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In a sense, new Clemson University President Jim Clements has been auditioning for the top job in Tiger Town for the past two decades. It was 20 years ago that Clements and his wife, Beth, first started talking about a career path he could take to eventually land at Clemson, a school to which he had family ties through his in-laws and had been following since the 1981 football team won the national championship. At times, Clements even consulted with the man he will succeed as the school’s president, James F. Barker, who announced in April that he would step down from the presidency after 14 years and return to teaching. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 FOR HOME DELIVERY CALL 864.679.1200 READ ONLINE AT GREENVILLE JOURNAL.COM

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amorris@communityjournals.com A recent report from the Kaiser Family Foundation predicts roughly 194,000 South Carolinians will fall into a health insurance coverage gap due to incomes above the current Medicaid eligibility, but below the lower limit for federal health insurance marketplace subsidies. Designers of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) relied on states expanding Medicaid as an integral part of the legislation in order to cover individuals under the new health care law. However, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled expansion optional, some states, like South Carolina, opted out – creating the no man’s land Kaiser and other experts have discovered for South Carolinians and thousands of their fellow citizens across the country. Meanwhile, another provision of the health care law could offer federal subsidies to some individuals who purchase coverage on the health care marketplaces – again, if their incomes fit the eligibility requirements. Potentially, thousands of South Carolinians could be eligible. When the ACA became law, the federal government offered to foot the bill for 100 percent of the cost of Medicaid expansion to states from 2014 to 2016, dropping to 90 percent beginning in 2020. As of now, 21 states are not expanding Medicaid and four are considering it, according to the latest data from The Advisory Board Company.

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“If history has proven anything, it’s that there is no such thing as a temporary entitlement program, and as House Republicans recognize, Obamacare will be as bad a policy three years from now as it is today,” she said in a statement earlier this year. State Medicaid director Tony Keck supports Haley’s stand, saying the Medicaid system is broken and enrolling more residents in Medicaid will not help to make people healthier. Hospital executives support Medicaid expansion, however, saying they will continue to bear the brunt of the cost for treating the uninsured, who often use their emergency rooms for primary care. The Medicaid expansion was designed to bridge a gap between insurance provided by employers and the current Medicaid program. In January 2014, the new minimum Medicaid eligibility of 138 percent of poverty for nondisabled adults will go into effect. A group that was not eligible before – adults without dependent children – could be covered under expansion. “In states that do not expand Medicaid, nearly five million poor uninsured adults have incomes above Medicaid eligibility levels but below poverty and may fall into a ‘coverage gap’ of earning too much to qualify for Medicaid but not enough to qualify for Marketplace premium tax credits,” the Kaiser report said. “Most of these people have very limited coverage options and are likely to remain uninsured.” In South Carolina, the coverage gap would reach about 33 percent of the uninsured, nonelderly adult population, Kaiser said. Other states with potentially large affected populations would be Texas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania with Texas having more than one million in the gap, the report said. “The ACA envisioned people below 138 percent of poverty receiving Medicaid and thus does not provide premium tax credits for the lowest income. As a result,

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GHS launches liaison office for veterans On Veterans Day, Greenville Health System announced the creation of a Veterans Affairs Liaison Office that will be funded and staffed by the health care system. GHS officials said South Carolina is one of six states experiencing an increase in its veteran population. The liaison office will work with veterans’ groups and connect veterans with services. In addition, GHS and Honor Flight Upstate announced that GHS will individuals below poverty are not eligible for Marketplace tax credits, even if Medicaid coverage is not available to them,” the report said. Purchasing coverage through the marketplace could be an option, but because they do not qualify for subsidies, these individuals could pay approximately one half to one quarter of their income for premiums, Kaiser said.

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supply a medical team and supplies for two Honor Flights in 2014. Honor Flight is a nonprofit that takes veterans to visit memorials and Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. Currently, GHS’s Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital serves veterans through a driving simulator that helps injured veterans drive again and established the Peace House that offers veterans a place to stay while in outpatient rehabilitation. level. Credits are based on income and cost is based on age and the area where an individual lives, so subsidies will vary across states. The report projects an estimated 17 million people who are either uninsured or not covered by their employers could be eligible for insurance premium subsidies. In other states, Texas, California and Florida have more than 1 million people eligible for tax credits, while Arizona, Indiana and Tennessee have eligible numbers comparable to South Carolina. According to the Obama administration, approximately 975,000 people have logged on to determine their eligibility at healthcare. gov and 106,185 signed up for insurance, but mostly through state exchanges. In its first weeks, the federal online exchange has experienced disastrous technical issues. Those who want coverage beginning on Jan. 1 must enroll by Dec. 15 and officials are pledging a resolution to the online problems by Nov. 30.

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Leaders or cowards? Greenville County Council must not let a combative minority deny Greenville voters a voice on a sales tax hike to fix the county’s crumbling roads. Greenville County Council faces a blunt question in the face of aggressive attempts by anti-tax activists to deny Greenville voters a voice on whether to create a temporary funding source for road and bridge repairs in this county. Are council members leaders or cowards? Whether Greenville County should add a 1 percent local sales tax to fix crumbling roads is only part of what’s at stake now – and not the biggest part. The principle at risk is nothing short of self-government: Will the council let a militant minority deprive county voters of the right to be heard? Greenville’s anti-tax crowd was in full cry at last week’s council meeting, plainly intent on killing a proposed sales tax referendum at inception. They booed supporters brave enough to take the podium. They picketed Chairman Bob Taylor’s home, church and former employer when he refused to commit to voting against a 2014 referendum on the tax. They succeeded in bullying the council into stripping referendum language from the resolution that did manage to create a commission to compile a list of projects for potential repair. Next stop: Make enough noise to cow the council into backing off a public vote entirely. Why? Because the noisemakers could lose. Greenville County roads and bridges are in dismal condition. Deteriorating road surfaces, traffic congestion, substandard bridges; the list is long and the deficiencies dangerous. They diminish quality of life and restrict economic development. Of 82 projects on the Greenville Pickens Anderson Transportation Survey’s 25-year wish list, 63 are in Greenville County. A 1 percent sales tax hike would translate to 25 cents more on a $25 purchase. That would generate roughly $65 million annually for Greenville – to be spent solely on Greenville projects, chosen in advance and listed on the ballot at the time of the vote. Hear that: The money won’t loop through Columbia or Washington. It would begin and end in Greenville and expire in eight years, renewable only by a new referendum. Activists say the state should pay the bill. Yes, it should, but it won’t. The state Transportation Infrastructure Task Force estimates bringing all the state’s roads and bridges to good condition would cost $29 billion over the next 20 years – and the state will generate only $19 billion of that money at current funding levels. So far, the only action from the Legislature has been handwringing. County voters want to be heard. An August survey commissioned by Upstate Forever showed 74 percent supported putting a referendum on the 2014 ballot. The anti-tax activists want to deny them that chance. They know the tax can’t happen without voter approval. But rather than make their case in civil public debate, they want to bully the question off the table. Forty South Carolina counties have used a special option tax for infrastructure improvements. York County raised $111 million, with roughly $40 million coming from county residents and the balance paid by visitors, its county engineer told County Council last year. Greenville voters deserve a voice on whether to try this approach in Greenville. The question is: Will County Council find the backbone to give it to them?

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(S.C. News Exchange) Our state’s governor’s race is beginning in earnest. Early indications are it is likely to be dirty, mean-spirited and devoid of substance and issues – in short, politics as usual from both political parties in South Carolina. It’s the battle of nasty sound bites and ginned-up negative news stories, all orchestrated by campaign operatives and the party “officials” on both sides. Just two recent examples: In August, the Haley side hijacked Vincent Sheheen’s name and created a website, VinceSheheen.com, which purports to show what a rotten person he is. It’s complete with grainy backand-white pictures of Sheheen intended to make him look shady and includes videos about all sorts of supposedly evil people that are giving money to Sheheen. The site says Sheheen is bad for business, has the wrong values and in general is not the type of person you would want your daughter to date. The Democrats are hard at the negative as well. At the S.C. Democratic Party website, many if not most of the stories are negative attacks on Haley. They include a “hypocrisy alert” about what Haley has said about Charleston ports, and her campaign contributions from folks with ties to the Savannah ports. A couple of stories imply that Haley is somehow responsible for someone dying of TB in Greenwood. Then there the familiar charges about Haley’s ethical lapses. Is this the kind of stuff we are going to hear for the next year? Does any of this have anything to do with the most important issues that face our state – like education reform, or providing quality jobs, or ridding the State House of special interest campaign money and sleazy lobbyists? Of course not. What should we do? How can we as citizens force the candidates to make this election about our state’s needs rather than theirs, and put an end to this mindless sandbox name-calling? Well, here’s an idea that might actually get their attention: Let’s refuse to give either candidate any more

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campaign contributions until they agree to do two simple things: 1. Don’t take out-of-state, specialinterest campaign contributions. None. Only accept individual contributions from people who live in South Carolina. 2. Agree to a town-hall-style debate in each of the state’s seven congressional districts over the next year. Take real questions from real people, and debate your opponent face to face. These are two simple things that both candidates could do today to begin to clean up the corrupt, brain-dead, special-interest-driven politics that has plagued our state for a generation. Would this make politics perfect in South Carolina? Of course not. As Congressman Steve Chabot once said, “Politics is a contact sport.” But it should be about the clash of ideas, not money, name-calling and negative TV ads. This is a simple proposal built around personal responsibility. If both candidates agreed, it would tell the nation South Carolina is tired of the rotten politics-as-usual that has made our state a favorite of late-night comedians for years. I am a Democrat. I expect to vote a straight Democratic ticket in November 2014, just as I have done in most every past election. But this is not a partisan issue – it affects all of us. If Haley and Sheheen won’t listen to us, we should refuse to hit the “Donate” button in their next campaign emails. Let’s all try it and see what happens. We can do better – and we deserve better.

Phil Noble is a Charleston businessman and president of the S.C. New Democrats, an independent reform group founded by former Gov. Richard Riley to support big change and real reform.

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South Carolina gubernatorial candidate and S.C. Sen. Vincent Sheheen, right, talks with smallbusiness owner Ruben Montalvo at one of Montalvo’s restaurants, Cantinflas Restaurant in downtown Greenville.

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amorris@communityjournals.com S.C. Sen. Vincent Sheheen stopped into the Upstate this week to address the Democratic Women of Greenville County in his bid to become South Carolina’s next governor. Sheheen lost to Nikki Haley by 4.5 percentage points in 2010 and is back for a rematch in 2014. As Republicans protested outside the Handlebar, where Sheheen spoke, the senator said it was his “mission to fire Nikki Haley in 2014.” He cited the 2012 Department of Revenue hacking scandal, the handling of the tuberculosis outbreak in Greenwood and Haley’s decision to allow the dredging of the port in Savannah as recent failures and fireable offenses if she was CEO of a company. He emphasized a message of change and, referencing the group outside, said, “They are afraid we are going to change the state for the better.” Sheheen said he would restore integrity, trust and honesty to the office of governor. He named investing in education, preventing young professional brain drain and infrastructure improvement as goals, and cited high college costs, refusing Medicaid expansion, declining income and high unemployment as issues and deci-

sions that need changing. “We are embarrassed on late-night TV over and over again because of the people running this state. We can do a lot better,” he said. He added that anyone doubting that the Democrats could win the race should remember the low attendance for Haley’s re-election announcement in Greenville this August despite the presence of three other high-profile governors. Before Sheheen spoke, Trevor Rodgers, regional field director for the S.C. Democratic Party, said that it would be an uphill battle to win the governor’s race, but the key would be to expand the electorate, persuade voters and identify supporters and get them out on Election Day. This weekend, the party will hold a Weekend of Action to register voters, Rodgers said. Audience member Debby Edwards said that she was a Sheheen supporter and felt he spoke about most of the issues she was concerned about. “I like his stance on pretty much everything he talked about,” she said. A concealed weapons permit holder and member of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, Edwards said she wants to see Sheheen reconsider and vote against allowing guns to be carried into bars and restaurants that serve alcohol.

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PRESIDENTS Henry Aubrey Strode – 1890-1893 Edwin Boone Craighead – 1893-1897 Henry Simms Hartzog – 1897-1902 Mark Bernard Hardin (Acting) – 1897, 1899, 1902 Patrick Hues Mell – 1902-1910 Walter Merritt Riggs – 1910-1924 Samual Broadus Earle (Acting) – 1919, 1924-1925 Enoch Walter Sikes – 1925-1940 Robert Franklin Poole – 1940-1958 Robert Cook Edwards – 1958-1979 Bill Lee Atchley – 1979-1985 Walter Thompson Cox – 1985-1986 Max Lennon – 1986-1994 Phillip Hunter Prince – 1994-1995 Constantine William “Deno” Curris – 1995-1999 James Frazier Barker – 1999-2013 James P. “Jim” Clements – Jan. 2014

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“I’d call Jim Barker and ask, ‘Is this a path that would eventually lead to Clemson?’” Clements said. Clements is expected to start at Clemson in January.

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Clements became president of West Virginia University in 2009, a time of turmoil for that state’s flagship university. He was the university’s fourth president in 22 months. The first-generation college student decided he wanted to be a college professor while he sat in class and worked his way through college academic ranks. Before becoming WVU president, he served as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Towson University, the secondlargest public university in Maryland. David Wilkins, chairman of Clemson’s board of trustees, said it was clear early on in the seven-month-long search that Clements was at the top of the list of 83 candidates for the job. “We were looking for a real leader – somebody with unquestionable integrity, passion for higher education and a lot of energy,” he said after the announcement on Monday. “It doesn’t take you long to be around Jim Clements to realize that he possesses those qualities.” Barker said Clements has all the right credentials and set of experiences to take Clemson to the next level. “I think what the board has found is a fit with his personality, his DNA, his emphasis on family and all those things that made it the right fit for Clemson,” Barker said. “I think what we saw [Monday] was a wonderful fit between Clemson and the Clements family.”

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Clements said Clemson has had a great past and he knows it will have a great future. “It is exactly what we were looking for,” he said.

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“On behalf of the WVU Faculty Senate, and the faculty in general, I can only wish him well, and begrudgingly say to Clemson that they are lucky to have this man to lead him.” Lisa M. Di Bartolomeo, chair of the West Virginia University Faculty Senate

When talking about the job during an introductory press conference, Clements kept referring to “we,” not “I.” “One of the things that excited us – me and [his wife] Beth – so much about Clemson, is this is all about family. And there’s something that’s really special. The Clemson family does mean something special … we are thrilled to be part of the Clemson family.”

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The first thing Clements did was introduce his family. His wife, Beth, is a former teacher. He said she “is beautiful in every sense of the word and because of her, I’m the luckiest guy in the world.” His son, Tyler, 21, is in his fourth year at WVU studying business, leadership and political science. Clements said Tyler attended a football game between Clemson and West Virginia when he was a junior in high school, and Clemson won. “He’s good luck,” Clements said. Eighteen-year-old twins Hannah and Maggie are freshmen at WVU and both are studying education; Hannah special education and Maggie elementary ed. Maggie is a member of the school’s equestrian team. And he introduced 13-year-old Grace, a special-needs child, as “our superstar” who is in the seventh grade and as a basketball player can “shoot the lights out.” Grace carried a stuffed tiger and tapped her dad on the shoulder several times as Wilkins introduced him as Clemson’s 15th president. Clements’ in-laws, Cliff and Priscilla Smith, are Clemson patrons. The champions’ room at the university’s golf

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BIG ACCOMPLISHMENTS, BIG GOALS Clements said he’s followed Clemson athletics since 1981, Greg Smith’s first year as a student. “To this day, we talk about [the football national championship]. I think what it showed was that if you think big and you work together as a team, you can accomplish anything.” Clements’ accomplishments at West Virginia seem to fit right in with Clemson’s goals as well. Under his leadership, WVU has set records in private fundraising, enrollment and research funding. Through university and public-private partnerships, nearly a billion dollars worth of capital improvements are underway on campus, in WVU’s health care system and in the community. The school maintained lower-than-average tuition and raised faculty pay during Clements’ tenure. WVU also joined the Big 12 Conference and has improved athletic facilities. “He is a distinguished scholar, a nationally recognized voice in higher education and a proven leader who understands the unique mission of land-grant universities,” Wilkins said. “The bottom line is this: The board of trustees is convinced that we got the very best person to be our next president. He is the right fit for Clemson University.” Wilkins said the trustees were “looking for somebody to take Clemson to the next level.” “The future is unlimited for Clemson University,” he said. “And we think we got the best person to do that.” Clements said Clemson will “meet and exceed” its $1 billion goal for the Will to Lead campaign. About $700 million has been raised. He noted Clemson ranks fourth in the U.S. among public universities for alumni giving. “We need

“The Board of Trustees is convinced we got the very best person to be our next president. He is the right fit for Clemson University and I might add, we had such great success with the last person named Jim that we just jumped at the opportunity to get us another president with the first name of Jim.”

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to get to No. 1.” Clements said partnerships with private industry are key, especially in the days of declining public dollars for higher education. “This is a real challenging time, so we have to be more entrepreneurial; I don’t mind at all asking for help,” he said. Clements said partnerships with companies such as BWM and Michelin are key to Clemson’s future growth. “You absolutely have to do that. It is about forming those partnerships, so the closer we can work with industry the better. It’s all about teamwork.” Clements will be paid $775,000 – the same salary he earns at West Virginia. The pay will come from state funds and money from the Clemson University Foundation. Barker earns $471,213 – $245,869 from the state and $172,344 from the foundation. Clements’ contract has not yet been finalized.

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Group seeks public input on bicycle and pedestrian needs BikeWalk Greenville and county to hold open house events

state Forever. Alta Planning is donating a portion of its services. After the public input, the next step is to develop a complete plan, said Wedmore. “Then we’ll have this very comprehensive plan that covers the entire county.” Greenville County Council could consider approving the plan in 2014. There is no dedicated funding for projects; meaning they would be funded as money becomes available, Wedmore said.

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amorris@communityjournals.com A group focused on improving pedestrian and cyclist conditions, BikeWalk Greenville, and the Greenville County Planning Department will hold four open house events Nov.19-22 to receive input on developing a Greenville County Pedestrian and Bicycle Network Plan. Launched earlier this year, BikeWalk Greenville has already solicited citizen input through an interactive online map where residents can tag roads or intersections that need improvement. Greenville software engineer Mike Nice, a BikeWalk volunteer, created the map, which the group says has received more than 500 submissions so far. The public events in Greenville, Greer and Mauldin are designed to solicit more citizen input. Greenville County residents are invited to drop in for as long as they like to offer suggestions.

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Alta Planning + Designs will facilitate the events and provide a summary presentation of about 20 top-priority projects on Nov. 22 at noon, said Tiffany Wedmore, transportation planner with Greenville County. Wedmore said planners had wanted to create a plan for a while, and interest seemed to be growing. The creation of BikeWalk Greenville also helped with timing, she said. The online map has been valuable because public turnout for meetings is not always strong, she said. The online tool allows residents to give input on their own time and planners will add the

submissions to maps on display at the public meetings, she said. Planners have also identified “hot spots” for potential projects. These are typically near schools, the Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail or transit routes, she said. Organizers want to know if the public agrees with the hot spots and offer an opportunity to suggest new ones. The finished plan will also incorporate existing transportation plans, like the City of Greenville’s Bicycle Master Plan and the City of Mauldin’s plans, she added. The open houses are funded by YMCA, LiveWell Greenville and Up-

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Some students who don’t get into the University of South Carolina could get an extra something with their rejection letter – an acceptance to one of the other schools in the system. Starting as early as 2015, some students who are not accepted for USC’s main campus in Columbia could get an acceptance letter for one of the system’s three other four-year campuses – USC Spartanburg, USC Beaufort or USC Aiken. This coming spring, USC will start sending some students who don’t get into the main campus acceptance letters to one of the system’s four twoyear campuses – USC Lancaster, USC Salkehatchie in Allendale, USC Sumter and USC Union. USC now sends a brochure with information about the other USC system schools to applicants who are turned down for USC Columbia, but those students must apply separately to those schools. Room on the Columbia campus is getting tighter. USC has added 6,000 students over the past decade and this year’s freshman class topped 5,000 students. However, USC denied admission to

the Columbia campus to 4,752 applicants this past spring. That has more than doubled since 2009. The smaller USC campuses have room. Enrollment at the seven smaller campuses grew 7 percent between 2008 and 2012, half the growth of the main campus, according to data from the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education. The new acceptance program will be unique in the country. Peter McPherson, president of the Washington-based Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities, said USC would be one of the few university systems using alternative acceptances. He said the proposed substitute could give rejected students a new academic game plan. The move comes at a time when USC has seen a drop in transfer students. In 2012-13, USC saw a 23 percent decrease in students transferring to Columbia from other USC system schools. Students who get an alternative acceptance letter must meet the academic standards of the smaller USC school. If the student who doesn’t get into the Columbia campus also applied to another school in the USC system, he or she will receive an acceptance letter from that college if he or she meets academic qualifications. USC will also consider a student’s desired major and where he or she lives in choosing the school from which the alternative acceptance comes.

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United Way raises more than $16.6 million JEANNE PUTNAM | CONTRIBUTOR

jputnam@communityjournals.com The United Way of Greenville County announced this week that the organization’s annual community campaign raised $16,611,591 for Greenville County programs and initiatives. The fundraising total surpasses the $16.6 million goal set in September and establishes a new state record for United Way campaigns with a 3.6 percent increase over last year’s campaign, according to the United Way. The campaign began during the summer with more than 700 companies and 1,300 volunteers and ended with more than 36,000 donors pledging to support the United Way. United Way campaign chairman Art Seaver said he was “exhilarated” to announce the campaign had exceeded its goal. “There are 1,300 total volunteers who can be included in the campaign,” he said. “You call Greenville your home and you try to make things better. And everyone from the staff of the United

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Way to every volunteer feels good about raising this money. Not just because it’s a dollar amount, but for the effect that it can have in changing lives in Greenville.” The money raised will be used to fund United Way’s work to meet the immediate food, shelter, health and safety needs of those in crisis, but will also focus on eliminating future needs through programs such as school readiness for young children, high school graduation for youth and financial stability for individuals and families. Last year more than 105,000 Greenville County residents were served by the more than 100 programs and 69 partner agencies that work with and through the United Way. The top largest campaigns were highlighted at the concluding event: Fluor Corporation with $1.7 million, Michelin North America with $1.5 million, Greenville Health System with $1 million, GE Power and Water with $833,505, and Greenville County Schools with $587,744. There were 25 other companies that raised money for the first time, which totaled $95,192.

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Blue Ridge Railroad Historical Trail reopens in Walhalla

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The Blue Ridge Council of the Boy Scouts of America recently helped reopen the Blue Ridge Railroad Historical Trail in Walhalla and held a dedication ceremony for part of the trail. With a trailhead at Stumphouse Tunnel Park and Issaqueena Falls in Oconee County, the trail follows the incomplete railroad bed and includes BLUE RIDGE RAILROAD views of three tunnels: Stumphouse, HISTORICAL TRAIL Middle and Saddle. • Highway 28, seven miles northwest of The program director for the Blue Walhalla, S.C. Ridge Council Boy Scouts, Matt • oconeecountry.com/stumphouse.html Kubler, called the dedication “an ex- • blueridgecouncil.org cellent event” and said it was “very meaningful to the community.” A cerned with the condition of the trail plaque was unveiled in honor of for- after years of neglect and began efforts mer Walhalla Scoutmaster Henry Bie- to restore it in 2010, Johnson said. Work went smoothly and “the city mann III, who also served as a fireman of Walhalla was just fantastic in their for the city. support for us,” added Johnson. Jim Johnson, The trail was originally part of a railcoordinator of road project in the 1850s to connect Boy Scout efAnderson to Knoxville, Tenn. It was forts to reopen never completed because funds were the trail, said diverted to projects for the Civil War Biemann pasand the building of the South Carolina sionately served Statehouse. as both a commuJohnson said the trail contains much nity servant and Sam Biemann, evidence of railroad construction. VisiBoy Scout leader, Henry’s son tors can walk through tunnels built for regularly taking trains to pass through and see original his troop on trips across the country. “He was an excellent father and drill marks in the ground. Signs that feature the history of the an excellent scoutmaster. He really looked after those boys,” Johnson said. trail along with signs describing variAbout 150 people attended the dedi- ous plant species will be posted along cation, which included a historical the path, he said. Johnson encourages families to presentation of the Blue Ridge Railroad, and many walked along the trail spend time enjoying nature on the after the ceremony. The trail is classified as class 1, Johnson said, which means that it’s a fairly easy walking trail. “You’re not going to be huffing and puffing.” The hardest part is at the beginning when getting up to the trail, he said. The railroad trail Members of the Blue Ridge Railroad Historical Trail Committee: Jim offers an opportunity Johnson, Sam Gray, Kay Borkowski, Frankie Townsend, Matt Kubler, for Scouts and the Russell Poston, Gregg Corley, Tim Murphy and Troy Reid. public to learn about history and nature while getting out trail, which is a little over one mile long. Future plans include a car path and being active, Kubler said. The Blue Ridge Railroad Historical and more dedications to Boy Scout Hiking Trail Committee became con- leaders.

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A philanthropic gift is leading the way to a 2.04-acre extension of Cleveland Park. Jill Cox didn’t want to see apartments built on the Cleveland Park Stables site on Woodland Way, so the Greenville resident decided to buy the land and donate it to the city as an extension of Cleveland Park. Cox, who said it was a “spur-of-themoment decision,” paid $875,000 for the land after reading an article about neighborhood residents fighting a rezoning request that would have allowed construction of up to 40 high-end apartments on the property on Woodland Way across from the dog park. The city has now set aside the property for preservation and permanent use as parkland. The property is adjacent to the Reedy River and the Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail and its transfer to the city allows for extension of the 122-acre Cleveland

Park and protection of the riverbank. The existing structures at the stables are scheduled to be demolished and future park improvements are planned. A public meeting is scheduled for next week when Parks and Recreation Department staff will review the project history, offer design concepts and discuss possible plans for the property. Potential features include an open lawn, a picnic shelter, reforestation of a portion of the site and parking. The public meeting will be held Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 6 p.m. at the Hughes Main Library.

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amorris@communityjournals.com In the debate over a potential sales tax increase in Greenville County, anti-tax activists not only held a rally at County Square, but picketed outside Taylor the former employer and the church of Greenville County Council chairman Bob Taylor. Chad Groover, recently elected chairman of the Greenville County Repub- Groover lican Party, said he disagreed with raising taxes to fix state roads and said those who protested “have taken politics too far in an effort to smear a good man” in an email to fellow Republicans last week. Groover called for addressing disagreements with “a spirit of good faith negotiation – void of contempt and threatening behavior.” Groover said this week that he supported a group’s freedom of speech, but objected to protests outside a Christian university or a house of worship. He added that he felt raising taxes was “bad policy.” Taylor said this week that the protesters, who picketed in front of his former employer, Bob Jones University, and put signs in front of his church, Hampton Park Baptist Church, were calling for him to eliminate the possibility of a referendum. In last week’s Greenville County Council meeting, the council voted to create of a citizens advisory committee and excised mention of a tax increase or referendum. The 18-member committee will be drawn from the 12 council districts and one

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Lottery to be used to decide students getting choice seats Parents will no longer need to camp out in front of most popular schools CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com Parents won’t need to camp out any more to get their children into the Greenville school district’s most popular schools through its school choice program. A computer-generated lottery of students’ names will replace the firstcome, first-served process that saw one parent suffer minor injuries in a rush to the front of the line one Friday afternoon so he could camp out until Monday morning to complete an application. In prior years, some parents pitched tents in front of the district’s engineering-based elementary school and “lived” there for a week for a chance to nab one of the coveted kindergarten spots or the tiny number of spots that opened up in

other grades there. Long lines were also seen at Eastside High, Wade Hampton High and Monarch Elementary. The change will take place for the 2014-15 school year. Administrators decided to study the process after the parent was injured at Whittenberg and in reaction to concerns about the safety of parents camping out at schools. A parent focus group recommended the first-come, first-served process continue, saying that parents who are willing to wait in line for days deserve priority. But critics argued that allowing parents to camp for days for a spot put other parents – such as those who can’t afford child care or to take the days off work – at a disadvantage. District administrators said no first-come, first-served process, including one conducted online, could provide an equitable system for all families. By Dec. 5, parents with a student attending a school through the district’s “change in school assignment” choice program must declare whether that

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City Council approves Stone Ave. development SHERRY JACKSON | STAFF

sjackson@communityjournals.com Greenville City Council gave final approval Monday night for a planned development district at the corner of east Stone Avenue and Rowley Street. The vote was unanimous for the mixed-use development named East Park at Stone being constructed by Blue Wall REI LLC. The $6.2 million project is located on 1.14 acres and will have 1,900 square feet of ground floor commercial space, 51 apartments (studio, one- and two-bedroom) and 52 spaces of on-site parking. The four-story building will feature studio, one- and two-bedroom units and have a clubhouse and roof terrace, stone fire pit, rain garden and sidewalks with bistro tables along Stone Avenue. The development will also have onsite bicycle storage to promote an urban life-

style. To accommodate the retail component and guests of the residents of East Park at Stone, the city will assign six on-street parking spaces on the east side of Rowley Street and 10 on-street parking spaces along the west side of Rowley for two-hour parking, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Evening parking at these 16 spaces will be unrestricted and open to the public at large, including apartment tenants. In other business, the council gave final approval to appropriate $1.4 million to provide wastewater system improvements in the East Park Avenue service area. Council members tabled a request to annex 1.12 acres at 1130 Woodruff Road until the next council meeting. The next formal meeting of Greenville City Council will be Nov. 25, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers on the 10th floor of City Hall.

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Additional federal criminal charges have been filed against two Greenville businessmen, including former South Carolina State University Board Chairman Jonathan N. Pinson. Pinson faces 51 charges and Eric Robinson faces 11 charges, according to a 69-page indictment filed in U.S. District Court in Columbia that was unsealed Nov. 8. The indictment says Pinson was “one of the primary leaders of the enterprise” and that he used his position of S.C. State Board chairman to “enrich himself, the enterprise and its members.” Robinson, described as a close personal friend of Pinson’s, was a member of the enterprise “who offered bribes and ‘kickbacks’ to enrich himself and the enterprise, and otherwise attempted to profit, both legally and illegally, through his association with the enterprise,” the indictment said. “Deception, influence-peddling and greed were the hallmarks of this enterprise,” the indictment said, and members of the enterprise “cloaked their illegal activities with a false veneer of responsibility.” Among the allegations in the indictment was that Pinson used the chairman’s position to promote sale of land known as “Sportsman’s Retreat” to the university for a “kickback” of a Porsche Cayenne. Several of the charges are connected with the Village at River’s Edge development in Columbia. The indictment alleges Pinson “engaged in skimming by illegally keeping a portion of each of the various wire transfers” from the Columbia Housing Authority to go toward building 60 public housing units “for his own personal use.” Fourteen arrests were made in Greenville County during a two-day methamphetamine lab blitz by several law enforcement agencies. Twenty-eight Greenville County locations were checked and 10 meth labs were identified and seized. Three poker machines were also seized and a stolen vehicle recovered, according to the Greenville County Sheriff ’s Office. Fourteen arrests were made and two people with active warrants in another jurisdiction were transported to the appropriate agency, the Sheriff ’s Office said. During the raid, two children were taken into emergency protective custody and placed into the care of the Department of Social Services. In addition to the Greenville County Sheriff ’s Office, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, the Pickens County Sheriff ’s Office and local municipalities participated in the blitz. A class action lawsuit has been filed against Buffets Inc., the company that operates Ryan’s, alleging the company pays servers less than minimum wage for non-tip-producing tasks. The lawsuit, originally filed in Minnesota but transferred to U.S. District Court in Greenville, alleges servers weren’t paid for non-tip-producing work performed before or after their scheduled shifts. The servers named in the lawsuit worked in Buffets Inc. restaurants in Ohio. According to the lawsuit, Buffets Inc. paid servers an hourly rate less than full minimum wage by taking a tip credit against the servers’ pay. The hourly rate was typically less than $4 an hour, the lawsuit said. About three years ago, Buffets Inc. initiated a corporate-wide staffing policy called the “Matrix” that limited the labor costs restaurants could incur based on a formula applied to a restaurant’s sales. The lawsuit said the system forced restaurants to cut staff who performed non-tip-producing work such as washing dishes, cleaning, and setting up, stocking, maintaining and cleaning the buffet line. Servers were assigned these non-tip-producing duties. The lawsuit says servers were required to spend significantly more than 20 percent of their time doing non-tip-producing tasks, some of which was performed before or after their scheduled shifts. The lawsuit questions whether the company’s practice of claiming a tip credit for workers who spent more than 20 percent of their time performing non-tip-producing duties violated the law. The lawsuit claims the company uses the same policy for workers in the 40 states in which it operates.

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Greenville is winning awards again. Jennifer Stilwell, chief marketing officer for VisitGreenvilleSC, accepted the 2013 Best Marketing Campaign “Shining Example” Award from the Southeast Tourism Society (STS) last week for the marketing campaign “Yeah, THAT Greenville.” The award was presented in front of 200 state travel offices, attractions, lodging properties, resorts, convention and visitor bureaus, chambers of commerce and travel media in Jacksonville, Fla., as part of the 30th anniversary celebration of the STS at its Fall Forum Annual Conference. “It’s really exciting that this is the first ever brand marketing campaign that we as a community have ever had, and we won,” said Stilwell. “The Shining Example award shines on the best practices in the industry for others to be inspired or to learn from, and to walk away as the winner was just thrilling.” CAMPAIGN continued on PAGE 22

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The marketing campaign category was among the most entered, with nominations from every state in the 12-region area. It also marked the second-highest number of award entries ever received since the Shining Example Awards program began in 1985. “The best work in travel and tourism wins Shining Example Awards, and winners are examples that others in the industry can follow,” said STS president and CEO Bill Hardman. “Winners truly are shining examples in tourism, which is the largest, second-largest or third-largest industry in every Southeastern state.” In the state of South Carolina, tourism is the largest industry, Hardman said. Campaigns were judged on research, creativity, demographic targets and campaign strategic considerations, including an explanation of how the campaign was implemented and its level of success and impact on the market. The “Yeah, THAT Greenville” campaign focused on branding, sales, public relations, social media and advertising. It also included a brand-new website and mobile site, VisitGreenvilleSC.com, which allows visitors and residents to view suggested itineraries and tour options, view a comprehensive events calen-

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national and international competitions in the future, adding that while the emphasis is always going to be “making sure that the number of people coming to visit Greenville continues to increase, it’s still nice to win awards and be recognized.” The VisitGreenvilleSC team is busily working on the spring 2014 program and Stilwell says she is “excited to continue to grow the campaign,” as the program grows in terms of reach and impact.

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Furman’s Learning for You program ending But most popular programs, classes will continue to be offered CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com This semester is the last for Furman University’s Learning for You program, the part of the school’s continuing education program that offered non-credit courses for children, youth and adults. But Learning for You’s most popular offerings – Piano for Young People, Connections: Women Leaders of the Upstate, SCOPES! summer camps, domestic and international travel trips and other select courses – will be offered through other programs and departments at the university. “As the community’s needs and interests change, so does response to offerings,” said Dr. Brad Bechtold, executive director of continuing education at Furman. “We’re going to focus on those programs that have high interest.” An iPad class is full, but there’s been limited participation in swimming lessons recently, Bechtold said. Classes in other areas – fitness, culinary and hobbies are some examples – are being offered by other entities, including private businesses and other schools. “We’re going to focus on special niche programs not offered elsewhere,” Bechtold said of Furman’s continuing education program.

The decision does not affect Furman’s popular OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) program that has 1,500 members. In fact, it will add to OLLI’s offerings, Bechtold said. The domestic and international travel programs that had been offered through Learning for You will now be offered through OLLI. The only requirement to take an OLLI class is membership in the program, Bechtold said. There are no age restrictions, although OLLI members are typically retired or semi-retired. The OLLI program may also pick up other classes that had been offered through Learning for You. Piano for Young People, a program for students in kindergarten through high school that includes theory classes and private lessons, will now be offered entirely by the university’s music department. Connections: Women Leaders of the Upstate, a leadership program for women who have demonstrated leadership abilities or who have been identified as possessing potential for leadership, will now be offered through Furman’s continuing education division’s Center for Corporate and Leadership Development. SCOPES!, nature and science-based summer day camps for students in first- through eighth grade, will now be run out of Furman’s Office of Summer Camps. “It’s good news, not bad,” Bechtold said. “At the end of the day, it’s a refocusing, a realignment. We’re continuously evaluating our programs so we can focus our efforts in areas where they are needed the most.”

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“Here in this one tiny school in the middle of a small place called Simpsonville, there are students who are not treated differently for any reason but who are treated with respect and kindness by all their peers and teachers. I have loved my time here in this school and just now I am truly grasping how lucky I am to be here. I can only wish that more people were given the chance to attend schools like mine” — Enrique Dehaerne, Graduation Speech, 2013

Fiction writers and poets at Clemson University will use their words to help feed the hungry on Nov. 21 during a benefit called Writers’ Harvest. Clemson has partnered with Loaves & Fishes, a nonprofit that works to feed the hungry, to raise food through an event where nine authors will read short stories, sections of novels and poems they have published. “You’re going to get the full gamut of works out there being published,” said event organizer Mike Pulley. Each author will read for about 10 minutes, and Pulley said the variety of topics – from humorous to serious – will keep the event interesting for a wide range of people. Presenters include Jillian Weise,

Keith Lee Morris, Akel Kahera, Joseph Bates, John Pursley III, Mike Pulley, Angelina Oberdan, Alex Kudera and Sarah Cooper. The event is not only a way to help a good cause, but also an opportunity to “showcase creative works” by acclaimed authors and poets, Pulley said. Writers’ Harvest will begin at 7 p.m., and works by the participants will be available for purchase afterward. The event will also feature music by the group All Are Called. The cost of admission is the donation of canned goods or cash. Checks made out to Loaves & Fishes will also be accepted. Writers’ Harvest is a fun and unique way to raise support for the hungry in the Upstate, said Loaves & Fishes development coordinator Tessa May. “This is just a totally different approach and a great offering to the public for their support.” Loaves & Fishes coordinates efforts with about 95 agencies like soup kitchens and afterschool programs to distribute food to the hungry. May

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said the nonprofit is grateful for any support that they receive. Pulley said he delivers the donations to Loaves & Fishes every year after Writers’ Harvest, and “every year I have my trunk crammed full and sometimes the back seat.” Attendance has grown annually since Pulley took over as organizer in 2009. The event was originally held in a small lecture hall of about 100 seats. The event recently moved to the Self Auditorium with sponsorship by the Pearce Center for Professional Communication, an organization that brings speakers and lecturers to Clemson. The new venue more than doubles the amount of available seating. Pulley said this year’s event will be special because for the first time, one of the university’s deans, Akel Kahera, will read. Alumnus and author Joseph Bates will also take time from his book tour to read at the event.

2014 show to honor memory of Spiegal A longtime member of the Greenville Kennel Club died suddenly in October. Sharon Spiegal was an active member of the club for many years and was involved in greyhound rescue. The Greenville Kennel Club show in July 2014 will be dedicated in memory of Spiegal.

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wants this event to become Greenville’s version of South by Southwest, a music, film and interactive festival and conference held in Austin, Texas, every spring. In addition to the Heroes Salute in March, a Black Friday Jam at Earshot in Greenville will be held Nov. 29, followed by The Finalist Shine Night at the Handlebar on Jan. 22, 2014, and Blowout for the Cause on Jan. 23, 2014. All of these events will also benefit the same charities. For more information about the show and sponsorship opportunities, visit thenashvilleconnection.com.

The Nashville Connection – Heroes Salute is seeking sponsorships for the fiveday event March 11-15, 2014, in Greenville. The program benefits the Frazee Dream Center, Gold Star Moms and Wives, and FUTURE’s “Hugs for Healing” program. The Heroes Salute includes Songster buses, which are four tour buses filled with songwriters from country, rock, pop, hip hop/urban crossover, and gospel, said executive producer Joan Betros. The opportunity is open to 48 contestants. The people who wish to be on the bus will have to “earn their way onto it,” she said. “They will have seven hours to write a hit song, and it could be a chance of a lifetime.” Once the bus ride is over, the contestants will be sequestered until the next day and allowed four hours with the songwriters to fine-tune their songs before performing in a competition. Introduce yourthe ears to the fIrst and only InvIsIble 24/7* hearIng aId. The person who wins contest will be chosen as the 2014 Nashville Con-

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A gentleman and a scholar Converse’s Joe Dunn named state’s Carnegie professor of the year CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com Dr. Joe Dunn, Converse College professor of history and politics, is considered a top scholar in his field. He has had offers as dean and a serious college presidency inquiry – but he just couldn’t leave. Dunn is a teacher. “Teaching is what I do; it is who I am; I can’t be another,” he said. Dunn has served as chair of Converse’s history and politics department for 25 years, held virtually every faculty leadership position and earned nearly every teaching award at Converse. Now he has received another award. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education named Dunn its 2013 South Carolina Professor of the Year.

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Shannon Forest Christian School will host an open house on Nov. 22 for the 20142015 school year. Prospective families with students in PK3-12th grade are invited to attend. For more information, email Lynn Pittman at lpittman@shannonforest.com.

the school occupies the third floor of the education wing. Veritas is a Christian, classical, university-model school for grades K-5. Additional grades will possibly be added for 2014-2015. For more information, visit veritasgreenville.com or email info@veritasgreenville.com.

Washington Center recently hosted the school’s annual “Boo in the School” event. Volunteers from Christ Church Episcopal School accompanied the students as they went trick-or-treating at the school. The event concluded with a Monster Bash which included awards, music and dancing. Costume winners were: Caleb Morgan, Kadi McElrath and Laci Robison (elementary); Matthew Hudson, Justin Simmons and Melissa Valadez (middle school); Taneda Brooks and Duke Moore Washington Center student Melissa Valadez (seated) (high school). The school also escorted by Christ Church Episcopal volunteer Molly held a door decorating contest Laycock delights the Trick or Treat Parade during the won by Heather Petrusick and school’s annual “Boo in the School” activity. Brooke Timm’s classes.

The Bob Jones Academy Forensic Team recently placed fourth among 15 teams in the 26th Annual Morristown West Chestnut Tree Invitational. The following students from BJA won awards: Haley Brammer, Andrew Clater, Lauren Jacquette, Sandeep Kattepogu, Elliott Kelley, Caleb Miller, Matthew Myers, Richard Petersen, Micah Samuels and Marina Shew. In addition, The National Forensic League (NFL) recently announced that Bob Jones Academy earned membership in the NFL’s prestigious 200 Club, placing the BJA chapter in the top five percent of schools nationwide. Susan Fry’s K5 class at Mitchell Road Christian Academy recently voted to decide which shape should be carved on the class pumpkin. Because of the variety of opinion by students on how to carve it, Fry created a ballot and a private voting booth. Students chose their favorite shape and then campaigned for the class to vote for their shapes. After votes were counted, a face was carved in the pumpkin.

Veritas Preparatory School will host an open house for interested families on Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. The incoming headmaster will share the vision behind Veritas. The event will be at the sanctuary of Augusta Road Baptist Church, where

The Brick Industry Association Southeast recently awarded a $2,000 honorarium to Converse College’s Interior Design program. LS3P, an architectural design firm, earned the privilege of selecting the recipient after winning the BIA President’s Award at the annual SC American Institute of Architect’s conference. The award recognizes architectural design excellence in the innovative use of brick at The Heath, a new LEED-certified residence hall on the Converse campus. The Riley Institute at Furman and South Carolina Future Minds have announced Chester Park Elementary School of Inquiry as the winner of the 2013 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence. The award highlights innovative educational initiatives through the school’s project-based learning Initiative. CPESI was selected from among two other finalists.

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The members of the Blue Ridge High School FBLA sponsored a Halloween Photo Costume Contest and Drive to benefit the Greenville Humane Society during the month of October. Gift baskets were awarded to the following winners: Allison Gosnell and her dog Tanker; Tammy Fowler and her cat BR Tiger; and Eva Dill and her horse Fancy. Items including cat food, dog food, small pet toys, paper towels and hand sanitizer were delivered to the Greenville Humane Society in the beginning of November by the chapter president, Alyson Craig.

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Clemson University’s graduate architecture programs have been named among the nation’s best in two separate rankings released last week. DesignIntelligence magazine has ranked Clemson 16th overall nationally in the annual publication “America’s Best Architecture and Design Schools.” DesignIntelligence also named David Allison, director of Clemson’s Graduate Studies in Architecture + Health, one of the nation’s 30 Most Admired Design Educators for 2014. In a separate national survey Clemson’s architecture program was ranked 13th by the website graduateprograms.com. The Self Family Foundation and the state of South Carolina have joined together to fund an endowed chair in genetics research at the Clemson University Center for Human Genetics. The $4 million Self Family Endowed Chair in Human Genetics will advance the development of novel therapeutics treating genetic disorders at the cell level. The selected researcher will be a leading geneticist who will work toward treatments with life-changing and economic potential. For more information on the Self Family Foundation, visit selffoundation.org.

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Brian Corbett, a science teacher at Southside High School, received the Southeast Region Award for Excellence in High School Teaching from the American Chemical Society on Nov. 14. Corbett was recognized for his work at the school and his development of a chemistry curriculum. In addition, Southside High School was recently recognized as 34th in the Top 100 Schools in the nation by the National Forensics League, an honor society for middle and high school speech and debate students.

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The Greenville County Historical Society recently announced the release of Southern Railway Depot as the 2013 heritage ornament/suncatcher. The Greenville depot of the Southern Railway was built in 1905 on West Washington Street. It was demolished in 1988 to make way for the current Amtrak station. The stained glass ornaments are available for $20 at the Greenville County Historical Society, 211 E. Washington St., Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m.-noon; and Thursday, 1-4 p.m. For more information, call 864-233-4103 or email info@greenvillehistory.org. ConnectedLiving, a program to link senior citizens and technology, recently launched at Cascades Verdae retirement community. Residents can get online using a secure, Web-based social network, have their own home page and can select from a variety of activities including email, sharing and viewing photographs, vetted website search and shopping and recording stories. The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control recently announced that an additional $1 million in funding from the state means more South Carolina women will soon have access to breast and cervical cancer screenings through the Best Chance Network (BCN). The BCN program offers breast and cervical cancer screenings at no cost to women who have no health insurance, are between the ages of 47 and 64, and who meet certain income guidelines. For more information, visit scdhec.gov/health/chcdp/cancer/bcn.htm. The Board of Commissioners of the Glassy Mountain Fire Service Area recently announced that Robert J. Staples has been named chief of the Glassy Mountain Fire Department beginning in early December. Staples replaces Chief Bryan G. Riebe, who is retiring after 17 years of service with GMFD. Riebe will go on to be recruitment and retention grant coordinator with the South Carolina State Firefighters Association. Delegates to the South Carolina Federation of Republican Women’s biennial convention recently elected new officers for the 2014-2015 term. The following women were elected: Beverly Owensby of Spartanburg (Palmetto House Republican Women) as second vice president; Suzette Jordan of Greenville (Upstate Republican Women) as secretary; and Debbie Spaugh of Greenville (Greenville County Republican Women) as treasurer. In addition, Carole Self of Campobello (Spartanburg Republican Women) was elected as a district director. In observance of Native American Heritage Month, the Pickens County Cultural Commission and the Pickens County Museum will hold a Native American Celebration, Selugadu, at the Hagood Mill Historic Site & Folklife Center on Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The mill will be operating, rain or shine, and will include a Presentation of the Colors honoring America’s veterans, drumming, dancing, singing, storytelling, demonstrations and games. For more information, call 864-8982936, 864-898-5963 or visit co.pickens.sc.us/culturalcommission. Clemson University Extension food safety experts are offering a workshop on pressure-canning venison on Nov. 19, 12:30-4:30 p.m., in Fountain Inn at the Visual & Performing Arts Banquet Room, 314 N. Main St. All supplies, including venison, are provided. The cost is $30. Registration is required. The deadline to register is Nov. 15. Enrollment is limited to 14 people. Participants can take home the meat canned in class. A Ball Blue Book home canning and preservation guide is included. Register and pay online at shopping.clemson.edu. The Simpsonville Garden Club meets on Nov. 19, 2 p.m., at the Simpsonville Rotary Hall, 126 S. Main St. The program is “Getting Ready for the Holidays.” Members will make arrangements for Thanksgiving or Christmas or share a family tradition. Pendleton Place for Children and Families’ Family Bridges will host a Parent Support Group every other Sunday, 3:30-5 p.m. at various locations. Dates include Nov. 17, Dec. 1, 15 and 29, and Jan. 12 and 26. All are invited to join the free parent support group and talk about the issues of raising children. For

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more information, contact Teri Walker McLaughlin at 864-516-1219 or Nicole Williamson at 864-516-1236 or Pendleton Place at 864-467-3650 and pendletonplace.org. Hospice of the Upstate will hold its next volunteer training session at Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, on Nov. 18 and 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The first day of training is the only requirement for people interested in office or special project volunteer work. Both days are required if interested in patient care volunteer work. Lunch will be provided both days. For more information, call 2243358 ext. 3109. Book Your Lunch with New York Times bestselling author Joshilyn Jackson on Nov. 22 at noon at City Range. Tickets are $55 per person and must be purchased in advance at bookyourlunch.com or by calling Fiction Addiction at 864-6750540. The ticket price for this event includes one copy of “Someone Else’s Love Story,” which can be picked up from Fiction Addiction when the book releases on Nov. 19, or brought to the event. Geocaching 101, an outdoor treasure hunting game, will be on Nov. 16, 8:30 a.m.-noon, at the Greenville Health System Life Center and Conestee Park. Cost is $10 per person or $25 per family of three or more. To register, call 864-455-4001. “Prostate Health: What Every Man Needs to Know,” presented by Dr. Patrick Springhart, a urologist with Greenville Health System, will be on Nov. 19, 12:151:15 p.m., at the Greenville Health System Life Center. Lunch is provided. Admission is free, but registration is required. To register, call 1-877-447-4636 or visit ghs.org/healthevents. Pancakes with Petey and Friends will be Nov. 16 from 9-11 a.m. at the Pavilion Recreation Complex, 400 Scottswood Road, Taylors. It is $15 per child with the first adult being free, but additional adults are $5. Torie Amarie Dale of Greenville will be included in the 2013 Petigru Review, the South Carolina Writers’ Workshop anthology. Dale’s short fiction work, “Cocktails and Killers,” will be included. The work won first place in the Carry McCray Memorial Literary Awards and Dale’s work has also been nominated for two Pushcart Prizes. The Petigru Review is now available at amazon.com. The Augusta Road Business Association will host a Holiday Open House on Nov. 24, 1-5 p.m., to benefit Meals on Wheels and The Samaritan House of Greenville. Participating businesses will host special events and sales to celebrate the holidays. Shoppers can enjoy a visit from Santa and his elves, live music, face painting, carriage rides, hot cocoa, door prizes and special gift ideas for Christmas. ARBA will also hold a canned food drive for The Samaritan House the month of November with drop off locations along Augusta Road. The Samaritan House provides residents with help by coordinating the solicitation, collection, organization, management and distribution of food and clothing to those in need. For a list of current items needed, visit thesamaritanhous.org or onlyonaugusta.com Drop and Shop on Black Friday is Nov. 29 from 6 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Pavilion Recreation Complex, 400 Scottswood Road, Taylors. The cost is $25 per child and $20 per additional child, which includes breakfast, lunch, the Bounce House, ice skating, games and a movie.

and must be purchased in advance at bookyourlunch.com or by calling Fiction Addiction at 864-675-0540. The Fresh Beat Band from the Nickelodeon TV show will perform at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Dec. 11, 6:30 p.m., and tickets are available now. The preschool music group teaches youngsters music appreciation and how to express their feelings through movement, song and music. For tickets, visit bonsecoursarena.com. The South Carolina Department of Corrections program “Operation Get Smart” will visit Mauldin on Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Mauldin Cultural Center. The program uses testimonials from a panel of current inmates, all of whom have been extensively screened by the SC DOC, to encourage audiences, especially youth, to make good decisions and avoid criminal behavior later in life. Presented by The Mentoring And Leadership Development Institute (TMALDI) and the City of Mauldin, the event is free and open to the public. Parents and children of all ages are encouraged to attend this powerful event. Light refreshments will also be provided. For more information, visit mauldinculturalcenter.org. The Mauldin Cultural Center is located at 101 East Butler Road in Mauldin. Bob Zellner, a civil rights activist and former Freedom Rider, will speak at Clemson University’s MLK Commemorative Service Jan. 21, 2014. Clemson’s annual MLK celebration also includes the MLK Day of Service on Jan. 20 and the Tunnel of Oppression on Jan. 23. Tickets are now available for the Winter Jam 2014 Christian music tour on Feb. 7 at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Tickets are $10 at the door. For more information, visit bonsecoursarena.com.

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The Fountain Inn Chamber of Commerce is collecting clean, gently used coats and jackets as part of the One Warm Coat community service project. Coats of all shapes and sizes are welcome. One Warm Coat is dedicated to distributing reusable coats, free of charge, directly to local children and adults. Bring coats and jackets to Commerce Park, home of the Fountain Inn Chamber, 102 Depot St., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday through Dec. 23. All donated coats will be given to the James Monroe Mission for distribution to local people in need. Renewable Water Resources was awarded the National Association of Clean Water Agencies’ Peak Performance Awards for all nine of its facilities. NACWA’s Peak Performance Awards recognize member agency facilities for outstanding compliance of their National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit limits. This recognition program consists of three categories: Platinum, Gold and Silver. Platinum facilities were Mauldin Road, Georges Creek, Grove Creek, Lower Reedy and Slater-Marietta. The Gold facilities were Durbin Creek, Pelham and Piedmont, and the Silver facility was Gilder Creek. The Greenville Elks Lodge donated a total of $3,367 to four Greenville County Schools through The Music Club of Greenville at its bi-monthly meeting. The donations to the music teachers from Thomas E. Kerns Elementary, Alexander Elementary School, E. North Street Academy and Northwest Middle School are specifically designated to purchase new and improved music instruments for students.

South Carolina Children’s Theatre will be partnering with the Bryan Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of the Greenville Health System’s Children’s Hospital and March Of Dimes NICU Family Support again for holiday outreach, giving “A Star Is Born” care packages to families with babies in the NICU. Through Nov. 20, SCCT will be accepting monetary donations of $27 towards the purchase the care packages, which include swaddling blanket, onesies, socks, hats, burp cloths, bibs and a board book of “The Little Engine That Could.” For more information or to make a donation, visit the SCCT front office or contact Vanessa Weber at 864-235-2885, extension 10. Macy’s is again offering its customers a chance to participate in its annual Believe campaign benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Kids can drop their stamped letters, addressed to Santa at The North Pole, in the Santa Mail letterbox at their local Macy’s. For each letter received through Dec. 24, Macy’s will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish, up to $1 million, to help grant the wishes of children with lifethreatening medical conditions. St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral’s 47th Annual Greek Pastry Sale and Holiday Meal will be held on Nov. 21. The pastries will be sold from 9:30 a.m. until they are sold out, and the Greek Holiday Meal is served from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event at the cathedral on 406 N. Academy St. is sponsored by the Ladies Philoptochos Society, a philanthropic organization for the Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Call 864-233-8531 or visit stgeorgegreenville.org for more information. The Verizon Foundation recently presented Lakeview Assisted Living Facility of Walhalla with a $10,000 grant. Lakeview is a non-profit facility that primarily provides care for Medicaid clients who face financial difficulties. Belk announced a $5,000 contribution to the United Way of Greenville. The check was presented to local United Way officials by Carey Ann Campbell, store manager of Belk at Haywood Mall. The contribution is in addition to the $21,300 Belk associates pledged for this year’s campaign. Funnelicious is helping iT2PIE launch the inaugural Youth Programming Inventors’ Expo with a Kickstarter campaign. The Youth Programming Inventors’ Expo is a not-for-profit event created to rally youth of all ages and groups to join the maker movement. The workshops and expo will give students the opportunity to apply coding and physical computing concepts to projects that they get to build and program. The Programming Inventors’ Expo will use Kickstarter funds to purchase core projects and materials, to sponsor kids for the build workshops, and to advertise and put on the expo in spring 2014, which will be held at Timmons Arena at Furman University.

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OnPoint CFO & Controller Services recently presented a check for $1,000 to Mauldin Miracle League as part of the 4th Annual OnPoint Home Run Challenge; a season-long charitable initiative that turned home runs hit by Greenville Drive players into donations for Upstate charities. Mauldin Miracle League is a local league that allows developmentally and physically challenged children to play baseball in a non-judgmental, fun and social environment. The money donated from the Home Run Challenge will contribute to a scholarship fund for players that helps cover the costs of participation fees, player insurance, equipment and uniforms.

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JOURNAL CULTURE Painting a Picture OF LIFE Upstate has played key role in career of watercolorist Mary Whyte UPCOMING EVENTS: FRIDAY, NOV. 22 Younts Center for the Performing Arts 315 N. Main Street, Fountain Inn 7:30 p.m. presentation 8:30 p.m. book signing Raider, watercolor

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clandrum@communityjournals.com At heart, South Carolina artist Mary Whyte is a storyteller. Through her watercolors she tells the stories of people who live under the radar – elderly Gullah women making quilts in the oldest African-American church on Johns Island in South Carolina’s Lowcountry and Southern bluecollar workers toiling in jobs that are disappearing.

“For me, ideas are more plentiful than the hours to paint them, and I worry that I cannot get to all of my thoughts before they are forgotten or are pushed aside by more pressing concerns,” Whyte said. “Some works take time to evolve. Like small seeds, the paintings might not come to fruition until several years later, after there has been ample time for germination.” When Whyte asks people if she can make a quick sketch of them or take WHYTE continued on PAGE 34

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their photograph so she can paint them later, she said she gets the same two reactions. First, they express surprise that she wants to use them as a subject for a painting. Second, they tell her to wait while they go fix their hair. The Upstate has played a key role in Whyte’s career: a cottage in rural Simpsonville owned by Doug Hogg and his wife, Billie, served as Whyte’s home away from home while she painted her “Working South” series. Martha Severens, an art historian and former curator at the Greenville County Museum of Art, teamed up with Whyte on a recently released biography of Whyte. Whyte and Severens have three appearances scheduled in the Upstate next weekend.

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“More Than a Likeness: The Enduring Art of Mary Whyte” is part biography, part analysis. Severens compares Whyte’s work with some of the masters of watercolor – Winslow Homer, Andrew Wyeth and John Singer Sargent – illustrating how Whyte’s work has been shaped and how Whyte found her niche in today’s art world. Whyte said when she was in high school and her first years in college, there wasn’t anyone teaching watercolor. According to “More Than a Likeness,” the instructor of the one watercolor class she took as a Tyler School of Art student during a year of study in Rome said, “Oh, I guess you know what you are doing” and offered no other criticism or advice the rest of the class. “And back then, there was no YouTube,” Whyte said. Whyte was largely self-taught, relying mostly on books. One was David McCord’s book on Andrew Wyeth, given to her by a high school boyfriend. She still has it. For an artist, finding your niche is “really a matter of time,” Whyte said. “I have always believed that as artists we don’t choose our vocation, style or subject matter. Art chooses us.” Art chose Whyte’s style when she walked into the old, dilapidated Hebron Presbyterian Church, the oldest African-American church on Johns Island. Whyte said she was going to teach a workshop and was scouting for subjects. Inside the church was a group of Gullah women making quilts. Whyte began painting a series of watercolors depicting the women. “She paints people who are under the radar,” Severens said. That theme carried over in “Working

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South,” a series that portrays workers in vanishing trades in the South, people who live under the radar. “That’s where we find the heart and soul of society,” Whyte said. The “Working South” series got its start in Greenville and was helped enormously by the Hogg family. Whyte was in Greenville doing a portrait commission when she saw a newspaper headline about another textile mill closing. The story was illustrated by a photograph of an unidentified woman wearing a smock standing in front of a loom with hundreds of strands of white thread. She was unidentified in the picture, as if it were a picture of nobody. She was looking for a beekeeper for the “Working South” series and it led her to a nursery in Simpsonville where she met Doug Hogg, his wife, Billie, and their daughter, Jane Hogg Bechdolt. Doug Hogg worked as a textile supervisor and turned to gardening and beekeeping to keep food on the table and make ends meet. Bechdolt started helping keep bees in 2000. Whyte used a cottage on the Hoggs’ property as her “home base” in the Upstate while she was painting the series. “All I had to do is show up and paint for 12 hours,” Whyte said. “I was able to paint in solitude and focus on my work.” The painting of Bechdolt is the cover illustration for “More Than a Likeness.” “The Upstate has been enormously important for my career,” Whyte said.

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Greenville woman seeks support for The Film House Fundraising effort begins for downtown indie cinema and pizzeria CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com Daryn Zangrone thinks Greenville is ready for an indie film theater downtown – and she’s started two crowdfunding campaigns to make it happen. The Film House would feature independent and foreign films, films by local filmmakers and Hollywood classics, Zangrone said. “I think Greenville is ready,” said

Zangrone, who manages O-CHA tea bar and also helped open up a bakery. “There’s nothing like it in the immediate area.” As envisioned, the theater would include a small pizzeria serving beer and wine, she said. Plans call for The Film House to have three screens and somewhere around 200 to 225 seats total. She launched a campaign this month on Indiegogo, an international crowdfunding site started in 2008 as a way for filmmakers to raise money for projects that now has been expanded to other fields. Her goal is to raise $5,000 by Dec. 31. A second crowdfunding campaign will be conducted through a program offered by the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce.

Zangrone said $30,000 is needed initially to secure a spot, start upfitting the building, work with an architect on the final design and purchase a digital projector so The Film House can start offering smaller movie screenings. The Indiegogo campaign sets the total goal at $1 million for projection equipment, seats, sound systems, lights, screens and soundproofing, a marquee, ovens and other kitchen equipment, furniture, construction, permits and licenses. The theater would screen films of local filmmakers as well as host film festivals and a film lecture series, said Zangrone, who minored in film studies in college. “Our bread and butter would be firstrun independent films,” she said.

GLT planning ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ “It’s a Wonderful Life” will be the holiday offering at Greenville Little Theatre on Dec. 6-8 and 12-15. Tickets prices are $26 with discounts available for seniors, children and groups of ten or more. All performances are 8 p.m.,

except Sunday shows at 3 p.m. In addition, GLT will present its first children’s Christmas show. “Rudolph” will run Dec. 13 at 10:30 a.m., Dec. 14 at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Dec 15. at 7 p.m. Tickets prices are $10 with discounts

available for groups. For more information, call the box office at 864-2336238 or visit greenvillelittletheatre.org. The Greenville Little Theatre box office is located at 444 College St. and is open Monday through Friday from 10-5.

Zangrone grew up in Spartanburg and attended Dorman High School. She studied at Marist College in New York for two years before returning to the Upstate and finishing her education at the University of South Carolina Upstate. Zangrone said with each film class, she realized what she enjoyed the most was the shared experience of seeing and learning about film in the classroom. “The Film House grew from the idea that people tend to understand and enjoy movies more when they experience them in the presence of others,” Zangrone said. She hopes to open in January 2015. Meanwhile, updates and links to contribute are available at greenvillefilmhouse.com.

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Melodious Earth Genre-spanning jazz sextet. Tickets: $5. Call 864-242-2583 or visit bluesboulevardjazz.com. 11/15, GOTTROCKS

Captain Midnight Band Fun-loving group plays “Waterbed Rock & Roll.” Call 864-235-5519 or visit reverbnation.com/venue/255976. 11/15, GROUND ZERO

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“A Stones Throw” Benefit concert features multiple bands playing The Stones. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 day of show. Call 864-582-0056 or visit hub-bub.com. 11/16, SMILEY’S ACOUSTIC CAFÉ

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Bela Fleck brings an unlikely instrument to the classical scene By any measurable standard, Bela Fleck is a master of his instrument. The massively popular, hugely influential musician has taken the banjo beyond any preestablished limits, expanding the instrument’s vocabulary beyond bluegrass into free jazz, funk, and now, with his new album, “The Impostor,” classical music. The album is a Fleck-composed concerto for banjo and symphony orchestra, a WHO: Bela Fleck with Brooklyn Rider fitting work for a man named after classical composer Bela Bartok. WHERE: Horizon Records/The Bohemian Café, 2 W. Stone Ave., Greenville Fleck was born in New York in 1958, and first became aware of the banjo when he WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 20, 12:30 p.m. heard the theme to “The Beverly Hillbillies.” INFORMATION: 864-235-7922 or He received his first banjo as a gift from his blog.horizonrecords.net grandfather in 1973, and wasted little time in becoming a prodigy, studying under the legendary Tony Trischka. Fleck joined the group Tasty Licks shortly after graduating high school and released his first solo album in 1979, called “Crossing The Tracks.” True to its title, Fleck was already disregarding boundaries; even on this early work, his compositions, though bluegrass-based, are startlingly progressive. Fleck joined New Grass Revival in 1981 after being invited into the group by mandolin player Sam Bush. The spellbinding acoustic group played an omnivorous blend of pop, rock, bluegrass and jazz, with astounding virtuosity. Fleck remained with the group for nine years, releasing another solo effort, the Grammy-nominated “Drive,” in 1988. That same year, Fleck founded his own groundbreaking group, The Flecktones, with bassist Victor Wooten, percussionist Roy Wooten and keyboardist/harmonica player Howard Levy. Fleck incorporated more jazz and jam playing into his releases with the Flecktones, and won four Grammys with them in the process. Their debut album, “Flight of the Cosmic Hippo,” is regarded as a landmark in both jazz and bluegrass circles. While Fleck recorded and toured with the Flecktones throughout the 1990s and 2000s, the band was just one of his dizzying array of projects. He recorded an album of banjo duets with Trischka in 1992, began the three-volume “Tales From the Acoustic Planet” series in 1995, won yet another Grammy for a collaboration with Asleep at the Wheel, and made his first foray into classical music with bassist Edgar Meyer, violinist Joshua Bell and others on 2001’s “Perpetual Motion.” Somehow Fleck also found time to serve as sideman for a wide range of artists, from former Cream drummer Ginger Baker to the Dave Matthews Band. The Flecktones took a brief hiatus in the mid-2000s, but Fleck’s schedule became even more crowded. He co-produced an album by banjo prodigy Abigail Washburn, formed Trio! with violinist Jean-Luc Ponty and bassist Stanley Clarke, and recorded an album with jazz legend Chick Corea. He also performed as part of the Bluegrass All-Stars, a group that included Sam Bush, Edgar Meyer and Jerry Douglas, at the 2008 Bonnaroo festival. Fleck’s return to classical music came in 2006, when he was commissioned along with Edgar Meyer to perform a trio concerto with tabla player Zakir Hassain. The piece, titled “The Melody of Rhythm,” was recorded with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and released on CD in 2009. Fleck debuted his “Concerto For Banjo” in 2011, performing it with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra, who commissioned the piece. Fleck will play a special in-store performance with Brooklyn Rider at Horizon Records on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 12:30 p.m., and will be signing CDs afterwards. VINCENT HARRIS | CONTRIBUTOR

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Art & Light Gallery will be featuring “Reunion,” an exhibit featuring the work of Jill Jones and Teresa Prater, through the end of December. Art & Light is located at 4 Aberdeen Drive, Greenville. For more information, visit artandlightgallery.com or call 864-363-8172. Musical duo Dailey and Vincent will perform on Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m., at the Younts Center for the Performing Arts, 315 N. Main St., Fountain Inn. Cost is $25-$30. Visit yountscenter.org or call 864-409-1050 for more information. Following the murder of Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyo., Moisés Kaufman and a team of playwrights compiled more than 200 interviews with community members into a play. “The Laramie Project,” presented by the Clemson Players, will be held in the Bellamy Theatre on the campus of Clemson University, Nov. 1824. Clemson professor Travers Scott will lead a discussion with playwright Kaufman, founder of the Tectonic Theater Project, at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 18, in the Bellamy Theatre. The event is $5 for adults and free for students. The Laramie Project runs Monday-Friday, Nov. 18-22, and Sunday, Nov. 24. Tickets are $11 for adults and $6 for students. Tickets are available for purchase online at clemson.edu/Brooks and through the box office at 864-656-7787 from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Artist, graphic designer and brand consultant Debbie Millman will be visiting the Upstate, showcasing her new book “Self Portrait as Your Traitor.” Anderson University is featuring an exhibit of her work in the Vandiver Gallery through Dec. 13 and on Nov. 14, 6-9 p.m., Millman will give a talk and sign books the Art Bomb, 1320 Pendleton St., Greenville. Prints will also be available for sale. For more information, call 864-509-1057, ext. 11.

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Southern Culture, located at 2557 N. Pleasantburg Drive in Greenville, presents singer/songwriter Mark Webb on Nov. 15 at 8 p.m.; Stevie Tombstone with special guest banjoist Buck Thrailkill on Nov. 16 at 8 p.m.; and Doug Jones, the former lead singer of Cravin’ Melon, on Nov. 17 at 11:30 a.m. In addition, Grace Adele will perform on Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. and Kelly McCrae on Nov. 24 at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 864-552-1998 or visit southernculturekitchenandbar.com. Steve Lippia will present “Santa Sings Sinatra” on Nov. 24, 3 and 7:30 p.m., at the Younts Center for the Performing Arts, 315 N. Main St., Fountain Inn. Cost is $25-$30. Visit yountscenter.org or call 864-409-1050 for more information. The Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville will feature the work of guest artist Mark Mulfinger at 200 N. Main St. in Greenville until Nov. 30. For more information, visit artistsguildgalleryofgreenville.com. The South Carolina Childrens’ Theatre presents “Jingle Arrgh The Way,” a musical based on an original story by Melinda Long, local author of the best-selling “How I Became a Pirate” books. Performances are Dec. 6 and 13 at 7 p.m., Dec. 7, 8, 14, and 15 at 1:30, and an additional show on Dec. 8 at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $26 per adult and $17 for children 18 and under. However, tickets are $16 per person for the second performance on Dec. 8. Performances are held at the Peace Center Gunter Theatre in Greenville. For more information, visit scchildrenstheatre.org.

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Live in a newly constructed home situated in this quiet, traditional neighborhood just off Augusta Road. Be only minutes from Downtown Greenville, the Greenville YMCA, the Swamp Rabbit Trail and Augusta Road shopping and dining. The home designed for Highland Homes by Mel Dias Designs combines traditional craftsman architecture with modern luxuries and green technologies. Features include an open floorplan with a Master Suite on the Main. This efficient floorplan has a great flow from the Eat-in Kitchen to a cozy Great Room opening to a large Screened Porch. Amenities will include hardwood floors, Granite countertops, and Energy Star appliances including tankless water heater, and high efficiency heating and air conditioning systems. Don’t miss this opportunity to own brand new construction in this convenient and established neighborhood off Augusta Road.

HOME INFO Price: Mid 400’s Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2.5 Square Footage: 2600+ Open Floor Plan | Great Room Master Bedroom On Main Energy Efficient Appliances Patrick Franzen 864.250.1234 patrickfranzen@msn.com Highland Homes 864.233.4175 www.highlandhomessc.com To submit your Featured Home: homes@greenvillejournal.com

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15 Sewanee Avenue MLS#1266089 $144,900

126 Forest Lake Road MLS#1269720 $199,900

126 Palm Springs Way MLS#1265913 $324,900

405 Red Fern Trail MLS#1266813 $422,900

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James Joins Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co., REALTORS® Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co., REALTORS® is pleased to announce that Patricia (Pat) James has joined the company and serves as a Broker Associate at the Pleasantburg office. James graduated James from Greenville High School and earned her Associate degree in Accounting at Greenville Community College. With 20 years of real estate experience, James earned her Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI) and Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) designations. “Pat is awesome and an amazing producer,” said Fritzi Barbour, Broker-in-Charge. “We are very excited that she chose to join us at C. Dan Joyner Company.” James and her husband, Danny, live in the Eastside Area of Greenville County. Their grown children are Robert, Matthew and Michael. She participates in Toys for Tots, United Way, and the All In Foundation, and in her free time she enjoys reading, cooking, sports and traveling.

Watson Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Easley Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Lisa Watson as a residential sales agent to its Easley office. Watson comes to Coldwell Banker Caine with previous Watson real estate experience at Prudential C. Dan Joyner. Prior to her real estate career, Watson was a teacher for the School District of Oconee County and Vice President of Marketing for Computer Technology Research. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Long Island University and a Masters in Education from Converse College.

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241 Bruce Farm Road | Bruce Farm | Simpsonville Located on a private cul-de-sec in Bruce Farms, this charming country traditional is situated on +/- 4 beautifully landscaped acres and features a 3-to-5 bedroom livable floor plan with 3.5 baths with new everything. The house has new HVAC, tankless water heater, paint, carpet, appliances, cabinets, and countertops. The first floor offers shinning hardwoods in the kitchen with new cabinets, sparkling granite countertops, and stainless appliances in the kitchen. The kitchen opens to a breakfast nook with a bay window and the great room with stone 2-way fireplace. There is a Florida room off the great. In addition to the spacious master with unbelievable closet space the first floor offers 2 additional large bedrooms, all with plenty of closet space and brand new carpet. The upstairs has two large rooms and another bath that could be two bedrooms, a teen suite, or theater room, again with fresh paint and carpet. Convent to Woodruff Road shopping and restaurants. Agent is a close relative of seller.

HOME INFO Price: $459,000 | MLS: #1263421 Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3.5 Square Footage: 3200-3399 Schools: Bells Crossing Elementary Hillcrest Middle | Hillcrest High Contact: Sean Hogan | 864.444.8928 Hogan Realty To submit your Open House: homes@greenvillejournal.com

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In her free time Watson supports Wounded Warriors and enjoys hiking, reading and cooking. “We are excited about the opportunities that are available to Lisa given her background in real estate,” said Brad Halter, Chairman of Coldwell Banker Caine. “And we are confident that she will have a prosperous career with us at Coldwell Banker Caine.”

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Jester Joins Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co., REALTORS® Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co., REALTORS® is pleased to announce that Anna Marie Jester has joined the company and serves as a sales associate at the Anderson office. Jester graduated from Wren High School

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“We are excited that Anna joined the Anderson office,” said Anush Showghi, Brokerin-Charge. “We look forward to working with her.” Jester lives in Piedmont. In her free time she enjoys cooking, painting, hiking, yoga and time with friends and family.

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O P E N S U N D AY, N O V E M B E R 17 F R O M 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 P M

THE OAKS AT ROPER MOUNTAIN

104 BAMBER GREEN CT . $759,000 . MLS#1260544

10 ANGEL OAK CT . $590,000 . MLS#1261993

124 CHARLETSON OAK . $566,000 . MLS#1268936

5BR/4.5BA Home under construction in gated community. This home has everything you could want! I-85 to Pelham Road, Exit toward downtown Greenville, Go approximately 1 mile, Left on Blacks Rd, SD on Left.

4BR/4.5BA Beautiful custom garden home Under Construction. Main level Master retreat, elegant gourmet kitchen w/expansive island. 385 S to Roper Mtn Exit, turn Left, Cross over Garlington Rd, Left into SD

4BR/4BA 385 from downtown to Roper Mtn Rd exit, Left on Roper Mtn, cross Garlington, Just after the light at Feaster & Roper Mountain, turn Left into SD, Home on Right.

Contact: Carole Atkison 787-1067 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co.

Contact: Cynthia Rehberg 884-9953 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co.

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PLANTATION GREENE

22 OSSABAW LOOP . $395,000 . MLS#1256259 109 5 BR, 4 BA home with a 3-car garage is a must-see. Features include a large lot with a fenced yard, granite counter-tops, a two-story great room and foyer. Amenities include swimming pool & tennis.

5BR/4BA Beautiful Home in Great Location. Spacious Rooms. Master on Main. Woodruff Rd to Miller Rd turn Right. Right on Green Farm Dr SD. Right on Little Pond Dr. Left on Pond Bluff Ln.

Contact: Carol Pyfrom 864-608-3312 Carol Pyfrom Realty

Contact: Sheila Hasser 313-7409 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co.

23 POND BLUFF LANE . $384,000 . MLS#1269520

STONEHAVEN

225 MILLSTONE WAY . $381,900 . MLS#1258667 4BR/2.5BA Custom details abound in this all-brick home on a .41 acre lot. Heading toward Five Forks/Simpsonville turn RT into the entrance of Stonehaven off Woodruff Rd. Turn LT at the first stop sign on Millstone Way. Home is on the LT. Contact: Melissa Morrell | 864.918.1734 | Prudential C. Dan Joyner

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FRESH MEADOW

124 TUPELO LANE . $209,900 . MLS#1230950

408 RUBY RIDGE TRAIL . $162,000 . MLS#1269115

119 HIGH VALLEY BLVD . $109,900 . MLS#1267683

2BR/2BA New patio home. Carefree living in Easley. Yard maintenance include in amenities. Hwy 123 to Easley, Left on Powdersville Rd @ Jimmys Restaurant, right on McCalister Rd, Left on Couch, Right into SD

3BR/2BA One level home with granite, fp, ss appl, large rooms & more. DIR: Hwy 29 N to Left on Hwy 357; cross Gap Creek Rd, apprx 1/4 mile to Country Forest on Left. Enter S/D then Right on Ruby Ridge Trail.

2BR/1BA This adorable bungalow is in the Fresh Meadow Farms SD only minutes from Greenville Health System. West Faris Rd to Left at stoplight on Grove Rd. Left on Old Grove Rd, immediate Left on High Valley

Contact: Joanne Beresh/Bob Martin, 5051646/979-9544 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co.

Contact: Kaaren Anderson 979-9954 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co.

Contact: Edward Risavich 608-4655 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co.

ROLLING GREEN VILLAGE

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2 SUNBRIAR DR . $109,000 . MLS#1267854

26 FARIS CIRCLE . $77,000 . MLS#1268058

412 LAKESIDE CIRCLE . $74,900 . MLS#1261935

2BR/2BA Detached Patio Home. Immaculate and move-in ready. DIR: I-85 to Pelham Rd, Right on Garlington, Left on Hike Smith Blvd, Right on Summerside, Right on Sunbriar.

2BR/1BA Great location. New flooring downstairs, built-in and a deck. Must see! DIR: Faris Rd to Faris Circle, Unit on top Right side of Faris Circle

2BR/2BA Well-kept home, Lakeside Sect. of RGV. Large kit w/ open living & sunroom. Newer paint, HVAC, awnings and landscape. I85 to Pelham Ex. RT on Pelham. RT on Garlington. LT into RGV. LT into Lakeside

Contact: Robyn Gillis 915-5723 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co.

Contact: Carmen Feemster 616-5177 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co.

Contact: Paul Gallucci 607-3833 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co.

Agents on call this weekend

BRYAN DEYOUNG 230-8284 PELHAM ROAD

SHERRY STEELE ED BENTON 787-1833 979-1144 GARLINGTON ROAD EASLEY/POWDERSVILLE

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KIM WEST 905-8843 SIMPSONVILLE

Interested in Buying or Selling a home? Contact one of our Agents on Call or visit us online at cdanjoyner.com.

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$12,000,000 $1,980,000 $1,443,777 ENCLAVE@THORNBLADE $1,000,000 RIVERBANKS ENERGY CENTER $800,000 PRESERVE@PARKINS MILL $590,000 CLIFFS@GLASSY NORTH $478,500 RIVER WALK $445,000 IVY GROVE $407,318 PELHAM ESTATES $400,000 PARK HILL $385,000 COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES $372,000 SANCTUARY OF GREENVILLE $365,000 CRESCENT PLACE $354,000 $350,000 LOFTS@MILLS MILL $345,000 COURT YARDS ON W GEORGIA ROAD $340,000 ELLINGTON PARK $339,520 GREYTHORNE $330,610 SHELLBROOK PLANTATION $328,160 CHATELAINE $323,900 FORRESTER HEIGHTS $310,000 TRAXLER PARK $300,000 CARILION $292,268 CARILION $275,000 TRAXLER PARK $270,000 CARRIAGE PARK $266,000 STONE LAKE HEIGHTS $265,000 WHITEHALL PLANTATION $264,000 $258,000 PARK HILL $250,000 WARRENTON $245,000 MOORCROFT $243,000 COVE@SAVANNAH POINTE $242,490 CAROLINA OAKS $237,788 LENNOX LAKE $222,000 BOTANY WOODS $222,000 KELSEY GLEN $221,735 MEADOWS@GILDER CREEK FARM $220,000 GREYSTONE COTTAGES $218,250 STONELEDGES $215,000 SADDLE CREEK $211,500 WOODLAND CREEK $209,139 SHOALLY RIDGE $205,971 HERITAGE POINT $205,000 TOWNES@PELHAM $204,000 SHOALLY RIDGE $202,804 LENNOX LAKE $199,750 $195,000 COVE@SAVANNAH POINTE $190,000 JONESVILLE LANDING $190,000 BRADFORD NORTH $185,000 $183,000 TOWNES@BROOKWOOD $182,900 WEMBERLY WAY $182,750 TWIN CREEKS $182,475 COVE@SAVANNAH POINTE $181,900 HUNTERS GLEN $181,000 MAYS MEADOW $180,000 WHISPER WALK $179,950 PARKSIDE@LISMORE $177,000 HUNTERS WOODS $176,000 SHADOW CREEK $175,888 PLANTERS ROW $174,000 LONG CREEK PLANTATION $173,000 LAUREL OAKS $173,000 $173,000 HAMMETT GROVE $171,000 $170,000 LANSDOWNE@REMINGTON $167,588 WOODLANDS@WALNUT COVE $166,500 WESTMORELAND CIRCLE $165,000 RIVER MIST $162,000 $162,000 SUNSET HEIGHTS $160,000 TOWNES@CARDINAL CREEK $160,000 $160,000 KING ACRES $159,000 CHAPEL HILL ESTATES $157,500 CLEAR SPRINGS $156,000 $153,000 CANEBRAKE $153,000 TOWNES @ CARDINAL CREEK $152,801 WOODS AT BONNIE BRAE $152,000 ROCKWOOD PARK $151,950 $150,000 GREER MILL VILLAGE $150,000 KALEDON ACRES $148,812 SOUTHAMPTON $144,000 COLONIAL HILLS $144,000 RESERVE@RIVERSIDE $143,800 $140,000

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GLASTONBURY VILLAGE $140,000 SWANSGATE $140,000 HADLEY PARK $140,000 SUGAR CREEK VILLAS $139,000 FLAMINGO PROPERTIES $137,500 $137,000 BRUSHY CREEK RIDGE $137,000 COOPERS LAKE $135,000 DREXEL TERRACE $135,000 WESTVIEW $130,000 COTTON MILL PLACE ONE $128,500 STANDING SPRINGS ESTATES $128,000 FOREST OAKS $128,000 FOREST VIEW $126,000 HEARTHSTONE@RIVER SHOALS $125,000 EMMA C. POAG $125,000 HARROGATE HILLS $125,000 CARDO ACRES $125,000 $125,000 AVON PARK $125,000 QUAIL RUN $124,500 ISAQUEENA PARK $124,500 THE GROVE $122,900 HADLEY PARK $120,100 VINEYARD@PLANTERS ROW $119,700 INGLEWOOD $116,000 GARRETT SPRINGS $114,785 MONTEBELLO $107,500 GREYWOOD@HAMMETT $107,500 DUNEAN MILLS $107,000 WENWOOD TOWNS $106,000 $101,400 HERITAGE HILL $100,000 VAUGHN HEIGHTS $99,900 WHITE OAK RIDGE $95,000 SUMMERSIDE@ROLLING GREEN $95,000 EUGENE RACKLEY PROP $92,000 HUNTERS VALLEY $90,000 TOWNES@WOODRUFF PARK $90,000 $84,900 MCSWAIN GARDENS $75,000 HARBOR TOWN $75,000 $75,000 PLANTATION ON PELHAM $74,000 WINDSOR OAKS $73,500 RIVERBEND $72,000 MONTCLAIRE $70,000 PRESERVE@PARKINS MILL $70,000 ROPER AT PELHAM $69,500 HARBOR TOWN $69,000 PINEHURST $67,000 $65,000 GREEN CREEK $60,000 $59,000 BROOKFOREST $57,500 $56,000 STRATFORD $55,000 ABNEY MILLS BRANDON PLANT $53,700 $51,000 $50,000 $50,000 PINE FOREST $48,401 PARKTOWNE ESTATES $48,000 KIMBERLY HILLS $42,255 $42,000 $41,250 $41,000 $40,000 LEAGUE ESTATES TWIN CREEKS $39,500 $39,000 CLEAR SPRINGS MILLS MILL $38,500 VICTOR MONAGHAN $36,000 MASON RIDGE $35,000 WOODLAND CREEK $35,000 RIDGEWATER $34,900 SHADOW CREEK $32,000 $32,000 $30,000 TOWN PARK $30,000 $30,000 BELLE MEADE $29,000 $26,500 THE HEIGHTS $25,000 $25,000 DURBIN ESTATES BELLE MEADE $20,250 $20,000 BOLING COURT VALENCIA ESTATES $20,000 $18,550 SHADY PINES $17,500 GIBSON OAKS ESTATES $15,000 $12,000 $10,000

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ON THE MARKET FAIRVIEW MEADOWS

WHO IS WHO IN OUR CORPORATE ENVIRONMENT TODAY? 7 IRISH MOSS COURT . $152,500 . MLS#1267090

WHO’S WHO?

4BR/2.5BA Shows like new! 2 story home that sits on a nice level lot with tons of curb appeal. Kitchen is open to great room and eating area. Also offers a separate dining room with bay window. USDA eligible! Contact: Hilary Hurst (864) 313-6077 Coldwell Banker Caine

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Kristi Moon Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Kristi Moon as a residential sales agent to its Spartanburg office. Moon has spent the past seven years in real estate providing administrative services to a top-producing agent. She remains active in the community as a member of Spartanburg Freewheelers and volunteers for the Hawk Creek Homeowners Association. In her free time Moon enjoys cycling and gardening. She and her husband, Roger, have two children. “We are thrilled Kristi joined the team as a full time sales associate,” said Brad Halter, Chairman of Coldwell Banker Caine. “And we are excited to see her career grow and represent Coldwell Banker Caine in and around the Spartanburg community.”

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Sharon Hasty Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Sharon Hasty as a residential sales agent to its Spartanburg office. Prior to her real estate career, Hasty served as Senior Hasty Tax Advisor for Hills & Frank Financial Group. She also has experience as an Interior Design Consultant. Hasty attended College of Charleston. She and her husband, David, have two sons, and in her free time she enjoys interior design, gardening and running. “We are excited Sharon joined our team, and I am confident that she will have a long and successful career with us,” said Brad Halter, Chairman of Coldwell Banker Caine.

The UBJ’ upcoming event, Who’s Who recognizes the people in our community who are committed to advancing their fields. Whether new on the scene or veterans in the trenches, they’re the professional to look out for and look up to. Many have gone uncelebrated. Until now.

NOMINATE SOMEONE TODAY! Nominations will be accepted from

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Also including A third party panel of Community Leaders will select 8 “Who’s Who” recipients, from the nominations submitted, that will be announced in February 2014. Self Nominations are also encouraged.

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Under appraised value! ≈8 acre country estate, 5C gar. w/2 BR, 1.5 BA apt, 2 story barn, salt water pool and more.

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Valerie Miller 864.430.6602 Chuck Miller 864.293.4778

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$524,900 • 1269042 • 3 BR/3 BA

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Located at the base of Paris Mtn, this 2700+ SF Tuscan villa boast incredible charm, superior finishes and custom details. Mins from downtown w/amenities.

One of Eastside’s best neighborhoods! Lovely 3200+/- SF on ≈.60 acs. Hdwds, cath ceiling, sun rm, fenced yd and formal LR/DR, Den w/fpl.

All brick on pvt wooded acre lot! Fresh interior paint and updated lighting. 3rd flr can be Kid/teen area w/1BR,1BA & Bonus.

Fabulous home, end of quite cul-de-sac location w/many upgrades. MBR on main lvl. Granite, hardwood flrs, dbl-sided fpl, pvt wooded bkyard.

Nancy McCrory 864.505.8367 Karen Turpin 864.230.5176

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Immaculate ≈3000 SF brick townhouse, offering: granite, main flr MBR, w/in laundry rm, sun porch. Valerie Miller 864.430.6602 Chuck Miller 864.293.4778

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3000+ SF home in a great community & schools, mins from I-385 and GSP. Offers hdwds, fml DR, open GR w/fpl, great kitchen storage, and fully fenced bkyard.

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$124,900 • 1268565 • 4 BR/2.5 BA

Fannie Mae owned. 1600+ SF single lvl home. Brick Fannie Mae owned. ≈1880 s/f, MBR on main, front ranch, modern flr plan and offer energy saving fea- vaulted ceilings, hdwd laminate flrs, New stainless tures. Gas log fpl, fml DR. close to Michelin & BMW. appli, & C’tops, Walking dist. to Furman. Kathy Slayter 864.982.7772

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One of a kind D’town condo. Offers plantation shutters, fireplace & built-ins. Walking distance to the “Y”, Swamp Rabbit & more.

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James Akers 864.325.8413

Montebello/Custom Home Sites • $58,000–489,000 (.5–1+ ac lts.) Nancy McCrory 864.505.8367/Karen Turpin 864.230.5176 0 Solomon Cr./Off Wade Hamp./2.57 acs. Zoned RM-2 MLS 1269495 • $170,000 0 Traction St. Near Downtown/.10acs - Commercial MLS 1269289 • $60,000 Valerie Miller 864.430.6602/Chuck Miller 864.293.4778

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THE DESIGNATED LEGAL PUBLICATION FOR GREENVILLE COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that The Spinx Company, Inc, 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 1218 W. Georgia Rd., Simpsonville, SC 29680. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than November 24, 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

SOLICITATION NOTICE Greenville County, 301 University Ridge, Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29601, will accept responses for the following: RFP# 23-12/04/13 Mobile Shelving Storage System, December 4, 2013, 3:00 P.M. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held at 10:00 AM, EST, on Wednesday, November, 20, 2013 at Greenville County Records, 655 Rutherford Road, Greenville, SC 29609. RFP# 25-12/05/13 Water Park Pump and Motor Evaluation and Servicing, December 5, 2013, 3:00 P.M. Solicitations can be found at http://www.greenvillecounty. org/Purchasing_Dept/RFP.asp or by calling (864) 467-7200.

SUMMONS NOTICE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GREENVILLE IN THE FAMILY COURT 2013-DR-23-4758 Pamela Ann Lovell and Joseph C. Lovell v. Lauren Danielle Lovell and John Doe, In e: Hayes Thomas Lovell, date of birth: August 29, 2011, a minor. TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVENAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint for custody, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the subscriber, within thirty (30) days from the service hereof, exclusive of the date of service; and if you fail to reply to the Complaint, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Marion W. Fore, Jr., S.C. Bar No. 2076, Attorney for Plaintiff, Post Office Box 3852 Greenville, South Carolina 29608, (864) 235-9628.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE FAMILY COURT THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF GREENVILLE 2013-DR-23-2097 Date Filed: May 15, 2013 Time Filed: 9:52 AM Jeffrey Wayne Davenport and Bridget L. Davenport, Plaintiffs, -vs- Ashley Diane Davenport; John Doe; Jeremiah Wayne Davenport, a minor under the age of fourteen (14), Defendants, TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVENAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint herein, a copy of which is attached and herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to this Complaint upon the subscriber, at 304 Pettigru Street, Greenville, South Carolina 29601, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service. If you fail to answer the Complaint within the thirty- day period, the Plaintiff (s) will apply to the Court for the relief demanded therein and judgment by default will be rendered against you. David J. Rutledge Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 10664 Greenville, SC 29603 (864) - 467-0999

SOLICITATION NOTICE Greenville County, 301 University Ridge, Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29601, will accept responses for the following: Turf Renovations at Conestee Park, RFP #24-12/11/13, 3:00 P.M. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held at 11:30 A.M., E.S.T, December 3, 2013 at Conestee Park located at 840 Mauldin Road, Greenville, SC 29607. Solicitations can be found at http://www.greenvillecounty. org/Purchasing_Dept/RFP.asp or by calling (864) 467-7200.

PUBLIC SALE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on 11/23/2013, at 9:00 a.m. at Woodruff Road Storage, 1868 Woodruff Road, Greenville, SC, the undersigned, Woodruff Road Storage will sell at Public Sale by competitive bidding, the personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned by: 1. Unit: C004, Ivan Dario Zopata, 100 Turtle Creek #H86, Greenville, SC 29607 Furniture/Misc., Appliances 2. Unit: A040, James Hogrefe, 130 Pryors Ln., Summerville, SC 29485 Furniture, Boxes/Misc. 3. Unit: A050, Shaun Qualls. 1647 Mount Tabor Church Rd., Easley SC 29640 TV, Mattress/Boxspring 4. Unit: B019, Janet Sordello, 4 Killean Ct, Simpsonville, SC 29681 Furniture 5. Unit: C086, Virginia Elizabeth Libert, 371 Ownby Dr., Woodruff, SC, 29388 Boxes/Misc. 6. Unit: C098, Janice Walcott, 104 Granary Dr., Simpsonville, SC 29681 Motorized Chair, Misc./Other 7. Unit: C242, Gary Reece, 122 E. Glohaven Pl., Simpsonville, SC 29681 Shelving, Wheelchair, Misc. 8. Unit: D47, Robert Canova, 104 Moore St., Anderson, SC 29622 Office Chair/Misc. Furniture/ Clothing 9. Unit: E04, Claude C Sears, 505 Heather Grove Ct. Simpsonville, SC 29681 Toys/Clothing, Misc./Other 10. Unit: H23, Robert Davis, 7 Frostweed Ct., Simpsonville, SC 29680 Tools, Bikes, Misc./Other

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE FAMILY COURT THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF GREENVILLE 2013-DR-23-2101 Date Filed: May 15, 2013 Time Filed: 9:04 AM Kimberly Smith Surrett; Nicolas Lee Surrett, Plaintiff, vs. Lindsey Eubanks; John Terry Hipps; John Doe; Jordan Tyler Hipps, a minor under the age of fourteen (14) years of age, TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVE-NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint herein, a copy of which is attached and herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to this Complaint upon the subscriber, at 304 Pettigru Street, Greenville, South Carolina 29601, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service. If you fail to answer the Complaint within the thirty- day period, the Plaintiff (s) will apply to the Court for the relief demanded therein and judgment by default will be rendered against you. David J. Rutledge Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 10664 Greenville, SC 29603 (864) - 467-0999

SUMMONS AND NOTICE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GREENVILLE IN THE FAMILY COURT Jerry Lark, Plaintiff, vs Susan Lark, Defendant. TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVE NAMED: You are hereby summoned and required to answer the Complaint in this action a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the Complaint upon the Subscriber at 11 N. Irvine Street, Suite 14, Greenville, SC 29601 within thirty days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service. If you fail to answer the Complaint within that time, the plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Complaint filed 08/14/2013 at 12:09 pm in Clerk of Court's Office, Greenville, SC. V. B. (TRIPP) ATKINS III (SC Bar No. 74697) Attorney for Petitioner PO BOX 27167 Greenville, SC 29616 Phone: 864-735-8699

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Stax Grill, Inc, intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of BEER, WINE & LIQUOR at 850 Woods Crossing Road, Greenville, SC 29607. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than November 17, 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 A & M Mart, LLC / DBA Crossroads Quick Stop, 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 2400 Standing Springs Road, Greenville, SC 29605-6052. To object to the issuance of this permit/ license, written protest must be postmarked no later than November 24, 2013. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and, (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protest must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P. O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214 or faxed to: (803) 896-0110

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Zoe’s South Carolina, LLC, intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of BEER & WINE at 1130 Woodruff Rd., Suite C, Greenville, SC 29607. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than November 17, 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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Veterans gathered at the Greenville Health System’s Greenville Memorial Hospital for a Veterans Day celebration. The ceremony included bagpipes, a 21-gun salute and recognition for seven Korean War veterans from the Upstate. During the celebration GHS announced it is creating a Veterans Affairs Liaison Office that will be staffed and funded by GHS. The office will work closely with local veterans’ groups, while building partnerships and overseeing the system’s various projects focused on veterans.

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DIFFERENT GIFTS SAME SPIRIT Fourth Annual Prayer Breakfast YMCA OF GREENVILLE Start your holiday season off right and give thanks to God for His many blessings by joining us for the 4th Annual YMCA of Greenville Prayer Breakfast. NOVEMBER 21, 6:45AM - 8AM AT CAINE HALTER FAMILY YMCA 721 Cleveland Street, Greenville ENCOURAGING MESSAGE BY: Jim Morgan, CEO of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts www.ymcagreenville.org/prayerbreakfast.php 48 THE JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 15, 2013

More than 80 military veterans were honored at Sara Collins Elementary School’s Veterans Day lunch last week. Students invited veteran friends and family members to a special lunch prepared by the cafeteria staff. The school was decorated with hundreds of American flags drawn by kindergarten students. After lunch, veterans went back to the classrooms and shared their stories.

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Local veterans mingle at the conclusion of Veterans Day observances at County Square in Greenville.

With the help of members of United Way¹s campaign volunteer leadership, campaign chairman Art Seaver unveils the fundraising total for the 2013 United Way of Greenville County community campaign during the United Way luncheon at the TD Convention Center. Cabinet members, from left: Michelle Yarbrough, Jennifer Johnsen, Matt Madden, Cheryl Berry, Calvin Calhoun, David Lominack, Brad Medcalf, Matt Cotner, Gena Allen, Herb Johnson and Michael Cinquemani.

Florida Georgia Line entertained a packed house at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville last weekend. The show was one of the tour stops on the “Here’s to the Good Times Tour 2013” for Tyler Hubbard, wearing orange shirt, and Brian Kelley. The Cliffs Valley Ladies Golf Association presented Safe Harbor with a check recently for $10,210. These funds were raised for Safe Harbor through CVLGA’s annual golf tournament. Safe Harbor’s Executive Director Becky Callaham, center, holds the check for Safe Harbor.

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WHERE I’VE BEEN WITH BILL KOON

The many incarnations of ‘gifting’ We have a boodle of trees on our place – oaks, magnolias, dogwoods, and maples, among others. We love them. Something is going with one or the other all the time – from huge magnolia blossoms in the fall to fragile dogwood blooms in the spring. It’s a real variety. But they have one thing in common: All of them are deciduous. We have tons of leaves and acorns. The leaves float down as if they are afraid of breaking when they hit the ground. The acorns, in amazing numbers, crack onto the driveway and plunk the roof day and night. Backing out of the driveway in the morning, with a fresh crop of acorns on the concrete, sounds as if someone is chomping peanut brittle. Cleaning up, obviously, is an ongoing chore right through Thanksgiving. But to solve the problem, I have bought the Bride a new rake. It hurt me to watch her struggle with her little metal-tined tool against the massive downfalls which reappear al-

most immediately behind her. So I splurged and got her a really wide, plastic item that should cut her raking time by half, leaving her time and energy to rake it all over again. I surprised her by putting it in the storage room and hiding her primitive rake. The overflow of gratitude that I hoped for never materialized. Instead, I got a look of disgust, like the one Jack must have gotten when he came home with the magic beans for which he had traded the family cow. I recalled immediately that I had seen this look at least one time before – when I gave the Bride a vacuum cleaner for Christmas many years ago, whereupon I learned the value of a nice bottle of perfume. This brings us to the topic of Christmas gifts. We have created a nice new word here – “gifting.” I never latched onto the term; could you possibly say that you “gifted” someone with a rake? Can’t you just say that you “gave” someone a rake? But there is an upside to this new

coinage – it leads to a new and useful word, “regifting,” which, I think, means giving someone a gift that you don’t want or need. I have a sneaking suspicion that my barber “regifts” the fruitcake I give him each year. He probably gives it to his plumber. I have heard that fruitcakes are often “regifted” for years until givers end up getting their own gifts back. But I’m happy to say that my plumber does not give me fruitcakes. Just to push this a little further: I suppose that, if you forgot to “gift” someone, say your mother-in-law, you would be “ungifting” her. By the same token, would a gift given before the holiday mean “pre-gifting” and one given after the holiday mean “post-gifting”? Before I close this essay and avoid getting further off of the subject, let me point out that we Americans have developed the longest Christmas shopping period in the world. I remember when we used to start thinking about gifts the week before Christmas. Then it was two

weeks. Then it was Dec. 1. Then it was Thanksgiving, which got swallowed up in what is called “Black Friday.” This year I started seeing Christmas stuff come out with the Halloween stuff. And the Halloween stuff started coming out about Labor Day. July Fourth may be next. The Bride and I usually give ourselves a trip. It’s fun to drop out of the madness; plus, there are some good travel deals if you can split on Christmas Day and come back on New Year’s Eve. Flying at 35,000 feet is safer than driving home from dinner on New Year’s. The other perks of this tactic is that you don’t have to think about “regifting” a trip. Can’t be done. And, two, you won’t be “ungifted” if you “gift” yourself. Which brings me back to my original topic of rakes. But I’m out of space.

Bill Koon lives in Greenville. He can be contacted at badk@clemson.edu.

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