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The Gift of Love

Frank Ruby, chairman and executive director of Miniature World of Trains, on the shortage of public parking downtown.

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Defendants in Tucker Hipps suit: Not our fault CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

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Clemson University student Tucker Hipps’ death was caused by his own negligence, according to the defendants in two $25 million lawsuits filed by Hipps’ parents last September. The 19-year-old Hipps, president of the Sigma Phi Epsilon pledge class, went on a pre-dawn run with several members of the fraternity and 26 other pledges. His body was found later that day in Lake Hartwell underneath the bridge where they had been running. Hipps’ parents sued Clemson University, the national Sigma Phi Epsilon organization and three fraternity members, alleging that hazing led to their son’s death. The lawsuits didn’t explain how Hipps went over the railing of the bridge but alleged a “long tradition” existed among members of the fraternity of “requiring, encouraging and forcing pledges to jump off one or more of the bridges over Lake Hartwell and swim to shore.” In its answer to the lawsuit filed at the Pickens County Courthouse, Sigma Phi Epsilon said Hipps’ death was caused by his “voluntarily jumping into the water and/or otherwise voluntarily assuming the risk.” Clemson’s response said it was investigating alleged violations of its student conduct code involving fraternity members, including the local Sigma Phi Epsilon chapter in the 2014 fall semester. Clemson’s attorneys said the school had no knowledge “as to how the incident resulting in Tucker’s death occurred.” Clemson asked for the lawsuit to be dismissed because it qualified for immunity under state law. It also said any negligence was a result of the actions of others, not the school. The lawsuit alleged demands by fraternity brothers on pledges were not optional and a pledge would be dropped from the fraternity if he refused or failed to do what was requested. Fraternity members often contacted Hipps, pledge class president, to demand that pledges pick up girls, pick up food, move furniture, run errands, drive brothers to class or mow grass, the lawsuit alleged. Hipps had been ordered to bring breakfast – 30 McDonald’s biscuits, 30

The S.C. 93 bridge over the Seneca River in Clemson.

orders of hash browns and two gallons of chocolate milk – to the fraternity before the run, according to the lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges fraternity brother Thomas Carter King confronted Hipps on the bridge after finding out the pledges didn’t bring breakfast, the lawsuit said. The lawsuit alleged after Hipps went over the bridge railing, King shined the flashlight of his cellphone into the darkness below but did nothing else to look for the pledge or to make sure he was OK. King said in his response that any negligence was a result of Hipps’ actions or the actions of others, not his. In his answer, fraternity brother Campbell T. Starr from Greenville denied ever jumping off one or more bridges over Lake Hartwell during any local fraternity chapter event or seeing anybody else doing it. Starr denied seeing, hearing or being involved in any action that would have caused Hipps to go over the bridge railing. The attorney for Samuel Carney, the son of U.S. Rep. John Carney of Delaware and the third fraternity member named in the suit, said the lawsuit contains no specific allegation that he had anything to do with Hipps going over the railing of the bridge or that he was even aware that Hipps went over the rail. “At best, [the allegations] do nothing more than demonstrate that Sam Carney was a member of the Sig Ep fraternity and that he played some part in organiz-

ing a short run with a group of pledges from which all but one returned safely, and that he participated in the same run,” Carney’s answer said. The answer said the lawsuit concludes Carney was responsible but offers no evidence.

A cross in memory of Tucker Hipps stands near the S.C. 93 bridge in Clemson.

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It’s a fact of life. As we age, the lenses in our eyes become cloudy, causing blurry vision, washed-out colors, glare and rings of light known as “halos” – often occurring at night while we drive. This condition is known as cataracts. In this article, we’ll examine the incidence of cataracts, some little known facts and the innovations being made in treating cataracts. Safe and Common Surgery Cataracts affect more than 20.5 million Americans over the age of 40.1 Three million cataract surgeries are performed in the United States each year, which makes it one of the most commonly performed surgeries.2 By age 80, one in two people (50%) either have cataracts or have already had them removed.3 A comprehensive eye exam is required for a definitive diagnosis and to determine if any other eye disorders are contributing to the blurred vision. When cataracts cause enough visual disturbance to interfere with your work, hobbies, ability to drive or lifestyle, it is probably time to remove them. The surgery involves removing the clouded lens and replacing it with a permanent artificial one, called an “intraocular lens.” Results You Can See A full 95% of cataract surgery patients in the U.S. experience improved vision.4 Despite the safety of the procedure and the visual improvements: • Only 2 in 5 cataract patients plan to have surgery in the next two years. • 44% of cataract patients put off surgery because their vision is “fine for now”. • 14% of cataract patients say they are “fearful,” “scared” or “afraid” of surgery. 2 This fear is unwarranted as the vast majority of people who undergo cataract surgery say ‘the experience is easier than they expected’.5

The inertia is risky, as left untreated, cataracts can lead to blindness. They are the leading cause of vision loss in the U.S. “Witnessing the absolute delight of cataract patients who can see clearly again, often without glasses regardless of their age, is a highly gratifying part of being an eye surgeon,” says Dr. Joseph Parisi, of Clemson Eye’s Greenville clinic. Ray Lockhart, Clemson Eye Cataract Patient According to Ray Lockhart, a recent patient of Dr. Parisi, “The procedure was fantastic. For as long as I can remember, I’ve had to wear glasses. I had cataracts in both my eyes, so I was happy when Dr. Parisi told me he could remove them and eliminate the need for me to wear glasses. Believe me, it is like a new world for me without glasses. I’ve given all my old eyeglasses to the Lion’s Club!” Mr. Lockhart, an avid tennis player and former U.S. serviceman, adds “The procedure was quick and painless. You can say it’s an ‘operation’, but it didn’t feel like it to me!” Impact of Vision Loss One of our greatest fears as we age is losing our independence. Visual loss often results in falls, injuries, depression and social isolation. It impedes our ability to read, drive, cook, garden, watch TV, enjoy hobbies, and use technology. In short, it stops us from doing the things we love. Once you have cataracts, there is usually no reason to wait until they are more fully formed to have them treated. This is why many patients are opting for sooner than later. They want improved vision now so they can carry on being independent and enjoying life. Innovations in Cataract Surgery Ever-improving technology plays a large role in eye care. Today, cataract patients can choose the intraocular lens (IOL) replacement that best suits their lifestyle. For instance, a multifocal lens implant, like the ReSTOR® lens, provides a range of vision. Note that patients can still opt for a traditional “monofocal” lens, understanding that they will still likely be dependent on glasses after cataract surgery.

Along with improved lens implant technology, cataract surgery has advanced to include the femtosecond laser. The laser replaces many of the surgical steps that used to be performed manually by the surgeon. The added precision of the laser results in truly excellent visual outcomes.6 Number of Patients4 Said…. Less dependent on glasses for 2 out of 3 distance vision after cataract surgery. 2 out of 3 Surprised by how much their vision improved. Can read better (with or without glasses) 2 out of 3 after surgery. 82% Cataract surgery made it easier to drive. 93% Can now see distant road signs better. Surgery addressed all or most problems they 85% experienced before their cataracts were removed. Eye Exam is Best Way to Know If you think you may have a cataract, we encourage you to book an eye exam. In terms of costs and payment, basic cataract surgery is covered by most health insurance plans. Laser assisted cataract surgery and advanced lens implants require an additional payment. If you’re a Clemson Eye patient, you have the option of 24-month, 0% payment plans. Whether you may have a cataract or not, an annual eye exam is recommended for all seniors to help ensure your ongoing visual health and quality of life. 1. http://www.cdc.gov/visionhealth/basic_information/eye_disorders.htm 2. http://www.aao.org/publications/eyenet/200609/pearls.cfm 3. http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/cataract/cataract_facts.asp 4. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/wilmer/conditions/cataracts_faq.html 5. Data on File. AARP/Alcon Vision Survey, April 2013. 6. Palanker DV, Blumenkranz MS, Andersen D, et al. Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery with integrated optical coherence tomography. Sci Transl Med 2010; 2:58ra85.

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OPINION VIEWS FROM YOUR COMMUNITY, HEARD HERE

City ignores downtown parking losses IN MY OWN WORDS

by Frank Ruby

Parking in the West End/Falls Park on the Reedy has become a very big challenge for visitors to our area. While parking on the north side of the Reedy River is readily available, I personally have seen parking spaces in the West End/Falls Park area slowly disappear from use by the general public. On-street free parking as well as parking availability in the Riverplace Garage is included in this lack of availability. Newly announced apartments and condos being constructed on Falls Park Drive and Rhett Street will eliminate even more parking in the West End where spaces are needed. Take the Falls Park Place project, for example. Currently that lot has public parking spaces

that will not be replaced. Meanwhile, 121 Rhett St. will have 35 condos placed on the open lot that will also eliminate parking spaces. Hundreds of spaces have vanished and will not return for use any time soon. Where are visitors and employees of West End businesses and attractions going to park? We have seen attendance at the Miniature World of Trains stay flat and that has much to do with a lack of parking. One visitor yesterday complained to us that it took him a half hour to find a spot. With the new construction projects coming in the next few months, the attendance will only get worse. The recent street name change from West Camperdown Way to Falls Park Drive happened very quickly and businesses had virtually no notice as to the change. The city made no effort to have

Dear Editor, As the days start to become warmer, I would like to take a moment to remind our friends in the community to be mindful of their elderly neighbors. As a nurse, I am very aware that adults over the age of 60 carry greater risk to develop serious health complications due to heat injuries such as heatstroke and heat exhaustion. This risk is often associated with the natural physical changes from aging, such as decreased thirst drive and decreased ability to adapt to extreme temperatures. However, the rate of mortality can greatly increase when the elderly have other underlying illnesses such as diabetes, obesity or heart disease, as well as if they are taking multiple medications. If you are aware of anyone who is living alone, daily checking in can be helpful to make sure that they have adequate water and air conditioning. Encourage them to wear lightweight clothing. Remember that older adults may not sense thirst, and encourage them to keep a glass of water close and take frequent sips. Classic signs of dehydration in the elderly may not be present, such as thirst, but may rather present with alterations in mental state (such as confusion or agitation), headaches or dizziness. Other warning signs of heat stress or heat exhaustion include extreme body temperatures, absence of sweating, rapid pulse, decreased urine output and nausea. These can be emergencies for the elderly, and prevention is always the best answer. For more information, call 864-627-4270 or go to bit.ly/medi-hospice to learn how to help elderly neighbors in your community to stay healthy and safe this summer.

“Hundreds of spaces have vanished and will not return for use anytime soon.” Frank Ruby, chairman and executive director of Miniature World of Trains

signs stating something like “Formerly West Camperdown Way.” This simple sign would end the confusion that many of our visitors are having trying to find our venue. Most mapping services do not reflect this change yet. Emails to city officials and City Council regarding our concerns go unanswered. While we are all in favor of progress, we question the wisdom of eliminating hundreds of parking spaces in this part of downtown Greenville, which already

had a shortage of parking. It seems that the city has no concern about the survival of the retail and restaurants in the West End/Falls Park Drive. I understand the long-term vision, but the short-term vision is creating the parking problems and the possibility of losing businesses in this area. Frank Ruby is chairman and executive director of Miniature World of Trains, located on Falls Park Drive.

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Greenville residents show support for Hillary BENJAMIN JEFFERS | STAFF

bjeffers@communityjournals.com When Hillary Clinton officially launched her presidential campaign last week in New York City, supporters in Greenville gathered at Connolly’s Irish Pub to watch their candidate make the announcement live. About 30 supporters gathered around five television screens that lit up the dark interior of the bar where the speech was being broadcast on C-SPAN. Campaign fellow Chandler Jackson said she and about five others are working as unpaid volunteers to increase support in the Upstate. Responses to the campaign have generally been positive in the Greenville area, she said. Although the Upstate leans conservative politically, Jackson said she’s encountered a large number of Clinton supporters. “Surprisingly there are more Democrats in the Upstate than you would expect,” she said. Recent Michigan transplant Diane Boucher-Strable said she’s been a Clinton supporter since the former

Secretary of State and New York senator was first lady. President Bill Clinton was almost “a perfect president,” she said, and she expects Hillary Clinton to replicate her husband’s success if elected. Compared to the GOP field, the number of Democrats running is small, but Simpsonville resident Bill Strable said he was happy with the selection because “it’s not a clown car” of candidates. After Clinton’s speech, Boucher-Strable said she was even more “gung-ho” in her support of the candidate. “[Clinton] hit it out of the park,” she said. Clinton is predicted to easily win the Democratic Party nomination, though the latest Suffolk University poll shows challenger Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) pulling within 10 points in New Hampshire. Clinton is polling at 41 percent and Sanders is at 31 percent. Vice President Joe Biden, who has not indicated that he will run for president, came in third at 7 percent. Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, who is campaigning, is fourth at 3 percent.

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Into the pool For more than 50 years, summertime has been swim league time for generations of Greenvillians CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com A shrill beep splits the air, followed by the sharp splash of five swimmers hitting the water. A flurry of kicks propel them to the opposite end of the Thornblade Club’s pool, the cheers from parents, grandparents, friends and coaches ratcheting louder the closer they get to the wall. As the five climb dripping out of the pool, the next group lines up on the starting blocks. “Take your marks,” the starter calls. Beeeep. SPLASH. It’s a scene that repeats over and over again on Thursday nights in June and early July at pools all over Greenville County. Welcome to SAIL. The Swim Association Invitational League, one of the biggest recreational swim leagues in the Southeast, has been a tradition for generations of Greenville County families. “Other recreation sports are

divided by gender or ability or age,” said Wendy Viney, a coach for the Sugar Creek swim team. “Swimming is a sport that everybody can do. SAIL is a family affair.”

MODEST BEGINNING It’s definitely been a family affair for Bruce Metcalf, whose 15-year-old daughter Reynolds swims for Botany Woods. His father, Willard Metcalf, then recreation chairman for the Greenville Parent-Youth Association and a former collegiate swimmer, organized a swim meet in 1964 with nearly 300 swimmers from Stone Lake, McCarter, Botany Woods and Chetsu. Three years later, 10 neighborhoods were participating in the summer swim meets, including Gower Estates, which has the largest team, and the Greenville Country Club. “It’s just what we did,” said Bruce Metcalf. “You know what you’re doing on Thursday nights

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in June and early July.” This year, 32 teams are participating. The 32 are organized in divisions – red, purple, white, blue, green and gold – based on size and points earned. The season starts in June and ends with a countywide championship and Classics in July. “Before he passed away, Dad couldn’t believe how big it has gotten,” Metcalf said. “It’s growing communitywide and has the potential to grow even bigger.” Boys and girls swim in age groups ranging from 8-and-un-

der to 15-18. Some of the participants swim year-round for their high schools and swim teams. Others are “summer swimmers” who just want to have fun with their friends. Still others, as young as four, are “guppies” just learning how to swim. “There’s a place for each swimmer in SAIL, whether they’re a competition swimmer or a summer swimmer. It feeds a variety of kids,” said Gretchen Lentz, coach of the Sugar Creek team, who held a SAIL record for 25 years until her daughter, Rachel, broke it. “Everybody is looking for something to do in the summer and you can’t beat two practices a day.”

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do in the summer. It’s fun to do. At the meets, we all hang out together and cheer.”

FRIENDLY COMPETITION The concrete landing above the Thornblade pool is covered with beach towels, folding armchairs and swimmers of all ages waiting for their turn. The swimmers have numbers written in marker on their arms to remind them of the races in which they’ll swim. Some have sayings written in between the back straps of their swimsuits. “Eat my bubbles,” says one. As their events get closer, a parent leads a group to rows of chairs between the starting blocks, where they’ll wait again. It’s the friendly competition, the family atmosphere that Elan Morrison loves about SAIL. “I love hanging out with the parents, watching the kids swim,” she said. “Everybody roots for everybody.” No other sport but this one allows kids to compete as individuals and as part of a team, she said. Metcalf is still friends with some of his SAIL teammates. “It’s been three decades and we’re still friends. That’s what SAIL is all about.”

Cam Viney started swimming SAIL when he was 8 – and hated it. “It was too cold,” he said. “I had to get out and lie on the concrete after every lap to warm up.” Over the years, Viney has warmed up to the sport. He now swims year round for Y-Spartaquatics Swim Club. Anna Connell started swimming in SAIL three years ago. Her brother was swimming and her mother didn’t want her to stay home alone all the time. He no longer swims; she does. “I do it mainly because of my friends,” View more SAIL she said during practice photos online at before a meet. “It’s betGreenvilleJournal.com. ter to have something to

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County staff floats proposal for GHS takeover of EMS County Council joins the debate at July 21 meeting APRIL A. MORRIS | STAFF

amorris@communityjournals.com After months of controversy about the future of Greenville County’s Emergency Medical Service (EMS), county administrator Joe Kernell joined Greenville Health System (GHS) officials Tuesday night to propose County Council give GHS operational control of EMS. Bon Secours St. Francis leaders immediately called foul, accusing county staff and GHS of leaving the rival hospital out of the discussion. “This is obviously something that has taken place behind closed doors: discussions, proposals being put together. We haven’t been asked for information, we haven’t been asked to be part of the solution,” said new St. Francis CEO Craig McCoy, echoing charges St. Francis has made since 2013, when controversy about the potential partnership first surfaced. McCoy said Tuesday his hospital system offered to run EMS and to help fund it, but was rebuffed by county officials. Asked about St. Francis’ accusations and the potential for a three-way partnership, Kernell said, “St. Francis has been involved in a number of meetings earlier and it’s my recommendation that we go with one operator instead of trying to do a joint operation for EMS. I think that sets us up for failure. However, I think it’s very important that we include

St. Francis and have them be part of the advisory group so they have a voice in EMS operations.” Several council members expressed surprise to be handed a 50-page proposal minutes before the start of the council’s Committee of the Whole meeting. Councilman Jim Burns and Kernell debated whether the agreement was already a done deal. Kernell denied any agreement had been struck, after saying “GHS has agreed to it,” adding he meant GHS agreed to “hard points” in the proposal. According to the 50-page document, “agreement terms” are listed along with an Oct. 1 takeover target date. EMS funding is a nearly $16 million portion of the county budget. During Tuesday’s presentation, assistant to the administrator Shannon Herman told council EMS sustained a loss of $5 million (on both EMS and communications) in 2014. The proposed 10-year contract would give GHS operational control of EMS, but not the E911 communication and dispatch, which also serves 14 county fire departments. In addition, the county would provide $1.5 million annually to support EMS operations, which would increase 3 percent each year beginning in 2019. According to the proposal, EMS employees would have a choice of remaining county employees or becoming GHS hires. If they remain county employees, they would be part of a contract with GHS. The proposal stipulates that an advisory committee of representatives from both health systems and the county be created. The committee can make recommendations and GHS can “take them under advisement,” Kernell said Wednesday.

“This is not about market share, this is about keeping people out of the emergency room. It’s about decreasing our emergency volume, it’s about providing better health care for the community.” Dr. Angelo Sinopoli, chief medical officer at Greenville Health System.

“Ten years – if it all goes wrong – is a lifetime.” Bon Secours St. Francis Health System COO Dan Duggan on the length of proposed agreement.

“We haven’t been asked for information, we haven’t been asked to be part of the solution.” Craig McCoy, Bon Secours St. Francis CEO.

“I think we may ask St. Francis for input. I think you’re going to see some public hearings.”

So you know

The EMS proposal

GHS will invest in programs using EMS personnel to “improve access to health care within the community setting”

GHS will take over EMS operations, but not E911 communication/dispatch

A Greenville County EMS Advisory Committee will include GHS, Greenville County representatives and Bon Secours St. Francis representatives

10-year contract with automatic one-year extensions $1.5 million in support from the county EMS staff may choose to stay with county or become GHS employees GHS will not place logos/branding on ambulances

Greenville County Councilman Joe Dill.

“There is much to be vetted out before this goes forward.”

Termination if GHS does not perform at agreed performance standards, if Greenville County does not provide funding and equipment or the cost to GHS is three times greater than the subsidy provided by the county

Greenville County Councilman Jim Burns.

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GHS would not put the GHS logo on any ambulances purchased by the county – a major concern of St. Francis – but how that would apply to replacement ambulances “has not been contemplated,” Kernell said. EMS would turn over 22 new and eight older ambulances, Kernell said, which may last between five and 10 years depending on usage. Staff uniforms will be branded as Greenville County EMS, he said. The GHS takeover would save the county approximately $2 million, he said. Questions about whether St. Francis will lose market share remain, though Kernell emphasized patient choice was first priority. Dr. Angelo Sinopoli, chief medical officer of GHS, said the revamped EMS would help community health by training staff to treat some conditions and identify barriers to accessing care. “Program investment is dollars out of the ER,” he said. “This is not about market share, this is about keeping people out of the emergency room. It’s about decreasing our emergency volume, it’s about providing better health care for the community.” Sinopoli added that EMS is an integral part of a system of care model espoused by the Affordable Care Act (ACA), focus-

ing on quality of care rather than quantity. He said operating EMS is the next logical step for GHS since the health system has provided EMS medical oversight for years and operates a nurse triage program. He estimates GHS can run the present system structure at a cost of about $2 million, but anticipates efficiencies will be realized. WHAT’S NEXT Now that the proposal is public, McCoy said he wants to review it and get St. Francis, GHS and Greenville County together at the table. “Our big thing from the St. Francis perspective is that we just want to be part of the discussion,” he said. McCoy said an immediate concern is the length of the potential agreement, a view St. Francis COO Dan Duggan echoed Tuesday. “Ten years – if it all goes wrong – is a lifetime,” Duggan said. McCoy took exception to the idea that a three-party model is unworkable, noting the model works in North Carolina. “They said that Mecklenburg County had problems even though it won multiple awards. We don’t have to duplicate that system, but can tweak and mold it,” he said. “If GHS gets to make a proposal,

Council passes budget, deletes funds for ambulances Greenville County Council vigorously debated the final reading of the FY201516 budget Tuesday night, with Councilman Willis Meadows voicing concerns about the impact of the GHS agreement and moving to hold the budget and continue funding at 2015 levels. “There are too many things we don’t know,” Meadows said. Council voted 8-4 to amend the FY2015-16 budget and hold the purchase of new ambulances with H.G. “Butch” Kirven, Joe Dill, Bob Taylor and Liz Seman against. The amended budget was passed in an 11-1 vote with Meadows voting against. Greenville County Council is scheduled to meet again on July 21 at 6 p.m. at County Square, 301 University Ridge, Greenville. A public hearing for the FY2016-17 budget is scheduled for July 21.

then let us make a proposal. Better yet, let’s get the three parties together…County Council should not be deciding the winners and losers in this.” Council members Joe Baldwin and Joe Dill both called for public review and a public hearing. “I think we may ask St. Francis for input. I think you’re going to see some public hearings,” Dill said. “This is a sunshine state, we need to do

things in the open,” agreed Councilman Lynn Ballard. Kernell told council the EMS department will experience a predicted loss of $3.5 million in 2016 and $3.7 million in 2017. “I don’t see the growth there [in losses],” Burns said. “There is much to be vetted out before this goes forward.” Council members voted to consider the proposal at its July 21 meeting.

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Graham: ‘Ridiculous’ to use polls to limit debates

AAA campaigns for driver safety during 100 Deadliest Days BENJAMIN JEFFERS | STAFF

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U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham talks with reporters and employees at the Honeywell International plant in Greer.

He said candidates with celebrity status or who have run before probably have an advantage, along with candidates from U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham said the pro- large states like Texas and California. cess by which candidates will be chosen “We’re going where the early voters for the upcoming Republican presidential are, and you ought to look at how we do primary debate hosted by Fox News Chan- in these early states, in my opinion, to nel undermines the primary process. understand how we fare vis-à -vis each “People in other,” Graham South Carolina said. “If Brad Pitt were listed need to fight for Graham referon the names of people this spot we have. enced a national We’re the first-inpoll released by running as a Republican, the-South primaMonmouth Unihe would be in the ry. We really do versity Monday debate.” shape presidenthat had Dr. Ben tial races and, for Carson leading Sen. Lindsey Graham the most part, we the Republican get it right,” he field with 11 pertold reporters after touring the Honey- cent. Graham was tied for 11th place with well International plant in Greer Monday. 2 percent. National polls focus too much on name “This national polling process, to me, is recognition and not people’s sense of the just ridiculous because the margin of erissues in the early primary states, he said. ror is 5.2 percent. I literally could be tied The televised debate on Aug. 6 in with No. 1,” he said. Cleveland restricts the number of debate After his tour of the Honeywell plant, participants to only the top 10 candi- which repairs and services engine parts dates, based on the five most recent na- for civilian and military aircraft and othtional polls before the debate. After much er equipment, Graham spoke to about 35 backlash, Fox News announced it would employees about why he was running for televise a forum before the debate for president and answered questions. candidates who don’t make the top 10. His top priority is reversing defense “If Brad Pitt were listed on the names of cuts, he said. Graham also emphasized people running as a Republican, he would his support for reauthorizing the Exportbe in the debate,” Graham said. “I think Import Bank, which finances about 25 national polls undercut the early primary percent of Honeywell’s business, comstates, and they’re testing name ID.” pany executives said. BENJAMIN JEFFERS | STAFF

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Tammy Garlock’s son Brian is never coming home. “The empty chair at the table never goes away,” Garlock said. Just over seven years ago, Brian looked down to make a phone call while driving and failed to heed an oncoming truck that slammed into the driver’s door. The car spun around and was hit on the passenger’s side by another truck. Less than two hours later, Garlock said, a doctor delivered the devastating news: “I’m very sorry but your son, he didn’t make it.” Holding her son’s old cellphone, she told Brian’s story at a press conference this week at Bob Jones University. She said her son knew not to text while driving because his older sister had an accident the year prior to his accident. “We had the conversation about not texting, but it never occurred to him that a phone call could be a problem, because honestly it never occurred to me,” she said. Now executive director of Dying Changes Everything, Garlock is pushing for drivers to not only stop texting, but to avoid all interaction with cellphones while behind the wheel. She and AAA Carolinas teamed up to for the “Life Has No Redial, Stay off the Phone” campaign to warn of the dangers of distracted driving. Their message comes during the time of the year dubbed the 100 Deadliest Days – the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when teen crash

Brian Garlock’s car was destroyed in the 2008 accident that also claimed his life. His mother, Tammy Garlock, now campaigns against distracted driving.

Tammy Garlock of Dying Changes Everything tells how her family has changed after the death of her son.

deaths historically climb. The message will be on the sides of delivery trucks in North and South Carolina, and the AAA is putting up the message at gas pumps and the windows of gas stations. Tiffany Wright, public relations manager for AAA Carolinas, said research by the company’s foundation showed cellphone use can be just as dangerous as drunk driving. Every time she passes someone using a phone while driving, Garlock said, “I always just send a silent prayer up” that the driver’s family won’t experience what her family did. Teens aren’t the only ones distracted while driving, she said. “[Adults] don’t recognize the risk because they feel like experience offsets the danger of the distraction,” she said. “And my counter to that is when you have so many people engaging in a dangerous behavior, it’s going to be problematic.” She speaks to about 5,000 students a year in the Carolinas. Based on surveys of the students, she said, nine of 10 students say they ride with a distracted driver, and eight of those nine students cite a parent as the driver. “If we can just prevent this from happening with one other family then it’s worth the effort,” Garlock said. “Because we can’t change anything for our family, our great hope is to change it for someone else.”

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HBO film puts gun deaths in the crosshairs AP PHOTO CHRIS CARLSON COURTESY OF HBO

Documentary includes Easley woman killed by 6-year-old who found gun in car’s backseat CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com A picture shows flowers in a gunshot hole in a window. In a frantic 911 call, a boy tells the operator that he went to show his friend a loaded gun under his father’s bed, and the gun went off. “He’s dying.” The daughter of a woman killed on her wedding day after getting caught in the middle of a gang shootout posts on Facebook. “My rock is gone.” “Requiem for the Dead: American Spring 2014,” an HBO documentary that airs for the first time on Monday, June 22, uses found media – news accounts, 911 tapes, police reports and social media – to highlight more than 100 victims of gun violence in spring 2014. One of them is Alexandra Anita Santos, a 22-year-old from Easley, who was accidentally shot by a 6-year-old who found a loaded gun in the backseat of a car they were riding in. The gun went off, slicing through the

Jose Cardoso pays his respects at a makeshift memorial in front of the IV Deli Mart, where part of a mass shooting took place by a drive-by shooter in 2014 near Goleta, Calif.

passenger seat and fatally striking Santos. Because they are verite filmmakers, directors Shari Cookson and Nick Doob seek the authentic voice of their subjects. “So in this case, we turned to social media to find that voice,” they said in a release. “It was kind of a frozen time capsule, where we found our subjects engaged in their everyday lives, often until just before the shooting

occurred. This became the heart of the film, the verite.” Cookson and Doob, the film’s directors, won Emmys for “The Memory Loss Tapes,” part of HBO’s “The Alzheimer’s Project,” and for “Elaine Stritch: At Liberty.” They also directed Emmy-nominated “Paycheck to Paycheck: The Life & Times of Katrina Gilbert,” “The Weight of the Nation for Kids: The Great Cafeteria Takeover,” “All Aboard! Rosie’s Family Cruise” and “Living Dolls: The Making of a Child Beauty Queen.” The cases highlighted in the film are just a small fraction of the more than 8,000 shooting deaths in spring 2014. A rapidly changing analog counter marks the rest.

So you know “Requiem for the Dead: American Spring 2014” WHAT: HBO documentary on gun deaths includes one from the Upstate WHEN: HBO playdates: Monday, June 22, 9 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.; June 25, 5 p.m.; June 28, 3:45 p.m.; July 3, 9 a.m.; July 4, 12:30 p.m.; July 9, 12:15 p.m.; and July 14, 3:35 a.m. HBO2 playdates: June 24, noon and 8 p.m.; July 7, 12:10 a.m.; July 12, 8:30 a.m. and July 31, 8:15 a.m.

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The Greenville County Economic Development Corporation (GCEDC) has eliminated one of the two proposals received for a privately funded automated transit network (ATN) in the Upstate. Officials said the bid from Skycabs International of Auckland, New Zealand, did not meet the request for proposal’s criteria. Skycabs and Taxi 2000 of Fridley, Minn., both submitted proposals to build an ATN potentially along the abandoned railway that parallels Laurens Road that would use driverless electric vehicles. Greenville County owns the railway, but others would have to become partners if the network was located in a different area. The Skycabs proposal was classified as “non-responsive” because it did not include a detailed plan for 100 percent private financing commitment, according to Sandra Yudice, assistant to the county administrator. A letter from GCEDC said the board has requested additional information from Taxi 2000 with a June 29 deadline. In addition, Taxi 2000 had listed Metropolitan Financial Resources Inc. and Simmons Company as interested investors, according to the letter.

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Participation in summer learning programs in South Carolina has increased over the past five years, but unmet demand still exists, according to a household survey commissioned by the Afterschool Alliance. More than 30,000 U.S. families were surveyed, including 209 from South Carolina. The study found that 34 percent of families in South Carolina report at least one of their children participated in a summer learning program in 2013, compared to 25 percent in 2008. Nationally, 33 percent of families had at least one child in a summer learning program. Forty-nine percent of South Carolina parents reported they would like their child to participate in a summer learning program.

Research has shown that summer learning loss is a significant contributor to the achievement gap. Students from low-income families typically lose two to three months in reading achievement and two months of math skills during the summer. The study found the average weekly cost to parents for a summer learning program in South Carolina was $185. That compares to the national average of $288 per week.

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The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is warning consumers about a common scam targeting hotel guests. Scammers contact hotel guests in their rooms, often at late hours, falsely claiming that they want to verify the guest’s credit card information. Believing the caller is a hotel employee, the guests relay the requested personal information. SCDCA recommends the following steps to avoid becoming a victim: • Never give (or verify) personal information to a cold caller. • Call or walk down to the front desk to verify the call. • Report the call to the front desk, even if you were not victimized. • Remember hotel employees rarely call guests after 9 p.m. A call in the middle of the night should trigger suspicion. • Report scams to SCDCA at 800-922-1594.

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Hughes Middle Academy of Science and Technology is one of five South Carolina schools to receive a 2015 TECHFIT grant for professional development that will enable teachers to create technology-based fitness games for students. TECHFIT is a collaboration between Purdue University and the College of Charleston. Teachers from Hughes Academy will attend summer professional development at Purdue. The grant will also provide an afterschool program during the school year for sixth- through eighth-grade students. TECHFIT demonstrates the impact information technology has on the world and is focused on inspiring the next generation of innovators to design and implement technology-based fitness games that will get people moving and having fun while improving their health, according to Purdue.

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Armed and dangerous Community asked to help get guns out of felons’ hands BENJAMIN JEFFERS | STAFF

bjeffers@communityjournals.com Jack Logan, founder of the “Put Down the Guns Now Young People” organization, is calling on the community to help get guns out of the hands of convicted felons. Under federal law, convicted felons are prohibited from purchasing or possessing firearms. But Logan said many felons in the area ignore that law. The minimum sentence for a felon possessing a gun is five years. “I encourage anyone throughout the state of South Carolina to call your local Crime Stoppers … and you can receive a cash reward,” Logan said. People who have the constitutional right to bear arms should not be put under pressure to lose their Second Amendment rights because convicted felons are abusing the law, Logan said. “To take guns away from those people who’ve had guns and use those guns as a sport and to defend their homes or business, it’s not right for those people to lose their rights just because of some knuckleheads out here who want to disobey the law in the state of South Carolina.” Logan encouraged community members to call authorities if they witness felons possessing guns “because we’re losing too many children, too many adults to these people who don’t want to obey the law.” “The federal regulations speak for themselves,” he said. “[Felons] know that they’re not supposed to bear arms.” Anyone calling the Crime Stoppers hotline at 864-232-7463 can remain anonymous.

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Bringing dance to the community Carolina Dance Collaborative launches mobile program KAYLA WILES | CONTRIBUTOR

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“Dancing, for us, is not about being on pointe shoes; it’s not how high you can lift your leg or how high you can jump. It’s about experiencing an art form.” Kelsey Crum, co-founder of Carolina Dance Collaborative

community. “Both of us are certified dance educators – through our practicums and student teaching we were able to see the needs of the schools,” Crum said. Rather than expecting parents to drive their kids to dance studios, Crum and Amato come to the schools through arts integration residencies, lecture demonstrations and after-school programming. They also provide classes for the parents

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If dance is not stationary, then neither is the dance company. Both Kelsey Crum and Alyson Amato had the same mentality this spring when they cofounded Carolina Dance Collaborative (CDC), a mobile way of bringing dance to all members of the community. “We want to break stereotypes of dance,” said Amato, who serves as CDC’s director of education and development. “Our outreach ability makes dance more visible, which then changes perceptions.” Crum and Amato specifically want to break the stereotype that dance is not dance unless done professionally. CDC teaches that dance should be experienced by anyone who can move. “People can be in wheelchairs and mobile from the torso up,” said Crum, CDC’s managing director. “Dancing, for us, is not about being on pointe shoes; it’s not how high you can lift your leg or how high you can jump. It’s about experiencing an art form.” CDC has designed several programs to reach most demographics within the

Kelsey Crum helps lead a ballet seminar at Furman University.

themselves, workshops for universities and programs for seniors throughout the Carolinas. Said Crum, “Our range is zero to 90 years old.” Crum and Amato have also created curricula for people with disabilities and special needs. “For this group of people, it’s more about using what they already have in their creativity,” said Amato. “We mold to how their brains work and help them to transition that creativity into the real world with better life skills.” To better aid individuals with disabilities, CDC has connected with the Barbara Stone Foundation, Greenville CAN and the Applied Theatre Center, for which

they recently choreographed a performance by the Spectrum 14/15 program.

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Autistic voices take stage Reconnecting to the river Spectrum 14/15 participants perform “Into the Woods Together” KAYLA WILES | CONTRIBUTOR

kwiles@communityjournals.com Drama can be just as enjoyable to the audience as it is therapeutic for the performer. On June 11, the Applied Theatre Center (ATC) gave its Spectrum 14/15 participants with autism the opportunity to perform their perspectives on life through a play to the public. The performance, titled “Into the Woods Together,” was inspired by a group outing to see the 2015 movie adaption of “Into the Woods” last January, said Dale Savidge, executive director of the Applied Theatre Center. “We decided to explore three of the stories in the movie as metaphors for our own journeys – challenging ourselves to venture ‘into the woods’ of the neurotypical world,” said Savidge. Within this neurotypical world, performers fashioned “Little Red Riding Hood,” “Jack and the Beanstalk” and “Cinderella” into their own experiences. The participants also read poetry, sang a capella and played instruments to some of their favorite songs. Heidi Gray, a member of the Spectrum program, performed Tim Curry’s “Toxic Love” and “The Lion King’s” “Be Prepared.” “I love the thrill of getting through it. Theater has helped me to get more independent,” said Gray about what she en-

joyed most about performing. According to Carli Gaughf, ATC’s community partnerships coordinator, the Spectrum program engages young people with autism in theater games that focus both on how to express emotion and read emotion. “It gives them something to look forward to; the chance to be applauded and heard,” said Gaughf. “The end result is the ability to better navigate the social world.” Because most of the Spectrum participants range from ages 17 to 35 years old, social skills needed for landing jobs are especially important. “Our theater focuses on group dynamics that earn them the job,” Savidge said. The Applied Theatre Center and Spectrum program also help young people with autism to feel more confident about themselves. During the performance,

“I love the thrill of getting through it. Theater has helped me to get more independent.” Spectrum 14/15 participant Heidi Gray on what she likes best about performing.

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South Carolina is home to an abundance of beautiful lakes and rivers that also flow through the Upstate. As the summer months heat up and families look for activities to fill their spare time, these water sources would seem the perfect destination for a weekend kayaking trip or tubing excursion. However, due to the unclean state of many rivers, recreational use is not considered safe. Upstate Forever, a local conservation organization, outlined its River ReConnect: ReConnecting People to Rivers initiative aimed at educating the community on their role in keeping the rivers clean and safe for recreational use. Upstate Forever recently hosted an event focused on educating attendees on the water resources they have access to and ways to assist in keeping the rivers clean. “People in the Upstate largely do not know what river they live near or what opportunities might exist on those rivers,” says Heather Nix, director of the Clean Air and Water Program at Upstate

Forever. “We wanted to find a way to start engaging the public.” Upstate Forever outlined several projects, including waterproof blueway maps with detailed layouts of the length and locations of rivers in the Upstate. The promotion of water monitoring as a means of improving water quality is an ongoing project, according to Nix. Upstate Adopt-A-Stream is a way for members of the community who are interested in water quality to attend a free, one-day training seminar that will equip them to monitor a local stream once a month on a volunteer basis. Attendees also participated in a brainstorming session on how to best assist in educating the community about water quality and cultivating appreciation for the Upstate water resources. “An event like this is enabling us to reach a lot of people, some of whom had not heard of us before,” said Nancy Fitzer, education director at Upstate Forever. “It’s a great outreach for us.” For more information and to learn how you can get involved, visit upstateforever. org.

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Fostering Great Ideas Programs seek help for kids in foster care APRIL A. MORRIS | STAFF

amorris@communityjournals.com David White cares about kids and he wants you to care, too – not just for your own kids or grandkids, but for the ones who have been forced to leave their families and are facing uncertainty in foster care. After working in business development and in clinical care, White set out to “listen to children in foster care and create initiatives to fill that need.” Fostering Great Ideas was the result. The nonprofit now has nine initiatives designed to address children’s needs. ASK THE KIDS Four years ago, a group of teens in foster care were asked if they would like a mentor, and half of them raised their hands, White said. He trained the First Baptist Church in Simpsonville’s foster care ministry members and community volunteers to guide 22 teens as mentors.

Now more than 65 young people, 20 percent of all in foster care in the Upstate, have mentors, White said. In addition, more than 20 youth who have aged out, returned to family or been adopted still maintain a relationship with their mentor, he said. “We want to amplify the child’s voice and create a community response,” he said. According to the SC Department of Social Services, roughly 3,000 children are in foster care statewide, nearly 700 of those in the Upstate. “Children need to thrive,” said White, and the circumstances that bring a child to foster care place them at risk and in isolation through no fault of their own. Children get the message, he said: “I am inadequate to all the people who should be protecting me. I came into foster care because my caregiver said, ‘I don’t want you,’ ‘I can’t protect you’ or ‘Do not tell anyone our family secret.’” NOT JUST FOSTER PARENTS Caring for a child full-time as a foster parent is not the only way to help children in foster care, White said. In addition to donating time as mentors, volunteers can

donate items, host events or learn more options at Fostering Great Ideas’ programs. “Our vision is [to create] a much more compassionate, intentional community to meeting the needs of children who live in a state of limbo,” White said. White said he could not accomplish what he already has without the support of local agencies and the Department of Social Services (DSS) staff members, who have been receptive to FGI volunteers supporting the children and offering assistance. A new initiative, SibLink, will work to give siblings even more visits with each other than normally mandated, he said. Creating empathy within the community is key, White said. Life in Limbo offers community participants an immersive, role-playing program that allows them to experience what it is like to be in foster care. Another effort offers a simple item to ease the hurt, he said. When a child moves from one home to another, their belongings often move with them in a trash bag, which sends such a negative message: “I am disposable like a trash bag.” In response, FGI held a luggage drive

in November and gathered 650 pieces of luggage from Milliken for Greenville and Spartanburg DSS. This was followed by drives by Synnex and Indexx. Caseworkers came out of their offices to meet the donation delivery, White said. “They want this child to feel dignified.” SPREADING THE SUPPORT In addition to targeting the needs of foster children in the Upstate, White hopes that the FGI model will be replicated nationwide. The Life in Limbo programs have been staged in Texas and California for both church groups and social service providers. He also wants to expand the mentor program to Spartanburg, Pickens and Anderson counties. “This is our ‘product line’ to open up empathy so people can understand … that I don’t have to be a foster parent if I’m not ready for that,” he said. “We as a community do not know how pained these individuals are, how much they long for what we give our own children. If we have initiatives based on lowering suffering, encouraging relationship, then the children can feel valued and can thrive.”

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Water matters – use it wisely Why are we writing about water conservation during a fairly rainy spring and summer? Because in order to avoid a crisis, we must start preparing for it in advance. Noah didn’t wait until it started raining to build the ark, and we shouldn’t wait until we’re almost out of water to stop taking it for granted. California is currently facing one of the worst droughts in history and people there are scrambling to reduce their water consumption. Not so long ago, we in the Upstate were facing a severe drought. Over the last 10 years we’ve seen Upstate precipitation and lake levels hit record lows. Over the same period in Georgia, a state of “drought emergency” was declared for numerous counties, outdoor water use was banned, Atlanta began to look for new water supplies options, and their governor even held a meeting to pray for rain. Thankfully, current water levels in South Carolina are at full pond and predictions are that we’ll have above-normal rainfall over the next few months. This gives us a tremendous opportunity to thoughtfully plan for the next drought so that we can be prepared to better protect our water supplies. Small, easy changes can make a tremendous difference. Installing low-flow fixtures throughout your home can save money and reduce water consumption by 9,000 gallons per household each year. Consider using native plants for your landscaping. They’re already adapted to local conditions, requiring less need for fertilizing or watering once they’re established. Mulch landscaped beds to help retain moisture and reduce watering needs. When you do need to water, some simple adjustments will reduce the amount that is wasted. Avoid watering between 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. when much of it may be lost to evaporation. Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering roads and driveways. We also need smart policies and programs at the state and local level. A great local example is Greenville Water’s Irrigation Meter Policy. Customers with permanent in-ground irrigation systems for a single-family residence are encouraged to install a separate meter for irrigation. This will enable the homeowners to accurately track their discretionary

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Heather Nix is the director of the Clean Air & Water Program at Upstate Forever and can be reached at hnix@upstateforever. org. Olivia Vassey is the communications specialist at Greenville Water and can be reached at ovassey@greenvillewater.com.

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Jackson Bedenbaugh, a 10thgrader at Wade Hampton High School, has been nominated to attend the Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders in Boston on June 28-30. The Congress is an honors-only program for high school students who are passionate about science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM).

Washington Center students (from left) Davis Dalby, Brady Stoddard and Cleveland Davis were recognized during the school’s graduation ceremonies.

Three Washington Center students were honored as graduates during the school’s annual Graduation/Awards Day Ceremony: Davis Dalby, Cleveland Davis and Brady Stoddard. Classroom teachers created framed photo collages of the students’ years at Washington Center as departing gifts, presented during a post-ceremony reception.

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The Greenville Middle Academy media center is sponsoring a summer reading challenge: “Reading Is a Superpower.” Students may select books and activities to complete a reading log. In addition to reading books, students can download free audiobooks from SYNC, or post a book video to Vine or photo to Instagram with their book review. Those who successfully complete the challenge will enjoy a reading celebration in September.

Southside Christian School recently recognized Taylor Gwendolyn Martin, Katherine Alexa Mruz, Mary Christina Phillips and Yuqing “Lina” Tian as Summa Cum Laude with Distinction honors graduates, the school’s highest honors diploma. To achieve this diploma, students must have completed an appropriate amount of Advanced Preparatory and Honors level classes and distinguished themselves at the top of the senior class by obtaining an exceptional cumulative grade point average.

Southside Christian School’s Diana Baker was recently named Outstanding Science Teacher - 2015 by the Greenville County Science Teachers Association. In addition, rising eighth-grade students Justin Harms (violin), Julia Peck (cello) and Savannah Timmons (violin) were accepted into the Greenville County Youth Orchestra.

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Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has appointed Jean Shew and Tavia Gaddy as 2015 Emerald Circle co-chairs for Greenville and Pickens counties. The Emerald Circle is a philanthropic group of women who annually support the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Returning for her second year of Emerald Circle leadership, Shew is the Shew Gaddy health room manager at Greenville Technical Charter High School and also serves as an advisor to freshman students and their families. Gaddy is project manager with the Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC). Greenville Health System’s Greenville Memorial Hospital recently received the Mission: Lifeline Gold Receiving Quality Achievement Award for implementing quality improvement measures recommended by the American Heart Association for the treatment of severe heart attacks. The Mission: Lifeline goal is to reduce barriers to prompt treatment for heart attacks, beginning with the 911 call and through to hospital treatment, including restoring the blood flow during a ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) complete blockage using surgery or clot-busting medication.

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The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded United Ministries a $7,000 grant to help the organization respond to recent dramatic changes in the field of adult education. United Ministries’ Adult Education program offers academic, personal and financial support for students working to earn a high school equivalency diploma. The Duke Energy Foundation recently awarded a $15,000 grant to The Children’s Museum of the Upstate to support the museum’s STEM education programs. STEM – science, technology, engineering and mathematics – is a core component of the museum’s programming. Annually, the museum provides more than 700 hours of STEM programs. Fifty years after they walked the stage to receive their diplomas, nearly 100 Clemson University alumni from the class of 1965 presented the school with $1.2 million to help future students do the same. The Class of 1965 Scholarship Endowment was established in 1989. The class members’ goal was to get the endowment to at least $25,000 by their 25th reunion and they far exceeded that goal with $43,000 by the time they gathered to celebrate.

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Oakview Elementary SchoolÂ wrapped up school and its 20th year. The cafeteria staff baked over 1,000 cookies for students and staff. Former and first principal Virginia Dean visited the school for a celebration with the faculty. Donna Bradt (third-grade teacher, and original faculty member), Virginia Dean (first principal at Oakview), Terri Wheeler-Hawkins (assistant principal, and original faculty member), Becky Riddle (instructional coach, and original faculty member) and Dr. Phillip Reavis (principal).

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The Miracle League All Star Games for the Gray, White and Red teams were held recently at Sunset Park in Mauldin. The games were played on the special surface that prevents injuries, which the Greenville Civitan Club funded a few years ago. The field allows players to roll, run, fall down and even slide into first base without risk of injuring themselves or others. After each series of games, the players and their caregivers were served a hot dog meal furnished by Greenville Civitan.

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industry’s demise and before the days of the Internet, smartphones and tablets – is the year that brings upheaval, betrayal and change to Archer, in part thanks to the church’s new associate minister, Deborah Baker. Inman said she kept changing the time period while she was writing the novel, and decided on 1989 for practical reasons. Inman would have been around the age of her main character in 1989. “My growing-up days would have been similar,” she said. Her choice was also a year of change – Hurricane Hugo ripped through Charleston, the Berlin Wall came down, an earthquake struck San Francisco and the Exxon Valdez happened. “It was a big upheaval year – just like there was a lot of upheaval in David Archer’s life,” she said. Although she had been working on the book for a long time, a 2010 trip to Los Angeles to see her

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Get down in Pumpkintown Music, fire-dancers, hula hoops and more at fourth annual arts festival VINCENT HARRIS | CONTRIBUTOR

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When it came time to organize the fourth annual Get Down in Pumpkintown festival, a local-music-and-artsheavy event that kicks off at noon on Friday in Marietta, Kyle Rowland figured he was in for another year of hard work. Rowland, singer and guitarist for Greenville’s “friendly neighborhood jam band,” Four 14, has been one of the main organizers of the festival in the past, and he

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was once again wearing two hats as a performer and behind-the-scenes organizer. But when Rowland began contacting his list of local musicians to find out who might be interested in playing, he was in for a pleasant surprise. “Setting the schedule for this year’s festival was pretty relaxed, actually,” Rowland says. “We didn’t have to work as hard as I thought to get the bands scheduled. Everyone was really supportive. A lot of them were already asking about when this year’s festival was, so that made the process a lot easier.” The festival’s musical program starts on Friday at 5 p.m. with the West End String Band, an Upstate bluegrass ensemble, and ends with electronic music producer Airplane Mode’s band at 1:30 a.m. on Sunday. In between is a little bit of everything. For lovers of heavy electric blues, there’s the Marcus King Band. For those looking for something a little more intimate, there’s the acoustic folk stylings of Darby Wilcox. There’s reggae from the Lions of Zion, a funk-soul-jazz super-jam led by trumpeter and vocalist Craig Sorrells, and many more genres are represented on the 15-band schedule.

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TV drama filmed in Upstate to hold premiere

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sjackson@communityjournals.com Now that post-production activities have been completed, the pilot for a new TV drama series filmed in the Upstate last year will hold a special red carpet premiere on July 11 at the Lighthouse Event Center on Lake Keowee in Seneca. “Morningside” has also been accepted into five film festivals: the Los Angeles CineFest, the Accolade Global Film Competition, the IndieFEST Film Awards, the International Movie Trailer Festival and the Depth of Field International Film Festival. This week it was announced that “Morningside” won four Awards of Merit in Television – Pilot Program, Direction, Editing and Creativity/Originality – from the Accolade Global Film Competition. Described as a modern-day “Dallas,” “Morningside” is set in a fictional Southeastern town of the same name and tells the story of two wealthy, powerful and prestigious friends and their families, who reunite in their hometown after being away for decades. Each brings their troubles with them while guarding deeply rooted secrets. Several Upstate locations were used for the filming in Seneca and Lake Keowee, Stevens Aviation and others. OrionStar Productions, located in Los Angeles, targeted and filmed the pilot in the Upstate, utilizing local talent for the production. Producer Debbie Kelley was born and raised in Easley and still has ties

to the area. “I moved to LA with a goal to bring film projects back to my home state,” she said. “Morningside” has definitely been a labor of love and perseverance, Kelley said. The idea for “Morningside” was first conceived by creator Danielle Leslie in 2008. After Kelley and Leslie met at a Greenville Little Theater production, the two decided to collaborate on the script. Kelley spent the next several years refining the script and working on pulling all of the details together. Kelley said many challenges dogged them while filming the pilot, such as damaged footage, film location changes on the day of production and losing two actors from the original cast. “Others might have given up,” she said, but she kept pushing forward. “I felt like the Upstate needed us to finish it.” The premiere will showcase the pilot to the Upstate and Kelley expects the film festival circuit to give it a lot of exposure worldwide. “That will hopefully result in ‘Morningside’ getting picked up for distribution,” she said. Failing that fortunate outcome, Kelley plans to pitch the show to networks, Netflix and other Internet viewing companies.

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Reel history Watch seven groundbreaking silent films online – in less than one hour

In the coming weeks I plan to highlight one or two classic films per week and tell you where to find them – but in this inaugural edition of “Must-See Movies,” I’d like to point you to several short films from the earliest days of filmmaking, all of which are currently available online for free. The total run time for the following is less than an hour.

“FRED OTT’S SNEEZE” – 1894 bit.ly/OttSneeze Only a few seconds in length, this one-shot film is one of the oldest surviving films. William Dickson shot this one-take film while working for Thomas Edison using their newly invented movie camera, the Kinetograph.

“GRANDMA’S READING GLASSES” – 1900 bit.ly/GrandmasReadingGlasses This short, made by George Albert Smith, is the first known instance of a close-up and the use of editing.

“EDWARD TURNER’S COLOR TEST” – 1901 bit.ly/TurnerTest Found in 2012, this is the world’s first known film shot on a color negative.

“TRIP TO THE MOON” – 1902 bit.ly/GeorgeMelies This version of magician George Méliès’ film is not only one of the first science fiction films and first films to employ special effects; it’s also one of the first to be colorized. Not all versions of this film are in color because the color was drawn by hand, frame-by-frame.

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If you want to be considered a legitimate film buff, then there are certain films you must see, but for decades many great films were hard to find. Fortunately with today’s resources it is easier than ever to see films that at one time required a great deal of effort to locate.

film is listed in many film history books as being the first to employ editing. In recent years the discovery of things like “Grandma’s Reading Glasses” and “Trip to the Moon” demonstrate that not to be true, although it is known as the first use of “cross-cutting” or “inter-cutting,” which is a technique of cutting from one scene to another and back again to build tension.

“GREAT TRAIN ROBBERY” – 1903 bit.ly/GreatTrain Also directed by Edwin S. Porter, this film seems to have set the stage for the Western genre.

“THE STORY OF THE KELLY GANG” – 1908 bit.ly/KellyGang This four-minute clip is what’s left of the very first feature length film.

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PE OPLE , AWA R D S , HONOR S Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors Announces Top Producers For April Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® is pleased to announce the top producers from each of its eight residential sales offices for April. These are the agents and teams with the highest gross commission income (GCI) based on closings completed between April 1 – 30, 2015. April Top Producers Listed By Office: Anderson Office Top Teams: 1. Theresa Nation & Associates 2. The Clever People 3. Sheila Newton Team Top Individuals: 1. Holly Gunnels 2. Foronda Hall 3. Pam McDowell Augusta Road Office *No teams at this office* Top Individuals: 1. Beth Crigler 2. Vicki Roark 3. Carmen Feemster 4. Ginger Sherman 5. Ellie Linder 6. Charee McConchee Easley/Powdersville Office Top Team: 1. Sheri Sanders/Gary Thompson/Dara Lynn Ratliff

Top Individuals: 1. Twila Kingsmore 2. Linda Ballard 3. Carol Houston Garlington Road Office Top Team: 1. Donna O. Smith & Partners Top Individuals: 1. Eddie Burch 2. Sheila Smalley 3. Ronda Holder Greer Office 1. Jill Chapman 2. Paige Haney 3. Susan Burch 4. Sharon Calhoun 5. Stephanie Miller 6. Jan Walker Team N. Pleasantburg Road Office Top Teams: 1. The Chet & Beth Smith Group

2. The Keagy Team 3. Mandy Mashburn & Reba Floore Top Individuals: 1. Melissa Morrell 2. Lana Smith 3. Maggie Aiken Pelham Road Office Top Teams: 1. The Spaulding Group 2. Beresh-Martin Group 3. The Greenville Team Top Individuals: 1. Jennifer Van Gieson 2. Jim Fritzsche 3. Sonia Carr Simpsonville Office Top Teams: 1. Cousins & Associates 2. Bob & Linda Brown Group Top Individuals: 1. Linda Bobo 2. Carolyn Irwin 3. John Bennett

“I am proud to represent our company in congratulating these teams and individuals on another month of stellar performance,” said Danny Joyner, CEO, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS. “The hard work and dedication of each of our agents shine through in results for our clients.”

Allen Tate Realtors Announces Top Producers Kathy Weeks, Upstate Regional Vice President at Allen Tate REALTORS®, is proud to announce Top Agents for April 2015. In the Greenville Office, Joyce Barber was Top Listing Agent and John Farr was Top Producer. The Robby Brady Team was the Top Listing and Producing Team for the Greenville office. For the Easley/Powdersville Office, Val Hubber was Top Listing Agent, Cate Thompson was Top Producer, and The Missy Rick Team was the Top Listing and Producing Team. In the Greer Office, Spencer Ashby was Top Listing Agent and Frances Dillard was the Top Producer. The Herseys (Paul and Marcia) were the Top Listing and Producing Team. Top Listing Agent for the Greenville-Woodruff Road Office was Ryan Rosenfeld and Top Producer was Cynthia Serra with The Yukich Team as the Top Listing and Producing Team. The Simpsonville Office congratulates Susan McMillen as Top Listing Agent and Becky Friddle as Top Producer.

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Coldwell Banker Caine Honored with Multiple National Coldwell Banker Awards Coldwell Banker Caine was named the No. 1 Coldwell Banker Company in South Carolina, and its Greenville office was named No. 1 Coldwell Banker Office in South Carolina for 2014. Its Spartanburg office received the Premier Office Award, and Coldwell Banker Caine received the Chairman’s Circle designation, awarded to the top 6 percent of Coldwell Banker companies worldwide. “These accomplishments take a great deal of effort, hard work and dedication by every member of our company,” said Stephen Edgerton, president and CEO of Coldwell Banker Caine. “We applaud the successes of our driven, top-notch agents and their consistency as top performing leaders in South Carolina and the Coldwell Banker network.” The No. 1 Company in South Carolina is awarded to the top producing, independently owned and operated Coldwell Banker company in South Carolina for Closed Adjusted Gross Commission Income. There are 10 Coldwell Banker Affiliate companies in South Carolina. The No. 1 Office in South Carolina is awarded to the top producing Coldwell Banker office in South Carolina for the highest Closed Adjusted Gross Commission Income. There are 33 Coldwell Banker Affiliate offices in South Carolina. The Greenville office has more than 90 sales associates and is managed by Brokers-in-Charge Amanda Jones and Amanda Hamet. The Premier Office award is the highest honor given to Coldwell Banker offices. This designation

is awarded to offices attaining an average per sales associate of $100,000 in Closed Adjusted Gross Income Commission in 2014. Only 18 percent of all offices in the U.S. and Canada qualified for this distinction. The Chairman’s Circle designation is awarded to companies who attained Closed Adjusted Gross Commission Income of $9,000,000 or more during 2014. Coldwell Banker Caine is one of only 51 Coldwell Banker companies throughout the world to receive this distinguished award. “As part of an elite standing, the Chairman’s Circle underscores the meaning of teamwork,” said Budge Huskey, president and CEO of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. “With some of the highest benchmarks, this prestigious recognition weighs on the strong work ethic and perseverance of our collective network of worldwide agents, honoring the success of those affiliate companies that have made exemplary strides in sales within their respective markets. Our gratitude goes out to Coldwell Banker Caine who has maintained a diligent focus and unwavering effort to continually deliver on this hallmark achievement of the Coldwell Banker brand.” Coldwell Banker Caine has nearly 150 sales associates across its offices in Greenville, Greer, Easley, Seneca and Spartanburg, S.C. Coldwell Banker Caine has been a part of the Upstate community since 1933 and affiliated with the Coldwell Banker network since 1997.

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PE OPLE , AWA R D S , HONOR S The Marchant Company Recognizes Agents for Excellent Performance in April 2015 The Marchant Company, the Upstate’s local “Signature Agency” in Real Estate, representing buyers and sellers of residential, land, and commercial properties, is proud to recognize select REALTORS® for outstanding performance through April 2015.

Congratulated by Seabrook Marchant, broker-in-charge, agents honored included: Tom Marchant & Kathy Slayter – Top Unit Listing Leaders of the Month Tom Marchant – Top Volume Listing Leader of the Month Kathy Slayter – Top Unit Sales Leader of the Month Valerie Miller – Top Volume Sales Leader of the Month Mikel-Ann Scott & Lydia Johnson – Top Unit Listing Sales Team of the Month Karen Turpin & Nancy McCrory – Top Volume Sales Team of the Month

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R E A L E S TAT E N E W S Realtors® Report Increase in Commercial Transactions, Income and Sales Volume

Commercial real estate markets are improving with Realtors® specializing in commercial real estate reported an increase in annual gross income, the number of sales transactions and sales volume, according to the 2015 National Association of Realtors® Commercial Member Profile. The annual study’s results represent Realtors®, members of NAR, who conduct all or part of their business in commercial sales, leasing, brokerage and development for land, office and industrial space, multifamily and retail buildings, as well as property management. “After years of slow recovery, the commercial real estate market has shown meaningful growth and our members have seen significant improvements in their business activity,” said Matthew Thrift, 2015 President of The Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS® and Owner and Broker-in-Charge of Humble Abodes Realty in Greenville, SC. “Realtors® who practice commercial real estate help build and revitalize communities by facilitating investment in commercial properties that support millions of jobs nationwide. There is every indication that continued improvement to commercial markets with help stimulate economic growth for the rest of the country.” The profile shows the median gross annual income of commercial members, which has increased steadily for the past five years, was $126,900 in 2014, an increase from $96,200 in 2013. Appraisers and brokers reported the highest annual gross income while sales agents, often newest to the field, reported the lowest. Sixty-seven percent of Realtors® who specialize in commercial real estate reported they derived 50 percent or more of their income from commercial real

estate in 2014. Commercial members completed a median of 11 sales transactions in 2014, up from last year’s median of eight. Six percent reported no sales transactions, down from 9 percent in 2013. The 2014 median sales transaction volume for members who had a Sales transaction was $2,916,700 - a significant increase from $2,554,700 in 2013. Fifty-nine percent of commercial members are brokers. Licensed sales agents, at 24 percent, represented the next largest segment. A majority of commercial members reported working for a local firm, and 82 percent reported working at least 40 hours a week. Thirty-two percent of commercial members were involved in international transactions in 2014. Eighteen percent saw an increase in international clients and only 1 percent had a decrease. Broker associates had the most experience with foreign clients with 43 percent reporting an international transaction. Eighty-three percent of commercial members reported having a leasing transaction. The median transaction leasing volume for members who reported at least one transaction was $500,000 in 2014 – a more than 15 percent increase from 2013. The median dollar value for leasing transactions is heavily influenced by the member’s experience level. “When it comes to leasing transactions, the report tells us that the more years of experience an agent or broker has the more high value transactions in which they are involved,” said Thrift. “The broad improving leasing trend will continue this year and next because of rising occupancy rates across all commercial property types.” Commercial members who manage properties typically managed 75,000 total square feet, which represents 20 total spaces. Those who manage offices typically managed 25,000 total square feet,

representing eight total offices. The typical commercial member has been in real estate for 25 years and in commercial real estate for 20 years. The median length of membership in NAR is also 20 years. Additionally, 45 percent of commercial members are also affiliated with one of several commercial organizations including the CCIM Institute, the Institute of Real Estate Management, the Counselors of Real Estate, the Realtors® Land Institute and the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors®. Commercial members are predominately male with a median age of 60. However, more women continue to enter the profession, as 51 percent of those with two years or less experience are female Seventy percent of Realtors® who specialize in commercial real estate have an education level of a bachelors’ degree or higher. Seventy-eight percent of commercial Realtors® are married, with 13 percent being divorced, and five percent being single and never married. The 2015 NAR Commercial Member Profile was based on a survey of 1,982 members. Income and transaction data are for 2014, while other data represent member characteristics in 2015. Approximately 350,000 commercial real estate professionals are members of NAR, making it the largest commercial organization in the industry. The National Association of Realtors®, “The Voice for Real Estate,” is America’s largest trade association, representing 1 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries. Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS® represents over 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.”

Watch your step! Fire ants are on the move quantify, but they are probably a larger issue, ecologically, than just the human health issue.”

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CLEMSON – A barefoot frolic through your yard on a warm spring day can change from joyful to agonizing with just one wrong step onto a fire ant nest. Fire ants bite your skin with their mandibles, hang on tight, and then jam the stingers on their abdomens into your flesh. The site of the sting hurts – a lot – for several minutes. It then swells into a bump that eventually turns into a pustule that can last for days, sometimes becoming infected and requiring further treatment. The venom can lead to severe allergic reactions in some people, occasionally even death. Throughout the Southeast, as well as Texas and even parts of southern California, fire ants are plentiful and not going away any time soon. “No eradication program for fire ants has worked anywhere in the world,” said Tim Davis, a Clemson University senior extension agent based in Richland County.

ceeds 60 percent, they typically are not present. With summer-like temperatures already baking the ground, this is the time of year fire ants become active, wreaking havoc not just in yards, but also in gardens, pastures and farmlands. In addition to stinging humans, they prey on beneficial insects, worms, bird eggs and

even small mammals. “Fire ants are voracious predators,” Davis said. “They will also tend aphids, herding them like cows. They’ll prey on newly hatched chicks. They’ll out-compete birds for their food sources, forcing the birds to forage farther for food, which exposes them to other predators. These kinds of impacts are hard to

EASY TO KILL – IF DONE RIGHT About the only good news is that controlling fire ant populations is relatively simple, if you follow proper procedures. Many fire ant baits recommend spreading the product around the mound, but Davis said that for every mound you can see, there might be a dozen you can’t. Therefore, he recommends broadcasting the bait over your entire yard with a hand seeder while being careful to avoid sensitive areas, such as ponds and gardens. “We recommend that homeowners use about a pound to a pound-and-a-half per acre,” Davis said. “This allows the ants to pick up the bait and bring it back to their colonies where it will kill the queen and the rest. “But the key to success is to do this while the ants are foraging. So first you should put out test bait, like a little piece of hot dog, and then wait 20 to 30 minutes. If you see ants on the hot dog, then it’s the perfect time to put bait on your yard. If you don’t see ants, then you’ll most likely be wasting time and money, because the baits

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contain oils that go rancid relatively quickly, and once they’ve lain on your yard for awhile and gone bad, the ants won’t be interested.” Davis said following this procedure will usually kill between 85 and 95 percent of the fire ants in your yard. If you have mounds that continue to be a problem, then you can do individual mound treatments after that. NEW QUEENS ON THE WING Fire ants live in colonies in the soil, and the mound you see above ground represents just a portion of the entire nest. The intricate web of tunnels below ground

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is extensive, including foraging tunnels that can extend dozens of yards from the main colony. The foragers use these tunnels, as opposed to holes in the mound itself, to enter and exit the nest. Fire ants form new colonies when winged males and females soar hun-

dreds of feet into the air and mate while in flight. The males die soon after, but the females land and then go in search of a place to start a new home. There will always be new queens looking for fresh starts, and they can re-infest from long distances. This makes it virtually impos-

“Fire ants are voracious predators. They will also tend aphids, herding them like cows. They’ll prey on newly hatched chicks. They’ll out-compete birds for their food sources.” Tim Davis, a Clemson University senior extension agent based in Richland County

sible to eradicate fire ants permanently from your yard. Fire ants cannot eat solid food, so they carry it back to the nest and feed it to the oldest larvae, which are able to externally digest solids and turn them into nutritious liquids. The worker ants then share this now-edible byproduct with the queen and the rest of the colony. “I tell people, ‘The only way to get away from fire ants entirely is to move up North,’” Davis said. “But with the technologies now available, the problems they create in your yard can be minimized with regular treatments.”

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Page turners THE DESIGNATED LEGAL PUBLICATION FOR GREENVILLE COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA NOTICE Washington Holdings, LLC, PO Box 6562, Greenville, SC 29606, Contact number 864-295-2011 is seeking Title to a Mobile Home, that is not registered in South Carolina, through a judicial sale in the Magistrates Office in Spartanburg County, SC. This mobile home is a 1989 Fleetwood/Cream mobile home with serial number A74 and is located at 664 Berry Shoals Rd., Duncan, SC 29334.

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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

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

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NOTICE OF ELECTION STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GREENVILLE Notice is hereby given that the Special Election for the Dunklin Fire District office will be held at the DUNKLIN FIRE DEPARTMENT on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. Filing for this Special Election is June 12, 2015 noon and end on Jun 22, 2015 noon. Any person wishing to register to vote in this election must do so no later than July 11, 2015. The poll shall be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the locations designated below. The Managers of Election shall see that each person offering to vote takes the oath that he is qualified to vote at this election according to the Constitution of this State and that he has not voted before in this election. Voters who are blind, physically disabled, or unable to read or write are entitled to assistance in casting their ballot. This assistance may be given by anyone the voter chooses except his employer, an agent of his employer, or an officer or agent of his union. The Managers must be notified if assistance is needed. Voters who are unable to enter their polling place due to physical disability or age may vote in the vehicle in which they drove, or were driven, to the polls. When notified, the Managers will help voters using this curbside voting provision. Registered electors who cannot vote in person may be eligible to vote by absentee ballot. Persons wishing more information concerning absentee voting should contact their County Board of Voter Registration. At 2:00 p.m. on Election Day the County Election Commission will begin its examination of the absentee ballot return envelopes at 301 University Ridge, Suite 1900, Greenville, SC 29601. On Friday, August 14, 2015 at 12 Noon, the County Board of Canvassers will hold a hearing to determine the validity of all provisional ballots cast in these elections. This hearing will be held at 301 University Ridge, Suite 1900 Greenville SC 29601.

NOTICE Please take note that Crown Services, Inc. has applied to the Secretary of State's Office for a license to operate a Private Personnel Placement Service in the name of Crown Services, Inc. Staffing Specialists at the following location: 1042 N. Pleasantburg Dr. The said agency will be operated by Greg Woodrum.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE There will be a PUBLIC HEARING before the GREENVILLE COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2015 AT 3:00 P.M. in CONFERENCE ROOM –D at GREENVILLE COUNTY SQUARE, 301 UNIVERSITY RIDGE, GREENVILLE, S.C., for the purpose of hearing those persons interested in the petitions listed below. PERSONS HAVING AN INTEREST IN THESE PETITIONS MAY BECOME PARTIES OF RECORD BY FILING WITH THE BOARD, AT LEAST THREE (3) DAYS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED DATE SET FOR HEARING, BY WRITING THEIR ADDRESS, A STATEMENT OF THEIR POSITION AND THE REASONS WHY THE RELIEF SOUGHT WITH RESPECT TO SUCH PROPERTY SHOULD OR SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED. CB-15-17 APPLICANT: BRANCH COMMUNICATIONS & T-MOBILE/ JONATHAN L. YATES/ HOPEWELL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PROPERTY: 0566.02-01009.00; 1420 Neely Ferry Road, Simpsonville SC REQUEST: Use by Special Exception for construction and Installation of a communications tower on church property. CB-15-29 APPLICANT: FCFS SC, INC. PROPERTY: 0151.00-13-006.00 & 0151.00-13.008.00; 101 & 109 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville SC REQUEST: VARIANCE from Rear Setback Requirement for a new commercial building.

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.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that John & Sung LLC / DBA K-Town, 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 AND LIQUOR, at 120 Millport Circle, Greenville, SC 29607. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than July 5, 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

Read Bond, James Bond Behind the summer silver screen draw

Summer marks the beginning of the blockbuster movie season, and few movie characters are bigger than British superspy James Bond. However, there is more to the action hero than just pretty women and foiling plots to take over the world, according to the new book “Goldeneye: Where Bond Was Born: Ian Fleming’s Jamaica” by Matthew Parker. Ian Fleming, the author of the Bond novels, spent a few months each year in Jamaica writing the Bond books – drinking, smoking, snorkeling and womanizing, all based out of his beach house, which he named Goldeneye. Starting around the same time as Fleming’s visits, the British Empire began its decline, and that process played out in Jamaica in front of Fleming’s eyes, culminating in Jamaican independence in 1962. According to Parker, Fleming lamented this shift and created Bond as a symbol of British exceptionalism, even as Britain’s influence on the world stage declined and America’s foreign power grew. While Jamaica was an important influence on the character of Bond, so too was Fleming’s own life and his experiences in the Caribbean, as both author and character shared a tendency to overindulge in a number of vices. In the earlier Bond works, these vices are celebrated and made an integral part of the Bond character. However, as Fleming’s health and marriage declined, Parker observes how Bond too begins to express ambivalence about the toll that his lifestyle has taken on him. While this side of Bond rarely emerges in screen portrayals, Parker sticks more closely to the character as written by Fleming. While occasionally a bit dry in its description of events in Fleming’s life,

“Goldeneye” is rescued by the fascinating lives of all three of its subjects – Fleming, Bond and Jamaica – and provides some interesting insights into the story behind one of the biggest summer movie action stars ever created. Read alikes: “Licence to Thrill: A Cultural History of the James Bond Films” by James Chapman “The Man Who Saved Britain: a Personal Journey into the Disturbing World of James Bond” by Simon Winder “Blockbusters: Hit-making, Risk-taking, and the Big Business of Entertainment” by Anita Elberse

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

June 19

Main Event

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 FESTIVAL

Saturday Bluegrass Festival Fountain Inn Commerce Park Farmers Market Pavilion 110 Depot St., Fountain Inn 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday nights through Sept. 12 FREE

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

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

reconnect to the invigorating outdoors. Visitors with “Disconnect” pledge cards from Cabela’s get free admission. 244-5565 | cabelas.com FAMILY

International Day

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 FAMILY

Disconnect Day Paris Mountain State Park 2401 State Park Road, Greenville 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 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

thru JUNE 21

The Children’s Museum of the Upstate 300 College Street 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | $9 child; $10 adult. Members and children under 1 are free. Celebrate International Day with lots of activities and demonstrations showcasing diverse cultures from around the world. Come by for a Tae Kwon Do lesson, Palau Presentation, Rangoli Art, and so much more. All activities are free with admission. 233-7755 | tcmupstate.org | info@tcmupstate.org

June 21 FAMILY

Father’s Day @ TCMU The Children’s Museum of the Upstate 300 College Street 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE FOR DAD’S. $9 child; $10 adult. Members and children under 1 are free. FREE TCMU celebrates Father’s Day with free admission for all fathers and grandfathers from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kids can make cards and create a take home art project for the special man in their lives. This activity is included with paid admission and free for members. 233-7755 | tcmupstate.org info@tcmupstate.org

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

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

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» June 22-25

concerts June - August, 7-9 pm at the Peace Center Amphitheater. Food trucks will be on-site each week. events.greenvillesc.gov

CAMP

2015 JL Mann High School Kiddie Cheer Kamp

FOOD TRUCKS

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

June 22-26 CHILDREN’S CAMP

Summer Camp: Hello from Japan! The Children’s Museum of the Upstate 300 College Street 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $150 half day; $250 full day In this camp that explores our exciting new summer exhibit, campers will experience a day in the life of a Japanese

Who’s coming to the Lunchtime Pile-Up this week? child and learn to make sushi, read Japanese calligraphy, draw anime characters and even dress in a traditional Kimono. Campers will have the unique experience of learning from Artist-in-Residence Yoshiko Moon and practicing their own Japanese art. 233-7755 facebook.com/events/825736344149434/ info@tcmupstate.org

WHO: Ellada Kouzina, Greek cuisine Sweetly Twisted, frozen yogurt The Nomadik Few, gourmet shaved ice

Bring your lawn chairs and a picnic, sit back and enjoy a variety of free musical

Subway Central 1280 Eighteen Mile Rd., Central 11 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE Free Subway cookie and drink for All Blood Donors.

June 25-26 HEALTH

Yoga at SC BLUE

WHERE: Corner of Broad and Falls streets (lot leased by Table 301 Restaurant Group)

SC BLUE retail center 1025 Woodruff Road, Greenville 6:10-7:10 p.m. FREE

SPONSOR: Euphoria

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

CONCERT

thru June 26

Cannan Smith CD Release Party

FAMILY

Blind Horse Saloon | $12

Nationwide Food Drive to Feed Children During Summer

CONCERT

Peace Center Amphitheater 7-9 p.m. | Every Wednesday, through August FREE

Blood Drive

WHEN: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday

June 24 SC Blue Reedy River Concerts

BLOOD DRIVE

Rising country artist celebrates new album. 233-1381 | blind-horse.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 CONCERT

The Sound Committee Downtown Alive Free Popular cover band cranks out the soul, rock, country favorites. bit.ly/downtown-alive

All Caliber Collision Locations FREE Knowing that kids can’t have summer fun on an empty stomach, Caliber Collision is launching its 4th annual Rhythm Restoration Food Drive to benefit the Harvest Hope Food Bank. Caliber has food collection bins in each of its five centers in Greenville, Spartanburg and Laurens counties and urges the public to drop off food items or cash donations. calibercollision.com Caliber.png, galena@kimbrielmarketing.com

June 26 CONCERT

Bryan Adams Charter Spectrum Amphitheatre Tickets: $29.50-$79.00 Multi-platinum performer brings decades of hits. 757-3022 charterspectrumamphitheatre.com CONCERT

The Lions of Zion, with Darby Wilcox & Four 14 Gottrocks Upstate’s own jam/reggae/rock combo. 235-5519 gottrocksgreenville.com

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» CONCERT

Texas Hippie Coalition, NeverFall, Whiskey Mountain Machine

675-0540 | fiction-addiction.com info@fiction-addiction.com

thru July 5

Ground Zero Tickets: $15

June 29-July 3

EXHIBIT

Down-and-dirty Southern rock/metal triple-bill. 948-1661 reverbnation.com/venue/groundzero2

CAMP

Greenville County Museum of Art 420 College St, Greenville FREE

CONCERT

72nd & Central, w/ Sun Brother & Airplane Mode Independent Public Ale House Tickets: $7 Popular Upstate-grown indie-alternative band. 552-1265 ipagreenville.com WORKSHOP

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Workshop SCMEP | Business Learning Center 37 Villa Road, Suite 500, Greenville 9 a.m.-3 p.m. FREE The TCO workshop objectives include an overview of TCO concepts, a contrast of the Piece-Part Variance method with TCO costing, an understanding of the importance of an effective TCO strategy, recognition of the differences between single organization and TCO decision making, demonstration of the TCO calculator, and implementation of results to analyze and make strategic decisions. The TCO workshop is ideal for financial managers, program managers, and supply chain managers. Includes a free TCO calculator. 288-5687 scmep.org dadams@scmep.org

June 27 BOOK SIGNING

Wendy Wax Talk and Book Signing Fiction Addiction | Haywood Mall 1175 Woods Crossing Rd, Greenville 2-4 p.m. $16.96 (includes copy of book), $10 (includes $10 voucher) Southern women’s fiction author Wendy Wax will be discussing her latest novel, “A Week at the Lake” (Berkley, paperback, $16), at Fiction Addiction on Saturday, June 27, at 2 p.m. From the USA Today bestselling author of The House on Mermaid Point comes a powerful novel about secrets, loyalty, and the bonds of true friendship.

WinShape Camps for Communities Southside Christian School 2211 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Monday through Friday $149 per child for the entire week WinShape Camps were started by Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy back in 1985 designed to give kids the summer experience of a lifetime, combining sports, recreation, arts, Bible study and worship. WinShape is a one-week daycamp experience for children that have completed grades 1st through 6th. The other mission behind the camps was to give kids a summer opportunity they will never forget. 361-3840 | winshapecamps.org winshapegreenville@gmail.com

July 1

The Fantastic World of Dan Yaccarino

Award-winning artist Dan Yaccarino grew up in New Jersey, where he whiled away the hours with comic books, vintage cartoons and films, and toys. Today, children around the globe know Yaccarino from his more than 30 books, including “The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau” and “All the Way to America.” Yaccarino has also had work featured in a number of publications, including The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and Time. 271-7570 | gcma.org | info@gcma.org

July 8 CONCERT

“Weird Al” Yankovic: The Mandatory World Tour

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Crossword puzzle: page 46

Sudoku puzzle: page 46

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1. City NNW of Madrid 5. Corpulent 10. Choirs may stand on them 16. “Poison Arrow” band 19. ___ d’amore 20. Golf score 21. Main dish 22. Bit of baby talk 23. Take care of teen business 27. Tangles 28. Literary ___ 29. Shrek, e.g. 30. Beluga yield 31. Heroin, slangily 33. Sacs 37. Showing bias at the game 46. In the know 47. Infants in the news 48. Made to last 49. Elusive creature 50. Arab market 52. French commune 54. Put on the line 55. Pub ___ 57. “If only ___ listened ...” 60. Apart from this 61. Champion 64. Reproductive cell 66. Muffet food 70. Dorothy’s mantra? 75. Axed 76. Kind of pictures 77. Most coated with ice 78. Hamster’s home

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81. Artful 82. Meditation position 83. Be decisive 86. Bond, for one 88. Buggy terrain 89. Austin radio station 93. Computer language 95. Playing marbles 99. Carpenter’s tool 100. Visit the folks at Christmas, perhaps 104. Cremona craftsman 105. Bit of physics 106. Flair, e.g. 107. Bridge 110. French novelist Pierre 112. Tiny details 117. Alternative medicine remedies 123. Back, in a way 124. “___ My Room,” Incubus tune 125. Related maternally 126. Bothers 127. Moo goo gai pan pan 128. Computer instructions 129. Down the hatch 130. Wear a long face DOWN

1. Bank deposit 2. Black, in poetry 3. Circus cries 4. Advertising sign 5. Moon of Uranus

6. Genu varum 7. Freudian topics 8. “Dear” one 9. “A rat!” 10. Battle do-over 11. Digging, so to speak 12. Fetor 13. Be mistaken 14. Legal thing 15. Dry, as wine 16. Awestruck 17. Crude dude 18. “Unforgettable” singer 24. One of the Osmonds 25. Winged 26. Plantain lily 31. Hit 32. Computer monitor, for short 34. Alpine call 35. Dirt particles 36. Brusque 37. Beam 38. Be behind 39. Bran source 40. Brimmed hat 41. Unfair? 42. Time zone 43. “Chicago” lyricist 44. Amber, e.g. 45. Assembled 50. Be rude to 51. “A Prayer for ___ Meany” 53. Country dance 56. Bemoan 57. Quashes

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79. Insect-eating lizard 80. “The Maids” playwright 82. Luxurious 83. Away 84. Campaigner, for short 85. Assay 87. Certain religious adherent 88. Adjudge 90. Eggs 91. Chief 92. 1997 U.S. Open winner 94. Macbeth, for one 96. Crumb crusts 97. Loft 98. Even if, briefly 99. Flax 101. Remove impurities 102. Calmer 103. Austere 107. “Heartbreak House” writer 108. Swamp-dweller, in comics 109. Crazily 111. Its quarter says “Birthplace of Aviation Pioneers” 112. Cold cuts, e.g. 113. Mets, Jets or Nets 114. Chinese leader? 115. At the peak of 116. Sum, ___, fui 118. Eponymous physicist 119. Low-tech missile 120. ___ welder 121. Casual attire 122. Biology class abbr. Crossword answers: page 45

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DAD, M.D. WITH JOE MAURER

Greased pigs, feral cats and sunscreen One of my least favorite activities is applying sunscreen to the kids. I’d rather spend an hour trapped in the back of a U-Haul truck with all three of them and a dozen feral cats. Sunscreen application usually involves a tornado of squealing, clawing, whining, biting and hiding under the kitchen table. It’s like trying to hold a bunch of greased pigs long enough to lather them with more grease. Inevitably, sunscreen ends up in an eye, which leads to another wave of angry chaos. Even better is when my three-year-old, Jack, insists on taking ownership of his sunscreen, which, it turns out, includes smearing it in his hair, up his nose, in the dog’s mouth, and on multiple pieces of furniture. A report released during a recent meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology revealed that the incidence of melanoma in the United States has increased by 253 percent among children and young adults since the 1970s. Additionally, young

women appear to be especially vulnerable, accounting for two-thirds of cases diagnosed in 2011. The reasons appear multifactorial, but one element in a parent’s control is sun exposure prevention. Here are several points for parents to consider. Clouds don’t protect from the sun. On a cloudy day, 80 percent of the UV rays still get through – so kids still need protection. Utilizing additional measures beyond sunscreen is also important, including seeking shade or wearing clothing. On sunny days, the most dangerous time to be out is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunscreen expires. The chemicals in sunscreen break down over time. Make sure to check the date if you’re using last year’s bottle. The expiration date is not simply to encourage consumers to buy more. High SPFs are misleading. The FDA has warned against using high-SPF sunscreens because they offer a false sense of security but no real extra benefit (It is

a great marketing ploy). Choose an SPF of 15-50— preferably over 30. Also use a broad-spectrum sunscreen, with protection against both UVA and UVB rays. Sprays are not recommended. The FDA is currently investigating the toxicity of several of the chemicals in spray sunscreens. The concern is accidental inhalation of caustic chemicals and the increased possibility of incomplete coverage. Believe me, I get it—it’s easier, much easier. But until further notice, the best practice is to avoid them. Reapply early and often. Sunscreen should be applied 15-30 minutes prior to going outside and every two hours thereafter (or immediately after coming out of the water or sweating). All sunscreen is not equal. Several ingredients commonly used present concern for toxicity, including oxybenzone and retinyl palmitate (a form of vitamin A). The Environmental Working Group (EWG) recently reported “80 percent of 1,700 products this year [that they reviewed] offer infe-

rior sun protection or contain worrisome ingredients.” While the EWG is aggressive in recommendations, their website (ewg. org) offers a good amount of information on sunscreen and sun safety. If the EWG doesn’t suit you, Consumer Reports’ July issue also reviews sunscreens (and shows that several common brands don’t work as well as advertised). Encourage sunglasses. The American Optometric Association states that, “the longer the eyes are exposed to solar radiation, the greater the risk of developing later in life conditions such as cataracts or macular degeneration.” Yes, trying to keep sunglasses on kids is as daunting as getting them to bed without fielding 10 random requests, but it’s still something worth attempting. Dr. Joe Maurer is a pediatrician with The Children’s Clinic, a nine-doctor practice that is part of the Children’s Hospital of the Greenville Health System. He and his wife, Kristen, are blessed with three rowdy kids aged 7, 5 and 3.

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