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“I wanted to do a Michael Jordan and leave on top.” Russell Stall, on his decision to retire as Greenville Forward’s executive director effective July 1.

“Twilight settled last Thursday over a Senate chamber where thoughts of doughnut holes and potholes faded into a political black hole.” S.C. Rep. Tommy Stringer, on hearing a state senator discoursing on National Doughnut Day while the clock ran out on the legislative session.

Patty Lauritzen, tennis house manager at the Kroc Tennis Center, on the club’s popularity and rapid membership growth.

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“They’re easier to care for than a dog.” Frankie Casey, on the Rent a Chicken affiliate she operates with her husband, Erik. The couple supplies renters with chickens, coop and tech support.

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$168.4M city budget focuses on growth ROBBIE WARD | STAFF

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rward@communityjournals.com Greenville’s fiscal year 2016 capital improvements budget reads like a game plan for growth, with $19.8 million in new spending for sidewalks, trails, trees, street upgrades and more in the fiscal year that begins July 1. The City Council gave unanimous approval this week to an ambitious plan for capital spending and an operating budget that raises fees – but not taxes – in the next fiscal year. Topping the list, the city plans to spend

a combined $4.5 million on further expanding the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail and initiating the first phase for the much-debated city park proposed for Greenville’s westside. A chunk of city money for capital improvements, 28.9 percent, is anticipated from hospitality tax paid at restaurants and hotels, which is projected to bring in $9.5 million next year. The budget calls for spending $2.1 million on the park’s first phase, primarily in land acquisition. The budget also begins to fund the cost of moving the city’s public works department to Fairfor-

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PROJECT COST Trail Expansion (hospitality tax fund) $2,375,000 Parks and Recreation – City Park Phase I (hospitality tax fund) $2,100,000 Undesignated sewer basin rehabilitation (sewer rev. bond) $2,000,000 General government – capital project reserve $2,000,000 (general fund transfere) General government – capital project reserve (Stormwater fund) $2,000,000 Project One Gargage - Acquisition payments $1,467,351 (Downtown infrastructure fund ) Stormwater $1,000,000 (North Hills area stormwater improvements) Zoo Master Plan $1,000,000 (hospitality tax fund) Fire station improvements $789,083 Riverplace Garage - Acquisition Payments $751,239 (downtown infrastructure fund) New Sidewalk Targeted Expansion Program $700,000 Street resurfacing $500,000 Parking – Parking Garage Rehab $500,000 (parking garage enterprise fund) TD Convention Center Conference Center $400,000 (local accommodations tax fund) Project One Garage - Acquisition payments $360,926 (parking enterprise fund) Market Pointe Connector Road $300,000 Reedy River Watershed Planning and 5R $275,000 Undesignated sewer basin rehabilitation $250,000 (wastewater fund) Public Safety Cameras and Infrastructure (hospitality fund) $250,000 Economic Development - Commercial Corridors $200,000 (general fund transfer) Main Street Tree Rehabilitation (downtown infrastructure fund) $150,000 Haywood Road Sidewalks $100,000 Woodruff Road Sidewalks $100,000 Village of West Greenville Improvements $100,000 Wastewater System Survey and Model (wastewater funds) $100,000 TD Convention Center Conference Center $75,000 (Sunday alcohol permits fund) TOTAL

$19,843,599

% OF BUDGET 12.0% 10.6% 10.1% 10.1% 10.1% 7.4% 5.0% 5.0% 4.0% 3.8% 3.5% 2.5% 2.5% 2.0% 1.8% 1.5% 1.4% 1.3% 1.3% 1.0% 0.8% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.4% 100.0%

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est Way, a necessary first step to developing the new park. In addition, the city will spend up to $300,000 in hospitality tax revenue to fund a master plan for the proposed new park and surrounding area, totaling about 380 acres along the Reedy River in the area near the Kroc Center west of Academy Street. The council also decided to add an unspecified amount to community parks later in 2016. A combined $5.35 million will support sewer, stormwater and wastewater improvements. Sidewalk upgrades and expansion will receive $900,000 in new capital funding, $200,000 of that toward Haywood and Woodruff roads. Street improvements include $500,000 for general resurfacing and $300,000 to build the Market Pointe connector road, intended to help ease some traffic congestion from Woodruff Road. In addition, more than $3 million will fund new parking garages at ONE and RiverPlace, along with upgrades to existing garages. HIGHER FEES, NO TAX INCREASE The $168.4 million operating budget includes a $2 a month fee increase for solid waste collection, a 5 percent hike in sewer fees, a 25-cent admission hike to the Greenville Zoo and increased monthly and daily fees to park in the city’s garages. The budget also includes nearly $2.3 million to implement an automated solid waste and recycling collection system and money to expand Greenlink bus service later in the evening and on Sundays.

CORRECTION Annual salaries for Greenville elected officials are $18,207 for mayor and $11,236 for City Council members. An article in the June 5 edition of the Greenville Journal included incorrect salary information for city officials. According to the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s 2015 municipal compensation survey, Greenville ranks 10th statewide for compensation for mayors and eighth for city council members. The highest paid council members are in Rock Hill, which compensates at $16,328 annually. Greenwood pays the lowest at $4,800. Charleston has the highest paid mayor at an annually salary of $162,815.90. North Charleston is second with mayoral compensation at $148,904. At $9,600 each, Greer and Greenwood pay their mayors the lowest amount annually.

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Senate time became no time IN MY OWN WORDS

by Tommy Stringer

with freshman orientation. As I recall, my orientation consisted of an instruction day where we were provided with a generic Staples-type notebook containing the House Rules, the ethics rules and random advice on providing constituent service and talking to the media. During a recent clean out of our office suite, several of us discovered an old orientation notebook from years ago. It was embossed with the logo of a prominent company that lobbied House members for votes. We never could find the ethics section in that notebook – or a section on understanding Senate time.

A learning curve can mean different things. It can track the time required to become proficient in a particular activity. It can also track knowledge acquired through experience. I was thinking about political learning curves as I drove home from Columbia last Thursday, June 4, the day marking the official end of the 2015 session. As in most things politic, nothing is ever as it seems, and the end of session does not really mean the end. We will be back in a special session come June 16, though we will Twilight settled last Thursday over a be limited in what we can Senate chamber where thoughts of debate. Many House members doughnut holes and potholes faded celebrated the official end into a political black hole. by clapping and cheering as the clock at the front of the chamber signaled 5 p.m., its arms continuing their sweep Speaking of ethics and time, the House toward the future while leaving some of spent a considerable amount of time us non-clappers in a wake of ennui. passing ethics legislation early in the sesThis listlessness had intensified as the sion only to see it sit in the Senate. We House “stood at ease” all that afternoon, also sent them road-funding legislation waiting on the Senate to pass something, that should have been amended and sent anything, out of their chamber that we back to the House for further debate. could vote on. I tuned into the video The House received neither – and as stream from the Senate chamber for an twilight settled last Thursday over a Senupdate. Surprisingly, the Senate was not ate chamber where thoughts of doughin recess or in filibuster or at lunch or in nut holes and potholes faded into a poexecutive session and a senator had just litical black hole, Senate time became no been recognized to speak. time left as the session officially ended. He began by saying something to the So, raise a doughnut hole in honor effect that “I realize that time is of the es- of the South Carolina Senate. Just don’t sence so I will be brief, but I wanted to eat one for evremind the Senate that tomorrow is na- ery pothole you tional doughnut day…” dodge. Regardless of a suspected widespread Greenville sugar induced senescence in that chamRepublican ber, understanding Senate time becomes Tommy an integral part of the learning curve Stringer when elected to the House. represents For many newly minted House memDistrict 18 bers, still sporting their November lauin the S.C. rels, the official learning curve starts Legislature. Stringer

Dementia’s challenge IN MY OWN WORDS

by Bruce Meyer

percent of Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers rate the emotional stress of caregiving as high or very high; about 40 percent suffer from depression. Unfortunately, if you or a friend is dealing with a family member with dementia, you’re not alone. Alzheimer’s is not just a disease of old age. Early-onset Alzheimer’s affects people younger than 65, often

Dementia is a heartbreaking disease that slowly takes our loved ones away from us before we’re ready – before they’re ready. “Dementia” is a general term describing a range of symptoms associated with a decline in thinking skills severe enough to affect everyday life. Memory loss is a prime example. There are in fact 10 different forms of dementia. Alzheimer’s is the most common, accounting for 60 to 80 percent of all cases. Dementia is a national epidemic. An estimated 5.3 Julianne Moore plays a woman with early-onset Alzheimer’s in “Still million people Alice.” struggle with Alzheimer’s nationwide. starting in the 40s or 50s, and affectThis grows to 7 to 9 million when you ing up to 5 percent of the more than factor in the other forms of dementia. 5 million Americans with AlzheimIn 10 years, the number of seniors over er’s. Not only does this rob victims of the age of 65 with Alzheimer’s is pro- the wonderful experiences of these jected to grow to 7.1 million. By 2050 midlife years, it cuts short their prime this figure could reach almost 14 mil- income-producing years as they look lion people, unless a cure or preven- forward to retirement. tion is found. The movie “Still Alice” is based on a No cure is available for Alzheimer’s. 2007 book by the same name written You can’t prevent it or slow it down. by Lisa Genova. Starring Oscar awardAlzheimer’s is the sixth-leading cause winning actress Julianne Moore, coof death in America today. One in starring Alec Baldwin, Kate Bosworth three seniors die from it or some other and Kristen Stewart, it’s the story form of dementia. of accomplished professor Dr. Alice Caring for a loved one with demen- Howland, who has been diagnosed tia is both emotionally and physically with early-onset Alzheimer’s. exhausting. Last year, friends and famAt 50 years old, Alice Howland is a ily victims of Alzheimer’s and other cognitive psychology professor at Hardementias provided an estimated 17.9 vard and a world-renowned expert in billion hours of unpaid care. Nearly 60 linguistics with a successful hus-

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Change coming to Greenville Forward Stall to retire as executive director CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com Greenville is a’changin’ and so is the organization created about a decade ago to foster that change. Greenville Forward was established in 2006 to facilitate and shepherd Vision 2025, a plan that pictured an inviting place with new, state-of-the-art schools, a marquee downtown park along the Reedy River and minor league baseball downtown. The hundreds of community members who helped come up with the plan envisioned a Greenville that embraces diversity, offers high-wage, quality jobs and nurtures thriving suburban municipalities. Many of those goals have been achieved or progress has clearly been made. Russell Stall, Greenville Forward’s executive director, announced on Saturday – his 55th birthday – that he would leave his position effective July 1. “It’s staggering the progress that has been made in the last 10 years,” Stall told the Journal. “Greenville Forward can’t take credit for projects when they happen, but I strongly believe that we had a part in all of them because we had a part in starting the conversation.” Stall said he has been thinking about retiring as executive director for a while. “I wanted to leave at the top of my game and at the top of Greenville Forward’s game. I wanted to do a Michael Jordan

band and three grown children. When she becomes increasingly disoriented and forgetful, a tragic diagnosis changes her life and relationship with her family and the world forever. At once beautiful and terrifying, “Still Alice” is a vivid depiction of life with early-onset Alzheimer’s that will touch the hearts of anyone living with it and open the eyes of those not yet exposed to it. The Alzheimer’s Association, The Haven at the Village at Chanticleer and Always Best Care Senior Services are pleased to present two free showings of “Still Alice” on Tuesday, June 16, at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Camelot Theater on Antrim Drive.

and leave on top.” Greenville Forward was years ahead of its time because it facilitated conversations about difficult topics and groups working together, Stall said the nonprofit’s board president Catherine Schumacher. “Greenville Forward was a collective impact agency before people started talking about collective impact,” she said. “Progress only happens when people work together and get out of their silos.” Schumacher said the timing of Stall’s announcement is good for the organization and for Stall because the organization is in the midst of strategic planning. Stall said he thinks Greenville Forward will evolve from a facilitator of Vision 2025 to more of a conversation-starter about specific issues. He said stepping down as Greenville Forward executive director gives him freedom to focus on the things he’s most passionate about. “There’s possibly a political future there. I just don’t know,” he said. Stall said he wants to continue the conversation about homelessness and he’s thinking about taking on the Confederate flag controversy over removing it from the Statehouse grounds as an economic development issue. As Stall’s plans for his future evolve, he said one thing wouldn’t change. “I have a deep, passionate love for this community.” Dementia experts will be on hand before and after each show with more information on this disease and the resources available to you in the area. Please join us. Bruce Meyer is a 35+ year resident of Greenville, a certified senior advisor and has owned Always Best Care Senior Meyer Services since 2010 after a long corporate career.

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Jury hands mixed verdicts Greenville awards to Simpsonville mayor convention center

study to Chicago firm

BENJAMIN JEFFERS | STAFF

bjeffers@communityjournals.com A jury found Simpsonville Mayor Perry Eichor guilty of misconduct in office and obstruction of justice. The jury found him not guilty of intimidation of a court official. Reports say Eichor did not testify during the trial, and the defense didn’t call any witnesses. Eichor was sentenced to probation. Eichor was accused of impeding a case be- Eichor fore a municipal judge. During testimony, Judge Leslie Sharff said he felt his job was threatened if he didn’t rule a certain way on a case involving Eichor’s neighbor. Eichor reportedly reminded the judge that he worked for city council. The reminder served as a “threat that when the time came for mayor and council to review whether Judge Sharff kept on being a municipal court judge, Mayor Eichor would vote against him and use whatever influence he might have had to get others to vote against him,” WSPA reports Assistant Solicitor Lisa Bentley said during her closing arguments Tuesday. Eichor’s lawyer argued the statement was part of a discussion, not a threat. Gov. Nikki Haley suspended Eichor by executive order in May 2014 following an indictment by a Greenville County grand jury. Eichor became embroiled in controversy in December 2012 when he fired Simpsonville Police Chief Keith Grounsell, who was reinstated in 2014. The mayor position will be filled after elections in November. State law does not require the city to fill vacant positions within six months of an election.

SHERRY JACKSON | STAFF

sjackson@communityjournals.com The city of Greenville has awarded the feasibility study for a downtown convention center to Chicago-based Hunden Strategic Partners. According to its website, Hunden Strategic Partners is a fullservice real estate development advisory practice with professionals in Chicago and Indiana. The company specializes in destination assets, including convention and conference centers, and has completed numerous conference and convention center projects across the country. Earlier this year the city of Greenville teamed with Greenville County and VisitGreenvilleSC to issue a request for proposals for a feasibility study to be conducted for a possible downtown convention center. Bids from “qualified professional firms or individuals to conduct a comprehensive market demand analysis and evaluation of the potential of constructing a new convention facility in the Downtown area” were due by March 19. Four companies responded to the RFP and were evaluated. In the RFP, the city requested the evaluation of potential downtown convention center sites should include, but not be limited to: • Adjacent to the Bon Secours Wellness Arena • Adjacent to the Greenville Hyatt Hotel • Adjacent to Fluor Field stadium in the West End • Adjacent to the proposed Visitors Center on River Street The final contract award is subject to approvals from all parties. A timeline has not yet been established on when Hunden will begin or when the study will be completed.

Count fireflies to save the environment KAYLA WILES | CONTRIBUTOR

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So you know Find the flickers WHAT: Count the Light Nights firefly events WHEN: June 27 & July 11, 8-9:30 p.m. WHERE: SC Botanical Gardens, Clemson MORE INFO: clemson.edu/public/rec/ baruch/firefly_project

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY ASHLEY JONES CLEMSON UNIVERSITY

How do we measure the impacts of our actions on the environment? One way is to look at the population of creatures such as the firefly. Clemson University professors Juang Chong, Alex Chow, Michelle Cook, Roy Pargas and David White launched the Vanishing Firefly Project a few years ago to find out if firefly populations have

been declining with the increase of urbanization and pollution. “Decline in firefly abundance due to any man-made changes, such as habitat destruction, light and chemical pollution and land use changes, also spells trouble for other creatures,” Chong said. “Fireflies are therefore great indicators of environmental quality.” To gather as much data as possible, the Vanishing Firefly Project has asked people of all ages to help count fireflies during the summer months. Firefly counts can be reported to Clemson’s database by either downloading the Firefly Counter App or submitting an online form at the university’s website. Counters simply record the number and types of fireflies observed, the habitat location and light level. By counting fireflies, the public is not only helping the Vanishing Firefly Project with data collection, but also becoming more aware of “the ups and downs in en-

vironmental conditions” and what “contributed to these changes,” said Chong. The community can aid the Vanishing Firefly Project even more by attending two Count the Light Nights in the SC Botanical Garden. “The public is encouraged to learn about fireflies and count with each other at the gardens those evenings,” said Cook.

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Rent the Chicken offers a trial run for backyard birds APRIL A. MORRIS | STAFF

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RHODE ISLAND REDS Care: Ideal for beginners • Easy to care for and hardy Eggs: Higher than average egglaying cabability • Produce rich brown eggs

BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCK Care: Friendly and easy to handle Eggs: Average 200 brown eggs a year Meat: Dual-purpose chicken with males weighing up to 10 pounds

If you are yearning to embrace the yard-to-table movement of backyard chickens, but not ready for a coop commitment, a new Upstate business may be the answer. Rent the Chicken is a way to try out the chicken-keeping experience, providing everything you need to get started raising a feathered fowl. Owners Frankie and Erik Casey moved to several acres in the Fountain Inn area and were searching for ways to produce their own food. In addition to gardening, they were hesitant about owning backyard chickens until they learned of Phil and Jenn Tompkins’ Rent the Chicken business based in Pennsylvania. Frankie Casey contacted the Tompkinses, who told them “a lot of people in downtown areas want chickens but find it a little scary, and we could relate to that.” The Caseys liked the “one-stop shopping” concept so much, the family offered to serve as a Rent the Chicken affiliate for the Upstate, Frankie Casey said.

“It allows people to have farm-to-table without having to live on a farm.” Frankie Casey on her family’s new Rent the Chicken business.

ORPINGTONS Care: Ideal for beginners • Like human contact Eggs: High egg-laying capabilities • Large brown eggs Clemson Extension and thebackyardchickenfarmer.com photos by Greg Beckner / Staff

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The couple is officially known as “Homestead Erik and Frankie.” “Now we can learn how to do it and we can hopefully help other people learn how to love them,” she said.

HOW IT WORKS Chicken renters receive all the supplies they need to get started and can begin the six-month rental within hours, Casey said. She and her husband serve a 50-mile radius and even offer tech support in the form of phone or online chat from Rent the Chicken. The company has affiliates in more than 10 states and multiple areas in Canada. So far Casey is raising Barred Plymouth Rock and Rhode Island Red breeds, which clucked quietly as she opened the coop covers to let in light and air. Most customers keep the hens for fresh eggs, and two hens can produce up to 14 eggs a week, she said. Roosters are available on special request, but are often not allowed by local laws because of noise concerns. Casey demonstrated how the small, triangular “tractor-style” coops with wheels can be moved around a yard to provide the chickens with daily fresh forage and fertilize the yard. Chickens can be kept in an urban yard as small as 10- by 15-feet, she said. “They’re easier to care for than a dog.” The smaller coops can house two chickens and the larger ones four, she said. If the renters decide chickens are not for them, they can be returned at any time. Former remodeler Erik Casey builds the predator-proof coops, which are surrounded by wire on all sides. This is a key service, as constructing a coop can be expensive and intimidating, Frankie Casey said.

Marion Crawford, left, holds Kenneth while Judith Aughtry holds Kim in the driveway of Aughtry’s Greenville home. The neighbors share the “Craughtry Coop” and split time taking care of the birds. They also share the eggs.

Architect Jennifer Gosnell, who has kept backyard chickens in downtown Greenville for more than five years, said the rental concept is a great one for those who are interested, but who may be uncertain about “adding a farm in your backyard.” “There is so much interest in backyard chickens in the area,” Gosnell said, noting nearly 600 people came to see

Frankie Casey of Rent the Chicken and her daughter Grace feed chickens for rent.

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Rules for fowl play Jennifer Gosnell is a longtime backyard chicken keeper while Judith Aughtry and Marion Crawford’s fledging coop is just getting started. With a converted doghouse for a coop and canine run for fencing, the neighbors used what they had to create their backyard space for Buff Orpingtons, Ameraucanas and others. Many areas have rules about backyard chickens:

GREENVILLE COUNTY

CITY OF GREENVILLE

• Backyard chickens allowed in singlefamily, two-family or multifamily zoned areas.

• Residents cannot keep chickens in quantities that “unreasonably disrupt or disturb the peace and quiet of any person, or to interfere with the reasonable use of property or enjoyment of life by any person.”

• No more than 8 chickens. • No roosters allowed. • Confined to the backyard and not allowed to roam. • Chickens maintained in healthy and sanitary manner without health hazards or offensive odors. • Coops or enclosures should be screened from adjacent properties.

• Coops must be clean and provide crossventilation. • Coops must be taller than 18 inches. • Clean food and water must be provided at all times.

Health Events Dynamic Aging Series Mondays, June 8-July 27 • Noon-1 p.m. • GHS Life Center® Join Dudley Tower of the Dynamic Aging Institute for an eight-week series on engaging and being proactive in the aging process. Fee: $10/session or $50 for eight sessions. Call 455-4001. TD Saturday Market Sat., June 13 • 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Downtown Greenville Children are invited to visit GHS’ Spuds & Sprouts booth to sample berries and learn about healthy eating. Splash n’ Dash Sat., June 20 • Caine Halter YMCA This event for kids ages 3-16 includes a pool swim followed by a cross-country run. Fee: $15. To register, visit ghs.org/splashndash. You Go Girl Triathlon Sun., July 19 • 7 a.m. • GHS Life Center This women’s-only event includes a 250-yard swim, 10-mile bike ride and 2.5-mile run. Fee: $65. Call 455-4669 or visit setupevents.com.

Rent the Chicken coops and birds.

her chickens during an Urban Farm Tour. Renting chickens and introducing them to different communities could make that community more appreciative of the chickens’ potential contribution, Gosnell said. Downtown Greenville neighbors Marion Crawford and Judith Aughtry started a joint coop several weeks ago. Aughtry said they repurposed a doghouse and canine run to house the birds. She grew up helping on a relative’s farm and helped gather eggs, so was ready to make the jump to backyard chickens, she said.

FRESHER FOOD A former teacher, Casey said the chickens provide healthy food and help children learn. “If you have kids, what a cool thing for them to see where their food actually comes from,” she said as

her three-year-old daughter eagerly fed the flock. “It allows people to have farm-to-table without having to live on a farm.” Casey said the eggs are incredibly tasty, healthier and provide peace of mind because owners know their origin. Rent the Chicken even offers an organic feed option, she said. Gosnell agreed on the quality difference. “You would not believe how good they taste. It’s like comparing the store tomatoes with backyard tomatoes.” With two egg-layers and several other younger chickens, the “ladies” provide delicious eggs and are a lot of fun, too, said Marion Crawford. After six months, if owners can’t bear to part with their beloved birds, Rent the Chicken offers a rent-to-own program: chicken adoption, Casey said.

Hormones and Cancer Tues., Aug. 11 • 12:15-1:15 p.m. • GHS Life Center Learn about hormones and cancer from GHS reproductive endocrinologist Paul Miller, MD. Free; registration required. To register, for more information or to see a full schedule of events, please visit ghs.org/healthevents or call 1-877-GHS-INFO (447-4636).

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STATEHOUSE WATCH WITH BENJAMIN JEFFERS

BUDGET The General Assembly ended its regular session last week without passing a state budget. Legislators are to return June 16 to continue debate. A House-Senate conference committee has been at work on a compromise, but multiple reports say the process could push past the July 1 start of a new fiscal year. Budget debate stalled over lawmakers’ failure to agree on how to spend the state’s surplus revenue. Senate President Pro Tem Hugh Leatherman (R-Florence) called a special Senate Finance Committee meeting Wednesday to discuss a continuing resolution to fund agencies and pay employees until a budget passes. POLICE BODY CAMERAS Gov. Nikki Haley signed into law Wednesday a bill requiring police officers across the state to wear body cameras. The signing took place in North Charleston, the city where a police officer shot and killed an unarmed Walter Scott as he was fleeing from the officer.

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The incident, which was filmed with a cellphone, prompted legislators to pass bill S. 47, which stalled in committee for some time. The bill tasks the Law Enforcement Training Council with developing guidelines for the implementation of the cameras. Law enforcement agencies will not have to implement body cameras until funding is available from the state. Data recorded by the cameras is not subject to public disclosure laws under the Freedom of Information Act, which the S.C. Press Association said will thwart public oversight of police actions. Legislators included the exemption due to concerns about privacy issues. UBER The future of how Uber and other such companies that offer taxi-like services operate in the state is still being debated. Bill H. 3525 heads to the June 16 special legislative session. Much of the debate centers on insurance-related issues. If passed, the law would classify Uber as a transportation network company and set up operational

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guidelines. The S.C. Public Service Commission in January issued Uber a cease-and-desist order. The agency then reversed its decision and granted Uber a temporary license that expires June 30. PUBLIC AGENDAS Lawmakers passed bill S. 11, which requires public bodies to post an agenda of

the meeting at least 24 hours in advance. The notice must include the date, time and place of the meeting. Nothing can be added to the agenda without an additional 24-hour notice to the public. After the meeting begins, members can only add items to the agenda by a two-thirds vote. Advocates of the bill said it creates more transparency in government.

County budget wins second approval Public hearing on June 16 APRIL A. MORRIS | STAFF

amorris@communityjournals.com Greenville County Council gave second reading approval last week to the FY2015-16 and FY2016-17 county budgets and will consider a final reading on Tuesday. Neither budget includes a tax increase. The proposed budgets would spend $256.8 million for 201516 and $259.8 million for 2016-17, for a total of $516,638,915. A public hearing on the FY2015-16 budget will be held June 16. A public hearing and third reading for the FY2016-17 budget is scheduled for July 21. The two-year budget adds increased funding for public safety, specifically 10 new deputies each year and additional paramedics, detention officers and deputy coroners. A potential contract with a fire department could pro-

By the numbers

$516,638,915 combined total for FY2015-16 and FY2016-17

$2.1 billion

estimated base property valuation in Greenville County, 3% increase over last year

So you know

Share your opinion WHAT: Read the proposed two-year budget at greenvillecounty.org WHEN: FY2015-16 budget public hearing, June 16 at 6 p.m. FY2016-17 budget public hearing, July 21 at 6 p.m. WHERE: All meetings at County Square, 301 University Ridge, Greenville

vide two new ambulances and a quick response vehicle (QRV). Approximately $8.5 million is designated for the county road program and $8 million for vehicle replacements and additions. A 3 percent salary increase for 2016 and 2.5 percent increase in 2017 are also included for county employees. Deputy county administrator John Hansley said the additional income comes from county growth, debt that is paid off and other sources. County administrator Joe Kernell said the county budget is not based on previous years’ and the base budget may have been increased or decreased before departmental increase requests. Councilman Jim Burns requested automatic quarterly financial statements throughout the year and that councilors receive a copy of the budget policies that are included in the final draft. Greenville County Council is scheduled to meet again on June 16 at 6 p.m. at County Square, 301 University Ridge, Greenville.

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THE NEWS IN BRIEF GREENVILLE TECH RAISES TUITION Tuition for Greenville Technical College’s in-county students will grow by 3.11 percent for the 2015-16 school year. Out-of-county student tuition will increase by 3.13 percent. Greenville Technical College uses a linear tuition model, meaning students pay by the credit hour no matter how many credits they take. During this past school year, in-county students taking 12 credit hours would have paid $2,047 per semester. In 2015-16, they’ll pay $2,111 per semester. In-county students who took 15 hours this past school year paid $2,530 per semester. In 2015-16, they pay $2,609 per semester. Students must take 12 credit hours per semester to qualify for lottery scholarship money. CLEMSON TO STUDY COUNTY PARKS AND REC NEEDS Greenville County has hired Clemson University to gather public input and develop a strategic plan to assess the parks and recreation needs countywide. Focus groups and community meetings have been held in Fountain Inn, Mauldin, Greenville, Simpsonville and Travelers Rest. Two more sessions will be held next week, one at Greer City Hall and the other at the Freetown Community Center near Berea. So far, the public across the board wants more trails and greenways and connections to the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail completed, said Clemson’s Bob Brookover, who is leading the study. Multipurpose rectangle fields and complexes for sports activities are also at the top of the list. Once the public meetings are complete, Clemson will survey the county via phone, mail and online. Results will be distributed to each municipality by July 1 and an overall report will be presented to Greenville County the end of July, Brookover said. For more information, visit bit.ly/gvl-parks-needs HEIGEL CONFIRMED AS DHEC DIRECTOR The S.C. Senate confirmed Catherine E. Heigel, former Duke Energy president and general counsel for Greenville-based Elliott Davis Decosimo LLC, as new director of the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). Heigel was appointed to the post in late April by the DHEC board and assumed her duties on June 4. DHEC board was forced to restart its search process this year after appointing Eleanor Kitzman, who withdrew from consideration in February after senators raised concerns about her lack of field experience and claimed she failed to properly disclose campaign contributions to Gov. Nikki Haley. In addition to posts at Duke Energy and Elliott Davis Decosimo, Heigel has worked as executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary at Wisconsinbased American Transmission Company. Heigel replaces Catherine Templeton, who resigned in January after serving since 2012. CALLING ALL CHEFS Friday is the deadline for chefs to apply for the Competition Dining Series, a new single-elimination tournament that highlights regional food, agriculture and culinary talent. The first-ever South Carolina series is set for Aug. 3 through Sept. 9. Sixteen area chefs will battle each other in a total of 15 interactive dinner battles. Two chef teams will prepare three courses each centered on a featured regional ingredient that is revealed only an hour before they start cooking that day. Diners taste and score each dish without knowing which chef created it. Chefs interested in competing and foodies interested in attending the competition dining events can go to competitiondining.com for more information.

What’s Right in Health Care GHS and Selah Launch Colon Cancer Test GHS’ Institute for Translational Oncology Research (ITOR) and Selah Genomics have developed an advanced molecular test called PrecisionPath™ that can highlight potential therapies for a patient based on his or her unique DNA. The first PrecisionPath™ test to launch is targeted to colon cancer and is an important step toward harnessing genetics in a cost-effective manner to effectively target the right drug to the right patient. To learn more, visit ghs.org/news. GHS “OnTrack” to Keep Kids in School The United Way of Greenville County, Greenville County Schools, GHS and several other community agencies recently announced a new initiative called OnTrack Greenville designed to keep middle school students engaged and on track to graduate. GHS’ role in the initiative is to establish school-based clinics. The clinics, which are staffed by a registered nurse and nurse practitioner, will provide non-emergent care to students while in school. Learn more at unitedwaygc.org. GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail Earns National Recognition Fodor’s Travel recently named the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail one of America’s Best Urban Bike Paths! The trail, which spans roughly 18 miles from downtown Greenville to Travelers Rest, averaged more than 500,000 users last year and generated nearly $7 million in tourism revenue. Find out more about the trail at greenvillerec.com/swamprabbit.

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NETworking Kroc Tennis Center creates connections for the community

BENJAMIN JEFFERS | STAFF

bjeffers@communityjournals.com When Karen Makepeace moved to Greenville from Atlanta last year, the avid tennis player heard about the tennis program at the Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center and decided to check it out. Being new to the area, she didn’t know many people and figured joining the Kroc Tennis Center would be a good opportunity to meet others. It was a good call: Her experience has been “perfect since day one,” she says. As Makepeace and others readily attest, the community tennis center has proved a reliable place to meet people, make friends and, of course, play tennis. Andy Olson, an IT professional who joined about two months ago, said the “place is just fantastic” because staff members go out of their way to introduce players based on skill and personality types. The force behind the introductions and events is Patty Lauritzen, tennis house manager at the Kroc Tennis Center, which opened four years ago on the

Membership prices 12 years under: $15/month 13-17 years: $23/month 18-61 years: $55/month Family up to five people: $95/month Single parent up to five people: $65/ month 62+ years: $40/month Senior family: $60/month

Non-member prices $10/day $45 for pack of five passes

west side of Greenville and The tennis center is intendBy the numbers has grown to around 700 ed for the entire community members. to use, not just members, “It’s not all about tennis. she said. The facility has 16 Patty just makes you feel lighted courts, half of which welcome and introduces you years ago Kroc Tennis are clay and the other half to people,” Makepeace said. Center opened on the are hard surface, and sees Olson called her the “heartwest side of Greenville enough activity to warrant beat of the place.” building several more courts, Lauritzen said skill level she said. “This place is jumpand age play a role in how ing.” she sets up people with Lauritzen credits the Kroc leagues and other matches, approx. number of Center’s location on the edge but she also looks for perof Greenville’s central busicurrent members sonality and interests. People ness district as a convenient who “don’t know a single spot for people to meet up. soul” come in and she makes it her mis- She said people who live in counties on sion to connect them with other players, opposite sides of Greenville play matches she said. “We are unlike other clubs beat the tennis center because they like its cause we are so new; we don’t have the central location. proverbial cliques.” Health and safety professional SherLauritzen wants to stay away from a man Woodson said the low cost and constuffy club feel. “It’s not a country club; venient location downtown were two it’s a community center. There’s an elec- of the main reasons he joined. He also tricity here that you don’t see at other appreciates the staff’s helping him with places.” finding a team.

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More growth to come The Kroc Center is located near the proposed new city park in west Greenville and considerable new real estate development. Here are some of the new residences being built: • City Homes at Markley by Cole Properties, located on the corner of North Markley and Calhoun Streets –14 single-family homes will be three-story “row homes.” • Developer Bobby Barreto with Asterisk Development – 24 new luxury townhomes at 104 S. Hudson St. • New City Court View by New City Development – 15 townhomes. • District West-Flournoy Development – 365-unit apartment complex at Westfield Street and West Broad Street in downtown Greenville. • Greenville Lofts by Arlington Properties – 215 apartments.

“I will take my hat off and commend the staff at the Kroc Center,” he said.

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GHS Physician Update

Greenville family representing state in Alex’s Lemonade Days ANDREW REAM | CONTRIBUTOR

aream@communityjournals.com This month, young cancer survivor and Greenville resident Brayden Bateman will represent his home state in the nationwide cancer-research fundraiser, Alex’s Lemonade Days. The three-day national event features thousands of supporters who run their own lemonade stands the weekend before Father’s Day every June. Before she passed away in 2004, four-year-old Alex Scott ran her own front-yard lemonade stand in West Hartford, Conn., every June with the ambition of raising $1 million for childhood cancer research. Since 2004, the organization has consistently raised $1 million annually. This year, the Bateman family will represent South Carolina with the goal of raising money for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. The Batemans’ 6-year-old son, Brayden, was diagnosed with retinoblastoma at just two weeks old. With tumors found in both of his eyes, Brayden entered treatment at 20 days old. After more than 30 eye surgeries, Brayden is now cancerfree with both eyes still intact. The Batemans assist in multiple cancer-research fundraisers throughout the year. Sabra Bateman, mother of Brayden, currently runs her own nonprofit organization devoted to providing young cancer patients with activity pouches during their surgery days. “We really felt an obligation as a family to start giving back to the organizations that had helped us, and Alex’s Lemon-

ade Stand Foundation was one of those,” Bateman said. The entire family pitches in to assist organizations such as Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, she said. Disappointed that they could not assist during Alex’s Lemonade Days while out of town, Brayden’s two older sisters plan to host their own lemonade stand the weekend the rest of the family will be selling lemonade in Greenville. Brayden “enjoys being able to give back to the community and to organizations that have helped him,” his mother says. All event proceeds go directly to Alex’s Lemonade Days Foundation to assist in finding a cure for cancer. The Batemans’ goal for the event is to raise enough money to fund even just one day of cancer research. “A day of research makes a difference in a child’s life,” Sabra Bateman said.

GHS welcomes these new doctors & offices! Internal Medicine Natalie Albala, MD Todd Albala, MD Cross Creek Internal Medicine Greenville, 797-7035 OB/GYN Emily Turney, MD Premier Women’s Care Greenville, 220-4209 Kristine Oglesby, CNM Samantha Twyman, CNM Greenville Midwifery Care Greenville, 797-7350 Orthopaedics Andrew Cross, MD The Hand Center Greenville, 242-HAND (4263) Pediatrics Jeffrey Faust, MD Pediatric Associates-Greer Greenville, 879-3883

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Residents at Rolling Green Village Retirement Community recently attended their annual prom, an event hosted each spring by the staff. The evening’s event culminated in the selection of the Prom King and Queen: Dwight Newton and Loretta Harley. Also in attendance was Miss Blue Ridge Foothills 2015 Shiobhan Fraser, who spoke briefly about her platform against human trafficking before greeting and dancing with residents.

The Miniature World of Trains is seeking volunteers for its board of directors and volunteer managers to handle day-to-day operations. Volunteers who live in or near Greenville, have a passion for helping others and have the time are invited to apply. Contact Frank Ruby at FCRuby@miniatureworldoftrains.com or 704-8324.

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Celebrating ADA

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ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITY AT THE GREENVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING

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Greenville CAN (Collaborative Action Network) works to strengthen the community for Upstate individuals with special needs. This summer, CAN is observing the 25th anniversary of the American Disabilities Act (ADA) with events in June and July.

Greenville City Hall, 206 S. Main St., 10th floor, Greenville at 5:30 p.m.

INFO: Jerri Davison, jdavison@able-sc.org

JUNE 13

JUNE 25, JULY 9 & 23

PREVENTION OF ADOLESCENT AND CHILD EXPLOITATION (P.A.C.E.) WORKSHOP

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Center for Developmental Services (CDS), 29 N. Academy St., Greenville from 1-3 p.m. REGISTER: Alisa Bentley, 331-1340 or abentley@familyconnectionsc.org Learn how to keep your child safe through the P.A.C.E. curriculum. Refreshments and childcare provided.

Begin at Swamp Rabbit Café, 205 Cedar Lane Rd., Greenville from 6-7:30 p.m. REGISTER: Kristen Caldwell, kcaldwell5@ ghs.org or 455-2627 RCP hosts adaptive cycling rides the second and fourth Thursday of each month from April to October. Bring water and a helmet.

ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITY AT GREENVILLE COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING

ABLE SC and Greenville CAN are coordinating speakers for public comment at the Greenville County Council meeting.

JUNE 25 DISABILITY CELEBRATION PRESENTED BY SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN GREENVILLE Otter Creek Waterpark, 101 W. Darby Road, Greenville from 5:45-7:45 p.m. COST: $5 Shriners Hospitals for Children Greenville hosts a celebration for individuals with disabilities and ADA.

ABLE SC hosts a free outdoor movie night featuring “Lives Worth Living,” a documentary about the disability rights movement that led to the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

JULY 26

Lake Bowen Landing from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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County Square, 301 University Ridge, Greenville at 6 p.m.

JULY 18

Falls Park, Downtown Greenville at 8 p.m.

JULY 21

Discovery Island Waterpark, 417 Baldwin Road, Simpsonville from 5:45–7:45 p.m. The Barbara Stone Foundation hosts a celebration for individuals with disabilities. Visit greenvillecan.org for more information about all events.

ADA TRAINING FOR GOVERNMENTS AND SCHOOLS Greer City Hall, 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. REGISTER: greenvillecan.org Ten at the Top, the City of Greer and ABLE SC host a collaborative training for local governments and school systems in the 10 Upstate counties. Lunch provided.

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The Put Down the Guns Now Young People Organization has awarded $500 to Johnathan Kinard, a graduating senior at J.L. Mann High School, for success in avoiding gun violence. The National Alliance on Mental Illness Greenville (NAMI Greenville) recently raised $78,000 at its 13th annual NAMIWalks event to fund mental health awareness programs. Fundraising for NAMIWalks is encouraged until July 1 for individuals and teams. For more information and to make a donation, visit namigreenvillesc.org/walk or contact the organization at 331-3300 or info@ namigreenville.org.

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The SC Mountains to Midlands Susan G. Komen (Komen SCMM) Race for the Cure 5K has changed location to Heritage Park and will take place on Sept. 26. Online registration is open at KomenSCMM.org. The organization is also currently taking sponsorships. For more information about sponsorships, call 234-5035 or email Stephanie@ KomenSCMM.org. The 2015 Rose Ball Committee has chosen Chinoiserie as the theme for the decorations of the 23rd Rose Ball, Greenville’s longest-running charitable community event. The Rose Ball will take place on Sept. 18 at The Poinsett Club. Chinoiserie is derived from the French word for “China” and represents a design style that became popular in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries. Decorations will include the styles of more than 25 local designers, each of whom plan to adorn one area or room of The Poinsett Club for the ball.

Loaves & Fishes raised more than $58,000 at its recent Taste of the Upstate event. The “Masquerade in Venice” themed culinary event featured tastes from multiple Upstate restaurants. Professionals from the International Food Service Executives Association (IFSEA) judged the dishes presented. The winners were: Miso’s on Main, JP’s 4 Corners, Bacon Bros. Public House, Smoke on the Water, Southern Pressed Juicery and The Peddler Steakhouse.

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High School; Patrick J. McLear, St. Joseph’s Catholic School; Joshua W. Harvey, Blue Ridge High School; Alison Michele Westberry, Greer homeschool; Katherine Duchinski, Mauldin student at S.C. Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics; Nathaniel F. Brown, Southside High School; Sean P. Conway, Simpsonville student at S.C. Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics; Stephen M. Leung, Bob Jones Academy; and Sara J. Watson, Simpsonville student at S.C. Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics.

BACK ROW: Rutger Hoekstra, Alex Depner, RJ Campbell, David Muncy and Samuel Nachtmann. FRONT ROW: Scarlett Howard, Madison Radulescu, Lyssa Duwe, Elli Englbrecht, Juliett Alvarez and teacher Denise Cook.

Corlandis Byrd, Derrius Chamber and Sophia Hincapie received the Outstanding Bass Section award. Mutaz Sarhan of Greer has been awarded a $1,500 Subway of South Carolina Scholarship. Sarhan is a graduating senior at Greer Middle College Charter High School who plans to attend Furman University. His father, Mohammed Sarhan, owns and operates a Subway restaurant in Lyman.

Students from Christopher Taber’s Gateway to Technology class at Hughes Academy of Science and Technology designed and presented a prosthetic hand to 2-year-old Caeden Muldoon. The project helped the students learn about the applications of PBL-STEAM Education.

Pre-algebra students in Denise Cook’s eighth-grade class at Shannon Forest Christian School demonstrated knowledge about surface area and volume by calculating how much tin foil would be needed to cover men made out of solids. Washington Center recently held an annual Craft Day school-wide fundraiser. Students and teachers created a variety of items to sell to the public. St. Joseph Catholic School eighthgraders, classroom staff and volunteers assisted Washington Center stuWashington Center student Marge dents in making items Bexfield (seated) enjoys sidewalk chalk for purchase. During drawings with Christ Church Episcopal the event, volunteers School volunteers Amelie Groetzbach from Christ Church and Seline Krafft. Episcopal School provided sales assistance, bubbles, parachute games and chalk art while accompanying their Washington Center friends. Greenville Middle School seventh- and eighth-grade strings students recently participated in the Music Showcase Festival at Dollywood. The orchestra earned a superior rating and won first place in the String Orchestra category. Seth Anderson, Miles Baker,

Legacy Charter School students Ingrid Ramos (left) and Carrington Jones (right) have been sponsored to attend the exclusive Society of International Business Fellows (SIBF) Cambridge Young Adults: Money & Responsibility program this July in Cambridge, England. Ninth-grade boys from Southside Christian School walked 6 miles along Woodruff Road cleaning up litter during a recent community service day. Legacy Charter Early College High School graduates Ingrid Daniela Cortez Morales and Willie Arthur Massey received the J.E. Sirrine Scholarship this year, making them the first Legacy students to receive the scholarship. The criteria for receiving the Sirrine Scholarship is based on financial need, test scores and academic ranking. All Greenville Technical College students in multiple health care programs taking recent licensure examinations passed, giving the programs a 100 percent pass rate. The programs included: nursing, surgical technology,

surgical assisting, medical lab technician, occupational therapy assistant, dental hygiene, pharmacy technician, radiologic technology and diagnostic medical sonography. As part of a daylong Related Arts Festival at St. Anthony School, students in K5 through sixth grade participated in sessions focused on music, visual art, library and religion. As part of the library session, John Thomas Fowler, master musician and storyteller, presented Appalachian Stories and Music Traditions. Greenville Tech Charter High School senior Alyssa Chambers was selected as the Region A-II Female Athlete of the year. School athletic director Ben Shiley described Chambers as a valued member of the basketball and volleyball teams and true team player who has been an inspiration to her peers. Chambers is the first Greenville County Charter School athlete to receive this award. Jeremy Ponder of Fountain Inn has graduated from the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind. Ponder also received the American Legion Award. t Jeremy Ponder is congratulated on his graduation from the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind by school board vice chairman Scott Brawley and interim president Page McCraw.

Multiple Greenville Middle students were recognized at Eighth Grade Awards Day: Corlandis Byrd and Manuela Velez both received the 30th Annual Mary Long Most Deserving Student Award; Ragan Brown and Will Harris received the American Legion Medal; and Caroline Patterson and Robbie Pokora received the Most Outstanding Student Award.

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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Bringing history to life This year’s Chautauqua Festival goes to the movies

CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com From George Washington to Abraham Lincoln, Susan B. Anthony to Rosa Parks, Clara Barton to Patrick Henry, the Greenville Chautauqua Festival has brought history to life by focusing on those who led America through crisis and those who rose to the occasion. This year, Chautauqua will go to the movies. For the first time, Chautauqua will focus on some big names from 20th-

What is Chautauqua? History brought to life through interactive theater. Scholars perform monologues in character and answer questions from the audience.

So you know

“America at the Movies” WHO: 2014 Chautauqua Festival WHEN: June 12-21 TICKETS: Free INFORMATION: greenvillechautauqua.org

century cinema. “Film is definitely the medium of the 20th century,” said Larry Bounds, a Wade Hampton High English teacher who will portray Walt Disney at this year’s festival, which runs from June 12-21. “Not only does film reflect the societal views of the people, American films have been used to alter the views of the American people.” “America at the Movies” spotlights Walt

Disney, silent film superstar Mary Pickford, Orson Welles and Gordon Parks, the first African-American to make a feature-length film for Hollywood. Chautauqua has been described as

“history that can’t stay in a book.” People in history come alive – portrayed through a part-actor, part-scholar in costume. After the actor performs a monologue, the floor is opened

HISTORY THAT CAN’T STAY IN A BOOK Chautauqua Festival highlights America at the movies

WALT DISNEY FACTS

MARY PICKFORD FACTS

ORSON WELLES FACTS

GORDON PARKS FACTS

• Served during World War I as ambulance driver in France.

• Negotiated a deal in 1916 that gave her $10,000 per week, half her film profits and her own production company.

• Made his stage debut in Dublin at age 16.

• First African American to direct a Hollywood studio film, 1969’s “The Learning Tree.”

• Moved to Hollywood in 1923 and established an animation studio with brother Roy. • Created Mickey Mouse in 1928 after losing rights to an earlier successful cartoon, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. • Nominated for 59 Oscars and won 26 – more than anyone in history. • Opened Disneyland in 1955; announced plans for Disney World in 1965. Died in 1966.

• Won an Academy Award for “Coquette,” in 1929, the first year the awards were given. • Married to Douglas Fairbanks. • Cofounded United Artists. • She and Fairbanks were first to have hand and footprints set in concrete outside Grauman’s Chinese Theater.

• Caused national panic when audiences mistook his “breaking news” of Martians invading New Jersey on “The War of the Worlds” for a real broadcast. • At age 25, wrote, directed and starred in “Citizen Kane,” based on the life of press mogul William Randolph Hearst. • “The Lady from Shanghai,” a 1947 film Wells starred in with his wife, Rita Hayworth, is famous for final scene of a shootout in a funhouse hall of mirrors. • “F for Fake” is his last and only color film.

• Was a freelance fashion photographer. • Bought his first camera, a 35mm Voightlander Brilliant, for $12.50 at a pawn shop. • Freelance work for “Vogue” and Standard Oil led to a job as “Life” magazine’s first black photojournalist. • Directed “Shaft” in 1971, an action film with a black superhero detective that brought MGM Studio out of bankruptcy.

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to audience questions. Because of that, Chautauqua is not WALT DISNEY EVENTS just an actor working from IN GREENVILLE a script: The performers • Friday, June 12, 7:30 p.m., immerse themselves into Under the Tent at Greenville Tech the characters, learning • Saturday, June 13, 9 a.m., them well enough to avoid Discussion at Greenville Artists being stumped by an auGuild gallery dience question. • Monday, June 15, 11:30 a.m., The first Chautauqua Younts Center for Performing started as an adult educaArts, Fountain Inn tion program for Sunday • Wednesday, June 17, 7:30 school teachers at a camp- LARRY BOUNDS p.m., Trailblazer Park, Travelers site on Chautauqua Lake Rest in Upstate New York. • Friday, June 19, 7:30 p.m., Tent Chautauquas Falls Park amphitheater toured America, including one that regularly stopped MARY PICKFORD EVENTS in Greenville. Chautauqua IN GREENVILLE lapsed during the Great • Saturday, June 13, 7:30 p.m., Depression and revived Under the Tent at Greenville Tech in the 1970s as a way • Tuesday, June 16, 11:30 a.m., to promote humanities Centre Stage education. Greenville’s Chautauqua started in • Friday, June 19, 9 a.m., LESLIE GODDARD Discussion at Greenville Artists 1999 after George Frein, Guild gallery a founding member of the National Chautauqua • Saturday, June 20, 2 p.m., Greenville Tech UT Bldg. 104 Tour, moved to Greenville. Auditorium Frein remembers sitting around a dining room table with a half dozen GORDON PARKS EVENTS people five years ago to IN GREENVILLE think about themes for fu• Saturday, June 13, 2 p.m. ture Chautauquas. When Greenville Tech UT Bldg. 104 “the movies” was suggestAuditorium ed, Frein said, “It was the • Monday, June 15, 11:30 a.m., most energetic conversa- CHARLES PACE Phillis Wheatley Community tion we’ve had. Everybody Center has been to the movies.” • Thursday, June 18, 11:30 a.m., Frein will portray Orson Kroc Center Welles, best known for • Saturday, June 20, 9 a.m., the movie “Citizen Kane.” Discussion at Greenville Artists Welles is “the best movie Guild gallery director who ever lived,” • Saturday, June 20, 7:30 a.m., Frein said, adding that Under the Tent at Greenville Tech preparing to play Welles was challenging for him ORSON WELLES EVENTS because he’s more of a IN GREENVILLE reader than a moviegoer. • Sunday, June 14, 7:30 p.m., “Welles hated the notion GEORGE FREIN Under the Tent at Greenville Tech of the film industry. He • Wednesday, June 17, 11:30 a.m., the Kroc considered film art. He was a powerful Center influence on modern directors.” Bounds, who is distantly related by • Thursday, June 18, 9 a.m. Discussion at Greenville Artists Guild gallery marriage to Disney, said Disney faced overwhelming difficulty and problems, • Sunday, June 21, 7:30 p.m., Under the Tent but rose above them with his talent at Greenville Tech and perseverance. “He was on the brink of bankruptcy MAKING OF “GONE WITH until the very end of his life because THE WIND” EVENTS he took all of the profits and put them • Sunday, June 14, 2 p.m., and 3:30 p.m., back into the next project. ‘Snow Fine Arts Center White’ was the greatest money-making • Sunday, June 21, 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., film until ‘Gone with the Wind’ and he Fine Arts Center had to go into hock to complete it.”

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Time-travel into history “The Magic Tree House” exhibit gives glimpse of three important periods in American history CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com Children – and adults, too – can climb the ladder to the “Magic Tree House” at the Upcountry History Museum and time travel through three pivotal times in American history. The “Magic Tree House Traveling Exhibit” is based on an award-winning children’s book series by author Mary Pope Osborne. In the series, Jack and Annie, a brother and sister who live in Frog Creek, Pa., discover a magical tree house filled with books. The books allow Jack and Annie to go on many adventures on which they learn lessons from American’s past.

hospital to help Clara Barton during the Civil War and visit a one-room schoolhouse to experience life as a pioneer. The exhibit includes period costumes, props and more than 30 hands-on learning activities. To make the most of a child’s trip back in time, the UHM Book Club will focus on “Magic Tree House” PHOTO BY STEPHANIE ZETTL books this summer beThe interactive traveling exhibit allows ginning with “Revolutionary War on visitors to travel to Plymouth Bay at the Wednesday” on June 9. To sign up a child first Thanksgiving, take a trip to a field in advance, call 467-3100 or email info@

upcountryhistory.org. Family Days in July, August and September will be “Magic Tree House” related, too. Lunchbox Learning programs in June and July will have a Civil War theme.

So you know

“The Magic Tree House” WHAT: A traveling exhibit created by The Magic House WHEN: through Sept. 6 WHERE: Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncumbe St., Greenville INFORMATION: upcountryhistory.org

Hey, y’all, watch this Season one of redneck noir Web series filmed in Greenville premiers June 15

CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com Ferrari Thunderbird Taylor chugs beer from a giant Thermos. She curses. She wears pink tank tops with leopard-print leggings. She solves low-rent mysteries. She’s the protagonist for a “redneck

So you know

“The Girl from Carolina” WHAT: An irreverent comedy-noir web series WHO: Well Dang! Productions WHEN: Premieres June 15 INFORMATION: girlfromcarolina.com

What day is it?

noir” Web series by Well Dang! Productions that was filmed in Greenville. The 10-episode season one premieres on YouTube June 15. A new episode will be released each day. Filming of season two begins in July. “The Girl from Carolina,” written, produced and acted by Greenville natives, features Ferrari, played by Brianna Foister, as the main character who solves mysteries in each online episode. Instead of standalone mysteries, Ferrari’s weekto-week exploits will feed into one fullblown noir mystery where she exacts her kind of vigilante justice. The series got its start as a short film that was recognized by the Independent Film Festival of Cinematic Arts in Los Angeles.

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Director Alex Wroten, a filmmaker who is from Greenville and now living in Los Angeles, said in December 2011 he wanted to make a short detective film about a rude, polarizing character with no detective experience. He and Joe Worthen, who plays Ferrari’s simpleminded, longtime boyfriend in the series, planned the film on a napkin and

wrote it in a couple of days. But the more Wroten watched and exhibited the short, the more he wanted to reshoot it with more than the 10 days of pre-production time of the original. Because the short had a diverse cast of characters that could be explored even further, the decision was made to turn it into a Web series.

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or early in the morning when the light is warmer and softer.

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2. Don’t put your subject smack in the middle of the frame. Positioning the subject off-center creates a more pleasing composition.

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3. Use flash to fill in dark shadows on sunny days and brighten subjects on cloudy days. But if you can’t get outside and photograph nature on June 15, don’t worry: June 13 is National Weed Your Garden Day and June 18 is National Go Fishing Day.

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Everybody in the pool

The 2015 SAIL (Swim Association Invitational League) season kicked off last week with several meets around Greenville County, including the Thornblade team hosting Botany Woods. William Crooks / contributing photographer

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Everybody in the pool

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FIRE goes ‘Into the Woods’ Director says it’s a great time to do Sondheim musical

CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

So you know

clandrum@communityjournals.com This was the perfect time for FIRE Theatre to produce Stephen Sondheim’s musical “Into the Woods.” The play intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm fairy tales, including “Little Red Riding Hood,” “Jack and the Beanstalk,” “Rapunzel” and “Cinderella.” “Into the Woods” tells the story of a childless baker and his wife and their quest to begin a family. An Academy Awardnominated movie of the same title was released last year starring Meryl Streep and Johnny Depp, creating “renewed interest in it,” said Zac Pelicano, FIRE’s director. The musical opens Friday, June 12, and

“Into the Woods” WHO: FIRE Theatre Co. WHEN: June 12-13 and 19-20, 7:30 p.m. June 14 and 21, 3 p.m. WHERE: Younts Center for Performing Arts, 315 N. Main St., Fountain Inn TICKETS: $18 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students INFORMATION: 409-1050 or yountscenter.org

runs for weekend performances through June 21. “It’s a theater person’s musical,” Pelicano said. “It is a feat for singers to per-

form. Hands down, it is the most musically complex thing we’ve ever done.” Pelicano said the show highlights the strength of FIRE Theatre, which has good ensemble singing and strong soloists. “It treats songs like monologues with music,” he said. Lindsey Thomason plays Cinderella, a role Pelicano said she was born to do. “She looks the part. She sings the part. She adds approachability to the character.” Becca Payne, a trained opera singer, plays the baker’s wife. Pelicano plays the baker, the first time he’s played a major role since taking over as director of FIRE. Pelicano credits “Into the Woods’” popularity to its appeal to many age groups with its coming-of-age story and

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All Shook Up

Donation provides hearing loop for GLT

Musical uses Elvis playlist to explore prejudice

CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

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CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com Greenville Little Theatre’s production of “All Shook Up” features more than two dozen Elvis songs. But it’s not an Elvis tribute show with an Elvis impersonator – it’s a musical that uses Elvis songs to tell the story of Chad, a guitar-playing, motorcycle-riding roustabout who comes to a square little town in a square little state and changes everything and everyone he meets. “It’s a genius of a show using specific Elvis songs to further the plot,” said Rick Connor, who plays Sheriff Earl. “It took very good writing to pick certain songs, from Elvis’ most obscure to some of his No. 1 hits, to tell the story. The story is so well-crafted.” Benjamin Augusta, who plays Chad, said he’s

So you know

“All Shook Up” WHAT: A musical featuring music associated with Elvis Presley WHEN: June 12-13, 18-20, 25-27 at 8 p.m. June 14 and 21, 3 p.m. WHERE: Greenville Little Theatre, 444 College St. TICKETS: $30. Discounts available for seniors, children and groups INFORMATION: 233-6238 or greenvillelittletheatre.org

talk of impending parenthood. “It touches on so many themes,” he said.

always attracted to roles that “glorify acceptance and love of diversity and independence.” “Getting to sing and dance are always a plus,” he said. “Elvis was a musical pioneer, as everyone knows. I feel that his songs and rhythm are applicable to any generation. There will always be love, loss and a time to have fun.” Suzanne McCalla, director of the production, said GLT has wanted to do “All Shook Up” for a long time, but the theater didn’t have the young people and African-American talent to pull it off until now. GLT had planned to do “The Sound of Music” this season but with the new national tour starting, rights to the show were pulled. “It is not a typical jukebox musical,” McCalla said. “The book is so good. It’s poignant and fun.” The show includes more than two dozen Elvis songs and 17 ensemble dance numbers where the entire 31-member cast is on stage at the same time.

Technology to help the hearing-impaired is making its debut at the Greenville Little Theatre. GLT has installed a hearing loop system that was donated by Davis Audiology. A hearing loop is a wire that circles a room and connects to the room’s sound system. GLT patrons who have telecoils – a small metal rod wrapped in wire – in their hearing aids or cochlear implants and switch to the “T” setting are wirelessly connected to the theater’s sound system. That means the dialogue or music from the stage won’t have to compete with ambient noise, allowing the hearing-impaired patron to hear everything and not miss key plot points, said GLT Executive Artistic Director Allen McCalla. “It extends their enjoyment,” he said. “It’s really going to help folks to continue to enjoy theater.” Nearly 50 million Americans have hearing loss, according to the Hearing Health Foundation. It’s not just older adults. One in five teenagers and 60 percent of

veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan have hearing loss. “It’s the third most common health care problem, but it’s invisible,” said Kristen Davis, a doctor of audiology and owner of Davis Audiology. “For a long time, people are in denial. They try to compensate for it.” Davis said some of her patients said they were theater patrons but stopped going because of they could no longer enjoy it. “It’s important to me that everyone is able to enjoy the arts,” she said. People with hearing aids can go to an audiologist to make sure their t-coil is turned on, Davis said. “With the hearing loop, noise is no longer a factor,” she said. “They’re probably hearing it better than people with normal hearing.”

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WITH VINCENT HARRIS

Cussing out loud

Savannah trio Cusses balance chaos with control We’re only halfway through the year, so I’ll try to hedge my bets a little: If “Golden Rat,” by a Savannah, Ga., trio called Cusses, doesn’t end up being my favorite single of 2015, it’ll be quite a surprise. I’ve always had a fondness for loud, relentless rock ’n’ roll that combines boneshattering volume with balletic grace, and that’s exactly what “Golden Rat” does. The song, which is the first track on Cusses’ new EP, “Here Comes the Rat,” is a juggernaut of both chaos and control. It combines a guitar sound that mixes the volume of a chainsaw and the precision of an acupuncturist with a drummer who can handle high-speed turns like an F-1 car and a singer who wails like Kate Pierson of the B-52’s fronting The Hives. It’s an exciting, adrenaline-fueled song that threatens to careen off the rails at any moment, but never does. It’s also just a taste of what Cusses (vocalist Angel Bond, guitarist Bryan Harder and drummer Brian Lackey) do on the “Here Comes the Rat” EP, which is a teaser for the band’s upcoming full-length album. The final song, “Teenage Monster,” treads much the same ground as “Golden Rat,” but the middle two tracks, “Sally & Her Tassels” (a chunky, mid-tempo rocker) and “I’m Gonna Get You” (an angular, start-stop stagger) are interesting sidetrips into the trio’s other strengths. The release is light years beyond their 2012 self-titled debut album, which wasn’t bad by any means. “We all strive to become better writers and better musicians, and to try to improve ourselves, and to not be in one little niche,” Angel Bond says. “We want to express ourselves in all kinds of ways. We all come from such different backgrounds and have such different musical tastes that our formula, hopefully, is unique.” Bond is quick to credit the musical connection of her guitarist and drummer for the cohesive sound the band presents on “Here Comes the Rat.” “Bryan and Brian have been playing together on and off for 20 years,” she says. “So the tightness comes from them. They can look at each other and know the next steps they’re going to take. They’re phenomenal musicians.” She has a theory about how Bryan Harder’s loud-and-agile guitar style works, as well. “He’s also an architect, and I really believe that comes out in

WHO: Cusses w/ 72nd & Central & In Motion WHERE: Radio Room, 2845 N. Pleasantburg Drive WHEN: Saturday, June 13, 9 p.m. TICKETS: $5/$7 INFO: 864-263-7868, wpbrradioroom.com

his playing and the way he thinks about things. He’s covering the bass and guitar parts, and he really thinks out how he wants everything to sound.” Bond humbly gave most of the credit to her bandmates when I spoke to her, but her voice is a marvel, as well, bringing both a melodic center and another level of intensity to Cusses songs. She mixes a punk-rock style attitude with piercingly intimate lyrics. “This is an outlet for all three of us, but lyrically I’m digging deep and talking about personal experiences,” she says. “It’s a very vulnerable place to be, but I feel like if you want someone to relate and feel what you’re feeling, you need to be honest.” The album, which will be called “Golden Rat,” and will be released on their own HA! Records label, was produced by Dan Hannon and Billy Hume. The band’s strategy is to release tracks from the album a few at a time. “We spent a great deal of time and effort on the album,” Bond says. “So we’re methodically building momentum up, and reaching out to our fans to let them know that we’re still here, and here’s a little taste, but we’ve got more to come.” VINCENT HARRIS | CONTRIBUTOR |

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FEATURED HOME UPDATED NORTH MAIN CRAFTSMAN BUNGALOW 415 Ashley Ave., Greenville SC 29609 3BR/2BA • $307,000 This home has new hardi plank siding and stacked stone, new windows and stained glass window in gable, new roof, new sheetrock, trim, new electrical, new kitchen and bath cabinets with granite counter tops, JENN AIR stainless steel appliances gas stove will be installed, new PEX plumbing, new true Hardwood floors throughout, new light fixtures, double sided stack stone fireplace feature, new large master bedroom with walk in tile shower, new HVAC system, new deck. Home has a large back yard. There is suppose to be another new home going in to the right of this home on the vacant lot.

Contact: Shawn Thomas | 864.505.6950 New City Development & Real Estate

R E A L E S TAT E N E W S GGAR Market Overview – June

Existing-home sales are expected to equal the greatest heights since 2006, but higher prices, low supplies and higher mortgage rates may create some headwinds, say housing economists. Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of REALTORS®, says existing-home sales are higher than a year ago. Sales were stronger in March as more buyers entered the market for the spring season, encouraged by sustained job growth and interest rates below four percent. Yun expects home sales to reach 5.3 million in 2015, the most since 2006, and could reach as many as 5.5 million in 2016. He expects the national median existing-home price to rise to around 6 percent this

year before moderating to 4 percent in 2016. New home construction continues to underperform and is hampering overall sales from being higher. To put it in perspective, there were 37 million more people in the U.S. last year compared to 2000, yet existing-home sales 15 years ago were higher than they are now because of low supplies. Robert Dietz, Vice President of Tax and Market Analysis at the National Association of Home builders, explains that new home construction for first-time buyers is about half of the longterm average. The reasons are the decline in homeownership and marriage rates among young adults, but more optimism from younger homebuyers could allow new home building to return to normal levels by 2017.

Housing starts should reach 1.1 million this year and 1.4 million in 2016, but that’s still below the 1.5 million needed each year to keep up with the demand. New-home sales are likely to total 570,000 this year, and increase to 720,000 next year. Meanwhile, Greater Greenville is also experiencing tighter housing supplies and higher prices. As of May 10, 2015, current listings are 5.5 percent lower than they were a year ago. The median listing price is $220,065, over 10 percent higher than the same period a year ago. Between January and April 2015, housing sales were 3,167 units, a whopping 23 percent higher than they were for the same period the year before. In April, 907 homes were sold, over 15 percent more than the year before. The median price was

$166,752, nearly 10 percent higher than April 2014. Sellers should put their homes in top condition in order to capture higher offers. Between similar homes, buyers will always choose the home in the best condition, even if it’s higher in price. Greater Greenville homebuyers have housing that is still affordable. Choose carefully, and get the most home you can comfortably afford. It’s a great time to buy a home. Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS® represents over 2,000 members in all aspects of the real estate industry. Please visit the Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS® web site at www.ggar.com for real estate and consumer information. “Every market is different, call a REALTOR® today.”

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OPEN THIS WEEKEND FIVE FORKS

MONTEBELLO

OPEN SUNDAY, JUNE 14 FROM 2–4PM HIGHGROVE ESTATES

RIVER WALK

1021 BENNETT’S BRIDGE . $899,500 . MLS#1300026

6 SPOLETO CT . $795,000 . MLS#1287750

30 GANIBRILLE COURT . $395,000 . MLS#1300691

102 RIVER WALK TERRACE . $389,900 . MLS#1301905

5BR/4B 10+ acres minutes from I-85. Private (stocked) pond, 7000+ SF home, 5br/4b.7 seat media room with surround sound. In-ground pool. Anderson Ridge, L S Bennetts Bridge/Hwy 296, L Bennett’s Bridge.

4BR/3.5B Beautiful, well-appointed home with great layout for entertaining. The salt water pool is the focal point of the home! 4BR/3.5BA From State Park Rd, turn into rear entrance of Montebello.

4BR/2.5B Magnificent 2 story all brick home. Cul-de-sac loocation. Woodruff Rd-Left onto Batesville Rd. RightHighgrove Ct. At roundabout take second exit to continue-Highgrove Ct. Left-Grenadier Ct. Right-Ganibrille Ct.

4BR/2.5B Updated and spacious kitchen. Updated master bath. Hardwoods down. Well maintained, brick 4-2.5 home. Large deck. Close to neighborhood amenities. From Adams Mill and River Walk Blvd., follow signs

Contact: Linda O’Brien 325-0495 Wilson Associates

Contact: Heidi Putnam 380-6747 Coldwell Banker Caine

Contact: Shawn Tyson 384-4844 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner REALTORS

Contact: Phil Romba 349-7607 Carol Pyfrom Realty

WOODY CREEK

COOL COVE

RIVER SHOALS

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100 WOODY CREEK RD . $319,000 . MLS#1295215

2491 POOLE RD . $311,950 . MLS#1300997

102 BRAZOS LANE . $274,000 . MLS#1300889

103 FIRETHORNE CT . $269,000 . MLS#1301384

5BR/3.5B Spacious home in Sugar Creek II on large corner lot Pelham Road to Boiling Springs Road; Right on Sugar Creek Road into SD; Left on Woody Creek; Home on Right

4BR/3B Beautiful home. Wonderful features throughout. Well-maintained. Master on main level. Wade Hampton to Left on Hwy 290/101, Left on Mays Bridge, Right on Pennington, Left on Poole, home on left.

5BR/4B Don’t miss this private fenced backyard AND screened porch on large lot backing up to a beautiful preserve. I-385S to W Georgia Rd. 3 miles to River Shoals.

4BR/2.5B Step into this beautifully maintained brick home situated on .52acres, Pelham Rd to Boiling Springs Rd, RightOld Spartanburg Rd, Left-E Silverleaf, Right-Crosswinds, Right-Firethorne Dr, Right -Firethorne Ct. Home on Left.

Contact: Sarah Georges 404-9842 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner REALTORS

Contact: Scott Holtzclaw 884-6783 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner REALTORS

Contact: Tracey Cappio 567-8887 Coldwell Banker Caine

Contact: Jon Ferguson 616-7651 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner REALTORS

AUTUMN TRACE

THE WOODLANDS @ WALNUT COVE

HAMMETT GROVE

THE HEIGHTS

4 SPRINGLEAF COURT . $249,900 . MLS#1301805

105 BURL HOLLOW DR . $248,500 . MLS#1300985

111 CIRCLE GROVE CT . $198,000 . MLS#1301331

26 SHALE COURT . $184,900 . MLS#1301197

4BR/2.5B Come out Sunday to see this beauty. 4 beds/2.5 baths, new granite, fresh paint, huge master , large backyard ! Autumn Trace off Pollard Rd Simpsonville

3BR/2B Beautiful custom built home on cul-de-sac. Hwy 101 N in Greer, Left on Mays Bridge, Left on Woodlands Phase I

4BR/2.5B Open Floor plan. Riverside Schools. Private culdesac lot. Hammett Bridge Rd, pass Riverside High(cross Suber Rd) Left on Circle Dr. Right into SD, Left on Circle Grove Ct.

4BR/2.5B Great Open Floor Plan, 4 beds/2.5 bath, Large Kitchen Island, Great home for entertaining. Great lot , private backyard. Off Ashmore Bridge Road 2 miles off Butler Rd.

Contact: Shelly DeVreese 607-2826 Allen Tate

Contact: Deborah Grandos 907-8970 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner REALTORS

Contact: Angie Burnett 350-4871 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner REALTORS

Contact: Consie Frist 979- 5650 Allen Tate

THE VINEYARDS AT PLANTERS ROW

COTTON MILL PLACE

ROLLING GREEN VILLAGE

Advertise your home with us Contact:

104 BEL ARBOR LANE . $164,900 . MLS#1301793

300 SOUTH ST, UNIT #122, S’VILLE . $148,500 . MLS#1288006

402 LAKESIDE CIRCLE . $119,000 . MLS#1302477

3BR/2.5B Updated 3BR plus bonus room. Fenced backyard. new flooring and paint. Convenient! Ready now! I385S to right on Butler, left on Ashmore Bridge, right.

1BR/1B Delightful one level condo in historic Simpsonville Cotton Mill. An ideal place to call home! Please come take a look! Call listing agent for directions.

2BR/2B New Listing - Delightful 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in Rolling Green Village! Please come take a look! Please call listing agent for directions.

Contact: Christina Taylor 803-414-1261 Allen Tate Realtors

Contact: Karen Lawton 444-7004 Keller Williams Upstate

Annie Langston 864-679-1224 alangston@communityjournals.com

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FEATURED NEIGHBORHOOD

NEIGHBORHOOD INFO Community Size: 52 lots Details: Located in the Five Forks neighborhood at the corner of Brown Road and Maxwell Road. Schools: Monarch Elementary, Mauldin Middle and Mauldin High Schools HOA Fees: $400 annually

Maxwell Farm, Simpsonville, SC Simpsonville’s newest community with 52 lots for custom homes. Section One is almost sold out and Section Two will be for sale soon. Lots may be reserved through an approved builder in the meantime. Don’t want to go through the building process? There are spec homes currently for sale. Home prices starting in the $500’s. We invite you to contact an approved builder for more information or visit our website at www.maxwellfarmsc.com.

Lots can be purchased through one of the four approved builders: J. Francis Builders • 864.288.4001 • rachel@jfrancisbuilders.com

Galloway Custom Homes • 864.289.9994 • homebldr@bellsouth.net

Goodwin Foust Custom Homes • 864.505.0479 • barret@goodwinfoust.com Sadler Company • 864.230.2275 • bobsadler@sadlercompany.com

PE OPLE , AWA R D S , HONORS JOY Real Estate welcomes Greg Parro and Kristie Easler to the JOY team Greg Parro is a native of Greenville and knows the upstate very well. Greg is a family man, active in his church, and enjoys being able to help others. He is a former employee of the Greenville School District, so he is familiar with all of the area schools. Greg is a licensed Realtor and a graduate of Wyatt Institute of Real Estate. He also has a working knowledge of home related maintenance and carpentry.

Parro

As a life-long resident of Spartanburg County, Kristie Easler has extensive knowledge of the Spartanburg area. She is a member of the Spartanburg Association of Realtors and is a graduate from the Wyatt Institute of Real Estate in Greenville, S.C. With a passion for interior and exterior design, Kristie has acquired a specialty in offering suggestions on staging and curb appeal for a faster selling market strategy.

James Prow Joins Coldwell Banker Caine as Graphic Designer & Project Manager

Easler

Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed James Prow as a Graphic Designer and Project Manager. Born and raised in Easley, Prow joins the marketing team with an extensive background in graphic design and marketing. In his previous position, he was the Marketing Specialist for the continued on PAGE 34

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ON THE MARKET

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE FIVE FORKS AREA 301 PERRY ROAD, GREER, SC 29651 $689,900 . MLS#1302473 4BR/3.5B Amazing home with more that 4,400 sq ft on 14.8 acres with a 60’x45’ detached building, private baseball diamond and more! Visit GreenvilleMoves.com for more info! Contact: Cameron Keegan 238-7109 RE/MAX Moves

EMERALD OAKS 116 EMERALD WAY, SIMPSONVILLE, SC 29681 $264,900 . MLS#1302484 4BR/2.5B Finished basement home on 3/4 acre double lot with great privacy! Hardwood floors throughout main level, two large decks, and a patio! Visit GreenvilleMoves.com for more info! Contact: Cameron Keegan 238-7109 RE/MAX Moves

WOODS AT NORTHCLIFF 212 WILD GEESE WAY $218,900 . MLS#1299405 5BR/2.5B Near Furman, TR, and community amenities. 2800SF with Masteron-Main, built-ins, hardwood floors, vaulted and tray ceilings. Fannie Mae Homepath Property. Contact: Kathy Slayter 982-7772 The Marchant Company

There’s never been a better time to make Downtown Greenville your home.

PE OPL E, AWARDS , HONORS Greenville, Greer, Seneca and Spartanburg – for the month of March.

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Ashley Lewis Team of Coldwell Banker Caine. In this position he gained the real estate knowledge needed to successfully market a top real estate team in the Upstate. Prow received his B.S. in Marketing from Clemson University and furthered his education in Graphic Design at Greenville Tech. In his free time, he enjoys photography and tailgating at Clemson Football games. “James is a talented addition to the Caine marketing team,” said Jane Harrison Fisher, Chief Experience Officer of Coldwell Banker Caine. “His graphic design skill set will enhance our overall branding initiatives and provide an excellent in-house graphic design service for our agents and brand.”

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

The top producing agents from each office are ranked by the total volume of business closed last month and include: Easley: Susan McCoy, Wanda Stewart, Suzanne Cook Greenville: Jacob Mann, Jake Dickens, Kathy Harris Greer: Faith Ross, Alicia Waynick, Linda Wood Seneca: Pat Loftis, Barry Voeltz, Lu Smith Spartanburg: Francie Little, Sharon Tootell, Judy McCravy Top listing agents in each office are recognized for listing the highest total volume of residential properties last month and include: Easley: Susan McCoy, Angie Dickmeyer, Wanda Stewart Greenville: Mary Jane Freeman, Steve Mussman, David Seaver Greer: Charlene Panek, Julieanna Dalbey, Faith Ross Seneca: Brett Smagala Spartanburg: Annette Starnes, Kay Cox

Welcome Home to Collins Creek!

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Downtown Greenville’s West End 2 and 3 Bedroom Homes Two-car Garages Rooftop Terraces Only two Phase I homes remain! Priced from $499,000 mwestgreenville.com

Downtown Greenville’s Heritage Park Historic District 3 Bedrooms | 3.5 Baths Two-car Garages Private Elevator Options Six town homes available Priced from $529,000 westparkandtownes.com

Master on Main, refinished hardwoods and new master bath, all on a tranquil .82 acres. MLS 1300726. $624,900

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FEATURED NEIGHBORHOOD

CONTACT INFO Contact: Cothran Homes | 864.214.3024 CothranHomes.com

Neighborhood Address: 201 Elmshorn Rd., Greer, SC 29650 To submit your Neighborhood Profile: homes@greenvillejournal.com

The Townes at Thornblade, Greer, SC Enjoy the freedom of home ownership at The Townes at Thornblade, a gated, maintenance-free townhome community located just off I-85 in Greer. There are three unique two story floorplans to choose from, ranging in size from 2,450-2,740 square feet. Each Townhome features high quality finishes, nine-foot ceilings, an Owner’s Suite on the main level, two-car garage, bonus room and 2 1/2 baths. The floorplans are designed to maximize usable space and offer unique features such as an additional owner’s suite, fourth bedroom and third full bath.

NEIGHBORHOOD INFO Community Size: Approx. 60 homes Amenities: Private Gated Access, Landscapes & Irrigated Grounds, Street Lights, & Community Pool. Schools: Buena Vista Elementary Norhtwood Middle Riverside High School Available Homeplans: The Primrose – 2,449 sq. ft. 3 Beds / 2.5 Bath Starting at $266,900 The Barberry – 2,742 sq. ft. 3 Beds / 2.5 Baths Starting at $284,900 The Heather – 2,672 sq. ft. 4 Beds / 3.5 Baths Starting at $298,900

We’ll get you moving! Woodruff Road Office

864-516-7465

Woodruff Road, Magnolia Park Town Center, Greenville

T AC TR S! N O Y R C DA DE 12 N U IN

It’s not about the transaction. It’s about the

Relationship. “Cynthia provided extraordinarily professional service during our exhaustive real estate search in downtown Greenville. We truly appreciate everything she has done to help us become part of the Greenville community.”

609 Neely Farm Dr. Simpsonville 4 Springleaf Ct. Simpsonville 4BR/2.5BA Neely Farms 4BR/2.5BA Autumn Trace MLS #1301048 $254,900 MLS #1301805 $249,900

— Phyllis and Bob Schrage The Brownstones • All 4 QTR VIP • Master’s Circle (closed volume between $4 Million & $9.9 Million) • Barbara Tate Legendary Service Award

UNDER CONTRACT TRACK RECORD OF 25 DAYS OR LESS! Shelly DeVreese REALTOR , LSS, LSE, LRE May Top Producer ®

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under contract in 30 DAYS (Silver Meadows) LD

under contract in 13 DAYS $305,000 (Thornblade)

under contract in 24 DAYS $188,000 (Sparrow’s Point)

under contract in 29 DAYS $152,400 (Downtown)

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COMMUNITY VOICES ABSTRACT ART OF GRATEFUL LIVING WITH PAULA ANGERMEIER

The flags of summer Sweet summertime has arrived, and from the solemnity of Memorial Day to the spectacle of the Fourth of July to the relaxation of Labor Day, the season inspires and entertains us with its parade of patriotism. National holidays begat long weekends which begat picnics, boat rides, ballgames, and fireworks. And then, of course, there’s Flag Day. Somehow Flag Day never really moved up to the holiday major leagues. No businesses close for Flag Day. I don’t know anyone that plans a Flag Day cookout. Even the retailers pretty much leave it alone. For me, though, this lowkey holiday provides the perfect catalyst for adding a little flag-inspired décor around the house. The first official mention of our national flag was on June 14, 1777, buried among articles in a lengthy list of congressional resolutions. At that time, the flag consisted of a wreath of 13 stars on a blue ground and 13 stripes, alternating red and white. The red was said to represent hardiness and valor; the white for purity and innocence; and the blue for vigilance, perseverance, and justice. The flag inspired charming folk art in the early 19th century, and multiple variations of the flag were flown simultaneously around that time. It wasn’t until 1818 when President James Monroe signed the Flag Act that the practice of adding a white star to represent each new state that joined the Union was formalized. The Mister and I fly the flag from our porch every day, but I like bringing a few flags inside for the summer. Mixed with simple antique shop finds and junk store treasures, the flags add a bit of dash and

spirit. Small, affordable stick flags enhance the summer’s bounty when paired with hydrangeas and sunflowers. Stick flags also transform a careworn Coca-Cola crate into a fun centerpiece that recalls barbecues and picnics. When classic Blue Willow china and c o nte mp o ra r y gingham flatware join the table, even simple fare seems festive. Greenville and the Upstate are home to a wealth of antique malls and shops where you can begin to curate your own Americana collection. Even if you’re not in the market for an 18th-century one-drawer stand, you can poke around local antiques and thrift stores for flags with a little age, which always adds interest. You might even find a few fun accents, like presidential silhouettes or vintage holiday accessories, to bring some American spirit into your home. Interestingly, American flags rarely flew at private homes in the decades before the Civil War. Flags were chiefly found at federal buildings and on U.S. Navy vessels. However, the Confederate firing on Fort Sumter prompted a surge of conspicuous public and private flag displays above the Mason-Dixon Line, and since the early days of the 20th century the American flag has waved all across the land in times of sorrow and pride. I’m grateful that this powerful symbol of our country has both adapted and endured. I hope you celebrate it this weekend, no fireworks necessary. By day, Paula Angermeier is the head of communications for the Greenville County Museum of Art. By night, she writes about the art of living at TownandCountryHouse.com.

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

FO R T H E W E E K O F M AY 11 1 5 , 2 0 1 5 TOP TRANSFERS OF THE WEEK

THORNBLADE – $905,000 4 Gaujard Ct, Greer

$745,000 307 Waccamaw Ave, Greenville

RIDGELAND AT THE PARK – $660,000 168 Ridgeland Dr Unit 100, Greenville

RESERVE AT GREEN VALLEY – $487,664 25 Wood Leaf Trl # 6, Travelers Rest

GOWER ESTATES – $440,000 202 Pimlico Rd, Greenville

GOWER ESTATES – $430,000 109 Hialeah Rd, Greenville

COURTYARDS ON W. GEORGIA RD. – $420,000 526 Tomotley Ct, Greer

ASHETON LAKES – $410,000 703 Mossy Ledge Ln, Simpsonville

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At one time or another, Kennedy was a banker, Hollywood moviemaker, Wall Street speculator, U.S. ambassador to Great Britain and Washington administrator. His meteoric rises were often followed by catastrophic falls; his many joys by terrible sorrows. According to Nasaw, Kennedy has been accused of being “an isolationist, an anti-Semite, a Nazi sympathizer, an unprincipled womanizer, a treacherous and vengeful scoundrel who made millions as a bootlegger and Wall Street swindler, then used those millions to steal elections for his son.” While there is some truth to these allegations, they are merely part of a larger story, which Nasaw recounts masterfully. Kennedy’s life is a fascinating read, made even more so because of his nine children. N a s a w d e t a i l s K e n n e d y ’s business and political dealings, as well as how his love – and money – helped his children rise to political prominence. His goal early in life was to make so much money that his children could devote their lives to public service. And they did – with the enthusiasm and determination with which he raised them. He gloried in his children’s successes and endured deep

sorrow as he witnessed four of their untimely deaths. “The Patriarch” is an engrossing read for dads who are history buffs, and for anyone wanting to delve deeper into the iconic Kennedy family. Other titles available at the museum shop: “Twice-told Tales of the Dark Corner” by Dean Campbell “Fighting Fear: Winning the War at Home When Your Soldier Leaves for Battle” by Edie Melson “The Greatest Generation Speaks: Letters and Reflections” by Tom Brokaw

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

June 12

Main Event

CONCERT

The Bunny The Bear, w/ Reckless Serenade, Didges Christ Superdrum, Everthrone & Auxilia Ground Zero | $10 Hardcore electronica/dance duo headlines five-band show. 948-1661 | reverbnation.com/venue/groundzero2

June 12-21 FESTIVAL

Chautauqua History Alive Festival America at the Movies Various venues in Greenville, Travelers Rest, Fountain Inn and Spartanburg 7:30-9 p.m. | daily FREE

June 28

A Musical Gift to Greenville Peace Center | Peace Concert Hall | 3 p.m. FREE Brevard Music Center and the Peace Center present Keith Lockhart and a full symphony orchestra from the Brevard Music Center, as a musical gift to the upstate community. The orchestra will be joined by cellist Cicely Parnas. The program will include Dvorák’s “In Nature’s Realm,” Khachaturian’s Cello Concerto, Kodály’s “Dances of Galanta” and Janácek’s “Sinfonietta” 467-3000 | peacecenter.org | boxoffice@peacecenter.org v

Non-stop live history and fun for the whole family. Mingle with the movies- Walt Disney, the dreamer who gave us Mickey Mouse - Mary Pickford, the woman who made Hollywood - Orson Welles, the boy wonder behind “Citizen Kane” - Gordon Parks, Hollywood’s first African-American filmmaker. A different show outdoors each night. Daytime shows indoors each day. 244-1499 | greenvilleCHAUTAUQUA.org caroline@greenvilleCHAUTAUQUA.org

CONCERT

Marvin King & The Blues Revival Band Independent Public Ale House | $6 Blazing combo plays blues, rock, gospel. 552-1265 | ipagreenville.com CONCERT

June 13

Scott Low

CONCERT

Singer/songwriter blends punk, jazz, bluegrass, rock, blues, folk, Americana, country. 282-8988 | smileysacousticcafe.com

Grind: A Tribute to Alice in Chains Gottrocks | $8 Band re-creates music of beloved Seattle grunge veterans. 235-5519 | gottrocksgreenville.com

Smiley’s Acoustic Café FREE

WALK/RUN

Bosch Rexroth 5K

Bosch Rexroth | 8 Southcase Ct., Fountain Inn 8 a.m. | $28 The Bosch Rexroth 5K will be held on June 13 at 8 a.m. at 8 Southchase Court in Fountain Inn. The run/walk event will benefit Relay for Life. Go-greenevents.com | r.bosch5k@gmail.com WORKSHOP

Boating Cabela’s | Woodruff Rd., Greenville 9:30 a.m.-noon FREE Are you a boater, but not a skipper? Could you radio for help or return the boat to a safe haven if need be? Lake Hartwell Sail & Power Squadron is of-

fering a free seminar called Partner in Command, taught by seasoned female first mates to become comfortable using the radio, learn how to stop, start and run the engine and return the boat to a safe haven. Registration is required as class size is limited. 281-9774 | education@lake-hartwell.org BOOK SIGNING

Goodnight Greenville book signing with local author Dr. Joe Maurer The Pickwick | Soda Fountain 3219 Augusta Street, Greenville 11 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE The children’s book illustrated by Joseph Bradley takes children on an

CULTURE | 06.12.2015 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 43 through many Greenville » adventure landmarks. All proceeds from the book benefit GHS Children’s Hospital. 277-4180 | thepickwick.net info@thepickwick.net FAMILY

Cabela’s Outdoor Adventure Day sponsored by the USSAF Cabela’s | 1025 Woodruff Rd, Greenville 10 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE A free family fun day, covering all the fishing, hunting, hiking and camping basics to get you started in the outdoors. 10 a.m. - Fishing: Fun for KidsFun for Family; 11 a.m. - Camping: How a Kid Can Have Fun Outdoors; 12 p.m. - Hiking: A Great Way to Blaze New Trails; 1 p.m. - Hunting: How Kids Can Experience the Thrill of the Hunt; 2 p.m. - Outdoor Cooking: Fun Food for All Ages; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Youth BB Gun Range. 516-8100 | cabelas.com\greenville jennifer.bolcato@cabelas.com FESTIVAL

Saturday Bluegrass Festival Fountain Inn Commerce Park Farmers Market Pavilion 110 Depot St., Fountain Inn 7-8:30 p.m. | Saturday nights FREE The City of Fountain Inn presents Saturday Night Bluegrass as a part of their Summer Concert Series. This is a great time to come out and relax and listen to great music. Don’t forget your chair. 408-9755 | fountaininn.org/scs diane.turner@fountaininn.org

June 14 CONCERT

chance to win a private skate session for you and 25 friends at United Community Bank Ice on Main this upcoming season. Gates open at 3:30 p.m. and first pitch for the game between the Drive and Rome Braves is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. 232-2302 | greenvilledrive.com blakely@crawfordstrategy.com

will cover painting, drawing, glass mosaics and print making. Instructors will be Julia Peters and Laura K. Aiken. 360-3811 | 10centralave.com | laura@ laurakaiken.com

June 14-16

Greenville County Parks & Recreation Needs Assessment

THEATER

Greenville Little Theatre auditions Greenville Little Theatre Magill Hall 444 College Street, Greenville 4:30 p.m., June 14 7 p.m., June 15-16 Greenville Little Theatre will hold auditions for the musical production of “Little Women” on June 14. Roles are available for seven women and four men. In addition, auditions for “A Christmas Carol” will be held June 15 and 16 (actors under 16) and roles are available for 12 men, 10 women, seven boys and nine girls. 233-6238 | greenvillelittletheatre.org

June 15 FUNDRAISER

2015 Golf for Relief Willow Creek Golf Club 205 Sandy Run Dr., Greer 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Eat, drink and be merry. Join Greer Relief for a great time raising money to prevent hunger and homelessness. The event includes a BBQ lunch, soda, beer, and Captain’s Choice Golf Tournament. 848-5356 | info@greerrelief.org

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BLOOD DRIVE

Moe Joe Coffee (Greenville)

Music Saves Lives Blood Drive

Gritty, roots-rock Americana singer and daughter of veteran songwriter Walt Aldridge. 263-3550 moejoecoffeeandmusic.net/greenville

Walmart Simpsonville 3-7:30 p.m. FREE

FAMILY

June 15-18 & July 13-16

Frozen Fluor The Greenville Drive | Fluor Field 945 South Main Street, Greenville 3:30 p.m. See website for ticket pricing Pictures with ice princesses from 3:30-5 p.m., popsicles for the kids, contests, giveaways and more. Prepurchase your tickets online for your

All blood donors receive a free concert pass.

CAMP

Children to Teen Art Camp 10 Central Avenue Studios | Greenville 2:30-4:30 p.m. | $125 Eight years old to teens. Each session

June 16 MEETING

Greer City Hall 301 E. Poinsett Street, Greer 5:30 p.m. FREE Help improve parks and programs in Greenville County by providing your input. All meeting attendees will receive a free waterpark pass. greenvillerec.com/greenville-county-parksrecreation-needs-assessment

June 17 FOOD TRUCKS

Who’s Coming to the Lunchtime Pile-Up this week? WHO: Ellada Kouzina, Greek cuisine Automatic Taco, mobile taqueria The Nomadik Few, gourmet shaved ice WHEN: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday WHERE: Corner of Broad and Falls streets (lot leased by Table 301 Restaurant Group) SPONSOR: Euphoria

HEALTH

Turning 65: Now What? SC BLUE retail center 1025 Woodruff Road, Greenville 6:10 p.m. FREE Are you making the right decisions when it comes to retirement? Do you understand your Medicare options? Join us to make sure you’re on track. 286-2285 scblueretailcenters.com/events info@scblueretailcenters.com

June 16 MOVIE

BOOK SIGNING

Robert Venditti Book Signing Fiction Addiction | Haywood Mall 1175 Woods Crossing Rd. #5, Greenville 2 p.m. FREE Comic and graphic novel author Robert Venditti will be signing copies of his debut middle-grade novel, “Miles Taylor and the Golden Cape: Attack of the Alien Horde” at Fiction Addiction at 2p.m. 675-0540 fiction-addiction.com info@fiction-addiction.com

Movie Presentation of Still Alice

WORKSHOP

Camelot Theater McAlister Square Shopping Center 48 E Antrim Drive, Greenville 1:30 and 7 p.m. FREE

Free Apple Workshop

The Alzheimer’s Association, The Haven in the Village at Chanticleer and Always Best Care Senior Services will present two free showings of the movie “Still Alice” based on the book of the same name by Lisa Genova. “Still Alice” will show on June 16 at 1:30 and 7 p.m. at the Camelot Theater in Greenville. Dementia experts will be available to share information on local resources for families dealing with dementia. 250-0029 | 304-3544 bit.ly/still-alice-gvl bmeyer@abc-seniors.com

Verizon Wireless Store 469 Congaree Road, Greenville noon-1 p.m. FREE Verizon Wireless is offering a free workshop to aid Apple users in iOS programs and features. This workshop is free, however attendees must register online. 627-3000 verizonwireless.com/workshops OPEN HOUSE

Junior League of Greenville Open House Junior League of Greenville Headquarters 118 Greenacre Road, Greenville 6:30-7:30 p.m. FREE The Junior League of Greenville will hold its Grant Application Open

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» House on June 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at THE DESIGNATED LEGAL PUBLICATION FOR GREENVILLE COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE GREENVILLE COUNTY PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, HEARING OFFICER ON THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2015 AT 10:00AM, IN ROOM 5150 OF SUITE 5100, 301 UNIVERSITY RIDGE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF HEARING THOSE PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE CASES PERTAINING TO THE HABITABILITY OF STRUCTURE(S) ON THE PROPERTY. A. CASE NO: 15-908 PROPERTY OWNER: TRUSTEES OF THE CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY – J.P. GUTHRI, W.H. SUREST AND N.W. GARRETT (ORDERED UNDER THE NAME OF WILLIAM DEAN SURETT) PROPERTY LOCATION: 106 CHESTNUT RIDGE ROAD TAX MAP NUMBER: 0514.0701-001.00 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 17 B. CASE NO: 14-3376 PROPERTY OWNER: STERLING STATELER PROPERTY LOCATION: 103 MCDADE STREET TAX MAP NUMBER: 0136.0011-011.00 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 23 C. CASE NO: 14-818 PROPERTY OWNER: VIRGINIA B. MANN PROPERTY LOCATION: 8 N. CENTER STREET TAX MAP NUMBER: T023.0009-004.00 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 18 D. CASE NO: 14-4327 PROPERTY OWNER: US BANK AS CUSTODIAN FOR SOUTH CAROLINA SANDY TYGER, LLC PROPERTY LOCATION: 219 BERRY ROAD TAX MAP NUMBER: 0586.0101-009.05 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 26 E. CASE NO: 15-436 PROPERTY OWNER: MUNICIPAL TAX INVESTMENT, LLC PROPERTY LOCATION: 323 FURMAN HALL ROAD, PLAT T-59 TAX MAP NUMBER: 0172.0002-015.00 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 23

F. CASE NO: 13-4630 PROPERTY OWNER: DOROTHY F. BEEMER PROPERTY LOCATION: 25 NEWLAND AVENUE TAX MAP NUMBER: 0168.0012-009.01 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 19 G. CASE NO: 14-4122 PROPERTY OWNER: THERESA MAUVREENJENNINGS AND ERNEST L. JENNINGS PROPERTY LOCATION: 211 CORNELIA STREET TAX MAP NUMBER: 0155.0001-015.00 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 19 THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE GREENVILLE COUNTY PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, HEARING OFFICER ON THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2015 AT 10:00AM, IN ROOM 5150 OF SUITE 5100, 301 UNIVERSITY RIDGE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF HEARING THOSE PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE CASES PERTAINING TO THE HABITABILITY OF STRUCTURE(S) ON THE PROPERTY. H. CASE NO: 14-3099 PROPERTY OWNER: MUNICIPAL TAX INVESTMENT, LLC PROPERTY LOCATION: 100 ARBOR STREET TAX MAP NUMBER: 0166.0003-008.00 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 19 I. CASE NO: 15-188 PROPERTY OWNER: NINJEE CHOPS, LLC, LOT 69 DUNEAN PROPERTY LOCATION: 56 BAGWELL STREET TAX MAP NUMBER: 0109.0003-009.00 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 23 J. CASE NO: 15-1226 PROPERTY OWNER: GARY ALLEN NEWSOME PROPERTY LOCATION: 428 OLD GEORGIA ROAD TAX MAP NUMBER: 0612.0301-013.00 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 26

COMPLAINT NOTICES A complaint has been brought before the Code Enforcement Division of a dangerous, insanitary and unsafe structure located at the following locations: 106 Chestnut Ridge Road, Greenville County, Tax Map Number 0514.07-01-001.00, Greenville County, SC. 103 Mcdade Street, Greenville County Tax Map Number 0136.00-11-011.00, Greenville County, SC. 8 N. Center Street , Greenville County Tax Map Number T023.00-09-004.00, Greenville County, SC. 219 Berry Road, Greenville County Tax Map Number 0586.01-01-009.05, Greenville County, SC. 323 Furman Hall Road, Greenville County Tax Map Number 0172.00-02-015.00, Greenville County, SC. 25 Newland Drive, Greenville County Tax Map Number 0168.00-12-009.01, Greenville County, SC. 211 Cornelia Street, Greenville County Tax Map Number 0155.00-01-015.00, Greenville County, SC. 100 Arbor Street, Greenville County Tax Map Number 0166.00-03-008.00, Greenville County, SC. 56 Bagwell Street, Greenville County Tax Map Number 0109.00-03-009.00, Greenville County, SC. 428 Old Georgia Road, Greenville County Tax Map Number 0612.03-01-013.00, Greenville County, SC. Any persons having interest in these properties, or knowledge of the property owner should contact the Codes Enforcement Office at 864-467-7090 on or before June 25, 2015.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Dark Corner Distillery, LLC, intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and OFF premises consumption of LIQUOR, at 106 West Washington St., Greenville, SC 29601. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than June 21, 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 Palmetto Drive IN of Greenville 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 1209 Laurens Rd., Greenville, SC 29607. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than June 14, 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 Brews, Inc. DBA/Local Brew, 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 301 Haywood Road Ste 2, Greenville, SC 29607. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than June 14, 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

SOLICITATION NOTICE Greenville County, 301 University Ridge, Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29601, will accept responses for the following: The Reserve at Ravenwood Subdivision in Greenville County on July 6, 2015, 3:00 P.M. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site tour will be held at 9:00 A.M., EDT, June 19, 2015 at Greenville County Procurement Services Office, County Square, 301 University Ridge, Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29601. Solicitations can be found at http://www.greenvillecounty. org/Purchasing_Dept/Bids. asp or by calling 864-467-7200.

NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GREENVILLE IN THE FAMILY COURT C.A. NO.:2015-DR-23-1612 TO ISMAEL PRADO MARTINEZ You have been notified pursuant to SC Code Ann Sec.15-9-710, that custody proceedings have been initiated under the abovereferenced case number by Jorge Alvarez Camarillo. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED AS FOLLOWS: 1. That within thirty (30) days of receiving notice you shall respond in writing by filing with the Clerk of Court at 180 Magnolia Street, Spartanburg South Carolina 29306, notice and reasons to contest, intervene or otherwise respond; 2. That the Court must be informed of your current address and any change of address during the custody proceedings. 3. That failure to file a response within thirty (30) days of receiving notice will constitutes judgment by default rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Nathalie M. Morgan (69848) 201 West Stone Avenue Greenville, SC 29609 (864)242-6655 (864)242-6111 (facsimile) Attorney for Plaintiff

SOLICITATION NOTICE Greenville County, 301 University Ridge, Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29601, will accept responses for the following: • Window Cleaning for Perimeter of County Facilities, RFP #81-06/26/15, June 30, 2015, 3:30 PM, EDT. Project consists of cleaning the interior and exterior of windows along the perimeter of County facilities. Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting and Site Visit, Monday, June 22, 2015 at 10:00 AM, EDT, Greenville County Procurement Services Division, 301 University Ridge, Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29601. • Swamp Rabbit Trail Shouldering, RFP #8207/17/15, July 7, 2015, 3:00 PM, EDT; Pre-Proposal Meeting and Site Visit, Wednesday, June 23, 2015, 10:00 AM, EDT, Greenville County’s Procurement Services Division, 301 University Ridge, Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29601. • Strawberry Drive Drainage Improvements, IFB #7906/30/15, June 30, 2015, 3:00 PM, EDT; Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting and Site Visit, Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 9:30 AM, EDT, at Greenville County Procurement Services Division, 301 University Ridge, Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29601. Solicitations can be found at www.greenvillecounty.org/ Purchasing_Dept/RFP.asp or by calling (864) 467-7200.

the Junior League of Greenville’s Headquarters on Greenacre Road. The League will be awarding $50,000 in grants to agencies that promote education, families and health and wellness. Applications will be available exclusively to those who attend the open house. Questions and RSVPs can be sent to Katy Sides at grants@ jlgreenville.org. grants@jlgreenville.org

June 18 HEALTH

Healthy Cooking Demo at SC BLUE SC BLUE retail center 1025 Woodruff Road, Greenville 6:10-7:10 p.m. FREE Learn how to bring fresh, healthy ingredients together to create meals you can feel good about. The recipes provided are quick and easy. This month’s Healthy Cooking class will cover dinner. 286-2285 | scblueretailcenters.com/events info@scblueretailcenters.com

June 19 CONCERT

Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’Blues Dr. Mac Arnold’s Blues Restaurant Tickets: $10 Legendary Upstate bluesman plays on his own stage. 558-0747 drmacarnoldsbluesrestaurant.com CONCERT

Morgan of the Pines, w/ Killing Kuddles & Conejo Blanco Radio Room | $6 Band blends gothic rock, Appalachian folklore. 263-7868 | wpbrradioroom.com CONCERT

Austin Brashier & Gregory Hodges Blues Boulevard (Greenville) Tickets: $5 (plus $10 food/drink minimum) Blues and jazz players meet up for guitar summit. 242-2583 | bluesboulevardjazzgreenville.com

June 20 FAMILY

Disconnect Day Paris Mountain State Park 2401 State Park Road, Greenville

CULTURE | 06.12.2015 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 45 a.m.-2 p.m. » 10 Park Admission – $5 adults; $3.25 SC seniors (age 65 & older); $3 child age 6-15; FREE to children 5 and younger Paris Mountain State Park will host a Disconnect Day in partnership with Cabela’s retail store in Greenville, to help people unplug from the virtual reality of social media and mobile devices, and reconnect to the invigorating outdoors. Visitors with “Disconnect” pledge cards from Cabela’s get free admission. 244-5565 cabelas.com/stores/store_info. jsp?pageName=051 JHege@scprt.com

thru June 21 EXHIBIT

Jamie Wyeth: Our Own Rabelais Greenville County Museum of Art 420 College St, Greenville FREE Featuring 21 of Wyeth’s most recent paintings, many of which have never been seen publicly before, Jamie Wyeth: Our Own Rabelais explores the progression of Wyeth’s technique and imagination. Highlighted by local residents, both human and animal, and set in the familiar surroundings of the Brandywine River Valley and coastal Maine, Wyeth’s expressive new works invite viewers to create their own narratives based on the artist’s provocative titles and ambiguous imagery. 271-7570 gcma.org info@gcma.org

June 22

HEALTH

Free Yoga Night by Zanti

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Zumba at SC BLUE SC BLUE retail center 1025 Woodruff Road, Greenville 6:10-7:10 p.m. FREE Zumba is the perfect way to dance yourself into shape. Burn some calories with this fun and effective workout. 286-2285 scblueretailcenters.com/events info@scblueretailcenters.com

June 22-25 CAMP

2015 JL Mann High School Kiddie Cheer Kamp JL Mann High School 160 Fairforest Way, Greenville 9-11:30 a.m. $60xxx The cheerleaders are holding their annual Kiddie Cheer Kamp. Any student age 4 to 14 is invited to attend. Participants receive a camp t-shirt, certificate of participation, group photo and daily snack/drink. All campers should come prepared to have fun. Register online. greenville.k12.sc.us/jlmann krustman@greenville.k12.sc.us

Parking lot in front of Lululemon Athletica Greenville Showroom and Kuka Juice 101 Falls Park Drive, Greenville 8-9 p.m. FREE Want to practice yoga at night under the stars? With a DJ and Kuka cocktails? Zanti Power Yoga is partnering with Lululemon Athletica Greenville Showroom and Kuka Juice to bring a free special event to the community. Meet in the parking lot in front of Lulu and Kuka to flow. Bring a mat and friends. No need to register. Parking lot will be blocked off. 242-4949 | zantipoweryoga.com

June 25 WORKSHOP

Supply Chain Risk Management Workshop SCMEP | Business Learning Center 37 Villa Road, Suite 500, Greenville 9 a.m.-3 p.m. FREE The Risk Management course objectives include an understanding of the significance of risk events, recognition of the

necessity of a risk management strategy, creation of a risk impact analysis, learning to estimate the financial impact of a potential risk event, and incorporation of financial considerations within the Total Cost of Ownership Model. The Risk Management workshop is ideal for operations managers, financial managers, program managers, and supply chain managers. 288-5687 | scmep.org | dadams@scmep.org

June 25-26 HEALTH

Yoga at SC BLUE SC BLUE retail center 1025 Woodruff Road, Greenville 6:10-7:10 p.m. FREE Improve your flexibility, tone your muscles and build strength at a free yoga class. Bring your own mat. 286-2285 | scblueretailcenters.com/events info@scblueretailcenters.com

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June 24 CONCERT

Cannan Smith CD Release Party Blind Horse Saloon | $12 Rising country artist celebrates new album. 233-1381 blind-horse.com

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130. Mountain spurs 131. Freckle preventers? 132. Saturated 133. Main, e.g. Down 1. Hinged catch 2. Eastern pooh-bah 3. Agitated state 4. Sensitivities 5. Acropolis figure 6. Clinch, with “up” 7. ___ Bell 8. Elephant goad 9. Dead to the world 10. Know-nothing 11. Spotted, to Tweety 12. Buttonhole, e.g. 13. Confronted 14. ___ alcohol 15. Police, with “the” 16. Van Gogh title word 17. Galileo’s birthplace 18. Gulf V.I.P. 19. Anatomical network 24. Mischievous 25. Greek god of death 31. Adjoin 33. Abbr. after many a general’s name 35. “___ on Down the Road” 36. Deep interior 37. Bivalve shells 38. Insight

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COMMUNITY VOICES THE CLASSROOM WINDOW WITH TREVOR BARTON

Reading truth in a miner’s hands The journalist interviewed an ancient miner; a man who was used as a tool in the depths of the darkness of mines his entire life. The color of his skin, the sound of his breath, the sadness in his eyes – these human characteristics were the characteristics of the mine itself, as if the inhumanity of the mine had overcome the humanity of the person. They sat at a simple wooden table. The soft light of the evening sun glowed through the glass of the kitchen window onto his battered hands that he clasped together on the table in front of her. His hands spoke to her: “All questions lead to my hands, my hands. The answers are in my callused, battered hands.” She asked him, “Who are you?” Her voice was steady and persistent, like the rain that came afternoon after afternoon on their island. “I am a miner,” he answered. His voice was old and rickety, like a plow that wobbled behind a donkey, warm and gentle

like the donkey itself. “I am a miner, but I am not a tool. I am a miner, but I am a person.” “What do you mean?” she asked. “I worked for a time,” he answered, “in the Chuquicamata copper mine in Chile. It was the world’s largest open pit mine. It made Chile rich. It was run by an American company. The company made so much money from the mine. Chile depended on the money it made from the company. “If copper was worth a lot, the money was a lot. If copper was worth a little, the money was a little… The copper had no eyes that could see, no ears that could hear, no mind that could think, no heart that could feel, no mouth that could speak, no hands that could touch, like me, the miner. Yet copper was all the company and the country saw, all they heard, all they thought about, all country felt, all they spoke of, so they used my hands, they used me, the miner, as a tool to dig the copper.”

“‘I am a person,’ I declared as I descended into the bowels of Chuquicamata at dawn,” he told her. “‘I am a person,’ I declared as Chuquicamata belched me from its mouth at dusk. But as I joined in union with other miners who were people and not tools, as we declared together, ‘We are people!’ the company and the country threw us in jail. ‘You are not men,’ they declared. ‘You are tools.’ “I rose from the jail but many of my compañeros did not. I returned to Cuba, but many of my compañeros disappeared. They are gone, but they were people, human beings. I am here, and I am a person, a human being. “Here,” he said tenderly, “Please, hold my hand.” She held his hand. The skin was cracked and creviced, like the walls of the mines where he worked, walls that had been blasted and picked for years. As she held his hand, she thought, “Life

has been taken from these hands that were meant to give life, these hands that were used as tools, and used up, until now they are cracked and creviced.” The bones of his hand were bent and broken, like the picks in the mines where he worked. Yet, in that moment by the window, in the evening light, he gently squeezed her hand without looking into her eyes, for he was looking down at their hands, and she thought: “Life is given from these hands, these hands that were used as tools, and used up. But in this moment, I know he is not a tool, I know he is a person, and I am holding his hand, and he is holding my hand, and we are human beings. We are not taking life, we are giving life, because we are holding hands.” Trevor Barton is a reading intervention teacher at Berea Elementary School. He believes we all have stories to tell and loves to listen.

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