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“Anybody who says that I support Common Core is living in a different universe of reality.”

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We’ve Come a Long Way in 75 Years of Service to the Upstate GREG BECKNER / STAFF

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee takes questions from members of the media during a recent press availability at the Commerce Club.

Huckabee stops in Greenville – again BENJAMIN JEFFERS | STAFF

bjeffers@communityjournals.com Gov. Mike Huckabee, a potential GOP presidential contender, would have to do well in the Upstate to win the South Carolina presidential primary next year, said Clemson University political scientist Dave Woodard – which may explain the former Arkansas governor’s decision to visit Greenville last week for the second time in less than 30 days.

Huckabee came for a book signing in January and held a closed meeting with county Republicans last week.

Woodard called the Upstate “home territory” for Huckabee, who won the northern part of the state in the 2008 primary but came up second in South Carolina to U.S. Sen. John McCain.

Huckabee said he would spend more time in the state in a future presidential race.

“We should have spent the last few days leading up to the primary – all of it – in South Carolina. We were here most of the time but we spent a couple of days in Michigan. If we had it to do over we would have just stayed here,” he said.

He said he plans to announce in the “next few weeks” whether he’ll run for president.

Huckabee was in fourth place with 10 percent of support from voters in a national Republican poll released last week by Public Policy Polling. Wis-

consin Gov. Scott Walker led with 25 percent support. Retired Baltimore neurosurgeon Ben Carson and Florida Gov. Jeb Bush had 18 and 17 percent, respectively.

“I think [Walker’s] the odds-on favorite,” Woodard said, but added Huckabee has a shot at winning the state.

Huckabee said if he decides to run, securing the safety and longevity of the United States militarily and economically would be a key issue. He also addressed recent criticisms regarding his position on the Common Core State Standards, a controversial topic for many Republicans.

In 2013, Huckabee wrote a letter to Oklahoma legislators that said, “These standards, known as Common Core State Standards, have been near and dear to my heart since I served as governor of your neighboring state of Arkansas.”

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People who say that he continues to support Common Core are either dishonest or uninformed, Huckabee said.

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Safety and the Super Bowl Domestic violence hits USC A couple of weeks ago, amid all of the excitement and fun of watching the Super Bowl, a commercial featuring a young boy with a cherub-like face comes on. This tyke is riding his bike, playing with friends and flying through the sky – and then we are hit with these words: “I couldn’t grow up ‘cause I died from an accident.”

After the ad, we all felt the collective, “well, that was depressing” – but this wasn’t necessarily a bad thing.

His sobering message ignited a nationwide discussion about the prevention of child deaths due to unintentional injury. Nationwide Insurance, for its part, made no apologies, saying, “The sole purpose of this message was to start a conversation. ... We want to build awareness of an issue that is near and dear to all of us – the safety and well-being of our children.”

Nationwide has joined the many partners of Safe Kids Worldwide to continue to “make safe happen” for our children. Children’s Hospital of Greenville Health System has been part of that discussion – whether national or local – since 1994. As a leader in injury prevention, Children’s Hospital helps supports everything from innovative hands-on auto safety courses for young drivers to a statewide pediatric trauma and prevention symposium that recently brought some of the top pediatric safety experts to Greenville to teach new skills.

For the last 20 years, Safe Kids Upstate – a coalition led by Children’s Hospital and including more than 70 local agencies – has helped reduce the number of deaths due to unintentional injuries by more than 42 percent in Greenville, Pickens and Oconee counties.

Safe Kids Upstate will launch a yearlong anniversary celebration that will include several community safety events in 2015.

Former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop famously said, “If a disease were killing our children at the rate that unintentional injuries are, the public would be outraged and demand that

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

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IN MY OWN WORDS by LINDA K. BREES and CYNTHIA D. FRYER

this killer be stopped.”

Let’s all work together to stop this “killer.” Because there is something we can do to make a big impact on a child – whether it’s your child or a child in our community. Right now, there are proven practices that can help save the lives of our children. We can make a difference by creating safer environments, stronger laws and more education.

If we take the time to learn and implement the best safety practices, we can reduce the risk of unintentional injury to our children while they are at home, at school, at play and on the way to any of their various activities. For more details, visit the Safe Kids Upstate website: safekidsupstate.org.

By educating children and adults, we create a culture of safety that shapes generations. The prevention of unintentional injuries is a public health issue that directly affects us all. Safe Kids Upstate is addressing this important issue because we believe that every child deserves the chance to grow up and follow their dreams.

Linda Brees is director of children’s advocacy at Greenville Health System Children’s Hospital. Cynthia Fryer is manager of Safe Brees Kids Upstate, an award-winning advocacy program nationally recognized for its best practices.

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On Feb. 5, around 1:15 p.m., students at the University of South Carolina received a text message warning “SHOTS FIRED” – two words that would send chills and panic through the large campus that is home to nearly 32,000 students.

For a few hours, we all believed USC had become the latest face of campus shootings. Instead, we soon would learn, USC had become the latest site of an epidemic that usually spreads in obscurity, but is all too familiar in South Carolina: domestic violence.

USC professor Raja Fayad was shot to death in his office by his ex-wife, Sunghee Kwon, before she turned the gun on herself.

Just three and a half weeks prior, police had been called over a situation involving Fayad and Kwon. The couple had a clear history of violence, and Fayad had moved out of their shared home on Jan. 10.

As a society, we often imagine domestic violence in a stereotypical way, where a man beats his wife and uses power or money to control her. This tragedy offers a wake-up call that anyone can be a victim of domestic violence, regardless of gender, race or socioeconomic background.

Dr. Fayad was a well-respected professor, a successful cancer researcher and an expert on Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. His death is a tragic loss for our community.

I started 2015 by addressing South Carolina’s domestic violence problem and the need for proper reform, and legislators are responding. Rep. Shannon Erickson and the members of the House domestic violence study committee have introduced H. 3433. In the Senate, Sens. Larry Martin and Greg Hembree are spearheading S. 3, a similar bill.

I’ve spoken endlessly on the need for tougher penalties and zero tolerance for repeat offenders. However, we need better education for our law enforcement on the front lines of this battle.

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work with and identify victims, and the necessary skills to determine if someone is in a life-threatening situation.

Just hours before the gunshots Feb. 5, I spoke to faculty members on USC’s campus about the severity of domestic violence in South Carolina, and what we can do about it. My speech was a small part of the one-day regional summit hosted by USC and EverFi, a Washington-based education company.

The purpose of the event was to encourage S.C. institutions to take a leadership role by implementing domestic violence and sexual assault awareness programs that can reach incoming students at the start of each school year.

It’s a chilling thought that the same day we all gathered to discuss domestic violence prevention and education, a life was cut short due to this tragic crime just a few blocks away.

There are appropriate ways to talk to your children, regardless of age, about what a relationship is and is not.

The conversation cannot begin early enough. They need to understand that a healthy, loving relationship never includes a partner using coercion, intimidation or physical violence to get his or her way.

My heart breaks knowing that in just a few months, I will read Dr. Fayad’s name out loud during our annual Silent Witness ceremony to honor the slain victims of domestic violence. We cannot sit idle any longer, and risk losing another life to this reckless crime.

Alan Wilson is attorney general of South Carolina.

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STATEHOUSE WATCH WITH BENJAMIN JEFFERS

Senate approves tougher domestic violence penalties A bill strengthening the penalties for domestic violence was approved in the state Senate last week and is heading for the House of Representatives.

Meanwhile, the House Ways and Means Committee introduced a budget bill Gov. Nikki Haley publicly derided.

And two House members introduced a comprehensive bill offering a new way to fund education and roads.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE The Senate approved an amended version of bill S. 3 sponsored by Sen. Larry Martin (R-Pickens) to strengthen penalties on persons convicted of domestic violence. Martin The original bill imposed a 10-year gun ban on anyone convicted of domestic violence. The amendment, approved by a vote of 2220, gives judges discretion on whether to impose the ban on those convicted of third-degree domestic violence.

In addition to the gun ban, the Senate bill creates three degrees of domestic violence, based on the severity of the incident, with a tiered system of punishments that range from 30 days in jail for misdemeanors to up to 10 years in prison for felony convictions. Current law increases penalties based on whether the incident charged is the first, second or third occurrence.

Chance of becoming law: “With the amendment, I think it has a very good chance” of passage, Executive Director of Safe Harbor Becky Callaham said.

STATE BUDGET The House Ways and Means Committee introduced budget bill H. 3701 this week that included a $500 million bond package that would borrow money to pay for education initiatives, infrastructure improvements and workforce training.

Haley blasted the proposal in a press conference, saying it would run up South

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Carolina’s debt, but supporters say borrowing while rates are low is a smart plan to fund needed projects in the state.

Chance of final passage: House Majority Leader Bruce Bannister (R-Greenville) said he’s heard a “wideranging spectrum of concern and support” for H.3701, which he said Bannister would “probably not pass in its current form.” Bannister said he could not predict what changes might come until House members had a chance to review the entire budget.

ROADS AND EDUCATION Reps. Jenny Horne (R-Dorchester) and Mia McLeod (D-Columbia) introduced bill H. 3671 that would remove many current exemptions from the state sales tax to create a broader revenue base to fund Horne schools and roads.

The bill calls for the revenue gained from cutting the exemptions to be split evenly between the state’s Public Education Program Fund and the State Highway Fund. A compan- McLeod ion bill, H. 3672, is an attempt to simplify how public education is funded.

Chance of becoming law: Not good.

Statehouse Report Editor Andy Brack wrote in a recent column that conservative legislators “say a proposal like that advanced by Horne and McLeod will probably be dead on arrival because it would dramatically increase government revenues without a significant tax offset.”

A headline on the cover of the Feb. 27 Greenville Journal incorrectly referred to J.M. Flemming as a “local NCAA leader.” In fact, Flemming is the president of the Greenville NAACP. We regret our error.​

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‘Democracy at its core’ Petition filed to repeal nonpartisan elections in city of Greenville CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com Opponents of Greenville City Council’s controversial decision to make the city’s municipal elections nonpartisan have submitted a petition asking that the ordinance be repealed.

If Council does not repeal it, the petition calls for a special election date to be set before the 2015 election cycle and a referendum to be put to the voters.

Greenville Together, a coalition of community, civic, business and political leaders, collected 6,593 signatures.

Chandra Dillard, a former City Council member who serves in the S.C. House of Representatives and is the group’s spokesperson, said to her knowledge this is the first time in Greenville’s history that citizens have petitioned to repeal an ordinance passed by City Council as allowed by state law.

“It’s democracy at its core,” she said.

A sharply divided City Council voted 4-3 in May to have council candidates run without a party label.

It was one of the most contentious issues the City Council has faced in the past decade. Coming on the heels of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that invalidated a key part of the Voting Rights Act, Greenville’s African-American community reacted quickly when the ordinance was introduced, saying it would hurt minority representation and threatened to drive a wedge in a community that has worked to build racial harmony for years.

When public hearings were held on the issue at City Hall, Council chambers were standing room only. The majority of those who spoke at the hearings opposed the change.

“I would hope that Council would not turn a deaf ear to 6,600 of their constituents, friends and neighbors,” Dillard said.

Two-thirds of the people who signed the petition are white.

“It’s not a black issue. It’s a Greenville issue, and it cuts across all social, political, ethnic and neighborhood lines,” Dillard said.

Amy Ryberg Doyle, one of four City Council members who voted in favor of the change, said the petition wasn’t

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“Since the ordinance was passed, five people have called me who were interested in running for office. … That’s positive.

That’s exactly what we want.”

Amy Ryberg Doyle, one of the four Greenville City Council members who voted for the change

“It’s not a black issue.

It’s a Greenville issue, and it cuts across all social, political, ethnic and neighborhood lines.”

Chandra Dillard, spokesperson for Greenville Together, a coalition pushing for repeal of an ordinance that turned municipal elections from partisan to nonpartisan

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a surprise and that Council will follow the process.

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CERTIFICATION First, the Greenville County Voter Registration and Elections Office must validate the signatures on the petition, said Conway Belangia, Greenville County director of elections. His office has 30 days.

If the validated signatures equal 15 percent of the registered voters in the city’s last municipal election, or 6,057,

Belangia will send the petition to the Greenville City Clerk to present to Council. Dillard said the group verified the signatures as they were collected and are confident they have enough.

Gaye Sprague, who also voted for the change, said she wouldn’t make any comments until after she sees whether the petition is certified.

“We’ll follow the process. I want to wait before I make any comment,” she said. “Let’s take one step at a time.”

JOURNAL NEWS Susan Reynolds and David Sudduth, the two other council members who supported the change, did not return phone calls from The Journal before deadline.

Mayor Knox White, who originally supported the measure but changed his mind before the final vote after the outcry, said he hoped Council would be “thoughtful and reflect on the issue.”

“WITHOUT FRAUD AND FALLACY” Dillard said in 1977, Greenville City Council considered nonpartisan and partisan methods of nominating and electing city officials. Following a series of public hearings, the city adopted a partisan plan that used single-member districts and at-large seats.

“People want to return to the system that was used without fraud and fallacy for the last 50 years,” she said.

But Doyle said nonpartisan elections are about the future, not the past.

“Some people say it works the way it is so it doesn’t need to be changed. If that were true, we would do very little,” she said. “He who rejects change is the architect of decay.”

Doyle said since the ordinance was passed eight months ago, she’s had five people call her who were interested in running for City Council, including two in her own district. “That’s positive.

That’s what we wanted.”

Doyle said in the eight months since the change was made, she hasn’t heard any new information that has caused her to change her mind. “I’ve heard new opinions,” she said.

In a general election race without a Greenville City Councilwoman Lillian Brock Flemming speaks at a press conference last May for those in opposition to the move to make municipal elections nonpartisan.

primary that has a crowded field, the candidate who gets the most votes can be declared the winner whether or not that candidate gets a majority of the vote. Belangia said municipalities could adopt a majority runoff method that would require winners to get 50 percent plus one vote in a general election or be forced into a runoff.

Doyle said majority vs. plurality was not debated by Council, but is something she’s willing to discuss.

Journal writer April A. Morris contributed to this report.

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Ordinance to establish nonpartisan municipal elections in the city of Greenville Amy Ryberg Doyle Lillian Brock Flemming Jil Littlejohn Susan Reynolds Gaye Sprague David Sudduth Knox White

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amorris@communityjournals.com Greenville County Council voted unanimously Tuesday to support transferring state-mandated local services back to the state’s control if state lawmakers fail to fully fund the Local Government Fund, which helps pay for those services.

Counties are required to operate some state agencies like probate courts, solicitor’s offices and magistrate courts.

The Legislature established the Local Government Fund in 1991 to provide money to run the services, stipulating by law that 4.5 percent of the state’s General Fund be returned by formula to counties and cities.

However, due to budget cuts and falling revenue tied to the recent economic downturn, the Legislature cut the funding and has “failed to restore and abide by the adopted legal funding formula since,” read the council resolution.

Since 2008, Greenville County has lost out on $30.6 million due from the state to run state-mandated services, said council member Joe Dill. County administrator Joe Kernell said the county has been shorted roughly $7 million yearly. An estimated $23 million could go to the county if the Local Government Fund were fully funded, Dill said.

The council resolution says the “General Assembly is shunning their duties and responsibilities by pushing the burden of their budget mismanagement on to local governments, which is resulting in Greenville County citizens being forced to bear that additional tax burden.”

Council Chairman Bob Taylor said the resolution calls on the state to “fund it all or take it back.”

Bills pending in the Legislature that would restore the Local Government Fund over three years are “a good compromise to get us where we need to be,” Dill said.

A ROADS SWAP Council also unanimously approved a resolution opposing legislative propos-

als to transfer ownership of some statecontrolled roads to counties. An estimated 450 miles could be transferred to Greenville County under that plan, council members said.

House bill H. 3579 would make the transfer optional for cities and counties and promised additional state funding for local governments that take the transfer.

However, “the details of this bill prove those statements to be a sham,” the council resolution said. The funding formula is not sufficient and would force counties to raise taxes to “pay for the mandated road transfers,” the resolution said.

“If they sent us money, then we could do better than the state” at road maintenance, Councilman Joe Baldwin said, but “I don’t trust the state to send the money back to us. ” The roads the state has selected for transfer would be in such bad shape, the county would never catch up no matter how much money the state contributed, Councilman Fred Payne said.

Visit greenvillejournal.com to read the Council’s resolutions.

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Hockey team Greenville Road Warriors renewed its lease agreement with the Bon Secours Wellness Arena, securing a five-year arrangement that will include new strategies to promote ticket sales and fan engagement, according to a news release.

“I believe that Greenville is a hockey market,” said owner Fred Festa, who bought the team in 2012. Previous owners Neil Smith and Steve Posner said they were forced to either sell the team or fold permanently due to disappointing attendance and financial losses.

“The community has welcomed us and we look forward to continuing to expand our fan base in Greenville through this renewed partnership with the Bon Secours Wellness Arena,” Festa said.

“Greenville is thriving and we are excited to be here and be part of that growth.”

Festa pledged to contribute $1 million above and beyond the team purchase price in 2012 “to get it where we

need to be,” he said to the Greenville Journal.

Since Festa took ownership, the team has seen its highest single-season total attendance since its return to Greenville, and recorded the highest regular-season average attendance, according to a news release.

During that period, the Warriors also posted the three highest individual game crowds since the team’s return to Greenville.

The Road Warriors rank sixth for the 2014-2015 regular season conference standings, according to the ECHL, formerly the East Cost Hockey League.

“Continual progress has been made over the past several years to grow the level of awareness and attendance at Road Warriors games,” said ECHL Commissioner Brian McKenna in the release. “The terms of this agreement allow for a cooperative effort between the team and the arena to continue that trend. We look forward to ECHL Hockey at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena for many years to come.”

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Making Augusta pedestrian-friendly CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com When Jennifer Ramos, owner of The Emporium on Augusta Street, surveyed her customers, she found that seven out of 10 were from “away” – meaning visitors to Greenville.

That proved to Ramos that the West End is a destination for tourists – from as close as the next city to as far as another state or country – and hammered home the city’s need to make Augusta Street more pedestrian-friendly.

“Pedestrians are a priority,” she said during a public workshop hosted Tuesday evening by the city of Greenville and Alta Planning + Design. The workshop focused on an upcoming streetscape project planned to make Augusta more pedestrian-accessible, from the street’s intersection with South Main to Field Street, and University Street between Augusta and Howe.

The city has set aside $350,000 for the Augusta streetscape project, which is designed to bring the vibrancy of Main Street to Augusta while maintaining the flavor of the historic West End, said Edward Kinney, senior landscape engineer for the city.

“The dynamism [of Main Street] kind of peters out” on Augusta, he said.

A look at Main Street shows the value of a good streetscape, Kinney told a group of Augusta Street merchants who attended the workshop. Augusta is a “natural

vector of growth” for the city, he said.

Blake Sanders, project designer for Alta Planning + Design, said several factors go into making a “great street” – safety for pedestrians and motorists, a memorable character and building facades.

“We want to humanize the street,” he said. “Augusta Street is a ceremonial transition street. Ceremonial transition streets are streets that, as people approach Main Street, intentionally start to introduce them to the feel and vibrancy of Main Street.”

Designers from Alta, a national firm that has an office at the corner of Main and Augusta, said Augusta’s 14-foot-wide travel lanes would be narrowed to 11 feet to allow for wider sidewalks that would make Augusta more pedestrian-friendly and, perhaps, allow outdoor dining.

Three preliminary sketches showed the possibilities that included angled parking on one side of the street (a concept the merchants supported), as well as planters, pavers, more and shorter crosswalks and even eliminating the right-turn lane from Pendleton onto Augusta. One possibility is a pull-off on University Street that would allow valet parking.

A big area of concern for merchants is Augusta’s intersection with University Street. That intersection creates problems with traffic backups in the morning and evening rush hour, they said.

Now armed with feedback, Alta is expected to return with a design in four to six weeks.

Return to the Green returns to Fluor Field SHERRY JACKSON | STAFF

sjackson@communityjournals.com Fluor Field will be going green this weekend with the 20th annual Return to the Green Irish Heritage Festival on March 8.

The festivities will begin with a parade at 1:30 p.m. that will march down Main Street from the Peace Center to Fluor Field. Opening ceremonies will then commence with bagpipes and Irish step dancers, said organizer Marty Flynn.

This is the first year the festival has combined with the parade, Flynn said.

Keltic Kudzu, a Celtic/Southern fusion band, will headline the free event. Families will find face painting and crafts for the children, and music and dance acts performing throughout the afternoon.

Food vendors and Irish-themed products and merchandise will also be available.

Ireland’s Consul General, Paul Gleeson, who is based in Atlanta, is expected to attend this year, Flynn said.

“This is the first outdoor event every year in downtown Greenville and is considered to be one of the signature Irish events in the Southeast,” he said.

Flynn founded the Irish Cara organization in 1992 for people of Irish heritage in the Upstate as a “reference and social club.” The Return to the Green is the organization’s signature event and is the longest-running event of its kind.

Free parking will be available at County Square, with shuttles running to the event.

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The Greenville County Economic Development Corporation has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for companies to construct an ondemand, driverless vehicle system or personal rapid transit (PRT) system covering 20 miles in the Upstate.

The GCEDC was formed to promote economic development through rail line ownership and preservation.

The electric podcars run on rubber wheels on guideways rather than tracks and can carry several people at once. Greenville County Councilman Fred Payne envisions an elevated podcar system that could run above the former rail corridor along Laurens Road in Greenville.

Similar systems are used at London’s Heathrow Airport and in Masdar City in Abu Dhabi. Morgantown, W. Va., has had a system since 1975 that features eight-passenger cars on nine miles of guideways.

Four companies are reportedly interested in building a PRT system.

Payne said GCEDC is seeking a company that would build the system and fund it privately without local public funding. A tax increment financing (TIF) district is possible after construction and could return a portion to investors, according to the RFP document. Estimated cost would be between $6 million and $27 million per mile, depending on terrain and whether the cars are high- or low-capacity, according to the RFP. At this week’s council meeting, several Greenville County Council members expressed opposition to the GCEDC soliciting proposals.

“If we allow the process to work through and we’ ll see if the money comes,” Payne responded.

Council Chairman Bob Taylor said Payne’s efforts have created interest nationally and he personally favors “Payne generating interest in an industry locating here.” Taylor said the RFP is clear about the funding formula: “If you’re going to build something, it’s going to be your dime.”

Deadline for submission is March 26. A final decision is expected on May 1, according to the RFP timetable.

Personal rapid transit, or PRT, has been in operation at London’s Heathrow Airport since 2011.

BY THE NUMBERS 510,257 estimated annual ridership for PRT (personal rapid transit)

165,834 estimated annual ridership for BRT (bus rapid transit)

Source: Personal Rapid Transit Evaluation: An Addendum to the 2010 Multimodal Transit Corridor Alternatives Feasibility Study commissioned by GCEDC

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Affordable housing is key to extending the vibrancy of downtown Greenville into the historic neighborhoods, members of the Greenville Neighborhood Vibrancy Task Force told City Council on Tuesday.

The task force has been working for almost a year to “develop affordable housing and resident-driven community improvement strategies to preserve and enhance Greenville’s historic neighborhoods,” city officials say. Their work is part of the city’s ongoing efforts to provide “a toolbox” of opportunities in 12 special emphasis neighborhoods – areas within the city limits where at least 51 percent of the residents earn below 80 percent of the area’s median household income for a family of four.

The task force concentrated on five neighborhoods – Greenline-Spartanburg, Nicholtown, Pleasant Valley, Southernside and West Greenville – that border downtown but have been not had similar rebirths.

“We’re not asking the city to solve all the problems,” said Diane Smock, a former City Council member who co-chaired the task force with the Rev. Vardrey Fleming. “It has to be a collaborative effort.”

The task force identified five focus areas: affordable housing, property maintenance and code enforcement, commu-

nity and resident engagement, economic vitality, and diversity and inclusion.

The group determined that in the five neighborhoods, affordable housing prices are unrealistic compared to current home values. Task force members suggest the city consider creating a collaborative land trust or land bank program as well as an additional zoning classification that would allow singlefamily homes to be built on smaller lots.

Greenville’s Community Development Director Ginny Stroud said the city was notified on Monday that it received a $2.1 million Neighborhood Initiative program grant from the state Housing Finance and Development Authority to acquire blighted property.

Properties acquired through the grant will be used for workforce housing, Stroud said.

The grant, which will be delivered over two years, will allow the city to acquire and demolish at least 60 properties in the five neighborhoods. Blighted properties are vacant properties with visible deterioration, such as a cavingin roof, structural damage or obvious code violations, Stroud said.

The city currently has 62 total properties in the neighborhoods that could be used for affordable housing, but haven’t been committed to a particular builder or program yet, she said.

In addition, the task force recommended development of a rental rehabilitation program. It also suggested the city consider offering landlords incentives for property upkeep and creating a renter certification program that would allow renters who demonstrate they have learned how to maintain a residence to qualify for lower rents.

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Five historic neighborhoods that border Greenville’s downtown have been left out of the city’s economic boom.

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PER CAPITA INCOME, 2000

PER CAPITA INCOME, GROWTH 2008-12 RATE

Greenville $23,242 $30,804 32.54% Greenline-Spartanburg $10,390 $12,843 23.61% Nicholtown $15,780 $18,891 19.71% Pleasant Valley $17,662 $17,590 -0.41% Southernside $9,958 $13,419 34.76% West Greenville $9,104 $8,715 -4.28%

Source: U.S. Census

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Sunday alcohol sales back on County Council’s radar APRIL A. MORRIS | STAFF

amorris@communityjournals.com The 2016 election is more than a year away, but Greenville County Council may choose to add a public referendum on allowing Sunday alcohol sales in unincorporated areas to the ballot.

Councilman Jim Burns introduced an ordinance for first reading on a referendum Tuesday.

Debate about a potential referendum died in 2014 on council fears that a question about alcohol sales might negatively impact a high-profile referendum on a sales tax to fund road projects. The roads referendum failed and an alcohol sales referendum never made it out of committee.

Council is due to discuss reviving the issue during its Committee of the Whole meeting on March 17.

According to Burns’ draft ordinance, county residents would be asked if they support allowing businesses to buy permits to sell alcoholic drinks for onpremises and off-premises consumption.

Burns said he raised the issue now to allow adequate time to get it on the ballot.

When council nixed a 2014 Sunday sales referendum, David McCraw, owner of Palmetto Restaurant and Ale House, launched a petition campaign

to add the question to the ballot. His effort fell short of the number of certified signatures required, but he continued to lobby council.

McCraw told council Tuesday, “You’re not passing Sunday alcohol sales, only allowing the people to vote on Sunday alcohol sales. … A no vote stifles constituents in Greenville County.”

McCraw told the Journal he believes there is enough council support to move the question forward. Eight “yes” votes are required for approval.

Burns said county hospitality businesses have been vocal in their support of a referendum. Business owners report that they were passed over for banquets or functions because of the county’s ban on Sunday alcohol sales, he said. “We lose out on revenue and we lose out on jobs.”

Because all the county’s municipalities allow Sunday sales, the disparity becomes an incentive for businesses to pursue annexation, Burns said. “We shouldn’t dictate when a business can make revenue. This is an issue of equality and fairness all over the county.”

Greenville County Council is scheduled to meet again on March 17, 6 p.m., at County Square, 301 University Ridge, Greenville.

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bjeffers@communityjournals.com A majority of South Carolinians say they would support a 10 cent increase in the gas tax to help pay for road improvements, according to a Winthrop Poll released Wednesday.

The poll surveyed 1,109 state residents between Feb. 21 and March 1 and has a 3 percent margin of error.

According to the poll, 55 percent of respondents supported a gas tax increase while 42 percent opposed it.

Three percent of respondents were either unsure or refused to answer.

State Rep. Tommy Stringer (RGreenville) introduced a bill this month that would raise the gas tax by 10 cents by 2018 while lowering the state income tax by 2 percent over 10 years.

OTHER FINDINGS Almost three-fourths of poll respondents said they would support full state enforcement of the federal gun ban for people convicted of domestic violence.

About two-thirds of voters in the state do not think U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham should run for president, the poll said.

Less than 47 percent of South Carolina voters approve of the job he is doing in the Senate. Graham’s approval rating was higher at 60 percent among GOP respondents and leaners, according to the poll.

More than 57 percent of registered voters approved of U.S. Sen. Tim Scott’s job in Congress, the poll found. Seventy-one percent of GOP respondents and leaners approved of Scott’s job performance.

More than 53 percent of state residents approve of Gov. Nikki Haley’s job performance, and 41 percent approve of the S.C. State Legislature.

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THE NEWS IN BRIEF TAYLORS MILL CONSTRUCTION MOVES FORWARD

After a stop-work order issued by Greenville County codes enforcement in October and an outpouring of support from tenants and the community, work on the Taylors Mill renovation is moving forward.

The stop-work order was lifted in December, and the owner of the circa 1924 mill, Kenneth Walker, said the required fire suppression system will be completed within the month.

He will resume renting space in the 827,000-square-foot building after an inspection.

Already home to multiple art studios, businesses and a coffehouse, a portion of the mill was classified as a mall and required additional fire safety measures because some tenants may not have access to the outside, county officials said.

Tenants in Wrk Grp, studios developed by Greg Cotton, have moved in and Walker said he is poised to open up more areas soon. Walker said he receives several calls each week asking about space. Next for completion are spaces in the Bleachery Studio and a space for Ric Standridge, which are awaiting permits. The Savvy Restyle Market is next to open in the mill, Walker said.

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VIDEO QUIZ PREDICTS TEACHING ABILITY

Having teachers observe other teachers is nothing new.

But a Clemson University researcher recently participated in a study that said teachers’ ability to detect and identify effective interactions between teachers and students on video predicted the quality of their own teaching behaviors.

In the study, 270 early childhood teachers in different parts of the country were shown brief video clips and asked to describe what five strategies were used to support specific aspects of learning as well as give specific examples.

A teacher’s performance on the Video Assessment of Interactions and Learning (VAIL) significantly predicted the quality of his or her own teaching behaviors, the study published in “The Elementary School Journal” said.

The researchers said VAIL could be administered at several points in teacher education programs to get an idea of how the students will perform in the classroom. It could also help schools to hire more teachers who are likely to be successful in the classroom.

ERSKINE CALLS HOMOSEXUAL SEX A ‘SIN’

A statement issued by the Erskine College board of trustees that denounces homosexual behavior has attracted national attention.

The statement, adopted at the board’s Feb. 20 meeting, calls sexual relations between persons of the same sex or outside of marriage a sin. It comes months after two of the school’s male volleyball players were featured in an article on the gay journalism website Outsports.com.

In a second statement, released after some national media outlets characterized the move as a ban in retaliation for the Outsports.com article, Erskine said conversations about a statement on the topic had been going on for years and the statement wasn’t developed in response to individual students, a group of students or media coverage. It does not ban gays from attending the school, officials said.

“Erskine has been and is a distinctly Christian academic community where all types of students are welcome,” the statement said.

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THE NEWS IN BRIEF The original statement said “As a Christian academic community, and in light of our institutional mission, members of the Erskine community are expected to follow the teachings of scripture concerning matters of human sexuality, and institutional decisions will be made in light of this position.”

Erskine, located in Due West in Abbeville County, is aligned with the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church and has 600 undergraduate students. Another 130 graduate students attend its seminary.

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FORMER DEPUTY CHARGED WITH MISCONDUCT The State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged a former high-ranking Greenville Sheriff ’s Office deputy with both statutory and common law misconduct in office.

Warrants allege Brandon Shea Smith “willfully and dishonestly” breached his duty to the public by providing sensitive law enforcement investigation information between June 2008 and December 2013 to Izzat Khalil for financial gain.

Khalil, who ran gambling operations in the Upstate, was under investigation for possible violations during the time Smith is alleged with providing him with information.

Smith was formerly third in command at the Sheriff ’s Office and led the administrative division. He was also the department’s media spokesman. He was fired in June last year after an internal investigation, according to previous reports.

The common law misconduct in office charge is a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. The statutory charge is a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of one year in prison and a $1,000 fine.

MAN KILLED IN OFFICERINVOLVED SHOOTING A Greenville man was shot and killed by a Greenville County police officer last week. The Greenville County Coroner identified the man as Chazsten Noah Freeman, 24.

Master Deputy Jonathan Smith said in an email that officers were looking for a suspect in connection to a reported theft at Stewart Fishing Store in Pelzer on Feb. 28.

According to Smith, as deputies tried to locate the suspect at an address on Highway 8, he began firing at them from a wooded area. A deputy returned fire, striking the suspect at least once, Smith said. The suspect was pronounced dead on the scene and no deputies were injured, he said.

Smith said the deputies were familiar with the suspect from previous incidents, including an incident on Feb. 21 when he tried to run over deputies after fleeing from them in a car.

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The

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If diet and exercise fail, weight-loss surgery can offer help for morbidly obese

$15,000– $25,000 average cost

of bariatric surgery for weight loss

97–98% gastric sleeves, 2-3% gastric bypasses at

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55% gastric sleeves, 45% gastric bypasses at GHS 1 in 20

early 1970s bariatric surgery mortality rate

1 in 1,000

current bariatric surgery mortality rate

NATALIE WALTERS |CONTRIBUTOR

nwalters@communityjournals.com For some people struggling with obesity, a diet and exercise program is not enough. So they turn to their last resort: bariatric surgery, a procedure doctors claim is the most effective long-term treatment for morbid obesity, according to the American Diabetes Association.

In 1990, South Carolina was 13th in the nation for adult obesity rates, at 12 percent. Today, the state is 10th in the

“You can really improve your life. It does require work and it’s not a free ride – you have to put something into it.”

Dr. David Anderson of Carolina Surgical Associates on bariatric surgery for weight loss

nation for adult obesity rates, at 31.7 percent. Even scarier, obesity is the best predictor of Type 2 diabetes, and South Carolina is fourth in the nation for adult diabetes at 12.5 percent, according to a 2014 The State of Obesity report.

SCREENING FOR WEIGHT-LOSS SURGERY What qualifies patients for bariatric surgery? First, doctors ensure that a patient has a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or above, which translates to about 100 BARIATRIC continued on PAGE 20

70%

excess body weight – average weight loss for sleeve and bypass at St. Francis

180,000

Americans had the surgery in 2013, but 20 million qualify for the surgery based on BMI Sources: Dr. David Anderson, Carolina Surgical Associates of the Bon Secours Medical Group Dr. John Scott, Bariatric Solutions of Greenville Health System

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pounds of extra weight, or a BMI of 35 or above if a patient has multiple other health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea or osteoarthritis, said Dr. David Anderson of Carolina Surgical Associates, a member of the Bon Secours Medical Group.

Doctors also ensure that a patient has made a serious effort to lose weight with a traditional diet and exercise program, Anderson said.

COVERING THE COST Insurance policies don’t always cover weight-loss surgery, which averages between $15,000 and $25,000, Anderson said.

Anderson’s group performs 10 to 25 procedures a month. However, twice that number come to the weekly information seminar and go through part of the screening before realizing they don’t fulfill the requirements or their insurance policy won’t cover the surgery.

“That’s the biggest problem, having the insurance acceptance,” Anderson said.

With the passage of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), insurance companies in 23 states are required to cover bariatric surgery for certain plans, but

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Dr. David Anderson of Carolina Surgical Associates, part of the Bon Secours Medical Group, with one of his patients.

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SURGERY METHODS St. Francis and GHS both offer sleeve gastrectomy, in which the surgeon uses laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery to remove 60 percent of the stomach so that it resembles a “sleeve,” as well as a gastric bypass procedure in which the surgeon staples off a large portion of the stomach.

St. Francis and GHS at one time offered gastric banding until, according to Anderson, about 40 percent of bands either slipped or eroded the stomach or esophagus and required removal.

Anderson said the sleeve procedure has become more popular in the last five years because it is safer and less invasive. St. Francis is now doing about 97-98 percent gastric sleeves and only 2-3 percent gastric bypasses, while Scott said GHS is doing about 55 percent gastric sleeves and about 45 percent gastric bypasses.

INCREASED SAFETY In the early 1970s, the mortality rate for weight-loss surgery was 1 in 20 patients; today it is 1 in 1,000 – the

safety equivalent of a hip replacement, according to the New York Times.

Anderson and Scott both attribute laparoscopic surgery as the main factor in the mortality rate drop. The laparoscopic method allows for less pain, smaller incisions, shorter hospital stays, less chance of a hernia and less chance of a wound infection, Anderson said.

“When I was a resident in the early ’90s we used to do open gastric bypass procedures … and people were in the hospital for 10 to 14 days,” he said.

“Now our average length of stay to do a sleeve or gastric bypass is two days.”

SUCCESS RATE Anderson said the average weight loss is 70 percent excess body weight for both the sleeve and the gastric bypass at St. Francis. About 80 to 90 percent of patients are able to maintain their weight loss long-term, or greater than five years, he said. Scott said about 75 percent of patients are able to keep it off long term.

“We always tell everybody that this is a tool, and how you use the tool is up to you,” Anderson said. “If you relapse into bad habits, don’t increase your activity level, then you can have a relapse.”

But patient success does not rely on the surgery alone, say Scott and Anderson. Both programs offer psychologi-

cal, dietary and emotional support and check up on their patients for the rest of their lives.

“Sure, there’s a risk of complications, but there’s also a very high risk of having some major medical problems by doing nothing.”

Dr. John Scott of Bariatric Solutions on weighing the option of bariatric surgery for weight loss

RISKS VS. BENEFITS Short-term surgery risks include injuries to abdominal organs, intestinal contents leaking, blood clots, wound infection, pneumonia, nausea, vomiting and gallstones. Roughly 20 percent of weight-loss surgery patients must eventually have their gallbladders removed, Anderson said.

Long-term risks are typically nutritional, but valve obstruction, ulcers, strictures and bleeding are long-term risks as well, Anderson said.

Scott said his group has done several studies in South Carolina matching people who have had weight-loss surgery with those of similar health in terms of medical problems, age and weight. They found that those who underwent surgery had a 50 percent lower chance of heart attack, stroke or dying than people who did not have surgery, he said.

“Sure, there’s a risk of complications, but there’s also a very high risk of having some major medical problems by doing nothing,” Scott said.

Anderson echoed Scott, saying the quality of life for people who have weight-loss surgery improves dramatically. In fact, 95 percent of people who have weight-loss surgery say their quality of life is much better as it can improve hypertension, high cholesterol, heart disease, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis and other medical problems, Anderson said.

While Anderson and Scott maintain that a patient’s life can be significantly improved by weight-loss surgery, Anderson said that patients should have realistic but hopeful expectations.

“It’s not a panacea for people’s problems, but if you use it correctly you can be very successful,” he said. “You can really improve your life.”

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Local agencies seek solutions for mental health issues State legislation advancing on mental health courts APRIL A. MORRIS | STAFF

amorris@communityjournals.com Representatives from Upstate agencies and providers met at the Commerce Club in Greenville recently to discuss service gaps and find ways to support residents struggling with mental illness.

The 13th Circuit Solicitor’s Office operates a mental health court in Greenville County that is designed to divert nonviolent offenders who suffer from mental illness away from jail into treatment. Proponents say the model is very successful, but needs funding and support.

Greenville mental health advocate Paton Blough recently testified before a state Senate subcommittee considering a bill to establish similar mental health courts across the state.

“We have a tremendous opportunity in

our community to do something different,” said National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) Greenville executive director Ken Dority in support of mental health courts.

Those at the Greenville roundtable also praised crisis intervention training (CIT), which helps law enforcement officers deescalate a situation with someone in crisis. Since Greenville police officers began receiving CIT training in 2010, only 15 out of 168 crisis cases resulted in the use of force in 2013, said Capt. Stacey Owens.

Rich Jones, director of Faces and Voices of Recovery (FAVOR), said more everyday support is needed. “The best crisis intervention is what is done between the crises,” he said.

Attendees voiced a wide variety of ideas to address the challenges the mentally ill and their families face.

Several suggested tapping into the faith community. The first person many people approach is their pastor when faced with mental health issues, noted Greenville Family Partnership director Carol Reeves. Faith leaders would benefit from education to help them know how to deal with someone suffering from mental illness and direct mem-

bers to services, several attendees said.

Greenville would also benefit from establishing a “restoration center” similar to one in Bexar County, Texas, which provides an alternative to the emergency room or jail for people in mental health crisis, Blough said. Charleston and Dorchester counties have a mobile, 24/7 psychiatric emergency response and intake team along with a psychiatric urgent care center, said Dr. Jim Hayes, NAMI national board member.

Greenville County does not have such a facility, but could use one, he said.

Charlotte Jarisch of the Solicitor’s Office said research grant funding is available to prove that a restoration center can be successful in the Upstate.

Greenville County Councilman Joe Dill said County Council is very concerned about the issue, especially in the county jail where some in-crisis inmates must be restrained while waiting for psychiatric evaluation. “We have to have an alternative to chaining them to the floor and waiting for them to be seen and evaluated,” he said.

Greenville also needs a facility to treat those with substance abuse problems

who also take psychiatric medications, Jones said, noting treatment programs currently will not accept clients with those medications.

Laurie Rovin, director of Pendleton Place for Children and Families, said the child abuse and foster care issues her organization encounters often touch on mental health. “Because of funding streams, these things get siloed, but they’re so interconnected,” she said.

Jim Hayes said NAMI is launching a new “Say It Out Loud” campaign to encourage young people to talk about mental illness and help identify it earlier. The campaign will be introduced to multiple faith-based organizations and clubs. Dority said he aims to connect with local high schools during spirit weeks to participate.

Members of the group agreed to reconvene soon to discuss next steps.

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Two Langston Charter Middle School students, Caroline Earle and Grant Dowis, were recently named to the CMSC (Charter Middle School Conference) All Conference Basketball Team.

The Berea High School Air Force JROTC drill team led by Col. James Dowis and MSgt. Bobby Williams won Overall First Place in Exhibition Armed and Unarmed Drill Events at the recent South Carolina Upstate Regional Drill Championships. The team placed in eight of 13 drill competition events.

Dr. Bruce Byers, chairman of the Division of Modern Language and Literature in the College of Arts and Science at Bob Jones University, was recently awarded the South Carolina Foreign Language Teachers Association (SCFLTA) Lifetime Achievement Award during the SCFLTA Conference.

Dr. Colleen Perry Keith, president of Spartanburg Methodist College since 2009, has been named president of Pfeiffer University. Keith will begin her duties at Pfeiffer University on July 1. The SMC Board of Trustees will launch a search Byers for Keith’s replacement in the next several weeks.

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More than 450 upper school students participated in Southside Christian School’s (SCS) first-ever JTerm. This weeklong program offered students 28 elective options ranging from a tour of historical and cultural sites in England to a car care clinic on campus. Other students served on a mission trip to Mexico while a group of 13 worked on a renovation project for Miracle Hill Ministries.

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ACTIVITIES, AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS CCES fourth-graders left no stone unturned during their month-long exploration of energy, part of their IB Unit – How the World Works.

Dottie Hollis’ students Moritz Leitner, Jasper Guhr, Toni Striegl and Ladds Goldsmith worked with snap circuits to determine the way that energy flows.

Christ Church Episcopal School’s third-grade students designed their own businesses. Their stores opened for students to shop for items ranging from 75 cents to $1. After the shopping period, students calculated profit and loss and made a donation to their chosen recipient. In addition, Dottie Hollis’s fourthgrade students took an introductory circuit lesson and transformed it into projects featuring a powered propeller, homemade circuit board and collaboration in the upper school technology lab.

Greenville Middle Academy recently received a check for $10,562.89 from the Publix Partners program. In addition, The National Junior Honor Society of Greenville Middle Academy will package nearly 25,000 meals for its third annual Stop Hunger Now packaging event March 6 from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m.

Melanie Montemayor’s Washington Center class, which consists of female students ranging from 14-17 years old, participates in weekly community-based instruction (CBI) trips where students take part in community activities to practice appropriate social skills. The class recently went to Haywood Mall where students ordered breakfast from the food court, ate with good manners, walked around the mall and purchased items at various stores.

The Shannon Players of Shannon Forest Christian School will present “The Giv-

er” March 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5-$7. In addition, Shannon Forest seventhgrade students recently completed annual Invention Convention projects. School winners will compete in Duke Energy’s Invention Convention March 16 and 17.

Bob Jones Academy students Christina and Abigail Leach participated in the sixth annual Chinese Star Contest of Language and Culture sponsored by the Confucius Institutes at the University of South Carolina and Presbyterian College. Their performance of the Chinese folk song “A Little MushroomPicking Girl” won third place.

Lower school students at The Chandler School recently used Hedbanz to study for a science test. In order to guess the card on their head, students had to formulate strategic questions, take in the answers from their fellow students and make educated guesses about the word or phrase on the card.

The Fine Arts Center is currently accepting nominations for A.R.M.E.S. (Arts Reaching Middle and Elementary Schools) through April 20. The arts program is a tuition-free program for students in fourth through eighth grades who live in Greenville County and is an audition-only program. Classes in drama, dance, strings and visual arts are offered after school, twice a week during the school year.

For more information, visit armesprogram.com.

Submit entries to community@communityjournals.com. Don’t see your school’s news in the Greenville Journal this week? Visit greenvillejournal.com/life-culture/education for more education happenings.

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St. Mary’s Church and School Scouts recently received awards. They included: Thomas Chalmers, Light of Christ; Cody Teague, Light of Christ; David Chalmers, Parvuli Dei; and Aiden Miller, Parvuli Dei. Adam Rogers was awarded the Ad Altare Dei by the bishop in Columbia.

Pictured left to right are: Cody Teague, Adam Rogers, Liam Novak, Thomas Roszowski, Aidan Miller, Thomas Chalmers, David Chalmers and Cubmaster Joseph Teague.​ On March 11 at 1 p.m. in Room 501 of University Center, the Greenville County Sheriff ’s Office will speak to the Greenville League of Women Voters on human trafficking for sex and labor in the Upstate. For further information, contact kempeka@yahoo.com.

On March 6 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Bridgeway Church, 725 Garlington Road, will host a kickoff event for WinShape Camps for Communities. WinShape is a one-week day camp for children who have completed first through sixth grades.

The camp combines sports, recreation, arts, Bible study and worship, and will be held on the campus of Southside Christian School June 29-July 3. Tickets for the kickoff event are $3-$5. For more information, call 864-350-7931.

The Greenville Art Bike Parade will be held in downtown Greenville on April 4 as part of the iMAGINE Upstate festival. For more information, visit imagineupstate.org or greenvilleartbikes.com.

The City of Greer is seeking entries for the 2015 Greer Goes Global Juried Arts Exhibition from artists (professional and student). A $300 cash prize will be awarded to the Best in Show for each theme. Submission for entries is March 1618 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Greer City Hall. For more information, contact Robin Byouk at 848-5383 or artscouncil@cityofgreer.org or Julia Harrill at 968-7004 or jblack@cityofgreer.org.

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EVENTS THAT MAKE OUR COMMUNITY BETTER Chick-fil-A customers were recently given the chance to purchase meals, which were matched for families served by Greenville Area Interfaith Hospitality Network (GAIHN). From left, Tony McDade, director of GAIHN, receives a donation from Brett Swanson, owner and operator of Chickfil-A of Laurens and Haywood roads.

Chick-fil-A of Laurens Road recently offered a “buy one, give one” deal for December, January and February. Customers could purchase a meal for a family served by Greenville Area Interfaith Hospitality Network (GAIHN).

The Junior League of Greenville will be supporting The Cinderella Project as a co-sponsor of the event on March 21 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 7 Shannon Drive, in Greenville. Donations of gowns, handbags and accessories may be dropped off at 118 Greenacre Road in Greenville, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Visit cinderellaprojectsc.com for more information.

Holy Cross Episcopal Church will distribute a total of $33,350 among 11 local charities as proceeds from its 2014 pumpkin patch fundraiser. This donation

marks a 50 percent increase in proceeds from the previous year. The patch has raised $145,000 in total donations over nine years.

Louis Berger’s Greenville office recently donated video teleconference equipment to the Greenville Center for Developmental Services (CDS), canned goods and children’s toys to the Salvation Army. They also donated office computers and monitors to Upstate Warrior Solution.

A group of 17 business leaders recently helped kick off the third annual Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County’s 2015 CEO Build. Participants include: Jody Gallagher, AFL Global; Bob Morris, Community Foundation of Greenville; John Boyanoski, Complete Public Relations; Joe Erwin, Erwin-Penland; Chuck Hinton, Ethox Chemicals; John Uprichard, Find Great People; James Brown, Fluor Corporation; Ben Haskew, Greenville Chamber of Commerce; David Doser, Greenville County Redevelopment Authority; Dr. Keith Miller, Greenville Technical College; Jeff Beard, Heat Transfer; D.J. Rama, JHM Hotels; Don Erickson, Lockheed Martin; Delisa English, The Blood Connection; Seabrook Marchant, The Marchant Company; Ted Hendry, United Way of Greenville County; and Steve Wetmore, Wal-Mart Distribution Center.

The Children’s Museum of the Upstate (TCMU) has received a two-year grant totaling $43,491 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) for its award-winning Finances for the Family program. The grant will help to promote financial literacy in at-risk communities in the Upstate. The grant will support four program sessions of financial education for both children and adults. IMLS received 554 applications and 196 projects were selected to receive funding totaling approximately $20 million.

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5 THINGS you may not know about “Jesus Christ Superstar”

1. First musical by Andrew Lloyd

Webber and Tim Rice to be produced for the professional stage.

2. Debuted on Broadway in 1971 and ran for 711 performances.

3. Protesters picketed when the production came to the Peace Center in 2003.

4. First released shortly after Vatican II

For actor, latest role is divine Broome ready for challenge of playing lead role in GLT’s “Jesus Christ Superstar” CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com Playing a character with as pivotal a role in Christianity as Jesus Christ – in a musical produced in the middle of the Bible Belt – would be a daunting task for the most seasoned performer.

But it’s a role that Josh Broome, a 21-year-old senior at Anderson University, relishes.

Broome is portraying Jesus Christ in the Greenville Little Theatre production of “Jesus Christ Superstar,” the controversial 1970 rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice that attracts recurrent protests because it portrays Jesus as a fallible figure with human emotions who is uncertain of his own divinity.

“Jesus Christ Superstar” sparked protests when the Broadway version came

concluded, when popular music was becoming more accepted by the church. Music from the rock opera found its way into many church services.

5. The role of Jesus has been played by notable celebrities such as ex-Skid Row singer Sebastian Bach and British actor and pop star Paul Nicholas. in every religion on the globe, “Jesus Christ Superstar” is a universal story. “But it’s very easy to get criticism from the Christian community if you do it wrong.”

GLT’s production is timeless and reverent, Broome said, but it also portrays a very human Jesus.

“It’s not all about the Holy Son Divine,” he said. “Jesus was a human, too, and he had the emotions we have. He felt the fear, the sadness, the anger.”

Broome said the biggest challenge is getting himself in the mindset of being Jesus each night.

“I have to reconfigure my mind. I have to feel the omnipotence of it. I’m going to die. Every night I have to be in

to the Peace Center in 2003. The production runs this weekend and next at the Little Theater.

The musical is based on the New Testament accounts of the last week of Jesus’ life, starting with preparation for his arrival in Jerusalem with his disciples and ending with his crucifixion.

But it is told through the eyes of Judas Iscariot, the disciple who betrayed Jesus to his enemies.

“Jesus is such a pivotal character in Christianity. You’ve got to step into those shoes with a sense of reverence,” Broome said. “It takes the crucifixion story from the holy, divine Son of God and gives it human qualities.

For the modern WHAT: “Jesus Christ audience, it puts Superstar” it in prospective.

WHERE: Greenville Little It gives a connecTheatre, 444 College Ave. tion to the character of Jesus.”

WHEN: March 6-7 and March 12-14 at 8 p.m.

Broome said because there’s March 8 and 15 at 3 p.m. a place for Jesus

the mindset of ‘I’m going to be crucified today.’ It’s a very dark place you have to go mentally,” he said.

Playing Jesus in “Jesus Christ Superstar” is one of Broome’s dream roles. “I love the music, and the show is nothing but music,” he said.

Broome started singing and training vocally in seventh grade. That training continued at Clover High, where he delved into musical theater. He is now a senior majoring in musical theater at Anderson University.

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Blues plate special Mac Arnold’s menu may change, but his soul stays in the food – and the music Even the most casual fan of the Upstate music scene is probably aware of bluesman Mac Arnold and his band, Plate Full O’Blues. The lanky, cowboy-hatwearing Arnold, usually playing his trademark guitar made from an old gas can, has been a fixture in the Southeast for years, and his gritty, soulful electric blues sound is popular around the world.

He’s also one of the most well-loved and respected figures on the local music scene among other musicians, and his good nature is ably demonstrated by the joyous laugh he often lets out between songs onstage.

But Arnold is more than just a venerable bluesman; he’s a businessman. He opened Dr. Mac Arnold’s Blues Restaurant & Music Venue a year or so ago at 1237 Pendleton St. downtown, and when I heard he was dramatically changing his menu beginning in March, I thought it might be a good time to check in with this Upstate music institution and talk about not just his restaurant, but Greenville’s music scene as well.

First off, tell me about the new menu; you’re changing to a more Southernstyle soul food based selection, right?

Starting March 1, we’ll be serving baked, fried and barbecued chicken, pulled pork, cornbread and collard greens, fried cabbage, steamed cabbage, green beans, broccoli, baked sweet potatoes, French-fried sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, pinto beans and fresh vegetables from my garden. This is food I’ve been doing all my life, and now the opportunity’s come along for me to do it with the restaurant.

What have you learned going from musician to venue owner?

I’ve learned a lot. I’ve learned how to deal with people on a different level.

When I play music, I just go and do my best, and leave. When you’re running a restaurant and people are there eating your food and hanging out and having drinks, you spend a lot more time with people. I feel like I know a lot more about people now than I did a year ago.

How are you able to balance being a bandleader and a restaurant/nightclub owner?

Well, my wife runs the restaurant. She’s part owner; she’s been the manager since we’ve been open. But it’s a lot more responsibility, as far as the monetary side is concerned. You’ve got to be careful how you spend to make everything work. We’re dealing with two aspects instead of one now. I’m managing a kitchen and managing a blues band. It’s been quite a challenge. But we feel like, if there’s not some challenge in it, it’s not worth doing.

There’s been a lot of discussion recently about Greenville’s music scene; since you’re now booking bands in addition to playing in one, what’s your take?

I’m right in there with everybody and I’m so happy to be a part of this movement. I think we have a good chance to move in a good direction. I’m certainly on board; I have a place that’s large enough to seat 232 people, and we maybe could sneak by and get 250 in, if I’m nice to the fireman. We’ve got a good place here.

What is it about Greenville that you think can attract more musicians, and what can we do to accomplish that?

They’ve got to pass through here. They pass through on I-25, 85, 385 and 26, and they’re just a hop skip and a jump from us. We’re in a prime spot to catch all the travelling musicians from beginners to major players because they have

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MAC hits the high notes Arts organization has recordbreaking year in 2014 CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com If Greenville’s Metropolitan Arts Council were an opera singer, reviewers would say it hit all the high notes in 2014.

The budget for the nonprofit organization that provides support for Greenville’s art organizations and artists topped $2 million for the first time in 2014. That figure includes endowment gifts and in-kind donations.

But that wasn’t the only record set by the organization.

In 2014, records were set for: General operating support grants totaling $225,000.

The amount of project support grants, $193,321, to schools, individual artists and arts organizations.

MAC awarded 19 grants to schools, 20 grants to individual artists and 53 grants to arts organizations.

Number of schools participating in MAC’s arts integration program, SmartArts. Fifty-four schools participated in the program and MAC has raised $1,319,498 for the program

since federal funding for it expired in 2007.

Campaign for the Arts raised $507,545, a 12.3 percent increase over 2013’s $452,078.

Campaign for the Arts is a United Way-type campaign to raise money for arts programs. Participants who give at least $50 get an ArtCard, allowing them to buy-one-get-onefree tickets to eight performing arts venues.

“Every year since 2006, we have been able to meet our goal, and a major factor in our fundraising success has been the amazing philanthropy of Hal Weiss and Lorraine Goldstein,” said Alan Ethridge, executive director of MAC. “Every year this couple makes significant contributions to many arts organizations throughout the area, and MAC is very fortunate to have been the beneficiary of their steadfast generosity. They truly understand the concept of ‘giving back,’ and all of us at MAC are greatly appreciative.”

Ethridge said MAC’s endowment now has $768,117 in cash and pledges. Last year, MAC announced a $25 million endowment campaign. Its goal is to raise at least $1 million for the endowment in 2015.

BY THE NUMBERS $2 million – raised in 2015, including endowment and inkind donations

$193,321 – granted to schools, individual artists and arts organizations

$768,117 – MAC Endowment for the Arts balance

$25,000 – given to each of nine arts organizations for operating support

$507,545 – raised through Campaign for the Arts

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to travel by us.

But I think we need to talk about it more, put out more lures and let people know what we really have here in Greenville, because it’s just amazing where we’re situated. I think that once people in the music business know about the Greenville music scene, it will snowball.

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Grand Opening Come tour one of the finest model homes in the Carolinas.

With the opening of our new “Asheville” model in Acadia you have the opportunity to experience the elegance, craftsmanship and lasting value of an Arthur Rutenberg Home. Our model homes represent fine examples of our award-winning Plan Collection of home designs, each of which can be customized to fit your lifestyle.

It starts with our design, but it becomes your home. First, we listen to you. Then our team of expert designers help you create a home that meets your unique needs — and dreams. With creativity, attention to detail and sensitivity to your budget, we customize your plan, offering you the most efficient and pleasant experience available in the designing and building of your home.

American Eagle Builders, Inc., an Independent Franchise

HOME INFO Visit our New Asheville model home in Acadia at 208 Saluda Run Drive.

The model is open Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 1-6pm.

Contact: Nichole Moore 864.655-7702 | 704.620.9032 NMoore@arhomes.com

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102 TRUMPET WOOD LN . $499,900 . MLS# 1295844

304 ABERDEEN . $454,500 . MLS# 1294576

11 MERRITT VIEW TERRACE . $280,000 . MLS# 1290971

3BR/4BA Custom full-brick home. 2ac in culdesac.

Dream kitchen. Outdoor living. I-385, Fairview Road for approximately 4 miles. Turn right onto Sanibel Oaks Lane. Left onto Trumpet Wood Trail.

4BR/3.5BA Charming updated house on beautiful tree lined street. Faris Road towards hospital then right on Aberdeen.

Home on the left before the roundabout.

3BR/3BA Impeccably maintained, one owner home on over 3 acres. Poinsett Highway North. Bear right on North Parker. Left onto Phillips Trail, bear left onto Merritt View.

Contact: Kate Anderson | 363-3634 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner REALTORS

Contact: Charee McConchie | 419-4554 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner REALTORS

Contact: Wanda Reed | 270-4078 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner REALTORS

BOXWOOD

RIVER MIST

WAGON CREEK

30 PINE ISLAND . $268,500 . MLS# 1290064

132 WILD DOGWOOD . $199,000 . MLS# 1289022

513 WAGON TRAIL . $189,000 . MLS# 1294959

3BR/2BA Like new low maintenance one level home. Woodruff Rd. towards Simpsonville. Right on HWY14. Boxwood SD on the Left. Pine Island 3rd St on Right

6BR/4BA Great location, price and awesome home. Butler Rd, Left on Ashmore Bridge Rd., Approx. 2 miles, Rt. into River Mist. Rt. on Wild Dog Way

3BR/2.5BA Great location! Bonus over garage.

Fenced backyard. Must see! 385-South to Exit 31, turn Left. Left at ClockTower onto E. Curtis, Left on Wagon Creek, Left on Wagon Trail

Contact: Kary Galloway | 901-2204 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner REALTORS

Contact: Carmen Nunez | 329-6386 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner REALTORS

Contact: Lana Smith | 608-8313 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner REALTORS

LOFTS AT MILLS MILL

400 MILLS AVENUE UNIT 123 . $185,000 . MLS# 1295448

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1BR/1BA One bedroom loft with unbelievable upgrades! Gourmet kitchen, private patio, storage unit. Conveniently located near Downtown Greenville!

A must see! Augusta Road to Mills Avenue.

Contact: Jacob Mann | 325-6266 Coldwell Banker Caine

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New Listing! 20 N Avondale Drive Fantastic 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home in popular N Main area. Quiet, tree-lined street. Completely renovated with a perfect floorplan. Huge kitchen with custom fossil design countertops, stainless appliances, huge center island, pantry and serving bar. Large dining room with tons of light and a large living room with stone fireplace perfect for entertaining. The large master suite boasts double vanities, separate jetted tub and shower as well as a large walk-in closet. Large den and separate bedroom would make the perfect area for overnight guests. Finished basement rec-room has many options. Fully fenced backyard has the perfect patio for entertaining and a separate grilling area. The front of the house overlooks a scenic, park like setting.

Great mudroom right off the kitchen is perfect for extra storage. Crawl space also provides plenty of outdoor storage. Truly awesome home with all the work already done. The beauty of North Main, wrapped with new home conveniences, and amenities.

See all of our properties at wilsonassociates.net

HOME INFO Price: $429,000 | MLS: #1296004 Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 full & 1 half Square Footage: 2400–2599 Schools: Summit Drive Elementary | League Middle Greenville High Contact: Nick Carlson | 864.386.7704 Wilson Associates Real Estate | 864.640.8700 nick@wilsonassociates.net To submit your Featured Home: homes@greenvillejournal.com

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Judge’s Alley

HOME INFO Judge’s Alley sets the new standard for elegance and location.

Nestled among the mature oaks of the Alta Vista neighborhood, these high-end homes lie between Crescent Avenue and the rapidly, redeveloping Augusta Road. Developments in this area are an impossible find. Judge’s Alley is quite simply a rare gem!

Homes offer elegant lifestyle with convenient access to museums, art galleries, recreation, boutiques and fine restaurants. Newly constructed homes will offer families a floorplan that maximizes their living space and unique needs. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to be part of Judge’s Alley, best in location and style.

Price: $700,000 Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 | Square footage: 3000 Open Floor Plan, Master on Main, 2 car garage Schools: Augusta Circle Academy | Hughes Academy Greenville High Academy Patrick Franzen 864.250.1234 | patrick@highlandhomessc.com Highland Homes 864.233.4175 | highlandhomessc.com To submit your Featured Home: homes@greenvillejournal.com

Agents on call this weekend

C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS ®

ROGER TATE 630-2999 PELHAM ROAD

ED BENTON 979-1144 GARLINGTON ROAD

REGINA L. SALLEY 979-9646 EASLEY/ POWDERSVILLE

DIANE SHAPUITE 505-3692 SIMPSONVILLE

ELLIE LINDER 430-5881 AUGUSTA ROAD

DALE HAWKINS 901-1027 N. PLEASANTBURG DR.

CHRYS DAVIS 879-4239 GREER

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PE OPLE , AWA R D S , HONOR S Jill Norman Joins Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Jill Norman has joined the company as a Sales Associate at the Augusta Road office.

Norman begins her career at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices with 18 years of previous experience in mortgage lending. She is also a certified relocation specialist and has been in the real estate industry for 5 years. Norman, an Upstate native, studied marketing and management at The University of South Carolina.

“We are excited to have Jill join us at the Augusta Road office. She is a true professional, with years of experience in sales, and a deep knowledge Norman of the Augusta Road market, having lived in the area for years,” said David Crigler, Broker-In-Charge of the Augusta Road Office.

Norman and her husband reside in Greenville and are parents to two children. In her free time, Norman enjoys playing tennis at the Kroc Center.

Rochelle Byrd Joins Allen Tate Company Allen Tate Realtors® (www.allentate.com), the Carolinas’ leading real estate company, is proud to announce that Rochelle Byrd has joined the Greenville-Midtown office. Rochelle is a native of the Upstate and is excited to put her vast knowledge of its history, restaurants, entertainment, and outdoor activities to work in assisting people who are moving to the area or have lived here for years. Rochelle specializes in residential real estate, focusing on staying current with the market.

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“We are delighted to have agents of such high caliber as Rochelle. Rochelle exemplifies professionalism in every aspect of the real estate transaction. We are proud to attract such a talented professional and know that our clients will be served well,” said Kathy Weeks, Upstate Regional Vice President of Allen Tate Realtors.

Byrd joins a staff of 31 licensed Realtors in the Greenville-Midtown office and a large network of licensed Realtors throughout the Carolinas.

Byrd Since 1957, Allen Tate Realtors has focused on the needs of consumers by providing one-stop shopping with choices in branches located in communities throughout the Carolinas.

Shawn Tyson Joins Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Shawn Tyson has joined the company as a Sales Associate at the Garlington Road office.

Tyson begins his real estate career with 15 years of experience in commercial construction project management. He completed a degree in construction management at the University of North Texas and is also a SC Licensed General Contractor. Tyson will specialize in residential and rural home sales, as well as hunting and recreational leases.

“We welcome Shawn to our Garlington Road office of C. Dan Joyner.

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305 STONEBROOK FARM WAY • 4BR/4BA MLS1296097 • $679,900

413 KINGSGATE COURT • KINGSBRIDGE • 4BR/5 BA MLS1295461 • $655,000

100 MOONLIT DRIVE • REEDY SPRINGS • 3BR/2 BA MLS1293356 • $210,000

114 TUPELO DRIVE • WILLOW CREEK • 6BR/6BA MLS1291038 • $599.999

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Tyson

116 BROOKHAVEN WAY • STONEBRIDGE • 4BR/2BA MLS1292190 • $165,000

100 WILD BRIAR COURT • BRIARFIELD • 3BR/2BA MLS1294383 • $152,900

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Each member of our team is looking forward to getting to know Shawn as he begins this new career,” said Donna Smith, Broker-In-Charge of the Garlington Road Office.

Tyson and his wife live in Laurens County and are parents to three children. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, and fishing.

Randy Dabney Joins Allen Tate Company

20 Howe Street, West End Cottages Charming 2bed/2 bath in the heart of vibrant downtown Greenville.

This small community is within walking distance of dining, live music, shopping, and Fluor Field. Just one short block from Falls Park! Gleaming hardwoods throughout first floor, granite counters, stainless appliances and wood burning fireplace. All appliances, including washer/dryer remain. Bedrooms are a generous size, closets are large, and the floor to ceiling windows at the rear bring in lots of natural light. Great home for anyone wanting the downtown lifestyle at an affordable price. Very reasonable monthly regime fees, has two dedicated parking spaces.

HOME INFO Price: $300,000 | MLS: #1295401 Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 full & 1 half Square Footage: 1200–1399 Schools: Augusta Circle Elementary | Sevier Middle Greenville High Contact: Cynthia Serra | 864.516.7923 Allen Tate Realtors To submit your Featured Home: homes@greenvillejournal.com

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Allen Tate Realtors® (www. allentate.com), the Carolinas’ leading real estate company, is proud to announce that Randy Dabney has joined the G r e e n v i l l e Dabney Midtown office.

Randy has a long association with the Real Estate and Development industry in the Greenville South Carolina Upstate area. Experienced as a licensed Architect and Residential Home Builder, he brings a vision to the home buying and selling experience unique to the Real Estate Industry and provides an invaluable advantage to his clients. Randy also has special insight into helping Seniors with their real estate needs having worked as a Senior Living Developer for over 15 years.

“We are delighted to have agents of such high caliber as Randy. Randy exemplifies professionalism in every aspect of the real estate transaction. We are proud to attract such a talented professional and know that our clients will be served well,” said Kathy Weeks, Upstate Regional Vice President of Allen Tate Realtors.

Dabney joins a staff of 31 licensed Realtors in the Greenville-Midtown office and a large network of licensed Realtors throughout the Carolinas.

Since 1957, Allen Tate Realtors has focused on the needs of consumers by providing one-stop shopping with choices in branches located in communities throughout the Carolinas.

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YOU DESERVE A GREAT HOME!

FOX TRACE Starting at $160’s

FOUR SEASONS FARMS Starting at $120’s

WALNUT RIDGE Starting at $220’s

RIDGE WATER Starting at $180’s

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CLOSE OUT DEALS ON FORMER MODELS ~ UP TO $40,000 IN SAVINGS!

SAVANNAH POINTE $267,000

HANGING ROCK $220,000

SPRING LAKE $179,900

The good life deserves a great home!

AWARD-WINNING BRICK HOME DESIGNS 19 FLOORPLANS FROM 1920 TO 3923 SQ. FT. WITH MANY CUSTOM CHOICES ONE YEAR BUILDER WARRANTY, TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY, AND TEN YEAR STRUCTURAL WARRANTY INCLUDED

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F E AT U R E D N E I G H B OR H O OD The Reserve at Asheton Lakes At The Reserve at Asheton Lakes you can enjoy being a homeowner, without the hassle! These maintenance-free townhomes provide upscale living without the work, leaving your weekends open to explore the Upstate and surrounding areas. Homes at Asheton Lakes range in size from 2400-2700 square feet. All floorplans feature the master suite on the main level, three to four bedrooms, two car garages, and high quality finishes throughout. Neighborhood amenities include a gated entrance and access to the community pool.

NEIGHBORHOOD INFO Priced from: $249,900 Schools: Oakview Elementary | Beck Academy | JL Mann High Contact: Cothran Homes | 864.884.1244 | Website: cothranhomes.com To submit your Featured Neighborhood: homes@greenvillejournal.com

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Coldwell Banker Caine to Host Four Fifty Park Exclusive Preview Event Coldwell Banker Caine will host an exclusive preview event announcing Four Fifty Park, Greenville’s newest luxury condo project in the thriving North Main area located at 450 E Park Avenue. The event will be held at The Lazy Goat at 170 River Place in Greenville on Tuesday, March 3 from 5:30 pm – 7:30 p.m. This event is open to Realtors and prospective buyers.

Marketed by Cheves Mussman Ouzts Group of Coldwell Banker Caine, Four Fifty Park is an exclusive opportunity with open floor plans and outstanding amenities, including large balconies, a resort style pool, fitness center and gated, covered parking. Preconstruction pricing starts in the low $300’s. More information about this downtown retreat will be presented at the event.

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4 BR/ 3 BA • $585,000 • 1295324 123 Meyers Drive, Greenville

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4 BR/2.5 BA • $197,000 • 1294296 112 Ashington Drive, Simpsonville

Custom NEW right in the heart of North Main!

Large family room with a custom stone gas fireplace.

1 BR/1 BA • $220,000 • 1292133 Poinsett Corners, Greenville

5 BR/3.5 BA • $799,000 • 1284481 28 Bartram Grove, Greenville

Open floor plan with granite and stainless kitchen.

Stately, in Chanticleer! Cul-de-sac, private back yard!

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$3,700,000 BILLINGS BUSINESS PARK $1,850,000 KILGORE PLANTATION $1,250,000

$1,107,366 CLAREMONT $769,000

$750,000 LAKEVIEW TERRACE $750,000

$692,633

$675,000

$570,000 MCDANILE GREENE CREEKSIDE $480,000 SPAULDING FARMS $470,000 KINGSBRIDGE $458,900

$450,000

$450,000 WEATHERSTONE $445,000 RIVER WALK $440,000 CUSTOM HOUSE $425,000 RIVER WALK $423,000 ACADIA $420,500 CHANDLER LAKE $415,000

$410,000 TUSCANY FALLS $406,460

$404,000 PHILLIPS ROAD $400,000 MOUNT VERNON ESTATES $380,000 HUNTERS LANDING $376,000 SUGAR MILL $375,000

$375,000 CARISBROOKE $355,000

$352,000

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$349,000 HIGHLANDS $349,000

$345,000

$340,000 MCDANIEL GREENE WEST $335,000

$325,000 PELHAM FALLS $325,000 HOLLAND PLACE $319,000 HOLLAND PLACE $315,000 RIVER OAKS $315,000 SHADOWOOD $314,000 WATERSTONE COTTAGES $301,578 CAROLINA OAKS $300,000 BELL’S GRANT $300,000 WOODLAND RIDGE $293,784 WOODLANDS@WALNUT COVE $290,000 MEADOW BREEZE $280,439 BRIDGEWATER $280,000 COACHMAN PLANTATION $280,000 CROSSGATE@REMINGTON $267,530 GRIFFIN PARK $257,000

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$250,800 WATERSTONE COTTAGES $249,342 TWIN CREEKS $249,240 WARRENTON $242,000 CLIFFS@GLASSY WEST $240,000 HOLLINGSWORTH PARK @ VERDAE MANOR $239,250

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$235,000 LANNEAU DRIVE HIGHLANDS $235,000 CROSSGATE@REMINGTON $228,346 TIMBERLAND TRAIL $225,226 SILVERLEAF $225,000 TIMBERLAND TRAIL $221,856 TIMBERLAND TRAIL $221,503 AUGUSTA RD HILLS $220,000 LANDING@SAVANNAH POINTE $220,000 HAWTHORNE RIDGE $216,845 HALF MILE LAKE $215,000 WINDSOR CREEK $212,100 AUGUSTA HEIGHTS $206,000 COACH HILLS $205,000

$204,400 FOX TRACE $201,106 WETHERILL PARK $200,411 REEDY SPRINGS $196,716 LANDING@SAVANNAH POINTE $195,000 TWIN CREEKS $193,605 PARKER’S PLACE $193,000 FOX TRACE $192,402

$190,000 IVYBROOKE $189,500 BROOKRIDGE HILLS $189,000 SHADOW CREEK $188,654 BLUESTONE COTTAGES $185,000 POINSETTIA $185,000 BLUESTONE COTTAGES $184,000 WETHERILL PARK $183,685 WADE HAMPTON GARDENS $183,500

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R E A L E S TAT E N E W S Pending home sales rise in January to highest level in 18 months

Improved buyer demand at the beginning of 2015 pushed pending home sales in January to their highest level since August 2013, according to the National Association of Realtors®. All major regions except for the Midwest saw gains in activity in January.

The Pending Home Sales Index,* a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, climbed 1.7 percent to 104.2 in January from an upwardly revised 102.5 in December and is now 8.4 percent above January 2014 (96.1). This marks the fifth consecutive month of year-over-year gains with each month accelerating the previous month’s gain.

Matthew Thrift, 2015 President of The Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS® and Broker-incharge and Owner of Humble Abodes Realty in Greenville, SC, says for the most part buyers in January were able to overcome tight supply to sign contracts at a pace that highlights the underlying demand that exists in today’s market. “Contract activity is convincingly up compared to a year ago despite comparable inventory levels,” he said. “The difference this year is the positive factors supporting stronger sales, such as slightly improving credit conditions, more jobs and slower price growth.”

Thrift also points to more favorable conditions for traditional buyers entering the market. All-cash sales and sales to investors are both down from a year ago1, creating less competition and some relief for buyers who still face the challenge of limited homes available for sale.

“All indications point to modest sales gains as we head into the spring buying season,” says Thrift.

“However, the pace will greatly depend on how much upward pressure the impact of low inventory will have on home prices. Appreciation anywhere near double-digits isn’t healthy or sustainable in the current economic environment.”

The PHSI in the Northeast inched 0.1 percent to 84.9 in January, and is now 6.9 percent above a year ago. In the Midwest the index decreased 0.7 percent to 99.3 in January, but is 4.2 percent above January 2014.

Pending home sales experienced the largest increase in the South, up 3.2 percent to an index of 121.9 in January (highest since April 2010) and are 9.7 percent above last January. The index in the West rose 2.2 percent in January to 96.4 and is 11.4 percent above a year ago.

Total existing-homes sales in 2015 are forecast to be around 5.26 million, an increase of 6.4 percent from 2014. The national median existing-home price for all of this year is expected to increase near 5 percent. In 2014, existing-home sales declined 2.9 percent and prices rose 5.7 percent.

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.

Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS® represents over 1,900 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.

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THE DESIGNATED LEGAL PUBLICATION FOR GREENVILLE COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA SOLICITATION NOTICE Greenville County, 301 University Ridge, Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29601, will accept responses for the following: RFP# 45-04/02/15, Telecommunication Tower Sites, April 2, 2015, 3:00 P.M. Solicitations can be found at http://www.greenvillecounty. org/Purchasing_Dept/RFP.asp or by calling 864-467-7200.

SOLICITATION NOTICE Greenville County, 301 University Ridge, Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29601, will accept responses for the following: Security System, on April 1, 2015, 3:00 P.M. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site tour will be held at 9:00 A.M., EDT, March 18, 2015 in the Procurement Services Division office located at 301 University Ridge, Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29601.

Solicitations can be found at www.greenvillevillecounty.org or by calling 864-467-7200.

SUMMONS AND NOTICE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GREENVILLE IN THE FAMILY COURT 2014-DR-23-4703 Norman Neile Bramlett, Plaintiff, -vs- Lorena Chacon Aedo, Defendant.

TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVE NAMED: You are hereby summoned and required to answer the Complaint in this action a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the Complaint upon the Subscriber at 2B Cleveland Court, Greenville, SC 29607 within thirty days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service. If you fail to answer the Complaint within that time, Plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Complaint filed 11/04/2014 AT 12:48 PM in Clerk of Court's Office, Greenville, SC. ATKINS LAW FIRM, P.A. V. B. (TRIPP) ATKINS III (SC Bar No. 74697) Attorney for Plaintiff 2B Cleveland Court Greenville, South Carolina 29607 Telephone: 864-735-8699

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Tijuana Flats #220, LLC, intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of BEER & WINE, at 586 Haywood Road, Suite B, Greenville, SC 29607. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2015. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and, (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protest must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P. O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214 or faxed to: (803) 896-0110

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that TPP 2015 INC. DBA/ Playwright Pub, intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of BEER, WINE & LIQUOR, at 401 River Street, Greenville, SC 29601. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than March 22, 2015. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and, (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protest must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P. O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214 or faxed to: (803) 896-0110

PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on 3/21/15 at 9:00 a.m. at East North Storage, 4329 East North Street, Greenville, SC, the undersigned, East North Storage will sell at Public Sale by competitive bidding, the personal property heretofore store with the undersigned by: 1. Unit: A117: Daniel Perry, 12 Phillips Ave, Greenville SC 29609 Bedding, dresser, boxes and bins 2. Unit: A175: Karen Donald, 2900 East North St. Apt 94 Furniture, boxes and bedding 3. Unit: A195: Angie Chapman, 65 Century Circle, Apt 750A, Greenville SC 29607 Furniture, toys, household.

4 .Unit: B060: Melissa Keesaer, 205 Meeting Place, Greenville SC 29615 Boxes, bins, pictures 5. Unit: B122: Bianca Walton, 2211 Hudson Rd. Apt 707,Greer, SC 29650 Bags, boxes, toys 6. Unit: B291: Morris Chemell, 7010 Mountain View Rd, Taylors, SC 29687 Boxes, bins, luggage, misc 7. Unit: B333: Darrell Stewart, 105 N. Lady Slipper Ln, Greer, SC 29650 Furniture, pictures, household.

8.Unit: B339: Kyle Greene: 502 Halcyon Cir. Greer, SC 29650 Household items, clothes, misc 9. B342: Maria Davis, 3 Smith Cir. Liberty, SC 29657 Pool table, clothes, pc

NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF DAVID ROSS CLARKE, PETITIONER Appellate Case Number: 2015-000268 Petitioner was disbarred from the practice of law. In the Matter of Clarke, 290 S.C. 494, 351 S.E.2d 573 (1986). Petitioner has now filed a petition seeking to be readmitted.

Pursuant to Rule 33(e)(2) of the Rules for Lawyer Disciplinary Enforcement contained in Rule 413 of the South Carolina Appellate Court Rules, notice is hereby given that members of the bar and the public may file a notice of their opposition to or concurrence with the petition.

Comments should be mailed to: Committee on Character and Fitness P.O. Box 11330 Columbia, SC 29211 The comments should be received by May 5, 2015.

FORFEITED LAND COMMISSION SALE NOTICE The Forfeited Land Commission (FLC) of Greenville County will begin selling assignments on properties not sold at the Greenville County Delinquent Tax Sale. This sale will begin March 23, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the Greenville County Treasurer’s office, 301 University Ridge, Suite 600. Random numbers will be drawn to establish place in line at 1:00 p.m. The FLC will accept offers-to-purchase equal to the published price for each property.

Offers-to-purchase will be considered in the order submitted. The FLC reserves the right to reject any offer-topurchase that does not meet these published requirements.

Payment will only be accepted in the form of cash, cashier’s check or money order from a recognized financial institution and must be received at the time the sale is made. Property is sold “as is”. Tax accounts of buyers must be in good standing with the Greenville County Tax Collector. A list of the properties as well as an offer form can be obtained in the Forfeited Land Commission section of the Greenville County Treasurer’s web page –http://www. greenvillecounty.org/County_ Treasurer/ or in the Greenville County Treasurer’s Office.

SUMMONS AND NOTICE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GREENVILLE IN THE FAMILY COURT 2014-DR-23-1046 Benjamin Ervin Johnson, Plaintiff, -vs- Juan A. Cruz and South Carolina Dept. of Health and Environmental Control, Defendants.

TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVE NAMED: You are hereby summoned and required to answer the Complaint in this action a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the Complaint upon the Subscriber at 2B Cleveland Court, Greenville, SC 29607 within thirty days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service. If you fail to answer the Amended Complaint within that time, Plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Amended Complaint. Amended Complaint filed 12/19/2014 AT 12:27 PM in Clerk of Court's Office, Greenville, SC. ATKINS LAW FIRM, P.A. V. B. (TRIPP) ATKINS III (SC Bar No. 74697) Attorney for Plaintiff 2B Cleveland Court Greenville, South Carolina 29607 Telephone: 864-735-8699

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F R O CK Copious Jones will play at Smiley’s Acoustic Café on March 7. Admission is free.

MARCH 8

Mac Arnold and Plate Full O’ Blues will be performing at Mac Arnold’s Blues Restaurant at 7 p.m. on March 6. There is a $10 cover.

On March 7, children are invited to honor Dr. Seuss at TCMU. Ages 5 and under can participate in Story Time & More at 10 and 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Ages 6 and up can participate in Fantastic Fibers at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Programs are free with admission.

282-8988 smileysacousticcafe.com

The Greenville Little Theatre will hold auditions for “All Shook Up,” March 8. Auditions will be held at 7 p.m. in Magill Hall and participants must bring their own sheet music.

AT M AC’S P LACE

558-0747 drmacarnoldsbluesrestaurant.com

K I D S NIG H T OUT

On March 6, Greenville County Recreation will hosts Kid’s Night Out at the Pavilion from 6 to 10 p.m. for children ages 5 to 12.

Dinner included. Registration is required. webtrac.greenvillerec.com 322-PLAY(7529) ext. 215

DRESS-UP & D R AMA

On March 6 at 10 and 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., The Children’s Museum of the Upstate (TCMU) will present Dress-up & Drama, a program for ages 5. Free with paid admission.

233-7755 tcmupstate.org

JAZZ

The Calvin Edwards Trio will play at Blues Boulevard (Greenville) March 6. Tickets are $7 (with minimum $10 purchase).

242-2583 bluesboulevardjazzgreenville.com

PA N H ARMONIA

Pan Harmonia is appearing March 6 at the East North Street Concert House. A donation of $20 per person is suggested. Limited seating; reservations required. pan-harmonia.org

B I T BY BIT

Art & Light Gallery will host an exhibit, “12 Friends, Bit by Bit,” opening on March 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. with a reception and continuing through March 30. artandlightgallery.com

DEP ICTION

Riverworks Gallery will host “Depiction,” an exhibit of photography ranging from Polaroid to digital. An artists’ reception will be March 6, 6 to 9 p.m. and on display through March. 15.

271-0679 gvltec.edu/vpa

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ME TA L

A U D I T I ON S

233-7755 tcmupstate.org

Neverfail, All Hell, Suppressive Fire, Cemetery Filth, IV Never More & Sovereign will perform at Ground Zero on March 7, with special guests the Blue Moon Circus. Tickets are $10.

FUNN I E S T MA N

948-1661 facebook.com/groundzeroSC

F R OC K Amigo will play at Moe Joe Coffee in Greenville on March 8.

AT MAC ’ S PL AC E

263-2550 moejoecoffeeandmusic.net

Younts Center for Performing Arts presents comedian James Gregory on March 7 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $20.

409-1050 yountscenter.org

On March 7, Infinity Remix will play at Mac Arnold’s Blues Restaurant at 8 p.m.

There is a $10 cover.

OPEN HE ARTH C O O K I NG

558-0747 drmacarnoldsbluesrestaurant.com

Pickens County Hagood Mill will host Carol Bozarth for a hands-on cooking class March 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuition is $75 per student. Registration is required. visitpickenscounty.com/calendar

CHRIS S S MI TH

On March 7, Alliance Champions Training Center will host workshops with Chriss Smith, former Navy SEAL and winner of the Discovery Channel’s competition series, “One Man Show.” The day will also offer NFL-styled combine workouts for kids and adults. Pre-registration is required to participate in the combine testing. alliancechampions.com

CONTA I N E R VE G G I E S

The Mauldin Garden Club will host Suzy Boghani on March 7 at 10 a.m. for a program on vegetable gardening in containers at the Mauldin Cultural Center. rc@joneshomeimprovements.net

BLACK AND W HI TE BA L L

The Guild of the Greenville Symphony will hold The Black and White Ball, Legends, on March 7, 6 p.m., at the Westin Poinsett Hotel. Tickets are $160 per person.

370-0965 guildgso.org F RO CK Six String Drag will play at Horizon Records on March 7. Admission is free.

235-7922 blog.horizonrecords.net

233-6238 greenvillelittletheatre.org

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C HO O CHO O

The Miniature World of Trains will host a swap meet March 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. miniatureworldoftrains.com

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THE W HI PPI NG M A N

The Warehouse Theatre presents “The Whipping Man” through March 7. Tickets are $30.

235-6948 warehousetheatre.com

MARCH 7-8 FL AT S TA N L E Y

The SC Children’s Theatre’s Second Stage presents “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley” March 7-8. Performances are held at 153 Augusta St. Tickets are $7. scchildrenstheatre.org 235-2885

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F YO UTH A RTS MO N T H For Pickens County Youth Arts Month, the Pickens County Museum of Art & History and the Schools of Pickens County will celebrate with a reception for parents and students on March 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A Visual Arts Exhibition will be on display through March 26.

898-5963 visitpickenscounty.com/calendar

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On March 8, a Meyer Center 60th Anniversary Reunion will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at Embassy Suites. All are invited to stay for an alumni photo.

250-0005, ext. 203 spsimer@meyercenter.org

G U Y OL OG Y

Boys ages 9-11 and their dads are invited to learn about puberty on March 8 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., at Greenville Health System’s Patewood Medical Campus. Cost is $75 father/son. girlology.com

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The Greer Children’s Theatre presents “Aladdin Jr.” through March 8 at the Cannon Centre. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors and $7 for children under 5.

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The Brooks Center presents “Swan Lake” by the Moscow City Ballet on March 9 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $15 for students and $35 for adults.

656-7787 clemson.edu/brooks F S A LT SENSE Learn guidelines for eating less sodium, which can help manage congestive heart failure and hypertension, March 9 at 8:30 or 9:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m., at the Greenville Health System Life Center. Free; registration required.

455-4010 F D I ABET ES 101 Learn the basics about diabetes on March 9 at 4 p.m. or March 27 at noon, at the Greenville Health System Life Center.

Free; no registration required.

455-8722 F W EIGH T-LOSS S URGERY Learn from Greenville Health System bariatric surgeons what may be the best weight-loss option for you on March 9 at 5 p.m., at Oconee Memorial Hospital or March 11 at 5 p.m., at 105 Broadbent Way in Anderson. Free; registration required.

226-2290

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A C HANCE TO GIVE

Bob Jones University will host its semiannual Blood Connection Drive March 9-13 and will take donations from 11:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. Donation buses will be located outside of the Alumni Building.

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The Nashville Songwriters Association International Greenville chapter will meet March 10 at 7 p.m. at The Practice Pad. Other meetings are scheduled for April 14 and May 12. lori@kylieodetta.com nashvillesongwriters.com

MARCH 10-12 & 14 S TO RY TI ME & MO R E

On March 10-12 and 14 at 10 and 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. ages 5 and under will learn about St. Patrick at TCMU. The program is free with paid admission.

233-7755 tcmupstate.org

MARCH 11

CO RAL K I NG DO MS

The Peace Center presents National Geographic Live! featuring David Doubilet, underwater photographer March 11 at 11 a.m. Tickets are $9.

467-3000 peacecenter.org F STRE S S Learn the origins of stress and how your body responds to it March 11 at 9:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m., at the Greenville Health System Life Center. Free; registration required.

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MARCH 10

F T U R NING 65?

On March 10 at 6:15 p.m., the SC BLUE Retail Center in Greenville will present Turning 65: Now What. This program will deal with making the right retirement decisions and understanding Medicare. scblueretailcenters.com

Learn how to make healthy choices with the help of a Greenville Health System registered dietitian March 10 from 10 a.m. to noon, at Publix (235 S. Pleasantburg Dr.). Fee: $10.

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The Watoto Children’s Choir will perform on March 11 at 7 p.m. at College Park Worship Center. watoto.com/the-choir

C HAR L I E W I L S O N

The Feb. 26 show for Charlie Wilson, Kem and Joe at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena was rescheduled for March 11. bonsecoursarena.com

MARCH 11-14

A N E W S HO W I N T OW N

Village Theatre will stage “The Last Flapper” March 11-14. Tickets are $10.

230-9644 villagetheatre.weebly.com

MARCH 12 A ME R I C ANA

The Souveneers will play at Independent Public Ale House March 12. Tickets are $6.

552-1265 ipagreenville.com

A N E VE N I N G W I TH …

The Peace Center presents Garrison Keillor, the familiar voice of “A Prairie Home Companion,” March 12. Tickets start at $35.

467-3000 peacecenter.org

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Joshua Bienko’s “Wide, Wide Eyes” Visual artist Joshua Bienko will give a guest talk at the SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities on March 11 at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

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WEST AFRICAN DRUMMING Ben Weston will teach a weekly West African drumming class March 12-April 2 at Greenville Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. The class meets Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. Cost is $50 and drums are included.

504-782-6319 benkweston@gmail.com

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J E S U S C H R I S T S U P E R S TA R

The Greenville Little Theatre will present “Jesus Christ Superstar.” through March 15. Ticket prices are $30, with discounts available.

233-6238 greenvillelittletheatre.org

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F BLACK AND WHITE Furman University’s Thompson Gallery hosts an ongoing drawing exhibit featuring Furman art professor Glen Miller. A closing reception and gallery talk will be March 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Roe Art Building. furman.edu

F A W OM A N ’ S J OU R N E Y The Metropolitan Arts Council is hosting an exhibit by Dabney Mahanes: A Woman’s Journey through March 20.

467-3132

On March 12 from 5:30 to 8 p.m., women interested in organized golf leagues and activities are invited to a reception by the Greenville chapter of the Executive Women’s Golf Association at Golfsmith. Cost is $15 before March 9 and $20 after.

F I M P R E S S I ON S Centre Stage hosts “Impressions of Greenville,” an exhibit featuring paintings by Jacki Newell through March 20.

ewgagreenvillesc.com

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F HE A RT O F S TE E L An opening reception for Yuri Tsuzuki’s new exhibit at Hampton III Gallery is scheduled for March 12 from 7 to 9 p.m.

The gallery will host a free Coffee and Conversation with the artist on April 11 from 11 a.m. to noon. The exhibit will continue through April 18.

268-2771 hamptoniiigallery

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233-6733 centrestage.org

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Local independent bookstore Fiction Addiction hosts a free children’s story time at 1175 Woods Crossing Road every Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. fiction-addiction.com Information on some of the arts events in this calendar has been provided by the F

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The Harvest Hope Youth Leadership Board will march to end hunger on March 14. The goal is to raise 1 million meals for the Upstate and will feature a performance

by Delvin Choice of “The Voice.” The concert will take place at the Charter Amphitheater. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $12-$15. Parking is $5 or free with donation of at least five canned goods.

478-4083 harvesthope.org

S T. PAD D Y’S D AY D A S H & B ASH

The annual St. Paddy’s Day Dash & Bash at Fluor Field on March 14 is a family-friendly fundraising event for the GHS Children’s Hospital, Make-A-Wish South Carolina, Let There Be Mom and Camp Spearhead.

The event features a 5K walk/run, afterparty and free baseball tournament. Cost is $30 for the race, which begins at 8:30 a.m.; $10 for kids fun run with T-shirt, free without, at 9:30 a.m. stpaddysdashandbash.com

P O OH , TIGG ER AND A G A GG LE OF P RINCESSES

The SC Children’s Theatre will hold its 20th annual Character Breakfast on March 14 at 8:30 and 11 a.m. at the Poinsett Club.

Cost is $30 per person and advance reservations are required.

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CO L O R S 4 HO PE

395-1026 glassery@charter.net glasseryco.com

colors4hope.org

The Glassery, 32 Rushmore Drive, Greenville, is offering a beginner stained glass class on March 14. The class is a five-hour session and cost is $75 per person.

CELEB R ATE E I NS TE I N

On March 14, the Roper Mountain Science Center Association (RMSCA) will present a celebration of Albert Einstein’s 136th birthday. The Spirit of Einstein Awards will honor an individual, an educator and a business or organization demonstrating excellence in scientific innovation and encouragement of the study of science. ropermountain.org treece@greenville.k12.sc.us

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EX PLORING WATERCOLO R

878-0221 the2webbs@charter.net

NANOTECHNOLOGY + PI DAY NanoDays is a nationwide festival of educational programs about nanoscale science, engineering, and technology. Nanotechnology + Pi Day celebration will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 14 at Roper Mountain Science Center. Admission is $5 for children (age 5-12); $6 for Teens and Adults (ages 13-59); and $5 for senior citizens (age 60 and over).

355-8900 ropermountain.org

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Piedmont Women’s Center will hold their 24th Annual Banquet for Life fundraiser on March 26 at 6:45 p.m. at the TD Convention Center.

R AC E THE HE L I X 5 K

The Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation is holding its inaugural Race the Helix – Upstate, a 5K race and 1-mile run/walk, on March 21 at Conestee Park. Registration begins at 8 a.m., and the race begins at 9 a.m. Entry fees are $25 for the 5K and $15 for the run/walk.

MARCH 22 Tickets are available for “Disney Live!

Mickey’s Magic Show” on March 22, 1 and 4 p.m., at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

Tickets start at $22. ticketmaster.com bonsecoursarena.com

piedmontwomenscenterevents.com

MARCH 27

KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE BALL

On March 27, the iconic Harlem Globetrotters will take over Bon Secours Wellness Arena with their unrivaled family show, featuring some of the greatest athletes on the planet. Tickets start at $23. bonsecoursarena.com harlemglobetrotters.com

MARCH 28 Z OO Z OOM I N G

Qi Works Studio will offer a workshop on the Eight Pieces of Silk Brocade on March 22, 2-4:30 p.m. All ages are welcome. Cost is $25 for members and $30 for non-members.

420-9839 qiworksstudio.com

THE HUNG RY MON KS Zoom Through The Zoo includes a children’s fun run at 8 a.m. and a 5K at 8:30 a.m. on March 28 in the City of Greenville’s Cleveland Park. All participants registered before March 1 are guaranteed an event Tshirt. Cost is $15-$30 and proceeds benefit the Friends of the Greenville Zoo.

cfgardenclub.org 420-3210

zoomthroughthezoo.com

The 10-time Grammy award winner, Emmy award recipient and six-time Billboard award winner Arturo Sandoval is coming to the Younts Center on March 21.

Temple of Israel concludes its concert series with The Hungry Monks on March 22, 3 p.m., at 400 Spring Forest Road. The group’s performances range from traditional and contemporary to blues and Renaissance pieces. Cost is $20 at the door.

409-1050 yountscenter.org

292-1782 templeofisrael.org

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On March 18 from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., the Carolina Foothills Garden Club will present James T. Farmer at The Poinsett Club. A buffet lunch is included. Early bird tickets are $75. After Feb. 18, tickets are $85.

MARCH 21

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On March 22 at 7:30 p.m., John Knox Presbyterian Church, 35 Shannon Drive, will host a live organ performance by Ron Carter accompanying the silent movie “Safety Last” starring Harold Lloyd. Tickets are $5$10 and available at the door or from the church office. Costumes are encouraged.

MARCH 26

friendsofjocassee.org friendsofjocassee@gmail.com

MARCH 16

S I L E N T F L I C KS

The SC Children’s Theatre will offer a Heroes & Heroines-themed Kid’s Night Out for K3fifth grade on March 21 from 6 to 10 p.m.

The cost is $30 and $15 for each sibling.

ggc.org

235-2885, ext. 10 scchildrenstheatre.org

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DATE N I G HT, ANY ON E ?

Friends of Jocassee will host Bellfest, a daylong celebration at Devils Fork State Park on March 14 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

The rare Oconee Bell will be in full bloom.

Erin Cronin-Webb will offer a workshop on Drawing for the Artist Within at the Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville. The class will begin March 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and continue each subsequent Monday for six weeks. The cost of the workshop is $125.

The Pickens County Museum of Art & History will host Exploring Watercolor – The Next Step, a class with Dale Cochran on March 14 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tuition is $88 and advance registration is required.

Mental Health America of Greenville County will hold its Third Annual Colors 4 Hope 5K run in Travelers Rest, March 21.

The run will begin and end at Trailblazer Park along the Swamp Rabbit Trail.

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Comedian Kevin Hart will perform at Littlejohn Coliseum March 28. Tickets are on sale at the Hendrix Student Center Box Office, Littlejohn Coliseum Box Office and online at ticketmaster.com. ticketmaster.com F

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Carefully read the Medication Guide before you start taking RAGWITEK® and each time you get a refill.

This Brief Summary does not take the place of talking with your doctor about your medical condition or treatment. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if there is something you do not understand or if you want to learn more about RAGWITEK. What is the Most Important Information I Should Know About RAGWITEK? RAGWITEK can cause severe allergic reactions that may be life-threatening. Stop taking RAGWITEK and get medical treatment right away if you have any of the following symptoms after taking RAGWITEK: • Trouble breathing • Throat tightness or swelling • Trouble swallowing or speaking • Dizziness or fainting • Rapid or weak heartbeat • Severe stomach cramps or pain, vomiting, or diarrhea • Severe flushing or itching of the skin For home administration of RAGWITEK, your doctor will prescribe auto-injectable epinephrine, a medicine you can inject if you have a severe allergic reaction after taking RAGWITEK. Your doctor will train and instruct you on the proper use of auto-injectable epinephrine.

Talk to your doctor or read the epinephrine patient information if you have any questions about the use of auto-injectable epinephrine.

What is RAGWITEK? RAGWITEK is a prescription medicine used for sublingual (under the tongue) immunotherapy to treat ragweed pollen allergies that can cause sneezing, runny or itchy nose, stuffy or congested nose, or itchy and watery eyes. RAGWITEK may be prescribed for persons 18 through 65 years of age who are allergic to ragweed pollen. RAGWITEK is taken for about 12 weeks before ragweed pollen season and throughout ragweed pollen season. RAGWITEK is NOT a medication that gives immediate relief for symptoms of ragweed allergy.

Who Should Not Take RAGWITEK? You should not take RAGWITEK if: • You have severe, unstable or uncontrolled asthma • You had a severe allergic reaction in the past that included any of these symptoms: o Trouble breathing o Dizziness or fainting o Rapid or weak heartbeat • You have ever had difficulty with breathing due to swelling of the throat or upper airway after using any sublingual immunotherapy before.

• You have ever been diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis.

• You are allergic to any of the inactive ingredients contained in RAGWITEK. The inactive ingredients contained in RAGWITEK are: gelatin, mannitol, and sodium hydroxide.

What Should I Tell My Doctor Before Taking RAGWITEK? Your doctor may decide that RAGWITEK is not the best treatment if:

• You have asthma, depending on how severe it is.

• You suffer from lung disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

• You suffer from heart disease such as coronary artery disease, an irregular heart rhythm, or you have hypertension that is not well controlled.

• You are pregnant, plan to become pregnant during the time you will be taking RAGWITEK, or are breast-feeding.

• You are unable or unwilling to administer auto-injectable epinephrine to treat a severe allergic reaction to RAGWITEK. • You are taking certain medicines that enhance the likelihood of a severe reaction, or interfere with the treatment of a severe reaction. These medicines include: o beta blockers and alpha-blockers (prescribed for high blood pressure) o cardiac glycosides (prescribed for heart failure or problems with heart rhythm) o diuretics (prescribed for heart conditions and high blood pressure) o ergot alkaloids (prescribed for migraine headache) o monoamine oxidase inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants (prescribed for depression) o thyroid hormone (prescribed for low thyroid activity).

You should tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription and herbal supplements. Keep a list of them and show it to your doctor and pharmacist each time you get a new supply of RAGWITEK. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking RAGWITEK. RAGWITEK is not indicated for use in children under 18 years of age.

allergic reaction. If you tolerate the first dose of RAGWITEK, you will continue RAGWITEK therapy at home by taking one tablet every day. Take RAGWITEK as prescribed by your doctor until the end of the treatment course. If you forget to take RAGWITEK, do not take a double dose. Take the next dose at your normal scheduled time the next day. If you miss more than one dose of RAGWITEK, contact your healthcare provider before restarting.

Are There Any Reasons to Stop Taking RAGWITEK? Stop RAGWITEK and contact your doctor if you have any of the following after taking RAGWITEK: • Any type of a serious allergic reaction • Throat tightness that worsens or swelling of the tongue or throat that causes trouble speaking, breathing, or swallowing • Asthma or any other breathing condition that gets worse • Dizziness or fainting • Rapid or weak heartbeat • Severe stomach cramps or pain, vomiting, or diarrhea • Severe flushing or itching of the skin • Heartburn, difficulty swallowing, pain with swallowing, or chest pain that does not go away or worsens Also, stop taking RAGWITEK following: mouth surgery procedures (such as tooth removal), or if you develop any mouth infections, ulcers or cuts in the mouth or throat.

The Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

How Should I Take RAGWITEK? Take RAGWITEK exactly as your doctor tells you.

RAGWITEK is a prescription medicine that is placed under the tongue.

• Take the tablet from the blister package after carefully removing the foil with dry hands.

• Place the tablet immediately under the tongue.

Allow it to remain there until completely dissolved.

Do not swallow for at least 1 minute.

• Do not take RAGWITEK with food or beverage.

Food and beverage should not be taken for the following 5 minutes.

• Wash hands after taking the tablet.

Take the first tablet of RAGWITEK in your doctor’s office. After taking the first tablet, you will be watched for at least 30 minutes for symptoms of a serious

What are the Possible Side Effects of RAGWITEK? The most commonly reported side effects were itching of the mouth, lips, or tongue, swelling under the tongue, or throat irritation. These side effects, by themselves, were not dangerous or life-threatening.

RAGWITEK can cause severe allergic reactions that may be life-threatening. Symptoms of allergic reactions to RAGWITEK include: • Trouble breathing • Throat tightness or swelling • Trouble swallowing or speaking • Dizziness or fainting • Rapid or weak heartbeat • Severe stomach cramps or pain, vomiting, or diarrhea • Severe flushing or itching of the skin For additional information on the possible side effects of RAGWITEK talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

You may report side effects to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

This Brief Summary summarizes the most important information about RAGWITEK. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your doctor or pharmacist for information about RAGWITEK that was written for healthcare professionals. For more information, go to: www.ragwitek.com or call 1-800-622-4477 (toll-free).

Manufactured for: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889, USA Manufactured by: Catalent Pharma Solutions Limited, Blagrove, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 8RU UK For more detailed information, please read the Prescribing Information. usmg-mk3641-sb-1404r000 Revised: 04/2014 ---------------------------------------------------------------------Copyright © 2015 Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. All rights reserved.

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Christ Church Episcopal School third-graders Eleanor Bishop, Kao Saito, Desi Koumoustiotis and Lily Markalunas participated in “Kids in Business” projects where they created their own businesses and commercials, put up advertisements and sent out flyers with business logos. Their stores opened for lower-school students to shop on Feb. 24. Items ranged from 75 cents to $1.

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At the Math Counts competition in Clemson, Christ Church Episcopal School fielded a team of seven seventh-graders and one sixth-grader. Pictured: Alisa Guecker, Gabriel Matricciani, Amy Wang, Luke Laycock, Charlie Burger, Betsy Smith, Finn Waigand, Finn Anders and Tobi Stingl.

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JOURNAL CULTURE

HIGH SCHOOL MARCH ON HUNGER

FIGURE. THIS. OUT. AROUND GREENVILLE

By Myles Mellor

ONE MEAL AT A TIME

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ACROSS 1. Uneasy feeling 6. Red ink amount 10. Priest’s robe 13. Walk bouncily 15. Comparison 17. It’s used for drinking toasts 20. Large lizard 21. McDaniel or Cammer 22. Expire 23. Prominent Greenville politician 25. Local street with a traffic congestion problem 27. Supplies assistance to 28. Everybody 29. Writer Uris 30. Like SNL 36. Ornamental shrub 39. Enrapture 40. Earthquake generation point 43. Above board 44. It’s indispensable 45. First grade math verb 46. Picker-upper 48. Cleo’s undoing 51. Start to leader, at a Tigers’ game perhaps?

53. Christian ___ 55. Bob Marley or Peter Tosh, briefly 57. USC’s Upstate Chancellor 62. Plant invading SC 65. Chess capture

phrase 69. Sergeant’s order 70. Asian studies experts 72. Milk dispensers 73. Nickname for the Red Sox’s Adrian Gonzalez 74. Flick 75. Visual-illusion genre 79. Wallet bill 80. Much decorated lobe 82. NZ parrot 84. Marjory Wentworth and others 91. Saunters 93. Delicate 94. Accomplished 98. Computer term 99. The pope’s court 100. In the next month, abbr.

101. Biblical pronoun 102. Woodwind instrument 105. Lead facilitator for Greenville CAN 107. One of the Sevier Middle School creators of the winning “local shark tank” entry, Ecobox 1.0 116. Dined at McDonald’s 117. ‘The Flies’ author 118. German poetdramatist 119. “___ here” (classic

line from “Poltergeist”) 120. Bird house 121. First act 122. ___ rather do it himself 123. Maelstrom 124. Give rise to DOWN 1. Touched down 2. Rejected proposal 3. Saturnine 4. Verbal assault 5. Former British Prime Minister 6. Enraged 7. Broken mirrors for example 8. Make melody 9. Pivot 10. Small glass vials 11. Apartment dweller, probably 12. Inhabitant of Brittany 14. ___ de chat (ballet jump) 15. It’s a wrap!

16. Ever, poetically 17. Homes, etc 18. Howl 19. UBJ, for one 24. Stratagem 26. Besides 28. “The Way I ___” from Timbaland 30. Rep.’s counterpart 31. Animal that beats its chest

32. Behavioral quirk 33. Curling surface 34. Legal matter 35. Those with clout 36. River to Lake Chad 37. It carries peas 38. Having loans to pay 41. Biblical verb ending 42. White alternative

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47. Mountain ridge 48. Broad scarf 49. Overwhelms 50. Poor writing 52. Salamanders 54. Track indentation 56. Puccini piece 57. Intermix 58. Vegetable that

makes you cry 59. Key word in relation to government in FOI debates 60. Hindu queen 61. Best guess: abbr.

63. Surprised response 64. Popular explosive with cartoon coyotes 66. Fungus or bacterium, e.g.

67. 40 thieves leader, Baba 68. Coin 70. Granola morsel 71. Melba or French 76. Software program, briefly 77. Little deer 78. Restraint 81. Open mike night participant 83. Word before strain or candy 85. Chinese “way” 86. Add-on 87. Stone of rock 88. Cheer starter 89. ___ out a living 90. Witness 92. 007, for one 94. Disposed 95. An inhaling of air 96. Not fancy at all 97. Go over 102. Series of eight 103. Bond girl 104. Observe 106. A shout or hail to attract attention 107. Overseer of govt. office bldgs.

108. A kind of review 109. Fruitless 110. Earlier 111. They’re on the beat 112. Stay fresh 113. 11,000-foot Italian peak 114. Well-developed muscle 115. Slender gull

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by Myles Mellor and Susan Flannigan

Sudoku answers: page 49

JOURNAL CULTURE

WHERE I’VE BEEN WITH BILL KOON

Too much pasta, too many potatoes Over the years, I have used this space to make suggestions about cooking.

Tips like “Always count the bay leaves,” “Shrimp won’t boil while you are in the kitchen with it” and “Rotting celery in your crisper is a bigger mess than you thought” have resonated through the kitchens of the Upstate.

So, to continue on my roll: A standard problem for beginning cooks has to do with potatoes and pasta.

Just how much is enough, and why do we usually get too much. One answer, of course, is that the stuff is cheap; better to throw a little away than have to run back to the stove and boil some more carbs after your guests have already been seated.

But with all of our culinary advancements, it looks like we could get it right. I am not going to suggest that we weigh our guests and then calculate the number of spuds needed. That would be awkward, and not many people like to be weighed, especially with their clothes on (and few are willing to take off their clothes in front of a pot roast).

Now it may seem like I’m drifting from the subject here, but I like to explain the origins of my ideas. I promise I’ll circle back to potatoes and pasta for the kill if I don’t get hungry.

My grandfather was a builder, and I worked for him in summers. One of my fulfilling tasks was hauling shingles up to the roofers. We had no automatic ladders back in the good old days. Thank goodness.

It is easy for a roofer to hit a nail too hard or too many times, driving it all the way through the asphalt shingle. I remember my grandfather cautioning the crew, “Don’t hit the nail the last time.”

That became a rule of thumb for my life. “Don’t eat the last piece of fried chicken.” “Don’t drink the last bottle of beer.” “Skip the third football game on Saturday TV, or at least its halftime show.” “Don’t try to wear your socks an extra day.”

The simple rule applies endlessly. I am surprised that Dear Abby hasn’t appropriated it since it would solve about 900 percent of the problems her readers face: “Don’t marry your third husband/wife” would save tons of misery. I bet Abby could think of a way to apply this to thank-you notes that haven’t been written.

Which brings me back to potatoes and pasta. I like to cook little red potatoes, and they can be hard to keep up with. How many potatoes per diner is the issue, which I solve by throwing a bunch of them in a plastic bag, the amount I think I need. Then, remembering my rule, I throw two or three of them back into the grocery bin. My bowls of potato salad run out nicely, always enough and sometimes a little left for a late-night Dagwood snack.

Pasta, on the other hand, doesn’t make much of a leftover, so we need to be more precise. This ain’t easy, since pasta comes in all sorts of shapes and sizes.

Lasagna noodles are simple, but rotini is another matter. Regular spaghetti is not too hard to handle. Thin spaghetti is more of a challenge, and angel hair is a real pain in the wazoo.

My suggestion: “Don’t hit the nail the last time.” I shake out a bunch of rotini and then dip out a couple of ounces with a measuring spoon. Same thing with spaghetti – I pull out a handful and then throw a few sticks back in the box. In short, less is better in the kitchen, just as one less whack is better on the roof.

I once hoped to apply my rule to other menu items, but realized that I didn’t have to worry about cooking too many hamburgers or fries. And my green-bean casserole and mac and cheese always come out about right. So does my cobbler.

At the same time, I learned that it was impossible not to cook too much spinach or broccoli. Whatever the amount you take out or put back; we just have to accept leftovers in these cases even if they make a terrible midnight snack.

I think I’ll stop now, before I hit this nail one time too many.

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Mark your calendar!

Celebrate the Upstate International experience throughout March with dozens of incredible cultural events.

Celebrate World Cultures

Excite your mind through our community book read, bilingual story time, university-based global symposium, and global service programs.

For a full calendar of public events, go toUpstateInternational.org

Bill Koon lives in Greenville. He can be contacted at badk@clemson.edu.

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