Jan. 3, 2014 Greenville Journal

FEDERAL INDECISION COULD HAVE LOCAL RAMIFICATIONS

GREENVILLE JOURNAL GREENVILLEJOURNAL.COM • Friday, January 3, 2014 • Vol.16, No.1

BACK TO THE DOME

SEE PAGE 7

Safety concerns bubble up for antibacterial soap PAGE 17

Will the 2014 legislative session bring huge sea changes – or more of the same gridlock?

Clemson student makes bio breakthrough PAGE 20

PAGE 8

THE UPSTATE’S NATURAL GAS BOOM FOR HOME DELIVERY CALL 864.679.1200 READ ONLINE AT GREENVILLE JOURNAL.COM

$1.00 GREENVILLE

JOURNAL NEWS

GREENVILLE JOURNAL LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1999 FOR DELIVERY REQUESTS, CALL 679-1240

It’s the most wonderful time of the year.

PUBLISHER

Mark B. Johnston mjohnston@communityjournals.com EXECUTIVE EDITOR

Susan Clary Simmons ssimmons@communityjournals.com MANAGING EDITOR

Jerry Salley jsalley@communityjournals.com

The holiday season can be the best time of year to upgrade your vehicle, or your vehicle loan.

STAFF WRITERS

Cindy Landrum clandrum@communityjournals.com Sherry Jackson sjackson@communityjournals.com April A. Morris amorris@communityjournals.com

Most vehicle manufacturers and dealers drop prices on current inventory at year-end to make room for next model year’s inventory. A lower price

PHOTOGRAPHER

Greg Beckner gbeckner@communityjournals.com

tag combined with your credit union’s competitive loan rate gives you

NEWS LAYOUT

Kristy Adair Tammy Smith

the upper hand when shopping for your next car.

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Holly Hardin

Members enjoy the same low rate on new,

CLIENT SERVICES MANAGERS

Anita Harley Jane Rogers

pre-owned and refinanced vehicles (cars,

BILLING INQUIRIES

trucks and SUVs) with less than 30,000

Shannon Rochester CONTROLLER

miles and less than two years old.

Kim Mason

Vehicle loans as low as

2.49

%

APR*

LIMITED TIME OFFER

MARKETING REPRESENTATIVES

Lori Burney Kristi Jennings Donna Johnston Annie Langston Pam Putman

Apply online at www.greenvillefcu.com call 800.336.6309 or visit any branch.

COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIPS AND EVENT MARKETING

Kate Banner PO BOX 2266 GREENVILLE, SC 29602 PHONE: 864-679-1200 FAX: 864-467-9809 GREENVILLEJOURNAL.COM © The Greenville Journal is published by Community Journals LLC. All rights reserved. All property rights for the entire contents of this publication shall be the property of Community Journals, no part therefore may be reproduced without prior written consent.

*Annual Percentage Rate is based on a 36-month term. Your loan rate and term amount may vary depending on individual credit history and underwriting factors. A 36-month loan with 2.49% APR would have monthly payments of $28.86 per thousand borrowed. All credit union rates, fees, terms, and conditions are subject to change at any time without notice. This offer is for members in good standing who are eligible and qualify for loan services. © 2013, Greenville Federal Credit Union, all rights reserved. Member NCUA.

Your savings federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government

NCUA

National Credit Union Administration, a U.S. Government Agency

23˚

FRIDAY

40˚

29˚ SATURDAY 44˚

36˚

SUNDAY

49˚

weekend will start off “The on a chilly and clear note.

“

By Sunday rain begins to move back into the area.

Mostly sunny and cold

2 THE JOURNAL | JANUARY 3, 2014

Mostly sunny and chilly

Scattered rain showers possible

JOURNAL NEWS

WORTH REPEATING THEY SAID IT

“They say the Legislature won’t do anything, that it’s an election year, etc. Why do you accept that?

Will we do anything about roads? That depends on you all.”

S.C. Rep. Tommy Stringer, on the need for state residents to contact elected leaders about transportation concerns.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Essentially, the human body regrew its own tissue.”

Clemson University student Meghan Stelly, on research with her cardiovascular surgeon father, Terry Stelly, that discovered the heart was able to regrow its own tissue in the pericardium, the double-walled sac that encompasses the organ.

“The good and the bad news in today’s music world are both the same: You are your own record label.

You’re responsible for doing all the work.”

Greenville pianist Keith Davis

“There is currently no evidence that they [antibacterial products] are any more effective at preventing illness than washing with plain soap and water.”

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, on rule changes regarding antibacterial soaps and body washes.

“Economic development is the latest place where open government advocates seek more sunshine.”

2

Points that would be added to the license of a driver caught going more than five miles under the posted speed limit on multi-lane highways, as proposed in a bill prefiled by S.C. Rep. Josh Putnam.

1 in 50

Americans at risk for anaphylaxis, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. A new state law allows schools to keep extra epinephrine shots on hand to counter severe allergic reactions.

$17.5 million Performance bonuses received by South Carolina from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services through the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act in 2013.

5-13-1862

Date Robert Smalls, born into slavery in South Carolina, guided a Confederate armed transport ship past the harbor defenses to the Union ships blockading the Charleston harbor. The historic moment will be relived at a Greenville Chautauqua event Jan. 12.

S.C. Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom, on the need for more transparency regarding public spending on economic development incentives.

THERE'S ONE MORE PACKAGE FOR YOU TO UNWRAP. Ask about our Platinum and Gold package deals, all new for 2014. Call us today.

864.242.5872 369 Woodruff Road greenvilledermatology.com

JANUARY 3, 2014 | THE JOURNAL 3

JOURNAL NEWS

New bills await state legislators Proposals would let teachers pack heat at school, shorten wait period for divorce CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com Defendants who commit crimes while out on bond would receive longer prison sentences under a bill filed in advance of the 2014 South Carolina legislative session.

State Sen. Thomas McElveen, DSumter, prefiled legislation that would allow up to 40 percent of a crime’s maximum sentence to be added to a sentence if the crime was committed while the defendant was out on bond.

State Rep. Josh Putnam, R-Powdersville, wants to get slow drivers out of the fast lane. He seeks to fine drivers who are traveling more than five miles under the posted speed limit on multilane highways and add two points to their driver’s license.

Sen. Larry Martin, R-Pickens, wants to allow political parties to be able to nominate candidates by convention instead of a primary. Legislation filed by Martin and Chip Campsen, R-Charleston, would allow the change with approval from three-fourths of convention membership and a majority of voters in the next primary election.

Those are among the proposals awaiting state legislators when the new legislative session begins Jan. 14.

Legislators prefiled nearly 200 bills, including proposals that close South Carolina primaries, prohibit anybody under the age of 18 from using a tanning bed, gradually end the state income tax, raise the state gas tax and allow a married person to sue his or her spouse’s paramour for “alienation of affection.”

Some of the bills have been reincarnated from past years. Others are brand new. Some have no real chance of passing, while others are sure to spark big debates.

McElveen said in a news release that the legislation he proposed would give prosecutors a new option and help en-

sure “folks who truly belong in jail remain incarcerated.”

State Rep. Phyllis Henderson, RGreenville, prefiled legislation in the House to toughen penalties and bonds for gang-related crime.

Sen. Darrell Jackson, D-Richland, wants to create the crime of “dating violence,” defined as “violence between persons who have or previously had a continuing and significant relationship of a romantic or intimate nature.” According to the bill, dating relationships would be “characterized by the expectation of affection between the parties” and does not require sexual intimacy.

Senate bill 870, prefiled by Sen. Marlon Kimpson, D-Charleston, would require online retailers to collect state sales taxes if they have sales of more than $10,000 to state residents for one year. The legislation would not apply to a retailer that “owns, leases or utilizes a distribution facility in the state,” e.g., Amazon.com.

A bill prefiled by Sen. Larry Grooms, R-Berkeley, would require doctors performing abortions at facilities other than certified hospitals to have ad-

mitting privileges at a local certified hospital.

Sen. Ray Cleary, R-Georgetown, wants to increase the state’s gas tax by two cents per year until it reaches 36 cents per gallon. It is now 16.5 cents per gallon, the third lowest in the country.

A bill prefiled by gubernatorial candidate Sen. Vincent Sheheen would make it illegal to produce or create an audio or video recording of a violent crime and to publish such recordings.

It makes exceptions for police and journalists.

Sheheen also wants to ban “campaign staff, fundraisers and members of committees organized to influence the outcome of campaigns” from being transported in state-owned cars and airplanes.

Sen. Karl Allen, D-Greenville, wants a law that requires South Carolina to pay certified teachers and administrators at least the Southeastern average.

He also wants a “Second Chance Act” that would allow some nonviolent misdemeanors and felonies to be expunged.

Sen. Hugh Leatherman, R-Charleston, wants to make it illegal for em-

YEAR END CLEARANCE SALE

Everything in the store UP TO 40% OFF. Hurry, limited stock.

Handcrafted AMISH furniture. Bookcases, bedroom, casual dining all on sale. Sale ends soon. .

American made AMISH furniture is uncompromising in quality and craftsmanship.

Choose your style from modern to traditional at special pricing!

185 Halton Road • Greenville • unclejakesfurniture.com • 864.675.9191• Mon-Sat 10-6 4 THE JOURNAL | JANUARY 3, 2014

JOURNAL NEWS ployers to fire or take disciplinary action against an employee who is a volunteer firefighter or emergency medical services provider and is late for work because of a call.

A bill prefiled by Sen. Thomas Alexander, R-Walhalla, would increase the age at which children must be secured in a car seat from five to seven. It would also prohibit children from occupying the front passenger seat until that child is 12 years old.

Martin introduced a bill prohibiting state, county and city governments from recognizing any labor union as a bargaining agent for public employees.

Sen. Paul Campbell, R-Berkeley, filed legislation that would require psychiatric or psychological treatment for children 12 years and younger convicted of mistreating animals.

Other bills would designate the mammoth as the state fossil and create a specialty license plate in support of Israel.

Rep. Glenda Cobb-Hunter, D-Orangeburg, wants to require an electrocardiogram be administered before middle and high school students can participate in interscholastic athletics.

She also wants to raise the state’s minimum wage to $10.

Cobb-Hunter filed a bill that would

allow restaurants and bars serving alcohol to locate within 300 feet to 500 feet of a playground or church if there is no objection in writing. Bars and restaurants still could not serve alcohol within 300 feet to 500 feet of a school.

Rep. Jenny Horne’s bill would create a Department of Child and Family Services. The bill would consolidate child protection and adoption units of the Department of Social Services, the Department of Juvenile Justice, Continuum of Care for Emotionally Disturbed Children and the Department of Mental Health’s children, adolescents and families division.

Rep. Chip Huggins, R-Lexington, wants to require counties, municipalities, public service districts and school districts to send email or text notification to registered voters of a meeting to adopt an annual budget at least 24 hours in advance.

Rep. Chip Limehouse, R-Charleston, wants to allow public college students to pay a percentage of their income for a specified number of years after graduation instead of tuition while enrolled in school. He also wants to require school districts to include on their websites a form that students can use to anonymously report bullying.

Health Events Struggling with Weight?

Jan. 6 & 8 • Times & Sites Vary Find out how GHS’ dedicated professionals can help you achieve long-term weight loss through surgery. Free; registration required. Call 676-1072.

Cloth Diapering 101 Thurs., Jan. 9 • 11 a.m. • Greenville Midwifery Care Learn what options are available, common myths about cloth diapers and how to care for them. Free; registration required.

Correct Age-related Volume Loss in Cheeks Jan. 11 & 16 • Times Vary • Carolina Aesthetics Discover how VOLUMA temporarily corrects age-related volume loss in facial cheeks. Free; registration required. Call 233-8088.

Understanding Your Digestive System Tues., Jan. 14 • Noon-1 p.m. • Patewood Medical Campus Gain insight into how your digestive system works from GHS gastroenterologist Joseph Beets, MD. Free; registration required.

House Open . 75 JNaonv. 111 99::3300-–11 5-6 nd 5–6 a&

Give class education at the Giveyour yourchild childa aworld world class education at Montessori School of Greenville. the Montessori School of Greenville.

Internationallyrecognized. recognized. Time tested.

Internationally tested.

Welcoming children agesages 2½ 2½ to 9toto9atonurturing, hands-on learning enviWelcoming children a nurturing, hands-on learning . ronment designed justjust for them.

Three dayday program available environment designed for them.

Three program available.

Most Mostexperienced experiencedMontessori Montessorischool schoolininthe theUpstate.

Upstate.

IMC Member

AMS AMS Full Member Affiliate School

Coffee and Conversation Wed., Jan. 29 • Noon-1 p.m. • Starbucks (Fairview Road, Simpsonville) Moms on the go are invited to join GHS physician Carole Mercer, MD, for coffee and a conversation about women’s health issues. Free; registration required.

To register, for more information or to see a full schedule of events, please visit ghs.org/healthevents or call 1-877-GHS-INFO (447-4636).

“Education for Life” 305 pelham road greenville, sc 29615 864-232-3447 www.montessorigreenville.com

What You Need to Know about Venous Disease Tues., Jan. 21 • Noon-1 p.m. • Patewood Medical Campus Learn signs, symptoms and treatments of venous disease from GHS vascular medicine doctor Lisa Darby, MD. Free; registration required.

schoo

l

ghs.org SC DSS #12,281

131048GJ

JANUARY 3, 2014 | THE JOURNAL 5

JOURNAL NEWS

OPINION VOICES FROM YOUR COMMUNITY, HEARD HERE

Doing what’s necessary

Let the sunshine in

The historic Poinsett Bridge, located in northern Greenville County where I hail from, serves as a 200-year-old reminder that Greenville’s economic success began with a sound road system.

Designed by Robert Mills, the stone bridge was part of the Saluda Gap Road linking Greenville to Charleston and Western North Carolina. Mills, who also designed the Washington Monument, served on the state Board of Public Works. Joel Poinsett, state representative from Charleston, diplomat and eventual Secretary of War under Martin Van Buren, served as board president.

The board, a precursor to our Department of Transportation, was created when the General Assembly appropriated $1 million in 1818 to construct a system of statewide roads. Even then, we understood the link between infrastructure and economic development. Today, that initial investment has evolved into a state infrastructure system valued at $320 billion covering more than 41,000 miles.

While our infrastructure has expanded dramatically since 1818, the tax revenue to maintain it has not. The DOT currently estimates a $29.3 billion revenue shortfall to cover maintenance costs over the next 20 years. This estimate does not include new project costs. We are facing a crisis and the General Assembly has limited options to substantially increase funding for DOT. None are pleasant for the taxpayer.

We could do nothing. This has been the option of choice since the 1987 gas tax increase signed by Gov. Carroll Campbell. Inactivity only adds to the future cost of deferred repairs and prevents expansion necessary for future economic growth.

We could issue more debt. Gov. Haley signed a $500 million bond bill earlier this year that offers some relief. This amount equals one year’s shortfall and the logic of issuing debt before addressing the gas tax, though politically savvy, appears backward. Remember, this type of logic has given us a $17 trillion national debt.

We could raid the General Fund.

Shifting money to the DOT, which already has a dedicated revenue stream,

It seems like state and local governments across the country are pursuing an old mission with a new eagerness these days. Their priorities seem to concentrate on just three things: jobs, jobs, jobs.

Don’t get me wrong; I’m all for a booming economy with full employment just as much as the next person. And, with serious problems in Washington and with global economic pressures challenging our comfortable way of life, job creation definitely should be a high priority.

There’s no doubt the U.S. economy is changing, requiring our workforce to develop higher-level, technical skills.

All of this helps explain why we’re seeing state and local governments rush headlong into economic development with more gusto (and dollars) than ever.

Setting aside the larger policy questions about this activity, which I believe center on whether government ought to give economic incentives to some businesses and not to others, if governments insist on doing it they ought to be as transparent with it as possible. The problem is, in South Carolina we’re not very transparent in this area.

Economic development is the latest place where open government advocates seek more sunshine. I don’t bring this up just because public policy advocates might think it’s a good idea. I bring this up because it’s serious business that consumes surprising amounts of public money.

This past August, the S.C. Board of Economic Advisors released a report showing the cost of state incentives awarded in fiscal 2011 for economic development. The total: almost $390 million.

That’s just for one year, and doesn’t include what cities and counties provided that year in tax breaks and other enticements for companies to locate or expand in their areas. Here’s one way to put the $390 million into perspective: If you added up this year’s budgets for the State Law Enforcement Division, the S.C. Department of Public Safety, the state Attorney General’s Office and the S.C. Judicial Department, you’d still have about $40 million left to spend before equaling the amount the state gave to businesses for economic develop-

SPEAK YOUR MIND The Journal welcomes letters to the editor and guest columns on timely public issues. Letters

6 THE JOURNAL | JANUARY 3, 2014

IN MY OWN WORDS by REP. TOMMY STRINGER

punishes the narrow group of taxpayers who pay a disproportionate share of taxes. Almost 41 percent of our individual income tax filers pay no taxes due to exemptions and deductions. Our sales tax code contains over 80 exemptions.

We do not have a fair tax system feeding the General Fund.

Which leaves the gas tax – or as it known in Columbia, the motor fuel user fee. Currently, motorists pay 16.75 cents on every gallon purchased. Unlike ad valorem taxes such as a sales tax, the fee does not fluctuate when the price of fuel changes. As a broad consumptionbased fee, it links the responsibility for road repair to those who actually use the roads.

As part of my tax reform initiative this legislative session, which included several tax relief bills, I designed a stable indexing formula to raise the fee with built-in caps to avoid a massive increase in any one year. To avoid funds being diverted, the bill directs all new revenue to the State Highway Fund exclusively.

Considering that I have never voted for a tax increase, I was reluctant to introduce this bill. However, as a steward of state resources, I cannot watch our $320 billion infrastructure investment continue to decline. After determining that the other funding options are even more harmful to the taxpayer, raising the fee became the obvious choice.

To my colleagues who disagree, I challenge them to present a viable long-term funding solution for the DOT that does not raid the General Fund or burden future generations with debt. I suspect that after the damaging reality of these other options become apparent, we will be left adjusting the motor fuel user fee.

Tommy Stringer, a Republican, is the owner of Stringer Resource Group in Greer and represents District 18 in the S.C. House of Representatives.

should include name, city, phone number and email address for verification purposes and should not exceed 300 words. Columns should include a photo and short

bio of the author and should not exceed 600 words. Writers should demonstrate relevant expertise and make balanced, fact-based arguments.

IN MY OWN WORDS by RICHARD ECKSTROM

ment in 2011.

Here’s the rub: While we have access to a few summarized totals, we don’t know much else about this public spending on economic development incentives on our behalf.

We don’t know specific amounts that individual companies are receiving in job development tax credits and many other kinds of tax incentives. We don’t know how many jobs are ultimately created and how much capital investment is ultimately made by firms receiving our incentives compared to the totals those companies promised they would meet.

At least, most South Carolinians don’t – and cannot find out – because almost all of this information is “privileged” under state law. The argument for this secrecy: It’s considered to be either confidential taxpayer information or company trade secrets.

As a certified public accountant and South Carolina’s comptroller general, I understand the sensitive nature of this information. But isn’t that really the point? We’re talking about public dollars for a public purpose going into bank accounts of private companies. In my opinion, if you’re reaching into the public purse you ought to disclose what you pull out and what you give back in return.

How else can we know whether we’re getting our money’s worth with all of this economic development spending?

Several states, including Indiana and Arizona, require much greater transparency in their economic development expenditures. They’re able to deal with the sensitivity issues. It’s time South Carolina did, too.

Richard Eckstrom, a CPA, is the comptroller general of South Carolina and commander of the S.C. State Guard.

All submissions will be edited and become the property of the Journal. We do not guarantee publication or accept letters or columns that are part of

organized campaigns. We prefer electronic submissions. Contact Executive Editor Susan Clary Simmons at ssimmons@ communityjournals.com.

Congressional indecision has local consequences, city advisors say SHERRY JACKSON | STAFF

KEY BUDGET AND DEBT CEILING DATES

Water resources, immigration reform and the federal debt ceiling could all impact local government in 2014, Greenville City Council was told in a recent workshop with Patton Boggs, a Washington law firm the city contracts with for government lobbying services.

The Patton Boggs team told council members the 113th Congress, which began Jan. 3, 2013, will most likely conclude “as the least productive in the post-World War II era in terms of passing legislation” when it ends on Jan. 3, 2015.

Core philosophical divides between the two political parties on revenue and spending issues continue to delay progress on the federal budget in 2014, the PB team said. Meanwhile, President Barack Obama is completing internal development for his FY 2015 budget due in February. The federal Budget Act requires Obama to submit a blueprint for taxes and spending by the first Monday in February, but he has met the deadline only one of his five years in office.

That said, the complete shutdown of the government was a negative experience for both parties, leading the PB team to a “more optimistic view than in the past,” the lawyers said. “More money on domestic programs is possible.”

The Washington firm listed several bills the city of Greenville should keep an eye on in the upcoming legislative session. Of particular significance is the Water Resources Development Act authorizing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water infrastructure, flood protection, and environmental restoration projects.

The PB lawyers said both the House and Senate have passed separate versions of the water act, and a conference committee is working on a final report.

The Senate bill included the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA), which seeks to leverage federal government funds for water infrastructure projects through an innovative financing

JAN. 15, 2014 | The expiration of the

sjackson@communityjournals.com

current FY 2014 Continuing Resolution, which maintains funding at FY 2013 sequester levels; also the implementation date for the next round of sequestration.

FEB. 7, 2014 | The projected date by which the increased debt ceiling would be reached.

JOURNAL NEWS

What’s Right in Health Care

JUNE 2014 | Possibly the new deadline

for Congress to reach an agreement on raising the debt ceiling.

pilot project program. The House legislation did not include a similar provision, though many House conference committee members are supportive of the pilot program, Patton Boggs said.

Any changes to the debt ceiling – set to expire in February – will of course impact local government, as will immigration reform bills that may include changes to visa programs, the lawyers said.

Pension reform will also be a hot topic for 2014, they said, as current pension rules are set to expire at the end of 2014.

Congress is already beginning its preliminary discussions about the next reauthorization of surface transportation programs, the current versions of which are due to expire in September, the lawyers said.

The biggest challenge for Congress will be how to fund surface transportation programs given the growing shortfall in the Highway Trust Fund (HTF), they said. Reforms could include a 20-25 cent per gallon gas tax hike.

Comprehensive tax reforms that stalled in 2013 are also set to be discussed, with possible changes to mortgage interest deductions, taxexempt status of municipal bonds and charitable taxes. A positive is the fact that Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (DMT) is retiring in 2014, which will likely provide a strong personal incentive to finalize tax reform legislation as part of his legacy, Patton Boggs said.

GHS Cardiologist Performs State’s First Robotic Coronary Angioplasty GHS cardiologist Zachary George, MD, recently performed the state’s first robotic-assisted coronary angioplasty using the CorPath Robotic-assisted PCI System. The CorPath System is the only robotic device approved by the FDA to place balloons and stents in patients with coronary artery disease.

Performing this procedure robotically means fewer complications for patients and fewer stents over the course of a lifetime.

Baptist Easley Hospital Named Beacon of Excellence Baptist Easley has been named a 2013 Beacon of Excellence Award winner

by Press Ganey Associates, Inc. This award recognizes top-performing facilities that maintain high levels of excellence in patient satisfaction. In addition, Baptist Easley received Press Ganey’s Guardian of Excellence Award for being at the 95th percentile or above for one year. Both awards were for patient satisfaction in the ambulatory surgery area.

Our New Year’s Message to You Happy New Year to you and your family! It’s been a privilege to serve you and your loved ones in 2013, and we at GHS look forward to continuing to help you on your journey to better health in 2014.

ghs.org 131048GJ

JANUARY 3, 2014 | THE JOURNAL 7

JOURNAL NEWS

Jane’s

SKINNY ON SKIN NEW BEGINNING, NEW YEAR. 2014 Do any of these New Years proclamations sound familiar as the new year approaches?

I am going to: • Take better care of myself • Invest more time in me and the things I want to do • Discover a strong sense of self • Experience joy and purpose in my life • Love myself enough to take action There are always things we can improve on.

Getting more sleep, reducing stress, getting in shape, focusing on things that make us feel good, look our best and ultimately make us happy.

The Jane Crawford Skin Clinic focuses on the care and concerns of each client we see. Our goal is to help you find the right solutions.

We start with the Visia skin analysis. This is state of the art technology which shows how you are aging, the texture of your skin, photo damage etc. This allows us to customize a plan for you.

Treating aging today is not like it was many years ago. JSCS has the latest technology in equipment, dermal fillers, injectables, lifting and firming treatments, boutique peels and products that allow you to see and feel a difference immediately.

The average American is exposed to over 500 chemicals a day, a diet of fast food, massive amounts GMO’s , synthetics in products, and over use of pharmaceuticals.

We are committed to offering safe and healthy products/treatments and guiding you in the right choices in your diet to assure you of radiant skin.

If you have acne as a young or older adult, we have solutions. If your skin looks tired, lacks luster, is dull and all you see are lines and wrinkles, we have solutions.

The Jane Crawford Skin Clinic is not a spa.

We focus on solutions that ensure results.

Aging, my mother always said, should be graceful. My version of graceful is to do everything we can to defy, slow down and reverse aging.

Start your New Year off right! Allow us to help you with a new beginning!

Look and feel your best! Check our website for exclusive specials and offers. Stay Tuned. . . .

jane crawford 405 The Parkway, Ste 200, Greer www.JaneCrawfordSkinClinic.com

864-469-7720 8 THE JOURNAL | JANUARY 3, 2014

State Legislature to tackle familiar topics in 2014 Ethics reform, government restructuring and roads key issues in upcoming session Senate to the Supreme Court.

Bannister said if the Senate doesn’t pass the ethics reform bill and sends it back to the House, the House would try to pass pieces of ethics reform.

CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com The year 2014 could bring “huge sea changes” in the way government operates in South Carolina – or it could be a more typical year of gridlock, according to members of the Greenville County legislative delegation.

Ethics reform and government restructuring will be key issues when lawmakers return to session on January 14. So will roads, education and the selection of the chief justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court.

“It should be a real interesting session,” House majority leader Rep. Bruce Bannister said. “We could see some huge sea changes in the way government operates in South Carolina.”

Or not, if the politics of an election year gets in the way.

“We could see some huge sea changes in the way government operates in South Carolina.”

House majority leader Rep. Bruce Bannister

ETHICS REFORM ON THE TABLE Ethics reform has already become one of the major issues in the South Carolina gubernatorial race between Gov. Nikki Haley and state Sen. Vincent Sheheen, the Democrat who lost to Haley in 2010 and is expected to be her opponent in the 2014 race.

The House passed ethics reform last year; the Senate is expected to take it up in the upcoming session. The House bill pending in the Senate would require lawmakers to disclose sources of their personal income,

REINVENTING GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE but not the amounts (47 other states already do so). South Carolina’s current law requires lawmakers to disclose what they are paid by public sources or companies that hire registered lobbyists.

The bill also would create an independent ethics commission to investigate complaints against lawmakers. Punishment would still require legislative approval.

Sheheen has blasted Haley for failing to disclose the addresses of eight contributors to her 2010 campaign, which led to an ethics fine. Haley was investigated and cleared by the state House Ethics Committee for failing to report more than $40,000 she was paid by a Columbia engineering firm while she was a member of the House.

Meanwhile, Haley’s campaign has criticized Sheheen, a Kershaw lawyer, over eight court cases – three speeding cases, two third-degree assault and battery cases, one driving under suspension, one marijuana possession and one trespassing – pending before magistrates he recommended for office. Jury trials have been requested in the cases, according to The State newspaper.

Sheheen has introduced legislation that would switch the responsibility of recommending magistrates from the

Government restructuring will be an equally big issue, Bannister said. Both the House and Senate passed different versions of a government-restructuring bill during the last session.

Bill S.22 eliminates the state Budget and Control Board and creates a Department of Administration under the governor’s office to oversee executive branch functions such as human resources, information technology and building maintenance. The House version would put the procurement office under the governor’s control as well, but the Senate version instead created a new seven-member South Carolina Contracts and Accountability Authority to handle procurement.

The Senate bill would allow the executive budget office to give state agencies permission to run deficits of $1 million or less, while the House version says only the Legislature can give agencies permission to run deficits. Now a conference committee must try to come up with a compromise that will pass both houses.

FOCUS ON INFRASTRUCTURE Roads will continue to be a major topic of debate as well.

A task force has estimated it will take $29 billion over 20 years to bring the

JOURNAL NEWS

state’s roads up to “good” condition.

State Rep. Tommy Stringer, R-Greer, said he “did a very un-Republican” thing last year when he introduced a bill that would incrementally raise the state’s gas tax, which has remained at 16 cents per gallon since 1987. He told attendees at a Greenville Chamber of Commerce legislative breakfast last month that whether lawmakers do anything about roads is up to them.

“They say the Legislature won’t do anything, that it’s an election year, etc.,” Stringer said. “Why do you accept that?

Will we do anything about roads? That depends on you all.”

State Sen. Ray Cleary, R-Georgetown, has prefiled a bill that would raise the gas tax two cents per gallon annually until it reaches 36 cents in 2023. Business leaders in the Upstate and around South Carolina have called on legislators to make improving roads a top priority because it affects economic development.

NEW PLANS FOR EDUCATION Education will also receive its share of attention. Haley has said she will unveil an education reform plan in January, while Sheheen has prefiled legislation to expand full-day kindergarten to all 4-year-olds in the state.

Another bill would change the way schools are financed. Legislation proposed by Rep. Jenny Horne, R-Dorchester, would create a South Carolina Public Education Program Fund that would be financed with a 100-mill statewide property tax. It would replace the penny sales tax that has funded public education since 2007.

The bill would also give local school boards back the authority to levy property taxes for operations of up to

8 percent of the assessed value of property in the district.

School districts would be required to allow “child-friendly commercial advertisements” on public school buses owned by the state under a bill prefiled by Rep. Joshua Putnam, R-Powdersville. The requirement would not extend to buses owned by schools or school districts.

South Carolina is the only state in the nation that operates its own statewide school bus fleet. The money collected from the advertising would be used to buy new buses in the district that generated the money, according to the bill.

Physician News Chief Justice Jean Toal

GHS welcomes these new doctors & sites!

A FIGHT FOR THE GAVEL And finally, a rare contested election for the chief justice of the state Supreme Court will take up a chunk of legislators’ time.

Chief Justice Jean Toal is seeking re-election. Usually a chief justice’s reelection is a given, but Supreme Court Associate Justice Costa Pleicones is challenging her for the post.

The Chief Justice is elected for a 10year term, which neither Toal nor Pleicones will be able to complete because of a mandatory retirement age of 72. Toal would be forced to retire on Dec. 31, 2015.

Pleicones, who was born in Greenville, is six months younger than Toal.

Toal has been chief justice since 2000.

NEW OFFICE SITES Greenville Midwifery Care 333 S. Pine St. Spartanburg, 455-1600

Family Medicine Telicia Allen, MD Keystone Family Medicine Simpsonville, 454-5000

Vascular Health Alliance 340 Medical Pkwy., Ste. 200 Greer, 797-9400

Philip Way, MD Riverside Family Medicine–Eastside Greenville, 454-2700 Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Carole Mercer, MD Heritage Pediatrics & Internal Medicine–Simpsonville Simpsonville, 454-6440 Pediatrics Matthew Grisham, MD Christie Pediatric Group Greenville, 242-4840

Associate Justice Costa Pleicones

YOUR

Cardiothoracic Surgery Scott Johnson, MD 890 W. Faris Rd., Ste. 550 Greenville, 455-6800

AD HERE

Joseph Maurer, MD The Children’s Clinic Greenville, 271-1450

WELCOME TO THESE LAURENS COUNTY PRACTICES & PHYSICIANS Family Medicine Neal Goodbar, MD Holbrook Raynal, MD, DHA Advanced Health Care 210 S. Broad St. Clinton, 833-0973 General Surgery Carter McCormack, MD Sam Wilson, MD Wilson & McCormack Surgical Services 1012 Medical Ridge Rd. Clinton, 833-3852 OB/GYN Joni Coker, DO Tim Harkins, MD Carolina Women’s Center 102 Medical Park Ct. Clinton, 938-0087

ghs.org Photos Provided

131048GJ

JANUARY 3, 2014 | THE JOURNAL 9

JOURNAL NEWS

SC received $17.5M in insurance bonuses

One family

100

EST.

Y E A RS

www.ThomasMcAfee.com

10 THE JOURNAL | JANUARY 3, 2014

Federal incentives aimed at increasing access 1913

APRIL A. MORRIS | STAFF

amorris@communityjournals.com South Carolina was among 23 states that received performance bonuses from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) through the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA) in 2013.

Nationwide, more than $307 million was awarded and South Carolina received $17.5 million for 2013. The bonuses were tied to states improving children’s access to insurance coverage and corresponded to the increase in Medicaid enrollment for children, according to CMS. 2013 was the fifth and last year of performance bonus awards. South Carolina has received them from 20112013. The state’s 2013 award is a sig-

nificant jump over 2012 and 2011, which averaged nearly $3 million.

In order to qualify for a bonus, a state had to implement at least five of eight specific programs to streamline enrollment and renewal. Reform programs included eliminating faceto-face interviews for applications, allowing online or mail applications, and using electronic data matching to reduce paperwork, according to CMS. If states increased enrollment more than 10 percent above their baseline, they received a larger bonus. South Carolina’s enrollment increased more than 10 percent for the first time since the program was implemented. The bonuses are also designed to help offset the cost of insuring the lowest-income children and helping states sustain the improvements in healthcare coverage programs, CMS said.

According to the agency, the incentives of the last five years have paid off, with the uninsured rate of children declining from 8.6 percent in 2009 to 7.5 percent in 2011.

JOURNAL NEWS

Restaurant Week SC offers savory sites Diners who have had their fill of holiday leftovers can please their palates this month during Restaurant Week South Carolina, an 11-day event that showcases everything from casual to high-end cuisine.

Between Jan. 9 and 19, restaurants statewide, including nearly 30 dining establishments in the Upstate, will be offering a special prix fixe menu. In Greenville, event sponsor South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association reports an increase in participants for 2014. Culinary styles range from French-influenced and American to gastro pub and seafood. Reservations are not required, but are recommended.

In addition to restaurants, hotels throughout South Carolina are offering specials if diners wish to travel to some of the state’s other culinary hotspots.

For a complete list of participating restaurants and hotels in the Upstate, visit restaurantweekgreenville.com.

For statewide listings, visit restaurantweeksouthcarolina.com.

RESTAURANT WEEK GREENVILLE American Grocery Restaurant Biminis Oyster Bar Breakwater Restaurant Café Verdae at the Embassy Suites Hotel Carolina Ale House, Woodruff Road & Main Street City Range Steakhouse Grill, Greenville & Spartanburg Fords Oyster House The Green Room High Cotton Larkin’s on the River The Lazy Goat The Nose Dive Papi’s Tacos Passerelle Bistro Rare Steakhouse on the Piazza Rick’s Deli & Market Rick Erwin’s Nantucket Seafood Rick Erwin’s West End Grille Roost Ruth’s Chris Steak House Soby’s Soby’s on the Side Southern Culture Kitchen & Bar Stella’s Southern Bistro Tupelo Honey Café Upcountry Provisions Bakery & Bistro, Travelers Rest Whole Foods Market Additional restaurants are joining daily, so visit restaurantweekgreenville.com for the most current list.

• Professionally Installed • Around-the-Clock Service

County roads committee finalized As part of the discussion surrounding a potential local option sales tax referendum to pay for transportation improvements, Greenville County Council voted to create a citizen’s transportation advisory committee. No reference to a referendum for a local option sales tax was included in the resolution forming the committee. Each council member and municipality chose a representative. As of press time, county officials said the committee will most likely meet in the third week of January. The committee will submit a list of priority projects in the spring.

Greenville County Transportation Advisory Committee Members • City of Fountain Inn: Mark B. Peters

• City of Greenville: Sam White Jr. • City of Simpsonville: Bill Jacobson • City of Greer: Donna O. Smith • City of Mauldin: Tim Brett • City of Travelers Rest: Amy Lemons Council appointees • District 17: William Lindsey Jr. • District 18: Reno Deaton • District 19: Alan Epps • District 20: Chad Tumlin • District 21: Eric McCarthy • District 22: Nelson Neal • District 23: Sam Zimmerman • District 24: Tim Madden • District 25: Fred D. Garrett Jr. • District 26: Terry Bragg • District 27: Hunter Howard Jr. • District 28: Dell Baker

A subsidiary of Blue Ridge Electric Co-op

864.226.8515 blueridgegenerators.com

JANUARY 3, 2014 | THE JOURNAL 11

JOURNAL NEWS

Operation Get Smart tells kids to avoid crime JEANNE PUTNAM | CONTRIBUTOR

jputnam@communityjournals.com

Happy New Year from Renewable Water Resources By Stacey Flax

Customer Service and Contract Manager at ReWa.

Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) moves into 2014 with many exciting initiatives on the horizon.

To align our operations with our ongoing mission to protect, clean and renew the valuable environmental resources of our community, and to better reflect our future endeavors, ReWa’s facilities are now referred to as water resource recovery facilities. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of local subdistricts, ReWa is able to ensure that our infrastructure is well maintained, minimizing the impact of inflow and infiltration.

ReWa is also working with Greenville City and County, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to further develop a 5R approach for water quality improvement.

community groups can utilize to learn more about ReWa’s environmental initiatives.

Operation Get Smart recently visited the Mauldin Cultural Center to encourage the young people in the crowded auditorium to choose their friends wisely and listen to the adults around them.

The program, which began in 1976 and features incarcerated inmates who have undergone screening and testing to make sure they are viable candidates, travels around the state and allows the inmates to tell their stories.

Five inmates from institutions from around the Columbia area all spoke on the importance of respecting authority figures and being careful of “who you hang out with.”

“We are all good people, but we made bad choices,” said Garrett, one of the inmates. “Seventy percent of our prison population is good people who made bad choices and bad decisions.”

Garrett said once he was arrested, he learned that the friends he was “running with” weren’t really his friends.

Our commitment to educate the public continues through new partnerships with the Greenville County School District and local Girl Scout troops, as well as our Be Freshwater Friendly campaign.

Be Freshwater Friendly is an initiative to educate the Upstate on how small changes to our day-to-day actions can have a great impact on our local rivers, lakes and streams. In 2014, we will introduce our newest sub-campaign of Be Freshwater TAKE Friendly, which will focus on educating the community about what products are truly flushable.

Inmates from the S.C. Department of Corrections address students at the Mauldin Cultural Center.

“Being in prison the past five years, I have no friends. I only have my mother, my father and my sister,” he said. “And those were the people I disrespected every day.”

However, while the inmates each touched on how their actions impacted their families, they also discussed the “hands of one is the hands of all” law, which dictates that if one person in a

new year new newnew year year y In addition, we will continue our existing campaigns, such as ONE HOUR Project Rx, a medication takeback event, and Bone-nanza, a fun event at Pelham Mill Dog Park for dogs and their owners.

And as always, contact us to set up a tour of one of our water resource recovery facilities to learn where it all goes once it disappears down your drain!

THE

TAKE TAKE THE THE

TAKE T

AT AONE TIME. ONE HOUR HOUR ATAT A ONE A TIME. TIME. HOUR A

The New Year is sure to bring opportunities for continued success and environmental stewardship for ReWa and the community.

ReWa has developed a reclaimed water master plan for irrigation, industrial and $of its highly $ $ $ $ $ 1$-hour agricultural uses 1-hour massage 1-hour 1-hour massage massage 1-hour Murad massage 1-hour 1-hour Murad Healthy Murad Healthy Healthy session session session Skin session facial session Skin Skin facialfacial session session treated effluent. To educate the community about the benefits of water reuse, one of ReWa’s Massages, facials and money-saving memberships.

Massages, Massages, Massages, facials facials and and money-saving money-saving facials memberships. memberships. and money-saving members future capital 12 projects includes months of wellness starts today. Schedule 12 months now 12 12 months ofmonths wellness of wellness starts starts today. of today.

Schedule wellness Schedule nownow starts today. Schedule n an educational campus with our introductory offers. withwith our with our introductory introductory our offers. offers. introductory offers. which will serve as a space that schools and other local

49 9 9

PELHAM HILLS 3714 Pelham Rd @ I-85 w/ Chick Fil A (864) 288-1150

I N T R O D U C T O RY

*

VERDAE VILLAGE

99 99 99 59 49 4999 49 59 599999 INTRODUCTORY INTRODUCTORY

*

*

INT IR NO TD RU OC DT U O C RY TINTRODUCTORY O RY INTRODUCTORY

*

®

®

®

*

*

*

MassageEnvy.com MassageEnvy.com MassageEnvy.com PELHAM PELHAM PELHAM HILLS HILLS HILLS VERDAE VERDAE VILLAGE VILLAGE VERDAE VILLAGE Convenient Hours · Franchises Convenient Convenient HoursHours Available · Franchises · Franchises Available Available

3714 3714 Pelham 3714 Pelham Rd RdPelham Rd 101 Verdae Blvd.

101 Verdae 101 Verdae Blvd. Blvd.

101 Verdae Blvd.

Open Days: M-F 8am-10pm, OpenOpen 7 Days: 7 Days: M-F Sat 8am-10pm, M-F 8am-10pm, 8am-8pm, Sat 8am-8pm, Sat 8am-8pm, Sun Sun Sun I-85 @ Chick w/I-85 Chick Fil A Fil A w/ Chick Fil @ Laurens Rd w/SteinMart @ I-85@w/ @ Laurens @7 Laurens Rd w/SteinMart RdA w/SteinMart @ Laurens Rd w/SteinMart 1am-8pm 1am-8pm 1am-8pm (864) (864) 288-1150 (864) 288-1150 288-1150 (864) 675-1155 (864) (864) 675-1155 675-1155 (864) 675-1155

*Session consists of a 50-minute massage or facial and time for consultation and dressing. Prices subject *Session *Session consists to change. *Session of consists a 50-minute of a 50-minute massage consists massage or facial and or facial time of and for aconsultation time 50-minute for consultation and dressing. and massage dressing.

Prices subject Pricestosubject change. or to change. facial and time for consultation and dressing. Prices subject to Rates and services may vary by location and session. Not all Massage Envy Spa locations offer facial Rates and andRates other services Rates and may services services. vary may by and location vary by services and location session. and Not session. all may Massage Not all Massage vary Envy SpaEnvy locations by Spa location locations offer facial offer andfacial other and and services. other session. services.

Not all Massage Envy Spa locations offer facial and oth For a specific list of services available, check with the specific location or see MassageEnvy.com. Additional For a specific For alist local specific For of services list ataxes ofspecific available, services available, check with list check the specific of with the services location specificor location see MassageEnvy.com. or available, see MassageEnvy.com.

Additional check Additional local taxes local with taxes the specific location or see MassageEnvy.com. Additional Exclusively featuring featuring featuring and fees may apply. Each location is independently owned and operated. ©2013 Massage Envy Franchising, and fees and may fees apply. and LLC. may Each apply. fees location Eachislocation may independently is independently apply. owned and owned Each operated. and operated. ©2013 location Massage ©2013 Massage Envy is Franchising, independently Envy Franchising, LLC. LLC. owned Exclusively andExclusively operated. ©2013 Massage Envy Franchising

12 THE JOURNAL | JANUARY 3, 2014

JOURNAL NEWS

GED test gets makeover High school equivalency test is computerized and harder CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com Demands of the workplace have gotten tougher and so has the GED, the nation’s best-known high school equivalency test.

The GED program was overhauled to better prepare adults without a high school diploma for higher education and the workforce, said Armando Diaz, public affairs specialist for GED Testing Service.

The new computer-based test will be administered starting in January.

It is the first time the GED has been changed in more than a decade.

“We need to do more to make sure we’re measuring what’s being taught in high school,” Diaz said. “We need to make sure we’re measuring the skills needed in today’s economy.”

Starting in January, GED testing will be entirely computer-based, a move that the GED Testing Service says will allow test-takers to demonstrate they have the basic digital literacy skills needed to succeed in the workforce and in career-training programs.

The new test will also indicate the test-taker’s college and career readiness.

“In a society driven by information technology, we need to empower those seeking a high school equivalency certificate to help them pass the test today and succeed in their careers tomorrow,” said South Carolina Sugroup commits a crime and is caught, the whole group is charged with the crime.

Scotty, another inmate, said when he committed his crime, his girlfriend was initially charged with the same charges he was because she was in the car with him. A rival gang had attacked him earlier in the day. Instead of going to the police, he got a gun from a fellow gang member and decided to track the gang down. His girlfriend wanted to report them. While she was stopped to write down the tag number down of the car they located, he fired shots into the vehicle and killed a man inside.

“My girlfriend got 15 years in prison because she decided to tell on me this

perintendent of Education Dr. Mick Zais.

In South Carolina, between 11,000 and 12,000 people take the test every year. Last year, nearly 63 percent of the test takers were under the age of 24.

For three consecutive years, South Carolina has had the second-highest passage rate in the Southeast. During that time, the state’s GED passage rate has averaged 75 percent, which is 2 to 5 percent above the national average.

The new GED exam will have four parts instead of five – math, science, social studies and a section combining reading and writing. Adults will also have to demonstrate basic computer skills and the ability to use evidence to form arguments. The test also costs more – $150.

The new program includes tools to develop personalized study plans and find study materials or in-person classes, a skills assessment to help test-takers match skills with possible careers and an official practice test that shows test-takers where they need to improve.

The official GED test can only be taken in one of South Carolina’s adult education sites. Community- and faith-based organizations also provide GED instructional programs, but are not testing sites.

The state Department of Education is working with the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce to award $100,000 in scholarships to cover the cost of the test. Under this plan, which lasts through March 31, 2014, fees for the GED are waived for students who meet the program requirements. time,” said Scotty. “She was not going to tell the police what I had done. They took her two sons from her and put them into foster care.”

According to S.C. Corrections officer Sgt. Shawn Brady, who travels with the group, Operation Get Smart presented 765 programs with 85,000 people in attendance last year.

The program, which appears in schools and public events, also works with candidates for Pre-Trial Intervention [PTI].

According to Brady, many of those they have worked with in PTI were people who “ratted out” those who participated in the crime with them so they could avoid a criminal record.

JANUARY 3, 2014 | THE JOURNAL 13

JOURNAL NEWS

JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL ONE-PERSON PERFORMANCE OF:

A View from the Underside: The Legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer A One-Person Play adapted and performed

by Al Staggs brings the life of one of the great heroes of the twentieth century to the stage.

The audience is brought into the prison cell where Bonhoeffer awaits execution and listens to his struggles with evil, injustice, and God.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 3:30 PM AND 6:30 PM MEMORIAL CHAPEL BUNCOMBE STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TICKETS ARE FREE BUT THOSE INTERESTED MUST HAVE A TICKET TO BE ADMITTED. TICKETS CAN BE OBTAINED IN THE CHURCH OFFICE, OR RESERVED BY CALLING 232-7341, OR EMAILING RORY.HENDERSON@BSUMC.COM.

The Wall Street Journal called Bonhoeffer “The Pastor Who Defied Hitler”.

14 THE JOURNAL | JANUARY 3, 2014

Committee to address preventing pregnancyassociated deaths

JOURNAL NEWS

State mortality review board to meet in January APRIL A. MORRIS | STAFF

amorris@communityjournals.com Over the course of three years in the Palmetto State, 41 women died during childbirth or within six weeks of delivering a baby. The state’s Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) wants to find ways to make the postpartum period safer for new mothers.

The new South Carolina PregnancyAssociated Maternal Mortality Review Board will meet for the first time in January. The committee of health care professionals will review and classify deaths to help identify opportunities to make pregnancy and postpartum time safer, according to DHEC. “The number of women who die during or within one year of pregnancy is on the rise nationwide,” said DHEC Director Catherine Templeton.

Scott Sullivan, M.D., director of the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at MUSC, said, “We must do everything we can do to change this trend. This new review panel is an important step to understanding what is occurring in South Carolina and identifying action items for the obstetric community.”

According to estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly half of maternal deaths are preventable. Dr. Judith Burgis, chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, said changes could include creating hemorrhaging protocols and protocols for identifying and treating heart disease in pregnancy statewide.

“The lessons we learn aren’t just about the circumstances leading to a particular maternal death, but often can help identify other ‘near misses’,” said Dr. Amy Picklesimer with the USC Medical School Greenville.

JANUARY 3, 2014 | THE JOURNAL 15

JOURNAL NEWS

ACCESSORIES SALE

ADDITIONAL 10% OFF ALL ACCESSORIES, LAMPS, ARTWORK, AND DESIGNER BED LINENS ABIGAILS AIDAN GRAY ARTERIORS BIG FISH BRADBURN GALLERY HOME CHELSEA HOUSE CURREY AND COMPANY DESSAU HOME EMISSARY HOME AND GARDEN GLOBAL VIEWS GO HOME LAMP WORKS LACEFIELD DESIGNS PARAGON ART PEACOCK ALLEY RYAN STUDIOS SARREID SHADOW CATCHERS WENDOVER ART WILDWOOD

M14A

ZEUGMA IMPORTS

3411 Augusta Road, Greenville • 864-277-5330 • www.oldcolonyfurniture.com 16 THE JOURNAL | JANUARY 3, 2014

JOURNAL COMMUNITY THE DIRT ON SOAP New rules for antibacterial soaps may be in the works

APRIL A. MORRIS | STAFF

amorris@communityjournals.com The safety of some ingredients in antibacterial soaps and body washes is under scrutiny by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is considering a new rule requiring the manufacturers of these products to demonstrate their safety or change the formula.

The rule would force makers of antibacterial hand soaps and body washes to demonstrate that they are “safe for long-term daily use and are more effective than traditional soap and water in preventing illness and the spread of certain infections.”

Manufacturers would have to provide additional information on the product’s safety and data from clinical studies to prove its increased effectiveness over

soap and water.

According to the FDA, “there is currently no evidence that they [antibacterial products] are any more effective at preventing illness than washing with plain soap and water.” The agency is investigating data that suggests longterm exposure to ingredients like triclosan in liquid soaps and triclocarban in bar soaps could endanger users’ health,

Don’t buy cheap clothes.

Buy good clothes, cheap.

1922 Augusta Street Greenville, SC 29605 labelsgreenville.com 864.631.1919

SOAP continued on PAGE 18

JANUARY 3, 2014 | THE JOURNAL 17

JOURNAL COMMUNITY Buy tickets online! www.GreenvilleCamelot.com

C I N E M A S

E. Antrim Dr., McAlister Square • 864.235.6700 $7.00 BARGAIN SHOWS BEFORE 6PM PRESENTED IN DIGITAL PROJECTION / STADIUM SEATING: GRUDGE MATCH (PG13) 1:30 | 4:15 | 7:00 | 9:30 THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY (PG) 12:30 | 2:45 | 5:00 | 7:20 | 9:30 THE WOLF OF WALL STREET (R) 1:00 | 4:30 | 8:00 ANCHORMAN 2: THE LEGEND CONTINUES (PG13) 12:30 | 2:50 | 5:10 | 7:30 | 9:45 AMERICAN HUSTLE (R) 1:30 | 4:15 | 7:00 | 9:40 TYLER PERRY’S A MADEA CHRISTMAS (PG13) 7:20 | 9:30 FROZEN (PG) 12:30 | 2:45 | 5:00

IN BIG THEATER

THE HOBBITT:

THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG (PG13) DIGITAL PRESENTATION THX BIG SCREEN

1:00 | 4:15 | 7:30 In Digital

M14A

NOW SHOWING: FRIDAY, JANUARY 3 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 9

Photo Provided

SOAP continued from PAGE 17

Dance NEW CLASSES START JANUARY 6–17, 2014 Beginner–Advanced Register Now! Tap • Jazz • Ballet • Senior Citizen Let’s Move Jazz Talent Show, Pageant & Bride and Groom First Dance Choreography Couples Social Dance • Private Lessons

New!

864-271-7701

including creating bacterial resistance, hormonal effects and altering the bacterial communities in streams.

Hand sanitizers, wipes, or antibacterial products used in health care settings would not be subject to the rule, the FDA said.

Procter and Gamble has made the move to eliminate triclosan from its hand soap in 2014. The ingredient remains in P & G’s antibacterial dish soap, professional hand soap and some personal care products, the company said. Johnson & Johnson and Colgate Palmolive also announced they would be phasing the chemical out of their hand soaps.

Using soap and water may be even healthier than antibacterial products in some instances, according to Michelle Bushey, director of infection prevention and patient safety for Bon Secours St. Francis Health System. “Some studies show that too much antibacterial soap can be harmful. It not only kills the bad bacteria, but also the good, allowing resis-

tant bacteria to take its place.”

Bushey said alcohol-based hand sanitizers are “more effective at killing germs, but there are times when soap and water is better. For example, use soap and water when your hands are visibly soiled, before you eat, after you use the bathroom and if you have any blood or bodily fluids on them.”

Soap supplements the scrubbing action, she said. “Regular soap is the best standard to use, especially if your hands are noticeably soiled and dirty. The common mistake people make is using soap dry first. You are supposed to wet the hands first, and then scrub. Soap doesn’t really kill germs; it just makes the hands slippery so that the bacteria slide off. It also costs less than antibacterial soap and you don’t have to worry about it killing the healthy bacteria.”

Any type of soap can destroy bacteria if used correctly, she said. “There is no need to pay extra for antibacterial and hand sanitizers unless you are on the go.”

The public can weigh in on the FDA’s proposed rule and offer comment through June 16 at regulations.gov.

BALLROOM DANCESPORT 12 WEEK COURSE Starts January 23, 2014 15 Student Limit 

Cesar Lozada - Instructor

DANCE VENTURES ★ ★ GREENVILLE’S DANCING SCHOOL FOR ADULTS ★ ★

Sandra Hunnicutt - Owner www.DanceVentures.com 18 THE JOURNAL | JANUARY 3, 2014

SERVING THE UPSTATE SINCE 1950

30-50% 30-50% OFF SHOPS AT ORCHARD PARK • 86 Orchard Park Drive Mon-Sat 10am-6pm • 288-1951

JOURNAL COMMUNITY

THIS CHURCH IS ON F.I.R.E. !

Welcome…

We cordially invite you to worship with us as the year 2014 begins in the life of this congregation.

Sunday, January 5th at 8am Praise and Worship Celebration and Communion Service Preacher: Reverend Telley Lynnette Gadson, M.Div., Senior Pastor

Rev. Telley Lynnette Gadson, M.Div.

{

~ We are walking by FAITH ~ We are living to INSPIRE

{

~ We are gracefully REDEEMED ~ We are serving with the favor of EXCELLENCE to the glory of God!

Monday-Wednesday, January 6th–8th at 6:30 pm BACK-2-BASICS Revival Guest Revivalist: Rev. Dr. Keith D. D. Lawrence Senior Pastor and Founder – Global Empowerment Ministries (Atlanta, GA)

Saint Mark United Methodist Church 911 St. Mark Road, Taylors, SC 29687 • www.stmarktaylorssc.com JANUARY 3, 2014 | THE JOURNAL 19

JOURNAL COMMUNITY

Life-saving allergy shots placed in county schools New state law allows schools to keep extra epinephrine shots on hand

keep extra prescription epinephrine injectors, often called by their brand name EpiPen, on hand to use if somebody has an unexpected severe allergic reaction.

CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF In Greenville County Schools, clandrum@communityjournals.com the school nurse and the 10 first responders in each school Students in Greenville County will be able to adminisSchools who have an unexpected severe ter the medication. allergic reaction now have access to poParents of students tentially life-saving medication. with known allergies are Greenville County Schools put extra still responsible for providing schools prescription epinephrine shots into its with specific medical orders and a supschools in December. ply of their own epinephrine.

The shots are used to treat severe According to a standing order postallergic reactions ed on the school sometimes triggered district’s website, by foods, bee stings trained personnel W H AT I T I S and insect bites. will administer the A life-threatening severe, wholeCalled anaphylaxis, medication once they body allergic reaction to an the potentially fatal determine an anaallergen, typically medications, reaction can send vicphylactic reaction is food and insect bites or stings. tims into shock, causoccurring based on ing blood pressure to symptoms. drop and airways to “It is safer to give narrow, blocking normal breathing. epinephrine than to delay treatment,” A new state law allows schools to the order said.

itching or redness of skin; swelling of the throat, lips, tongue or throat; tightness or change of voice; difficulty swallowing; tingling sensation, itching or metallic taste in mouth; and feeling of apprehension or agitation.

Common symptoms are difficulty breathing or wheezing; hives; generalized flushing, SYMPTOMS

Red rash, with hives/welts that is usually itchy Swollen throat or other areas of the body Wheezing Chest tightness Trouble breathing Trouble swallowing Vomiting

“It is safer to give epinephrine than to delay treatment.”

School personnel will call 911 after the epinephrine is administered, the order said.

According to an October study by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, one in 50 Americans are at risk for anaphylaxis.

At least 27 states now have laws requiring schools to stock extra epinephrine, according to the foundation. Virginia was the first in 2012, with legislation prompted by the death of a first-grader who was given a peanut at recess and had a severe allergic reaction, according to the foundation.

Discover the Benefits of Ownership!

Be social.

Connect with the City of Greenville.

NOT A MEMBER? JOIN TODAY! Anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Greenville County can join!

20 THE JOURNAL | JANUARY 3, 2014

events.greenvillesc.gov

‘Tis the season to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube!

JOURNAL COMMUNITY

IT’S COLD.

Clemson student studies heart’s ability to self-repair amorris@communityjournals.com A Clemson University student, Meghan Stelly, recently published her findings after studying the human body’s ability to regenerate Stelly tissue.

Stelly published her work, “Histology of CorMatrix Bioscaffold 5 Years After Pericardial Closure,” with her cardiovascular surgeon father, Terry Stelly, in The Annals of® Thoracic Surgery in December.

Stelly had the opportunity to see a portion of bioscaffold made from natural material that was implanted following a patient’s coronary artery bypass surgery. She discovered that

ClearTouch

et to satisfy ne’s taste.

“Pathology results revealed that the bioscaffold had remodeled into viable, fully cellularized tissue similar to the native pericardium.

Essentially, the human body regrew its own tissue.”

Meghan Stelly

the heart was able to regrow its own tissue in the pericardium, the double-walled sac that encompasses the heart.

A bioscaffold is like a bridge that allows a patient’s cells to migrate in and remodel, Stelly said. The example studied was formed from a biomaterial extracellular matrix (ECM) created by harvesting collagen from cells.

The matrix is replaced by the pa-

tient’s own cells, as opposed to a synthetic matrix that is implanted and remains, Stelly said. The matrix is sewn into a heart defect, for example, and the cells migrate over it, later also creating blood vessels.

The Stellys’ research proved that a natural bioscaffold was a lasting therapy for cardiac tissue repair and pericardial closure.

“Pathology results revealed that the bioscaffold had remodeled into viable, fully cellularized tissue similar to the native pericardium,” Stelly said.

“Essentially, the human body regrew its own tissue.”

The fact that the bioscaffold is made from collagen is key, she added.

“Anytime you can have the body regrow its own tissue instead of introducing a foreign object into it is a better outcome for the patient.”

Stelly said her next project is investigating a new technique in heart surgery wound closure.

Quality Food and Feeders for Your Backyard Birds

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Open Mon. - Fri. 9:30-5:30 • Sat. 9-5

626 Congaree Road • 864-234-2150 www.wbu.com/greenville

M14A

APRIL A. MORRIS | STAFF

Don’t Forget to Feed Your Birds!

BIRDSEED • FEEDERS • BATHS • HOUSES • HARDWARE • GIFTS

Carpet of ClearTouch® ...is carpet to satisfy anyone’s taste.

Annual Winter Sale 40-60% off

15% OFF

rpet of ClearTouch® is carpet that all—incredible softness and color, * flooring site styling, and incomparable stain Carpet · Hardwood · Area Rugs · Tile &Select Stone · Laminate *Minimum order of 50 sy or 450sf. resistance. It’s the clear choice.

167 Verdin Rd | Greenville | 864.527.5555 | www.classiccarpetsgreenville.com

C112R

2222 Augusta Road, Greenville 864.271.9750 | museshoestudio.com

.com

JANUARY 3, 2014 | THE JOURNAL 21

JOURNAL COMMUNITY

OUR SCHOOLS

ACTIVITIES, AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Registration for kindergarten and first grade in Greenville County Schools will be held Jan. 13-16. Children who will be five years old on or before Sept. 1 must enroll in public or private kindergarten, unless the parent or legal guardian signs a waiver. Any child who will be six years old on or before Sept. 1 must enroll in first grade. To enroll a new student in kindergarten or first grade, a parent must present a state-issued birth certificate, properly completed immunization certificate or religious exemption certificate and two forms of proof of residence (like current utility bill or copy of lease agreement). For information on school assignment and more, visit the kindergarten registration website (bit.ly/GCS5K) or call INFOLine at 864-355-3100.

Noecker

Christopher Calamia, an eighthgrade student at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School, was one of the four winners of the Ethnic Ministries Christmas Card Contest.

Calamia’s artwork was chosen from among 104 students. His design was one of four Christmas cards sold by the Diocese of Charleston’s Office of Ethnic Ministries and the South Carolina Council of Catholic Women Piedmont Deanery.

Sister Catherine Noecker, principal of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School, has been named an awardee of the 2014 National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Dr. Robert J. Kealey Distinguished Principal Award. This national award is presented annually to 12 outstanding principals in the United States by the NCEA Elementary Schools Department. Noecker recently celebrated 25 years as principal of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School. She will receive the award on April 22 at the NCEA 2014 Convention and Expo in Pittsburgh.

Julie Jarriel, an English teacher at Wade Hampton High School, is the recipient of the 2013 Alfred and Marybeth Bunting Childers Foundation Teaching Excellence Award. Each year, the foundation recognizes highly effective and inspiring teaching by one elementary and one secondary candidate. Jarriel is this year’s secondary teacher recipient and Sara Collins Elementary fifth-grade teacher Caroline Lambert was recognized as the elementary recipient. Jarriel graduated from Furman University in May 2013. While a student at Furman, she was in the Teaching Fellows program. She began teaching at Wade Hampton High School in the fall of 2013.

Washington Center students (from left) Cleveland Davis, Paul Barnett, Xavier Lindsey and Kyle Johnson, with the assistance of teacher McKenzie Riley and para-educator Anthony Gardner, wrap presents for their families.

McKenzie Riley’s class at Washington Center recently participated in hands-on activities promoting the use of money skills and budgeting. Given a predetermined amount of money, students selected items from a local store and completed their purchases. The students then brought the items back to school where they were wrapped and given as gifts for their families during the holiday season.

Fourth-grade students at Mitchell Road Christian Academy recently reached their goal of completing all levels of Math Crush. Math Crush is a game similar to Candy Crush, designed to motivate students to learn addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts.

Submit entries to community@communityjournals.com.

OPEN HOUSE January 9

All School (K - 12), 9am P r e - R e g i s t e r O n l i n e a t w w w. c c e s . o r g F o r m o r e i n F o r m at i o n , c a l l 8 6 4 . 3 3 1 . 4 2 2 3 .

Character.

Communit y.

Excellence.

Service.

Ch rist Church Episcopal School w w w. c c e s . o r g 8 6 4 . 3 3 1 . 4 2 2 3

Christ Church Episcopal School does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, religion, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship programs, financial aid or other programs, or other school-administered programs and activities.

22 THE JOURNAL | JANUARY 3, 2014

OUR COMMUNITY

COMMUNITY NEWS, EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is collecting used, natural Christmas trees to enhance fish habitats at Hartwell and Thurmond lakes. Donors should be sure to remove all ornaments, decorations and tinsel before drop-off. Hartwell drop-off locations through Feb. 15 are: Big Oaks Recreation Area in Hart County, Ga.; Twin Lakes boat ramp, Pendleton; Coneross boat ramp, Coneross Park in Townville; and Poplar Springs boat ramp, Franklin County, Ga. Through Jan. 15, Mount Lebanon Elementary School in Pendleton will collect trees. For more information, contact the Hartwell Lake Office at 1-888-893-0678 or the Thurmond Lake Office at 1-800-533-3478.

The City of Greenville is sponsoring its annual Grinding of the Greens Christmas tree recycling program. For city residents, trees can be placed at the curb for collection on regular pick-up days or taken to one of four locations for recycling. All trees must be free of debris such as ornaments, tinsel, ribbons and lights to be recycled. Drop-off locations through Jan. 24 include: Holmes Park (Twin Lake Road and Holmes Drive), Timmons Park (Oxford Street and Blackburn Street), Gower Park (Laurel Creek Lane and Laurens Road) and West Greenville Community Center (8 Rochester St.). Curbside pick-up will continue for as long as needed. Trees and trimmings are ground into mulch at Twin Chimneys Landfill. All holiday boxes, tissue paper and wrapping paper (except foil-lined) can be recycled at the curb and at the city’s Stone Avenue Recycling Center at 800 East Stone Ave. and North Greenville Recycling Center at 514 Rutherford Road. For more information, visit greenvillesc.gov.

Greenville County is also offering Christmas tree recycling through Jan. 15 at Twin Chimneys Landfill, 11075 Augusta Road. Residents can also recycle wrapping paper, cards and gift boxes. For more information and additional drop-off locations, call 864-243-9672.

The Professional Bull Rider’s Touring Pro Division will be at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Jan. 4. It will feature 30 of the world’s best bull riders who will take on some of the toughest bull athletes. For more information, visit bonsecoursarena.com.

The Miniature World of Trains will continue its Christmas Model Train Exhibit through Jan. 11. It will be open Jan. 3, 4, 10 and 11, noon-7 p.m.; Jan. 5, 1-5 p.m.; and Jan. 6-9, 3-7 p.m. Admission is $5 and the exhibit is located at 7 W. Camperdown Way, Greenville. For more information, visit miniatureworldoftrains.com or call 864-991-8347.

The Clemson University Equine Center is introducing a new short course series, Horse Business and Management. Participants who attend the courses earn a certificate of completion from Clemson. The course Equine Reproduction will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 11-12 at the Clemson Equine Center on West Queen Street in Pendleton. The $200 fee for the two-day course includes course manual, class instruction, handson experience and lunch. The registration deadline is Jan. 6. To receive a certificate of completion, seven or more courses must be attended. For more information, contact Rebecca Shirley at annab@clemson.edu or 864-656-3675.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting hospitals, health care professionals and patients of a voluntary recall of all non-expired drug products produced and distributed for sterile use by Abrams Royal Compounding Pharmacy in Dallas, Texas. The recalled products include injectable medications, intravenous (IV) injections, eye drops, pellet implants, nasal sprays, inhalation solutions, and eye ointments that were distributed between June 17, 2013 and Dec. 17, 2013. Abrams Royal Pharmacy has begun notifying its customers by mail and is arranging for the return of all recalled medication. To return product or learn more, contact Abrams Royal at 214-349-8000, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. CST. To report an adverse reaction, visit www.fda. gov/medwatch/report.htm.

Submit entries to community@communityjournals.com.

JOURNAL COMMUNITY

Present this ad and get free queso cheese dip with chips!

2 Downt Locations : o (at Fawn Greenvil & Ma lls Park le in St. ) Mauldi n

WO RLDS FAMO Uakes!

Crab C

Live Musi c Every Th ursd

Expires 01/10/14

Marcus K ay w/ ing Band

SPECIALTIES:

BEST Burgers, Crab Cakes, Nachos, & Tacos IN TOWN! 116 North Main · Mauldin · 864.991.8863

Hours: Sunday Brunch 11 am till 2 pm; Monday–Saturday 11:30am ’til late

608B South Main Street · Downtown Greenville · 864.232.4100 Hours: Tuesday–Sunday 11:30 am till late; Closed on Monday

www.ChicoraAlley.com | Find us on Facebook!

The Upstate’s Body Shop Alternative

The Upstate’s Body Shop Alternative

The Upstate’s Body Shop Alternative

Repairs Like This...

Cost $369 • Completed In 1 Day 5 Year Warranty 1 Day Service • Free Estimates Bumper Repair • Scratch & Chip Repair 3M Paint Protection

Estimates 1 Day Service • Free ExtremeColorsGreenville.com • Free Estimates 864-283-0633 Chip Bumper Repair • Scratch Bumper Repair • Scratch & & Chip RepairRepair JANUARY 3, 2014 | THE JOURNAL 23 3M Paint Protection 3M Paint Protection

700 Woodruff Rd., GreenvilleGreenville 700 Woodruff1Road, Day Service (Near Beck Academy) (Near Beck Academy)

700 Woodruff Road, Greenville (Near Beck Academy)

ExtremeColorsGreenville.com 864-283-0633

ExtremeColorsGreenville.com 864-283-0633

JOURNAL COMMUNITY

THE GOOD

EVENTS THAT MAKE OUR COMMUNITY BETTER

The Greenville County Guardian ad Litem Program will hold a free training course to teach community volunteers how to advocate for children taken from homes of abuse and neglect. Beginning on Jan. 6, 6 p.m., the 30-hour training program focuses on the family court system, how to recognize abuse and neglect, and how to communicate with children and others involved in the case. Greenville County currently has the largest number of child abuse cases in the state and now more than 50 children are waiting for a volunteer who will stand up and say, “I am for the child.” Volunteers must be over 21, able to pass background checks and have a strong desire to help children. For more information, including training location, call 864-467-5862 or visit scgal.org.

The Reserve at Lake Keowee’s Charitable Foundation recently presented five organizations with a total of $50,000, a 43 percent increase over the foundation’s 2012 donation amount. The funds were divided equally in $10,000 increments among Pickens County Meals on Wheels, Pickens County’s Feed a Hungry Child, Prevent Child Abuse Pickens County, Pickens County Senior Center and Helping Hands of Clemson. Proceeds from the BMW Charity Pro-Am in May and The Reserve at Lake Keowee’s 2013 Charity Golf Classic in October contributed to the donation, along with a percentage of annual real estate sales within the community.

From left: Murray McKissick, Tinker Patterson and Foster McKissick IV of Fairway Subaru helped pack meals at Meals on Wheels of Greenville.

Fairway Subaru wrapped up its Share the Love event with Meals on Wheels of Greenville recently by packaging more than 1,500 meals. As a Share the Love partner, Meals on Wheels Greenville is eligible for a grant of up to $35,000. In addition to the Share the Love event, Subaru employees regularly distribute meals twice a month to the nonprofit’s clients. For more information, call 864-233-6565 or visit mealsonwheelsgreenville.org.

Hunter Douglas Inc., manufacturer and marketer of custom window fashions in North America, announced that it has donated a total of $200,000 to the International Rescue Committee (IRC), a global humanitarian organization, to help all those in need following Typhoon Haiyan, which devastated the central Philippines. Hunter Douglas made an initial donation of $50,000 and then matched all additional donations received from its employees. In less than three weeks, the company received $70,000 in employee contributions to its Hunter Douglas Philippines Relief Fund

and then added $80,000 for a total of $200,000. Mermet USA, headquartered in Cowpens, is a Hunter Douglas company.

Greenville Country Club held two holiday events to benefit Safe Harbor: the second annual Club Holiday Drop-In and the first annual Reindeer Run. More than $1,000 in cash, $450 in gift cards for Safe Harbor clients, and several boxes of Christmas and winter items were collected and donated to Safe Harbor by Greenville Country Club members and staff. Safe Harbor provides shelter, counseling and advocacy for victims of domestic violence as well as leadership for education and prevention efforts throughout Anderson, Greenville, Oconee and Pickens counties.

OnPoint CFO & Controller Services recently presented a check for $1,000 to Safe Harbor as part of the fourth Annual OnPoint Home Run Challenge, a season-long charitable initiative that turns home runs hit by Greenville Drive players into charitable donations. Safe Harbor provides shelter, counseling and advocacy for victims of domestic violence as well as leadership for education and prevention efforts throughout Anderson, Greenville, Oconee and Pick- Brian Clark, president of OnPoint CFO & Controller ens counties. In partnership with the Services, stands with Safe Harbor executive director Greenville Drive, the OnPoint Home Becky Callaham and members of its board of Run Challenge has donated more than directors. From left: Brian Hobbs, Paul Ledford, $15,000 to Upstate charities since hit- Monica Rockwell, Becky Callaham, Brian Clark, ting the field in 2010. Throughout the Andrea Hopkins, Stephanie Page and Donna McAbee.

2013 season, OnPoint donated $100 for every home run and $500 for each grand slam hit by a Greenville Drive player. In addition to Safe Harbor, the other benefiting nonprofits for the 2013 season were Mauldin Miracle League and South Carolina Children’s Theatre.

From left: Gordon Khan, Hunter Douglas SVP and CFO; Marv Hopkins, Hunter Douglas president and CEO; John Keys, IRC’s SVP of programs; and Mindy Fabrikant, Hunter Douglas VP of Corporate Human Resources.

Blue Ridge Middle School Student Council hosted the Annual Blue Ridge Middle School food drive and collected 13,457 cans and more than $2,000. All donations were sent to local Greer food banks and charities. Pictured are Jack Auman, Grace Kauffman, Morgan Summey, Chelsea Watson and Lillian Humphries.

Send announcements to community@communityjournals.com.

Finish What You Started. on campus -or- online

Finish faster while working or taking care of your family Enrolling now!

ACCEL at www.andersonuniversity.edu • 231-2020

24 THE JOURNAL | JANUARY 3, 2014

JOURNAL CULTURE Susan Frontczak performs as the obsessive genius Marie Curie – the most decorated scientist of her era.

Rising to the occasion

This year’s Chautauqua season features five historic figures who did CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com Throughout history, there have been plenty of people who have risen to the occasion.

Five of them – Marie Curie, Clara Barton, Patrick Henry, Robert Smalls and Harry Truman – will be featured in this year’s Greenville Chautauqua season.

The season gets underway this month with two events, including an illustrated discussion, “Art & Chautauqua,” at the Greenville County Museum of Art on Jan. 12 and a weekend of performances of Marie Curie on Jan. 31 through Feb. 2.

Chautauqua has been described as “history that can’t stay in a book.”

People in history come alive – portrayed through a part-actor, part-scholar in costume.

After the actor performs a monologue, the floor is opened to audience questions. Because of that, Chautauqua is not just an actor working from a script.

Instead, the performers immerse themselves in the characters by reading biographies and historical writings. It’s a long process – veteran Chautauqua actors say it takes them about a year to learn a new character well enough that they won’t be stumped by a question.

The first Chautauqua began as CHAUTAUQUA continued on PAGE 26

Photo & Illustration Provided

JANUARY 3, 2014 | THE JOURNAL 25

JOURNAL CULTURE CHAUTAUQUA continued from PAGE 25

an adult education program for Sunday school teachers at a campsite on Chautauqua Lake in upstate New York.

Tent Chautauquas toured America, including one that regularly stopped in Greenville.

But Chautauqua shut down during the Great Depression. It was revived in the 1970s as a way to promote humanities education.

Greenville’s Chautauqua started in 1999 when George Frein, a founding member of the National Chautauqua Tour, moved to Greenville.

Four historic moments in history will be visualized and relived at “Art & Chautauqua,” Jan. 12’s program in the Greenville County Museum of Art’s “Sundays at 2” series. In addition to the 2 p.m. show, a second has been scheduled for 3:30 p.m.

The first of the four moments is the end of Patrick Henry’s March 23, 1775, oratory at the Virginia Convention at St. John’s Church. The speech ended with the famous words “give me liberty or give me death.”

One month later, the first battles of the Revolutionary War began.

Henry opposed ratification of the U.S. Constitution as it was submitted to the

Nationally acclaimed historical interpreter Susan Frontczak performs as the obsessive genius Marie Curie.

Photo Provided

states because he believed it didn’t protect the rights of the people. His opposition eventually led to the Bill of Rights.

Robert Smalls was born into slavery in South Carolina. He was a crewman on the CSS Planter, an armed transport

See what YOU think in 2014.

Greenville County Museum of Art 420 College Street Greenville, SC 29601 864.271.7570 gcma.org Wed - Sat 10 am - 6 pm Sun 1 pm - 5 pm free admission

26 1419 THEGCMA JOURNAL | JANUARY 3, 2014 Journal See what think.indd 2

12/18/13 11:37 AM

in service to the Confederate defenders of Charleston. On May 13, 1862, Smalls guided the vessel past the harbor defenses to the Union ships blockading the Charleston harbor.

After the Civil War, Smalls was elected to the South Carolina Legislature and the U.S. House of Representatives.

He authored legislation creating the first free and compulsory public school system in the country and founded the Republican Party in South Carolina.

On May 31, 1889, the South Fork Dam on the Little Conemaugh River near Johnstown, Penn., failed. The resulting flood killed 2,209 people and injured thousands more. The flood was the first major disaster relief effort handled by the American Red Cross, founded by Clara Barton. Barton was known as the Civil War’s “Angel of the Battlefield.”

The final moment featured in “Art & Chautauqua” will be April 12, 1945, when Harry Truman was sworn in as president.

Nationally acclaimed historical interpreter Susan Frontczak performs as Marie Curie during Chautauqua’s winter event.

Curie discovered radium and opened the doors of science to women worldwide. Curie and her husband, Pierre, instigated the first medical experiments on radiation therapy for cancer. She declined to patent the process of isolating radium so the world would benefit freely from radium’s curative properties.

Frontczak has performed as Curie more than 500 times. Her two-hour film, “Manya: The Living History of Marie Curie,” is soon to be made avail-

able for broadcast and on DVD for classroom and community screenings.

An opening night benefit will be held Jan. 31 at 7:30 p.m. at the Fine Arts Center at 102 Pine Knoll Drive, Greenville. Tickets are $30. Desserts and coffee will be served before the performance.

Free performances will be held Feb. 1 and Feb. 2 in the Wade Hampton High School auditorium at 100 Pine Knoll Drive, Greenville. Performances begin at 2 p.m.

UPCOMING EVENTS An illustrated discussion, “Art & Chautauqua,” at the Greenville County Museum of Art on Jan. 12 An opening night benefit at the Fine Arts Center in Greenville on Jan. 31 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30. Desserts and coffee will be served before the performance.

A weekend of performances of Marie Curie on Jan. 31 through Feb. 2.

Free performances at the Wade Hampton High School auditorium in Greenville on Feb. 1 and 2.

For more information, visit www.greenvillechautauqua.org

JOURNAL CULTURE

Greenville-born lawyer releases first novel ‘Waccamaw Gold’ explores banking meltdown of 2007

about certain events or situations that had developed not only in South Carolina Lowcountry life, but in national life.”

Due to his background in law and finance, Woodson followed the financial JEANNE PUTNAM | CONTRIBUTOR and economic crises of 2001 and 2007 jputnam@communityjournals.com closely. The book, which takes place in Atlanta, Pawleys Island and New York, Greenville-born attorney turned explores what happened during the consultant William Woodson recently banking meltdown of 2007-08 as well released his first novel, “Waccamaw as what happens to a family of prinGold.” cipal shareholders in one of the major Woodson says the infinancial institutions afspiration for the novel fected by the downturn, grew out of stories he Woodson said. used to tell his children.

“I became interested “When my children in the story of the perwere quite young, we sonality and character read to them every day of those who caused the and night,” he said. “This financial meltdown,” evolved, as they got he said. “I also became older, into telling them quite interested in the stories. The first stories people who were ordiI told were pure fantasy nary citizens affected – just made-up situaby the financial melttions and characters – down.” and they loved the idea Americans heard of story as opposed to about the macro level us just reading books to William Woodson book signing of financial impact, he them. As they got older, said, but few learned Jan. 18, 2 p.m.

I began to tell them stoabout the micro level or Fiction Addition ries that were grounded 1175 Woods Crossing Road, how the meltdown hurt partly in fact. They were Suite 5, Greenville the individuals working drawn from family expewithin the company. riences.”

Woodson said he was According to Woodson, this tradi- also inspired by the story of children of tion with his children allowed him great privilege and what they do with to use real stories, but develop the their lives. “What becomes the selfcharacters and embellish with humor. definition of these kids of vast fortunes Eventually, his children asked him to when they realize they are never going write the stories down so they could to have to work?” keep them – but he never did that.

The initial printing of “Waccamaw “The specific idea of ‘Waccamaw Gold” sold out on its launch weekend Gold’ began to develop five or six years in Pawley’s Island. A second book that ago,” he said. “I became interested will continue the story is in progress, in the stories that had not been told but not serve as a sequel, he said.

St. Mary’s Catholic School students Kathleen Champagne and Anna Burkhardt perform in the eighth-grade play, “Our Town.”

Lewis Cellars Wine Dinner Friday, Jan 24th Soby’s 207 South Main Street

Amazing Wines Cuisine

An night of li limited production and beautifully paired hosted by

Randy Lewis

winery owner and celebrated Indy car driver

Arrival 6:30pm, Dinner at 7:00pm For reservations please call 864.232.7007 To view menu and wine pairings, visit www.sobys.com, click “events”

JANUARY 3, 2014 | THE JOURNAL 27

UTIONARY THING ABOUT IT.

o the fIrst and only InvIsIble 24/7* hearIng aId.

ARING

JOURNAL CULTURE

YOU NEED YOUR HEARING CHECKED

qUALITY

Call Today For Your 14 DAY Risk Free Trial With Hearing Aid Technology Recommended For YOUR Hearing Loss, YOUR Life, YOUR Budget.

Better Hearing Month.

E LYRIC HEARING FOR YOURSELF!

ial† • Complimentary Lyric Screening Offers expire May 31, 2013

A R T S CALENDAR JAN. 3-9 Peace Center The Wizard of Oz Through Jan. 5 ~ 467-3000 Greenville Chamber of Commerce Mon. Night Painters Batik Show Through Jan. 10 ~ 242-1050 Metro. Arts Council at Centre Stage Works by Marquin Campbell Through Jan. 13 ~ 233-6733

Au.D.

Doctor of Audiology c Hearing Professional

Kristin Davis, Au.D.

Doctor of Audiology Premier Lyric Hearing Professional

oinsett Street, SC Improving 29650 Patient Satisfaction With Their Hearing HealthCare 17 yearsGreer, Experience

703 W. Poinsett Street, Greer, SC 29650 • www.greeraudiology.com 4-655-8300 Today!

CALL 864-655-8300 TODAY FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT! ww.greeraudiology.com

“After two negative hearing aid experiences, I was referred to Greer Audiology by my physician. I found Kristin Davis to be a very professional and unassuming practitioner, with no sales pressure or gimmicks. She immediately instills confidence and trust. I would, without hesitation, highly recommend her for those experiencing hearing difficulties and becoming like me, a very grateful and satisfied patient.” – Philip Gauthier, Simpsonville, SC

ttery life varies by patient and is subject to individual ear conditions.**Lyric is water resistant, not waterproof, and essional fees may apply. Annual subscription begins the first day of trial. Lyric is not appropriate for all patients. See , Distributed by Phonak, LLC ©2013. All rights reserved. MS025831 NEW904

Don’t Let Cataracts Slow You Down!

Ask Us About Bladeless, Laser Optimized, Custom Cataract Surgery.

If you have cataracts, now is the best time in history to have them removed!

We offer premium, customized, and LASER OPTIMIZED cataract procedures for our patients including the latest in lens implant technology. With these enhanced procedures many patients experience the best vision of their lives following cataract surgery!

If you are ready to put your cataracts behind you, now is the time to call us and let our surgeons discuss BLADELESS LASER OPTIMIZED CUSTOM CATARACT SURGERY with you!

Billy J. Haguewood, Jr., M.D. Brice B. Dille, M.D. K. Leanne Wickliffe, M.D. Robert J. Haas, M.D. Michael W. Holmes, M.D. David W. Nicholson, M.D.

28 THE JOURNAL | JANUARY 3, 2014

Keeping You In Sight

864.583.6381 479 Heywood Avenue, Spartanburg www.palmettoeyeandlaser.com

Greenville County Museum of Art David Drake: Potter & Poet of Edgefield District Through Jan. 19 ~ 271-7570 Greenville County Museum of Art South Carolina Art: Eight Decades of New Through Mar. 16 ~ 271-7570 Greenville County Museum of Art Will Henry Stevens: The Flowering of Southern Abstraction Continuing ~ 271-7570 Greenville County Museum of Art Andrew Wyeth: Selected Watercolors Continuing ~ 271-7570

Metropolitan Arts Council Round & Around: Works by Georgia & Darrell Harrison Through Jan. 16 ~ 467-3132

LISTEN UP

BEST BETS FOR LOCAL LIVE MUSIC 1/9, INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ALEHOUSE

1/10, INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ALEHOUSE

Jef Chandler & Charles Hedgepath Upstate music veterans.

Call 864-552-1265 or visit facebook.com/ipagreenville.

Jeff Sipe Trio Prolific and creative percussionist.

Call 864-552-1265 or visit facebook.com/ipagreenville.

1/9, GOTTROCKS

1/10, SMILEY’S ACOUSTIC CAFÉ

Big Daddy Love Roots-rock/Americana.

Call 864-235-5519 or visit reverbnation.com/venue/255976.

Time Sawyer Raucous acoustic Americana.

Call 864-282-8988 or visit smileysacousticcafe.com.

1/9, THE HANDLEBAR

1/11, RADIO ROOM

Noah Fast-rising singer/songwriter.

Tickets: $12. Call 864-233-6173 or visit handlebar-online.com.

Death Of Paris Edgy, electronic pop-rock.

Call 864-263-7868 or visit wpbrradioroom.com.

1/10, GROUND ZERO

1/16, THE HANDLEBAR

Tripping The Mechanism Doom/sludge metal.

Call 864-968-1661 or visit reverbnation.com/venue/groundzero2.

Against Me! Pre-CD release from Florida punk rockers. Tickets: $17.

Call 864-233-6173 or visit handlebar-online.com.

When you are done reading this paper, please recycle it.

JOURNAL CULTURE

SOUND CHECK

WITH VINCENT HARRIS

Keys to success Jazz pianist Keith Davis credits Greenville for his musical growth Pianist Keith Davis is a veteran on the Upstate music scene, and one of its most respected performers.

Davis’ music is based in jazz, but he can incorporate soul, gospel, pop and free improvisation. Currently an adjunct instructor of jazz piano at Furman University, Davis has toured with both the Artie Shaw and Glenn Miller orchestras and has played with David “Fathead” Newman and Matt “Guitar” Murphy, among many others.

Davis comes by his profession honestly.

“My parents were both church musicians,” he says. “My dad was a choir director and my mother played piano. My dad was also in the service, so we moved around a lot. But wherever we’d go they would find some little church that could use their services. So I grew up with church music and hearing my mom playing piano, and I started taking lessons when I was eight. I discovered jazz as a teenager and started writing tunes when I was 17 or 18 years old.”

Davis came to the Upstate from Charleston 16 years ago, “partly because I had a steady gig at the Augusta Grill. At the same time, I also started playing at Addy’s on Tuesday nights. I got to play with a whole lot of people and met a whole lot of musicians. So a lot of my musical development has taken place in Greenville.”

Davis has composed a great deal of music, but he hasn’t done a lot of recording. That’s changed recently with the release of his new album with drummer Justin Watt and bassist Ron Brendle, called “Still.”

“I’ve always tried to put together a trio or group of some kind, but this particular trio just kind of came together,” he says. “With each of those guys I hit it off right away, and when we played a couple of tunes I thought, ‘This feels pretty good.’ So we talked about trying to go into the studio immediately.”

And there will be more music from Keith Davis soon, because he recently received some good news.

“I applied for a grant through the Metropolitan Arts Council, with the purpose being to do my own CD, and they awarded me the grant a couple of weeks ago. It’s a matching-funds grant, so they give me $1,500, and then I’ll be playing some fundraising events in January to raise my part.”

Davis said he is planning on “doing a solo piano record this time. I’m becoming more and more interested in free improvisation and more open-ended forms. It’s not going to be a total departure from what I do, but I think that some of the material is going to be more freely improvised.”

Though he’s long been comfortable as a composer and performer, Davis is less experienced at publicizing his work, which is something he’s trying to change.

“I’m really trying to get it out there,” he says. “You have to have good material and be able to play well, but what you really have to do these days is learn how to run your own PR. I’m working on that really hard; my job is to figure out how to get my music out into the community.

“The good and the bad news in today’s music world are both the same: You are your own record label. You’re responsible for doing all the work.”

VINCENT HARRIS | CONTRIBUTOR

vharris@communityjournals.com

JANUARY 3, 2014 | THE JOURNAL 29

JOURNAL CULTURE

SCENE. HERE.

THE WEEK IN THE LOCAL ARTS WORLD

Art & Light Gallery will hold an opening reception for oil painter Tami Cardnella on Jan. 9, 5-8 p.m. Art & Light is located at 4 Aberdeen Drive, Greenville.

For more information, visit artandlightgallery.com or call 864-363-8172.

Centre Stage will hold auditions for “Smudge” on Jan. 5 at 3 p.m. Auditions are at Centre Stage, 501 River St., Greenville and the production will run April 1-15.

Participants are asked to prepare a 60-second contemporary monologue. To sign up for auditions, email auditions@centrestage.org.

An exhibition by University of Tennessee art professor David Wilson entitled “Wander” will be on display Jan. 6-31 in Thompson Gallery of the Roe Art Building on the Furman University campus. Thompson Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. A reception and gallery talk will be held Jan. 30, 6:308:30 p.m. in the Roe Art Building. The exhibition is free and open to the public.

For more information, call 864-294-2074.

Centre Stage presents “Rock ‘n Roll Gold: The Golden Age of Rock ‘n’ Roll” Jan. 23-Feb. 15. Performances on Thursday-Saturday will be at 8 p.m. and on Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $35, $30 and $25. Student rush tickets available 30 minutes prior to show time for $20 with school ID (day of, based on availability), one ticket per ID. For more information and tickets, call the box office at 864-2336733 or visit centrestage.org.

Clemson University’s Brooks Center for the Performing Arts will celebrate its 20th birthday and the accomplishments of student performers on Feb. 6 at 8 p.m.

The evening will feature past and present students who will perform and speak about how their educations at the Brooks Center helped them succeed. Tickets are $35 for adults and $10 for students. They may be purchased through the box of-

30 THE JOURNAL | JANUARY 3, 2014

fice, which is open 1-5 p.m., Monday-Friday, at 864-654-7787 or online at clemson. edu/brooks.

“My Life with Mickey,” a collection of stories about the late crime novelist Mickey Spillane by his widow, Jane Spillane, is available for pre-order from Coastal Carolina University’s The Athenaeum Press for $15. The 60-page trade paperback is an anthology of recollections from Jane Spillane, his wife of 23 years who lives in the Murrells Inlet home they shared together. The writer died in 2006. Each chapter of the book is paired with photographs of Spillane memorabilia and items around the Spillane household, including the writer’s most signature and prized possessions. The book can be ordered at theathenaeumpress.com.

The South Carolina Children’s Theatre will present “Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type” Jan. 31- Feb. 9 in the Peace Center’s Gunter Theatre. When Farmer Brown’s animals are denied warm blankets, they stage a peaceful uprising to improve working conditions by using an old typewriter to talk to their owner.

The cows teach the importance of communication in this show with comic timing, colorful scenery and fun music for all ages. Tickets are $26 for adults and $17 for children. The 5:30 p.m. show on Feb. 2 will offer $16 tickets for adults and kids. Visit peacecenter.org to purchase tickets and scchildrenstheatre.org for additional information.

Send announcements to arts@communityjournals.com.

JOURNAL HOMES

Featured Homes & Neighborhoods | Open Houses | Property Transfers

DETAILS

THIS WEEK’S FEATURED HOME

123 Grove Creek Dr., Beechwood Farms, Piedmont Exceptional Quality. Impressive Floor Plan. Breathtaking Grounds. This one-owner custom built stately home situated on 2.3 acres features a stone and brick exterior with a circular driveway and center fountain with manicured landscaping. The rear covered porch and stone patio plus coy pond and acreage are simply awesome! Home includes custom-styled elements and appointments. A grand staircase leads to a balcony loft, which separates the two-story foyer and great room. Built-in cabinetry, a striking fireplace and French doors.

An island adds convenience to the kitchen, which also features an awe-inspiring gas cooktop hood and side shelving as well as stainless appliances. including double ovens, pot warmer, microwave, dishwasher, a Jenn Air 4-burner gas cooktop w/ griddle and an ice maker in the island.. The spacious master suite on the main level affords dual closets, hardwood floors and spectacular views of the rear grounds.

Upstairs, all four bedrooms provide gracious closets and are topped with vaulted ceilings, and the bonus room can be used as playroom, home theatre (wired for 7.1 surround sound), office or gym. Other features include: irrigation system, outdoor lighting, and an oversized two-car garage PLUS a walk-in basement storage area! Only 10 minutes to downtown Greenville, 15 minutes to Simpsonville!

SPECIAL TO THE JOURNAL

HOME INFO Price: $599,900 | MLS: #1268867 Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4.5 Square Footage: 3800-3999 Schools: Sue Cleveland Elementary Woodmont Middle | Woodmont High Melissa Morrell 864.918.1734 Prudential C. Dan Joyner To submit your Featured Home: homes@greenvillejournal.com

JANUARY 3, 2014 | THE JOURNAL 31

JOURNAL HOMES

OPEN THIS WEEKEND RIVER WALK

O P E N S U N D AY, J A N U A R Y 5 F R O M 2 – 4 P M ROBINSON ESTATE

CHURCHILL

208 WALNUT TRACE CT . $575,000 . MLS# 1270955

5 CRUSOE COVE . $229,900 . MLS# 1260223

21 WAR ADMIRAL WAY . $179,900 . MLS# 1264930

5/4.5 Gorgeous home is private, wooded and fantastic!! Hwy 14 toward Simpsonville, Left on Parkside Dr, Left on Wolf Run, Left on Walnut Trace Ct

3/2.5 Gorgeous custom home.5 minutes from Lake Robinson. Wonderful features throughout.

Hwy 290, R on Hwy 101, L on Mays Bridge, R on Pennington, L on Poole, R on Crusoe

3/3.5 Gourmet kitchen and all newer appliances. Must see! DIR: 25N to Roe Ford Rd turn left. Left onto Seattle Slew. Right onto War Admiral Way. Home on Left.

Contact: Pam McCartney | 630-7844 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co.

Contact: Scott Holtzclaw | 884-6783 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co.

Contact: Faithanne Arnold | 444-9655 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co.

ON THE MARKET SUGAR CREEK

206 WHITE WATER CT . $269,900 . MLS# 1271339 4/2.5 in SUGAR CREEK! Over 2600 sq ft - upgrades in kitchen, beautiful new hardwds on main, wood burning fireplace, formal rooms, brkfst area, sunroom, large rooms, big backyd.

Contact: Sharon Calhoun | 346-0821 C Dan Joyner

PE OPL E , AWA R D S , H ON OR S May Joins Coldwell Banker Caine Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Holly May as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office.

May joins Coldwell Banker Caine with over 11 years of experience in the real estate industry. As a representative for Virani Custom Homes by John Bailey, May partners with Coldwell Banker Caine to expand her services in the Upstate. She previously worked for Dan Ryan Builders, Realty Professionals by Crown Communities and The Cliffs Communities.

Specializing in custom and new homes, May

32 THE JOURNAL | JANUARY 3, 2014

achieved top 5 % in sales in 2012 for Realty Professionals by Crown Communities. As an active community member, she teaches Sunday School at Calvary Chapel Greer and volunteers at Riverside High School. She and her husband have May two daughters and one son. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, hiking and the outdoors.

“We are excited about Holly joining our team

given her niche expertise and enthusiasm,” said Brad Halter, Chairman of Coldwell Banker Caine. “And we are confident that the Virani Custom Homes by John Bailey and Coldwell Banker Caine partnership will be successful in the Upstate.”

Coldwell Banker Caine Names Upstate’s Top Producers from November Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from each of its five offices – Easley, Greenville, Greer, Seneca and Spartanburg –

for the month of November.

The top producing agents from each office are ranked by the total volume of business closed last month and include: • Easley: Kathy Gallamore, Carol Walsh, Melissa Hall • Greenville: Jacob Mann, Sharon Wilson, Helen Hagood • Greer: Faith Ross, Linda Wood, Alicia Waynick • Seneca: Pat Loftis, Jere duBois, Barry Voeltz • Spartanburg: Kim Lyon, Holly West, Sharon Tootell Top listing agents in each office are recognized

C O N T I N U E D… PA G E 3 3

SPECIAL TO THE JOURNAL

JOURNAL HOMES

PE OPL E , AWA R D S , H ON OR S C O N T I N U E D F R O M… PA G E 3 2

Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co., REALTORS® Announces Top Producer Office Awards for November

for listing the highest total volume of residential properties last month and include: • Easley: Mary Lou Barnhardt, Lisa Watson, Suzanne Cook • Greenville: Mary Jane Freeman, Jacob Mann, Nick Carlson • Greer: Linda Wood, Shelbie Dunn Behringer, Alicia Waynick • Seneca: Brett Smagala, Barry Voeltz, Pat Loftis • Spartanburg: Francie Little, Lori Thompson, Annette Starnes

Marchant

Rapp

The Marchant Company Recognizes Agents for Excellent Performance in November The Marchant Company, the Upstate’s local “Signature Agency” in Real Estate, representing buyers and sellers of residential, land, and commercial properties, is proud to recognize select REALTORSÆ for outstanding performance through November 2013.

Congratulated by Seabrook Marchant, broker-in-charge, agents honored included: • Tom Marchant for Unit Listing and Volume Listing Agent of the month;

McCrory & Turpin Miller • Joan Rapp for Unit Sales Agent of the month; • Valerie Miller for Volume Sales Agent of the month; • Nancy McCrory & Karen Turpin for Sales Team of the month.

Meet

Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co., REALTORS® is pleased to announce the following Top Producer awards for October 2013.

Top Producers for Listings: • Anderson Office – Foronda Hall and Theresa Nation and Assoc • Augusta Road Office - Andreana Snyder and Virginia Hayes • Easley/Powdersville Office – Michelle Rafferty and Sheri Sanders/Gary Thompson/ Dara Ratliff Team • Garlington Road Office – Sheila Smalley and Donna O. Smith & Partners • Greer Office – Paige Haney and Jan Walker Team • Pelham - Steve May and Spaulding Group • Pleasantburg Office – Lisa Norton and The Chet & Beth Smith Group • Simpsonville Office – Susan McMillen and Sandra Palmer/Carl Jones Top Producers for Sales: • Anderson Office – Foronda Hall and Theresa Nation & Assoc • Augusta Road Office - Andreana Snyder and

CONVERGENT PROPERTY GROUP.

Leslie Provence • Easley/Powdersville Office – Twila Kingsmore and Sheri Sanders/Gary Thompson/ Dara Ratliff Team • Garlington Road Office – Ronda Holder and Donna O. Smith & Partners • Greer Office – Jill Chapman and Jan Walker Team • Pelham Road - Steve May and Spaulding Group • Pleasantburg Office – Melissa Morrell and The Chet & Beth Smith Group • Simpsonville Office – Susan McMillen and Sandra Palmer/Carl Jones Top Producers Overall • Anderson Office – Foronda Hall and Theresa Nation & Assoc • Augusta Road Office – Andreana Snyder and Virginia Hayes • Easley/Powdersville Office – Sheri Sanders/ Gary Thompson/Dara Ratliff Team • Garlington Road Office – Ronda Holder and Donna O. Smith & Partners • Greer Office – Jill Chapman and Jan Walker Team • Pelham Road Office – Steve May and Spaulding Group • Pleasantburg Office – Melissa Morrell and The Chet and Beth Smith Group • Simpsonville Office – Susan McMillen and Sandra Palmer/Carl Jones

Residential Property Management | Residential + Commercial Real Estate Brokerage | Investment Analysis + Advising

Greenville’s Partner for Property Management

Our dynamic team of property management and real estate professionals specializes in converging properties for lease or sale with qualified tenants and buyers. Voted Best of the Upstate 2013, we help you capitalize on the value of your real estate with income-producing solutions backed by our 10-Point Promise.

Contact us today for a free consultation!

(864) 751-1000 | www.convergentpg.com James McKissick, MBA Broker-in-charge james@convergentpg.com

Katie Braeunig Walsh Property Manager / REALTOR® Katie@convergentpg.com

From left to right: Wade Zebro, Dan Lemanski, Trey Varn, Barb Turner, James McKissick, Katie B. Walsh

728 N. Pleasantburg Drive Greenville, South Carolina 29607 Where Relationships Meet Results SPECIAL TO THE JOURNAL

/ConvergentPropertyGroup /ConvergentPG www.Convergentpg.com JANUARY 3, 2014 | THE JOURNAL 33

JOURNAL HOMES

G R E E N V I L L E T R A N S AC T ION S

R E A L E S TAT E N E W S Existing-Home Sales Decline in November, but Strong Price Gains

Existing-home sales fell in November, although median prices continue to show strong year-overyear growth, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

Total existing-home sales, which are completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, dropped 4.3 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.90 million in November from 5.12 million in October, and are 1.2 percent below the 4.96 million-unit pace in November 2012. This is the first time in 29 months that sales were below year-ago levels.

Bill Lawton, 2013 President of The Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS® and Broker in Charge of Keller Williams Realty in Greenville, SC, said the market is being squeezed. “Home sales are hurt by higher mortgage interest rates, constrained inventory and continuing tight credit,” he said.

“There is a pent-up demand for both rental and owner-occupied housing as household formation will inevitably burst out, but the bottleneck is in limited housing supply, due to the slow recovery in new home construction. As such, rents are rising at the fastest pace in five years, while annual home prices are rising at the highest rate in eight years.”

The national median existing-home price for all housing types was $196,300 in November, up 9.4 percent from November 2012. Distressed homes – foreclosures and short sales – accounted for 14 percent of November sales, unchanged from October; they were 22 percent in November 2012. A smaller share of distressed sales is contributing to price growth.

Nine percent of November sales were foreclosures, and 5 percent were short sales. Foreclosures sold for an average discount of 17 percent below market value in November, while short sales were discounted 13 percent.

Total housing inventory at the end of November declined 0.9 percent to 2.09 million existing homes available for sale, which represents a 5.1-month supply at the current sales pace, compared with 4.9 months in October. Unsold inventory is 5.0 percent above a year ago, when there was a 4.8-month supply.

The median time on market for all homes was 56 days in November, up from 54 days in October, but well below the 70 days on market in November 2012. Short sales were on the market for a median of 120 days, while foreclosures typically sold in 59 days, and non-distressed homes took 55 days. Thirtyfive percent of homes sold in November were on the market for less than a month.

According to Freddie Mac, the national average commitment rate for a 30-year, conventional, fixed-rate mortgage rose to 4.26 percent in November from 4.19 percent in October; the rate was 3.35 percent in November 2012.

Lawton, noted that new rules defining the Qualified Mortgage will be going into effect soon. “New underwriting rules to protect borrowers, effective in January, will prohibit many loan features, set tighter limits on the amount of debt a borrower can have and still get a mortgage, and require that lenders accurately measure a borrower’s ability to repay,” he said.

“This means that qualified borrowers are getting a loan that they are very likely to be able to repay, but some borrowers may wind up paying much more for their mortgage, or not get a loan at all due to the tougher standards,” Lawton said. “The new rules may tighten credit too much, but we’re hopeful regulators will make adjustments if this proves to be true.”

First-time buyers accounted for 28 percent of purchases in November, unchanged from October; they were 30 percent in November 2012.

All-cash sales comprised 32 percent of transactions in November, up from 31 percent in October and 30 percent in November 2012. Individual investors, who account for many cash sales, purchased 19 percent of homes in November, unchanged from October and from November 2012. Last month, seven out of 10 investors paid cash.

Single-family home sales fell 3.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.32 million in November from 4.49 million in October, and are 0.9 percent below the 4.36 million-unit level in November 2012. The median existing single-family home price was $196,200 in November, which is 9.4 percent above a year ago.

Existing condominium and co-op sales dropped 7.9 percent to an annual rate of 580,000 units in November from 630,000 units in October, and are 3.3 percent lower than the 600,000-unit pace a year ago. The median existing condo price was $197,400 in November, up 10.0 percent from November 2012.

Regionally, existing-home sales in the Northeast declined 3.0 percent to an annual rate of 650,000 in November, but are 6.6 percent above November 2012. The median price in the Northeast was $242,900, up 5.7 percent from a year ago.

Existing-home sales in the Midwest fell 4.1 percent in November to a pace of 1.17 million, but are unchanged from a year ago. The median price in the Midwest was $151,100, which is 6.7 percent higher than November 2012.

In the South, existing-home sales declined 2.4 percent to an annual level of 2.01 million in November, but are 1.0 percent above November 2012. The median price in the South was $168,700, up 7.7 percent from a year ago.

Existing-home sales in the West dropped 8.5 percent to a pace of 1.07 million in November, and are 10.1 percent below a year ago, in part from constrained inventory conditions. The median price in the West was $284,400, up 16.5 percent from November 2012.

The National Association of Realtors®, “The Voice for Real Estate,” is America’s largest trade association, representing 1 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries. For additional commentary and consumer information, visit www.houselogic. com and http://retradio.com.

Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS® represents over 1,700 members in all aspects of the real estate industry. Please visit the Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS® web site at www. ggar.com for real estate and consumer information.

“Every market is different, call a REALTOR® today.”

34 THE JOURNAL | JANUARY 3, 2014

D E C E M B E R 2 - 6, 2 013 SUBD.

PRICE

$15,714,416 HIGHLAND $15,499,416 $5,166,472 WOODLAND RIDGE $2,021,250 CYPRESS COVE $1,365,000 $1,350,000 $1,335,000 $1,130,000 $1,120,000 COBBLESTONE $908,000 $892,000 MANSFIELD PARK $800,000 CLAREMONT $700,000 FOX CREEK FARM $570,000 $482,500 RIVER WALK $482,000 NATURE’S WATCH $475,000 AVONDALE HEIGHTS $464,500 BELLAGIO $448,000 BRIGHTON $418,500 $405,001 HIGHGROVE $395,000 TUSCANY FALLS $387,035 GOWER ESTATES $379,500 BOTANY WOODS $350,000 PEBBLECREEK $340,000 THE ARBORS $338,000 BERKSHIRE PARK $323,000 SUGAR CREEK $320,000 STONEBROOK FARMS $319,000 RIVER OAKS $315,000 CHATELAINE $313,000 $305,000 BERKSHIRE PARK $302,000 $300,000 LAKE VIEW ESTATES $292,000 GREYSTONE COTTAGES $291,271 BUXTON $285,000 FIELD HOUSE CONDOMINIUM $282,500 THE TOWNES@HIGHGROVE $280,518 PELHAM FALLS $279,000 HOLLAND PLACE $278,000 FOXCROFT $275,000 SUGAR CREEK $270,000 SUGAR CREEK $270,000 GREYSTONE COTTAGES $267,119 COVE@BUTLER SPRINGS $266,500 PARK HILL $262,000 LINKSIDE $260,000 CARLYLE POINTE $260,000 BRIDGEWATER $257,500 PELHAM FALLS $256,500 WOODLAND CREEK $243,000 SILVERLEAF $242,000 HUDSON FOREST $240,000 CROSSGATE@REMINGTON $237,383 HAVEN@RIVER SHOALS $235,000 CEDAR COVE $230,000 STONE ESTATES $230,000 COTTAGES@HARRISON BRIDGE $226,250 MOSS CREEK $225,000 $223,000 TWIN CREEKS $222,900 MILL POND@RIVER SHOALS $221,575 CASTLE ROCK $219,900 THE HEIGHTS $211,545 KENNESAW $210,000 THE HEIGHTS $205,635 ORCHARD FARMS $205,000 TWIN CREEKS $204,733 THE COVE@SAVANNAH POINTE $203,560 REMINGTON $202,185 $202,000 SQUIRES CREEK $200,000 THE HEIGHTS $198,010 AUTUMN TRACE $195,000 FAIRVIEW POINTE $187,900 PELHAM WOODS $187,900 TWIN CREEKS $181,500 CHANDLER LAKE $180,000 PLANTERS ROW $178,000 $175,523 WADE HAMPTON GARDENS $175,000 RICHGLEN $174,000 ADAMS MANOR $172,000 MORNINGSIDE $170,000 SUMMERSIDE@ROLLING GREEN $170,000 $169,375 PEACE HAVEN $168,514 WINDSOR FOREST $166,000 AUGUSTA CIRCLE $165,000 BUXTON $165,000

SELLER

BUYER

ADDRESS

200 INTERNATIONAL CIR STE 3500 GREER RE LLC OHI ASSET SC GREER LLC GREENVILLE RE II LLC OHI ASSET SC GREENVILLE 200 INTERNATIONAL CIR STE 3500 MARIETTA RE LLC OHI ASSET SC MARIETTA LL 200 INTERNATIONAL CIR STE 3500 SUBER ROAD PROPERTIES LL D R HORTON INC 8800 ROSWELL RD BLDG B STE 100 NHPAHP CYPRESS COVE LTD CYPRESS COVE HOUSING LLC 1730 E REPUBLIC RD STE F STEPHENSON WILLIAM K STEPHENSON ALLEN DANIEL 128 CREEKRIDGE RD TURRENTINE SAMUEL A II THREEDANS LLC 199 MONTVERDE DR GREENVILLE RE LLC OHI ASSET SC GREENVILLE 200 INTERNATIONAL CIR STE 3500 CBNA-GA II LLC BUTCHER PROPERTIES LLC 408 1/2 RIDGEWAY DR PARKS LOREEN KELBE ROBERT (JTWROS) 724 BRIXTON CIR BECK MICHAEL E LML PROPERTIES LLC 407 DEER SPRING LN BRC WESTERN SQUARE LLC QUIKTRIP CORPORATION PO BOX 3475 GOODWIN FOUST CUSTOM HOMMOOS JAN 312 CHAMBLEE BLVD DUMIT ROBERT M JR (JTWRO RUSSELL KATHERINE MARY 9 FOX HUNT LN SOUTHERLIN KATHY S LINDSEY ESTELA R 746 CAMP CREEK RD WALL MELANIE L TAYLOR ROBERT F (JTWROS) 3 OAK KNOB CT KLECKLEY DARLENE EWING VERCAMMEN JEAN A (JTWROS 7 AUTUMN VIEW RDG DAVIDSON JOHN M HERRING GEOFFREY T 5 WYNDHAVEN CT BK RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCT ROBERTS BRIAN S (JTWROS) 1155 HAMMOND DR NE STE E-5050 BELUE FAMILY TRUST HEARD JAMES LOYD (JTWROS 209 STEADMAN WAY BARNES COMMERCIAL HOLDIN LOUIS LLC 414 ASTER DR BERRYMAN DEBRA ANN BROOKFIELD RELOCATION IN 16260 N 71ST ST S C PILLON HOMES INC SANCHEZ ALDO A (JTWROS) 216 DANTE LN WARD DORSEY W KEYS BROOKS M JR (JTWROS 29 SHALLOWFORD RD SMART ANDREW T BROCKMAN BARBARA S 320 ARUNDEL RD DUNCAN JOAN W (SOLE TRUS LAPENNA JOSEPH (JTWROS) 200 PEBBLE CREEK DR WILLIAMS JAMES E WRINN REBECCA C 204 GREEN ARBOR LN JOHNSEN BARBARA V FORTIN ALAN W (JTWROS) 301 BECKWORTH DR AHMED ANSAR CARTER LAURA D (JTWROS) 111 SUGAR CREEK RD MCNULTY JAMES JOHN (JTWR OWENS CHAD R (JTWROS) 144 GRIFFITH HILL WAY AFL TELECOMMUNICATIONS LSMITH CLYDE LUTHER (JTWR 170 RIDGEVIEW CIR GAFFNEY CHRISTEL M TURK LINDA 214 CASTELLAN DR HOLLEMAN DAYNE E GRIESE DAVID C (JTWROS) 113 CROFT ST WOODSON THOMAS G BURRELL AMY E 205 BECKWORTH DR DISHER JOHN S HORNEY MARY JEAN 211 VALLEY OAK DR HENTZSCHEL RUBEN KELLEHER MARTHA M 46 NASHUA ST ROSEWOOD COMMUNITIES INC VINCENT JOSEPH M 807 SHANDWICK DR SORENSEN JOAN A D MORRIS RHONDA K 1 BROMSGROVE DR CHRISTOPHER KENDALL@ CLINKSCALES HENRY C III 927 S MAIN ST RICKARD ANN J DAVIES HAROLD GUY 7 DILLWORTH CT LUCANIC DORI B GLENN RYAN 9 SHADETREE CT ANDREU CAROL DECK JOHN G JR 508 ROYAL DUTCH LN LAURENS KATHRYN ANNE LIV HARRIS JILL D (JTWROS) 322 DEVENGER RD MOCK JOE DAVID WEICHERT WORKFORCE MOBIL 111 SILVER PINE CT WEICHERT WORKFORCE MOBIL GREIN JOSHUA JAMES (JTWR 111 SILVER PINE CT ROSEWOOD COMMUNITIES INC MILLER ROBERT W (JTWROS) 225 ASHLER DR NGUYEN MICHAEL TONG KENT ANTHONY 208 WILDLIFE TRL BROWNLEE LARRY L HOWARD MILFORD O III (JT 122 ABERDEEN DR STOVER DENISE MARIE MOFFETT JOHN W 13 LINKSIDE LN VIRANI RIZWAN CRITTENDEN MICHAEL A (JT 11 COLLIER LN BK RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCT MARCELLO SAMANTHA 9 GRAND RIVER LN LOWE STEVEN C BROWN CLAUDIA ASHLEY INA 321 PELHAM FALLS DR DENNIS JASON P (JTWROS) COX STEVE K (JTWROS) 209 MEADOW ROSE DR WILLIAMS CHARLES RICHARD DOLLAR KATHERINE H (JTWR 108 SHEFFORD CT SEMAN CHRISTOPHER J FRAVOR KENNETH C (JTWROS 4709 QUEENSBURY WAY D R HORTON INC WILLIAMS LATERRANCE (JTW 110 HAZELDEEN PL GOODMAN HALANA S COREAS FREDYS A (JTWROS) 15 SUWANNEE CT SOKOLOWSKI MADELINE H LI RATCHFORD EVELYN M (JTWR 117 BANBURY CIR CLARK RYAN S (JTWROS) SPINELLI ANNE (JTWROS) 128 WILSHIRE DR DWELLING GROUP LLC STANDEFER KENNETH L 104 BRIARHILL DR DOBRIN AARON M ALEXANDER GABRIELA S (JT 9 MOSS ROSE CT GARRETT GWEN COLEMAN LML PROPERTIES LLC 407 DEER SPRING LN NVR INC HRIBERNIK THOMAS N 7708 PALOMAS PARK AVE NE NVR INC SPEICHER WESLEY JARED 209 RIO GRANDE PL ANDERSON EXCAVATING INC KARALASH PAUL J (JTWROS) 121 DRAW BRIDGE CT NVR INC BROOME HEATHER D (JTWROS 52 GRANITE LN BKD FAMILY TRUST STEVENSON CHRISTY STANLE 5 CAREX CT NVR INC FRITZ BENJAMIN C 23 GRANITE LN SMITH WILLIE T III KILPO PETER O & KILPO PR 424 S ORCHARD FARMS AVE NVR INC DRAKE DANIEL W (JTWROS) 123 YOUNG HARRIS DR BK RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCT ASIP KEVIN M (JTWROS) 6 SCANAWAH CT D R HORTON INC COEN COLLEEN (JTWROS) 103 LANDAU PL MOODY GLORIA TIPTON BARKER CATHLEEN R (JTWRO 311 DRIFTWOOD DR PAGAN CHAD A PHILLIPS ANDREW 205 SQUIRES CREEK RD NVR INC HALL RYAN R (JTWROS) 63 GRANITE LN HEFLIN EMILY W FROID BONITA J (JTWROS) 303 BLANT CT RELIANT SC LLC WILLIAMS NATHAN L 60 ASHINGTON DR MARKS AMANDA J ARMFIELD AMANDA DEE (JTW 5049 BRIDLE PATH LN WILLINGHAM JUSTIN M BERGER ORINDA 23 MERCER DR Y AND Y DEVELOPMENT CORP BK RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCT PO BOX 1039 ARLEDGE COREY D NGUYEN DIEM TRANG THI (S 106 GROVEVIEW TRL WESTFALL-KARDIAN CYNTHIA FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAG PO BOX 650043 FOSTER JAN E ARMSTRONG ASHLEY B 24 DAGENHAM DR GORDON SHARON HAASIS APRIL M 307 GLENCREST CT RICE HOLDINGS LLC BK RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCT 5881 GLENRIDGE DR STE 250 CRISMAN SEWELL W (JTWROS CHRISTY BRADLEY CRAIG 313 RICHBOURG RD BILLIG MARY ANN S TRUSTE PAULSON ANDREA R (JTWROS 12 RAINSTONE DR 23 MCADOO AVENUE LAND TR SCRUGGS CAMERON PAUL 23 MCADOO AVE JENKINS CLARK HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES I 13801 WIRELESS WAY FOX VICKI K STILES TALETHA C 11 RENFORTH RD STACK PATRICK MCNEELY JUDY 115 W FARIS RD WEHUNT JOE GENE ARROWOOD STEPHEN 217 CRESTWOOD DR

SPECIAL TO THE JOURNAL

JOURNAL CULTURE Weddings

❦

engagements

❦

anniversaries

special occasions Amanda Rose Harley and Richard Jackson Allen III November 16, 2013 Amanda and Trey were married on November 16 in downtown Greenville.

The ceremony and reception were held in the Certus Loft at Huguenot Mill.

Amanda is the daughter of Tom and Anita Harley of Simpsonville. Trey is the son of Cindy and Rich Allen of Layton, New Jersey.

The bride is a graduate of Ohio University and is a Coordinating Producer at CBS Atlanta. The groom graduated from Washington and Lee, received his Master’s Degree from Auburn University and is a Project Superintendent for Turner Construction.

After honeymooning in Jamaica, the newlyweds are back home in Smyrna, GA, with their dogs, Riley and Boyd.

WEDDINGS ENGAGEMENTS ANNIVERSARIES Make your announcement to the Greater Greenville Area

Weddings 1/4 page - $174, Word Count 140 3/8 page - $245, Word Count 140

engagements 3/16 page - $85, Word Count 90 For complete information call 864-679-1205 or e-mail aharley@communityjournals.com

THE DESIGNATED LEGAL PUBLICATION FOR GREENVILLE COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA 020.01, 0548.02-01-020.02, AND 0548.02-01-020.04. A MAP OF THE NEW BOUNDARIES AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE COUNTY COUNCIL OFFICE. THE REASON FOR THE PROPOSED ENLARGEMENT IS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ORDERLY COLLECTING OF SEWAGE AND WASTE. NO ADDITIONAL BONDS WILL BE ISSUED BY THE SUBDISTRICT, NOR WILLTHERE BE ANY CHANGES IN THE COMMISSION OR THE PERSONNEL OF THE PRESENT COMMISSION OF THE METROPOLITAN SEWER SUBDISTRICT. BOB TAYLOR, CHAIRMAN GREENVILLE COUNTY COUNCIL

LEGAL NOTICES Only $.99 per line ABC NOTICE OF APPLICATION Only $145 tel 864.679.1205 • fax 864.679.1305 email: aharley@communityjournals.com

E E R F si

Pep ay d h t r i B rty Pa ge! a k c Pa If you live in Greenville or Laurens County and your child will be 6 years old in January, bring your child’s birth certificate to the Pepsi Plant and receive a FREE Pepsi Birthday Party Package!

January 6th-10th, Mon.- Fri. 1pm-5pm & January 11th, Sat. 10am-12pm 751 State Park Road, Greenville, SC • 864-672-2060 ext.2057 Listen to the Ellis and Bradley Show on 100.5 WSSL or visit www.wsslfm.com for more details!

CCJR

PUBLIC HEARING A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2014, AT 6:00 P.M., (or as soon thereafter as other public hearings are concluded), IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 301 UNIVERSITY RIDGE, GREENVILLE, SC, 29601, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER THE METROPOLITAN SEWER SUBDISTRICT BOUNDARIES SHOULD BE ENLARGED TO INCLUDE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED OFF OF SCUFFLETOWN ROAD. THE NEW BOUNDARY LINES TO RESULT FOR THE METROPOLITAN SEWER SUBDISTRICT WOULD INCLUDE THOSE AREAS KNOWN AS GREENVILLE TAX MAP NUMBERS (TMS#) 0548.02-01-

JANUARY 3, 2014 | THE JOURNAL 35

JOURNAL CULTURE

THE WEEK IN PHOTOS

LOOK WHO’S IN THE JOURNAL THIS WEEK Career counselor Laurie Gallego helps Greenville Middle Academy students Mackenzie Wade and Tiernan Armstrong load presents for delivery to needy families in the community. National Junior Honor Society members at Greenville Middle selected holiday requests from the Angel Tree and brought in gifts for this annual service project.

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School students in the afterschool program participated in a special Advent Christmas celebration with students from St. Joseph’s Catholic School and Furman University. The students celebrated with songs, dancing, skits presented by St. Joseph’s students and crafts.

36 THE JOURNAL | JANUARY 3, 2014

Chandler Creek Elementary celebrated Polar Express Day by wearing their pajamas to school. Teacher Mary-Margaret Hewitt and counselor Margo Herbert show off their favorite pair.

Art Club students at St. Anthony of Padua School have been working hard handcrafting beautiful paper star ornaments. They are selling these star ornaments at school with all of the proceeds benefiting disaster relief in the Philippines.

Catherine Dodson’s fourth-graders at Stone Academy sing and dance to a holiday carol on the last day of school in December.

JOURNAL CULTURE

We offer...

THE WEEK IN PHOTOS

LOOK WHO’S IN THE JOURNAL THIS WEEK

• Latest in Digital Technology • Streaming to Phone and TV • Multiple Major Manufacturers

Professional & Personalized Services

200 Patewood Dr., Bldg B, Suite B-400 • 454-4368 Doctors of Audiology: Angie Zuendt, Courtney Russo, Susan Valenti & Lisa Ramos

A Cessna 310 is now “flying” into the aviation-themed park at the Greenville Downtown Airport.

The plane was purchased last summer from the state of Georgia where it had been on display at Middle Georgia State College’s Cochran Campus. The plane, believed to be built in 1962, was disassembled there and reassembled in Greenville by volunteers from USAeroTech, an aircraft maintenance training school located at the airport. The park is located at 21 Airport Road Extension in Greenville.

Washington Center recently held its first Science Fair. Projects ranged from energy transfers, density, weather and solution mixtures. Nardia Lloyd’s class received first-place honors with an experiment to determine the most efficient popcorn brand.

A temperature and emotion correlation project by Zyra Morris, Sarah Tanner’s student, won second place. The third-place winner was Jean Ashmore’s class for a right-left brain use analysis. Judges included Zek Smith and Dan Baggett, GE engineers, and Chris Burras, district K-12 academic specialist for science. Teacher Katherine Gantt organized the science fair. Pictured are Washington Center Science Fair organizer, teacher Katherine Gantt (left), with judges (left to right) Chris Burras, district K-12 academic specialist for science, along with Zek Smith and Dan Baggett, GE engineers.

You want the BEST for your loved one.

Are you considering a move to Assisted Living?

Deciding on the best independent or assisted living community for you or your loved one can be a daunting task – “Where do I begin?” With our free consultation and referral services we review your individual needs, wants and budget, and personally match you with the communities that are best for you – at no charge! Then we drive you and your family to these senior communities for a personalized tour to help you with this decision – at no charge!. Let our senior living experts help you with this groundwork so you can concentrate on what’s most important – you and your family!

Recently the fourth- and fifth-grade chorus from Spearman Elementary in Piedmont performed for the Hosanna Nursing Home and the Greenville Memorial Hospital. Their concert included contemporary and traditional carols. The Spearman Chorus is an auditioned group of 60 fourth- and fifth-graders led by their director, Debbie Blume.

Take your first step with us – call today and ask for Toni for your free consultation and to learn more!

Always Best Care Senior Services

Non-medical in-home care • Assisted living finder and referral services Dedicated to exceeding your expectations ... always

(864) 527-0464 or (864) 580-3470 Independently owned and operated offices throughout the United States

Crossword puzzle: page 38

Sudoku puzzle: page 38

AlwaysBestCare-GSP.com JANUARY 3, 2014 | THE JOURNAL 37

JOURNAL CULTURE

MEN & WOMEN

You’re Gonna

FIGURE. THIS. OUT. NAME GAME

By Joel D. Lafargue

Lose it!

AVERAGE WEIGHT LOSS OF 30-50 LBS IN 10 WEEKS! DOCTOR SUPERVISED RAPID WEIGHT LOSS SPA

Doctorskinnyweightloss.com

✔ NO SURGERY! ✔ NO STARVING! ✔ NO INJECTIONS! ✔ NO EXERCISE!

864-553-5553 Dr. James Potere, DC 1099 E. Butler Rd. Suite 107G Greenville, SC 29607 38 THE JOURNAL | JANUARY 3, 2014

ACROSS 1 Pacific island nation 5 Eastern teachers 10 __ bar 15 Frequent autograph signer 19 Quaint plaint 20 Man with memorable thumbs 21 Really cold 22 Extra 23 Singular 24 1983 novel partly set in a graveyard 26 Bakery buys 27 Arboreal rodents 29 From square one 30 Tap 32 Steams (up) 33 Cannes conclusion 35 Baffled “Jeopardy!” contestant’s effort 36 Proprietary formula, perhaps 39 Salon treatments 40 Frankie Valli singing style 44 Bonding agent 45 Classic detective played by William Powell 47 Needing training 48 Sourdough’s strike 49 Item sold in a kit 50 Ohio pro 51 Letter successor, to a large degree 53 Non-metallic rocks 54 Bibliophile’s prize

58 “Spamalot” cocreator 59 2000 film set in a confectionery 61 __ exam 62 Fitting to the max 64 Cold, in Calais 65 Stupefies 67 DeMille specialties 68 Taken as __: in its entirety 70 Secret rival?

71 Greatly disliked thing 74 Engage in braggadocio 75 Simple to operate 79 Rip off 80 Salon dye 82 Back in time 83 Least quantity 84 Actor’s accessory 85 That, in Toledo 86 Office staple 90 French peninsular city 91 It won’t hold water 93 Horse features 94 Marks common in stories 95 Landings: Abbr.

96 Muffet fare 97 Bedroom community, briefly 98 Joe or java 101 Major affair 102 He played Arnold Vinick on “The West Wing” 106 Diva’s moment

107 Any top-25 NFL career scoring leader 111 Transmission speed unit 112 Salon treatment 113 One often turned on 114 Top-tier invitees 115 Gospel writer 116 What one star may mean 117 Nods, often 118 Freebies on pillows 119 Fall locale

DOWN 1 Pool surface 2 “M*A*S*H” mess server 3 Boy’s mother 4 Parisian obsession 5 Classic French firearms company 6 Does lookout duty for, say 7 Subway Series team 8 MGM motto word 9 Multi-office rental: Abbr.

10 __ rice 11 Staff figures 12 What there oughta be 13 Jam ingredient?

14 Mrs. Blake Carrington on “Dynasty” 15 Drink 16 Henning of magic 17 “Deal __ Deal”

18 For fear that 25 More than excited 28 Like challah dough 31 No longer in 33 Diamond side 34 Trimming tape 35 Cannon barrage 36 Thing of the past

Medium

37 Significant period 38 Cheating deterrent 39 Center 40 Weak 41 A 36-Across may be one 42 Call before the game?

43 Immature hooter 45 Org. headquartered near Colorado’s Cheyenne Mountain 46 Assume the role of 49 Surroundings 52 Author Albom 54 Blockhead 55 Leveling machine 56 High dudgeon 57 Flamethrower compound 60 Broken nursery rhyme item 63 “Bummer” 65 Red pig 66 Bit of setter speech 67 Say “Enough!”

68 Liniment targets 69 Grab forcefully 70 “Like a Rock” singer 71 Frank and Rice 72 Seuss’ Thidwick, e.g.

73 Date bk. listings 76 Quarterly report line 77 “Yes, it does bother me!”

78 Some, in Stuttgart 81 In flames 84 Likely 87 As an answer 88 Charms 89 Israeli prime minister before Sharon 90 Expend, as fuel 92 Cool and Lam detective series pen name 94 Milk buys 96 Buried treasure 97 Consecrated 98 Smythe’s comics barfly 99 Oft-twisted treat 100 Generic pet name 101 Jokes 102 Related 103 Praise highly 104 Blue Devils’ home 105 Arabian Peninsula port 108 Invention 109 Seuss’ Sam-__ 110 MDX ÷ X

Crossword answers: page 37

Sudoku answers: page 37

JOURNAL CULTURE

THE SYMPTOMS

BY ASHLEY HOLT

And miles to go before I weep I had just rounded the self-help aisle in the bookstore when I came across a strange configuration. A group of three women had pulled their chairs in a circle, as if to tell secrets or perhaps perform a séance. I had obviously approached them at a tense moment, when their conversation had come to a lull.

When I walked closer, I could see that they were all quietly weeping. All three women had tears in their downcast eyes; they were sharing a moment of intense emotion that, at this stage of their powwow, was beyond words.

Their grief had grown telepathic.

It goes without saying that men don’t sit down and have a good cry together. If overcome with the beauty of a recovered fumble or a particularly poetic monster truck rally, men refrain from breaking down in tears.

They don’t share a weepy embrace once the Harley engine they’ve been repairing all afternoon finally cranks.

They’re much more likely to punch each other’s skulls in a celebratory fashion.

You can argue that men are simply genetically predisposed to apply chokeholds to one another rather than weep uncontrollably, but we also know that they are conditioned to stifle such tear-filled meltdowns. Consider that moment when a toddler falls facefirst on the floor – those two or three seconds when the klutzy tyke is trying to decide if this “uh-oh” requires a screaming cry or can be brushed off in favor of flinging more Pokemon across the room.

The girl child might even be encouraged to let loose with some soulful wailing, but a little boy choosing to howl in that moment will be told not to cry, lest he grow up to do hair and makeup for TV weathergirls. Little boys are taught that the proper response to any of life’s misfortunes is to kill something with a crossbow.

I can tell you from my own childhood experience that breaking down at the dinner table while recounting the ending of the recently viewed film version of “Charlotte’s Web” is strongly discouraged. Charlotte’s death is the single most gut-wrenchingly tragic thing to happen in children’s entertainment since Willy Wonka threw himself on that snozzleberry grenade to save Charlie (it’s in the director’s cut). There was no arguing this point.

No matter. “Quit that crying, drink your tequila, and grow up to be Charles Bronson.” So, like most boys, I grew up repressing all tears. I was the life of the party at every funeral.

I clearly remember saying goodbye to my best friend in the fourth grade as he left town forever and mistaking the overwhelming sadness inside me for a desire to set fire to the garage. My emotional wiring was no longer up to code.

So as an adult, I’ve had to slowly reacquaint myself with the proper emotional responses, to learn how to show empathy and caring when encountering someone in emotional distress rather than clubbing them with a beer bottle. But I seem to be overcompen-

sating for one emotional extreme with another.

I’m sure this is why, when seeing this group of crying women, my instinctive urge was not merely to comfort them, but to join them. I felt compelled to sit down with them and start blubbering. It just seems so liberating to be able to bawl in public and have it seem perfectly reasonable instead of cause to call security and have you sedated.

Women understand weeping as an art form. They practice the art not only at weddings and graduations, but at pivotal moments in Lifetime Network productions. When the long-estranged lesbian daughter is finally accepted by her mother and the jubilant church choir, the women know what to do. They actually pace their weeping, tearing up only slightly when Meredith Baxter first discovers her breast cancer, saving up the full deluge for the son’s final goodbye just before he wins the spelling bee in her honor. Skillful weeping.

More importantly, women seem to be in tune with weeping as a natural response to life’s parade of bringdown.

Often there may be no specific bummer required; a woman can feel the urge to cry just because. The concept of “just needed a good cry” is lost on men. If we find ourselves breaking down in tears for no discernible inspiration, we ask our doctor about Prozac. But when a woman cries, she can respond to the question, “What’s wrong?” with “Nothing” and actually MEAN “nothing!”

Ladies, I want in. I want to join the grief huddle and get all snotty. I want to break down over my best friend’s deceitful Facebook posts or the news of Sylvia’s ankle cancer or that Youtube clip of sea lions rescuing the drowning baby.

Look, I understand this urge to throw down with a crying jag; it’s just that, being a guy, my triggers are a little different. Okay, sure, we’re together on Jane Eyre confessing her devotion to Mr. Rochester; that’s primo weep porn. But women don’t quite get Holly Martins confronting Harry Lyme on the Ferris wheel or Willy Loman insisting that he is not a dime a dozen.

They certainly don’t understand the tears induced by Tony Iommi’s solo on “Fairies Wear Boots.” Maybe only I get that one.

But I’ll use what I can to get in touch with my inner crybaby. I’m looking to undo those early years of emotional suppression and weep while the weeping’s good. Granted, I don’t want to become the sort of basket case who cries just because his socks don’t match, but I want to give the proper, cathartic response when my sister gets crushed by a steamroller.

Let’s just say that the next time I hit the floor face-first, I want to make the right call.

Fewer delays. Fewer headaches.

Ashley Holt is a writer and illustrator living in Spartanburg. His neurotic quirks and extreme sensitivity to broad social trends are chronicled in The Symptoms, an illustrated blog. Check out his website at ashleyholt.com.

For all your travel in 2014 remember to

Fewer delays. headaches.

THINK Fewer GSP FIRST! GSP is closer, faster and less crowded than Atlanta or Charlotte Airports. Think GSP first. gspairport.com : Book Flights, Hotel Rooms and Rental Cars.

JANUARY 3, 2014 | THE JOURNAL 39

Security, now at your fingertips! ▼ ▼

Smart phone access.

Control your alarm system with smart phone apps. Receive text messages and emails when your system is armed, disarmed or during a break-in.

Camera systems with digital recorder.

Cameras at your home or business provide live views and videos to your smart phone or computer via TM high-speed internet access.

Also available: Interactive services.

Medical Alert for seniors.

Control thermostats, lights Simply press your pendant necklace or and door locks from your wristband and an operator will get you the smart phone or computer via help you need. high-speed internet access.

▼

Cellular communication.

No landline needed. Eliminates the risk of a telephone line being cut and reduces the chance of lightning damaging your system.

▼

ProTec Security offers the latest technology and remote services:

LifeGard

No installation fee and a discounted rate for existing security customers.

For more information about any of these services or to upgrade an existing security system contact us at

1-800-942-3141 www.protecservice.com

PROTEC SECURITY IS A DIVISION OF