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Simpsonville Fire Department Receives Number 1 Sponsor Award for 2013 - 2014 Fire Chief Wesley Williams | Press Release Monday, August 8, 2014

RECYCLE LOCATIONS 403 E. Curtis St. 9 Capewood Rd. 839 Hwy 14 1375 Neely Ferry Rd.

Simpsonville Fire Department donated $8,314.60 to the Burned Children’s Fund for fiscal year 2013-14 through aluminum can recycling. The amount made the Department the fund’s Number 1 award winner. The monies donated by Simpsonville and other departments throughout the State, allowed the Burned Children’s Fund to celebrate its 18th annual Camp “Can” Do for burned children. The monies also go toward Burn Awareness and Fire Prevention Education Grants to fire departments within South Carolina. Members of Simpsonville Fire Department served among the 40 volunteers and 36 campers attending the camp this past June. Please continue to donate your aluminum cans at any of the recycling trailers located at the four fire stations throughout the District.

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National Night Out Events Across Simpsonville Beth Kelley Fann | beth@simpsonvillebanner.com Tuesday, August 5, 2014 National Night Out was held Tuesday, August 5th in Simpsonville and across the country. Area first responders and armed forces were present at two events - one at Gateway Village and another at City Park. The outreach event at Gateway Village has been in motion for several years. Set up like a bustling block party, residents enjoyed dinner together outdoors and had the opportunity to express

concerns to law enforcement. Children splashed on an inflatable water slide - a nice break from the summer heat. At City Park, a blood drive was underway, and donors received free Greenville Drive tickets or t-shirts. The U.S. Army was present, speaking with potential recruits. Police and Fire offered demonstrations and the chance to â&#x20AC;&#x153;touch a truckâ&#x20AC;?. Greenville Hospital System and the

Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a cook out benefiting first responders. National Night Out was established as a community outreach event, to promote awareness and unite citizens with first responders. The main event this week at City Park was the first one Simpsonville has held for the entire city.

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Municipal Spotlight: Simpsonville Public Works Beth Kelley Fann | beth@simpsonvillebanner.com Tuesday, August 5, 2014 What all does city government in Simpsonville “do”? Where does all that money go? The article below is the first in a series that looks at the behind the scenes operations that your dollar and vote affects.

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30% of trash cannot be recycled.

The Green Cans Cost Just One Time

Plenty of folks understand that Public Works is in charge of trash pick-up. They also head up a complete recycling program, maintain the sewer system, manage all of the city’s government vehicles and perform building maintenance throughout the city. The division has eighteen full time employees, skilled in a variety of trades from HVAC to auto mechanics. Director John Laux has been with the city for five years, and in that time he has made numerous improvements. The most

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1. R egister at City Hall & receive a Green Can for $25 2. P ost the list of recyclables at home. You no longer have to sort glass from paper, etc. All recyclables go in together. 3. P ull both cans to the road on trash day.

Can be recycled with no cleaning or complicated sorting.

notable being the modern recycling program, that brings in revenue for the city and promotes environmental awareness at the same time. Gone are the days of rinsing bottles and peeling

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labels - all of that is taken care of at the Materials Recovery

Aluminum cans (rinse)

No glass cookware/dishes/light bulbs

Facility (MRF). Residents lease a separate can for all recyclables

Books (paperback only) keep dry, do not bag or tie

No hardback books

now, and MRF will sort glass from paper from metal, etc. Laux says only 30% of trash is NOT recyclable, and for that reason the city asks that residents continue discarding that percentage in the blue can. This year, Laux presented a new plan for a transfer station. Once built, it will save the city money, an estimated $30-40,000 per year, and go even further toward lessening environmental impact. Trucks that currently get 2-3 mpg will be replaced with smaller

Cardboard, keep dry Glass jars and bottles (clear, green, brown) please rinse, do not break Newspaper inserts and magazines (keep dry, do not bag or tie) Office paper (keep dry, do not bag or tie)

ones that get up to 14 mpg, and manual pick-up will become

Paperboard (e.g. cereal boxes, shoe boxes, keep dry)

automated. The smaller trucks will carry trash to a tractor trailer

Plastic bottles, jugs and jars (rinse)

at the transfer station - and filling the trailer will almost triple

Steel/metal cans (rinse)

the size of the loads that must be carried to the dump.

Unwanted mail (keep dry, do not bag or tie

While his plans were not approved for the 2014-15 budget year, Public Works is going ahead with preparations. For the next year, Laux plans to acquire the needed permits and hold a public

Rigid plastic made of HDPE. (less than 2’ long and 40lbs.

No paint cans, motor oil bottles or hazardous waste No plastic bags, Styrofoam, lids or caps. Take plastic bags to Lowe’s or Home Depot to recycle. Take Styrofoam plates/cups to Publix to be recycled. No compact florescent bulbs. Take compact florescent bulbs to Home Depot or Lowe’s to recycle No foil coated, food contaminated or moisture resistant boxes Used AAAA, AAA, AA, C, D, and 9v batteries may be taken to Lowe’s to recycle No hazardous waste - contact Twin Chimneys landfill for location that collects these materials (243-9672) No medical waste (i.e. syringes)

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hearing, to make sure all citizen concerns are addressed. When funded, the single dock already in place will see a second one built alongside, and the space will be covered to reduce sunlight on the area. Trash will not sit long enough to decompose, but having time to fill the trailer will save gas and dollars. Resourcefulness is in Laux’s every move, and his recent acquisition from the now-closed YWCA in Greenville will greatly benefit the Arts in Simpsonville. Five A/C Units, with various duct and thermostats, will be installed in the City Arts Building. This will provide fresh air and new life into the building, and broaden it’s use as an auditorium

Representative Garry Smith Receives Legislator of the Year Award

and community space. Laux reports that 80% of the needed equipment

office in 2003, and continues to serve in the South Carolina House of Representatives. He has also served on the Operations Management Committee and the Ways and Means Committee. Rep. Smith is an active member of the ALEC Task Force on Communications and Technology.

is there, and that with a licensed HVAC staff member, they can perform most of the installation themselves. In addition to the A/C equipment, the two signs formally hanging on the YWCA building will be retrofitted for the Arts building, and will help direct visitors to what is available inside. Simpsonville’s Public Works has over the last few years found ways to cut costs, generate revenue and increase service. The cleanliness of parks, curbs and public spaces here contribute to the family friendly environment, and are proof of tax dollars respectfully spent. To find out more about the department, visit them online at simpsonvillepublicworks.org or stop by 110 Woodside Park Drive in Simpsonville.

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Press Release from ALEC: Dallas, Texas (July 31, 2014)— Representative Garry Smith of South Carolina received the Legislator of the Year Award today from the American Legislative Exchange Council at the organization’s 41st Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas. Rep. Smith received the award for his leadership on reforming state surveillance laws and protecting the privacy of citizens. “I am honored and humbled that ALEC would present me with the Legislator of the Year award,” said Rep. Smith. “It has been an honor for me to serve in leadership roles in South Carolina and ALEC. I am looking forward to many more years of focused policy development and personal growth through the unique assets derived from being a public sector member of ALEC.”

Public Works Director John Laux explaining the Transfer Station plan.

Rep. Smith was first elected into

“The leadership and initiative Representative Smith has demonstrated is a model for other legislators to follow,” said Iowa Majority Leader Linda Upmeyer, ALEC National Chair. “ALEC offers this award to highlight Representative Smith’s efforts to protect the privacy rights of the citizens of South Carolina.” The American Legislative Exchange Council is the country’s largest 501(c)(3) nonpartisan voluntary membership organization of state legislators. The organization fosters relationships between private and public sector members from around the country to develop best practice solutions to various state issues. Each year, state legislators are recognized at the ALEC Annual Meeting for their leadership within the organization and their work promoting the Jeffersonian principles of limited government, free markets and federalism. To learn more about the American Legislative Exchange Council and to find information on the 41st Annual Meeting, visit www.alec.org.

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Simpsonville Farmer’s Market: A Growing Event Beth Kelley Fann | beth@simpsonvillebanner.com Tuesday, July 29, 2014 During the 20th century, tailgate produce markets and stands dotted the Southern landscape throughout the week. It was simple to stop in season for peaches, a watermelon or a bushel of fresh corn, brought up from rural areas and sold to “city folk”. With the rise of industrial food and the supermarket however, these representations of barter and community began to fade.

Over thirty vendors are present on any given Saturday. One shopper told us she shops the market first for groceries, then fills in any items she couldn’t find at a grocery store later. She doesn’t have to supplement much - the Simpsonville Market is ripe with vendors from coastal seafood to watermelon, and everything in between.

Over the last few years homestead farming has seen a resurgence. The desire for fresh food and cleaner options has inspired many to return to farming roots or create new ones. Local farmers across Greenville County have found their niche in everything from meats to specialty produce, taking advantage of our warm climate and abundance of land

fresh dairy, from eggs to Happy Cow milk, is also available. Seasonal vegetables abound, and the forest-finished pork from Bethel Trails provides meat from breakfast to supper.

Many of these smaller farms can not sustain a supermarket supply chain, and need an outlet for selling their products. Local restaurants, mom and pop stores, and farmers markets began to form around this new supply chain. And customers have responded with their wallets, regularly dedicating portions of their food budgets toward local. According to Gray Court farmer Steve Ellis, we actually need more local farmers to meet the booming demand. Enter the rebirth of the Farmers Market. Started by local master gardener Dianne Colson a decade ago, the Simpsonville Farmers Market has already outgrown one location. Much like those tailgate stands of the past, vendors back their trucks and cars into orderly rows, and set up “booths” for shoppers.

Next to a vendor selling sweet pastries, another sells goat cheese. Other

Crafters also come out to share their creations with market-goers. An entire morning can easily be spent shopping and visiting and appreciating the hard work behind every tent and table. And on the way out, Jimbo’s Boiled Peanuts are served Regular and Cajun style, prepared by a Louisiana native. The City of Simpsonville does have plans to create a covered area for the market, but budget money was not there again this year. The market has still grown, and every Saturday new faces turn out. In keeping with the times volunteers maintain a Facebook page, sharing photos of the food available every Saturday. The Simpsonville Farmers Market is held Saturdays from 8-12, and will run through October, weather permitting. The vendors set up next to the sign at City Park on East Curtis Street, easily visible to passers-by. To follow their Facebook page, visit facebook.com/smpsonvillefarmersmarket

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Vendor List: Bethel Trails Farm, Country Store at Magnolia Oaks Farm, Jones Products, Cook Farms, Simply Divine Darling, Beyond Infinity Produce, Sarah’s Herbs & Things, Bavarian Pretzel Factory, Petals & Posies, Delish Delights, Dear Old Dad’s Workshop, Silk Flower Designs, Three Wags Bakery, Bright Side Beans, Carolina Growers Group, Hillside Gardens, Charles Griffith Vegetables, Mini Miracles Farm, Sally McKinney, Barks & Bows, June Sparks, Zula Mae Creations, Corbin Hill Farm, Cliff Broyles wood products, Joey Armstrong eggs, Charlie Howell Plants, PK Kreamery, Paul Klinkey wood products, Vermont Threadnecks, Jimbo’s Boiled Peanuts, Shem Creek Seafood, Ron Thomas Honey, PasturTyme, Doxador Designs, Exchange Company, Ritchie Farm, Riacycled Art

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Summer’s End Tuesday, August 5, 2014

By August it’s just too blooming hot for most plants to do much blooming. One notable exception is sweet autumn clematis. Small, star-shaped flowers appear above dark green foliage in early August and pretty soon the air is filled with a sweet fragrance that rivals the rarest perfumes. Sweet autumn clematis isn’t readily available in any garden shop or nursery as it grows wild in South Carolina but it can usually be found growing on the sides of roads. It’s most important to have the right plants so as to avoid the doldrums of late summer. Just imagine looking out the window and seeing a host of naked ladies decorating the garden. No, these aren’t real naked ladies or nekkid, as we say down south. These are magic lilies and they get their name from their naked flower stalks, which emerge from the ground without any leaves. They are one of the few summer-blooming bulbs that do well in shade. Plant them under a deciduous tree where they can soak up the winter sun and then sit back and wait on the naked ladies to make their appearance. Mulch is especially important in southern gardens because it conserves moisture and helps keep weeds out. Now is a good time to replenish it. Don’t spend too much time trying to find the perfect mulch. The perfect mulch is whatever suits your taste and budget. It can be pine straw, shredded wood, pea gravel, seashells or chopped up tires in bright colors. Just be sure to keep mulch about six inches away from the trunks of trees and shrubs. If you’ve got any leftover zinnia or marigold seeds now is the time to sow them for one last blast of color. Sow seeds of cool weather annuals like snapdragons, stock and calendula now and they’ll be ready to transplant outdoors when cool weather arrives. Don’t forget to water and when you do, make sure to water thoroughly early enough in the day to allow the foliage to dry. Keep deadheading and be on the lookout for aphids and spider mites. If you see any, grab that water hose and blast ‘em. Now, go pour yourself a nice glass of iced tea, grab a notebook, find a comfortable place to relax and let’s get to work. This is your garden journal and will be an invaluable tool next season. Make a list of your plants and jot down a few notes about them. Did they require too much care or were they relatively carefree? Were they worth the cost and trouble? Did they perform to your satisfaction or not? Was the location suitable? Now think about your established beds and shrubbery. Make notes as to any changes that need to be made such as replacing spent plants, moving plants that have outgrown the area, etc. You are planning next year’s garden so let your imagination soar. Remember the words of artist Claude Monet, “My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece.” 864-630-5429 • BRANDON.HERRING@LIVINGSTONECHARITIES.COM

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Garden Season Wraps Up for Local Organization Gary Fann | gary@simpsonvillebanner.com Tuesday, July 29, 2014 The Synergy Garden is winding down a successful summer and preparing for fall crops. Synergy is a community garden is located on the campus of the Center for Community Services in Simpsonville. Since 2009, the idea behind the garden is that volunteers share the fresh produce, and much of it is donated to the food bank located onsite at CCS. The Synergy Garden has gained state-wide recognition as a model initiative, and has also earned two national Farm Bureau awards. Over the past five years, volunteers have worked a combined total of at least 5,100 hours, and together, the group has harvested over 12,000 pounds of produce. Much of this produce is donated to the Golden Strip Emergency Relief & Resource Agency, and as a result, approximately 3,000-4,000 families are fed from this community garden. The Synergy Garden is an entirely volunteer-driven and communitysupported nonprofit cause. Without the helping hands of the volunteers and the support of local community organizations, churches, and businesses, the gardening efforts would not be possible. Synergy Garden accepts any and all help in the form of volunteerism, cash donations, and in-kind donations. If you or your organization would be interested in volunteering, please contact Anita Tam, the founder and coordinator of the Synergy Garden, at 864-502-8265 or synergygarden@gmail.com.

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keep them hot until morning when someone else would come in and make sure the stoves were still hot and refuel them. I was paid a cool ten cents an hour for this extremely important job.

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From the editor: Beth Kelley Fann | beth@simpsonvillebanner.com Tuesday, August 5, 2014 This past weekend we launched a couple of new sections online I would like to share. “Nest” will feature blogs and updates centering around home decor in the Golden Strip. “Golden Strip Outdoors” will feature hunting, camping and outdoors activities - also relevant to our area. If you have an area or topic you are passionate about, and would like to represent it from a local perspective, please let us know!

Painting the Town: Meet Kelly Lomas Kelly Lomas | Tuesday, August 5, 2014 Painted furniture. It is one of the biggest trends in home décor today. Two weeks ago, I had a chance to visit Atlanta’s Mart for the first time. As I strolled the hallways, past all the furniture vendors, it was clear that this trend in home décor is not going anywhere for a long time. In fact, it’s already been around for quite a while; a few centuries even! The reason for my trip to market was to meet Amy and Gene Howard, of Amy Howard At Home, along with other AHAH retailers. Amy and Gene reside in Memphis, TN, where she has been designing furniture and creating unique finishes for almost 30 years. Last year, she decided to make her finishes, including a unique brand of furniture paint called One Step, available for purchase. Fast forward a few months, and I am working at Palmetto Home and Garden, where I am introduced to the Amy Howard At Home products. I had heard of chalk paints before, and Amy Howard’s One Step paint was a type of chalk paint I was told. I had been painting furniture, and other objects, off and on for years, but had never used one of these new chalk paints. I’ve never been afraid to pick up a paintbrush and add a little color to something, even though it often required some stripping, sanding, and other preparation before-hand. With chalk paint, I heard, you don’t have to do any of that before painting! I was intrigued!!

I purchased two different brands of chalk paint, and went to work. I started with a gold artichoke lamp that I loved, but it had been sitting in my attic due to the fact that it had become dated. What did I have to lose? After completing the lamp, and adding a new burlap shade, I was hooked! I started grabbing small things around the house to “redo!” Picture frames, other lamps, the mantle in the great room, you name it, it was a possible project! As I mentioned, I had bought two brands of chalk paint, and it didn’t take long to discover that the one I preferred was Amy Howard One Step. The paint was creamier than the other brand, and coverage was superior. I met Heidi Henry, of Saavy Home, the retailer of AHAH products at PHG. Heidi and I shared a passion for vintage furniture and paint, and soon became friends. Heidi has been instrumental in helping me get my own business off the ground. For as long as I can remember, I have wanted my own business. My dad was an entrepreneur, so I guess it’s “in my blood.” My passion has always been home interiors. I love fabric, texture, color, design – every aspect of it. About 1 ½ years ago I decided to pursue that passion seriously, after having dabbled in it for years. I took a crash course online in Interior Design, and knew that this was where I needed to focus my future efforts. With this new amazing product of chalk paint, along

with all the other refinishing products offered by AHAH, I began to see a huge opportunity to bring this product, along with some décor pieces and design services, into my hometown of Simpsonville. A few phone calls, a lot of leg work, and a good bit of manual labor later, and here I am; the owner of Peacock Cottage, an official Amy Howard At Home retailer and interiors store! A friend said recently, “Our homes are our biggest investments.” We spend a lot of money buying and furnishing our homes. One of my jobs is to help make the process of furnishing your home a little easier. One of the most rewarding things about being a retailer of Amy Howard At Home products is to see the transformation in other people’s homes. Furniture that was dated, kitchen cabinets that were dark wood paneling, or sub-standard laminate, can be transformed with

just a little time and paint! Customers who come in and ask, “Can I really do this?,” and leave armed with a can of paint and an inexpensive brush, send back pictures of their projects, and are amazed and thrilled with what they’ve accomplished! It’s really that easy, and that transforming! As mentioned before, I had the pleasure of meeting Amy and her husband Gene in Atlanta a couple of weeks ago, and next month I will have the even greater pleasure of traveling to the AHAH headquarters in Memphis and receive training on all the wonderful AHAH products from Amy herself! After training, you will have to hold me down to keep from “painting the town red!” Or maybe French blue…or Dunavant Green…and adding a little cracked patina… and Dust of Ages….

LOCAL COLUMNS | RED’S RESTAURANT REVIEW

Red’s Restaurant Review: Thai Cuisine Beth Kelley Fann | beth@simpsonvillebanner.com Monday, August 4, 2014 Red is on vacation this week, so you’ll have to settle for me. I have my own foodie credibility - I know how to eat, cook and gorge as well as any Southern girl. My tastes run hot however, so I found myself at Thai Cuisine in downtown Simpsonville a couple Friday’s back. It’s that meal I will recount below.

the menu, and settled on the Thai Basil - one of my favorite dishes. So many restaurants skip on the vegetables, and with Thai food you know that won’t be the case. My meal did not disappoint. Full of vegetables, the right amount of meat with it, and garnished artfully with a carrot flower.

First - we have Thai food in Simpsonville.

Then the waitress brought the sauces. Sauces? I didn’t know there would be sauces!

That’s worth shouting from the clock tower, which also happens to be in sight of Thai Cuisine. The restaurant is located next to the Simpsonville Rotary Club in the heart of downtown, in a building Brown Garrett tells me was once a City Hall/Post Office/Jail/Municipal Mecca.

Chili sauce, curry, a few other things - I happily tasted every single one from the little caddy. I was in heaven. I ate it all as fast (or faster) as I would have eaten a plate of fried chicken and corn on a Sunday.

My husband and I were impressed with the cozy casual atmosphere. I was also tickled to see The Simpsonville Banner on the bar - but I promise that’s not why I chose this restaurant. The sweet tea was good, which was great news, as I am always a little tense until I know for certain that I will have authentic sweet tea with my meal. I read through Sushi and Curry on

And when I had my mouth good and spiced, that Very Important glass of sweet tea was full and ready. After we finished, we walked (waddled) down to the Tater Shed, and enjoyed the music and friends downtown. An impressive and different meal, set in the heart of my hometown. Can’t ask for much more than that.

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Sushi for Beginners

Still hesitant of eating cut bait? Here are some tips for ordering and enjoying Sushi.

Sit at the sushi bar of a Japanese restaurant. Watching the chefs work will not only give you insight into the cuisine but an opportunity to ask for recommendations.

Keep it simple. If you have never before had sushi, start with the California roll, or possible a Nigiri order of Tuna or Salmon. May I suggest a California Sundae Roll or Spicy Tuna roll (Thai Cuisine in Simpsonville serves an excellent Spicy Tuna Roll)

Add wasabi and soy sauce sparingly. No, wasabi is not Pistachio Ice Cream as Tow Mater claims, but think more along the lines of the strongest horseradish ever. Adding these flavors are frowned upon by the Japanese but you can get away with it in America. That said, try Sushi without, as a beginner, to truly taste the fish and discover your preferences.

Use ginger to cleanse your palate. The pale pink slices on your plate will be pickled ginger, and they can be used to prep your mouth for the next taste.

Percy Blankeny | Sunday, August 2, 2014 Few foods intimidate beginners like Sushi. Why? Basic human instinct commonly serves to the fear of the unknown. One should think back to childhood when you refused to eat something on your plate and your parent said “how do you know you don’t like it if you don’t try it?” So I have decided to tackle this taboo food in my debut

a tasty blend of food & history

article, for not only do I consider myself a seasoned “foodie” but a historian all the same. Sushi dates back to the 8th century in Japan but was not first introduced in America until the 1960’s. Namely, in the Little Tokyo neighborhood in Los Angeles. There, the well known California Roll was created. To quell the fears of suspecting Americans consuming raw fish, the raw tuna was replaced with avocado.

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Many people believe all sushi contains raw fish. On the contrary, most Americanized Sushi contains nothing raw at all. Shellfish, such as crab and shrimp,

Once you have the basics of sushi down, be brave and

must be served cooked. Furthermore, there are many

start ordering outside of your comfort zone. Find a friend

variations of Sushi that contain tempura fried food,

that enjoys sushi and is skilled in the consumption of

such as chicken or shrimp. Heck…we love fried food so

this fine (and quite healthy) cuisine to come help you.

much; there are even fully fried Sushi rolls out there!

That’s what I did during my first adventure with sushi!

There are three common types of Sushi. Sashimi; a slice of raw fish or seafood only, Nigiri; a slice of raw

Plus, if you order something you don’t care for, I assure you they will be willing to help clean up the rest.

or cooked fish or shellfish pressed onto a mound of

I certainly hope this has been of great help to those on

rice, and Maki; layers of raw or cooked fish or shellfish,

the fence about trying Sushi, and to those already well

vegetables, and rice pressed on a sheet of dried sea

versed, I can see you shaking your head in approval

kelp (seaweed) rolled into a cylinder then cut into

thinking about who you can take on a great adventure

pieces. We know these as Sushi rolls.

of the palate.

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SOUTHERN DISH | OUR RECIPES

From the kitchen of Mrs. Brown Garrett

SALSA 3 to 4 large ripe tomatoes of any variety 1 med onion 1 to ___ hot peppers (You decide) 1 mild green pepper 4 cloves garlic 1 to 2 tsp salt to taste 1 to 2 tsp black pepper to taste 2 to 4 tbls lime juice 1 tbs balsamic vinegar (optional) 1 to 2 tsp olive oil (optional) 2 tbs fresh cilantro or parsley or equivalent in dried Chop all ingredients and mix. Store in refrigerator for at least two hours before serving. You may also simmer this for 10 minutes and can in pint jars then process in a water bath canner for 15 minutes to enjoy this winter.

LOUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FAMOUS CHILI 4 pounds ground chuck or lean ground beef 1/3 cup Chili Seasoning Mix 1/3 cup Slap Ya Mama Creole Seasoning 2 (14.5-oz.) cans diced tomatoes 2 cans Rotel Original or Rotel Chili Fixin Tomatoes 1 large Vidalia Onion chopped 2 (16-oz.) cans tomato sauce 2 (16-oz.) cans Pinto Beans, undrained 2 (15.5-oz.) can Kidney Beans, drained 2 ( 16-oz) cans Chili Beans , undrained Notes : Use fresh tomatoes and dry beans for more flavor boost. Can freeze one half of Stock Pot contents and cook in Crock Pot at a later time. 1. Brown beef in batches over medium-high heat, stirring often, 4 to 5 minutes for each batch until beef crumbles and is no longer pink; drain well. Add beef to large stock pot; sprinkle evenly with seasoning mix, and heat for 2-3 minutes over medium-high heat. 2. SautĂŠ chopped onions in pan until translucent and stir in with diced tomatoes and remaining ingredients into stock pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Divide contents from Stock Pot in half and transfer each half to a Slow Cooker or Crock Pot. Simmer 8 hours on low to blend flavors. Each Crock Pot serves 8-10 SIMPSONVILLEBANNER.COM

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flashback AUGUST 8-

President Richard Nixon makes the announcement he will resign from office at noon the next day. The year is 1974.

AUGUST 9- It is 1985. Retired U.S. Navy officer, Arthur Walker, is found guilty of espionage. Walker passed topsecret documents to his brother who passed them to Soviet agents. This was one of the most significant Cold War spy rings operating in the United States.

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Supermoon II Beth Kelley Fann | beth@simpsonvillebanner.com Monday, August 4, 2014 The biggest sequel this summer is not in the theater, but it is in the sky. The occurrence of second Supermoon, or Perigee moon, will be on the night of Sunday, August 10. The moon will turn full at 2:09 pm on Sunday, and as night approaches sky watchers will enjoy the biggest moon of 2014. If you get a great photo, we’d love to share it. Post it on our Facebook wall at TSBLOCAL or email us at info@simpsonvillebanner.com Here is ours from June:

AUGUST 10- The U.S. Patent Office awards a patent to G.D. Beauchamp on this day in 1937 for the Rickenbacker Frying Pan. The Frying Pan would transform music and come to be known as the electric guitar.

New Puzzle (Answer Key)

AUGUST 11- Major leaguers go on strike in 1994 causing the cancellation of the 1994 World Series. For the first time in 89 years there would be no baseball champion.

AUGUST 12- This Flashback is dedicated to my friend

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Parker’s Ferry, 30 miles northeast of Charleston, South Carolina.

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Community Bulletin Board 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 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

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

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Summer Potluck at Alder Park a Success Press Release | Lou Hutchings Tuesday, July 29, 2014 The Westwood Warriors group representing the Westwood Subdivision in Simpsonville, SC held their first social gathering of the year on Saturday August 2, 2014.This informal gathering, a Summer Potluck Dinner and Fun Day at Alder Park was by all accounts a resounding success. The Westwood Warriors Facebook group started over a year ago by local resident Lisa Cherry Searfoss was created to offer a “place for Westwood residents, family, and friends to unite, defend, improve, and protect our neighborhood as we would our family” as the mission on the website states. An outgrowth from this Facebook group has been many meetings and gatherings this year aimed at instilling and strengthening a sense of community and pride in this almost 50 year old Simpsonville neighborhood. Most of these meetings have been agenda focused such as the Organizational Meeting held earlier this year and several Neighborhood Watch meetings held in conjunction with the Simpsonville Police Department.

The Westwood Neighborhood seems to be finding its pride and sense of community. This bodes well for Westwood and Simpsonville as a whole. For more information on the Westwood Warriors Facebook group go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/SCwestwood/. The next event on their calendar is a Community Wide Yard Sale on September 13. Everyone is invited to attend. See their Events section for more details.

This time the only topic was food and fun. Neighbors and friends descended on Alder Park with an astounding array of delicious homemade offerings. One resident lugged in a massive combination charcoal and gas grill and began cooking. A diverse group of attendees, some meeting for the first time and all eager to learn more about their neighbors, set about planting the seeds of many new friendships. Children played together in the Park at this “historic” gathering that some residents called the first of its kind since the establishment of the subdivision. As the sun set and the group began to gather their things and head for home, the most frequently overheard comments seemed to be “let’s do these more often “ or “ next time let’s plan on staying longer. One neighbor said that he would bring horseshoes to the next one. Another offered to bring more things to cook on the grill.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Thursday, August 14: Freshman Orientation from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Friday, August 29: (football game vs. Mauldin) Meet/Greet our new Principal, Mr. Skipper. Mr. Skipper will be available before the game, during half-time and after the game to meet and greet students, parents and the community! Monday, September 22: Open House and PTSA General Assembly at 6:00 pm.

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NEIGHBORHOODS

Meet Chuck Calvert Chuck Calvert is a 1978 graduate of Hillcrest

long residents of Simpsonville and members

Industry in the local community since 1999.

Chuck is a licensed Funeral Director,

High School, and has served in the Funeral

Prior to the funeral business, Chuck worked at Cryovac, and then served as the Youth Pastor at Temple Baptist Church. Chuck has lived

in Simpsonville his entire life and is the father

of two grown sons; Hayden and Ruston. He is the son of Preston & Jackie Calvert, also life-

of Temple Baptist Church.

providing guidance to Golden Strip families

based on his many years of experience in the

area. He is an ordained minister and serves as the Director of Funeral Service at Heritage Funeral Home.

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