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“It needed the right timing, and the right time is now.”

Greenville City Councilwoman Amy Ryberg Doyle, on the upcoming wave of developments along Stone Avenue.

$3 million Amount South Carolina shoppers are expected to save during the upcoming sales tax holiday weekend

“It may be crowded, but $200 is $200.”

Greenville resident Lisa Montgomery, on shopping during tax-free weekend.

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“We love to get high schoolers into the program with talent because of how they connect with middle schoolers.”

Malinda Pennington of Fresh Start SC, on encouraging high schoolers taking the nonprofit’s summer computer programming class, iT2PIE, to help teach middle school participants.

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K-9 culpability curtailed Police dogs liability law offers court protection for departments APRIL A. MORRIS | STAFF

amorris@communityjournals.com New state legislation approved in June and signed by Gov. Nikki Haley in a ceremony in Greenville this week will limit the liability of law enforcement agencies if someone is bitten or attacked by a dog while the animal is working in a law enforcement capacity.

Before the legislation, anyone who was injured by a law enforcement dog could sue and easily receive damages because of the state’s strict statutes on dog bites.

The former law only made an exception if the person bitten was harassing the dog or trespassing on private property.

The harassment provision was retained in the new law, along with the stipulation that the owner is not liable if the “dog was working in a law enforcement capacity with a governmental agency and in the performance of the dog’s official duties.”

Sergeant Patrick Donohue, supervisor of the canine services unit of the Greenville County Sheriff ’s Office, said the new law doesn’t affect how his K-9 officers do their job, but does save taxpayers money because they pay into the state’s Insurance Reserve Fund that pays settlements.

Donohue praised the sponsor of the bill, Sen. Larry Martin, and added, “It doesn’t allow us to go and do something that we haven’t been doing. This doesn’t

Greenville County Sheriff’s K-9 officer Barry grabs Deputy Ramon Rivera during a demonstration (file photo)

change the way we operate on a day-today basis in our department. It does save money for the taxpayers in South Carolina and in Greenville who have had to shell out for people who broke the law, basically.”

The sheriff ’s office has 14 dogs in service and nine that are trained in narcotics and criminal apprehension, said Donohue.

The new law stipulates that a police dog must be trained and certified according to standards of the SC Law Enforcement Training Council and that the dog handler’s actions do not constitute excessive force.

In addition, the law requires that “patrol canine teams,” meaning a certified officer and patrol dog, meet all certification requirements by the SC Criminal Justice Academy by July 1, 2014. Donohue said this new rule will not require additional training for his officers, but other departments may need training.

“It will raise the professionalism of K-9 units across the state,” he said.

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Simpsonville’s balancing act The public’s right to be heard does not include a right to disrupt.

Open government is one of those American principles that’s roundly applauded in theory and fitfully understood in practice – by those in government and those outside it.

That tension is playing out now in Simpsonville, where the mayor and City Council are struggling to balance the public’s right to be heard against how to contain a bombastic former police chief who refuses to go away.

For months since the council’s Dec. 28 vote to fire Police Chief Keith Grounsell, crowds of his supporters have packed council meetings to wave signs and shout abuse at the council, with Grounsell usually on hand to join in and spur them on.

The council has repeatedly allowed extended time for public comment, with much of it coming from speakers who were not Simpsonville residents or property or business owners, according to Mayor Perry Eichor, their primary target.

The council won a brief reprieve after enforcing time limits and other established rules of decorum in February, but the crowds were back last week when word leaked out that the council was considering further changes to its public comment rules. Grounsell was at the head of the pack, resurrecting his familiar demands for an apology from Eichor and reinstatement as chief.

There’s one certainty in all this hullabaloo: Eichor owes Grounsell no apologies and reinstating the former chief would be a miserable mistake. The council had every legal right to terminate him, and was wise to do so if the reasons that have been documented since are proven to be true: helping expunge a criminal record, firing a qualified police officer to make an opening for an unqualified relative of a council member, and failing to work responsibly with the council and city staff.

Grounsell counters that his ouster was tied to his attempts to discipline an employee who threatened the city with a federal discrimination suit and he was never allowed full authority as chief. A SLED investigation is underway. But whatever SLED concludes, Grounsell’s defiant public attacks on his former employers validate his unfitness for a post that requires the capacity to respect authority as well as exercise it.

Grounsell promised last week that he “will not back down.” The mayor and council are justifiably weary of the repetition – hence the proposed rule changes that include a directive that anyone speaking during the council’s public comment period cannot revisit a topic the speaker addressed at a prior meeting.

The problem, however, is this change won’t just shut down recycled rants on Keith Grounsell – it will stonewall any return to a topic an individual has raised before, however briefly or incompletely. As former council member Pat Thomas noted last week, “Sometimes people do not hear things the first time around.” Some things need repeating.

Other provisions, such as a 30-minute time limit for the comment period, are reasonable and even generous, considering that state law requires only that council meetings be open to the public – not that the public be allowed to speak there.

That said, most local elected bodies allow public comment, and Simpsonville City Council should do the same. However, revising the rules in light of experience gained is entirely in order. How about: two minutes for previous topics, four for new. And Eichor should keep his gavel handy.

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should include name, city, phone number and email address for verification purposes and should not exceed 300 words. Columns should include a photo and short

Greenville thrives on a spirit of community.

We are made up of church communities, residential communities, learning communities and, most notably, communities of giving.

When Greenville was ranked as one of the top most giving cities in the U.S., it was no surprise. We knew about Greenville’s giving community because we’ve worked ticket sales together or we saw each other at last week’s charity gala.

When we Greenvillians meet as strangers, we quickly find a common cause we support. We listen to each other’s stories about how CommunityWorks Carolina helped a small business get started, how Habitat for Humanity created a home for a family and also a fellowship for the builders, how the Anonymous People concert packed an auditorium full of supporters for FAVOR. We all know someone who gives to or benefits from this community of giving.

We know because these are the stories we tell each other. When we decide where to give or how to become involved or who we should go to for help, our actions are based on these stories we’ve shared.

As released this month in the Community Foundation’s Annual Report, the 2013 Community Enrichment Grants awarded 23 local nonprofits grants based on the stories of need we heard in the community and the stories we heard from nonprofits striving to meet those needs.

The grant applicants worked hard to tell their stories so that the Community Foundation would recognize that vital connection.

The stories were critical to helping an organization stand out as the best steward of funding dollars. We had to understand clearly what the organization was all about, what their goals were, how they had been successful, how they hoped to improve, how they uniquely made a difference in the community.

Nonprofits can struggle to tell their stories. They have difficulty speaking with one voice about their work. They often speak in generalizations instead of specifics and their band of dedicated volunteers may not even know the stories of how the organization was formed or the plans for future growth.

A nonprofit’s unique stories – with less attention on memorizing flow charts –

bio of the author and should not exceed 600 words. Writers should demonstrate relevant expertise and make balanced, fact-based arguments.

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are valuable investments for nonprofits to have in their story “banks.” These are the stories that motivate us to volunteer, to donate and support. At the Community Foundation, we encourage grant proposals that generate community support, both professional and volunteer. Telling your nonprofit’s story well is the first step.

The Community Foundation is sponsoring DNA Creative Communications’ 2013 Shine the Light on Your Nonprofit workshop series. On Wednesday, Aug. 7, at the Kroc Center, the second workshop in the series is aimed at assisting nonprofits with their storytelling skills.

“Successful Public Relations: Telling and Selling Your Story” will offer tips for putting details into a story form and what kind of story form to communicate with – brochure, Facebook, newspaper, YouTube, radio, photo essay, Tweet? They’ve also invited media pros who will coach nonprofits on storytelling secrets for different media strategies.

There’s a place for charts and graphs and numbers that support a nonprofit’s intent, but it’s the story of the child whose life was saved, the family who had shelter, the clean water, nutritious food, or health services that I will remember when we meet one day. We won’t be strangers because we will share these stories – stories that are the building blocks of our community.

See the Community Foundation’s annual report and 2013 grant awards at cfgreenville.org. Register for “Successful Public Relations: Telling and Selling Your Story” at dnacc.com or call 864-235-0959, ext. 9.

Bob Morris is president of the Community Foundation of Greenville, which assists families in making their giving simpler and more powerful.

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Education fuels the future It is hard to imagine, with all the positive activity and growth we have seen recently in Greenville County, that our community lags behind similar metropolitan areas in some very key areas that may be affecting the quality of life and standard of living for many.

As advocates and board members for the University Center of Greenville, we feel it is our duty and privilege to convey the importance of education as fuel for the economic engine of Greater Greenville, S.C. First, consider some surprising statistics.

The Greenville Chamber’s annual Regional Economic Scorecard examines our community’s competitive economic position as measured by per capita income. Greenville metro’s most recent PCI stood at $35,038, with the U.S. average at $41,560. Greenville’s per capita income is the lowest of 18 peer and target regions identified in the Scorecard. This includes Columbia, Charleston and even Birmingham, Ala., and Jackson, Miss.

Lower per capita income indicates that we are less competitive and have lower earnings per worker than many of these other regions. In dollar terms, there is an aggregate personal income gap of $1.78 billion in Greenville County. Imagine the impact if we could close that gap.

Two key economic measures illustrate this point. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the 2012 nationwide unemployment rate was 6.8 percent. However, a closer analysis shows substantial disparity between the overall rate and the rate for individuals who have less than a high school diploma (12.4 percent) versus those with a professional degree (2.1 percent).

Likewise, the inequality between weekly income for individuals with less than a high school diploma ($471) and those with a professional degree ($1,735) is dramatic.

These statistics validate the importance of education in fueling economic growth and personal prosperity. Increasing the education levels of our citizens should serve as a catalyst to improving employment, personal income and economic growth.

Greenville is one of the largest cities in the Southeast without a public university. Consequently, the University Center of Greenville was chartered and endorsed by the S.C. Commission on Higher Education in 1987.

Today, the University Center brings accessible higher education degrees from many of South Carolina’s top universities to Greenville. Students can choose from more than 75 undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs from Anderson University, Clemson University, Furman University, Greenville

in my own words by NICK THEODORE and MINOR SHAW

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Technical College, South Carolina State University, the University of South Carolina and the University of South Carolina Upstate.

We offer a variety of educational and professional services for students, businesses and local organizations and our state-of-the-art facility brings cost-sharing resources to serve the needs of our students and the community.

Yet, the University Center is poised to do even more. Building on our success over the past 25 years, our mission is to work together with community, academic and public sector leaders to advance access and attainment of higher education degrees for the benefit of the citizens and the economic community of Greater Greenville.

According to the 2012 Higher Education Regional Study, conducted for the University Center by the Riley Center at the College of Charleston, there is a definite need for more baccalaureate and master’s degree programs at the University Center in the following areas: information technology, business, educational administration, engineering and criminal justice.

We are exploring opportunities to expand program offerings in these key areas. Whether it be through in-seat, online, or a combination of both types of classes, significant discussions are underway to serve the Greenville community’s higher education needs.

Investing in higher education and cultivating intellectual capital clearly affects the quality of life for our citizens. Bringing together public- and private-sector leaders and higher education institutions positions the University Center to meet the education and talent needs of its citizens, and also helps drive Greenville’s competitiveness.

We invite you to learn more about the University Center’s mission and the services it provides at usgreenville.org.

Nick Theodore and Minor Mickel Shaw are members of the University Center board of trustees.

Theodore is the former lieutenant governor of South Carolina and Shaw serves as chair of the Daniel-Mickel Foundation, president of Micco LLC, and trustee of the Duke Endowment, Hollingsworth Funds and the Belle Baruch Foundation.

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Taxes take a holiday Shoppers will save big, but some wonder if

sales tax-free weekends are worth it in the long run

CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com Ready, set, shop.

It’s sales tax-free weekend in South Carolina, the three days of the year where shoppers can load their shopping carts full of pencils and pens, computers and calculators, pants and pajamas and not have to pay state or local sales tax.

Lisa Montgomery plans to be in the throngs of shoppers expected to crowd stores between 12:10 a.m. Friday and midnight on Sunday. With two new computers to buy and four children who have outgrown all of last year’s school clothes, the Greenville County mother expects to save at least $200.

“It may be crowded, but $200 is $200,” she said while browsing the computer aisle in a big box store on Woodruff Road earlier in the week. “To me, a little inconvenience is worth the money I’ll save. I’ve got to buy these things anyway, so why not save whatever money I can?”

South Carolina shoppers are expected to save up to $3 million in sales tax this weekend.

But not everybody is convinced sales tax holidays are a bargain.

“Policy makers should not be convinced that a sales tax holiday is a good idea just because retailers support it,” wrote Joseph Henchman, vice president of legal and state projects for the nonpartisan tax research organization Tax Foundation and author of the report “Sales Tax Holidays: Politically Expedient but Poor Tax Policy.”

In his report, Henchman said at first glance, sales tax holidays seem like great policy.

Tax-free holidays enjoy broad political support, and backers argue they offer a highly visible tax cut that provides benefits to low-income consumers. Supporters also say the holiday improves sales for retailers, creates jobs and promotes economic growth.

But Henchman said sales tax holidays are a substitute for better tax policies and distract from meaningful tax reform.

“If a state has to offer a ‘holiday’ from its tax system, it’s a sign that there’s a problem with the system itself,” Henchmen said. “If politicians want to save money for consumers, then they should cut the sales tax rate year-round.”

South Carolina among first

Shoes are a popular item for back-to-school shoppers at Mast General Store.

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New York was the first to offer a sales tax holiday on clothing in 1997 as a way to combat residents traveling over the border to buy items in states with lower sales tax rates. South Carolina was among the first states to follow suit, launching its first taxfree weekend in 2000. Shoppers packed the stores.

State lawmakers have approved one annually ever since, always on the first weekend in August. South Carolina shoppers typically save a combined $2.8 million to $3 million during the three-day weekend.

Sales tax holidays are now a primarily Southeastern phenomenon, with 13 of the 17 states in the region conducting a taxfree weekend this year.

Other states with tax-free holidays this summer are Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.

North Carolina’s sales tax holiday is this weekend as well, but state leaders have decided it will be their last. N.C. legislators passed a law last month ending the tax break going forward, deciding to use the

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Elizabeth Reese, 11, and her mother, Wendy, shop at Mast General Store in downtown Greenville for a jacket for Elizabeth to wear to school this fall.

revenue instead for broad-based tax relief, according to the Tax Foundation.

High interest

The novelty of the holiday drove interest the first year, said Marianne Bickle, director of the Center for Retailing at the University of South Carolina. Now, the economy has replaced novelty as the reason consumers pack the stores that weekend, she said.

When the economy plunged into recession in 2008, consumers were looking for any way to save a dime, she said. This year, rising prices for gas and food are taking a bigger bite out of wallets. Food prices have risen 14 percent and gas is more than $3 a gallon.

“You can give up a lot of things, but it’s hard to give up food,” Bickle said. “You can cut out eating in restaurants, but we know

people are still going to eat out.”

Mary Nase, general manager of the Mast General Store in downtown Greenville, said the sales tax holiday gives “another bump” to weekends that are already busy in her store. Many of the store’s shoppers are tourists and don’t necessarily know about the tax break, but those who do combine the sales tax holiday with summer markdowns and “walk out with big ole’ handfuls” of clothing, Nase said.

Bickle said the increased popularity of online shopping hasn’t made a big impact on the popularity of the sales tax holiday.

“Online shopping is tax-free only if the retailer doesn’t have a brick-and-mortar store in the state. Most retailers do,” she said. “There are very few of the popular retailers who don’t have brick-and-mortar stores in South Carolina. It’s so limited.”

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The holiday began as a way to help families save money on back-to-school items – hence the first weekend in August date.

School supplies such as pens, pencils, binders, notebooks, lunch boxes and calculators are exempt from the tax.

But since the state Department of Revenue’s exemption list is based on categories rather than individual products, some items that nobody would consider a backto-school need – think wedding dresses and fishing waders – also can be bought sales tax-free.

Odd additions to the tax-free list include baby clothes and baby and adult diapers. Shoulder pads that are sewn in ladies’ clothes are exempt from sales tax, but shoulder pads worn by football players are not.

And some things that would be helpful to students during the school year – think alarm clocks and sunglasses – are not on the tax-free list.

The law has other quirks.

Computers, printers, printer supplies and computer software are on the tax-free list. Computer keyboards and monitors are

HAVE A PLAN

To make the most from the sales tax-free weekend, consumers better have a plan, Bickle said.

“It’s a really smart time to shop,” she said.

“But just because there’s no tax doesn’t mean it’s a good deal for you. If you don’t need it, don’t buy it.”

Bickle said consumers should shop where there are clusters of stores and avoid making trips “clear across town” if they can.

Shoppers should also consider buying Christmas gifts – if they know what they’re going to be giving – and clothing they’ll need for their children for the next three months. Combining store sales with the sales tax holiday can maximize savings.

$90.49  tax-free weekend

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– expected back-to-school spending this year

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not tax-free unless they are packaged with a computer.

E-readers used exclusively to read books are not tax-free either, unless they “allow users to access the Internet and have a multitude of software applications.”

Towels are tax-free, but towel holders are not. Shower curtains are tax-free, but shoppers will have to pay sales tax on the hooks and rods needed to hang them.

The sales tax exemption is good for purchases made in a store or online, but not on items that were on layaway.

And you’ve got to buy the clothing.

Rented tuxes are taxed.

$26.7 BILLION

And state residents who do shop online on sites that don’t charge sales tax – Amazon is the biggest – are actually required to pay a use tax on their income taxes, although most consumers do not.

– average a family with school-age children will spend on school supplies this year

The number of states with sales tax-free weekends in 2013 –

17

A family with school-age children will spend on back-to-school items this year an average of

$634.78

$3 million – amount South Carolina shoppers are expected to save during this year’s sales tax holiday weekend.

$72,500,000,000 – expected back-to-school spending this year when spending on college-aged students is included

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In fact, we’re doing it already, in our own, proven way: by working together. That’s how we’re making health care more efficient, while providing new and vital services to the Upstate. Just ask Dr. William Schmidt, III, who helped build GHS Children’s Hospital into a nationally renowned institution. He’s seen how people working together can make a great community better. And, he’s helping do the same for health care. Learn more at ghs.org/modelofchange.

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Greenville Water to expand SHERRY JACKSON | STAFF

sjackson@communityjournals.com Greenville Water has been quietly buying up property adjacent to its existing building at 407 West Broad St. to get ready for big expansion plans on the horizon.

CEO David H. Bereskin said the utility has already purchased most of the property needed for the expansion on the corner of Washington and Broad. A few of the parcels are already vacant and the Yellow Cab Company is on a month-tomonth lease until the new facility is built.

For the last three acres needed, Bereskin said the company plans to swap property with the City of Greenville, trading about five acres on Mayberry Street where Greenville Water’s current maintenance yard is located in exchange for property on Washington that the city parks department now uses.

“This works for everyone,” Bereskin said. “The city is planning to build a new park on the Mayberry Street land and we will be able to locate all of our employees and facilities in one location.”

Once the land swap is completed, Greenville Water will have about 10 acres to build its new state-of-the-art facility, he said. “We’re really excited about this project.”

The building’s exterior will stay as is with a sep-

arate project in the works to renovate the interior space. The current parking deck will be demolished, along with two buildings on the adjacent property. A new, three-story parking deck, operations center and maintenance facility will be constructed.

A new community education area will showcase different types of sod, irrigation systems and ways to collect rainwater and a large awning attached to the operations center will collect rainwater to be used for a new fountain near the education area.

Plans also call for a wall landscaped with trees to be built along Washington Street so the facility will be screened from the street. Murray Dodd, chief operations officer, who will serve as the project manager, said they have spoken to residents of the nearby Hampton-Pinckney District as well as Southernside residents. While they intend to hold additional public meetings for public input, the feedback they have received so far is positive, he said. “It’ll be a much more pleasing view than what is there now.”

Greenville Water is finalizing the agreement with Greenville-based MCA. Murray says the project will be completed in phases with the parking deck to start first. The utility hopes to break ground in early 2014 and the entire project will Conceptual drawing of the new Greenville Water site plan. take about 18 months to two years to complete.

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clandrum@communityjournals.com Stone Avenue and the West End have a lot of similarities. Both are near some of Greenville’s historic residential neighborhoods. Both lead into downtown. Both are ideal spots for homegrown businesses to thrive.

But that’s where the similarities end.

Where the West End’s sidewalks are filled with people and its streets lined with shops and restaurants – a destination attraction just by saying the name – with a few exceptions, Stone Avenue hasn’t proved the same. It’s a place peoGreg Beckner / Staff Vacant lot at Stone Avenue and North Main ple go through – not to.

Street.

But that appears to be changing.

Several new projects have been proposed for the Stone Avenue stretch the home of gourmet Web design firm from Wade Hampton Boulevard to Orangecoat has been sold. Universal near its intersection with North Main. Joint, a restaurant and bar chain that One, a mixed-use development at locates in former gas stations, wants the corner of Stone and Rowley Street to open a restaurant there. The chain that includes 51 apartments and retail, already has restaurants in North Carogoes before the city planning com- lina, Georgia and Tennessee. mission on Aug. 8. By local developer And while not on Stone Avenue, Bogue Wallin, the project calls for 51 James and Martha Elrod are seeking to one-bedroom, two-bedroom and stu- rezone a lot at nearby East Earle Street dio apartments. and Wade Hampton Boulevard so they Another by The Beach Company can construct a building that would would put a mixed-use development offer retail on the bottom and office with residential and retail at the corner space on top. of Stone Avenue and North Main. The The parcel used to house the Aloha developer expects to have plans for the Restaurant, which was torn down about project within a month.

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Dollars and degrees Clemson tops South Carolina colleges in return on investment ranking CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com When it comes to a return on investment among colleges and universities in South Carolina, three schools in the Upstate are tops.

AffordableCollegesOnline.org ranked colleges and universities in South Carolina by net costs in tuition and fees and lifetime earnings when compared to nondegree holders in a new study.

Clemson University ranked first, while Presbyterian College and Furman University were second and third.

According to the site that researches affordable colleges, Clemson graduates will earn $872,700 more than those without degrees over a 30-year span.

Presbyterian College graduates will earn $590,500 more over a 30-year span than non-degree holders and Furman graduates will earn $530,000 more over 30 years than non-degree holders.

The University of South Carolina was fourth in the state, with a $440,700 return on investment over 30 years. The College of Charleston and Lander University also had returns on investments of more than $300,000 over three decades.

Among the 16 schools in South Carolina listed by the company, Frances Marion University had the lowest return on investment at $17,670 over a 30-year span.

Columbia College was the only other ranked South Carolina school with a return on investment of less than $100,000.

“We’ve sifted through comprehensive data sources to find colleges and universities in South Carolina that offer a high-

quality education with consistent, longterm payoffs in the workplace,” said Dan Schuessler, founder of AffordableCollegesOnline.org.

The website used data from PayScale. com, the National Center for Education Statistics, the Integrated Post-Secondary Education Data System and the Carnegie Foundation.

The top 10 colleges and universities in the country for return on investment were: Georgia Tech, State University of New York at New Paltz, University of Virginia, Texas A&M, Virginia Polytechnic University, College of William and Mary, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, University of Maryland and Missouri S&T. Some critics of the rankings say a graduate’s choice of major impacts future earnings and return on investment more than their school choice.

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Disabilities board hires key officers Client death investigation continues APRIL A. MORRIS | STAFF

amorris@communityjournals.com After filling the post of executive director, the Greenville County Disabilities and Special Needs Board has promoted a staff member to finance manager and hired a director of operations.

Peggy White, former financial analyst with the agency, was promoted to finance manager and will be doing accounting and finance for the agency, said executive director John White Cocciolone. Rather than hire a finance director, a position that had been vacant since the state Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) took over the agency last spring, Cocciolone said he wanted Cocciolone

to promote from within.

Staff from Spartanburg’s Charles Lea Center, also a disabilities agency, had filled the post of finance director on a temporary basis since the DDSN takeover. White had been preparing the financial statements for the interim board of directors and will continue to do so, along with presenting to the board during its meetings, Cocciolone said.

Thanks to increasing financial stability, the agency was also able to hire a director of operations, Al Hill, to oversee part of finance along with facilities and vehicles, he said. The changes will al- Hill low breathing room for Cocciolone, who said he has been hobbled since the beginning of his tenure by the need to address short-term issues, leaving little time for long-term planning, fundraising and marketing.

White, Hill and Cocciolone will take a team approach to managing the agency’s finances, said interim board chair Alex McNair. When a full board is appointed, there will also be a finance committee and even-

tually a new finance director, McNair said.

The board is reviewing a draft 2013-2014 budget it is expected to approve in August, he said.

In other business, the board launched a new strategic plan at last week’s meeting.

The plan will focus on improving the agency’s training system and communication, shoring up neglected infrastructure like vehicles, facilities and technology, and improving the agency accountability system, among other issues.

The investigation is continuing into the death of 48-year-old Janice Gaffney, a resident of one of the agency’s facilities, in May, according to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). Cocciolone said that the agency terminated one of the overnight staff at the facility for failing to follow guidelines and falsifying documents. He said that the agency does not believe the employee’s actions contributed to the death, but that the issues came to light during the agency’s investigation.

The interim DSN board is scheduled to meet again on Aug. 22, 6 p.m. at the Patrick Center Annex, 1700 Ridge Road, Greenville.

Wyche is Drive’s 2013 Green Day honoree Tommy Wyche, attorney and conservationist, will be the 2013 Green Day Honoree at the Greenville Drive game on Aug. 6 at Fluor Field.

Wyche will be honored for his dedication to conservation efforts in the Upstate and his commit- Wyche ment to revitalizing the City of Greenville. He was instrumental in the revitalization of the city’s Main Street and adding the Liberty Bridge to the downtown area.

Wyche has also worked in land conservation in the region, including the creation of Jones Gap State Park and the Jocassee Gorges. He has practiced law with Wyche, P.A. for more than 60 years and has published six books of nature photography. For more information about Green Day, visit greenvilledrive.com.

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School system praised for energy savings Lower power bills means more teachers in classroom CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com Greenville County Schools Director of Energy Management Bill Knight had a simple answer to complaints by school district employees when the district implemented an energy management program that adjusted thermostats and banned personal space heaters, classroom coffee pots and mini-refrigerators.

They could have it all back – once they gave Knight the names of two or three coworkers who would have to lose their jobs if the district didn’t lower energy costs and was forced to cut its payroll instead.

That was in 2009, a time when the school district, like so many others, made deep budget cuts because of the recession.

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The program, which Knight says has cut the district’s annual utility bill from roughly $19 million to $14 million over the past three years, is highlighted in a national report, “Powering Up America: The Revolution Began Yesterday,” by the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation of New Haven, Conn.

The report focuses on projects in South Carolina, Pennsylvania and Connecticut to demonstrate how “economic concern and enlightened self-interest are driving the movement to a new energy economy based on cleaner fuels and increased energy productivity.”

The report features a three-page section on Greenville County Schools.

In the article, Knight admits to hearing complaints when the energy management program first started.

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Zoo wants to expand lion’s den Expansion could support breeding program CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com Kiko, the baby giraffe born last October, may not hold the title for “most anticipated birth in Greenville” for long if officials at the Greenville Zoo have their way.

The zoo wants to expand its lion’s den to support a breeding program, said business administrator Crystal Rose.

The zoo needs to raise $400,000 for the expansion, she said, and the fundraising effort and awareness campaign kicks off tonight with Zoo-B-Que, an event that includes a barbecue tasting featuring local vendors, live music and the zoo animals in their habitats.

Tickets for the adults-only (21 years old and above) event are $25 and $15 for designated drivers. Tickets can be purchased at getmyperks.com or at the zoo ticket booth.

The lion’s den expansion project is part of the zoo’s master plan, which is expected to go before the Greenville City Council soon.

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chair, reciting what he told them from memory: ‘You can have all that stuff back and we can set all your temperatures back, but you’re going to have to give me the names of two or three of your co-workers to sacrifice so you can have all these nice things.’ “‘When we explain it to them like that,’ he says, ‘we usually don’t have any problems getting cooperation,’” the report said.

Through the energy management program, computers track energy usage.

The system can tell Knight and his staff the temperature in any classroom. It also monitors humidity levels and airflow, and knows if light switches and computer screens are turned on or off, if rooms are in use, and whether anything needs fixing.

The district also closes all schools and offices on Fridays during the summer, having employees work longer days Mondays through Thursdays. It saves $50,000 a week in energy costs.

Twenty-two schools have received the Energy Star label for their energy efficiency gains.

Knight said in the report that the school district’s energy improvements weren’t motivated by environmental concerns.

“This is not about global warming,” he is quoted as saying in the report.

“This is a money issue for us. It’s an economic survival issue.”

The project would include a two-story lion’s den building that would include four den spaces, a public viewing window, a themed seating plaza and family restrooms, a feature the zoo does not currently have, Rose said.

The enclosure would be built on the space now occupied by the vulture exhibit, which would be moved to another part of the zoo, she said.

The Greenville Zoo currently has two male lions, Chuma and Saied, half-brothers that came from the Riverbanks Zoo. Once the expanded lion’s den is completed, one of the lions would be sent to another zoo through the Associations of Zoos and Aquarium’s Species Survival Plan breeding program. The Greenville Zoo

would receive one or two female lions to start a breeding program here, Rose said.

The expanded lion’s den would also help the zoo meet its accreditation needs, she said.

According to an AZA report, only 30,000 wild lions are left in Africa. The Greenville Zoo’s breeding program allows it to work with zoos across the globe to ensure that captive populations are protected.

Kiko’s birth last October was shown live on Giraffe Cam, a streaming video system that was installed in the giraffe barn and paddock as a part of the distance learning component of the zoo’s educational program. The zoo planned to install the camera before it knew Autumn, Kiko’s mother, was pregnant.

People from as far away as Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands and Africa had been on pregnancy watch for about three weeks leading up to the birth.

Kiko instantly became one of the Greenville Zoo’s top attractions.

Rose said the zoo would start construction of the expanded lion’s den as soon as the money is raised. She said she hopes construction can begin by the end of the year.

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To read Scott’s story and see the full list, visit thehill.com.

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When it comes to extreme sports, mountain biking – especially downhill, or gravity mountain biking – is the latest adrenaline rush of choice.

To create more summer revenue, many ski resorts transform their ski slopes into biking trails in the summer, where they provide modified chairlifts so riders can take their bikes to the top of the courses.

This has not been the case in the Carolinas, where downhill mountain biking has been limited to short trails and uphill treks, or long drives to the nearest courses at Snowshoe, W. Va. That is, until this year.

This summer, the ski resort in Beech Mountain, N.C., opened its chair lifts – with modified bike trays replacing every other chair – to the public for recreational mountain biking. Beech Mountain Resort’s

chairlifts give riders access to not only the downhill trails, which have been the site of USA Cycling Gravity Mountain Bike National Championships, but also to the Emerald Outback, which includes more than eight miles of trail at an elevation beginning at 5,100 feet.

Beech Mountain business owners hope this will lure more visitors this summer, because the heavier rain season has cut into the tourism that drives the area’s economy.

The Beech Mountain Resort offers 10 downhill trails, and almost half have a connection point to extend from one trail into the next.

In addition, the resort offers hiking trails and an 18-hole disc golf course for the noncyclists in the family.

Beech Mountain is the highest ski town (5,500 feet) in the Eastern United States, which gives the area the perfect geographical layout for mountain biking. The Beech

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Mountain Resort biking trails – all named after Led Zeppelin songs – are specifically geared towards gravity mountain biking. Similar to ski trails, they offer different levels of difficulty, but even the easiest have dips, berms and kickers that promise an exhilarating ride for all skill levels.

Some of the more complicated routes, such as Black Dog, are described as “steep and technical with lots of rocks, tricky corners, and many drops,” and are designed for downhill-experienced riders. The black diamond trails also have expert-level rock gardens with drop-ins and jumps that challenge the most experienced cyclists, even the professionals.

The Emerald Outback trails at the top of the mountain offer cross-country style mountain biking, accessible by the chair lifts or the main road where parking is available. Rory Ellington, a local volunteer and avid biker, built and designed many of the trails in the area.

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Into thin air on 2 wheels A first-person account of a mountain biking adventure Part 1 of 2 KEITH SECHRIST | CONTRIBUTOR

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“The trails are very rooty and rocky, but it is very difficult to change that” because tree ordinances ban felling trees of a certain size, Ellington said. However, this gives riders trails that are more “technical”

and “natural,” he said.

To celebrate the opening of the biking facilities, the resort hosted the Bikes, Brews and Views festival on July 19-20, which combined the festival atmosphere with USA Cycling-sanctioned dual-slalom races on a new slalom course and time trial races on the professional course. Tim Fox of the Beech Mountain Parks and Recreational Department said that this is only the beginning.

“Beech Mountain will be investing over $90,000 during the 2013-2014 season, utilizing a combination of grant funds and capital funds and in-kind volunteer work towards the redesign of some existing trails and the addition of two-and-a-half miles of new trails to the Emerald Outback,” he said. The money will go to help improve signage, make trails safer and create emergency routes to the trails, he said.

With an average temperature at around 72 degrees in the summer, and the elevations of trails from 5,400 to 2,200 feet, resort promoters consider the area an ideal spot for an active family vacation or the perfect training location for cyclists. Fox said many cycling teams and professional cyclists use the area specifically for training at the higher altitudes.

The lifts are open Friday-Sunday until the end of September. Bikes and safety equipment may be rented through Beech Mountain Resort’s partnership with Magic Cycles.

For more information, visit townofbeechmountain.com or Beech Mountain Ski Resort at beechmountainresort.com or their Facebook page.

The weekend of July 19-21, I went to Beech Mountain for its annual Bikes, Brews ‘n’ Views festival and to experience the trails first hand. I was excited because Beech Mountain Ski Resort is the first resort nearby to open ski lifts in the summer to bicycles and people.

I rode with other media representatives of varying skill levels, including a few who had not touched a bike since childhood. I was into road biking in my teens and began to bike Upstate trails in college, but Beech Mountain was easily the highest mountain I’ve ever attempted.

We stopped first at Beech Mountain Ski Resort to pick up our biking gear and attend a safety class. At the Ski Shop, we met Brian Puckett, who was bringing his bike into work, calling to mind that saying, “If you get a job doing what you love, then you will never work a day in your life.”

While Brian made sure we all had properly fitting gear – full-face helmets, brand new shin and elbow guards – he told us we would begin towards the top of Emerald Outback for our first experience in cross-country-style mountain biking.

Emerald Outback We parked in a gravel patch on what looked like a private driveway where our bike guide, Rory Ellington, was waiting.

As we suited up, Rory explained that he worked for the golf course, but spent

many volunteer hours designing and managing the trails. He said this area was great for trails because it offered a mixture of woods, road and fields among private and state properties, which meant we wouldn’t run into traffic.

As we finished gearing up, I had my first look at the bikes – brand-new Trek 29ers with front and rear suspension and lockout front shocks – easily worth more than $1,800 apiece. Before we left, Ellington and Puckett talked about the easiest route.

However, there were no signs and no map.

Thin Air We started at about 5,000 feet with plans to bike to the top. Because it is the highest peak around, I thought Ellington was testing our biking abilities, but I soon realized he was trying to help us acclimate. Though the mountaintop was only 500 feet away, after roughly one mile on the winding road, I felt my lungs struggling to supply air to my burning legs. We finally reached the top and were able to look around. It was a beautiful span of mountains that looked like a piece of silk rippling, starting with detailed scenery of grass and trees fading into hazy blue hills in the distance.

The Outlook After the view, we had our first experience with the mountain trails by riding through a small field. Even the field was quite rocky and the trail followed the rain runoff path. I was surprised the trail was not gutted from recent rains. Ellington explained that the rocky terrain and roots protect the trails from runoff. This allows cyclists to find a grip even on the muddiest of days.

The trail took us to a secluded cliff known as “The Outlook,” offering a great view: Beech Mountain on the left and a golf course below.

Ellington said if we got lucky, we could wave to planes at eye level or lower as they landed near the golf course. I found a few wild blueberries growing in the sunlight provided by this outlook. Delicious!

Keith’s trip isn’t over yet – follow the rest of his journey in next week’s Greenville Journal.

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Year of Altruism program venue changed Several other events planned for August CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com Tickets are now available for the Year of Altruism’s opening convocation featuring U.S. Congressman Jim Clyburn, and the venue has been changed due to the anticipated response.

The Aug. 19 event is free, but tickets are required for admission, said Rabbi Marc Wilson, one of the members of the Year of Altruism leadership team.

The event will be held at the West End Community Development Center at 404 Vardry St. in Greenville instead of the original location, Allen Temple AME Church. The center can hold up to 700 people and “we don’t expect the supply of tickets to last long,” Wilson said.

Tickets may be picked up at the Temple of Israel from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays and at Horizon Records during business hours. Other locations will be announced.

Clyburn will speak on “The State of Altruism: 21st Century USA.” Several other events have been added to the Year of Altruism schedule.

On Aug. 28, Jeremiah Dew, the director of fun for the Greenville Drive and oncourt hype man for Clemson University basketball, will take to the stage for “One Voice: A Black History Narrative.” Tickets to the event, to be held at the Greenville Little Theatre at 7:30 p.m., are $15 for adults and $10 for students and groups of 20 or more.

“Getting Our Stories Straight,” a panel discussion moderated by Dr. Courtney Tollison Hartness, will follow Dew’s presentation.

On Sept. 27, “Call to Men: Equipping Men to End Violence Against Women and Girls,” will be held at 8 a.m. at the Kroc Center. The event, which kicks

U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn will be featured at the opening convocation of the Year of Altruism on Aug. 19.

off Safe Harbor’s month-long domestic violence awareness campaign, features A Call to Men co-founder Ted Bunch.

The Year of Altruism’s mission is to encourage and celebrate altruism in thought, speech and deed, focusing the community on fostering acts of kindness in its organizations and individuals.

Free Tdap vaccine clinics offered To help seventh-graders meet a new requirement for attending school, DHEC will offer free Tdap (whooping cough) shots at mass vaccination clinics in every county this August.

The Tdap is a booster to the whooping cough vaccine given to infants and protects against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis. In addition to rising seventh-graders, vaccination is recommended for children ages 11 and up, those who spend time around babies less than 12 months old, pregnant women and anyone who has not had a tetanus or Tdap booster in the last 10 years. Upstate clinics are scheduled for Aug. 3, Anderson County; Aug. 14, Pickens County; Aug. 16, Spartanburg County; and Aug. 19, Greenville County.

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Serving up iT2PIE Upstate program seeks to help students gain technology skills JEANNE PUTNAM | CONTRIBUTOR

jputnam@communityjournals.com Upstate public charity Fresh Start SC has spent the summer sponsoring iT2PIE, a new program that exposes children ages 7-18 to computer programming. The program is designed to teach children coding and prepare them for jobs in technology.

“Since programming is an exploding field as machines are becoming more automated, we hope by educating the students in this field, it will get them ready for internships in technology,” said Malinda Pennington of Fresh Start SC. “We want the students to feel like this is a lifetime benefit.”

Pennington said all the programming taught in the summer’s classes “are used on the Raspberry Pi, which is a microcomputer with its hard drive on an SD

card. It doesn’t use a whole computer because it can be hooked to a TV, keyboard and mouse. It is about creating your own solutions and in the United Kingdom, it’s called a textbook.”

The Makers Group is currently involved with iT2PIE and Furman University and the Iron Yard have donated classrooms to the program. Joe Williamson of Willdyne Manufacturing and Supply Chain Solutions has donated hardware, USB cables, powered USB hubs and Ethernet. He has also offered to take on high school interns.

High school participants also practice their skills by teaching the middle school classes, Pennington said. Riverside and Hillcrest high schools have students acting as instructors this summer.

“We love to get high schoolers into the program with talent because of how they connect with middle schoolers,” she said.

“Middle school is the ideal age to work in this program, but our high school instructors have to take the courses to teach it.”

The first series of introduction classes ended July 20 and featured the Scratch and Python programs. According to

“We want the students to feel like this is a lifetime benefit.”

Malinda Pennington of Fresh Start SC

scratch.mit.edu, Scratch is a program that allows the user to create his own interactive games, stories and animations and share them online. Python is a programming language, much like Java, Tcl, Perl, and others, but it can run anywhere and is free.

According to Pennington, the courses will lead to an Invention Convention in April 2014 at Timmons Arena and will feature a weather station, portable medical monitoring kit, Pi-controlled robot, home automation center, laser tag and rockets with feedback reports.

“We are totally focused on the Expo and we hope to attract other tech companies as well as reach out to the hospitals and arts community with our inventions,” she said.

The next set of classes will be the Advanced Pi courses beginning on Aug. 7.

They will continue on with Python and introduce Minecraft, which is “a game about placing blocks to build anything you can imagine,” according to the game’s website.

The classes are $39 for children and $44 for adults. Need-based sponsorships are available to attract underprivileged children to the program, which Pennington wants to encourage.

“I got involved because of poverty and wondered why people can’t get out of it,” she said. “My involvement started with minority business owners, then moved to youth. iT2PIE has two goals. The first is to show off inventions our charity is focused on, such as technology and energy efficiency, and the second is to be a job readiness program by improving soft skills.”

Pennington said Fresh Start SC wants “to reach out to the forgotten half to learn a craft and open up new opportunities to them.”

For more information about iT2PIE classes or to sponsor a child, visit raspigreenville.org.

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The Upcountry History Museum will host a lunchbox learning program on The First South Carolinians with author Kate Salley Palmer on Aug. 7 at noon. Admission is free for members, $5 for non-members. Chick-fil-A box lunch is available for $7 and Chick-fil-A vegetarian salad is available for $6. To make reservations, email info@upcountryhistory.org.

Local independent bookstore Fiction Addiction, 1175 Woods Crossing Road No. 5, will host a free children’s story time on Aug. 15, 10:30 a.m. The featured story is “Oliver and His Alligator” by Paul Schmid. For more information, call 864-675-0540.

Cohens Closeouts, 307 West Main St., Spartanburg, will host a free Community Shred Day event on Aug. 9, 2-4 p.m. For more information, call 864-342-0805.

The Upcountry History Museum will host a Smokey Bear Picnic at Lake Conestee Nature Park on Aug. 14, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Enjoy hands-on crafts, nature lessons, a tour of Lake Conestee Nature Park and a picnic with Smokey Bear. Picnic lunches will be supplied by The Savoury Corner and include a sandwich, fruit salad, potato chips, cookie and lemonade. Admission without lunch is $15 for children and $5 for adults. Admission with lunch is $25 for children and $15 for adults. For reservations, email info@upcountryhistory.org.

Listeners of all ages can enjoy Riders in The Sky when they gallop into Tweetsie Railroad in Blowing Rock, N.C., on Aug. 10-11. They will perform “The Cowboy Way” daily at noon and 3 p.m. For more information, visit tweetsie.com.

Project Rx: A River Remedy will hold its seventh semi-annual drug take-back event on Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is an opportunity for community members to properly dispose of their unused or unwanted medications. There will be two drive-thru locations in Greenville: McAlister Square, 225 South Pleasantburg Drive, and St. Francis Millennium, 2 Innovation Drive. The collection sites offer free and anonymous acceptance of

unwanted or expired prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, vitamins and supplements, and veterinary medications from households. Participants are advised to leave the name of the drug visible on the medication labels and use a black permanent marker to eliminate any personal information. For more information, visit ariverremedy.org, facebook.com/ariverremedy or call 864-467-4099.

The third Annual Running of the TROAD 5K Trail and 8K road runs will take place on Sept. 21 at the Roper Mountain Science Center. For more information, visit runropermountain.com.

The public is invited to join their legislators at Ice Cream in the Park Town Hall on Aug. 26, 6-8 p.m., at the Simpsonville Activity and Senior Center, 310 W. Curtis St., Simpsonville. Admission is free and the following representatives will attend: Representatives Garry R. Smith, Mark N. Willis, and Eric M. Bedingfield; and Senators Ross Turner and Daniel B. “Danny” Verdin III. The Republican Women of the Golden Strip; Jeff Hilderbran, CoTransCo CEO; Tommy Elrod, SCDOT program manager; and Conway Belangia, Greenville County registration and elections director, will also be in attendance.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a grant to Upstate Forever that will help restore the Rocky River and its associated wetlands in Anderson County, support community revitalization and protect public health. The award is part of EPA’s Urban Waters program, which provides funding to support communities’ efforts to access, improve and benefit from their urban waters and the surrounding land. Urban waters include canals, rivers, lakes, wetlands, aquifers, estuaries, bays and oceans in urbanized areas. The grants range from $30,000 to $60,000 for projects across the country, including in a number of underserved communities. For more information, visit upstateforever.org.

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The Greenville Literacy Association is collecting gently used books for its 12th Annual Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale on Aug. 17-18 through Aug. 2. Greenville Literacy is accepting book donations of all kinds: fiction, nonfiction, paperback and hardback editions, CDs and audio books (no magazines or encyclopedias). Books can be dropped off at Greenville Literacy Association Learning Center at McAlister Square, 225 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Suite C-10, Greenville, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Staff can meet donors at their car with a cart for easy drop-off by calling in advance, 864-467-3456. For a list of donation locations, visit greenvilleliteracy.org.

Alex’s Lemonade Stand, a fundraiser for the Foundation for Childhood Cancer, will be on Aug. 10, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. It is hosted

by Morgan McClain, a rising fourth-grader at Stone Academy, at He & Me Hair Salon, 314 W. Stone Ave., Greenville.

Sheriff Steve Loftis and the Greenville County Sheriff ’s Office were recently honored with the Community Partner Agency of the Year Award at the Julie Valentine Center’s Volunteer Celebration. As members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and Sexual Assault Response Team (SART), the sheriff ’s office works daily with Julie Valentine Center to investigate cases of child sexual abuse, physical abuse, and adult sexual assault. The Crimes against Children Unit has received statewide recognition by the Children’s Law Center and has been asked to serve as a model for other child abuse units statewide. Kris Hodge, Assistant Solicitor for the 13th Circuit, was honored with the Community Partner Individual of

the Year Award. Ed Wood, Duke Energy retiree, was honored with the Volunteer of the Year Award. Laura Thien, LMSW, was honored with the Board Member of the Year Award.

The Children’s Museum of the Upstate will host its Grown-Ups Only Night: Pre-Season Tailgate Party for ages 21 and up on Aug. 17, 7:30-11:30 p.m. The evening will feature tailgate games, fan apparel contest, music by DJ EZ and Taylor Moore, and museum exploration. Southwest Airlines has donated a pair of round trip airline tickets to be given away in a chance drawing that evening. Cost is $25-$30 per person in advance. Tickets include an open beer and wine bar and all-you-can-eat tailgate favorites. Designated driver tickets are $15 and tickets purchased at the door are $40. For more information, visit tcmupstate.org or call 864-233-7755, prompt 2.

On Aug. 3, Harvest Hope Food Bank is hosting the Extra Mile Hunger Run, 8-10:30 a.m., at Furman University. The event features a 5K run and one-mile family fun walk to raise funds for the food bank. Cost is $20-$25 and runners under 12 can bring five canned goods for a registration fee. For more information, visit exhungerrun.tk or call 864-281-3995, ext. 3112.

The Greenville Humane Society will host the Mutt Strut, a 5K race with or without dogs, on Aug. 24 in Greenville’s Cleveland Park and along the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail. Proceeds benefit the Greenville Humane Society. For more information, visit ghsmuttstrut.com.

In appreciation for their generous contribution, Upstate Forever presented a thank-you gift: a framed work by photographer Tommy Wyche.

The annual Land Trust Day at Greenville’s Mast General Store raised $6,108 for Upstate Forever’s Land Trust Program. The effort encouraged new members for local land trusts and the day raised $34,663 to conservation groups in Western North Carolina, the Midlands and Upstate South Carolina and Eastern Tennessee.

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Leaders Gift, a nonprofit to help high school students afford college, will hold a fundraiser at Furman University’s Trone Center, Sept. 9-13. For more information, visit leadersgift.com.

The Indian Waters Council of the Boy Scouts of America recently held a dedication ceremony to celebrate the opening of The Randy Scott Memorial Shooting Range at Camp Barstow, the Midlands camp where Scouts enjoy summer on Lake Murray. The shooting range is named in honor of Randy Scott, founder of Scott and Company CPAs, who was tragically killed in an automobile accident in Jan. 2012. Scott was a member on the Indian Waters Council’s Executive Board and served as council president. Funding for the shooting range came from community contributions made in Scott’s honor and from a matching contribution by Scott and Company CPAs, with offices in Columbia and Greenville.

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JOURNAL CULTURE Researching the ‘First South Carolinians’ Authors, illustrator rely on journals of explorers, early settlers for book CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com One of the most important objectives when writing an historical children’s book is getting the history right.

That’s why when Upstate author Kate Salley Palmer decided to write a book about the first people to live in what would become South Carolina, she relied on the same rule used by Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein.

“I don’t have a journalistic background, but I read ‘All the President’s Men’ and they had three sources for everything,” said Palmer, a former nationally syndicated political cartoonist who worked for the Greenville News as an editorial cartoonist from 1978 to 1984.

Palmer decided if she saw something in three different sources, it would be safe putting it in “First South Carolinians,” a book about the Native Americans who inhabited the state before the arrival of the European settlers. Palmer co-wrote the book with her husband, Jim, a retired Clemson University professor of agronomy. Their son, James, was the illustrator.

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“I read a lot of thick books,” she said.

“The book had to be accurate. We knew it would be read by schoolchildren.”

To made the research even more challenging, the Palmers were unable to locate visual or written records prior to the time of European contact, James Palmer said.

“There was no record of how they looked,” he said.

So they relied on books that drew from the journals of explorers and the early settlers, as well as comparable indigenous people in Central America, to come up with as accurate a depiction of how the people of South Carolina’s 30 or so native tribes lived.

Kate Salley Palmer says she compiled “an excessive amount of notes.”

After she was temporarily sidetracked by spinal fusion surgery, her husband took over her note-taking and began to organize them.

He did some of his own research as well.

It took her about a year to write a narrative that worked.

“We knew too much,” she said. “The one thing I’ve learned about non-fiction writing is that you learn so much more about your subject than you’re ever able to put in a book.”

Palmer said the thing that surprised her most was how many native peoples there

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were in South Carolina when the explorers arrived, and how few there were by 1780.

As late as 1670, when the English arrived in Charleston, there were at least 19 tribes along South Carolina’s coast, each comprising about a couple hundred people, she said.

Then came the Europeans, bringing diseases such as smallpox, measles and diphtheria. They brought pigs that caused disease and crop losses from their rooting and digging. They brought guns, knives and rum.

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“Most of the coastal tribes were decimated,” Palmer said. “They were just gone because of disease and warfare. There weren’t enough left to defend their lands.”

James Palmer said because “First South Carolinians” isn’t a textbook, he had a bit more leeway when it came to illustrating the narrative.

“Textbook publishers want to intentionally cover Native Americans up with clothing and that’s simply not accurate,” he said.

“I wanted the illustrations to be accessible to younger readers but accurately depict Native Americans at the same time.”

Kate Salley Palmer started writing and illustrating children’s picture books in 1991. Simon and Schuster published her first two books, “A Gracious Plenty” and

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James H. Palmer Jr. “How Many Feet in the Bed.” She and Jim launched Warbranch Press, publisher of “First South Carolinians,” in 1998. Their first book was a softcover edition of “A Gracious Plenty,” a story about Kate’s great-aunt Mary Zeigler.

“The Pink House” and “The Little Chairs” followed.

Warbranch Press started its current series of picture books about South Carolina history with “Palmetto – Symbol of Courage” in 2005. That same year, “Francis Marion and the Legend of the Swamp Fox” was published. James Palmer illustrated that book.

During a school visit, Kate Salley Palmer was asked by a third-grader if there were any black heroes from the Revolution. “Almost Invisible – Black Patriots of the American Revolution” was published in 2009.

Teachers were the impetus behind “First South Carolinians,” she said.

“They told us they needed more resources about Native Americans.”

But the book is not written to the standards that South Carolina history teachers must teach, she admitted.

“That would make the book not as readable. If I wrote the book to the standards, it would make it a textbook, and who wants to write that?”

After all, she said, there are enough thick books out there about South Carolina’s Native Americans.

“The challenge was not to write a thick book ourselves.”

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CYNTHIA PARTRIDGE | CONTRIBUTOR

Ever have trouble trying to remember the meaning of words? Or practicing for the SAT and can’t seem to remember which word fits best in the sentence? B.D. Bhargava, writer and creator of the book “Bacronyms,” spends his free time finding new and innovative ways to define words.

A bacronym is created by using each letter of a word in their sequential order to form a sentence, which brings out the dictionary meaning of the word or Bhargava its common usage.

“I came up with this idea in 1996, when I was reading a book called ‘Crazy English,’” Bhargava said. “I’ve made 4,000 words bacronyms that were taken from the Oxford Dictionary.”

Now his hobby is creating bacronyms.

Bhargava’s book is divided into three parts. The first part is bacronyms from A to Z; the second deals with words that have four to six phrases and have been altered to cover more than one meaning of a word; and the third features words with more than six phrases that form different themes.

Part two looks at words that can be applied in a sentence or situation more than once, like “dare”: Defiant Action, Raising, Eyebrows or Defy, Acting Resolutely Execute. An example of part three is the phrases formed for the word “gamble”: Get Along Making Bets, Losing Eventually or Go Ahead Making Bets Literally Everywhere.

“Some letters of the alphabet are missing, like X, because there aren’t bacronyms that can adequately describe words starting with that letter,” Bhargava said.

“It usually takes two to three days to find bacronyms for each word. I must also think about the implication of words that have changed, so some words may have several different meanings,” he said. “I must also consider words that change due to some recent happening, but could be the result of some past event too, like mood or tone.”

Bhargava has been published in Thane Plus of Times of India, Senior Magazine in Sacramento, California, as well as the Sunday Times of Johannesburg, South Africa, and in Forthnightly News Magazine of Janakpuri, New Delhi.

Learn more about Bhargava’s bacronyms at bhargavabd.hpage.com.

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No labels Acoustic music trio plays everything from bluegrass to rock & roll One of the first things that was pointed out to me when I was preparing to interview Joel Landsberg, bassist for the acclaimed acoustic music trio The Kruger Brothers, was that he wasn’t especially interested in talking about how a group from Switzerland came to play bluegrass music. And when you listen to the band’s body of work, it’s hard to blame him.

Since their introduction to American audiences in 1997, the Kruger Brothers (led by namesake siblings Jens and Uwe Kruger) have displayed both a mastery of the bluegrass genre and a musical reach far beyond simple classification.

Though they started their recording career by playing some of the well-worn bluegrass standards by Bill Monroe and Earl Scruggs, Jens Kruger has evolved into one of the most fascinating and consistent composers on the acoustic WHO: The Kruger Brothers music scene, and his virtuoso banjo playing has gained admirers from Doc Watson to Monroe WHERE: The Peace Center’s outdoor TD Stage himself.

WHEN: Friday, Aug. 2, 7:30 p.m.

Coming off the heels of 2011’s dazzling “ApTICKETS: $20 on the lawn, $35 at Genevieve’s palachian Concerto,” a composition for the trio and a string quartet, the band has just released INFORMATION: 467-3000 or peacecenter.org “Remembering Doc Watson,” a tribute to the music legend who once said of them, “The Kruger Brothers are just about as fine a band as I’ve ever played with.” The band is playing the Peace Center’s outdoor TD Stage on Aug. 2, and Landsberg spoke with me about his memories of Watson and the band’s next move.

Tell me a little about the group’s relationship with Doc Watson, and the tribute album.

We were friends with Doc for many years. Jens and Uwe like to say that Doc was a friend of ours long before we ever met. We’ve known his music and the attitude he brings to his music. He always made people feel so comfortable; like you were listening to him in his living room.

The songs that we chose were songs that we learned from him or from some of his albums, or songs that we think he made his own. That was something we learned from him: When you do a song, make it yours.

Is there any intimidation factor when you’re taking on an artist as beloved as Watson?

The way that we like to put it is that you can’t try to out-Doc Doc. And that’s the way he was with us, as well. He was always encouraging of what we did and supportive of how we made our music. He was one of the first ones to tell us, when we first came over here, “Keep doing what you’re doing, boys, and you’ll find an audience that will be happy to listen to you. You don’t have to try to be something you’re not.” And we always took that to heart. So, intimidating? No. But you want to try to do the best that you can, especially on a project like that.

Doc had very expansive tastes when it came to his material; do you feel like that adventurousness influenced the Kruger Brothers?

Absolutely. And the thing is, we’ve never really considered ourselves bluegrass, or called ourselves bluegrass musicians, per se. We’re musicians. We play everything from folk to classical to R&B to rock ’n’ roll. And we never put any labels on it. Very often we are called a bluegrass band from Switzerland, and that’s not really ideal. But of course, we have tremendous respect for and have taken many influences from the bluegrass world.

Don’t be J.D. Crowe, don’t be Earl Scruggs. Stick with your own voice.

Have you begun thinking about a follow-up to Appalachian Concerto?

We are pleased and honored that Jens was just awarded a new commission by Chamber Music America to compose a new concerto for The Kruger Brothers and string quartet.

And that will be out sometime in the fall of 2014.

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After 40 years of making music, country music’s Alabama is coming to the Peace Center for the Performing Arts on Sept. 27 as part of their Back to the Bowery Tour. General public ticket sales begin at 10 a.m. on Aug. 2. Ticket prices start at $75 and special VIP packages are available. To purchase tickets, visit peacecenter.org, call 864-467-3000 or 800-888-7768, or stop by the box office at 300 S. Main St., Greenville.

Nature’s Treasures-Part 2 on Oct. 15-Nov. 19. In addition, Sketch Now, Finish Later-Part 1 will be offered Aug. 29-Oct. 3 and Sketch Now, Finish Later-Part 2 will be offered Oct. 17Nov. 21. All classes will be offered 10 a.m.-noon and cost $88 ($78 for museum members).

Register online at visitpickenscounty.com/calendar, in person, or call the Pickens County Museum at 864-898-5963.

The Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville presents Teresa Prater as the guest artist for August. Prater is professor of studio art and chair of the department of art and design at Converse College. Over the past five years, she has been working in the encaustic wax method of painting. An artist’s reception will be held on Aug. 2, 6-9 p.m., at the gallery, 200 North Main St., Suite 104, Greenville. For more information, call 864-239-3882 or visit artistsguildgalleryofgreenville.com.

St. Joseph’s Catholic School Fine Arts Department presents their 2013 summer stock theatre production, “Greek Mythology Olympiaganza,” Aug. 16-18 on the school campus. For show times and a ticket order form, visit sjcatholicschool.org.

In its gallery at Chapman Cultural Center, Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg will feature “Painted and Wood Visions” by Jim Shaver and Phillip Atchley through Aug. 27. There is no cost. Shaver has worked with wood most of his life and most recently has been woodcarving and turning, making pencils, candleholders, paintbrush holders and pen holders. Atchley began dabbling in art while in the Army and is primarily self-taught in acrylics and oils along with taking Chapman Cultural Center classes. There will be a reception on Aug. 15, 6-8 p.m., in conjunction with ArtWalk. A candle holder by Gallery hours are Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday Jim Shaver 1-5 p.m. For more information, call 864-764-9568.

The Pickens County Museum, located at 307 Johnson St. in Pickens, recently announced that registration is now open for commercial artist Jo Johnston’s classes. Basic Drawing from Nature’s Treasures will be offered Aug. 27-Oct. 1 and Basic Drawing from

The Fountain Inn Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 315 N. Main St. in Fountain Inn, presents the Art Haven: Back to School Art. The classes are open to all ages and start Aug. 20. Cost is $40. For more information or to register, visit ftinnarts.org/education or call 864-409-1050.

Greer Cultural Arts Camp ARK will present “The Emperor’s New Threads” Aug. 2-3 and 9-10 at the Cannon Centre, 204 Cannon St. Greenville playwright Nancy Rechtman has penned an adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale. Admission is free. For more information, visit greerculturalarts.com.

Centre Stage was recently named Featured Regional Theater of the Week by BroadwayWorld.com. The theater was highlighted for its original works, New Play Festival and productions of established, modern works. The site writes, “From its refusal to compromise artistic standards to its consistent focus on every detail of the patron experience, Centre Stage strives to create an atmosphere that excites, energizes and elevates each person with whom it comes in contact.”

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Bruce Farm, Simpsonville Exquisite farmhouse situated on more than 3 acres in the close-knit community of Bruce Farm in Simpsonville affords details galore. Custom designed and custom built by local architects and builders, this home is truly one of a kind. It looks like it’’s been around for decades yet was only constructed in 2008. This home showcases superior craftsmanship including 400 SF of covered porches, Hardiplank siding, re-claimed antique heart pine flooring, tongue and groove ceilings, unembellished crown moldings, soapstone kitchen countertops and a mahogany island, standing seam metal roof and even a Murphy Bed in the downstairs den. An open floor plan connects dining and living areas. So many niches and spaces in this home for a quiet read from the upstairs nook complete with custom built-ins and a window seat to the master bedroom sitting area with abundant windows. For entertaining, turn to the outdoors with the sprawling rear screen porch or the “Bluegrass Shed” ideal for BBQs or family gatherings. More than a third of the property has in-ground irrigation and is fully-fenced. The two-car detached garage features a gracious in-law suite and a full bathroom.

Price: $899,900 | MLS: #1262401 Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 full, 1 half Square Footage: 4200-4399 Schools: Bell’s Crossing Hillcrest Middle | Hillcrest High Melissa Morrell 864.918.1734 greenvilleagent247.com Prudential C. Dan Joyner To submit your Featured Home: homes@greenvillejournal.com

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Goossens Joins Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co., REALTORS® Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co., REALTORS® is pleased to announce that Hope Goossens has joined the company and serves as a sales associate at the Pelham Road office. Goossens graduated from Goosens Baltimore Polytechnic in Baltimore, Maryland. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Social Science and Masters in Education at Coppin State University in Baltimore. She previously worked as Pastor of Christian Discipleship Ministries.

“We are excited to have Hope join us at the Pelham Road office,” said Tim Toates, Broker-inCharge. “We look forward to working with her.”

Goossens and her husband, Paul, live in Taylors with their eight children, Hope, Faith, Charity, Steven, Manuel, Yoaquin, Thirza and Destin. In her free time she enjoys reading, travel and spending time with family.

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Tchirkow Joins Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co., REALTORS® Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co., REALTORS® is pleased to announce that Tracy Tchirkow has joined the company and serves as a sales associate at the Garlington Road office.

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Tchirkow earned her degree in Psychology at Frostburg University in Frostburg, Maryland. She previously worked as a Design Assistant.

“We are excited to have Tracy join our family of Realtors,” said Donna Smith, Broker-in-Charge. “We look forward to working with her.”

Tchirkow currently lives in Simpsonville with her husband and two children. She serves as a volunteer with the PTA, Meals on Wheels and the Humane Society.

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Custom Built Basement Home with an impressive Landscape Package for a basement home! Fully fenced backyard with retaining walls, stone walkways, manicured beds, mature trees with an inground irrigation system. This 5 BR, 4 full bath home is sitated on a private wooded cul-de-sac lot with a creek in the charming community of Holland Place near Hwy 14, I-385 and award winning schools. The main level offers the Master as well as a Guest Suite or Home Office with a full bathroom. Kitchen offers granite countertops, custom 42” cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

Gleaming hardwoods grace the ENTIRE main level including closets. A floor to ceiling stacked stone FP provides the focal point of the two story Great Room which leads out to the open deck which overlooks the private backyard. Custom columns, wainscoating and a deep coffered ceiling can be found in the formal dining room off the two-story foyer. The fully finished walk-out basement showcases an enormous recreation area/home theatre (wired for 7.1 surround sound), full bath and storage space including an ideal room for a wine cellar! The basement level also features a screened porch and access to the backyard. This is outdoor living at its best!

Upstairs you’ll find two spacious bedrooms and bonus room and a jack n jill bathroom configuration. There’s walk-in attic storage off one of the bedrooms - storage galore! Other custom touches and upgrades include an elegant trim package (coffered and trey ceilings, wainscoating and thick moldings), central vacuum system, and security system.All kitchen stainless steel appliances convey including W/D. Directions: 385 South to Bridges Rd exit, Left to Holland Rd, Right to Netherland, Right on Chaulk Hill.

Home Info Price: $399,900 | MLS: #1262207 Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 4000-4199 Schools: Bethel Elementary Hillcrest Middle | Mauldin High Contact: Teri Maugeri | 864.420.1441 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co. To submit your Open House: homes@greenvillejournal.com

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PEOPLE, AWARDS , HONORS The Marchant Company Recognizes Agents for Excellent Performance in June 2013 The Marchant Company, the Upstate’s local “Signature Agency” in Real Estate, representing buyers and sellers of residential, land, and commercial properties, is proud to recognize select realtors for outstanding performance through June 2013.

Congratulated by Seabrook Marchant, broker-in-charge, agents honored included:

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Clear Springs offers gracious open floor plans with the best of living in mind!

Featuring homes with a stunning mix of brick, stone, masonry shake/siding, 35005800 SF and 2 & 3 car side-entry garages. Our thoughtfully designed Interiors include elegant entries, generous family rooms, incredible kitchens with keeping rooms and luxurious master suites. With exquisite details such as rounded corner sheetrock, archways, extensive trim work, and custom built-ins, these wellappointed homes are a must see!

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Take Scuffletown to Clear Springs, community on right after 4-way stop.

Schools: Rudolph Gordon Elementary Bryson Middle | Hillcrest High Contact: Janice Horne at Legendary Homes: 864.350.3856 www.legendarycom.com Like us on Facebook.

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Coldwell Banker Caine Celebrates 80 Years and Promotes Halter, Edgerton and Jones Leading real estate firm Coldwell Banker Caine celebrated the organization’s 80th anniversary yesterday with a Summer

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O p e n S u n d ay, A ugust 4 f r o m 2 – 4 p m Kilgore Farms

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3 Bellfort Drive . $359,900 . MLS#1261977

SC Handsome Traditional exudes charm. Built in 1998 by C & D Builders-one of the Upstate’s finest-on a .97 acre lot in one of Greenville’s most prestigious neighborhoods.

Come see for yourself this Sunday

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

.62/acre Spectacular 4 BR with one bedroom mother-inlaw apartment attached. On the golf course, 6th hole.

Pristine condition, professionally landscaped. Amazing kitchen. Open 1-4 p.m.

Contact: Karen Lawton 444-7004 Keller Williams Upstate

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

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Sugar Creek

375 W. Ropp Street . $349,900 . MLS#1255100

2 Prestige Ct . $349,000 . MLS#1263068

105 Cherrywood Trail . $259,000 . MLS#1263512

6BR/6BA Magnificent Stately Georgian Mansion, apprx 5565 SF of gorgeous living space on 3.3 pastoral acres.385 South to Exit 19- SC 14 to Gray Court, From exit go 3.3 miles to Right on W. Ropp Street.

4BR/2.5BA 4BR/2.5BA. Magnificent 3000+SF brick home on .63 acre lot. Pelham Rd Elementary, Greenville Middle and Eastside High. From Pelham Rd turn onto Hudson Rd, Presitge Ct is 2nd road on Right.

4BR/2.5BA Awesome brick home with lots of updates and move in condition! Come see why so many want to call Sugar Creek home! Dir: Pelham Rd to Boiling Springs TR Hunting Hill TL Cherrywood Trail, home on left.

Contact: Linda Brown 884-0966 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co.

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4BR/2.5BA All brick home with bonus + office/media.

Master on main. 291 Bypass to Poinsett Hwy at Cherrydale, Right on Poinsett, Right on S. Parker, Right on Morgan Shire Dr, Left on Haddington, Home on Left. Open 3-5 p.m.

3BR/2.5BA Gorgeous custom home.Only 5 minutes from Lake Robinson. Wonderful features throughout. Wade Hampton to Left on Hwy 290, Rt on Hwy 101, Lt on Mays Bridge, Rt on Pennington, Lt on Poole, Rt on Crusoe

3BR/2.5BA Craftsman style, Energy Star home. Upgrades & advanced technology. 385 S to Exit 23, Hwy 418. Go apprx. 1/2 mile and turn Left. Turn Right at light on S. Main, Go 1/2 mile & turn Left into SD

Contact: Norm MacDonald 313-7353 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co.

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

Contact: Kate Anderson/Kristin Brady 363-3634/908-7200 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co.

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Neighborhood Info Directions: From I-85 or I-385 travel East on Woodruff Road (SC 146) for approximately 5 miles. Five Forks Plantation is on the left (Pawleys Drive).

Turn left onto Clifton Grove Way. Model Home is on the right just before the Clubhouse.

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

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

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People, Awards , Honors Celebration at Clemson University – ICAR. Staff and agents from across the Upstate attended the event, which focused on recognizing the success of the firm’s agents, sharing plans for its future and announcing new promotions and partnerships that will enhance its leadershipteam.

These announcements were made by members of the Halter family, who have owned andoperated Caine since it was founded more than 80 years ago. In addition to praising a team and platform that have proven successful for several generations, the family also announced the promotion of Brad Halter, who will assume the role of Chairman.

Halter, who grew up watching his grandfather and father lead the company to what it is today, also shared news that the family has been joined by two new partners: Stephen Edgerton and Steve Spinks.

Edgerton, who has been with Caine Company for over five years serving as Chief Operating Officer, has been promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer. Area entrepreneur Steve Spinks, who joins the company as a member of the Board, will not have an operating role at Caine Company.

“With these new partnerships and promotions, we really are preparing our organization for the next 80 years of success,” said Brad Halter, Chairman of Coldwell Banker Caine and Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine. “We’re evolving the resources and support for our agents, and at the same time, we’re strengthening the commercial side of our business. I’m just so proud to see that the plans my late-father Frank and I talked about over the last few years — plans that lay the foundation for our company’s continued growth and success — are finally coming to fruition.”

The final promotion announced was that of Amanda Jones, who will lead the sales team as Executive Vice President of Sales. Jones currently serves as Broker-In-Charge of the Greenville office and will continue to serve this role as well as work on more strategic initiatives for the entire residential real estate company.

It’s exciting to have such talented, energetic leadership within the company, and I have great confidence in what Amanda will do to support us,” said Sharon Wilson, #1 Coldwell Banker Caine agent in 2012. “All of us feel great about the opportunities ahead, and we know the Halters will continue to support us along with the company’s new partners.”

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oPEN THIS WEEKEND Country Meadows

O p e n S u n d ay, A ugust 4 f r o m 2 – 4 p m Reedy Falls

Gray Court Area

7 Heather Rose . $195,000 . MLS#1261919

2 Gentle Winds Way . $174,900 . MLS#1263143

714 W. Main Street . $169,900 . MLS#1263477

4BR/2.5BA This home has everything on your wish list!

Hwy 14 West, cross Wade Hampton, Left onto Ansel School Rd, Left into SD, Right on Oak Wind, Left on Heather Rose.

3BR/2BA Open floor plan with lots of custom upgrades. 385 to Simpsonville, Right on Georgia Rd, Right on Holcombe Rd, Right into SD, Follow Signs.

3BR/2BA Must see. Total Renovation. 385 South to Exit 19- SC 14 to Gray Court, take Right on Ropp St, then immediate Right on W. Main, Go .3 miles home on Right.

Contact: Olivia Grube 315-2716 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co.

Contact: Carolyn Laws-Irwin 451-9407 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co.

Contact: Bob Brown 884-1284 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co.

Burgiss Hills

Riverside Chase

Lismore Village

106 Oakdale Ave . $149,900 . MLS#1257342

422 Riverside Chase Circle . $129,900 . MLS#1262496

33 Swade Way . $123,900 . MLS#1262141

3BR/2BA Southern Charm emanates from this 1955 tasteful updated home. Wade Hampton Blvd towards Greer, turn Left onto Hillside, Right onto Oakdale. Home on Right.

3BR/2BA Great house w/fenced backyard & lots of updates incl roof, water heater, kit appli, kit pergo flr, moldings, 2” blinds & more! GREAT LOCATION! Dir: Hammett Bridge Rd to Riverside Chase subdivision.

2BR/2.5BA Charming townhome with great layout near Riverside schools. Batesville Rd to Right on Hammett Bridge Rd, Left on Suber Rd @ Riverside High, Left on Swade Way into SD, Home 3rd building on Left. Open 3-5 p.m.

Contact: Jim Vogan 567-2617 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co.

Contact: Brenda Kinne 864-349-6910 PRUDENTIAL CDJ

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

o n the m a r ket Augusta Road area

3 Crabapple Ct $389,900 MLS#1261672 3BR/2.5BA Beautiful 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Home with large bonus room which could be a 4th bedroom, office or playroom in the desirable Augusta Road Area! Screened Porch, Two Car Carport, Perfect Size Yard.

Contact: Doug Hamer 864-630-1141

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R e a l Estat e N e w s Renters Thinking More about Owning a Home, Say Homeownership is a Top Priority Americans overwhelmingly believe owning a home is a good financial decision and a majority of renters say homeownership is one of their highest priorities for the future, according to a survey by the National Association of Realtors®. The 2013 National Housing Pulse Survey also found that renters are thinking more about purchasing a home now than in past years, while the number of people who say they prefer to rent has declined.

“Homeownership matters to Americans who consistently realize the many benefits it provides to communities, families and the nation’s economy,” said 2013 President of The Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS®, Bill Lawton, Broker-In-Charge of Keller Williams Realty in Greenville, SC. “Due to high housing affordability and today’s interest rates it makes sense for people to consider homeownership over renting. In fact, in many parts of the country it’s cheaper to own a home than to rent one. Therefore, it’s no surprise that renters recognize that owning a home offers tremendous long-term benefits and is an investment in their future.”

The survey, which measures consumers’ attitudes and concerns about housing opportunities, found eight in 10 Americans believe buying a home is a good financial decision and more than two-thirds (68 percent) said now is a good time to buy a home. Since the last survey in 2011, more renters are now thinking about purchasing a home, up from 25 percent to 36 percent, while those who say they prefer to rent dropped from 31 percent to 25 percent. Half of renters say that eventually owning a home is one of their highest personal priorities, up from 42 percent to 51 percent.

Attitudes toward the housing market have also improved over the

years. Nearly four in 10 Americans (38 percent) identified an increase in activity within their local housing market in the past year, compared to just 22 percent who reported a slowdown in activity. By contrast, in 2011 some 51 percent reported a slowdown in activity. There was also less concern than in the past about the drop in home values; a majority said housing prices in their area are more expensive than a year ago.

In addition to these improved attitudes about the housing market, respondents also showed an improved outlook about the national economy. Just under half (48 percent) said job layoffs and unemployment are a big problem, down from 61 percent in 2011. The concern over foreclosures showed a steep decline from 2011 when 47 percent characterized distressed properties as “very” or a “fairly big problem”; today only 29 percent say it’s a problem.

For many Americans, the perceived obstacles to homeownership have remained unchanged over the years; low wages, student loan debt, and little savings for a down payment and closing costs continue to make it difficult for many to become homeowners. Respondents across the board – young and old, college graduates and non-graduates – consider student loan debt to be a large obstacle.

“Student loan debt is a concern for many consumers in today’s market, especially first-time buyers,” said Lawton. “Buyers with student loan debt may find it difficult to access mortgage credit, as well as save for a down payment. Pending mortgage finance regulations requiring higher down payments could also contribute to the already tight lending environment. Realtors® are working with regulators to address this issue and are committed to making sure those who are willing and able to own a home have the opportunity to pursue that dream.”

106 West Cleveland Bay · $525,000 · MLS 1 247759 4 BR/4 BA. You will be impressed, beginning with the stone arched entrance and the leaded glass front door. The dining room has a fireplace and built-in shelving. The living room is spectacular with bay window and beautiful moldings. The chef’s kitchen has an island with gas cook top, breakfast bar, and Silestone Countertops. The great room has 18’ ceiling, built-in entertainment center and surround sound.

405 Shadow Ridge Circle · $578,000 · MLS 1256706 4010 Jordan Road · $699,900 · MLS 1237356 7 BR/4.5 BA. Ton of storage, 6 car garage and a fantastic pool area. All on over 7 acres! Inlaw suite (2 BR,2 BA, full kitchen with granite countertops, laundry room, office area and great room with its own entrance), 3 bedrooms, including the Master on the main level, and 2 full baths.

Janet Sandifer

864.346.9943

864.979.6713

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4 BR/2.5 BA. This French garden home on 5.6 acres of fenced privacy offers hilltop views of an equestrian pasture village. All brick home built for entertainment with soaring ceilings, marble fireplace, gas logs, built-ins, and hardwoods throughout. Granite and stainless steel kitchen opens to breakfast room, formal dining room, and grand deck. Two stall barn, elevated riding arena and surrounding pastures.

Charlotte Sarvis REALTOR, ABR

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When asked for reasons why homeownership is important, respondents’ top reasons underscored basic American values and freedoms; they were building equity, wanting a stable and safe environment, and the freedom to choose where to live. While these reasons have remained virtually unchanged since 2011, they do vary slightly according to demographics. The top scoring reason for African-Americans and Hispanics was that homeownership provides stability and a safe environment; women also placed more emphasis on environmental factors than men. Non-college graduates placed stronger emphasis on public schools, owning a home before retirement, and living in a safe and stable environment.

The 2013 National Housing Pulse Survey is conducted by American Strategies and Myers Research & Strategic Services for NAR’s Housing Opportunity Program, which aims to position, educate and help Realtors® promote housing opportunities in their community, in both the rental and homeownership sectors of the market. The telephone survey polled 2,000 adults nationwide and has a margin of error of plus or minus 2.2 percentage points.

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

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

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

REALTOR, ABR

janets@carolpyfrom.com

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G r e e n v i l l e T R A N S AC T ION S J u ly 8 - 12 , 2 013 SUBD.

PRICE SELLER

CAGLE PARK

TUXEDO PARK HUNTINGTON LAUREL LAKE ELLINGTON PARK VALLEY VILLAS WEATHERSTONE VALLEY@TANNER ESTATES MOUNTAIN MEADOWS

FIVE FORKS PLANTATION FIVE FORKS PLANTATION LEAFMORE WOODS GOWER ESTATES LINKSIDE CREEKWOOD BERKSHIRE PARK TUSCANY FALLS BELL’S GRANT

VALLEY @TANNER ESTATES VALLEY VIEW SAVANNAH BOTANY WOODS KELSEY GLEN POINSETT CORNERS TERRA PINES ESTATES BOXWOOD

FORRESTER HEIGHTS FORRESTER HEIGHTS ESTATES@GOVERNOR’S LAKE PELHAM CREEK

$1,300,000 $866,998 $830,000 $820,000 $632,500 $559,500 $545,000 $524,012 $498,000 $475,000 $438,775 $423,900 $420,000 $418,308 $417,500 $410,000 $400,371 $395,000 $392,800 $390,000 $385,000 $350,971 $348,000 $339,058 $338,000 $330,000 $318,000 $315,000 $305,000 $300,000 $296,500 $295,634 $285,000 $283,000 $275,000 $274,162 $272,500 $272,500 $269,000 $269,000 $255,000

BUYER

ADDRESS

ARGONAUT HOLDINGS INC PILGRIM’S PROGRESS LLC 130 PILGRIM RD SATILLA INVESTMENTS I LL CBNA-GA II LLC 201 RIVERPLACE STE 500 NELSON HOLDINGS LLC SC HEALTHCARE PLUS LLC 10 ASHBURY DR PONDER WILLIAM TODD LIVI LINDLEY WILLIAM BRENT 275 BOMAR RD PARTI NAVEEN NATH MALPHRUS LOIS ANN REVOC 15 CRESCENT AVE MAJESTIC BUILDERS INC HEIGEL CATHERINE REVOC T 300 WACCAMAW AVE STEPHENS WADE H III ELDER JEFFREY W (JTWROS) 225 W FARIS RD BK RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCT CRONIN KAREN D (JTWROS) 2 CHESTNUT SPRINGS CT TATE LINDA S (JTWROS) CARDELL BRADFORD FRANKLI 5 WELLESLEY WAY LYTTON CHERYL PHILLIPS DAVID G (JTWROS 103 GOLDENSTAR LN BK RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCT HEDLUND JASON R (SURV) 5 FITZGERALD WAY PRICE LEON (SURV) COYLE JILL ANN 125 COURTSIDE TRL DUNN CUSTOM BUILDERS LLC HAMM NATHANIEL D (JTWROS 6 EBENWAY LN BK RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCT ANANTHABHOTLA ANITHA (JT 19 ROCKHAMPTON DR FRALEIGH WAYNE F (JTWROS HUDSON ALLISON CASEY (JT 132 RUBIWOOD CIR ZIEGLER TOOLS INC AMI GROUP LLC PO BOX 790 NVR INC MCDANIEL JAMES W JR (JTW 618 PAWLEYS DR DOLVEN STEVEN A PATE AARON K (JTWROS) 19 OSSABAW LOOP BK RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCT BORAD MAYABEN L 15 LEAFMORE CT SEAVER DAVID K MACBRIDE HEATHER Q (JTWR 364 PIMLICO RD SCHNEIDER JILL L REVOC T WINDHAM BRYAN 313 RAES CREEK DR BK RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCT FORD MARGARET A (JTWROS) 203 CREEK SHOALS DR BAILEY LORRAINE R (JTWRO JONES PAUL D (JTWROS) 209 BERROW WAY S C PILLON HOMES INC CANNON COLIN P (JTWROS) 204 DANTE LN HOFFMAN JOHN R ROBERTS JOHN D (SURV) 107 BELL RD SEEDHOM RANI N JOSEPH ALEXANDER S (JTWR 824 NEELY FERRY RD MCGEE PROPERTIES OF GREE WHITESIDE JOHN D JR (JTW 917 DEVENGER RD KRISHNAMURTHY KARTHIK C LLOYD REBECCA J (JTWROS) 100 ABBY CIR MAYER EZRA P SAUFL LAWRENCE P (JTWROS 559 S PINE MEADOW DR ESBENSHADE GREGORY C HOFFNER ROBERT (JTWROS) 17 HABERSHAM CT WATKINS M DIANE (JTWROS) ROSS GAIL C (JTWROS) 1129 EDWARDS RD NVR INC COOPER KENNETH M 11 BRENDAN WAY STE 140 RAGSDALE ASHLEY SMITH ZWIERS SCOTT N 101 W COURT ST UNIT 223 HERIN ALIENE B GARNER AMY C 101 COMPTON DR HAYES PAUL K PARISEAU BRAD C (JTWROS) 8 FLINTWOOD DR SK BUILDERS INC CLEMENTS GEORGE (JTWROS) 140 KEITH DR BRIGHT KRISTA L BROOKFIELD RELOCATION IN 16260 N 71ST ST BROOKFIELD RELOCATION IN STAIGER LEE W 5902 SPRING LODGE DR WHITE FELICIA D HENAO ALINE (JTWROS) 6 GOVERNORS LAKE WAY DRIGGERS CHESA K LEHDE ANTHONY (JTWROS) 102 SMITH HOLLOW DR GEORGIA BANK & TRUST COM KISHYAM LLC 1387 TIGER BLVD

SUBD.

PRICE SELLER

HERITAGE WOODS $255,000 ABNEY MILLS $250,000 MCBEE PARK $250,000 REDFEARN $249,900 COTTAGES@HARRISON BRIDGE $244,900 WEST FARM $241,000 SILVERLEAF $240,000 PELHAM SPRINGS $239,000 COTTAGES@HARRISON BRIDGE $229,500 JAMESTOWNE ESTATES $229,000 LANSFAIR @ ASHBY PARK $225,000

$225,000

$223,000 AUTUMN TRACE $220,000 CARLYLE POINTE $219,000 PEBBLECREEK $216,000 FORD TOWNE ESTATES $215,000 ORCHARD FARMS ARBOR WALK $215,000 SILVERLEAF $214,000 SILVERLEAF $214,000 RIVER MIST $212,000 HAMPTON CENTRE $209,000 LANDING@SAVANNAH POINTE $204,824 MERRIFIELD PARK $202,000 $201,945 TWIN CREEKS LANDING@SAVANNAH POINTE $201,674 $199,900 ST JAMES PLACE FOX TRACE $193,500 BLUESTONE COTTAGES $192,500 MULBERRY AT PINCKNEY $192,000 MORNING MIST FARM $189,900 $188,500 GREENBRIER TAYLOR HEIGHTS $187,802 $186,000 PELHAM FALLS UNIVERSITY PARK $185,000 TANNER’S MILL $184,000 BETHEL GREENE $184,000 TOWNES AT BROOKWOOD $181,850 HAMMETT GROVE $181,600 THE OAKS $181,000 KNOLLWOOD HEIGHTS $180,000

BUYER

ADDRESS

DAVIS DIANE E LARK BOBBY D 105 HERITAGE WOODS TRL OMNI REALTY LLC R & D REALTY INVESTMENTS 23302 WHITE HARBOUR RD MCBEE PARK LLC ROUX ROSELLE 25 STATION CT STE 205 GUILFOYLE MARK P OTTS MARY E 134 CHESSINGTON LN DWELLING GROUP LLC BURNS CARL (JTWROS) 19 BRIARHILL DR MUNGO HOMES INC DOWNS ALISA T 605 CHILLINGHAM CT JONES JAMES L ISAACS JOHN (JTWROS) 102 CHIPPING CT GREGORIE EDMUND B DAVIES DAVID B 121 PELHAM SPRINGS PL DWELLING GROUP LLC BRISBOIS CATHERINE H 6 BELLE OAKS DR JANOVICH FAYE M JOHNSON DEAN (SURV) 6 NIGH OAK TRCE SAILORS MARCELLE T JANOVICH FAYE M 207 LANSFAIR WAY MUNCUS DARYL T GLASS MICHAEL J 205 ROBINSON ST SPITZER CHRISTOPHER T LOUK JOHN W 365 HILLSIDE CHURCH RD COOK RICHARD A KEETON-LARKINS ANGELA D 518 KINGSMOOR DR SCHMIDT ROBERT W KUHR CHRISTINE W REVOC T 36 COLLIER LN MARTIN JEROME V LIVING T BANTA GILBERT S (JTWROS) 10 HONEYBEE LN HUFF SHERRILL V ELROD MARSHA T 1104 ROBIN HOOD LN WRIGHT MARSHALLA M ROGERS DONALD K JR (JTWR 510 S ORCHARD FARMS AVE THOMAS ANTON F AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL R 6 PENN CTR W 2ND FL AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL R MCNABB JADA 212 W SILVERLEAF ST HOYT MARK A KAPOUSIDIS VASILIOS BILL 26 BOX TREE WAY WESTCHESTER SOUTH INVEST WRAP & ROLL GRAPHICS LLC PO BOX 825 D R HORTON INC LETOURNEAU KIMBERLY D (J 5328 ERNEST RD WIGGINS SARAH C REVOC TR KENNEDY MAURA W (JTWROS) 310 CLARENDON ESTATES DR NVR INC AKTER SABRINA 95 YOUNG HARRIS DR D R HORTON INC SCOTT BRADY 105 RAMAPO CT BALLEW ROBERT MANDAP ROMMEL 115 SAINT JAMES PLACE DR ADAMS HOMES AEC LLC NOZARTASH ARASH 423 AIRDALE LN STRONG HAZEL C GARREN MICHAEL A (JTWROS 51 DOLERITE DR HIGHLAND HOMES L L C HEARON MARGARET 212 PINCKNEY ST SUTTON CONNIE J DIK JEFFREY A (JTWROS) 5 JERICHO CT GARNER AMY BATCHELOR ADRIAN E 33 OAK GLEN DR BRICENOUITZIL SERGIO FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAG PO BOX 650043 BOWERS KENNETH EVERETT SEARLE PROPERTIES LLC 317 PELHAM FALLS DR SWENSON ERIC D (SURVIVOR MANGUM JILLIAN M 213 BRADLEY BLVD LAWSON MICHAEL KEVIN PATE ELIZABETH C (JTWROS 225 STAPLEFORD PARK DR KRISTIANSEN SHARON M HARDY TIMOTHY M JR (JTWR 141 GREENAPPLE WAY BROOKWOOD TOWNES LLC DURANT BRENDA 101 E WASHINGTON ST SUITE 301 LOPES LUCIANO JR AMERICAN HOMES 4 RENT PR 23815 STUART RANCH RD STE 302 SULLIVAN LAURA LYNNE MARTIN KELLY P 1 OAK BROOK WAY DUNN UPSTATE HOLDINGS IN MACKINNON CAROL ANN (JTW

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THE DESIGNATED LEGAL PUBLICATION FOR GREENVILLE COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA NOTICE Greenville County, 301 University Ridge, Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29601, will accept responses for the following: RFP# 03-08/19/13 - Demolition and Abatement Services, River Falls Fire Department, AUGUST 19, 2013, 3:00 P.M., E.D.T. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site visit will be held at 9:00 A.M., E.D.T., August 8, 2013 Suite 100, Procurement Services Division, 301 University Ridge, Greenville, SC 29601.

GREENVILLE COUNTY ZONING AND PLANNING PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE There will be a public hearing before County Council on Monday, August 19, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in County Council Chambers, County Square, for the purpose of hearing those persons interested in the following items: DOCKET NUMBER: CZ-2013-29 APPLICANT: Spencer Bennett CONTACT INFORMATION: sbasburygroup@aol.com or 363-1394 PROPERTY LOCATION: 4A Boling Road PIN: T006001200102 EXISTING ZONING: C-1, Commercial REQUESTED ZONING: C-2, Commercial ACREAGE: 0.48 COUNTY COUNCIL: 18 – Baldwin DOCKET NUMBER: CZ-2013-30 APPLICANT: Faby Broce CONTACT INFORMATION: fabybroce@charter.net or 430-8023 PROPERTY LOCATION: Reedy Fork Road PINS: 0595010101400 EXISTING ZONING: R-R1, Rural Residential REQUESTED ZONING: R-S, Residential Suburban ACREAGE: 52.8 COUNTY COUNCIL: 25 – Gibson and 26 – Rawls DOCKET NUMBER: CZ-2013-31 APPLICANT: Shawn Kruglewicz CONTACT INFORMATION: smkruglewicz@drhorton.com or 757-9931 PROPERTY LOCATION: Sandy Springs Road PIN: 0594020101900 and 0594020101901 EXISTING ZONING: R-R1, Rural Residential REQUESTED ZONING: R-S, Residential Suburban ACREAGE: 117 COUNTY COUNCIL: 25 – Gibson DOCKET NUMBER: CZ-2013-32 APPLICANT: Chip Fogleman CONTACT INFORMATION: rlf@frfinc.net or 271-8633 PROPERTY LOCATION: Log Shoals Road PIN: M006030101000 and 0573020101601 (portion) EXISTING ZONING: R-S, Residential Suburban REQUESTED ZONING: R-12, Single-Family Residential ACREAGE: 6.7 COUNTY COUNCIL: 28 – Payne DOCKET NUMBER: CZ-2013-33 APPLICANT: Tim Anderson CONTACT INFORMATION: 884-3094 PROPERTY LOCATION: State Park Road PIN: 0500040101600 (portion)

EXISTING ZONING: R-S, Residential Suburban REQUESTED ZONING: NC, Neighborhood Commercial ACREAGE: 4.93 COUNTY COUNCIL: 17 – Dill DOCKET NUMBER: CZ-2013-34 APPLICANT: Lynn A. Solesbee CONTACT INFORMATION: lynn@bluewatercivil.com or 735-5453 PROPERTY LOCATION: Augusta Arbor Way PIN: 0593040102501 and 0593040102502 EXISTING ZONING: C-2, Commercial REQUESTED ZONING: I-1, Industrial ACREAGE: 4.5 COUNTY COUNCIL: 25 – Gibson DOCKET NUMBER: CZ-2013-35 APPLICANT: Bell Carrington & Price, LLC CONTACT INFORMATION: griffinbell@bellcarrington.com PROPERTY LOCATION: 1504 Brushy Creek Road PIN: 0538040102600 EXISTING ZONING: POD, Planned Office District REQUESTED ZONING: PD, Planned Development ACREAGE: 0.8 COUNTY COUNCIL: 21 – Burns DOCKET NUMBER: CZ-2013-36 APPLICANT: Cindy Cason or Shelly Vinson CONTACT INFORMATION: ccason@goldsmithpm.com or svinson@goldsmithpm.com PROPERTY LOCATION: 410 Haywood Road PIN: 0259000100101 and 0259000100119 EXISTING ZONING: S-1, Services REQUESTED ZONING: C-3, Commercial ACREAGE: 1.52 COUNTY COUNCIL: 24 – Seman DOCKET NUMBER: CZ-2013-37 APPLICANT: Greenville County Council CONTACT INFORMATION: kmccormick@greenvillecounty. org or 467-7425 TEXT AMENDMENT: Text amendment to amend Article 4 Definitions and Table 6.1 Uses Permitted of the Greenville County Zoning Ordinance to define chickens, to amend the definition of farm animals, and to permit chickens in all zoned areas DOCKET NUMBER: CP-2013-2 (Advertised July 19 as part of the requirement for Comprehensive Plan Amendments) APPLICANT: Greenville County Planning Commission CONTACT INFORMATION: tmeeks@greenvillecounty.org or 467-7270 TEXT AMENDMENT: The proposed amendment would revise the Imagine Greenville County Comprehensive Plan to expand the eastern boundary of Priority Investment Area Three All persons interested in these proposed amendments to the Greenville County Zoning Ordinance and Map are invited to attend this meeting. At subsequent meetings, Greenville County Council may approve or deny the proposed amendments as requested or approve a different zoning classification than requested.

NOTICE OF ACTION STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE FAMILY COURT THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF GREENVILLE C/A No. 2013-DR-23-2471 Leidy K Cruz Brito, Plaintiffs, vs.

Jose Acosta Cruz,In Re; Valeria Martinez Cruz Defendant.YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the original Summons and Complaint in the above entitled action were filed on June 5, 2013 in the Office of the Clerk of Court in the Family Court of Greenville County, South Carolina, the object of the prayer is to., obtain a termination of parental rights of Jose Acosta Cruz and change the last name of the child born to Leidy K Cruz Brito and Jose Acosta Cruz.

Should you find this notice, you shall have 30 days to respond to the Complaint.

The Carruthers Law Firm 111 Toy Street Greenville, SC 29601 PUBLIC HEARING A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2013, AT 6:00 P.M., (or as soon thereafter as other public hearings are concluded), IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 301 UNIVERSITY RIDGE, GREENVILLE, SC, 29601, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER THE BOUNDARIES OF THE GREATER GREENVILLE SANITATION DISTRICT SHOULD BE ENLARGED TO INCLUDE CERTAIN PROPERTIES LOCATED OFF OF W. MOUNTAIN CREEK CHURCH ROAD, EAST LEE ROAD, HARTSVILLE DRIVE, BALD ROCK DRIVE, AND ALTAMONT ROAD FOR THE PURPOSE OF ORDERLY COLLECTING AND DISPOSAL OF REFUSE, GARBAGE AND TRASH WITHIN GREENVILLE COUNTY. THE NEW BOUNDARY LINES TO RESULT FOR THE GREATER GREENVILLE SANITATION DISTRICT WOULD INCLUDE: A. THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED OFF OF W. MOUNTAIN CREEK CHURCH ROAD DESCRIBED AS GREENVILLE COUNTY TAX MAP NUMBERS (TMS#) P036000100900, P036000101300, P036000101307, AND P036000101309; B. THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED OFF OF E. LEE ROAD DESCRIBED AS GREENVILLE COUNTY TAX MAP NUMBER (TMS#) T031000302300; C. THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED OFF OF HARTSVILLE DRIVE DESCRIBED AS GREENVILLE COUNTY TAX MAP NUMBER (TMS#) T031000320300; D. THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED OFF OF BALD ROCK DRIVE DESCRIBED AS GREENVILLE COUNTY TAX MAP NUMBER (TMS#) 0465000100207; AND E. THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED OFF OF ALTAMONT ROAD DESCRIBED AS GREENVILLE COUNTY TAX MAP NUMBER (TMS#) 0462000100704.

A MAP OF THE NEW BOUNDARIES AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE COUNTY COUNCIL OFFICE.

THE REASON FOR THE PROPOSED ENLARGEMENT IS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ORDERLY COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF REFUSE. NO ADDITIONAL BONDS WILL BE ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT, NOR WILL THERE BE ANY CHANGE IN THE COMMISSION OR IN THE PERSONNEL OF THE PRESENT COMMISSION OF THE GREATER GREENVILLE SANITATION DISTRICT. BOB TAYLOR, CHAIRMAN GREENVILLE COUNTY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2013, AT 6:00 P.M., (or as soon thereafter as other public hearings are concluded), IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 301 UNIVERSITY RIDGE, GREENVILLE, SC, 29601, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER THE BOUNDARIES OF THE GREATER GREENVILLE SANITATION DISTRICT SHOULD BE ENLARGED TO INCLUDE CERTAIN PROPERTIES LOCATED OFF OF W. MOUNTAIN CREEK CHURCH ROAD, EAST LEE ROAD, HARTSVILLE DRIVE, BALD ROCK DRIVE, AND ALTAMONT ROAD FOR THE PURPOSE OF ORDERLY COLLECTING AND DISPOSAL OF REFUSE, GARBAGE AND TRASH WITHIN GREENVILLE COUNTY. THE NEW BOUNDARY LINES TO RESULT FOR THE GREATER GREENVILLE SANITATION DISTRICT WOULD INCLUDE: A. THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED OFF OF W. MOUNTAIN CREEK CHURCH ROAD DESCRIBED AS GREENVILLE COUNTY TAX MAP NUMBERS (TMS#) P036000100900, P 0 3 6 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0 0 , P036000101307, AND P036000101309; B. THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED OFF OF E. LEE ROAD DESCRIBED AS GREENVILLE COUNTY TAX MAP NUMBER (TMS#) T031000302300; C. THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED OFF OF HARTSVILLE DRIVE DESCRIBED AS GREENVILLE COUNTY TAX MAP NUMBER (TMS#) T031000320300; D. THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED OFF OF BALD ROCK DRIVE DESCRIBED AS GREENVILLE COUNTY TAX MAP NUMBER (TMS#) 0465000100207; AND E. THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED OFF OF ALTAMONT ROAD DESCRIBED AS GREENVILLE COUNTY TAX MAP NUMBER (TMS#) 0462000100704.

A MAP OF THE NEW BOUNDARIES AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE COUNTY COUNCIL OFFICE. THE REASON FOR THE PROPOSED ENLARGEMENT IS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ORDERLY COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF REFUSE. NO ADDITIONAL BONDS WILL BE ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT, NOR WILL THERE BE ANY CHANGE IN THE COMMISSION OR IN THE PERSONNEL OF THE PRESENT COMMISSION OF THE GREATER GREENVILLE SANITATION DISTRICT. BOB TAYLOR, CHAIRMAN GREENVILLE COUNTY COUNCIL

NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GREENVILLE IN THE PROBATE COURT IN THE MATTER OF THOMASENA E. FISHER CASE NO. 2013ES23000640 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES All persons having claims against the following estate(s) are required to deliver or mail their claims to the indicated Personal Representative, appointed to administer these estates, and to file their claims on Form #371PC with the Probate Court of Greenville County, the address of which is 301 University Ridge, Suite 1200, Greenville SC 29601, on or before the date that is eight months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors (unless barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), or such persons shall forever be barred as to their claims.

All claims are required to be presented in written statements, indicating the name and the address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the amount claimed and the date when due, and a description of any security as to the claim.

Estate: THOMASENA E. FISHER Personal Representative: Ronald M. Fisher Address: 317 Garrett Street, Mauldin SC 29662 PUBLIC HEARING A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2013, (or at such time as other public hearings are concluded) AT 6:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 301 UNIVERSITY RIDGE, GREENVILLE, SC, 29601, TO CONSIDER THE MILLAGE REQUEST BY THE BOILING SPRINGS FIRE DISTRICT FOR THE 2014 TAX YEAR. THE BOILING SPRINGS BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF S.C. CODE ANN. SECTIONS 6-1320 (A)(1) AND (A)(2), HAS REQUESTED THAT GREENVILLE COUNTY COUNCIL APPROVE A TOTAL MILLAGE INCREASE OF THIRTEEN AND TWO TENTHS (13.2) MILLS FOR THE BOILING SPRINGS FIRE DISTRICT. THREE AND ONE-TENTH (3.1) MILLS OF THE PROPOSED INCREASE IS ALLOCATED FOR OPERATING MILLAGE ALLOWABLE FOR CPI AND POPULATION GROWTH FOR FY2013-2014 AND FOR THE OPERAITNG MILLAGE ALLOWED, BUT NOT IMPOSED, FOR THE THREE PRECEDING TAX YEARS. TEN AND ONETENTH (10.1) MILLS OF THE PROPOSED INCREASE IS ALLOCATED TO ESTABLISH A RESERVE ACCOUNT PURSUANT TO S.C. CODE ANN. SECTION 6-1-320(D), BRINGING THE DISTRICT’S TOTAL OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MILLAGE TO THIRTY-FOUR AND THREETENTHS (34.3) MILLS, WHICH IS ABOVE THE TWENTY (20.0) MILLS ESTABLISHED BY LAW FOR THE BOILING SPRINGS FIRE DISTRICT. BOB TAYLOR, CHAIRMAN GREENVILLE COUNTY COUNCIL

FORFEITED LAND COMMISSION SALE Properties owned by the Forfeited Land Commission (FLC) of Greenville County will be sold at auction by Meares Auction Group on Wednesday, August 7 at 1:00 p.m. in the Greenville County Council Chambers located at 301 University Ridge, Greenville, SC 29601. Details can be obtained in the Forfeited Land Commission section of the Greenville County Treasurer’s web page –http:// www.greenvillecounty.org/ County_Treasurer/ or in the Greenville County Treasurer’s Office, located at 301 University Ridge, Suite 600, Greenville, SC 29601, telephone number (864) 467-7210.

PUBLIC NOTICE THIS NOTICE IS PUBLISHED PURSUANT TO SECTION 6-11470 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED. ON TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2013, GREENVILLE COUNTY COUNCIL ADOPTED A RESOLUTION, WHICH ADJUSTED THE GREATER GREENVILLE SANITATION BOUNDARIES BY INCLUDING CERTAIN PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE DEL NORTE SUBDIVISION. THE NEW BOUNDARY LINES TO RESULT FOR THE GREATER GREENVILLE SANITATION DISTRICT WILL INCLUDE THOSE AREAS KNOWN AS TAX MAP NUMBERS: 0538010102200 0538090104800 0538090109800 0538090114900 0538100119800 0538010102304 0538090104900 0538090109900 0538090115000 0538100119900 0538010103202 0538090105000 0538090110000 0538090115100 0538100120000 0538010115700 0538090105100 0538090110100 0538090115200 0538100120100 0538020101000 0538090105200 0538090110200 0538090115300 0538100120200 0538040100505 0538090105300 0538090110300 0538090115400 0538100120300 0538090100100 0538090105400 0538090110400 0538090115500 0538100120400 0538090100200 0538090105500 0538090110500 0538090115600 0538100120500 0538090100300 0538090105600 0538090110600 0538090115700 0538100120600 0538090100400 0538090105700 0538090110700 0538090115800 0538100120700 0538090100500 0538090105800 0538090110800 0538090115900 0538100120800 0538090100600 0538090105900 0538090110900 0538090116000 0538100120900 0538090100700 0538090106000 0538090111000 0538090116100 0538100121000 0538090100800 0538090106100 0538090111100 0538090116200 0538100121100 0538090100900 0538090106200 0538090111200 0538090116300 0538100121200

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THE DESIGNATED LEGAL PUBLICATION FOR GREENVILLE COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Stax’s Restaurant. LLC, intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of BEER, WINE & LIQUOR at 1455 Woodruff Road, Greenville, SC 29607. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than August 4, 2013. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and, (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protest must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P. O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214; or faxed to: (803) 896-0110

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Jose Torres, intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and OFF premises consumption of BEER & WINE at 3403 A. White Horse Road, Greenville, SC 29611. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than August 4, 2013. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and, (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protest must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P. O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214; or faxed to: (803) 896-0110

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Hampton Inn & Suites, intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of BEER & WINE at 171 River Place, Greenville, SC 29601. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than August 4, 2013. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and, (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protest must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P. O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214; or faxed to: (803) 896-0110

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Natoshia Hall/ DBA G-Pholk, 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 2713 Old Buncombe Road, Greenville, SC 29606. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than August 18, 2013. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and, (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protest must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P. O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214; or faxed to: (803) 896-0110

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Mansion, LLC, intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of BEER, WINE, & LIQUOR at 3715 E North Street, Suite 90, Greenville, SC 29615. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than August 11, 2013. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and, (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protest must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P. O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214; or faxed to: (803) 896-0110

photos by Paula Angermeier / contributing

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Firebirds of Greenville, LLC, intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of BEER, WINE & LIQUOR at 1025 Woodruff Road Suite D-115, Greenville, SC 29607. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than August 11, 2013. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and, (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protest must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P. O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214; or faxed to: (803) 896-0110

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Freshly completed landscapes dry at Certus Saturday at the Greenville County Museum of Art.

Art instructor Bruce Bunch gives a few pointers about landscapes to people attending the second Greenville County Museum of Art Certus Saturday. Certus Saturday is free and open to the public thanks to a grant from Certus bank.

Attendees of the recent Certus Saturday at the Greenville County Museum of Art work on their landscapes during a landscape workshop by Bruce Bunch.

Attendees at the Certus Saturday at the Greenville County Museum of Art take a tour of the Masterpieces of American Landscapes from the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. A landscape workshop, live bluegrass music and a tour of the landscape exhibition were all part of the event.

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Behind Cherrydale Shopping Center Now

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Furman Microscope camper dissecting an owl pellet, one of the nature, soil and decomposers activities.

Becky Mann / contributing

After making it to the state championships in the majors division, Northwood Little League bested Irmo Little League last week 7-6 to take its third Little League State title. The team goes on to play Georgia on Aug. 2 in the Little League Southeast Regional in Warner Robins, Georgia.

Other state champions will be there from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. The winner will advance to play in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Penn., starting Aug. 15.

Greenville Technical College President Dr. Keith Miller makes a few comments at an event marking the new partnership between the college and Waste Industries. Waste Industries has partnered with Greenville Technical College to grow the company’s workforce. The company has donated a commercial truck and has promised graduates of the heavy equipment/diesel mechanics program an interview along with tuition reimbursement if they are hired.

“Mater” (tomato) Pie contest judges, local celebrity Francine Bryson from the show “American Baking Competition” and Alan Abrams, chef at Foxfire Gallery and Kitchen Shops, get their first pie to judge. The pie contest was one of several events held as part of the Summer on Augusta Festival. Other events were the Backyard Bash, Fun in the Sun Shagging party, Grillin and Chillin and Sounds for Hounds and Block Party and “Mater” Pie contest Best in Show winner Music at McDaniel.

Regina Reinozsky with her prize.

Furman Kaleidoscope campers with camp creative director Bruce Cable, anticipating the launch of a rocket they assembled.

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Lip service Grief

By Paul Hunsberger

Seminars for the community, educators and professional caregivers featuring Dr. Harold Ivan Smith

A Dozen and One Things a School Professional Needs to Know About Grief A free seminar for educators September 9, 2013 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Compassion Caring for Today’s Grieving Families A full day worksop for professional caregivers featuring four presentations $35.00 Registration Fee for Professionals seeking CEU Credit September 10, 2013 8:30am - 11:30am – Morning Session 11:30am - 1:00pm – Lunch Break 1:00pm - 4:00pm – Afternoon Session

There’s A Lot More to Grief Than Kubler-Ross’ Stages A FREE seminar for anyone experiencing grief or loss September 10, 2013 6:45pm to 9:00pm

All seminars are located at the TD Convention Center 1 Exposition Drive Greenville, SC For more information or to make a reservation, call (864) 235-8330 or register online at www.thomasmcafee.com.

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Across 1 Sphere of influence 6 Making waves?

12 Inbox clogger 16 Solstice mo.

19 Video game princess 20 One making bread 21 Wiry-coated terrier 23 Intuition of some “Star Wars” villains?

25 Bullied 26 Airport pickup concern, briefly 27 Good things to keep about you 28 Bob or weave 30 Actress Campbell 31 Lint roller target, maybe 34 Weaknesses of a prof’s helper?

39 Stage direction 41 Back 42 Purell target 43 Showy display 46 Church official 48 Penniless one 52 Surrendered 54 Hibachi residue 55 Help-wanted ad periods 57 Not all 58 Daytime __ 59 Holiday elves who can’t get along?

63 Mane character in Narnia 64 Gush 65 Posthumous 2009

George Harrison album 66 To the sky 67 British heiress __ Khan 69 Stud spot 70 Find on the dial 72 Ten-armed species 74 Goalie’s protective wear 77 See 85-Across 80 “Super Mario” brother 81 Coughing and sneezing?

82 Flashy promotion 83 Hardly hard up 84 Wisecrack 85 With 77-Across, “Amen!”

86 Call for 88 Cowboy hat 90 Doyle’s narrator 93 Wee 94 Tug or tub 95 Roof rim 96 Led Zeppelin’s “Whole __ Love” 98 Fashion collaboration of actor James and a one-named rock-’n’roller?

103 Much-kneaded treatment?

107 Up to it 108 Little cut 109 Like eyes “you can’t hide,” in an Eagles song 111 Time chunk 112 “Ghastly grim and ancient” poem title critter

115 Unexpected affection, and an alternate title for this puzzle 120 Jersey output 121 Fancy 122 Verbatim line 123 MD office posting 124 Skip over 125 Monster’s nickname 126 Flower part Down 1 Montezuma subject 2 Maestro Zubin 3 Pasture cry 4 Dog tags, say 5 __ chi ch’uan 6 Put back to work 7 Brewer’s kiln 8 Pull with effort 9 Country stopover 10 19- and 80-Across letters 11 Like Keats’s urn 12 Indian title 13 Battles with thrown weapons 14 Orbit bit 15 49-Down, as a rookie 16 “Is this too big a chance?”

17 French student 18 Hands over 22 “Stop adding milk and sugar to these brews!”?

24 Noodlehead 29 Boathouse item 32 Dutch South Africans in

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33 Get in the game 35 Pritzker Prize winner 36 Name of 13 popes 37 Green expanses 38 Journalist Kupcinet 40 Chemical experiment substances

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43 Pasture moms 44 Tent site 45 Gimlet ingredient 47 European wine region 49 Holder of numerous pitching records who never won a Cy Young Award

50 General Bradley 51 Lean 53 Some surrealist works 55 IM pioneer 56 Was embarrassed 60 Sleep lab letters 61 Coot relative 62 Overlooked 63 O’Neill’s “The Hairy __” 66 Inordinate 68 Early 16th-century date 71 High-tech address 72 Some 35mm cameras 73 Pack it in 75 Scarf down 76 Crop circle makers, supposedly 78 “Breaking __ Hard to Do” 79 Long and slimy 81 Guards 84 Fonda’s “The Grapes of Wrath” role 87 Acrobats’ gear 89 Lamont, to Fred Sanford 90 Continues strolling 91 Prefix with fauna 92 One who is honored and hopeful 95 Cause of an env. bulge 97 Do miserably, in slang 98 Stick in a box 99 Not fancy at all 100 Gobs 101 Porcine patter 102 Those girls, in Oaxaca 104 Memorable moralist 105 Actress Scacchi 106 Gallery item 110 “Tintin in Tibet” creature 113 “MTV Unplugged” lack 114 Through 116 Uno e due 117 Clip-__: ties 118 High nos. for rocket scientists?

119 Try to take to the cleaners?

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60 & Beyond with peggy henderson

Waiting in line I’d rather eat carrot-and-raisin salad than wait in line.

I’d also like to believe I’m above the negative vernacular “instant gratification,” the common lingo for “I want it right now.” This is forgivable for a two-year-old but an embarrassment for the 60-and-beyond crowd.

This brings to mind the adage, “You know your parents are getting close to senility when they start acting like children.”

The upshot of a Taurus born with red hair (that morphed to silver and then a tinted strawberry blond) and a Type A personality, my stress level rates show a risk for the normal ramifications of high blood pressure. In my defense, my distaste for waiting in a doctor’s office, Wal-Mart or even a voting line is all about time urgency.

According to About.com: Health Stress Management, the reason for the sense of loss or time urgency waiting induces in seniors is sensitivity to loss of time in general. It’s understandable that seniors are more sensitive to time wasted because we are painfully aware that our time left on God’s creation is limited.

It’s common knowledge that when going on vacation, be it local, national or international, more time will be spent getting in or getting off transportation, purchasing tickets, gifts and reservations than actually being on vacation.

When it comes to planning a touring vacation, rarely do we ask the basic question: What are my expectations (comfort) and limitations

(handicaps)? Would a private group of maybe 30 with the same interests fare better than a larger, touristy group with different backgrounds and all ages? (Read: small children.)

I realize, much to my chagrin, that I am sounding a bit like the comic strip icon “Crabby Road” – Maxine to most. Maxine and I agree on the subject of small children in public places.

Especially in a lovely, elegant eatery, where if you end up sitting next to a high chair with a demanding, precious baby inside, you end up thinking, “I am paying a high price for this?”

One of Maxine’s lines read: “There are inconveniences and then there are real problems. And, if you are going to inconvenience me, then we will ALL have problems.”

It’s the traveler’s responsibility to choose the trip of her dreams. If it doesn’t turn out, the person to blame is yourself. Was this smart or senseless? For example, when the day arrives that I am in Paris and want to tour the Louvre Museum, I know that I have painful arthritic feet and wee, attentive patience for an art guide. My strategy for my husband and me is to organize our own tour according to our needs.

I clipped a cartoon from The New Yorker that depicts two plump matrons eating lunch at the Louvre’s restaurant. On the floor next to their designer bags sit two sets of museum T-shirts. The cartoon caption reads: “At least we have proof that we came.”

During a recent visit to the High Museum in Atlanta, I watched an el-

derly lady walking solo with a black Lab guide dog. She was obviously visually impaired, and she listened intently to an audiotape. I both admired her courage and independence, while thinking that she was pushing the envelope for an accident.

Good ole AARP.com is always available for viable, conservative advice.

One article focused on the importance of blending into the environment in a foreign country and to expect long restaurant waiting lines at peak seasons. The writer encouraged travelers to ask questions and then just listen without offering an opinion. This should limit the possibility of being thought of as the dreaded “ugly American.”

James Michener, author and avid traveler, said, “If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might as well stay at home.”

The next time I wait in line at Brewsters to get my fix of peach ice cream, I might fantasize about a private limo service for just touring the city of London. Note I said, “fantasize.”

Or I might just stay at home and work in my garden.

Peggy Henderson is a 60 & Beyond former freelance writer turned newspaper columnist. Besides appearing in the Greenville Journal, her column is syndicated with Senior Wire News Services. In addition, she’s a staff writer for the website Go60.us. Contact her at peg4745@aol.com

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