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Rebecca Lynch, senior public relations account executive with Erwin Penland, types on her keyboard while holding her dog, Teddy, with the other hand. Erwin Penland allows employees to bring their dogs to work; Lynch brings Teddy about once a week to get him out of the house.

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“We don’t catch every single person who drinks and drives in Greenville County. So to be caught five times in a 60-day period, you have to be a habitual drinker and driving a lot for law enforcement to locate you.” 13th Circuit Solicitor Walt Wilkins following a guilty plea to two DUI charges by Greenville resident (and former driver) Warren Brooks.

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“I have yet to run into a dog hater, though that could always happen. If you’re a dog hater, you’re probably not a very nice person.” Joe Erwin, president of Erwin Penland Advertising, on visitors’ reactions to his office’s pet-friendly policy.

“These kids, man, they need good families – not perfect families, but good families. There is a desperate, desperate need for good families to care for these children.” Marsha Donmoyer of Spartanburg, on the growing number of children entering foster care in the Upstate.

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6 DUIs in 1 year lead to suspended sentence By jerry salley | staff

After six DUI charges within the space of one year – five of which occurred within a two-month period – Greenville resident Warren E. Brooks left the Greenville County Detention Center last Friday, July 20, with a two-year suspended sentence, facing no further jail time. Earlier that morning, Brooks pled guilty to two DUI charges – DUI second and third offenses – as well as a charge of leaving the scene of an accident. Brooks, his attorney Kim Varner and the 13th Circuit Solicitor’s Office had agreed upon this negotiated plea deal, according to Solicitor W. Walter Wilkins. Brooks was credited with 79 days served in the detention center. He must also be assessed by an inpatient alcohol treatment facility. Brooks must also have an ignition interlock system on any car he has access to, which will prevent the car from starting if it detects alcohol in Brooks’ breath. “The ultimate goal here is to protect the community by keeping Mr. Brooks from driving, and giving him every incentive not to drink and drive,” said Wilkins. Judge Frank R. Addy Jr. told the defendant that his case was “extremely, extremely unusual. It was only by the grace of God that nobody was injured.” Brooks received his DUI charges on six separate occasions beginning August 2010. Five of those charges occurred between May 19 and July 2, 2011, as Assistant Solicitor Denton Matthews related during the plea hearing. Because each charge happened before prior charges had worked their way through the sys-

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tem, the offenses were all considered first offenses. On one of those occasions, Brooks rear-ended a car on Haywood Road and left the scene, said Matthews. “I don’t think he understands, nor do I understand, what went wrong,” said Varner of his client. “We don’t catch every single person who drinks and drives in Greenville County,” Wilkins said. “So to be caught five times in a 60-day period, you have to be a habitual drinker and driving a lot for law enforcement to locate you.” The solicitor’s office decided to make a plea agreement after the first two DUI cases were unsuccessful, said Wilkins. A judge dismissed the first case because Wilkins, during the sobriety field test, walked outside of the view of the law enforcement vehicle’s dashboard camera, therefore violating the videotaping section of South Carolina’s DUI statute. The second case, for Brooks’ May 19, 2011, offense, resulted in a hung jury and a mistrial. “I think there are a number of problems with our DUI law,” said Wilkins, who particularly blames the videotaping statute for Brooks’ first dismissal. The fact that Brooks refused Breathalyzer tests in his last few arrests further complicated his prosecution, the solicitor added. “We don’t want to convict anyone who’s not guilty of driving under the influence,” Wilkins said. “We just need a fair and balanced playing field so that we can have the adequate tools to present our evidence to a jury.”

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Persistence pays off for ports There are few better examples of what political bipartisanship can accomplish than the recent good news about South Carolina ports – inland and coastal. The first of those is what still has Upstate pulse rates aflutter, as the news that the State Ports Authority plans to build an inland port in Greer continues to sink in. The anticipated cargo transfer facility will allow companies to transport cargo from the Port of Charleston to the state’s interior overnight – boosting port business, the Upstate’s economy and the environment, as rail travel subtracts an initial 25,000 tractor-trailer trips a year from South Carolina highways and eventually 50,000, port officials say. Obviously, containers can be loaded in Greer for the 220-mile rail trip to Charleston as well, saving carriers time and money, further aiding companies that apply “just in time” logistics and spurring economic development statewide. This is no pipe dream: The Ports Authority has approved a $1.1 million contract to engineer site plans for 50 acres near the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, and the estimated $23.5 million construction cost is in its 2013 capital budget. This is a game-changer for not just the Upstate, but the Port of Charleston and all of South Carolina, and it’s only the beginning. The interior port will free dock space in Charleston, reducing transportation costs there and attracting new business to the port, which already facilitates nearly $46 billion in economic output statewide. And thanks in large part to the persistence of the state’s political leadership, the Obama administration last week named Charleston one of five “nationally significant” ports and pledged to expedite the deepening of Charleston Harbor – a major boost for Charleston’s race to win the supertanker business that will dominate the world’s shipping lanes when the Panama Canal expansion is completed in 2014. Sen. Lindsey Graham has led the state congressional delegation’s 18-month fight to win federal funding to dredge the Charleston harbor to the 50 feet needed to allow the deep-draft ships through at every tide. Last week’s announcement means federal reviews should be completed by 2015 and the dredging itself as early as 2019 – five years earlier than the Army Corps of Engineers first estimated. Even more gratifying, the president has moved the nation closer to the merit selection process Graham has long advocated for prioritizing port projects. The White House created a new multi-agency Navigation Task Force to develop a merit process for port funding. All of which marks a dramatic turnaround for the Port of Charleston, which just months ago faced the very real prospect of losing the harbordeepening race to Savannah, thanks to funding questions and federal red tape that threatened to put South Carolina far behind. The Savannah port is also on the president’s expedited list, and currently handles almost twice as many containers as Charleston, according to The Post & Courier. That should change in September when Maersk Lines switches its shipping service from Savannah to Charleston, giving South Carolina its first direct line to Australia – where, coincidentally, Michelin sells a whole lot of off-road tires. Charleston’s growth has outpaced all other South Atlantic ports for the first five months of 2012, The State newspaper reports. More than 260,000 jobs – 112,000 of them in the Upstate – are tied to that Charleston port. The inland port at Greer assures many more to come. Without question, July has been a banner month for the Palmetto State.

A ‘new school of thought’ Three years ago, University of South Carolina President Harris Pastides didn’t mince words when he said to the Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center, “Make this medical school different and special.” He was, of course, referring to the USC School of Medicine Greenville, which at the time, was still on the drawing board. Pastides knew that USC and GHS had a unique opportunity to create a medical school capable of educating the next generation of physician leaders. As we prepare to welcome the first class of medical students on July 31, I believe the new USC School of Medicine Greenville will make President Pastides and the Greenville community proud. We have succeeded in establishing the “new school of thought” on the Greenville Memorial Hospital campus that is innovative and forward-thinking in nearly every aspect. And 53 students – 75 percent of whom are South Carolinians – stand ready to begin a lifelong journey as medical doctors. To those who ask, “Why does the Upstate need a medical school and why now?” The answer, in a nutshell: We need more doctors. The Greenville community is home to global companies like BMW, Fluor and Michelin, as well as countless small businesses. Their employees need quality doctors and cost-effective health care services. There are other reasons. The U.S. Affordable Care Act will expand access to health care services to hundreds of thousands of people. Retiring baby boomers need doctors, as do South Carolina’s small and rural communities. The bottom line is that the timing for a medical school in the Upstate couldn’t be better. Our plan is to “grow our own” doctors who have trained here and want to live here, too. So what is this “new school of thought?” Simply put, we have transformed the way the new generation of physicians is taught so that they are prepared to practice medicine with compassion and lead with confidence in the 21st century. Unique aspects of the USC School of Medicine Greenville include: Our faculty teaches as a team, leading discussions that link science to patients. This approach engages students on a deeper level and promotes retention of information. The Health Science Education Building

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was specifically designed as a high-tech learning center for medical students and other healthcare disciplines. Advanced information technology links lecture halls, classrooms, labs, distance learners and lecturers. A state-of-the-art simulation center and virtual patient environments allow students to perfect their clinical and communications skills before interacting with live patients, advancing the quality and safety of patient care. Our medical students are doctors from day one. Clinical education begins with six weeks of emergency medical technician training. This is done to equip students with basic clinical skills, instill empathy and connect them with our community. Students will be integrated into the Greenville Hospital System, which is among the nation’s largest and most innovative. Our medical students will be part of an inter-professional health care team. Medicine is a team sport, and our students will learn alongside pharmacy and nursing students. This teaches professional respect, communication and collaboration, which promotes better patient care. Our medical students will learn to leverage technology to achieve better patient care and outcomes. Our students will challenge the minds of our exceptional faculty – but also learn to master the digital world using tablets, smartphones, and the Internet to access the most current knowledge and provide clinical decision support based on evidence-based medicine and value-driven therapies. Above all, our medical students will be one of us, individuals who value the Greenville community, and who want nothing more than to see its people, the health care delivery system and good health flourish. Jerry Youkey, M.D., is the founding dean of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville. He has been a member of the Greenville Hospital System medical staff since 1998. He earned his medical degree in 1974.

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Dear Editor, Election year fundraising is in full swing, with both parties taking in stupendous amounts of unregulated, undisclosed money into Super PACs. If we are to preserve the integrity of our electoral system, the American voters are going to have to unite against the Citizens United Ruling. In short, this Supreme Court ruling stated that corporations are people and that unlimited campaign donations are protected as free speech. Clearly, corporations are not people and corporate and union donations are not speech. The American people can not depend on nor wait for the U.S. Supreme Court to see the grave results of their misguided ruling. Efforts are being made in Congress. Most important, localities throughout the country are speaking out, sending a clear message to politicians that we will not accept the status quo of unlimited corporate donations destroying the integrity of our electoral process and drowning out the voice of ordinary voters. This is a nonpartisan concern. Everyone who cares about this country should join in. Local citizens are petitioning our own Spartanburg County Council to adopt a resolution against Citizens United. They will be joining several cities and counties in neighboring North Carolina and all across the country. For an up-to-date look at how many states, counties, cities and even small towns have passed resolutions against Citizen United, check out movetoamend.org/ resolutions. We hope local citizens will inform themselves about this issue and sign this locally generated petition. If enough citizens unite and speak out, this unfortunate ruling can be undone. It is up to us, the citizens and voters, to see that repeal of Citizen’s United is accomplished. Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Johnson Lyman

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Dear Editor, More than 44,000 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2012 and more than 37,000 will die, making it the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. Perhaps most shocking is that the five- year relative survival rate for pancreatic cancer has not improved meaningfully in the last four decades and is still in the single digits, at just 6 percent. My son, Josh Worley, lived 19 months after his diagnosis of stage 4 pancreatic cancer at 33 years old. Josh fought with all he had and with all his doctors could offer him. It wasn’t enough. Josh died 12 days after his 35th birthday. He wasn’t famous like some pancreatic cancer victims – Patrick Swayze and Steve Jobs – but Josh was the world to us who loved him. The time has come for Congress to do what is right and necessary and pass pancreatic cancer legislation that will help increase survival of pancreatic cancer. The Pancreatic Cancer Research & Education Act (S. 362/H.R. 733), is currently being debated in Congress and would require the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to develop a long-term, comprehensive strategy concerning pancreatic cancer. But the bill needs your support in order to become law. Please contact Sens. Graham and DeMint and Rep. Gowdy; urge them to support S. 362/H.R. 733. Help us get this bill passed so thousands more won’t pass away. Visit www.knowitfightitendit.org for more information. The family of Josh Worley thanks you. Joyce Worley Mauldin

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GHS welcomes these new physicians and office sites! Family Medicine Karla Hirshorn, M.D. Laurens Family Practice 106 Parkview Dr. Laurens, 984-0571

Hand Surgery Timothy Allen, M.D. Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas 105 Doctors Dr. Greenville, 797-7060

Internal Medicine Luke Dolan, M.D. Cross Creek Internal Medicine 50 Cross Park Ct. Greenville, 797-7035

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Brandon Broome, M.D. Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas 200 Patewood Dr., Ste. C100 Greenville, 454-SHCC (7422)

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Kelly Maloney, M.D. Charles Marguet, M.D. UMG Regional Urology– Cross Creek 11 Park Creek Dr. Greenville, 797-7450 Note: This new office combines the Memorial Court and Medical Ridge practices, which are now closed; the Easley and Parkway offices remain open.

Neurology Kathleen McConnell, M.D. Rodney Leacock, D.O. Neuroscience Associates 200 Patewood Dr., Ste. B350 Greenville, 454-4500

Oncology (Med Onc/Hem) Britt Bolemon, M.D. Cancer Centers of the Carolinas 3 Butternut Dr., Ste. B Greenville, 241-7272

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Physical Medicine Leland Berkwits, M.D. Upstate Medical Rehabilitation 109 Doctors Dr. Greenville, 797-7100

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Dog days at the office Study shows that workplace pooches can mean less stress, more productivity By april a. morris | staff

Chelsea may not be Erwin Penland’s most creative thinker, but her smile is definitely the biggest in the building. The 10-year-old golden retriever mix goes to work with Joe Erwin, president of Erwin Penland Advertising and owner of Chelsea, several times a month. Erwin calls her a major stress-reliever. “We are a business focused on creativity, and people are more creative when they’re comfortable,” Erwin said. “It’s hard to be creative when you’re stressed out. Dogs are welcome here any day.” Multiple studies have touted the positive and even healing effects of dog visits to hospital patients and nursing home residents. Evidence now shows the four-legged pets are also wellequipped to create a more productive

Researchers followed employees at Replacements Ltd. in Greensboro, N.C., a company that employs about 550 people, for a full work week. The company has allowed their staff to bring dogs for more than 15 years and up to 30 dogs are on the premises each day. Researchers divided employees into three groups: dog owners who brought their pets to work, those who left their dogs at home and those who did not have pets. Volunteer employees’ stress levels were tracked throughout the week. The researchers monitored the level of cortisol, a hormone that increases with stress, in saliva samples, and employees used a pager to report their stress levels at certain times of the day. The study found that while all employees started out with a similar baseline stress level, the stress of those who brought their dogs to work declined as

“I think it just creates a more joyous atmosphere.” Joe Erwin, president of Erwin Penland Advertising

workplace. According to a Virginia Commonwealth University study conducted earlier this year, researchers have uncovered preliminary quantitative evidence that dogs in the workplace can increase job satisfaction and commitment and reduce stress.

the day passed. The group that left their pets at home during the study reported rising stress levels throughout the day, mirroring the stress levels reported by the non-pet owners. Researchers concluded, “These results may reflect an increase in concern about pets at home as the length

of time away increases, missing pets more as the day progresses, or lessening of a possible stress buffering effect of pets as the length of time away from the pet increases.” Even without the benefit of an official study, many offices and businesses in Greenville can vouch for the benefits of pooches in the workplace. Erwin says his company has allowed their employees to bring their dogs for as long as he can remember. “Part of it started because I liked bringing my dog to work,” said Erwin. He said he recognizes the value of pets and believes they do relieve stress. “I think it just creates a more joyous atmosphere,” he said. “People just get a charge out of it. And I think it seems to be true of every employee here.” Erwin says he doesn’t remember any altercations involving the presence of the dogs; however, employees have to observe common courtesy. “If you’re going to have a dog-friendly culture, you’re going to have to have some understandings,” he said. “You have to show some reasonable restraint and respect. If your dog is getting on other people’s nerves, that’s your problem. You have to be thoughtful.” Most dogs at Erwin Penland are well-trained and stay in their owner’s area, he said. Beyond creating a lighter environment, Erwin believes the dogs are good for his business. “People who work in a creative field want environments that are open and fun. It matters. As a business leader, it helps me recruit better people. It just might be the tie-breaker that gets you a great person.”

Megan Ayers with Erwin Penland greets Teddy, while Teddy’s owner, Rebecca Lynch, takes him for a walk. Erwin Penland allows employees to bring their dogs to work.

Erwin said the benefits are far greater than any drawbacks in “having this kind of policy and environment. It’s a no-brainer.” And as for prospective clients, the dogs can also offer influence. Erwin remembers a recent prospect who met Erwin’s dog Chelsea at the office – and who just happened to run a golden retriever rescue. “I have yet to run into a dog hater, though that could always happen. If you’re a dog hater, you’re probably not a very nice person,” he said. Erwin Penland loves dogs so much the company regularly holds Dog Days Celebrations in August that feature fundraisers for the Greenville Humane Society. One day, all of the employees are encouraged to bring their dogs

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JOURNAL COMMUNITY to the office. Up to 150 dogs have shown up. “That might be the day that productivity suffers just a little bit,” Erwin said. “That gets a little chaotic, but it’s mostly fun.” Beyond an office environment, many shopkeepers have dogs that are part of the regular staff. At Monkee’s clothing boutique, Carolyn Haas’s five-year-old labradoodle, Guinness, is a fixture. Haas says Guinness relaxes customers and allows moms to shop while their kids play with the dog. “I think having a dog lets people know that we’re laid back,” she said. “It creates a great atmosphere.” She says she’s only encountered a few people who were initially afraid of Guinness, but they were soon won over. Bringing her dog to work also provides a benefit to Haas, she said. “You don’t feel guilty about leaving your dog at home.” Guinness can even lift customer spirits, she said. When a customer is upset, Guinness greets them and “immediately that person is happy and smiling.” If an employee is having

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a bad day, Guinness is there to offer comfort, Haas said. She also opens up communication with customers. Architect Catherine Smith may have a home office, but she says her “perfect mutt,” Tess, joyfully greets clients and “absolutely reduces my stress level.” Smith said she is in favor of stores or shops that have pets present. “It’s sometimes a nicer greeting, especially if the shop employee is helping someone else and not immediately available.” However, owners should remember that unless it’s a routine, occasional visits to the office may be stressful for the dog, she warned. Businesses in the Upstate can already attest to the benefits of dogs among the desks and displays, but Virginia Commonwealth University researchers say there may be even more benefits that haven’t been measured yet. A larger study could examine the effects of pets on not only stress levels, but employee absenteeism, tardiness and productivity. Contact April A Morris at amorris@greenvillejournal.com.

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MD360® Ribbon Cutting & Open House Mon., July 30 • 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. • 1305 S. Suber Road (Greer) Tour the new MD360 site in Greer and learn how GHS is providing high-quality walk-in care, urgent care and physical therapy when it’s convenient for you. This location opens July 31.

Splash & Dash Sat., Aug. 11 • 8 a.m. • Westside Aquatics Center Kids ages 3-16 will get a taste of a multi-sport competition without the pressure of a full triathlon. Fee: $15 ($25 after Aug. 1). Register at ghs.org/splashndash.

Go.Hunt.Scan at Greenville Drive This community digital scavenger hunt takes place over 100 days at 100 sites and ends at the Aug. 13 Greenville Drive game. Sign up to play at gohuntscan.com and get free tickets to the Drive game (while supplies last). Plus, throw out a ceremonial pitch before the game with a donation to cancer research!

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Cancer Centers of the Carolinas (CCC) Joins GHS CCC and GHS officially joined forces July 1. This acquisition combines the largest cancer care provider in the Upstate with the Upstate’s premier academic medical center. Learn more at ghs.org/cancer. 120552

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Riding and caring photos courtesy of Darrell Snow

On Saturday, July 21, Laurens Electric Cooperative hosted its 12th annual Poker Run. This year’s event raised $12,000 to benefit the emergency relief fund Cooperative Caring, and included more than 500 players. The ride included several locations across the Upstate where participants rested and drew cards. Prizes were given for the best and worst poker hands assembled by the riders.

John Talley sits on his motorcycle at Harley-Davidson of Greenville during the Poker Run.

Getting ready to ride at the Laurens Electric Cooperative’s 12th Annual Poker Run, Reilly Lagerholm gets a little help with the helmet from Will Lagerholm. More than 500 people participated in the fundraising event.

Poker Run organizer David Hammond, left, with Laurens Electric Cooperative, presents the $2,000 cash prize for the best hand to winner Homer Bitts for his hand of four queens and a nine.

Steve Flacy, bassist for the band Fat Cat Daddy, plays at Harley-Davidson of Greenville during the Laurens Electric Cooperative’s 12th Annual Poker Run.

Preparing to ride from Harley-Davidson of Greenville are, from left, Jason and Amber Thompson, Josh Kuykendall and Brooke and J.W. Veal.

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Participating in the Laurens Electric Cooperative’s Poker Run were, from left, Patricia Dolas, Herbie Ray, Aurora Leclercq and Charles Greer.

Jennifer Wyatt makes use of a motorcycle’s rearview mirror during the Poker Run.

Working the registration table at Harley-Davidson of Greenville for the Laurens Electric Cooperative’s Poker Run were, from left, Dometry Dawkins, Edwinia Nelson, Sherry Brantley, Latesha Simpson, Sammy Lewis (rear) and Abby Bagwell.

Rider Travis Bayne prepares to hit the road at Harley-Davidson of Greenville for the annual Poker Run. The event had dual starting locations: Harley-Davidson and the main office of the Laurens Electric Cooperative off S.C. Highway 14 in Laurens. The ride concluded at HarleyDavidson of Greenville.

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Upstate has dire need for foster parents By CINDY LANDRUM | staff

Marsha Donmoyer and her husband didn’t originally set out to become foster parents. But when a woman who was nine months pregnant showed up at their church in Illinois saying she had nowhere to go, they took her in. They got to know her children while she was there and decided to become licensed as a foster family to help the woman’s teenage daughter. “It’s families helping families,” said Donmoyer, who now lives in Spartanburg County and serves as the county’s representative for the South Carolina Foster Parent Association. More Upstate families need help. All 10 Upstate counties served by the South Carolina Youth Advocacy Program have a growing need for foster families, said Betsy Gray-Manning, a recruiter for the SCYAP’s Resource Family Program. The reason has a lot to do with the economy: In times of economic hardship, the incidence of abuse and addiction rises, she said. At the same time, that same

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economy may make other families hesitant to add another child to their homes. “The families we want and the families we seek feel a calling and want to make a difference in the lives of children,” she said. “They have no hidden agendas.” The SCYAP’s resource family program’s focus is preserving the birth family. The foster parents work with DSS and the birth family and the ultimate goal is to return children to the birth family. Some birth families are eventually reunited. Other children never go home. “These kids, man, they need good families – not perfect families, but good families,” Donmoyer said. “There is a desperate, desperate need for good families to care for these children.” SCYAP, which has had a contract with the state Department of Social Services to recruit and manage foster families in 10 Upstate counties since December 2011, tries to keep children in their home county, Gray-Manning said. The problem is in most Upstate counties, there are significantly fewer licensed foster homes than children who need placement. “Families are overloaded with kids,”

said Donmoyer, who has five children in her home – two biological children, a pair of adopted sisters and a 13-year-old foster child. “Instead of letting a kid go to a group home, a lot of foster parents will take another kid. The problem is a lot of foster families have no more room.” Gray-Manning said her organization provides support for foster families, from the application process for licensure through continued accreditation and help with placement of children. The organization can also help the adoption process when a child’s biological parents lose parental rights. A mentoring program is being started pairing veteran foster parents with new foster parents, Gray-Manning said. “The process can be overwhelming at times,” she said. Foster parents must be at least 21 years old, have room for a child in their home, pass state Department of Health and Environmental Control and fire marshal inspections and pass a SLED background check. If there are children ages 18 or above in the potential foster family, they must go through a background check as well.

Potential foster parents must demonstrate financial and emotional stability and complete 14 hours of training. SCYAP will hold an open house in Greenville on Sept. 11 at its office at 300 Executive Center Drive, Suite 100. Contact Cindy Landrum at clandrum@thespartanburgjournal.com.

SO YOU KNOW The number of children in foster care is outpacing the number of licensed homes in which to place them. Numbers for homes managed by the South Carolina Youth Advocacy Program as of July 6. County Anderson Greenville Oconee Pickens Spartanburg Cherokee Abbeville Greenwood Laurens Newberry

Children 153 254 40 111 126 63 12 12 68 37

Licensed homes 56 113 25 34 75 15 3 10 24 14

(Source: South Carolina Youth Advocacy Program)

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“The size of this house will attract a number of tour visitors, but it’s the detail that will leave an impression,” he added. Viewers can track the construction progress and the detail work at the home’s website. The tour is a fundraiser and the entire ticket proceeds will benefit the Greenville Humane Society and the Midland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Bill Sorochak, executive director of the Komen affiliate, called the tours “an amazing and wonderful opportunity for us.” He added that in addition to receiving funding through the event, “to talk about our mission is just as important.” Kim Pitman, executive director of the Greenville Humane Society, said, “It’s an honor for us. We truly believe in what Verdae is doing with the park, a healthy lifestyle and a place to exercise with your pets.” Pitman added that the event is an excellent way to introduce people to the mission of the organization. “It’s a great fit. Milestone provides homes for humans and we provide homes for pets.” Contact April A. Morris at amorris@greenvillejournal.com.

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50 years up in the air By givens parr | contributor

“People ask me what I do. Here’s what I tell them: I help people fulfill their dream to be a pilot.” As the head flight instructor for Mint Air, Cecil Tune does just that. And this fall, as he prepares for his 73rd birthday, Tune will celebrate another milestone: 50 years of flying. Cecil Tune was born in Virginia, but, as a self-described “Army brat,” lived “all over the place.” At 8 years old he moved to Japan, where his father was assigned to the United Nations Command Staff under General MacArthur. Tune was 12 by the time he and his family moved back to the States. His father died suddenly in 1955, soon after the family’s return. Of his childhood in Japan, Tune commented that he felt “perfectly safe” despite the fact that “up till the end of the war, Americans were hated universally and feared.” Tune reflected with awe that he experienced nothing but good

will from the Japanese people, whom he described as “ingenious and entrepreneurial.” Tune said that his experiences and observations in Japan changed his perspective “from that of a small town country boy from Virginia to a much larger worldview.” He continued, “That part of my life expanded my vision so that I did want to compete on the national level to go to one of the academies.” Tune decided to vie for a spot in the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis so that his mother could afford college tuition for his younger sister. After graduating in 1962, Tune went straight to Pensacola to train in aviation. “The week after I got down to Pensacola, I met my wife-to-be. We’ve been married 49 years. Next year’s our 50th anniversary.” For much of the first five years of his marriage, Tune was either deployed or prepping for deployment to Vietnam with the Naval Air Force. Tune flew 140 missions to Vietnam,

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but it soon became clear to him that “the politicians weren’t really going to do anything good.” He recalled that during his first tour, “I got to thinking about what’s eternal: not the earth, not the universe, but God is and the souls of mankind are. So I resigned my commission and went to a seminary and then became an assistant pastor.” Tune commented that after his shift in life-focus, “my thoughts on war have not changed, but my thoughts on leadership have been refined.” Tune said that after seminary, “I thought I was all finished with flying. And then through a series of unusual events, in the span of two weeks I got put up here to be an aviation instructor at Bob Jones University. “The Bible teaches that every bornagain believer gets a spiritual gift,” he continued. “God gifted me to be a teacher, and I was able to apply that in the aviation world. So I became a career flight instructor.” Tune retired from Bob Jones in 2007 after teaching for 30 years. Tune then ran his own “one-man flight training school” until the owner of Mint Air, Alex Park, challenged him to join the light sport world. Mint Air’s primary training aircraft is the Flight Design CT Light Sport, a small, stateof-the-art plane for recreational use. Tune said he had already been encouraging his students to explore light sport through Mint Air, “because it’s a niche that nobody else can fill. And there’s nobody else in the Carolinas or Georgia that has a light sport school.” Now, as the head instructor at Mint Air, Tune takes on flight students from all over the region. He teaches people of all ages, from teenagers to octogenarians. Tune expressed gratitude for the Veterans Administration GI Bill, attributing his successful career to the support the bill provided as he pursued further education after his service. It is out of this sense of gratitude that Tune dedicates time and energy to do volunteer work with both the South Carolina Aviation Safety Council and the Federal Aviation Administration Safety Team, of which he is a lead representative. In September, Tune will celebrate 50 years of flying, but that doesn’t mean he plans to quit the skies. With a broad grin, he said, “People who really love flying do it until they’re not medically qualified to do it anymore.” Contact Givens Parr at gparr@greenvillejournal.com.

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High-tech horticulture Smartphone app from Clemson researchers offers portable plant and pest resource By APRIL A. MORRIS | staff

Just in time for fall planting prep, gardeners wishing to add some green to their landscape – and their thumbs – are in luck. Clemson University researchers, joined by others in the Southeast, recently launched IPMLite, a smartphone application that offers up-to-date information along with basic how-tos. Developed by the same team of horticulturists, plant pathologists, entomologists, and weed scientists that developed the IPMPro app (IPM stands for Integrated Pest Management) for professional arborists, nurserymen and landscapers, the new app offers up expert information for the backyard gardener in a mobile format. In addition to information on cultivation, the app delivers text alerts on pest outbreaks and plant diseases. A calendar feature allows growers to track timely tasks like fertilizing. Photos throughout the application illustrate everything from pruning and irrigation suggestions to pond management and how to divide perennials, said team member Sarah White, lead horticulture developer. She says the app has all the functionality of the professional version, but doesn’t make recommendations for pesticides that must be applied by a licensed professional. Discounting this year’s summer heat that arrived two months early, the app’s alerts for typical seasonal garden tasks should be right on time, White said. IPMLite is designed for USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 4 through 8, which include more than 20 states. There is plenty of horticulture information online, but this app allows gardeners to take their devices into the garden to compare images of pests or a

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Saying the late C. Dan Joyner built bridges between the different segments of the Greenville community, the Greenville City Council is honoring the prominent businessman with a bridge of his own. At its meeting Monday night, Council voted to name a Swamp Rabbit Trail bridge on Cleveland Street in his honor. Joyner, who died in January, turned a three-person real estate firm into the Prudential C. Dan Joyner Company, with 10 offices in the Upstate and more than 300 independent real estate agents. Joyner was known for his jovial ways and ability to make tough decisions. Joyner was the recipient of the Order of the Palmetto, the state’s highest civilian honor, and the Ruth Nicholson Award by the Community Foundation of Greenville for his distinguished community service and leadership. In other business, several local conservation projects will receive money from the Greenville Zoo’s Quarters for Conservation program. From each zoo admission fee, 25 cents go to the fund that pays for local and global conservation projects. Clemson University will get $1,000 for the study, “The Effects of Forest Management Strategies on Community Structure of Stream Salamanders Inhabiting Montane Streams.” Furman University will receive $500 for “Hydrology of the Bunched Arrowhead,” an endangered plant found only in

northern Greenville County and in Henderson County, N.C. Upstate Forever will receive $1,000 for “Creating and Conserving an Urban Farm.” Wildlife Rehabilitators of Greenville will get $1,000 for raptor caging. Other projects funded are Frog Watch USA, $500, for training materials for a citizen science program; North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, $1,000, for the study, “Complex causes of amphibian declines in sympatric cricket frogs and chorus frogs”; and UC Davis, $2,500, for work on biodiversity and conservation of the Lwafi Game Reserve in southwestern Tanzania. Initial approval was also given for a project to construct landscaped medians along Wade Hampton Boulevard. The medians will be constructed from Church Street to Ruth Lane to aesthetically enhance the commercial corridor and gateway into downtown. The city and the county are going to contribute $34,357 each to the project. Council also gave final approval to refinancing of several of the city’s bonds due to what city officials called historic low interest rates. The savings will be calculated after bids are received. The next regular meeting of the Greenville City Council will be held Aug. 13 at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers on the 10th floor of City Hall.

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June 30, 2012 Virginia and Thomas met while in high school at a student council retreat. They soon began to date and continued dating through college. On May 5, 2011, Thomas proposed to Virginia at Pretty Place at Camp Greenville. The couple was married June 30, 2012 at John Knox Presbyterian Church. A reception immediately followed at the Poinsett Club. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Martin Pazdan, ll. She graduated from Furman University with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and is currently employed by Southcoast Community Bank in Mt. Pleasant, SC. The groom is the son of Drs. Nancy Rice and David Edward Powers. He graduated from Furman University with a Bachelors of Science in Chemistry and a Bachelors of Arts in Economics and is currently attending MUSC in pursuit of a PhD. in Pharmacology. After a honeymoon trip to St. Lucia, the couple is residing in Charleston, SC.

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The Greenville Track Club is seeking nominations for the first inductees into its Hall of Fame. GTC is celebrating its 40th anniversary with various activities, including a special celebration banquet at the Furman University Younts Convention Center on Aug. 18. Nominees can be current or former runners, volunteers, officers or promoters. Anyone (member or not) may nominate someone for the Hall of Fame. The nomination form can be found on the Greenville Track Club website at www.greenvilletrackclub.com. The induction ceremony will be held during the Sept. 10 club meeting. On Aug. 25, at 9:30 a.m., the South Carolina Children’s Theatre will host a Pirate Party that will feature an hour of pirate skills and sword fighting, a pirate story, a pirate song with lots of movements, and pirate grub. Children can dress in their favorite pirate garb. Adult admission is free and attendees can bring their cameras for some great photos. Tickets are $12 and advance reservations are required. For more information, visit www.scchildrenstheatre.org or call 864-235-2885. New York Times bestselling North Carolina author Kay Hooper will be discussing and signing the newest novel in her Bishop/Special Crimes Unit mystery series, “Haven,” at Fiction Addiction’s new store location (1175 Woods Crossing Road), Aug. 1, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5, but may be redeemed for $5 off any merchandise purchase made that evening. Tickets can be purchased online at www.fiction-addiction.com or by calling 675-0540. The Blue Ridge Council Boy Scouts of America will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Eagle Scout Award with a special Scout Night at the Greenville Drive Baseball Game on Aug. 6. Special recognition during the game will be given to Russell Smart, principal and CFO of Windsor Aughtry. Smart is the recipient of the Silver Buffalo Award, the highest award given by the Boy Scouts of America to its volunteers. There will also be a special

pre-game reception for Eagle Scout alumni from 6 to 6:45 p.m. in the 500 Club. Tickets for the reception are available by calling 233-8363. For more information about the Boy Scout Night at Fluor Field or the Blue Ridge Council, contact Grayson Kelly at grayson.kelly@ scouting.org or 233-8363 or by visiting www.blueridgecouncil.org. On Aug. 4, First Presbyterian Church in Greenville will host a Family Life national simulcast featuring Dennis Rainey, along with James MacDonald, Robert Lewis and Crawford Loritts, who will unpack what biblical manhood looks like and what it means to be a godly, courageous man in today’s world. The event will be held from 8:15 a.m.–1 p.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall. Cost is $15 and includes a continental breakfast and the book “Stepping Up: A Call to Courageous Manhood” by Dennis Rainey. For more details or to register, visit www.firstpresgreenville.org/commonthread.htm. Former Greenville resident and U.S. Marine Tracy Crow will be discussing and signing her new memoir, “Eyes Right: Confessions from a Woman Marine,” at Fiction Addiction, 1175 Woods Crossing Road, on Aug. 9, at 7 p.m. This event is free, but RSVPs are requested. For more information, call 675-0540 or visit www.fiction-addiction.com. Wade Hampton High School’s Class of 1972 will hold its 40th reunion on September 28 and 29. On Friday, September 28, there will be a pre-game meet and greet at the Wade Hampton High School Stadium Practice Field. Saturday features a golf tournament and Generals’ Gala with live entertainment. For details and to register, visit www.WHHS1972Reunion.com or call 800-849-7629. If you are sponsoring a community event, we want to share your news. Submit entries to e-mail: greenvillecommunity@greenvillejoural.com

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The United Way of Greenville County is helping kids to return to school ready to learn with the School Tools project. Available for children in K-4 through 8th grade, the program provides basic school supplies. A student qualifies if he or she is on Medicaid, receives free or reduced school lunch, or if the family receives food stamps. School Tools will be available on Aug. 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Phillis Wheatley Center, 40 John McCarroll Way. Guardians should bring a Medicaid card, letter of free/reduced lunch eligibility from the school district, or EBT card and photo ID. School supplies will be given out on a first-come-first-served basis to those who qualify. The Greenville Literacy Association (GLA) will open its doors early for a special preview party before its annual Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale on Friday, Aug. 17, from 5:30-8 p.m. at McAlister Square. This event will allow attendees to be among the first to browse and purchase a wide selection of books before the doors open to the general public the next day. Proceeds from the party will directly support the Greenville Literacy Association’s mission to provide quality instruction in reading, writing, math and English as a Second Language (ESL). “We’ve hosted the book sale for 11 years, but this is the first time we’ve opened the preview party to the public,” said Jane Thomas, executive director of the Greenville Literacy Association. “The party is a great way for people not only to shop in our huge selection of books, but also to mingle with other Greenville book lovers and literacy advocates.” Light hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine will be served. Admission for the preview party is $30 per person or $55 per couple. While open to the public, tickets must be purchased in advance by calling 467-3456 or visiting www.greenvilleliteracy.org. On Sept. 27, the inaugural Greenville Heroes: Serve & Protect Awards Luncheon will be held at noon at the Hyatt Regency Greenville. In addition to bringing recognition to local heroes, the event will generate awareness and critical financial support for two scholarship funds for children of local firefighters and police officers. This special event is being planned to recognize the sacrifices firefighters, police officers and their families make for the community. At the luncheon, the Hero Among Heroes Award will be presented to a firefighter and a police officer in recognition of his or her exceptional professional dedication and diligence over the past year. The Public Safety Champion Award will be given to a community member or organization that has been a successful, exemplary advocate for police officers and/or firefighters in Greenville. The luncheon is part of the JHM Hotel’s ONE initiative (Outreach, Nurture, Encourage) and funds generated will benefit the company’s scholarship fund for children of Greenville City Fire Department employees and the Harold C. Jennings

Pictured in front (from left to right) are: James Bennett, Director of Public Affairs for First Citizens; Jimmy Gulledge, Upstate Division Executive for First Citizens; Dr. Bruce Halverson, president of the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities; Joe Thompson, chairman of the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities’ Visual Arts department

First Citizens recently announced that the First Citizens Foundation has donated $20,000 to the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts Foundation. The donation will be used to showcase faculty member Joe Thompson’s one-of-a-kind sculpture on the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities’ campus. “Joe Thompson’s dynamic sculpture will serve as an impressive symbol of welcome to our campus and will alert our guests to the unique nature of the school while celebrating the impressive artistic work created by our students and faculty,” said Bruce Halverson, president of the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities. Thompson, who is chairman of the School’s Visual Arts department, hopes to have the sculpture completed by September. Once completed, the sculpture will be housed at the gateway to the School’s residential campus. For more information about First Citizens, visit www.firstcitizensonline.com .

Foundation’s scholarship fund for children of Greenville City police officers. For more information, nomination forms, and to purchase tickets, call 248-1568 or visit www. greenvilleheroes.org. The FATZ restaurant located at 1361 W. Wade Hampton Blvd. Suite A in Greer will host a pancake breakfast from 7:30–10 a.m. on July 28 to benefit the Blue Ridge Corps of Cadets Band. Tickets for Short Stacks for Big Change are $7 and can be purchased by contacting Shannon Good at 864-350-9994. All attendees are encouraged to bring a donation for the Blue Ridge Corps of Cadets Band. Send us your announcement. E-mail: greenvillecommunity@greenvillejournal.com

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Duke Energy wants its customers in South Carolina to know how their personal energy usage compares to people who live in similar homes in their own neighborhoods. The utility is sending a “My Home Energy Report” to each of its 151,000 residential customers in the state in an effort to encourage customers to make changes in their energy usage habits and make their homes more energy-efficient, said Paige Layne, a Duke Energy spokeswoman. The idea is to create sustained energy savings, she said. “That’s energy we can count on for meeting future energy needs.” The “My Home Energy Report” is the latest in efforts by utilities serving the Upstate to help customers save money by reducing energy usage. When customers use less energy, it helps the utilities meet energy demands without the necessity of expensive upgrades and construction of new plants. Laurens Electric Co-op and Blue Ridge Electric Coop have online energy audits that homeowners can use to see how much money they could save by upgrading to energy-efficient appliances, adjusting their thermostats, changing air filters, turning off lights and sealing air ducts. Piedmont Natural Gas has teamed with the Community Conservation Corps at Furman University for a program designed to help homeowners falling within certain income guidelines to weatherize their homes to reduce energy consumption. Furman students do some

of the work; contractors do the rest. To receive “My Home Energy Report,” Duke customers must live in South Carolina in a single-family home with one electric meter, have a 12-month history with the utility at that address and not be on a fixed payment plan. “We know neighbors talk and compare their bills,” Layne said. “This gives them an opportunity to see how they actually stack up with their neighbors who live in similar homes. We’re hoping they’ll want to keep up with the Joneses as far as energy consumption goes.” The report groups homes of similar size, age and location based on publicly available tax records and compares the customer’s usage to the average home and efficient homes within the group. The report includes tips and other recommendations for reducing energy usage based on the customer’s situation, Layne said. For instance, if a customer has an electric water heater, one of the tips may be to put a thermal blanket on it in the winter. The “My Home Energy Report” was first launched in Ohio and the utility has applied to do a similar program in North Carolina. ENERGY continued on PAGE 30

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During a pilot program in Ohio and South Carolina last year, customers who received the reports saved an average of 2 percent, or about $20, annually, Layne said. “That doesn’t sound like a lot, but it adds up,” she said. “We want customers to take control of their energy use. The benefit to us is when a customer takes control of their energy habits, it creates sustained energy savings and we can count on that sustained energy savings for meeting future needs.” In addition, some Duke customers can qualify for a home energy audit, where an outside contractor comes into their homes and offers specific ways each homeowner can cut energy usage. Examples include installing a more efficient air conditioning unit and putting weather stripping around windows. Home energy audits are free for Duke customers who own their own singlefamily homes, have lived there for at least four months and who have electric heat, air conditioning or a water heater. South Carolina customers who do not receive the “My Home Energy Report” can go to www.duke-energy.com/youtility to get energy-saving tips, blogs and

“The benefit to us is when a customer takes control of their energy habits, it creates sustained energy savings and we can count on that sustained energy savings for meeting future needs.” Paige Layne, a Duke Energy spokeswoman.

video. Customers can also share their own energy-saving ideas. Duke officials said it is becoming increasingly more expensive for Duke to generate power and to modernize its equipment. Duke raised its rates 6 percent in South Carolina this year. Duke officials have said Greenville residents are consuming two and a half times the electricity today that they did in 1960. Contact Cindy Landrum at clandrum@greenvillejournal.com.

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Wells Fargo has awarded $325,000 in grants to 10 South Carolina technical colleges. Greenville Technical College received $50,000, Spartanburg Community College received $15,000 and Piedmont Technical College in Greenwood got $5,000. Trident Technical College in Charleston received the largest grant, $100,000, and Midlands Technical College in Columbia got $75,000. “South Carolina’s economy continues to recover from the lingering effects of the past recession,” said Rick Redden, South Carolina president for Wells Fargo. “We believe workforce development and job creation are key to accelerating economic growth.” According to the SC Technical School System, state aid to technical colleges has been cut by more than 50 percent “at the same time as they have experienced a nearly 30 percent enrollment increase.”

GAO Recognizes KEMET and AVX

KEMET and AVX, the Greenville County companies that dominate the tantalum market for capacitors used in cell phones and other electronic devices, were cited in a GAO report for efforts to keep the minerals conflict-free. The GAO said the two companies had created “closed pipelines” to ensure tantalum from the Democratic Republic of the Congo is conflict-free from the mine to the smelter. KEMET and AVX are eliminating middlemen and controlling the integrity of the mineral from the ground through the point they

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use it to make energy-storage capacitors. “Addressing both the social and economic health of the local mining communities in the DRC is a critical step in resolving its longstanding social conflict and atrocities,” said Per-Olof Loof, KEMET’s chief executive officer. Being mentioned in the GAO report confirms KEMET is on the right track in “addressing the issue of conflict minerals sourcing,” said Daniel Persico, vice president of strategic marketing and business development. The GAO report otherwise notes delays by other industries in preventing valuable minerals and their proceeds from falling into the hands of armed rebels and gangs that prey upon civilian populations and create civic havoc. Other industries say they are awaiting final adoption by the Securities and Exchange Commission of rules requiring publicly traded companies to disclose the amount of materials in their products that come from conflict-riven areas. The disclosure rules, which are called for in the DoddFrank financial act, have been delayed.

Sales Tax Freedom Approaches

South Carolina’s annual sales tax holiday will be a big help to small businesses still recovering from the recession, said Ben Homeyer, state director of the National Federation of Independent Business. This year’s tax holiday is Aug. 3-5. “The sales tax holiday is kind of like the day after Thanksgiving,” Homeyer said. “It gets people fired up and puts them in the mood to shop, and that’s what we need right now.”

IT and AV Suppliers Link Up

SYNNEX Corp. has signed a distribution agreement with Promethean, a global company supplying interactive education and training systems to schools, businesses and governments. SYNNEX, which has its distribution and marketing headquarters in Greenville, is a major international supplier of IT products and services. SYNNEX’s reputation in the business and government markets is why Promethean chose SYNNEX to break into those markets and expand its dealer network for audiovisual products, said Jim Marshall, president of Promethean’s North American division. Promethean is based in London. SYNNEX has corporate administrative offices in Fremont, Calif.

Postcard Delivers Second Site

Postcard from Paris Home, which has an interior design and furnishing boutique in Greenville’s West End, is opening a second store in the Shops of Greenridge, a shopping center on Woodbridge Road. Linda McDougald, principal and lead designer for the affiliated Linda McDougald Design, said the 2,640-square-foot store would open in mid-August. The Woodbridge Road location will bring Postcard from

Paris Home “closer to the reach of those on the eastside of Greenville and in Spartanburg,” the company said.

Sports, Food, Scantily Clad Servers

Twin Peaks, a mountain lodgestyled sports restaurant chain featuring scantily clad waitresses, plans to open its first South Carolina restaurant on Woodruff Road next month. The Greenville location is being opened by franchisee La Cima Restaurants, whose chief executive officer is Colby Brooks, son of the founder of Hooters. The company said it will employ “well over 100” at the Greenville location. Twin Peaks is a Dallas-based chain.

Grocery Store Builds Green

Fox Capital Partners of Greenville said it has developed South Carolina’s first shopping center to qualify for LEED certification for environmental sustainability. Tom Fox, partner-in-charge, said Harris Teeter, a supermarket chain, received the LEED designation for Rivertowne Place in Mt. Pleasant. Fox-Capital specializes in grocery-anchored shopping centers.

Locke a Lock on Honor

A.T. Locke, an accounting management firm, is the Greenville Chamber’s small business of the month for July. Founded in 2008 by Anna Locke, president, the firm has 15 employees, and serves more than 100 organizations and individuals in South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia.

Moonshine Whiskey to Gin

Dark Corner Distillery, where moonshine is distilled on Main Street in Greenville, says it is producing South Carolina’s first hand-distilled gin. The distillery said a limited batch of 100 bottles of what it calls White Tiger Gin went on sale July 13. Head distiller John Wilcox said 90-proof White Tiger is a fusion of Dark Corner’s corn whiskey, juniper, Szechuan pepper, lemongrass, jasmine and Thai basil. White Tiger won a bronze medal at the Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition, the company said.

Festivities for Olympics

The International Center, the nonprofit that helps international families settle in the Upstate, is holding a

two-day drop-in event to bring “global professionals” together for the summer Olympics in London. The celebration begins Friday, July 27, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., with opening ceremonies over “a few drinks” and hors d’oeuvres and a speaker from REI, the outdoor outfitter. On Saturday, the International Center will hold an open house from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Events include watching the games, playing Olympic trivia, a “parade of nations” and a potluck luncheon with the center providing the entrée and participates providing side dishes. The events are free for Upstate Global Professional members; guest refreshments are $5. RSVP to Whitney Walters at 864-631-2188. The International Center is at 9 S. Memminger St., Greenville.

Greenville Business Expo Set

The Greenville Business Expo will be held at the TD Convention Center Tuesday, Sept. 25, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. The expo is a hybrid of trade show, workshops, mentoring sessions and networking opportunities with industry leaders, according to JBM & Associates, which produces and markets the event. Steve Edwards, a motivational speaker, will be featured at a networking breakfast with an address on “3 Secrets to Crush the Competition.” A sports panel will be featured at lunch. Windstream is title sponsor of the event. The Greenville Journal and Blue Cross/Blue Shield are corporate sponsors. The Greenville Chamber is host. Registration and applications for participation is at www.GreenvilleBusinessExpo.com or by calling 864250-9173.

Union County Gets a Steel Plant

Gonvarri Steel Services, an international company based in Madrid, plans to build its first United States plant in job-starved Union County. The company, the county and the state announced Gonvarri would invest $35 million in the facility and create 40 jobs initially and expand with an additional investment of $15 million and 25 more jobs in within 10 years. Union County consistently has the highest unemployment rates in the Upstate and one of the highest in the state. The rate was 14.8 percent in June. The new center will have a flat steel products processing capacity of 100,000 tons and is expected to be in operation in July 2013, the company said. It will supply Gestamp’s Union County automotive fabricating plant. Gestamp is a Spanish industrial conglomerate. The Union plant will bring to 24 Gonvarri’s steel centers in 13 nations. It had sales of $2.6 billion in 2011. Gov. Nikki Haley said Gonvarri’s decision to build in Union is “a win for one of our state’s rural areas.” JULY 27, 2012 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL 31

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Unemployment on the rise statewide County’s unemployment rate rose from 7.6 percent to 8.2 percent, but is still the second lowest in South Carolina after Lexington’s 7.7 percent. Spartanburg’s unemployment rose by a full percentage point into the double digits, 10.4 percent. The employment and workforce department said the state “climb in the rate was fueled by an increasing number of unemployed people (up 6,618 in June to 202,918) and a decrease in people who were employed (down 9,391 to 1,947,936).” The department attributed the decline in employment “to a fall in full-time jobs with schools out for the summer.”

Abraham J. Turner, executive director of SCDDEW, said despite the rise in unemployment, “much progress has been made since last year as there were more than 22,000 jobs added.” After edging down in May, manufacturing employment grew in June by 1,500. Year over year, manufacturing is up 3.4 percent or 7,400 jobs. It is one of three industry sectors showing an increase in employment of more than three percentage points year to year. The others are information (3.9 percent) and professional and business services (3.1 percent).

Tech accelerator speeds up

Rich Winley of No Chains. He rode along on an investment-seeking trip with the Ridepost team, whose ride-sharing program has a similar target audience to that of No Chains’ local restaurant finder. Because the accelerator process lays bare any weaknesses, people have spent recent weeks filling in knowledge gaps as quickly possible. Liu and Wang created Leaguevine to allow amateur athletes to make profiles and log stats that can be followed in real time, like the pros. The two programmers knew how to build the product, but lacked business know-how, connections or a clear plan. They say that has already changed. For instance, San Francisco-based tech designer Kyle Sollenberger, a mentor, encouraged them to focus on “gamification,” or adding competitive aspects that would make the product more appealing. “We’d kind of been thinking of that, but the way he laid it out for us was so much clearer,” said Wang. Winley said No Chains has ramped up its PR campaign. “We just got with the New York Times last night from an

By DICK HUGHES | contributor

Unemployment is up across South Carolina, including in every county in the Upstate, according to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce. The state jobless rate rose to 9.4 percent in June from 9.1 percent in June, the second consecutive monthly gain after 10 months of decline. South Carolina is tied with North Carolina with the fifth highest unemployment rate in the nation. The national average is 8.2 percent. Every county in the 10-county Upstate saw an increase in June. Greenville

By JENNIFER OLADIPO | contributor

The Next Big Thing startup accelerator at Greenville’s NEXT Center was exactly at its halfway point last Wednesday when mentor Dan Waldschmidt strolled in from his office across the hall at Gnoso, a business software company. Participants introduced themselves and their products to him in 20 seconds or less, some more deftly than others. He then relayed the story of a gravely wounded soldier in WWII who had crawled, then swam to the safety of a ship, dodging bomb blasts all the way. Startups should expect a comparable experience, he said. Ten minutes after that talk came an inside look at angel investment and venture capital firms, then another talk on blogging to increase website traffic. Individual meetings followed. By now the 12- to 15-hour work-

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days had stretched into 15 to 17 hours. With the dual goal of kick-starting fledgling software companies and increasing Greenville’s tech-industry presence, the 13-week program that began May 29 is a rarity in the Southeast. The atmosphere at The Iron Yard last week seemed relaxed and even jovial, but Mark Liu of Leaguevine said, smiling, that intensity lay beneath. “You have to understand, this is our entire life right now. We don’t have any kids, we don’t have wives, and his girlfriend is in another country,” Liu said of himself and teammate Roger Wang. Still, the stress has been balanced by a sense of camaraderie. Liu and Wang said they purposely shared a meal with every other team within the first week, and everyone commiserates over the same harsh mentors. Collaboration is frequent, said

Contact Dick Hughes at dhughes@greenvillejournal.com.

SO YOU KNOW Unemployment by county June 2012

May 2012

June 2011

Greenville

8.2

7.6

8.9

Pickens

9.3

8.4

9.6

Anderson

9.8

9.2

10.3

Laurens

9.9

9.4

11.2

Oconee

10.2

9.3

10.9

Spartanburg 10.4

9.4

11.4

Greenwood 11.0

10.3

11.8

Abbeville

11.4

10.6

12.4

Cherokee

12.6

11.9

13.6

14.8

14.2

16.5

Union

Source: South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce

introduction from a mentor yesterday,” he said. They are also expecting coverage from CNN Money and Fortune. Such rapid progress begs the question of whether these groups will build on it here. Winley, a Greenville native, prefers to stay, but said it is easier to find funding for projects like his outside of the state. What’s more, those investors will want No Chains to move closer to them if there is no significant investment at home. “I’m hoping that South Carolina is going to come together and be like, ‘You know what, we need to keep some of these companies here,’” he said. Liu and Wang came with the intention of returning to their families and friends in Chicago, but they have found some surprises in Greenville. “It’s more lively than I thought,” said Liu. “I thought the tech community would be our incubator, that’s it.” Contact Jennifer Oladipo at joladipo@greenvillejournal.com.

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Southern First, holding company of Greenville First, reported its strongest quarterly earnings performance in more than four years. The Greenville-based company also heralded its partial redemption of TARP shares and sale by the U.S. Treasury of the rest to private investors as “powerful” signs of strength. As previously announced, the company, which operates as Southern First outside the Greenville area, plans to expand beyond Columbia and Greenville to Charleston. For the second quarter, Southern First had net income to shareholders of $589,000. Net shareholder earnings reflect payment of $216,00 in dividends paid for TARP shares held during the period Second quarter earnings were up from $399,000 in the first quarter and from $343,000 in the same period a year ago. For the six-month period, earnings were $988,000 compared to $596,000 last year. “Our second quarter earnings represent the strongest quarterly earnings performance in over four years,” said Art Seaver, chief executive officer. “The growth of earning assets and expansion of net-increase margin have clearly impacted our earnings momentum.” Southern First said its interest margin on loans – the difference between what it pays for money and what it gets in interest – rose from 3.45 to 3.61 percent. Before the recession, banks generally looked for a 4 percent margin as a benchmark. Southern First was included in an auction of TARP shares by Treasury at a price of $904 per share, about a 10 percent discount from what the government paid in the program to help healthy banks continue to lend in the recession. Southern First bought back 1,000 preferred shares of 17,299 held by the government. “The partial redemption of our preferred shares sends a powerful message about the performance and capital strength of Southern First,” Seaver said, adding that buying back more of the shares now held by private investors “could be a strategic option

in the future.” The bank reported it cost $95,000 for underwriting to prepare for the TARP auction but that it would save $50,000 annually in dividend costs on the redemption of the $1 million in shares that Treasury held. It will continue to pay dividends on the bulk of the shares, which are now in private hands. Southern First also said it has regulatory approval to buy back nearly 400,000 in warrants on common stock that were issued as part of the TARP transaction. Southern First expects to close on that transaction in the current quarter. “While the restrictions imposed by the government under the TARP program were relatively minor, we are delighted that the government no longer has any ownership interest in Southern First’s preferred stock,” Seaver said.

Synovus Stays Positive

Synovus Financial Corps., parent of National Bank of South Carolina and many others in the Southeast, said it had net income of $24.8 million in the second quarter. Kessel D. Stelling, chairman and chief executive officer of the Georgia regional banking company, said that “continued credit improvement drove our fourth consecutive quarter of profitability. “Declines in total credit costs, non-performing loan inflows, non-performing assets and total delinquencies contributed significantly to overall credit improvement.” Net earnings for the latest quarter were up from $21.4 million in the first quarter and the loss of $53.5 million in the same period a year ago. For the first six months of 2012, Synovus had net income of $46.2 million. It lost $147 million in that period in 2011. Synovus is the largest bank in the nation still in TARP with the government holding nearly $1 billion of the company’s preferred shares.

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Allen and Suzanne McCalla had only been at the helm of the Greenville Little Theatre for a day or two when lightning struck a chiller and the theatre’s air conditioning went out. But that was actually good news for the theater, because insurance paid for the much-needed repair. At the time, the McCallas knew Greenville’s oldest theater had ﬁnancial problems. They just didn’t know how bad the problems were when they agreed to take over in 1993. “The theater was in a big hole,” said Allen McCalla, the theater’s artistic director, “much bigger than we thought.” The theater was hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt, season subscriptions had plummeted to an all-time low and maintenance in the theater’s facility in Heritage Green had been deferred. GLT continued on PAGE 36

Peace Center promises big names 2012-2013 season features Vince Gill, Bill Cosby and Mary Poppins By CINDY LANDRUM | staff

The slogan for the Peace Center’s 2012-13 season is “Steppin’ Out,” and it couldn’t be more fitting. The season kicks off on Sept. 12 with a concert by country superstar Vince Gill on the TD Stage, the newly renovated amphitheater behind the Peace Center in Greenville that officials expect to become a bigger player in the facility’s delivery of entertainment options. Gill is just one of many big names

making a return trip to the Peace Center, including comedian Bill Cosby, Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart, violinist Joshua Bell and NPR’s “This American Life” host Ira Glass. But there are some big names – including country superstars Martina McBride and LeAnn Rimes, singersongwriter Joe Jackson and the Joffrey Ballet – making their first appearances at the Peace Center as well. The Peace Center had already announced its 2012-13 Broadway Series lineup: a season packed with Tony Award-winning shows, a family classic, one of Broadway’s newest hits, a musical based on a popular movie and the Blue Man Group’s first North American theatrical production. Tickets for the 2012-13 season are on sale now. Additional shows are expect-

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“The board said if we’d take care of the shows, they’d take care of the debt,” McCalla said. “They did and we did.” The McCallas – Suzanne is the theater’s producing director – are the longest-serving directors of any of Greenville’s four community theaters and are getting ready for a season that includes only one show that has been done before in the theater’s 87year history. “We’re a long way from where we started, and we just have to continue to grow, continue to keep moving ahead,” he said. Greenville Little Theatre was formed in 1926 to “develop the art, culture and drama which for so long has lain dormant among Greenville folks.” For a long time, it was the only theater game in town. “Greenville has become a theater town,” said McCalla, a Greenville native. “The quality of theater produced here by the local theaters is better than it ever has been. Slowly, every theater in town has moved to be a more professional theater, and we have, too.” The only show in GLT’s 2012-13 season that has been produced by the theater before is “Annie, Get Your Gun,” which will end the season with a run that goes from the last day of May through the third week of June 2013. McCalla calls “Annie” Irving Berlin’s best musical and one of his favorites. The musical features many of the American musical theater’s favorite songs, such as “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” “I Got the Sun in the Morning,” “Doin’ What Comes Natur’lly” and “Anything You Can Do.” The rest of the lineup is new. “There’s only one show the theater has done before, and the theater is 87 years old,” McCalla said. The season opens with “Smokey Joe’s Cafe,” a musical revue about Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, the two guys whose songs defined early rock ‘n’ roll, but who were virtually unknown because they weren’t the ones who sang them. Smokey Joes’s Cafe begins Sept. 14. The season also includes two comedies by North Carolina playwrights Duke Emsberger and V. Cate. “They are clever and refreshingly new,” McCalla said. Both are based on true events but embellished by the

playwrights’ imaginations. “Dracula Bites,” which begins Oct. 26, is a story about a small-town production of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” the playwright had been involved in where everything that could go wrong did go wrong. “Elvis Has Left the Building,” which runs in April 2013, is based on a twoweek period where Elvis was missing in 1970. In the play, Elvis’ manager Col. Tom Parker has got to find him because he needs him to perform for some mobsters to pay off Parker’s gambling debts. Without Elvis, Parker must somehow pass off the office intern as the King of Rock and Roll.

“Greenville has become a theater town.” Allen McCalla, Greenville Little Theatre artistic director

In between in February and March is “Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lily.” The Seattle playwright Katie Forgette took ideas from the 1899 Sherlock Holmes play and some historic figures of the time to come up with a play that includes lies, mistaken identities and mayhem. Three special shows also dot the calendar. “Shake, Rattle and Roll: A Tribute to Elvis” is Aug. 16 through Aug. 19. “It’s a Wonderful Life,” a new version of the Christmas classic that McCalla said is as close to the movie as can be put on stage, runs in December. “Splish Splash,” a tribute to the music of the 1950s, will run in April. In addition to its Main Stage lineup, Studio 444, the GLT’s chance to do smaller-scale shows, has two performances scheduled. One is several one-acts making fun of Shakespeare. The other is its popular 24-hour play festival. McCalla said the theater has a loyal set of volunteers and an incredibly loyal audience. It has a $700,000 endowment to help take care of big-ticket expenses, although McCalla said it really needs to be bigger. But, he said, the theater is a long way from where it was when the McCallas got her 20 years ago. “We’ve come a long way,” he said. Contact Cindy Landrum at clandrum@greenvillejournal.com.

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topped the classical charts around the world and sold more than 100,000 copies of his debut album for Deutsche Grammophon in less than six months. He won the Gramophone Awards Young Artist of the Year and Specialist Classical Chart awards. LeAnn Rimes, Nov. 15, the two-time Grammy winner who hit the country charts at age 13 with “Blue.” She was nominated for a 2011 Grammy for “Swingin.’” Chris Botti, Nov. 16. North America’s best-selling instrumental musician returns to the Peace Center for an evening of jazz trumpet. His new album, “Impressions,” hit No. 1. “Million Dollar Quartet,” Nov. 20-25, the musical inspired by the true story of a single, infamous recording session between Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. “Mary Poppins,” Dec. 11-16, the musical of one of the most popular Disney films of all time. Nellie McKay, Jan. 12. Part pop, part cabaret, the show will be an eclectic blend of piano, song and wit. “Sister Act,” Jan. 15-20, a musical based on the hit movie that tells the story of a wannabe diva who witnesses a crime and is hidden by the cops in a convent. New Century Chamber Orchestra featuring Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, Jan. 22. Music director and violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg leads this orchestra that performs without a conductor. Motionhouse, Jan. 31, a dance ensemble that combines acrobatics, theater, circus and film. Motionhouse was invited to create an athletic spectacle for the festival celebrating the London 2012 Summer Olympics. “Billy Elliot the Musical,” Feb. 12-17, a 10-time Tony Award-winning musical

with score written by Elton John. It tells the story of a boy who stumbles out of a boxing ring and into a ballet class. Kodo Drummers, Feb. 23, a group that uses the ancient art of Japanese taiko drumming. Joshua Bell, Feb. 24, considered one of the world’s best musicians. Boston Pops with Keith Lockhart featuring Ann Hampton Calloway, Feb. 26. Furman alum Keith Lockhart returns to Greenville as conductor of the Boston Pops. Select members of the Furman University Symphony Orchestra will make a special appearance. Joffrey Ballet, March 11, one of the most revered dance companies in the world. Ira Glass, March 16, gives his perspective on what makes compelling radio. Sarah Jarosz, April 6, a fiddler who is one of the hottest young stars in bluegrass music. Bobby McFerrin, April 11. The 10time Grammy winner and his “spirit you all” band have reinterpreted traditional gospel music. Boz Scaggs, April 17, has combined rock, jazz, blues and R&B into Top 20 hits for more than 30 years. Bill Cosby, April 20. “America’s favorite Dad” reflects on life, family and how he sees the world today. Blue Man Group, May 7 through May 12, a mix of comedy, music and technology. Jake Shimabukuro, June 7, sounds of rock, jazz, classical and everything in between with a traditional Hawaiian ukulele. “Jersey Boys,” July 16-28. The 2006 Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of how four blue-collar kids became the Four Seasons, one of the greatest successes in pop music history. For more information, call 864-467-3000. Contact Cindy Landrum at clandrum@greenvillejournal.com.

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The Upcountry History Museum will present “The Story of a Town with Many Faces: Greenville’s History,” a lunch and learn program, on August 8. Greenville continues to shift and develop over the years, adapting to the world’s changing economy, technology, and environment. Join longtime resident Don Koonce as he explores the remarkable way this city has evolved into the economic and cultural hub it is today. The program is free to members and $5 for non-members. Participants can purchase a Chick-fil-A lunch for $6 or order a vegetarian option 24 hours in advance. For more information, call 864-467-3100 or visit www.upcountryhistory.org.

Love Art / Make Art (LOMA), is celebrating its fifth art opening on August 2. LOMA is a new organization made up of people who “love art” and are committed to encouraging local artists to “make art.” LOMA’s August reception will feature one new work from each member of its artist team. The opening will be held at MOD Studio, 225 East Stone Avenue, Greenville, on Thursday, August 2, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Refreshments and beverages will be available. The opening is free and open to the public. Additional information is available on LOMA’s website, www.lomagreenville.com.

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of counter space. Spacious master bedroom with golf course view and recently renovated spa-like master bath. Closets, closets and more closets. 3 out of 4 bedrooms feature spacious walk in closets. From closets, to attic, to storage cabinets in the garage, you will never have to worry about renting a storage unit again. The attached 3 car garage features a huge workshop and extra room for your golf cart. Fully finished 43’ x 20’ bonus room. Property also features a 16’ x 40’ lap pool with a motorized cover and patio. 112 Antigua Way is more than an address, it’s a lifestyle. www.112Antigua.com

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HOME INFO Price: $1,275,000 | MLS#1235274 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, 5000-5199 SF Contact: Drew Parker, CCIM 864.380.5825 dparker@theparkercompanyre.com The Parker Company Real Estate www.theparkercompanyre.com Send us your Featured Home for consideration: homes@greenvillejournal.com

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1 1 2 A n t ig u a Wa y, T h o r n b l a d e C l u b , G re e r This fabulous custom brick ranch home offers not just luxury, but lifestyle as well! Located on the 13th fairway at the Thornblade Club, you have a front row seat to one of the top rated golf courses in SC. Soaring ceilings, open floor plan, and superb craftsmanship. The beautifully carved mahogany front door gives you a taste of the interior’s architectural splendor. The open floorplan, dramatic vaulted ceilings and grand views make the home perfect for entertaining. The kitchen features imported Italian cabinetry, exquisite tile work and plenty

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109 East Tallulah Drive, Augusta Road Area, Greenville Now back on the market with recent improvements in the completely finished lower level including smooth ceilings, crown molding, new dry wall and updated full BA! Almost completely redone from top to bottom. This 4 BR, 3 BA home looks like new. Renovations done by Century Builders include New roof, soffits and eves, gutters, windows, landscaping, flooring, ceilings, paint, cabinets, appliances, electrical and lighting. Gorgeous hardwood floors throughout the main living areas that includes a large living room, formal dining room, large open kitchen with granite counter tops and all new stainless appliances. Kitchen is completely open to the large den/keeping room with fireplace. Also 3 BR and 2 full BA on main level that have been redone with new fixtures including a custom shower in the master with full body spray and dual sink vanity with granite and a walk in closet. A huge deck added off the kitchen to enjoy the wooded 0.5+ acre lot that overlooks the wrap HOME INFO around driveway with a large 2 car garage underneath. Lower Price: $450,000 | MLS#1238976 level boasts the workshop area 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, 2800-2999SF and a large rec room or den Blythe Elementary with the 3rd fireplace, large Hughes Middle walk in laundry room and a 4th Greenville High BR with a full BA. The triple pane french doors open onto Contact: Bob Morgan the patio located beneath 864.915.4663 the new deck for a perfect Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co. entertaining and family home.

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CRAVENS CREEK

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201 RIVERSTONE WAY - $609,000 5BR/5BA. Fabulous Dillard Jones custom home with basement and 3 car garage on almost .68 of an acre. 5 bedrooms and 5 full baths. Award winning schools - close to I85, I385 and the airport. Charlotte Sarvis, 864-346-9943 Carol Pyfrom Realty MLS#1236658

100 CHARLESTON OAK LN - $535,000 109 E. TALLULAH DR - $450,000 1 PARKHAVEN - $297,000 4BR/4BA. Elegant custom garden home in 4BR/3BA. Almost completely renovated brick 3BR/3.5BA. Wonderful former Poinsett model gated community. I-385 (from Downtown) home with 2 car garage on large wooded open plan in highly desirable SD. Price to Roper Mtn Rd, Turn L. Cross over lot. Take Faris from Pleasantburg to L on reduced. Come see! Woodruff Rd to Miller, Garlington, Just after light at Feaster & Roper Augusta Rd, L on E Tallulah, home on L. Miller to Plantation Greene Curran Morgan, Mtn Turn L into SD. Cynthia Rehnerg, Bob Morgan, 915-4663 Prudential C. Dan 351-9706 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co. 915-9393 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co. Joyner Co. MLS#1238976 MLS#1241143 MLS#1243379

107 CRAVENS CREEK CT - $279,900 3BR/3BA. 85-South to Exit 40 (Hwy 153) Right on Hwy 153, Left on River Rd, Left on Childers Cir, Left into SD, Home on Left. John Yukich, 360-0390 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co. MLS#1243866

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4 HIDDEN SPRINGS LN - $204,900 3BR/2BA. Beautiful home w/bonus room, mtn views, Greenville Hwy 29 toward Greer. L on Hwy 290. 1/2 mile go R on Hwy 10, 2.5 mi L on Milford Church Ro. 1.7 miles & SD entrance on the R. Right on Ridge Janet Solesbee, 275-4506 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co. MLS#1242873

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326 IVYSTONE - $179,900 3BR/2.5BA. Gated community. Like new. Master on main, open floor plan, sunroom, bright & airy. Pelham Rd to Garlington, SD on R. Call after 1:00 for gate code: 270-4722 Dana Mathewes, 270-4722 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co. MLS#1239765

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102 N. CHANCELOR DR - $179,900 212 PALMETTO WAY - $175,900 12 HEATHERFIELD DR - $169,900 4BR/3BA. Updated home. Hardwoods, 2BR/2BA. New beautiful patio home. 3BR/2.5BA. Great home in great location, master on main, renovated master bath, out- Gorgeous hardwoods and much more. Hwy OIpen floor plan, neutral colors, master on door pergola for outdoor living space, open 153 towards Easley, Left on Powdersville Rd, main, screened porch & much more! 385 concept. Located at the corner of Woodruff Left at 2nd Red Light on McAlister Rd, Right to Fairview Rd, R on Fairview, L into SD on Rd & Hwy 14, across from McDonalds Dana into SD Donna Stegall, 414-1212 Prudential Rivers Edge, 2nd L on Heatherfield Dr. Tim Mathewes, 270-4722 Prudential C. Dan C. Dan Joyner Co. MLS#1243962 Keagy, 905-3304 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Joyner Co. MLS#1243575 Co. MLS#1237185

BOULDER CREEK

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201 FOX FARM WAY - $215,900 3BR/2BA. Outstanding home in Boulder Creek. Home feautres fabulous floor plan with designer colors. Hwy 14, Rt. on Mt. Lebanon Church, Rt. on Jordan Rd., Rt. into Boulder Creek Karen North, 3504887 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co. MLS#1239266

BEREA AREA

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203 LAWNVIEW CT - $123,500 3BR/1.5BA. Reduced! Brick ranch. Pleasantburg Dr towards Travelers Rest, straight @ Cherrydale Mall, cross over Poinsett Hwy on E. Blue Ridge Dr, cross Buncombe & Cedar Lane Rd, R on N. Parker Rd, L on Lawnview Janie Gibbs,, 901-3403 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co. MLS#1238490

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412 Crescent Ave $2,250,000 • MLS 1231108

The top producing agents from each office are ranked by the total volume of business closed last month and include: · Easley: Susan McCoy, Heather Parlier, Melissa Hall · Greenville: Sharon Wilson, Jennifer Wilson, Helen Hagood · Greer: Shelbie Dunn, Linda Wood, Tammy Kingsley · Seneca: Pat Loftis, Jere duBois, Corey Wright · Spartanburg: Lori Thompson, Andrew Little, Rhonda Porter

C. Dan Joyner Co. Announces Scherz Joins Pelham Road Office Prudential C Dan Joyner Co., REALTORS® is pleased to announce that Patrick Michael Scherz has joined the company and serves as a sales associate with The Toates Team at the Pelham Rd office. “We are really pleased to have Patrick join our company”, said John Moore, Broker-in-Charge. “We welcome him to our family of REALTORS”. A Greenville native, Scherz graduated from Eastside High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Clemson University with a major in Marketing and a minor in Management. Scherz previously held a position as Management Trainee at Resurgent Capital Services. Scherz currently resides in Greer. He enjoys Clemson athletics, all sports, his family and friends. SPECIAL TO THE JOURNAL

105 Tuscany Way $1,275,000 • MLS 1241750 ICE

216 Collins Creek $739,000 • MLS 1231891 Ruskin Square at Hollingsworth Park It’s happening at Verdae. Ruskin Square at Hollingsworth Park features a new style in city living with maintenance-free lawns and homes interset amid shared pocket parks, plazas and pedestrian-friendly streetscapes. It’s an easy stroll to the 20-acre central park and residents enjoy being close to everything. Classic homes are under construction now. Buyers may build the custom home of their dreams or select from a

collection of the pre-approved land/ home packages that are priced from the mid $200s. Premium lot selections are going fast, so plan a visit soon. The community’s Sales Office, located at 18 Shadwell Street, is open daily. For more information, call (864) 3298383 or visit www.verdae.com.

NEIGHBORHOOD INFO Land/Home packages from the mid $200s Lot Sizes: 40’x100’ and larger Pelham Road Elementary Beck Academy JL Mann High School Over 1,900 neighborhoods online at

Amenities: Walking/Biking paths, 20-acre Legacy Park, Legacy Square – Neighborhood Professional/ Retail District, The Preserve Golf Course at Verdae, Shopping and Entertainment

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444 Longview Terrace $348,500 • MLS 1243180

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Top listing agents in each office are recognized for listing the highest total volume of residential properties last month and include: · Easley: Carol Walsh, Heather Parlier, Debbie Clark · Greenville: Jacob Mann, Sharon Wilson, Brenda Busby · Greer: Shelbie Dunn, Tammy Kingsley, Alicia Waynick · Seneca: Pat Loftis, Jere duBois, Lois Collins · Spartanburg: Francie Little, Lori Thompson, Andrew Little

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LILIANA DEANGELI 616-5368 PELHAM RD.

JUNE COUSINS 313-3907 SIMPSONVILLE

JULIE JENSEN 483-8222 WOODRUFF RD.

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SUSAN BURCH 879-4239 GREER

ROBBIE GARY THOMPSON HANEY 414-7448 270-4192 EASLEY/ PLEASANTBURG POWDERSVILLE

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PRICE $875,000 $875,000 $850,000 $535,000 $529,000 $528,000 $525,000 $518,106 $495,000 $447,000 $445,000 $433,000 $380,000 $353,000 $345,000 $344,500 $317,000

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BUYER HUNT DONALD W JR WALL CHARLES D ALISHAAN LLC KELLY MARK L WAGNER DAVID J KOCH BENJAMIN S ROGERS LYNN M REVOCABLE DUNE SC LLC ARNOLD LIVING TRUST SCHEMITSCH ELIZABETH A GOUMAS CHRISTINE N LEAVITT CHRISTOPHER WILL HARMON I STACK CHANEY MATTHEW T PRICE DAVID A JR (JTWROS FLEISCHMANN AMY L BROCK DONALD O

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ADDRESS 1 ANTHONY PL 109 N MAIN ST 109 POND BLUFF LN 219 FAIRVIEW AVE 6 GRIFFITH KNOLL WAY 6 FRONTUS ST 11104 KUETZMILL DR 623 FIFTH AVE 30TH FL 701 MONTEBELLO DRIVE #301 208 WINTER BROOK LN 3 BLOCK HOUSE RD 200 PARKSIDE DR 315 SCARBOROUGH DR 2 PARKWOOD DR 103 WINTER BROOK LN 112 E HILLCREST DR 7 MEETING PL

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PRICE $315,000 $310,000 $307,000 SADDLEHORN $288,416 $275,000 BOTANY WOODS $274,900 TUXEDO PARK $270,000 THE RICHLAND $270,000 CAGLE PARK $268,000 PELHAM FALLS $266,500 $260,000 PELHAM FALLS $256,500 RESERVE AT PLANTATION GREENE $255,000 BRIDGEWATER $248,850 HERITAGE POINT $247,000 SHADOW MOSS $246,000 $245,000

SELLER REEVES ROBERT E JR CONWAY RICHARD E JR LAWRENCE PERRY B SADDLE HORN LLC NICHOLS JAMES E RAMSEUR GORDON H FORD ROAD PROPERTIES LLC CANNELLA VICTORIA LYNN MURPHY SHAUN B MILLER KRISTEN MASTERS COMPASS PROPERTIES INC D WILLIAMS ELIZABETH H GREENE VILLAS LLC JONES CHANDLER L EVANS LOURN B JR WENGER DOUGLAS M SAMPSON ERICA B

BUYER HARDAWAY GEOFFREY B (JTW TEMPLE JUDY B DIMLING JOHN N IV GUSTINE BRIAN A BROERMAN HEIDI VEILLEUX CARL (JTWROS) BK RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCT COBLE CARLA R (JTWROS) CARTER SHELLEY N MORAN KRISTEN L RRLB PROPERTIES LLC COX KRISTEN RISHFORTH DARYL T JONES CHANDRA L GHIGLIERI ANDREW J (JTWR BURKE DAVID W (JTWROS) JONES JOY

ADDRESS 33 QUEEN ANN RD 129 APPLEWOOD DR 135 WILDERNESS LN 8 BRUMBY CT 319 SUGAR TIME LN 114 CHANTILLY DR 1155 HAMMOND PL STE E-5050 1209 E WASHINGTION ST #302 24 TINDAL AVE 27 WHISTLER DR 120 WINDING CREEK CT 4 MISTY OAKS DR 41 BARNWOOD CIR 10 DELGADO WAY 388 HERITAGE POINT DR 37 RIVER RIDGE TRL 348 S HARRISON BRIDGE RD

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$870,000 CEDAR MTN

MOTIVATED SELLER! European Tudor style home on 2+/- ac offers 5,000SF of living space. Home has 3BR/5.5 BA. Hewn timbers, 4 fpls, walkout basement w/ separate den, office, craft area, BA and lots of closet space. Home boarders Caesars Head & Jones Gap State Park, ensuring privacy and protection from further development. TOM MARCHANT 864.449.1658 MLS#1239298

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$699,900 NORTH MAIN

Exceptional historic home in the heart of North Main. 4,000 SF with 3 BR/ 3BA in main house. Separate garage apartment with BR, full bath and kitchen. 2 porches. Major remodel in mid and late 1990’s. All new wiring, plumbing. If you are looking for the best North Main has to offer this is it! Offered at $150,000 under recent appraisal. VALERIE MILLER 864.430.6602 MLS# 1231526

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$539,000 MONTEBELLO

Custom 3BR/3.5BA Mediterranean style villa. Rock wall fp, wood beams, gourmet kitchen w/SS appl’s., granite c’tops, and cust cabinetry, cust blinds, c-vac, alarm sys. and more. Master on main. Den renovation in 2011. Montebello offers parks, clubhouse, pool & more. Visit www.montebellosc.com. NANCY McCRORY 864.505.8367 or KAREN TURPIN 864.230.5176 MLS#1244038

R DE CT UN TRA N CO

$449,000 FOUNTAIN INN

Outstanding 4BR/3.5BA house w/ 5 car garage, master on main, interior columns, keeping room, two fireplaces, endless ceilings, HW floors, crown moldings, recessed lighting, french doors, large kitchen w/island, built-in ovens, garage enters into the kitchen, and nice master suite w/trey ceiling. Square footage to be verified by buyer. JOAN RAPP 864.901.3839 MLS#1242883

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$394,900 RIVERWALK

Traditional home w/4 BR, 2.5 BA, bonus and approx. 3600SF. Lrg foyer opens to DR. Designer kitchen renovated in 2011 w/ granite c’tops and fresh paint. Gleaming hwds. Beautifully landscaped yard, large scr porch. Award winning schools. Amenities: clubhouse, swimming pool, workout area, playground, tennis courts and a 4 mi walking trail. JOYE LANAHAN 864.404.5372 MLS#1236057

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$189,000 WILDAIRE

3BR/2BA One story, well maintained, super location! Close to schools, Fine Arts Center, BJU, downtown and shopping. Lrg corner cul de sac lot. Hdwds, tile BA, lrg kitchen, spacious den w/FP has built-ins, interior wooden shutters on all windows. Extra storage in the attached carport. Home features a front porch and patio w/fireplace. MARY PRAYTOR 864.593.0366 MLS#1236459

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$749,000 MONTEBELLO

Custom brick & stone 5BR/4.5BA home. Approx. 5600 SF featuring Gourmet Kitchen w/cus. cabinetry, granite c’tops, and SS appl’s., laundry/mud rm, rec, workout and media rms, 27x12 covered porch, irrigation, 3 HVACs & 3 car gar. Parks, clubhouse, pool & more. Visit www.montebellosc.com. NANCY MCCRORY 864.505.8367 or KAREN TURPIN 864.230.5176 MLS#1239457

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$580,000 DOWNTOWN

Built in 1922 by architect William Ward, home is on the SC National Register of Historic Places. Large .82 ac lot on James St near downtown G’Ville. Hdwds throughout, large rms downstairs, grand entry & balcony, 4 BRs up w/walk-in closets, new slate roof, lrg basement, covered patio, and more. JOEY BEESON 864.660.9689 or TOM MARCHANT 864.449.1658 MLS #1241823

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$499,000 LANDRUM

4BR/3.5BA, 4,000SF home on 4.51 ac near cliffs at Glassy. Gutter guards, granite kitchen CTs, HWs, and SS appl’s, vaulted ceilings, 2 laundry rms, 3 HVAC sys., and workshop. Custom blinds in LR, HW floors on main LV /DR, gas logs. Sellers offering a 1 year home warranty priced at $610. ANNE MARCHANT 864.420.0009 or BRIAN MARCHANT 864.631.5858 MLS#1232274

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$399,000 SYCAMORE RIDGE

Wonderful Brick home on 3+/- acres in a cul-de-sac! Home as 3BR, 3.5BA, bonus rm, side entry garage, w/ long driveway. Upstairs and Downstairs front porches. Open family room, Kitchen, Breakfast nook overlooks wooded backyard. Fox Run Country Club on other side of back of property, so nothing will ever be built behind house. BARB RIGGS 864.423.2783 MLS#1230398

IN E OVADY M E R

$206,500 BROOKFIELD WEST

$15K PRICE REDUCTION PLUS brand new carpet and new dining room flooring!! Incredible value. Extremely clean 4BR/2.5BA home recently updated w/ new paint throughout. Kitchen opens to breakfast area and large den w/separate DR & LR nearby. Four bedrooms including large master with huge walk-in closet and master bath upstairs. TOM MARCHANT 864.449.1658 MLS#1237079

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$124,900 ROLLING GREEN

Beautifully, freshly painted w/new carpeting thru-out. 2BR/2BA Open floor plan home, on a corner lot in Summerside. Lrg walk in pantry, utility rm w/a sink, security sys w/Life Alert function, and covered patio. Amenities: clubhouse, restaurant style dining, walking paths, lakes, beauty salon and fitness center. www.rollinggreenvillage.com. VALERIE MILLER 864.430.6602 MLS#1237087

Let Coldwell Banker Caine take care of all your real estate needs. Call us at 864.250.4601 or visit us online at cbcaine.com.

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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg Brokers Represent Local Real Estate Transactions July 10, 2012 – Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg office recently represented the following transactions: · Charles Humphreys, CCIM and Pete Brett, CCIM of CBC Caine’s Greenville office represented the Landlord, TMJ Holdings, LLC, in the leasing of 2,349 SF of office space at Suite 210, 15 Brendan Way in Greenville, to TSA Choice, Inc. · Larry Crain of CBC Caine’s Greenville office, represented the Tenant, Onin Staffing, LLC, in the leasing of 1,750 SF of office space at Suites B & C, 114 Williams Street in Greenville from the Landlord, Wilson Properties of Greenville, LLC. · Sammy DuBose of CBC Caine’s Greenville office represented the Seller, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., in the sale of a 94,947 SF industrial facility at 11220 Honea Path Hwy. in Honea Path, SC to CUJO, LLC.

· David Sigmon of CBC Caine’s Greenville office represented the Seller, VJW-I, LLC, in the sale of a 2,500 SF office/retail building at 108 Mills Avenue, Greenville, to Montgomery Properties of Greenville. · Charles Humphreys, CCIM and Rick Cauthen, of CBC Caine’s Greenville office represented the Landlord, Callista, LLC, in the leasing of 1,500 SF of retail space at Suite 7, 1178 Woodruff Road (Woodruff Gallery Shopping Center) in Greenville to White, LLC. · Sammy DuBose and Larry Crain of CBC Caine’s Greenville office represented the Landlord, 3 PE, LLC, in the leasing of 6,400 SF of office space at 725 Lowndes Hill Road in Greenville to Benefits in a Card, LLC. · Pete Brett, CCIM and David Sigmon of CBC Caine’s Greenville office represented the Seller, AVTEX Partners, XI, LLC, in the sale of a 2.24 acre site at 304 W. Butler Road in Mauldin to QuikTrip Corporation.

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SUBD. SYLVAN MANOR HEARTHSTONE AT RIVER SHOALS POPLAR FOREST BRIDGEWATER

PRICE $245,000 $241,546 $238,500 $236,250 $230,800 FORD TOWNE ESTATES $225,000 COPPER CREEK $223,396 $221,000 BOXWOOD $220,171 HENDERSON FOREST $220,000 COUNTRY VIEW $215,000 VISTA HILLS $215,000 AUGUSTA HEIGHTS $213,000 ORCHARD FARMS $210,000 BRIDGEWATER $204,105 HALF MILE LAKE $202,500 SUMMERWALK $200,000 SUNRISE $200,000 GREYTHORNE $199,145 SUGAR CREEK $195,000 THE VILLAGE AT WINDSOR CREEK $194,279 DEVENGER PLACE $194,000 THE COVE AT SAVANNAH POINTE $189,948 WOODINGTON $188,000 THE HEIGHTS $186,990 GOWER ESTATES $179,490 BLUESTONE COTTAGES $179,450 THE TOWNES AT RIVERWOOD FARM $178,000 MAYS MEADOW $174,000 KNOLLWOOD HEIGHTS $173,500 DEL NORTE ESTATES $171,523 HERITAGE COVE $169,900 WELLINGTON GREEN $168,500 SHADOW CREEK $168,450 COOPER CREEK $166,600 $166,205 SWANSGATE $164,000 ASHLEY ACRES $163,000 WINDSOR FOREST $157,000

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Flagship Properties Represents Commercial Real Estate Transactions July 9, 2012 – Benji Smith, President and Broker In Charge of Flagship Properties in Greenville, SC, recently represented the following real estate transactions:

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· Represented the Landlord of 21 Brendan Way, Greenville, SC, in the lease of 4,341 square feet of Medical Office Space to Interventional Pain Management Associates, LLC. · Represented the Landlord of 2078 Woodruff Rd., Suite C, Greenville, SC, in the lease of office space to Hoyavision North America. · Represented the Landlord of 121 Interstate Blvd., Suite 2B, Greenville, SC, in the lease of office space

· Represented the Landlord of 420 The Parkway, Suite O, Greer, SC, in the lease of 2,250 square feet of office space to Energy Hardware Holdings, LLC. · Represented the Tenant, Allora, LLC in leasing office space located in The Village at Thornblade, Suite E, Greer, SC. Flagship Properties is a commercial real estate company that provides sales and leasing throughout South Carolina. Services include property acquisition, property disposition, tenant representation, landlord representation, and investment analysis. The company is located at 148 Milestone Way, Suite B, in Greenville.

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PRICE $152,299 $152,000 $151,000 $150,000 $150,000 $148,500 $145,000 $144,000 $143,500 $140,000 LAKE FOREST $140,000 SUGAR CREEK VILLAS $140,000 WOODCLIFF $140,000 $139,000 SPARROWS POINT $137,791 $137,020 RIVERSIDE GLEN $135,000 INGLESIDE CONDO $134,000 $133,000 THE TOWNES AT HIGHGROVE $132,000 EDGEWOOD AT PARIS MTN $129,000 ACADIA $128,000 GREYWOOD AT HAMMETT $125,000 EASTDALE $124,900 $124,000 RIVERSIDE GLEN $123,500 $117,500 FOREST LAKE $117,000 HERITAGE LAKES $111,111 COUNTRY GARDENS $108,034 CRESCENT CREEK $108,000 ABIGAIL SPRINGS $101,760 PINE HILL VILLAGE $101,624 WESTWOOD $99,000 MONTEBELLO $98,000 HOLLINGSWORTH PARK AT VERDAE $96,500 $95,000 SOUTH FOREST ESTATES $94,000 $94,000

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THE DESIGNATED LEGAL PUBLICATION FOR GREENVILLE COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Warehouse Theater, 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 37 Augusta Street, Greenville, South Carolina 29601. To object to the issuance of this license/permit, written protest must be received by the S.C. Department of Revenue no later than August 12, 2012. 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 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 250 Knightsridge Road, Travelers Rest, SC 29690. To object to the issuance of this license/ permit, written protest must be received by the S.C. Department of Revenue no later than August 5, 2012. 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 P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, 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 1127 Woodruff Road, Greenville, SC 29607. To object to the issuance of this license/ permit, written protest must be received by the S.C. Department of Revenue no later than August 5, 2012. 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 Community Tap, Inc., 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 205 Wade Hampton Boulevard, Greenville, SC 29609. To object to the issuance of this license/ permit, written protest must be received by the S.C. Department of Revenue no later than July 29, 2012. 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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A volunteer uses hedge trimmers to cut back vegetation along Poinsett Highway during a recent day of service. Furman University partnered with local residents and the Southeastern Youth Conference of the Church of Latter Day Saints to execute the day of service in the Poinsett District. The group, which included participants from Columbia, Florence, Asheville and the greater Greenville area, held their annual retreat at Furman.

A volunteer cleans up the grounds at a playground in the Poinsett District.

Volunteers rake and dig landscaping during the day of service. Over 400 youth and adult leaders from the conference served residents and businesses along Poinsett Highway through a variety of projects that included mulching embankments, identifying grave sites, and restoring a historic cemetery in the Brutontown community.

A volunteer paints trim on a building along the Poinsett Highway during the recent day of service.

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Furman University recently hosted a rugby summer camp at the school. Here Maxime Remesey from Orlando attempts a drop goal as John Roberts, coach of the Furman men’s rugby team, looks on.

Warming up are 34 high school rugby players, representing North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Tennessee, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Georgia, Texas and Illinois, who participated in the Furman Rugby Camp, held at Furman University.

Travis Lees (Greensboro, N.C.) fends off Trace Fuller (Maryville, Tenn.) during a scrimmage at the Furman Rugby Camp. J.L. Mann teacher Reed Cook and his Advanced Placement world history class just returned from Turkey where they traveled this summer for the annual World History Trip. Pictured is the Blue Mosque in Istanbul located on the shores of two continents, Europe and Asia. The class also visited Hagia Sophia, built by the Roman Emperor Justinian, grandson of Constantine (from whom comes Istanbul’s former name, Constantinople.) Before the group left Turkey, they visited the ruins of ancient Troy, Bergamon and Ephesus. The tour finished in Athens, Greece, where the group saw the Parthenon.

Greenville Water CEO David Bereskin, left, presents YMCA of Greenville CEO Scot Baddley with a check for $125,000 in support of YMCA of Greenville aquatics programs. Greenville Water recently announced sponsorship of the children’s pool and splash park at the GHS Family Y in Simpsonville.

Members of the Furman Rugby Camp scrum down during a scrimmage on John S. Roberts Field. Thirty-four high school players participated in the four-day camp.

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HEADING OUT TO EAT THIS WEEKEND? NEED SOME suggestions? Adams Bistro American Grocery Arizona’s Blockhouse Blue Ridge Brewing Company The Bohemian Brick Street Café The Brown Street Club Cafe at Williams Hardware Chophouse ‘47 CityRange Davani’s Devereaux’s Fonda Rosalinda’s Ford’s Oyster House The Galley Restaurant The Green Room Handi Indian Cuisine Hans & Franz Biergarten Harry & Jean’s John Paul Armadillo Oil Company The Lazy Goat Liberty Tap Room & Grill Mary Beth’s The Mellow Mushroom Midtown Deli Nami Asian Bistro Nantucket Seafood Grill Northampton Wine Café Nose Dive On The Border Open Hearth Steak House P. Simpson’s The Plaid Pelican Portofino’s Italian Restaurant Rick Erwin’s West End Grille Ristorante Bergamo Roman’s Macaroni Grill Runway Café Ruth’s Chris Steak House Saffron’s West End Café Sassafras Southern Bistro Smoke on the Water Soby’s New South Cuisine Stax Billy D’s Stax Omega Diner Stella’s Southern Bistro Stellar Restaurant & Wine Bar Thaicoon Ricefire &Sushi Bar The Trappe Door Travinia Italian Kitchen Trio A Brick Oven Café Yia Yia’s

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nese dish 59 Play mates? 61 Miss roll call, say 63 Available without a scrip 65 Top banana 69 Throne grabber 71 Cabin fever, e.g. 73 Daily sorting criterion 75 Take the wrong way? 76 Arabic “son of” 78 List 80 Isn’t up to snuff 81 Blue 83 When cocktails may be served 85 Tiptop 87 Net grazer, at times 88 Nymph pursued by Apollo 91 Stock held by a fence 94 Land in la mer 95 Safari boss 97 Classic wheels 98 Colors lightly 99 Prevails against, in slang 102 Waterfall feature 104 “Walkabout” director Nicolas 105 Place for future cookies 108 Prime Cuts in Gravy maker 111 Flow with force

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60 & Beyond with peggy henderson

Facing up to real-life bucket list There are two ways to digest a bucket list. There’s the movie version that throws reality out the cockpit of one of Jack Nicholson’s chartered jets as he and Morgan Freeman fly all over the world full of cancer and anticipation of checking off their wish list before they “kick the bucket.” Two wasted elderly gentleman from disparate backgrounds defy hospital orders; one leaves a loyal spouse, the other owns a history of a wealthy but loveless life. Together they join hands and hearts and pursue their list of dreams. The feel-good finale ends like a rainbow after a thunderstorm. They died doing what they set out to accomplish. The other version is the amazing influence the message left with moviegoers of all ages. The news media, books, talk shows and bloggers jostled for position to sell their redundant bucket list mantra with such titles as “1,000 Things to Do Before You Die.” I ask: How special can that many “things” be to spend valuable time marking them off a list? To me, a real bucket list holds special, awesome, scary, educational, spiritual, lifechanging experiences that are not classified with the ordinary. Another list that would be a disappointment to discover is anything that has to do with the words “mustdo.” An exemplary list should embrace extraordinary happenings, like learning to ride a trail horse, or water-ski. Chess, anyone? I hate to think how many hours a day we spend just to keep afloat, just to stay ahead of the game. I’m a keen fan of making plans for the future and I’m a huge believer in planning one year at a time. And obviously, the older we get, the shorter the life span we have to negotiate our treasure list. I think we can agree that there’s a huge difference between making a wistful, maybe-someday bucket list and being informed you have one year or less to live. Advice? Go home and make your

arrangements. Or, this is the time to make a desperation wish list. That proposed bucket list might read upbeat, perky or fanciful, but I personally couldn’t pull it off. I don’t perform bittersweet performances well. I’m thinking that the ideal passage of time for adults to make a wish list is as soon as those lovely darlings (one’s children) decamp the fort. Twenty years of planned physical challenges, new avocations, spiritual awakenings and longed-for travel are yours for the taking. Let your aspirations be known to your offspring. Tell them you will be very busy working on your bucket list. They should adjust to the idea of their parents spreading their wings, too. As for those of us that are 60 & Beyond, the facts of living longer, if we do the right things and are lucky to have inherited some jazzy genes, are that we have much to look forward to and do. The one and only thing that can hamper our daily and future plans is our health. If we have mind and body, we are unquestionably blessed. If bad things happen, a different path is taken that requires grace under fire, courage and faith. I don’t have a list, nor will I make one. My gut feeling is I don’t want or need a list to look back at me and hound me that I have yet to complete an item. Plus, the fact is I have no burning desire to jump out of an airplane or visit the plains of Africa. All the little pleasantries of life please me. The icing on the cake is that I have this time, each day, to love it back with gratitude. Peggy Henderson is a 60 & Beyond former freelance writer turned newspaper columnist. Besides appearing in the Spartanburg and Greenville Journals, her column is syndicated with Senior Wire News Services. In addition, she’s a staff writer for the website www.Go60.us. Contact her at peg4745@aol.com

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