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Transparency Check: City by City Statistics for Narcotics Arrests BETH KELLEY FANN • beth@simpsonvillebanner.com Monday, July 14, 2014
The City of Simpsonville budgeted a considerable amount this year for narcotics enforcement. New cars, equipment, K9 dogs and officer training were a few of the purchases made or in the works. Some departments, like Public Works, were not only cut but also had money taken from their budgets. Many citizens are puzzled by the need for such enforcement in Simpsonville. The most common issues facing citizens here appear to be property crimes - auto break-ins and thefts are common especially this time of year. Others are supportive of the expanded budget, and believe that no price tag can be put on stopping the flow of drugs in Simpsonville.
But what do the numbers say? We asked several Police Departments across Greenville county for year-to-date statistics on narcotic arrests. Most of our responses were immediate. Mauldin and Fountain Inn even publish their numbers online. Simpsonville was a different story. Three days passed before a response was sent, with FOIA forms and a directive to request the numbers that way. The chart below illustrates how easy it was to obtain the statistics by department. Simpsonville is the only city that could not respond, insisting that an FOIA request be made. Every other department was helpful, two Public Information Officers even followed up with a phone call.
NARCOTIC ARRESTS YTD
INFORMATION OBTAINED VIA:
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Email Request, Fulfilled via Phone
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No Response
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Coach House to Reopen This Weekend BETH KELLEY FANN • beth@simpsonvillebanner.com Monday, July 7, 2014 One of the oldest local restaurants in Simpsonville is getting an interior remodel. Going into their 24th year, owner Spero Eliopoulos says the facelift will include new seating, walls, fixtures and bathrooms. Coach House is a popular dining spot for many in Simpsonville, and they have several regulars who visit daily. For those who have not visited before, Coach House offers a large and diverse menu, covering breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. For a complete menu visit coachhousesimpsonville.com Bookmark SimpsonvilleBanner.com to find out when the Coach House re-opens this weekend.
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Supermoon, Take One BETH KELLEY FANN • beth@simpsonvillebanner.com Sunday, July 12, 2014 A perigee moon, or Supermoon, occurred Saturday night, the first in a series of three. The next one on August 10th will be the largest, but viewers still witnessed a moon that was 30% brighter and 14% bigger this weekend. A Supermoon occurs when the full moon coincides with the closest the moon is to earth in it’s orbit. Throughout history it is often said a Supermoon causes disaster, chaos or odd behavior. The third Supermoon will be September 9th.
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Simpsonville City Cemetery Last week we decided to put two weeks in between these features, to give us more time to research and tell the stories. If you have any historic photos of the Cemetery to share please send to info@simpsonvillebanner.com
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History Uncovered at Old Pilgrim Baptist Church ANDREW STATON • andrew@simpsonvillebanner.com Monday, July 14, 2014
Along busy Woodruff Road, near the intersection with Jonesville Road, sits the Old Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church. Originally known simply as Pilgrim Baptist Church, it was founded in 1868 by the African-American members of nearby Clear Spring Baptist Church. Over time, the church has grown in its present location, with its original building built in 1907, renovated in 1963 and rebuilt in 1983 to its present state. Immediately behind the church sits modern graves, however if you travel farther back you will find a cemetery brimming with history – and the story behind it is incredible. Many years ago, in the late 17th and early 18th century, the land that Old Pilgrim Church currently sits on as well as much of the surrounding area was owned by the Kilgore family, which was of some prominence. James Kilgore was a representative in the State Legislature, his son Josiah was the namesake of Greenville’s Kilgore-Lewis House, and Josiah’s son, Jesse Clayton Kilgore, helped found Old Pilgrim Church by helping to educate slaves as well as physically provide a place for them to worship. Most members of the Kilgore family were buried in a family cemetery on their land – adjacent to the cemetery in which they buried their slaves. It is speculated that other local plantation owners buried their slaves in the cemetery as well. These graves were poorly marked, some by mere fieldstones which were covered by the ground and some with headstones that became buried as much as two feet deep. In the years following these slave burials, the cemetery has become a part of Old Pilgrim Church, which has expanded it and still uses it to bury its members today. Despite the cemetery’s continued usage, the graves and fieldstones marking slave burials have never been restored – until now. In Fall 2013, local historian Al Futrell briefly told me about the history of Old Pilgrim Church and Cemetery. He mentioned that some members of the church as well as other local history enthusiasts were interested in repairing and restoring the cemetery, and finding some way to rediscover the slave graves which All Photos on this spread by Christy Staton ©2014
were known to exist there. When I met with Mr. Futrell
SPECIAL HISTORY FEATURE: OLD PILGRIM again last month, he informed me that this project had become a reality – thanks to the efforts of people such as YMCA Director Greg McKee, Kilgore descendants Debbie Weeks and Diane Coker, Clemson University’s Rick Owens, the Greenville County Historic Preservation Commission, and the leaders and congregation of the Old Pilgrim Church itself. Following the dedication of a new historical marker at Old Pilgrim Church last year, the church hosted several volunteer cleanup days in the cemetery to clear it of brush and debris. Mr. Jason Harpe, a cemetery preservation expert from North Carolina, came in to help uncover stones that had been covered and educate others on how to do so themselves. A team from Clemson University with ground penetrating radar was then called in to help locate unmarked graves in the cemetery. According to Futrell, over four hundred graves have been uncovered or located – and each one has been temporarily marked by survey flags. Kilgore descendant Debbie Weeks described the project best by calling it “breathtaking and profound.” When I first went to see the cemetery for myself, I was astounded by the number of graves that have been found and I felt humbled to be standing among all of the history that surrounded me. While in the cemetery, my mom and I met Mr. Ronnie Galloway, the head of Deacons at Old Pilgrim. He shared his excitement for the project, and informed us that once all of the stones have been uncovered, work will begin to attempt to identify the graves – the final step in this project that truly rediscovers lost history.
If you would like to see the cemetery for yourself, the church kindly asks that you have a staff member of the church accompany you, for the purpose of safety. The project is still in an active and delicate stage, therefore special caution should be exercised. Special thanks to Al Futrell, Debbie Weeks and Ronnie Galloway for their assistance in this article.
Andrew Staton, is a genealogist and historian currently studying at the College of Charleston. He is a Simpsonville native, and is assisting at the Simpsonville Museum of Revolutionary War History while home for summer break.
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From Amateurs to Champions: Anna Crutchfield and Michael Caine Trevino Beth Kelley Fann with Ray Thompson Monday, July 14, 2014
Two local 17 year old fighters took home
and competed for the coveted IKF World
respective victories this weekend.
Classic Strap.
Anna Crutchfield, from Travelers Rest, SC
Anna’s teammate, Michael Caine Trevino
competed in Ft Lauderdale in the National
from Gray Court, SC moved up to the adult
Golden Gloves Boxing tournament. She
men’s division where he defeated his
competed in the 131 lb., Jr. Girls division
first opponent on Saturday by technical
and defeated two tough opponents by
knockout in the second round. On Sunday
unanimous decision and took home the
he fought a tough barn-burner of a fight
National Championship.
that went the distance for the unanimous
Anna also competed in the Jr. Girls 132
decision victory and the title of IKF World
lb. division
in the IKF World Classic
Classic Champion.
Kickboxing Championships in Orlando,
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East Georgia Road Baptist Hosts Fundraiser for Tim Hayes BETH KELLEY FANN • beth@simpsonvillebanner.com Monday, July 14, 2014
At this time last year, Tim Hayes, 56, was
Greenville have donated money or items
an active referee and umpire in the Golden
for auction.
Strip. However, life was about to drastically
This is no ordinary fundraiser. Ellison made
change. He began having issues with his leg last fall while refereeing a basketball game. Several medical tests were performed, but the diagnosis was not immediately clear.
sure to create an event that men could appreciate. Tools, sporting equipment, electronics - even a gas grill from Lowes all are just a few of the items up for bid or
A short time later, Tim experienced an
sale. Even a car was donated on reserve.
unexplained seizure while on his way
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to church. With the emergence of this new symptom, the answers began to come. Answers that showed doctors had unfortunately been looking in the wrong direction. Tim had a brain tumor.
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the tumor was removed. Two rounds of chemo and radiation followed, and today the tumor is about half-sized. Tim’s savings are now spent, and the short term disability from his employer has been exhausted. He’s working on securing long term disability, but his Pastor Brian Ellison knows that won’t be enough. Ellison lost his own mother to cancer in 2010, and knows firsthand the impact on not just the patient, but on everyone in their lives. Because the disease comes in so many forms, there are few people not affected in some way. For Tim, cancer affects his daughters and his church family at East Georgia Road Baptist as well. While medical professionals lead the battle for Tim’s life, his church has stepped up to help financially. Pastor Ellison has organized a large auction and tag sale, with all profits going directly to Tim’s care. As of Monday, over eighty businesses throughout
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A House Unnamed LANNY MONTGOMERY • Tuesday, July 14, 2014
Lifelong Simpsonville Resident Announced as President of GFWC SC BETH KELLEY FANN with CAROLINE MAHAFFEY RICHARDSON Tuesday, July 14, 2014 Editor’s note: Last month, Caroline Richardson Mahaffey was announced as President of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs in SC. Mahaffey will serve for two years. She is a lifetime Simpsonville resident and also involved with the following: Simpsonville Arts Foundation, inc. (SAFi), South Carolina Ovarian Cancer Foundation, and the Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce. She is chair of Simpsonville 2020, sits on the Simpsonville Planning Commission, and serves on the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors’ Legislative and Political Action Committee. The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) is an international organization dedicated to improving communities, and enhancing lives. In its 125th year, GFWC has members in all fifty states and over a dozen countries. Simpsonville has four clubs: Upstate Woman’s Club, Golden Strip GFWC, Hillcrest Juniorettes, and Woodmont Juniorettes. Each club determines their own projects, based on the interests of their members. Projects range from the arts, conservation, education, home life, international issues and public issues. Currently the national Signature Project is Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention, and GFWC-South Carolina’s President’s Special Project is to bring respectability to the subject of mental health, with emphasis on its relationship to domestic violence. In addition to service projects, members lobby for legislation that enhance lives, work to preserve women’s history, serve as a resource for other organizations, and provide leadership training, all while cultivating lifelong friendships. Membership is open to all women. For more information, go to gfwc.org or gfwc-sc.org
A ghost story, which is very true, word for word.
left promising to come back with a flashlight.
I won’t name the building, or house, out of respect for the owner. No human being resides there now, although there were many in the past. A friend of mine owned it, and let me use it at night for drafting without disturbance. At least that was the plan.
The next night I settled in and began working on a rather complicated topographical survey for the Donaldson Airport. My mind was fully immersed in the drawing and the transfer of field notes, when suddenly the French door that led to the hallway slammed close with such a crash I was certain every glass pane must surely be broken. I left the drawing board with some haste and ran quickly to the closed door expecting to find glass spread on the floor. I was stunned to find not a single broken pane. Yet, the door was tightly closed and obviously shut with great force. I contacted my friend the next morning and asked if he had been there either night. It was somewhat unsettling when he told me that he never went there at night. When I asked why, he simply replied that there were “going-ons” that he couldn’t explain and he never felt comfortable there by himself.
He showed me the room where a tragic soul ended it’s suffering with one blast from a handgun. Pink matter........brains?....spread across the walls and the floor and was still readily seen. I assured him that I was not superstitious nor afraid of any ghost like creatures and appreciated the gesture. I worked late. Sometimes all night depending on the volume of work to be done. On the second night, around 12:15 a.m., a sudden crash as if someone had thrown a very heavy book hard flat side on the wood floor. The hallway was pitch dark and the noise emanated in front of the door way where the dying had taken place. I didn’t know enough about the structure to know where the light switch was for the hall way. So, carrying my Colt in my right hand down by the right side of my trousers, I stepped into the dark portal of the hall, fully expecting to find a burglar. It’s difficult in pitch dark to discern much, but I stood in the shadows for about twenty minutes, waiting on a movement or an appearance of some one or some thing. It remained dead silent, and I could find no sign of a break in using only moonlight for illumination. I switched off the little light on the drawing board and
After seeing a shadow similar to that of a person a few days later. I hung it up and went back to my old office where people were always stopping to interrupt every night but I had no such events happening. Many of us pass the house every day. It is old but still strongly built and still unoccupied. I’ve but
presented this HURRIEDLY TRUTHFULLY exactly as it happened. Circumstances prevent my staying there overnight at the present, but I hope soon I will be able to carry a chair or two and sit with a bold friend for a night. After all, what have we got to lose?
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The Smooth Notes of Charles Twilley Find a Home in Simpsonville GARY FANN • gary@simpsonvillebanner.com Tuesday, July 14, 2014 Charles Twilley, a seasoned Jazz saxophonist, moved to Simpsonville from Las Vegas in December of 2009. He came by way of his hometown of Chicago, where he began playing saxophone at the age of 8. After returning home from the service in 1967, he met South Carolina native Mac Arnold and began playing sax for Mac’s five-piece band in Chicago. “We played everything from top 40 to blues,” Twilley said. After Mac left for California, Twilley kept the band together for another 20 years, playing gigs all over Chicago. After the band dismantled, he started a new band, Color Coded Brown. After playing a while in Chi Town, the band decided to head to Vegas, where Twilley would spend years playing for casinos, bars and hotels doing what he loves. Fast forward to 40 years after Twilley first met Arnold. Twilley came to the upstate in the spring of ‘09 to visit with Mac Arnold and play saxophone at Mac’s Annual Cornbread and Collard Greens festival. Charles and his wife Linda,
loved the upstate so much that in a matter of months, they decided to move to Simpsonville. Twilley, who will celebrate his 70th birthday next month said, “there is something in the air here. The way it smells after it rains.” Twilley shared with me his memories and stories of playing sax with fellow musicians and friends in Chicago and Las Vegas. But nowadays he happily says “I’m doing my own thing.” Twilley now plays what he calls smooth jazz. A genre of music with a rejuvenated spirit and he is loving every minute of it. “Smooth Jazz is for the ladies” he smiled. Some of Twilley’s major influences include Grover Washington, Jr., David Sanborn and Dave Koz, to name a few. It is no surprise that Charles Twilley continues to entertain - he has been inspired and influenced by some of the best jazz musicians ever to play. Charles is looking forward to sharing his talent with Simpsonville and vows to continue his soulful Jazz saxophone sounds for all to hear. Charles has no schedule shows right now, but we will keep you posted.
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A Local Favorite Returns BETH FANN • beth@simpsonvillebanner.com Tuesday, July 15, 2014 JB’s Barbecue might sound a little familiar to those who have lived around these parts a while. That’s because they were here before. In 1990, Jerry and Penny Bumgarner opened JB’s on Main Street in Simpsonville. The bustling restaurant thrived in the Golden Strip, until adventure called in 1997. The Bumgarners closed up shop and headed west for Colorado. The mountains and the ski slopes were a draw for Jerry and Penny, who are both active and adventurous. They were never far from a kitchen however. Jerry spent some time as a chef for a ranch, bringing a taste of the south to high profile patrons there. A western version of JB’s Barbecue also existed during their time there. Jerry learned barbecuing pork while growing up in NC, where he says is pretty much everywhere. Although he says he’s not a formally trained chef, the unique flavors Jerry serves are proof of his skill and experience. The
Bumgarners
returned
to
Simpsonville this year to be closer to family, and were able to set up JB’s once again in the same location. After several months of hard work and securing the necessary permits, they reopened on Monday, July 14. New menu items include the Colorado Cup, a layered creation of meat, baked beans, mac & cheese and cole slaw. On Tuesdays guests will receive a free sweet tea with their order, and they also offer free WiFi - making JB’s a great spot to “sit a spell.” The restaurant is filled with personality and “southernisms”, and they aren’t stingy bottles of both their hot and regular sauce sit atop every table. They also offer bulk orders and catering. Patrons should note that JB’s is closed on Sundays, but they open at 11:00 am Monday through Saturday, and closing times are 8:00 pm Mon.Thurs and 9:00 pm Fri. & Sat. For aficionados of barbecue and authentic southern cooking, JB’s return is an exciting event for the Golden Strip.
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Mary Elaine Mahaffey and I Want Whisky GARY FANN • gary@simpsonvillebanner.com Monday, July 14, 2014 When Simpsonville native Mary Elaine Mahaffey began playing classical violin at the age of 8, she never thought she would be playing fiddle for a punk folk southern roots band in Atlanta, Georgia. Mary Elaine graduated Hillcrest High School in 2006, and after graduating Clemson, she moved to Atlanta to begin a career in Pharmaceutical Research. After losing her job due to layoffs, Mahaffey started teaching violin. While at a local music store one day playing a few violins, she was approached by an employee who just happened to be the bass player for I Want Whisky. And the rest is history in the making. In October of last year, Mahaffey started jamming with the band and quickly adapted to all the styles infused in their music. She said, “it was awkward at first because I have never been in a band before... I was a little timid at the beginning.” She went on to say that her classical training and knowledge of music theory definitely helped her to Photos by Gary Fann
adapt quickly. I Want Whisky performed at the Radio Room in Greenville this past Sunday night, and I had an opportunity to sit down and chat with the band. Fronted by Georgia Slim (vocals, harmonica, accordion), I Want Whisky is a five piece band which also includes Mary Elaine (fiddle), Doug Rolph (upright bass), Mike Paul (drums) and Danny Red (guitar, vocals). Their music reflects an American spirit that sometimes seems lost and forgotten. That spirit of life, love, hard work and rebellion. The band is sticking to their old southern folk roots, some traditional Irish folk music and implementing a boot stomping rhythm section slamming out their version of Rocky Top and original tunes like Poor Man’s Dollar. I Want Whisky is creating their own sound based on the type of music that shaped the south many years ago. Visit IWantWhisky.com for tour dates and more information.
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PruittHealth Hospice (United Hospice) needs volunteers. Volunteers provide companionship to patients and families, assist in the office or with community events. Call 864.962.6699
Dear Editor,
First Baptist Simpsonville Child Enrichment Center is seeking part time child care workers. Must have high school diploma or GED. Please forward resumes to jbrown@fbscec.org
After seeing the advertisement in the Simpsonville Banner I knew exactly what needed to be done.
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 Descendants Of John Watson I (1752 - 1823) & Samuel Walker (1750-1826) Saturday July 19, 2014 10:00 AM White Oak Baptist Church, 1805 Wade Hampton Blvd., McCarter Fellowship Hall, Greenville, SC Bring a Favorite Dish to share For Information Contact - Jane Watson Chandler at 864-963-8117 or eMail: GrammyJane@aol.com Send your announcements to service@simpsonvillebanner.com
FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2014
I have spent a lot of time worrying, thinking, and finely figuring out what my last wishes should be.
The South Carolina DonateLifeSC.org, is a wonderful organization that will help many people to continue to live through others.
car, so that he might live to see his grandchildren play. “Give my Kidneys to one who depends on a machine to exist from week to week. “Take my bones, every muscle, every fiber and nerve in my body and find a way to make a crippled child walk.
Therefore I registered via on line. I am a Donor.
“Explore every corner of my brain. Take my cells, if necessary, and let them grow so that someday a speechless boy will shout at the crack of a bat and a deaf girl will hear the sound of rain against her windows.
I choose to tell my family the following, in order for their lives and others to be fulfilled with a small gift of (me).
“Burn what is left of me and scatter the ashes to the winds to help the flowers grow.
This is the way I wish to be remembered.
“If you must bury something, let it be my faults, my weaknesses and all of the prejudice against my fellow man.
“At a certain moment a doctor will determine that my brain has ceased function and that, for all intents and purposes, my life has stopped. “When this happens, do not attempt to instill life back into my body by the use of a machine. AND don’t call this my ‘ deathbed’. Call it my’ bed of life,’ and let my body be taken from it to help others lead fuller lives. “Give my sight to a man who has never seen a sunrise, a baby’s face or the love in a woman’s eyes. “Give my heart to a person whose own heart has caused nothing but endless days of pain.
“Give my soul to GOD. If by chance you wish to remember me, do it with a kind deed or word to someone who needs you. If you do all that I have asked then I shall live forever.” Then call a venue and have a party. Celebrate all of the love I have for each of you. God Bless you all. Name withheld due to the personal nature of this letter. P.S. Become a donor TODAY , this is the best thing you can do for your family, friends and the future.
“Give my blood to a teenager who has been pulled from the wreckage of his
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OBITUARIES
Ronald “Ronnie” Wayne Moore
The family received friends on Saturday, July
In addition to his wife, Carol Ann, he is survived
12, 2014 from 6:00 – 8:30 pm at Heritage Funeral
by one son, Chris Pearson, of Fountain Inn; two
Home. The Funeral Service was on Sunday,
daughters, Jinny Bumgarner, and her husband,
Simpsonville
July 13, 2014 at 2:00 pm at the Funeral Home.
Britt, of Fountain Inn, and Carol Davis and her
Ronald W. Moore, 70, of Simpsonville, husband
Interment followed at Greenville Memorial
husband, Milton, of Laurens; grandchildren,
Gardens.
Taylor Lauren Moore (Zack) of Fountain Inn,
of Diane Moore, died on Thursday, July 10, 2014 with family by his side. He was the son of the
Heritage Funeral Home assisted the family.
late Herbert Moore and the late Evelyn Moore. In addition to his wife, Diane, he is survived by one daughter, Tracy Dangerfield, and her
husband,
Darwin,
of
Woodruff;
two
grandchildren, Hope Gilliam (Romeo Malonzo) of Simpsonville and Ginger (Felix) Alcala of Maryland; two great-grandchildren, Jackson Malonzo and Ethan Alcala; one brother, Kenny Moore of Simpsonville; three sisters, Helen Moore of Simpsonville, Mildred Powers of
Gerald Pearson Fountain Inn
Gerald Pearson, 67, of Fountain Inn, husband of Carol Ann Pearson for 49 years, passed away
Reece Moore of Fountain Inn and Lawson Moore due to arrive around Thanksgiving; brother, Wilton Abercrombie Pearson of Fountain Inn; and sister Shirley Pearson Garrett and her husband, Earl, of Laurens.
Monday morning, July 14, 2014 surrounded by
A Visitation was held on Tuesday, July 15, 2014
his family. He was the son of the late Willie
from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home.
Perry Pearson and the late Dora Mae Pearson.
The Funeral Service was on Wednesday, July
Inman and Doris Brown of Spartanburg. In addition to his parents, Ronald was preceded
with his personal friend and business partner,
brothers and one sister.
Laurens; step-grandchildren, Justin and Cody Davis of Laurens; great-grandchildren, Hayden
Gerald was of the Baptist faith. He was the long
in death by a 10 year old son, Travis; three
Anna Britt of Fountain Inn, Rebecca Pearson of
time co-owner of P&H Welding & Machine along Jimmy Hyman. Gerald worked most recently with Hartness International.
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.
Andy Byrd
HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME 313 NORTH MAIN STREET • SIMPSONVILLE, SC 864-757-1771 • HERITAGE-FUNERAL.COM
16, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Temple Baptist Church in Simpsonville. Interment followed in the Mausoleum at Cannon Memorial Park in Fountain Inn. Heritage Funeral Home assisted the family.
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JULY 18 ”Little Miss Dynamite” Brenda Lee has her first
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JULY 20 ”That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” These words were spoken by Neil
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JULY 21 On this day in 1775, the raid known as the
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Battle of Brewster Island takes place. Patriot minutemen confiscate lamps, oil, gunpowder and boats. They then burn the wooden parts of the lighthouse located on the island in Boston Harbor.
JULY 22 Wiley Post arrives at Floyd Bennett Field in New York on this day in 1933, after flying solo around the world. The American aviator is the first to accomplish this feat.
JULY 23 Honda Motor Company produces it’s six millionth Civic in North America on this day in 2007.
JULY 24 In 1847, after seventeen months of travel, Brigham Young and 148 Mormon pioneers settle in the Valley of the Great Salt Lake. They begin preparing for the thousands who would follow
seeking religious and political freedom.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Gila Monster
by Nick Fann (Almost 6) of Simpsonville EATS: Small mammals, reptiles and eggs PREDATOR: Bobcat FACT: They have a toxic bite FACT: Heaviest in North America
Hank Diane 40TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
The Grahams of Simpsonville were married on July 20, 1974 at First Baptist Church in Travelers Rest.
We Love Good News.
Thank you for being a wonderful example to us. We love you, Eric, Brooke, Ruby, Lawson, Michael, Lindsey, Meara, and Kori
If you have exciting news to share, send it to us at wed@simpsonvillebanner.com Your announcement will run in print, and online, completely free. We will even link to your registry or wedding planning sites - great for sharing with friends and family long distance.
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Please don’t toss this paper in the trash! Did you know there are multiple uses for newspaper once you are finished reading it? Perhaps you are having a bonfire with the kids this summer or grilling out with the neighbors. Most people know that newspaper makes a great “starter” for your fire. Try taking it a step further by rolling pages from the paper and sliding them into cardboard tubes from paper towels or toilet paper. The “kindling” will stay neater and burn longer. Contributed by Christy Staton of Simpsonville
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