothing, shoes, musical to buy a barbie car off of
instruments and guitars, eBay one time because we
she said. had a little girl, thats all
I start my wish list she asked for was a bar-
with the kids just before bie car, so we got on eBay
Thanksgiving so that and found a barbie car in
were always a year ahead, Atlanta and got in touch
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139 Abner Creek Rd., Greer 801-0528
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Praise Cathedral Church of God
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Obituaries
The Greer Citizen

A8 THE GREER CITIZEN PAGE LABEL WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Shirley L. Blackwell as (Dr. S. Craig Thomas);


Shirley Lemmons Black- and a great-niece and
well, 82, widow of Winfred great-nephew, Campbell
Blackwell, passed away Grace Thomas and Levi
October 29, 2017. Christian Thomas.
A native of Westminster, Mr. Kimbrell was pre-
daughter of the late Leon deceased by his paternal
A. and Alice Mason Lem- grandparents, John Clar-
mons, she was a member ence Kimbrell and Jessie
of Memorial Drive Baptist Sumner Kimbrell, mater-
Church, formerly known nal grandparents, William
as Second Baptist Church Paul Johnson and Flor-
of Greer. ence Lynch Johnson, and
Surviving are three sons, a niece, Ashley Monique
Donald K. Paris (Christie) Campbell.
of Woodruff, James Par- Graveside services were
is (Brenda) of Inman and held 11 a.m. Saturday,
Timothy L. Paris of Spar- John A. Kimbrell October 28, 2017 at Hill-
tanburg; a daughter, Shir- Veteran crest Memory Gardens,
ley L. Long of Charleston; John Anthony Kimbrell, conducted by Rev. Paul
one brother, Willard Bill 59, passed away October Manous.
Lemmons of Greer; nine 22, 2017. The family is at their re-
grandchildren and seven- A native of spective homes.
teen great-grandchildren. Greer, son of The family request that PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
Mrs. Blackwell was pre- Betty Johnson flowers be omitted and
deceased by three broth-
ers, C.A. Lemmons, Harold
G. Lemmons and Bobby W.
OBrien (John)
of Greer and the late John
Claude Kimbrell, he served
memorials be made to
Save the Light, Inc., PO Box
106, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Fall festivities
Lemmons, Sr. in the U.S. Army National or www.savethelight.org A Fall Festival was recently held at the Taylors Mill, featuring live music, fall food and local
Funeral services will Guard, was the owner of Online condolences may artisan vendors. The event ran from 2-7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 23.
be held 4 p.m. Thursday, Kimbrell Hauling & Grad- be made at www.thewood-
November 2, 2017 at The ing Co., and of the Chris- mortuary.com.
Wood Mortuary, conduct- tian faith. John enjoyed
ed by Rev. Wayne Lovett woodworking, working on
and Rev. T.J. Marcus. Buri-
al will follow in Wood Me-
morial Park.
old cars, and working on
his grandfathers antique
truck and tractor. ONLINE | FUNDRAISER: Will feature live auction
Visitation will be held 7 Also surviving are a sis- FROM PAGE ONE

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p.m. Wednesday, Novem- ter, Carmen Maria Camp- Oct. 30 Friday, Nov. 3.
ber 1, 2017 at Memorial bell of Greer; aunt, Ann
View Obituaries wanted to support local SAMPLE ITEMS Call for an appointment,
Drive Baptist. Johnson Holloway (Jerry); online at charities. These are our 469-9030.
Online condolences may
be made at www.thewood-
great-aunt, Eloise John-
son Donahoo; a niece,
greercitizen.com customers, our neighbors,
and our friends. Its a
Load of Topsoil
Loads of Bermuda Sod
Pelham Medical Center is
sponsoring the joint ven-
mortuary.com. Danielle Campbell Thom- community, just like your 10 Yards of Mulch ture, providing a $2,500
name is Community Min- Professionally decorated sponsorship to purchase
istries. Christmas Tree ingredients and packaging
The Cotton Pickin Boys Stan Bagwell Guided Striper supplies.

ELECTION: Candidates on the ballot are providing live music


during the hot dog supper
in the fellowship hall. This
Fishing Trip
Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley
Autographed Picture
Our support of the
community is really all
about our mission, said
group performs regularly North Greenville University Tony Kouskolekas, pres-
FROM PAGE ONE JUDY ALBERT of district six as it relates for Senior Diners at GCM. Basketball Game Day ident, Pelham Medical
Albert has served eight to any economic develop- A new part of the Big Experience Center. Part of our re-
Wavle is currently the years on Greer City Coun- ment. Thursday event is profit Ann Heltons Famous Apple sponsibility and role is to
Vice-President of the cil. sharing with local busi- Pie give back, whether that
Greenville County Special It has been my privilege PENNY SALES TAX nesses. is supporting kids with
Purpose District Associa- to represent District 6, The referendum for the Stomping Grounds, lo- will donate 15 percent of their career development
tion. and hope that I will be able Spartanburg County 2017 cated at 208 Trade St., purchases on Wednesday, or sponsoring events. Its
I believe if I am re-elect- to continue to serve the Capital Penny Sales Tax is Greer, will donate 10 Nov. 1, as well. Dr. Jona- a fundamental part of our
ed, we can continue to residents of my District as set to be on the ballot for percent of all purchases than Sharpe at Cardinal mission to be involved in
build on our successes well as all the citizens in the next general election on Wednesday, Nov. 1. Integrative Health, 955 our community.
and keep the Taylors Dis- the City Of Greer, Albert scheduled for Nov. 7. Stella Louise Boutique & W. Wade Hampton Blvd., For more information on
trict moving in the right said. Were going to start Cosmetics, 215 W. Wade Greer, is donating $15 for the event, visit gcminc.org.
direction, Wavle said. with the courthouse, the Hampton Blvd., Greer, every initial visit Monday,
DEXTER REAVES judiciary system, that
JEFF HANNAH Reaves has spent around center, 600 space parking
Hannah has spent more 10 years serving with the garage and emergency
than 30 years in the fire Greer Police Department. operations center, said
service at Taylors.
I hope you choose to
support me throughout
I just thought there
was a need for change
in local politics, Reaves
Bob Walker, Spartanburg
County council member.
Thats the top priority
COMPANY: Bringing over 100 jobs
this election, Hannah said. Also, I want to be a that weve got. Thats pro-
said. I look forward to the candidate that will bring posed to be $130 million. FROM PAGE ONE
opportunity to represent more visibility to that po- This expansion is a testament to
the community of Taylors sition as a representative kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076 said Srikanth Kodeboyina,
as a Commissioner. of district six and also Founder and CEO of Blue Greenvilles stellar technology workforce
awareness to the residents Eye Soft Corp. We are
happy to bring technolo- and competitive business climate,
gy, our unique culture and
capability to Greenville particularly for information technology

COUNCIL: Approves project funding


County. Our mission is to
be the technology hub of companies.
South Carolina. We dont
have bosses, only men-
FROM PAGE ONE sitting in [Greer City Hall] What this ordinance ac- tors. Butch Kirven, Jr.
was done by using the tually does is permit the The companys services Greenville County Council Chairman
renovations to the center Greer Trust. city to borrow in the event are facilitated by custom
for the arts and the sur- The city can use hos- that hospitality taxes or software and data solu-
rounding park estimated pitality and accommoda- accommodation taxes are tions to medium and large Blue Eye Soft will be companies. Greenville is
at $2.5 million and the tions fee money to actual- insufficient to pay the enterprises throughout moving into an existing grateful for Blue Eye Softs
construction of the down- ly pay for the projects, he debt service to the Greer North America. Greer facility in the com- continued commitment to
town streetscape and in- said. That is the manner Trust, he continued. Companies like Blue Eye ing months. this community.
frastructure project esti- in which there will be no The next step will come Soft Corporation invest in Entrepreneurial enter- Hiring for new positions
mated at $3.225 million, general obligation or prop- at the Nov. 1 of the Greer South Carolina because we prises like Blue Eye Soft should begin in the fourth
Seifert said. erty tax increase. Trust to approve basically have shown the world that are putting Greenville on quarter of 2017, and inter-
Michael E. Kozlarek, a The city will need to ap- the same ordinance with we have the workforce and the map for cutting-edge ested applicants should
public finance attorney, propriate funds every year the three specified proj- the competitive business I.T. companies and the visit www.blueyesoft.com
clarified more details of as part of the budget pro- ects. After that, the ordi- environment needed for jobs that come with it, or send resumes to hr@
the bond ordinance, in- cess. nance will return to coun- innovation and continued said H.G. Butch Kirven blueyesoft.com.
cluding three key points. There is a lot of infor- cil for the second reading growth, said Gov. Henry Jr., Greenville County This announcement
The ordinance permits mation in here about gen- at the Nov. 14 meeting McMaster. Were grate- Council Chairman. This proves that South Caroli-
the use of a third party eral obligation bonds, along with a resolution un- ful for the commitment expansion is a testament na is an ideal location for
entity to actually borrow Kozlarek said. The city is der new business to meet to our state that this in- to Greenvilles stellar businesses to thrive and
the money, Kozlarek said. not actually borrowing any IRS regulations. vestment represents, and technology workforce grow, said Secretary of
This is a structure that money. The Greer Trust is for the 120 new jobs that and competitive business Commerce Bobby Hitt.
the city has used before; actually going to borrow kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076 will benefit the people of climate, particularly for
in fact, the building were the funds. Greenville County. information technology
Police and Fire
The Greer Citizen

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2017  THE GREER CITIZEN A9

Morgan wins
solicitors award
for excellence
When the Spartanburg
Police Department decid-
ed to refocus its efforts
to fight domestic violence,
they asked Officer Christi-
na Morgan to lead the way.
The 12-year law enforce-
ment veteran served as
the agencys domestic vi-
olence investigator when
the agency committed to
Operation Home Front, a
multi-agency partnership
focused on fighting the Officer Christina Morgan
community epidemic.
Morgan embraced the Morgans prize package
new approach and devel- includes a weekend beach
PHOTO | SUBMITTED oped training for the en- trip with a free BMW to
tire agency. She reviewed drive and a signed certif-
Flaming demonstration each domestic violence
case file to make sure
icate of recognition from
Rep. Trey Gowdy. Morgan
the written reports were will also have her name
The City of Greer Fire Department Citizens Academy recently witnessed first-hand the difference a fire sprinkler can added to a photo that
make in a home or business. Deputy Fire Chief Josh Holzheimer narrated the events that led to a room without sprinklers Christina is always hangs in the lobby of the
fully engulfed in flames in a demonstration trailer borrowed from Dorchester County. A controlled fire on the right side Solicitors Office.
was then quickly extinguished by a sprinkler. attentive to victims The recent success
helped Morgan earn a pro-
and works tirelessly motion to Sergeant in the
uniform patrol division.

Applications open for SCSO


to make a difference She continues to assist
with the domestic violence
in the community investigative work as time
allows. Morgan is fluent
and the lives of the in Spanish and she often

Citizens Police Academy people she comes in


contact with.
helps co-workers and sis-
ter agencies with transla-
tion needs that surface in
the community.
Christina is always
The Spartanburg County by the shot, the invaders ing an Animal to Run Free. tion for Allowing a Dog to attentive to victims and
Sheriffs Office is current- fled into a dark colored According to the Greer Roam Free. Solicitor Barry Barnette works tirelessly to make
ly taking applications for Toyota Scion parked in Police incident report, of- a difference in the com-
the 2018 session of the front of the home. ficers were called to the FRAUDULENT CHECK complete and all of the munity and the lives of
Citizens Police Academy. Spartanburg County intersection of 11th St. Tabitha Blaine Crisp, 37, available evidence was the people she comes in
This Citizens Police Forensics responded to and Wilson in regards to a of 2000 Madestone Dr. 4 collected. The veteran offi- contact with, Solicitor
Academy will consist of process the scene. Police pit bull that was loose and in Boiling Springs is being cer also followed up with Barry Barnette said. Im
sixteen sessions offered checked the neighborhood chasing kids when they investigated for Posses- victims as needed and she sure her continued efforts
on Thursday evenings for cameras but none were got off the school bus. sion of a Fraudulent check organized a series of suc- have broken the cycle of
from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The found. The case remains Police located the dog and Failure to Stop for cessful educational com- violence that destroys so
classes will run from Jan- active. in the front yard of Camp- Blue Lights. munity meetings. many families.
uary 11 through April 26, bells address. According to an inci- Countless hours of hard Dr. John David Wren
2018, and will end with a Upon seeing the officer dent report filed by Greer work allowed Morgan to received the Bill Barnet
graduation ceremony.
The class will be limited
to the first 25 applicants
Crime get out of his car, the dog
took several steps towards
him and then walked back
Police, officers were dis-
patched to BB&T on Memo-
rial Drive Ext. in reference
earn the 2017 Solicitors
Award for Spartanburg
County Law Enforcement
Service Above Self Award.
The Spartanburg pathol-
ogist was cited for more
who successfully pass a
background investigation.
The Citizens Police
Report and began kicking dirt
with his hind legs.
A backup unit arrived.
to a white woman trying to
cash a stolen check.
The first officer to ar-
Excellence. The presenta-
tion occurred at Solicitor
Barry Barnettes law en-
than 30 years of service to
the local criminal justice
system. Wren has testified
Academy will introduce When the dog continued rive saw Crisp leaving the forcement appreciation on countless occasions
participants to the vari- to growl and got within parking lot. dinner. A committee of about his findings in mur-
ous functions of the Spar- (Note: All information three feet of police, an of- He attempted a traffic officers from city, county, der and felony driving un-
tanburg County Sheriffs contained in the following ficer deployed his taser at stop, but Crisp fled at a and state agencies nomi- der the influence trials.
Office and will feature in- was taken directly from the dog. high rate of speed, driving nated and named the win- I truly appreciate ev-
struction by staff from the the official incident reports The animal then retreat- through at least two yards. ner. eryones willingness to
different units of the Sher- filed by the Spartanburg ed to the rear of the resi- The car was located at The finalists for the support such a worthy
iffs Office. County Sheriffs Office and dence. the Ingles at 1335 Stall- award Trooper Ron D. cause, Barnette said. Po-
The goal of the Citi- the Greer Police Depart- Campbell was notified ings Rd but Crisp wasnt Manley of S.C. Highway lice officers and their fam-
zens Police Academy, in ment. All suspects are to be and he arrived soon there- in it. Patrol and Deputy Mark ilies richly deserve a night
addition to providing an considered inno- cent until after and took control of The case remains active. Gaddy of the Sheriffs Of- of rest and relaxation for
overview of the Sheriffs proven guilty in the court the dog. fice were also recognized the sacrifices they make to
Office, is to create mean- of law.) He was issued a cita- at the banquet. keep us safe.
ingful partnerships with
the citizens of Spartan- ASSAULT AND BATTERY
burg County and give the Keymah Queenasia
Sheriffs Office the ability Drummond, 18, of Greer
to serve our citizens bet- has been charged with As-
ter and more efficiently sault & Battery (3rd).
through the open ex- According to a media re-
change of knowledge and port supplied by the Spar-
communication. tanburg County Sheriffs
The Citizen Police Acad- Office, a complainant who
emy is open to adults, 18 lives on Sunnyglenn Dr.
years of age and older, and told officers that Drum-
is provided free of charge. mond had sprayed him in
Applications are avail- the face with mace during
able at the Spartanburg an argument.
County Sheriffs Office, The victim was still
8045 Howard St., and coughing and his eyes
online at www.spartan- were red. The man told
burgsheriff.org. police that Drummond
Applications will be ac- had gotten in a grey vehi-
cepted through end of cle and left before officers
business on Friday Decem- arrived.
ber 15th, 2017. A Spartanburg Coun-
For more information, ty judge issued an arrest
please contact Master warrant for Assault & Bat-
Deputy Darren Dukes at tery (3rd).
(864) 503-4676, or via
e-mail at ddukes@spartan- ASSAULT AND BATTERY
burgcounty.org. Mark Eugene Vaughn, 47
and Lisa Marie Cole, 32,
HOME INVADERS FLEE both of Greer, have been
AFTER RIFLE BLAST charged with Assault &
A team of home invad- Battery (3rd).
ers broke into a Greer According to the Spar-
home on October 19, forc- tanburg County Sheriffs
ing entry after spraying Office, a resident who lives
the home owner with pep- on Fond Heart St. in Greer
per spray. According to a complained that Vaughn
Greer Police incident re- and Cole had been living
port, a man at 215 Heath- unlawfully in a building
erwood Lane in Greer told back behind her home.
officers an unidentified The complainant said
black female had rung the that, when she told a
doorbell earlier. She asked neighbor to call police,
him if hed ordered food. Vaughn and Cole pushed
When he told her no, she her to the ground, causing
sprayed him with pepper minor scrapes to her arm.
spray, the report says. She also said that
At that point, two Vaughn threatened to
unknown subjects ap- burn down both the build-
proached from the side ing and her home if she or
of the house, wearing all any of the other property
black with white masks owners tried to have him
over their faces. and Cole evicted.
One of the subjects had A Spartanburg County
a black handgun and be- judge issued warrants for
gan striking the home- both subjects.
owner with the weapon.
At that point, a friend of PIT BULL CHASING KIDS
the victim appeared at the Brandon Campbell, 21,
stairway and fired a rifle of 23 11th St. in Greer has
at the ceiling. Frightened been charged with Allow-
A10 THE GREER CITIZEN LIVING HERE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2017
Sports
The Greer Citizen B

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2017 

FEVER
BLAME
CANNADA

BILLY

FOOTBALL
CANNADA

Everybody is in the
same boat now. It doesnt Halloween
I
matter what you did in ve never really celebrat-
ed Halloween.
the past. Now, its win or Not because I have
some religious opposition
go home. to it or Im somewhat of a
curmudgeon, but because
this holiday doesnt make
Reggie Shaw much sense.
Byrnes head coach Weve come to accept
that on the last day of
PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN October, we dress up in

|
funny costumes, eat can-
Blue Ridge only managed to score a field goal last Friday, as the Yellow Jacket defense PLAYOFFS ROUND 1 dy and celebrate fear.
Yep, you heard that
swarmed their cross-town rival. right. Candy, costumes
CLASS AAAAA and fear. These things

Greer throttles Tigers


have nothing to do with
Byrnes at TL Hanna one another.
Halloween has an identi-
CLASS AAAA ty problem.
Halloween can either
Enters Blue Ridge
Daniel
at Greenville
at Greer
be an avenue for small
children to collect candy
and have a good time
postseason Wren at Eastside or it can be a holiday for
grown folks to celebrate

No. 1 seed
death. You cant really
have it both ways.

Greer to host
Other holidays have
BY LELAND BURCH motives that are much
FOR THE GREER CITIZEN more clear.
Thanksgiving is about
Blue Ridge, losing two stuffing your face with
quarterbacks to injuries,
was unable to put up much
of a battle against Greer in
a one-sided 68-3 contest
Daniel Friday food youll probably never
touch at any point in the
year. Think about it. When
was the last time you ate
at Death Valley North on BY LELAND BURCH since they have kids play- a turkey? Thanksgiving,
Friday night. The Yellow PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN FOR THE GREER CITIZEN ing for the Lions, adds right? These foods arent
Jackets surging defense interest to this contest. apart of the average
made matters even worse The Jackets will host Daniel in the first round this Friday. Greer will battle Dan- Tyler Venables, a Clemson American diet, yet once
for the Tigers by continu- iel High again this Friday commit and Shrine Bowl a year, we eat them like
ing to put points on the night at 7:30 p.m. in the selection, plays defensive well never see them
scoreboard for a second landslide began after the and physical, scoring and opening round of the Up- end while sophomore again. Personally, Im all
straight week. opening kickoff when the all that, Coach Young state Class AAAA playoffs Brent Venables operates for a holiday dedicated to
Our kids came ready Tigers botched a fourth- said. at Dooley Field. the Daniel offense at quar- food. I spend most of my
to play, reflected Greer and-five at their own 27 The next blow came This game really mat- terback. Drew Swinney, a life eating or preparing to
Coach Will Young. Blue yard-line where quarter- when the Yellow Jackets ters since the loser goes senior, is a wide receiver. eat delicious things.
Ridge gave us opportuni- back Jake Smith dropped forced a punt, and Qua home, and the winner will Greer survived an er- Having a 24-hour
ties at the beginning, and the ball. Greer linebacker White returned the boot advance to play the sur- ror-filled second half to window of judgment free
our defense took advan- Matthew Mason was there 70 yards to score. vivor of South Aiken vs. defeat Daniel, 42-23, on eating is a gift to all of
tage of them. He added, to pick it up and ran to I was beginning to won- Ridgeview next week. The September 8. But Yellow chubby folks.
we have some kids who the end zone 20 yards der when our offense was Yellow Jackets will have Jackets Head Coach Will
can run and that made a away. Edwin Sales kicked going to get on the field, the home field advantage Young says, I dont put CHRISTMAS
difference. the first of his nine extra Young said later. That in the playoffs as long as much stock in that game Christmas has two
The game was virtually points a Greer led 7-0 with happened when a 10-yard they keep winning. because it has been a long meanings in our culture,
over in the first five min- 1:22 having elapsed in the Blue Ridge punt set the The prospect of prom- time now, and I dont be- but they are different
utes when the Region II game. stage for Greer to drive inent Clemson coaches lieve playing a team twice enough to coexist well.
champion Yellow Jackets Our defense is playing to the Blue Ridge two- Dabo Swinney and Brent in the same season is a You can do the Santa
rang up a 17-0 lead. The really well right now, fast SEE GREER | B3 Venables in the crowd, SEE BATTLE | B2 Claus thing and make the
holiday about giving and
receiving gifts. Or you
can celebrate the birth of

Blue Byrnes Jesus and the implications


it has on Christian faith.
If you celebrate the
former, youre really just

Ridge falls to subsidizing the retail in-


dustry. Youre doing your
part to make sure the
economy gets the push it

to face Dorman needs to make it through


another fiscal yearbuy-
ing friends and family

Will take on members gifts they wont

Red Hanna in
be using in a few months.
The latter is actually
worth your time. Advent
can be a way to rejuvenate

Raiders round one


BY BILLY CANNADA
the soul and give hope for
the coming year.

NEW YEARS
BY BILLY CANNADA SPORTS EDITOR The most depressing
SPORTS EDITOR day of the year made bet-
The Rebel defense ter by football and Christ-
The Tigers will limp into couldnt hold off rival mas leftovers. Its still a
postseason action this Dorman last Friday, as the bummer though because
Friday night, taking on Cavaliers claimed a 32-3 youve made some sort of
Greenville on the road in win and sole possession of weight loss commitment.
round one. FILE PHOTO | THE GREER CITIZEN the region championship.
Blue Ridge has been rid- It was a disappointing VALENTINES DAY
dled with injuries, as quar- The Rebels only points against Dorman came on a field goal in the first half. Byrnes will night. Dorman came out Flowers and candy for
terback Jake Smith was travel to TL Hanna during the first round of the Class AAAAA playoffs. SEE BYRNES | B2 the wife. Got it.
hospitalized following the
Greer game. EASTER
Jake had to go to the Easter makes less sense.

Eagles torch Wren


hospital after the first While it is quite obviously
quarter to get his neck a Christian holiday, our
looked at, head coach culture has tried to turn
Shane Clark said. The it into a bright-colored,
x-rays were negative, but candy hunting, bunny ap-
hes still pretty sore and
banged up. Our DBs and
Ahead of Wren played the Eagles
closely in the first quar-
preciation day. Rank this
one right up there with

playoff
receivers are also banged ter, falling behind 14-7. Halloween in the Holi-
up, so well have to see Eastside then ripped the days that have confusing
how it goes this week. hurricanes to the tune of purposes category.

matchup
Clark said the Yellow 42 points, however, clos-
Jackets demonstrated why ing the half with an insur- APRIL FOOLS
they are the region cham- mountable lead. Lie to your friends and
pions, pulling away for a BY BILLY CANNADA Payton Mangrum was family. Simple enough.
68-3 win. SPORTS EDITOR Morgans favorite target
We knew we had our on the night, catching five FOURTH OF JULY
work cut out for us going Eastside got a sneak touchdown passes on 273 Fireworks, America and
in. They were bigger, fast- peak of its first round yards and 14 receptions. hot dogs. This might be
er and stronger and they opponent last Friday, and Chance Pride caught the the most straight-forward
took it to us, Clark said. if the final score was any other two touchdowns, holiday of them all.
We had several mistakes indication, it might not be totaling 79 yards on the My point here is simple:
that really hurt us. They much of a matchup. night. our culture has slipped
had 14 points before their The Eagles walloped The Eagles had 660 total into some pretty dumb
offense ever took the field. Wren, 70-7, at home in yards as a team. traditionsnot the least
There were just several in- the regular season finale, Eastside will host Wren of which is Halloween. Im
stances where we created although the Hurricanes once again this Friday with all for celebrating fall and
something for them, but chose to sit a fair amount a trip to the second round carving pumpkins and
you have to give them of starters in the contest. of the postseason on the eating candy corn, but
credit. Theyre really good Eastside, however, did line. organizing these things
at what they do. not. Quarterback Jor- This is the second year FILE PHOTO | THE GREER CITIZEN under the banner of Hal-
Now shifting focus to dan Morgan capped a re- in a row the Eagles have loween is weird. Plus, any
the playoffs, Blue Ridge cord-setting season with made the playoffs. Chance Pride caught two touchdown passes last Friday holiday that gives a grown
will have to prepare for a 446-yard, seven touch- against Wren. person a reason to dress
SEE TIGERS | B3 down performance. billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076 up in a costume isnt OK.
B2 THE GREER CITIZEN SPORTS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Weekly
Wrap
PLAYERS OF WEEK 9 Riverside on
PLAYOFFS ROUND 1 |
the outside
Byrnes
CLASS AAAAA
at TL Hanna
CLASS AAAA
looking in
Blue Ridge at Greenville
Daniel at Greer Will return the postseason once in
the last five years, turning
in two winless records in
Wren at Eastside
experience that time period. The ad-
versity, although difficult
WEEK 10 SCORES | at times, has been an op-

Greer 68 Blue Ridge 3


in 2018 portunity to learn.
It makes you look at
yourself in the mirror,
Dorman 32 Byrnes 3 BY BILLY CANNADA Smith said. You start
SPORTS EDITOR to question yourself as
Eastside 70 Wren 7 a coach and if youre do-
W. Hampton 42 Riverside 21 PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN The Warriors are on ing the right things. One
the outside looking in at thing Ive learned through
Eastsides Jordan Morgan was named The Greer Citizen/Owens Insurance Offensive the playoffs for the sec- the adversity is that, as a
PLAYERS OF WEEK 9 | Player of Week 9. Pictured left to right are: Coach Dan Morgan, Jordan, and Chad Hannon ond-straight year, finish-
ing with a 1-9 record on
coach, youve always got
to bounce back and be
(Owens Insurance).
the season. excited the next week in
DEFENSIVE practice. If you do that,
Desmond Brunson Eastside Wed like to win the kids will do the same.
Through the seasons
OFFENSIVE more games, but its that weve had that didnt
Trey Houston Greer go the way we wanted them
LINEMAN been a fun ride. to, our kids always showed
up and never quit. Thats
Will Posey Eastside what you want and all you
Phil Smith can really ask for, he said.

SCHEDULES/RECORD |
Riverside head coach Having coached at Greer
and Dorman, Smith said
Obviously, we had big- it has been frustrating to
ger expectations going come up short in multiple
BLUE RIDGE into the season, head seasons.
coach Phil Smith said. Its difficult. Coming
Aug. 18.................0 BHP 42 Throughout the year, we from winning programs,
Aug. 25........41 Landrum 19 let some games slip away, you think you can come
and thats something you in and change the world,
Sept. 1.........28 Riverside 27 hope you can learn from Smith said. Its humbling,
Sept. 8............. 8 Liberty 35 and correct going into but the experience that
Sept. 15........6 Chapman 58 next year. Ive had and the kids that
Smith said his team con- Ive been able to coach
Sept. 22..........0 Mauldin 50 tinues to battle growing its been great. Wed like
Oct. 6....32 Travelers Rest 20 pains, but is building a to win more games, but
PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN foundation for the future. its been a fun ride.
Oct. 13........ 20 Union Co. 54 We have a great group The competition will
Oct. 20..........27 Eastside 72 Greers Kyle Schneider and Richie Sadler were named The Greer Citizen/Owens Insurance coming back, Smith said. only get more difficult, as
Oct. 27................3 Greer 68 Players of Week 9. Pictured left to right are: Chris Crist (Owens Insurance), Schneider We played a lot of soph- Riverside joins Byrnes re-
(Lineman), Sadler (Defensive), Coach Will Young, and Chad Hannon (Owens Insurance). omores and juniors, so gion next season.
well hopefully be an expe- A lot of teams arent
rienced football team next very happy with the new
BYRNES year. It should be an excit- realignment, but it is what

Aug. 19....51 Myrtle Beach 0 PLAYERS OF WEEK 10 ing offseason.


One thing I think we
were lacking was team
it is, Smith said. Our
guys have to take this as
an opportunity to shine in
Aug. 25...............42 Greer 7 leadership, he said. front of college coaches
Sept. 1....... 24 Don Bosco 21 Hopefully, somebody will against the best teams in
Sept. 8..48 Northwestern 14 OFFENSIVE PLAYER DEFENSIVE PLAYER LINEMAN step forward and take the the state.
Sept. 15.......... 34 Broome 0 OF THE WEEK OF THE WEEK OF THE WEEK reins.
Smith has only made billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
Sept. 29..14 Spartanburg 21
Oct. 6..45 Boiling Springs 21

BATTLE: Greer to open


Oct. 13.......31 Nation Ford 0
Oct. 20...........27 Gaffney 48
Oct. 27............ 3 Dorman 32
Nov. 3.............. at TL Hanna
postseason with Daniel
EASTSIDE FROM B1 was our special teams were
horrendous. They gave up
Aug. 18.......41 Woodmont 7 big factor. We have had to 16 points. We are much
do that a few times, and better there now. Greer
Aug. 25........48 Riverside 14
Sept. 8......49 W. Hampton 0
TREY DESMOND WILL we have had some suc-
cess and some failures. I
led 28-0 midway into the
third period when disas-
Sept. 15....... 49 Southside 0 HOUSTON BRUNSON POSEY think the biggest thing is
whether our kids are hav-
ter struck. Young recalled,
we got backed up in our
Sept. 22..........69 Carolina 0 GREER QB #9 EASTSIDE MLB #36 EASTSIDE OL #72 ing a good time togeth- own territory by a penal-
Sept. 29...... 48 Union Co. 20 JUNIOR SENIOR SENIOR er and enjoying playing. ty and then had the ball
That makes it a lot easier snapped over our punters
Oct. 6..................7 Greer 42 102 Passing Yards 7 Tackles 91 Percent Grade to keep going in the play- head on fourth down for
Oct. 13..63 Travelers Rest 14 8 Completions 1 Sack 3 Pancake blocks offs. a safety. Then we allowed
Oct. 20...... 72 Blue Ridge 27 3 Touchdowns 1 Forced Fumble 4 Knockdowns The Yellow Jackets, 9-1, Daniel (Hampton Earle) to
1 INT bring momentum into the run the kickoff back for a
Oct. 27................ 70 Wren 7 game, having reeled off touchdown.
Nov. 3........................ Wren eight straight wins and Although the Yellow
wrapping up the Region II Jackets are better from
championship in the pro- early September, Young
cess. Daniel opened the wants to see continued im-
GREER season with a 17-10 victo-
ry over Berkley and then
provement this week. We
will be working on much
Aug. 18.........42 Westside14 lost eight straight games of the same things in prac-
before defeating Pickens, tice, trying to get better

BYRNES: To face undefeated TL Hanna


Aug. 25.............7 Byrnes 42 24-7, last Friday to finish and better, and of course
Sept. 1............. 41 Clinton 0 fourth in Region I and will be practicing against
Sept. 8.............42 Daniel 23 claim a playoff berth. Daniels stuff, Young
FROM B1 Wing T offense, which We didnt study film on said. We are still trying to
Sept. 15........ 56 Woodruff 0 Hopefully we is rarely seen at the high Daniels defense a whole eliminate penalties, espe-
Sept. 29..70 Travelers Rest 3 with a pretty good game school level. lot from that game be- cially the dumb ones like
Oct. 6..............42 Eastside 7 plan and we were pretty can prepare well You dont see the Wing cause Pickens doesnt do false starts on offense and
beat up, Byrnes coach T anymore, especially at what we do offensively. We excessive celebrating after
Oct. 13....... 27 Greenville 19 Reggie Shaw said, noting enough to where we the Class AAAAA level do know they have a very a touchdown.
Oct. 20........ 63 Union Co. 20 his six injured starters. in South Carolina, Shaw good linebacker in Jaylen Young certainly does not
Oct. 27........ 68 Blue Ridge 3
We knew going in that we have a realistic look said. Youre having to Reese in addition to Ven- want a repeat of last years
would be down some guys, coach your kids on how ables, Young said. They playoff opener when Greer
Nov. 3...................... Daniel and they did a good job on at what were up to simulate that offense, have shuffled some kids was demolished by North
both sides of the ball. which is difficult because around in recent weeks, Augusta, 52-28. North
Despite the final score, against. nobody does it as good as including Venables who Augusta was a lot like us
Dorman only held a 5-3 them. moved to end. Daniel isnt last year, and won third
advantage at intermission. Hopefully we can pre- very big at cornerback, place in the region in the
RIVERSIDE Our defense played well Reggie Shaw pare well enough to where but they paly hard and get last game. They were tal-
in the first half, but they Byrnes head coach we have a realistic look at into coverage quickly. ented but young and had
Aug. 18....... 21 Trav. Rest 13 were probably on the field what were up against, he Tyler Venables made not played well in the
Aug. 25.........14 Eastside 48 too long, which wore them with TL Hanna, where said. his debut at quarterback stretch. This year, North
down, Shaw said. On of- Shaw expects to have two With his team now the against Greer in Septem- Augusta dominated their
Sept. 1...... 27 Blue Ridge 28 fense, we really killed our- of his starters back. underdog, Shaw said there ber. He came in about region and finished first.
Sept. 15..39 Christ Church 49 selves. We couldnt get out Were looking at this as are a lot of good teams the time Najawuan (Smith, We did the same thing.
Sept. 22........ 33 JL Mann 35 of own way with penalties a fresh start, Shaw said. who wont get an oppor- sophomore linebacker) got Sometimes it take time for
and mistakes. It was frus- Everybody is in the same tunity to compete in the hurt early in the game that kids to grow up.
Sept. 29........26 Mauldin 44 trating. boat now. It doesnt mat- postseason. night. Those two things Greer comes into the
Oct. 6..............0 Hillcrest 42 Mistakes led to Dorman ter what you did in the Theres really not a fair hurt us. The Venables kid game at full strength with
success in the second half, past. Now, its win or go way of doing it, Shaw said can scramble and find the the exception of sopho-
Oct. 13............ 0 Laurens 27 as the Cavaliers scored 27 home. Our team is excited of drawing the bracket. open receiver. He can do more wide receiver Cam-
Oct. 20..... 14 Greenwood 54 unanswered points to end to be back in the playoffs When youve got Boiling damage to a defense with eron Martin who has been
Oct. 27....21 W. Hampton 42 the game. and to be competing for a Springs sitting at home his legs, and this will be a sidelined for two weeks
Dorman made some state championship. and some lesser teams in problem for us. Venables with a broken bone in his
good adjustments and Hanna is undefeated so the playoffs, its not right. was the Lions leading ankle. Coach Young said
started running their quar- far this season, and has But it is what it is and rusher in the first game Martin would not likely
terback more, which gave home field advantage. were thankful to be in. with 62 yards. His favor- be back this season un-
us problems, he said. We Its going to be a real Were the underdog right ite receiver, senior Bryson less Greer advances to the
couldnt get into a rhythm challenge, Shaw said. now because we havent Smith, caught five passes state finals in another four
on offense, which was the They do everything well produced lately. Weve for 107 yards and a touch- weeks.
story of the night. and thats why they are got to go on the road in down against Pickens
The loss puts Byrnes in 10-0. a tough environment and Young said the worst
a first round playoff game TL Hanna will run the produce. thing about our first game
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2017 SPORTS THE GREER CITIZEN B3

NGU Busch wins wild race at Martinsville


tops
BY REID SPENCER
NASCAR WIRE

The sun went down, the


new lights came on, and

Barton all hell broke loose at Mar-


tinsville Speedway.
In a wild overtime finish
that took Sundays First
Moves on Data 500 to 505 laps at the
.526-mile short track, Kyle
Busch beat Monster En-
in playoff ergy NASCAR Cup Series
leader Martin Truex Jr. to
the stripe by .141 seconds
The North Greenville to take the checkered flag
womens soccer team and earn a spot in the Nov.
topped Barton on Monday, 19 Championship 4 race at
1-0, moving on to the next Homestead-Miami Speed-
round of the postseason. way.
The two teams were As Busch crossed the
deadlocked throughout finish line, a multi-car
the first half, but Michae- wreck behind him scram-
la Gleed got the Crusaders bled the running order
on the board in the 57th and left a parking lot of
minute, capitalizing on mangled cars on the front-
a Karly Denaburg corner stretch.
kick. But that was simply the
It was Gleeds second final act in a drama that
goal of the season, which saw a succession of Play-
will allow North Green- off contenders lose excel-
ville to take on either No. lent chances to win the
1 seed Limestone or No. 8 first event in the Round PHOTO BY JARED C. TILTON/GETTY IMAGES
seed Erskine on Thursday. of 8.
Chase Elliott held the Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 18 M&Ms Halloween Toyota, and his crew celebrate with the trophy in Victory Lane after
lead with three laps left in winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series First Data 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 29, 2017 in

Sports Martinsville, Virginia.


regulation distance when
Denny Hamlin dumped El-
liotts No. 24 Chevrolet in Elliotts wreck set the (to the inside lane), and he ries lead by 17 points over nobody within two car

Roundup
Turn 3, causing the 11th stage for Busch to win for got into Turn 3 and just Busch. Elliott, on the oth- lengths of him into Turn
caution and sending the the second time at Mar- pushed up the race track er hand went from likely 3 behind myself. I dont
race into overtime. tinsville, the fifth time this and I knew I had to plug winner to major casualty know what the deal was,
Ten laps earlier, Brad Ke- season and the 43rd time that hole right away cause in the space of one corner, but it is so disappointing.
selowski appeared headed in his career. After Hamlin I was just going to get beat finishing 27th and falling We had the best car Ive
GREER HIGH TEAMS, for victory and a guaran- cleared Busch on the over- on from behind, 26 points below the cut ever had here at Martins-
ATHLETES HONORED teed ticket to Homestead time restart, Busch cut So I got up in there line for the Championship ville. And had an oppor-
Several Greer High teams before Joey Logano devel- to the inside and wheel- and rooted him out of 4, with the cut coming in tunity to go straight to
and athletes have received oped a severe tire rub af- hopped into Hamlins the way a little bit, and two weeks at Phoenix. Homestead and because
recognition recently. ter contact from Buschs Camry, forcing his JGR we drag-raced down the I got punted from be- of him, we dont.
Hanna Henline, Ashley No. 18 Toyota in Turn 1. teammate up the track. front straightaway and hind and wrecked in Turn Keselowski is third in
Barnett and Olivia Turner Logano spun off Ryan Hamlin fell to seventh deep into (Turn) 1, I just 3 leading the race, El- the standings, followed
were selected for Region II Blaneys front bumper at the finish behind Clint wheel-hopped, chattered liott said. I dont know by Harvick, who holds
All Region honors. when the tire went flat in Bowyer in third, Keselows- the rear tires and it was what his problem was. It a three-point edge over
Head volleyball coach Turn 2, and Elliott grabbed ki in fourth, Kevin Harvick sideways getting in there was unnecessary. I hadnt Jimmie Johnson, who ran
Traci Farrington was se- the lead after the restart in fifth and Trevor Bayne trying to calm it down raced him dirty all day 12th on Sunday. Blaney is
lected by the SC Coach- on Lap 497, with Hamlin in sixth. with the brakes and ev- long. There was no rea- six points behind Harvick
es Association to be the following. Hamlin punted I wanted to get a better erything else. Was able to son for that, and he comes and Hamlin is eight back,
North Team Volleyball Elliott a lap later, and hard restart, pinch Denny down get through there luckily over and talks to me a sec- all but guaranteeing an-
Coach for the 2017 North/ feelings continued after a little bit, but it actually somehow I dont know ond ago and tells me he other wild race next Sun-
South volleyball game. the race, with Elliott run- kind of worked out better how and beat Truex off had somebody pushing day at Texas Motor Speed-
The girls and boys cross ning Hamlins Toyota into for me that he got ahead a of (Turn) 4 back to the him into Turn 3. way as the fight for the
country teams both qual- the outside wall on the little bit, gave me a gap, start/finish line. I thought that was Championship 4 positions
ified for the State Cham- cool-down lap. Busch said. I got down Truex retained the se- funny, because there was intensifies.
pionship Cross Country
Meet to be held Saturday,
Nov. 4, at Sandhills Park
in Columbia. The girls will
run at 9:30 a.m. and the
boys at 10:30 a.m.
GREER: Rolls past rival on the road Ring of Honor
Taylor Houston and FROM B1 the ensuing Blue Ridge Improving to 9-1 over-

welcomes Craig
Coen Roberts came in first kickoff 35 yards to the Ti- all and 4-0 in the region,
place in their races in the yard line. There, Young gers 18-yard stripe. Young Greer piled up a huge
upper state meet last week inserted Shrine Bowl tack- inserted Ware at tailback, margin in the stats. The
at Woodmont. le Bradley Thompson at and the defensive tackle Yellow Jackets amassed
Athletes selected for running back for a crack plunged into the line for a 378 total yards of offense
other honors include: Ja-
cob Harris, North/South
at scoring. But the Tigers
defense blew up the play
two-yard gain only to fum-
ble. The Tigers Andy Tate
for 19 first downs. Greer
threw for 211 yards and
Who converted
All-Star Football Game;
Quavian White and Brad-
by tackling Thompson for
a loss at the five. Our line
captured the loose ball.
After forcing a short
rushed for 167 more.
Blue Ridge picked up
from Rebel to
ly Thompson, SC Shrine
Bowl; Mary-Claire Gay, SC
splits were too wide and
they got two guys on the
Blue Ridge punt, Greer
cruised 32 yards to score
eight first downs, primar-
ily through the air, with a Yellow Jacket
North/South Volleyball same inside gap, Coach again. Houston delivered a net 94 yards of total of-
Game; Greer High Foot- Young explained. We seven-yard pass to fresh- fense. The Tigers passed In May of 1962, Arthur
ball Team, Region II AAAA were just trying to have man Marklean Ware who for 131 yards but lost Craigs parents decided
Championship. some fun on a couple of recorded his first career 37 yards on the ground, to move from Lyman to
plays, but you wont see touchdown. That made it mostly on quarterback Greer, converting a Rebel
that again this year. a 47-3 affair with 7:17 re- sacks and fumbles in their into a Yellow Jacket.
Greer had to settle for maining in the half. own backfield. As a sophomore at By-

TIGERS: To a 22-yard Sales field goal.


That was his first field
goal, which is a good
Our offense did a lot
of things well. Their tem-
po was better and ev-
Greer lost three fum-
bles and was far ahead in
penalties, racking up nine
rnes High School, Craig
started at running back,
was the point guard on

square off
thing, Young noted. erything was smoother, flags for 90 yards. Blue the basketball team that
Blue Ridge used mo- Young said. And the first Ridge suffered three turn- played in the AA state
mentum from the stop to team played only a quar- overs but was penalized championship, and played
muster an 85-yard scoring ter-and-a half. only four times for a net first base for the baseball

at Greenville drive. Smith took to the


air, completing passes of
25 and 21 yards to Hunter
Greer reserves played
the remainder of the game.
Giving them some experi-
32 yards.

THE SCORE BY QUARTERS


team that played Clin-
ton in the AA upper state
baseball championship.
Byars that had the Tigers ence was one of the good Greer 31 23 7 7 - 68
FROM B1 knocking at the door with things that happened. And Blue Ridge 3 0 0 0 - 3 Arthur Craig is
a first down at the Greer now we will get to bring Scoring:
the game with and without ten. But two passes fell in- some kids up from the jay- First quarter: Mason (G) more reckless with
its key starters. complete, and Greer line- vees to practice and may- 20-yard fumble return,
You have to create two man Travigea Ware sacked be even get into a playoff Sales kick; White (G) 75- his body than any Arthur Craig
different sets of plans Smith for a seven-yard game, Young said. yard punt return, Sales
one with (the starters) and loss. Colby Wooten came The Yellow Jackets kick; Sales (G) 22-yard boy I have ever
one without them, he on to kick a 33-yard field mounted a 50-yard scor- field goal; Wooten (BR) 33- body than any boy I have
said. Either way, we have goal that cut Greers lead ing drive with Matthew yard field goal; Collins (G) coached. He was ever coached. He was one
to be prepared because to 17-3 with 3:46 left in Huff at quarterback on 9-yard pass from Houston, of the smartest quarter-
weve got our toughest the opening period. their next possession. Sales kick. one of the smartest backs we have ever had.
test of the season Friday. Greer scored less than a Huff reeled off a 17-yard Second quarter: Harris He changed plays about
Greenville has only lost minute later when quarter- gain to start the march (G), 30-yard pass inter- quarterbacks we 75% of the time at the
one game this season. back Trey Houston fired a and finished it later with ception return, Sales kick; line of scrimmage. Greer
Theyre pretty big up 40-yard pass to White in a two-yard pass to Chris Greer safety; M. Ware (G) have ever had. went on to win their first
front defensively, and the end zone. Quinn that boosted Greer 7-yard pass from Hous- Western AA conference
theyre very quick, Clark On their next posses- to a 51-point lead. ton, Sales kick; Quinn (G) championship holding
said. Itll be another sion, the Yellow Jackets Then Mason intercept- 2-yard pass from Huff, Phil Clark all conference foes score-
tough task for us. drove 53 yards to score ed a Blue Ridge pass at Sales kick. Coach less.Coach Lewis Phillips
Clark anticipates that in seven plays. A five- the 22-yard line, but Huff Third quarter Huff (G) said of Craig, He is like a
Greenville will line up in yard pass from Houston fumbled two plays later 22-yard run, Sales kick Craig earned eleven coach on the court.
multiple sets. to Braxton Collins capped and Tyree Cofield recov- Fourth quarter - Collins letters in high school Craig went to Clemson
Theyll be in an even the drive, ending the first ered for the Tigers. (G), 28-yard pass from sportsthree letters at where he continued to
front, depending on what period that consumed 45 The Yellow Jackets took Huff, Sales kick. Byrnes and eight letters at excel. He played for the
set youre in offensively, minutes. the second half kickoff Individuals: Greer High School, becom- Tigers when they won
he said. Youll see some and drove 55 yards to Greer passing Houston ing the first four sports the ACC championship
different variations of SMITH INJURED score in just four plays. 7/11/0 102 yards; Huff letter winner for the Yel- three years in a row. He
what they do on offense as Things went from bad to Huff got the points on a 10/13/0 109 yards. low Jackets since Don List- was named second team
well. We have to be ready worse for the Tigers when 22-yard run on a broken Blue Ridge passing er. all state at safety in 1966
for anything. Smith launched a pass pass play. Smith 8/20/1 90 yards; Craig received the most and 1967, after playing
The road trip, however, just as he was hit near Greer defensive linemen Byars 2/5/0 20 yards; valuable player award the entire season with a
wont be so bad. the ten-yard line. The ball Deante Bruton and Am- Cofield 2/8/1 21 yards. in football in 1963 and broken forearm. He was
This is one of our short- fluttered into the waiting auri Flannigan recorded Greer receiving Collins the most valuable player invited to play in the Blue-
er playoff trips, which is arms of Jacob Harris who sacks in the third period. 3/49 yards; White 4/83 award in baseball in 1964. Gray game that year but
encouraging, Clark said. returned the pick 30 yards Cofield, who had taken yards; Nate Jefferson 4/36 Don Brown and Craig were declined because of the
Youd like to be able to to the end zone. Smith was over at quarterback for yards; M. Ware 3/29 yards; named co-captains of the injured forearm.
put yourself in a position injured on the play and the Tigers, was injured Quinn 2/10 yards; Austin 1963 football team.Craig After earning a BS de-
to host a playoff game, but transported to the hospi- after a 19-yard run in the Green 1/2 yards. was captain of the base- gree in pre-medicine, he
were not there right now, tal with Blue Ridge trailing fourth quarter and did not Blue Ridge receiving ball team in 1964. went on to a successful
so we have to make the 38-3 as the second quarter return. D.J. Willis 1/20 yards; Col- In 1963, he was selected business career in the
most of our opportunity opened. The Yellow Jackets took by Johnson 5/38 yards; to play in the Shrine Bowl chemical industry as a
and take care of business. Greer soon added a safe- advantage of a nine-yard Devan Diggins 2/4 yards; in Charlotte, N.C. where sales representative.
Game time is set for 7:30 ty when Byars, subbing at punt to add a final touch- Byars 3/55 yards; Dylan he was the leading rusher In 1981 Craig invented
p.m. quarterback, recovered his down with 9:33 left on the Harris, 1/14 yards. with 76 yards. the Automobile Spirit
own fumble in the Tigers clock. Huff delivered a 28- To quote coach Phil Flag, and the first high
billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076 end zone. yard pass to Collins for Clark, Arthur Craig is school to have them was
Dre Williams returned the score. more reckless with his the Greer Yellow Jackets.
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Finchers Mindhunter is chilling, brilliant


Rating: 8 out of 10 TV
Now Streaming: On Netflix REVIEW

I
n the classic 1991 film,
The Silence of the WILLIAM
Lambs, the central
character interviews a
BUCHHEIT
notorious serial killer in Speck. In the meantime,
AVIRON PICTURES order to get clues that Holden and Tench work
will help solve another to solve puzzling murders
murder investigation. in Sacramento, Pennsylva-
Halle Berry in Kidnap This essentially is the nia and Atlanta.
same plot used in David As a fan of both Fincher
COUCH THEATER | Finchers new Netflix
series, Mindhunter.
and the true crime genre,
I found Mindhunter cap-
Thats no surprise con- tivating. Fincher proved
sidering both stories are in his 2007 film Zodi-
BY SAM STRUCKHOFF based on the same person ac that he can create a
famous FBI crime pro- chilling historical crime
NEW RELEASES filer John Douglas. thriller. The acclaimed di-
FOR THE WEEK OF OCT. 30 It was Douglass idea rector does it again here,
to interview some of the not only producing the
PICKS OF THE WEEK most depraved men in series but directing four COURTESY OF NETFLIX
The Dark Tower (PG- American history in order of its ten episodes.
13)Jake Chambers (Tom to better understand the Set in 1977, the series David Finchers new Netflix series, Mindhunter, is based on the famous FBI crime profiler
Taylor) is an 11-year-old criminal mind. His 1996 beautifully captures the John Douglas, who had the idea to interview some of the most depraved men in American
with visions. Visions of book, Mindhunter: Inside cars, music and other fine
a Man in Black (Matthew the FBIs Elite Serial Crime details of that era, all the
history to better understand the criminal mind.
McConaughey) with ne- Unit was the inspiration while boasting superb year. courtship between Holden Mindhunter, though no
farious intentions and a for this fantastic 10-ep- technical values. Ultimately, its the inter- and a hippy Sociology tentative release date has
gunslinger named Roland isode series chronicling The cinematography view segments with these grad student (Hannah been set.
(Idris Elba) who aims to the creation of that criti- and lighting are especial- real-life mad men that Gross). Tenchs personal Significantly, the pre-
protect and defend the cal FBI department. ly impressive, and the puts Mindhunter above life, centering around his lude of each episode here
world. And other things, Douglas is the inspi- pacing is deliberate and and beyond other crime strained relationship with depicts Dennis Rader, the
like monsters who wear ration for fictionalized effective. dramas and films. Simply his wife and mute son, infamous BTK killer who
skin and a Dark Tower Mindhunter protagonist Of course, all of these put, these scenes are seems more honest and murdered ten people in
in another world that Holden Ford (Jonathan virtues would be imma- chilling and captivating, compelling. Kansas from 1974-1991.
stabilizes a connection Groff), an FBI hostage terial if the writing and especially the ones fea- My only other real com- My guess is that his
between our world and its negotiator who decides to performances werent so turing Brudos and Speck. plaint about the series character will have a more
own. Jake stumbles upon take a new direction after good. Groff, McCallany The reason for that is that is that it loses steam in important role in Season
a connection to the other interviewing notorious and Torv all turn in solid they are based in fact, episodes 7 and 8, dedi- 2, along with several other
world to warn Roland and Co-Ed Killer Edmund work, but its the actors excerpted from Douglass cating an entire hour to notorious serial killers of
inadvertently becomes Kemper in prison. who play the serial killers own tapes and notes from an elementary school the late 20th Century.
the Man in Blacks target With the help of veteran that really shine here. his encounters with the principal who enjoys tick- I implore readers
while forging a forma- agent Bill Tench (Holt The greatest performance real killers. ling his students feet. But that are young or easily
tive relationship with McCallany) and a Boston of all is handed in by Not surprisingly, the then Fincher returns to disturbed to avoid this
Roland. I wanted to love University Psychology Cameron Britton, who shows fictionalized direct episodes 9 and 10, series, as it features some
this film, as I have a soft professor (Anna Torv), plays Bruder with an subplots seem artificial in which slam the door on of the vilest men to ever
spot for sci-fi Westerns Holden interviews some extraordinary blend of comparison. the season with genuine inhabit this country, along
(see Firefly), but the of the most notorious thoughtfulness, intellect Mindhunters most sound and fury. with smallest details of
story line is a mess. Elbas killers of the 1960s, and sociopathy. Dont be glaring flaw is its obliga- Thankfully, Netflix their heinous crimes.
performance is a bright including Monte Rissell, surprised if he gets an tory love story, a dis- has already committed Sensitive viewers should
spot, the action is so-so. Jerry Brudos and Richard Emmy nomination next tracting and false-ringing to another season of approach with caution.
Its loosely based on and
meant as a sequel to the

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book series by Stephen
King. Its not clear if that ARTISTS GUILD TO HOLD organizer and potter Nan- young mans relationship
helps or hurts in under- ANNIVERSARY SHOW cy Williamson said. It has with the matriarch of his

To Do
standing the films plot. The Artists Guild Gallery become a staple of early family.
of Greenville will hold its Christmas shopping in For more information, Argent Work
Kidnap (R)As a mom, 2017 Anniversary Show Spartanburg. visit www.cherokeecoun- An exhibition of womens
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and in the effort to pur- Not a Crook, Jan. 26-Feb. John Mark McMillan will user, Libby Wood, and Wil- West Main Artists Co-op
sue the kidnappers, Karla 4; The Musical Adventures be performing at the Spin- ma Younkman. It Came From Beneath WestMainArtists.org
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TO PRESENT MUSICAL
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not previously military release. A few days later it Theatre
Special Forces, not an NEW LISTINGS hit No. 1 on the Billboard Furman University The- Through Nov. 5 Stories We Tell
off-duty cop, just a scared Christian chart. atre will present the mu- Salvation Army Kroc Center Mark Flowers
but ferocious momma McMillans music bends sical If/Then Nov. 8-11 235-2885 Kevin Isgett
bear who Will Not Quit. FURMAN PROFESSORS TO genres and defies catego- and 15-18 at 8 p.m., with scchildrenstheatre.org Through Nov. 12
Its not going to win any PRESENT CONCERT NOV. 2 rization by carving out a matinee performances Riverworks Gallery
Oscars, but its a vindicat- The Furman Faculty unique and independent Nov. 12 and Nov. 19 at Balloonacy Greenville Technical College
ing couch escape. Chamber Music Series will path. 3 p.m. All performances Through Nov. 21 www.gvltec.edu/dva
present a concert Thurs- For more information, take place in The Play- SCCT 2nd Stage 271-0679
Person to Person (NR) day, Nov. 2, at 8 p.m. in visit www.thespinningjen- house on the Furman Uni- SCCT Headquarters
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brings together a cast of pus. From the Tony Award
interesting, complex char- Guests will have an op- FOOTHILLS CONCERT, FOOD and Pulitzer Prize-win-
acters who explore their portunity to meet and talk DRIVE IS NOV. 4 ning team that produced
small, personal issues in with the performers at Foothills Philharmon- Next to Normal, Tom
a slice of a rare recording the post-recital reception ic Orchestra and Greer Kitt (music) and Brian Yor-
(Bene Coopersmith) to hosted by Sigma Alpha Cultural Arts will present key (book and lyrics) craft
teen angst over sexual- Iota. Masterworks II and an an- an original, romantic story
ity (Tavi Gevinson), to For the 90-minute recit- nual food drive on Satur- in which choice and fate
remorseful action to right al, nine faculty members day, Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m. at collide for a woman at the
a terrible mistake (George will perform a diverse pro- Riverside Baptist Church. crossroads of her life.
Sample III). Along the way, gram of Romantic music The 2017-18 Master- Director Maegan Azar
reporters and witness- by Richard Wagner, Ga- works II concert features is Associate Professor of
es (Michael Cera, Abbie briel Faur, Edvard Grieg, Robert Schumanns Cello Acting and Directing at
Jacobson, Philip Baker Kurt Atterburg and Paul Concerto in A Minor and Furman University, past
Hall) unravel the story of Richards. Peter Illyich Tchaikovskys president of the South
a mysterious death. Its Performers include Fur- Symphony No. 2 Little Carolina Theatre Asso-
meandering and explor- mans most recently ap- Russian. ciation, secretary of the
atory. Its low-budget, pointed faculty, clarinetist Guest soloist Dr. Yuriy Southeastern Theatre Con-
and doesnt apologize Cecilia Kang, tenor Grant Leonovich joins the or- ference Executive Commit-
for it. It was shot entirely Knox and soprano Alison chestra for Schumanns tee, and an Artistic Asso-
in 16 mm, and fans of Trainer. piece. ciate at The Warehouse
the low-budget, charac- Also performing are pi- Visitors are asked to Theatre. She holds a bach-
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Orphan Black The HOST A COMMUNITY SALE The Cherokee Historical
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Weve been doing this thor that weave a modern
event now for 13 years, Southern Gothic tale of a
B8 THE GREER CITIZEN FUN AND GAMES WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Whites of eyes
are turning gray
DEAR DR. ROACH: I can run on it? I did a
Whats the best way to ob- TO YOUR longer run on a flat path,
tain and maintain healthy, and normally I do it with
white sclera? Mine appears GOOD HEALTH hills, so I thought maybe
to be a light, off-white that was the problem, but
gray.--M.T. three weeks seems like too
KEITH long.--H.O.
ANSWER: Sclerae--the ROACH, M.D.
whites of the eyes--tend ANSWER: Pain in the
to thin with age and reveal shin bone (tibia) is com-
the darker-gray choroid as the Cawthorne-Cooksey mon in runners, but the
underneath. This is benign exercises, are very effec- hard part is distinguishing
and common, but I dont tive. Although medication between shin splints,
know of any way to pre- is frequently prescribed, properly called medial
vent or reduce it. Scleral I recommend strongly tibial stress syndrome,
color changes can happen against long-term use of and a stress fracture of
with rare diseases like medication, which can the tidia. A stress fracture
osteogenesis imperfecta slow down or stop healing. usually has a discrete area
and some collagen dis- Although you can do the of tenderness, but MTSS
eases. The sclera also can exercises on your own, I has more diffuse tender-
change color as a result of recommend learning how ness. An X-ray may be
scleritis (inflammation of to do them properly and needed to be sure it isnt
the sclera), and this often safely with an occupation- a stress fracture, since the
happens in relation to We- al or physical therapist. treatment is very differ-
geners disease or rheuma- READERS: The book- ent. A runner with a stress
toid arthritis. The bottom let on vertigo explains fracture needs to avoid
line, though, is: If you are this disruptive condition impact activities like run-
having no symptoms, its in detail and outlines its ning, where as MTSS usu-
overwhelmingly likely that treatment. Order a copy ally gets better with just
these changes are the be- by writing: Dr. Roach--No. lower running mileage.
nign form. 801W, 628 Virginia Drive, In your case, the degree
Orlando, FL 32803. En- of pain is higher than I
*** close a check or money would expect after three
order (no cash) for $4.75 weeks. Id recommend an
DEAR DR. ROACH: U.S./$6 Canada with the X-ray.
I have been diagnosed recipients printed name
with positional vertigo. and address. Please allow Dr. Roach regrets that
My doctor has me doing four weeks for delivery. he is unable to answer in-
Cawthorne bead exercises. dividual letters, but will
Have you heard of these? *** incorporate them in the
Do they work?--M.M.S. column whenever possi-
DEAR DR. ROACH: How ble. Readers may email
ANSWER: Vertigo is an long do shin splints last? questions to ToYourGood-
abnormal sense of motion Is there anything besides Health@med.cornell.edu.
while still. Many people ice that will make them To view and order health
describe it as a spinning go away faster? My left pamphlets, visit www.rb-
sensation, but others feel shin started hurting a lit- mamall.com, or write to
it differently. The most tle more than three weeks P.O. Box 536475, Orlando,
common cause probably ago. I ran on it once or FL 32853-6475.
is benign paroxysmal po- twice, then I stopped, but
sitional vertigo, and reha- it still hurts. Is this nor- (c) 2017 North America Synd., Inc.
bilitation exercises, such mal? When do you think All Rights Reserved

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BY DANA BLOCK ny. Nathan was reluctant
to carry on the charade.
THE BOLD AND Dante filled Micheal in on
THE BEAUTIFUL what hed missed. Franco
Liam felt betrayed when turned his attention to Liz.
his brother and father Patient Six took advantage
made a major business de- of a bad situation. Finn
cision without him. He lat- kept up the ruse. Valentin
er was forced to tell Sally ran into an old acquain-
in person that their plan to tance. Cassandra wanted
rebuild and relaunch Spec- to know more about Anna.
tra Fashions would nev- Jason turned to Curtis for
er happen. Bill met with help. Wait to See: Dr. Klein
the demolition crew and gets a bit of luck.
concocted a plan to turn
the Spectra building into Lawrence Saint-Victor stars THE YOUNG AND
rubble by days end. Liam as Carter on The Bold and THE RESTLESS
encouraged the Spectra The Beautiful Abby and Zack took
employees to stage a sit-in their relationship to the
at the site. Shirley called phis. Sami refused to back next level. Lauren admit-
Sally out on her feelings down in her search for ted that she overreacted
for Liam and reminded Will. Eli bonded with Gabi when she demanded that
her that he was married. and Arianna. John, Marle- Scott break up with Sha-

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tempted negotiations, Bill face with someone from when Faith coaxed him THE SPATS by Jeff Pickering
decided to put some fear their past. Adrienne finally into spending Halloween
into his opponents. Steffy got a chance to explain the at Crimson Lights with
warned Sally to stay away truth to Lucas. Eve learned Sharon. Cane desperately
from her man. Saul and about Will and wondered tried to convey his sinceri-
Darlita had a big Hallow- if Paige coule be alive as ty to his children, but Mat-
een surprise for Sally. Wait well. Kate felt pressure to tie in particular refused
to See: A clandestine cou- find the person who was his peace offering. Victor
ple fears the ramifications sabotaging the DiMera em- offered to buy Brash &
of their relationship. pire. Wait to See: Chad of- Sassy, but Victoria de-
fers Abigail a job. clined his offer. She later
DAYS OF OUR LIVES made a pitch to Devon and
On Halloween night, GENERAL HOSPITAL Neil for another loan but
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and treats for Salems he- answers. Griffin and Ava told Nick that he bought
roes. Chad and Abigail sought refuge. Oscar and out his liquor distributor RFD by Mike Marland
learned that Ben escaped Josslyn took advantage and would be raising pric-
once again. Rafe and Hope of a situation. Patient Six es. Wait to See: A night to
caught on to an evil plot. longed to be near Sams remember for the Newman
Steve received some dev- side. Dante grew increas- family ends in disaster.
astating news about Kayla. ingly suspicious. Valentin
Paul confided to John that reassured Nina. Andre (c) 2015 King Features
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Our Schools
The Greer Citizen

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2017  THE GREER CITIZEN B9

SPIRIT WEEK
GREER HIGH SCHOOL RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

PHOTO | SUBMITTED PHOTO | SUBMITTED

Greer High School raised $26,459.04 for Greer Relief and Resources Agency, Inc., during Riverside High Schools raised 100,361.61 for Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County
their 2017 Spirit Week. during their 2017 Spirit Week.

School ing, writing and classwork.


Volunteers must be Lev-
times during the school
year.
Stone
Young Designs - hand-
some of the best student
musicians from across
the NGU campus.
The weekend begins

News
el II certified. To nominate someone, made Jewelry, sandblasted the Upstate recently.For- with a golf tournament
For more information, visit the schools website. swarouski crystals, wine ty-nine District Five stu- and alumnae luncheon
contact Jennifer Keller at glasses, etc dents were selected for on Friday and ends with
jenniferinsc@gmail.com. TAYLORS CRAFT MARKET Cathy Aguire - Hand- this years Region One the Homecoming football
SEEKING VENDORS made Soy Candles Honors Orchestra, the game on Saturday when
FREE SCHOLARSHIP GHS TO HOLD BAND Taylors Elementary will Doodles & Scripts - re- most to ever receive that the North Greenville Cru-
WORKSHOP OFFERED CONCERT, FOOD DRIVE hold its third annual Tin- claimed & handmade honor in the district. saders take on the States-
The Urban League of Greer High will hold a sel Town craft fair and crafts, fun glass ware, etc Instructed by Arlyn Mills, men of Delta State Univer-
the Upstate in partner- band concert and food market on Saturday, Nov. Young Living Essential Ginger Greer, Meredith sity.
ship with the Littlejohn drive featuring seventh 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oils - Julie Pierce Pendley, Tina Pulley, and The full schedule of
Community Center will be and eighth grade Greer The school is currently Shells and Anne - hol- Kelsey Grant, the students events is available at ngu.
hosting a free scholarship Middle band members and seeking vendors, direct iday crafts, baby items, performed at Chesnee edu/homecoming.
workshop on Saturday, the Greer High marching sales consultants, hand- keychains, quilts, etc High in November, cap-
Nov. 4, at The University band on Thursday, Nov. 2, made crafters and more to LulaRoe - Holly Cameron ping off countless hours GREENVILLE TECH TO HOLD
Center in Greenville. at 7 p.m. in the Greer High participate. For more information, of preparation, rehearsal COMMUNITY FEST
The workshop is open to auditorium. Booth space will be of- visit the school website or time, and auditions. These Community Fest @
all high school juniors and Instead of paying ad- fered for $35 until Oct. 15; contact Tammie Pinson at students will alsohave an Greenville Tech will be
seniors across the Upstate mission, guests are asked $50 after Oct. 15. 573-353-9186. opportunity to audition held Saturday, Nov. 4,
of South Carolina. to bring canned food for For more information, for All-StateOrchestra in from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on
Spaces are limited so reg-
istration is recommended
Greer Relief. email the Taylors PTA at
taylorstopcats@gmail. DISTRICT FIVE | January.
Students selected in-
the colleges Barton Cam-
pus. The event will offer
as soon as possible. Only com. clude: a day of learning for the
one parent/guardian per Caroline Kopf whole family with hands-
family is asked to attend. RHS TO HOLD FINANCIAL BUI WINS STATEWIDE LAW Charlotte Whitesell on activities and demon-
Students may also bring AID PROGRAM DAY ESSAY CONTEST Mia Cuffel strations.
scholarship essays that Riverside High coun- Byrnes High student Zelda Sanderson Free coffee and donuts
they would like to have seling department will LaVang Bui has received Roman Marcano will be provided, and food
looked over. hold its annual Financial $1,000 as the overall state- Gabby Cook truck concessions will be
For more information, Aid Program on Monday, wide Law Day essay con- Sophie Smith available for purchase.
contact Urban League of Nov. 6, at 6:30 p.m. in the test winner. Emmaleigh Byrum The first 500 attendees
the Upstate. BUENA VISTA PLANS school auditorium. She placed in the Spar- Payton Lee will receive a free gift bag.
FOR BOBCAT BASH Mike Fox will discuss the tanburg County division Jennifer Nguyen Opportunities to play,
GREENVILLE COUNTY| Tickets for Buena Vista
Elementarys Bobcat Bash
importance of completing
the FAFSA, federal grants,
in May with her essay
entitled Lactating Legal-
Makenna Patterson
Lauren McClary
discover, and experience
will include stations dedi-
on Friday, Nov. 3, 3:30- federal student loans, ly, tackling the topic of Caroline White cated to 3D printing, sim-
RHS CHEER TEAM 7:30 p.m. are now avail- work study, state scholar- breastfeeding in public Jessica McAbee ulators that mimic real-life
RECEIVES HONORS able for pre-order online ships and more. per the 14th amendment. Ella McGarity patient care, an ambu-
The Riverside High cheer through Oct. 31 through Steven Greer won the Makayla Kelley lance simulator that pro-
team placed second at the the school store on the WOODLAND WILL 12th grade division before Rohan Patel vides the look and feel of
Region Cheer Competition schools website or by pa- CELEBRATE VETERANS graduating in May. Angel Anika Rana a real ambulance ride, CPR
recently. per form due Nov. 1. The Woodland Elemen- Rogers and Codie Powell Emily Gaffney training, a bike safety ro-
Coach Cindy Armstrong Tickets are used for tary Music Department received honorable men- Diana Ilie deo, storytelling time with
was named Region II-5A rides, games and food. will hold its annual Veter- tion. Gabe Dilliard a local author, animal first
Cheerleading Coach of the A buying guide section ans Day Program on Fri- Jefferson Elmore aid, a chef carving melons
Year. on the website will give a day, Nov. 10, at 1 p.m. in BYRNES ACADEMY Angeline Novikov and vegetables into fun
The team also had a general idea of the cost of the cafeteria. RECOGNIZES ORCHESTRA Christopher Trinh shapes, arts and crafts, a
third place finish at Dutch activities. Students parents, rela- Byrnes Freshman Acad- Ben Harding puppet show with dental
Fork High during the Sil- This years event will tives and friends who are emy had several students Justin Min care tips, and much more.
ver Fox Cheerleading Invi- also include a silent auc- veterans are invited to at- selected for region orches- Will Stuart To RSVP, go to www.
tational recently. tion for themed baskets, tend. tra. Of the 15 students Katie Watts GTCFest.eventbrite.com.
school activities and din- RSVP by Friday, Nov. 3. who auditioned, 12 were Brittany Hawkins
WOODLAND TEAMING WITH ner with the coach. selected and two are alter- Noah Heck CELEBRATE VETERANS DAY
PAWS FOR A CAUSE Eva Beliaeva from Mrs. RIVERSIDE HOLIDAY nates. Molly Hance AT GREENVILLE TECH
Woodland Elementary Watsons fourth grade MARKET SET FOR NOV. 11 The students included: Preston Lee A Veterans Day program
Paws for a Cause Cov- class had her artwork cho- Riverside High will hold Violin Natalie Pickren will be held at Green-
ey Club is collecting do- sen to be the printed ban- its second Holiday Market Payton Lee Maddie Bridges ville Technical College
nations of blankets and ner that will hang in the Saturday, Nov. 11, from 9 Lauren McClary Kayla Brock on Thursday, November
newspapers for the Hu- atrium and at the school a.m.-1 p.m. in the TMall Ella McGarity, alternate Lily Moore 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
man Society during the carnival. area, upper part of the Jennifer Nguyen Presley Rimel and the public is invited to
month of November. She received a free car- gym and cafeteria at the Sophie Smith Victoria White attend. The event will be
For more information, nival t-shirt and 20 tickets school. Caroline White Kristeena Cole held on the Barton Cam-
visit the schools website. for her winning submis- Booth rentals will raise Viola Kaitlyn Gilbert pus in the auditorium of
sion. funds for the RHS PTSA Emily Gaffney Damaris Hernandez building 102.
BRMS RAISING FUNDS For more information to help support the cam- Mia Godbee Haleigh McSwain The keynote speaker will
FOR LIONS CLUB on volunteering for the paign to continue up- Shelby Pitts Emily Carroll be Ken Miller, chief of po-
Blue Ridge Middle is Bobcat Bash, contact grades to the security sys- Cello Aurelia Duncan lice for the city of Green-
holding a fundraiser for Becky Patterson at bpat- tem and support teacher Hailey Greer MacGregor Latimer ville since 2014. A veteran
Lions Club International terson@cbcaine.com, mini grants. Diane Ilie Jacob McAbee of the U.S. Air Force, Miller
based on the house system Lauren Stroup at lauren. Vendors will include: Jonas Kovacs, alternate Molina Srey previously served as po-
of Academia, Altruism, In- stroup@gmail.com or RHS Softball Team - Roman Marcano Andrew Vaughn lice chief in Greensboro,
tegrity and Perseverance. KimLeipprandt at kim- Hand painted bottles, jars, Bass Stevie Greer NC. Prior to that position,
Each house has a goal to leipprandt@gmail.com, or and ornaments Nick Thiele Erin Hackney he spent 21 years with the
build their house with visit the carnival site at RHS Cheer Team - Baked Region Weekend is set Jonathan Rogers Charlotte-Mecklenburg
300 bricks. Each brick is www.bvpta.net/the-bob- Goods for Nov. 10-11 at Dorman Police Department. Miller
$1.
Students may contribute
cat-bash. RHS Key Club - Gift Bas-
kets
High.
All of the region orches- HIGHER EDUCATION | earned a masters degree
in public administration
to their house container at CRESTVIEW ELEMENTARY Man - Inc - Woodworking tra students qualify to au- from the University of
lunch or breakfast. Each TO HONOR VETERANS & Pallet Signs dition for All State Orches- North Carolina at Char-
house that is completed Crestview Elementary Poppies and Paislees - tra in January. NORTH GREENVILLE lotte. The Greenville Tech
will get a jeans and t-shirt will hold its annual Veter- Embroidery, Monogram, CELEBRATES HOMECOMING Charter High School choir
day. ans Day luncheon on Fri- etc D5 STUDENTS PARTICIPATE North Greenville Uni- and band will provide pa-
The house raising the day, Nov. 3, at 11:30 a.m. Roden & Fields - Julie IN REGION ORCHESTRA versity invites the Upstate triotic musical selections
most money over goal will All veterans and guests Moody Dozens of District Five community to Homecom- at the event. A reception
get 20 house points added are invited to join stu- Stella Rader - Woven students performed with ing activities Nov. 3-4, on will follow the ceremony.
to their points from the dents for a free lunch and rugs, knitted items
first nine weeks so far. a short program in their Jim Gallagher - Christ-
The house that has the honor. mas ornaments, beanie
most points at the end Those wishing to attend buddies
of the quarter will earn a should RSVP by Thursday, The Blue Orchid Ex-
House Party featuring a Nov. 2, by calling school change - Home gifts, jew-
comfy day, movie, pop- secretary Freida Smith elry & clothing
corn and drink. at 355-2606 or emailing Let There Be Bottles -
fsmith@greenville.k12. hand painted or decorated

$25 Gift Certificate


BUENA VISTA SEEKING sc.us. lighted bottles
VOLUNTEERS Carolina Soma - wom-
Buena Vista Elementary TAYLORS ACCEPTING an accessories, hand knit
is seeking volunteers for SCHOOL NOMINATIONS scarves, ponchos, etc
its Brain Builders tutoring Taylors Elementary is Pruitt Designs & Monat - Sign up as a preferred customer
program. seeking individuals to Personalized Etched bake- & receive a $25 gift certificate
Brain Builders is a PTA serve on the School Im- ware/glassware
program through which provement Council. Monat - all natural plant towards your current order.
the school provides once The bodys role is to based hair care
weekly one-on-one extra advise the principal and Fox Creek Cr - pottery & Christina BuChheit
help to students. Volun- school, focusing on help- handmade seashell jewel-
teers meet with their stu- ing achieve school im- ry 864-706-1070
dents once a week for 30 provement. Party Lite (Kris Ploch) Product Website: cbuchheit.myrandf.com
minutes to help with read- The group will meet five Thirty One Gifts - Becky
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