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ISSUE NUMBER IV

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12................... Neighborhood Notes 13-18.............. Local Events 19................... Community Notices 20-22.............. Health & Fitness

23................... Restaurant Review 24-26.............. All in Good Fun 27................... Announcements

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On the Cover The Simpsonville Banner’s cover photo this week highlights the Ice Cream Station. The Station sells soft serve ice cream and other refreshing desserts and gourmet coffee drinks. The current building was built in the 1970’s to replace the aging Victorian train station. The building was occupied by The Chamber of Commerce during the 1980’s and was vacant until it was renovated by the Ice Cream Station in 2010. 655 FAIRVIEW ROAD, SUITE N. SIMPSONVILLE 864-962-1767 Please don’t toss this paper in the trash! Did you know there are multiple uses for newspaper once you are finished reading it? Many people have discovered that newspaper actually aids in the process of ripening tomatoes. After purchasing local produce (Simpsonville Farmers Market at City Park, East Curtis St., Saturday mornings from 8:00am-12:00pm), you may have a need to further ripen a tomato or other fruit. By wrapping each individual piece in newspaper, the covering helps trap a natural ethylene gas that tomatoes give off, which hastens ripening. So, shop local and enjoy the fruits of someone else’s labor…just when the time is “ripe” for you! Contributed by Christy Staton of Simpsonville

LOCAL NEWS

Simpsonville Represented in Miss South Carolina Pageants this Weekend BETH KELLEY FANN • beth@simpsonvillebanner.com JUNE 24, 2014

Last televised in 2006, this year’s Miss South Carolina pageant will be shown in it’s entirety. Held at Township Auditorium in Columbia, South Carolina, the event airs Saturday, June 28th at 8 pm, and can be seen on Greenville network MY40 WMYA. This is the 78th annual Miss South Carolina Pageant, and Agapé Senior is the primary television sponsor. The organization is the largest supplier in the state for scholarships dedicated to young women, providing over $24 million toward contestant education.

Miss South Carolina Teen will be held on Friday, June 27. While not televised, this pageant can be viewed online at Miss-SC.org The stated mission of Miss South Carolina is “to advance the creation, promotion and support of community service and educational opportunities for young women in the State of South Carolina while providing a forum in which to express their opinions, talent and intelligence.”

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Whether young or old, we have all set a goal, something we wanted to accomplish or perhaps something that we wanted to prove to ourselves that we could do. Sometimes, however, our dreams seem impossible to reach because of obstacles that we may face. Things like sickness, job loss, peer pressure, divorce, death, and financial difficulties can discourage us from achieving our goals. I believe that everything happens for a reason, and with a positive outlook and determination, everyone has the potential to be their very best. This belief is what inspired me to use my name, Amberlyn, and my nickname “Am,” to develop my personal platform, “Be AMazing,” Through my platform, I am combining my love of teaching, children and service to encourage the next generation to stay focused, be their very best, and not give up on their goals no matter what life may throw their way. With my desire to become an Elementary school teacher, I am visiting schools and facilities where I use Dr. Seuss books like “Oh the Places You’ll Go” to relate my message to children. I have loved getting to mentor to many kids in the Upstate and I look forward to meeting and mentoring to the other areas in this great state if I am crowned Miss South Carolina Teen 2014.

My name is Barrett Tyler, the reigning Miss Simpsonville 2014. I am the daughter of Bill and Susan Tyler from Taylors, SC and I have a brother, Bo and a sister, Bailey. I am twenty years old and a sophomore at North Greenville University majoring in Elementary Education. After college, I plan to attend Paul Mitchell School of cosmetology and open my own hair salon. I work at Sports, Spine, and Industrial as a Member Service Representative. I attend Riverside Baptist Church in Greer where my dad is the worship pastor. I sing on the praise team under his leadership and I am also a youth leader. I have been involved with pageants for eight years and began my involvement with the Miss America Organization in 2011. I was Miss Richland County Teen in 2011 and Miss Anderson County in 2013. Along with supporting the Children’s Miracle Network, my personal platform is “Grin-n-‘Barrett’: The Power of a Positive Attitude”. My goal is to teach people of all ages how important it is to have a positive attitude in every situation and that attitudes are contagious.

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Standing Committees: A New Form of City Government BETH KELLEY FANN • beth@simpsonvillebanner.com JUNE 25, 2014

The four standing committees met for the first time on Tuesday, June 24th. Per city ordinance #2014-01 enacted earlier this month, these meetings replace the city’s regular Workshop meetings. The new ordinance also states that committees may not be appointed until after the next election, and that the mayor may not serve on any committee. As both mayor pro tem and acting mayor however, Geneva Lawrence appointed the committees the same night the ordinance was approved by council. Ms. Lawrence also appointed herself to two committees, Finance & Planning and Public Works. The meetings are open and the public is invited to attend. The times on the first night overlapped, with two meetings at 6 pm and two at 7 pm. Citizens were allowed to speak before committee discussion began, and this process was more informal than a regular council meeting. The highlights of the first night are listed below. Recreation CommitteeCouncilman Matthew Gooch was chosen to chair the Recreation Committee. The committee then went into executive session to discuss a proposed contract. Public Works CommitteeAfter a short discussion George Curtis was elected as chair. Mayor Perry Eichor was the sole citizen commenter, stating simply “Fix my Bridge”, in reference to the currently impassable Hillpine Drive bridge in Poinsettia. Department head John Laux went through the current roles of public works, and presented a plan to build the Transfer Station that was stricken from the 2014-15 budget. The plan would tackle constructing one part of the station at a time, using materials both on-hand and low cost new purchases. Public Safety CommitteeCouncilwoman Sylvia Lockaby was chosen to chair the Public Safely Committee. Johnny Sherbert told the committee the fire department’s smoke detector campaign will begin in October. Chief Grounsell suggested raising the extra duty cost from $35 an hour to $40 an hour. He said at the current rate the city is losing $1.32 per hour. Extra duty costs are those associated with providing police services for anything other than city events and are paid by the group hosting the event. There was discussion about the upcoming Citizen Police Academy, Explorer Program for ages 14-20 and a bike patrol event focused on bicycle safety.

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COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS Committees were assigned by Mayor Pro Tem Geneva Lawrence

RECREATION COMMITTEE

COUNCIL MEMBERS: Matthew Gooch (Chair)

Taylor Graham • Sylvia Lockaby

DEPARTMENT HEAD:

Robbie Davis, Director of Parks & Recreation

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

COUNCIL MEMBERS: George Curtis (Chair)

Matthew Gooch • Geneva Lawrence

DEPARTMENT HEAD:

John Laux, Director of Public Works

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

COUNCIL MEMBERS: Sylvia Lockaby (Chair)

Taylor Graham • Elizabeth Braswell

DEPARTMENT HEAD: Keith Grounsell, Police Chief

Finance Committee Elizabeth Braswell was unanimously elected to chair the committee. Of note was a $16,000 request to transfer funds from road resurfacing to SPD, for purchase of two K9 Belgian Malinois dogs. Request approved 2-1 and will move to full council. A citizen questioned if the city was prepared to handle accidental dog attacks towards citizens, as happened in Greenville. Chief Grounsell acknowledged inherent risks with the dogs but could not relate to the Greenville case as it is an open investigation. The same citizen then attempted to ask about the police chief’s contract status, and was told that question was not on the agenda and that it was a personnel matter. When the citizen persisted to question the committee, Chief Grounsell crossed the room with the intent to eject the man, but backed away when the man sat down. The topics discussed in the committee meetings will be presented at the next council meeting on Tuesday, July 8th at 6:30 pm.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

COUNCIL MEMBERS: Elizabeth Braswell (Chair)

George Curtis • Geneva Lawrence

DEPARTMENT HEAD: David Dyrhaug

LOCAL NEWS: STANDING COMMITTEES

Perspectives on Standing Committees Councilmen Taylor Graham and Matthew Gooch share their differing opinions on the committee form of government. COUNCILMAN TAYLOR A. GRAHAM, WARD 2 • Editorial JUNE 24, 2014

You have asked about support for standing committees, I hope this will assist in that question. I know in the “past” committees of Simpsonville, some felt they were the ones that oversaw the operations of the departments & became involved more that what they should have which apparently lead to Micro-managing within the city. Yes that does cause issues & confusion. That is not what committees are about nor how they should or will function. The committees are a chance for council members, Department Heads, Key Staff & citizens to meet in a lot less formal type meeting. There will be a lot more allowable communication between all. This is a new path for Current Council members to go down, even though it has been done in the past I don’t think any on current council were ever a part of them for Simpsonville. I do know personally from face to face conversations I have had over the past several months, with Interim-Administrator & other Department Heads & Staff that they are all for this & have made comments over several months that they are excited about this team involvement & ready to get moving with committees. This is a team effort of Your City Employees & Council. We work at this as a team & committees have the employees more “Involved” because this is their city just as it is ours. This will also help with starting budget preparations for the 2015/2016 budget process instead of waiting for February to come around. Items that are discussed in committees won’t , so to speak, bog down the business meetings with a lot of questions & misunderstood information. The foot work will be done in committee meetings so that when it comes before full council most if not all of the questions have been addressed. In other words, grunt work in committee, finishing touch in full council. Several other municipalities that I have talked with & inquired about committees have all said , I don’t see how your city works without them. The committees will help with situations such as goals & plans for the city from the departments that serve the community such as New ideas & technology, upgraded park equipment, safety equipment status, 5 year & 10 year departmental plans, road improvement prioritization, community relationships, budget preparations, sewer work, & overall city progression, these are just a few to name. There will be a lot of bumps in the road as we move forward with Committees. I see us having to adjust here & there to find that smooth line, just as with anything new, however with the team of employees this city has are second to none & are working hard at this to make the overall dynamics of the city better for all within the community. We have many citizens that are scared, concerned, hesitant &/or reserved about making or supporting changes that are felt to be drastic. Well folks I have no issues with anyone having their own individual right to feel as they do ! Regardless of what it is about, until citizens have a true chance to see if it works or not, there will be doubt & reservation. I encourage everyone to support your employees because they are a part of this. Give it a chance to work & help work with it not against it. Being a part of this is new to me as is many others. We can make this work, however it can’t be one or two or three people, it takes the community. I am sure many citizens can put aside their aggravated feelings & look to the positive side of this change.

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COUNCILMAN MATTHEW GOOCH, WARD 1 • Editorial JUNE 23, 2014

Committee meetings started again this week in Simpsonville for the first time in many years. They were done away with as they had become burdensome and difficult to manage. Now let me say, my opposition to a committee system is not what you may think. The concerns were simple. There are certain members of council that insisted on a committee system. A layer of bureaucracy has been created that was completely uncalled for. Unfortunately, it did not have to be that way. There was no need to create a binding law to have a meeting with each department. As it now stands, council and the departments are obligated to meet. Well, that’s good, communication is vital. However, the question is, did there have to be a law to requiring it? This new ordinance brings with it some difficult circumstances. Members of council may not speak to one another as a result of the passing of this ordinance. Where before any two or even three members of council could talk about issues in the city we are now prohibited from doing so. All communication has effectively been shut down between members of council. Unless certain members do not serve on any committee together then they are allowed to meet. Don’t misunderstand, despite accusations to the contrary, we do not sit in dim rooms and scheme. We did, however, call or email or see each other in social situations and would ask about one issue or another. Anyone who sits on a committee with other members of council is now forbidden, by law, to meet, speak or otherwise communicate. Since any two members of a committee equal a majority of the committee it could be considered a meeting. Even a chance meeting on the street could be taken as a meeting. Now any meeting is required to be advertised. No one may communicate outside of council or committee chambers. No one who has an idea can implement it without waiting until the next committee meeting. This has effectively killed the ability of the city to act in a nimble way. While government should move slowly, a city of our size acts like a small business in many ways. Decisions need to be made that change your everyday life. This system slows that process to a crawl. One example is the new indoor shooting range on Main Street. Had this request gone to committee it would have taken months to resolve. Instead we were able to make it happen for a locally owned business within a few weeks. So is there a solution? An alternative that had been proposed by this writer was to have rotating committees. It would have worked like this: Council members would be appointed to different departments. Two members of council would serve in that area for a period of 3 months and then rotate to a different department. This would allow members of council to be educated about issues in each area and report back to council while avoiding the problem of developing territories. By the end of a year every member of council would have served in all departments and have a working knowledge of each. And it could have been done without an ordinance. Now we have committees and these run the risk of making pet projects out of different areas of our city. We cannot afford to have anyone’s agenda pushed ahead of the needs of the city at large. While it may work for a time, the deep concern is that those who sit on the committees become entrenched and fail to see the forest for the trees. Or, as has been said of committees, they are the cul-de-sac down which good ideas are lured and later strangled.

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Walking Coast 2 Coast One Man’s 3,200 Mile Journey for a Rebirth of Freedom BRANDON HERRING • info@simpsonvillebanner.com JUNE 20, 2014

Walter “Chick” McGill and his wife began his walk across the country on their 19th wedding anniversary. I caught up with him on day 38 on Highway 101 in Greer as he caught my attention wearing a bright orange safety vest and carrying an American flag over his shoulder. My curiosity piqued, I pulled the truck over and hopped out to find out what this guy was all about. What I heard over the next 20 minutes was a plan for a rebirth of freedom and integrity and restoring self-respect and family values while observing the universal principles of God’s laws. McGill plans to walk almost 3,200 miles from Kill Devil Hills, NC to Santa Monica, CA over the next year in an effort to unite the country and get them talking (get this…) to each other. McGill is averaging around 13 miles a day. At 68 years old, he is the second oldest man to ever take on such a journey. He walks about six hours a day with his wife, Barbara, trailing in an RV that they spend their nights in. McGill walks throughout the week, observes the Sabbath on Saturday, and visits area churches on Sunday. His route follows U.S. Route 64, but he will venture off the beaten path to take the time to stop in to visit local churches and meet with city officials along the way. He hasn’t met a stranger yet. The final leg of his journey will be up the historic U.S. Route 66 from New Mexico to California. All along his way, he takes the time to salute

every person he can and encourages people to stop and chat with him about his vision of an awakening in America. He speaks of The Golden Rule and the religious principles our Founding Fathers held so dearly, principles that apply to this day. He also recognizes the need for a return to the fundamental liberties that this country was founded upon; life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. “We kill more babies a year than we ever have in any war.” McGill says. “God wants us to honor life the way we honor the dead. This is why I salute every person I come in contact with, to honor them and their lives.” McGill is also in the center of a battle of his own. In 1988, he separated from the Seventh Day Adventist Church and formed his own congregation he calls the Creation Seventh Day Adventist Church. In 1991, the church became officially recognized and operated under that name for 15 years before the SDA church brought a lawsuit against McGill and his church for copyright violation. McGill and his co-founder spent time in jail over the battle and McGill was even assaulted while he was incarcerated. McGill hopes that his cross-country walk will get people out of the bystander position and get them involved with who and what controls their freedoms. It definitely got me thinking.

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LOCAL NEWS

From the First Time Around Additional history on standing committees. FORMER MAYOR DENNIS WALDROP • Editorial JUNE 24, 2014

In 1992, Pam King began her term as Mayor, I replaced her as Councilmember – Ward 1, and Ray Guenthner became Councilmember – Ward 5. We campaigned on the concept of hiring a full time city administrator to run the day-to-day operations of the city and, thereby, allow the city council to do more planning, visioning and constituent interaction for city government. There were several reasons that we looked for a better way to conduct the city’s business: The committee system in place at that time, had department heads reporting to committee chairs and decisions being made at the department level that didn’t allow for a broader consideration of the city’s needs as a whole. Committee chairs were more supportive of “their department” during budget preparations and government was not operating as a cohesive unit.

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Many times when we had committees bringing their committee reports to the council as a whole, the questions and answers from other councilmembers became a complete re-hashing of the committee’s meeting. It was time consuming duplicity.

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Council decided that a city administrator would not be able to have complete control of daily operation decisions and department heads wouldn’t have a clear chain of command, nor know who to look to for decisions.

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We also discovered that, with only one meeting a month, the public only had one opportunity to address council, and only had one time to hear the discussions and debates of the issues being discussed by council, before the vote. To solve those problems, we decided to eliminate committees, have two meetings per month and have all discussions, by all councilmembers at those meetings. The second Tuesday of each month was chosen for the “business”, or voting meeting, and the fourth Tuesday for the “workshop” meeting, at which we would interact with the public by allowing them to engage us in conversation, ask questions of us, and get answers directly from us individually. There were some council members that initially opposed the idea. Their complaints were mostly “We’ve always had committees and it works well”, or “We won’t have any input into the departments without committees”, or “We’d be turning the city over to some stranger from somewhere else that we hire as city administrator” and, my personal favorite, “All the other cities have committees.” It has worked well for twenty years and has made council more effective. I don’t understand what the problem was.

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Drop Shot Rig Made Easy BRANDON HERRING • info@simpsonvillebanner.com JUNE 20, 2014

It is summertime again and that means it is time for fishin’ and fishin’ means it is time to try out some new tricks. Well, I am going to show you an easy way to rig an old favorite of mine and get you on the road to catching more and bigger fish. If you stay with me long enough, I will share my “catfish catnip” recipe with you that will have your arms tired from reeling in those big cats. The drop shot rig is very versatile rig used by bass and cat fishermen alike. I have even used it successfully while fishing the bottom for crappie in the late summer. It is not a new rig at all, but I have seen some people struggle with it so I decided to show you how to rig the drop shot and save you some headache (and money) in the future. I have seen kits in the stores that use a three-way swivel, but that creates two unnecessary weak spots in your rig and adds extra line to wrap around underwater obstructions. The way I have found that works best keeps your bait looking natural and keeps you out of the weeds. First, choose your favorite worm hook or circle hook. This is a matter of preference, but I use a 2/0 worm hook for bass and a 4/0 circle hook for catfish. Avoid using hooks with offset eyes as they tend to twist and turn underwater and will tangle in the line. Make sure your hooks are nice and sharp so you don’t miss the bites you will get when you drop your favorite bait in the fish’s face. Next, tie the hook to your line leaving about an 18 inch tag. I use the Palomar knot, but any good knot will work. Usually we trim our tags, but in this case we will use the tag to attach the weight. Finally, tie a drop shot weight onto the very end of the tag we left from that last step. Most tackle stores sell drop shot weights and you probably have some in your tackle box already. A drop shot is nothing more than a piece of lead with a brass eye attached. Some manufacturers mold the eye into the weight in one solid piece. I find these tend to tangle more often than the brass option since the brass eye will swivel and twist around weeds or tree limbs below the water. I have also used split shot weight in the past, but I have given them up due to my tendency to bite the weight to pinch onto the line. The advantage of the split shot (or round shot) is that you do not have to know fancy knots to tie them on. Since they just clamp on the line, you can also save your bait and hook if you get snagged on the bottom. A quit jerk will pop the weight right off. Your finished product should look like the diagram at right. You can adjust the tag length to get the desired depth and experiment with different hooks and bait. Speaking of bait…

James Blackwell shows off his unexpected catch while jugging for catfish on Richard B Russell

CATFISH CATNIP 1 cup flour

2 tbsp mustard

1 tbsp garlic

2 tbsp peanut butter

2 tbsp honey

1 egg

1. Mix all of the ingredients into a bowl and add water as needed to form a nice dough. 2. Next, roll the dough into balls keeping in mind the hook size you will be using. 3. Fry the balls in oil just long enough to get them golden brown. 4. Buckle up and hang on.

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OUTDOORS & LOCAL SPORTS

Woodmont High Announces New Head Football Coach BETH FANN • beth@simpsonvillebanner.com JUNE 23, 2014

Ned Cuthbertson comes on board at Woodmont after a two year stint as offensive line coach and special teams coordinator at Chase High School in his hometown of Forest City, North Carolina. Cuthbertson attended Elon on a full scholarship where he served as Team Captain. Prior to that he attended James F. Byrnes High School, where he was part of two state championship teams. Chris Carter, Woodmont’s new athletic director, stated “Without a doubt, Ned Cuthbertson will be a great ambassador of our school and community. I believe that our new coach has a tremendous gift of relating to and caring about students. He also has a tremendous amount of resources available to him as needed from previous coaches in both football and strength training. Coach Cuthbertson is the type of person I would hope my children would have as teacher.“ PHOTO: GARY FANN ©2014

HILLCREST HIGH ATHLETICS COLLEGE SIGNINGS From Left to Right:

Andrew Bailey: Lacrosse at North Greenville Drew Warren: Lacrosse at North Greenville Jessica Bauguess: Lacrosse at Converse College Grant Snyder: Wrestling at Limestone College John Michael Sweeney: Wrestling at Limestone College Ki-Jana Madden: Baseball at Spartanburg Methodist College

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Neighborhood Notes: Poinsettia GARY FANN • gary@simpsonvillebanner.com JUNE 24, 2014

A few years ago, Lynne Garrison’s car was broken into along with 40 other cars in the Poinsettia Neighborhood. This prompted her to start a neighborhood watch program. Garrison met with Officer Justin Chandler with the Simpsonville Police Department, and the two worked together to provide information to all 350 Poinsettia residents. Recently a group of neighbors got together and offered to help Garrison with the Neighborhood Watch Program. They are just getting started said Garrison and the 25 residents who have signed up are reaching out to all of their neighbors. The group has had two meetings to date and they are collecting email addresses from those interested in keeping up with the progress of the program. They have created the “Poinsettia Community Club” Facebook page that will also be used to share information among residents. Garrison said all members involved in the program play the same role - and that is to report any suspicious activity they may see to the Simpsonville Police Department. Residents have been instructed to always proceed with caution and to not approach anyone.

Poinsettia had a neighborhood watch program years ago but it dwindled away. Garrison hopes that by reviving the program more residents will get involved. She is looking for additional volunteers in the Poinsettia community, and interested residents may contact her at 864-430-4655 or email lynnec@charter.net

Lynne Garrison is also the SAIL representative for the Poinsettia Pirates swim team. SAIL is the Swim Association Invitational League. The organization is run by volunteers and she contributes the success of the team to all the parents involved. Without the commitment of the parents in the community, she says the league would be nonexistent. The Poinsettia Pirates consist of 100 swimmers this year and the team has had a successful season to date. Three of the five swim meets this year are held at the Poinsettia neighborhood pool. The team is dependent on fundraising for meets and team activities. They are a tight knit group and participate in activities out of the water too. The Pirates enjoy bowling, skating, trips to Sky Zone and more. Garrison and the other parents understand the importance of teamwork and the additional time together contributes to their success in the water. The next meet for The Poinsettia Pirates will be held at Westside Aquatics Center on July 19th and 20th. SAIL is celebrating it’s 50th Anniversary this year and Garrison is hoping to hear from Poinsettia alumni. The Pirates are putting together a video for that anniversary. If you have been involved in years past and would like to contribute, Garrison asks that you contact her at 864-430-4655 or email lynnec@charter.net.

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NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES AND LOCAL EVENTS

Local Businesses Working Together: Carolina Olive Oil and City Scape Winery GARY FANN • gary@simpsonvillebanner.com JUNE 24, 2014

In between the Clock Tower and the Ice Cream Station in downtown Simpsonville, you will find a one-stop shop for entertaining. Carolina Olive Oil has become the foodie’s destination in the Upstate. Rory Curtis and his wife, Lee Ann, started the business from their garage, then opened a brick and mortar location in Fountain Inn. They quickly outgrew the space and after a year, decided to move to Main Street in Simpsonville. Their new store is located across from the Simpsonville Clock Tower and the space is about four times larger than their previous location. At 5,000 square feet, it is one of the largest olive oil stores on the eastern coast. The space has opened up a lot of possibilities for Rory and Lee Ann, such as entertaining customers with live music, and rental of an upstairs event space perfect for weddings, fundraisers and special events. Now stocking over 70 varieties of olive oils and vinegars, Carolina Olive Oil also sells tea, cooking spices, craft beer and local coffee from Leopard Forrest in Travelers Rest. Rory and Lee Ann believe in supporting local and regional businesses. This week, Carolina Olive Oil announced that they are teaming up with City Scape Wine, located in Pelzer, SC. Rory and Lee Ann first met Anita and Wayne Tamme of City Scape Winery at their Fountain Inn grand opening. The Tamme’s held a wine tasting to pair with bread and olive oil, and both businesses discovered a natural fit. Rory says at Carolina Olive Oil, it is all about the experience. “Wine has always been the missing piece of the puzzle.” At every tasting event, customers would request beer and wine. So after relocating to Simpsonville, Rory obtained his beer and wine license and is now the only retailer in the Golden Strip selling City Scape Wine. Carolina Olive Oil now carries 8 different varieties, with Pineapple Riesling being the most popular. On July 11th, Rory and Lee Ann are having a City Scape Wine tasting event. In the meantime, be sure to check out Rory on WYFF with Myra Ruiz, Sunday July 6th.

CAROLINA OLIVE OIL WINE TASTING EVENT JULY 11 FROM 6-9 PM

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FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2014

Friday, June 27th June 27 11:00 AM HENDRICKS LIBRARY: CRAFT IT Hendricks Branch - Greenville County Library

June 30 6:30 PM REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF THE GOLDEN STRIP Silver Bay Seafood

June 27 8:00 PM THE ACCIDENTALLY IRISH LADS (AND LASS) SAFi Arts Building - Tater Shed

July 1 12:15 PM SIMPSONVILLE KIWANIS CLUB Holly Tree Country Club

June 28 8:00 AM SIMPSONVILLE FARMERS MARKET Simpsonville City Park

July 1 5:00 PM JOSIAH’S JOURNEY - CHIC-FIL-A BENEFIT CHIC-FIL-A

June 30 11:30 AM LEGISLATIVE LUNCH: TOURISM IN SC Simpsonville City Hall

July 2 12:15 PM SIMPSONVILLE ROTARY CLUB WEEKLY MEETING Simpsonville Rotary Club

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through Friday, July 18th July 2 3:00 PM THE GOOD TO GO MOBILE MARKET GHS Hillcrest Memorial Hospital

July 9 12:15 PM SIMPSONVILLE ROTARY CLUB WEEKLY MEETING Simpsonville Rotary Club

July 2 9:00 PM JEFF BANNISTER APPEARS ON AMERICAN GRILLED The Nose Dive

July 10 6:00 PM EMILY ELIZABETH PAPER BOUTIQUE PAPER CRAFT NIGHT Emily Elizabeth Paper Boutique

July 4 8:00 PM INDEPENDENCE DAY AT CHARTER AMPHITHEATRE Charter Amphitheatre

July 11 6:00 PM CAROLINA OLIVE OIL WINE TASTING EVENT Carolina Olive Oil

July 5 8:00 AM SIMPSONVILLE FARMERS MARKET Simpsonville City Park

July 18 7:00 PM AN EVENING WITH MR. BOBBY JAMES Simpsonville Museum of Revolutionary War History

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Friday, July 4th The must-attend event next week in Simpsonville is Independence Day at Charter Amphitheatre. The annual event features the Greenville Symphony Orchestra, and crowdfavorite The Cannoneers will perform the 1812 Overture. Guests are invited to bring their own picnic meal or snacks, but all beverages must be purchased inside the park. A Kids Zone onsite will provide extra entertainment and fun for children. The event is held rain or shine. DATE & TIME: Friday, July 4, 2014 Gates open at 5:30 pm. Show begins at 8:00 pm TICKETS: VIP seating: $50 for adults, $30 children 12 and under VIP seating also comes with admission to the VIP Tent, which includes food and beverage. General Admission: $25 per car CharterAmphitheatre.com

Bovinoche Creator Jeff Bannister to Appear on Travel Channel’s “American Grilled” Watch Jeff and three other contestants compete for the “Grill Master” title on the Travel Channel.

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(above) SAFi’s first Starlight Series event was moved indoors due to the threat of rain, but the Folsom Prison Gang rocked on. The next SAFi concert at the Tater Shed is Friday, June 27th at 8 PM. PHOTO BY CHRISTY STATON ©2014 (left) The Lib Ryan Dance was held at the Activity and Senior Center on Saturday, June 21. Attendance was over 100 - a great turnout! PHOTO BY MARLEIGH FANN ©2014 (bottom) Duo Peter and Kayla performed an impromptu show at Carolina Olive Oil in downtown Simpsonville. Beer and wine were served by the glass along with free appetizers. PHOTO BY MARLEIGH FANN ©2014

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Rotary Awards Banquet June 23, 2014 • P. Simpson’s.

Rotarian of the Year: Al Futrell

Service Above Self: Tony Espinas

Spirit of Rotary: Dave Knapp

President’s Award: Lance Wimberly

Special presentation of an additional Paul Harris Fellowship to Becky Knapp (her second)

The Rotary Club Of Simpsonville meets Wednesdays at 12:15 at Rotary Hall in Downtown Simpsonville

Honor our state’s fallen Vietnam heroes and help preserve their memories

Help put a face with a name The “Faces Not Forgotten” project is missing 578 photos of S.C.’s fallen Vietnam soldiers, including the ones from our area listed below.

The Army Soldiers below were all listed as Greenville County: SP4

MELVIN ROBINSON

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JOHN W MASSEY JR

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KENNETH RHODES

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JERRY S MCDONALD

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JOHN H PRIEST JR

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CLYDE E MORGAN

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JERRY W BYERS

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JAMES C MULLINAX JR

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WILLIAM E BRUSTER

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RONALD E PACE

SP4

GARY R BRYANT

CPL

PHILLIP A PAGE

The names of the 896 South Carolinians killed in the Vietnam War are engraved for history on the polished Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. The Wall has helped heal the nation’s wounds and honor Vietnam veterans.

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THOMAS D BROCK

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SILAS E GIBSON

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MATTHEW A BOWEN

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JAMES B FOSTER JR

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JOHN L BARNHART

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BENNY H FERGUSON

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation is now working to add faces to those names by collecting photographs of all who died fighting in the Vietnam War.

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JAMES ARNOLD

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LEWIS C WUESTENBERG

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WILLIAM H HAWKINS

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RONALD A WILLIAMS

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BRUCE E HAZLE

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ROBERT L TURNER

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ARTHUR L JORDON

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CHARLES H ROBINSON

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JERALD L JONES

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MELVIN ROBINSON

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FREDDIE L LAMKIN

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Help collect photos of all S.C. soldiers killed in Vietnam

The “Faces Not Forgotten” project is collecting photos of the nearly 59,000 men and women who served our country and sacrificed their lives in Vietnam. Collected pictures will be displayed at The Wall’s Education Center and online at www.vvmf.org/Wall-of-Faces.

TO ADD A PHOTO ONLINE OR BY MAIL, VISIT: WWW.VVMF.ORG/HOW-TO-SUBMIT This notice is sponsored by this newspaper and the S.C. Press Association.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

TAKE NOTE Community Notices and Events

PruittHealth Hospice (United Hospice) needs volunteers. Volunteers provide companionship to patients and families, assist in the office or with community events. Call Michele at 864.962.6699 for more information. First Baptist Simpsonville Child Enrichment Center is seeking part time child care workers. Must have high school diploma or GED. Please call 228-0972 for further information. Let’s Saddle Up Therapeutic Horsemanship in Ft. Inn is working with the elderly, special needs kids, and veteran’s teaching them how to ride. letssaddleup.org

VBS - HOLLY RIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH (864)967-8887 4 year olds – Adults Sunday - Friday, July 6 - 11 6 - 8:30 PM Please register! This will help properly prepare the food, material needed for arts & crafts, etc... Click on link provided to registration for VBS: kideventpro.lifeway.com/mychurch/?id=26860 Family Night Friday, July 11 at 6 PM

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We would like to thank those that have entrusted us to care for their family. Find comfort in the experience that our Heritage provides and in our promise to treat your family today the way we would want our family treated. Please ask any Golden Strip family that we’ve served how we helped them, and know that we would be honored to serve your family.

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Summer Reminder - Drink Up Most people know that they need to drink water. Most people do not know that almost every biochemical reaction that takes place in your body uses water as a catalyst. What that means is that your body needs the proper amount of water to function properly. Even a slight decrease in your bodies water percentage can negatively impact performance and health.

CHRIS LARSON, ISSA-CFT, CSCS June 21, 2014 Chris Larson is a Certified Fitness Trainer and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certified by the International Sport Science Association. He specializes in home training for weight loss and sport specific training as well as general fitness and bodybuilding.

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While the usual recommended amount of water is eight - 8 ounce glasses of water a day, active people can need significantly more to stay hydrated. The best policy is to drink water frequently through out the day and to pre-hydrate before exercise or activities in hot environments. The idea is to stay hydrated, not thirsty my friends.

Water is a necessary ingredient in the digestion of the foods that we eat. It also acts as a cleanser by diluting acids and removing wastes from the body. Being properly hydrated can relieve indigestion, joint pain, and stomach issues. It can also help with daytime fatigue and sleeplessness. With the summer heat upon us we need to make sure to stay properly hydrated to keep our bodies properly functioning. Some signs that you are not getting enough water include darker urine, headache, dizziness, and the most common, thirst. Once you become thirsty your bodies functioning has already begun to suffer. An important aspect for exercising or being out in the heat is to pre-hydrate 2-3 hours before activity.

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS

ADHD… It’s all in your head! ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a very real condition. But it is “all in your head” because ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder. Essentially, it’s a brain problem. ADHD is the most common chronic disease in kids. Its incidence in the US has increased 41% since 2003. More sobering statistics reveal that 35% of children with ADHD never finish high school, 19% smoke cigarettes, 52% abuse drugs and alcohol, 43% of boys with ADHD will be arrested for a felony by age 16, and parents of ADHD children divorce three times more often.

DR. ELLIOT HIRSHORN June 23, 2014 Dr. Elliot Hirshorn is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist practicing functional neurology and functional medicine. He helps patients with chronic conditions like thyroid disease, diabetes, fibromyalgia, chronic pain and ADHD to get their lives back. More information can be found renewingfunction.com

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In the medical world, the standard of care is to prescribe stimulant medications that are designed to get the brain to focus. These medications are up to 70% effective in the first year. Studies have shown, however, that after one year of use, there are no significant benefits, only serious side effects. BUT… there is hope! The good news is that non-drug approaches that emphasize dietary and nutritional changes as well as specific, targeted brain-based therapies have shown great promise in many studies. In regard to diet and nutrition, two key elements come into play. The first is food sensitivities. Many children are sensitive to

certain foods that can include gluten, dairy, egg and soy. When they eat these foods to which they are sensitive, an underlying inflammatory process becomes chronic and can impact brain function. Secondly, artificial food colorings, flavors and preservatives have been shown to have detrimental effects on children. In fact, in Europe foods with these chemicals are required to have labels that read: “May have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children.” The FDA has refused to require such labeling in the US. Once diet and nutrition are improved, specific brain-based therapies can be used to literally rewire the brain. EEG biofeedback, or neurofeedback therapy has been shown in many studies to be extremely effective in reducing and even eliminating the symptoms of ADHD because it creates new growth and structural connections in the brain in the areas associated with attention, focus and impulsivity as demonstrated by functional MRI. In fact, neurofeedback has received the highest level of recommendation as a therapy for ADHD by the American Academy of Pediatrics. More importantly, it has received the seal of approval by moms, dads and families who have been forever changed.

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Which Of These Neuropathy Symptoms Do You Suffer From? If You Suffer From A Single One Of These Torturous Symptoms – Numbness, Tingling, Or Sharp Nerve Pain – THEN THE FACTS BELOW MAY BE THE MOST IMPORTANT YOU HAVE EVER READ IN YOUR LIFE! Neuropathy affects every part of your life -walking, sitting, and even sleeping.

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Maybe you’ve had multiple tests, only to find out no one has any idea what you have. Maybe you’ve even been put on a drug with heavy side effects.

By using gentle techniques, I’m able to release the pressure that has built up on the nerve. This allows the nerve to heal and the symptoms to go away.

My name is Dr. Tony Espinas, Chiropractor at Carolina Pro-Wellness. I’ve been helping people with neuropathy and nerve problems for more than 8 years.

Numerous studies have proven chiropractic’s effectiveness in helping nerve conditions...

More than 20 million Americans suffer from peripheral neuropathy, a problem caused by damage to the nerves that supply your arms and legs. This painful condition interferes with your body’s ability to transmit messages to your muscles, skin, joints, or internal organs. If ignored or mistreated, neuropathy can lead to irreversible health conditions. Why not get help by those trained to correct the major cause of peripheral neuropathy? Data from the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners’ Job Analysis of Chiropractic lists arm and leg neuropathy as the second most common nerve problem treated by chiropractors. Often neuropathy is caused by a degenerating spine pressing on the nerve roots. This can happen in any of the vertebral joints from the neck all the way down to the tail bone.

“Manipulation [chiropractic adjustments], with or without exercise, improved symptoms more than medical care did after both 3 and 12 months.”– British Medical Journal Patients showed an 85.5% resolution of the nerve symptoms after only 9 chiropractic treatments. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine 2008 With chiropractic care, patients had “significant improvement in perceived comfort and function, nerve conduction and finger sensation overall.” – JMPT 1998 “Significant increase in grip strength and normalization of motor and sensory latencies were noted. Orthopedic tests were negative. Symptoms dissipated.” – JMPT 1994 What these studies mean is that with chiropractic care, you could soon be enjoying life...without those aggravating nerve problems.

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Red’s Restaurant Review: Five Guys ERIC REDDINGTON • eric@simpsonvillebanner.com JUNE 18, 2014

This week I made my way to the other side of town to Five Guys Burgers. This is Red with a review of my visit to the “Best Burgers in Town.” This time I chose to go with a family. The location is on Grandview Drive in front of Ingles Market, just in case you haven’t seen their very large sign indicating its location in bright red. We decided to go for lunch on a Friday and there was a steady crowd waiting for their turn to order from an easy menu on display above the young lady working the cash register. There were two gals and three guys working on this occasion instead of five guys. The ease of ordering, even if you have never been there before, was refreshing as well as the complimentary roasted peanuts. We all wound up ordering burgers of differing designs. We also ordered French fries or chips as they say elsewhere. The drink machines are very interesting. There are so many selections that you might spend a few minutes trying to make up your mind. We sat

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down at a high top table and waited for our number to be called. The place was very Americana. It had the feel of a 1950’s or 60’s burger cafe. Only thing missing was a drive-in. You almost expect The Fonz and Richie to show up at any moment. No jukebox though. The burgers were really big, really messy and really good. They gave us enough French fries to feed three families. After going through several napkins we left completely full and feeling like we should all exercise more. Five Guys is not unique to Simpsonville but I think it says something about our town to have one here. It is one of the reasons that Simpsonville is a destination location. It is also nice to not have to battle traffic or drive miles to go to a popular restaurant like Five Guys. It was a nice experience but be prepared to pay a little more than you would at other hamburger chains. I’ll be walking an extra five miles this week too. Until next time, this is Red. BE A PART OF SIMPSONVILLE’S TRAIL.

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flashback JUNE 27

President Truman orders U.S. air and naval force to the democratic nation of South Korea to help them turn back the invasion by communist North Korea. The year is 1950.

JUNE 28 On this day in 1953, an American icon is born. Workers at the Flint, Michigan, Chevrolet plant assemble the first Corvette.

JUNE 29

What’s your favorite animal?

Wombats live in the temperate rainforest in Australia. They like to eat grass, carrots and oats. The have good hearing and smelling. They dig burrows underground. My wombat is Walley. If you want to make your favorite animal and send it to The Banner, our address is 104 NE Main Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681, or email my mom at beth@simpsonvillebanner.com

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It is 1995. Atlantis, the American space shuttle, docks with the Russian space station Mir to form the largest man-made satellite ever to orbit the Earth.

JUNE 30 Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell is published on this day in 1936. Harold Lathem, an editor from Macmillan Publishing, persuaded Mitchell to change the heroine’s name. Thus, Pansy became Scarlett.

JULY 1 Teddy Roosevelt and his “Rough Riders” along with the black soldiers from the 9th and 10th Cavalry regiments lead the charge up the hills in the Battle of San Juan Hill on this day in 1898.

JULY 2 In 1937, while attempting to fly around the world, Amelia Earhart, American aviator, sends several messages saying she is lost and low on fuel. Soon after, she is reported missing. No trace of Earhart has ever been found.

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JULY 3 George Washington rides out to face American troops gathered at Cambridge, Massachusetts. The year is 1775. Washington draws his sword and officially takes command of the Continental Army.

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