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Greenville filmmaker Chris White, on veteran actor Michael Forest (“Star Trek,” “As the World Turns”), who appears in White’s new project, “Unbecoming.”

“It’s tough enough to build in Greenville. The market is only so strong. If you mandate developers to [include affordable housing], you may stop development.” Terry Farris, a Clemson University associate professor of real estate development and city and regional planning.

“I could’ve written that stuff forever. And at a certain point you just have to stop.” Josh Rosenthal, author of “The Record Store of the Mind,” which explores the lesser-known corners of American music.

WhAT’s The Fuss ABouT The Founders? “As we like to say, the TV that you had in your house 10 years ago probably isn’t the same size or the same technology as you have now, so why should the ballpark be any different?” Craig Brown, Greenville Drive owner and president, unveiling changes to Fluor Field to kick off the team’s 11th season.

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Challengers crowd 2016 ballots Candidates line up for primary challenges at local, state and national levels

primary: Bruce Cannon, Hobart Lewis, William D. “Will” Lewis and Sam Manley.

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clandrum@communityjournals.com Greenville County voters will get their say in 15 contested political races ranging from sheriff to seats in the Statehouse to U.S. Congress. Primaries will be held June 14 in races that have more than one candidate from the Republican or Democratic parties. The general election is Nov. 8.

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Lance Byars, Stacy Kuper and Rick Roberts will face off in the Republican primary. The winner will face Bill Michaud, a Libertarian, in the general election. District 21 covers the Eastside, Greer and Pelham Road. District 24 representative Liz Seman faces Constitution Party candidate John Langville in the general election. District 24 covers parts of the cities of Greenville Seman and Mauldin. Incumbents Sid Cates (District 20), Bob Taylor (District 22) and Butch Kirven (District 27) are unopposed for their seats.

State Senate District 5 incumbent Tom Corbin will face John B. White of Spartanburg in the Republican primary. District 5 covers Travelers Rest, Blue Ridge, Greer and Northern Greenville Corbin County. Incumbent Mike Fair faces two opponents, Johnny Edwards and William Timmons, in the Republican primary for the District 6 seat. The winner will face Fair Roy G. Magnuson of the Constitution Party in the general election. District 6 covers the Taylors, Berea, Furman and Paris Mountain area. In District 7, incumbent Karl Allen faces Lillian Brock Flemming in the Democratic primary. The winner will face Republican Glen L. Robinson in the general election. District Allen 7 covers downtown Greenville, the west side and SCTAC. Senate District 12 incumbent Lee Bright has three Republican challengers: David McGraw, Lisa C. Scott and Scott Talley. District Bright

12 covers Spartanburg County and Greer, Thornblade, Sugar Creek and Five Forks in Greenville County.

State House of Representatives District 10 incumbent Republican Joshua Putnam will face Democrat Anna Brown in the general election. District 10 includes parts of Anderson, Pickens and Greenville counties. In District 16, Democrat Brandon Greene is challenging incumbent Republican Mark Willis. District 16 includes parts of Laurens and Greenville County. Leola RobinsonSimpson, the incumbent Democrat District 25 representative faces opposition from Independence party candidate Tony Boyce.

Congress Republican U.S. Sen. Tim Scott faces four challengers: Bill Bledsoe (Libertarian and Constitution), Thomas Dixon (Democrat), Jim Hinkle (American) and Rebel Michael Scarborough (American). U.S. House District 3 incumbent Jeff Duncan has one challenger, Democrat Hosea Cleveland. Two challengers – Democrat Chris Fedalei and Constitution Party’s Michael Chandler – filed to run against Republican U.S. House District 4 Representative Trey Gowdy.

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OPINION: VIEWS FROM YOUR COMMUNITY

Act locally to increase worldwide peace IN THEIR OWN WORDS

By Stephanie Lewis and Judith Prince With recent tragic events in France and Brussels, can you imagine a more compelling time to focus on strategies for world peace and conflict resolution? Conflict is unfortunately part of our shared human experience. South Carolina ranks worst in the nation for deadly violence against women, with South Carolina deaths more than twice the national average. There were 372 mass shootings in the United States in 2015, killing 475 people and wounding 1,870. Overall, 13,286 people were killed by firearms and 26,819 people were injured. Rotary International reports that 90 percent of casualties in armed conflicts are civilians, and at least half are children. Most contemporary conflicts are

not between states, but are struggles between the military and civilians or between groups of armed civilians. As a result, wars and civil conflicts are taking a massive toll on children. During the last decade, UNICEF estimates that child victims have included: 2 million killed, 4 to 5 million disabled, 12 million left homeless, more than 1 million orphaned or separated from their parents, and some 10 million psychologically traumatized. Our challenge in the face of this growing conflict worldwide, nationally and locally is to find ways to better manage and prevent conflict escalation. As part of its Centennial celebration, the Rotary Club of Greenville is offering a worldclass Peace and Conflict Resolution Seminar on Wednesday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Younts Conference Center at Furman University. The semi-

nar provides an opportunity for Rotarians, church leaders, lawyers, law enforcement, military, students and others to explore peace and conflict resolution from several viewpoints. Bawa Jain, the keynote speaker, will discuss religious conflicts and building peace, harmony and respect through religion. His topic will be “Challenges and Prospects of Peace.” Jain is the founding secretary general of the World Council of Religious Leaders. The Council is a direct outcome of the Millennium World Peace Summit of Religious and Spiritual Leaders that brought more than 2,000 of the world’s preeminent religious and spiritual leaders to the United Nations for the first time. He is founder and chairman of The World Youth Peace Summit, an initiative that brought together young leaders from more than 100 countries in

an effort to harness and explore new and innovative strategies for peace. Jain advocates for better education of the youth, beginning as early as primary school, to ensure that “ignorance does not continue to propagate bias and prejudice.” He is emphatic that people can relate to and respect other religions by understanding the core beliefs, values and holy days of other faiths. With a more comprehensive education for everyone, he asserts, “there would be less conflict within sects of the same faith, between different religions, and between those who are religious and those who are secular.” A panel of leaders from five different religions, including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism, will discuss peace and conflict. A second component of the seminar is conflict resolution. Since its incep-

Making a difference, touching lives IN MY OWN WORDS

by Leslie LaRue

I am blessed to have had many opportunities to serve this community for years. I have volunteered at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, spent time on PTA boards and school improvement councils, served through my church, and – for the last five years – I’ve had the pleasure of delivering a regular route with Meals on Wheels of Greenville. In just one hour every other week, I have provided food and a personal connection to those in need. And while I was under the impression that I was gaining far more from the experience than I was ever able to give, I’ve recently learned that I was mistaken. As the Volunteer Services Coordinator at Meals on Wheels, I work with 150 selfless individuals each weekday to make

sure that 1,500 homebound neighbors get food, but also the personal contact they deeply desire. Being “on the inside” has truly opened my eyes to the value of each and every person who gives their time and heart to our mission. Whether they package meals in the morning with co-workers, organize a pet food drive, serve as a board or committee member, greet fellow volunteers when they arrive, or deliver food once a month or every day, they individually and collectively make a difference – make THE difference – in the lives of those we serve. And, trust me, our organization would cease to exist without them. While I have been amazed at the commitment and graciousness I encounter every day, as a fellow volunteer, I also understand that it’s a sacrifice. Beyond the gift of time, volunteering can often

mean taking a trip out of your comfort zone. It’s frightening to think of chairing a committee that requires public speaking, asking for donations to benefit a fundraiser or driving up to the home of a stranger to deliver a meal. But, in my experience, the results of such actions can take you on a journey toward something much greater than yourself. You can be moved to a vast depth of empathy or a startling sensitivity to the world around you. That impacts lives. That impacts organizations. That impacts the entire community. So in this Volunteer Appreciation Month, I’d like to say thank you to all those who give freely of their time and talents to varied groups and organizations throughout our community. Words can never adequately express how grateful we are for the army of supporters

we have at Meals on Wheels of Greenville. But if you have never experienced the joy of volunteering, I encourage you to consider contacting an organization in whose mission you believe and see if there is somewhere you can plug in. It does not have to be a big commitment, but it can make a life-changing, organization-changing, community-changing difference. Leslie LaRue is the volunteer services coordinator at Meals on Wheels of Greenville. Editor’s Note: April is national Volunteer Appreciation Month.

Speak your mind The Journal welcomes letters to the editor and guest columns on timely public issues. Letters should include name, city, phone number and email address for verification purposes and should not exceed 300 words. Columns should include a photo and short bio of the author and should not exceed 600 words. Writers should demonstrate relevant expertise and make balanced, fact-based arguments.

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tion, Rotary International has promoted tolerance and cooperation among people throughout the world and has helped advance the goals of world understanding and peace. Through service projects, fellowships, and Rotary Peace Centers, leaders are prepared for careers in peace-building and in preventing and mediating conflict. Ken Morgan, former director of Rotary International and speaker at the peace seminar, says that “in just over a decade, Rotary has prepared 900 Peace Fellows to pursue projects to address the underlying structural causes of conflict, including poverty, inequality, ethnic tension, lack of access to education, and unequal distribution of resources.” Spirituality as a path for conflict resolution and for the promotion of mental peace and world peace will be discussed. A third component of the seminar is a historical perspective on peace through the lens of the Holocaust. Norbert and Gerda Bikales, Holocaust survivors, will talk about why peace is so critical for the world in order to assure that there will never be another Holocaust. Dr. Norbert Bikales says that the Holocaust has lessons for today’s world: “When dealing with evil leaders, there will be no peace, no matter what they say to appease us. Furthermore, we must take their threats seriously, no matter how outrageous these may seem to us.” Finally, there is an experiential component of the seminar focusing on appropriate ways of dealing with conflict. An interactive theatre performance led

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by Dr. Dale Savidge, executive director of the Applied Theatre Center, gives participants in the seminar an opportunity to rehearse real-world applications of what they learn in the keynotes and panel discussions. A group of professional actors will present three scenarios drawn from life in which members of the audience can try out principles of peacekeeping and peacemaking. Please join us to be part of this historymaking seminar. You can register and find more details at Rotarypeaceseminar.com.

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Stephanie Lewis (left) is the presidentelect of the Rotary Club of Greenville and managing principal of the Jackson Lewis Greenville office. Judith Prince is a past president of the Rotary Club of Greenville and a member of the Centennial Planning committee

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Affordable housing triples, but city knows it’s far from enough

The median family income (MFI) for a family of four in Greenville County was $58,000. The MFI is used to create income categories and determines how much assistance a family qualifies for.

Looking at inclusionary zoning

A consultant hired by the city is working to determine What does that mean how much affordable housfor Greenville? ing will be needed in the Families of four earning $69,600 or less city in the near future and (120 percent of MFI) qualify for some type incentives the city could ofof housing assistance ranging from Sector 8 vouchers for extremely low income fer to make affordable houshouseholds to down payment assistance Mean renter wage* in 2-bedroom Hourly Housing ing feasible for developers, for those with earnings at the upper end. Greenville County Wage at fair market value Stroud said. One practice that has been used successfully in other cities is inclusionary zoning. Inclusionary zoning is a tool Max. mortgage affordable that ties affordable housing to the production of marketrate housing by requiring or encouraging a certain percentage of a development or substantial renovation’s housing units be affordable Fair market rent for a Work hours/week 2-bedroom rental unit to people of low to moder30% of AMI 50% of AMI 80% of AMI 100% of AMI 120% of AMI at $12.23 for a 2-bedroom ($24,500) ($29,000) ($46,000) ($58,000) ($69,600) ate incomes. In exchange rental unit of fair market value Max. rent affordable for that, developers are often given incentives such as Monthly rent affordable* a density bonus that allows at minimum wage them to build more units than otherwise allowable, Work hours/week expedited approval or fee at minimum wage for a 2-bedroom waivers. rental unit of fair Rent affordable* at mean 30% of AMI 50% of AMI 80% of AMI 100% of AMI 120% of AMI Terry Farris, a Clemson market value renter wage ($24,500) ($29,000) ($46,000) ($58,000) ($69,600) University associate professor of real estate developPercentage of City of Greenville residents who spend more than ment and city and regional 30 percent of their income on housing: planning, said developers could only do so much unMedian household income of owner-occupied housing units less they get some kind of within Greenville city limits financial assistance. (out of 26,161 occupied housing units) “It’s tough enough to build in Greenville. The market is only so strong,” he said. “If you mandate developers to do it [include affordable Median household income of renter-occupied housing units housing], you may stop dewithin Greenville city limits velopment.” (out of 26,161 occupied of homeowners of residents of renters housing units) There’s also a question of Source: 2010–2014 American Community Source: 2010–2014 American Community Survey how much inclusionary zonSurvey, Census Bureau ing would actually impact the amount of affordable Multifamily housing has been a big push City needs ‘a whole package’ housing in the city, he said. Only 10 percent of the housing units in Greenville since 2001 with an average of Maryland’s Montgomery County pioin Greenville County have been built 165 apartments built per year, Farris said. neered inclusionary zoning in 1974 by “To put that in scale, it’s one half of one since 2001, Farris said. Most of that requiring new developments with 20 or building has occurred outside of the city of the new Beach Company properties,” he said. limits, he said. HOUSING continued on PAGE 10

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Over the past 10 years, the Greenville Housing Authority has led the investment of $186 million to redevelop, rehabilitate or build new affordable housing in the City of Greenville. When all the projects under development are completed, the Housing Authority will have nearly tripled its number of affordable housing units in the city. It’s not enough. “We can’t produce enough affordable housing,” said Ivory Mathews, the Housing Authority’s executive director, who said there are 4,452 families on the Housing Authority’s waiting list for public housing or vouchers to subsidize rent in privately owned housing. By the federal government definition, affordable housing is housing that takes no more than a household’s income. The Census Bureau’s 2010-14 American Community Survey shows that more than 35 percent of city residents exceed that level. In the City of Greenville, however, incomes have not kept up with increasing housing costs and escalating property prices, said Ginny Stroud, the city’s community development administrator. “It’s a challenge for young professionals, young college graduates, young couples and young families to find housing that’s affordable,” she said. City Councilwoman Gaye Sprague said that’s nothing new. “When we moved to Greenville and bought our first house, our insurance company said we paid too much, and that was in 1983. It’s a cyclical problem,” Sprague said. “But the degree to which we’re experiencing it now requires some kind of strategy.”

How is the income limit for affordable housing programs calculated?

$87,000

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Minimum wage in Greenville County and SC

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Housing is considered affordable if a family spends no more than 30 percent of their income to live there.

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Of the 175,149 households in Greenville County are renters

What is affordable?

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A successful strategy must include public efforts, zoning changes, financing and public engagement

Affordable Housing in Greenville County

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more housing units to have moderately priced dwelling units. From 1976 to 2011, the program created more than 13,000 affordable housing units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Stroud uses Chapel Hill, N.C., as an example of a city closer to home using inclusionary zoning. Chapel Hill has many of the same characteristics as the City of Greenville – it’s limited by tight boundaries, there are long waiting lists for affordable rentals, and homes and land values are increasing. Under the inclusionary zoning ordinance and a similarly worded housing policy that dates back to 2000, 332 new affordable units were created there by 2015, according to Indyweek.com, a regional news website. Since 2013, Chapel Hill’s housing crisis was compounded by an increasing number of apartment complexes that no longer accepted federal Section 8 housing vouchers, according to Indyweek.com. The same is happening in Greenville, Mathews said. The Housing Authority distributes $15 million in federal funding annually to private landlords to house 2,768 families throughout Greenville

County, she said. Some drop out of the program and the Housing Authority is always looking for landlords who have units available and will accept Section 8 vouchers, she said. The city needs “a whole package” to increase the amount of affordable housing, from types of housing allowed, zoning, building codes and community engagement, Sprague said. “The need for affordable housing affects everybody either personally or through their children, the workforce, their parents,” Mathews said. “It’s a problem that concerns everybody.”

Affordable units for artists planned for Village of West Greenville In keeping with the Village of West Greenville’s moniker as Greenville’s arts district, some units at the Greenville Housing Authority’s The Gallery at West Greenville will include art studios. “We’re trying to keep the artist community in West Greenville,” said GHA Executive Director Ivory Mathews. When Westview Homes on Textile Avenue is renovated, 18 of the one-bedroom units will be converted into 12 one-bedroom units with an art studio, freeing the resident artists from the burden of renting separate workspace. “Art is important to West Greenville,” she said. “We want to keep the theme with the neighborhood. The Gallery at West Greenville is just one

of the authority’s projects to redevelop, rehabilitate or build new affordable housing in West Greenville. The Manor at West Greenville will include a 55-unit three-story apartment building with units for adults ages 62 and older in the Brookhaven community. The new senior housing complex will include a community room with a kitchen, a computer room, a library, card room, fitness center and a health and beauty center. In the West End, the plan is to replace the imploded Scott Tower, formerly the city’s largest housing complex, with 233 units. The nearby Garden Apartments will be rehabilitated and 30 new units added. The construction is part of the GHA’s agenda to increase the number of affordable housing units in Greenville.

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Putting it together Sterling School Hyperbolics tackle lead dangers with Legos LETY GOOD | STAFF

lgood@communityjournals.com Ten students from the Sterling School in Greenville are striving to make a difference in the community and the environment using Legos and robotics to call attention to an environmental hazard. Called the Hyperbolics, the students are a team of fourth-, fifth- and sixthgraders who will compete in a national tournament sponsored by the First Lego League (FLL), after winning the South Carolina event in February. FLL is an international competition between teams of elementary and middle school students, who must design, build and program a robot using Lego Mindstorms and compete on a tabletop playing field. The program highlights science, technology, engineering and math

(STEM) concepts. Teams must research a real-world problem, develop a solution guided by two or more adult coaches and present it to judges. This year’s teams tackled trash, exploring issues such as trash collection, sorting, smart production and reuse. They must also invent a solution to the problem and create their own Lego Mindstorm robot to accomplish trash-themed “missions” on a playing field, according to FLL. The Hyperbolics focused their project on getting dangerous lead wheel weights out of cars and the environment. Lead wheel weights are used to balance tires. After significant research and investigation, the team built a robot named Harold and proposed legislation that would ban lead wheel weights in South Carolina. Several other states have similar legislation on the docket. The proposed bill would create an 18-month phase-out for lead wheel weights. The bill has already gained attention by state representatives and members and is on its way to the Senate.

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The team also developed an outreach campaign to educate voters about the dangers of lead wheel weights, a logo, and created a website (teamhyperbolics. com/trash-trek) to increase awareness of the issue. Hyperbolics team head coach Bob Brown said that after he received the coach’s manual, he realized he had “found his tribe.” Brown volunteered as a FLL team coach as his son entered

third grade at Charles Townes Center. He is an engineer and mathematician and has been a volunteer science and nature educator in classrooms for several years. As the Hyperbolics coach, he guides the students with this year’s project, but the team does all the work, he said. “I got luckier than I could had ever imagined.” For more information about the team and their “Get the Lead Out” project, visit saynotolead.com.

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MAC provided $2M in arts support in 2015 CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com If Greenville’s Metropolitan Arts Council were a musician, reviewers would say it hit all the high notes in 2015. The nonprofit organization’s support for area artists topped $2 million for the second year in a row, thanks to more than $2 million fundraised, including endowment gifts and in-kind donations. MAC provides support for Greenville’s art or-

ganizations and artists in all disciplines. In 2015, the organization: • Awarded general operating support grants totaling $200,000. • Awarded $111,336, in project support grants to schools, individual artists and arts organizations. MAC awarded 19 grants to schools, 14 grants to individual artists and 28 grants to arts organizations. • Increased participating in the arts in-

tegration program, SmartArts. Sixty schools participated in the program in 2015 and MAC has raised $1.8 million for the program since federal funding for it expired in 2007. • Committed $10,000 to the Greenville County Museum of Art to purchase works by local artists for its permanent collection. MAC’s endowment now has $750,002 in cash and pledges. MAC announced a

$25 million endowment campaign in 2014, with a goal to double it in 2016. “The success of MAC in 2015 is the success of the entire Greenville community, as we are a populace that truly appreciates the arts and realizes their importance on many different levels. Most significantly, Greenvillians realize the role of the arts in the overall community’s vitality,” said Alan Ethridge, MAC’s executive director.

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More than 2,700 women last year had their annual mammogram on the Mobile Mammography Coach, a 37foot pink bus that traverses the Upstate on a mission to make the crucial screening more accessible for working women, potentially during their lunch hours. The coach’s routine screenings led to six diagnoses of breast cancer between September 2014 and August 2015, says Dana Hagy, director of Women’s Imaging and Diagnostic Services for Bon Secours St. Francis Health System. “Part of the initial launch of the program was to reach populations that had barriers in coming to us and to focus on mission work and lack of transportation,” Hagy says. “From there, it evolved into partnerships with our physician practices and organizations

May 20: Wellspring, 1100 Rutherford Rd., Suite B, Greenville; May 27: Family Practice Associates of Easley, 700 Brushy Creek Rd., Easley; June 1: Millennium, 2 Innovation Dr., Greenville; June 7: Simpsonville Chamber of Commerce, 100 W Trade St., Simpsonville; June 8: Woodward Medical, 21 Aberdeen Dr., Greenville; June 10: Family Practice Associates of Easley, 700 Brushy Creek Rd., Easley; June 14: St. Francis Downtown, 3 St Francis Dr., Greenville; June 23: Travelers Rest Internal Medicine, 6 South Poinsett Hwy., Travelers Rest; June 24: Family Practice Associates of Easley, 700 Brushy Creek Rd., Easley; June 29: Wellspring, 1100 Rutherford Rd., Suite B, Greenville.

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for their employees who work 40-plus hours a week and don’t take a day off to take care of themselves.” “Women are much more likely to step away during a lunch break and get a mammogram performed and then return to their desk before lunch is over.” The convenience factor makes the “Mammovan” popular at both public and private work sites. Women schedule appointments in 15-minute increments. And the process moves them from paperwork and medical history at the front of the bus to the private dressing room and screening area at the back, Hagy says. “We have gone to roughly 100 different locations, making multiple visits at several locations,” she says. “What we find is that businesses like us to return every year to keep their employees on a yearly screening schedule.” The mammography coach’s registered technicians also are able to drive the coach. They perform the exams and return to the Pearlie Harris Breast Center for Breast Health to process information and to have a radiologist interpret the scans. If a woman’s mammography requires a follow-up, someone from the breast health center will call her, she says. The coach rolls through the Upstate four to five days a week and is expanded to five to six days a week in October, which is the month for breast cancer awareness events, Hagy says.

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Columbia allocated money from its water and sewer enterprise fund to pay for all or part of the costs of city economic-development functions, including its economic development department, economic development special projects, an office of business opportunities and four development corporations. The lawsuit was filed to stop that practice and to restore the more than $12 million in water and sewer money the city had spent for other uses to upkeep and operation of water and sewer service. A lower court had ruled in favor of the city. But in the Supreme Court ruling, Justice John Kittredge wrote: “Simply put, the statutes do not allow these revenues to be treated as a slush fund.” The ruling reversed a lower court ruling in favor of Columbia and remanded the case to the trial court to determine whether the city’s actions were lawful. Columbia argued that it met the requirement that there be a nexus with the provision of water and sewer services because the “overriding goal” of the economic development expenditures was “to bring new businesses within the city limits so that they can and do indeed become water and sewer customers.” But Kittredge’s ruling said there is a “genuine issue of material fact” whether there was a sufficient nexus. Greenville City Attorney Michael Pitts said that nexus is “easily met” with Greenville’s use of stormwater funds to fund a portion of the public works move. The percentage was calculated based on the percentage of public works space and work the stormwater department took up.

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pointed to the South Carolina Technology and Aviation Center Board. Appointments to the special tax district were also made. Dave Gunter Jr. was appointed to Foothills Fire Service Area. Morris Fisher Jr. and John Wheeler were appointed to Tigerville Fire District. Christine Robb was appointed to Buxton Tax District Commission. Bill Frady was appointed to Linkside Special Tax District. Greg Horrocks was appointed to Devenger Tax District. William McDowell Jr. was appointed to Boiling Springs Fire District. David Cook was appointed to Ashwicke Tax District. Peggy AdamsRobinson was appointed to Freetown Community Special Tax District. Randy Allison was appointed to Clear Spring Fire and Rescue District. Joe Dill, was appointed to Greenville County Economic Development ex-officio seat. The council decided to delay the appointment of four nominees in the

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Business development During the regular County Council meeting on Tuesday, councilmembers requested a delay of a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement to provide for an extension of the investment period and a special source revenue credit for Fitesa Simpsonville Inc. Fitesa, which specializes in providing innovative, non-woven fabrics for hygiene, medical, and industrial markets, plans to invest $52 million to expand its Simpsonville facility by 20,000 square feet and create 38 jobs over the next five years, according to previous reporting.

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Drive slides into a new gear for 2016 The 500 Club, new sound and screen, and hot prospects highlight 11th season VINCENT HARRIS | CONTRIBUTOR

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When the Greenville Drive’s owner and president Craig Brown walked up to the podium at Fluor Field on Tuesday night, he did so on a 71-degree evening under clear blue skies. Pretty good baseball weather, actually, and the perfect backdrop for his enthusiastic speech about the kickoff of the Drive’s 11th season. Brown stood in front of the facility’s new Iron Yard 500 club, a newly refurbished bar and dining area that is just one of the changes awaiting Drive fans this season. “Last year was our 10th anniversary season, and we spent a lot of time thinking about how grateful we were for our 10-year-run,” Brown told the crowd of faithful fans gathered to see the new digs. “But this year is the beginning of our next decade. We’ve very intentionally made some physical improvements to Fluor Field, and we’re very excited about the Iron Yard 500 club. We’ve extended the roof, there’s new furniture and most importantly we have a new sponsor, Iron Yard.” The Iron Yard organization is a smallbusiness education and acceleration

group that concentrates on teaching budding businesses and entrepreneurs how to make their ideas come to a profitable fruition. But as Brown spoke about the new Club area, the three-times-larger Drive Vision screen /scoreboard in the outfield, and the completely refurbished and expanded sound system, the team’s general manager, Eric Jarinko, was excited about something else. The Opening Day roster for the team had just been released earlier that day, and serving as Boston Red Sox’ DivisionA farm team certainly has its benefits. Three of the consensus top-10 Red Sox prospects will be playing at Fluor Field this year: outfielder Luis Alejandro Basabe, third-baseman Michael Chavis and pitcher Anderson Espinoza. In addition, seven players selected by the Red Sox in the 2015 draft will be in the rotation on Thursday night, including catcher Austin Rei and infielder Mitchell Gunsolus. “Obviously, we’ve got a great partnership with the Red Sox,” Jarinko says. “When you think top majorleague clubs, you think the Red Sox, and a lot of that has to do with their player development system. When you come out to Drive game, you’re really there at the beginning stage of a player’s career, and in just over 10 years, we’ve had 55 of our

alumni reach the major leagues, with eight of them on the Red Sox roster as we speak, In fact, five of them were on the opening day roster... And we’ve got some highly regarded prospects in Anderson, Luis and Michael, so it’s only a matter of time before those guys or some other guys on our roster become the next Mookie Betts or Xander Bogaerts or Clay Buchholz, all guys that started their professional career in Greenville.” The Drive will take on the Asheville Tourists on Opening Day (Thursday, April 7), the first of a seven-game home stand at Fluor Field. But even as he talks about the high-quality players that Drive fans will be seeing this season, Jarinko can’t help but echo Craig Brown’s sentiments about the first-class experience people will have at the ballpark. “To kick off our second decade, we wanted to make sure the technology got revamped,” he says. “There have been a lot of new ballparks opening within the last few years, including one in Columbia which is in our league, so we wanted to make sure the ballpark stayed popular in the Upstate. As we like to say, the TV that you had in your house 10 years ago probably isn’t the same size or the same technology as you have now, so why should the ballpark be any different?”

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Road tripping Author’s tour of South Atlantic League stadiums becomes a baseball travel book CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com Walter Triebel took the ultimate baseball road trip. In 2013, the retired college textbook author and Intel Corporation retiree attended a home game of each of the 14 teams in the South Atlantic League, including a Greenville Drive game at Fluor Field. His road trip turned into a book, “RoadTripping the South Atlantic League,” published by McFarland & Co. In the book, Triebel features the history of the league and baseball in each of its cities, profiles of each team, alumni who went on to play in the majors, descrip-

tions of each stadium, restaurants, baseballrelated attractions and other things to do while in town. “Over the years, I have done extensive baseball travel that has taken me to most of the major league ballparks,” Triebel wrote in the book’s preface. “I have focused on attending minor league games with the intent of seeing up-and-coming top prospects play during the early years of their professional careers. During a South Atlantic League baseball road trip, a traveler will surely see a number of prospects who will turn into tomorrow’s major league stars.” In the section on Greenville, Triebel highlights the Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum, the Swamp Rabbit Trail, Falls Park,

the Greenville Zoo and downtown. In addition to teams from the South Atlantic League, once known as the Sally League, Triebel’s book highlights nearby teams outside the league for baseball fans that want to make the most of their time on the road. More information on the book can be found at bit.ly/road-tripping-SAL.

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Two Holocaust survivors – Norbert and Gerda Bikales – will tell their stories, sign books and advance their mission of education and remembrance at several upstate locations next week. From April 11-14, the couple will speak at a series of four programs in the Upstate, organized by the Greenville Jewish Federation and hosted at St. Joseph’s Catholic School, Furman University, Dorman High School and Christ Church Episcopal School. They will share some of their experiences and answer questions. Gerda will sign her book “Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death: A Holocaust Childhood”, at Christ Church. At St. Joseph’s there will be a screening of “The Children of Chabannes”, a film that tells the story of 5,000 Jewish children, including Norbert, who were saved in Chabannes by the Children’s Aide Society in France. Norbert Bikales grew up in Neukölln, Germany, and escaped Nazi Germany thanks to Kindertransport, which took him by train to a safe haven in France in 1939. He and his brother were the only two people in his immediate family to survive, and he was forced to flee on foot through the Alps to safety in Switzerland. He arrived in America at the age of 17, and met Gerda, a fellow survivor and his future wife, several years later. Bikales went on to become a well-known polymer chemist. Gerda Bikales was born in Breslau, Poland. She and her mother fled through Belgium, France, Switzerland and back to France to escape the reach of the Nazi regime. She barely escaped arrest and deportation at a General Union of Jews of France (UGIF) headquarters that was secretly occupied by Nazi forces. A Catholic resistance fighter disguised herself as a cleaning woman and subtly warned away Jews entering the building. Gerda and her mother were two of the Jews whose lives were saved that day. Gerda escaped to America at 15 where she met and married Norbert and became an influential writer and speaker. Since retirement, the couple now spends time furthering Holocaust education and remembrance as they speak at

Gerda and her mother, left; the Norbert family pre-war, right. APRIL 11 | 7 P.M.

Screening of “The Children of Chabannes” St. Joseph’s Catholic School, 100 St. Joseph Drive, Greenville Free and open to the public APRIL 12 | 7 P.M.

Joint talk and Q&A with Holocaust survivors Dr. Norbert and Gerda Bikales Furman University, Younts Center, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville Free and open to the public APRIL 13 | 7 P.M.

Joint talk and Q&A with Holocaust survivors Dr. Norbert and Gerda Bikales Dorman High School Fine Arts Center, 1050 Cavalier Way, Roebuck Free and open to the public APRIL 14 | 7 P.M.

Talk and Book Signing with Holocaust survivor, Gerda Bikales. Christ Church Episcopal School, Hartness Performing Arts Center, 245 Cavalier Drive, Greenville Free and open to the public Information on all programs available by calling 864-382-9383 or emailing programs@jewishgreenville.org.

schools and events in the United States and Europe. The couple will also be participating in the Rotary Club of Greenville’s Centennial Peace and Conflict Resolution Seminar at Furman University on Wednesday. For more about the seminar, see Page 6.

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ShalomFest spotlights Jewish culture, food and experience LETY GOOD | STAFF

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Celebrate Jewish culture on Sunday, April 17, by tasting some of the 8,000 pastries or watching a cooking demonstration at ShalomFest, the Upstate’s Jewish cultural and food festival. “ShalomFest provides a great opportunity for people to learn more about Judaism and Israel in a number of different ways: dance, music, lectures, exhibits, life cycle demos, etc.,” said Mitch Wolin, Temple of Israel board member. “It is both a fun event and an educational one as well. It is very family-friendly and the food choices are delicious. It is the only event of its type in the area.” The eighth annual festival will feature Jewish cultural events, klezmer music, singing and dancing, educational presentations and experiences, familyfriendly games and entertainment, and traditional Jewish food. Guests can learn to cook traditional Jewish foods by watching cooking demonstrations. There will also be a silent auction. Children can enjoy storytelling,

face painting, arts and crafts, bounce houses and a magic show. Several speakers at the event include a keynote address by Caren Schnur Neile, a nationally known Jewish storyteller, and Trude Heller, wife of late Greenville Mayor Max Heller, who will share her story of the Holocaust. Several rabbis from Greenville and Spartanburg will also speak on topics such as Jewish traditions and more. For more information, visit shalomfest.org.

ShalomFest WHEN: Sunday, April 17; 10:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Temple of Israel; 400 Spring Forest Road COST: Free INFO: shalomfest.org

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lgood@communityjournals.com In its third year, the Greer Goes Global International Festival will highlight the Upstate’s and Greater Greer community’s cultural diversity for a day of events and food on Saturday, April 9. This year, the festival will offer an expanded list of countries and a new international market at the Greer City Hall and City Park. Guests will have the chance to experience all-day entertainment from the Irish band Lissakeole, watch belly dancing demonstrations by Discordia Arts, and a scene from the Greer Children’s Theatre upcoming presentation of Disney’s “The Lion King Jr.,” among others. “The festival has grown dramatically both in scale and popularity during its three years,” said Robbie Davis, event coordinator. “It really offers the opportunity to go around the world in a day

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ball. Food vendors will offer items such as gyros, Korean pork belly tacos and chicken curry, Davis said. The Greer Goes Global International Festival will be held rain or shine and admission is free. For more information, visit greergoesglobal.org.

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OUR COMMUNITY: Community news, events and happenings AGING

WALK Carolina Nephrology presents 2016 Upstate Kidney Walk

Left to right: Macie Smith, Ryan Toerner and Danielle Harris

RGV hosts Dementia Dialogues The Rolling Green Village retirement community recently hosted Dementia Dialogues, a course designed to help family members and caregivers better cope with loved ones suffering with dementia. Doctor Macie Smith from the Office for the Study of Aging at the University of South Carolina, and Danielle Harris, a registered nurse, led the three-day event. The dialogues offered five sessions focusing on a different aspect of living with and caring for a dementia sufferer. Rolling Green Village will be hosting another session of the dialogues later this year.

Carolina Nephrology, a provider for patient kidney care in Greenville, will be the presenting sponsor for the National Kidney Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Upstate Kidney Walk. The walk will be held Sunday, April 24, at Furman University. Check-in begins at 1:30 p.m. and the walk begins at 3 p.m. The walk is free and open to all ages. Participants are encouraged to fundraise. Funds generated from the walk will be used to provide resources to administer free health screenings, host educational sessions, and support kidney research. For more information and to register, visit donate.kidney.org.

TREES Ten Thousand Villages partners with Arbor Day Foundation to plant trees Ten Thousand Villages Greenville, a fair trade retailer, will participate in a nationwide campaign to plant 10,000 trees in national forests. The program, which starts April 21 and runs through May 1, will invite customers to donate $1 to plant a tree in a national forest through the Arbor Day Foundation. Ten

Thousand Villages corporate offices in Akron, Pa., will donate 1,000 trees to kick off the campaign. For more information about Ten Thousand Villages or the campaign to plant 10,000 trees, please contact Debra Plosky, store manager, at 239-4120 or visit greenville. tenthousandvillages.com.

SYMPHONY White appointed as GSO executive director The Greenville Symphony Association recently appointed Andrew J. White Jr. as interim executive director. White replaces former executive director Sherwood Mobley, who died Feb. 26, 2016. White was previously an equity owner in the Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd P.A. law firm until his retirement in January 2016. He is involved in several community organizations such as the Strategic Coordinating Organization of the Greenville Health System, the South Carolina Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Meals on Wheels of Greenville.

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Emily McMacken, Clemson Habitat for Humanity president; Cindy Sanders, Pickens County Habitat for Humanity executive director; and new homeowner Kennya Jones accept the matching grant from Meg Boyles, a State Farm agent.

Clemson Habitat for Humanity partners with local agents State Farm recently donated $10,000 in a matching grant to the Clemson University Habitat for Humanity campus chapter. The funds will help the chapter construct its traditional homecoming house on campus. More than 500 students build the house on Bowman Field and it is moved to a local neighborhood after game day, where students and local State Farm agents complete the house for a new homeowner. For more information, visit clemson. orgsync.com/org/habitat.

Sadler Gensch, Clemson Habitat for Humanity homecoming build coordinator.

DONATION Liberty Tax Service hosts roadside party Liberty Tax Service will host a roadside party Saturday, April 9, from noon-4 p.m. to collect pet food and supplies for the Meals on Wheels Pet Program and to raise money for The Julie Valentine Center. The family event will feature Lady Liberty, a DJ and a bounce house for kids. Event-goers will learn about the two nonprofit organizations and their missions. They will also receive a free lunch and free tax advice. Donations of unopened dry or wet cat or dog food and unopened treats for cats or dogs will be accepted at the event. Individuals can also donate new and unwrapped items such as toilet paper and hand soap, among others.

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OUR SCHOOLS: Activities, awards and accomplishments GREENVILLE TECH CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL Roann Abdeladl awarded $250 grant

Matthew Mostrom at the SCISA Chess Tournament.

CHANDLER SCHOOL Students participate in chess tournament Elementary and middle school students from The Chandler School recently participated in the South Carolina Independent Schools Association (SCISA) Chess Tournament.

FURMAN 3 Furman alumni awarded at Bell Tower Ball Furman University recently honored three alumni at their inaugural Bell Tower Ball on April 2. The event celebratEllison ed the accomplishments of the Furman family and honored three distinguished alumni for their professional achievements Ligler in their field and for their continued display of generosity, service and leadership. David

Ellison was presented with the Gordon L. Blackwell Alumni Service Award, Frances Ligler received the Carl F. Hambrick Kohrt Distinguished Alumni Award and Logan Hambrick was awarded the Tom A. Triplitt Outstanding Young Alumni Award.

Greenville County Soil and Water Conservation District awarded a $250 grant to GTCHS student Roann Abdeladl to study biochar in regards to crop yield. Biochar is highly fertile soil discovered in the Amazon Basin. Abdeladl proposed to create samples of the soil that is composed of charcoal and organic matter and create a test garden in Greenville. Other GTCHS students will assist in planting crops and measuring yield.

HAMPTON PARK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Lopez places 4th at National Geographic bee

FURMAN Graduate named as Rangel Fellow Natalia Arenas, a 2015 Furman graduate from Simpsonville, was selected as a Rangel Fellow in the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program. Arenas was one of only 30 Fellows selected and is the second Rangel Fellow from the university since the program began in 2002. The Rangel Program is a collaborative effort between the U.S. State Department and Howard University that seeks to attract and prepare outstanding young people for careers as diplomats in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State.

Abdeladelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mentors Jean Shew and Doug Adomatis, and chemistry teacher Jason Schmidt, congratulate her on being awarded a soil conservation grant.

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Greenville Tech Foundation receives $50K endowment William and Annette Bradshaw created an endowed fund to provide scholarships each year at GTC with a pledge of $50,000 to the Greenville Tech Foundation. William has served on the Greenville Technical College Area Commission and on the board for the Greenville Tech Foundation. He and Annette helped establish the Bradshaw/Alumni Endowed Scholarship Fund with gifts over $85,000.

Samuel Lopez, a fifth-grader at Hampton Park Christian School, finished fourth at the South Carolina National Geographic Bee held on Friday, April 1, in Columbia.

UNITED WAY Partnership promotes early learning Seven United Ways serving 10 Upstate counties will launch a new partnership with Upstate Subway sandwich shops on

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The Anderson University School of Nursing proudly announces the addition of

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Laurens Electric offers golfers shot at $1 million Come to the Eagle Zone Golf Improvement Center on Pelham Road in Greenville, Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30 for a chance to win $1 million in Laurens Electric Cooperative’s and Touchstone Energy’s® 14th Annual Hole-In-One Shootout. All proceeds from the event will benefit The Beach Ball Foundation.

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will benefit The Beach Ball Foundation, which serves one purpose: to support nonprofit organizations doing incredible work for children and families in Greenville and the greater Upstate area. They have raised millions for these charities so they can focus on what they do best: serving others. Every dollar spent at the hole-in-one event is a dollar that will go to support The Beach Ball Foundation; it’s a fantastic way to contribute to the community and have a great time in the process. For more information about the Hole-InOne Shootout, visit the co-op’s web site at www.laurenselectric.com.

Laurens Electric Cooperative a Touchstone Energy Cooperative, serves 54,000 member-owners in Laurens, Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Newberry, Union and Abbeville counties Since 1939, the co-op has been dedicated to being the provider of choice for energy and related services in the Upstate.

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D James Gambrell of Laurens (left) won $1,000 for the closest-tothe-$1 million-hole shot. Logan Gilbreath (center) placed 2nd and won $500, followed by Tavi Keskitule (right), who took home $250.

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LOOK West End iMAGINE-ation

The second annual iMAGINE Upstate Festival took over the West End last weekend, from South Main Street to Markley Street. The street was lined with exhibits focusing on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM).

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The basics of blueberries This popular small fruit bears plenty of berries that are delightful when eaten fresh, used in pies, muffins, or pancakes, or added as a fruit topping for breakfast cereals. Also, blueberry plants add beauty to the landscape when grown in beds, rows or as a hedge along the property border. Blueberry-growing presents a challenge because the plants require soils that are acid, well-drained, loose and high in organic matter. These types of soils are not common in most areas of the state. However, blueberry plants can be very long-lived ( 25 years or more), so the considerable time and expense in preparing the soil is well worth the effort. RECOMMENDED VARIETIES There are three main types of cultivated blueberries that can be grown in the Southeast: rabbiteye, Southern highbush and Northern highbush. PLANT GROWTH CYCLE & YIELDS Two-year-old bare-root nursery plants 1 to 3 feet tall are transplanted in late winter or early spring. Potted plants can be transplanted in the fall. Growth begins with bud swell in the spring and continues into late summer and fall. The blueberry produces several flushes of rapid shoot growth. Each growth flush ceases when the uppermost or apical bud aborts (this is not a disease). Soon after, a bud â&#x20AC;&#x153;breaksâ&#x20AC;? near the tip to begin another flush of shoot growth. Each shoot may experience several of these growth flushes during the season,

and each flush may result in 6 to 10 inches of growth with adequate moisture and nutrition. Shoot growth usually stops in midsummer. Typically, five to eight flower buds can develop on a healthy shoot. Each flower bud can produce from five to 10 flowers that continue to develop inside the bud throughout the fall and early winter months. Both vegetative and flower buds become dormant in winter. Flower buds open sequentially in the spring, with the flower buds on the tip of the cane opening first. The flowers inside a bud open up in a similar sequence with the flower nearest the tip opening first. Shoot thickness affects blooming sequence, with blossoms on thinner wood opening up earlier than buds on thicker wood. It is best to remove all flower buds in both the first and second years after planting to stimulate good shoot and root development. Blueberry flowers and fruits sap considerable energy from the plant, and fruit yields in subsequent years can suffer because of poor plant development in the first two years of establishment. In addition to removal of the flower buds, head-back the top one-third to one-half of all shoot growth on rabbiteyes at the time of transplanting. Blueberry fruit ripens over a two-month period after bloom. This will vary with the cultivar, weather conditions and plant vigor. Plants should produce about a halfpound per bush in the third year, and 1 to 2 pounds per

bush in the fourth year. With good care, mature Southern highbush plants can produce more than 8 pounds of fruit each year. Rabbiteye can produce 12 to 25 pounds. PLANTING Plants: Two- or 3-year-old nursery plants 1 to 3 feet tall will transplant well. Keep the roots moist at all times between digging and replanting. Time: Late winter (February-March) as soon as the soil can be worked is best for bare-root plants; fall (November-December) planting has been successful on sandy soils with bare-root plants and in other areas with potted plants. Spacing: Southern highbush - 4 to 5 feet in the row and 8 to 10 feet between rows. Rabbiteye - 6 feet in the row and 10 to 12 feet between rows. Depth: Plant to the same depth that the plants were growing in the nursery or the container. Lightly firm the soil around the plant with your feet and water thoroughly. Cut Back: Remove all shoot tips that have flower buds (plump rounded buds). Avoid making cuts near the base of the plants that will provide an entryway for stem blight disease. To enhance survival and subsequent growth and development, prune away two-thirds of the top growth on bare-root and one-half on potted plants. Leave only one to three of the most vigorous upright shoots and any other growth near soil level. Courtesy of Clemson Cooperative Extension

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Baby planning means finding fast and flavorful recipes – with help from the first lady “You didn’t marry me for my gardening skills.” That’s a reminder to my loving husband over the past few spring weekends while we dug, planted and mulched together in our yard. When I planted a row of Lenten roses three inches too shallow, he dug them up and replanted. When I cut holes in the wrong places in the landscaping fabric, giving a little breath of hope to future weeds, he patched the holes. Upon discovery of each misstep, I smoothed over our shared frustration by reminding him that my domestic talents are in the kitchen and not the garden. He was able, at least partially, to meditate on gratitude while redoing my work, and I soothed my own feelings of inadequacy among the dirt and tiny shovels. All the recent yard work qualifies as “nesting.”

We’re installing the last of the foundational plants for the landscaping before the birth of our first child, due early September. And, in anticipation of a more hectic life to come, I’ve been collecting and testing recipes that require minimal prep, short cooking times, and are friendly to a budget that includes full-time child care expenses. This is a significant adjustment for a home cook who likes to experiment with recipes that require a substantial number of ingredients and steps. (Certainly there is a part of me that is already mourning the anticipated loss of spending hours preparing a Saturday evening meal.) One of my favorite recent discoveries is what I call “Michelle Obama Tacos.” The recipe is modified from the first lady’s national “Let’s Move” curriculum, a comprehensive guide for encouraging healthy eating and physical activity for children, schools and families. These tacos meet all the post-baby criteria and still meet my standards of creating a flavorful, nourishing, quality meal. They are quick to prepare, requiring only browning meat, stirring in seasonings and warming tortillas. The meat is so flavorful from the seasoning, with almost a chorizo flavor profile, that it doesn’t require much dressing. Toppings can be fancy or simple, depending on what is on hand. Let the family garnish their own tacos. For evenings with even fewer minutes available for preparing dinner, the meat can be made in a small crockpot. Just season the meat and warm the tortillas when it’s time to serve dinner. Although browning meat is not a long and laborious task, skipping this step seems like a luxurious gift to self at the end of a long day. Finally, and importantly for those facing the shock of day care bills or a house full of children to feed, the ingredients are budget-

Michelle Obama Tacos Serves 2 (6 tacos) Taco Filling: 1 lb. ground beef 4 tbsp. olive oil 2 tbsp. rice vinegar 1 tbsp. paprika 1 tsp. cumin 2 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped 1 tsp. minced serrano or jalapeño pepper (optional) Salt & pepper 6 taco shells or small tortillas

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Directions: Heat 2 tbsp. oil in a large skillet and brown ground beef with chopped garlic until the beef is crumbled and cooked through. Season liberally with salt and pepper. Drain excess oil and fat from the beef and return beef to the skillet. In a small bowl, whisk together seasoning mix by combining remaining 2 tbsp. oil, the rice vinegar, paprika and cumin. Stir the mixture into the beef.

Crock Pot Instructions: Place ground beef in a greased crock pot, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook on low 4-6 hours. Drain excess oil, and stir in seasoning mix plus ½ tsp. granulated garlic.) Warm the taco shells. Just a few minutes on a sheet pan in a 350-degree oven will do the trick. To prevent hard shells from collapsing (like a clam closing) when heated, prop them up with balled-up aluminum foil. The foil spacers can be re-used, so make them once and keep them around for quick taco night dinners.

friendly. Don’t confuse that for bland – these are the most flavorful ground beef tacos I have encountered, either in a recipe or at a restaurant. Follow the recipe below to see for yourself. Emily Yepes is an advertising representative at Community Journals and a fitness instructor at Barre Evolution and RevUp Indoor Cycling. She is “just” a home cook whose favorite hobby is to test and perfect recipes for her annual family cookbook.

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PE OPLE , AWA R D S , HONORS Becky Patterson Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Becky Patterson as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Becky joins Coldwell Banker Caine with experience from another real estate company in the Upstate. Prior to her career in real estate, Becky also worked as an insurance specialist for Southeastern Surgery Center. A Florida native, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from Florida State University. Patterson Becky and her husband, Scott, have two children (Gaine and Bree) and a yellow labrador retriever (Mac). In her spare time, Becky enjoys volunteering at her kids’ schools as well as reading, running, and watching college football. “We are pleased to welcome Becky to our Greenville team,” said Stephen Edgerton, president and CEO of Coldwell Banker Caine. “She provides excellent professional service with a cheerful

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Allen Tate Announces March Winner’s Edge Graduates – Upstate Allen Tate Realtors, the Carolinas’ leading real estate company, has announced that the following individuals have graduated from the company’s Winner’s Edge training in the Upstate region: Lee Ann Regna – Easley/Powdersville Valerie Schinck – Greer Exclusively for Allen Tate Realtors, Winner’s Edge is a required, comprehensive real estate training program. The curriculum includes the latest in national real estate trends, technology, license law, sales and marketing techniques, integrated with detailed information about the local real estate market. As a result of this intensive course of study, Realtors are equipped with the latest tools in the industry in order to serve their clients in a knowledgeable, caring and professional manner.

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PE OPLE , AWA R D S , HONOR S Allen Tate Company is Top Carolinas-Based Real Estate Firm Company ranks #6 among independent brokers on REAL Trends 500 report Allen Tate Company (www.allentate.com) is the top real estate firm based in the Carolinas and ranks #6 among the country’s largest independently owned, non-franchised brokers, and #13 among all brokers, based on closed transactions sides for 2015, according to the REAL Trends 500 report. The annual report, which ranks the country’s top 500 real estate firms, is produced by REAL Trends, the nation’s leading publisher of trends and analysis of the residential real estate brokerage industry. Allen Tate Company closed 21,595 transaction sides in 2015 to earn the rankings. “The REAL Trends 500 report continues to show the strength of independent real estate companies across the country. As our Carolina markets continue on a path of steady growth and appreciation, we’re pleased to help lead the way for our clients,” said Pat Riley, president and CEO, Allen Tate Companies.

That Realty Group is announces the association of Lori Williams Lori Williams is a graduate of Michigan State University and Bert Roger Institute of Real Estate. In 1985, Lori entered the real estate industry and spent 12 years representing custom builders in waterfront and golf course communities. Winning numerous awards for outstanding achievement and distinguished service with the Builders Association of Tampa, Florida, Lori was consistently a member of their million-dollar club. After relocating to Alpharetta, Georgia Williams she continued her real estate career focusing on assisting buyers in finding their dream home. In 2002 Lori came to Greenville and has spent the last 14 years helping buyers and sellers in the Greenville market. She became an investor and loves to help buyers find investment properties as well as educating and assisting first time buyers. Lori is a member of Greater

Greenville Association of Realtors and continues to be licensed in Florida and Georgia. She enjoys spending time with her 3 grandchildren, playing tennis and is a member of Sports Club of Greenville.

David Lock Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed David Lock as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. David joins Coldwell Banker Caine with experience at Two Men And A Truck, a professional moving company. Previously, he also was a catering manager and a long term substitute teacher at Christ Church Episcopal School. He holds a Master of Arts in Teaching English as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities from Bob Jones University. David has built and renovated several houses in the Upstate and has experience managing long term rental property. When he’s not at the office, David enjoys reading, photography, and ultimate frisbee. He has a daughter (Rayla) and a son (Christian). “We are delighted to welcome David into our fold,” said Stephen Edgerton, president and CEO of Coldwell Banker Caine. “His natural enthusiasm and nascent passion for all things real estate will ensure his success in our business.”

Gabriel Builders Honored at 2015 Southern Home and Garden Bridge Awards Custom Home Builder earns three Greenville Home Builders Association awards Gabriel Builders was honored in three categories during the 2015 Southern Home and Garden Bridge Awards. The Bridge Awards, hosted by the Greenville Home Builders Association, recognizes exceptional design, construction and features for work completed during the previous year. Gabriel Builders won Best Overall Home and Best Exterior

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Coldwell Banker Caine Named Platinum Award Winner by Cartus Broker Network for Fifth Consecutive Year Coldwell Banker Caine has been named a Platinum Award winner by the Cartus Broker Network for its outstanding performance during the past year. The award was presented at the 2016 Cartus Broker Network International Conference. Cartus Corporation is a worldwide leader in employee relocation solutions. Platinum is the highest level of the Excellence Awards presented to principal brokers. Excellence Award recognition is based on performance results related to a wide variety of goals including customer service, cost management, and effective analysis and marketing of homes. Less than 35% percent of the Network’s principal brokers achieved Platinum level recognition for their performance in 2015. “The Platinum Award has long represented extraordinary accomplishment,” said Gerald Pearce, Cartus executive vice president, Broker Services and Affinity Services. “To earn this distinction, a broker must have successfully demonstrated outstanding performance in the areas of attention to customer needs, understanding of local conditions, and execution of best business practices. I’m extremely proud to honor Coldwell Banker Caine, who has delivered on this goal by producing the

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Amy Bridwell Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Amy Bridwell as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Amy joins Coldwell Banker Caine with over ten years of experience in real estate, often being recognized as a top producer throughout her career. She joins forces with Marcia Hancock, a Coldwell Banker Caine top producer with more than 28 years of experience, to provide exceptional service Bridwell to their clients. “Amy is a true professional and a long-time friend,” said Marcia Hancock. “By working together, we will be able to combine our strengths to better serve our clients.” Amy holds a Real Estate Appraisal certificate of completion from Greenville Technical College. Her hobbies include interior design, gardening, and cooking. She and her husband, Kenny, have one son (Cooper) and reside in Greenville. “We are inspired by the meaningful ways agents like Marcia and Amy can work together and support one another,” said Stephen Edgerton, President and CEO of Coldwell Banker Caine. “Amy is a wonderful new addition to our team and we are delighted to have her on board.”

Coldwell Banker Caine Presents Inaugural Graduates of New Construction Certification Course Recently, 36 Coldwell Banker Caine agents completed the company’s New Construction Certification course. The program was created to meet the rising demand for new homes and to fully equip Coldwell Banker Caine agents with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to serve new construction buyers and sellers in the Upstate region. The New Construction Certification course is taught by Erika DeRoberts, Project Executive and Director of Developer Relations, who joined Coldwell Banker Caine in September of 2015 to manage strategic partnerships with residential developers and builders. DeRoberts oversees the marketing and communication strategies for new construction projects and serves as the primary liaison with developers in the Upstate in which Coldwell Banker Caine serves as the sales and marketing partner. “When our current real estate environment has such a low inventory of existing homes for sale, new construction is blossoming,” said DeRoberts. “We were so delighted to offer this course to our agents to prepare them to better serve buyers in navigating new construction opportunities and to provide builders and developers with a comprehensive sales and marketing strategy. It correlates perfectly with Coldwell Banker Caine’s mission to conduct real estate business in a superior manner.”

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All real estate licensees are not the same. Only real estate licensees who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® are properly called REALTORS®. They proudly display the REALTOR “®” logo on the business card or other marketing and sales literature. REALTORS® are committed to treat all parties to a transaction honestly. REALTORS® subscribe to a strict code of ethics and are expected to maintain a higher level of knowledge of the process of buying and selling real estate. An independent survey reports that 84% of home buyers would use the same REALTOR® again. Real estate transactions involve one of the biggest �inancial investments most people experience in their lifetime. Transactions today usually exceed $100,000. If you had a $100,000 income tax problem, would you attempt to deal with it without the help of a CPA? If you had a $100,000 legal question, would you deal with it without the help of an attorney? Considering the small upside cost and the large downside risk, it would be foolish to consider a deal in real estate without the professional assistance of a REALTOR®. But if you’re still not convinced of the value of a REALTOR®, here are a dozen more reasons to use one: 1. Your REALTOR® can help you determine your buying power -- that is, your �inancial reserves plus your borrowing capacity. If you give a REALTOR® some basic information about your available savings, income and current debt, he or she can refer you to lenders best quali�ied to help you. 2. Your REALTOR® has many resources to assist you in your home search. Sometimes the property you are seeking is available but not actively advertised in the market, and it will take some investigation by your agent to �ind all available properties. 3. Your REALTOR® can assist you in the selection process by providing objective information about each property. Agents who are REALTORS® have access to a variety of informational resources. REALTORS® can provide local community information on utilities, zoning, schools, etc. There are two things you’ll want to know. First, will the property provide the environment I want for a home or investment? Second, will the property have resale value when I am ready to sell? 4. Your REALTOR® can help you negotiate. There are myriad negotiating factors, including but not limited to price, �inancing, terms, date of possession and often the inclusion or exclusion of repairs and furnishings or equipment. The purchase agreement should provide a period of time for you to complete appropriate inspections and investigations of the property before you are bound to complete the purchase. Your agent can advise you as to which investigations and inspections are recommended or required. 5. Your REALTOR® provides due diligence during the evaluation of the property. Depending on the area and property, this could include inspections for termites, dry rot, asbestos, faulty structure, roof condition, septic tank and well tests, just to name a few. Your REALTOR® can assist you in �inding quali�ied responsible professionals to do most of these investigations and provide you with written reports. You will also want to see a preliminary report on the title of the property. Title indicates ownership of property and can be mired in confusing status of past owners or rights of access. The title to most properties will have some limitations; for example, easements (access rights) for utilities. Your REALTOR®, title company or attorney can help you resolve issues that might cause problems at a later date. 6. Your REALTOR® can help you in understanding different �inancing options and in identifying quali�ied lenders. 7. Your REALTOR® can guide you through the closing process and make sure everything �lows together smoothly. 8. When selling your home, your REALTOR® can give you up-to-date information on what is happening in the marketplace and the price, �inancing, terms and condition of competing properties. These are key factors in getting your property sold at the best price, quickly and with minimum hassle. 9. Your REALTOR® markets your property to other real estate agents and the public. Often, your REALTOR® can recommend repairs or cosmetic work that will signi�icantly enhance the salability of your property. In many markets across the country, over 50% of real estate sales are cooperative sales; that is, a real estate agent other than yours brings in the buyer. Your REALTOR® acts as the marketing coordinator, disbursing information about your property to other real estate agents through a Multiple Listing Service or other cooperative marketing networks, open houses for agents, etc. The REALTOR® Code of Ethics requires REALTORS® to utilize these cooperative relationships when they bene�it their clients. 10. Your REALTOR® will know when, where and how to advertise your property. There is a misconception that advertising sells real estate. The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® studies show that 82% of real estate sales are the result of agent contacts through previous clients, referrals, friends, family and personal contacts. When a property is marketed with the help of your REALTOR®, you do not have to allow strangers into your home. Your REALTOR® will generally prescreen and accompany quali�ied prospects through your property. 11. Your REALTOR® can help you objectively evaluate every buyer’s proposal without compromising your marketing position. This initial agreement is only the beginning of a process of appraisals, inspections and �inancing -- a lot of possible pitfalls. Your REALTOR® can help you write a legally binding, win-win agreement that will be more likely to make it through the process. 12. Your REALTOR® can help close the sale of your home. Between the initial sales agreement and closing (or settlement), questions may arise. For example, unexpected repairs are required to obtain �inancing or a cloud in the title is discovered. The required paperwork alone is overwhelming for most sellers. Your REALTOR® is the best person to objectively help you resolve these issues and move the transaction to closing (or settlement). The National Association of Realtors®, “The Voice for Real Estate,” is America’s largest trade association, representing 1.1 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries. Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS® represents over 2,300 members in all aspects of the real estate industry. Please visit the Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS® web site at www. ggar.com for real estate and consumer information. “Every market is different, call a REALTOR® today.”

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From silly to serious, musicals to drama ‘Lion King,’ ‘Book of Mormon’ return – every offering in Peace Center’s 2016-17 Broadway season is a Tony-winner CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com “The Lion King” and “The Book of Mormon,” two of Broadway’s biggest blockbuster musicals, are back in the Peace Center’s 2016-17 season. But that’s not the only good news for Greenville’s Broadway audience. The upcoming season includes 12 weeks of Broadway – the most the Peace Center has ever had – and all the shows are Tony Award-winners. The lineup includes “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder,” the Tony Award-winning Best Play “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” “An American in Paris,” “Beautiful – The

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Carole King Musical,” “Something Rotten!” “Finding Neverland” and “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King and I.” “I love this season,” said Megan Riegel, the Peace Center’s president and CEO.

“It’s a strong Broadway season that will allow us to do some single-night shows we couldn’t normally do.” Season ticket packages are on sale now and season subscription holders will be

allowed to opt out of “The Lion King” and “The Book of Mormon.” Individual show tickets will go on sale later.

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF JOAN THEMARCUS DOG/ CONTRIBUTING IN THE NIGHT-TIME Oct. 25-30

JOAN MARCUS / CONTRIBUTING

A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER Sept. 27-Oct. 2 Monty Navarro, distant heir to a family fortune, sets out to jump the line of succession by eliminating the eight relatives who stand between him and the money. One man plays all eight roles in this 2014 Best Musical winner. ”It’s campy, silly fun,” Riegel said. “You’re not going to go home and think about it a lot, but you’ll enjoy it immensely.”

It’s not often that non-musicals go from Broadway to the road to play big houses, but this winner of six 2015 Tony Awards that has been called “one of the most fully immersive works ever to wallop Broadway” by the New York Times, did just that. Based on the best-selling novel by Mark Haddon, this play tells the story of a 15-year-old kid who finds a dead dog and tries to find out what happened. “It’s moving and thought-provoking as good theater is,” Riegel said of the production designed by the creators of “War Horse.” “The beauty of it is Broadway subscribers will love it and it will attract people who typically don’t see Broadway.”

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS

MATTHEW MURPHY / CONTRIBUTING

Nov. 29-Dec. 4 The Peace Center invested through the Independent Presenters Network in this Tony Award-winning musical about an American ex-soldier, a mysterious French girl and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war. “An American in Paris” features music from George and Ira Gershwin and choreography by Christopher Wheeldon, one of today’s hot young choreographers. “It’s as big and lush as a musical should be,” Riegel said.

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THE BOOK OF MORMON

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BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL

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Jan. 31-Feb. 5, 2017

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“The Book of Mormon” sold out its weeklong run in Greenville two seasons ago.

“Beautiful” tells the story of Carole King’s rise to musical stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband, Gerry Goffin, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music.

April 11-16, 2017

The religious satire by the creators of Comedy Central’s “South Park” tells the story two young Mormon missionaries sent to a remote village in northern Uganda, where a brutal warlord is threatening the local population. Naïve and optimistic, the two missionaries try to share the Book of Mormon, one of their scriptures – which only one of them has read – but have trouble connecting with the locals who are more concerned with famine, war, poverty and AIDS.

THE LION KING

The musical features an array of King’s songs, including “I Feel the Earth Move,” “One Fine Day” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.”

“Something Rotten!” spoofs Broadway shows in a hilarious comedy set in 1595. After a soothsayer says the future of theater involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel Bottom set out to write the world’s very first musical. It will appeal to fans of musical theater and Shakespeare, Riegel said.

“Her music is so accessible,” Riegel said. “It’s timeless, but at the same time, it’s definitely from a period. It’s not the music churned out today.”

“It’s ridiculously funny, over-the-top silly,” she said. “There’s nothing intellectual about it. It’s of the same ilk as ‘Spamalot.’”

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May 31-June 25, 2017 “The Lion King” is the Peace Center’s best-selling Broadway show ever and it’s back for another highly anticipated four-week run.

FINDING NEVERLAND

CAROL ROSEGG / CONTRIBUTING

July 25-30, 2017

“‘The Lion King’ is one of those shows you can see again and again,” Riegel said. “There’s so much going on visually that you’ll see things you didn’t see the first time around. It’s one of those shows that is amazing that way.”

Based on the critically acclaimed Academy Award-winning film starring Johnny Depp, “Finding Neverland” tells the story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters, Peter Pan, and creator playwright J. M. Barrie.

Riegel isn’t worried that another four-week run is too much for the Greenville market.

Riegel compares “Neverland” to the Broadway blockbuster “Hamilton,” a musical about one of the nation’s founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton, in that it tells the backstory.

“Disney knows what it looks like to go into a market the second time, and four weeks is their answer,” she said. “They are scientific in their approach.”

“It’s the real story of a real human being behind a book that was a game-changer back then,” Riegel said.

PAUL KOLNIK / CONTRIBUTING

THE KING AND I Aug. 22-27, 2017 Set in 1860s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist king brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children. “The King and I,” last in Greenville in 2005, won the 2015 Tony for Best Revival of a Musical. “There’s a reason it keeps coming back,” Riegel said.

NOT ALL STORIES ARE FOUND IN BOOKS. Thomas Satterwhite Noble (1835-1907) Fugitives in Flight, 1869

David Drake (c.1800 - c.1870) inscribed storage jar, 1858

William H. Johnson (1901-1970) Lift Up Thy Voice and Sing, 1942

Merton Simpson (1928-2013) Orangeburg Massacre, c.1968

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NOW ON VIEW: Right Before Your Very Eyes: Art + History Drawn from the GCMA’s permanent collection, this exhibition invites viewers to consider the story of our nation. Explore the remarkable stoneware vessels of potter and poet David Drake, who lived as a slave in South Carolina’s Edgefield District. Discover the stories of other slaves and freedmen in artworks depicting the Underground Railroad, the Civil War, Emancipation, Reconstruction, Jim Crow laws, segregation, the Civil Rights Movement and more. Lastly, the exhibition highlights the work of South Carolina’s native son and African-American artist William H. Johnson.

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Greenville filmmaker creates ‘Southern Gothic comedy’ ‘Practice’ films led Chris White to a synergistic project, ‘Unbecoming’ VINCENT HARRIS | CONTRIBUTOR

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When Greenville resident and acclaimed film director Chris White began making a series of short films last summer, he wasn’t sure when or if they’d even be released; he simply needed some practice. He was in between projects after his award-winning 2014 film “Cinema Purgatorio.” “These films were born out of impatience and maybe a little career frustration,” White says. “I have a project that’s taking off now, but last summer, it felt like it had stalled. I was frustrated about it. I wanted to get out there on a set with my friends and just practice making a film. It becomes very difficult to actually practice making movies, because it’s an expensive and complicated process. You can only practice when you’re on the set.” White challenged himself to make a

series of five short films over the summer, devoting three weeks apiece to each of them. And when he started watching them all back-to-back, something interesting happened. “By the fourth one, I thought, ‘These all fit together,’” he says. “I didn’t mean to do that, but they really do. I don’t want to be too specific in how I see them going together, but I do see them as connected.” So White combined them into “Unbecoming,” a 40-minute film that he calls a “Southern Gothic comedy,” a film genre that may (or may not) exist. “When I was trying to define what it was that connected them tonally or stylistically, I thought, ‘Y’know, I think they’re all funny,’” he says. “I think they’re all comedies, but I can see how someone could think, ‘That’s kind of weird,’ or they might read it as literal or dark. So it’s in the Southern Gothic tradition, with strangeness, weirdness and grotesquery. And I thought, ‘That would be a cool genre, Southern Gothic comedy.’ It’s the best descriptor I have.” “Unbecoming’s” stories cover a retired U.S. senator with a dark secret, an inschool suspension teacher and his captive

Conversely with audience of one, Patti, she’s a two lost souls’ glamorous acunlikely meeting tress, a former at a roadside dinsupermodel diser, the memory covered by Andy of true love lost, Warhol. What do and a father’s last you give somewill and testaone like that? ment passed on PROVIDED BY CHRIS + EMILY And I actually via mix tape. The opening segment Michael Forest and Patti D’Arbanville in “Unbecoming” wrote completely stars Michael Forest (“Star Trek,” “As the against type for her. She’s a natural coWorld Turns”) as the senator and Patti median and a lot of stuff came out that D’Arbanville (“The Sopranos”) as the people never ask her to do.” Forest says he was intrigued, and iniwoman he confides in. Both Forest and D’Arbanville were on tially puzzled, by his character, but that hand for the movie’s premiere last Sun- he enjoyed working with White. “When I read it, I thought, ‘Is he putting her on?’” day at the Tryon Theatre in Tryon, N.C. “I think Michael Forest has a lot of Forest says. “Is he teasing her, or is he gravitas,” White says. “He’s tall, he’s actually serious about what he’s telling physically imposing, and he has this in- her? Because you could take the material credible old-Hollywood face. He looks and not change a word of it and it could like he should be chiseled on the side of still look like he was playing a joke on Mount Rushmore. That became the im- this woman. I’ll leave it up to you to make petus for making him a retired U.S. Sen- your determination, but I enjoyed doing ator. And he has the secret that unlocks it, I must say. Chris had a wonderful crew, the greatest mystery of the 20th century. and he’s a very accomplished director.”

Learn more online at chriswhitehq.com/unbecoming

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The roots of the presidency Revolutionary reads for history buffs Each day we are one step closer to electing the 45th president of the United States. From a historical perspective, the staff at the Upcountry History Museum – Furman University has been contemplating the current pool of candidates against the presidential ideals set forth by our country’s founding fathers. What did those patriots envision the essential qualities and attributes for the leader of their newly established nation to be? How would they view our current candidates? Reflecting on the beginnings of the presidency provides a greater understanding of what was needed then, and a point of comparison for what is needed today. One recommendation would be to see the current best-selling Broadway production of “Hamilton.” But if you are unable to obtain these highly sought-after tickets and travel to New York in the next seven months, one of several books on the subject is the next best thing. ”Washington’s Circle: The Creation of the President” by historians David and Jeanne Heidler This book delves into the world of post-Revolutionary America and examines the man who first embodied the role of the American president. Weaving together the struggles and triumphs of George Washington and his closest circle of friends and advisors, the book examines not only the character of George Washington, but also the character of the founding fathers. Together they shaped the office of the president and established the foundation for the executive powers as we know them today. They lived in a world at war, with limited finances, and had endured great personal losses, yet they put service to the nation above service to self. Jefferson, Hamilton, Adams, Madison and many more formed what is referred to as Washington’s Circle and together formed a complete picture of early American politics, where struggles existed between Congress and the president. The Heidlers do not attempt to depict these iconic and well-known men as perfect. The authors diligently use facts and documentation to draw a picture of Washington’s presidency that includes the complexities, compromises and conflicts that took place throughout his tenure. Reading “Washington’s Circle” may not solve the problem of which candidate to vote for in the upcoming election, but hopefully it will make you more thoughtful about the shoes the new president will fill, and the duties of the office which were established over 225 years ago.

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“The Quartet: Orchestrating the Second American Revolution, 1783-1789” by Joseph Ellis Another look at the men who surrounded Washington during the first presidency, “The Quartet” is Joseph Ellis’s exploration of the crucial period between the ending of the war with Britain and the formation of 13 independent states into one union. The Quartet is made up of George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and James Madison, the men who took the Articles of Confederation and moved towards the Constitution, effectively creating the American government. If you wish to hear more from Ellis about “The Quartet,” check out the upcoming appearance by the author, here in Greenville, at the Upcountry History Museum – Furman University’s American History Book Club program on April 14, 2016. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting gayle. warth@furman.edu. ”John Adams” by David McCullough Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, this bestselling biography explores the life of John Adams, the second American president. McCullough follows Adams’s life through politics and war, love and faith, friendship and betrayal. You may have watched the acclaimed HBO series based on McCullough’s work, but as always, we promise the book is better than the movie. Reviewed by Elizabeth Gunter, director of programs and marketing at the Upcountry History Museum – Furman University, upcountryhistory. org. All books are available in museum’s gift shop and at the Greenville Public Library.

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with Vincent Harris FAYSSOUX MCLEAN AND FRIENDS

RACHAEL SAGE WITH DANIELLE HOWLE

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Tuesday April 12, 9:30 p.m., Free

Tuesday April 12th, 7 p.m. Singer/songwriter Rachael Sage’s first love was dance – ballet, to be specific. It’s where she first heard the classical music she would base her charming, melodic chamberpop songs on later in life. But she’d moved on from being a dancer by the time she found out that her music was being used on the somewhat controversial reality show “Dance Moms.” “When these girls started dancing to my music on ‘Dance Moms,’ in the lyrical dance community where they have all of these competitions, I didn’t know anything about that world,” Sage says. “It was completely different than the way I was raised in the dance world, where competition would’ve seemed totally bizarre.” But seeing young ballerinas dancing to her music DID inspire her new album, “Choreographic,” which was conceived, written and recorded with choreographed dancing in mind. “I really sat down with the express concept of creating an album of what I dubbed ‘ballet pop,’” she says.

Singer Fayssoux McLain provided background and harmony vocals on some of the most important country albums of the ’70s, and then disappeared from the music scene for more than 15 years. After singing (as Fayssoux Starling) with Emmylou Harris as part of Harris’ Hot Band, and appearing on albums like “Luxury Liner” and “Pieces of the Sky,” McLain simply moved on with her life. “I never really was doing it full-time,” she says. “I was just dabbling in it. I got married and then had a baby, and taught speech pathology in the school system, and that’s what I was doing for the next little while. And then after I moved back to Spartanburg, (Nashville songwriter and author) Peter Cooper called me out of the blue because he was writing a book about music makers in Spartanburg, And when the book came out, he asked if I wanted to sing at some of the book signings. Since then, I’ve made a couple of CDs and I’m playing a lot, and I’m having a really good time.”

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STEVIE TOMBSTONE AND RALPH WHITE Spinning Jenny, 107 Cannon St., Greer Friday April 8, 7:30 p.m., $10 Stevie Tombstone has been doing the solo acoustic singer/songwriter thing for a long while, which is why he loves playing with former Bad Livers member and multi-instrumentalist Ralph White. “Ralph is one of the most creative people I’ve ever played with,” Tombstone says. “It’s always a challenge, but I’m grateful that we can communicate and work together, because it’s really amazing. The great thing about playing with him is that, because I work in this cookie-cutter environment being a singer/songwriter, I’m always trying to stretch my way into a new corner. And Ralph plays from the heart and it causes me to go in a different direction and take a new look at what I’m doing, from different angles that I wouldn’t have come from. We both have a strong blues element and an appreciation for old-time fiddle music and bluegrass and Appalachian folk music. It’s really hard to explain, but we’re from the same school of thought, but different points of view.”

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Three good movies with iconic car crashes There are a lot of great car chases in movies, but they often happen in films that aren’t very good. This week I present three films that contain some of the most well-known car chases, and all three happen to be really good movies, too. All three are available for rent on Amazon.

Awards, including Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay. After finding success with this film, Friedkin went on to direct “The Exorcist” the following year. What makes this chase notable is that it takes place in Brooklyn and it involves Gene Hackman’s character, Popeye Doyle, chasing an elevated train.

“Bullitt”

“Ronin”

Directed by Peter Yates | 1968

Directed by John Frankenheimer | 1998

When you look up this one, note the spelling. The film is about a police lieutenant whose last name is Bullitt (not Bullet), played by Steve McQueen. Bullitt is appointed to protect a mobster who has become a key witness in a major case. It features more than one car chase, but the most well-known chase takes place through the hilly streets of San Francisco as Bullitt chases a couple of guys in his Ford Mustang GT. This one is currently only $5 on Amazon.

“The French Connection” Directed by William Friedkin | 1971 This was the first R-rated film to win an Academy Award for Best Picture, although the rating system had only been in effect for five years at the time. It also won a number of other Academy

John Frankenheimer made a number of notable films, including “Birdman of Alcatraz,” the original “Manchurian Candidate,” “The Iceman Cometh” and “The French Connection II.” In 1998, he directed this film starring Robert De Niro as a mercenary. The film has a lot of car chases and it takes place in Paris so the suspense is heightened by the narrowness of the streets. The most famous chase scene occurs towards the end as De Niro chases a BMW with a Peugeot through tunnels, on sidewalks, and, of course, the wrong way on one way streets. All three films are available for rent on Amazon, and the car chases are available on YouTube. When you watch, them pay close attention to the detail of the sound effects in each one. The sound effects have as much to do with the effectiveness of these scenes as the stunts do.

Eric Rogers has been teaching filmmaking at The Greenville Fine Arts Center since 1994.

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Notes on the Music Scene with Vincent Harris

For the record A musician’s musical history becomes a personal memoir

For most of his adult life, Josh Rosenthal has been bringing brilliant but underappreciated music to people’s attention. Starting off as an intern at PolyGram Records at 16, Rosenthal ended up moving to Columbia (now Sony) Records, where he helped promote Columbia’s 1990 boxed set of legendary bluesman Robert Johnson’s recordings. That set ended up unexpectedly selling a halfmillion copies and bringing Johnson’s music to the attention of a new generation.

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Josh Rosenthal with Wes Tirey WHEN: Wednesday, April 13, 7 p.m. TICKETS: Free WHERE: Horizon Records 2A W. Stone Ave. INFO: 235-7922; horizonrecords.net

Rosenthal left Sony/Columbia in 2005, and began his own record label called Tompkins Square. Its mission over the last 10 years has been to find new artists and issue long-forgotten but seminal albums by everyone from Charlie Poole and The Highlanders (a bluegrass group from the ’20s and ’30s) to a collection by Lena Hughes, the early 20th century’s “Queen of the Flat-Top Guitar.”

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AUGUST 4

So it’s probably fitting that Rosenthal’s first book, the recently published “The Record Store of the Mind,” continues in the vein of shedding light into the darkened corners of American music. What might be more surprising is that this book, which started out as a collection of essays about various musical topics, unexpectedly ended up serving as a memoir of its author. “It’s an extension of what I do, for sure,” Rosenthal says. “The ultimate thing to me is to turn people on to these sorts of unexpected gems and find new people that are great, and hopefully that’s reflected in the book, too. But when I first started, I had no intention of making it about me at all. It started as a collection of essays about unsung musical heroes. “And then some people close to me said, ‘You’re writing a book for the first time; maybe people should know who it is that’s telling them stories about all these musicians,’” Rosenthal continues. “So that’s when I started to think about weaving my own tale in and out of those other narratives. And I feel like it worked because it pops up as a detour from the rest of the book. Some of the chapters are just me going off, and others are more exhaustive in terms of research. There’s definitely a difference between me musing on what Eric Clapton’s ‘Just One Night’ meant to me when I was 13 and actually researching the history of Raccoon Records.” The book is nothing short of a music geek’s dream, particularly the ending section, where Rosenthal dives into his own past and writes capsule reviews of favorites from his own musical collection. Rosenthal says the hardest thing to do with this book was stop writing. “I could’ve written that stuff forever,” he says. “And at a certain point you just have to stop. It could’ve been an endless book because the search is endless, right?” Rosenthal will be reading from his book at Horizon Records on Stone Avenue, Greenville, on April 13. After reading passages from “The Record Store of the Mind,” Rosenthal, ever the music-lover, will step aside for a musical performance by Asheville singer/guitarist Wes Tirey. “It’s a music book and I have a record company, so I’m pulling in people from the Tompkins Square orbit and having them play,” Rosenthal says. “I thought it would just be more fun and draw more people because they’ll see there is some live music going on.” Vincent Harris covers music and sports for The Greenville Journal. Reach him at vharris@communityjournals.com

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PREVIEW

Fluor Field is home base for Euphoria this year LETY GOOD | STAFF

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Euphoria, the Upstate’s four-day food, wine and music festival, has a new home base for its 11th annual celebration: Fluor Field. The new location will be a central starting point for the new lineup, but events, nationally acclaimed chefs, celebrity singers and songwriters, and unique luxury experiences will be held throughout the city. The Roast and Toast: Opening Day ticket launch party kicks off the 2016 festival season at 4 p.m. on April 23 at Fluor Field. Tickets for Euphoria, which will run Sept. 22-25, go on sale April 23 with a party at the 500 Club. All-inclusive tickets for Roast and Toast are $65 and also include entry to the Greenville Drive game that evening. This year marks the return of chef Clark Barlowe of Heirloom Restaurant in Charlotte. Barlow is one of North Carolina’s rising chefs who has appeared on The Food Network’s “Chopped” and “Beat Bobby Flay.” Greenville chefs from Bacon Bros. Public House, Caviar & Bananas, Hall’s Chophouse, Southern Pressed Juicery, Soby’s New South Cuisine, Nard’s Backyard BBQ and more will also join Barlowe in serving ballpark bites at the launch party. “As Euphoria continues to grow, we’re

happy to expand our footprint in downtown Greenville with events from North Main to the West End,” said Brianna Shaw, Euhporia executive director.

Euphoria will be bringing back its signature kids cooking competition, Healthy Lunchtime Throwdown. Any Greenville County School student from 8 to 16 can submit original, healthy and affordable recipes online through July 1 at euphoriagreenville.com/kidsrecipe. The finalists will also participate in a live cook-off at the Euphoria festival with Michelin chefs as their second in command. The winning recipe will be featured on CookingLight.com and offered in all Greenville County schools during the 2016-2017 school year, and the winning student will receive a prize.

Proceeds from the festival benefit charitable organizations that provide sustenance to those in need, educate through music and support children in need across the Upstate. For more information, visit euphoriagreenville.com.

Roast & Toast: Euphoria’s Opening Day WHEN: Saturday, April 23, 4-7 p.m. WHERE: Fluor Field COST: $65 INFO: euphoriagreenville.com

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April 8 CONCERT

Redleg Husky Live Velo Fellow | 1 Augusta St. #26 9:30-11:30 p.m. FREE Americana/roots trio Redleg Husky (Asheville, NC) brings their unique blend of boot-stompin’ folk. redleghusky.com | redleghusky@gmail.com FAMILY

Fantastic Fridays: Travel to Alaska The Children’s Museum of the Upstate 300 College St. 10-10:30 a.m. | Free with admission Learn about bears in Alaska and create your own bear mask on this Fantastic Friday. tcmupstate.org CONCERT

GlowRage w/ Stoags Ground Zero | 3052 Howard St., Spartanburg Tickets: $16-$20 Electronic dance-music group. 948-1661 | reverbnation.com/venue/groundzero2 CONCERT

Ryan Hutchens Moe Joe Coffee (Greenville) | 20 S. Main St. Singer/songwriter combines folk, indiepop, Americana. 263-3550 | moejoecoffeeandmusic.net

April 8-10 CONCERT

The Greenville Symphony Orchestra presents Some Enchanting Evening Peace Center, Gunter Theatre | 300 S. Main St. April 8 at 8 p.m.; April 9 at 8 p.m.; April 10 at 3 p.m. | $43 The Greenville Symphony Orchestra presents its final Chamber Orchestra concert of the 2015-16 season with Some Enchanting Evening featuring GSO Concertmaster Xiaoqing Yu. Enjoy some delightful hits of the violin repertoire in this beautiful concert. 467-3000 | greenvillesymphony.org todd@greenvillesymphony.org

thru April 9 FAMILY

bring May flowers. Come join us as we celebrate spring. Children will have fun making an umbrella craft and listening to a book about rain. For ages 5 and under. tcmupstate.org

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Five Forks Baptist Church, parking lot 112 Batesville Rd, Simpsonville 8:10-9:30 a.m. | $16, $26, or $29 In honor and memory of a wife, a mom, a daughter, a daughter-in-law, a friend, a very special young woman, Kelley Upchurch. And to bring hope to those facing the challenges of this disease – to raise funds for S.C. Ovarian Cancer Foundation and cherished memory builders Let There Be Mom while bringing awareness for the cancer. Help us to bring hope. 979-6432 | sonyashepherd@hotmail.com go-greenevents.com/event/id/4962 FAMILY

Kids Fest on Heritage Green presented by Primrose School-Greenville Heritage Green | 10 a.m.-noon FREE Kids Fest at Heritage Green, presented by Primrose School of Greenville, is an annual celebration to kick off Week of the Young Child. The organizations of Heritage Green team up with Greenville County First Steps to host family friendly activities like scavenger hunts, crafts, costume play and more. In the case of rain, event will be held under the Main Library’s covered walkway. heritagegreen.org tinyurl.com/kidsfestheritagegreen

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Buff Dillard & Co. Blues Boulevard (Greenville) 300 River St. Tickets: $7 (plus $10 food/drink minimum) Trombone player/bandleader has performed w/ Pieces Of A Dream, Count Basie Orchestra. 242-2583 bluesboulevardjazzgreenville.com

Story Time and More: April Showers Bring May Flowers

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The Children’s Museum of the Upstate 300 College St. | 10 & 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Free with admission

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

YMCA Camp Greenville Open Camp Day April 10, 1-4 p.m. • YMCA Camp Greenville • 4399 YMCA Camp Road, Cleveland • free Registration is encouraged at 412-0290 or campgreenville.org • camper_services@ymcagreenville.org Explore Camp Greenville. Join us for Open Camp Day. See what everyone is talking about. Y Camp Greenville is an extraordinary summer camp for children ages 7-17. Kids unplug from technology, explore outdoor beauty and discover new horizons. See for yourself at Open Camp Day.

CONCERT

COMMUNITY

The North Enoree Association Spring Youth Annual Session Bruton Temple Baptist Church 300 Old Paris Mountain Road 2-3:30 p.m. FREE

Furman University Presents Percussion Ensemble Concert Furman University, Daniel Recital Hall 3300 Poinsett Hwy. | 8-9 p.m. $5/adults, $3/students Furman Professor of Music Dr. Omar Carmenates conducts an evening of percussion music in Daniel Recital Hall on campus. Tickets are available at the door. 294-2086 | FurmanMusic@furman.edu furman.edu/academics/music/Pages/default.aspx

Light from KW Beverage for all-afternoon tailgating fun and entertainment. Choose from general admission and VIP tickets. Kids under 12 are free... and don’t miss our Early Bird specials. 517-4996 | bit.ly/1PcQ6B0 gentile.jeffrey@gmail.com

Free with admission Learn to be “Bear Aware.” We’ll discuss ways to stay safe in bear habitats and participate in related art activities. tcmupstate.org

Encouraging words from Sydni Gilliam, Rev Samuel Neely and the world famous Ms Bern Nadette Stanis- Thelma from Good Times. 363-3908 | North Enoree Association.org mnrobin1@aol.com

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Plarn Placemats

FAMILY

Create a placemat using plarn (plastic bag yarn). Materials provided. 834-3650 | greenvillelibrary.org travelersrest@greenvillelibrary.org

2016 #BudLightParty Tailgate Series Masters Kick Off The Bridge Community Club 1310 Cedar Lane Road | noon-6 p.m. Tickets start at $9, Kids under 12 free Join us in kicking off the 2016 #BudLightParty Tailgate Series that will take place every month throughout the year. This Masters Tailgate is for more than golf fans, it’s hours of recreation. Enjoy the Masters on HUGE screens, great food, giveaways, and plenty of cold Bud

Greenville County Library System TR (Sargent) Branch | 17 Center St., Travelers Rest 10 a.m.-noon FREE

April 9-10 FAMILY

Trivial Pursuit: Travel to Alaska The Children’s Museum of the Upstate 300 College St. Sat. 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. and Sun. 2 p.m.

Off the Wall: Trivial Pursuit Art The Children’s Museum of the Upstate 300 College St. Tues.-Fri. 2-4 p.m. and Sat. 1-4 p.m. Free with admission Travel through the fifty states in this week’s art project. Ages 5+. tcmupstate.org

April 11 EDUCATION

“The Children of Chabannes” with guest speaker Dr. Norbert Bikales St. Joseph’s Catholic School St. John Paul II Center

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100 St. Joseph’s Drive | 7-8:30 p.m. FREE

Please join us for a screening of this touching documentary, “The Children of Chabannes,” a film by Lisa Gossels and Dean Wetherell. It is a WWII tale of resilience and love, revealing the untold story of how the people in a tiny French village chose action over indifference to save 400 Jewish children. Join one of the child survivors featured in the film, Dr. Norbert Bikales, who will introduce the film and answer your questions. 382-9383 | childrenofchabannes.org/trailer amyvaz@gmail.com

540 Buncombe St. | 7-10:30 p.m. | $75/person

EDUCATION

Join Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones, for an evening of stories and music at the Upcountry History Museum - Furman University. Explore “Backstage Pass: Baron Wolman and the Early Years of Rolling Stone” as Chuck Leavell shares personal stories from his years on tour with The Rolling Stones and The Allman Brothers Band. Enjoy open bar, delicious food, and great live music. Attire is rock ‘n’ roll casual. Complimentary valet. 467-3100 | upcountryhistory.org info@upcountryhistory.org

Veritas Preparatory Open House

EDUCATION

Veritas is located in the education wing of Augusta Road Baptist Church, Veritas Preparatory School | 1823 Augusta Road 8:20-11 a.m. FREE There will be a presentation of the mission and story of Veritas as well a tour of the campus. Interested families and potential teachers should RSVP to lault@veritasgreenville.com. Veritas is a classical Christian University Model School for grades K5-7. 309-0511 | veritasgreenville.com lault@veritasgreenville.com

April 11-May 7

April 12-16

ARTS EVENT

FAMILY

Furman University Graduating Seniors Present Art Exhibition

Story Time and More: Splendid Seeds The Children’s Museum of the Upstate 300 College St. | 10 & 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Free with admission

Furman University, Thompson Gallery of Roe Art Bldg. | 3300 Poinsett Hwy. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Monday-Friday FREE Furman University graduating seniors will present an art exhibition April 11-May 7 in Thompson Gallery of the Roe Art Building on campus. The exhibition, “Can You Hear Me Now?” is a collection of works based on the artists’ own experiences and relationships. Using mixed media, mixed processes, and social experiments, the artists capture personal struggles, childhood memories, and challenges faced by the elder community, among other themes. 294-2074 | newspress.furman.edu/?p=21650 marta.lanier@furman.edu

April 12 BOOK SIGNING

Ann B. Ross Book Talk and Signing Fiction Addiction | 1175 Woods Crossing Road 2-4 p.m. FREE In “Miss Julia Inherits a Mess,” the latest in Ann B. Ross’s New York Times bestselling series, Miss Julia finds herself an executrix on a desperate hunt for a valuable collection amid a jumble of the estate’s antiques, and if she finds a prize she can honor Miss Mattie’s last wishes. This event is free but the purchase of her book reserves a seat. 675-0540 | fiction-addiction.com info@fiction-addiction.com CONCERT

Backstage Pass with The Rolling Stones Chuck Leavell Upcountry History Museum - Furman University

Triumph of the Soul: Two Stories of Holocaust Survival Furman University, Younts Conference Center 3300 Poinsett Hwy. | 7-8:30 p.m. FREE Join Norbert & Gerda Bikales, as they retell their remarkable survival stories, as Jewish children, who came of age in France during World War II. Norbert found refuge, with direct help from the OSE (Children’s Aid Organization in France), but Gerda was literally “on the run,” through Belgium and then various parts of France with her mother. Norbert & Gerda were each independently helped during crucial moments by righteous Gentiles, who risked their own lives for the sake of strangers. Free and open to the public. 382-9383 | amyvaz@gmail.com facebook.com/events/1717324461840861/ FUNDRAISER

90th Anniversary celebration for HomeTrust Bank HomeTrust Bank, Lobby 499 Woodruff Road 4:30-6:30 p.m. FREE 90th Anniversary celebration includes refreshments, gifts, and networking with Community Support Contest organizations. 828-350-4145 hometrustbanking.com stacie.hicks@hometrustbanking.com

Even if your child doesn’t like eating lima beans, they will love planting them. We will plant lima beans in clear bags so your preschooler can watch them grow, roots and all. For ages 5 and under. tcmupstate.org

April 12-17 FAMILY

Off the Wall: Musical Art The Children’s Museum of the Upstate 300 College St. Tues.-Fri. 2-4 p.m. and Sat. 1-4 p.m. Free with admission Create art while listening to music this week in Off the Wall and see where your creativity takes you. Ages 5+. tcmupstate.org

April 13 EDUCATION

Furman Hosts Clifford Orwin in “Abraham’s Confrontation with God” Furman University, Watkins Room of Trone Student Center | 3300 Poinsett Hwy. 5-6:30 p.m. FREE University of Toronto political science professor Dr. Clifford Orwin will speak on the campus of Furman University Wednesday, April 13 at 5 p.m. in Watkins Room of Trone Student Center. His talk, “Abraham’s Confrontation with God (Genesis 17-19),” is free and open to the public, and is sponsored by the Tocqueville Program at Furman University

and the Walters Lecture Series. 294-3547 | newspress.furman.edu/?p=21818 paige.blankenship@furman.edu

April 13-17 THEATER PRODUCTION

Furman University Theatre Presents “Arcadia” by Tom Stoppard Furman University, The Playhouse 3300 Poinsett Hwy. | 8-10 p.m. $16/adults, $13/seniors, and $8/students Furman University Theatre will present Arcadia by Tom Stoppard April 13-16 and April 21-23 at 8 p.m., with matinee showings April 17 and 24 at 3 p.m. Directed by Furman Theatre Professor Jay Oney, the production is intended for mature audiences. About Stoppard’s Arcadia critics say, “Instantly Stoppard belies the idea that time cannot go backwards and movingly shows how small choices have fateful consequences.” (Michael Billington, “The Guardian”) 294-2125 | newspress.furman.edu/?p=21697 mickie.spencer@furman.edu

April 14 EDUCATION

ArtBreak: Preserving SC History: The Treasure of the H.L. Hunley Museum & Gallery at Bob Jones University 1700 Wade Hampton Blvd. | noon-1 p.m. $12 for lunch & lecture; $5 for lecture only Spice up your lunch routine and broaden your understanding of arts’ impact on history, literature, and culture. April’s guest speaker is Dawn Corley, The Charleston Silver Lady. 770-1331 | bjumg.org contact@bju.edu BOOK SIGNING

Dan Santant Book Talk and Signing Fiction Addiction | 1175 Woods Crossing Road 6-8 p.m. FREE Fiction Addiction invites all elementary school children and their parents to a fantastic free event with Caldecott Medalwinning and New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of “The Adventures of Beekle,” Dan Santat. He will take readers on the road trip of a lifetime when he discusses his new picture book, “Are We There Yet?”. This event is free and open to the public but a purchase of “Are We There Yet?” from Fiction Addiction is required in order to join the signing line. 675-0540 | fiction-addiction.com info@fiction-addiction.com

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“Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death” Christ Church Episcopal School Hartness Performing Arts Center 245 Cavalier Drive | 7-8:30 p.m. FREE Gerda Bikales finds herself uprooted at an early age, from her hometown of Breslau. With her mother, she was constantly on the run, seemingly always one step ahead of disaster. Their hair-raising struggle to remain under the radar of the Nazis takes them from Germany to Belgium, to France, to Switzerland... Join Gerda for a talk and book signing of her personal memoir. Books are $10 each, cash or check to the Greenville Jewish Federation. 382-9383 | amyvaz@gmail.com facebook.com/events/1733608180185921/ CONCERT

Greenville Chamber Singers Annual Spring Concert Daniel Memorial Chapel, Furman University 3300 Poinsett Hwy. | 7-8 p.m. FREE This year’s spring concert will take place at a joint meeting of the Music Club of Greenville and the Crescent Music Club. All are invited to be their guests and hear

a concert featuring works by women composers. Included will be the premier performance of a piece commissioned for the Greenville Chamber Singers by Carolyn Hamlin. greenvillechambersingers.org patfuller101@bellsouth.net FUNDRAISER

TreesGreenville ReLeaf Party Clemson at Greenville One, 1 North Main St., 5th Floor 6-9 p.m. $40/single, $75/couple, available online The goal of the ReLeaf Party is to raise funds and awareness for TreesGreenville’s urban forestry programs. All proceeds from the TreesGreenville ReLeaf Party will assist TreesGreenville in continuing our mission: to plant, promote, and protect trees in Greenville County. Help us RE-LEAF Greenville County. 313-0765 | treesgreenville.org/2016-releaf/ courtney@treesgreenville.org EDUCATION

American History Book Club Presents Pulitzer Prize Winner Joseph Ellis Poinsett Club | 807 E Washington St. 5:30 -8:30 p.m. $100 for address and reception, $50 for address only

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Joseph J. Ellis presents a 7 p.m. talk about the connections between the political leadership of America’s Founding Fathers and modern electoral politics. The lecture is part of the American History Book Club’s series “Power, Politics, and Character: The Election of the American President.”ù Ellis will also attend a 5:30 p.m. reception and book-signing before his talk, “What’s the Fuss about the Founders?”ù Attendees must be members of the Upcountry History Museum-Furman. 294-2186 | newspress.furman.edu/?p=21806 gayle.warth@furman.edu COMMUNITY MEETING

Sheriff’s Candidate Forum The Event Center, ZEN | 924 S. Main St. 6:30-8 p.m. FREE The Greenville Tea Party will sponsor a “Candidates’ Forum” for the office of Greenville County Sheriff at its April 14th meeting. 106.3WORD radio personality Tara Servatius will moderate. The format will allow each participating candidate, including the incumbent, to make remarks and answer prepared questions from Tara and spontaneous questions from the audience. Everyone is welcome. 283-6195 | greenvilleteaparty.com ron.tamaccio.gtp@gmail.com

ARTS EVENT

Found Poetry Writing Greenville County Library System Anderson Road Branch | 2625 Anderson Road 3-4 p.m. FREE Create a poem from a magazine or newspaper clipping by coloring over select words in permanent marker (choice words left behind make up the poem). Materials provided. 269-5210 | greenvillelibrary.org andersonroad@greenvillelibrary.org EDUCATION

Paralegal Open House Greenville Technical College Barton Campus, Criminal Justice Building (#121), Room 122 506 S. Pleasantburg Dr. | 6-7:30 p.m. FREE Employment in the paralegal profession is consistently rated in the top career fields. If you’re considering a career in this profession, Greenville Technical College is providing this opportunity to speak to faculty one-on-one about the requirements for GTC’s program, the only ABAapproved program in the Upstate, and about employment opportunities. 250-8162 | gvltec.edu/paralegal vickie.maxwell@gvltec.edu

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Greater Greenville Senior Sports Classic Varoius locations | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $12 registration fee Want to be Senior Strong? Here’s How join your 50 and older friends in recreational and Olympic style events at the Greater Greenville Senior Sports Classic. 288-6470 | GreenvilleRec.com JDilworth@greenvillecounty.org

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TICKET OFFICE – GOING ON SALE – AN EVENING WITH THE MAVERICKS May 27; 8 p.m. Peace Center Cost: $35 On sale: April 8, 10 a.m. To purchase tickets: 467-3000; Peace Center Box Office; peacecenter.org

FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS June 16; 8 p.m. Peace Center TD Stage Cost: $30 On sale: April 8, 10 a.m. To purchase tickets: 467-3000; Peace Center Box Office; peacecenter.org

THE LONE BELLOW WITH AOIFE O’DONOVAN July 8; 7:30 p.m. Peace Center’s TD Stage Cost: $35 On sale: April 8, 10 a.m. To purchase tickets: 467-3000; Peace Center Box Office; peacecenter.org

THE WOOD BROTHERS July 28; 8 p.m. Peace Center’s TD Stage Cost: $25 On sale: April 8, 10 a.m. To purchase tickets: 467-3000; Peace Center Box Office; peacecenter.org

THE DESIGNATED LEGAL PUBLICATION FOR GREENVILLE COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA COMPLAINT NOTICE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GREENVILLE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO: 2015-CP-23 Plaintiff, vs. Mariel L. Robinson and Floyd Sullivan Defendant(s). In re: 1988 Lincoln Towncar VIN # 1LNBM82F2JY618786 Plaintiff, County of Greenville, complaining of the Defendants, would respectfully show unto this Honorable Court: 1. Plaintiff, County of Greenville, is a body politic and political subdivision of the State of South Carolina and is authorized by SC Code Ann.§ 56-5-6240, as amended, to initiate this Complaint for the forfeiture of that certain, 1988 Lincoln Towncar, VIN #1LNBM82F2JY618786, which is the subject of this action. 2. Upon information and belief, Mariel L. Robinson and Floyd Sullivan are citizens and residents of the County of Greenville, State of South Carolina. 3. On or about November, 25, 2010 Defendant Mariel L. Robinson was arrested and charged in Greenville County, South Carolina with, among other charges, Driving Under Suspension (“DUS”), 6th offense. 4. At the time of the arrest, Defendant Mariel L. Robinson was driving an automobile, more particularly described as a 1988 Lincoln Towncar, VIN # 1LNBM82F2JY618786. 5. According to the records maintained by the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (“DMV”), Defendant Mariel L. Robinson is the registered owner of the 1988 Lincoln Towncar, VIN #1LNBM82F2JY618786. 6. Upon information and belief, Defendant Floyd Sullivan may claim an interest in the automobile that is the subject of this action. 7. At the time of Defendant Mariel L. Robinson’s arrest for DUS 6th offense, Defendants Mariel L. Robinson and Floyd Sullivan lived together at 486 Davis Road, Piedmont, SC 29673. 8. According to the records maintained by DMV, there are no lienholders. 9. The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office, pursuant to the provisions of S.C. Code Ann. §56-5-6240, as amended, seized the subject automobile at the time Defendant Mariel L. Robinson was arrested. The subject automobile has been in the care, custody, and control of the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office since November 25, 2010. 10. Defendant Mariel L. Robinson was convicted of the charge of Driving Under Suspension on August 16, 2011.

11. The subject automobile was seized and confiscated by the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office in accordance with the provisions of S.C. Code Ann. §56-5-6240, as amended, in that Defendant Mariel L. Robinson, at the time of the offense: (A) Had either been convicted, pled guilty or nolo contendere to the offense of Driving Under Suspension on at least three prior occasions within the last five years; (B) Was the owner of the motor vehicle that is the subject of this action, or (C) Was driving the motor vehicle that is the subject of this action with the express or implied authorization of Defendant Floyd Sullivan. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays: 1. That this Court order the 1988 Lincoln Towncar, VIN #1LNBM82F2JY618786, be forfeited to Plaintiff pursuant to the provisions of S.C. Code Ann. § 56-5-6240, as amended; 2. That this Court order the subject automobile be sold by Plaintiff by way of public auction; 3. That this Court order the net proceeds of the sale, after payment of any liens, be paid to Plaintiff, and 4. For such other and further relief as this Court may deem just and proper. Jeffrey D. Wile (SC Bar # 6102) Assistant County Attorney 301 University Ridge, Suite 2400 Greenville, SC 29601 (864) 467-7111 Attorney for Plaintiff SUMMONS NOTICE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GREENVILLE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO: 2015-CP-23Plaintiff, vs. Mariel L. Robinson and Floyd Sullivan Defendant(s). In re: 1988 Lincoln Towncar VIN # 1LNBM82F2JY618786 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: 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 said Complaint on the undersigned at his office at 301 University Ridge, Suite 2400, Greenville, SC 29601 within thirty (30) days of the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Jeffrey D. Wile (S.C. Bar #6102) Assistant County Attorney 301 University Ridge, Suite 2400 Greenville, SC 29601 (864) 467-7110 Attorney for Plaintiff

SOLICITATION NOTICE Greenville County, 301 University Ridge, Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29601, will accept responses for the following: IFB# 70-04/26/16, Lawn Maintenance Services, April 26, 2016, 3:00 P.M. Solicitations can be found at www.greenvillecounty.org or by calling (864) 467-7200. SUMMONS STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE FAMILY COURT THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF GREENVILLE CASE NO. 2016-DR-23REF. NO.: 2015-DR-23-1465 SUZAN MASOUD, PLAINTIFF, -VS- KARIM SAHLOUL, DEFENDANT. TO THE PLAINTIFF ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Summons and Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to the Summons and Complaint upon the subscriber at 1010 East North 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 that time, the Defendant will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in said Complaint. THOMAS C. BRISSEY S.C. Bar # 886 1010 East North St., Suite C-3 Greenville, S.C. 29601 (864) 271-8900 NOTICE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE FAMILY COURT COUNTY OF GREENVILLE 2016-DR-23-1233 Date filed: March 23, 2016 Time filed: 1:07 PM Otilia Marcial Mendez and Oscar Ramirez Gonzalez, Plaintiffs, vs. Bulmaro Jose Garcia In Re: EJM, a minor under the age of fourteen, Defendant. 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: Bracken Road Widening Project, Greenville County, May 4, 2016, 3:00 P.M. A pre-bid meeting and site tour will be held at 9:00 A.M., EDT, April 18, 2016 at Greenville County Procurement Services Office, County Square, 301 University Ridge, Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29601. Solicitations can be found at http://www.greenvillecounty. org/Purchasing_Dept/Bids. asp or by calling 864-467-7200. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GREENVILLE IN THE FAMILY COURT C.A. NOTICE No.:2016-DR-23-5060 NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS TO VICTOR MANUEL RODRIGUEZ ROBLES You have been notified pursuant to SC Code Ann Sec.15-9-710, that custody proceedings have been initiated under the abovereferenced case number by Adriana Bolaños. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED AS FOLLOWS: 1. That within thirty (30) days of receiving notice you shall respond in writing by filing with the Clerk of Court at 301 University Ridge Greenville, South Carolina 29602, notice and reasons to contest, intervene or otherwise respond; 2. That the Court must be informed of your current address and any change of address during the divorce proceedings. 3. That failure to file a response within thirty (30) days of receiving notice will constitutes judgement by default rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Nathalie M. Morgan (69848) 201 West Stone Avenue Greenville, SC 29609 (864)242-6655 (864)242-6111 (facsimile) Attorney for Plaintiff PUBLIC NOTICE Powdersville Holdings, LLC, PO Box 6562, Greenville, SC 29606, Contact number: 864295-2011 is seeking Title to a mobile home through a Judicial Sale in the Magistrate Office of Powdersville -Piedmont, South Carolina. This mobile home is a 1988 Redman mobile home, Model 13816 with serial number 13816125 and is located at 107 Christopher Dr., Anderson, SC 29626. The owner of record at the SC DMV Office is Richard Morgan Reese, 114 Rustic Ln., Anderson, SC 29621-1758. The lien holder of record at the SC DMV is The Peoples Bank, PO Box 297, Iva, SC 29655-0297. Powdersville Holdings, LLC has attempted to contact both Richard Morgan Reese and The Peoples Bank by certified letters to inform them of the matter.

KELLER WILLIAMS August 4; 8 p.m. Peace Center’s TD Stage Cost: $25 On sale: April 8, 10 a.m. To purchase tickets: 467-3000; Peace Center Box Office; peacecenter.org Submit your Last Minute Ticket Sales for Upstate Events at bit.ly/LastTicketsGville For Upcoming Ticket Sales, enter them at bit.ly/UpcomingTicketsGJ

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PUBLIC NOTICE Powdersville Holdings, LLC, PO Box 6562, Greenville, SC 29606, Contact number: 864295-2011 is seeking Title to a mobile home through a Judicial Sale in the Magistrate Office of Powdersville-Piedmont, South Carolina. This mobile home is a 1991 Fleetwood mobile home, Model Vogue with serial number NCFLL41A19041V0 and is located at 103 Strawberry Rd., Anderson, SC, 29621. The owner of record at the SC DMV Office is Josie Haney, 18 Ola & Sunday MHP, Hilton Head, SC 29925. The lien holder of record at the SC DMV is Palmetto Federal Savings Bank, PO Box 488, Beaufort, SC 29901-0488. Powdersville Holdings, LLC has attempted to contact both Josie Haney and Palmetto Federal Savings Bank by certified letters to inform them of this matter.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Sanders Wine and Spirits, LLC d/b/a Parkway Spirits, intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and OFF premises consumption of WINE & LIQUOR at 427 The Parkway, Greer, SC 29650. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than April 10, 2016. 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 Tenji 162, 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 1625 Woodruff Road, Greenville, SC 29607. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than April 24, 2016. 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 Shakers Social Club Inc. D/B/A Shakers, 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 & NON PROFIT PRIVATE CLUB LIQUOR BY THE DRINK at 2935 White Horse Road, Greenville, SC 29611. To object to the issuance of this permit/ license, written protest must be postmarked no later than April 10, 2016. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and, (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protest must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P. O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214 or faxed to: (803) 896-0110

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that The Round Table LLC/ DBA Ji-roz intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/ permit that will allow the sale and ON & OFF premises consumption of BEER, WINE & LIQUOR at 644 N. Main Street, Building A, Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29609. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than April 24, 2016. 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 FSY SOCIAL CLUB, intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of BEER, WINE & LIQUOR at 1314 Cedar Lane Road, Greenville, SC 29617. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than April 24, 2016. 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 T & B Family Enterprises, Inc. DBA/Pal’s Bar & Grill 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 1644 Piedmont Highway, Piedmont, SC 29673. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than April 24, 2016. 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 WHR Social Club, Inc., D/b/a Lavish Ultralounge, 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 & NON PROFIT PRIVATE CLUB LIQUOR BY THE DRINK at 1701 White Horse Road, Greenville, SC 29611. To object to the issuance of this permit/ license, written protest must be postmarked no later than April 10, 2016. 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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Collection of shades ACROSS

1 In addition to 9 Like racist or sexist jokes 14 Small country in Europe 20 Kellogg’s cereal 21 As thin as — 22 Gotten up from bed 23 Certain Burgundy fruit 25 Small 26 Regular: Abbr. 27 Bullring yell 28 W-2 expert 29 Belfast’s county 30 Cheesy Italian dish 36 First emperor of Brazil 39 Pigeon’s call 40 Airline serving Oslo 41 Honshu coin 42 Annual Calgary or Rochester celebration 47 Suffix with 119-Across 50 Jackie’s #2 51 Texter’s “Then again ...” 52 “— penny, pick it up ...” 54 Still-life fruit 58 Sam of “The Piano” 60 Very shy sort 65 Ending for cyan 67 British rocker Brian 68 Most indigent 69 Have too much of, for short 72 The 1890s’ nickname 77 See 71-Down

78 Any of 12 pontiffs 80 Two-base hit: Abbr. 81 That gal 83 What playing kids “go round” 88 Expand upon 92 Not as daft 93 Hairy twin in the Bible 94 Garr of film 96 “Ni-i-i-ice!” 97 — -do-well (idle person) 99 Suspect in Clue 104 Charade 107 — Fridays (restaurant) 109 Wriggling fish 110 Post-teens 111 1951 Alec Guinness comedy 118 Left fielder Minnie 119 Tearful 120 Tear’s place 121 Zero in 124 Ink-squirting creatures 125 Whoopi Goldberg film that’s apt for this puzzle 131 Israeli money 132 “St. — Fire” 133 Least quiet 134 Albanian city 135 Jr.-year exams 136 Singers Frank and Nancy DOWN

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CULTURE | 04.08.2016 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 59 COMMUNITY VOICES Life is so daily with Steve Wong

The Big Sneeze –

and other bodily functions we don’t like to talk about On a strictly personal and biological level, there is almost nothing I enjoy more than a good, blow-it-all-out sneeze. The sneeze that is exploded in private with no one around to give me dirty looks or chastising comments. It can be as loud and as satisfying as I like. And no one gets wet in the process. Most mornings I sneeze while having coffee and watching the local TV news. It’s all part of my morning routine. The dogs and I get up early before anyone else, so we can have a little me-time before sunrise. We like to sit in the living room – in the far end of the house, away from the sleeping wife and cat – with a good book, the morning news turned down low, and, in the cold months, a fire. Basically, we’re waking up and waiting for that big sneeze to start the day. About halfway through my second cup, I begin to feel it coming on… that internal itch that says, “get ready.” I know from years of experience to prepare for the best: I sit my coffee cup down (no need to spill good coffee), I sit up straight and relax as many muscles as possible (sneezing while reclining and tense can result in pulled muscles), and I enjoy the anticipation. I know it’s coming… building… teasing… getting close… closer… ah… ah… ah… and BOOM! No holding back. The dogs look up, and I hear the strings in the piano vibrating. That was a good one! A bad one is when everything goes wonky and I see shooting stars. My wife doesn’t like it when I have good ones or bad ones. They scare her. She usually jumps and gives me “that look” and says, “Next time, warn me.” So I tried to warn her, but my suddenly grabbing her and trying to verbally tell her I’m about to sneeze – ACHOO, sorry, too late – usually only results in a bigger jump, a dirtier look, and a sort of exasperated scream. “Don’t do that!” she says, especially if she gets wet. Like I can control a sneeze. Some people say you can control and even stop a sneeze. Depending on the situation, I will try to stop a sneeze, like when I’m sitting cheek-to-jowl in a crowded restaurant. If I even think I might sneeze, I’ll scratch and wiggle my nose in desperate hope of satisfying that internal urge to expel some foreign irritant. Usually, nothing works, and I just bury my face into the crook of my arm and do my best to muffle a wet atomic bomb. Short sleeves or long sleeves provide both good and bad results. I don’t know how my wife does it. When she sneezes, it sounds like six little quick puffs from a Tupperware dish being sealed. You call that a sneeze? If I stifled my sneeze that like, there would be eardrums and brains all over the room. My head would literally explode. Better for me to spook the shoppers three aisles over in Walmart than for me to audition for the cult movie “Scanners 5” in public. Of course, sneezing is just one of the several loud and disgusting bodily functions we must contend with in the course of everyday living. There’s the burp, which is usually a polite cheek puff in mixed company. “Pardon me.” As opposed to the belch, which is often a multi-syllabic, polyphonic, guttural eruption by the big guy who looks like he trying to secretly swallow something nasty. “Ah, good as the first time.” How about the runny noses? Some people will lightly dap at what is dripping out. Others just blow both barrels (simultaneously or in quick succession), usually having given up on who cares. Both, however, are guilty of pocketing their soggy or soggy-and-shredded tissues, only to be found later all dried up and speckling your just-washed-and-dried black pants. Little kids just use their sleeve or their dad’s pants leg. Hiccups are actually sort of fun. Just what is your body doing here? Nothing is trying to get out. Just a series of little unexpected bodily blips on the screen of life. The rest of the noisy body functions, which are pretty much below the belt, are probably best left to the imagination and discretion. But if you’ve never read the children’s books “Everybody F**ts” and “Everyone P**ps,” you should. (Rhymes with “arts” and “loops.”) These books were written to give children a sincere and sincerely funny understanding about the biology we adults would rather not think about. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go see man about a horse… Steve Wong is a Spartanburg-based freelance writer who likes to share his life with others. Reach him at Just4Wong@gmail.com.

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