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Professional golf legend Gary Player tips his hat to the crowd gathered for a tour of the new Cliffs at Mountain Park golf course, which he designed. Player, winner of 165 tournaments during a career that spanned five decades, has designed more than 300 golf courses on five continents.

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GOLF LEGEND GARY PLAYER IS READY TO TEE OFF ON HIS NEW COURSE AT THE CLIFFS AT MOUNTAIN PARK.

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“Every other time of year if you were to do the same thing, people would look at you as if you were strange. Or have you arrested.”

Michael Ishimoto, store manager of Spirit Halloween, on why All Hallows’ Eve has shifted from a one-night-only kids’ candy run to a month-long adult dress-up party.

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The amount Americans will spend this year on Halloween costumes, props, decorations and candy, according to the National Retail Federation. The NRF estimates that a record-breaking 170 million Americans will celebrate the holiday this year.

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Miles covered on horseback by Jim Thomas, who rode two newly tamed mustangs from Silk Hope, N.C., to Clemson, S.C., to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project.

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“Music has made me a better person.

Business has not.”

Author and Handlebar owner John Jeter, on entering the music business knowing nothing about business.

“We’re not in trouble, but we’ve got a monkey on our back.”

Children’s Museum of the Upstate CEO Nancy Halverson, regarding the $6 million in long-term debt the museum is working to retire.

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Number of hamsters dressed like Indiana Jones one band’s contract demanded, according to John Jeter, owner of the Handlebar concert hall in Greenville and author of “Rockin’ a Hard Place.” The band also requested one hamster dressed as a police officer.

Greenville County Councilman Joe Dill, on the five interim board members who took on the task of rebuilding Greenville’s disabilities and special needs agency after the council disbanded the original 12-member board of directors in May.

“We got it done because it’s the right thing to do.”

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Redesigned memorial to pilot to be dedicated Oct. 27

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A redesigned Maj. Rudolf Anderson Jr. memorial will be dedicated on Oct. 27, 50 years to the date after the Air Force pilot from Greenville was shot down and killed while flying a reconnaissance mission over Cuba.

Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, the daughter of the late Robert F. Kennedy, will attend. Kennedy was one of the key players in the Cuban missile crisis.

The original memorial was installed in Cleveland Park in 1963, months after Anderson was killed. It features an F-86 fighter jet similar to the ones Anderson flew in Korea.

The redesigned memorial removes the fence that surrounded the airplane since its installation.

It has a new entry plaza with a memorial marker, a circular walkway around the jet that allows people to walk beneath the aircraft and 13 granite panels – one for each

day of the Cuban Missile Crisis – that tells the story of Anderson and the events that had the United States and the Soviet Union on the brink of World War III. “Many of us have a memory of those days. It was all-encompassing and gripping for those who lived it,” said Mayor Knox White. “But we’re speaking to a new generation of Greenvillians. We’re speaking to people who were not alive then and have no memories of that important time in history.”

Anderson played an important part in that history. Photos taken by Anderson and another Air Force pilot provided evidence the Russians were building offensive missile sites in Cuba, prompting President John F. Kennedy to order a blockade of any further Russian ships headed toward Cuba.

Some credit Anderson for preventing World War III. “We got it done because it’s the right thing to do,” White said of the redesigned memorial. Early discussions

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the Cuban missile crisis with historian Michael Beschloss.

The Clemson University Pershing Rifles team will also perform.

The ceremony is open to the public.

City officials expect several hundred people to attend.

Because there is virtually no parking in Cleveland Park near the memorial site near McDaniel Avenue and Ridgeland Drive, a shuttle will be available from the SunTrust bank parking lot on East McBee Avenue downtown. Ridgeland Drive will be closed for the ceremony.

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began in January and work began in May, said Dana Souza, the city’s parks and recreation director.

Greenville’s DP3 Architects redesigned the memorial pro bono. The city, Furman University and the Upcountry History Museum collaborated on the memorial.

The rededication will be held Oct. 27 at 11:30 a.m. In addition to Townsend, speakers will include U.S. Rep. Trey Gowdy, Furman President Rod Smolla, retired Brig. Gen. Gerald McIlmoyle and Jane Robelot, a local news anchor who is a member of the Anderson family.

In addition, the ceremony will include the premiere of a documentary about

Artist rendering of the redesigned Major Rudolf Anderson Jr. Memorial in Cleveland Park.

Anderson was a pilot and officer in the United States Air Force and the first recipient of the Air Force Cross. Anderson also earned two Distinguished Flying Crosses for flying secret reconnaissance missions.

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Neurology Dermatology Ashley Mason, M.D. Carolina Dermatology 920 Woodruff Rd. Greenville, 233-6338

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Pediatrics Ear, Nose & Throat Paul Davis III, M.D. Greenville Ear, Nose & Throat 200 Patewood Dr., Ste. B400 Greenville, 454-4368

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OPINION VOICES FROM YOUR COMMUNITY, HEARD HERE

FROM THE EDITORIAL DESK

A fair test for voters Voter identification laws are among that handful of hot-button topics in our society – abortion, climate change and same-sex marriage join the list – in which choosing a side automatically confers a political label and accompanying narrative.

There is no room for gray in this narrative, which is written by the opposing side and deeply pejorative. To wit: Those who support Voter ID laws (instant label: Republican/conservative) are Jim Crow extremists who want to disenfranchise the black and poor and thus suppress the vote for Democrats.

Those who oppose Voter ID laws (instant label: Democrat/liberal) are criminal scammers who want to pack the ballot box with fraudulent votes and thus steal the election from Republicans.

Both sides are equally rigid within their own ranks. Supporters resist acknowledging that even in this mobile, modern age, there are citizens who face genuine obstacles to obtaining a photo ID and could be blocked from voting as a result.

Opponents resist any concession that voter fraud is indeed easier to engineer when poll workers don’t have to match a picture to a face.

Stuck in either/or, neither group is willing to face the crucial both/and of this debate: The right to vote is so fundamental that every person who is legally entitled to do so should be able to cast a ballot – and every one of those ballots should be legal and true.

Which brings us to the wisdom of last week’s U.S. Appeals Court ruling on South Carolina’s new voter ID law. A three-judge panel unanimously upheld the law on appeal, saying it does not violate minority voting rights, as the U.S. Justice Department claimed. However, the panel blocked its use until 2013 to avoid “the potential for chaos” should the state try to apply it to the Nov. 6 election.

The delay is wise. With less than four weeks to go, the law would be impossible to implement with full certainty that voters who need IDs have them and poll workers are adequately trained to apply the new rules without impeding anyone’s constitutional rights.

Yet the court’s ruling also acknowledges that South Carolina’s right and responsibility to prevent electoral fraud does not depend on whether such fraud has been proved in the past. The integrity of the election process rests on the legitimacy of the ballots cast – and the public’s confidence in that legitimacy. Photo ID has become a standard verification method for all manner of routine activities, from opening a bank account to buying non-prescription sinus medicine. Using it on Election Day is the most practical way to validate voter identity.

The appeals court ruling called South Carolina’s law “significantly more friendly to voters without qualifying photo IDs than several other contemporary state laws that have passed legal muster.” The law allows for five options: a S.C. driver’s license, state photo ID, military ID, passport or a free photo card issued by a county election office.

Most important, it contains a “reasonable impediment” caveat that allows those who can’t produce a photo ID to still vote, once they sign an affidavit explaining truthfully why they lack one. Among the acceptable reasons listed are unemployment, disability, lacking transportation, lacking a birth certificate, religious objections or any explanation “that is not false.”

South Carolina’s voter ID law meets the crucial both/and test: It lowers the risk of voter fraud without erecting insurmountable barriers to casting a vote. It’s not perfect; nothing is. Even so, it strikes enough balance for partisans to lay their labels down.

Scholarships make dreams real A year ago, I thought medical school was a pipe dream. But praise be to God, here I am, a medical student at the USC School of Medicine Greenville. A scholarship makes it possible.

I come from humble roots. When I was in eighth grade, my family moved from Richmond, Va., to Clio, S.C. It was a whole new world. Clio is just a bump in the road in Marlboro County, one of the poorest counties in the state. We had a post office, a few businesses and one traffic light.

In Virginia, I did well in advanced placement classes. At my new high school, great teachers were few and far between.

I was unmotivated and nearly failing chemistry when a teacher intervened and challenged me to be disciplined and perform. I listened and learned.

I was fortunate to attend college at North Greenville University, where I matured personally, spiritually and academically. My goal was medical school, but there was an obstacle: money.

Medical school tuition, room and board costs as much as $50,000 a year.

Classmates said not to worry; we could get loans and not pay anything until we were doctors.

I thought about coming out of medical school being $200,000 in debt. How could I start a practice or a family with that much debt? There had to be a more realistic, attainable way to attend medical school.

Then I met Casey Wiley, a financial aid officer at the USC School of Medicine Greenville. He told me about the school’s scholarships and encouraged me to apply.

I’m so thankful I listened to Casey. I was accepted into medical school and got a scholarship that pays more than half the cost.

Three months into medical school, I appreciate my scholarship every day. The USC School of Medicine Greenville exceeds my expectations in every way. My classmates are great. The faculty extends a helping hand at every turn. We get to train at the Greenville Hospital System.

IN MY OWN WORDS by DARRELL WRIGHT

The approach to our education is like a ballet; everything is in sync.

None of this would have happened without my scholarship. As I move forward in my medical education and in my life without a huge burden of debt, I will have the freedom to give back to my patients, community and family. What a gift!

On Saturday, Nov. 3, the Greenville Hospital System is hosting “Experience the Dream,” an event to raise money for scholarships to the USC School of Medicine Greenville. It’s being held at the Health Sciences Education Building on the Greenville Memorial campus and is open to the public.

I plan to be there so I can share a message with donors: Thank you! Because of your generosity, many of my classmates and I are attending an exceptional medical school. We can’t wait to “pay it forward” by helping patients.

Although times are tough, I encourage you to support this worthy cause. A donation to the USC School of Medicine Greenville scholarship fund isn’t just a gift to individual students, it’s an investment in the Greenville community, which will someday soon benefit from a new generation of doctors who’ve lived and trained here.

I know I’m lucky to be at the USC School of Medicine Greenville. There’s no doubt in my mind it is the perfect place to be.

Darrell Wright is a member of the charter class of the USC School of Medicine Greenville.

For more information on the “Experience the Dream” fundraiser, call 864-797-7731 or go to www.ghsexperiencethedream.org.

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OPINION VOICES FROM YOUR COMMUNITY, HEARD HERE

Making it easier to save for college I’m happy to announce that saving for college just got a little easier.

College tuition is rising, so starting a saving strategy early has become increasingly important. That’s why the State Treasurer’s Office has been working hard to develop a new and improved college savings plan that helps families meet the rising cost of tuition.

Launched on Oct, 1, the new Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan administered by the State Treasurer’s office is easier to use, has a lower minimum investment requirement and includes more investment choices. We’re sure these improvements will compel even more South Carolinians to take advantage of one of the best college savings plans in the nation.

In the new and improved savings plan, we’ve lowered administrative costs by as much as 41 percent, so we’re helping families save even more. In fact, we’ve created a plan with one of the lowest administrative costs in the country and added more

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IN MY OWN WORDS by CURTIS LOFTIS

investment choices.

Columbia Management, one of the nation’s largest investment firms, oversees the plan and has added more investment options from some of America’s most recognized investment managers. In addition, the new plan is easier to use, having lower investment minimums and more ways to access account information online and via phone, including from a smartphone.

Enrollment in the Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan has been rising, with more than 61,000 South Carolinians participating. An additional 31,000 future college students from around the country are also investing in the South Carolina plan.

Total assets managed by the program recently passed the $1.5 billion mark – more proof that we have an outstanding program that is recognized nationwide.

According to Joe Hurley, a national expert on college savings plans, South Carolina offers one of the best plans in the country. Hurley is the author of “The Best Way to Save for College – A Complete Guide to 529 Plans,” as well as the founder of Savingforcollege.com, a website which ranks every state’s college savings program. We’re proud to report that South Carolina’s college savings plan has consistently received high ratings from Savingforcollege.com.

College savings programs are named for Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code.

These plans are savings and investment programs specifically designed to incentivize families to save for college. College savings plans give savers the benefits of taxdeferred growth, tax-free distributions for qualified withdrawals, gift and estate tax benefits and tax-deductible contributions.

Enrolling in the Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan is an investment in a quality education and your family’s future.

The State Treasurer’s Office is proud to

bring this new and improved plan to you.

You can take advantage of South Carolina’s first-rate plan by contacting a financial advisor or visiting www.futurescholar.com.

Curtis Loftis is state treasurer of South Carolina.

P L A N FA S T FA C T S 61,366 South Carolinians enrolled 31,779 non-S.C. residents enrolled $1.5 billion total assets under management

Nearly $1 billion invested by SC residents TUITION COSTS Average cost of tuition, fees, and room and board for 2012 academic year: $17,131/year for a public four-year education $38, 589/year for a private four-year education Source: The College Board

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Cancer Prevention Study

Experience the Dream

The American Cancer Society® is conducting a study to learn factors that cause or prevent cancer. Men and women ages 30-65 who have never had cancer are urged to take part. To register, visit cps3upstatesc.org or call 1-888-604-5888.

Sat., Nov. 3 • 6:30 p.m. • Greenville Memorial Medical Campus This event, featuring singer Josh Kelly and worldrenowned chef Homaro Cantu, raises funds to support scholarships for medical students. For details, visit ghsexperiencethedream.org.

Greenville Polo Classic Sun., Oct. 21 • 2 p.m. • Historic Hopkins Farm/Simpsonville Attend the Upstate’s first-ever charity polo match to benefit the Neurological Institute at GHS. For tickets, visit greenvillepoloclassic.com.

Your Child’s Emotional Brain Tues., Oct. 30 • 6:30-8 p.m. • Jean M. Smith Library Branch/Greer This positive discipline workshop for parents explores ways to help your child build confidence, learn self-discipline and solve problems. Free; registration required: ghs.org/360healthed or 1-877-GHS-INFO (447-4636).

No Shave November Thurs., Nov. 15 • 7 p.m. • BI-LO® Center Join the Greenville Road Warriors in growing out your beard or mustache to promote prostate cancer awareness. Then attend the Nov. 15 game and enter the best beard/stash contest. For tickets, visit greenvilleroadwarriors.com.

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Lungs 4 Life 5K Sat., Nov. 3 • 9 a.m. • Caine Halter YMCA Help raise funds for local lung cancer research by taking part in this 5K run/walk. To register, visit lungs4life5k.com.

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21st Annual Greenville Signature Chefs Auction Presented By Bon Secours St. Francis Health System Honoring the 2012 Excellence in Medicine Award Recipient Dr. Margaret L. Wyatt

November 11, 2012 • 6 pm Embassy Suites Golf Resort and Conference Center

2012 Chairmen Dan Duggan, COO Bon Secours St. Francis Health System Dr. Edward Heidtman, Carolina Women’s Health Enjoy samplings from our area’s best chefs while bidding on exciting silent and live auction items!

Participating Restaurants: Blue Ridge Brewing Company, Chophouse ’47, Devereaux’s, Embassy Suites Golf Resort and Conference Center, Good Life Catering, Nose Dive, Rick Erwin’s Nantucket Seafood Grill and Rick Erwin’s West End Grille, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Soby’s, Soby’s on the Side, Stella’s Southern Bistro, and The Lazy Goat.

A golf champ with the heart of a conservationist, Gary Player unveils his new course at The Cliffs at Mountain Park

By Dick Hughes | senior business writer

Gary Player drops a ball on the fairway to show how it sits high on the grass, takes out an iron and sends the ball arrow-straight to the green. There’s nothing to pat back into the sod.

“See,” he points out, “you will not take much of a divot.”

The drive you expect from one of the top three golfers of the 20th century, but doing it without digging into the turf is an accomplishment for Player, who has been a self-described “big divot-taker” on courses around the globe for more than five decades.

It was one of many golf-friendly, environment-sensitive and cost-prudent benefits Player points out on a tour of the course he designed and is building at The Cliffs at Mountain Park. It will be open for play next fall.

Player says the 18-hole course that follows the North Saluda River in the Blue Ridge foothills outside Travelers Rest holds a special place among the 325 courses he has designed on five continents.

It is home turf for the world headquarters for his Black Knight Enterprises, a place to take international visitors and clients out to play.

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personal level, the Cliffs course is literally home for Player and his wife, Vivienne. Player, a South African, built an 8,000-square-foot home at Mountain Park and furnished it with artifacts, fabrics, furniture, reclaimed wood and rugs in tribute to the African continent.

However, Gary and Vivienne Player spend most of their time at their ranch in South Africa, where they also own a beach house and a place with Jack Nicklaus in Kruger National Park. In addition to the Cliffs house in the United States, Player has a home on Jupiter Island, Fla. “It’s been a long road to get to where we are today,” he says, setting the scene for last week’s tour. The course is still a work in progress. However, green from the last square of sod was recently tamped down, and is just “three or four weeks of sunshine” away from being seamless.

Before golf carts head down the fairway to the first green, Player gives a shout-out to Steve and Penny Carlile, the millionaire Dallas couple who put their own money on the line last winter to take the eight exclusive Cliffs golf communities out of a financial sand trap.

Early on, they committed $5 million to complete the Player course, where construction had been halted along with almost everything else in the Mountain Park community for the wealthy. An additional $2.5 million is expected to be needed.

The Carliles, Cliffs property owners themselves, financed the club and golf courses of seven of the eight commu-

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Professional golf legend Gary Player watches his shot head down the fairway during a tour of the new Cliffs at Mountain Park golf course, which he designed.

nities through bankruptcy. They cobbled together the partnership of owners, mainly large creditors, of undeveloped property to put real estate, clubs and courses on a stable footing. Marketing has been revived from a new office in downtown Greenville.

Player says the course was designed with women in mind, playing out what a wife might tell her husband as they consider buying into Mountain Park: “Honey, if you want me to live here, I have to have a golf course I can enjoy.”

As the tour progresses, tee by tee, green by green, Player provides running golf commentary, riffing with rapid-fire wit, once doing a hip-swinging gyration as he tells about the time Elvis Presley told him he wanted to learn golf.

But Player, who describes himself as “a rancher at heart” as he is in his native South Africa, returns time after time to his favorite theme: the importance of environmental stewardship and how “golf courses are terrible” in the water they waste and the erosion they cause.

“We put water sprinklers on when it is raining. Grass hates water … (it) says, ‘Why should I put my roots down? I am just going to lie here, and they are going to put water down.’ You want grass to have minimal water so the roots have to go down.”

Diamond zoysia, a grass that spreads down rather than sideways as Bermuda grass does, was used on fairways and tees because, Player says, it needs half the water and half the fertilizer.

And, as he demonstrates, it limits those heavy divots because the ball does not sink to root level.

Landscapers used a blend of native fescue to extend beyond the fairways. In all, the course has 75 acres of maintained turf, two-thirds of it native grasses.

The course has no rough; the fairways are fast and wide and undulate softly.

“Even Ray Charles can hit the fairways here,” Player says.

The greens are manageable in size with no bunkers in front.

“If you hit it straight, it is going be on the green,” Player says. “You are not going to be penalized for a straight shot.”

Coming upon the North Saluda, Player wants his audience to notice a cleaner river than the “filthy” one they found. He points out stone walls built to prevent erosion and add an aesthetic naturalism.

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“Erosion is a dreadful mistake in golf course design. So many golf courses have caused a massive amount of erosion.”

Player is reminded of what his brother, whom he describes as a conservationist, says: “You can’t buy soil in the drugstore.”

Other features Player cites are the manageable but oddly shaped greens and bunkers to make each hole memorable, and the juxtaposition that makes one fairway visible from another. “It does something for the soul if you can make it beautiful all around, not just the hole you are playing,” he says.

At 77, Player is trim and fit in a 5-foot6 frame that made him one of the smallest players on the pro circuit. Not to disappoint the golfers on the course, he never allows the tour to pass a tee, fairway or green without giving a golf lesson.

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He uses a putter to run it up the grass and an iron to skim the surface. He takes another for a spin, and as a finale, he plays “a high flop” with a 9-iron, “a shot I never want you to use.”

It looked plenty good enough to those who watched.

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Proponents of the act say water system worries about the new regulations amount to much ado about nothing, especially for longtime users that are typically grandfathered in. New users, on the other hand, such as a small town that wants to start its own water system, might have more to worry about.

Anxious water suppliers remain unconvinced.

“That’s all well and good,” said Sue Schneider, director of the Spartanburg Water System, “but what do we do if DHEC gives us a permit for 30 years instead of 40?”

Schneider works regularly with planning groups in Spartanburg County and is often asked how much water she can

supply and at what pressure. She’s also asked about how long she can supply that water.

Schneider said Spartanburg Water owns its two reservoirs on the Pacolett River, including “the lakes and shoreline, but may not withdraw water without a state permit,” she said.

Greenville and “The nationwide education drive on water Spartanburg are use seems to be finally taking hold.” fortunate in that David Bereskin, Greenville Water System’s director. “we’ve enjoyed decades of good It was also the height of one of the most planning,” said David Bereskin, Greensevere droughts to hit the Upstate in past ville Water System’s director.

If Greenville Water’s surface with- decades with hot temperatures, record drawal permit is approved as submitted, low humidity and mandatory water rethere will be sufficient water for the next strictions in many smaller water districts.

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This is a time of great tension among South Carolina’s water suppliers.

State law has shifted on who may withdraw from any given water basin or stream and how much each can take.

What used to be bedrock certain, like the Greenville Water System’s use of millions of gallons a day from Duke Energy’s Lake Keowee, now seems less so – at least in the eyes of those charged with running Greenville and Spartanburg’s water systems.

The state’ Surface Water Withdrawal Act, passed and signed into law in 2010, is designed to give regulators in South Carolina the same controls that other states use to regulate water withdrawals and protect downstream users.

It was a hot-button item for years in the Legislature, and it has taken the state Department of Health and Environmental Control two years to formulate the rules that will implement the act.

The new rules take effect in 2013.

Water may not be the life’s blood of business, but it qualifies as one of the es-

reservoirs at the headwaters of the North and South Saluda rivers.

Schneider had a similar estimate for her supply of water, given DHEC approval of Spartanburg’s request.

Greenville Water has already submitted its permit request and Spartanburg will shortly before the end of the year.

In Spartanburg, Schneider said, industrial and commercial users account for 43 percent of water usage and residential customers 57 percent. Bereskin was not able to produce data on Greenville usage breakout by press time.

He did note that overall usage by Greenville Water customers is noticeably down in recent years.

“The nationwide education drive on water use seems to be finally taking hold,” he said. “You have a hard time finding a toilet with a five-gallon reservoir today. Most toilets flush with about a gallon now.

“As people replace things like toilets with more water-efficient models, it has a cumulative effect.”

Schneider said water usage is down 2.9 percent over the past five years.

“That data includes 2008, which was a record year for our usage here,” she said.

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Silver service Greenville Free Medical Clinic celebrates 25 years

By APRIL A. MORRIS | staff

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What Dr. Lawson Stoneburner began in 1987 with a handful of physicians offering free medical care once a week has grown to a true medical home for 4,000 patients every year: the Greenville Free Medical Clinic.

Funded exclusively through donations from churches, individuals, the United Way and other groups, the clinic now offers medical, dental, pharmacy and patient education services to uninsured and low-income adults.

And now through March, the clinic is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a variety of events.

Both Greenville Hospital System and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System provide lab services for the clinic and are helping to sponsor the anniversary celebration, said the clinic’s executive director, Suzie Foley.

In December, the Silver Bells Anniversary Gala will celebrate the clinic’s silver anniversary, while the Walk With the

Docs 2.5-mile walk in March will recognize the volunteer physicians and dentists.

The celebratory events are also intended to help to raise much-needed funds, Foley said. The clinic provides a safety net for residents who can’t access healthcare anywhere else, and the number of residents who qualify for this care has risen nearly 50 percent since 2008, she said.

To respond to the growing need, the clinic has been able to expand some services and now offers locations in downtown Greenville, Berea, Greer and the Golden Strip area.

However, it still needs community support, especially as donations have leveled off during the economic recession, Foley said.

Providing these medical services makes a difference, she said, pointing to evidence that shows patients of free medical clinics to be as healthy as those with Medicaid and Medicare. With some conditions, they are also as healthy as those with private insurance, she said.

“Our patients literally cannot afford to get sick,” Foley said. “And without government funding, this community steps up to the plate to make sure our patients get healthcare.”

With 200 volunteer physicians, the clinic can offer appointments with both general practitioners and specialists, Foley said. Many doctors are retired; however, others take time after their

regular workdays to see patients.

Dr. Harold Shaw, an ophthalmologist, began volunteering in general medical care when the clinic was founded and now provides care in the eye clinic.

“If this clinic were not there, it would be much more difficult for these patients to access medical care. This meets a tremendous need in the community,” he said.

He counts himself among the many medical professionals who “feel a strong obligation to take care of these people who need it.”

In addition to physicians, there are nurses, nurse practitioners, dentists and nonmedical volunteers who give of their time to keep the clinic running smoothly – and there is always room for more, Foley said.

For information on the Greenville Free Medical Clinic, its anniversary celebration and to learn how to volunteer, visit www. greenvillefreeclinic.org or call 864-232-1470.

Contact April A. Morris at amorris@communityjournals.com.

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Interim DSN Board reports progress, capital challenges New representatives update county council for the first time

By APRIL A. MORRIS | staff

A little more than four months after they were tapped to replace the dissolved 12-member Greenville County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs (GCDSN) Board of Directors, two members of the interim board presented a progress report to Greenville County Council this week.

The GCDSN serves residents of all ages with developmental disabilities, autism and head and spinal cord injuries through 15 residential facilities, in-home services and work programs. The agency has up to 1,700 clients on its caseload and roughly 500 employees.

Interim board chairman Alex McNair and treasurer Pearlie Harris, along

with interim executive director David Goodell, spoke to council about progress to this point and how they were proceeding.

McNair praised the council for dissolving the standing board in May and likened the interim board’s reception from the clients’ families, staff and clients to that of a GI on a tank rolling into Paris during the World War II liberation.

After recent financial woes and parent complaints about limited access to information and documents, the interim board is tasked with restoring confidence both among the clients’ families and in the community, said Councilman Jim Burns. Harris said the board is working to be totally transparent. McNair said they are also working to understand “legacy problems” that need to be addressed.

Goodell told the council many local organizations – including the Barbara Stone Foundation and United Way – are restoring broken relationships with DSN due to the community connections of the new five-member board.

Despite the improved financial situation, the agency still has to address deferred capital needs like a fleet of more than 100 aging vehicles and postponed facility updates, McNair said. “We need to convert this new goodwill and trust into resources for the organization.”

Also before the interim board is the task of selecting a permanent executive director. David Goodell is on loan from the SC Department of Disabilities and Special Needs. McNair said the board had just received proposals from three search firms and will be reviewing those over the coming weeks. In an effort to have as open a search process as possible, the search firm may solicit feedback from the clients’ families and others interested in the agency, said McNair. He estimates that the search may be completed by the first quarter of 2013.

The board representatives answered questions from council regarding open positions, staff turnover and the search process for the executive director and finance director, who is also on loan from another agency. Goodell said

there are typically 15 open positions at any given time, but there is no break in care as fill-in staff covers service. He said the agency recently filled some nursing positions he felt had been cut too deeply by the previous administration to shore up the budget.

County Council still has to draft an ordinance to form a permanent board, in addition to the board approving a new set of bylaws. The new bylaws will be posted on the GCDAN website for review by late October, said Goodell.

Councilman Joe Dill congratulated the interim board members for taking this job on, saying, “What they did was not easy.”

Added Chairman Herman G. “Butch” Kirven, “County Council is walking along with you on this journey.”

The GCDSN interim board is scheduled to meet on Thursday, Oct. 25, 6 p.m., at the Patrick Center, 1700 Ridge Road, Greenville.

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Saving money on prescription medications in the face of rising healthcare costs is essential for many consumers, but the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that trusting the deep discounts offered by online pharmacies may turn into a life-threatening investment.

Many online pharmacies are legitimate, the FDA said, but sophisticated illegal and fraudulent pharmacies operate easily on the Internet. Consumers who purchase medications from these unregulated, bogus apothecaries may be getting products that contain no active ingredient, include too much or too little of the effective ingredients or contain harmful substances such as arsenic and rat poison, agency officials said.

The FDA has launched a public education campaign called “BeSafeRx: Know Your Online Pharmacy” to help consumers spot fraudulent pharmacies.

Wayne Weart, a professor of clinical pharmacy and outcome sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina’s College of Pharmacy, said he is passionate about drug safety, especially when it comes to online pharmacies.

“It’s a disaster waiting to happen if you buy medications from a website,” he said.

Many of the online pharmacies claim the drugs are coming from Canada, he said, but they actually originate from places like India, China and Bangladesh.

“You think you’re getting them from a pharmacy in Canada, but it can come from anywhere in the world and the quality is not guaranteed,” he said. He cited a European Union study that found twothirds of 30 different drugs purchased online by researchers to be counterfeit.

The FDA has also issued multiple warnings this year of increasing incidents of counterfeit cancer medications, including Avastin, with no active ingredient.

In another frequent scam, online pharmacy operators contact customers who have purchased controlled substances. Posing as Drug Enforcement Agency agents, the scammers claim the online purchases are illegal and give the customer the “option” of paying a fine via wire transfer or facing arrest. Weart

said he has heard of some people paying up to $250,000 in “fines.”

According to the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), only 3 percent of 10,000 websites it has reviewed to date appear to meet state and federal pharmacy laws. The NABP issues Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites (VIPPS) accreditation. Weart says buying from a VIPPS-certified online pharmacy is “the only way you’re safe buying on the Internet.” Even then, Weart warns that purchasing medications online still removes an important safety checks: face-to-face contact with a pharmacist and his or her advice.

According to the FDA, authentic pharmacies require a prescription from a doctor, are licensed by a state board of pharmacy, have a pharmacist available for consultation and have a street address in the United States.

Consumers should be suspicious if the online pharmacy offers deep discounts, sends unsolicited email or spam, is located outside the U.S. and will ship prescriptions worldwide. Illegal pharmacies may simply require completion of an online survey rather than a prescription.

“Personally, I’m not going to take anything, medication-wise, that I buy over the Internet,” said Weart. If a consumer is having trouble paying for his prescriptions, Weart recommends he talk with his doctor and pharmacist to investigate lesscostly options that are just as effective.

Contact April A. Morris at amorris@communityjournals.com.

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Debt is focus of new Children’s Museum CEO

To the Upstate Community, Professional Caregivers, Clergy, Educators & the Families we have served, we wish to invite you to

By CINDY LANDRUM | staff

Hope and Help for the Holidays An annual seminar event for those who are, or know someone who is, coping with the loss of a loved one.

Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 9 am to 3 pm & 6 to 8 pm

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Complimentary light lunch will be served. Families and community members are welcome to come to any of the talks listed below, or join us for all.

THIS YEAR’S SPEAKERS INCLUDE: Gary Gardia, MEd, LCSW, CT Nationally known speaker for caregivers and bereavement Steve Edwards National speaker & author, also known for his appearances on Fox and Good Morning America

Children’s Museum of the Upstate CEO Nancy Halverson.

the museum is seeking smaller ones such as the $30,104 raised through a recent Greenville Road Warriors exhibition hockey game or the $30 given to the museum by a boy who held his birthday party there.

The museum is getting ready for its newest traveling exhibition, “Science in Toyland.”

That will allow the museum to allow its internally developed CATCH (Coordinated Approach to Child Health) exhibit to go on tour to other museums, another potential moneymaker.

Halverson said she wants the museum that attracted 150,000 visitors last year to emphasize early childhood literacy.

“We’ve got great programming here, but we’re not reaching enough children,” she said. “We want the child of a family on welfare to feel just as comfortable walking through our doors as the child of a CEO.” Halverson moved to Greenville in 2007. She joined the theater department at Furman University as an adjunct professor before becoming vice president for community engagement for the Peace Center. She began her career as a high school theater teacher. She is the founder of the Children’s Theatre Company of Sioux Falls, S.D., where she served as CEO for eight years.

Contact Cindy Landrum at clandrum@communityjournals.com.

DAY SESSION FOR THE UPSTATE COMMUNITY & PROFESSIONALS: 8:30-9:00 Registration* 9:00-12:00 “Grief, Meaning, Hope and the the Holidays” Gary Gardia, MEd, LCSW, CT, LMSW 12:00-12:45 Light lunch provided, time for discussion and break 12:45-1:30 “Estate Planning, Probate and Elder Law” Tyler O’Shields, Attorney & Counselor at Law, P.A. 1:30-2:00 “Survivor: Holiday Season – Finding your way through the holidays when someone you love has died” Beth Marshall, author of “A Time to Heal – A Grief Journal” – Plus complimentary copies of the book will be available 2:00-3:00 “Life after Death: Living life to the fullest after the death of a loved one” Steve Edwards,Professional Speaker EVENING SESSION FOR PROFESSIONALS (COMMUNITY WELCOME): 5:30-6:00 Registration* 6:00-8:00 “Taking a New Look at Bereavement Care: Examining Myths and Exploring Best Practices” Gary Gardia, MEd, LCSW, CT LOCATION: First Baptist Greenville, Fellowship Hall, 847 Cleveland Street (Signs will be on site to direct you) PLEASE RSVP by Friday, Nov.9, to Kathryn Helt, Community Outreach, Mackey Mortuary khelt@stei.com or 864-325-3526 Presented by

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Although new Children’s Museum of the Upstate CEO Nancy Halverson would rather talk about programming, she doesn’t shy away from talking about the finances that have dogged the facility since it opened three years ago.

“We’re not in trouble, but we’ve got a monkey on our back,” said Halverson, who has been with the Children’s Museum since April 2011 and was most recently senior vice president of museum advancement.

The museum has $6 million in longterm debt, something Halverson said needs to be taken care of so the museum can concentrate on its mission – educating children from birth to age 11 through play.

“We don’t want to be saddled with this debt,” Halverson said. “We want to be able to focus on exhibits and programming. That really is what we’re all about.”

The Children’s Museum board had planned to conduct a national search for a CEO, the third in three years, but decided to hire Halverson because of her experience in education and the arts and her track record at the museum.

“The Board of Directors is confident that Nancy’s leadership capacity as CEO will provide a strong foundation for the museum moving forward,” said Cary Weekes, board chair.

Halverson said reworking the loan is crucial to the museum’s success.

“From an operational standpoint, we’re covering all of our bills,” Halverson said. “But we need to restructure the loan. We want to be able to spend our money on exhibits.”

The museum, the seventh-largest children’s museum in the country, just made a $100,000 interest payment last week.

Halverson will launch the museum’s first-ever annual fund campaign this month. She is seeking corporate sponsors and met with a large company just last week to talk about a $1 million naming gift.

There are $10 million in naming rights available at the museum, she said.

“We’re going to get this done,” said Halverson.

In addition to large corporate gifts,

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Magnet attraction Some magnet schools have success enticing students; some don’t

By CINDY LANDRUM | staff

When Greenville County Schools’ magnet school program was established nearly two decades ago, the special academic programs were intended to boost inner-city schools with declining enrollments and soaring minority populations.

Now, some inner-city magnet schools such as Blythe and Stone elementaries and League Middle have perennial waiting lists of students.

Stone Academy has nearly as many students on its waiting list to get into its arts integration magnet program (146) as it has magnet students (187). At the middle school level, Beck and League have waiting lists of 80 or more students.

Other magnet schools such as East North Street and Carolina Academy haven’t had nearly as much success attracting students.

The annual scramble to try to get a spot begins Nov. 1. Soon after that will come the annual discussion of whether the district’s magnet schools should get extra money for their special programs and how non-magnet schools compete for students.

The first application period for the 2013-14 school year runs through Monday, Dec. 3, at noon. Students who apply and qualify during the first application period have a greater chance of being offered a slot than those students who apply and qualify in later rounds.

Qualifying siblings are given priority; the highest scores are then accepted until all slots are filled. A lottery system is used when there are more qualifying applicants than available slots.

Applicants are scored based on four criteria: attendance, discipline, grade average or student interview in kindergarten through second grade, and a student statement indicating why the student wants to attend the magnet academy.

Completed applications may be mailed, hand-delivered or emailed to the appropriate magnet academy.

Applications and information on Greenville County Schools magnet academies are available at www.gcsmagnetacademies.org or by calling the district’s INFOLine at 864-355-3100.

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high school in each of four sections of the county – after starting with just one at centrally located Southside High.

Some non-magnet schools have also developed specialized programs – A.J. Whittenberg Elementary has an engineering focus, Monarch Elementary has a health sciences focus and some schools have single-gender classrooms.

During last year’s school board discussion about whether magnet schools

should continue to get additional funding, trustees instructed the administration to recommend improvements to the magnet and IB programs that would broaden the benefits of the initiatives and encourage other schools to develop special focuses or approaches.

The study has not yet been completed.

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Spartanburg’s Main Street streetscape project just completed on the west side of downtown has at least one merchant buzzing about the area’s potential.

Jeffrey Cohen, owner of Cohen’s Closeouts, said the work shows just what the city can accomplish, and quickly, on improvements to the business district.

“I’d like to see this area become a sort of SoHo, like in New York City,” he said.

The SoHo area, also known as the SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District, was designated by New York City’s landmarks and preservation commission in 1973 and has been called a prime example of historic preservation success in a depressed area.

That area covers 26 blocks and 500 buildings, many of which incorporate cast iron elements in their construction. It has gone from undesirable dead end to a thriving section of the city and home to dozens of art galleries, artists’ lofts and boutiques.

Cohen, a New York native, said it may take awhile to create that kind of effect along West Main in Spartanburg, but it is achievable. Certainly, the numbers of old buildings lining Main are ripe for redevelopment in a similar fashion, he said.

City spokesman Will Rothschild said work in the $325,000 project went quickly.

Spartanburg business owner Jeff Cohen talks about improvements to West Main Street.

“I believe we finished in just seven weeks,” he said. “We started work in August with the goal of being ready with bike lanes and other improvements in time for our fall bike ride.”

Said Cohen, “I especially wish to thank Tim Carter, city engineer, who was out there on a daily basis overseeing this difficult project, and having it completed in a timely fashion.

Look out, Greenville: Spartanburg is making some wonderful business/family improvements in our community.”

Contact Charles Sowell at csowell@communityjournals.com.

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Skyland Drive shootout suspect in custody Shane Kelly Young, 30, of Simpsonville, has been arrested after allegedly killing one man and wounding two Greenville County sheriff ’s deputies in a hostage incident late Sunday night in Greer.

On Tuesday, Young was charged with first-degree burglary, but more charges

are pending, said Master Deputy Laura Campbell.

Kenneth D. Horton, 48, a Greer resident whom deputies believe to be the new boyfriend of Young’s ex-girlfriend, was found shot dead at the Skyland Drive scene, according to Greenville County Deputy Coroner Barry Wright.

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women and a child hostage. A SWAT team used explosives to enter the home when hostage negotiations proved unsuccessful, authorities say.

Young exchanged fire with the deputies who entered the home, according to reports. One deputy, who was shot in the arm, was expected to be released from Greenville Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, Campbell said, while another deputy, shot in the leg, remains in the hospital.

Two other deputies fired on Young, “subsequently eliminating the threat,� according to the GCSO’s report of the incident. Young was also taken to the hospital, and is expected to recover. None of the involved deputies’ names have been released so far.

Three of the hostages were also injured in the incident and were taken to the hospital, the GCSO said. Their status was unknown at press time.

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Grant kicks off plans for Spartanburg’s Northside

By CHARLES SOWELL | staff

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Primed with a $300,000 federal grant for planning the redevelopment of the Northside community, Spartanburg city officials said the plan is well on its way whether more federal money is forthcoming or not.

The planning grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development puts Spartanburg in the running for an additional $30 million in federal dollars to redevelop the city’s distressed Northside community.

“We will finish this,” said city spokesman Will Rothschild. “The federal money was a great help in getting things started and it qualifies us for tens of millions in additional funds. But those funds are very difficult to win.”

Spartanburg was one of 17 applicants to get the planning grant, he said. Only three or four cities will win additional funding to actually do the work, he said.

This federal program requires that the city plan for mixed-income housing, strong schools and support services like parks, recreation centers, retail, transportation and health services.

The job will be massive, Rothschild said. The footprint of the Northside community amounts to 20 percent of the city’s total area.

Wofford art students brightened up some of the grim facades on these city-owned homes on Mill Street directly behind the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine.

“We’re taking a holistic approach to redevelopment,” he said. “No longer are we just concentrating on buildings.”

Success means potential private investment in public/ private partnerships that could be worth millions, Rothschild has said during past tours of the area.

This would lead to job creation, better schools and healthier foods for families. The effects of affordable

housing for students at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine and Wofford would reach into downtown, helping to create a more vibrant business district, he said, while failure would mean yet another promise broken to a portion of the city’s population long tired of talk with no results.

The planning process will take on a neighborhood long plagued with problems like a housing crisis and high crime rates, drugs and prostitution. The hope is to turn it into a safe, thriving, mixed-income community, Rothschild has said.

An alliance of local groups that include community businesses, colleges, city government and nonprofit groups have invested millions of dollars in redevelopment efforts that include buying land, committing to build a city recreation center in the neighborhood, developing a healthy food hub, and new housing.

So far the city has purchased about 100 properties, Rothschild said.

Bolstered by an additional $600,000 in real dollar and in-kind contributions from a variety of groups, the city will use the planning grant to spend two years gathering data and building consensus.

Contact Charles Sowell at csowell@communityjournals.com.

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Sniffles and body aches may be on the way soon for about 10 percent of the state’s population, say South Carolina health officials. The flu season has officially begun in the Palmetto State – three cases of the flu virus have already been reported – and by the end of the flu season next spring, state health experts predict about 400,000 people will have suffered through the flu.

Area physicians join experts at the Department of Health and Environmental Control in urging everyone who can to get a flu shot, especially children, pregnant women and senior citizens.

This year, Upstate residents who want to dodge the flu – but would rather dodge the shot, too – have a less prickly option: an intradermal flu vaccine injection.

Approved in 2011 and designed for adults 18 to 64 years old, the Fluzone Intradermal injection uses a needle that is 90 percent smaller than needles used for regular flu vaccines. In addition, it is injected into the skin rather than the muscle, potentially reducing soreness.

The vaccine is not available for other age groups because it was not tested in children or adults older than 65 in pre-licensure trials, said manufacturer spokesman Michael Szumera.

According to the manufacturer, Sanofi Pasteur, the intradermal needle’s length is the width of a penny. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports the new vaccine requires 40 percent less antigen – the part of the vaccine that helps build the body’s immunity – than a traditional flu shot, allowing

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more doses to be made from the same amount of antigen.

Jennifer Turner, clinical manager for Greenville Hospital’s MD360 clinic, said many patients who have already received the new injection reported they did not even feel it. “The needle is so miniscule it just has to get under the first layer of skin,” she said.

There are still the same potential flu vaccine side effects like soreness, headaches and fever with the new delivery system, said Turner, but many patients don’t experience the muscle soreness associated with the traditional injections.

Though health officials cannot accurately predict the severity of the flu season, Turner said she thinks this year’s flu season could be a rough one. Last year, her clinic only saw a handful of flu patients late in the season, but the virus has already arrived in South Carolina.

The less-painful injection will hopefully encourage the needle-shy to get inoculated, said Turner. “I hope it will break down barriers so we can protect as many people as possible.”

And although the most jab-jumpy clients – children – can’t get the new shot yet, Turner says she sees the option becoming available in future flu seasons.

For now, though, children ages 2 and up (and adults up to age 49) can still get the FluMist vaccine administered nasally.

Health officials recommend that adults age 65 and older get a higherdose vaccine.

In addition to the public health risk, influenza cases cost U.S. employers approximately $6.2 billion annually in lost productivity and $10.4 billion in direct medical costs, according to the CDC. To find out where flu vaccinations, including the intradermal variety, are available, visit www.flu.gov.

Contact April A. Morris at amorris@communityjournals.com.

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Mental health matters Colorful fun run on Nov. 17 to raise awareness

By APRIL A. MORRIS | staff

homes,” added Piver. “Those little things can help keep people stable.”

Because of the stigma sometimes associated with mental illness, many people may not seek help for treatable conditions, Piver said.

Mental illness doesn’t discriminate and affects all age groups, races and economic conditions, Vestergaard added.

“There’s no reason for it to be hidden in the shadows. To be diagnosed is not an end to someone’s life. It can be a part of a person, not the entire person.”

On Nov. 17, Mental Health America of Greenville County invites walkers and runners of all ages to participate in the Colors 4 Hope four-mile walk/run in downtown Travelers Rest. The event is designed to “promote positive mental health for the family in a fun way,” Piver said.

The “colors” portion of the event occurs when participants run through flying colors (in the form of cornstarch) at each mile marker. Winding through Travelers Rest, the event offers a kids’ one-mile course, too.

Colors 4 Hope will raise awareness and raise funds to maintain the 24-hour crisis lines, said Piver, and hopefully add a texting component for the TEENline.

Vestergaard said she encounters many families who are touched by mental illness. When they share their stories, an information exchange opens up. “It’s important to be honest about it,” she said.

“There is hope for recovery.”

“We don’t have the luxury anymore of pretending it doesn’t exist,” Piver said.

Contact April A. Morris at amorris@communityjournals.com.

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Decades ago, when a friend or family member was diagnosed with cancer, the news was shared in hushed and funereal tones. Now, cancer sufferers and survivors alike share their plight without shame and have received support from their communities.

The next whispered word that needs to be heard loud and clear is mental illness, said Jennifer Piver, executive director of Mental Health America of Greenville County.

The reality is that one in four Americans will be affected by mental illness sometime in their lives, said Piver. And just like any illness, mental illness does not define the person, but can devastate them and their loved ones if left untreated.

“People need to know that there’s no shame involved,” Piver said. “Ninety percent of mental illnesses are treatable.”

Mental Health America of Greenville County’s mission is to provide services to support the mental health of county residents. The TEENline, CRISISline and Reassurance Line are 24-hour hotlines staffed by volunteers who offer support for those in crisis.

Piver said there is no hard and fast rule when it comes to a crisis. “We don’t define the crisis.”

In 2011, two of the lines responded to more than 10,000 calls and intervened in 26 in-progress suicide attempts, she said.

That same year, 77 people in Greenville County died as a result of suicide. With mental health centers experiencing significant cutbacks in funding, center staffs have had to prioritize. Sometimes residents with mild depression or anxiety may have those issues go unaddressed, she said, making the phone lines an important safety net when other supports may be missing.

In addition to the hotlines, Mental Health America presents education programs and a suicide survivors support group, along with housing programs, payee programs and a reassurance line to help clients maintain their independence. This support keeps clients connected and helps them to keep therapy appointments and on their medication, said Vanessa Vestergaard, the agency’s project coordinator.

“Daily contact has been a huge help to keep people independent and in their

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Second arrest in Upstate Ponzi scheme

By CHARLES SOWELL | staff

Federal authorities have arrested Wallace Lindsey Howell in connection with a $59 million dollar Ponzi scheme conducted by former Anderson County Council member Ron Wilson, the U.S. Attorney’s office in Columbia said earlier this week.

Howell allegedly conspired with Wil-

son to take $3.5 million from two accounts at Wilson’s Atlantic Bullion & Coin, the federal indictment said.

Howell’s indictment alleges that Wilson told Howell that two silver investment accounts, “PC” and “EG,” had earned profits from trades. The former councilman had around 900 clients in 25 states.

Little else is known about Howell, except that he was a defendant in a 2005

civil arbitration case that involved selling life insurance using misleading information, the Anderson Independent reported last week.

Federal officials would not release any additional information on Howell, except to say he had been arraigned and had not yet made bail.

“He is in the custody of the Marshals Service,” a spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney said.

Wilson is free on a $1 million bond.

Wilson faces sentencing for his crimes, up to $500,000 in fines and 20 years behind bars. His plea agreement also mandates full restitution to his victims, but receiver Beattie Ashmore has said investors would likely only end up with pennies on the dollar.

Contact Charles Sowell at csowell@communityjournals.com.

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FROM THE OCTOBER 15 MEETING

A sharply divided Spartanburg County Council gave second reading approval to a measure slapping term limits on persons serving on county boards and commissions Monday night by a 4 to 3 vote.

The boards and commissions direct the library system, Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, fire departments and other functions of county government.

The proposed change would limit appointees to three terms on the same board. Appointees who want a fourth term would have to sit out a year before seeking a reappointment.

Opponents of the measure noted that the current law allows a board member to serve for two terms before requiring a unanimous vote from council to continue to serve.

Any one councilman could derail a board member from serving more than two terms, but would require a public vote to reject them.

Councilmen David Britt, Roger Nutt and Dale Culbreth voted against the modification. Council members Jane Hall, O’Neal Mintz and Michael Brown backed the change. Chairman Jeff Horton cast the tie-breaking vote in favor.

The modification comes up for one more vote before becoming law.

Council also voted to move ahead with several economic development agreements that will require three votes to become final.

A resolution giving Lockhart Power Company a fee in lieu of taxes agreement that would help the utility along with plans to expand their renewable energy portfolio cleared council, as did an agreement with BMW in conjunction with the company’s planned $900 million expansion. Council also approved $12 million in bonding authority for the Startex-Jackson-Wellford-Duncan Water District.

Council also changed the agenda to include a public comment period at the beginning of each meeting. Council rules call for a public comment period, but council had not scheduled such time for many years.

Council next meets on Nov. 26 at 5:30 p.m. in chambers at the county administration building, 366 N. Church St. Contact Charles Sowell at csowell@communityjournals.com.

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The Westside Aquatic Complex will host a Halloween event Oct. 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. Swimsuits are required. Glow-in-the-dark markers and waterproof body paint can be used to create costumes. The fee is $7 for members, $10 for non-members, and $5 for groups of 20 plus. Purchase tickets at Westside Aquatic Complex, the Pavilion, or online at www.greenvillerec.com. For information, call 679-7946.

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The Town of Pacolet will hold its Indian Summer Festival on Oct. 20 on the banks of the Pacolet River. The event will feature children’s activities, art shows, a car show, Native American culture activities and more. For more information, visit www.townofpacolet.com or call 864-474-9504.

The Friends of Springwood Cemetery and the Upcountry History Museum will host an evening tour of Springwood Cemetery on Oct. 21, at 5 and 6:45 p.m.

Reservations are required. Cost is $10 for members of UHM and Friends of Springwood Cemetery, and $20 for general admission. Call 864-467-3100 or visit www. upcountryhistory.org for additional information.

“The Woodlands put us in control of our own destiny.”

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The Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce recently honored the accomplishments of the minority men and women in the Spartanburg community at the 2012 Minority Enterprise Development Awards Banquet. This year, the chamber recognized Michelle Hunt, director of supplier diversity at Denny’s Corporation as Minority Advocate of the Year; Erin Couchell of Comfort Keepers In-Home Care as Minority Business Person of the Year; and Sana Alimohamed, daughter of Zoeb and Anjum Alimohamed, as the Spartanburg Area Chamber’s Diversity Committee’s 2012 Rising Star.

Safe Harbor is offering a training session for human resource professionals, business owners and corporate managers, “When Domestic Violence Goes to

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Mariani’s Boutique, in association with TOWN Magazine and French Dressing Jeans, is sponsoring a fundraising fashion event, featuring breast cancer survivors, to benefit breast cancer research at Thornblade Club on Oct. 30 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets are available at Mariani’s Boutique, 3720 Pelham Road, Greenville, 297-7227.

The “Wings of Freedom Tour” will be at the Greenville Downtown Airport Oct. 26-28. Visitors can explore a World War II B-24, P-51 and B-17. Access includes walk-through tours for $12 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under. WWII veterans get into the ground tours at no charge. Flight experiences are available before and after walk-through tours. Reservations are required for flight experiences. For more information, visit www.honorflightupstatesc.com.

On Sunday, Oct. 21, at 8:45 and 11 a.m., First Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg will celebrate its annual Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan Service. A procession of tartans, representing families of the congregation and the Scottish heritage of the Presbyterian Church, will commence and conclude the service. The service will include bagpipes and drums, celebration of the global church, and tea and cookies on the lawn following the 11 a.m. service. All are invited to worship. For more information, visit www.fpcspartanburg.org.

This fall, the Greenville County Library System and the YMCA of Greenville Teen Services are presenting the Teen Achievers program at the Anderson Road and Augusta Road library branches. Designed for seventh- through 12th-graders, this free series encourages attendees to empower themselves. For more information, visit www.greenvillelibrary.org or call the Anderson Road and Augusta Road branch locations at 269-5210 and 277-0161 respectively. The program runs through Nov.

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“All the college classes and activities we want are just outside our door.”

and will begin at Shelter 6, by the Sulphur Springs trailhead. Registration is required. To register, call the office at 864-244-5565 or e-mail ctaylor@scprt.com. Visit www.southcarolinaparks.com or www.pmspf.org for additional information.

Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson will present “Between God and Green: Evangelicals and Climate Change” Oct. 23, 11 a.m., at Wofford College. For additional information, visit www.wofford.edu.

Denver Downs Farm’s 2012 Corn Maze and Giant Pumpkin Patch will host Clemson Day at the Maze Oct. 21. On that day, $2 of each ticket purchased by a Clemson alumnus, student or faculty member will be donated to the Clemson Fund. The Clemson Tiger will make a special appearance at 3 p.m. Denver Downs is open through Nov. 4 at 4915 Clemson Boulevard (Hwy. 76) in Anderson. For more information, visit www.DenverDownsFarm.com.

Greenville County Sheriff Steve Loftis recently presented one Purple Heart award and seven Medal of Valor awards to deputies involved in two recent critical incidents. The Purple Heart award was presented to Deputy Brandon Lackey following a gunshot wound he received during an arrest on Aug. 13. The Medal of Valor award was presented to Master Deputy Steven Epps and Deputies Michael Giovanni, David Picone, Suzanne Sarra, Joe Bouton, Tim Jackson and Kevin Burnett.

Work,” Oct. 25 at the Kroc Center, Greenville. Cost for the training is $15 per person and online registration is available at www.safeharborsc.org.

Spartanburg High School Class of 1982 will celebrate a 30-year reunion on Nov. 3, 8 p.m.-midnight, at the Spartanburg Marriott. For more information, contact Blair Hays at cblairh4@gmail.com.

Greenville Rec’s Enchanted Tracks is set for Oct. 25-27 at the Pavilion. Admission at the gate is $6 per child ages 19 and under. Advance tickets can be purchased at www.greenvillerec.com. Train tickets are $2 for ages 19 and over. For more information visit www.greenvillerec.com or call 288-6470.

Free tours of historic Christ Church Episcopal and its churchyard will be held at 10 and 11:30 a.m. Oct. 27. For additional information, visit www.ccgsc.org.

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Burgundy, Côte-d’Or By: Richard deBondt Burgundy is a place. Throughout the Burgundy region, origin informs the wines. Nowhere else in the world are wines classified with such specificity.

Nowhere else is hierarchy so meticulously recognized.

The famous Côte-d’Or (slope of gold) stretches south from Dijon, roughly centering on the historic city of Beaune.

A forty mile stretch of broken hillsides, in most places only a mile or two wide, accounts for hundreds of the wine-world’s most famous names. Each village is said to have its own style and quality, even though these villages are often just a couple of miles apart. Within each village there are dozens of named vineyard sites, often bearing names originated in Roman times.

The characteristics of each site (often down to the level of a few rows of vines making up less than an acre) have been glorified and argued about for centuries.

Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, Vougeot, Vosne-Romanee, Nuits St. George, Aloxe-Corton, Beaune, Pommard, Volnay, Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet, and Santenay all lie along the same country road.

Every mile or two of travel brings a new “appellation”. Each of these villages has its hierarchy of village wines, sometimes reaching the heights of Premier and Grand Cru. Some spots are most famous for white wine, some for red, but throughout the district both are produced.

A visitor to the Côte-d’Or lucky enough to engage a winemaker in conversation will hear intricate particulars about every inch of vineyard and every special growing season. However the grape will almost never be mentioned. The reds are always pinot noir, the whites always chardonnay.

Burgundy is a place and its most famous wines are very much about the tiny hillsides they come from. Only the lowliest are labeled with the name of the grape rather than the vineyard.

The glory of Burgundy wine is in intricate differences between the wines of each site and each vintage as sculpted by each producer.

Richard deBondt founded Northampton Wines in Greenville in 1975. With his business partner David Williams, he oversees retail wine and restaurant operations, along with wine travel.

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GREENVILLE CITY COUNCIL FROM THE OCTOBER 15 MEETING

Greenville could soon have new rules on how long dogs can be tethered in the city.

Some citizens had proposed Greenville ban tethering of animals altogether, as a growing number of municipalities and counties across the country have done.

But city police officials told Greenville City Council members at a work session Monday that a complete ban wasn’t practical, and they proposed changes to the city’s ordinance that would “severely restrict” tethering in the city limits.

Animals could be tethered if they are within visual distance of their owners under the proposed changes.

Under the proposal, animals under the age of six months could not be tethered.

The proposal would allow owners to tether their animal not more than two hours within a 12-hour period. That

would prevent an owner from staking a dog permanently in the backyard, animal control officer JoAnne Smythe said.

The proposed change would require tethers to be at least 12 feet long and not exceed 10 percent of the animal’s body weight.

The city will also study its laws on food trucks.

The city’s law allows food trucks to park on any public street outside the central business district for no more than 30 minutes, said Angie Prosser, the city’s director of public information and special events.

Food trucks are allowed on private property outside the central business district with the owner’s permission and a temporary use permit. The trucks are prohibited from public parks unless they get a permit from the city’s Parks and Recreation department.

There are two permitted food trucks

in the city, Prosser said.

Cities across the country have responded to food trucks in various ways.

Prosser said mobile food trucks work in cities such as Austin, Texas, and New York City because those places have large populations in concentrated areas and the eating establishments there cannot handle the demand. Other cities have prohibited food trucks from operating within certain distances of brickand-mortar restaurants.

Prosser recommended a task force study the issue here.

The next regular meeting of the Greenville City Council is Monday, Oct. 22 at 5:30 p.m. in council chambers on the 10th floor of Greenville City Hall.

Contact Cindy Landrum at clandrum@communityjournals.com.

GREENVILLE COUNTY COUNCIL FROM THE OCTOBER 16 MEETING

Efforts by Eastside neighborhood residents paid off this week as an application to rezone land on the corner of Pelham and Hudson roads from residential to commercial was withdrawn on Monday before coming to a full Greenville County Council vote on Tuesday night.

Plans to rezone the property and construct a CVS drugstore on four acres in the primarily residential area were opposed by a citizen group that collected more than 500 signatures and turned out in force during the public zoning hearing in September.

In addition to using the four acres for the drugstore, the developer proposed giving five adjoining acres to a conservation easement to provide a buffer for close-by neighborhoods.

The Greenville County Planning Commission recommended denying the application. The County Council’s Planning and Development Committee also denied the application in a vote earlier this month.

Neighbors cited the existing traffic congestion at the intersection and the need to preserve the residential area

as reasons they opposed the rezoning.

The developers had proposed adding turn lanes into the store property on Pelham Road and lane changes on Hudson Road.

Withdrawal of the application allows the developer to bring another plan forward after six months. If the zoning request had been defeated in a full council vote, the developer would have to wait a year before submitting another application.

A similar plan by CVS at the same corner property was opposed by the neighborhood and eventually denied by the county in 2008.

In other action, council approved a grant proposal for streetscape improvements along the Poinsett Corridor, specifically between Hammett and Gantt streets along Poinsett Highway. County officials anticipate the streetscape project to cost $3.4 million total and Greenville County could potentially commit approximately $2.5 million. However, if funds are obtained from other sources such as the County Transportation Committee, the county could contrib-

ute about $1.6 million. Other contributors to the streetscape project include Trees Greenville, Greater Greenville Sanitation and Waste Management.

Several council members are gearing up for county elections on Nov. 6.

Incumbents Sid Cates, Jim Burns, Bob Taylor, Liz Seman, Joseph Baldwin, Butch Kirven and Lottie Gibson are on the ballot.

Gibson, who recently missed several meetings due to illness, said Wednesday that she wanted to quash any rumors that she is not going to continue with her campaign. She has served 20 years on council.

Gibson’s opponent is Ralph Sweeney, a petition candidate. Mike Barnes is also running as a write-in candidate against Joseph Baldwin. All other incumbents are running unopposed.

Greenville County Council is scheduled to meet again on Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 6 p.m. at County Square, Greenville.

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EVENTS THAT MAKE OUR COMMUNITY BETTER Meals on Wheels Greenville is celebrating 44 years of service in 2012 and is scheduled to deliver its 10 millionth meal on Oct. 24. The nonprofit’s volunteers deliver meals to homebound residents on more than 115 routes, totaling more than 1,400 meals each day. For more information or to volunteer, call 864-233-6565 or go to www.mealsonwheelsgreenville.org.

Concerned Citizens for Animals will host Bark in the Park on Saturday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Greenville Tech’s main campus in Greenville. The event will feature pet and people games, expert demonstrations and refreshments. For additional information, visit www.ccaweb.org/bitp or email barkinthepark@ccaweb.org.

The W.W. Williams Company is celebrating its 100th anniversary and recently gave a donation to Shriners Hospitals for Children Greenville. The company spans 25 cities, and the Greer location consists of 27 employees who chose to donate the money to a charity that was significant to them. W.W. Williams is donating a total of $425,000 to select charities across the country.

Mast General Store, Merrell Footwear and Loaves & Fishes are partnering to provide children in the Greenville area with weekend food. For each pair of Merrell shoes purchased at Mast Store through Oct. 31, Merrell will fill a pack with food to feed a child for a weekend. The Mission Backpack program sends backpacks full of food home with children who may be going hungry over the weekend. The combined efforts of this partnership provided more than 2,422 backpacks of weekend food in 2011, but the need is still there. To find out more about how you can help fight hunger in Greenville, visit www.loavesandfishesgreenville.com.

On Saturday, Nov. 3, the Greenville Humane Society will host “Woofstock,” a full day of brews, bands and barks. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., animal and music lovers are invited to enjoy beer tastings from multiple breweries and live music, all in the company of their friends and four-legged companions. With live music from headliner band Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band, along with Tonight’s Noise and Sound Committee, Woofstock will also feature unlimited, two-ounce beer samplings from six breweries. A variety of food truck vendors, including Neue Southern and Asada, will be on site. After Oct. 25, tickets will be on sale for $40, and can be purchased the day of the event for $45. A limited number of VIP tickets are available for $65. All event proceeds benefit the Greenville Humane Society. For more details, visit www.greenvillewoofstock.com.

On Nov. 2 and 3, Berea Friendship United Methodist Church will present its 18th annual Holiday Bazaar, featuring handcrafted items, along with a new selection of ecofriendly crafts, gifts, and timesavers for busy families like frozen casseroles, soup and beverage mixes and freezable baked goods. The church is located at 8001 White Horse Road and the bazaar will be held 7 a.m.–8 p.m. on Friday, and 8 a.m.–noon on Saturday.

For more information, call 864-246-4311 or visit www.bereafriendshipumc.com.

First Presbyterian Church in Greenville is partnering with Samaritan’s Purse and Operation Christmas Child to distribute items to needy children around the world. All ages are invited to a Community Shoebox Packing Party on Saturday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Supplies are provided. To sign up, contact Tina Jones, tjones@firstpresgreenville.org or 672-0347. For more information about Operation Christmas Child, visit www.samaritanspurse.org/occ.

On Sunday, Oct. 21, 1-6 p.m., there will be a Thanks The Greenville Chapter of the Ancient Order of for Giving Jam in the Park in Hibernians in America presented St. Anthony of Padua Duncan Park, Spartanburg. To School with a check for $10,000. Joe Deehan and help hungry residents of the members of the local Hibernian Chapter presented Upstate, attendees are asked the check to Father Patrick Tuttle and Sister Catherine Noecker in front of the new school building site. The to donate cans of food for lomoney was raised by the Hibernian’s Annual Halfway to cal food banks. Featured perSaint Patrick’s Day Event. formers are: David Ezell, Ben Galden, Snidely Sidewinder & the Unrepentant Uke Boys and The Marc Higgins Band. The public is encouraged to bring the whole family, picnics, chairs, shade tents and donations. Visit www.jaminthepark.com for details.

Greenville Women Giving, a local women’s philanthropic organization, invites Greenville County’s nonprofits to participate in an informational and interactive webinar Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 4-5 p.m. It will cover GWG’s grants review process, what they look for in the successful grant application, and their grantee evaluation process.

To register, go to https://www1gotomeeting.com/register/658783560.

CommunityWorks Carolina has announced its selection as a $100,000 award recipient of the national Community Development Financial Institution Fund Program.

Formally known as Greenville Housing Fund, CommunityWorks Carolina became the Upstate’s first and only certified CDFI in 2011. The CDFI designation has also helped CWC expand its programs from Greenville to include Anderson, Spartanburg and Pickens counties.

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Look for Ingles supermarket to get more aggressive about opening more stores in the Greenville area in the coming months…

Gas prices are bone-chillingly high.

The job market is more trick than treat.

Yet, despite the frightening state of the economy, Halloween is one holiday that won’t shy away from the horrors of a prolonged deficit.

In fact, Halloween is experiencing a surge as more celebrants than ever spend more money than ever on transforming themselves into the best zombies, ghouls and Avengers characters they can be.

This year’s revelers aren’t playing around. A record-breaking 170 million Americans plan to celebrate Halloween this October, according to a survey conducted by the National Retail Federation.

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American wallets will shell out $8 billion on costumes, props, decorations and candy combined, said the NRF. Halloween’s gradual transformation into a consumer free-for-all coincides with its shift from a one-night-only kids’ candy run to a month-long adult party.

Adult celebrations and sales have all but completely eclipsed the child aspect.

Michael Ishimoto, store manager of Spirit Halloween, agrees “full-heartedly.” Ishimoto estimates that Spirit Halloween, a pop-up Halloween shop on Woodruff Road, derives 90 percent of its sales from adult women.

“It’s the one time of the year that adults can go out and have fun and get dressed up, get silly and really let our hair down and get away with it,” Ishimoto said. “Every other time of year if you were to do the same thing, people would look at you as if you were strange. Or have you arrested.”

Halloween’s burgeoning business has been explained as a means for escapism.

Halloween has become an excuse for adults to sneak away from the hardships of reality, even if just for a few days.

Wake Forest University English professor Eric Wilson, author of “Everybody Loves a Good Train Wreck,” said, “What is Halloween but a night we can pretend to be someone else, setting aside our worries or regrets? But when we remove the mask the next day, reality shuffles back into our lives like a relentless zombie.”

Others explain the widespread love of Halloween as a byproduct of nostalgic longing. Karen McCollum, manager of yearround Greenville store Halloween Highway, said adults invest in Halloween because many did not get to experience it as children.

“Most of (the customers) are older, and it goes back to when we were young.

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Some of the masks available at Halloween Highway in Greenville.

there were people doing evil things and doing stuff to the candy. Now, most people don’t try to hurt kids like they did anymore.”

Though there is only one documented case of intentionally poisoned Halloween candy, McCollum is correct – the fear was there. Mark Hopkins, manager of Halloween Express at Haywood Plaza, insists it’s the decorating that adults are most interested in. “More adults are liking Halloween than they do Christmas because they want to decorate,” he said. “You can decorate the yard with fog machines and lights. Some adults find it more fun.”

Whatever the reason, the three local managers agree the economic rise of Halloween is indisputable. According to the NRF, 71.5 percent of Americans will celebrate Halloween this year, up from 68.6 percent in 2011. The average celebrant will spend $79.82 on decorations, costumes and candy combined. That’s $7 more than last year, according to the NRF. Spending is strategic, however. McCollum said many customers buy throughout the year, rather than making

one large spree. “There are a couple that come and shop a little bit at one time and come back,” McCollum said. “I have some that come all year and pick up stuff for Halloween. One lady comes up from Greer – she does her outside yard, inside her house, she has mannequins she dresses up, then she dresses up her family. I heard her house is a knockout.”

Halloween is not the biggest consumer spending event of the year, statistically falling behind gift-giving holidays like Christmas and Easter. But there is big money to be made. Pop-up Halloween stores like Spirit Halloween and Halloween Express take advantage of the prospective big revenues. These stores swoop into town weeks before Halloween with thousands of costumes in tow, and close shop right when November begins.

Most pop-ups are subsidiaries of larger companies. Ishimoto explained that Spirit Halloween is a subsidiary of national chain Spencer’s Gifts. “When Halloween ends, the company takes a whole year to think of new themes and new props for the next year,” he said.

With more than 1,000 Spirit Halloween stores nationwide, the company brings in enough revenue over the October period that they do not have to sell for the rest of the year, said Ishimoto.

Halloween has not proved completely immune to the effects of the economic downturn, however. The NRF estimates that one-fourth of consumers will take steps to lessen the damages Halloween will put on their wallets. Many will spend less overall, some will resort to DIY measures, and a few will buy less candy.

However much you want to spend, Halloween retailers are ready to empty your pockets. Asked if any customers spend too much or take the holiday too far, Ishimoto said, “No. The wilder, the better.”

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The Greenville County Library System and Engenius, a Greenville Web designer for nonprofits and small businesses, are finalists for InnoVision’s 2012 Community Service award.

The library system became the first public library in the state to implement a fully integrated online suite of products

of more than one million items from 11 different locations.

The software gives library users “capabilities beyond a traditional online public access catalog by offering faceted search, advanced relevancy ranking of print and online resources, database articles, digital collections, library programs and more,” according to the library.

Founded in 2008, Engenius is contending on the basis of its

annual competitive process for grant awards to nonprofits to assist them in “how their organization can best use online technology to advance their message.”

Engenius designs and creates a website and ongoing consultation and online hosting, domain registration, site analytics and troubleshooting.

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Winners will be announced at an awards dinner at the TD Convention Center Nov. 7. For questions and reservations, contact Kathy Ham at kham@ mcnair.net or call 864-5529345. The McNair Law Firm is a sponsor of InnoVision.

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Former vice principal builds unique children’s clothing business

By JENNIFER OLADIPO contributor

such as the Junior League’s Christmas show, where she would do custom embellishments on the spot.

She then began posting photos of her inventory on Facebook and inviting customers to contact her by email if they were interested, a move that she says put her at the forefront of the trend of using Facebook to sell kids’ clothes.

“I really was one of the first people to sell children’s clothing on Facebook,” Turner said.

“There’s a huge amount of competition now, but we definitely led the way.”

In the early days, the Turners would put their babies to bed and spend the rest of the night packing shipments. Today Smockadot occupies a 6,000-square-foot space off of Rutherford Road and has 20

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A former vice principal in the Greenville County school system, Wendy Turner said her foray into business was completely unforeseen. Her children’s clothing company, Smockadot Kids, has grown from a home-based business to a 20-plus employee company with nationwide customers in three years.

“I never would have thought I’d be in business, international business at that,” said Turner, referring to her work with suppliers from around the world. “I started Smockadot just purely as a hobby.”

While Turner was expecting triplets, she spent time looking at children’s clothes like any expectant mother.

The Massachusetts native had remained in Greenville after studying at Bob Jones University and Clemson, and discovered that she liked the smocked children’s clothing popular in the South.

However, the prices for the embroidered clothes were often far outside of her budget – so she copied the style herself as a way to pass time since she had stopped working.

Turner only looked to that hobby as a serious source of income in 2009 when her husband, then a builder of custom staircases for new homes, was suddenly without work as a result of the housing market collapse. Turner responded by searching out opportunities around the Southeast to sell her clothing face-to-face,

full-time and several part-time employees. The staff consists of sewers, monogrammers, customer service and warehouse personnel.

Facebook sales have also evolved. Smockadot conducts flash sales four nights a week, where shoppers have a limited amount of time to buy certain products using a custom-written application that Turner said allows the company to manage more orders and protect customers’ email addresses.

Retail is a world away from education, but Turner said the experience carries over.

For instance, instructional coaching and acting as a vice principal helped prepare her to delegate duties as the company grew, even when it was hard to let go.

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She doesn’t know if she’ll return to the classroom, nor does she have much time to worry about that as she grows a young company and raises small children. For now, it is enough to go the flow – albeit a rather fast one.

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September sees real estate bump

By DICK HUGHES | senior business writer

Housing sales in Greater Greenville and Spartanburg rose in September from a year ago, as they did statewide, according the South Carolina Association of Realtors (SCR).

In Spartanburg, sales were up 6.8 percent to 220. The median price rose 10.8 percent to $121,900, while days on the market declined 3.4 percent to 154.

Greenville’s growth year-to-year for the month was slower – a 1.4 percent gain for sales to 597 and a decline of 0.6 percent in the median price to $146,000.

The number of days on the market, a key indicator of the pace of activity, is down 16.9 percent to 93 days in Greater Greenville, which includes Laurens County and a portion of Pickens County.

For the state, sales climbed 2.4 percent, the median sale price was up 4.3 percent to $154,000 and the days between listing and sale was down 11.3 percent to 126.

Pending sales statewide were up 13.4 percent.

SCR said the housing market traditionally slows down in the fall, though it expects sales and prices to continue to rise, albeit not vigorously, against a year-to-year comparison.

According to SCR’s multiple listing service, the biggest gain in prices, 17.8 percent, was with listings in the $200,000 to $300,000 range. As typically is the case in a slow economy, houses priced under $100,000 are the fastest sellers and those over $300,000 the slowest.

While sales and prices consistently

have been edging up since last winter and the inventory of houses on the market has been declining, it still is a buyer’s market with a 10.6-month inventory. Sellers won’t see a more level playing field until the inventory gets down to around eight months.

“Employment growth remains critical, providing the very jobs that will stimulate housing demand and higher prices as well as alleviate beleaguered homeowners.”

A report from the South Carolina Association of Realtors

While the housing market is improving, the SCR worried about the pace of recovery, even with mortgage rates at an all-time low.

“Not to get negative like a political TV ad, but sluggish job growth, persistently high gas prices, drought-induced spikes in food prices and other global events could threaten consumer confidence,” the SCR report said.

“Employment growth remains critical, providing the very jobs that will stimulate housing demand and higher prices as well as alleviate beleaguered homeowners.”

Contact Dick Hughes at dhughes@communityjournals.com.

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Towel Decorator Triples Plant

Pro Towels, a Pittsburgh-based printer of those ubiquitous decorative and sloganized towels, plans to triple its Abbeville plant to expand its embroidered apparel business on the East Coast.

The company said it would invest $2.5 million for a new 300,000-square-foot building, new equipment and hiring of 50 new employees.

Currently, Pro Towels does apparel decorating exclusively in California under the brand name of its division Superior Decorating.

The company said it would have offices, warehouse and production all under the same roof in the new facility at 234 Industrial Park Road. It expects the expansion to be complete early next year.

Hiring for the new jobs will begin “in the near future,” Pro Towel said.

“Pro Towels has a 26-year history as a good corporate citizen,” said Abbeville County Council Chairman Bryan McClain. “This expansion is significant for our rural county, and the investment and job creation the company has committed to is another example of our county being an exceptional place for industry to locate or grow.”

Tie-Down Maker Adds Capacity

Oppermann Webbing, a German company, will invest $2.1 million and generate 20 new jobs in an expansion of its Piedmont plant.

Oppermann makes tie-downs and webbings for cargo transportation.

“We are seeing an increase in demand for our products, and increasing our production space will help us meet our customers’ needs,” said Roland Hossli, general manager.

The investment will add weaving capacity and warehouse space. The expansion is expected to be complete in mid-December.

Oppermann also has plants in Germany, China, Slovakia, Russia and England.

It opened its U.S. division in 2004. The Anderson County plant is its only North American facility.

WYFF News Makes News

WYFF-TV News Director Justin Antoniotti has joined Michael J. Hayes, his former general manager at the Greenville station, at WTAETV in Pittsburgh, WYFF’s Hearst Television sister station.

Bruce Barkley, who has been news director of Heart’s ABC affiliate, WAPT, in Jackson, Miss., was named to succeed Antoniotti as news director at WYFF. John Soapes, president and general manager of the Greenville station, an NBC affiliate, announced Barkley’s appointment Wednesday.

“This is a bit of a homecoming because our youngest son was born in South Carolina. My wife and I have always had the goal of coming back to South Carolina,” Barkley said.

Prior to becoming news director at the Jackson station in 2000, Barkley was news director of WOLO in Columbia.

Soapes said Barkley “has a proven track record of creating outstanding local television news programming, all while providing superior leadership and building great teams.”

The departure of Antoniotti for Pittsburgh was announced by Hayes, who was promoted to president and general manager at WTAE in March and was Antoniotti’s boss in Greenville.

WTAE, an ABC affiliate, is in the nation’s 23rd largest market. The Greenville market, which also includes Spartanburg, Anderson and Asheville, N.C., is 37th largest.

During Antoniotti’s tenure, WYFF was named station of the year five times by the South Carolina Associated Press and four times by the South Carolina Broadcasters Association. The newsroom won 19 regional Emmy awards and a Peabody Award.

Hayes, who joined WYFF in 2003, and Antoniotti worked together at WYFF for five years.

Owners Clay and Elizabeth Burwell leased 1,900 square feet of space in an industrial building at 284 Rocky Creek Road just off Woodruff Road. The grand opening is Saturday, Oct. 27, and classes begin Monday, Oct. 29.

Colonial Commercial of Greer, which arranged the lease, said the setting “is a throwback to old-school weight rooms utilizing kettlebells, barbells and dumbbells. The streamlined equipment is telling of the workout style – no fluff.”

High Performance’s New York website includes testimonials from actors Matt Damon and Anna Paquin.

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The InnoMobility conference will feature a panel on the partnership between Ford, Sage Automotive Interiors of Greenville and Unifi of Greensboro, N.C., to supply sustainable seat fabrics for the battery-operated Ford Focus.

The annual conference will be held at the TD Convention Center in Greenville Nov. 7-8.

Sage makes the seat covers from yarns developed by Unifi from recycled materials, chiefly plastic bottles and fabric waste from Sage’s own mills, in a process that meets Ford’s standards for quality.

The panel includes Sidney Locke, vice president of Sage; Jay Hertwig, vice president of Unifi; and John Coleman, Ford’s fleet sustainability and technology manager. John Warner, CEO of InnoVenture, will moderate.

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Chuck Langston of LangstonBlack Real Estate handled the lease of 3,000 square feet of office space at Peace Medical Center, Five Forks, Greenville, to Family Dental Health.

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Jim Thomas could be setting the scene for an old Western film: a lonesome traveler in a cowboy hat atop a wild mustang, another at his side, traveling hundreds of miles with the burning sun on his back.

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Handlebar owner describes music business from his perspective in new book

By CINDY LANDRUM | staff

It was a good thing John Jeter didn’t know anything about the music business when his younger brother called and told him he had found the perfect spot for the concert hall they had always dreamed of opening.

If he had, Jeter, a burnt-out journalist living in Florida, would never have

agreed to open the Handlebar.

From that perfect spot, which turned out to be a nearly abandoned cotton mill on Mills Avenue, the Handlebar has become a Greenville institution, presenting thousands of artists since its opening in 1994 and giving Upstate residents a chance to hear legends and lesser-knowns.

Performers who have played the Handlebar – now located on Stone Avenue in what had been an old Oldsmobile dealership – include John Mayer and John Hiatt, Joan Baez and Joan Osborne, Nickel Creek and Nils Lofgren.

“Rockin’ a Hard Place” is Jeter’s acJETER continued on PAGE 44

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count of the music business from the bottom of the pecking order.

“I got into the music industry for music,” Jeter said. “But the music business isn’t really about music. It’s about business.”

And business experience was something Jeter didn’t have when his brother, Stephen, a Wofford College graduate, made the phone call that would change his life.

Jeter was a journalist who had worked at the Chicago Sun-Times, the San Antonio Express-News and the St. Petersburg Times. Hip problems and the Chicago winter prompted his move to Florida.

There, he met his wife, Kathy Laughlin, also a journalist.

SO YOU KNOW WHAT: “Rockin’ A Hard Place” WHO: John Jeter WHAT: A book about The Handlebar and the music business BOOK RELEASE PARTIES: Oct. 24, 7 p.m., The Showroom, 149 S. Daniel Morgan Ave., Spartanburg Oct. 29, 6 p.m., The Handlebar, 304 E. Stone Ave., Greenville

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Ten years before that phone call, Stephen had donated Jeter a kidney when Jeter’s lone functioning kidney failed.

Jeter thought he’d honor his brother’s life-saving gift with saying “yes” to the dream they shared.

Then he had to convince Kathy, then his fiancee, to quit her job and move to a place she had never been to go into a business they knew nothing about.

“The book is about this place, but, actually, it’s a story about every place,” Jeter said. “It’s a seed for all these people who have bigger dreams than we do. I like the idea that in 20 years, we created and established this and changed a lot of lives, thousands of them – not only artists but audience members. All I wanted to do then is put on some music.”

Jeter didn’t know then that his first landlord would talk about eviction because the Handlebar’s ice machine supposedly used too much water, or that he’d have to stand outside the Handlebar’s current location in the dark with a decibel meter because of complaints about noise, or that one band’s contract would ask for “one hamster dressed like Indiana Jones and one dressed like a police officer.”

He didn’t know that small music clubs continuously battled against the reluctance some people have to try a band

A giant autographed guitar hangs on the wall of the Handlebar.

they’ve never heard of when they’d spend the same amount of money eating at an unfamiliar restaurant.

“People may try a restaurant they’ve never heard of, but music is a lot more personal than that,” Jeter said. “How many are that adventurous with something so visceral, emotional and personal as music?”

Jeter has sometimes ignored the advice he received from singer-songwriter Livingston Taylor, the brother of James and the musician who played the Handlebar’s opening concert: “Never book anyone

just because you’re a fan.”

Jeter said he’s learned from music and business.

“Music has made me a better person,” he said. “Business has not.”

But going into the music business is a decision Jeter said he’d make again.

“I don’t have any regrets. If I could do it over again, I’d do it completely differently. But I would do it.”

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Manley was born in Seneca in 1954. He acknowledged that a childhood of poverty and loneliness contributed to his addictions later in life, but the trigger that sent him into full-blown addiction came after his honorable discharge from the Navy in 1971. By 1973 he was starting his first stint in prison.

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He said there are triggers that happen in any addict’s life as he goes through the cycle of addiction. These triggers cause them to reject the drugs no matter what it takes – or not, which inevitably lead to jails, institutions or death.

Manley credits spirituality, not religion, with his recovery. “This is all about doing, not doctrine,” he said.

He reaches out regularly to other addicts and alcoholics, and preaches a message of hope regularly to inmates at Kirkland Correctional Institution and other prisons.

He fell into his current life after a few years outside prison, clean and sober.

“I met the woman I was destined to marry,” he said. “She was over one of the local post offices and was making good money, so we decided I would take the time it needed start a ministry.”

Manley is now executive director of the House of Destiny International Ministries in Spartanburg.

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Thomas rode Oct. 8-18 from Silk Hope, N.C., to Clemson, S.C., where he will compete for the fifth year at the Extreme Mustang Makeover Oct. 19-21, a horse-training competition that pairs trainers with untouched wild mustangs.

“This year I applied to work two horses for the competition, and about halfway through the training I was thinking I would really like to see what I can do for the Wounded Warrior Project,” he said. “I started putting thoughts together and came up with an idea: I want to ride these horses from here to Clemson, a little over 300 miles, and I’m going to do it as a fundraiser for the WWP.” Thomas hoped to raise $15,000 for wounded servicemen and surpassed his goal before he reached Clemson.

As a retired sergeant major with the N.C. Army National Guard, the cause is close to his heart.

“The WWP uses the money for any soldier, sailor, airman or Marine, any person

Jim Thomas recently completed a 300-mile ride on two newly tamed mustangs to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project.

who has served in any of the branches of service who’s suffered from mental or physical injury. Once the federal government does what they can do, the WWP has funds available to help them recover from whatever injuries they have, like PTSD or physical injury from combat action,” Thomas said.

Thomas first competed in the Extreme Mustang Makeover’s inaugural year in 2007. He trained his first mus-

tang in 2004 and has worked with 30 to 35 since then. The mustangs Thomas rode to the competition were newly captured when he received them on June 23 of this year. “You couldn’t rub (them), touch (them); they were totally wild,” he said.

Still, before the start of his trek, Thomas insisted it would feel like nothing more than a “Sunday ride.”

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Thomas said, “but it’s not any bucking or running away or bolting, not anything like that.”

Foregoing the comfort of hotels, Thomas camped on the side of the road with his mustangs. “Wherever my horses tell me ‘today’s the end of the day,’ that’s where we’ll pull up. In some situations I hope to be in farm areas where I can knock on somebody’s door and ask (if I) can camp out on the edge of the pasture. If I don’t have that option, we just camp in the woods.”

Thomas rode through Siler City, Asheboro, Mount Pleasant, Concord, Huntersville, Lowesville and Shelby in N.C., and Chesnee, Campobello, Sunset, Six Mile and Clemson in S.C. He offered to any veteran along the way a chance to hop on his spare horse, “to ride a mile or five, whatever they want,” he said.

Donations can still be made via Thomas’s personal fundraising page for Wounded Warrior Project. To access the page, visit www.barthorsemanship.com and link directly to his WWP account.

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Author’s latest novel grew from grandfather’s story

Author Michael Morris didn’t come from a family of readers. He did, however, come from a family of storytellers.

And it was a story his grandfather told him over and over again that became the basis for Morris’ latest book, “Man in the Blue Moon.”

Morris will be in Greenville and Spartanburg next week for several events, including two book signings and an allday appearance at Spartanburg High, the school that chose his second book, “Slow Way Home,” as one of its Seven Reads summer reading program selections.

“My grandparents influenced me so much,” Morris said.

Their influence isn’t limited to serving as the basis for a novel. Both played a vital role in Morris’ life after he and his mother fled an abusive father and husband.

After their escape, they lived next door to Morris’ maternal grandparents. His mother, who gave birth to Morris at age 19 and had no formal education, “went to work to support us and my grandparents worked on me,” Morris said.

His grandmother had him make a list of people who loved him, and encouraged him to add to it day by day.

“I realize now how wise she was even though she had just an eighth-grade education,” he said. “That’s exactly what I needed at the time.”

His grandfather repeatedly told him he was as good as anybody else. All are les-

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sons he still thinks about “to this day, and I’m 45 years old. I think about how my grandparents helped me. There are a lot of grandparents out there doing the same thing. They are an important segment of our population.”

Morris says his grandfather was the best storyteller he’s ever known. One story in particular caught his attention.

In 1920, at age 10, his grandfather and older brother were sent to pick up a delivery that was arriving from Bainbridge, Ga., by steamboat down the Apalachicola River to their home in Florida. It wasn’t an unusual mission for the brothers because their father owned a mercantile in a crossroads community.

After the crudely constructed box was loaded into their wagon, the boys started back to the family store, all the while trying to guess what was inside.

Morris’ grandfather bet it was a grandfather clock. Finally, they arrived home and Morris’ great-grandfather popped open the box with a crowbar. A filthy man caked in mud climbed out. The man claimed to be on the run for supposedly killing his wife. Although the justice system had cleared him of the crime, the woman’s family was less forgiving and threatened to hunt him down and kill him.

“I asked my grandfather to tell me that story three or four times, trying to weed out fact from fiction,” Morris said.

Morris used the story as the basis for “Man in the Blue Moon,” a novel set in

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the World War I era that tells the story of Ella Wallace, a woman who is battling to keep the mystical Florida land that has been in her family for generations from the hands of an unscrupulous banker. When a mysterious man arrives at her door in an unconventional way, he convinces her he can help her avoid foreclosure. The story turns into one of hypocrisy and murder.

Morris started working on the novel

when his grandfather was 99. When he told him he was using the “man in the box” story as its basis, his grandfather leaned forward and said, “I promised my daddy I’d never reveal his (the man in the box) name and I won’t tell you, either.”

Morris’ grandfather died at 101, never revealing the name.

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The Converse College Visiting Writers Series will feature a reading by poet Peter Schmitt, the 2012 Julia Peterkin Award winner, on Thursday, Oct. 25, at 8 p.m. The event is open to the public and free. Schmitt is the author of five books and has taught creative writing and literature at The University of Miami since 1986. The 2013 Julia Peterkin Award is open to all fiction writers writing in English. Deadline for entry is February 15, 2013. For more information, visit www.converse.edu.

Notre Dame University organist and professor of music Craig Cramer will present a concert Thursday, Oct. 25, at 8 p.m. on the Furman University campus. Performed on the 42-stop, threekeyboard Hartness Organ, Cramer’s program blends standard and non-traditional repertory, including Fouchard’s evocative “Le Mystere de Noel.” Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for students. For more information, contact Charles Tompkins at charles.tompkins@furman.edu or call 864-294-2969.

John Ravnan, violist and chamber music instructor at the Fine Arts Center, will perform on Friday, Oct. 19, at 7:30 p.m.

Renowned soprano Brittnee Siemon and celebrated pianist Sherry Parrini will join in works by Johannes Brahms, Lillian Fuchs, James Grant and the world premiere of Waka Songs by Jon Jeffrey Grier. The center is located at 102 Pine Knoll Drive, Greenville. The performance is free and open to the public.

For more information, visit www.fineartscenter.net.

The Chapman Cultural Center in Spartanburg celebrates its five-year anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., with an all-day festival of music, dance, history, science, art and theatre – all free and open to the public. Bring canned goods to donate to the needy and local artist Vivianne Carey will turn the donations into art. For more details, call 864-542-ARTS. Martha Cloud Chapman Gallery of Wofford College will feature “Legacy of Ancient Caves in India: Photographs

by David Efurd” through Oct. 28. In ancient India, monastic communities lived and worked in elaborate cave complexes hewn directly into outcroppings of stone. This exhibition of photographs highlights how these ancient cave complexes negotiate the contemporary world and continue to serve diverse populations. For more information, visit www.wofford.edu.

Centre Stage will present “Angel Street,” one of the longestrunning non-musicals on Broadway and the play upon which the film “Gaslight” was based. The play is set in fog-bound London in 1880 at the home of Jack Manningham and his wife Bella. She tries to find out why Jack disappears from the house as he tries to convince her she is going insane. Performances will be Oct. 25–Nov. 17 with shows on Thursdays-Sundays.

Adult tickets are $25 with discounts available. For tickets and information, call 864-233-6733 or visit www.centrestage.org.

Wofford College presents classical guitarist Stanley Alexandrowicz in its Troubadour Concert Series on Oct. 29, 7 p.m.

Alexandrowicz is becoming internationally renowned for his virtuosic musicality and insightful interpretations. A scholar and specialist in the field of 19th century music, he often features the virtuoso Romantic guitar repertoire in his concert programs, both in conjunction with the “music of our time”

ArtWalk On the third Thursday of each month, Spartanburg art galleries stay open until 9 p.m. so art lovers can see what’s new. Stop by the Chapman Cultural Center to check out the Spartanburg Art Museum, the Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg Gallery, and the Student Galleries. Thursday, Oct. 18, 6-9 p.m. Free.

Bob Jones University will host the Georgia Guitar Quartet on Tuesday, Oct. 23. Formed in 1996 and hailing from Athens, Ga., the group is composed of Jason Solomon, Phil Snyder, Brian Smith and Kyle Dawkins. Ticket prices are $25-$30 for adults and $12 for students.

The concert is open to the public and tickets are available at www.bju. edu/tickets or by calling 864-770-1372.

and in recitals devoted to the Romantic art. For more information, visit www.wofford.edu.

The Art & Light Gallery at 4 Aberdeen Drive, Greenville, will hold a 14-Day Block Party through Oct. 27 featuring 100 hand-selected, hand-carved wood printing blocks from artist Kent Ambler’s retired woodcut prints. Ambler carves an image into the wood surface and a print is created on a sheet of paper by pressing the inked block onto it. For more information, call 864-363-8172 or visit www.artandlightgallery.com.

Wofford College’s World Film Series will present “A Beautiful Life” from director Andrew Lau on Oct. 31 at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. This Mandarin film with English subtitles features a young, aggressive Beijing-based real estate agent from Hong Kong carrying on an affair with a married man who also happens to be her boss, along with a host of other characters. For more information, visit www.wofford.edu.

Coffee with Artists Every Thursday, the Foothills Carolina Artisan Center in Chesnee hosts an informal gathering of patrons and artists for coffee and conversations. Stop by Thursday, Oct. 18, at 10 a.m.

Angelina Ballerina She’s a giant pink mouse in toe shoes and a tutu, and little ballerinas around the world love her. She’ll dance on the stage of the David W. Reid Theatre Fri., Oct. 19 @ 4 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 20, @ 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Also, see the fairytale of The Elves and The Shoemaker. Brought to you by Ballet Spartanburg.

Celebrating with the Seays To know Spartanburg history is to know the Seay House and the Seay Sisters. Celebrate this celebrated family and home Sat., Oct. 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Meet descendants, tour the home, bring a picnic, and learn all about the genealogy of the Seays. Brought to you by the Spartanburg County Historical Association. Feel free to make a donation.

Supper in the Cemetery The Spartanburg County Historical Association is resurrecting an old Victorian custom of meeting and mingling (and eating) with the dearly departed. Gather at the Magnolia Cemetery on Sat., Oct. 20, 4-6 p.m. You are encouraged to wear your finest Victorian attire and to set a proper table all in the name of cemetery preservation. $5.

Music Sandwiched In The Converse Chorale will perform Music for the End of Time at this live concert Wed., Oct. 24, 12:15 p.m. at Spartanburg’s main library downtown. Bring your lunch or buy one there.

Brought to you by the Music Foundation of Spartanburg. Free.

“Beauty Is Embarrassing,” a film directed by Neil Berkeley and featuring artist Wayne White, will be screened at Carolina Cinemas in Asheville, N.C., beginning Oct. 19. The film is a documentary featuring the life and times of White, who began as a creator of “Pee-Wee’s Playhouse” and is also known for his word paintings of sarcastic statements on vintage landscapes. For more information, visit www.carolinacinemas.com/asheville.

Imagine That Use your imagination to understand the social issues faced by today’s young people. That is what this unique troupe of actors—Imagine That—does. With improv and social consciousness, these high schoolers tell it like it is. The annual community performance is a fundraiser and awareness raising event, Thurs., Oct. 25, 6 p.m. $10 at the door. Brought to you

by The Spartanburg Little Theatre.

Since 2008, when her doctor recommended more exercise, Roxanna Martin has roamed the 70 acres her family has owned for more than 100 years adjacent to the Tyger River near Cross Anchor, S.C. On her strolls with a digital camera, she’s accumulated more than 70,000 images from all seasons and in every kind of weather. In this exhibition at Wofford College through Oct. 30, she shares colorful photographs of some of the most interesting life forms from her property. For more information, visit www.wofford.edu.

Current Exhibits…

• Still Life, Art Museum • Secrets from the Repository, History Museum • Guild Juried Show, Art Museum • Solace, Guild Gallery • Schools Districts 1 & 7, Student Galleries

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Christ Church Episcopal School will host an open house on Oct. 25. Visit www.cces.org for more information. In addition, the Race 4 Ecuador is scheduled for Nov. 11 on the school’s campus. Proceeds will benefit Carmen Bajo, a church community center in Quito, Ecuador. Students who created the race as a sophomore project were able to see the results of their fundraising during service trips to Ecuador. For more information, visit www.race4ecuador.org.

Food service class at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind recently had a visit from local baker Kim Daisy, who went from baking a few cakes with her mom to baking 5,000 cakes a day. Her business, Daisy Cakes, grew rapidly after she appeared on the ABC television show “Shark Tank.” The students are baking their own items to sell at the Homecoming celebration on Saturday, Oct. 20. For more information, visit www.scsdb.org or call 1-888-447-2732.

The partnership between Spartanburg Community College and Jeffreys Manufacturing that began in 2008 with the opening of the Jeffreys Southeastern Showroom at the Tyger River Campus has expanded and now features CNC machinery manufactured by the largest machine tool builder in the U.S., Haas Automation Inc. The facility recently showcased the new equipment, which will be rotated every six to nine months to keep up with the most current CNC technology. For additional information, visit www.sccsc.edu.

On Oct. 25, Chad Crews will present “Authors of Mystery and Horror” to students as part of the Teen Read Week celebration at Greenville Middle Academy. The program highlights the life and works of Edgar Allan Poe along with several other classic authors and encourages students to read.

Students in Billy Chapman’s class at the Washington Center recently learned about leaves, apples and other fall traditions. In addition, students participated in a les-

son about hiking, learning what materials they would need to take while participating in an interactive, digital hike. Some students went on a “hike” around the school.

Langston Charter Middle School students will participate in a Langston Community Service Day on Oct. 26. Instead of reporting to school, students will volunteer in service throughout our community.

independence using technology and make new friends. Access technology activities included adaptive devices such as electronic note-takers, monoculars, CCTVs, digital talking book players and talking GPS devices. For more information about the school, visit www.scsdb.org or call 1-888-447-2732.

All Mt. Zion Christian School students, families and the public are invited to attend the annual Harvest Celebration on Oct. 31, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

The event will include games, black light shows, food, hayrides and more.

Greer Middle College Charter High Spartanburg Community College School boys cross country team recently announced that it has 100 captured second place and the girls percent pass rates in multiple Health team placed fourth at the ESPN/ Sciences programs, including emerDisney Classic in Orlando, Fla. The Ellen Woodside PTA will host gency medical services, expanded a Halloween Extravaganza on Oct. duty dental assisting, medical laboratory technology, nursing, patient care technician, phar- 26 at the school. The PTA is selling wristbands for the macy technician, radiologic technology, respiratory festival to be used as a pass for bounce houses, games, care and surgical technology programs. These students hayride and more. Volunteers are needed to help with earn 100 pass rates on state boards, licensure, registry the event. If you would like to volunteer to help, contact and certifications exams, which all healthcare profes- Cherreal King at trippcherreal@bellsouth.net, or call sionals must successfully pass before beginning work in 355-4900. their profession. The college will hold an Open House on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 4-7 p.m. at the central campus in Southside Christian School’s National Honor SoSpartanburg. For additional information, visit www. ciety, National Junior Honor Society and Beta Club sccsc.edu. inducted 97 new members. SCS welcomed nine new members to the NHS, 43 new students to NJHS and five In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, South- seniors and 40 juniors into Beta Club. Every student side Christian School and St. Joseph’s Catholic High member holds a 3.25, or higher, GPA and participates in School football players and fans are planning a “Pink at least 30 hours of community service a year.

Out” for the football game on Friday, Oct. 26. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. at Southside Christian’s stadium and Magnet applications for Greenville Middle Academy field. will be accepted Nov. 1–Dec. 3. For more information or to arrange a tour of the school, contact Dr. Linda AnStudents from the SC School for the Deaf and derson at lcanders@greenville.k12.sc.us or 355-5613.

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327 STILLWATER CT - $154,000 3BR/2.5BA. Awesome home with open floor plan. Woodruff Rd to Right on Scuffletown, Right on Adams Mill, Left on Brown, Left into SD, Left on Stillwater. Carolyn Laws-Irwin, 451-9407 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co. MLS#1247529

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31 KIRKWOOD LANE - $114,900 2BR/1BA. Charming home close to downtown and Timmons Park. Head toward Downtown on E. North St, Right on Blackburn, Right on Kirkwood Lane, Home on Left The Toates Team, 3606600 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co. MLS#1247932

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5 WHITE BARK WAY - $194,900 438 MILLS AVENUE - $184,900 3BR/2.5BA. Fantastic home offers an open & 2BR/2BA. Lovely Updated Bungalow! birght floor plan, hardwoods floors located on LR, DR, Den & Updated Kitchen. Lots of the Eastside. From the Eastside YMCA head Built-ins, Large Rooms, Scr Porch & Patio. towards Taylors, Left on Jones Rd, Right DIRECTIONS: E. Main St. to Mills Ave. House into SD on White Bark, Home on Left. The at end on Right. JEANNE THOMPSON, Toates Team, 360-6600 Prudential C. Dan REALTOR - Cell:864-680-3607, Office: 864Joyner Co. MLS#1247748 542-8008 - W. Lewis White Company, Inc. - www.wlewiswhite.com MLS#204408

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100 COBB HALL CT - $177,000 3BR/2.5BA. Charming home in great location. New hardwood flors & ceramic tile.

Great floor plan. Butler Rd, right on Tanner Rd, right into s/d on Old Hall Ln, 1st right on Cobb Hall, home on right. Scott Holtzclaw, 884-6783 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co. MLS#1248401

SUN 2-4PM (10/21)

105 DEER RUN CT - $163,000 3BR/2.5BA. Wonderful home in great location. Spacious master, open loft area, quiet culdesac location. Fairview Rd, right into s/d on Hunters Woods Dr, left on Foxhound, right on Deer Run Tim Keagy, 905-3304 Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co. MLS#1247317

HOTTEST

NEIGHBORHOODS and everything you want to know about them SPECIAL TO THE JOURNAL

Prepare to Tour

NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 2 DECEMBER 6 - DECEMBER 9 THE MANOR HOLLINGSWORTH PARK

Tickets are on sale now.

Be inspired

ihomesc.com

by this magnificent showcase home during a by

must-see holiday tour. Under construction now, this

estate home of more than 11,000 square feet blends

world-class craftsmanship, high performance materials, innovative technologies and premium efficiency to produce an enriched living experience.

A limited number of tickets will be sold, and 100% of ticket proceeds benefit the Greenville Humane Society 2012 Inspiration Home Development Team

and the SC Mountains to Midlands Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure速. Be sure to save the date and visit www.ihomesc.com to learn more.

Presenting Sponsors

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Shops and Greenridge, restaurants, and more are just a few minutes from the inviting atmosphere that Stonehaven offers as one of Simpsonville’s most popular communities.

$397,214

Buying or selling, renting or relocating, the real estate professionals at Coldwell Banker Caine are here to help.

Stonehaven, Simpsonville, SC Stonehaven is an established neighborhood featuring over 400 beautiful, traditional homes with large, landscaped lawns. Enjoy time at the swimming pool or exercising at the tennis courts or spend an afternoon relaxing at the clubhouse.

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$239,900

C U R R E N T LY

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GOWER ESTATES Parkins Mill/ Gower. Beautifully renovated 4bd/3ba (in-law suite)with rocking chair porch. Kitchen has new cabinets, granite,SS appliances, deck,roof.All baths updated. Hwd flrs.

Huge family rm w/fp Laurie Ethridge (864) 787-0288

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MOUNT VERNON ESTATES 4/3 Ranch with 3 car garage located in upscale Mt. Vernon Estates; just minutes from town, GSP airport, dining & shops!

Home offers a split floor plan with a master suite fit for a King!

Must See! Hilary Hurst (864) 313-6077 MLS#1210344

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Walk through the covered entry to see the grand 2 story entrance that flows into the open great room that offers tons of space for gatherings Hilary Hurst (864) 313-6077 MLS#1247322

MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN GREENVILLE BRAND NEW OPENING FALL 2012

864.233.6003 www.EnclaveParisMountain.com

Milestone selects another top provider for 2012 Inspiration Home A testament to modern comfort and style, the 2012 Inspiration Home will feature the latest appliances, electronics, and furnishings–all made possible by a familiar local supplier.

Jeff Lynch Appliance and TV Center of Greenville has been chosen by builder Milestone Custom Homes to furnish the 11,000 square foot residence’s main kitchen, smoothie bar, outdoor kitchen, outdoor living space, laundry, home theatre and more.

“Outside of our own facility, I can’t think of a better place to showcase the work of our sales professionals and designers than the Inspiration Home,” said Mark Lynch, president of Jeff Lynch Appliance and TV Center. “We jumped at the chance to be involved with the Inspiration Home. Not only because of our close proximity to Verdae, but it’s a wonderful opportunity to display the depth and breadth of our capabilities through such a unique project.”

SPECIAL TO THE JOURNAL

The main kitchen is highlighted by Sub-Zero’s finest built in refrigeration system and a convection steam oven from Wolf which automatically senses the amount, size, and shape of food. While cooking, it eliminates all guesswork by monitoring the time, temperature, and environment.

The home theater seating by Palliser was carefully chosen for its supreme comfort, convenient tablet holders, and LED lighting. Outside the home Jeff Lynch has selected imaginative outdoor furnishings with handcrafted finishes and elegant details by WeatherMaster.

Family-owned and committed to its customers, Jeff Lynch Appliance and TV Center is celebrating its 60th Anniversary in 2012. Headquartered in Greenville, it is the largest independent appliance and electronics dealer in the state of South Carolina. The company has a 75,000 square foot state-of-the-art showroom at 17 Roper Mountain Road in Greenville displaying more than 100 brands, including home appliances, electronics, bedding, and furniture.

For more on Jeff Lynch Appliance and TV Center, visit www.jefflynch.com.

The 2012 Inspiration Home is a grand 11,220 square feet residence constructed by Milestone Custom Homes of Greenville in an architectural style reminiscent of the late 1800s– but with the latest in modern conveniences and technology.

Tour the Home: November 29 - December 2 December 6 - December 9 To see this spectacular home within Verdae in Greenville, purchase tickets now. Visit www.ihomesc.com for details.

100% of ticket proceeds go to two deserving charities – the Greenville Humane Society and the S.C. Mountains to Midlands Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

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Our agents are extraordinary.

Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co. has more than 200 agents whose first priority is serving you. We value the relationships we have with our clients and the communities we serve. Those relationships will always be at the core of who we are.

We are the true real estate leader in the Upstate.

www.cdanjoyner.com

Agents on call this weekend

PAM BUCHANAN 551-0277 PELHAM RD.

SANDRA PALMER 313-7193 SIMPSONVILLE

ED BENTON 979-1144 WOODRUFF RD.

JANET SOLESBEE 879-4239 GREER

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October 8, 2012 – The Marchant Company is proud to announce that Joye Lanahan, has completed invaluable training and has received the Designation of “Certified Distressed Property Expert” (CDPE) with an emphasis on Short Sales.

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provides Joye the opportunity to better serve and help her clients and the community in need of foreclosure and short sale expertise.

CDPE training has equipped her with the right tools, processes, and education to help her clients avoid unmanageable circumstances

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Interested in Buying or Selling a home?

Contact one of our Agents on Call or visit us online at

CINDY BOLT-BISHOP 270-1332 AUGUSTA RD.

cdanjoyner.com.

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that can lead to foreclosures.

Joye’s specific understanding of the complex issues facing the real estate market, affords her the ability to share with her clients short sale solution opportunities, and avoid the emotional complications of foreclosing. She now joins the

Designation ranks of other CDPE agents helping to provide more stabilization to our community.

Joye Lanahan SPECIAL TO THE JOURNAL

We have LOTS to offer!

3 BR/3.5 BA Mediterranean style villa in gated comm., mins to dwntwn. Views of Table Rock and Downtown.

Open floor plan w/hdws, ceramic tile, 10’ ceilings, covered porches & walled courtyard. Kitchen has stained cabinets, granite c’tops. Master on main. Many unique & top-of-the-line features! NANCY McCRORY 864.505.8367 and KAREN TURPIN 864.230.5176 MLS# 1247951

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Griffith Farm

$74,900 Beautiful development off Anderson Ridge Road. Oakview Elementary, Riverside Middle, JL Mann High.

Directions: Batesville Road, left on Anderson Ridge Road, left on Godfrey, left into Griffith Farm.

Directions: Woodruff Road, right on Scuffletown, right on Jonesville Road, 2 miles on left across from Five Oaks Academy.

L INDEN P ARK Lots from $36,900 to $43,900 Houses from the $200’s Walk to everything.

Directions: Main Sreet, Simpsonville (Hwy 417), turn on Hwy 14 first right on Stokes Road past Super Bi-Lo, 100 yards on right.

Providence Realty & Marketing 2131 Woodruff Road, Suite 1900 Greenville, SC 29607 864.676.1719 www.getprovidence.com SPECIAL TO THE JOURNAL

Custom 4 BR/4.5 BA brick accented home w/ lrg media rm. 3400+/sq ft on wooded creek lot, near Furman Unv. Main lvl has hdwds, cwn molding & recess lighting, MBR w/sit rm, walk-in closets, spa tub, sep shower & access to deck. Gourmet kit. w/bkft nook, granite c’tops, 42”cabinets. Fully furnished living suite on lower lvl w/ kitchenette, BA & BR. MARY PRAYOR. 864.593.0366 MLS# 1247968

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Well maintained, meticulous home located on quiet, cul-de-sac lot.

Features a side entry garage, granite c’tops and SS appliances, lrg mstr bath ,screened porch, fenced yard, and open floor plan w/grand 2 story foyer entrance and more! Refinished hdwds and New carpet, windows, roof! BARBARA RIGGS 864.423.2783 MLS# 1235075

$174,900 COUNTRY KNOLLS

4 BR/2.5 BA w/ bonus room in peaceful Greer neighborhood.

Features many updates and fresh paint.

New arch. roof and siding, yard has black fencing. Lrg master suite and master bath w/soaking tub, dual vanity & walk-in closet. Pride of ownership shows. 0.7 acres flat yard has black fencing. TOM MARCHANT 864.449.1658 MLS# 1242190

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$74,900 MCDANIEL HEIGHTS

3 BR/2.5 BA home, convenient to Woodruff Road and Simpsonville and NO HOAs. Sits back off the road on over 2 acres. Features front porch, vaulted ceiling, stone fpl, fml dining room, eat-in kitchen, sliding glass doors, two-tier deck, and a stone fireplace in the backyard. JOAN RAPP 864.901.3839 MLS# 1248733

WON’T LAST LONG!!!

Great 1BR/1 BA condo at McDaniel Heights. Open floor plan. Hardwood floors in living room, kitchen & dining room. Wall of built-in bookcases in living room. Terrace off of living room. Access to roof. Laundry facilities in basement. ANNE MARCHANT 864.420.0009 & BRIAN MARCHANT 864.631.5858 MLS# 1247755

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International artist inspired 4 BR/2.5 BA brick home. Mtn views, mins from dwntwn G’ville. Manicured grounds w/lake across the street. Wrap around covered porch, 2 car carport, DR & LR, fpl w/gas logs. Lower level can be separate apartment and has separate entrance, patio, BR, full BA, Den w/fpl & Art Studio. $45k in improvements, must see! VALERIE MILLER 864.430.6602 MLS# 1248432

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Magnificent Mtn & Lake Robinson Views.

Lazarus Shouse built, 5 BR/3BA, 2600+/- sq ft home. Hdwds, brick accents, security sys, gas logs, fenced yard, vaulted ceilings, double thermal pane windows, kitchen w/granite c’tops, 42”cabinets & SS appl’s, mstr suite w/walk-in closet. Community p’ground, pool & changing cabana.

KATHY SLAYTER 864.982.7772 MLS#1247851

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ROCKWOODATAUGUSTA $519,000 • MLS 1243000

$159,000 SWANSGATE

2 BR/2BA Condo in est. active adult community w/in 300 yards of Greenville Memorial Hospital. Close to Downtown G’Ville. Lrg MBR, w/huge walk-in closet. Updates: new $18k MBA w/walk-in ceramic tile shower. $10k in fresh paint, light fixtures, hdwds, carpet. Screen porch & grilling deck overlook a park-like setting. 1 car garage. TOM MARCHANT 864.449.1658 MLS# 1240944

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105 TUSCANY WAY $1,275,000 • MLS 1241750

$149,900 ROLLING GREEN VILLAGE

Meticulously maintained 3 BR/2 BA home.

New carpet and professionally painted interior. Features a 2 car garage, cathedral ceiling in family room and adorable sunroom. This home is one of the larger homes in the community and has plenty of room. Private backyard! BARBARA RIGGS 864.423.2783 MLS# 1242999

1785 REIDVILLE SHARON RD $1,499,000 • MLS 1244582

FANNIE MAE INVESTOR SPECIALS MLS#1248262

$130,900

15 Boswell Rd.

MLS#1238888

$59,900

506 Laurel & Hardy Lake Rd.

MLS#1247989

$30,900

229 McMakin Dr.

Helen

KATHY SLAYTER 864.982.7772

Hagood

Weekend Agent on Duty: Chas Whitmore 864.430.6110 C102R

15 lots available from $68,900 to $79,900 Gorgeous development of custom homes.

$295,000 GREENVILLE

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Located in the heart of the historic West End, The Custom House offers luxury and convenience to all downtown Greenville has to offer. Fluor Field, Falls Park, shopping and fine dining are all within walking distance. JOEY BEESON 864.660.9689 MLS# 1248731

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For more listings, more photos, more details...

www.marchantco.com | 864.467.0085

864.419.2889 | hhagood@cbcaine.com See these homes and more at cbcaine.com/agents/HelenHagood

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$8,475,000 $3,301,000 JIM W. BRAKE $1,683,000 CLIFFS VALLEY-STONE CREEK $795,000 KILGORE PLANTATION $650,000 COLONIAL ESTATES $630,000 WINDSOR CREEK $550,000 CHANTICLEER $548,500 VILLAS AT THORNBLADE $547,000 ASHETON $450,000 ASHETON $450,000 TUXEDO PARK $422,900 $410,000 HAMMETT’S GLEN $409,000 MCBEE STATION RESIDENTIAL $394,000 ASHETON $384,000 HOLLAND TRACE $355,000 HOLLAND TRACE $355,000 PARK HILL $351,000 $350,000 $340,000 HAMMETT CORNER $338,205 KILGORE FARMS $336,550 CHANDLER LAKE $299,630 $292,200 ALTAMONT TERRACE $290,000 CYPRESS RUN $284,000 TUSCAN WOODS $282,000 RIVER OAKS $281,500 $278,500 PLANTATION GREENE $275,000 THE ARBORS $275,000 MCDANIEL OAKS $270,000 ASHFORD $266,000 SYCAMORE RIDGE $265,000 HERITAGE POINT $260,000 RESERVE AT PLANTATION GREENE $255,900 GOWER ESTATES $255,000 WHITEHALL PLANTATION $255,000 $250,000 PARKWAY COMMONS $250,000 ROCKWOOD PARK $250,000 MORNING MIST FARM $249,899 HAMMOND’S POINTE $243,000 CARLYLE POINTE $243,000 RICHLAND CREEK @ NORTH MAIN $240,000 GREYTHORNE $239,525 POPLAR FOREST $238,500 THE GARDENS AT ROSE RESERVE $231,000 CASTLE ROCK $227,669 SUGAR CREEK $226,000 FORRESTER CREEK $219,000 MORNING MIST FARM $216,000 MAYS MEADOW $209,000 $208,250 CASTLE ROCK $204,200 STONEWYCK $204,000 CLIFFS VALLEY $200,000 OAKLAND HEIGHTS $200,000 CEDAR COVE $198,500 BELL’S CREEK $196,500 TWIN CREEKS $194,125 AVALON ESTATES $193,500 KALEDON ACRES $192,974 ASHLEY OAKS $190,000 CLARK MANOR $183,000 SHOALS CROSSING $182,000 REEDY SPRINGS $180,000 HALF MILE LAKE $180,000 BRENTMOOR $178,000 PARKSIDE AT LISMORE $176,716 $175,000 PARKWAY COMMONS $175,000 LISMORE PARK $172,089 WEMBERLY WAY $169,000 WYNDHAM PLACE $168,000 PELHAM WOODS $167,900 J.B. LEAGUE $167,000 ENOREE POINT $165,000 WYNDHAM PLACE $165,000 WATERS EDGE $165,000 SUNSET HILLS $157,500 SHADOW CREEK $155,489 BROOKSIDE $155,000 WATERMILL $153,475 SHOALS CROSSING $152,346 WINDSOR FOREST $152,000 THE HEIGHTS $151,284 TWIN CREEKS $150,900 RICHWOOD $150,100 STONE ESTATES $149,500 WESTVIEW $147,000 WATERMILL $146,700 WINDSOR FOREST II $146,000 FAIRVIEW LAKE $145,750 HAWK POINTE $145,625 SHERWOOD FOREST $144,500

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THE DESIGNATED LEGAL PUBLICATION FOR GREENVILLE COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Greenville County Council will conduct a public hearing relating to an Ordinance “AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF THAT CERTAIN FEE IN LIEU OF AD VALOREM TAXES AGREEMENT

BY AND AMONG GREENVILLE COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND DRIVE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES OF AMERICA, INC., AS SPONSOR, AND MID REALTY HOLDINGS, L.L.C., AS SPONSOR AFFILIATE, TO EXTEND THE TERM OF SAID AGREEMENT; AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.” The hearing will be held in the Council Chambers in the Greenville County Square, located at 301 University Ridge, Greenville, South Carolina 29601, beginning at or after 6:00 p.m. on November 6, 2012.

At the time and place fixed for this public hearing, all taxpayers, residents or other interested persons who appear will be given an opportunity to express their views for or against the matters contemplated by the Ordinance above-referenced.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Greenville County Council will conduct a public hearing relating to an Ordinance “AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FEE-IN-LIEU OF AD VALOREM TAXES AND INCENTIVE AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG GREENVILLE COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND [PROJECT SPARTA], AS SPONSOR, AND [ ], AS SPONSOR AFFILIATE, TO PROVIDE FOR A FEE IN LIEU OF AD VALOREM TAXES INCENTIVE, GRANTING OF CERTAIN SPECIAL SOURCE REVENUE CREDITS AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.” The hearing will be held in the Council Chambers in the Greenville County Square, located at 301 University Ridge, Greenville, South Carolina 29601, beginning at or after 6:00 p.m. on November 6, 2012.

At the time and place fixed for this public hearing, all taxpayers, residents or other interested persons who appear will be given an opportunity to express their views for or against the matters contemplated by the Ordinance above-referenced.

SUMMONS AND NOTICE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SPARTANBURG IN THE FAMILY COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Case No.: 2012-DR-42-1254 South Carolina Department of Social Services, Plaintiff, vs.

Dorothy Lopez, Abel Lopez.

And the minor children under the age of eighteen (18) years: Tristan Loborio Lopez (DOB: 09/03/2003) Yolanda Cheyenne Lopez (DOB: 09/26/1999) Defendants. TO THE DEFENDANTS: DOROTHY LOPEZ AND ABEL LOPEZ YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint for Termination of Parental Rights in this action, the original of which was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Spartanburg County, South Carolina on May 7, 2012, a copy of which will be delivered to you upon request and to serve a copy of your answer to the Complaint upon the undersigned attorney at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days of the date of service upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time stated, the Plaintiff will apply for judgment by default against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to respond or appear at the final termination of parental rights hearing in this matter you may lose your parental rights to the above named child.

DEBORAH MURDOCK (SC Bar No. 7640) Attorney for Plaintiff 116 Renaissance Circle Mauldin, South Carolina 29662 (864) 213-1097 (864) 213-1098 (fax) Mauldin, South Carolina October 10, 2012

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING Hearing of the Commission to enlarge the boundaries of the Greater Greenville Sanitation District to include certain properties located on Edwards Road off E. Lee Road, Hartsville Road off Watson Road, Altamont Road off Lake Circle Drive, Bald Rock Drive off Club View Drive and to provide public notice thereof.

PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that on October 23, 2012, at 5:30 p.m. in the Education room of the Greater Greenville Sanitation Commission Headquarters located at 1600 West Washington Street, Greenville, South Carolina 29601, a public hearing will be held for the consideration of enlarging the boundaries of the Greater Greenville Sanitation District to include certain properties located on Edwards Road off E. Lee Road, Hartsville Road off Watson Road, Altamont Road off Lake Circle Drive, Bald Rock Drive off Club View Drive and to provide public notice thereof.

Anyone wishing to be placed on the Agenda for Public Comment is asked to call Greater Greenville Sanitation Commission at 2326721 extension 215 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday.

Public comments will be limited based on the number of persons addressing the Commission.

Public comment can also be posted on the website. www.GGSC.gov Chuck LaGrange Public Affairs Department Greater Greenville Sanitation 1600 West Washington Street Greenville, SC 29601 P. 864-232-6721 F. 864-232-7967 W. www.ggsc.gov

m PUBLIC HEARING A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2012, AT 6:00 p.m.(or at such time as other public hearings are concluded) IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 301 UNIVERSITY RIDGE, GREENVILLE, SC, 29601, TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE THE MILLAGE ESTABLISHED FOR THE DUNKLIN FIRE DISTRICT AS REQUESTED

BY THE DUNKLIN BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL FOR THE 2013 TAX YEAR. THE DUNKLIN BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF S.C. CODE ANN. SECTIONS 6-11-271 AND 6-11-275, AS AMENDED, HAS REQUESTED THAT GREENVILLE COUNTY COUNCIL MAINTAIN THEIR PRESENT MILLAGE RATE OF TWENTY-SEVEN AND NINE-TENTHS (27.9) MILLS FOR OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE, WHICH INCLUDES ONE AND SEVENTENTHS (1.7) MILLS FOR A RESERVE ACCOUNT PREVIOUSLY LEVIED, WHICH IS ABOVE THE TEN (10) MILLS ESTABLISHED BY STATUTE FOR THE DUNKLIN FIRE DISTRICT. THIS REPRESENTS NO INCREASE OVER LAST YEAR’S MILLAGE. HERMAN G. KIRVEN JR., CHAIRMAN GREENVILLE COUNTY COUNCIL NOTICE OF ACTION STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE FAMILY COURT THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF GREENVILLE C/A No. 2012-DR-23-3677 STOYAN ENTCHEV Plaintiff, vs.

ANGELA ENTCHEV, Defendant. YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the original Summons and Complaint in the above entitled action were filed on August 15, 2012 in the Office of the Clerk of Court in the Family Court of Greenville County, South Carolina, the object of the prayer is to obtain a Divorce from Angela Entchev.

Contact: The Carruthers Law Firm 111 Toy Street Greenville, SC 29601

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Greenville County Council will conduct a public hearing relating to an Ordinance “AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT FOR JOINT COUNTY INDUSTRIAL PARK BY AND BETWEEN GREENVILLE COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND ANDERSON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, TO EXPAND THE BOUNDARIES OF THE PARK TO INCLUDE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN GREENVILLE COUNTY; AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS.” The hearing will be held in the Council Chambers in the Greenville County Square, located at 301 University Ridge, Greenville, South Carolina 29601, beginning at or after 6:00 p.m. on November 6, 2012.

At the time and place fixed for this public hearing, all taxpayers, residents or other interested persons who appear will be given an opportunity to express their views for or against the matters contemplated by the Ordinance above-referenced.

NOTICE OF ACTION STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GREENVILLE IN THE FAMILY COURT THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT C/A No. 2012-DR-23-3669 Katrina Navarro & Huane Navarro, Plaintiffs, vs.

Cesar Mejia, Defendant.

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the original Summons and Complaint in the above entitled action were filed on August 14, 2012 in the Office of the Clerk of Court in the Family Court of Greenville County, South Carolina, the object of the prayer is to., obtain a termination of parental rights of Cesar Mejia and to seek an adoption by Huane Navarro of the child born to Katrina Navarro and Cesar Mejia.

Contact: The Carruthers Law Firm 111 Toy Street Greenville, SC 29601

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Piedmont Petroleum Corporation, intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/ permit that will allow the sale and OFF premises consumption of BEER & WINE at 4051 Highway 101 North, Greer, SC 29651. To object to the issuance of this license/permit, written protest must be received by the S.C. Department of Revenue no later than November 2, 2012. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and, (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protest must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P. O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214; or faxed to: (803) 896-0110

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More than 200 people enjoyed oysters, hot dogs, music by Laura and Drew Horton, and activities for the children at the Safe Harbor Upstate Charity Oyster Roast. All proceeds benefited Safe Harbor shelters and services for victims of domestic violence in Greenville, Pickens, Oconee and Anderson.

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1242363 Alta Vista

ACROSS 1 Dominant theme 6 “... __ a puddy tat!”

10 Collectible game system 15 Confident words 19 MasterCard offering 21 Beset by delays 23 Catherine of Aragon’s successor, marriagewise 24 High-volume pesticide deliverer 25 They could go either way 26 When many lunch 28 Plan 29 “Stay” singer Lisa 31 PBS benefactor 32 Ratio for 25-Across 34 “Cimarron” novelist 38 Physician’s gp.

39 Brush fire op 40 Latin king 41 Best Picture of 1932 48 Fronton balls 52 Lenin’s successor 54 Entertain with extravagance 55 Lively folk dances 57 Classical lead-in 58 Citrusy pie flavor 59 Rival of Cassio 60 Oil used in paint 62 “Lordy!”

63 Units in nutrition 67 Attempts to smooth ruffled feathers

69 __ fatty acid 70 Russian wheels 71 Emit 72 Tach measures: Abbr.

74 Crankcase components 76 “Dude!”

77 Page-turner 82 Belgian lager, familiarly 83 Browning’s “How Do I Love Thee?” e.g.

85 In a stuffed-up way 86 Cardiologist’s exam 88 It fell after about 15 years 90 Pet food brand 91 Landlocked Afr. land 92 Burkina Faso, once 96 Adds moisture to 102 Batman after Michael 103 Sweetheart 104 Gold compound 105 Civil War battle site 108 Took in, say 113 Procedures for detecting carpal fractures 115 Restricted parking area, in some cases 117 Avoids a confrontation 118 Go through 119 Swedish actress Persson 120 Marketing data 121 Brown and Patrick

122 Took a shot DOWN 1 Hurdle for a would-be doc 2 “Just answer yes __!”

3 Place in math class?

4 “Et tu, Brute?” day 5 Bone below the femur 6 “Let me get back to you” 7 Reason for sudden death 8 “Dragonwyck” author Seton 9 Followed 10 Metal giant 11 Picador’s target 12 Without dissent 13 Mending target 14 Non-studio pic 15 “__ die for!”

16 Credited in a note 17 Improve 18 Unhip types 20 Riding, with “on” 22 “Project Runway” mentor Tim 27 __ Tamid: synagogue lamp 30 “Crank up the heat!”

33 Carpooling convenience 34 At all 35 Catalan surrealist 36 Sgts., e.g.

37 First lady before Mamie 38 Melodic segments

39 Dermal opening 41 Headly of “Dick Tracy” 42 Stowe novel 43 “Ahem” relative 44 Lustful looker 45 Subarctic forest 46 Jazz trumpeter Ziggy

Very Hard

47 British city whose natives are called Loiners 49 “I’m holding it!”

50 Multi-platinum Steely Dan album 51 Odysseus trio, to Homer

53 “The Good Girl” star 56 Use spurs on 58 Not cut 60 Picked up 61 Beige shade 63 Lip protection 64 “Nick of Time” singer 65 Freud contemporary 66 Colorful autumn tree 68 Put the __ on: squelch 69 Impatient sounds 71 Genetic chains 73 ‘70s Lynyrd Skynyrd label 75 Racing’s Unsers 77 Canal-cleaning device 78 Way to travel 79 Israeli port city 80 __ mater 81 Peptic opening?

83 Leaves the harbor 84 Working 87 Shirt prohibited at most golf courses, ironically 89 Yank’s foe 92 Initials at O’Hare 93 Old Spanish coins 94 Knight’s quality 95 Stay one step ahead of 96 Anchor cable opening 97 Mongolian tents 98 Hangs on a line 99 Rough, in a way 100 Court figs.

101 State with a panhandle 102 Shop class holders 106 __ Park: FDR home site 107 Twice tri109 Israeli statesman Weizman 110 Package word with a cable car in its “o” 111 Suffix with defer 112 Monopoly card 114 Pretoria’s land: Abbr.

116 Hosp. staffer Crossword answers: page 62

Sudoku answers: page 62

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WHERE I’VE BEEN WITH BILL KOON

Stamp rehab for technocrats

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

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I take a lot of flak at home because I can’t handle technology. I can answer the phone and drag out the voicemail; I can use the TV remote, open the garage door and disable the ice maker. But I have to depend on my teenage daughter, the Privileged Child, for anything more complex.

She fishes me out of a variety of computer problems. She still gives me a cell phone lesson from time to time, telling me how to answer a call or make one. We continue to work toward retrieving voicemail. I don’t use the thing much and thus forget the routine pretty fast. She obliges me with what she enjoys calling “cell phone rehab” sessions from time to time.

But I had my moment recently. For some bizarre reason, she wrote a couple of thank-you notes. When she finished, she was perplexed about how to mail them.

I suggested a stamp and a trip out to our mailbox – and I offered her a couple of “forever” stamps out of my desk drawer. “Where do I put the stamps?” she asked, holding out the envelopes.

Now this is what we call “the honest truth”: This child – almost old enough to vote, a really good student, sound of mind and body, legally entitled to drive a car, soon old enough to go to war or get married – has no idea where to put a stamp on an envelope. Please call Mr. Ripley.

Don’t think that I missed my cue. I launched a wonderful lecture about the good old days when people actually wrote letters. Back then, a box of stationary and a book of stamps were a standard graduation gift; sometimes they came with a nice refillable Schaffer pen in a spring-loaded box lined with silk.

I saw my parents almost every weekend when I was in college, coming in with my dirty laundry and depleted finances late on Friday and departing clean and solvent on Sunday. But my mother expected a letter from me sometime between Tuesday and Thursday every week – even if she got it just a couple of days after I left or a day before I returned.

I know that this sounds archaic, like rubbing two sticks together or swinging on a vine. But don’t be too quick to dismiss real letters on real stationary with real stamps on the envelopes. What price would you pay to know for sure that your teen was not chatting on the phone or texting while cruising downtown? How would you feel about buying 20 “forever” stamps instead of facing up to your phone bill with its myriad of arcane charges that not even Alex Trebek could figure out?

I came across some old correspondence recently. And, again, this is the “honest truth” – the letters had three-cent stamps on them. This is to say that I could be in touch with five people for 15 cents. My total bill for writing my mother once a week for a year came to $1.56. What would a return to those days mean to the national debt and/or the U.S. Postal Service?

Then I dived into the old telephone stuff, about how we had just one, a heavyduty item with a roulette dial for the five-digit phone numbers. And I remember, says I, about how we moaned when Ma Bell added a two-letter prefix to that number. I think ours, here in S.C., was “AL” for “Alpine.” And I remember four-party lines where a talkative type could tie things up forever. But at least we could listen to the conversations of the other three parties if we lifted the receiver quietly. And I remember when a long-distance call was a sign of disaster like the scream of an air raid siren.

Then my clincher: “You and your pals,” I pointed out as if I were William Jennings Bryan addressing the Scopes jury, “will never have a box of old love letters in the attic the way your mom and I do – three-cent stamps and all.”

Whereupon I showed her where to put the stamp on her thank-you notes. “Touche to the techno genius,” I say. “Stamp rehab is available.”

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