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UPCOMING CITY OF SIMPSONVILLE MEETINGS: Planning Commission Meeting
Tuesday, September 2, 2014 6:30pm
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, September 9, 2014 6:30pm
Recreation & Events Committee Meeting
Tuesday, September 23, 2014 6:00pm
Finance, Policy & Planning Committee Meeting
Use of Arts Center Discussed at Recreation Committee Beth Kelley Fann | beth@simpsonvillebanner.com Tuesday, August 26, 2014 The
action
on
Tuesday
at
was able to secure 80% of the A/C
everybody
accommodations
this advance, as well as a $50,000
events, but I am saying that if there’s
Meeting. In a packed conference
non-matching grant that SAFi is
anything left on there that entire
room downstairs, representatives
currently working on securing.
bucket of money can be looked at
City
Recreation
Hall
from the Chamber of Commerce, SAFi and Discover Simpsonville presented their visions for the Simpsonville
Arts
Center
to
the committee. The center was previously under the stewardship
Al
renewed this year. Futrell,
Simpsonville
President Arts
of
the
Foundation
(SAFi), began the conversation with a review of where SAFi began and where it is today. According to the packet of material presented “The Simpsonville Arts Foundation is a non profit organization formed and dedicated to the promotion and the establishment of an art center in the City of Simpsonville, for the expression of all forms of artistic endeavors, for the enjoyment and education of children and adults in the community in the visual and performing arts.”
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Futrell requested that the city renew the previous agreement with SAFi, and asked that he be notified
for
for a center such as this,” Rodeffer said of the accommodations tax money currently available. According
The organization has ten volunteer
Discover Simpsonville name was
board members and four advisors,
created in 2010/11 as a joint effort
and Futrell expressed concern for
between the Chamber and the
those individuals.
Main Street Chapter, a group of
Following the SAFi conversation, Mark Rodeffer of Media Mark Creative,
presented
his
vision
for the arts center. The plan as presented does not include SAFi, and brands the center under the
to
Rodeffer,
the
downtown merchants. Since that time, the Chamber has created “GoSimpsonville”,
a
Chamber
initiative
business
and
separate
to
promote
tourism
across
Simpsonville.
“Discover Simpsonville” name - an
The “Discover Simpsonville” brand,
independent branding initiative
web domains and social media
created several years ago. Discover
pages are currently under the
Simpsonville Community Center
ownership and direction of Mark
would be more broad than just arts
Rodeffer, not the Chamber or the
- Arts, History, Parks, Business,
City of Simpsonville.
Innovation, Welcome Center; all were extensions Rodeffer listed under his plan. Potential sources for
funding
came
primarily
from the city’s accommodation
for many years, SAFi has never
tax. The 30% Promotion Fund
received the funding needed to
from
renovate the Arts Center. Built
would go toward funding the
in 1938 as part of a grammar
city’s promotion of the “Discover
school, the building needs costly
Simpsonville” Center as proposed,
improvements to fulfill the vision
and
SAFi has worked toward for more
the Accommodation Tax would
than a decade. The largest need,
go to the welcome center and
air conditioning, is at last in the
infrastructure to get people there.
Laux, director of public works,
now,
if the city had plans otherwise.
Despite a partnership with the city
process of being installed. John
tax
for
equipment needed. Futrell spoke to
the
Public Works Committee Meeting
Tuesday, September 23, 2014 7:00pm
applies
was
at
of SAFi, but the agreement was not
Public Safety Committee Meeting
that
Committee
Simpsonville’s
Tuesday, September 23, 2014 6:00pm
Tuesday, September 23, 2014 7:00pm
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the
65%
Accommodation
Tourism
Fund
Tax
from
“I’m not saying to turn away
Next came Allison McGarity, CEO of the Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce. The timing of the Arts Center use is critical for the Chamber, as they are ending a lease on their current space. The plan presented would move their headquarters
inside
the
Arts
building. The proposal requests use of two to three of the oversized classrooms - to be used as offices, a welcome center and a board room available to both Chamber Continued on page 22
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No Injuries in Simpsonville Apartment Fire Beth Kelley Fann | beth@simpsonvillebanner.com Wednesday, August 27, 2014 Just before noon on Tuesday, a resident of Bradford Place apartments awoke to a home filled with smoke. The man escaped uninjured and was the only person inside the structure. The flames destroyed the interior of the building, but a fast response from Simpsonville Fire Department prevented the fire from spreading to the other apartments. West Georgia Road was partially blocked as first responders worked the scene. The fire was ruled accidental according to Fire Chief Wesley Williams.
Alder and College Park Updates Beth Kelley Fann | beth@simpsonvillebanner.com Wednesday, August 27, 2014 Robbie Davis updated the committee Tuesday night on several things. The “old school” plans for the parks at Alder and College Streets have come in under budget, and with the Committee’s approval on Tuesday night Davis is placing the order for the equipment. Since the money is already budgeted, any extra will go toward benches. Alder will also have a handicap accessible feature, allowing wheelchairs to easily enter the play area.
The committee also discussed two nature trail projects, one citizen-led by Linda Franklin, and the other a planned walking trail at Alder. Ms. Franklin’s would connect Alder to Tebblewood and exist on cityowned property. For more from Franklin on this effort, see page 19
Artist’s render of additional items for Alder Park. A MerryGo-Round is also included.
Robbie Davis, Director of Parks and Recreation, describes the new equipment to the Committee on Tuesday night.
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Local Golf Tournament to Raise Funds for Leukemia Battle The tournament will take place at Fox Run Country Club on September 24. The deadline to register is Monday, September 10. Contact Keith Dowling at 864-915-2431 or Susan Dowling at 864915-2698. Visit the support page online at facebook.com/FightlikePayton
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWS
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!
Friday, August 29 | 6:00pm Woodmont vs. Wren (Away)
SIMPSONVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL September 1st no school Labor Day
Monday, September 22: Open House and PTSA General Assembly at 6:00pm.
Saturday, September 13 Applebee’s Pancake Breakfast for Swim Team
Monday, September 1 LABOR DAY - School Closed Tuesday, September 9 | 4:00pm Drama - One Act Auditions
Tuesday, September 16 | 6:30pm Miss Woodmont & Class Sweetheart Pageant Information Meeting
Greenville County Schools Begin Bullying Prevention Program Beth Kelley Fann | beth@simpsonvillebanner.com Sunday, August 24, 2014 “It is of the utmost importance that students feel safe in our schools and feel they have a secure way of reporting it if they don’t,” says Lisa Wells, GCS Board Trustee. Greenville County School District has implemented a hotline program for the reporting of bullying, discrimination, harassment and intimidation for students and their families. Parents or students may call 864-45-BULLY
(864-452-8559) or email to quicktip@greenville. k12.sc.us There is also a form online at https://asp. schoolmessenger.com/greenvillecountysd/ quicktip/index.php for anonymous submissions. All reports are investigated, in the interest of fostering a safe learning environment in Greenville County Schools.
September 3rd PTA will host a volunteer breakfast for anyone who is interested in volunteering at SES, as always we need lots of volunteers, so please come to the cafeteria at 800am and join the SES PTA in helping the teachers, students, and the school! If you cannot make it to the Volunteer breakfast but would like to help please contact Jen Hultquist at jen.hultquist@ gmail.com September 8th is Healthy Kids Night and the 1st General Assembly meeting for the PTA at 6pm. Also the start of the
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The Perfect Home Leah Childress | leah@simpsonvillebanner.com Wednesday, August 27, 2014 When I read parenting or homeschooling blogs or those posts shared online from modern mommy homesteaders, I imagine the author sitting in her kitchen with warm sunlight pouring into her quaint, yet tidy cottage while her children are playing harmoniously on the living room floor with dolls they crocheted themselves when they were three weeks old because their mom played audio crocheting tutorials for them while in-utero. The scent of scratchmade elderberry pie baking in the oven wafts through the air as mom looks out her window to the forest where she and her children foraged berries for the pie that morning. Meanwhile, I’m on the other end of the screen reading her blog at 11:32 at night, sandwiched between my four-year old daughter and oneyear-old son, both of whom sleep with us every night. The four-year old still wears a pull up to bed because I don’t like rolling over into pee while I’m sleeping. The boy child nurses constantly. And then throw in a Jack Russell sleeping between my feet and a sixty-pound coonhound on my other side for
good measure. Recommendations for getting a good night’s sleep are just a bunch of unfounded nonsense. Six living creatures in one bed makes for a much more relaxing experience. Downstairs, my living room is well appointed with naked Barbie dolls and wooden train track pieces strewn about from when my son launched them earlier that day. A puddle of water rests in the corner because my son knows that the dogs like to drink their water off the floor instead of a bowl. Mr. Potato Head pieces and dirty t-shirts are strategically placed up the staircase because I like knowing that at any moment I could trip and fall down the stairs and fracture my skull. I do keep house—just enough to keep DSS from taking my children. I’ve just accepted early on that I can’t do it all. And I wasn’t meant to. So the majority of the time you’ll find me playing a Dr. Seuss matching game at our dining room table instead of tackling the selfbreeding laundry pile upstairs. Or rather than decluttering the extra bedroom I’m chasing my two wee ones through the house because I’m
a hungry velociraptor that preys on young children. For quite a while I felt enormous guilt over my inability to balance all of these responsibilities. I felt ashamed about the state of my house and tried to act like I had it all together. I actually thought I was the only one who struggled like this and resented the perfect moms. But by the grace of my loving God, I realized that those mommy bloggers also struggle with feeling like they suck at life. But a blog post about how your toddler just exploded through their third diaper in two hours and how your hair looks equivalent to a rat’s nest isn’t that share-worthy. That mommy-homesteader-bloggerentrepreneur you follow? She also thinks she’s screwing up her kids. And I don’t say this so that we feel good about someone else struggling. I say that because this age of social media has brought us into the age of comparison. I saw a quote the other day: “Comparison is the thief of joy.” Remember that. Your kids do not care that dog-hair tumbleweeds blow by when you
walk through the dining room. So when you start to sweep up all that accumulated fur and your daughter asks you to dress each of her baby dolls, set down the broom. You’ll get a chance to clean later. Hug those sweet nuggets and sit on the floor with them and act like an idiot and make them laugh. Happy kids and sweet memories are so much better. Besides, Pottery Barn photographers aren’t coming to your house anyway.
Leah Childress is a visual artist and enjoys hand-lettering and illustration. She worked as an art director for Erwin Penland Advertising for several years, before becoming a stay-at-home mother to her two small children.
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Editor’s Introduction: This Just Inn The Simpsonville Banner has received an incredible amount of support from neighboring cities, from Fountain Inn to Laurens to Mauldin. While we are based in Simpsonville, our mission as a platform for communication in the Golden Strip is excited to include the “cities next door.” Jenny Clark approached me about writing for Fountain Inn. She has generously given her time and ability, collecting both events and the debut article at right. Look for
Jenny’s work in The Banner ongoing, both online and in print. If The Banner can help you get the word out about what matters to you, let us know and we will try to find a home for it. As we grow we will continue to offer more based on what our readers ask for. Thank you for all of the feedback and support. Beth Fann
Jenny Clark is a native of Ohio, works for American Reading Company in Philadelphia, and has lived in South Carolina since 1997. A founding member of the Fountain Inn Chorale and avid supporter of local businesses and events, she lives in a red house in the woods with her husband, son, German shepherd, and a beloved collection of books, music, and baking supplies.
The Banner’s event calendar also includes Fountain Inn. See pages 13 & 14 for list.
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Word on the Street: Fountain Inn Jenny Clark | jenny@simpsonvillebanner.com Tuesday, August 26, 2014 New shops, restaurants, facilities, groups, and events have sprung up in Fountain Inn over the last few years, while existing businesses, buildings, and community traditions are taking on new life as the city’s revitalization movement has taken root. Recently, orange barrels have popped up as signs of progress on Main Street, too, as the city’s Streetscape Project continues to blossom. Slated for completion in May 2015, the project comprises updates to storm drains, sewer lines, and electrical and irrigation systems. Other planned improvements include wider sidewalks with brick banding, new mast arms for traffic lights, and new landscaping. SCDOT is running the project; Sossamon Construction out of Gaffney is doing the majority of the work. Merchants, restaurants, festivals, performances, and community events continue to draw growing crowds of visitors to the area even as construction takes place. The Farmers Market, held on Saturday mornings from June through September at the Fountain Inn Pavilion on Depot Street, has seen an active season and many new faces this summer. “I think they’ve done a wonderful job of getting things improved along Main Street,” said vendor Jean Peyton of John Peyton Woodworking. The pavilion also plays host to free music on Friday and Saturday nights, a boon to an area that was once quiet after business hours. The Younts Center for Performing Arts, formerly Fountain Inn High School and now enjoying the spotlight as the city’s bustling
performance and visual arts hub, has been the destination of many despite the orange labyrinth that temporarily greeted guests as construction has made its way through. The Center’s resident companies are entering the 20142015 season as summer winds down and community activities begin to move indoors. As Fountain Inn takes its place in the story of rejuvenated small towns across the country, the ranks of the city’s popular restaurants both vintage and new will be joined by Capri’s Italian Restaurant, a Greenville area favorite, and the growing selection of eateries is appreciated by residents and visitors alike. “We are loving that Capri’s is coming to town,” said Farmers Market vendor June Sparks. Fellow Country Crafts vendor Cindi Witt agreed: “J. Peters is great, too.” “This project is a part of a master plan that was created in 2006. That plan was adopted and created to help with the revitalization of Fountain Inn, and the Streetscape Project specifically will help with the revitalization of our downtown business area,” said Diane Turner, Community Development Director for the City of Fountain Inn. While there are some “growing pains” associated with any such process, it’s business as usual in town, Turner said. In fact, construction will not begin on the two blocks of the Main Street business district until after the popular Spirit of Christmas Past Festival with its beloved horsedrawn carriage rides, when glowing luminaries will replace orange barrels and the community will celebrate another year of growth and tradition.
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(L to R) Farmers Market vendors Jean Peyton, June Sparks, and Cindi Witts enjoy a summer Saturday morning at the Pavilion. Photo by Jenny Clark
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Simpsonville Sings Finale Next Week The summer long concert series comes to an end next Thursday, September 4th. Details of the final event will be posted on SimpsonvilleBanner.com
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Community News
Snow Campaign Chapter, NSDAR recently welcomed six new members. A small installation ceremony was conducted by Chaplain Pam Evans. Regent Suzanne Clement welcomed the new members and presented Let’s Saddle Up made a visit to Fountain inn Nursing and Rehabilitation with their Miniature Therapy horse, Tater Tot. From left to right is Sharron Dillard (Instructor for Let’s Saddle Up), Cortney Cook and Betsy Cooper.
them with introductory gifts from the chapter. Seated: Regent Suzanne Clement; L to R: Past Registrar Wanda Randle, Noelinda Cassel, Christy Meyer, Susan Glazier, Becky Vinson, Susan Moss and Chaplain Pam Evans. Noelle Ridlehuber was unable to attend.
Jake Cooper of Simpsonville VFW Post 1845 making a donation to Let’s Saddle Up Therapeutic Horsemanship. Sharron Dillard, program director and instructor of Let’s Saddle Up, is accepting the award. Contact: Sharron Dillard RN Let’s Saddle Up Therapeutic Riding Instructor 554 Spring Road • Laurens, SC 29360 • (864)-871-1744 Letssaddleup.org
The Greenville Humane Society and Papa John’s presented the third annual Mutt Strut. This 2-mile race led two and four-legged competitors along the Swamp Rabbit Trail and through Greenville Tech’s campus, ending in the expanded “Mutt Market”. Photo by Gwinn Davis ©2014
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Westwood Volunteers Begin Work on New Trail Linda Franklin, Westwood Resident Monday, August 25, 2014 The
newest
the
Rick Blaha began the strenuous
Westwood
undertaking to clear the area from
Warriors, is to develop a nature
many years of untamed growth. It
walking trail that will begin on
was definitely ambitious with the
a tract of land adjacent to Alder
brush, briars and poison ivy that
Park and will end at Tebblewood
had to be cleared. Within a couple
Park (a park that is also located in
of hours our desire, determination,
Westwood). Lisa Cherry Searfoss,
and teamwork transformed the
my
of
jungle like area into the beginning
problems with forming the trail.
reason it was never developed is
Westwood Warriors, discussed the
of a trail that will bring pleasure to
Both are encouraged with the
unknown but we are super excited
idea of transforming the unkempt
many in the years to come.
results they have seen since the
to be adding this nature trail in our
Westwood Warriors began taking
neighborhood. We hope the project
action to improve the neighborhood.
will receive the full support of the
Not only does improving Westwood
City Council and hope that a major
make it a more desirable place to
portion of the trail will be ready
live and help maintain the growing
for the opening/grand opening
property values, it also benefits the
of Alder Park this fall.
surrounding neighborhoods and
who would like to volunteer in
the entire city.
any way or who has equipment to
homeowners
daughter
endeavor group,
and
of
founder
property into a walking trail and picnic area earlier this year, but it was a big project to take on. I wanted to do something that could be seen; something that could not be ignored and would impact and engage the residents of Westwood. So, I posted an invitation on the Westwood Warriors’ Facebook page for volunteers to meet on August 16 to begin the work. In addition to me, three brave volunteers, Tracy Lambert, Fred Rhodes, and
I met with Council representative, Sylvia Lockaby, at the site to let her see the area and to discuss the proposed walking trail.
Ms.
Lockaby was supportive and said that she believes it will definitely benefit the neighborhood with the addition of the walking trail. Robbie Davis, Director of Parks
Cherry Trail will be located on
and Recreation for Simpsonville,
property that is designated as a
is enthusiastic about the project
park area by the developer and
and does not foresee any major
former owner of Westwood.
The
Anyone
loan, know that it would be greatly appreciated. Volunteers will meet every Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at Alder Park beginning September 6.
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It is the year 2005, and Hurricane Katrina, a Category 4 hurricane, makes landfall near New Orleans, Louisiana. Katrina is the worst natural disaster in the history of the United States to date.
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“The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog’s back 1234567890.” This message was sent from Washington to Moscow on this day in 1963, from a teletype machine in the Pentagon. A similar message was then received from a teletype in Moscow. The two teletypes make up the famous “hot line”. They were installed in order to avoid accidental war after the two superpowers almost came to blows during the Cuban Missile Crisis in October of 1962.
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William Tecumseh Sherman, the Union Army General who burned everything in his path on his March to the Sea, lays siege to Atlanta, Georgia, on this day in 1864. Atlanta was a critical Confederate hub
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The year is 1945. History is made on the decks of the USS “Missouri” when the Japanese sign the “instrument of surrender”. Victory over Japan or V-J Day as it comes to be known, is celebrated in the United States.
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Songbird Fabric resembling velvet Chew Having a flushed complexion Measure of amount of visible light emitted by a source Spectacles worn to protect the eyes Large destructive wave Foolproof Last letter of the Greek alphabet Rise to a higher point Set Oil used to flavour Earl Grey tea Garden for growing fruit Dried grape Short coat Laughs Visible horizon
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1. Part of a plant or to follow someone 2. Loss of memory 3. Shallow or lacking in seriousness 4. Happening now or a body of water or air moving in a definite direction 6. To keep an eye on or a device used to tell time 7.Down Coming into existence 1. Part of a plant or to follow someone 8. Barrier fence 2. Loss ofor memory 3. Shallow or lacking in seriousness 10.4.Rowdy frolic Happening now or a body of water or air moving in a definite direction To keep an eye on or a device used to tell time 11.6.7.To end Coming into existence 8. Barrier or fence 12.10.Narrow French stick loaf Rowdy frolic To end 15.11. Collection of precious things 12. Narrow French stick loaf 15. 17. 18. 21. 22. 28. 30. 31. 33. 34. 37. 39. 40.
Collection of precious things German Christmas cake Desert watering-hole Dried plum Rural area Device used to reduce noise Love affair Intelligentsia Easily frightened Tropical tree or part of the hand Afternoon theatrical performance Gossamer structure Reading desk
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17. German Christmas cake 18. Desert watering-hole 21. Dried plum 22. Rural area 28. Device used to reduce noise 30. Love affair 31. Intelligentsia 33. Easily frightened 34. Tropical tree or part of the hand 37. Afternoon theatrical performance 39. Gossamer structure 40. Reading desk
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
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Simpsonville Arts Center Continued from page 4 members and the community at large. Existing
planning sessions, the decision was made to
college student at the College of Charleston and
use by SAFi, the volleyball team that utilizes the
combine two previously existing Chamber
a Simpsonville native. Councilman Matthew
gym, and the history museum were all items the
committees: the Community Pride Committee
Gooch reminded the committee to consider
Chamber plan as stated would not affect - but
and the Hospitality & Tourism Committee. The
Staton’s earlier proposal.
enhance - with improvements to the building
Hospitality & Tourism Committee had launched
and increased foot traffic. The option to share
DiscoverSimpsonville.com earlier in the year,
the gym (with preference given to the volleyball
and it made sense to combine the efforts of
team’s use) would provide a space for Chamber
both groups under one mission: To promote
functions as well as a “rain-out” location for
Simpsonville and the surrounding community
events. The auditorium would remain under the
as a destination for all kinds of travel. The new
direction of SAFi.
group was named the Discover Simpsonville
In
addition,
McGarity’s
plan
envisions
a
Business Resource Center or Accelerator. She cited partnerships with the Small Business Development
Center,
SCORE,
SC
Works,
Greenville Area Development Corporation, the Appalachian Council of Governments, the NEXT Innovation Center, OpenWorks and e-Merge as resources available to assist in creating a hub for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in Simpsonville.
Committee.
Over
time,
the
decision
was
made the rebrand Discover Simpsonville as GoSimpsonville. The original mission and intent was kept the same. The Chamber currently utilizes the GoSimpsonville brand to promote Simpsonville
businesses,
attractions,
and
events to local visitors. The rebranding process is still very young so the project is a work in progress, but the Chamber plans to have it fully operational and serving the area in the coming months. A private entity has maintained the
The Chamber is prepared to pay rent to the city for the space, and/or contribute financially to the renovation. They are interested in a longterm arrangement, and are willing to move in
Discover Simpsonville brand since the Chamber let it go and continues to use it as a promotional
Allison
Prior to this meeting, Andrew Staton presented
the
following
statement on Wednesday regarding the Discover Simpsonville name and brand: “The Discover Simpsonville project was an outcome of the Chamber’s 2013 Planning Retreat. In those
Councilman Ron Bridges asked if the A/C units recently acquired by Public Works were adequate. Parks and Recreation Director Robbie Davis stated that he would verify with the Public Works Director. Last came Stephanie Kelley, who asked if Discover Simpsonville was a non-profit, and if it was not, was the public comfortable with that much tax money going to a private individual. She suggested that the matter be put to referendum so that tax payers could have a say. Mark Rodeffer began to respond, but the meeting had to be adjourned due to time. The proposals and/or information from three of the four concepts described above can be found on SimpsonvilleBanner.com/PlainPolitics. Mark Rodeffer declined to share his proposal.
all of its resources to GoSimpsonville and is no longer affiliated with Discover Simpsonville.”
provided
adjournment of the full-hour meeting. Former
tool. Since the rebrand, the Chamber has shifted
now while acknowledging ongoing renovation. McGarity
Two citizens were able to speak prior to
a plan to utilize one classroom as a genealogy room serving the City of Simpsonville. This room would occupy the classroom next to the History Museum. Staton is a historian and
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Meet Kirby Ballew
Kirby Ballew is a native of Simpsonville, SC. He is married to Thelma Jones Ballew and is the father of three sons, Kee, Jeff and Scott. He is grandfather to 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Kirby retired as the Director of the Recreation Department for the City of Simpsonville after 26 years of service, served as Traffic Manager for Her Majesty Manufacturing Company and is the Vice President of Guarantee Carpet Cleaning and Dye Systems. He is an active member of First Baptist Church of Simpsonville and The Challengers Connect 4 Group which supports missions both locally and worldwide. Kirby serves as a Funeral Assistant at Heritage.
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