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“This is not about us limiting the Greenville Health System, this is about the survival of the Greenville Health System.” Dr. Spence Taylor, VP of clinical engagement and president of GHS Clinical University, on the prospect of shifting GHS governance to a private, nonprofit board.

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Greenville Health officials say new governance model essential for survival APRIL A. MORRIS | STAFF

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A new governance model for Greenville Health System (GHS) is essential to achieve the scale required to remain competitive and independent in the new health care landscape created by the federal Affordable Care Act, GHS officials said in a wideranging discussion with the Greenville Journal editorial board this week. GHS will never abandon its public mission, but must have the flexibility to forge partnerships previously closed because of GHS’ status as a public nonprofit, CEO Mike Riordan told the Journal. The GHS board of trustees is exploring the option of shifting governance of the health system to a private, nonprofit board, which would operate the health system via a lease with the current board of trustees (called the legacy board). The legacy board would continue, as now, to be self-appointing with nominees approved by the Greenville County Legislative Delegation. Some members of the legislative delegation have expressed concern over the proposed change, saying doing so without revising Act 432, the law that formed the board of trustees, would violate state law. Rep. Mike Burns and several other legislators have requested a S.C. Attorney General opinion on the legality of the governance change. GHS officials told the Journal there is no impending deal spurring the proposed reforms, but the discussions are a response to the need to be flexible in face of the new reality created by the ACA and the industry response nationwide. “We have to live within the environment that exists, we can’t exist apart from it,” board chairman Jim Morton said. The new structure would maintain GHS’ independence and local public mission, he said. “We’ve been talked about as a potential strong system to acquire … we want to be able to call our own shots.” Without changing to a private nonprofit, GHS will be limited in the potential partnerships it could forge and could be forced into an undesirable merger, said Dr. Jerry Youkey, dean of USC School of Medicine-Greenville.

GROW TO SURVIVE The ACA’s new focus on maintaining the health of a patient population rather

than simply providing medical treatment for illness requires a significant infrastructure, Youkey said. The ACA has also imposed a cost structure on health care providers nationwide, focusing on quality over quantity and penalizing providers for readmissions and other measures, he said. GHS needs to manage the health of about one million to 1.5 million people to “spread the cost over the infrastructure,” Youkey said. “You can’t spread that over a single system, even one the size of GHS.” Flexibility, public mission and partnership potential are important to GHS physicians, said Dr. Spence Taylor, vice president of clinical engagement and president of GHS Clinical University. “If we don’t maintain the ability to keep flexibility with the governance structure … we’re going to be in trouble and we’re going to lose our docs,” Taylor said. “You’re going to become less and less relevant and have less flexibility to make the deals to maintain the Greenville Health System and its reputation. If the politicians get between us and caring for our patients, we’re not going to survive.” Taylor cited the need for upgrades at Marshall I. Pickens Hospital for psychiatry as a potential partnership GHS could forge. An agreement with a for-profit provider could help with capital for infrastructure improvements and double the bed capacity—a critical need, he said. “This is not about us limiting the Greenville Health System, this is about the survival of the Greenville Health System,” Taylor said.

ANOTHER GOVERNANCE CHANGE Precedence exists for the changes GHS envisions. Palmetto Health in the Columbia area went through a similar governance change in 1998 when Richland Memorial Hospital merged with Baptist Healthcare System of South Carolina to form Palmetto Health. The Palmetto Health 16-member board of directors is a hybrid, including six members appointed by the Richland Memorial Hospital board of trustees and six by the Baptist Healthcare System of SC Inc. board of trustees, according to Palmetto Health’s website. Palmetto Health’s CEO is a voting member and the 13 elect three additional members from the community at large. Members coming from the Richland

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GHS board moves forward with $2.2B budget Officials say health system will create 564 new jobs APRIL A. MORRIS | STAFF

amorris@communityjournals.com This week, the Greenville Health System’s (GHS) board of trustees’ planning and finance committee approved a $2.2 billion 2016 budget for consideration by the full board on Tuesday. The budget includes 564 new jobs, including 43 physicians, said GHS Treasurer Greg Rusnak, bringing total employment to more than 15,000 people. GHS is anticipated to experience 1.8 percent growth, Rusnak said. Chief Financial Officer Terri Newsom said the system must continue to monitor spending and is working to address charity care away from the emergency department and to other programs like the Healthy Outcomes Plan, which

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Memorial Hospital board are recommended by Richland County Council. Legislative involvement in the approval of board members is a sticking point outside Greenville County, said GHS board chairman Jim Morton. In the last two GHS mergers with Laurens County and Oconee County hospitals, the Greenville County Legislative Delegation ended up approving board members from other counties, a process “that wasn’t simple,” he said. “Local politics can’t drive the selection of board members over a large geography,” Youkey said. “We are the anomaly,” said Taylor about the GHS governance structure. He noted a potential partnership with North Greenville University on a physician assistant program that fell through because public dollars could not go to a private, religiously affiliated entity. Youkey said GHS needs “the flexibility to partner with other entities that we have a hard time doing right now. We could get the Legislature to pass a special bill for [each] deal, but that’s not how health care is consolidated.”

REMAINING PUBLIC Taylor said GHS health care providers are passionate about the system’s public status, and “I really think we would lose docs if we basically left the public mission.” He said the existing legacy board would ensure

helps uninsured patients find care. GHS has approximately 1,800 charity applications per month, officials said. Capital projects, both ongoing and new, total $111.1 million. One of the largest outlays is for the Epic electronic medical records and revenue system and peripherals at Laurens and Oconee at $30.4 million. Other projects include the Verdae location expansion by 14 providers and 36,000 square feet, two new Patewood operating rooms, University Medical Group growth and a pharmacy distribution center. Ongoing projects include Marshall Pickens upgrades, expansion of Simpsonville MD360 and primary care, Spartanburg multispecialty ambulatory care center and a surgical pre-assessment center. Dr. Jim Ellis, medical director of the University Medical Group, said this year’s budget was an “arduous process” under the stress of the Epic IT costs. The full board of trustees will consider the budget on Sept. 29. continued public accountability. “If that board is not happy with the way things are going, they reserve the right to change things,” Taylor said. “There’s a public oversight, but there’s the flexibility of a private model. And it’s all done through the lease.” If the legacy board ever feels the nonprofit board is not meeting the health care needs of the residents, it can meet with the nonprofit board, let the lease agreement lapse or take legal action, Morton said. Litigation is the final stopgap, but “you only get to litigate if you can’t work it out through discussion,” he said. When asked if GHS would ever consider buying out the initial public investment in the GHS system, Riordan said, “We acknowledge and see the investment historically taxpayers have made in our system. We see that as a set of dollars that we would allow this legacy board to reinvest in our community … we also won’t go back to the taxpayers” for more funds under the new governance model. Riordan said GHS officials will continue to meet with community groups both to hear from them and explain the rationale and vision behind this proposed change. The board of trustees will meet on Sept. 29 in the boardroom at 300 E. McBee Ave., Greenville.

Where do legislators stand? See page 10.

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The flywheel paradox IN MY OWN WORDS

by David Dixon

In his book “Good to Great,” author Jim Collins developed an outstanding visual in describing the “flywheel effect” – the notion that significant energy has to be initially expended with infinitesimally small returns in order to get the wheel turning of its own accord and create sustained momentum to achieve real productivity. It is hard to argue with the profound logic of the flywheel principle and its simple truth is manifested in most human endeavors. Yet in two specific examples in modern political debate, opposite sides are advancing that the principle applies to their point of view but, paradoxically, not the other side. Citizens should reason together and see the truth of how this simple principle can help America. First, climate change. Those who claim that climate change is the most significant threat to our nation acknowledge that the expected result of regulatory changes will achieve an infinitesimally small result

over the next decade, but enacting the changes are entirely necessary to save the future. Those who argue against climate change regulation suggest that it is ridiculous to enforce such drastic measures for such a marginal benefit – the immediate effect on those receiving the benefits of a growing economy is simply too drastic. Second, fiscal policy change. Those who claim that runaway spending and growing debt are the most significant threats to our nation acknowledge that the expected result of minor across-the-board spending cuts will achieve an infinitesimally small result over the next decade, but enacting the changes are entirely necessary to save the future. Those who argue against spending cuts suggest that it is ridiculous to enforce such drastic measures for such a marginal benefit – the immediate effect on those receiving the benefits of federal programs is simply too drastic. Oddly, many people today don’t think deeply enough to see the paradox of these four positions. Each camp advanc-

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es the merits of the flywheel principle when advocating for their hot issue, while vehemently denouncing the same principle when arguing against their opponents’ hot issue. At the local level, people argue over similar issues like education reform, infrastructure funding and tax policy, while defying the truth of the flywheel principle. But that’s modern politics; everyone crowds into the shallow end of the pool. Both climate change and fiscal policy

change should be supported in reasonably small steps with the sure knowledge that substantive change will eventually come to fruition to the benefit of all citizens. Progress begins with a mindset. Start the wheels turning. Gain momentum. See results that our grandchildren will thank us for. David Dixon is a principal with Craig Gaulden Davis, an architectural and interior design firm in Greenville.

When your car is held for ransom IN MY OWN WORDS

by Deveren Werne

Ever had your computer held for ransom? A message pops up on your laptop screen reading, “We will give you the code to unlock your computer if you pay us $300, and if you don’t pay, we will delete all your files.” Now this phenomenon can occur with your car. Yes, you read that correctly – your car can be hacked and held for ransom.

I suppose that this was inevitable. Your computer, phone, tablet, appliances and car are all connected to the Internet or a network of some sort. Since 2008, most cars have been equipped with onboard computers. Nearly everything is monitored from GPS, oxygen sensors and air pressure sensors to a dongle provided by insurance companies to monitor driving habits to qualify for a “good driver discount.” The dongle, which plugs

into the OBD-II diagnostic port, collects data on miles driven, what times of day a vehicle is in operation and how hard

a driver brakes. In exchange for this data, prudent drivers can receive discounts as large as 30 percent off their premiums. Having all of this technology in our autos can provide some great benefits. Unfortunately, these benefits may not be best for our safety. In 2013, both a Ford Escape and Toyota Prius were hacked by two DARPA-funded security researchers who spent months hacking into the systems and terrifying each other with tricks, including slamming on the brakes

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.

All submissions will be edited and become the property of the Journal. We do not guarantee publication or accept letters or columns that are part of organized campaigns. We prefer electronic submissions. Contact Executive Editor Susan Clary Simmons at ssimmons@communityjournals.com.

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or hijacking the steering, with digital commands from a laptop plugged into a standard data port under the dash. Now just two years later, the hacking has gone wireless and hackers no longer need the car data port. Security research authority Corey Thuen stated in an interview with Forbes magazine, “The firmware running on the dongle is minimal and insecure. It does no validation or signing of firmware updates, no secure boot, no cellular authentication, no secure communications or encryption, no data execution prevention or attack mitigation technologies ... basically it uses no security technologies whatsoever.” On Aug. 11, hackers were able to cut a Corvette’s brakes via a common dongle used for Metromile, a permile insurance company that tracks vehicle mileage (if you drive less, you pay less). One security expert stated, “The security deficiencies are numerous for these dongles and there are no security measures in place to protect the common consumer from knowing that their car is vulnerable to attack.” The use of the vulnerable dash dongles will extend past typical consumers – an executive order in March called for federal fleets of more than 20 vehicles to use the dongles to improve vehicle efficiencies. Eventually all vehicles may feature a black box tracking device capable of reporting real-time vehicle location, speed and mileage directly to federal authorities – just another point of access for a hacker. Our planet is shrinking on a massive scale due to technological advancements. I, for one, am the first to yell, “Let’s go forward,” but I don’t want HAL running my life or my safety compromised by another person when driving. A word of advice? Be careful what you install and connect to the Internet. If it can be connected, it can be hacked, will be hacked or has been hacked. Deveren Werne is an InnoVision board member and founder of Greenville-based Mojoe.net, which specializes in search engine optimization, web design, web/ mobile application development and custom programming. For more information, email dwerne@mojoe.net.


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Greenville’s backyard playground

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Expanding Paris Mountain State Park offers nearby escape

length of Fire Tower Trail, the shortest hiking and mountain bike trail in the park. It climbs 400 feet in elevation.

CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com When Kenny Avery needs to escape city life, he heads to Paris Mountain State Park, a getaway that’s a mere six miles from downtown Greenville but gives the feel of a place a lot further away. It’s a place he remembers spending hot summer days swimming in Lake Placid as a child. He remembers camping there with his own children. Now, he tries to hike along one of the park’s nature trails at least three days a week to get some doctor-ordered exercise. Paris Mountain State Park is Greenville’s backyard, a playground for people who like to enjoy activities out in nature such as hiking, mountain biking, camping, paddling, fishing, bird watching and, in season, swimming. The backyard is about to get bigger. The state park system should complete the process of accepting a 160.4-acre parcel adjacent to the park’s southwest boundary from the nonprofit Paris Mountain State Park Friends by the end of the year, said Phil Gaines, director of South Carolina State Parks. Through its “More Park, More Play” campaign, the Friends group raised $1 million to buy the land that had been used as a private family retreat for generations. “We hope this is a trend to grow parks and not infringe on them or distract from them,” said Stephen Gray, president of the Friends group. “To have a remote setting like Paris Mountain State Park so close to an urban area is so unusual. You feel like you’re in the middle of the Pisgah Forest without the hour-and-a-half drive.”

KEY ROLE IN GROWTH Paris Mountain has always played a key role in Greenville’s growth, first as a magnet to it and now as an escape from it. The Cherokees once hunted along the mountain’s streams. After the Revolutionary War, patriot soldiers were given land grants as payment for their wartime service. In the late 1880s, city leaders enlisted Philadelphia-based American Pipe Company to create a water system under the name of Paris Mountain Water Company. Mountain Creek was harnessed to create a reservoir. In 1898, a second reservoir, now known as Lake Placid, was created. An article in the Greenville Mountain-

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Lakes in the park – Lake Placid, Mountain Lake, Buckhorn Lake and Reservoir #3 (also known as North Lake)

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Visitors in 2014

Source: Paris Mountain State Park

eer in 1898 said the two lakes would provide Greenville more water than it would ever need, said Cathy Taylor, the park’s naturalist. But Greenville kept growing. Two more reservoirs were built before Table Rock reservoir became the city’s primary source of water in 1930. The city gave the Paris Mountain watershed to the state for the creation of Paris Mountain State Park, South Carolina’s second state park. The Civilian Conservation Corps built the original buildings. Its heritage can still be seen in the preserved stone and timber outside the park’s

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The basics WHERE: 2401 State Park Rd., Greenville

WHAT’S NEXT:

HOURS: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily during daylight savings time. Winter hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily with extended hours to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays.

• The state’s Department of Administration must accept the 160 acres of land into the state park system.

ADMISSION: $5 adults; $3.25 seniors; $3 children ages 6-15; free for children 5 and under. Admission includes access to the designated swimming area when it is open. Park passports are available.

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Paris Mountain Yacht Club The property that may become part of Paris Mountain State Park was once owned by an organization known as the Paris Mountain Yacht Club. The Feb. 14, 1937, Herald-Journal said Greenville County “lays claim to the distinction of having in its rugged area the first and only yacht club on a high mountainside since old Noah pulled in his gangplank.” The existence of the Paris Mountain Yacht Club, founded by four prominent Greenville citizens, became known when C. Fred McCullough, former city alderman, was initiated as “seaman ordinary,” the article said. Other charter members and officers are V. Broadus Bailey, commodore; D. E. McCuen, vice-commodore; DuPont Guerry, rear commodore; and John W. Arrington, Jr., bursar. The club’s membership was restricted to the five original members, the article said.

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renovated bathhouse, now known as the Park Center, which features historical exhibits and a classroom.

BIG DRAW Paris Mountain State Park is one of the most visited inland state parks, Gaines said. Last year, 285,900 people visited the park. Unlike some state parks that see visitation spike during certain seasons or on the weekends, Paris Mountain’s visi-

Things to do HIKING: From 0.75-mile mostly-level loop around Lake Placid to the strenuous Sulphur Springs trail, there are 15 miles of trails throughout the park. MOUNTAIN BIKING: Most of the park’s trails are available to mountain bikers – but not on Saturdays. Mountain bikes are not allowed in the park on that day. PADDLE BOAT/CANOE/KAYAK RENTALS: Available every day but Monday through mid-August and on weekends only in the spring and fall, depending on weather and availability of lifeguards. Private boats are not allowed. SWIMMING IN LAKE PLACID: Weekends only until June 12. Every day except Mondays in the summer. Weekends only from Aug. 17 through Labor Day. FISHING: Lake Placid and Reservoir #3 have bass, bream and catfish. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required. CAMPING: 39 sites, 13 with tent pads. $18-$19 per site per night, minimum of two nights Make reservations at 1-866345-7275 or bit.ly/paris-mountain. CAMP BUCKHORN: Camp lodge has lodging for 40 people, full kitchen, meeting room. In addition to the lodge, there are 10 primitive cabins available. MUSIC IN THE WOODS: Local bands play acoustic music in the park’s amphitheater every Saturday in September and October from 2 to 4 p.m.

tation is steady throughout the year and on all days of the week, Gaines said. “That is a unique quality of the park. It’s in season every season,” Gaines said. “It speaks volumes for how much Paris Mountain is loved.” But all that love can present challenges. At times, especially on the weekends in the spring and fall, Paris Mountain runs out of parking spaces and visitors must wait until somebody else leaves before they are allowed into the park. Two of the park’s biggest user groups are hikers and mountain bikers. Mountain bikes are not allowed in the park on Saturdays and the rest of the days, mountain bikers must maneuver around

hikers and walkers. “Maybe we can use the new land as space to offload some of that pressure on the trails and allow both groups use of the park on both days of the weekend,” Gray said.

PUBLIC INPUT After the state accepts the land into the state park system – and Gaines expects nothing to stand in the way of that – public input will be sought from park users and community members. Gaines said he could see more multiuse trails and reforestation in the new land’s future. “People want us to expand the trail system. We’ve heard that loud

New land proposed for Paris Mountain State Park

and clear.” But what the park system doesn’t want to do is add amenities its infrastructure can’t support. “This is a legacy piece of property. It’s a once-in-a-generation acquisition,” Gaines said. “It’s almost a blank canvas and that opens up the possibilities of grant funding.” Gaines said once public input is gathered, a master plan will be created. That plan likely will be phased in as funding becomes available. Avery, who lived in Greenville before moving out to the Travelers Rest area, said he looks forward to the possibilities. “This is just such a treasure for Greenville,” he said. “A big, big treasure.”


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Legislators sound off BENJAMIN JEFFERS and APRIL A. MORRIS | STAFF

Greenville Journal staff polled members of the Greenville County Legislative Delegation about the potential Greenville Health System governance change (see page 4). Here are a sample of their responses. Sen. Ross Turner (R), District 8: “I’m just not going to say it’s not a good idea until I have all the information.” He said he wants a plan that will “position the Greenville Health System to still be relevant in the next 10 to 20 years.” Rep. Phyllis Henderson (R), District 21: “I am still looking at it, but I am inclined to support.” The change will help GHS be “strong and viable” in the future, she said. Rep. Dan Hamilton (R), District 20: “Health care is increasingly more complicated than when that law [Act 432] was written.” Legislators may need to look at Act 432 and consider some revisions. His concern is that GHS be accountable to the constituents. Rep. Leola Robinson-Simpson (D), District 25: “I definitely don’t have any

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concern about it.” If the hospital system stays “mired in past practices” it will lack the ability to grow and expand health care services, she said, adding she has “complete confidence” in the GHS leadership.

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Sen. Mike Fair (R), District 6: “As long as they are receiving tax dollars, elected people should be in play as far as who is on the board.” He said he is against transferring taxpayer-funded assets to a hospital foundation whose board is not accountable to taxpayers.

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Sen. Shane Martin

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Sen. Lee Bright (R), District 12: “I’ve got concerns and I’m still investigating the details … The biggest thing is that the law needs to be followed.” He said he “is not fully committed to being opposed to it.”

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THE NEWS IN BRIEF SCHOOLS AND CITY REACH TIF AGREEMENT Greenville County Schools and the City of Greenville have reached an agreement on the reallocation of tax revenue for two tax increment financing (TIF) districts established by the city. TIFs provide local governments a means to generate revenue for redevelopment and infrastructure in blighted areas. Once a TIF district is established, tax revenues for properties within the district are frozen for other taxing entities, such as school districts, for a specified period of time. The other taxing entities do benefit as development gradually replaces blight. The city established TIFs in the Central Business District and West End in 1987 and Viola Street in 1998. The CBD TIF expires in 2021, while the West End TIF was scheduled to expire the year after and the Viola Street TIF in 2028. The school district claimed the city completed the projects described in the redevelopment plans and ordinances, and revenue in excess of what is needed to pay the debt service bonds was surplus. In the agreement, tax revenue in two of the TIFs – the central business district and the West End – will be reallocated. Beginning in 2017, the school district will receive additional tax revenue from the two districts. The city will use its allocation of tax revenue from the districts for public improvement projects downtown. Once a TIF ends, all governmental entities resume collecting taxes at the properties’ current assessed value. The Viola Street TIF will end on June 30, 2016, and the city will conclude the West End TIF a year early under the agreement. Since the formation of the TIF district downtown, property values have increased 465 percent. Property values in the West End increased 753 percent. Property values throughout the city during that time have increased 201 percent. School board chairwoman Lisa Wells recused herself from the discussion of the agreement at Tuesday night’s school board meeting because she is employed by the city. The City Council approved the resolution and agreement at a special called meeting Tuesday as well.

CLEMSON PROFESSORS HELP NASA PREP FOR MARS TREK Talk about a long road trip. Astronauts on 2030’s first-ever manned space mission to Mars will have a 70-million mile trip that will last three years. Two Clemson University psychology professors, Tom Britt and Marissa Shuffler, will provide NASA with recommendations considering the health and performance of the astronauts for the 36-month journey. Britt and Shuffler are in the first phase of study for the Mars mission. Britt is researching meaningful work as a potential antidote to extended boredom in isolation. Shuffler is focusing on the dynamics of multiple teams working together. Design work has begun on Orion, the space capsule that will likely have less than 320 cubic feet of habitable space for two to six crewmembers. Britt said his initial research would look at what can offset the monotony and boredom of being confined to a small space for such a length of time. Travel time to and from Mars is expected to be a year, and the astronauts will spend two years living on the planet. Britt will analyze previous research and the operational assessment of astronauts. Shuffler said she’s examining the dynamics between Mission Control and the astronauts and leadership. She said in a mission of this magnitude, most of the people involved have to be leaders at some point. But sometimes leaders have to switch to become followers, and that can be a challenge.

GREENVILLE POLICE GET $94K GRANT FOR BODY CAMERAS The U.S. Department of Justice, through the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), awarded the Greenville Police Department a $93,750 grant to help with funding for the program to implement body cameras. In June of this year, the South Carolina Legislature passed a law that will require police agencies throughout South Carolina to implement body-worn cameras. The Greenville Police Department applied for the grant to help it develop its program throughout its uniformed field operational force. The grant will fund part of the total program costs of $260,434. Some or most of the city’s expenses should be eligible for reimbursement from the state body-worn camera fund, the department said. “We believe that the addition of body-worn cameras is an important step forward in preventing conflict in policing our community, reducing the demand and severity of necessary force, resolving conflicting perspectives in incidents, and de-escalating tension,” Police Chief Ken Miller said. “While they may not capture every event or every angle of an event, they can be infinitely more useful and valuable than in-car cameras in evaluating interactions between the police and public.”

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Developing a green thumb Disabilities Board launches garden project APRIL A. MORRIS | STAFF

amorris@communityjournals.com Clients of the Greenville County Disabilities and Special Needs Board (GCDSNB) are offered multiple work opportunities, and they now have the chance to cultivate. This spring, DSN launched a garden project to offer horticulture therapy to clients, said Elise Hardin, director of day services.

Preparations of the site have been going on for more than 12 months and the beds now feature pumpkins, watermelons, tomatoes and towering loofah plants. “It expands our program by several acres,” said Hardin. Clients who may not be able to work in other areas can turn the soil, tend the plants and harvest while learning about horticulture and cultivation, she said. “They get to be outside in a beautiful place and learn about the flowers and the plants,” said Hardin. In the coming seasons, the garden will move toward selling crops and potentially selling at a local farmers market, add-

ed Hardin. Though The Generous Garden Project is in the process of dissolving its corporation, GCDSN is continuing its brand and has received donated supplies, equipment, a greenhouse and tractor, she said. The garden outside the DSN administration building on Ridge Road is a collaboration with Feed and Seed, Culinary Partners, Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service, Trees Greenville and Greenville CAN. “The Generous Garden project at Greenville County DSN Board is an opportunity for our individuals with disabilities to work outdoors, learn

how to grow local produce and get connected to the greater Greenville community. The project helps provide access for people who need fresh produce and food at lower prices,” said GCDSNB executive director John Cocciolone. Board chairman Alex McNair said that the garden has allowed the agency to develop relationships with other organizations, including Leadership Greenville. “The individuals learn new skills and give back to the community where they live, work and play. It is a great partnership,” Cocciolone said.

Top left: Elise Hardin, director of day services with Greenville County Disabilities and Special Needs Board (GCDSNB), leads a tour of the new Generous Garden space where clients can work to grow produce and learn horticulture.


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Oktoberfest on tap Festival brings Germany to town CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com It’s time for Greenville to get its German on. Oktoberfest@ NOMA Square fittingly starts on Oct. 1 this year with a traditional tapping of the keg at 5:30 p.m. The four-day festival is full of authentic German food, music, games and, of course, beer. The Paulaner Brewing Truck will be in Greenville for the festival, one of 19 stops the traveling biergarten makes in the U.S. from late March to mid-October. The biergarten will transform NOMA Square into a “little Bavaria” with tables and Paulaner kegs, a sound system and Bavarian décor. Oktoberfest activities get underway

on Friday, Oct. 2, and Saturday, Oct. 3, at 11 a.m. and go through 10 p.m. On Sunday, Oct. 4, hours are noon to 5 p.m. Look for beer stein-holding and bratwurst-eating contests as well as table tennis, opportunities to do the Chicken Dance and a social media wall. Available for purchase will be German foods such as bratwurst, currywurst, German waffle fries with sauerbraten and giant pretzels with beer cheese and mustard. Oktoberfest will benefit the Community Foundation of Greenville.

Want to go? Oktoberfest @ NOMA SQUARE WHEN: Oct. 1-4 OCT. 1 – 5-9 P.M. Ceremonial keg tap Entertainment by Holzhackern Tyrolean Band OCT. 2 – 11 A.M.-10 P.M. Lunchtime entertainment – German Connection Band 5:30-9:30 p.m. Channelheimers Stein-holding competition OCT. 3 – 11 A.M.-10 P.M. Lunchtime entertainment – Walhalla Bavarian Dancers Afternoon performance – Channelheimers Oompah Band Evening entertainment – Foothills Oompah Band 7:30 p.m. – Bratwurst-eating contest OCT. 4 – NOON-5 P.M. Entertainment by Foothills Oompah Band WHERE: NOMA Square at the Hyatt Regency Greenville ADMISSION: Free INFORMATION: nomasquare.com/ Oktoberfest

Doll devotion American Girl Fashion Show benefits nonprofit giving dolls to foster children APRIL A. MORRIS | STAFF

amorris@communityjournals.com Young girls coming into group foster homes arrive with few possessions and most likely no toys. To give girls in group care comfort and love, Frank and Sandra Hubbard discovered a way to make the upheaval a bit better – a doll of their own. The couple founded the Butterfly Ministry for Girls, which donates the popular American Girl dolls to girls in group care. The Hubbards had hosted a history program at the Easley library starring the American Girl dolls, which feature girls from different times in history and come with a book about that time period. “At first they thought they would give away one a year,” said Ryan Kouvolo, marketing coordinator for the Butterfly Ministry. Since 2011, the Butterfly Ministry has donated more than 300 dolls to girls in their 14 partner group homes. Girls 6 years old and younger receive a woven doll and older girls get an American Doll of their own, change of clothes, book, quilt crafted by a local group, a Bible and bag to hold it all, said Kouvolo. The nonprofit now receives doll donations from all over the country and tries to match the doll with each girl. The dolls help the girls focus on someone who needs them, said Kouvolo. “We tell them, ‘This is a special friend and we’d like you to take care of this special friend.’” To raise funds and celebrate girls’ love of the dolls, the nonprofit will hold its third

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WHEN: Oct. 4, 11 a.m.-4p.m., walk begins at 1:30 p.m.

Though it is one of the most common genetic disorders that causes intellectual disabilities, many misconceptions still exist about the capabilities of those with Down syndrome, said Bridget Walter, president of Down Syndrome Family Alliance-Greenville. There is progress as awareness spreads, she said. “The world, potential and the community surrounding Down syndrome are changing” as medical research and early intervention help

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parents of children born with the condition, she said. “Children are becoming more included in education and daycare environments as we spread awareness,” she said. Research has also helped to address health concerns like thyroid issues and sleep apnea, common co-conditions of Down syndrome, she said. Walter’s family moved to the Upstate to access the excellent support system offered by the community for children with Down, she said. “Greenville is

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a unique community in how they embrace disabilities and nonprofits in general.” On Oct. 4, the community is invited to the Buddy Walk for a family-friendly stroll, children’s activities and to learn more about the abilities of those with Down syndrome, Walter said. The event also serves as the primary fundraiser for the Down Syndrome Family Alliance, which offers support, information and parent orientation packets. The organization serves up to 100

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families in the Upstate; however, Walter estimates that 300 could be served. The Buddy Walk will also feature live music from the West End String Band and The Sound Committee Band along with inflatables, games and food. Attendees are not required to walk, but can form teams and fundraise. “We’re finding more and more people embracing the abilities and uniqueness and the differences in these children and identifying how they can be successful – how they can be valuable components of the community,” Walter said.

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clandrum@communityjournals.com Chef Todd Warden of the Cliffs Valley is going to have a hard time topping the results of his first cooking competition. Warden won the inaugural Greenville Competition Dining Series and now will compete in the Got to Be NC Competition Dining Series Battle of Champions to be held in Raleigh, N.C., Oct. 28 through Oct. 31. Warden will compete against Brent Martin, chef at The Summit Room in Charlotte, on Oct. 30. If he wins, he’ll cook in the finals against the winner of the Oct. 29 dinner. Tickets are on sale at competitiondining. com. In the Greenville finals against Chef Bo

Wilder of Henry’s Smokehouse, the chefs had to use the featured ingredient pork loin and jowls. In addition, they were given $300 to shop at Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery and had to use at least one

One of chef Todd Warren’s winning dishes Bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin, bourbon peach relish, parsnip puree, shaved fennel salad, pickled red onions and aged balsamic RECIPE: 1 pork tenderloin 7 pieces thin cut bacon Salt and pepper 1 bag of parsnips 1 pint of cream 2 sticks of butter FOR THE PORK: Lay the bacon on a piece of plastic wrap halfway overlapping each piece, and then place the seasoned pork loin on the bacon picking one side. Begin to roll until you come to the end, wrap tight and put in cooler for an hour.

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Submit entries to community@communityjournals.com. Health. News correspondent and anchor Jane Robelot will serve as keynote speaker and Kathleen Swinney, first lady of Clemson football, will appear. The event will feature shopping and a fashion show. For more information, call 255-1040 or email debra_richardson@bshsi.org.

Kathleen Wall (left) and Chuck Belding (right) with Les Gardner of the Greenville Tech Foundation.

Kathleen Wall and Chuck Belding donated $25,000 to Greenville Technical College to provide scholarship assistance. Half of the fund will be used to provide tuition assistance for students with disabilities. Fostering Great Ideas will hold a fundraising event, One Great Party, to benefit kids in foster care on Oct. 22 at the ONE building in downtown Greenville. The event will feature hors d’oeuvres, dessert and an auction. For more information and tickets, visit fgi-one-great-party. eventbrite.com. The Bon Secours St. Francis Health System Foundation will host the second annual Pearls & Pumps event on Oct. 13 to benefit the Pearlie Harris Center for Breast

Meliah Jefferson of Greenville will serve as a national and local spokesperson for the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement, including sharing her story at the Upstate Go Red Luncheon. Jefferson is one of nine women from across the country who will share personal stories and encourage women to take a proactive role in their health by knowing their family history and scheduling a wellwoman visit. Jefferson suffered a massive heart attack at age 33, right after her daughter’s first birthday. Dr. Brintha Vasagar, Spartanburg Medical Center family medicine resident, was one of 12 in the nation and the only one in the Southeast recognized by the American Academy of Family Physicians with the 2015 Excellence in Graduate Medical Education Award by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). The

AAFP’s Excellence in Graduate Medical Education Award recognizes outstanding family medicine residents for their leadership, civic involvement, exemplary patient care and aptitude for and interest in family medicine. Three-year-old Brantley Marion, a patient at Shriners Hospitals for Children-Greenville, was chosen as the winner of the naming contest for the Rotary Club of Greenville Evening mascot. “Shades” was chosen in a vote and Marion was visited by the ducky mascot during a recent appointment. Members of the Evening Rotary brought “Shades” to the hospital to meet Marion and surprised him with an autographed picture of the giant ducky, as well as a gift card. “Shades” will make appearances throughout the year at various events, including the Evening Rotary’s Reedy River Duck Derby each spring.

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Author Eric Litwin Performs “The Nuts: Sing and Dance in Your Polka Dot Pants” Friday, September 25, 6 – 8 p.m. • USC Upstate Greenville Campus 225 S. Pleasantburg Drive, FREE Get ready to sing, dance, and fall in love with reading as children’s author Eric Litwin performs! You must purchase a book to receive an autograph. For more information, visit news.uscupstate.edu/?p=14882.

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Tuesday, October 6, 3 p.m. • Health Education Complex, Spartanburg Campus Tuesday, October 20, 3 p.m. • University Center Greenville, 225 S. Pleasantburg Drive For more information, visit www.uscupstate.edu/transfertuesday. Transfer Tuesdays are designed specifically for those who were once enrolled in college and now ready to complete a degree, enrolled at another college and want to transfer, or ready to take the next step in a career. Need more information? Contact admissions@uscupstate.edu or (864)503-5246.

Fab Friday Friday, October 2, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. • University Readiness Center Spend a Friday discovering what college is really like. This is a fun, stress-free environment. Need more information? Contact visit www.uscupstate.edu/fabfridays or call (864)503-5246.

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LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, CLASSES Black Lives Matter Speaker Series Thursday, September 24, 6 p.m. • Sansbury Campus Life Center Ballroom FREE Dr. Brittany Cooper will discuss “#SayHerName: Toward a Gender-Inclusive Movement for Black Lives.” Visit www.uscupstate.edu/blacklivesmatter for more details.

ON THE STAGE Shoestring Players present, “Othello” October 1- 3 at 8 p.m.; October 4 at 3 p.m. • Performing Arts Center Theatre Box Office: boxoffice@uscupstate.edu or call (864) 503-5695 between 1-5 p.m. Tickets are $4 for faculty, staff & students and $8 for the public.

William Shakespeare’s tragic tale of love, deceit, jealousy and murder comes to life. It’s the story of a Moorish General named Othello who loves, yet cannot trust.

EXHIBITS Shannon Rae Lindsey Through October 30 Tuesday-Saturday, 12 – 5 p.m. • Upstate Gallery on Main, 172 E. Main St. A reception for the artists will be held 5 – 7 p.m. on September 17 Shannon Rae Lindsey explores drawing, painting, sculpture, and installation with unconventional art materials and processes.

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COMMUNITY NEWS, EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS Art Haus (Art House) is again inviting artists to submit original work, but this time in the form of a postcard using the theme of “Technology” for the exhibition “Cultivate: 1 Night Only” on Nov. 11 at OpenWorks, located at the Bank of America Building in downtown Greenville. All artists 18 years and older in the Greenville and Upstate area are invited to submit. There is no fee to submit work; however, any work sold will be subject to a 30 percent commission fee for The Art Haus and its missions. Deadline is Oct. 31 for submissions. For more information, visit arthausgreenville. com or email cultivatethearts@gmail. com. Held in April, the TEDxGreenville 2016 annual conference is accepting speakers and nominations through Oct. 15. Organizers are seeking speakers with messages that highlight new ideas born in the community, give a fresh spin to a concept or industry, stimulate discussion or nudge

boundaries of conventional thought. Visit tedxgreenville.com/nominate for more information. The City of Greer is accepting entries for its annual Christmas parade on Dec. 6. Entries should reflect the “An International Christmas” theme. Parade proceeds benefit Greer Relief and entry fees range from $50 for nonprofits and $700 to rent a float. All entries must be received or postmarked by Nov. 25. For more information, visit greerrelief.org. Greenville Health System’s new Greenville Midwifery Care and Birth Center will hold an open house on Oct. 4 from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. The center is located at 35 Medical Ridge Drive, Greenville. Call 797-7350 or visit greenvillemidwiferycare.com for more information.

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Shannon Forest Christian School third-grade students recently got creative in STEM Lab with a marshmallow challenge. Each group was given 20 pieces of spaghetti, one yard of masking tape, one yard of string and one marshmallow. They were asked to create the tallest freestanding structure that they could using only the materials provided. The tallest tower, measuring 29 inches, was built by Ethan Flynn, Tucker Shealy and Samuel Madubuike. Teacher Brooke Thompson posed with her students. Greenville Technical College (GTC) was awarded $2,500 in scholarship funds as part of a new partnership with the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS), the precision manufacturing industry’s premier standard and certification body, and the Gene Haas Foundation, which provides scholarships for students entering technical training programs. The partnership will prepare more students for success in precision machining careers by allowing the college to offer free NIMS certification for qualifying students for a year. Dr. Eliezer Yanson Jr., associate professor of music at Bob Jones University, has been named as one of seven semifinalists in conducting, college/university chorus division, of The American Prize. In consideration for the award, Yanson submitted the University’s production of Handel’s “Messiah” which he conducted in December 2014. Yanson conducts the University Singers, BJU’s freshman choir, and the Lyric Choir, BJU’s female voice choir, and teaches undergraduate and graduate music classes.

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Greeting students and teachers in the hallway, communicating their wants and needs, identifying the weather outside, data collection, or accessing the computer are all ways students at the Washington Center School access their environment through the use of Apple iPads. IPads help bridge the gap for many non-verbal students to communicate, participate and achieve success in the classroom. Through the use of donations and grants, each classroom at Washington Center has one iPad. Teachers are requesting up to two more to support the needs of their students. Donation websites such as Donorschoose.org, DigitalWish.com and AdoptaClassroom. org have requests from teachers at

Mitchell Road Christian Academy was one of the sponsors for this year’s Sugar Creek Youth Triathlon. Some of Mitchell Road Christian Academy’s students and athletes are pictured gathering at the finish line.

The Bob Jones University Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Michael W. Moore, has been named as a semifinalist in orchestral performance, college/ university division, of The American Prize. In consideration for the award, Moore submitted the BJUSO’s “In Celebration of Song” concert presented in March 2015.

Kelly Permanente’s K5 class at St. Mary’s Catholic School spent Friday, Sept. 11, honoring our country. Pictured are Jack Gevaert, Arabella Good, Preston Aleshire and Eliza Carter.

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ning 10 to 12 weeks. He worked on a lab research project titled, “The effect of stress on protein translation in Entamoeba histolytica,” a single-cell pathogen responsible for 100,000 deaths annually worldwide.

Furman University is among 85 colleges and universities featured in a new publication released by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), “The Campus Wild: How College and University Green Landscapes Provide Havens for Wildlife and ‘Lands-on’ Experiences for Students.” The guide highlights how institutions of higher education are playing a dynamic role protecting wildlife and restoring habitats in campus green spaces, including on-campus landscapes and natural areas, as well as distant campus-owned lands.

IT-oLogy is the recipient of a gift from ScanSource to help fund its PRISM programs, including Cyber Studio/Cyber Saturday Events. Cyber Studio introduces elementary, middle and high school students to careers in IT through hands-on projects and activities. Pictured is Cyber Saturday held at ECPI University in Greenville. The Upper School students at The Chandler School are working on building gasoline engine models in their Automotive Culture and Engineering (A.C.E.) course. The A.C.E. course was the brainchild of Headmaster Dana Blackhurst and is a part of the daily curriculum at Chandler. The campus is complete with its own car lift and 1975 Z that the students can study and work on.

Five Oaks Academy recently held Community Day. These campuswide workdays are held to work on beautification projects and accomplish muchneeded tasks on campus as well as build a sense of community with the families.

Clemson University’s Eugene T. Moore School of Education has been named one of the best value teaching programs in the U.S., according to Best Value Schools, a website that provides information about higher-education value, financial aid and return on investment. Clemson, which ranked 27th, was noted for its Upstate Writing Project, which seeks to improve student writing achievement by improving the teaching of writing, and Call Me MISTER, an initiative that strives to increase diversity in teaching at underserved schools in at-risk communities.

Five students at the South Carolina Governors School for Science and Mathematics from the Greenville area have been named National Merit semifinalists. They are Hamza Ahmed, son of Javed and Faria Caption: Judd Farr working diligently and meticulously Ahmed of Greenville; Selen Berk- to build his engine model. man, daughter of Mert and Minis Berkman of Greenville; Eleanor Burch, daughter of the Rev. Marcus C. and Dr. Barbara Burch of Simpsonville; Tiger Mou, son of Yanghu Mou and Halping Huang of Greer; and Michael Ott, son of Walter Ott and Suzy Kim of Greenville.

Education Secretary Arne Duncan named Greenville native Julia Dezen a 20152016 Teaching Ambassador Fellow. As one of only nine teachers in the country included in the Teaching Ambassador Fellowship Program, Dezen will provide input from the field that will influence policy and programming to improve education nationwide. She is an alumna of Harvard University and the Teach For America program and she currently teaches in the Louisiana Recovery School District as a member of FirstLine Schools in New Orleans. In July, five Riverside High School Students attended the Youth in Government National Judicial Competition in Chicago. The mock trial team of Autumn Shea, Carolyn Bubanich, Nikita Annand, Lauren Brady and Emma Buckley placed 11th in the nation out of 55 teams. Team participants compete as attorneys and witnesses for both sides of a trial court case. They are judged as individuals and as a team. Shea, a Riverside senior, won Best Witness in the Nation. Dr. John Wheeler, Director of Furman University’s Office of Integrative Research in the Sciences and Professor of Chemistry, has been named Interim Director of the South Carolina EPSCoR/IDeA program. Wheeler will continue his duties at Furman while carrying out his interim position at EPSCoR, which is based in Columbia. The mission of the EPSCoR (Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research) and IDeA (Institutional Development Award) programs is to assist the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and other agencies in strengthening research and education in science and engineering throughout the United States.

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As part of Spirit Week and in support of its chosen beneficiary Make A Wish, Greenville High School students hosted a wish party for 6-year-old brothers Ethan and Evan, twins who battle muscular dystrophy. Ethan received to his wish to go to Walt Disney World Resort in 2014, and this October, Evan’s wish will come true and the family will once again head to Orlando.

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Christ Church Episcopal School recently held a ribbon-cutting and blessing of the school’s new outdoor classroom. Initiated by primer teacher Laura Huguley and LS Discovery teacher Katherine McDonald to increase students’ social and cognitive skills through outdoor experiences, the approximately 800-square-foot area lies in between the Lower School and McCall Field House and is open to all three divisions. Pictured left are Lower School Director Denise Pearsall, Lower School Assistant Director and Chaplain Valerie Riddle, Lower School science teacher Katherine McDonald and primer teacher Laura Huguley assisted by Fleur Joseph, Walt Wilkins and Christian Sumner.


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Molasses Spice Cake 1/4 c. honey 1/4 c. molasses 1/4 c. dark brown sugar 2 tbsp. butter 2 tsp. grated fresh ginger 1 c. buttermilk 2 eggs, beaten 1 tbsp. powdered sugar

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1 c. all purpose flour (can be plain ol’ white flour for the gluten-eaters, or a gluten-free flour blend, or rice flour mixed with 1/4 tsp. xantham gum) 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground allspice 1/4 tsp. salt

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2 tbsp. honey 2 tbsp. molasses 2 tbsp. water

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 9-inch-round or 9-inchs-quare baking pan with cooking spray. Heat honey and the next four ingredients (through fresh ginger) in a small saucepan over medium heat until sugar melts. Cool 5 minutes. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk and eggs. Whisk cooled honey mixture into the buttermilk/egg mixture. In another bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Slowly whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Pour into baking pan and bake for ~ 25 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk together sticky sauce ingredients in a small bowl.

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FEATURED NEIGHBORHOOD The Reserve at Asheton Lakes, Simpsonville, SC At The Reserve at Asheton Lakes you can enjoy being a homeowner, without the hassle! These maintenance-free townhomes provide upscale living without the work, leaving your weekends open to explore the Upstate and surrounding areas. Homes at Asheton Lakes range in size from 2400-2700 square feet. All floorplans feature the master suite on the main level, three to four bedrooms, two car garages, and high quality finishes throughout. Free finished bonus room on move-in ready homes!

CONTACT INFO Contact: Cothran Homes | 864.214.3024 CothranHomes.com

Directions to Neighborhood: On I-385 South take exit 35 left on Woodruff Road, The Reserves at Asheton Lakes is on the left after the Hwy14 intersection.

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NEIGHBORHOOD INFO Community Size: 32 homes Amenities: Private Gated Access & Community Pool Schools: Oakview Elementary Beck Academy Middle J.L. Mann High School

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We Gratefully Celebrate The Dudley Family

Jon Hill, Taylor Elias, Cassandra Elias, Jackie and Warren Dudley (grandparents), Warren Dudley, Jacob Dudley

Of you there are eight

And that is just great With surnames of Dudley, Elias, and Hill Just gives us a thrill There is Chris, Becca, Jacob, and Josh And by gosh The others are Cassie, Warren, Taylor, and Jon. And moving on One a machinist, a marine, an airman And then A bio-chemist, a nutritionist, and an EMT This suits us you see As they’ve set sights on what is ahead As answers to prayers, as they are fed. Two are students, in college and school And this is so cool They are still dreaming of what is to be Of things they cannot now see We hope that all focus on what is above To learn of eternal love, Happiness, contentment, and joy No matter their employ. And we wish them God speed, that is clear, To those we hold so dear.

Then and now Symphony Guild Tour of Homes blends past and present APRIL A. MORRIS | STAFF

amorris@communityjournals.com Rebecca Hill Fitzgerald

Chris Dudley, Jr.

— From Warren and Jackie Dudley

Joshua Elias

Rolling Green Village apologizes for overlooking the Dudley Family submission.

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The exterior of Lisa Perkinson’s downtown Greenville James Street home is a traditional colonial revival dating back to 1923. The interior, however, melds the past and present with antique pieces alongside an eclectic art collection ranging from folk art to traditional paintings. Perkinson’s home is one of five open to visitors during the Guild of the Greenville Symphony’s Tour of Homes Oct. 2-4. In addition to three of the oldest homes in Greenville, two new homes are featured as part of the 2015 theme, “North Main: Now and Then.” As she walks through the two-and-ahalf story home, Perkinson talks about her favorite aspects of the house believed to be designed by Willie Ward, including original, still-working radiators and original bathtub and sink. Pharmacist Dr. Robert M. Dacus was the first owner of the home and had a small office upstairs, said Perkinson. Greeting visitors at the front is what Perkinson laughingly calls the “faux-yer” –too small to be called a foyer, she said. A colorful folk art mural filled with bright flowers and crowds of people is on the walls just inside the front door. In addition to the artwork, Perkinson has sought out antiques to furnish the five-bedroom home. After a protracted search, she discovered the perfect grand table for one of the large rooms. “I sold my car and bought this dining room table,” she said.

Along with Perkinson’s, homes on North Main Street, West Mountainview, Paddington Avenue and James Street will be open for the tour. Proceeds from the tour benefit the Greenville Symphony Orchestra.

Symphony Tour of Homes WHAT: Symphony Tour of Homes – North Main: Now and Then WHEN: Oct. 1 – Patron Party (advance tickets required); Oct. 2-3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Oct. 4, 1-4 p.m. TICKETS: $20-$25 INFORMATION: 370-0965 or guildgso.org


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FEATURED HOME

OPEN SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27 - 2 - 5 PM MONTEBELLO, 103 Sorrento Drive, Greenville This 3,500 sq. ft., 4 Bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home beautifully integrates indoor and outdoor living spaces. The great room has hardwood floors, soaring 20’ ceilings, fireplace and large glass areas providing full views of the Koi pond and waterfall. The gourmet kitchen is open to a den-family room with vaulted ceilings a stacked stone fireplace and French doors to the screened porch. The main level also includes hardwoods, an office, formal dining room, powder room and laundry. The master is on the main level with trey ceilings and new carpet. The master bath features a jetted garden tub, tile and glass shower and his and her walk-in closet. Upstairs you will find two bedrooms with new carpet and hardwood in the third, two baths, and a large walk-in attic. A three car garage, security and irrigation systems, built in surround sound and custom outdoor lighting are all features of this lovely home. Please call or email to schedule an appointment.

HOME INFO MLS: 1306312 | Price: $649,500 Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3.5 | Sq. Ft.: 3,494 School Information: Summit Drive Elementary Sevier Middle | Wade Hampton High Contact: Bob Saacke, REALTOR | 864.901.4107 bobsaacke@gmail.com

PE OPLE , AWA R D S , HONORS Allen Tate Company Names Trina Montalbano Branch Leader of Greenville-Woodruff Road Office Allen Tate Company (www.allentate.com), the Carolinas’ leading real estate company, has named Trina Montalbano as branch leader of the company’s Greenville-Woodruff Road office at 1025 Woodruff Road, Suite D104, in Greenville, South Carolina. In her new role, Montalbano oversee branch operations, management and training of more than 25 Allen Tate agents and staff. Montalbano has worked as an award-winning Realtor® and field trainer in new home sales with a national builder since 2007.

Montalbano

Prior to her real estate career, she worked in digital marketing sales for several media outlets; as a national business development manager for a food company; and as an elementary school teacher. Montalbano holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education from Florida Atlantic University, where she graduated magna cum laude. “Trina has great experience in building relationships with both colleagues and clients. Her experience in new home sales, coupled with her passion for training and coaching, make her a perfect fit for this new role,” said Pat Riley, Allen Tate Companies president and CEO. Montalbano has lived in the Upstate since 2007 and currently resides in Simpsonville with her husband Rich and two children. She enjoys the theater, running and cooking. continued on PAGE 38


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207 CASTELLAN DR . $329,900 . MLS#1303147

5BR/4.5B Come see this amazing Alta Vista totally renovated home with a true in-law suite! Tons of light, open floor plan! McDaniel Avenue to Crescent Avenue to a left on Capers.

4BR/3.5B Everything needed--Riverside schools, spacious rooms, neighborhood amenities, quality, double deck partially covered, media, office and bonus, high ceilings, wooded Parkway left on Batesville, right into subdivision, woods, wildlife

4BR/2.5B Custom all brick home. Views of Lake Cooley & Mountains. Wade Hampton towards Spartanburg, Left-Hwy 129, Left-Hwy 292, Right-Gibbs Rd. Left-Jordan Creek Rd. Left into South Shore SD

4BR/3B Stylish Eurpoean twnhm. Unique crtyd entrance. Exit 54 on Pelham toward Greenville, Right-Milestone Way, Right-Buena Vista, Left-Old Boiling Springs, Quick Right-Castellan Subdivision around fountain toward Left.

Contact: Jacob Mann 325-6266 Coldwell Banker Caine

Contact: Virginia Abrams 270-3329 Coldwell Banker Caine

Contact: Chrys Davis 275-5554 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Co.

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15 BRIARHILL DR . $214,900 . MLS#1305472

3BR/2B Elegant home. Corner lot w/access to green space when entertaining. Woodruff Road to Hwy 14 turn right, Left into Boxwood, Flintwood is third street on right. Home on Left.

5BR/3B This spectacular home has over 3700 square feet of open living space including hardwood floors on main living areas. Woodruff Rd pass Five Forks. Right into Subdivision on Wynterhall.

5BR/4B Absolutely gorgeous home. Outstanding Curb Appeal. Extremely private backyard. 385-South take Exit 29, Right on West Georgia. Rght into SD on Rio Grande. Left on Brazos, Right on Chattahoochee.

3BR/2.5B This wonderful home in mint condition w/so much to offer. 385-South, Right on Fairview Road exit 27, Right on Harrison Bridge, Left into SD, Right on Belle Oaks, Left- Briarhill

Contact: Regina Coulomb 420-1362 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Co.

Contact: Tracey Cappio 567-8887 Coldwell Banker Caine

Contact: Amy Hart 354-3266 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Co.

Contact: Janie Gibbs 901-3403 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Co.

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319 MAJESTY CT . $209,000 . MLS#1307707 3BR/2.5B Open floor plan makes easy for family living & entertaining.From Hayward Mall, Right onto Pelham. Go approximately 2.8 miles SD is on the left. Turn right onto Majesty Court.

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Contact: Ginger Sherman 313-8638 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Co.

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4BR/3.5B Sadler built, master and guest down, two up, flex room, screen porch, deck, fenced back, hardwoods on main, granite, stainless, beautiful moldings, two car garage, walk-in attic storage, real quality

2BR/2.5B Easy Living in brick patio home. Bonus could be third bedroom. Yard maintained, fenced back, Florida room and exercise room, Silestone, hardwoods, walk-in attic storage, two car garage, level lot

MLS#1291866-107 Reserve Dr ($80,000/.75acres); MLS#1307419-109 Etowah Ln ($80,000/.73acres); MLS#13074172119 Bohicket Way ($199,000/.77acres). Amenities: Jr.Olympic Pool, Clubhouse, Playground, Canoe Barn.

Contact: Virginia Abrams 270-3329 Coldwell Banker Caine

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Exterior Amenities: Classic, Post-Colonial style Architecture Six lots have been reserved! Don’t miss out on building your custom dream home today! Included lawn maintenance Six lots have already been reserved, don’t Lamp-lit sidewalks Nestled next to Greenville’s lively West End, AugustaWalk miss out on building your custom dream combines the amenity of in-town living with the luxury of a Alleyway access private subdivision. A charming stroll through Greenville, home today. Prices starting at $675k. Gas lanterns both old and new, is right at your doorstep! Brick and stone exteriors Inspired by modern lifestyles and defined by luxury, Private outdoor and Rooftop living spaces AugustaWalk is a collection of 24 single-family homes within walking distance of Greenville’s downtown. 864-325-6266 Jmann@cbcaine.com This unique enclave draws from both colonial and craftsman styles, building on the Upstate’s rich history and also featuring access to the prominent Augusta Road corridor. Offering enclosed outdoor and garden spaces, two-car garages, custom floor plans, modern fixtures, private alleyway access and more, AugustaWalk bridges today’s convenience with the charm of times past. Let us help you select your perfect lot, AugustaWalk.com draft your ideal floor plan and design your Sales: Jacob Mann | 864.325.6266 dream interior…own the experience! info@augustawalk.com

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Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors Appoints Michael Brown Vice President, Business Development As Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS seeks to continue its aggressive growth strategy, the company recently announced the addition of Michael Brown as vice president of business development. The market share leader for real estate in the Upstate, BHHS C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is focused on its top line growth and increasing its market share. “Michael is a proven motivator and industry leader, and he has the right skills and appreciation of our unique business culture and model to be an invaluable part of our leadership team,” says Danny Joyner, President, BHHS C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS. “I am personally excited and pleased to have Michael join our family business and help us take this company to the next level.” In his role, Brown will focus on identifying real estate opportunities and talent to help BHHS C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS reach its sales and market share goals. He also will work with the company’s real estate professionals to

help them achieve their full business potential. Brown has more than 20 years of sales management experience – including the past three in the real estate Brown industry – and is driven by his passion for teaching and mentoring others. “It is my dream job to work for a family-owned business with such a deep-rooted legacy and strong reputation for doing things the right way,” Brown says. “I’m honored to have the opportunity to join this highly respected company, and I’m looking forward to working closely with the team here and see this great organization soar to new heights.” As the market leader in the Upstate for more than 20 consecutive years, BHHS C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS continues its founder’s legacy to attract the best people who share a passion for service, integrity and the Upstate continued on PAGE 40

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Full-Brick Homes • Maintenance-Free Living in Simpsonville

Start Writing the Best Chapter of Your Life in a Place that Celebrates Easy Living. Please join us for the Grand Opening Celebration of our new model home in The Villas at Carriage Hills, a community built on maintenance-free living and single-story architecture.

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TOUR OUR MODEL HOME Visit the Asheville Model in Acadia: 208 Saluda Run Drive, Piedmont SC: Take I-85 to Exit 42 (I-185 Southern Connector toward Columbia.) Take Exit 12 (SR-153). Turn right onto SR-153, immediate turn left into Acadia community entrance. Follow signs to model.

For over 12 years, American Eagle Builders has built a reputation as one of the finest custom homebuilders in the Upstate area by being passionate about the difference we make in a community and in our customers’ lives. Arthur Rutenberg Homes, a Florida legend in homebuilding has selected American Eagle Builders to build their awardwinning designs here in the Upstate. It starts as our design, but it becomes your home. First, we listen to you. Then our team of expert designers helps you create a home that meets your unique needs – and dreams. With creativity, attention to detail and sensitivity to your budget, we customize your plan, offering you the most efficient and pleasurable experience available in the designing and building of your home.

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community. “Our focus is to continue what my dad started more than 50 years ago – a family business with the best interests of our agents, associates, clients and community at the heart of everything we do, and Michael’s addition to our leadership team is just another example of our dedication,” Joyner says.

The Marchant Company Recognizes Agents for Excellent Performance in August 2015 The Marchant Company, the Upstate’s local “Signature Agency” in Real Estate, representing buyers and sellers of residential, land, and commercial properties, is proud to recognize select REALTORS® for outstanding performance through August 2015. Congratulated by Seabrook Marchant, broker-in-charge, agents honored included:

Barb Riggs and Joey Beeson – Top Unit Listing Leaders of the Month Joey Beeson – Top Volume Listing Robby Brady Team Riggs Beeson Akers Leader of the Month James Akers, Jr. – Top Unit Sales Leader of the Month James Akers, Jr. – Top Volume Sales Leader of the Month Nancy McCrory and Karen Turpin – Top Unit and Volume Team of the Month The Marchant Company would also like to thank everyone who helped make this month the most successful month since its founding in 1993.


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R E A L E S TAT E N E W S Home Buying Process Involves Greater Technology, Realtor® Use

Even though more consumers are using the Internet as a tool during their home search, buyers are increasingly utilizing the knowledge and expertise of a real estate agent, according to the National Association of Realtors®’ Real Estate in a Digital Age report. “Consumers have the ability to do more home buying research online and be more connected during the home search process than ever before, but research proves they are still seeing the value a Realtor® brings to the transaction, from the initial search to well after the closing,” said Matthew thrift, 2015 President of The Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS® and Broker-in-Charge of Humble Abodes Realty in Greenville, SC. “Realtors® bring great value to buyers from every generation, demographic and location as well as in every �inancial and familial situation. So while consumers have more technological tools available at their �ingertips, Realtors® are now more than ever a part of the home buying and selling equation.” The report found that �inding the right property was ranked as the most dif�icult step in the home buying process. Since the Internet is now the �irst place many people go for information, it’s not surprising that 4 in 10 buyers looked for properties online as a �irst step in the home buying process (up from 36 percent in 2010). However, 88 percent of buyers in 2014 purchased their home with assistance from a real estate agent, up from 83 percent in 2010. While 94 percent of millennials and 84 percent of baby boomers used online websites in their home search, only 65 percent of the Silent Generation - those ages 69 to 89 years - did the same. Older boomers, those aged 60 to 68 years, used a mobile device to search for properties at less than half the rate of millennials (30 percent versus 66 percent). When it comes to website listing features, photos and online property information were more important to millennials, while virtual tours and direct contact with a real estate agent were more important to baby boomers. Despite visual content growing in popularity and importance, older homebuyers found virtual tours more useful than younger buyers (45 percent among the Silent Generation and baby boomers compared to 36 percent among millennials). As for the length of time it takes for consumers to �ind a home, millennials typically looked for about 11 weeks, while baby boomers and members of the Silent Generation searched for 8 weeks. Internet use also impacted the length of a home search; those who used the Internet to search homes visited more homes and searched for longer, looking at 10 homes over a 10-week period (versus four homes in four

weeks for those not looking on the web). While not all consumers use the Internet in their home search, a growing number are �irst �inding their future home online. Forty-three percent of buyers �irst found the home they ended up purchasing on the web; that number was just 8 percent in 2001. In 2001, nearly half (48 percent) of buyers found the home they purchased from a real estate agent; today that number is 33 percent. The Real Estate in a Digital Age report also found greater technology use by Realtors® and real estate �irms to better meet the needs of clients. Realtors® prefer to communicate with their clients via email (at 93 percent) as well as text messages (85 percent) and instant messaging (31 percent). Social media is also popular with Realtors®, though 70 percent of female Realtors® are active on social media compared to only 58 percent of male Realtors®. Some social media platforms are more popular than others among Realtors®: Facebook and LinkedIn are most utilized by Realtors® (at 80 percent and 71 percent). Realtors® that are active on social media do so for visibility/exposure/ marketing (81 percent), building relationships and networking (66 percent), advertising (59 percent) and promoting listings (51 percent). Realtors® and �irms know that they must adapt to technology to better work with and understand their clients; however, it is not always an easy feat. In fact, 46 percent of all real estate �irms cite keeping up with technology as one of the biggest challenges they face over the next two years. That number is even higher for commercial real estate �irms, at 53 percent. “Realtors® constantly strive to �ind ways to make the home buying and selling process easier for and more accessible to their clients,” Thrift said. “There is nothing more important than helping people �ind and land their dream home, and since technology helps Realtors® do that, it will continue to be a priority.” The National Association of Realtors®, “The Voice for Real Estate,” is America’s largest trade association, representing 1 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries. Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS® represents over 2,200 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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‘Dirty Dancing’ does two-step with past, present Staged version of hit “There are some things movie comes to the we couldn’t change Peace Center on Tuesday because people expect it.” CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

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clandrum@communityjournals.com Michelle Lynch usually says no when she’s approached to take over the choreography of a musical that has already been staged. But when she was asked to choreograph the North American tour of “Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage,” she had to say yes. “I was such a fan of the movie,” Lynch said. “‘Dirty Dancing,’ I can’t say no to that.” “Dirty Dancing” tells the story of 17-year-old Frances “Baby” Houseman and resort dance instructor Johnny Castle. Baby, on summer vacation with her older sister and parents, shows little interest in anything at the resort in the Catskills until she stumbles upon an all-

night dance party being held in the staff quarters. She’s mesmerized by the raunchy dance moves, pounding rhythms and dance instructor Johnny Castile. When the movie was released in 1987, Lynch had just started performing and auditioning as a dancer. “I’ve really tried to honor the movie,” said Lynch, who choreographed “Little Miss Sunshine,” the national tour of “Little House on the Prairie,” the films “Joyful Noise” and “Camp” and Dolly Parton’s World Tour. Lynch said it is the first time she’s choreographed a musical with such iconic choreography already in place. “There are some things we couldn’t

change because people expect it,” she said. “There are different parameters, but it’s still as creative as working on my own show.” The movie’s choreography by Kenny Ortega was so spot-on, it was easy to use it as a template for the staged version, she said. Eleanor Bergstein, who wrote both the screenplay for the film and the book for the musical, wanted the audience to see more dancing in the stage version, creating room for choreographic creativity, Lynch said. “We get to take the dancers and fill in the blanks. The choreography in the film was brilliant. We try to honor the movie. There are seven styles of ballroom plus the dirty dancing and it’s very rare that the couples do the same thing. In most musicals, couples do the same dances in unison. We have very few instances of that and when we do, it’s to advance the storyline,” Lynch said. That allows people to watch a different couple each time they see the stage version and not see the same thing, she said.

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Lynch said she believes “Dirty Dancing” has resonated with people because it is natural for human beings to want to express themselves in a sexual way. “Dancing is an innocent form of that,” she said. “It’s OK.”


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Must-See Movies

By Eric Rogers

Movies about movies Blessed – and cursed – are the filmmakers Making films is hard work. The first paid shoot I worked on was for the Billy Graham Crusade. We started at 7:30 one morning and completed the shoot at 7:30 the following morning.

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Truffaut published an essay in 1954 describing what became known as the “auteur theory.” This theory suggests that the author of a film is one person, usually the director, whose vision is evident in the film, despite the fact that a large crew of artisans and craftsmen helped to see it through completion. Truffaut was also one of the pioneers of a genre called French New Wave, and in 1973 he released this film. It’s named for a technique filmmakers use for shooting night scenes. We film them in the daylight then make them look as if they were shot at night by lowering the exposure. Next week I’ll tell you about two other movies about movies. Eric Rogers has been teaching filmmaking at The Greenville Fine Arts Center since 1994.


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Upstate band Earsight channels live shows in new album VINCENT HARRIS | CONTRIBUTOR

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beats. It’s a flexible language for improvisation, and you don’t have to be in a big band or jazz trio.” The album, which was recorded at Southern Tracks studio in Atlanta, took so long to complete, with a lot of live shows in between sessions, that Knight isn’t quite sure of the time frame. “It took at least two years, maybe three,” he says. “We started around 2012, and we worked on and off while we were gigging. When we started playing, I had maybe two original tunes, but a lot of what we played live came from the people we were influenced by, from John Scofield to Galactic. We played a lot of local festivals doing other stuff while we were trying to write originals.” The studio where the Earsight album was born has an impressive history. Producer Brendan O’Brien, who’s worked with everyone from AC/DC to the Black Crowes to Pearl Jam, worked extensively at Southern Tracks, and Knight says that

ads or for TV shows, for bookers to listen to… there are all kinds of possibilities.” Knight says that he’s come away from the recording experience with a new sense of what Earsight can do. “The most exciting and validating thing was finding out how well we can reproduce our live sound in the studio,” he says. “It was done live in the studio with minimal edits, and it shows the energy and the tightness you would get in a live show from us. It’s a great representation of what we do. We set up and played, and this is what we got, so this is how we will sound when you come to see us play.”

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he was thrilled with the results of Earsight’s sessions at the now-defunct studio. “Initially, I thought this was going to be a demo,” he says. “Something that would help us get better gigs. But the recording was so good, the energy we got was so good, that that changed. So it was a great experience. It’s a really nice studio.” The better-than-expected recording has allowed the band, which also includes keyboardist Will Sinclair, drummer Tim Blackwell and saxophonist Tom Wright, to shop their songs more widely, Knight says. “When you get your material out sounding that good, it’s available for

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SOUND CHECK

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Local favorite Brooks Dixon’s career has made huge strides in just a few months

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Greenville singer/songwriter Brooks Dixon speaks like a man still in a bit of shock when he talks about playing one of the biggest shows of his life. Dixon and his band, the Noble Sound, played the final edition of Greenville’s annual Downtown Alive concert series on Aug. 26, after Dixon won the fan-vote-based “Gimme the Gig” competition. Upstate music fans were given a weeklong window in which to cast votes for their favorite act, and Dixon took the top prize out of five finalists. “Winning was huge,” he says. “It was really cool to see all the support.” Details It’s an understated comment from a performer who usually has quite a way with Brooks Dixon words. Dixon’s most recent release, an EP called “Stone Pile,” is a deceptively smooth, laid-back • Moe Joe Coffee, 20 S. Main St. collection of mostly acoustic country/rock with Greenville just the right amount of grit. • Friday, Sept. 25, 8 p.m. Dixon’s back-porch acoustic playing and his • 864-263-3550; sweet-and-sour vocals are perfect vehicles for moejoecoffeeandmusic.net his infectiously melodic, lyrically incisive sliceof-life songs. He’s got a keen eye for small details and a solid sense of songwriting that make the songs so pleasant that it’s easy to miss some of the darker, more turbulent emotions he expresses, particularly on the EP’s standout track, “Society.” “I’d trade my gold for some privacy,” Dixon sings plaintively over an acoustic-guitar-and-banjo-driven shuffle. “Keep me away from society.” “Most of my lyrics are personal, and it was a weird time in my life,” Dixon says of the period that inspired “Society.” “I was living in Greenville, in class at Clemson and working in Spartanburg. So I just felt really torn. It was me diving deep into myself and asking why I am so alone, even though the song talks about wanting that isolation to an extent.” Dixon grew up within a solid musical community, provided by his family. “I grew up singing in choir with my brother and my sister,” he says. “My parents weren’t musicians, per se, but they loved music and they could sing and that’s what I grew up around. They forced me to start taking piano lessons when I was in second grade or so, then I picked up the guitar around seventh grade.” From seventh grade to the present day, Dixon’s musical development has been a gradual evolution, but he says he’s starting to get a sense of momentum in his career, particularly after winning the “Gimme the Gig” competition. “It’s really been within the last eight months that I’ve felt things happening,” he says. “There have been a lot of small steps forward. The coolest thing has been the support from my friends and family that’s taken it to the next level, and all the media support I’ve gotten.” After playing a big show with a big band (the Noble Sound is a seven-piece outfit), Dixon is stripping back down to a basic acoustic format for his show at Greenville’s Moe Joe Coffee on Friday. Moe Joe’s Clemson location is a sentimental favorite for Dixon, because it’s where he played his first-ever public show. “It’s always great,” he says, before adding with a laugh, “But I graduated last December, so it’s getting to where I don’t recognize as many folks in the crowd anymore.”

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Page turners

Lowcountry mystery ‘The Girl from Felony Bay’ serve up sisterhood and danger for young readers Abbey Force is having a rough time. Her father is in a coma and can’t defend himself against some horrible accusations. Her home, Reward Plantation in the South Carolina Lowcountry, was sold to pay off her dad’s supposed debts, and Abbey moved in with her horrible Uncle Charlie and his wife. Abbey soon meets the daughter of Reward Plantation’s new owner. Bee Force is Abbey’s age, and their families have a connection that goes back to before the Civil War. It appears that Abbey’s ancestors kept Bee’s ancestors as slaves, and Bee’s family took on Force as their last name after the war. Even though their family stories could have driven a wedge between the girls, it instead brings them together, and they soon become as close as sisters… and they need that closeness to weather the storm ahead. Abbey needs to prove that her father is innocent, and Bee wants to help her new friend. It becomes clear that the girls are onto something, but what? Why are there “No trespassing” signs and big holes around Felony Bay? Why was this parcel of land sold separately from Reward Plantation? Why is Uncle Charlie suddenly so smug, and what does the Deputy Sheriff have to do with his new attitude? What’s the connection with Abbey’s dad and the accusations made against him? Can two 12-year-old girls really prove that something

sinister is going on? Abbey and Bee are working to solve this mystery, and their investigation takes them all over Charleston and Reward Plantation. Danger abounds, and the girls eventually uncover a plot that dates back over a century. Can they reveal the truth before it’s too late? Join Abbey and Bee Force in their quest for the truth when you read “The Girl from Felony Bay” by J.E. Thompson. If you like “The Girl from Felony Bay,” check out these other great reads: “Disappearance at Hangman’s Bluff: A Felony Bay Mystery” by J.E. Thompson “Three Times Lucky” by Sheila Turnage “Bad Magic” by Pseudonymous Bosch “The Map to Everywhere” by Carrie Ryan and John Parke Davis

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THE DESIGNATED LEGAL PUBLICATION FOR GREENVILLE COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF ELECTION STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA , COUNTY OF GREENVILLE Notice is hereby given that the General Election for the City and Special Purpose District offices will be held at the voting precincts fixed by law in this County on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. If a runoff is necessary in a Municipal Election it will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2015.

Greenville 29 Belmont Conestee Donaldson Mauldin 1 Royal Oaks Mnt Pleasant

City of Fountain Inn: Mayor, City Council Ward 2 and City Council Ward 4. City of Mauldin: Mayor, City Council Seat 2, City Council Seat 4, and City Council Seat 6. City of Simpsonville: City Council Ward 1, City Council Ward 3, and City Council Ward 5. City of Travelers Rest: Four City Council Seats.

BEREA PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT Aiken Berea Fire Station 7401 White Horse Rd Berea Berea Fire Station 7401 White Horse Rd Enoree Berea fire Station 7401 White Horse Rd Furman Berea Fire Station 7401 White Horse Rd Lakeview Berea Fire Station 7401 White Horse Rd Monaview Berea Fire Station 7401 White Horse Rd Poinsett Berea Fire Station 7401 White Horse Rd Saluda Berea Fire Station 7401 White Horse Rd Sulphur Springs Berea Fire Station 7401 White Horse Rd Westcliffe Berea Fire Station 7401 White Horse Rd Westside Berea Fire Station 7401 White Horse Rd

Public Service Districts: Belmont Fire and Sanitation District (three seats); Berea Public Service District (one seat); Brookfield Special Tax District (two seats); Canebrake Fire District (three seats); Clear Spring Fire-Rescue (three seats); Duncan Chapel Fire District (two seats); Foothills Fire Service District (two seats); Gantt Fire, Sewer and Police District (two seats); Glassy Mountain Fire Service Area (three seats); Gowensville Fire District (two seats); Lake Cunningham Fire District (two seats); Marietta Water, Fire, Sanitation and Sewer District (one seat); North Greenville Fire District (two seats); Parker Sewer and Fire Sub District (two seats); Piedmont Park Fire District (one seat); River Falls Fire District (two seats); Slater Marietta Fire & Police District (three seats); South Greenville Area Fire District (one seat); Taylors Fire and Sewer District (one seat); Tigerville Fire District (four seats); Wade Hampton Fire and Sewer District (one seat). Any person wishing to register to vote in this election must do so no later than October 3, 2015. The polls shall be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the locations designated below. The Managers of Election shall see that each person offering to vote takes the oath that he is qualified to vote at this election according to the Constitution of this State and that he has not voted before in this election. Voters who are blind, physically disabled, or unable to read or write are entitled to assistance in casting their ballot. This assistance may be given by anyone the voter chooses except his employer, an agent of his employer, or an officer or agent of his union. The Managers must be notified if assistance is needed. Voters who are unable to enter their polling place due to physical disability or age may vote in the vehicle in which they drove, or were driven, to the polls. When notified, the Managers will help voters using this curbside voting provision. In an effort to notify the voter who is physically disabled of inaccessibility to a polling place, an asterisk * is being placed after a polling place that is listed below. This asterisk indicates a polling place may be inaccessible to voters with a physical disability. Registered electors who cannot vote in person may be eligible to vote by absentee ballot. Persons wishing more information concerning absentee voting should contact their County Board of Voter Registration. At 2:00 p.m. on Election Day the County Election Commission will begin its examination of the absentee ballot return envelopes at 301 University Ridge, Suite 1900, Greenville, SC 29601. On Friday, November 6, 2015 at 12 Noon, the County Board of Canvassers will hold a hearing to determine the validity of all provisional ballots cast in the Public Service District Elections. This hearing will be held at 301 University Ridge, Suite 1900 Greenville SC 29601. The following precincts and polling places will be involved in this election: CITY OF FOUNTAIN INN Fountain Inn 1 Fountain Inn Civic Center Fountain Inn 2 Fountain Inn Activities Center Pineview Fountain Inn Activities Center Simpsonville Fountain Inn Activities Center Jones&Cooks Pine Grove Baptist Church Conestee Greenbriar Mauldin 1 Mauldin 2 Mauldin 3 Mauldin 4 Mauldin 5 Mauldin 6 Mauldin 7 Ranch Creek

315 N Main St 610 Fairview St 610 Fairview St 610 Fairview St 808 Gulliver St

CITY OF MAULDIN Mauldin First Baptist Church 150 S Main St Messiah Lutheran Church 1100 Log Shoals Rd Grace Covenant Pres Church 739 N Main St Forrester Woods Club House 424 Piney Grove Rd Mauldin First Baptist Church 150 S Main St Mauldin United Methodist Church 100 E Butler Rd Mauldin Miller Fire Station #1 802 Miller Rd Ray Hopkins Senior Center Corn Rd@699 E Butler Rd Holland Park Church of Christ 1131Holland Rd Mauldin First Baptist Church 150 S Main St

CITY OF SIMPSONVLLE Bridge Fork Kingdom Life Church 416 Holland Rd Hillcrest Kingdom Life Church 416 Holland Rd Moore Creek Westside Church 611 Richardson St Neely Farms Calvary Baptist Church 207 Davenport Rd Chapel Raintree Calvary Baptist Church 207 Davenport Rd Chapel Simpsonville 1 Simpsonville City Park Center 405 E Curtis St Simpsonville 2 Westside Church 611 Richardson St Simpsonville 3 Simpsonville United Meth Church 215 SE Main St Simpsonville 4 Westside Church 611 Richardson St Simpsonville 5 Center For Community Services 1102 Howard Dr Simpsonville 6 Calvary Baptist Church 207 Davenport Rd Chapel Standing Springs Westside Church 611 Richardson St Sycamore Simpsonville City Park Center 405 E Curtis St Travelers Rest 1 Travelers Rest 2

CITY OF TRAVELERS REST City Hall 6711 State Park Rd Renfrew Baptist Church 951 Geer Hwy

BELMONT FIRE & SANITATION DISTRICT Greenville 19 Belmont Fire Station 701 Fork Shoals Rd 701 Fork Shoals Rd Greenville 23 Belmont Fire Station

Belmont Fire Station Belmont Fire Station Belmont Fire Station Belmont Fire Station Belmont Fire Station Belmont Fire Station Belmont Fire Station

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BROOKFIELD SPECIAL TAX DISTRICT Dove Tree Club House 2 Sugarberry Dr

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BROOKFIELD SPECIAL TAX DISTRICT W/ WADE HAMPTON FIRE & SEWER Dove Tree Club House 2 Sugarberry Dr

Bells Crossing Circle Creek Holly Tree Kilgore Farms River Walk Sparrows Point Walnut Springs

CLEAR SPRING FIRE –RESCUE Clear Spring Fire Station 3008 Woodruff Rd Clear Spring Fire Station 3008 Woodruff Rd Clear Spring Fire Station 3008 Woodruff Rd Clear Spring Fire Station 3008 Woodruff Rd Clear Spring Fire Station 3008 Woodruff Rd Clear Spring Fire Station 3008 Woodruff Rd Clear Spring Fire Station 3008 Woodruff Rd

DUNCAN CHAPEL FIRE DISTRICT Altamont Forest Duncan Chapel Fire Station 5111 Old Buncombe Rd Enoree Duncan Chapel Fire Station 5111 Old Buncombe Rd Furman Duncan Chapel Fire Station 5111 Old Buncombe Rd Paris Mtn Duncan Chapel Fire Station 5111 Old Buncombe Rd Poinsett Duncan Chapel Fire Station 5111 Old Buncombe Rd Travelers Rest 1 Duncan Chapel Fire Station 5111 Old Buncombe Rd GANTT FIRE SEWER & POLICE DISTRICT Greenville 16 Gantt Fire Station #1 1331 White Horse Rd Greenville 19 Gantt Fire Station #1 1331 White Horse Rd Belle Meade Gantt Fire Station #1 1331 White Horse Rd Belmont Gantt Fire Station #1 1331 White Horse Rd Carolina Gantt Fire Station #1 1331 White Horse Rd Chestnut Hills Gantt Fire Station #1 1331 White Horse Rd Donaldson Gantt Fire Station #1 1331 White Horse Rd Grove Gantt Fire Station #1 1331 White Horse Rd Royal Oaks Gantt Fire Station #1 1331 White Horse Rd Southside Gantt Fire Station #1 1331 White Horse Rd Mnt Pleasant Gantt Fire Station #1 1331 White Horse Rd GLASSY MOUNTAIN FIRE SERVICE AREA Gowensville Glassy Mountain Fire Station 2015 Hwy 11 Jennings Mill Glassy Mountain Fire Station 2015 Hwy 11 Maridell Glassy Mountain Fire Station 2015 Hwy 11 Tigerville Glassy Mountain Fire Station 2015 Hwy 11

Gowensville

FOOTHILLS FIRE SERVICE AREA w/ SPARTANBURG SCHOOL DIST 01 Gowensville Community Center 14186 Hwy 11

GLASSY MOUNTAIN FIRE SERVICE AREA with SPARTANBURG SCHOOL DIST 01 Gowensville Gowensville Community Center 14186 Hwy 11 GOWENSVILLE PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT Gowensville Gowensville Community Center 14186 Hwy 11 Skyland Gowensville Community Center 14186 Hwy 11 GOWENSVILLE PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT w/ SPARTANBURG SCHOOL DIST 01 Gowensville Community Center 14186 Hwy 11

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LAKE CUNNINGHAM FIRE DISTRICT Castle Rock Lake Cunningham Fire Station 2802 N McElhaney Rd Clear Creek Lake Cunningham Fire Station2802 N McElhaney Rd Darby Ridge Lake Cunningham Fire Station2802 N McElhaney Rd Fox Chase Lake Cunningham Fire Station2802 N McElhaney Rd Frowhawk Lake Cunningham Fire Station 2802 N McElhaney Rd Gowensville Lake Cunningham Fire Station 2802 N McElhaney Rd Laurel Ridge Lake Cunningham Fire Station 2802 N McElhaney Rd Lake Cunningham Fire Station 2802 N McElhaney Rd Locust Hill Mountain View Lake Cunningham Fire Station 2802 N McElhaney Rd Lake Cunningham Fire Station 2802 N McElhaney Rd Oneal Lake Cunningham Fire Station 2802 N McElhaney Rd Sandy Flat Lake Cunningham Fire Station 2802 N McElhaney Rd Skyland Lake Cunningham Fire Station2802 N McElhaney Rd Tigerville Lake Cunningham Fire Station2802 N McElahney Rd Tyger River NORTH GREENVILLE FIRE DISTRICT Altamont Forest North Greenville Fire Station #1 923 Tigerville Rd Darby Ridge North Greenville Fire Station #1 923 Tigerville Rd Maridell North Greenville Fire Station #1 923 Tigerville Rd Mountain View North Greenville Fire Station #1 923 Tigerville Rd Sandy Flat North Greenville Fire Station #1 923 Tigerville Rd Travelers Rest 1 North Greenville Fire Station #1 923 Tigerville Rd Travelers Rest 2 North Greenville Fire Station #1 923 Tigerville Rd Tubbs Mountain North Greenville Fire Station #1 923 Tigerville Rd Ebenezer North Greenville Fire Station #2 596 Hodgens Rd Furman North Greenville Fire Station #2 596 Hodgens Rd Slater Marietta North Greenville Fire Station #2 596 Hodgens Rd Sulphur Springs North Greenville Fire Station #2 596 Hodgens Rd

Travelers Rest 1 North Greenville Fire Station #2 596 Hodgens Rd Travelers Rest 2 North Greenville Fire Station #2 596 Hodgens Rd PARKER SEWER & FIRE SUB DISTRICT 104 S Washington Ave Aiken Parker Fire Station #2 Carolina Parker Fire Station #2 104 S Washington Ave Chestnut Hills Parker Fire Station #2 104 S Washington Ave Greenville 06 Parker Fire Station #2 104 S Washington Ave Greenville 07 Parker Fire Station #2 104 S Washington Ave Greenville 08 Parker Fire Station #2 104 S Washington Ave Tanglewood Parker Fire Station #2 104 S Washington Ave Welcome Parker Fire Station #2 104 S Washington Ave Westcliffe Parker Fire Station #2 104 S Washington Ave Enoree Parker Fire Station #3 700 State Park Rd Greenville 04 Parker Fire Station #3 700 State Park Rd Lakeview Parker Fire Station #3 700 State Park Rd Leawood Parker Fire Station #3 700 State Park Rd Monaview Parker Fire Station #3 700 State Park Rd Paris Mountain Parker Fire Station #3 700 State Park Rd Poinsett Parker Fire Station #3 700 State Park Rd Sevier Parker Fire Station #3 700 State Park Rd Westside Parker Fire Station #3 700 State Park Rd PIEDMONT PARK FIRE DIDTRICT Altamont Forest Piedmont Park Fire Station 2119 State Park Rd Clear Creek Piedmont Park Fire Station 2119 State Park Rd Darby Ridge Piedmont Park Fire Station 2119 State Park Rd Mountain Creek Piedmont Park Fire Station 2119 State Park Rd Paris Mountain Piedmont Park Fire Station 2119 State Park Rd Pebble Creek Piedmont Park Fire Station 2119 State Park Rd Sandy Flat Piedmont Park Fire Station 2119 State Park Rd Sevier Piedmont Park Fire Station 2119 State Park Rd SLATER MARIETTA FIRE DISTRICT Ebenezer Slater Marietta Fire Station 3001 Geer Hwy Jennings Mill Slater Marietta Fire Station 3001 Geer Hwy Maridell Slater Marietta Fire Station 3001 Geer Hwy Slater Marietta Slater Marietta Fire Station 3001 Geer Hwy Tubbs Mountain Slater Marietta Fire Station 3001 Geer Hwy SLATER MARIETTA FIRE DISTRICT with MARIETTA WATER, FIRE, SANITATION & SEWER DISTRICT Ebenezer Slater Marietta Fire Station 3001 Geer Hwy Slater Marietta Slater Marietta Fire Station 3001 Geer Hwy SOUTH GREENVILLE FIRE DISTRICT Baker Creek South Greenville Fire Station Hdqt 8305 Augusta Rd Pelzer Conestee South Greenville Fire Station Hdqt 8305 Augusta Rd Pelzer Donaldson South Greenville Fire Station Hdqt 8305 Augusta Rd Pelzer Dunklin South Greenville Fire Station Hdqt 8305 Augusta Rd Pelzer Fork Shoals South Greenville Fire Station Hdqt 8305 Augusta Rd Pelzer Long Creek South Greenville Fire Station Hdqt 8305 Augusta Rd Pelzer Moore Creek South Greenville Fire Station Hdqt 8305 Augusta Rd Pelzer Neely Farms South Greenville Fire Station Hdqt 8305 Augusta Rd Pelzer Ranch Creek South Greenville Fire Station Hdqt 8305 Augusta Rd Pelzer Reedy Fork South Greenville Fire Station Hdqt 8305 Augusta Rd Pelzer Standing Springs South Greenville Fire Station Hdqt 8305 Augusta Rd Pelzer Verdmont South Greenville Fire Station Hdqt 8305 Augusta Rd Pelzer Ware Place South Greenville Fire Station Hdqt 8305 Augusta Rd Pelzer Woodmont South Greenville Fire Station Hdqt 8305 Augusta Rd Pelzer TAYLORS FIRE & SEWER DISTRICT Clear Creek Taylors Fire Station #1 3335 Wade Hampton Blvd Darby Creek Taylors Fire Station #1 3335 Wade Hampton Blvd Edwards Forest Taylors Fire Station #1 3335 Wade Hampton Blvd Locust Hill Taylors Fire Station #1 3335 Wade Hampton Blvd Laurel Ridge Taylors Fire Station #1 3335 Wade Hampton Blvd Mountain Creek Taylors Fire Station #1 3335 Wade Hampton Blvd Pebble Creek Taylors Fire Station #1 3335 Wade Hampton Blvd Stone Valley Taylors Fire Station #1 3335 Wade Hampton Blvd Wade Hampton Taylors Fire Station #1 3335 Wade Hampton Blvd Avon Taylors Fire Station #2 405 Brushy Creek Rd Brook Glen Taylors Fire Station #2 405 Brushy Creek Rd Del Norte Taylors Fire Station #2 405 Brushy Creek Rd Eastside Taylors Fire Station #2 405 Brushy Creek Rd Northwood Taylors Fire Station #2 405 Brushy Creek Rd Silverleaf Taylors Fire Station #2 405 Brushy Creek Rd Suber Mill & Taylors Taylors Fire Station #2 405 Brushy Creek Rd TIGERVILLE FIRE DISTRICT Maridell Tigerville Fire Station Mountain View Tigerville Fire Station Tigerville Tigerville Fire Station

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WADE HAMPTON FIRE & SEWER DISTRICT Avon Wade Hampton Fire Station #1 2815 Wade Hampton Blvd Botany Woods Wade Hampton Fire Station #1 2815 Wade Hampton Blvd Brook Glenn Wade Hampton Fire Station #1 2815 Wade Hampton Blvd Timberlake Wade Hampton Fire Station #12815 Wade Hampton Blvd Wade Hampton Wade Hampton Fire Station #1 2815 Wade Hampton Blvd Devenger Wade Hampton Fire Station #2 1112 Pelham Rd Dove Tree Wade Hampton Fire Station #2 1112 Pelham Rd Greenville 24 Wade Hampton Fire Station #2 1112 Pelham Rd Mission Wade Hampton Fire Station #2 1112 Pelham Rd Palmetto Wade Hampton Fire Station #2 1112 Pelham Rd Del Norte Wade Hampton Fire Station #4 4211 E North St Northwood Wade Hampton Fire Station #4 4211 E North St Rock Hill Wade Hampton Fire Station #4 4211 E North St Spring Forest Wade Hampton Fire Station #4 4211 E North St Wellington Wade Hampton Fire Station #4 4211 E North St

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CLOSE UNOPENED ROAD NOTICE is hereby given that the following parties intend to file a petition pursuant to §57-9-10, et seq. of the South Carolina Code for the abandonment and closure of three undeveloped and unopened roads identified as Moray Drive, Glenwood Avenue and Duncraggan Road, which roads are located near Lake Lanier, in Greenville County, South Carolina and within or adjoining property of Covenant Partners, LLC. The three roads to be closed are shown particularly on two surveys recorded in Plat Book G at Pages 51 and 64, Register of Deeds for Greenville County, South Carolina and survey titled Lake Lanier Development by George Kershaw (1925) and J.R. Smith (1950). A copy of each of said surveys is also available for inspection at the law offices of Wyche, P.A., 44 E. Camperdown Way, Greenville, South Carolina, 29601. Parties intending to file this action are: Covenant Partners, LLC Henry Turner Lynn Weatherford Questions or comment should be directed to attorney Amos A. Workman or attorney Cary H. Hall at Wyche, P.A., 44 E. Camperdown Way, Greenville, South Carolina, 29601; Phone number 864-242-8200.

PUBLIC SALE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on 10/3/15, at 9:00 a.m. at East North Storage, 4329 East North Street, Greenville, SC, the undersigned, East North Storage will sell at Public Sale by competitive bidding, the personal property heretofore store with the undersigned by: 1. Unit: B193, Angie F Chapman, Furniture, clothing, boxes misc. 2. Unit: A195, Angie F Chapman, Misc baby/child items 3. Unit: A020, Mark Bradberry, Misc. Golf and Misc. household 4. Unit: B253, Dannette H Greene, Misc. Household items 5. Unit: B317, Hernan Gomez, Misc. Sports items automotive 6. Unit: B167, Mary Wicker, Misc. Household 7. Unit: B312, Lashmeir Norman, Misc. boxes and bags 8. Unit: B319, Larry Cromer, Misc. tools and automotive items. 9. Unit: A016, Laura H Parker, Misc clothes and household 10. Unit: B315, Andre Tolbert, Misc household furniture 11. Unit: D010, Andy D Reeves, Misc. Household items 12. Unit: B288, Gene Dinkins, Boxes bags misc. 13. Unit: B110, Nartarsha L Miles, Misc. clothing

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Ernesto Corona/ DBA Taqueria y Pupuseria la Costena 3, 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 AND LIQUOR, at 2801 Wade Hampton Blvd. Ste 7, Taylors, SC 29687. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than October 4, 2015. 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 Gizmo Bar, 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 AND WINE, at 245 N. Main St., Greenville, SC 29601. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than October 4, 2015. 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

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GREENVILLE CIVIL CASE NUMBER: 2015CV2310701052 CIVIL CASE NUMBER IN THE MAGISTRATE’S COURT Washington Holdings, LLC/ Laura Wells 26 Draper St. Greenville, SC 29611 PLAINTIFF(S) vs. Unregistered in SC 1991 Horton Mobile Home VIN: H931846 DEFENDANT(S) The above captioned matter came before the Court by the filing of a Motion for Publication on September 4, 2015. This court makes the following findings of fact in this matter. The plaintiff, Washington Holdings, LLC/Laura Wells, has provided sufficient evidence by way of sworn affidavit that he/ she has diligently attempted to serve a Defendant. Pursuant to Rule of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure and SC Code 29-15-10, Plaintiff is entitled to an Order of Publication to achieve service of process on UNREGISTERED IN SC 1991 Horton Mobile Home, VIN: H931846. Publication must be made in one newspaper of general circulation, to appear once a week for not less than three weeks. Now, therefore, IT IS ORDERED, that the Plaintiff is granted the right to serve the Defendant, and all others by publication. IT IS SO ORDERED. Greenville, South Carolina Judge Jonathan D. Anders September 4, 2015

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CLOSE UNOPENED ROAD NOTICE is hereby given that the following party intends to file a petition pursuant to South Carolina Code § 57-9-10, et seq. for the abandonment and closure of one unopened road formerly identified as George Street. This road is located near the intersection of Easley Bridge Road and Mauldin Street in Greenville, SC. The road to be closed is shown particularly on plat by Thomas P. Dowling (2012) recorded in Plat Book 1136, Page 58 Register of Deeds Office for Greenville County, South Carolina. A copy of said plat is also available for inspection at the law offices of Wyche, P.A., 44 E. Camperdown Way, Greenville, South Carolina, 29601. The party intending to file this action is: Bon Secours St. Francis Health System, Inc. Questions or comments should be directed to attorney Amos A. Workman at Wyche, P.A., 44 E. Camperdown Way, Greenville, South Carolina 29601; Phone number (864) 242-8200.

LEGAL NOTICES Only $.99 per line • ABC NOTICE OF APPLICATION Only $145 tel 864.679.1205 • fax 864.679.1305 • email aharley@communityjournals.com

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE There will be a PUBLIC HEARING before the GREENVILLE COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2015 AT 3:00 P.M. in CONFERENCE ROOM –D at GREENVILLE COUNTY SQUARE, 301 UNIVERSITY RIDGE, GREENVILLE, S.C., for the purpose of hearing those persons interested in the petitions listed below. PERSONS HAVING AN INTEREST IN THESE PETITIONS MAY BECOME PARTIES OF RECORD BY FILING WITH THE BOARD, AT LEAST THREE (3) DAYS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED DATE SET FOR HEARING, BY WRITING THEIR ADDRESS, A STATEMENT OF THEIR POSITION AND THE REASONS WHY THE RELIEF SOUGHT WITH RESPECT TO SUCH PROPERTY SHOULD OR SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED. CB-15-39 APPLICANT: BRUSHY CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH PROPERTY: 0538.04-01005.06; 5001 Old Spartanburg Road, Taylors SC REQUEST: VARIANCE from Left Side Setback requirement and Use by Special Exception for Church and Church Related Activities CB-15-40 APPLICANT: GREENVILLE COUNTY PRT PROPERTY: 0550.02-01005.00; 1020 Anderson Ridge Rd, Greer, SC REQUEST: Use by Special Exception for Park Expansion, Additional Parking and Support Facilities CB-15-41 APPLICANT: GREENVILLE COUNTY PRT PROPERTY: B005.03-01003.00; 8109 White Horse Road, Greenville SC REQUEST: Use by Special Exception for Construction of Restroom/Concession Building and Additional Access to Athletic Fields CB-15-42 APPLICANT: IRA KEITH, CHRISTINE SEXTON/David Bagherof PROPERTY: B002.05-01050.00; 37 Shore Drive, Greenville SC REQUEST: VARIANCE from Right Side setback requirement and Placement of Pool in Right Side Yard CB-15-43 APPLICANT: BAUSCH & LOMB/ SCOPE AC PROPERTY: 0530.05-01021.03; 8507 Pelham Road, Greenville SC REQUEST: VARIANCE from Front Setback Requirement for Building Expansion CB-15-44 APPLICANT: THE TURNING POINT of SC PROPERTY: 0247.00-05040.05; 628 Staunton Bridge Road, Greenville SC REQUEST: VARIANCE from Use Condition (12) to operate a Group Home on site. CB-15-45 APPLICANT: ADAMS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC/ PAC RAT, INC. PROPERTY: 0539.01-01008.18; 1260 E. Butler Road, Greenville SC REQUEST: VARIANCE to Allow Larger Sign and Placement of Sign within the 15-ft. rightof-way.


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WHAT’S HAPPENING

Mauldin BBQ Cook-off Friday, Sept. 25, 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 26, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Mauldin Cultural Center • 101 E. Butler Road Admission: Free Tickets: Tasting pass, $10; Food and drink tickets, $1 each; Lunch serving, $4; Soft drinks and bottled water, $1; Take-home pints, $5.

FRIDAY

Anything Butt Competition 6 to 9 p.m.* Participating cookers will serve a non-BBQ dish/item of their choice. Items are $2-$5 per serving

SATURDAY

The Lone Bellow Indie-folk trio Greenville native Rachel Troublefield Nelson will open 6:30 p.m.

BBQ Cook-Off * and Kids Zone opening 11 a.m. Jack Roper & the Weatherman Band Noon BBQ Winner announcement 2:30 p.m. *Note: Food is served only while supplies last

Sept. 25

235-5519 gottrocksgreenville.com

CONCERT

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Unknown Hinson, with The Piedmont Boys Gottrocks Tickets: $18 Everyone’s favorite hillbilly vampire returns.

Zataban Main Street Fridays FREE Upstate combo blends blues, rock, jazz. bit.ly/greenville-main-street-fridays

Fall Break Camp MAKER INSPIRED DAY CAMPS

October 15 & 16 • Visit TCMUpstate.org for more info Ages 4-5 Pre-K • 9am-12pm K5-3rd grade • 9am-5pm

BOOK SIGNING

Eric Litwin Performance and Signing University Center - outside Upstate SC office 225 South Pleasantburg Drive 6:30-8 p.m. FREE Get ready to sing, dance, and fall in love with reading. Fiction Addiction and University of South Carolina Upstate are

bringing Eric Litwin to Greenville for a free 45-minute performance featuring his new book, “The Nuts: Sing and Dance in Your Polka Dot Pants.” This is the second book of the Nuts series from the creative genius behind the No. 1 New York Times bestselling “Pete the Cat” books. 675-0540 fiction-addiction.com info@fiction-addiction.com

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CONCERT

Brooks Dixon Moe Joe Coffee (Greenville) Clemson singer/songwriter won this year’s “Gimme The Gig” competition. 263-3550 | moejoecoffeeandmusic.net CONCERT

Kenny George Band Smiley’s Acoustic Café FREE Aiken band mixes alt-country, folk & rock. 282-8988 | smileysacousticcafe.com CONCERT

Fireside Collective Band Southern Culture Kitchen & Bar FREE 552-1998 southernculturekitchenandbar.com CONCERT

9/26 - First Responders Day Event, 301 University Ridge, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 9/26 - Safety Day Event, Lowe’s, 3958 Grandview Dr, Simpsonville, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 9/26 - Mauldin BBQ Festival - 101 East Butler Rd, Mauldin, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 9/26 - Word of Life Ministries, 1023 West Georgia Rd, Simpsonville, 4-7 p.m. Blood donors save lives. dehrlich@thebloodconnection.org ARTS EVENT

Mauldin BBQ Cook-Off Mauldin Cultural Center Outdoor Amphitheater 101 East Butler Road, Mauldin FREE 5th Annual Mauldin BBQ Cook-Off featuring over 20 BBQ Teams from around the state. 335-4862 | mauldinbbq.com gpmcleer@mauldincitysc.com

Sept. 25-Oct. 22 FUNDRAISER

One Great Party! Tickets on Sale ONE Building | 1 N. Main St. $30 per person or $50 per couple

Furman Marching Band Extravaganza Furman University, McAlister Auditorium 3300 Poinsett Hwy 8-9:30 p.m. $5 for adults and $3 for students Furman University’s Marching Band, The Paladin Regiment, will present its annual Marching Band Extravaganza concert Friday, Sept. 25, at 8 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium. Under the direction of Furman’s Jay Bocook, The Paladin Regiment will highlight the variety of roles it performs during fall Saturdays at Paladin Stadium. The Paladin Regiment will celebrate Furman University with traditional songs during the pre-game show, and will also pay homage to the United States during the ceremony. 294-3069 | FurmanMusic@furman.edu newspress.furman.edu/2015/09/marchingband-performs-sept-25/

Sept. 25-26 COMMUNITY

Blood Drives 9/25 - Bells Crossing Elementary School, 804 Scuffletown Rd, Simpsonville, 4-8 p.m.

Fostering Great Ideas invites you to “One Great Party!” benefiting children in foster care. Please join us for hors d’ouevres, fine desserts, and a FUN-raising auction. Purchase tickets at fgi-one-great-party. eventbrite.com. fgionline.org | dwhite@fgionline.org

thru Sept. 26 THEATER PRODUCTION

The Odd Couple by Neil Simon Centre Stage | 501 River St. 8-10:20 p.m. | Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays Sundays at 3 p.m. $20, $25, $30 Neil Simon’s masterpiece comedy about a pair of mismatched roommates. One Apartment, Two Bachelors = A Great Evening of Fun. 233-6733 | centrestage.org information@centrestage.org

Sept. 26 FESTIVAL

IMBIBE: Wine + Food Festival Grand Tasting The Cliffs at Mountain Park 6-9 p.m. A limited number of tickets are available for purchase online for $120 each.

IMBIBE Wine + Food Festival is a tenday epicurean experience hosted by The Cliffs. This year’s Grand Tasting will feature more than 125 wine samples, a beer garden sponsored by S.C. and N.C. breweries, handcrafted spirits from around the globe, food pairings, chef stations and live culinary demonstrations. Attendees will also enjoy live music and dancing, an Art Showcase and a live charity action benefiting Cliffs Residents Outreach (CRO). 248-0255 | thecliffs.ticketleap.com/imbibe/ jamie@startflourishing.com FUNDRAISER

2015 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

Be regaled with stories that embody part of history. 527-9225 | greenvillelibrary.org dschatzle@greenvillelibrary.org CONCERT

Rosemary’s Boomerang w/ Archer Vs. Gunman Independent Public Ale House Tickets: $5 Two veteran local acts take the IPA stage. 552-1265 | ipagreenville.com

Sept. 27-28

Heritage Park in Simpsonville 9 a.m.

FUNDRAISER

The Race for the Cure is Susan G. Komen’s signature fundraiser and a fun day for the whole family. Join us at Heritage Park as we raise awareness, celebrate breast cancer survivorship, and honor those who have lost their battle with the disease. 234-5035 | komenscmm.org info@komenscmm.org

The Poinsett Club | 807 E Washington St. 6-5 p.m. $50/tickets to the Gala. Sponsorships Available for Golf Classic.

CONCERT

Solaire, w/ Snoot Radio Room Album-release show from heavy Clemson band. 263-7868 | wpbrradioroom.com BOOK SIGNING

Cindy Landrum In-Store Signing Fiction Addiction 1175 Woods Crossing Rd. 1-3 p.m. FREE Greenville newspaper reporter and author Cindy Landrum will be signing copies of her debut book, Legendary Locals of Greenville (Arcadia, paperback, $21.99). 675-0540 | fiction-addiction.com Nancy@fiction-addiction.com

Legacy Lions Golf Classic

Legacy Charter School’s annual Gala benefits education for under-served students in West Greenville. Join us at The Poinsett Club for supper, a wine pull (with over 150 wines up for grabs), and a benefit auction. Legacy’s Golf Classic follows the next day. The Legacy Golf Gala is Sept. 27 form 6 to 9 p.m. at the Poinsett Club. Tickets are $50/person; $1000 VIP table. The Legacy Golf Classic is Sept. 28 with a tee off choice of 8 a.m. or 2 p.m. at the Green Valley Country Club. 558-0626 | legacycharter.org anngarner@cyleaders.org

thru Sept. 28 ARTS EVENT

FAMILY

9th Annual Textile Heritage Festival Greenville County Library System, Hughes Main Library | 25 Heritage Green Place 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE Annual event brought to you by Greenville Textile Heritage Society and Greenville County Library System--partners in this effort to celebrate the mill history of the Upstate. Greenville, once known as the “Textile Capital of the World,” was shaped by textile communities. Featuring an exhibit area filled with photos, diaries, newspapers, hardware including spools and bits of machinery, and more, it also presents the Heritage Band and Chorale.

Paintings by Sarah Nguyen on Display at Furman’s Thompson Gallery Furman University, Thompson Gallery of Roe Art Bldg. | 3300 Poinsett Hwy. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE Furman University Department of Art presents the work of Sarah Nguyen. “Restless Shadows” is comprised of paintings created using modern mediums and techniques. Nguyen lives and works in rural Missouri. 294-2074 | newspress.furman.edu/?p=18770 marta.lanier@furman.edu

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« Sept. 28 HEALTH/FITNESS

Zumba SC BLUE retail center 1025 Woodruff Road 6:10-7:10 p.m. FREE Zumba is the perfect way to dance yourself into shape. Join us for a free Zumba class and burn some calories with this fun and effective workout. 826-2285 | scblueretailcenters.com/events info@scblueretailcenters.com CONCERT

Jazz Pianist Keith Davis in Recital Furman University, Daniel Recital Hall 3300 Poinsett Hwy. 8-9:30 p.m. FREE Furman University music faculty member Keith Davis is a jazz pianist, composer, and educator with 30 years’ professional experience. He performs regularly at jazz festivals, clubs and events throughout the South-

east. He has toured with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, the Artie Shaw Orchestra, with Matt “Guitar” Murphy (Blues Brothers), and was a member of the Teddy Adams Quintet, which led to the recording of two albums. Davis teaches piano with a focus on improvisation. 294-2086 | FurmanMusic@furman.edu furman.edu/academics/music/Pages/default.aspx

thru Sept. 30 ARTS EVENT

WHO: Ellada Kouzina, Greek cuisine The Chuck Truck, gourmet burgers The Nomadik Few, gourmet shaved ice WHEN: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday

EDUCATION

Hospice of the Upstate, Sadler Center 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson 6-7:30 p.m. | Tuesday evenings FREE Do you have a family member or friend who has dementia? If so, join us for Dementia Dialogues. This is a free basic five-session training course designed to educate individuals who care for people who exhibit signs and symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. RSVP by August 31 to Kelly Culpepper at 224-3358. 224-3358 hospiceoftheupstate.com kculpepper@hospicehouse.net

FOOD TRUCKS

Who’s Coming to the Lunchtime Pile-Up this week?

thru Sept. 29 Dementia Dialogues Hosted By Hospice Of The Upstate

Sept. 30

Sandra Roper September Guest Artist

WHERE: Corner of Broad and Falls streets (lot leased by Table 301 Restaurant Group) SPONSOR: Euphoria

Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville, Ivey Square 200 N. Main St. 6-8 p.m. FREE Sandra Roper will be showing a series of paintings at the Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville in September. The watercolor paintings depict scenes of southerners passionately engaged in their work as well as Greenville and Charleston architectural scenes. 239-3882 artistsguildgalleryofgreenville.com wehardaway@yahoo.com

CONCERT

Faculty Recital with Furman’s Michael Taylor and WCU’s Mike Schallock Furman University, Daniel Recital Hall 3300 Poinsett Hwy

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8-9:30 p.m. FREE

Furman’s Michael Taylor has performed with the Owensboro (Ky.), Richmond (Ind.), Bloomington Camerata (Ind.), and Columbus (Ind.) orchestras. He also played with Mr. Jack Daniel’s Original Silver Cornet Band, Harvey Phillips Tuba Company (and Tuba Santas), Unifour Brass Ensemble, and the Smoky Mountain Brass Band. He has toured across the United States and performed on NPR and local radio and television broadcasts. He shares the stage with guest, professor Mike Schallock of Western Carolina University. 294-2086 FurmanMusic@furman.edu furman.edu/academics/music/Pages/default.aspx

Oct. 1 FUNDRAISER

Art auction and party to benefit the Meyer Center Hyatt Regency, Studio 220 | 220 N. Main Street 6:30-9:30 p.m. $75 tax deductible The goal of the event is to connect Greenville’s newly revived art community with the Meyer Center’s vision to help Upstate children with disabilities reach their maximum potential. Guests will enjoy live music from Charles Hedgepath, good food, drinks, and an art auction unlike any other. Donated artwork from local artists will be entered in a silent auction at the event to raise money for student scholarships at the Meyer Center. 250-0005 | meyercenter.org sspurrier@meyercenter.org FAMILY

Read Greenville Crossword Challenge Chick-fil-A Cherrydale Pointe, Chick-fil-A Haywood Road, Chick-fil-A Pelham Road, Chick-fil-A Woodruff Road, 5:30-8 p.m. FREE Be a part of a record setting event. Join Read Greenville at participating Chickfil-A’s for a crossword challenge night. Help us reach a goal of the most people working on a crossword puzzle in one evening in Greenville. Easy enough for kids, families, and friends alike. Turn it in for a free Icedream. Read Greenville is a community-wide program, spearheaded by Greenville First Steps, designed to spread the word about the importance of reading daily. 239-3720 GreenvilleFirstSteps.org, ReadGreenville.com annelee@greenvillefirststeps.org

CONCERT

Furman University presents guest artist Andy Harnsberger in percussion recital Furman University, Daniel Recital Hall 3300 Poinsett Hwy 8-9 p.m. FREE Lee University’s Andy Harnsberger enjoys a versatile career as a performer and educator. He has performed across the United States, Europe, and Japan, and presents numerous solo recitals and clinics each year. He has been a featured solo artist at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, Spoleto Festival U.S.A. and Piccolo Spoleto Festival. His CD, -Vertigo,- was recognized by the PSA as -a must purchase for anyone who collects important marimba recordings-” 294-2086 | FurmanMusic@furman.edu furman.edu/academics/music/Pages/default.aspx CONCERT

Abigail Williams w/ Today Is the Day Ground Zero Veteran Olympia, Wash., black-metal outfit. 948-1661 reverbnation.com/venue/groundzero2 CONCERT

Loaves & Fishes presents Rock Out Hunger featuring The Georgia Satellites TD Stage (101 W. Broad St., Greenville) Tickets: $20/$35

perennials, grasses, vines, and some shrubs and trees. You may make your purchases with cash, check, or credit card (NPS Members receive a 10% discount). October is the best time of year to put new plants in your landscape. Proceeds from all our plant sales help fund special projects such as habitat restoration and protection, scholarships, monthly speakers, and field trips, among other things. 980-3141 | scnps.org | rlance2@charter.net

Self-guided tour of five spectacular private homes. All proceeds go to the Greenville Symphony Orchestra. 370-0965 | guildGSO.org guildgso@bellsouth.net

Oct. 2

Nirvana Cultural Center 30 Howard Creek Drive, Fountain Inn 9 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE

BOOK SIGNING

A. Scott Henderson Launch Party and Book Signing Fiction Addiction | 1175 Woods Crossing Rd 5-7 p.m. FREE Greenville poet A. Scott Henderson will be signing copies of his debut poetry collection, Gin and Gardenias: A Memoir of Desire, Love, and Loss (FPS, paperback, $12.95, on sale 9/29/15), at his launch party. This event is free and open to the public, and refreshments (wine, cheese, cake, soft drinks) will be served. 675-0540 | fiction-addiction.com Nancy@fiction-addiction.com CONCERT

Terence Young Experience Blues Boulevard (Greenville) Tickets: $5 (plus $10 food/drink minimum) Talented guitarist can handle blues, jazz, soul, pop. 242-2583 | bluesboulevardjazzgreenville.com

Oct. 2-4 FAMILY

2015 Regional South Carolina Koi & Goldfish Show Simpsonville Activity & Senior Center 319 W. Curtis Street YES

Oct. 1-3

Showing Koi & Goldfish by club members and guests from surrounding states. The fish are judged by certified judges. Numerous vendors are on hand. Free admission and free parking. Oct. 2 from 3 to 6 p.m., Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. sckwgs.org

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Veteran Southern rock band (“Keep Your Hands to Yourself,” “Battleship Chains”) headlines special benefit event. 232-3595 | bit.ly/rock-out-hunger

SC Native Plant Society - Plant Sale NPS Greenhouse, 180 Lakewood Dr. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE We have a good selection of herbaceous

Symphony Tour of Homes North Main St. area of Greenville Friday and Saturday at 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday at 1-4 p.m. $20 in advance and $25 on tour days

Oct. 3 FAMILY

Pynkalycious Breast Cancer Awareness 4K Walk

The Chapman Foundation and it’s media partner Sheen Magazine have teamed up again to bring you the 3rd annual Pynkalycious event. Pynkalycious is a celebratory event dedicated to the life, survival, and purpose of those who are affected by breast cancer. chapmanfoundation.com/pynkalycious/

WANT TO SEE YOUR EVENT HERE? Complete our easy-to-use online form at www.bit.ly/GJCalendar by Monday at 5 p.m. to be considered for publication in that week’s Journal.

TICKET OFFICE – GOING ON SALE – WWE RAW Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m. Bon Secours Wellness Arena Cost: $108, $101, $60, $55, $45, $35, $24 On sale: Sept. 25, 10 a.m. To purchase tickets: 800-745-3000; GSP Box Office at The Bon Secours Wellness Arena; ticketmaster.com

FRISELL TRIO Nov. 22, 7:30 p.m. Peace Center Cost: $35 On Sale: Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. To purchase tickets: 467-3000; Peace Center Box Office; peacecenter.org Additional info: Guitarist Bill Frisell joins with Tony Scherr (bass) and Kenny Wollesen (drums) to spontaneously perform music from Frisell’s prolific repertoire, without a set list. Frisell’s career as a guitarist and composer has spanned more than 35 years and 250 recordings, including 40 of his own. Frisell’s recording catalog has been cited by DownBeat Magazine as “the best recorded output of the decade,” including his recent albums: Sign of Life, with the 858 Quartet, Beautiful Dreamers, with his trio, and All We Are Saying, a new collection of John Lennon interpretations. 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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LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE WITH CHRISTOPHER MYERS

Breakfast with the Cap’n In California in 2009, a woman named Janine Sugawara filed a lawsuit claiming fraud. She said she had been misled for three years by a cartoon character “thrusting a spoonful of ‘Crunchberries’” at her, causing her to believe the product contained actual fruit. I could find no mention of whether Ms. Sugawara could tie her own shoes, add single-digit numbers in her head, or voted for a particular party. Two thoughts immediately come to mind: One, if we’re going to build a wall, let’s put it between us and California; and two, we need to take a closer look at the respondent, Cap’n Crunch, thruster of cereal spoons and misleader of people who should not be allowed to reproduce. A creation of the Jay Ward Studios – the same folks responsible for Dudley Do-Right, Aunt Jemima and Rocket J. Squirrel – he (the Cap’n, not Rocky) hit the scene in 1963 dressed in a blue uniform and carrying a sword. His job is to travel the world aboard the S.S. Guppy, a ship he shares with four underage children and a lackadaisical canine named Seadog. Over the years he’s slimmed down a little and lost both his sword and his eyelids (coincidence?). Also, his eyebrows have moved farther up his hat (no, that is not a typo). Through it all he’s remained the hero of numerous back-of-the-box adventures, TV commercials and Ritalin sales reports. My own childhood featured him (the Cap’n, not Rocky) beaming at me from his red box, mustaches turned cheerfully upwards, mouth greedily anticipating a spoonful of almost food. The cereal’s original tagline was “It’s got corn for crunch, oats for punch, and it stays crunchy, even in milk.” Today the box says, “You and the Cap’n make it happen” (“it” being diabetes if the latest government data on childhood obesity is true, which it is because the government would never lie to us). Before I stray too far into the nutrition wars, let me state clearly that I don’t care how much sugar you or the

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Cap’n contain. I also don’t care if you chew tobacco, burn fossil fuels with abandon and think the government has your best interests at heart. The cereal itself is yellow, the brassy hue of home insulation and liver disease, and shaped into bricks, the chief attribute of which is the aforementioned crunchiness. Inside your mouth, crunchy becomes lacerating. The condition has a name, Cap’n Crunch Mouth, an affliction best simulated by chewing a handful of kids’ jacks and washing them down with vinegar. The Cap’n is a born marketer, and over the years has worked hard to expand the brand, spinning off multiple products, each adorned with his empty expression (ditto the calories) and a dizzying array of food colorings, some of which have been known to cause seizures in lower primates. My favorites? Choco Crunch, featuring a

character named Chockle the Blob, and Cap’n Crunch’s CoZmic Crunch, which came with a packet of “space dust” that caused milk (and children’s teeth) to turn green. Thanks to asbestos litigation, the latter is no longer in production. Which brings us back to Sugawara v. PepsiCo. You’ll be glad to know the judge threw out the case, citing the antiquated idea of personal responsibility and ruining his own chances for the Supreme Court. As for Ms. Sugawara, she decided not to appeal, apparently remembering a piece of cinematic wisdom (from “Rocky,” not the Cap’n): “Ain’t gonna be no rematch.” Christopher Myers is a physician in Greenville, where he grows tomatoes despite local squirrels of such lazy cunning as to suggest government employ. Contact at cbmyers32004@yahoo.com.

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