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As the rains ease, Upstate residents cope with the mess left behind SHERRY JACKSON | STAFF |

sjackson@communityjournals.com As the Upstate slowly begins to dry out from the torrential rains over the past few weeks and return to a more summerlike rain pattern, community residents and businesses are still left with quite a mess.

It rained for 16 days straight, from June 30 through July 15, and dumped 11.68 inches of rain at GSP, with localized areas receiving far more, said Jeffrey Taylor at the National Weather Service. Greenville is on track to have its third wettest year to date; only 4.75 inches below the record set in 1912.

Lake Hartwell experienced an unscheduled dam release last Tuesday for about 12 hours due to the heavy rains. All courtesy docks and most ramps have been closed, along with several recreation areas, including Long Point, Georgia River and Asbury.

Russ Wicke of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District said Lake Hartwell is currently at 664.5 feet (full pool is 660 feet), only 0.5 feet below flooding stage level. Wicke projects the lake will stay that way for quite a while, until the downstream reservoirs of Thurmond and Russell are down.

Hartwell hasn’t seen these water levels since 1964, he said.

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Children’s Museum of the Upstate officials thought getting money from the current state budget was a long shot but they tried anyway.

Gov. Nikki Haley’s veto of a $100,000 state appropriation for the museum won’t throw the museum’s budget out of balance, said Nancy Halverson, Children’s Museum of the Upstate’s president and CEO. What it will do, however, is reduce the museum’s ability to offer more scholarships to at-risk children, she said.

“We anticipate being able to end the year with a balanced budget,” Halverson said. “But we won’t be able to offer more scholarships and serve more families at risk unless with find the money elsewhere.

It means raising that much more money.”

Adult admission to the museum is $10; children’s admission is $9.

The museum’s true cost is $19 per person, Halverson said. “We’re already subsidizing every person who walks in the door. We believe that’s the price point where we need to be.”

But even with that subsidy, there are still people who cannot afford to come to the museum, she said.

The museum has two programs designed to serve that population – a scholarship program for Title I schools and the Fund-A-Family program. Title 1 schools are schools with high populations of students from low-income households.

Under the Title 1 school scholarship program, each school receives 100 free tickets. The museum provided 3,837 tickets during the 2012-13 school year, Halverson said, and anticipates offering at least 4,500 tickets in the upcoming school year.

The museum launched the Fund-AFamily program in partnership with the United Way. The program provides free tickets to 18 social service agencies that serve at-risk families, including children’s and group homes, First Steps, Pendleton Place, YMCA Judson, the YMCA and the Greenville Area Interfaith Hospitality Network (GAIHN). GAIHN uses the tickets to reward children for getting good grades, Halverson said.

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pled the number of free tickets offered to these partners, she said.

Last year, the museum hosted 1,463 people through the F u n d - A- F a m i l y program, not inHalverson cluding children under two years old because they are not charged admission.

Halverson said the museum decided to seek state funding because an economic impact study currently underway shows that 50 percent of the museum’s visitors live outside Greenville County. Visitors have come from all 50 states and from 14 countries, she said.

For every $1 that goes into the Children’s Museum, $1.35 is put back into the economy, she said. “We’re able to show a big impact. We think it’s an investment in children. If we can get a child excited about education, it pays big dividends down the road.”

The Children’s Museum, the seventh largest in the country, has been dogged with debt since it opened in 2009. The museum still has to pay back millions of dollars in loans borrowed to build the facility.

Halverson said attendance is increasing and the museum is seeing more rentals.

About 1,500 bikers in town for the Honda Goldwing Wing Ding over Fourth of July weekend attended an event at the museum.

Naming rights are also available at the museum.

“We’re trying to look for more ways to raise revenue,” she said.

But this year if the museum is going to increase the number of scholarships it provides to children of low-income families, it will have to be through increased donations.

“We’re depending upon the kindness of strangers,” she said.

The museum will celebrate its fourth birthday on July 31.

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Trayvon Martin case a personal and national tragedy in my own words by JIL LITTLEJOHN

The acquittal of George Zimmerman in the killing of Trayvon Martin has generated a level of controversy and emotion to a tragedy that should never have occurred.

No matter your views or opinion of the jury’s decision, we must respect the outcome of our judicial process. The tragic circumstances of the Trayvon Martin case have again brought to the forefront the issues of race, equality and fairness.

The National Urban League, along with the NAACP, the National Action Network, the Black Women’s Roundtable and others, are joining to collectively ask the Department of Justice to pursue a federal criminal civil rights investigation. The National Urban League commends the decision by the Justice Department to keep its investigation open while working to determine whether federal civil rights statutes were violated and federal prosecution is appropriate.

While this tragedy plays out to conclusion on the national level, we must remember that a family has suffered a great loss. This tragedy also reminds us of the significant challenges that many children face each day with respect to crime, violence and poverty. Walking through your neighborhood is not a crime, nor should it subject you to the po-

tential of violence. Nor should the circumstances in which you live commit you to a life of economic disadvantage.

Now is the time for us to renew our community’s efforts to improve opportunities for education and economic self-sufficiency. I, and others, have experienced many of the risks that children of the economically disadvantaged face on a daily basis. These children often live and play in areas many would consider impoverished and dangerous. Organizations like the Urban League help to improve the lives of many such youth, providing mentors, support and role models.

I benefited from such support. I finished high school, went on to graduate from college and began a professional career. I was able to progress beyond the circumstances that lead so many of our youth to a life-long cycle of economic disadvantage. I was able to grow and achieve, yet so many of the people I knew were left behind. The Urban League and other community-based organizations in the Upstate provide programs and services that are focused on improving the lives of the economically disadvantaged.

Education is a critical success factor that breaks barriers and creates opportunity in countless ways. At the Urban League we have more than 500 youth involved in our youth programs, which provide services aimed at enabling youth to complete high school and prepare for post-secondary

opportunities.

These programs are dependent upon volunteer mentors who provide their time, engagement and support. Yet the Urban League is continually challenged to find adequate numbers of volunteers with the commitment required to positively impact the next generation. I ask that those in our community who are not involved in community service to please consider volunteering. Become engaged.

Provide leadership. We all benefit from your time and commitment.

Part of our mission at the Urban League is advocacy for equality and nondiscrimination.

This August marks the 50th anniversary of the historic 1963 “March on Washington.” The Urban League of the Upstate will be sponsoring a bus trip to Washington D.C. August 22-25 to participate in events recognizing the 50th anniversary. We look forward to hosting a diverse group of individuals from the Upstate who want to celebrate this historic event.

Jil Littlejohn is president and CEO of the Urban League of the Upstate and a member of Greenville City Council.

Baseball doesn’t get any better than this in my own words by BRYAN LAMB

“Boys, do you realize you are about to have more fun playing baseball than you ever will in your entire life? Even if you make it to the Majors, it won’t get more fun than this.”

Head Coach Ben Renfrow told his team this moments before they played their first game in June’s Little League Coach Pitch State Tournament in Tega Cay. Last year, Greenville made it to the semifinals. But, according to Greenville Little League, the Coach Pitch Team had never won the state tournament.

Greenville squeaked into the semifinals with a 9-7 victory over a tough Chester team. Greenville took the field in the bottom of the sixth with a three-run lead after Lathan Sellers got a clutch two-out hit to add two insurance runs in the top of the inning. With two outs in the bottom of the sixth, the lead was cut to two, and the tying run was on first. Northwood hit a ground ball to Greenville’s stellar defensive shortstop AJ Russell, who tossed the ball to William Dennis covering second for the force to end the game. A 9-7 victory. Greenville’s team, coaches, and crowd erupted in joy and relief. On to the final game!

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Things went poorly in the Finals on Monday against Irmo. Greenville stranded two in the first and scored zero. Irmo pounced with three runs in the bottom of the first. In the second, zero for Greenville, another three for Irmo. Greenville’s players slumped back to the dugout. Greenville scored two in the third, but allowed four more in the bottom of the inning. 10-2 Irmo.

The coaches gathered the players as they came to the dugout for the top of the fourth. Assistant Coach Will Dennis told the boys they had the chance for the biggest

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comeback in state championship history. Dennis later admitted to parents that he had not exactly consulted the archives for this fact, but thought it sounded good.

And it might be true.

Things started going Greenville’s way in the top of the fourth. With some big hits, including triples by Lathan Sellers and AJ Russell, Greenville posted six runs to cut Irmo’s lead to two. Needing to capitalize on the new momentum, Greenville took the field, retired Irmo without a run, and ran off the field yelling with joy. They were having fun again!

Still down two, Charlie Lamb led off the top of the fifth, beating out an infield grounder by a half step. William Dennis and James Melehes added singles, and Greenville had the bases loaded, one out, and Cooper Tankersley at the plate.

As his teammates chanted, “Coop, there it is!” from the dugout, Cooper jumped on the first pitch and hit the hardest ball of the season, a rocket over the outstretched glove of the left-center fielder’s head. As the ball rolled to the fence and base runners came home, Cooper sped around the bases and touched home for a Grand Slam.

Greenville up 12-10!

Greenville added two more runs in the fifth, held

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jputnam@communityjournals.com A new state law passed in early June changes the role of grandparents in South Carolina’s family legal system. Grandparents will now be a part of court proceedings determining the placement of children in their families who have lost their parents.

In addition, the courts are encouraged to place children with grandparents or other relatives. The new law also provides for criteria “for the court to consider when deciding whether to place a child with a grandparent.”

Gov. Nikki Haley signed the law on June 12.

“For several years, we have had complaints that grandparents were not given priority by DSS in child custody issues which involved the parents losing custody,” said Sen. Larry Martin, co-author of the Senate version of the bill. “In some

Irmo scoreless, and went to bat in the top of the sixth with a four-run lead.

Greenville was able to add four more runs in the sixth, including a solo home run by William Dennis and an RBI triple by Tankersley. The score was 18-10.

Sixteen unanswered runs!

With two outs and runners on first and second, AJ Russell fielded a grounder at short, flipped to Charlie Lamb at third for the force, and the celebration of Greenville’s first Coach Pitch State Championship began. Parents screaming. Players jumping. Coaches hugging.

During the postgame ceremony on the field, the team received their first ever State Championship Banner. The team grabbed the banner and cheered.

instances, it might have been appropriate if they were all living the same house and abuse and neglect was happening in the presence of the grandparents. However, in many occurrences, that has not been the case and the grandparents have been treated as outsiders.”

Rep. Eric Bedingfield said he was proud to sponsor the House version of the bill.

“I had a pretty large constituency of older folks who have found themselves caring for a grandchild and in some cases, were doing so after spending a considerable amount in legal expenses,” he said.

“I feel that when holding a hearing about temporary custody, grandparents should be on the list of people to care for the child if they are willing to do so.”

Martin said the law “was written to give priority or preference to grandparents, but still requires home evaluations and other checkpoints in child placement. It sends a message to keep children within families as much as possible.”

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Mauldin residents sound off about flooding woes

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sjackson@communityjournals.com Distraught Mauldin homeowners took to the podium during a packed City Council meeting Monday night to demand that city leaders act quickly to address flooding in their neighborhoods.

Estimates are still underway, but at least eight homes on Libby Lane and Cameo Court in the Hillsborough subdivision sustained enough damage that they will likely be condemned. Last week, rain pounded the already saturated ground, dumping 4.62 inches in less than two hours, causing near-

Corn Road, next to Mauldin High School, remains closed after torrential rains forced Glider Creek out of its normal channel and over the road causing the supporting soil to wash from beneath the roadway.

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Officials say Keowee and Jocassee are also both near full pool at 100 feet, when just last month Jocassee was 20 feet below that.

Roadways are also still suffering the aftereffects of the ceaseless rain. According to the S.C. Department of Transportation, a quarter-mile section of U.S. 178 in Pickens County near the North Carolina border will remain closed until early August after a mudslide damaged the road. In Anderson County, a portion of the Norfolk Southern Rail Line was washed out and obstructed by downed trees. In Mauldin, Corn Road

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by Gilder Creek to swell past its banks.

The rain started falling July 8 around 6:30 p.m. The Mauldin Fire Department, knowing the area is prone to flooding, checked on the neighborhood around 7:30 p.m. and found conditions stable. By the time the first 911 call came in 30 minutes later, streets and homes were flooded and neighbors were already helping each other to safety.

“The rain was steady, but we had no idea it was that bad until we looked out the window and saw a bench floating by,” said Sylvia Houston of 3 Cameo Court. Houston and her husband grabbed their IDs “in case they needed to identify our bodies” and went outside to assist neighbors in need of help.

Shawna McMann of 2 Cameo Court said she had to wade through neck-deep water and a neighbor threw her a rope to help her across the front yard. The family lost three cars and most of their belongings. They expect their home to be condemned.

Larry Culbertson of 204 Libby Lane told the council he measured water inside his home at 49 inches. His house has flooded seven times since 1978 but “this was by far the worst. How long are we going to let this go on? I appreciate what’s been done so far but that’s not enough. No one should have to live in the fear that we live in.”

While most residents knew they lived a flood zone, some were told by their insurance companies that they couldn’t purchase flood insurance. Others say the insurance they have falls short of the need. Akendrea Gambrell of 220 Libby Lane lost everything inside her home, along with two cars, and said she won’t be able to move back in for six to 12 months. While the Red Cross is providing housing assistance for 30 days, “what

near Butler Road is closed indefinitely until pipes damaged by floodwaters can be replaced. In Simpsonville, a bridge at Harness Trail will be closed for at least a month.

A public dock on Lake Hartwell is closed due to high water.

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A pile of flood-ruined household items awaits removal on Cameo Court in Mauldin. Some homes in the area around Glider Creek were flooded when torrential rains forced the creek out of its normal channel.

will we do after that?”

Residents said the assistance from FEMA, The Red Cross, SC Emergency Management Division, Greenville County and some faith-based organizations is welcome but “not enough” for the scope of the disaster. Then there are issues with mold, mosquitos and debris.

City Manager Trey Eubanks said the city “will continue working to make available what resources we can to support our citizens. ” A special debris pickup is scheduled and the city will step up its mosquito spraying. City officials will continue working with FEMA and

other agencies to ensure residents are aware of resources available to them, he said.

Several residents told the council the time has come for Mauldin to buy out those living in the worst flood-prone neighborhoods and convert the area to a park. City officials said they are investigating that option, but certain financial thresholds and criteria must be met to get state and federal funding.

Mauldin is organizing a special public meeting to address residents’ concerns and will invite state and federal leaders to attend, Eubanks said. “This is a serious issue and must be handled responsibly.”

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Sewer issues plagued area residents, most of which have now been repaired. A line broke on Holland Road in Simpsonville, dumping sewer into nearby Gilder Creek. A creek bank overflow caused another broken line affecting Laurel Creek and the Reedy River in Greenville.

Residents of Libby Lane near Gilder Creek in Mauldin are still cleaning up after almost five inches of rain fell within a twohour window on July 8. One resident said the floodwaters were so high they reached her second story bathroom window. Red Cross officials had set up a shelter, but have since closed it. Mauldin officials are working with Greenville County to see if future hazard mitigation is available.

The South Carolina Botanical Garden at Clemson flooded after receiving more than eight inches of rain this past weekend on top of the already saturated ground. For the first time in history, the gardens had to

close to the public. According to a post on the garden’s Facebook page, Director Patrick McMillan said the Duck Pond overflowed, flooded the dam and washed away several trails, trees, bushes and rare plants.

The new Natural Heritage Garden was the hardest hit and will take many volunteer hours and funding to restore. Many of the walking bridges were destroyed and the foundation on the 1828 Hunt cabin was in jeopardy, but staff and volunteers diverted water using boulders to keep it protected.

“The Upstate has been particularly hard-hit by the persistent and recurring drought over the past 10 to 15 years, making groundwater and stream flow very low,” said Dr. Daniel Tufford, professor of Biological of Sciences at USC. “This extended wet period has been very good for both groundwater and surface water. How long this benefit will last depends on weather patterns in coming weeks and months.”

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amorris@communityjournals.com Good vision is essential for daily life, but what if you’re homeless or in need and can’t read a job application, drive or can’t even afford a pair of non-prescription reading glasses? In the Upstate, there’s a place that offers a free chance at second sight.

Since 2009, Surgeons for Sight, a Greenville faith-based nonprofit has been providing low-cost vision care to those in need, both locally and internationally.

Founded by ophthalmologists based at Southern Eye Associates, the organization funds and provides eye exams, eyeglasses and eye surgery.

Abroad and at home

Doctors travel to China, Honduras, Ecuador and the Dominican Republic to help those in need, but they also stick close to home. And in an upstairs room at Greenville’s Tri- Jervey une Mercy Center, people gather with cups of coffee in hand to wait for the doc who can help. Surgeons for Sight physician Dr. Darrell Jervey visits Triune Mercy Center every two weeks to see about a dozen patients who otherwise couldn’t afford eye care.

At first, Surgeons for Sight were doing screenings twice yearly at the church and resource center, but discovered that the need was much bigger, said Surgeons for Sight development and program director Felicia Murphy.

The new, frequent visits are the result of a partnership with Bon Secours St. Francis’ Community Nursing program, which also includes San Sebastian and West Antioch Church. The collaboration began in 2012

and the organizations began to explore a regular clinic at Triune Mercy Center in early 2013.

Murphy said one of the benefits of having a dedicated space at Triune Mercy Center, launched in March, is that “before it was a program without a place.”

Time and talent

Dr. Darrell Jervey, who said he has the “time and skills” to give back, anticipates the need for more frequent clinics.

“I can see working here every week,” he said.

Jervey is no stranger to ministering to the needy; he has been providing eye care in Haiti since 1969 and has visited the Dominican Republic twice in 2013.

Since retiring, Jervey had been “looking for something to do” and offered his talent and time to Deb Richardson-Moore, pastor of Triune Mercy Center. She offered up a former office space and he declared it the I n t e r n a t i o n a l ly S u r g e o n s for Sight provides:

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David Johnson has an eye exam at the Triune Mercy Center Vision Clinic. The clinic is made possible by a partnership with Bon Secours St. Francis Health System and Surgeons for Sight (a nonprofit organization founded by the ophthalmologists at Southern Eye Associates) and the Triune Mercy Center.

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JOURNAL NEWS Every other Tuesday, Jervey greets patients and checks their vision, chatting with them as he goes about his work. His wife, Pat, also comes along, talking with patients and organizing the flow. A former schoolteacher, Pat Jervey said that the people who come to the Triune clinic often know each other and help each other, even with filling out paperwork.

Most of the patients are 40 to 65 years old and don’t need prescription eyewear, said Jervey.

“A lot of times, a simple pair of reading glasses does the trick, but they don’t have the $1 to get a pair of reading glasses,” he said. So Surgeons for Sight provides them, along with a case. “They mostly say that they can’t read the Bible,” he said.

Patients with more complicated issues are sent to Southern Eye Associates for a follow-up and evaluation funded by Surgeons for Sight, he said.

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David Johnson had heard about the clinic a while ago when he attended Triune services, he said. He came in to see Jervey in early July after his reading glasses had been broken.

“I haven’t had an eye exam since I was in the Army in 1969,” Johnson said. In addition to coming to worship services, Johnson visits Triune to do his laundry and use the library. Jervey checked Johnson’s vision and screened him for glaucoma, sending him off with a new pair of

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Triune’s pastor, Deb RichardsonMoore, said she would have never thought to ask for a gift like eye care assistance.

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Here’s the bad news first: college tuitions for in-state residents attending most of South Carolina’s public colleges and universities are going up this fall.

That said, the good news is those increases are among the lowest in at least the past decade.

Most public colleges and universities in the Palmetto State are raising tuition around 3 percent – the exception is Coastal Carolina, which is holding the line on tuition for the second year in a row.

Add to that the increased costs of student housing, fees and meal plans, and going to school in South Carolina is going to dig a bigger hole in Palmetto State wallets.

South Carolina is one of six states where in-state students at public four-year universities pay an average tuition of more than $10,000 per year, according to the U.S. Department of Education based on 2011-12 tuitions, the latest year available for all states.

Only in-state students in Illinois, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Vermont pay a higher average yearly tuition. In-state students in six states – Florida, Louisiana, Nevada, Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming – paid average tuitions of less than $5,000 per year.

Clemson University’s 3 percent tuition hike is its smallest overall percentage increase in 15 years, coming to $190 per semester for in-state students and $444 for those from out-of-state.

However, Clemson President Jim Barker said it’s important to remember few students pay full freight.

“Sticker price is a poor indicator of what people actually pay,” he said. “For the fall 2012 semester, the average out-of-pocket tuition cost for South Carolina freshmen was 29.9 percent of the sticker price.”

The money will help fund additional faculty members and enhancements to student engagement programs, technology and facilities. The additional faculty members will help Clemson maintain an overall 18-to-1 student-faculty ratio.

Two publications – Kiplinger’s “100 Best Values in Public Colleges” and SmartMoney Magazine’s list of colleges whose graduates get the best return for their bucks – rank Clemson high on value and affordability.

Clemson is getting additional state money this year for faculty, operations and maintenance, all cited by Barker as reasons this year’s tuition increase is lower.

At the University of South Carolina, the tuition and fee increase is the lowest since 1999. Last year’s tuition hike was also 3.14 percent, just below the ceiling requested by Senate Finance Chairman Hugh Leatherman in a letter to South Carolina college presidents.

After years of double-digit tuition increases, legislators threatened to cut capital funding to state colleges if they continued.

At USC, state funding comprises about 10 percent of the system’s total budget. Ed Walton, USC’s chief financial officer, said that’s a “new normal” in higher education financing.

“New money for state appropriations is limited; therefore we must operate from a ‘three-legged stool’ of financing: tuition pricing, enrollment and cost containment,” he said. “Competition for enrollment is increasing and tuition increases are capped by political and market forces.

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“We are mindful of the impact rising tuition costs have on College of Charleston families, and have worked hard to minimize the increase,” said Greg Padgett,

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“While it is always a difficult decision to raise tuition, the College of Charleston is committed to maintaining our high academic quality at an affordable price.”

Winthrop is the most expensive state university at $13,430 per year.

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jputnam@communityjournals.com State health and environmental officials have been ordered before the Senate Medical Affairs Committee on Aug. 8 to explain the agency’s slow response to a tuberculosis outbreak in Greenwood County.

The hearing will focus on the Department of Health and Environmental Control’s (DHEC) “response, procedures in place and any pending or forthcoming litigation” regarding the outbreak at a Ninety Six elementary school, said the notice from chairman Harvey Peeler.

According to the most recent numbers released by DHEC, 73 people associated with Ninety Six Primary School – 53 of them students – received positive TB screening test results, meaning they have the TB germ but are not contagious. Of those 73, 12 have abnormal chest X-ray readings, DHEC reported June 18.

DHEC Director Catherine Templeton had fired four DHEC staffers over the handling of the investigation.

“DHEC screwed this up,” she told The State newspaper this week. “I’m sort of as indignant and angry about it as anybody else. It’s not how I run the railroad. It’s why they are fired.’’

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TB is spread through the air from one person to another by coughing, sneezing, speaking or laughing. The disease is not transmitted by shaking someone’s hand, sharing food or drink, touching bed linens or toilet seats, sharing toothbrushes or kissing, Beasley said.

“Not everyone infected with the TB germ becomes sick and develops TB disease,” he said. “You can be infected by the germ without having the disease.”

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Boys Home of the South in Belton recently announced a new executive director, Alfred Squire, who will also be in charge of reorganizing, improving, and expanding programs.

The Boys Home of the South is a residential care facility for abused and neglected youth that aims to reorganize its model of care under Squire. Selected on May 3, the board and Squire have planned to address more needs for neglected youth in the next two years, including programs on Reactive Attachment Disorder and Specialized Care Youth, Transitional Youth and Sponsored Youth.

The expanded focus positions the Boys Home of the South to better address the evolving needs of the child welfare system, which has reduced the number of youth entering group home care and cut per-child support despite continued increases in cost of care, according to the organization.

The program is modeled after Chad-

dock, an Illinois-based comprehensive child welfare organization and group home, which has established an agreement with the Boys Home to provide organizational training, referrals and childcare support.

The former director of workforce development at Greenville Health System, Squire says his work helping people has only just begun. “I felt that my career is to help other people excel, and that’s what I did at Greenville Health System, but I felt a calling to serve those that had the least.”

“Al draws from a rich history of service to our community as a leader in the Greenville Health System,” said Boys Home board chairman Joel Stoudenmire.

“His passion, dedication and commitment to overcome the deep-rooted challenges of children in need provide the Boys Home of the South with the vision and energy needed to successfully reorganize.”

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The Woodruff Road area could be getting a new branch library after Greenville County Council approved a request by the library system to purchase 9.9 acres on Sunnydale Drive to construct a 30,000 square foot facility. The building has an option for a 15,000 square-foot addition.

The funds to construct the library will come from the system’s capital fund and will not require a tax increase. Library officials said there has been a need for a branch in the area for years and more than 50 percent of the 7,800 households nearby the Five Forks area are library users.

In addition, Pleasantburg Drive at Cherrydale could see a new Walmart store after council gave final approval to a rezoning request for a parcel near Furman Hall Road. A Walmart spokesperson confirmed that the planned store is a 150,000 squarefoot supercenter with a grocery and pharmacy. The new store could generate around 250 jobs, the retailer said. Councilwoman Xanthene Norris voiced concern about traffic and smaller businesses being “squeezed out” and suggested that the retailer include a recreational park in the development of the site.

In other business, council considered Greenville Technical College’s request for $25 million in general obligation bonds to help fund its new Enterprise Campus.

Councilman Jim Burns took issue with the amount the school was requesting, questioning whether or not this project will promote the local workforce in Greenville.

He said he believed Greenville Tech’s partnerships with other companies may be more important to the school than

Greenville’s labor force. Norris countered that the program is needed to invest in the future workforce.

Burns argued that Greenville Tech has yet to commit funding to the project. The motion was held for consideration at the next meeting.

Issuance of bonds to fund construction of a new River Falls Fire Department hit a snag when council members voted to postpone second reading until Aug. 20.

The fire department will need approximately $427,500 to build a new station.

Councilman Joe Dill said the community “needs more time for discussion.”

A public hearing on the issuance of bonds not to exceed $1.5 million for the Duncan Chapel Fire District was set for Aug. 20.

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jputnam@communityjournals.com Monsters, aliens and super heroes, oh my. For the first time ever, MonsterCon is coming to Greenville on July 26-28 at the Hilton Greenville.

MonsterCon 2013, a three-day multi-fandom convention focused on horror, science fiction and super heroes, originated in Salisbury, N.C., in 2007 and 2008. After a four-year break, it’s back and now in the Upstate.

“We chose Greenville because the city is always skipped when other conventions similar to this one book,” said Shane Trotter, convention chairman. “When driving to Atlanta and Charlotte for other conventions, all roads lead to and through Greenville. We hope that after this year, MonsterCon will have a permanent home in Greenville.”

However, while the convention is called MonsterCon, the entertainment is more than just horror, Trotter says. “We do have monsters, but there’s a lot more to it. Take the horror/sci-fi signing conventions, toy/ comic book conventions, film festivals and rock concerts and put them under one roof.”

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As far as horror goes, fans of the AMC series The Walking Dead will get to see Adam Minarovich, who played Ed Peletier on the series’ first two seasons, as well as Rodney M. Hall, Larry Mainland, Sonya Thompson and Michael Koske, who have played walkers, which are zombies, on the show.

In addition, Dave Prowse, who played Darth Vadar in the original Star Wars tril-

ogy and Chris Sarandon, who voiced Jack Skeleton in The Nightmare Before Christmas and played Prince Humperdinck in The Princess Bride, will be at the convention.

Besides having celebrity appearances, MonsterCon has planned for “people to have to pick and choose what they want to do because there is so much going on; such as three to four panels going at the same time,” said Trotter.

Beyond horror, the convention will feature rock concerts from South Carolina’s The Independents, who were managed

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by the late Joey Ramone, Greenvillebased orchestra rock band Valentine Wolfe, and live performances from America’s Got Talent’s Captain Stab-Tuggo and Madame Maybelle, among others.

“Daytime events at MonsterCon are going to be family friendly,” Trotter said. “Children 10 and under get in free with a parent’s paid admission and we will have a child’s costume contest as well as mainly comic book vendors, which I feel the kids will like.

However, our nighttime activities are geared more towards adults.”

The convention will also feature Piedmont’s Mad World Haunted House, members of the Upstate Roller Derby, a blood drive from the Blood Connection, representatives from A Child’s Haven, and the Strange Tea Party will be collecting soda can tabs for the Ronald McDonald House.

“MonsterCon has sold 400 of 450 advance tickets between vendors and passes,” said Trotter. “At this point, we have people coming from as far away as New Jersey and I know the Hilton is going to run out of parking.”

However, while Greenville’s inaugural MonsterCon approaches, Trotter is already looking toward the future.

“We would love to keep the convention here in Greenville because I don’t want to have to move the convention again, but it’s ultimately up to the fans to make it a success,” he said.

“I would like to take over more than one hotel next year because most conventions like DragonCon in Atlanta are over multiple venues.”

For more information on MonsterCon or to purchase tickets, visit monstercon.org.

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out in force to celebrate their four-legged friends. According to Trevor Butler, breeder and member of the Greenville Kennel Club, there will be more than 2,200 dogs at the show on Saturday alone.

The free event gives those interested the chance to see show dogs compete within their breed and then vie for the coveted Best in Show prize. In addition, there’s a Junior Showmanship competition for ages 10-18 where young owners show off their canines and handling skills.

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The best way to beat the dog days of summer may be to pay a visit to the dogs themselves in the cool halls of the TD Convention Center.

On July 26-28, the Greenville Kennel Club, along with the Hendersonville and Spartanburg kennel clubs, will be hosting their bi-annual show, the Carolina Foothills Cluster dog show.

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As a follow-up to our July 5 cover story, Hayne Hipp completed the last leg of his 2,186.9mile journey on the Appalachian Trail. Hipp and his wife, Anna Kate, completed the hike in Harper’s Ferry, WV on Monday.

Seeing a variety of different breeds also allows people looking to get a new dog the opportunity to learn about a particular breed and its characteristics, said Sandra Campbell, a Simpsonville Bassett hound breeder who is bringing a Bassett hound and beagle to compete.

Campbell, who has been a breeder for 30 years, said the highlight of the event

is seeing good specimens of each breed, potentially winning in a breed category and watching Best in Show.

For those who want to lend a paw to dog lovers in difficulty, Take the Lead, a nonprofit that helps dog owners experiencing a life-threatening illness, will hold a fundraiser on July 27. The event features music, appetizers and a raffle.

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Certus Bank will sponsor the Certus Saturday for Families at the Greenville County Museum of Art (GCMA) on July 20, 2-4 p.m. Families can explore the beauty of American landscape through music and hands-on art activities. Budding artists and their families are invited to stop by the studio where artist Bruce Bunch will be on hand to demonstrate and offer suggestions in a make-and-take landscape workshop. There will be live music by the duo Bluegrass Flash Mob, featuring Kenny Lambert and Trey Gibbs. For more information, visit www.gcma.org.

The Hurricane Junior Golf Tournament will be held at the Furman University Golf Club Aug. 10-11. The event is open to junior golfers ages 11-18 and registration deadline is July 31.

In a recent tournament in Hilton Head, Greenville competitor Chase Cale placed third. For more information, visit hjgt.org.

The Carolina Miracle League has opened registration for the 2013 fall season online at carolinamiracleague.org. Registration is $40 and families have an opportunity to register in person on July 20, 10-11 a.m. at Miracle Park located inside North Spartanburg Park on Old Furnace Road in Boiling Springs. Fall season registration closes on July 29. For more information or learn how to volunteer, call 864-579-1805.

The Clemson Alumni Association board of directors has elected four new members, including Mike Dowling of Greenville, class of 1993. He is chief financial officer of Southern First Bancshares and will serve a three-year term. He has also served at other positions for Clemson: member of the Student Alumni Council, elected past-president of the Clemson University Young Alumni Council, and served as Alumni National Council Representative and Board of Visitors representative.

The Pickwick Pharmacy is hosting an author event with John Boyanoski and Mayor Knox White, who will sign their new book, “Reimagining Greenville,” on July 27, noon-2 p.m. In addition, the pharmacy will host an exhibit of historic photos from the Greenville County Historical Society’s Coxe Collection July 25-27. Call 864-277-4180 or visit thepickwick.net for more information.

Road. For additional information, call Bishop Samuel Zimmerman at 914-418-1075 or email Carol Hill at rev3@aol.com, 864-451-9467.

The S.C. Children’s Theatre will host an Ahoy Mateys Pirate Party on Aug. 24, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. at 153 Augusta St. in Greenville. This is a chance for kids to wear their very finest pirate attire and attend a fun and active event featuring the theatre’s pirates. The event will feature pirate skills, sword fighting (swords will be provided), a pirate story and pirate grub. For more information, visit scchildrenstheatre.org.

Clemson University Michelin Career Center will host a two-day career fair on Sept. 1819, noon-5 p.m., with on-campus interviews on Sept. 19-20. Companies are encouraged to register by visiting careers.clemson.edu. The cost is $600 per day for profit companies and $200 per day for nonprofits.

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Patricia Summey Hunt Fisher is inviting all alumni of Marietta and Slater High School choruses to sing in an Alumni Chorus for the Spirit of ’45 Celebration on Aug. 11 at 3 p.m. Honoring veterans of World War II, this event will be at Reedy River Baptist Church, 871 N. Hwy 25 Bypass. A rehearsal will be held at 10 a.m., Aug. 10. In addition to the performance on Sunday, a Swing Dance and Costume Contest will be on Aug. 10. For more information and to join the chorus, call 864-834-4468 or write Fisher at P. O. Box 18, Travelers Rest, SC 29690.

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The United States Power Squadron will offer the America’s Course on Aug. 10, 8 a.m.4:30 p.m. The course will be held at the UMC, 1809 N. Main St., Anderson SC. The eighthour course covers boat handling, anchoring, finding directions, adverse conditions and using the marine radio. The cost of the course including the text for the family will be $40.

For information and to register, visit lake-hartwell.org.

Hollywild Animal Park announced its first Facebook photo contest now through Aug. 11. Weekly prizes and a grand prize will be awarded. Each Monday in July the theme for the week will be announced and the photo getting the most “likes” through Sunday of that week wins. Weekly prizes are a family pack of tickets to the park’s Holiday Lights Safari Benefit with a coupon for animal food. The grand prize, a pair of tickets to the Sept. 7 “Twilight Safari” dinner event, will be awarded to the single photo submitted throughout the contest now-Aug. 4 receiving the most “likes.” For more information, visit facebook. com/HollywildAnimalPark.

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The Greenville Spinners will hold its first Cycling Cash Mob, where a group descends on a local business, cash in hand, to offer economic stimulus. The event is scheduled for 4 p.m. on July 20 at Swamp Rabbit Café and Grocery. For those interested, a group will meet at Linky Stone Park at 3:45 p.m. to ride to the café. Visit greenvillespinners.org for more information.

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The Dabo Swinney Ladies Clinic on July 20 at Clemson University will benefit breast cancer prevention and research. The event, sponsored by Dabo’s All in Team Foundation and Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, features a behind-the-scenes look at Clemson football. Registration is $60 and $15 of registration will be matched by the foundation. For more information, visit daboswinneyfootballcamp.com.

Tupelo Honey Café recently presented a donation of $37,080 to Mill Village Farms following its pre-opening fundraiser. Mill Village Farms employs neighborhood youth at community farms established on previously vacant land, then sells the produce at neighborhood farm stands. The funds donated will be used for employing additional youth interns at the farms, paying for youth to attend an eight-week entrepreneurship course taught by a Clemson University instructor, housing a youth venture challenge From left to right: Marcellus Stokes, Jimmy that will fund the winner’s entrepreneurial Thompson, Shannon Johnson, CK Moore, dream, improving the organization’s greenDevokious Hawthorne, and Morrell Stokes, Mill house with a heating and irrigation system, Village Farm Youth Partners; Brian Sonoskus, providing operational resources, and allowExecutive Chef at Tupelo Honey Cafe; Sean Dogan, Pastor at Long Branch Baptist Church; Dan ing potential growth of the program by establishing additional farms.

Weidenbenner, Director of Mill Village Farms Pendleton Place for Children and Families recently announced that it has received national accreditation through the Council on Accreditation (COA). The accreditation process reviewed the organization’s functions and service delivery for children who have suffered abuse and neglect, along with services to families. COA accreditation focuses EN ES

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The Stone Lake Swim Team did a fundraiser for Meals on Wheels as part of Red Divisional Week on Wednesday, July 10. Swimmers donated money for a chance to throw a pie at their coaches’ faces.

The funds are enough to feed a homebound Meals on Wheels client for more than three weeks.

on appropriate, evidence-based, culturally competent, coordinated and positive-outcomebased services. For more information, visit pendletonplace.org.

On July 28, 2-5 p.m., there will be a Zumba Thon to raise funds for Safe Harbor domestic violence shelter that serves Greenville, Anderson, Oconee and Pickens counties. The event at the Simpsonville Senior & Activity Center City Gym will feature Misty Organ and nationally famous Zumba teacher, LaRonda Dupuis. To purchase tickets, visit zumbathonmcforsafeharbor.eventbrite.com. For more information, call 864-385-7181.

The Friends of the Greenville Zoo is a non-profit organization focused on supporting the Greenville Zoo and its dedication to animal care, education, conservation and the overall enjoyment of the community. The zoo recently added Bill West, Casey Gallagher Reid and Chris Lewis to its board. West is the managing partner of Atlantic Partners, Reid is president of Up to 11 Events, LLC and Lewis is the executive vice president/general manager of the ECHL Greenville Road Warriors.

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Chris and Kelly’s HOPE Foundation was recently named one of the seven charities chosen to receive proceeds from the fourth annual Fisher DeBerry Foundation/SC Coaches for Charities fundraiser in Columbia on July 31. Furman University’s head coach Bruce Fowler will be representing the foundation, which was created in honor of Chris and Kelly Grant and works to help adolescents and young adults who are struggling with substance abuse, addiction and depression. For more information, visit chriskellyhope.org.

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The Cancer Society of Greenville County recently received $28,180 raised during the 14th Annual Ladies Golf Benefit. Over the past 13 years, the event has generated more than $250,000 in donations to the Cancer Society of Greenville County. All funds donated help local cancer patients with medical services and supplies including prescrip- The 2013 Ladies Golf Benefit Committee (left to right): Sondra tion medications, respite Umsted, Beth Granger, Kitty Allen, Lynda Sayer, Gale Crawford, care in the home, medi- Margaret Smith, Chair Stephanie Berry, Lisa Peters, Francine cal transportation, dis- Garboriault, Executive Director Joyce Boyette and Sara Evans. posable medical supplies, nutritional supplements, emergency assistance with rent and utilities, free counseling services for the entire family, and educational services including cancer prevention materials and programs. For more information, visit cancersocietygc.org.

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SINGING the BLUES

Chance meetings bring blues musician Mac Arnold full circle Don’t tell blues musician Mac Arnold it’s not a small world.

Arnold was singing the blues in the cab of the truck he was driving for Belk Corporation, waiting for it to be serviced at

the UPS facility in Greenville, when a UPS worker told him a guy inside was crazy about the blues.

That guy turned out to be Max Hightower, a man who plays a killer harmonica.

When Arnold went inside the shop to meet him, Hightower was playing the 1969 album “Muddy ‘Mississippi’ Waters Live,”

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the recording that really sparked Hightower’s interest in the blues at the age of 12.

Arnold began singing with the album.

Hightower looked up, told him the singer was Muddy Waters and asked if he knew who that was. Arnold, wearing his signature black cowboy hat, replied, “I used to play with him.”

Arnold said Hightower told him, “You don’t need to drive a truck. You need to keep playing the blues.”

It took the killer harmonica player a year of trying to convince the old blues musician to return to performing.

“I guess he called me on the right day,” MAC ARNOLD continued on PAGE 26

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Arnold said, and put together his own band, Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’Blues.

Photographer Brian S. Kelley was in the audience during one of the band’s early concerts at the Happy Cow Creamery in southern Greenville County, just a short trip from Arnold’s farm.

The two talked and discovered that Kelley’s parents lived near Arnold. Arnold asked him to come by his house and photograph the band.

That led to a long gig – seven years if you ask Kelley, about nine if you ask Arnold – that included album covers, a documentary and a photography book.

“We started dragging him around the country with us,” Arnold said.

Kelley said the experience “still feels surreal sometimes. To be able to combine photography, art and music was a dream.”

That relationship led to a book and an exhibit of Kelley’s photographs of Arnold – on stage, on the bus and on his farm – at the Village Studios and Gallery at 1278 Pendleton St. in “The Village” of West Greenville.

In addition to touring and recording with the Muddy Waters Band, Arnold has recorded LPs with Otis Spann and John Lee Hooker. He also backed up The Temptations and BB King on some of their recordings.

Arnold moved to Los Angeles, where he produced the television show “Soul Train” with Don Cornelius. When he wasn’t playing bass for Otis Redding and King, he played on the “Sanford & Son” television show.

Arnold said many people think the blues equates negativity because of the subjects the genre often covers, but he thinks the opposite.

“Don’t let people tell you the blues is negative. It’s positive because it’s all about us,” he said. “It’s about our daily lives. I’ve done it. I’ve lived it. It’s all positive.”

He moved back to South Carolina in the 1980s and began farming in Pelzer.

“I made it to town, I left town and now I’ve made it to town again,” he said.

Arnold will be singing the blues again Saturday in town, just a short distance from where he plans to open a restaurant and music venue across from Pace Jewelers.

Opening day is slated for Sept. 2 and Mac Arnold and Plate Full O’Blues will play the first six nights.

Saturday’s performance by Arnold and Plate Full O’ Blues at Village Studios will benefit the “I Can Do Anything Foundation,” a nonprofit that gets its title from a song Arnold and Hightower wrote that tells children the importance of staying in school and getting an education.

Proceeds from the performance will

Mac Arnold and Plate Full O’Blues When: Saturday, 6 p.m.

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be used to buy used musical instruments that will be repaired and donated to public school music programs.

“I don’t understand how the folk in our government would have any thoughts of dropping school music programs,” he said, noting he got his first taste of the blues at age 10 when he learned to play his brother Leroy’s homemade guitar. “That’s all I’ll say about that. Instead of being negative about it, we’re going to do something positive.

We’re going to help keep music programs in the schools.”

Only 100 tickets are available for the performance. They cost $20 each and can be

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Benefitting: Proceeds will benefit the “I Can Do Anything Foundation” to buy instruments for public school music programs.

Exhibit: The performance is in conjunction with an exhibit by photographer Brian S. Kelley documenting Arnold’s life.

purchased at City Scape Winery, LC Gallery or at the door. A silent auction will be held in conjunction with the performance.

Tickets include a wine tasting, beer sampling and coffee.

The photography exhibit contains some of the thousands of images Kelley has taken of Arnold. The exhibit includes Polaroid transfers, black and white and digital images.

“He’ll be working in the field in the morning and playing in front of thousands of people in the evening,” Kelley said. “He’s just so photogenic. There’s a confidence and kindness about him and that comes through in his music.”

Greenville Symphony season to mix it up CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com Greenville Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming season is marked by the celebration of a 200th birthday, a gold medalist and some Greenville debuts.

That’s just the master works series.

Add in a German-themed concert with a free beer tasting in the symphony’s chamber orchestra series, a spotlight series featuring small groups of GSO musicians in an intimate theater setting and a holiday show featuring an “American Idol” finalist and it has the makings of a season with something for everyone.

The GSO’s 66th season opens with “The Greatest Revolutionary” on Sept. 21 and 22.

The concert celebrates the 200th birthday of Richard Wagner, the German who revolutionized opera, and will feature some of Wagner’s most well-known pieces including “Ride of the Valkyries.”

The concert concludes with Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony, a piece Wagner adored and praised as “The apotheosis of the dance.”

On Nov. 2 and 3, the GSO will hold “Fantastic Symphony,” a performance featuring music from “The Three-Cornered

Hat” ballet and the Symphonie Fantastique by French Romantic composer Hector Berlioz.

“And the Winner Is…” on Jan. 25 and 26 will feature Vadym Kholodenko, the winner and gold medalist of the 14th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.

February brings “Musical Jewels of the 19th Century.” The Feb. 15 and 16 concert will present three 19th century pieces, with Benjamin Beilman making his Greenville debut in Sibelius’ violin concerto.

On April 5 and 6, GSO presents “The Russian Sorcerer and His Apprentice,” a concert featuring two works by Tchaikovsky and one by his pupil, Sergei Taneyev.

The Masterworks Series concludes on May 10 and 11 with “Music from the Heavens.” The concert features the Greenville Chorale and soprano Christina Major.

Opening the Chamber Orchestra Series is Oktoberfest Oct. 18 through Oct. 20. Think German – as in Bach, Weber, Mendelssohn, Brahms and beer. The GSO’s principal bassoonist, Amy Yang, will be featured in Weber’s bassoon concerto. A free beer tasting is also a part of Oktoberfest.

From Nov. 22 through Nov. 24, Mozart gets top billing in “Mozart the Magnificent.” The concert will feature violinist Jo-

anna Lebo and viola player Katie Day. “Composers are Smiling” will be held Feb. 28 and March 1 and 2. The concert, which features Anthony Marotta on the clarinet, will spotlight humor in music and musical jokes.

Closing the series is “A Night in Vienna.” Scheduled for April 25 through April 27, the concert will feature Haydn, Suppe, Schubert and Strauss.

The Symphony’s Spotlight Series, held at Centre Stage, features small ensembles of two to six GSO musicians.

“Meaningful Melodies,” the Oct. 12 concert, will feature music of Ewin Schulhoff, Ellis B. Kohs, Andrea Clearfield and Maurice Ravel.

The Spotlight Series will go “Mostly British” on Jan. 11 with music from Malcolm Arnold, Frank Bridge, Gustav Holst and Astor Piazzolla.

The series concludes with “East Side, West Side” on March 15. That concert features music by Hindemith, Payton MacDonald and Beethoven.

The GSO’s annual “Holiday at Peace” concert is Dec. 20, 21 and 22. It will feature the International Ballet Company, Doug LaBrecque and “American Idol” finalist LaKisha Jones.

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Pushing boundaries Randall Bramblett keeps it interesting by going for the new For my money, Randall Bramblett is one of the most consistent record-makers of the last decade. Combining his honey-on-sandpaper vocals, his mastery of multiple instruments (most notably keyboards and saxophone), and an unfailing instinct for strong lyrics and memorable melodies, Bramblett has released seven great albums since 1998, but he first came to prominence in the late 70’s.

Allman Bros. pianist Chuck Leavell put together a side-project called Sea Level during a Bros. hiatus, and Bramblett came on board on the band’s second album, immediately flexing his musical muscle. His songs came to dominate the jazz-rock fusion group’s next two albums, as did his vocals and instrumental prowess.

Bramblett’s solo career has been about as far from jazzfusion as one can get, however. Starting with 1998’s See Through Me, his albums have mixed bottom-end-heavy, swampy rock workouts and stripped down, thoughtful ballads, and 2001’s No More Mr. Lucky still stands as one of 2001’s unheralded masterpieces in this writer’s opinion.

Bramblett is playing an in-store show at Horizon Records on Saturday, July 27 to promote his soulful, expansive new album called The Bright Spots, and I spoke with him recently about the new album and his songwriting.

Tell me a little about The Bright Spots.

We did part of it in Nashville with some great players, like (guitarist) Tom Bukovac and (bassist) Michael Rhodes, and then we came back to our drummer’s studio in Lawrenceville to finish it off. It turned into kind of a big Motown-sounding album somehow, with lots of background vocals and horns.

Was that your intention when you went in to record the album?

It developed into that. For me, I don’t go in with a plan or a concept. I like to see how the songs develop, and then we kind of decide what we’re going to do. It turned into the backgrounds and horns, so we just let the album be what it wanted to be.

Is songwriting a difficult process for you?

Sometimes songs present themselves and sometimes it’s a lot of work. I might get an idea that comes right away, but finishing the idea takes a long time for me. I just have to play with it and see what it needs. I’m not somebody that just sits down and writes a song, beginning to end. I’ll come back after a while and add a little more until it falls into place.

You play several different instruments; is there one you prefer to write with?

I usually write on electric guitar, with some sort of percussion loop or ambient loop. Then I can play along and have some lyrics in front of me, and sing along and eventually something comes of it. The electric guitar is good for me because I’m not much of an electric guitar player, and I can play things that I wouldn’t normally play. And sonically, you kind do a lot a lot of different things, like distortion or something like. It inspires me, and that’s what I’m looking for.

Is it challenge not to repeat yourself as a writer?

Yeah, it is difficult. I try to stay away from stuff I’ve done before and push my boundaries.

To me, that’s what makes the whole thing interesting. That’s one of the reasons I recorded in Nashville because they have really, really creative people and they push boundaries with the best of them. They’ll use all these weird instruments and strange recording techniques.

Nashville seems to be where more and more artists are recording now who aren’t in the country genre.

Nashville’s full of creative people, and not just in country music. The studios are great, the engineers are great, the musicians are great, and the songwriters are great. It’s a beautiful place to work. It was really an outstanding creative process there. But when I came home to finish the album, it was, also. I brought these things from Nashville to Lawrenceville, and once those guys heard what the Nashville guys did, they had to bring it, too. That Nashville stuff set the tone for them.

Randall Bramblett will play an in-store show at Horizon Records on Saturday, July 27th at 3 p.m. Call 864-235-7922 or visit blog.horizonrecords.net.

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Village Studios and Gallery, located at 1278 Pendleton Street in Greenville, presents a photography exhibit

by Brian S. Kelley documenting local blues legend Mac Arnold. Mac Arnold’s Plate Full O’Blues will perform on July 20 at 6 p.m. Proceeds from the show will benefit Upstate area music and art education programs. For more information, visit briankelleyphotography.com or macarnold.com.

Arts Alive, a fundraiser for the Travelers Rest Artists Alliance (TRAA), will be held at Hotel Domestique on July 20, 7-10 p.m. The public is invited to support the local arts community while getting a first glimpse of the newly renovated boutique hotel. The evening event will feature live visual and performing arts demonstrations, local musicians and cuisine by local food artisans and restaurants. Tickets are $35-$80 and can be purchased at artintr.org.

T.L. Norris Gallery features The Renato Moncini Story: The First Artist of Space through Aug. 3. Moncini, born in Italy, served as an engineer in the Italian Air Force. In the 1950s, he was sent abroad for several training missions in partnership with the U.S. Army. While in the U.S., he met his wife, and in 1960 he permanently relocated to Huntsville, Alabama. Moncini began working for NASA at the Marshall Space Center in 1965 as a full-time illustrator. He later moved to Greenville after

producing thousands of renderings of rockets and machinery that NASA used to promote America’s space program during the Space Race. A closing event will be held during the monthly Friday with Friends, Aug. 2, 5:30-9 p.m. T.L. Norris Gallery is located at 1 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville. For more information, visit tlnorrisgallery.com or call 864-991-8645.

The Upstate Shakespeare Festival presents “Comedy of Errors,” Thursdays–Sundays, now through Aug. 3. This summer marks the 19th season for The Upstate Shakespeare Festival, sponsored by Bank of America. The family friendly productions feature regional actors in Greenville’s Falls Park. All performances are free and begin at 7 p.m., weather permitting. For more information, visit warehousetheatre.com/upstate-shakespeare-festival.

Carolina Foothills Artisan Center (CFAC) of Chesnee is accepting applications for new artists to sell and display their work. Artists of any medium are encouraged to apply by the Sept. 6 deadline. Any artists 18 years or older may participate. Visit Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. or Saturday 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. to view current exhibits. The application can be found online at cfac.us or in person at CFAC. Call CFAC at 864-461-3050 for more information, visit in person or visit cfac.us.

The Distracted Globe and The Warehouse Theatre present “Psycho Beach Party” by Charles Busch, July 19-27 and Aug. 1-3. This production features Chicklet, who wants nothing more in life than to be a surfer, but her multiple personalities keep getting in the way. This production is a wicked parody of the classic 60s beach party teen exploitation flicks and features Debra Capps, Rick Connor, Evan Harris, Matthew Merritt, Elizabeth Gray and other Distracted Globe favorites. Before each performance, the group will present readings of new 10-minute plays. There will also be late-night improv on July 26-27 at 10:30 p.m. For more information, visit warehousetheatre.com.

The Fountain Inn Symphony Orchestra will hold auditions on July 29, 5-8 p.m. at the Fountain Inn Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 315 North Main Street, Fountain Inn. There are openings for violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, oboe, English horn, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussion and auxiliary percussion. For more information and to schedule an audition, contact Brandon Leonard at bleonardstrings@gmail.com or 864-237-3788.

Send announcements to arts@communityjournals.com.

BY Y TEACHING, WE NEVER STOP LEARNING. AND LEARNING ALWAYS MAKES HEALTH CARE BETTER.

As an academic medical center, Greenville Health System (GHS) has a commitment to research and innovation that keeps us on the leading edge—both in finding cures and in finding ways to improve health care itself. Just ask Dr. Spence Taylor, Vice President of Academics, who led the effort to build not only a new medical school but also a whole new school of thought. The result will help our doctors—and tomorrow’s doctors—better meet the Upstate’s changing health care needs. Learn more at ghs.org/modelofchange.

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Cottages at Chanticleer, Augusta Road Area New construction in The Cottages of Chanticleer, a sidewalk lined, gatedcommunity section in the prestigious, traditional neighborhood of Chanticleer.

Home combines traditional craftsman architecture with modern luxuries and green technologies. Open plan with a Master Suite on the Main. This efficient floorplan has a great flow from the Kitchen to the Dining area through to a Great Room opening to a large Screened Porch. Amenities include hardwood floors, Granite countertops, gas fireplace, and Energy Star appliances including tank-less water heater, and high efficiency heating and air conditioning. Don’t miss this opportunity to become involved in the design of your very own newly constructed home in the convenient and established Augusta Road area.

Price: $475,000 | Square Footage: 2800+ Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 full, 1 half Schools: Augusta Circle Elementary | Hughes Academy Greenville High Academy Patrick Franzen 864.250.1234 | patrickfranzen@msn.com Highland Homes 864.233.4175 | highlandhomessc.com To submit your Featured Home: homes@greenvillejournal.com

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425 McIver Street MLS# 1259316 • $1,040,000

305 Mellow Way MLS#1262455 • $222,500

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Vogan Joins Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co., REALTORS® Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co., REALTORS® is pleased to announce that James Vogan has joined the company and serves as a sales associate at the Greer office.

Vogan Packard graduated from Parkersburg High School in Parkersburg, WVA and earned his degree at West Virginia University. He previously worked at BMW Manufacturing.

“We are excited to have James join our company,” said Avanelle Pelfrey, Broker-inCharge. “We look forward to working with him.”

Vogan currently lives in Greer where he was a former member of the Greer Planning and Development. In his spare time he is active in the Blues Foundation and enjoys fishing.

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

Top Producers for Listings: • Easley/Powdersville Office –Carol Houston and Sheri Sanders Team • Garlington Road Office – Sheila Smalley and Donna O. Smith & Partners • Greer Office – Paige Haney and Jan Walker Team • Pleasantburg Office – Melissa Morrell and The Chet & Beth Smith Group • Simpsonville Office – Susan McMillen and June & John Cousins Team

100 Cammer Ave., Greenville Charming and unique European style home in great Augusta Rd area at the corner of Myers and Cammer. With this great layout and over 2200 SF this home has everything you need 4 BR’s + Bonus, mudroom/laundry room, office area, plenty of storage space, screened porch renovated kitchen and plenty of storage! This versatile floorplan allows master up or down w/ 2 large BR’s down, both with 2 closets featuring closet systems, and upstairs w/ 2 large BR’s w/ walk in closets. From the nice landscaping and charming walk to enter the original arched door, your breath will be taken away w/ architecture, the arched casings, molding, hardwood floors gas log fireplace, light streaming through the many windows, designer paint colors and updated throughout. Off the family room you have a screed porch on one side on the other is the nice size dining room opening to the completely renovated kitchen; newer cabinets, stainless appliances inc. built in microwave and refrigerator, pantry, pendant lighting ...Down the hall you have a flex room that could be rec room, breakfast room, office or could even be 5th bedroom. The bathroom has been updated with the newer vanity, toilet and tiled shower/tub and there is a linen closet in the hall. Upstairs are 2 more large bedrooms w/ walk in closets another bath and open space that could be a rec room area or office. This home has more storage than you would expect in this area plus a storage building in the fenced backyard. This home has all updated wiring, double pane energy efficient tilt windows, newer HVAC / Gas heat,up and down,security system and more updates than we can list. Within walking distance to popular Blythe Elem and Hughes Middle schools. Walk to Rockwood Park.

Home Info Price: $335,000 | MLS: #1259705 Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2200-2399 Schools: Blythe Elementary Hughes Middle | Greenville High Contact: Phyllis MacDonald | 864.313.3753 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co. To submit your Open House: homes@ greenvillejournal.com

Top Producers for Sales: • Easley/Powdersville Office – Twila Kingsmore and Sheri Sanders Team • Garlington Road Office – Sheila Smalley and Donna O. Smith & Partners

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PEOPLE, AWARDS , HONORS • Greer Office – Jada Barnette and Jan Walker Team • Pleasantburg Office – Melissa Morrell and The Chet & Beth Smith Group • Simpsonville Office – Susan McMillen and Sandra Palmer/Carl JonesTeam Top Producers Overall • Anderson Office – Foronda Hall and The Clever People(Woodbury) • Augusta Road Office – Beth Crigler, Virginia Hayes and Katy Glidewell • Garlington Road Office – Sheila Smalley and Donna O. Smith & Partners • Greer Office – Paige Haney and Jan Walker Team • Pelham Road Office – Chris Graves and Spaulding Group • Pleasantburg Office – Melissa Morrell and The Chet and Beth Smith Group • Simpsonville Office – Susan McMillen and Sandra Palmer/Carl Jones Team

Veness Joins Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co., REALTORS®

116 Ridge Glen, Harrison Hills, Simpsonville An escape into tranquility, this is the perfect residence for equestrian enthusiasts or those wanting an everyday getaway. Located in Simpsonville’s exclusive Harrison Hills neighborhood, this private, custom built 8.2-acre estate includes the main residence, a 5-car detached garage with complete 2-bedroom, 1.5 bath apartment above, salt water pool with spa, a separate pool cabana that doubles as a guest suite and exercise gym, and a 2-story barn with 4 stalls and tack rooms.

HOME INFO Price: $860,000 | MLS: #1252670 Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3.5 Square Footage: 4400-4599

Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co., REALTORS® is pleased to announce that Melanie Veness has joined the company and serves as a sales associate at the North Pleasantburg office. Veness Veness graduated from Valdosta State University in Valdosta, Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. She worked in interior design for the last ten years.

“We are excited to have Melanie join us at the Pleasantburg office,” said Jeremy Wood, Broker-in-Charge. “We look forward to working with her.”

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Augusta Road area

16 E. Prentiss Avenue . $529,900 . MLS#1256806

139 Lanneau Dr . $739,000 . MLS#1262691 4BR/3BA Stunning. Completely renovated. In the heart of Aug. Rd. Alley access.

Natural lighting, hdwds, gour kit, keeping rm & den open to 2 tiered deck. MBR on main. Aug Rd to McDaniel Ave, Right on Lanneau.

Charming home in highly sought after district. Numerous updates, master on main, open floor plan, hardwood floors, high ceilings, and nice size deck. Walk to downtown and Swamp Rabbit Trail.

Contact: Billy Webster, 630-4951 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co.

Contact: Sharon Wilson 864-918-1140 Coldwell Banker Caine

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Kilgore Farms

26 Appian Circle . $459,500 . MLS#1257147

401 Kilgore Farms Circle . $399,900 . MLS#1262144

11 Roper Mountain past Batesville Road, right onto Corrinthian Drive, right onto Appian Circle. #26 Appian Circle.

5BR/4BA Woodruff Road past Five Forks. Kilgore Farms will be about 2 miles past Five Forks. Take 1st entrance on Kilgore Farms Circle.

Contact: Mikel-Ann Scott 864-630-2474 Carol Pyfrom Realty

Contact: Clay Hooper 864-905-9990 Carol Pyfrom Realty

Kenwood

Laurel Grove

Cottage Gate

211 Beringer Court . $329,000 . MLS#1263140

118 Cottage Gate Lane . $290,000 . MLS#1259456

209 Wild Cedar Place . $369,900 . MLS#1262473

3BR/2BA Fabulous patio home on cul-de-sac with a fenced yard. One Owner home! Great Kitchen and Living Room for entertaining. Gated Community.Come see this Sunday!

3BR/2BA Executive all brick home on quiet cul-de-sac.

Hardwood floors, granite tops, custom cabinets, extensive moldings, enclosed backyard, double garage, 10 minutes from Downtown. Off Rock Springs Rd.

4BR/2.5BA Quality, location and floor plan. all hdwds, screened porch overlooking pasture. Roper Mt Rd to Right on Anderson Ridge Rd, Left into SD, 1st Right and home is at the end of cul-de-sac.

Contact: Karen Lawton 444-7004

Contact: Carol Houston 346-7289 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co.

Contact: Phyllis MacDonald, 313-3753 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co.

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f e at u r e d N e i g h b o r h o o d Neighborhood Info Directions: From I-85 or I-385 travel East on Woodruff Road (SC 146) for approximately 5 miles. Five Forks Plantation is on the left (Pawleys Drive). Turn left onto Clifton Grove Way. Model Home is on the right just before the Clubhouse.

Schools: Monarch Elementary Beck Middle Academy JL Mann High School Contact: Ryan Homes 864.234.1497

Five Forks Plantation, Simpsonville, SC Five Forks Plantation offers all brick, side entry garage homes in the prestigious Five Forks area from the mid $300s to the $600s. You’ll enjoy the country club-style amenities that include a large clubhouse with full kitchen and wrap-around porch, a junior Olympic size pool, lighted tennis courts, athletic field and a 1.3 acre scenic pond. Ryan Homes offers the quality and features you would expect in a custom home but at a much better price. Plus, every new Ryan Home is Independently Inspected to be ENERGY STAR® Certified saving over 30% on your utility costs versus standard new homes! It’s no wonder why more homeowners have trusted Ryan Homes with their largest investment than any other builder in the Upstate.

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R e a l Es tat e News NAR Survey of Generational Trends Shows Younger Buyers More Optimistic

(July 9, 2013) – Millennials are more confident than any other age group that their recent home purchase was a good financial investment, according to a new study released today. The inaugural 2013 National Association of Realtors® Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends evaluated the generational differences of recent home buyers and sellers and found that while eight out of 10 recent buyers considered their home purchase a good financial investment, the number was even higher, 85 percent, for younger buyers under the age of 32.

“Homeownership is an investment in your future, and is how many younger American families begin to accumulate wealth,” said Bill Lawton, 2013 President of The Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS® and Broker-in-Charge of Keller Williams Realty in Greenville, SC. “The oldest of the Millennial generation are now entering the years in which people typically buy a first home, and despite the recent downturn, homeownership still matters to them. The sheer size of the Millennial generation, the largest in history after baby boomers, is expected to give a powerful boost to long-run housing demand, though in the short-term mortgage accessibility and student debt repayment remain challenges.”

The study found that the largest group of recent buyers was Generation X Americans, those born between 1965 and 1979, who comprised 31 percent of recent purchases, followed closely

by Millennials, sometimes called Generation Y, those born between 1980 and 2000, at 28 percent. Percentages of recent home purchases among prior generations was significantly lower, 18 percent were Younger Boomers, those born between 1955 and 1964; 14 percent were Older Boomers, Americans born between 1946 and 1954; and 10 percent were from the Silent Generation, those born between 1925 and 1945.

The median age of Millennial home buyers was 28, their median income was $66,200 and they typically bought a 1,700-square foot home costing $165,000. The typical Gen X buyer was 39 years old, had a median income of $93,100, and purchased a 2,100-square foot home costing $235,000.

The previous living arrangement of recent buyers varied greatly across the generations; among Millennials, 65 percent rented an apartment or house and 22 percent lived with their parents, relatives or friends; more than half of all Baby Boomer and Silent Generation buyers owned their previous residence.

The study found that older generations of home buyers prefer more recently built homes.

Millennials typically bought homes built around 1986, nearly a decade older than the homes typically bought by the Silent Generation.

Younger buyers had a tendency to stay closer to their previous residence, often staying within 10 miles, whereas older buyers moved longer distances, typically more than 20 miles from their previous home.

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Country Forest

100 Sedgebrook Drive . $229,500 . MLS#1257752

305 Wild Horse Creek Dr . $199,000 . MLS#1261964

409 Ruby Ridge Trail . $197,500 . MLS#1261251

4BR/2.5BA Open floor plan, built-in bookshelves around fireplace. Move-in ready.

Hwy 417 to Left on Hwy 14, Right on Stokes Rd, SD on Left, 1st home on Right.

3BR/2.5BA 3 BR / 2.5 BA. Nicely updated. New Kitchen, carpet and paint. Recent roof and gas HVAC. 430 sq ft partially finished basement has outside entry and Bath, for playroom or shop. Big fenced back yard.

4BR/3BA Wonderful home in great location. Movein ready. Open floor plan. Large covered front porch.

Screened porch & deck. Wade Hampton to Left on Hwy 357, Left into SD, 1st street on Right

Contact: Tim Keagy 905-3304 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co.

Contact: Joe Stall (864) 630-6464 Coldwell Banker Caine

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

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Cunningham Acres

Saddlers Ridge

10 Wolseley Rd. . $184,900 . MLS#1260559

113 Lynn Drive . $173,500 . MLS#1261911

120 Windy Meadow Way . $137,000 . MLS#1261605

3BR/2.5BA Updated home on Eastside.Hardwoods, ceramic tile, granite counter tops, master bath with jacuzzi tub, fenced yard. East North St/Old Spartanburg Rd to Scottswood. (at Pavilion) Left on Wolseley.

3BR/2BA Wonderful one level home in established neighborhood. Spacious rooms. Great location. E. North Street to Left on Cunningham, Right on Lynn, Home on Left.

3BR/2BA Lovely single story home. Split BR plan, privacy fence, shady backyard, oversized deck. Come see! 385 to Fairview Rd (Exit 27), Right on Harrison Bridge, Left into SD, Right on Windy Meadow.

Contact: Shelly McCloud Vaughn (864) 787-3018

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Contact: Teresa Cox 414-7690 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co.

than one home; among Millennials, 8 percent own more than one home, which could include either a vacation home or investment property; compared to 21 percent of Gen X-ers, 28 percent of Younger Boomers, and 27 percent of Older Boomers, and 26 percent of the Silent Generation.

Home buyers of all ages often begin the home buying process by looking online for properties for sales; however, the frequency of use of the internet to search for homes decreases as age increases. Ninety percent of Millennials frequently used the internet to search for homes compared to less than half of Silent Generation buyers. Younger generations of buyers were also more likely to find the home they purchased through the internet; older buyers most often learned about the home they purchased from their real estate agent.

Buyers of all ages gain many benefits from working with a real estate professional. Among the age groups, younger buyers are more likely to want an agent’s help understanding the home buying process, presumably because many are buying a home for the first time.

Younger buyers were most often referred to their agent by a friend, neighbor or relative whereas older buyers were increasingly likely to work with the same agent they previously used to buy or sell a home.

When it comes to choosing an agent, reputation was important to

buyers of all ages; however, younger buyers more often cited an agent’s honesty and trustworthiness as the most important factor compared to older buyers who most often cited the agent’s knowledge of the neighborhood – perhaps because older buyers tend to move further distances and may have less familiarity with area.

The median down payment for Millennials was 5 percent, considerably less than older generations of buyers whose down payment ranged from 8 percent for Gen X buyers to 22 percent for Silent Generation buyers. Younger buyers who financed their home purchase most often relied on savings for their down payment whereas older buyers were more likely use proceeds from the sale of a primary residence.

“An interesting finding is that Older Boomers and Silent Generation buyers found the mortgage application and approval process more difficult than expected compared to younger buyers,” said Lawton.

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urban or central city area than older buyers; 21 percent of Millennials bought a home in an urban location compared to only 13 percent of Older Boomer and Silent Generation buyers.

The reason for buying a home also varies across the generations; younger buyers most often cited the desire to own a home of their own whereas older buyers wanted to be closer to family and friends.

When it comes to factors influencing neighborhood choice, younger generations cited convenience to jobs, affordability of homes, and quality of the school district. Older generations placed higher importance on convenience to family and friends and healthcare facilities.

When it comes to a home’s green features, younger buyers placed higher importance on commuting costs than older generations who placed higher importance on a home’s energy efficient features and living in an environmentally friendly community.

Millennials tended to make more compromises with their home purchase than any other generation. Millennials most often conceded on the price and size of the home, lot size, distance from job and style of home; whereas nearly half of Older Boomer and Silent Generation buyers made no compromises on their recent home purchase.

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(21 percent), Older Boomers (21 percent) and the Silent Generation (19 percent). As the age of sellers increased, the share of married and unmarried couples declined and the percentage of single female home buyers increased, from 4 percent among Millennials to more than 17 percent among Boomer and Silent Generation sellers, perhaps due to death or divorce.

Like buyers, older sellers tend to move greater distances, and are more likely than younger generations to move out of the state or region. While younger buyers typically moved to larger, higher priced homes, the data shows a clear trend of downsizing to smaller, less expensive homes among the Older Boomer and Silent Generations.

Typically the older the seller the longer the tenure in the home, while Millennials had been in their previous home for a median of five years, Gen X-ers stayed 8 years, Younger Boomers owned their home for 11 years, Older Boomers stayed for 13 years, and the Silent Generation kept their previous home for 15 years.

The reasons for selling a home also varied among the generations. Younger buyers were more likely to move to accommodate job relocation or desired to upgrade to a larger home. In comparison, older buyers were often looking for a smaller home due to retirement and because upkeep was too difficult due to health or financial limitations, or to be closer to family or friends.

When it comes to negotiating, older sellers are often more willing to reduce their home’s asking price but are less likely to offer buyer incentives such as home warranty policies or assistance with closing costs.

Of sellers working with real estate agents, the study found that older generations of buyers are more likely to use full-service brokerages in which agents provide a broad range of services.

While more than two-thirds of Millennials used full-service brokerages, they were more likely than other generations to choose limited service, which includes discount brokerage, or minimal service, such as simply listing the home on a multiple listing service, presumably because they have less equity in their home.

Sellers of all ages typically found a real estate agent through a referral or friend; however, younger sellers were more likely to use the same real estate broker or agent for their home purchase, 59 percent of Millennials used the same agent compared to 42 percent of Older Boomer sellers. Younger sellers typically want their selling agents help with selling the home within a specific timeframe and pricing the home competitively, whereas older buyers are looking for their agent’s help with marketing the home and finding a buyer.

The National Association of Realtors®, “The Voice for Real Estate,” is America’s largest trade association, representing 1 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.

Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS® represents over 1,600 members in all aspects of the real estate industry. Please visit the Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS® web site at www.ggar.com for real estate and consumer information.

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

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COACHMAN PLANTATION $265,000 PEBBLECREEK $261,000 THE TOWNES AT HIGHGROVE $259,912 WOODSTONE COTTAGES $259,500

$256,500 HOLLINGTON $253,000 THE VINEYARDS @ NORTH MAIN $250,000 THE TOWNES AT HIGHGROVE $249,010 HOLLY TRACE $245,500 LAKE VIEW ESTATES $245,000 THE TOWNES AT HIGHGROVE $244,814 HERITAGE POINT $236,895 RAVENWOOD $235,390 FARM@SANDY SPRINGS ORCHARD $231,815 WHITEHALL PLANTATION $230,000

$230,000 CREEKWOOD $227,000 VERDMONT $225,000

$225,000 FORRESTER COVE $224,000 GRESHAM PARK $222,665

$219,900 THE RESERVES AT RAVENWOOD $219,533 CREEKWOOD $215,000

$215,000

$215,000 FOREST OAKS $215,000 BRENTMOOR $212,361 WOODRUFF LAKE $212,000 LINKSIDE GREEN $211,000 HUNTERS RIDGE $210,000 FORRESTER HEIGHTS $209,000 STONELEDGES $208,000 MOSS CREEK $205,555 SHOALLY RIDGE $205,277 TROLLINGWOOD $205,000 WOODINGTON $204,000 WELLINGTON GREEN $200,100 MERRIFIELD PARK $199,900 NORTHCLIFF $199,500 KINGSGATE $197,900

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5 BR/5.5 BA. Fabulous traditional home in Kilgore Plantation. Awesome kitchen is truly a cook’s delight! Fabulous floorplan for living and entertaining. Master suite on the main floor opens onto the 15x19 covered porch overlooking beautiful private back yard.

5 BR/4 BA/2 HBA. Stately brick home with elegant details. 2 story foyer with curved stairway and hardwood floors, elegant moldings, gorgeous arched windows & doors, 10 foot ceilings and 8 foot doors on the main floor. Fabulous covered patio and deck and a lovely private backyard, almost an acre lot.

4 BR/4.5 BA. Fabulous home in the gated Kingsbridge community. Quality throughout with beautiful hardwoods, dual staircases, triple trey ceilings, custom built-ins and decorative moldings. Entertaining is a breeze with this incredible floor plan!

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Stax’s Restaurant. LLC, intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of BEER, WINE & LIQUOR at 1455 Woodruff Road, Greenville, SC 29607. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than August 4, 2013. 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 APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that The Cliffs Members Club, intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of BEER, WINE & LIQUOR at 154 River Road, Marietta, SC 29661. To object to the issuance of this permit/ license, written protest must be postmarked no later than July 28, 2013. 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 APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Jose Torres, intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and OFF premises consumption of BEER & WINE at 3403 A. White Horse Road, Greenville, SC 29611.

To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than August 4, 2013. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and, (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protest must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P. O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214; or faxed to: (803) 896-0110

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Hampton Inn & Suites, intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of BEER & WINE at 171 River Place, Greenville, SC 29601. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than August 4, 2013. 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

COMPLAINT NOTICE A complaint has been brought before the Code Enforcement Division of a dangerous, insanitary and unsafe structure located at the following locations: 713 Chesley Drive a.k.a. all that certain piece, parcel or lot of land in County of Greenville, State of South Carolina, near the Town of Simpsonville in The Village subdivision, Section 2, and according to a plat of said subdivision as recorded in Plat Book 4-R, at page 53, said Lot is known and designated as Lot No. 88, Greenville County Tax Map Number 585.5-1-88, Greenville County, SC. 310 Fletcher Street, a.k.a. All that piece parcel or lot of land in Greenville Township, Greenville County, State of South Carolina, being known and designated as Part Lot 121 of City View, on a plat of City View prepared by W. A. Adams, Surveyor, Greenville County Tax Map Number 13610-18.01, Greenville County, SC. 7 Deering Street a.k.a. 91 Spring Street a.k.a. 9 Deering Street a.k.a. 90-91 Deering Street being on the corner of Deering Street and Spring Street, in Mills Mill Tract 154, a.k.a. all that certain piece, parcel or lot of land situated, lying and being in the State of South Carolina, County of Greenville and in Greenville Township, near the corporate limits of the City of Greenville and being known and designated as Lot No 154 of a subdivision of the Village of Mills Mill, Greenville, SC, Greenville, SC, Greenville County Tax Map Number 106-11-5, 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 July 25, 2013.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Greenville County Recreation District Title of Position: Swim Coach Salary: $15.56 Hourly The Greenville County Recreation District/Team Greenville is seeking a swimming coach for our award winning program. Successful applicants will have two or more years of relevant club coaching experience. Candidates must be enthusiastic, energetic team players with a passion for swimming and team excellence, and able to work successfully with all swimmers of all ages.

Strong communications skills are essential. Candidates must be USA Swimming certified coaches. Strong, working familiarity with Team and Meet Manager software, and the Team Unify platform is highly desirable. Must be willing to work nights and weekends, hytek team and meet manager software.

Full-time with benefits. Cut off date: 7/19/2013 Apply online at www.greenvillecounty.org Greenville County is an EEO/AA employer.

PUBLIC SALE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on 7/27/2013, at 9:00 a.m. at Woodruff Road Storage, 1868 Woodruff Road, Greenville, SC, the undersigned, Woodruff Road Storage will sell at Public Sale by competitive bidding, the personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned by: 1. Unit: C004, Ivan Dario Zopata, 100 Turtle Creek #H86, Greenville, SC 29607 Furniture/Misc., Appliances 2. Unit: D05, April Walker, 25 Landing Lane., Simpsonville, SC 29681 Furniture, Toys/Misc.

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3. Unit: G07, Damien Walker, PO Box 27210, Greenville, SC 29616 Furniture, Kites, Misc./Other 4. Unit: C228, Brian K. Rolack, 1256 NW 58th Terrace #18, Miami, FL 33142 Boxes/Bags/Misc.

5 Unit: C236, Kayla L. Johnson, 669 Rutherford Rd. Apt. 1801, Greenville, SC 29609 Bedding/Mattresses, Toys/Misc.

6. Unit: C108, Tracy Mickens.

15 Villa Rd., Apt. 296, Greenville, SC 29615 Washer/Dryer, Clothing/Misc.

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GREENVILLE COUNTY ZONING AND PLANNING PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE There will be a public hearing before County Council on Monday, August 19, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in County Council Chambers, County Square, for the purpose of hearing those persons interested in the following item: DOCKET NUMBER: CP-2013-2 APPLICANT: Greenville County Planning Commission CONTACT INFORMATION: tmeeks@greenvillecounty.org or 467-7270 TEXT AMENDMENT: The proposed amendment would revise the Imagine Greenville County Comprehensive Plan to expand the eastern boundary of Priority Investment Area Three.

All persons interested in this proposed amendments to the Greenville County Comprehensive Plan are invited to attend this meeting.

At subsequent meetings, Greenville County Council may approve or deny the proposed amendment.

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A 10-foot-long fair trade banana split was recently built and shared with the public at a Fair Trade Beach Party at Ten Thousand Villages. The event was cosponsored by Ten Thousand Villages and Fair Trade Greenville and was the official launch of the local campaign to have Greenville designated a Fair Trade Town. The banana split featured fair-trade ice cream and toppings donated

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Fair Trade Greenville recently established a steering committee to campaign for and develop Greenville as a Fair Trade Town. The campaign was launched at the Fair Trade Beach Party at Ten Thousand Villages, featuring Greenville’s largest fair-trade banana split. Shown are steering committee members, from left: Mary Anne Winslow, chairwoman; LaShun Cobb, Happy Presence Store; Debra Plosky, Ten Thousand Villages; Welch Bostick, Ten Thousand Villages; Claire Winkler, United Ministries; and Ed Wilmot, Sustainable Greenville. Also pictured is Keri Moore, Whole Foods Market.

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Emily Henninger, left, and Camila Escobar search for parts at the LEGO Machine Camp.

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Michael Rastatter, left, and Henry Coneybeer work on a LEGO machine during the Roper Mountain Science Center’s LEGO Machine Camp. This is the last year LEGO Machine Camp is being offered due to its dated technology and hard-tofind parts. LEGO Robotics Engineering camps such as LEGO WeDo for younger children and LEGO NXT for older children will continue. The center hosted 32 camp sessions this year.

Brook Sill, Miss Mauldin Teen, was crowned Miss South Carolina Teen on Saturday. Sill will head off to compete in the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen competition next month.

Prerna Khire, left, and Peba Roberts work on their “Hungry Alligator” robot at the LEGO WeDo camp.

Bryce Dickson, left, and Ashton Hunnicutt have their “Hungry Alligator” robot almost completed.

Kathie Fox with the Roper Mountain Science Center finds a piece for campers at the LEGO WeDo camp.

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Across 1 Tie-dye locale 5 “Sonic the Hedgehog” developer 9 Skunk Le Pew 13 Pileggi of “The X-Files” 18 Suffix for stink 19 Sea once fed by the Amu Darya River 20 Round Table array 21 Cape Cod vacation destination 22 Obstacles 25 End-of-term hurdle 26 Put out there 27 Pealed 28 Barroom disorder 29 Special Olympics founder Shriver 30 Picked up on 32 Wild pair, sometimes 34 Biblical verb 36 Playwright Ensler 37 Technology in Pixar films, briefly 38 “Wicked Game” rocker Chris 41 Boastful opening 43 Civil War historian Shelby 46 Aquarium fish 50 “The Phantom of the Opera” setting 53 With reason 55 Coal industry org.

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hopefully 58 Hades, to Satan 59 Amanda of “2012” 61 Like drag strips 63 24-hr. convenience 64 A hitchhiker might have one 65 Morsel mentioned in ‘80s Australian tourism ads 70 Spots 72 Area usually not mowed 73 Pelican St. metropolis 74 Spanish 101 verb 77 Dummy on Bergen’s knee 78 As a companion 80 “Herding Cats: A Life in Politics” author 82 Bargain basement letters 83 Seasoned sailor 85 Abstained, in a way 88 Cries from one standing on a chair, maybe 89 Obeys 91 Kudrow of “Friends” 92 Navel concavity 93 “__ appétit!”

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The Symptoms By ashley holt

Birdbrain I’m going to kill that bird.

Granted, there’s more than just one bird out there. At this time of year, the whole backyard looks like a Disney film exploded, with multitudes of squirrels, rabbits, chipmunks, and wrens, chattering, chirping, and singing about their longing for a handsome prince (one assumes).

The wife and I can keep the windows open during the cooler nights and wake to the soothing sounds of nature wafting in on the breeze. This is the primary benefit of living in the country: Enjoying the sound of songbirds outside rather than the parking lot smackdowns and Ghostface Killah CD’s of the concrete jungle.

But there’s always this one bird, this ONE bird, that has to be heard above the rest of the woodland chorus. He’s there outside our window at the crack of dawn, screeching his little birdy heart out, waking me from that dream about making pancakes with Tina Turner I like so much. And as this bird yodels at top volume, I lie there in sleepless agony, imagining the swift wallop I would like to deliver with a shovel handle, bashing that bird from his tree branch like a SpongeBob piñata.

And I realize, as I fantasize about the bird’s grizzly death, that what makes this unrequested wake-up call even more irritating is that it seems to be the sound of joy. This is cheerful chirping, a celebration of a glorious new day. The bird actually seems to be screaming, “Neat! Neat!

Neat!” The promise of this sunrise seems neato-keen to Little Mr. Loudlungs, and he just can’t help turning his happiness up to eleven.

It isn’t that I dislike happiness itself, of

course – I’m not that far gone yet. In fact, that’s one of the warning signs I’m turning into my father that I check myself for vigilantly. He’s been known to project a little sarcastic laugh when he overhears the laughter of others. He actually mocks the very idea of laughter. I certainly don’t want to become embittered to this degree. I only ask to maintain a reasonable amount of bitterness, which demands to know why these people are having such a good laugh before I decide to hate them.

I can’t help feeling that if this bird’s loud proclamation was a cry of distress - if the bird was protesting a broken wing, or he was upset about the political turmoil in Istanbul, or his girlfriend walked out, reducing him to Boone’s Farm and Elliott Smith records, my reaction would be one of sympathy. This is human nature. We sympathize with the depression of others because the root causes of bummerhood are so basic. No one cultivates their depression in specific ways like they do with the things that make them happy. Rare is the individual who amasses a collection of decorative thimbles because they fill her with revulsion and sadness. No one takes annual trips to Disneyland because each ride on the teacups brings them closer to suicide.

No, depression doesn’t work like that.

Depression seems common, universal inspired by understandable, unavoidable tragedies - and we relate to it instantly. Depression fixates on the big stuff: the dead grandma, the career destroyed by one’s foosball addiction, the fear of Canada developing nuclear weapons, and so on. We nod in solemn agreement when anyone shares their sad tale of having to put their parakeet to sleep. But someone else’s happiness is nearly always stupid. They’re giddy over a Robocop remake, or how tasty the cheese fries are, or the opportunity to meet

Donny Most. Stupid, low-calorie happiness over specific stuff we don’t care about – what’s not to hate?

I know this irritation at a joyful noise is pure jealousy on my part. I’m one of those seething malcontents still clinging to the youthful conclusion that only depressing topics have any real depth and are therefore worthy of dark, teenage poetry. Happiness is a spontaneous, emotional response, lacking in the brooding contemplation usually afforded, say, a disfiguring train accident or irreversible stains on an expensive new Snuggie. I want to appear deep, and the happiness of others is harshing my darkness.

But great spiritual leaders from the Dalai Lama to Fat Albert insist that attitudes like mine are the devil’s superdome. To connect with the joy of others, they say, we must begin by voicing our appreciation for them and their disastrous haircuts. We tap into our own joy, so the infomercials tell me, by pronouncing our gratitude for the people and environments around us, regardless of how irritating they are. This is the whole point of Thanksgiving, for example - a holiday where we are forced to express love for our family members despite the tension between Gertrude and Uncle Slim over the longremembered ball peen hammer incident.

We should remain focused on positivity and habitually speak our appreciation for life’s discount parade, just as the piercing early bird does as he gives thanks for the sunrise, the backyard bounty, and the deliciousness of his fellow woodland creatures.

So, I’m trying to do this. I’m trying to learn how to express these declarations of simple gratitude and admiration like my Croc-wearing peers are able to do. I want to openly marvel at someone’s spiffy, new pentagram tattoo or get giddy over an upcoming episode of “Zombie Chef.”

But the best I’ve been able to manage so

far – the only thing that comes naturally – is a sort of Vegas-style, Rat Pack schmoozing, that kind of show-biz false sincerity that keeps telethons and Shriner’s conventions running at a steady clip. I channel a maudlin Jerry Lewis, or perhaps the Chairman himself, to deliver some glamorized affirmation to my fellow man. I mean, I may have difficulty telling a co-worker his shirt looks nice, but I have no problem throwing my arm around his shoulder and loudly proclaiming: “Ladies and gentlemen, if I can get serious for a minute, I want to tell you right now that this man right here – this warm, wonderful man – is one of the most talented, funny, and generous human beings I have ever had the pleasure of working with.

This man, who is simply a giant in our industry, is a truly special individual – a gifted professional who’s brought joy to our hearts for years – and I’m proud to call him my friend. Let’s hear it for this superstar.”

It’s schmaltz, but it’s a start, right? I figure if I practice this kind of approach long enough, I can work my way back down to more direct expressions of appreciation.

Pretty soon I’ll be greeting the dawn with a heartfelt “Neat! Neat! Neat!”

But until then, I just want to say thank you to all of you beautiful people out there.

You’re one in a million, and I really mean that. Give yourselves a big hand.

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

Check out his website at ashleyholt.com.

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