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Shopping & Living Local BETH KELLEY FANN • beth@simpsonvillebanner.com JUNE 8, 2014

One of my Very Big Motivations for starting a local publication was a desire to spend my days close to home. I had the job at the big ad agency, I had the career, the money. But I didn’t have time with my kids. I didn’t have time to shop and live local. I was spending three or more hours a day in the car, and my heart was back at home. For over 30 years, I’ve watched Simpsonville grow up into a beautiful place - one that I gladly started my own family in. The Banner was created to help inform and celebrate Simpsonville, and all of the businesses and people that make it special.

I might be the obnoxiously proud mom. Onward. Here is what she wrote (I edited her spelling and punctuation):

School is out and kids are bored. Kids can help parents around the house to get their minds off missing friends and teachers. You can play games and go fun places. Some fun places in Simpsonville - the Ice Cream Station, shopping at Vaughn’s, Carolina Olive Oil, Southern Galleries, even a Celtic Jewelry store off Main Street. Go play at Heritage Park, ride the train on weekends, go to Upstate Karate Summer Kamp. I also like Discovery Island Water Park, the Zoo, Children’s Museum and MORE! Show good sportsmanship and try new sports. Read A LOT. And the most important part is to have FUN! It was so inspiring to hear her name places around here that had made a big impression. My entire family is thankful for the opportunity to cover Simpsonville, even the smallest of the Fann’s, and we thank you all for the amazing support.

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Picking up on this idea, and what we behind the scenes are doing, my observant daughter submitted an article for my consideration. Keep in mind she is seven, and from day one she has been the best Bannerette around. She may have handed some of you papers personally last week - you’d know her as the child with springy blond curls and perfectly arranged freckles, proudly sporting a Banner t-shirt.

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Why I am Voting No COUNCILMAN MATTHEW GOOCH • Editorial

JUNE 10, 2014

The 2010 Census has valuable facts contained in its many reports. For those willing to spend some time mining that information one can learn a great deal about our nation and ultimately the city we live in. Simpsonville, for example, grew faster than other parts of the state, has a higher female than male population and has about a 70% homeownership rate. Interesting facts, but what do they mean and what does any of it have to do with our current budget? Facts are funny things. People use them all the time and may not always have the right context to allow others to completely understand. One interesting fact from the 2010 Census is the average household income of a City of Simpsonville household. In 2010 the average was $49,970. Some of us make more and some less but that is the average. Again, what is the point? Keep that number in mind as some other, harder to find details are laid out. These are facts about the city’s finances and budget. Facts about how your elected officials are trying to spend your money. Now no one is against new equipment or gear to keep our staff safe and the public out of harm’s way. What is concerning is how the needed upgrades are being paid for and more important how the 2014-2015 budget does not look ahead to the future. Each of us chooses how to save, spend, invest and give. Ideally, we should all save something. The question is how much. Rules of thumb say anywhere from 10% and up depending on our goals. So, given the average income, $49,970, our average Simpsonville household should save about $5,000 every year. That amount is roughly a few months of expenses for most people; enough to survive in the event of a problem. (Continued on Page 13)

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FACTS Simpsonville City Council Meeting June 10, 2014 • Perry Eichor spoke on the budget, expressing concerns for city employees, who will not be getting a cost of living increase. He also stated that he felt Public Works should have been given funding to explore long term cost saving measures • 1st Reading of Ordinance 2014-06, Flood Damage Ordinance - Passed • Sylvia Lockaby was appointed interim Assistant Mayor by Mayor pro tem Geneva Lawrence • 1st Reading of AXZ-2014-05, Annex/Rezone Wherry Property on Howard Dr. - Passed • 1st Reading of Z-2014-02, Rezone Part of 1415 W. Georgia Road - Passed • 1st Reading of TX-2014-01, Misc. Amendments to Zoning Ordinance - Passed • Resolution No. 2014-05, Millage Recertification -Passed • Fire Department Equipment Purchase, FY 2013-2014 Budget - Passed

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• Five year Capital Improvement Program - Passed • Appointment of Standing Committees which replaces the monthly workshop meetings. - Passed • 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2014-04, Budget for FY 2014-2015 - Passed

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• 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2014-05, Repeal of Dog Registration - Passed • Destiny, the police dog, will be retired after failing to complete testing • No action taken in Executive Session

The City of Simpsonville posts MP3 files from meetings on their website at simpsonville.com

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SAFi Starlight Series: Twilight at the Tater Shed Kicks Off June 13 GARY FANN • gary@simpsonvillebanner.com JUNE 8, 2014

Almost five years ago, the Simpsonville Arts Foundation, Inc. (SAFi) presented the community with a 200 seat amphitheater next to the City Park. The Tater Shed, as the amphitheater is called, gets its name from the building located behind the stage. The little brick structure was used in the late 1930s to store potatoes for local farmers. Today the Tater Shed building is a nostalgic central structure at the event site, preserved as a testament to the history of Simpsonville. After the completion of the venue, The Simpsonville Arts Foundation presented a summer concert series called Twilight at the Tater Shed. The concert series is in its fifth season this year, and this summer will be the biggest yet. Twelve bands will perform for the free series that runs from June 13 to October 17.

Performances will begin at 8:00 PM and conclude about 10:00 PM, rain or shine. Weather concerns will only result in moving the performances inside the Arts Center. beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks will be available for purchase. For the complete summer schedule, or to learn more about SAFi, visit safiarts.org

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Tater Shed, behind the SAFi Arts Center at 110 Academy Street

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Behind the Scenes: The Good 2 Go Market at GHS BETH FANN • beth@simpsonvillebanner.com JUNE 8, 2014

One of five satellite urban gardens, the Sullivan Street Farm pictured is off to a big start. Lettuce, beans, tomatoes ready to be staked - all and more are thriving in the much loved spot nestled in the middle of downtown Greenville. The garden is surrounded by colorful murals, the fence is neat and well-cared for, and a brand new greenhouse sits across the street. Those that visited the Good 2 Go Market at GHS Hillcrest Hospital last Wednesday have already enjoyed the harvest of Mill Village Farms, and wondered where it came from. Executive Director Dan Wiedenbrenner and his team have created a network of urban farms across Greenville, each staffed with volunteers and young employees from the area. Tisha Barnes, Marketing Director, says that the kids hoping for work with Mill Village Farms go through a full interview process, and the prospective employees take this very serious. The candidates that are hired can expect to gain real life experience with their first jobs, (Continued on page 8)

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Harmony Garden Sprouts for 2nd Year LOUISE GANCI • louiseb.harmonygarden@gmail.com

JUNE 9, 2014

Harmony Garden is off to a wonderful start in our second year with another exciting spring planting. As you know, in partnership with the Simpsonville City Parks Department and Lowe’s of Simpsonville, the Harmony Garden is run completely by volunteers and dedicated to the education of gardening and giving back to the underprivileged citizens in our community. This past fall, the garden produced over 350 pounds of sweet potatoes, and over 200 pounds of cabbage and kale, which was donated to local food banks for distribution to those in need. This spring planting season we have planted a variety of fruits & vegetables, including tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash, watermelon and cantaloupe, just to name a few. We have also planted some beautiful flowers to make the front of the Garden very inviting. Thank you to all the volunteers for your time and dedication to the wonderful cause of helping our neighbors. Without the many faithful volunteers, The City Parks Department and Lowe’s of Simpsonville none of this would be possible. If you would like to be a part of the Harmony Garden please contact Louise at Louiseb.harmonygarden@gmail.com

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(Continued from page 6) through work on the farms, selling at the market, and managing time and money. Modeling a similar program out of Boston, Dan says that they also plan to try out new educational team building initiatives this year. From Katie Tuten of GHS: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would just say that Mill Village Farms is a worthwhile organization that fills so many needs in the community... from providing fresh produce to underserved areas in our community to empowering kids by teaching job skills and encouraging entrepreneurship. Hillcrest Memorial Hospital is proud to host their Good to Go Mobile Market on Wednesday afternoons this summer. And if you want to meet someone that will get you really fired up about giving back to the community you should meet Dan!â&#x20AC;? The work program is available for kids aged 12-18, and volunteers and donations are welcome. Visit millvillagefarms.org to learn more.

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LOCAL NEWS

Honor Flight Upstate Hosts Memorial Ride GARY FANN • gary@simpsonvillebanner.com JUNE 8, 2014

This past Saturday marked the fourth annual Honor Flight Upstate SC Memorial Ride with the Upstate Chapter of the Defenders Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club. The president of the Defenders, who goes by Wolf, had this to say about the event; “The Club was privileged to be able to support Honor Flight Upstate SC and to recognize the service and sacrifices made by the WWII and Korean War Veterans through this annual event. This years Honor Flight Memorial Ride was very special to our chapter in that we were able to pay a special tribute honoring the 70th Anniversary of D-Day. We look forward to next years event and invite everyone to attend. A special thanks to all who sponsored and/or donated to the event this year and to those who worked so hard to make it happen.” The motorcycle ride began at Heritage Park in Simpsonville and finished 38 miles later at Harley Davidson of Greenville. The bikers were welcomed by a large crowd cheering them on. This year there were 160 bikers in the ride and Honor Flight raised $3000.

Honor Flight Upstate SC was founded in 2008 right here in Simpsonville. Twice a year since then, the Veterans of the Upstate have flown to Washington DC to tour their memorials. Before each flight, volunteers spend several months planning, to create a memorable experience for each veteran on board.

To find out more about Honor Flight Upstate SC or to become a volunteer visit honorflightupstatesc.com

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South Carolina Koi And Water Garden Society 16th Annual Pond Tour KAY BARUTHA • www.SCKWGS.com JUNE 9, 2014

Sixteen years ago, a small and very young (2 years old) South Carolina Water Garden Society was looking for a fund raiser to help support their not-for-profit club, and hit upon the idea of having a pond tour where they would share their yards and gardens with the surrounding community. Twelve members volunteered to show their ponds/yards, and a tradition was born. The event was well received by the community, so it was decided that the tradition would be continued the following year and the year after that and the year after that. Fast forward 16 years and they’re still doing it – haven’t missed a year in all that time. Featuring different ponds each year (usually 10 to 12) has kept the community interested, and this year is no different. In the past, this has been a 2-day event, but the 2014 tour will be one day only on Saturday, June 14th, rain or shine, from 9:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M. and will include 10 ponds: 1 in Spartanburg, 4 in Simpsonville, 1 in Fountain Inn, and 4 in Greer. The ponds are located in a proximity to each other that makes it possible to see all 10 comfortably in one day and still have time for lunch along the way. There is always a variety of sizes, shapes, landscaping, yard art and unique plants, both in the water and surrounding the pond, and this year is no exception. The ponds range in size from 1,000

gallons to 3,600 gallons and are home to a variety of koi (colored carp) and goldfish, sometimes both. There are bog ponds and streams and waterfalls that produce that wonderfully soothing sound of running water. Visitors come from the local area as well as surrounding states; the internet is a wonderful thing! Some have a pond, some would like to have a pond, some are planning to build a pond, some are trying to decide if they are brave enough to build a pond, and some just want to visit someone else’s pond and take home a pleasant memory of a beautiful and restful place. And that is the objective of this event – to allow guests to come and relax, visit, enjoy, inquire, and share the experience in their own way and at their own pace. Here’s how it works. Tickets can be purchased in advance from South Pleasantburg Nursery (on South Pleasantburg) or Wild Birds Unlimited (on Congaree Road) in Greenville. Tickets are $10 for adults, children under 12 are free. With your ticket, you will receive a map and a brochure giving a description of and directions to each pond from I-85 or I-385. Visit www.SCKWGS.com for more detail.

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Hillcrest Principal Will Not Be Charged BETH KELLEY FANN • beth@simpsonvillebanner.com JUNE 10, 2014

Simpsonville Police originally stated on June 5th that Hillcrest High School Principal Steven Chamness was under investigation for failure to report a bomb threat at the school. Today, Captain Kevin Threlkeld with SPD stated that they will not be pressing charges against Chamness, deferring to the school district to handle the matter.

Fireﬁghters Thorne and Plank Graduate SC Fire Academy with “Honors”

There have been four bomb threats at Hillcrest High School in the last 30 days. These remain under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call SPD at 864-967-9536.

CHIEF WESLEY WILLIAMS • Press Release MAY 27, 2014

Firefighter Ryan Thorne and Firefighter John Plank graduated the SC Fire Academy Class #1151 - 14004 on May 16, 2014 each garnering one of three awards given to all graduating classes of thirty candidates. Firefighter Ryan Thorne, who joined Simpsonville Fire Department January 7, 2014, received the Pride of the Battalion Award. This award is given to the student that demonstrated “Leadership, Integrity, Determination, and Good Value” and is chosen by the fulltime instructor staff that worked with the class during the eightweek program. Firefighter Thorne came to Simpsonville having worked primarily in EMS since 2006. He has also served as a volunteer firefighter with Durbin Creek Fire Department since 2012. Firefighter John Plank, who joined Simpsonville Fire Department February 24,2014, received the Order of the Maltese. This award is given to the member of the recruit class that demonstrates “The Eight Obligations of the Maltese Cross”, a symbol seen as the firefighter’s badge of honor. The meaning of the eight obligations are: to live in truth, to have faith, to repent one’s sins, to give proof of humility, to love justice, to be merciful, to be sincere and wholehearted, to endure persecution. The recipient is chosen by the part-time instructors and students in the recruit class. Firefighter Plank came to Simpsonville having worked At Greenville County Sheriff Office as a dispatcher. He also serviced in the U.S Navy where he

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Man Charged for Attempted Armed Robbery at Hwy 14 BI-LO BETH KELLEY FANN • beth@simpsonvillebanner.com JUNE 10, 2014

Simpsonville Police have charged Ricky Allen Cota for attempted armed robbery and possession of a firearm during a violent crime. The alleged crime occurred on May 16, when the suspect pulled a firearm and demanded money from a cashier at the Super BI-LO on Hwy. 14. The suspect exited the store without money when the cashier ran for help. Cota was apprehended by the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office on May 20 for a separate incident, and then was identified as the suspect in the attempted robbery.

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June 10th Primary Results ROXIE KINCANNON â&#x20AC;˘ roxie@simpsonvillebanner.com JUNE 11, 2014

WINNERS Senator Lindsey Graham-U.S. Senate Senator Tim Scott-U.S. Senate Curtis Loftis-State Treasurer Bob Livingston-Adjutant General Hugh Weathers-Commissioner of Agriculture RUN-OFFS

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This race is still too tight to call-Lt. Governor-Henry McMaster and

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either Pat McKinney or Mike Campbell Superintendent of Education-Sally Atwater and Molly Spearman Greenville County Council District 26-Lynn Ballard and either Todd Frederick (120 votes) or Ed Poore (119 votes) There are two challenge ballots not included in these totals. Conway Belangia will open the two challenge ballots Thursday morning. That could determine the second place winner.

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BALLOT QUESTIONS Voters want to curb abortions by giving unborn babies the same rights as those already born. Voters want to eliminate the state income tax. Follow us on Facebook to stay up to date with breaking news and join in local discussions.

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LOCAL NEWS

2014 Travelle Wharton Hosts Youth Football Camp BETH KELLEY FANN JUNE 7, 2014

This past Saturday, Travelle Wharton of the Carolina Panthers hosted a free football camp for area youth. The event was held at Hillcrest High School and was hosted by Wharton’s charity, KeyBlock. The Football Camp is one of many ways Wharton gives back to his hometown. From keyblock.org: “As an offensive lineman in the NFL, it is Travelle’s responsibility to stand with his fellow linemen and block the defensive pressures of the opposition. The name Key Block was created in representation of a united community, teamed together to block the pressures placed upon our local charities that may prevent them from fulfilling their mission goals.” PHOTO BY GWINN DAVIS ©2014 • GWINNDAVISPHOTOS.COM

(“Voting No,” Continued from page 2) Again, these are averages but the idea holds true. The City of Simpsonville operates on a budget. You will be spared the details about how that process works. Suffice to say it takes months to generate and a large amount of time and effort is put into its creation. In the end it is voted on and, if it passes, put into place as a new binding ordinance that lasts until the next budget year. Each year since 2008 the city has operated on very lean budgets to climb out of a financial disaster. No one was spared in the economic collapse, including the city. Leading up to 2008, the city was riding a wave of growth and prosperity. After 2008, the city was in dire financial straits and until last year had to borrow money to operate. That changed in this last budget year. The city did not borrow to keep the doors open for the first time in years. We are now approaching the budget for 2014-2015 and there are issues which cause great concern. Not the least of which is the amount that is projected to be added to our operating fund. For

example, in the 2013 budget of 13.5 million the city planned to hold $290,000 back. The numbers are not in for the 2014 fiscal year but the projection in the budget is to add $168,000. The 2014-2015 budget is projected to run $14,835,147, an increase of 1.6 million dollars or 12% over last year. Out of that total, only $76,000 is slated to be saved. That is less than half of last year’s total. That amount will keep the city running for less than 2 days. Now there is some extra money built into the budget, a contingency, but one should not rely on those dollars. They are meant to be a rainy day fund during the year when issues arise. Despite all the additions to our operating fund in previous years, those dollars have been spent running the city. As of April 30, the city has approximately $400,000 in the bank to work from. This number changes weekly as we pay our bills, just like your checking account. The bottom line is simple. In the past, we saved more. The amount the city is saving is less than half what it was last year with more income. That just doesn’t add up and it’s why I will vote No.

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Thursday, June 12th LIBRARY: STORY TIME Thursday, June 12, 2014 10:00am – 10:30am Hendricks Branch - Greenville County Library WOMEN’S BUSINESS NETWORK Thursday, June 12, 2014 12:00pm – 1:00pm Carolina Olive Oil LIBRARY: CRITTER KEEPER Thursday, June 12, 2014 3:30pm – 4:00pm Hendricks Branch - Greenville County Library LIBRARY: CRAFT IT Friday, June 13, 2014 11:00am – 12:00pm Hendricks Branch - Greenville County Library STARLIGHT SERIES 2014: TATER SHED Friday, June 13, 2014 8:00pm – 10:00pm SAFi Art Center LIBRARY: KINDERCRAFT Monday, June 16, 2014 10:30am – 11:00am

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Hendricks Branch - Greenville County Library LIBRARY: BOUNCING BABIES Tuesday, June 17, 2014 10:00am – 10:30am Hendricks Branch - Greenville County Library

LOCAL EVENTS - THIS WEEK

through Friday, June 27th SIMPSONVILLE ROTARY CLUB WEEKLY MEETING

FROZEN SING ALONG PARTY

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Thursday, June 26, 2014

12:15pm – 1:15pm

7:30pm – 8:30pm

Simpsonville Rotary Club

Heritage Park

THE GOOD TO GO MOBILE MARKET

LIBRARY: CRAFT IT

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Friday, June 27, 2014

3:00pm – 5:30pm

11:00am – 12:00pm

GHS Hillcrest Memorial Hospital

Hendricks Branch - Greenville County Library

LIBRARY: TEEN SCRIBBLERS

STARLIGHT SERIES 2014: TATER SHED

Saturday, June 21, 2014

Friday, June 27, 2014

12:00pm – 1:30pm

8:00pm – 10:30pm

Hendricks Branch - Greenville County Library

SAFi Arts Building - Tater Shed

LIB RYAN DANCE Saturday, June 21, 2014 6:00pm – 7:00pm Simpsonville Activity Center EMILY ELIZABETH PAPER BOUTIQUE PAPER CRAFT NIGHT Tuesday, June 24, 2014 6:00pm – 8:00pm Emily Elizabeth Paper Boutique THE GOOD TO GO MOBILE MARKET Wednesday, June 25, 2014 3:00pm – 5:30pm GHS Hillcrest Memorial Hospital SIMPSONVILLE ROTARY CLUB WEEKLY MEETING Wednesday, June 25, 2014 12:15pm – 1:15pm Simpsonville Rotary Club

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PHOTO REEL: HONOR FLIGHT MEMORIAL RIDE

Saturday, June 8th, 2014 • Heritage Park

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MR. GREENJEANS

Bright Ideas for Summer Gardens MR. GREENJEANS • greenjeans@simpsonvillebanner.com JUNE 11, 2014

Time to get rid of those leggy pansies and replace them with warmseason annuals for summer color. Marigolds, ageratum, pentas, salvia, petunias, vinca, portulaca, periwinkle and zinnias are great for sunny locations. If you have morning sun and afternoon shade geraniums and New Guinea impatiens are an excellent choice. Brighten up shady areas with impatiens, coleus and begonias. There’s nothing showier than a pot of dragon wing begonias under a tree. You say you work all day and don’t get to enjoy your garden? Try an evening garden. Some annuals only open in the evening and others release their fragrance at night to attract moths who do their pollinating at night. Busy bees aren’t the only ones doing the pollinating! Flowering tobacco, moonflower, angel’s trumpet and night phlox are popular night-bloomers. If you ever catch a whiff of something at night that smells like the sweetest, most sensuous perfume ever you’re probably near a pot of petunias. Celebrity White, Ultra White and Apollo are excellent varieties to try for their scent. After the last freeze, it’s time to plant summer bulbs like cannas, ginger lilies and tuberoses. Caladiums should be planted when the soil temperature is above 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Make sure you plant caladiums in the shade. Some varieties will tolerate a bit of sun but they will perform best in shade. Outdoors isn’t the only place to showcase your gardening skills. Short of roses, nothing makes a prettier pot of flowers than zinnias. You can enjoy cut flowers right up until frost if you plant zinnia seed at intervals. The small narrow-leaf zinnias make nice dried flowers, too. Gardening not only gives us pretty flowers that smell good but it may improve our health. A recent study in the Netherlands suggests gardening can be one of the best ways to fight stress. Other studies indicate gardeners are more satisfied with their lives than those who don’t garden. Now get out there and get some dirt under your fingernails. It’s good for you! Happy gardening,

Mr. Greenjeans

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E C R I P R ES U O SIMPSONVILLE

HERITAGE

Brown’s mother, his aunts and my mother and aunts are and were wonderful cooks. I hope to share a bunch of their recipes along with some from my side of the family. If there is something you remember and would like the recipe, send a note to me at pam@simpsonvillebanner.com. I will gladly share it if I can find it.

Pam Garrett

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From the kitchen of Mrs. Charles L. Garrett

STUFFED YELLOW SQUASH 10 medium yellow crook-neck squash 1 cup corn bread, crumbled (I use Jiffy because we like the sweetness) 1/2 stick of margarine or butter

1/2 teaspoon onion salt (onion chopped and cooked a little works well also) 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup grated cheese (love sharp cheddar)

Cook whole squash in water gently until tender but still holding shape. Remove and cool slightly. Gently cut in half and scoop out insides leaving the shell. Place shells in large baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Mix the crumbs, margarine or butter, hot squash pulp, and other ingredients. Fill the cavities and top with grated cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for about 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and beginning to brown.

From the kitchen of Mrs. H.W. Abbott

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STUFFED TOMATOES From the kitchen of Mrs. Thomas Kelley 6 medium size tomatoes

10 saltine crackers

1 cup cheese, grated

2 tablespoons chopped sweet pickles

3 hard-boiled eggs, grated 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Mayonnaise (doesn’t take but a little bit but it has to be Duke’s)

Scoop out tomatoes centers (after peeling). Drain off juice. Combine all ingredients with tomato pulp and juice. Fill cavities with stuffing and chill.

SPICY DILL PICKLE RECIPE About 6lbs cucumbers for 4 quart jars

1 large bunch fresh dill springs or several heads of dill that is going to seed, or 6-8 teaspoons dill seeds

4 cups white vinegar

3-4 teaspoons whole black peppercorns

4 cups water 4 tablespoons pickling salt

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1-2 tablespoons sugar (if you want)

12 small cloves garlic, peeled and whole 1-3 jalapenos

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Sterilize the jars and lids. You can do this by putting them in a pressure cooker for 10-15 minutes or clean thoroughly with hot bleach water. Cut the cucumbers up into spears. Fill the jars up with the cucumbers and stuff in a couple cloves garlic, the dill, peppercorns, and any spicy peppers you want. Combine vinegar, water, salt, and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Pour the boiling vinegar over the cucumbers up to about 1/2 inch below the top, usually the bottom of the rim. Seal jars and put in boiling water, but do not submerge them, for about 15 minutes then remove from heat and let cool. Jars will pop when the lids seal. Wait at least a couple of weeks before eating if possible.

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BANNER FOODIE - FARMERS MARKET REVIEW

Simpsonville Farmer’s Market in Full Swing Held at City Park, Every Saturday from 8-12 BETH KELLEY FANN • beth@simpsonvillebanner.com JUNE 8, 2014

The Simpsonville Market has close to thirty vendors this year, and

the casual pace that makes shopping there a thoughtful and creative

it’s the time of year when the tables are full and variety abounds.

experience.

From fresh produce, to meats and seafood, to local roasted coffee - an entire grocery list can be easily fulfilled at the weekly event. This year appears to be busier not just on the vendor side, but on the purchaser side as well. At any given moment this season, the market has been bustling with shoppers, enjoying the open air and

The market is now in it’s sixth season, and will continue now through October if the weather is kind. The operators often post photos of what’s available on their Facebook page. Search for and like the “Simpsonville Farmer’s Market” page to follow along.

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BANNER FOODIE: RED’S RESTAURANT REVIEW

Red’s Restaurant Review: P. Simpson’s ERIC REDDINGTON • eric@simpsonvillebanner.com JUNE 8, 2014

Hello Simpsonville. My name is Eric Reddington. I will be visiting restaurants in the area as a reporter for the Simpsonville Banner. I would first say that I am not a food critic. I am just a regular bloke out for a nice time, and reporting on the experience. My first stop in Simpsonville was P. Simpson’s. A natural first stop for anyone wanting to get a taste of downtown Simpsonville. It was a date, so I took along a partner. There was plenty of parking, so we didn’t have to walk across a busy street or anything to get there. As we walked to the door, there were parties of people sitting outside which gave it a nice comfortable feel. Inside we were met with a very well laid-out décor with some people sitting casually at a bar and a dining area off to the left. There is even a pool table. At first I thought the photos on the wall were celebrities, but as it turned out, they were just folks from around town. We were seated at a nice table for four. The hostess did not give us a rundown of specials, so I assumed they did not have any. For a Friday night the place was not as busy as I anticipated. Nice conversation was easy to have because the music was not overbearing, and the people there were having their own lively conversations. We ordered from a modest menu selection, and it didn’t take long for the food to arrive. In the meantime we were offered some excellent warm bread presented in a glass. Kind of a nice and unique touch. Our waitress was attentive but busy. She did not come by often but we never ran out of drink, so the service was just right. The food

was good as well. The spinach was especially good. Popeye would be proud. The presentation was nothing fancy. I would not call this a fine dining location although the looks from the outside and what I had been told suggested otherwise. Even with alcoholic drinks the bill was $50.00 or so, about average for a night out. Overall I would say the experience was a good one. Just up the street is the Ice Cream Station, right next to the train tracks. It is within easy walking distance and that is also a feature of downtown Simpsonville that added to the experience. I would recommend a visit to P Simpson’s. I would like to go back on a slightly cooler evening and take advantage of the outside seating. Until next time, this is Red.

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Frances L. Thompson Bagwell Simpsonville Frances L. Thompson Bagwell of Simpsonville, SC. Passed away on June 1, 2014 at the age of 96.

12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 2 greatgreat grandsons.

She was born August 19, 1917 in Pickens County, and was the daughter of the late Duncan and Mattie Leslie.

She is predeceased by daughter Adeline Thompson Garrett and her husband Dennis, son-in-law L.C. McCall, two brothers, Waldo and Leonard Leslie, sister, Eunice L. McDougle and a great-grandson, Austin Shealy.

She was a member of Standing Springs Baptist Church for over 80 years, where she taught children and adults for many years.

The family gathered at the residence.

She was married to the late Laurence H. Thompson and the late Harold “Simp” Bagwell. She is survived by one sister, Edna L. Gilliland of Greenville, two daughters, Dorothy Thompson McCall of Simpsonville and Helen Thompson Norris and her husband Carroll of Winston-Salem, NC, two step-daughters, Susan B. Fowler (Raymond) and Sammy B. McIntosh (Chris) all of Simpsonville, also

Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 3 at 2PM at Standing Springs Baptist Church, with visitation one hour prior. Burial took place in the church cemetery. In lieu of ﬂowers, contributions may be made to the Standing Springs Baptist Church Cemetery Fence Fund. Fletcher Funeral Service

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Shirley Andrew WOODY-MCELROY WEDDING Shirley Lynn Woody and Andrew Francis McElroy are happy to announce their marriage. The couple was married on June 7, 2014. The brides sister, the Honorable Marie Feld, officiated the wedding. The brides parents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Woody Sr., of Hickory Tavern. The grooms parents are Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McElroy, of Simpsonville. The bride and groom are both employed by Wal-Mart and currently reside in Simpsonville.

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GIBSON-WOOD ENGAGEMENT Robert and Louise Barrett are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter Jessica M. Gibson to Sargent Steven R. Wood

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