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David Dyrhaug Promoted to City Administrator Beth Kelley Fann | beth@simpsonvillebanner.com Tuesday, August 12, 2014 City Council voted unanimously to promote David Dyrhaug on Tuesday night - making his temporary position permanent. Dyrhaug has served as acting administrator since January, following the termination of Russ Hawes. Dyrhaug has been with the City of Simpsonville since June of 2007 and previously served as Planning Director. No other action was taken from the executive session.
UPCOMING CITY MEETINGS: Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Tuesday, August 19, 2014 6:30pm
Recreation & Events Committee Meeting
Tuesday, August 26, 2014 6:00pm
Finance, Policy & Planning Committee Meeting Tuesday, August 26, 2014 6:00pm
Public Works Committee Meeting
Tuesday, August 26, 2014 7:00pm
Public Safety Committee Meeting Tuesday, August 26, 2014 7:00pm
Planning Commission Meeting
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City Council Meeting
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Feedback Wanted for Future Use of Arts Center Beth Kelley Fann | beth@simpsonvillebanner.com Tuesday, August 12, 2014 The Recreation and Events Committee would like ideas and suggestions on how to use the Simpsonville Arts Center building located at 110 Academy Street. The former Simpsonville Elementary School houses several classrooms between the auditorium and gymnasium, one of which is currently the Simpsonville Museum of Revolutionary War History. To present ideas, please attend the Committee Meeting on Tuesday, August 26 at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the downstairs conference room at City Hall.
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Mayor Pro Tem Lawrence announced that Deputy Chief Steve Moore would be replaced on the Chamber of Commerce Board. (Councilwoman Elizabeth Braswell will be filling that position.) Councilman Curtis asked why council was not informed about an inspection/audit/examination of the Financial Department, and asked how it was being paid for. Mayor Pro Tem Lawrence stated that approval was not needed and this topic would be better addressed in Executive Session.
New Business Urban County Cooperative Agreement with GCRA was approved. 1st reading of AXZ-2014-06, Annexation/Rezoning on Adams Mill Road passed. SP-2014-07, Major change to the Cottages at Harrison Bridge passed. The change referred to is the set back requirement. Councilwoman Lockaby, chair of the Public Safety Committee, brought to the council the committee’s recommendation that surplus police department items be sold and the proceeds given to the police department. Councilman Curtis objected saying the funds should be placed in the general fund. The motion passed with Councilman Curtis casting the single no vote. Councilman Curtis, chair of the Public Works Committee, brought to the council the committee’s recommendation that surplus public works items be sold and the proceeds returned to the general fund. The motion passed unanimously. Councilwoman Braswell, chair of the Finance Committee, brought to the council the committee’s recommendation that the updated HR policies be adopted as written. The vote was 4 to 2 with Councilmen Curtis and Gooch casting the dissenting votes. New members were appointed to the Accommodations Tax Committee. Sherrie Crawford of Comfort Suites, Selena Kelley of Hampton Inn, Paige Russo of Frank & Co. Pizza Café; Mimi Zabala, Mad Cuban Café and Robert Bennett of Bennett & Sons Antiques. At large members appointed were: Stephanie Cox of Emily Elizabeth Paper Boutique and Jin Kim of Kim’s Taekwondo The city council meeting schedule was revised to allow for committee meetings on the 4th Tuesday of the month rather than a council workshop. Council then went into closed-door Executive Session. When they returned, council voted to promote David Dyrhaug from interim administrator to the position of city administrator. The vote was unanimous. No other action taken. Mr. Mark Weber, who lives near Heritage Park, spoke about speeding in the park. Council agreed to look into the problem.
Record Rainfall Pummeled Greenville Late Saturday Beth Kelley Fann | beth@simpsonvillebanner.com Sunday, August 10, 2014 The record rain last Saturday caused major issues for many across Greenville County. In Simpsonville, Westwood residents near Alder Creek reported flooded basements and the road had cracked and raised where Yellowwood crosses the creek. Water was still flowing fast and high through the creek, but no other damage was seen. Across the county roads cracked and broke apart from the heavy rains. Sinkholes were also reported in several areas. Two people were killed when they were swept into a storm drain while trying to escape flood waters. On Stone Avenue, Greenville Fire Department #4 acted fast when a wave of water came downhill - overflow from the river - and flooded the road almost instantly. The firemen stationed there pulled people from cars as they washed down the road. Across the street from the Fire Department, Pete’s Restaurant was rocked by an explosion from a gas leak, also caused by the sudden flooding. According to the National Weather Service, Greenville County in the Stone Avenue area received 3.13 inches of rain during the event. Simpsonville received 1.45 inches.
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John Arthur Todd Roxie Todd Kincannon Born on July 3, 1925, John Arthur Todd was a truly unique person. He and his brother C.W. who was 13 months older became interested in airplanes. They built model planes and along with some of their friends made regular trips to Atlanta to model airplane shows in an A-Model Ford that John and C.W. had bought for 50 cents. The two were just little boys so one had to sit on his knees in the seat to operate the steering wheel while the other operated the pedals. Naturally, John and C.W. decided that a real plane would be more fun so they built an airplane using the engine from an A-Model. They were around eleven and twelve years old at the time. Their flight was successful and soon they were giving rides to cousins Ida Green Vaughn and Georgia Green Smith. John never lost his love for flying. Even after he was married, seeing the wing of a J4 Piper Cub or the tail section of a Stearman biplane being recovered in the middle of the den floor was a common sight in the Todd house. John was something of a heartthrob in his younger days so it was a given he would marry one of the prettiest girls in Simpsonville. In February of 1952, he and Carolyn Hughes set tongues wagging by eloping. Carolyn’s two sisters, Marian Hughes Adams and Frances Hughes Tripp, attained a degree of celebrity status from the elopement because their friends thought it was so romantic and a bit scandalous. Carolyn’s sisters later reported that after the elopement “Mother cried and Daddy cussed”. At some point, car racing captured John’s interest so he decided to build and race cars. After a couple of years, Carolyn delivered an ultimatum. She didn’t cotton to the idea of becoming a widow with a four year old daughter so it was either racing or her. That was the end of John’s stint as a race car driver. Fast boats and waterskiing were the next items on John’s list. Whatever the professional skiers at Cypress Gardens were doing he did it, too. He skied barefoot, built a giant kite that he flew while skiing and conquered every trick. A local Greenville paper had gotten wind that
some nut was skiing on Lake Greenwood while there was snow on the ground. That nut was none other than John Todd. The picture in the paper showed a smiling John Todd wearing a suede jacket and smoking a King Edward cigar while skiing. John’s steady hands, perfect balance and near perfect handeye coordination were not his only talents. He was a true genius. He could build, fix and figure out how to do anything. The words “impossible” and “can’t” weren’t in his vocabulary. He had a rule that might have contributed to his genius. He always said, “Never memorize something you can look up. It just clutters up your mind.” And he had This is a picture taken of Daddy at his grandparent’s house. It’s the house the YMCA bought. He’s holding a picture of the airplane he and C. W., his brother, all the patience in the world built and flew with “things”. However, that patience did not extend to people. The one exception was his only grandchild, Todd Kincannon. A couple of years ago, Greg McKee from the Simpsonville YMCA asked John to give talks about “the good old days” to school children visiting the Martin Vaughn home place now owned by the “Y”. Martin Vaughn was John’s grandfather and as a child John spent many hours at his grandparents’ farm. Now in his late 80’s, John embarked on a new journey. He became a teacher and he loved it. And like any good teacher, he thought his students were the smartest, most polite and best behaved of all. John Arthur Todd lived every minute of every day to its fullest. He trusted God to take care of the things that were out of his control. He was a devoted family man and a good friend to many. He never turned down anyone who needed help. No job was too hard or dirty for him to tackle.
John had a work ethic on steroids and his one regret about getting old was he couldn’t get out and work like he used to. These lyrics from the song “My Way” are a pretty good description of John’s life:
“I’ve lived a life that’s full I traveled each and every highway And more, much more than this I did it my way.” Yes, it was John’s way. Well, except when his way collided with Carolyn’s way and then it could best be described as a battle of the Titons. Rest in peace, John Arthur Todd. A life well lived.
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World War I: 100 Years Later Andrew Staton | andrew@simpsonvillebanner.com Sunday, August 10, 2014 All around the world, and even here in Simpsonville, a historical milestone is being recognized this month. In August 1914, military action was first taken by Germany, and the world launched into the “Great War,” now known as World War I. While the United States didn’t enter the war until 1917, we can honor this milestone with a look at two men from Simpsonville who fought for our country in World War I. The first of these men is my own great-great-grandfather, Paul Jones Ross. Paul was born in the Fork Shoals area of Greenville County in 1895, and enlisted in the military on September 17, 1917 – five months after the United States entered the war. Paul joined Company F of the 105th Engineers 30th Division, and trained for several months at Camp Sevier in Greenville before leaving for France in June 1918. While in France, Paul Ross’ division constructed many defensive structures, bridges, roads, etc. - often under artillery fire. On August 26, 1918, fifty men from Paul Ross’ Company F were victims of their own mustard gas, thrown back at them by the wind. Three men died, and records indicate that Paul Ross was among the injured.
Paul Jones Ross - Photos from the Staton Family
On January 15, 1919, Paul Ross was discharged and returned home to lower Greenville County and married Nellie Mae Bagwell less than two months later. Paul and Nellie had five daughters together – including my greatgrandmother Sarah – before his death in 1937 from complications of his war injuries. He is buried at Washington Baptist Church, near Highway 25. The second great war hero of Simpsonville is Robert Henry Willis, Jr. Robert was born in 1886 in Barnwell County, where he lived until he left for the Citadel in 1904. After graduating at the top of his class in 1908, he joined his parents in making Simpsonville his permanent home. Over the next eight years, Willis rose through the ranks of the Army to become a Captain, and became an accomplished pilot. In April 1916, Capt. Willis’ plane crashed into a mountain during a flight out of San Antonio. Capt. Willis was injured, but managed to walk for sixty-five miles to return to his base. In August 1917, President Woodrow Wilson commissioned Willis as a Lieutenant Colonel, and he sailed for France two months later. In February 1918, he was commissioned as Major of Infantry, and in August 1918 he was ordered by General John Pershing to report as Chief of Air Service for the Seventh Army Corps. Unfortunately, he was never able to assume this position. On September 13, 1918, Col. Robert Henry Willis, Jr. was killed by an accidental pistol discharge while in France. Originally buried in France, his body was flown home three years later in 1921, and reinterred in Simpsonville Municipal Cemetery. His grave can now be found along the middle road of the cemetery, in a plot alongside his family. Special thanks to The Early Birds of Aviation, Inc. (earlyaviators.com) for sharing their knowledge of Robert Willis.
Top Photo: Willis’ grave marker at Simpsonville Municipal Cemetery. Credit: Andrew Staton
At Right: Col. Robert Henry Willis, Jr. with his Martin TT Trainer. From the Collection of John Moore.
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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El Viaje del Corazon: a Journey of the Heart To Quito with Love
by Sharon Williamson Putman and the Rev. Michael Flanagan
A Holy Cross Episcopal Church shortterm mission team of 15 youth and five adults traveled to Ecuador at the end of July. This is our story. Holy Cross sent a short-term mission team to Quito, Ecuador, for the last week of July. This has been a long-time dream for many of us at Holy Cross because of Cameron Graham Vivanco, who used to be the youth pastor at the Church of the Advent in Spartanburg. In 2000, she felt God calling her to youth ministry missions, and she is now the director of Youth World’s short-term mission program, QuitoQuest, which has about 500 participants every year. Holy Cross has been supporting Cameron’s work in Ecuador for more than a decade, and we have been eager to get our feet on the ground and work with her. When Holy Cross began to gather a team in the fall of 2013, we extended invitations to other Episcopal churches in the Upstate and ended up with an amazing group of high-school and college-age youth from Holy Cross (Simpsonville), St. Peter’s (Greenville), St. Christopher’s (Spartanburg), and Grace (Anderson). With the help of Cameron and Youth World, we spent many months planning our work with ministry sites associated with Education Equals Hope, a program that works with children in desperate and difficult places to provide an education and spiritual mentoring to break the cycle of poverty. As the time for our trip drew closer, we were partnered with a local church, Cristo Liberador (Christ the Liberator), an inner-city Episcopal mission church in Comité del Pueblo, about 20 minutes outside of Quito. The Education Equals Hope scholarship program helps send some of the children from this church to school, but the church needed help with renovations. With generous contributions from our home churches, we packed our bags full of paintbrushes, caulk and caulk guns, school supplies, and two brandnew laptops to donate to Cristo. On July 24, we flew out of Atlanta and arrived in
Quito around midnight. Quito, Ecuador’s capital city, is in the northern part of the country. After Guayaquil, it is the largest city. It is 30 miles long and three miles wide and is home to 2.5 million people. Quito is truly beautiful, tucked in a valley surrounded by mountains. Only a short distance below the equator but at an elevation of 9,350 feet, it has a very pleasant climate. We enjoyed 45-degree nights and 65-degree days with clear blue skies. During our first day while adjusting to being two miles above sea level, we learned about the local culture, went sightseeing, and enjoyed some delicious food. The next day, our work began. Before we even arrived at Cristo, part of the funds from our trip had been used to hire local laborers to install an awning over an outside stairwell and refurbish a bathroom to make it handicap accessible. Once we were on site, we spent three days working alongside Cristo’s parishioners to paint an office and two classrooms, create a mural in a Sunday school room, help prepare meals, and make cushions for the church pews. Our time at Cristo also included daily worship, including Morning Prayer and Holy Eucharist. One of the most moving moments was reciting the Lord’s Prayer, each of us in the language we were most comfortable with. The blending of languages and voices, which drew to a close with a unified “amen,” was very moving. We also enjoyed singing together—in English and in Spanish. All in all, it was a reciprocal partnership. We worked and worshiped, sang and danced, ate and laughed side by side, and truly felt like family by the end of our time there. After our work was done at Cristo, we traveled via bus with some of the people from Cristo to visit Emaus, a church in a very poor area south of Quito. During our day-long visit, we painted the church inside and out, had lunch together, played games, and danced. We also visited Casa Gabriel, a home for boys in Quito. This Youth World ministry for former
street boys offers much more than food and shelter. Casa G teaches and equips them to succeed and become leaders. Boys receive educational guidance that helps them stay in school, along with spiritual mentoring to help them discover God’s will for their lives. Many have gone on to graduate from high school and even successfully pursue college degrees. While at Casa G, we heard about Casa Adalia, which rescues girls from prostitution and sex trafficking. Part of Casa Adalia is a vocational program called EsperanzArt, which teaches jewelry-making from renewable local materials. While making jewelry, the girls hear a message of hope from the Bible and learn about time management, working hard, saving money, and setting goals. We had an opportunity to purchase some of their beautiful creations, which are also sold stateside via an organization called Handmade Equals Hope. Upon returning, the question we hear most often is a natural one: “How was your trip?” It is very difficult to explain how this experience has been so much more than a “trip” to and from a foreign country. We refer to the Quito experience as a journey of the heart because it has been such a life-changing experience. Our vision of the church has expanded exponentially. Our understanding of the trials of our brothers and sisters in poverty has been deepened, and our desire to continue serving those in need right here in our own backyard is stronger than ever. Although many of us could not speak the same language, our common love of God and care for one another allowed us to make connections that will be deep and lasting. For us, it continues to be a journey of the heart. Thanks to social media, we are staying in touch with the people we met at Cristo, and several of us plan to support the Cristo children via the Education Equals Hope scholarship program. Our greatest hope is to return someday to visit our brothers and sisters in Christ again.
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How can I learn more? Come to Holy Cross on Sunday, September 7, when our youth will be sharing their experiences during all four services (8 a.m., 9 a.m., and 11:15 a.m., as well as our Spanish service at 1:30 p.m.). You are also welcome to join us for our 10:15 a.m. Sunday school hour, when the adults will be sharing even more information. Cameron and her family will be visiting Holy Cross on Sunday, December 7. We invite you to come hear more about the work they are doing in Ecuador and beyond. For more details about our experience and to see more photographs, visit our blog: toquitowithlove. blogspot.com
How can I help? Through Education Equals Hope, you can send a child to school for just $32 a month. Just go to educationequalshope.org, and click “donate.” Any donation is welcome—large or small, one time or ongoing. Purchase jewelry made by the girls at Casa Adalia. To shop, go to the non-profit stateside site Fashion and Compassion and shop the Hope Collection. Buy the Music Equals Hope album. Just go to iTunes or Amazon and look for Music Equals Hope by Mesías Studio. Your purchase will support education scholarships.
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Local Artist Dan Cvammen Beth Kelley Fann | beth@simpsonvillebanner.com Tuesday, August 12, 2014
“If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.” -Vincent Van Gogh The first word that comes to mind when looking around Dan Cvammen’s studio is “talent.” Nestled off to the side of the kitchen at his Simpsonville home, his studio looks like an explosion of ideas. More interesting than any gallery show, an art lover could spend hours admiring and studying his work. The cabinet drawers brim with sketches, and shelves support the stacks of work that have no home on the already filled walls.
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Current events, pop culture and art history are all infused throughout his various works. His current painting (shown at left) was inspired by Johannes Vermeer’s “Art of Painting”, a work he chose from a desire to learn a more classical technique. His ability to master a style different from last month’s or last year’s painting is inspiring. But talent is something Cvammen does not believe in. His biggest take-away while studying at Bob Jones University was work ethic.
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Every year since college he has worked toward having enough pieces to fill a single one-man art show. He says this work ethic is what taught him to use his “tools,” referring to his skill in varying mediums and styles.
He added that even if a current teacher or mentor can’t teach what an artist wants to learn, there are many ways to find the information through books, the internet and other artists.
And by acquiring those skills through his work ethic and dedication, he has concluded that everything can be learned, and that the existence of talent is but a myth. He cheerfully challenged the notion of talent by asking “If talent were real, did we acquire it suddenly during the Renaissance, after being bit by radioactive spiders?”
“If you like creating and drawing, don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t.”
Woodmont High Cheer Camp 2014 Beth Kelley Fann | beth@simpsonvillebanner.com Thursday, August 7, 2014 Woodmont High School wrapped up a successful Cheer Camp on Thursday, August 7. Girls from 4-13 years old practiced cheers and stunts this week under the instruction of the Wildcat Cheerleaders. All of the activities and routines were planned beforehand by the rising seniors on the squad. The event is an annual fundraiser, and this year’s theme was “Fear the Bow.”
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Dan Cvammen is currently the art instructor for Mauldin High School. He left a career in advertising at Erwin Penland to spend more time with the visual arts and to work with students, but still enjoys working with the EP team there through freelance. He also accepts commission work, and inquiries can be sent to cav3man@mac.com
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Hillcrest High School Welcomes New Principal G. Bryan Skipper Beth Kelley Fann | beth@simpsonvillebanner.com Monday, August 11, 2014 Hillcrest High School will sport a few highly visible changes this year. Construction crews are still working on completing the new front entrance, but the new principal will make the biggest impression on students and staff. Principal G. Bryan Skipper comes to Simpsonville from Aiken, SC, where he served in several administrative roles prior. He says he made the leap from teacher to administrator back in 2004 to do more for a wider number of students. His message was upbeat and acknowledged the school’s strong academic foundation. He stated that recent years have seen test scores and report card grades rising, and he plans to continue the upward trend.
He also wants to see the school grow support in the community. In addition to the wellestablished athletic programs, the ever-growing arts, speech and debate, and horticulture programs at Hillcrest offer many opportunities for local participation. His background and education are impressive. Skipper graduated from The Citadel in 1996, with a BS in Mathematics specializing in Teacher Education. He went on to recieve his MA in Educational Leadership and Administration from Furman in 2001. For the past six years he has served as principal of South Aiken High School, and prior as principal at WagenerSalley High School and Assistant Principal at
Aiken High School. Skipper formally began the position at HHS on July 1st. If you’d like to meet Principal Skipper, he will be part of a meet and greet before and after the first home football game on August 29.
Hillcrest defeated Dorman in a scrimmage last week, 28-24. | First game vs. Mauldin on August 29, at home.
Greenville County Schools Begin the 2014-15 School Year on Tuesday, August 19th WOODMONT HIGH SCHOOL NEWS Wednesday, August 20: Fuddruckers Profit Sharing for Swim Team See school site for more information. greenville.k12.sc.us/wdmonth
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Saturday, August 23: Alive @ 25 - 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monday, August 25: PTSA Open House 6:00 - 8:00 pm
HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL NEWS Thursday, August 14th: Freshman Academy, Parents & Students: Orientation Information. 6:00-8:00pm
Friday, August 29: Hillcrest vs. Mauldin Football Game 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 6:00pm.
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From Haircut to Hope Beth Kelley Fann | beth@simpsonvillebanner.com Sunday, August 10, 2014 I never get a haircut. Never. Getting my hair cut counts as a major life event for me. I am completely guilty of forgetting myself. The daily rush that comes with raising two small children, working and keeping up at home doesn’t leave a lot of time for me. I was sporting a Crystal Gayle starter kit; humidity-infused and wild. I was keeping it tied up so it wouldn’t get stuck in my underarms when I moved. I braided it, bunned it, dork-knotted it - anything to Get It Off Of Me. When August arrived I was completely over it. I incentivized myself by making it more than a haircut. I decided the hair that was making me crazy could help someone going through cancer treatment, and started researching. My first thought was to donate through one commonly known organization (the same one that you thought of when you started reading.) However I did some investigating, asked some friends, and finally settled on Pantene Beautiful Lengths. Pantene partners with a wig maker called HairUWear to create the wigs. Since the program started in 2006, they have donated 28,000 real hair wigs to cancer patients. “Donated” is the key word above. There are other organizations creating real hair wigs for cancer patients, but I chose this program because not all of the others donate the wigs. PANTENE’S WIGS FOR CANCER PATIENTS ARE 100% FREE. As far as donation requirements go, you only need 8 inches. Unfortunately it cannot be dyed or bleached, and must have no more than 5% grey. When it read that last part, I knew this was my last chance to ever do this, because my 35 year old head is sprinkled with wiry white hairs. I made an appointment after a friend posted online about some stylists that were in training, and in need of clients for practice. I showed up at the salon in full frizz mode due to the pouring rain. We discussed length as the stylist coaxed my hair into a neat ponytail, and settled on cutting ten inches (my ends were a little frazzled.) In five seconds flat the hair was gone and I was five pounds lighter. That’s an exaggeration, but I’m Southern so it’s ok. Side note - If you’ve never had a haircut from someone new to the field, give it a shot. The stylist had guidance of course, but she was so careful and did everything by the book. Combined with the style I chose and the donation factor, she made this the best haircut I’ve ever had. I highly recommend giving these ladies a chance if you ever have the opportunity. I took my ponytail home, and placed it in a zipper bag. Then I addressed the envelope, added stamps, and sent the hair off to its new life. I chuckled when I read the Q&A on Pantene’s site - there are some people who have
asked to see the person that gets their hair. While I would never ask that, when I held the envelope I did wonder. I said a prayer for whoever received it, one for health and a beautiful life, and to only need mine for a short time. I was not expecting to be that moved, but the feeling eclipsed my excitement over my own new haircut. Every time I turn my head now the new cut bounces, and I realize I helped give that same shoulder-skimming, I-feel-pretty feeling to someone that needed it much more than me. I don’t think I’ll be missing those long locks any time soon. For more information, requirements and instructions, please take a moment to check out Pantene Beautiful Lengths at http://goo.gl/LU79MR - you can go to any stylist with this program.
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In Honor of Camden Bennett Beth Kelley Fann | beth@simpsonvillebanner.com Saturday, August 9, 2014
Photo from Simpsonville Parks & Recreation
Spiderman II Concludes Summer Movies at the Park The rain held off long enough on Saturday for the free Spiderman II event at Charter Ampitheatre. The winners of the costume contest were as follows: First Runner-up was Raleigh Dendy and the Winner was Ryder Smith.
Great Grandfather Jerry Harrell has organized a Bowling Tournament for the last four years in support of his great grandson. Camden Bennett, who is 8 years old, has a rare form of MD called Duchennes Muscular Dystrophy. The money from the annual tournament goes directly to support research at the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The fundraiser packed quite a few lanes at one end of alley in Simpsonville. Participants made a $20 donation to enter the tournament, and competed for cash prizes. The amount raised was not yet totaled at time of this writing. The event takes place each year at Golden Lanes in Simpsonville. If you’d like more information, please contact this publication at info@simpsonvillebanner.com
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Michael Bacaro Monday, August 4, 2014
Have you ever wished that life came with an instruction manual? Many of us are thrust into adulthood with little direction and preparation, specifically when it comes to parenting. When we purchase electronics they come with a user manual. You open up the box and read the instructions on how to use it. But there is no such manual when your child is born. Most new parents simply mimic what they saw growing up, however, successful parenting takes planning and preparation. Many parents do not take the time to prepare or just do not have the necessary resources available to them. Before we start a new job, we go through training; before we are allowed to operate a vehicle, we have to receive training. But, when it comes to one of the greatest responsibilities in the world, we are often left to our own devices, and this is where many families start to break down. One local organization is seeking to change that, Thornwell Home for Children. Thornwell has
developed a program to help families with this very problem. Building Families, as the program is called, seeks to train and equip parents who are experiencing challenges with raising one or more of their children. Thornwell has been focusing on residential care for over 100 years, and now they are taking their successful program to families in the community. “Thornwell’s Building Families Program is a community-based, intensive in-home program designed to address the challenges of families in need. The program builds upon the existing strengths of families to reduce stressors interfering with healthy family functioning.” The primary goal of this program is to stabilize and promote emotional health in families. This is a six-phase program that is based on the Teaching-Family Model which is a proven behavioral system. The program looks something like this: A trained Family Specialist comes into the home and observes
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Letter from Simpsonville’s Shelby Bowers My name is Shelby Bowers, and I am 12 years old. You handed out the Simpsonville Banner at the Simpsonville Farmer’s Market on Saturday, August 9th to the booths. I enjoyed your articles, especially the one about the growing farmer’s market. Anyway, I was thinking about the Banner and I like how it is just about Simpsonville. Since it is local, I would like to tell you about my dog, Tula. This may be a bit unusual, I hope you don’t mind. Tula has an Instagram, and it is called @TulasWorld. I started her Instagram at the age of eleven, on June 6th, 2013. It was just a way to share photos of my dog. Later into 2013, I realized my passion for photography. I was using a cell phone to capture all of
my photos. I had wanted a DSLR camera for Christmas, and I got a Nikon D3100 as my present. Since I have gotten my camera, my life has changed so much. @ TulasWorld then became more than just a place to share photos of my dog. I wanted to inspire people and make them smile. I never thought I could accomplish as much as I have. Tula’s Instagram account now has over 6,300 followers, and it’s a great feeling to know that people enjoy viewing our photos. I really appreciate you reading this, thank you so much. Sincerely, Shelby Bowers
the parent-child interactions, from there the specialist will determine the strengths and areas for improvement for both the child and the parent. The Specialist will work with the family to identify and develop their goals, as well as create a plan to meet those goals. Many parents experience few issues with their first child(ren), and then another brings them great challenges, these parents are left asking; “what did I do differently?” Many times the answer is, “nothing,” it is completely normal for one child to respond differently to the same parenting style that was successful for a previous child or children. If you are struggling with behavior issues in your home, don’t get too discouraged, you are not alone.And, best of all, there are resources in our community that can help. Sometimes all you need is an outside perspective.
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on this day in 1959. The new flag with fifty stars becomes official on July 4, 1960.
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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 On August 8, we printed that Dianne Colson was over the Farmer’s Market. The correct name is Dianne Carson. The corrected article can be found on our website. Send your announcements to info@simpsonvillebanner.com
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Johnny Leo “Rock� Bridges Simpsonville Johnny Bridges, 77, of Simpsonville, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2014. Born in Greenville, Johnny was the son of the late Julius B. Bridges and late Annie Mae Bridges. Johnny is survived by three brothers and three sisters.
Dozier Brooks Fountain Inn Dozier Brooks, 80, of Fountain Inn, husband of Judy Cook Brooks, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 9, 2014. Born in Union Springs, Alabama, he was a son of the late Alf Roland Brooks and Alma Jane Brooks. Mr. Brooks was a graduate of Greenville Technical College and worked as a design and construction manager in a Civil Engineering Firm for many years from which he retired. He served our country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Mr. Brooks was currently serving on the Greenville County Delegation Transportation Committee, the Hillcrest Hospital Advisory Council, and the Greenville Technical College, Brashier Campus, Advisory Board. He was a member of Harmony Baptist Church in Fountain Inn where he is a Deacon and former Treasurer. Dozier served eight years as a Greenville County Councilman and four years as Chairman. He also served as Chairman of the Board of the Appalachian Council of Governments, Greenville
County Planning Commission, and Fountain Inn City Council where he served as Commissioner of both the Police and Fire Departments. He was a member of the Fountain Inn Chamber of Commerce. In addition to his wife, Judy, he is survived by one son, John, and his wife Ashley, of Fountain Inn; two grandchildren, Paige and Parker Brooks; one brother, Alf Brooks Jr. and his wife, Lee, of Fountain Inn; and one sister, Thelma Dodson, of Missouri; and eighteen nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Ashley; three brothers, and one sister. The family received friends on Wednesday evening, August 13, from 5:30 until 7:30 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. The Funeral Service was on Thursday, August 14 at 3:00 PM at Harmony Baptist Church in Fountain Inn. Burial followed in the Church cemetery. Heritage Funeral Home assisted the family.
The Funeral Service will be on Friday, August 15, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Cannon Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. The family is at their respective homes. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family. See Heritage-Funeral.com for additional information.
Shirley Whitmire Fountain Inn Shirley League Whitmire, age 98, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2014. Born in Poe Mill, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Mary League, and wife of the late Edward Glenn Whitmire. She was a member of Hopewell United Methodist Church. Mrs. Whitmire is survived by three daughters, Della W. Moody, of Kent, WA, Eddie W. Graham, of Greenville, SC, and Rosemary W. Gallamore and husband Bill, of Fairplay, SC. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by seven sisters and eight brothers. The family will receive friends at 10:00am on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Cannon Funeral Home, with graveside service following at 11:00am in Cannon Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital, 950 West Faris Rd, Greenville, SC 29605. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.cannonfuneralhomes.com
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