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UPCOMING CITY OF SIMPSONVILLE MEETINGS: City Council Meeting Tuesday, October 14, 2014 6:30pm

Recreation & Events Committee Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2014 6:00pm

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New Courtroom Idea May Halt Arts Center Plans Beth Fann | beth@simpsonvillebanner.com Earlier this summer, the newly formed Standing Committee for Parks and Recreation asked interested parties for proposals for the use of the Simpsonville Cultural and Arts Center (formerly Simpsonville Elementary School). The building has been stewarded by Simpsonville Arts Foundation (SAFi) since 2006 and the City Council has not to date renewed this long standing contract. Despite lack of city funding, SAFi has provided funds to complete many renovations and provided upkeep of the building. SAFi wishes to renew their contract with the City. The first new request came from Simpsonville resident Andrew Staton on July 22. Staton requested the use of a single classroom next to the history museum to use as a genealogy room serving the City. At the next Committee meeting on August 26, SAFi presented their plans for continued use and development of the space. The Simpsonville Chamber of Commerce presented a plan to use some of the classrooms for offices and space for an entrepreneurial “launch pad” program - a plan that would help new business startups in Simpsonville. The Chamber would be a paying tenant under this proposal. The final presentation came from Mark Rodeffer to use the space as a private citizen for profit. The committee members suggested the four parties work together on a solution. By the September 22 meeting, SAFi, the Chamber and Andrew Staton had combined their respective initiatives

into a cohesive plan. Mark Rodeffer declined to present his plan for Discover Simpsonville again. After those presentations were given, Councilman Matthew Gooch made a motion to present to full Council for a “contractual discussion” at the next full Council meeting scheduled for October 14. Councilman Taylor Graham seconded the motion with Councilwoman Sylvia Lockaby saying “I agree”. But Councilwoman Sylvia Lockaby says she had an epiphany after the meeting - moving the courtroom and judicial functions to the school would solve issues with scheduling and overcrowding they are currently facing. She met with Judge Les Sharff on September 23 to tour the building, and a meeting was arranged with other staff and councilmembers for that Friday, September 26. Two councilmen, Curtis and Gooch, say they were not aware of nor were they notified of the meeting. The three that were present for the meeting were Geneva Lawrence, Sylvia Lockaby and Taylor Graham. A city ordinance defines two or more committee members meeting together a quorum, and a legal effort to enforce that ordinance is mounting. During that meeting, Lockaby states that the group discussed combining two rooms into a courtroom, and using the remaining four rooms for a file room, court offices, a breakroom and potentially a training room for the Police Department. Chief Keith Grounsell was on hand to advise.

Lockaby says she would prefer to see the city using the building, not any outside group including the Chamber. She suggested SAFi could use the old principal’s office and the auditorium for now. With the sudden addition of the court plan to the mix, the Chamber released a letter requesting the community’s support for their joint plan with SAFi and Staton. Allison McGarity, Chamber CEO, expressed their desire to fully utilize the building while maintaining it’s historical features. Most of the parties involved expected a vote to finalize a plan at the October 14 council meeting. Now it appears that in the unannounced meeting, the reset button has been pressed. Many in Simpsonville are already speaking up for the building. Beyond the obvious sentimental value, residents are also concerned that a court facility would bring criminals to the same stretch of road shared with First Baptist Church’s Child Development Center. The arts center building is also surrounded by the City Park playground and the municipal cemetery. With the earlier claims of gangs and increased drug activity by Chief Grounsell, the concern that children would be in close proximity to the court is a growing one. The Council meeting to discuss this issue further will be held on October 14 at 6:30 pm. Residents may sign up 15 minutes prior to the meeting to speak.

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Wharton Homecoming in Fountain Inn Jacob Wilson Hillcrest graduate Travelle Wharton, who retired with the Carolina Panthers after 10 season in the NFL in July, spoke to a packed house of almost 100 Rotarians, student-athletes, and coaches at the Fountain Inn Rotary Club on Monday, October 6.

You never forget the ones that helped you along the way. “

“It was a great turn out,” said Rotary Club President Emmanuel Sullivan. “It was a great speech. I’ve known Travelle since he started playing football at 8 years old.

The Hillcrest alumnus said that he picked up his work ethic from his mother and father and the community as a whole.

I coached him while he was at Hillcrest too and he worked harder than anybody we had on the team.” “There’s no place like home,” Wharton said. “Fountain Inn will always be home no matter what. The attitude and hardworking nature of the community is what made me. There have been coaches in the community that have been around for years like Coach Emmanuel Sullivan, Coach Talmadge Gray, and PD Terry. They have been a staple for this community.

Wharton stressed the importance of a good work ethic chasing your dreams, and education among other things in his speech.

“I remember talking to my dad about Kevin Garnett and Shaun Ellis when I was younger,” said Wharton. “My dad told me that if I worked hard I could do the same thing.” Although Wharton currently resides in Charlotte, he remains connected to the community and Hillcrest High School. “I’m always on twitter checking scores for Hillcrest games,” said Wharton. Wharton has given back to the community that supported him throughout the years. The former Rams standout hosted his eighth consecutive Travelle Wharton Youth Football Camp on June 7 at Hillcrest High School.

Wharton footed the bill for all of the costs involved with the camp. He also brought in former teammates to instruct the 500 young athletes in attendance. Five Hillcrest students were in attendance on Monday. “It is very important to me to get to talk to kids back home,” Wharton said. “I try to do my best to represent my community everywhere I go and I want those kids to feel the same way.” “Travelle told us to keep your goal’s in mind and focus on education and it will all pay off in the end,” said Hillcrest cheerleader Madison Humphrey. “I learned that grades are important and they are going to get me to where I want to go,” Hillcrest lacrosse player Bailey Bargeron said. “I need to put school first.” “We would like to have him back during the summer to speak to more athletes,” said Sullivan. “It was very important for the athletes to hear how crucial it is to get a good education.”

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From the Chamber of Commerce Last week City Officials made known that they are investigating moving the courthouse and possibly law enforcement operations to the historic Simpsonville Grammar School. The Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce, working with the Simpsonville Arts Foundation (SAFi), has presented a plan twice at committee that will go before full council on October 14. With the addition of the courthouse plan, the outcome of that meeting is unknown. Councilmember Sylvia Lockaby stated on Thursday that she would like to see the City in the building, not the Chamber, but that she was willing to give SAFi an office and auditorium use for now. Below is a letter from the Chamber of Commerce to Simpsonville sent out this week from Allison McGarity, CEO of the Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce:

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Over the last twelve months, staff and Board members have been looking for a new home for the Chamber office. We believe that the office of our Chamber is directly correlated to what we are able to provide for our members. We consider on of our biggest responsibilities to that of making Simpsonville the “it” place to start and grow a business. At the present time, we do not have sufficient space or resources to launch and pursue a true economic development strategy. For these reasons and more, we have been looking for the perfect space to be our next home. After considering a number of options around the area, we learned

that the City is considering ideas for the Historic Grammar School facility at 110 Academy Street. We toured the available spaces and believe that the old classrooms there meet our administrative and event space needs. In this space, we envision an enhanced Welcome Center and reception area, a large meeting room, private offices, and a space where we can build a business accelerator to grow local businesses. The building needs significant updates in order for us to function, but we are willing to partner with the City and share in the renovation expenses without asking for additional funding. The Simpsonville Arts Foundation currently inhabits some of the building’s areas, so together we presented a proposal to members of the City’s Recreation Committee in August and September. You can see the latest version of our proposal here. As a next step, the Committee will be forwarding the idea to City Council for a decision next Tuesday, October 14th. This is where we need your support! We know that City Council will be considering and reviewing multiple options for usage of the building. One proposal being presented is to use the space for expanded police training areas and courtroom space. We believe that our proposal offers the most opportunities for community enhancement, cultural significance, and business growth. If you agree, then we ask you for voice your opinion in a number of ways. We sincerely invite you to consider the following ways to help: Send letters supporting our proposal to each member of City Council in advance of the meeting next Tuesday. You do not need

to be a City resident or business owner to send letters. Send emails to members of Council, expressing your support of our proposal. City residents, property owners, or business license holders can sign up to speak at the City Council meeting. Those who sign up by Wednesday, October 8th at noon will be given four minutes to speak. Those who sign up after that will be allowed two minutes to speak. I can forward more information to you if needed. Call City Hall at (864) 963-3781 to sign up. Attend the City Council meeting. Anyone can attend the meeting, regardless of residency or business. Attend in support of the Chamber and our proposal. The meeting

begins at 6:30pm, and is held upstairs in Council Chambers, located at 118 NE Main Street. It is best to plan to arrive a few minutes early to get a seat (~6:15 or earlier). Share this information with your colleagues, friends, and family. Ask them to join you in supporting our proposal. In conclusion, we hope that you will be as excited as we are at the prospect of moving into a historic facility and using it to build our community. Please do not hesitate to contact me directly if you have any questions or comments about our plans. Allison McGarity can be reached at amcgarity@simpsonvillechamber. com

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Oliver Thompson Chapter 1850 Holds Memorial Service Submitted by Pam Evans Oliver Thompson Chapter 1850, United Daughters of the Confederacy Holds Memorial Service in Honor of 90th Anniversary Oliver Thompson Chapter 1850, UDC, held a Memorial Service on Saturday, September 20, 2014, at Fairview Presbyterian Church, in Fountain Inn, South Carolina, in honor of the 90th anniversary of the chapter. Before the service, charter members of the Caroline S. Coleman Chapter 537, Children of the Confederacy, placed flags on the graves of 51 Confederate soldiers buried in the cemetery. Some of the children passed out programs for the service. Carol Leake, Oliver Thompson Chapter President, called the meeting to order and welcomed all those in attendance. The invocation was given by Ann Vaughan, Chapter Chaplain. The 16th SC Color Guard of Honor posted the colors. The pledges were led by Jackson Tucker, Caroline S. Coleman Chapter 537 CofC Custodian and SC Division Children of the Confederacy Custodian. Jackson also serves as Drummer Boy with the 16th SC Color Guard of Honor. “O God Our Help in Ages Past” was sung by those in attendance at the service. “A Chapter History,” written by Bobbie Jane Armstrong, Chapter Historian, was read by Chapter President Carol Leake. The descendants of the charter members of Oliver Thompson Chapter were recognized.

Millie Coleman and Caroline Sherman gave remembrances of their grandmother, Caroline S. Coleman, who was a Charter Member of Oliver Thompson Chapter. Christiana Kendall and Ann Vaughan sang “Rock of Ages.” Mr. Bob Skipper, Commander of Capt. Moses T. Fowler Camp 1721, gave greetings from the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Mr. Greg Harrison, from 16th Regiment, Camp 36 Greenville SCV, as “Judge Oliver Thompson,” brought greetings, with a biographical sketch of Oliver Thompson, the one for whom the chapter was named. The message was preached by Pastor Mark Evans, pastor of Hope Presbyterian Church in Greenville, SC, and immediate Past Chaplainin-Chief of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. The 16th SC Color Guard of Honor retrieved the colors and processed to the cemetery, for a solemn tribute to the 51 Confederate soldiers buried there. Members of the Kendall and Neely families sang “Lest We Forget.” The Passing of the Canteen ceremony was observed by the 16th SC Color Guard of Honor and the Butler Guard. Following the musket salute, the benediction was given by Rev. John Woods, Chaplain of the Capt. Moses T. Fowler Camp 1721. All in attendance were invited to return to the Church Sanctuary for a special ceremony commemorating the re-activation of the Caroline S. Coleman Chapter 537, Children of the Confederacy.

16th SC Color Guard of Honor processed to the cemetery for a moving tribute to the 51 Confederate Soldiers buried there. Photograph taken by Ron Urso.

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SCHOOL NEWS Simpsonville Fire Department visited Simpsonville United Methodist Preschool this week, teaching the children fire safety and the chance to “touch-a-truck”. Mrs. Jennifer Storch and Mrs. Angie DeKrafft’s K5 class pose with a fire engine at right.

Woodmont Wildcat Cheer Classic was held on Saturday, October 4.

WEEK 6 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES Dorman 54 Mauldin 14 Laurens 35 Woodmont 17 Hillcrest 20 Westside 24

WEEK 7 SCHEDULE: Hillcrest vs. Greenville (A) Mauldin vs. JL Mann (A) Woodmont vs. Greenwood (H)

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Oct 16 & 17th no school - Teacher Work Days

October 15-21, 2014

Oct 21st Make up Fall Pictures Reflections is National PTA arts recognition and achievement program where students create original works of art based on a theme. This year’s these is “The World Would Be a Better Place, if...” Students may enter in the following categories: dance, photography, film, music, literature, and visual arts. Deadline to turn in your Reflections work is Oct 22nd thru the 24th.

Career Day will be held on October 15. Classes will rotate through 7 different “Careers in the Arts” presentations. Students will be given the opportunity to explore the different careers in visual and performing arts. Many thanks to the local artists willing to volunteer their time to promote the arts. A special guest, Kylie Hinze, singer and songwriter will perform for the entire school. There is no school on October 16-17. Ident-i-kid Pictures will be taken on October 21 for students who need identification cards.

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We are Artists! Leah Childress | Leah@simpsonvillebanner.com “I can’t sleep, mama.” “It’s ok, falling asleep takes time. Let’s just lie here a little while longer and try some slow breathing,” I said. I stared quietly at the ceiling waiting for sleep to overcome her tired brain. Almost an hour later, she was still awake. “Mama, it’s not working.” I had very little patience this particular evening. The day had been wild, full of toddler emotions, and I was completely out of energy by bedtime. And as a stay-at-home mom to two very busy nuggets, I don’t have lots of time to during the day to pursue my art. I was looking forward to putting the kids to bed and finally starting a painting I had been wanting to do for months. By now, it was almost ten-thirty. I sighed. “I guess, ugh, just come with me into the office.” We slowly, carefully moved the covers so that my son wouldn’t wake up. We tip-toed out and into the extra bedroom that serves as our office/studio/ library/whatever room. “You can just stay up while I paint, ok?” She agreed and set herself up on the floor with a few books and puzzles. But her attention quickly zeroed in on what I was doing. As I arranged a space to lay out my watercolors and paper, she started moving in closer. My frustration was growing and I just wanted to be left alone. “Can I have some space, please?” I said to her. She completely request.

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“What are you doing?” she asked me. She really seemed oblivious to my mounting frustration. “Are you making a picture? I want to make a picture! Can I use these? Let’s paint together!” She was way too excited for eleven o’clock at night. And I was about to lose my cool. I felt so claustrophobic and desperately needed some time to be alone and think. “Fine.” I cleared a space on her small table and helped her arrange the materials so she could use her watercolors, too. Once her space was ready, I left her to paint and started working on my own painting. I had been wanting to do a landscape with a large portion of the piece being an expanse of sky. I slapped a wash of blue paint and water onto the paper and tried to relax. “What are you making, mama? That’s a lot of paint! I like blue. It looks magical!” I didn’t say anything. I knew if I did it wouldn’t be very kind. I held my tongue and gave her a forced smile and tried to enjoy painting. She moved back to her table. After a while, I looked to see what she was doing. She soaked her brush and was rolling it liberally around in her paints. Then she’d carefully move her brush over to her paper and make meticulous strokes to create just the right shapes.

interested in me and my work. And she was even copying how I put the brush to my paper. I felt my selfishness immediately start to peel away. It wasn’t her fault she couldn’t sleep. And was it really that big of an issue to let her stay up late? We were painting alongside one another. She was seeing me pursue my passion. And she was modeling my creativity. I could have missed this chance with her. This was awesome. I try to put so much effort into nurturing her interests, but I forgot it’s just as important for her to see that I have my own. Here we were, in the quietness of our little upstairs office making beautiful paintings while the world was asleep. I laughed at myself for being so stupid and nearly missing the awesomeness of the moment. I turned and looked at her and smiled. “Yeah, we are artists!” 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.

“Mama, know what? We’re both artists.” I stopped. I was upset that I couldn’t have any time alone. I had been short with her. I was trying to ignore her. But she was excited to be with me despite my horrible attitude. She was

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Dare to be Aware (Breast Cancer Awareness Month) One in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. Breast cancer is the second-leading cause of death from cancer among women. This means more than 40,000 American women die each year from breast cancer, with 85 percent of breast cancer diagnoses occurring in women with no family history of the disease. While a family history of cancer is important, it’s nowhere near as important as choosing a healthy lifestyle. Only one out of 10 breast cancer diagnoses has a known inherited genetic link. Other major risk factors such as age and gender are similarly out of our control. That’s why it’s important to fight breast cancer every day by choosing healthy habits to lower your overall risk. Some recommended tips to fighting breast cancer include: Exercise: The American Cancer Society recommends 150 minutes a week to lower the overall cancer risk. That’s just 20 minutes a day. Routine check-ups: Routine check-ups increase the awareness percentage among women. Watch your diet: Eating smaller portions, and choosing fresh fruits and vegetables help prohibit weight gain. Women who gain 55 pounds or more after the age of 18 have a 45 percent higher risk of developing breast cancer. The good news? There are 2.8 million breast cancer survivors alive today thanks to advances in diagnosis and treatment. Early detection of breast cancer is crucial to winning the fight because it also allows for more treatment options, less extensive surgery and better outcomes. For more information on breast cancer visit www. gibbscancercenter.org/pink

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Hillcrest High EF Tour Group Flapjack Fundraiser Saturday, October 11 8:00am – 10:00am 3944 Grandview Drive, Simpsonville, SC 29681

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Tuesday, October 28 10:00am – 11:00am 626 Northeast Main Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681

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Shop Local: Carolina Bride & Groom Beth Fann | beth@simpsonvillebanner.com Just off South Main, Dana Garris’ shop Carolina Bride and Groom is filled with all that glitters. From bridal, to pageant, and every formal in between, Dana’s store has all of that and the earrings to go with. And formal wear for him, too.

Dana is a graduate of Hillcrest High School and “Miss Delores”, works with her in the store. At 80, Delores does not hesitate to move and dress mannequins, help customers and sort through dresses. Additional team members round out their staff ready to help.

Despite suggestions from friends and family to set up in Greenville, the Simpsonville resident saw a market here for helping women find the right dress. And she was right - Carolina Bride and Groom celebrates their fifth anniversary next month.

Carolina Bride and Groom can be found online at carolinabrideandgroom.com and on Facebook.

Of their commitment to helping women find a dress, Dana says “I know that every female has something about her body that she is uncomfortable about. I see our role as consultants is to help every prom girl and bride find a dress that accentuates her assets and allows her to feel beautiful and comfortable on her special day.” Last month, Carolina Bride and Groom received an Elite Retailer of the Year Award from Jim’s Formal Wear. The award is based on rental volume, order accuracy and exceptional customer service. The dresses are selected at the market in Atlanta. This year Dana and her mother, Delores, were delighted to meet Randy Fenoli from “Say Yes to the Dress”. The pair also selected prom dresses for spring 2015 while on the trip.

Dana and Delores met Randy Fenoli from “Say Yes to the Dress” at a recent trip to the market.

The store is located at 109 Fairview Pointe Drive in Simpsonville, just off South Main. Store hours are: Mon - Wed: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Thu - Fri: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Sat: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Wedding Gowns Bridesmaid Dresses Flower Girl Dresses Prom Dresses Pageant Dresses Jewelry and Accessories Tuxedo for Weddings & Prom Wedding Veils

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Evenings at the Museum: Local World War II Heroes Share Their Memories Jenny Clark | jenny@simpsonvillebanner.com In its new Tuesday evening series, the Fountain Inn History Museum welcomes two local residents who will share their stories of life in our area and of fighting for the Allied Forces during World War II. Each veteran will speak for approximately an hour, then take questions. Though the presentations will be recorded for future viewing, the museum staff and members encourage the surrounding community to take the opportunity to meet some of America’s greatest generation and hear their incredible stories firsthand at these events: Tuesday, October 21st, at 7:00 pm Born in Morristown, Tennessee, Mr. Jim Long was about to join the service in 1943 when he received a draft notice. He was trained to be a radio operator on a B-24 Liberator bomber. This plane had four 1,250 horsepower engines with a range of 3,000 miles and was known as the flying gas tank. During his 23rd mission in December 1944, two engines were shot out after he left base in Italy and crashed in Poland, which was already occupied by the Russians. For the next few months, Mr. Long secretly flew reconditioned planes that had been field repaired to operational units. Ironically, his family was told he was MIA while doing this assignment. He became friends with many Polish citizens and knew several survivors of the Holocaust. Tuesday, November 4th, at 7:00 pm A lifelong resident of Fountain Inn, Mr. David M. Thomason was raised just

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outside of town. He graduated from school here and later went to Furman University, where he received his master’s degree in education. For 21 years, he served as principal of Fountain Inn Elementary School, where he was affectionately known as Mr. T. During World War II, Mr. Thomason joined the Navy and was sent to Norfolk, Virginia, where he trained as a gunner on 5-inch cannon. He was assigned to a destroyer and fought in the Pacific theatre. His ship was hit by two kamikaze suicide planes and sunk in the South China Sea; he was able to come home for a month before going back to California when the war ended. The Fountain Inn History Center was established in its current location on Depot Street as part of the City’s ongoing revitalization effort to preserve area history and cultivate a vibrant town with a strong sense of its roots. Under the watchful eye of engaged city leaders and departments, interested local citizens, area groups, and qualified consultants, the museum has taken on an active role in the Fountain Inn community. Located at the end of Trade Street near the Farmers Market Pavilion, the 5,100 square foot space includes an expansive museum exhibit area, 35-seat museum orientation theater, the director’s office, and public spaces. Museum Director Jack Marlar, Administrative Director Amy Harrison, and a growing list of enthusiastic volunteers seek to preserve the important history, heritage, and culture not only of Fountain Inn itself, but of small-town Southern life.

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Friday, October 10, 7:30pm – 9:30pm Younts Center for Performing Arts

FIPD and Sweet Catherine’s Present: Breakfast Fund-Raiser in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month Saturday, October 11 8:00am – 11:00am Sweet Catherine’s Restaurant (map)

FIRE Presents: South Pacific

Saturday, October 11 7:30pm – 9:30pm Younts Center for Performing Arts (map)

Fountain Inn Garden Club 60th Anniversary Celebration

Sunday, October 12 2:00pm – 4:00pm Fountain Inn History Museum (map)

FIRE Presents: South Pacific

Sunday, October 12 3:00pm – 5:00pm Younts Center for Performing Arts (map)

FIPD Presents: Female Safety/Self-Defense Class

Tuesday, October 14 6:30pm – 8:30pm 300 Wall Street, Fountain Inn, SC 29645 (map)

Unplugged at the Younts Center: Craig Morgan Saturday, October 18 7:30pm – 9:00pm Younts Center for Performing Arts

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OPINION Vote “No” on The Greenville County Sales Tax Hike Dear Editor, The citizens of Greenville County should vote “NO” on the proposed sales tax increase. The Greenville Council wants to raise our sales tax from 6% to 7%. This tax increase may cost Greenville County citizens at least $65 million per year. This is a terrible time to propose increasing sales taxes. The prices for almost everything we buy (clothes, food, gasoline, etc.) have increased. With this tax hike, those who live on fixed incomes may not be able to afford over-the-counter medicines, gasoline, and other necessary items. Also, keep in mind that Duke Power electric rates have increased about 10% since September 2013. In addition, some South Carolina State Representatives and Senators are considering a statewide gasoline tax hike in 2015. Why should Greenville County citizens vote to increase our sales taxes, some of which is supposed to go for road repair, when the state government may increase gasoline taxes, supposedly for the same purpose? Where is all of this going to stop? We can’t afford sales tax increases, energy increases, gasoline tax increases, etc. I urge Greenville County citizens to Vote “NO” on the “Greenville County Special Sales and Use Tax” Referendum questions on the ballot November 4th.

Susan Laup

To The Editor: Greenville Tax Hike is just another way for the Greenville County Council to take your money for roads and spend it however they wish. Greenville County Council does not need this tax hike. In October or Nov. of this past year, they had a surplus of money. So much that the council had a meeting to decide if they could give it back to the people of Greenville County. The Greenville County Administrator took over the meeting and were told that if they gave it back to the people, he would have to put several departments off work and he could not “afford” to do so. He ramrodded the meeting and the money stayed in. I was there and I heard every word that was said. It was close to time for the tax notices to be mailed out. Therefore, there would have been tax money coming from November to January. He would not have had to do without. I am a senior who is 77 years old. I pay my taxes because “I have to”. I don’t ever “want” to pay them. I have to do without something to pay them or borrow the money to pay them. I think it is a “shame” we have to pay taxes on a house that we already own. If we don’t pay, the county will foreclose on it. It is not “fair”. There is not anything fair about it. I have been attending Greenville County Council meetings for several years now. Time and time again, they put off making a decision like this on other people. They are paid to “make decisions”. This vote on this tax hike has gone on for almost a year because they could not do so. The state has the money to fix the state roads. The county claims the state was not going to pay to fix the roads. The county says they have to. The state has a surplus this year and it is their duty to do so. If you will check the records, you will find out that they are planning to do bicycle lanes and sidewalks for the rich so the builders don’t have to pay to build sidewalks. That is putting money in the builders pocket.

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Westwood Traffic Safety Dear Fellow Westwood Residents, I am writing this as a parent first and foremost but also as a concerned citizen. I live on Faunawood and I have noticed quite a few drivers exceeding the speed limit when traveling on our street. That concerns me as there are children who live on Faunawood and connecting streets that are being put in danger by the lack of concern for their safety. Also, there seems to be a lot of frustration and impatience when it comes to children getting on and off school buses, especially the buses which transport children with special needs. I have a 5 year old son who is disabled and is special needs so I have seen first hand drivers who ignore the stop sign on the bus as well as the backing up, turning around and speeding off in the other direction because you don’t want to wait an extra minute or two for him to get on the bus. Let me take a brief moment to explain something to you as I feel your frustration in having to wait a little longer is most likely due to the lack of knowledge of the bus procedure for my son and others like him. Unlike typical children, those with special needs are generally picked up or dropped off at their home rather than a bus stop. A parent or caregiver escorts the child to or from the bus where we sign a paper stating that we did in fact put our child on or take them off the bus and at what time. If the child has certain medical issues and must carry medication with them at all times (ex. my son has seizures and must have carry an emergency kit), their backpacks are checked for those medications as they are loaded on the bus. Unlike typical children, our children do not get to choose where they sit on the bus as they are placed in assigned seats and strapped in for their safety. These seats are assigned according to height and weight just as your typical car seats are. There are some who even have special seats based on their needs/disability. Wheelchairs, walkers or other equipment must be placed in a specific location and strapped down for safety reasons. This is why it takes a few extra minutes to load and unload children from these buses. At 5 years old my son took his first independent steps and still isn’t walking outside the home so, walking to the bus, he still must hold my hand. It’s a

slow but steady process and one that will eventually lead to his ability to make it on his own. Steps are another issue and he is still struggling to go up and down those. Being non verbal, he cannot talk to his friends or even tell me “bye” so there’s no joking around with friends to slow him down. Personally speaking, I dream of the day that I can simply give him his backpack, kiss him on the head, and send him off running down the driveway or even to the bus stop so that he can laugh and play with his friends, fight over where he sits on the bus, etc. Until that day comes, the above is my and many other’s reality. I say all this, not because I’m complaining about my son, want pity or anything like that. Far from it, I celebrate my son everyday and thank God for blessing me with such a beautiful, loving child that brings so much joy into our lives. I say it out of concern. Please, everyone is aware that school is in session and that most likely you are going to encounter a school bus at some point in the morning or afternoon. Our children, special needs or not, are very precious and they deserve to be protected. Don’t put them or yourself at risk by running stop signs or speeding off in the opposite direction, leave a few minutes earlier and be thankful for another day!

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”Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!” SNL, a comedy sketch show premiers on this day in 1975. The featured performers are Chevy Chase, John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd and Gilda Radner. It will go on to become the longest-running, highest-rated show on late-night television.

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The year is 1492. Christopher Columbus reaches the New World and claims the land for Isabella and Ferdinand of Spain.

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It is 1792 and the cornerstone for a presidential residence is laid in Washington, the newly designated capital city. It will be known as the “White House” because of the color of the Virginia freestone used in its construction.

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Captain Chuck Yeager and “Glamorous Glennis”, the experimental X-1 rocket plane, make history on this day in 1947. Yeager becomes the first person to fly faster than the speed of sound.

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On this day in 1917, an exotic dancer is executed by a French firing squad. Her name is Mata Hari and the crime is espionage.

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The “Philadelphia Resolutions” are printed in the “Pennsylvania Gazette” on this day in 1773. This is the first public statement opposing the British Parliament’s Tea Act. Two months later, a group of colonists sneaked aboard three British tea ships and dumped 342 chests of tea into the harbor. That act of defiance came to be known as the Boston Tea Party.

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