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Tax Increase Defeated in Greenville, New Golden Strip Businesses Open in Time for the Holidays ISSUE NUMBER XXIII | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2014 ON THE COVER: LADY RAMS CHRISTINA ELLAWANGER (#7) AND CALLIE YEARGIN (#14). PHOTO BY STEPHEN MOORE, SMOOREGEMS.SMUGMUG.COM
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No New Tax For Greenville - What’s Next? Beth Kelley Fann Greenville County’s Sales Tax Referendum was soundly defeated on Tuesday, with 65% of voters expressing opposition. The election ends a months-long campaign by activists and politicians on both sides. But the question remains: “Who will repair the roads?” Opponents of the tax assert that the money is already in the state coffers. Newly reelected governor Nikki Haley stated over the summer that a tax increase was not necessary.
Joshua Cook participated in a final sign wave in Simpsonville on Election Day. Photo Credit: Facebook
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District 27 Representative Garry Smith, also newly reelected, “The burden for State roads in Greenville County is now squarely on the shoulders of the State. We must now build upon the efforts that were started in the House two years ago with the passage of Act 98, which, provided an estimated $1 billion in road improvement funds over the next 10 years, and an additional $8 million in County Transportation funds directly to County Transportation Committees. While I understand that more is needed, I think last years House bill to address additional funding that died in the Senate will act as a starting point this year to provide a common sense long term solution to this problem in a fiscally responsible manner.” But some are skeptical that the state will actually act, and that was the reason the referendum was added to the ballot earlier this year. What is county council’s next move? Councilman Butch Kirven says the responsibility is no longer with the County.
“What is “Plan B?” There isn’t one. Some people believe the State has “plenty of money” to fix the roads. I am not one of them. We are back to where we were before. We are waiting, like everyone else, to see if and what the State government will do to fix our roads.” The defeat of the measure has been credited to grassroots activism. Americans for Prosperity uncovered language in the bill that could apply the tax to groceries - and the discovery was not well received by voters. Signs throughout the county carried the message - and the fact that money was dedicated to campaigning against a tax made the issue worth a second thought. Joshua Cook, chairman of the RLC of SC and writer for Ben Swann and others, agrees that the outcome was a direct result of local activism. “This type of victory happens when the grassroots and citizens unite and coalesce. The voters sent a clear message that they don’t want to be taxed and they want their roads to be fixed with existing money from the state. Now that lawmakers have a mandate they can no longer kick sand at the issue. They must solve this problem or face consequences.” Now that the votes are in, it’s plain to see the majority does not want more taxes in Greenville county. But the campaign also highlighted the areas that need repair and brought the financial shortfall into the spotlight. Where is the money that Greenville taxpayers have already paid, and how do legislators fix both the budget and the roads in the future?
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Veterans’ Monument a Brief History Beth Kelley Fann
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The idea of a Veterans Memorial in Simpsonville was an important initiative for many in the late nineties. The flag monument that now sits forever-waving on the corner of S.E. Main St. and Richardson St is the work of those volunteers and public servants. The effort took on full steam in 1998, when Ralph Hendricks purchased and donated the lot where the monument now stands. With this purchase, years of fundraising and planning began to take on renewed life. To help see the project through, a committee was appointed by then-Mayor Dennis Waldrop. Betty Stewart served as Chair of the committee, and worked with Councilmember Pete Pelar and retired Marine Darrell Curry. Jeff Richardson, a historian and life-long Simpsonville resident, stepped up to help. Richardson commissioned Professor John Acorn, of Clemson University, to design the central monument. Fundraising efforts began anew, and the existing city fund created by earlier volunteers began to swiftly grow. After the flag design was approved,
the project came together quickly. Memorial inscribed bricks were purchased by families for the walk path. Civic clubs, veteran groups, schools, churches and businesses - all came together to do additional fund-raising. Georgia Marble Company offered a discount for the needed stone, and carved the two primary elements directly from the walls of their quarry. RailTex Railroad Company granted the city a special lease for a portion of adjacent land needed. Just before the flagpoles were set on the day the monument was placed, the names of the committee and volunteers were inscribed onto the trucks (finials). On Memorial Day 2000, a large crowd was on hand to dedicate the monument. Each year since, Simpsonville has gathered at Veterans Corner, to honor military veterans and remember those no longer with us. The inscription on the monument reads: TO ALL VETERANS FOR THEIR SUPREME SACRIFICE FAITHFUL TO THE LAST FULL MEASURE ALWAYS TO BE REMEMBERED
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Local Business Sponsors Postcards for Soldiers Emily Elizabeth Paper Boutique is sponsoring a “Postcards for Soldiers” event for the next 2 weeks. Stephanie Cox, the owner, is attempting to collect 500 postcards with personal messages written by citizens in the Simpsonville community. The postcard was created with the help of local photographer Christy Staton and designer Mark Rodeffer. We are teaming up with the Defenders of Freedom organization (https:// defendersoffreedom.us/) who will distribute the postcards in care
packages that will be sent to active duty military soldiers overseas for the holidays. If you would like to be a part of this effort please visit Emily Elizabeth Paper Boutique at 109A North Main Street, Simpsonville. We are open Tuesday through Friday 10am until 6pm and Saturday from 10am until 4pm. Stephanie will also have a table set up at the Veterans’ Ceremony at the Veterans’ Monument on Sunday November 9th.
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Small Business Spotlight: Chick-A-Pearl Beth Kelley Fann
125 N. Main Street Downtown Simpsonville Open Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm A new clothing and accessories shop in Simpsonville is catering to a specific client - one that’s only 18 inches tall. Chick-A-Pearl is a new doll store and little girl’s paradise in downtown Simpsonville. Owner Christine Power says she saw a need in the Greenville area for the shop, as none previously existed in the area. The closest American Girl brand stores are in either Charlotte or Atlanta, and their
prices combined with travel expenses can be cringe-worthy for parents. Chick-A-Pearl carries doll outfits and clothing that are well-made and not mass-produced, and the prices won’t wipe out a month’s worth of allowance for young shoppers. A variety of outfits ranging from formal to sporty line the walls. Individual clothing articles - like solid shirts and skirts - let girls mix and match or supplement existing wardrobes at home. Authentic accessories like eyeglasses, shoes and even a doll-sized bible containing the
entire Old Testament are also available. Popular sellers include a sparkly party dress and an Elsa costume. The Ana version - also from the Disney movie Frozen - is expected to arrive next week. Parties are available, and decorated tables line the center creating a festive atmosphere. Chick-A-Pearl also operates a lively social media page on Facebook, sharing the doll displays and new items. Find them at facebook.com/ ChickAPearlSC
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Lady Rams are Upper State Volleyball Champions Advance to State Playoffs Stephen Moore | mooregemsofyou@gmail.com Hillcrest hosted Gaffney in the 2014 Upstate Volleyball Championship on November 4th, and survived 3-2 to advance to the State Championship on Saturday. The Lady Rams are the defending 4A state champions. The state playoff match vs. Wando will take place on Saturday, Nov 8 More photos at smooregems@smugmug.com
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SCHOOL NEWS RUDOLPH GORDON ELEMENTARY Jessica Bilton
News for the week of November 12th Our Author’s Tea will be held on November 12. A student from each class will read a piece of his/her writing for the audience. Donuts for Dads will be held on November 14. A “lunch and learn” will be held on November 14 for parents. We will celebrate American Education Week from November 17 - 21. Spirit Night will be held at Pump It Up on November 18.
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Hillcrest 56 Easley 0 SHS 63 Mauldin 27 Hanna 28 Woodmont 14
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Alder Park Almost Ready for Play Beth Kelley Fann The new “old school” playground equipment arrived at Alder Park this week. Most of the structures have been installed, but children will need to wait a little longer to play as the concrete dries. Parks and Recreation Director Robbie Davis expects the playground to be ready next week. The existing slides will remain, and the new equipment was chosen to match those long-time neighborhood favorites. Photos by Lou Hutchings.
Great Homeschool Conventions Coming to the Southeast in 2015 Leah Childress You’ve heard of homeschooling and you’re intrigued, but now what? What does homeschooling look like? Does every family approach it the same? How do I do it with multiple children? What resources will I need? That’s just the beginning of the questions that you might find yourself asking. Fortunately, there’s a pretty impressive resource out there for parents in every stage of the homeschooling journey. From March 12-14, 2015 Great Homeschool Conventions will be coming to the Southeast. Greenville’s TD Convention Center will host the three-day event with a huge selection of workshops and speakers, conferences for both teens and young children, and an exhibit hall packed with curriculum resources and educational products.
My husband and I went last year and attended three workshops that addressed topics in which we were interested—and there are a multitude of topics. We left with so many questions answered and so many new ideas for our homeschooling journey. The exhibit hall boasted vendors with products covering all interests —curriculum, games, health, colleges, camps and many more. So if you want to know more about homeschooling, but don’t really know where or how to get started, the Southeast Great Homeschool Convention will surely have something to answer your questions. Registration has begun and early-bird pricing is still in effect. To find out more, visit greathomeschoolconventions. com and click on the Greenville, SC convention.
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Pelham Medical Center Announces Partnership with Senior Action on Impact Diabetes Collaboration Brings Education, Diabetes Support to Senior Citizens Pelham Medical Center and Senior Action are collaborating to bring diabetes awareness and education to the Upstate. PMC and Senior Action are kicking off the Impact Diabetes partnership at Senior Action at 10 a.m. on November 14 in Greenville. Located at 50 DirectorsaDrive in Greenville, Senior Action is a non-profit organization that provides programs and services for senior citizens in the Upstate including health and wellness programs, transportation and social events. Diabetes is the seventh-leading cause of death in South Carolina. One of every five patients in a South Carolina hospital has diabetes, and one in every 10 emergency room visit is diabetes-related. “Pelham Medical Center is pleased with the opportunity to partner with Senior Action as we make strides together to impact diabetes in the senior community,” said PMC community education and outreach coordinator, Toni Conner. “South Carolina ranks tenth in the nation with the percentage of population with diabetes. That incidence is even higher in the senior population where almost 26 percent of seniors 65 and older have diagnosed or undiagnosed diabetes. Our desire is to assist our seniors in making positive changes that will result in better control of this disease and prevent the development of the disease in those not yet affected.” The partnership for Impact Diabetes will include a seven-week diabetes workshop, several interactive seminars, a diabetes support group and health education
materials. Each group will be led by certified diabetes educators. Diabetes is a serious disease and often leads to further complications such as blindness, kidney failure, heart attack, strokes and amputations. High blood pressure and abnormal cholesterol levels are frequent. Diabetes has a significant impact on public health and medical care. In 2011, diabetes affected 25.8 million people in the United States with an additional 7 million undiagnosed cases, according to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention. “Senior Action works every day to ensure improved quality of life for seniors living in Greenville County. In a recent study, 60 percent of our members said they are living with diabetes-related health issues,” Senior Action’s Executive Director, Andrea Smith said. “We are so grateful that Pelham Medical Center is providing the resources needed to address this critical need for seniors.” Senior Action members will have the opportunity to sign up as part of the Impact Diabetes team at the November 14 launch. If you are 55 or over and would like to join Senior Action and Impact Diabetes, please call 864-467-3660. Located in Greer, Pelham Medical Center is part of Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System.
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Making Medicine Personal: Dr. Paige Gault Dr. Paige Gault developed her practice around the philosophy of always providing individual care. With nine dedicated years of practice with Medical Group of the Carolinas (MGC) and Spartanburg R e g i o n a l Healthcare System (SRHS), Dr. Gault is a leading figure in the diabetes and endocrinology field. Balancing a career along with an active lifestyle, Dr. Gault’s practice is as diverse as her interests. Her hobbies include hiking, cooking and spending time with her loved ones. As an avid Florida Gators fan, Dr. Gault finds time to support her alma mater and express her school spirit. The ability to manage extra-curricular activities, a successful practice and family life is no small feat. She represents the best that MGC and SRHS has to offer. Dr. Gault received her medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine. She completed her residency and fellowship training in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism at the University of Utah. Dr. Gault is board certified in endocrinology and internal medicine. She also received her E.C.N.U., a professional certification in the field of neck ultrasonography for physicians who perform consultations and diagnostic evaluations for thyroid and parathyroid disorders through diagnostic ultrasound and ultrasoundguided fine needle aspiration (UGFNA). Dr. Gault is a member of the Gibbs Cancer Center Endocrine Interdisciplinary Conference Team, which reviews thyroid and other endocrine cancer cases. She is also involved in educating medical students in their field of studies. For more information or to schedule an appointment visit SpartanburgRegional.com/ PaigeGault
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The Best Care Gets Recognized
Voted Best Hospital in the Upstate The readers of “The Greenville News” voted Pelham Medical Center the best hospital in the Best of the Upstate Reader’s Choice Poll. This award confirms what our patients already know—that Pelham Medical Center delivers an exceptional healthcare experience. We’re proud to receive this honor and look forward to serving your healthcare needs.
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VETERANS’ CEREMONY AT THE VETERANS’ MONUMENT Sunday, November 9, 2014 2:00pm 3:00pm Main Street Simpsonville, SC
SIMPSONVILLE LIBRARY: TODDLER TALES Tuesday, November 11, 2014 11:00am 11:30am 626 Northeast Main Street Simpsonville, SC 29681
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SIMPSONVILLE LIBRARY: STORY TIME Thursday, November 20, 2014 10:00am 12:00pm 626 Northeast Main Street Simpsonville, SC 29681
SIMPSONVILLE LIBRARY: UPCYCLED ART Saturday, November 22, 2014 11:00am 12:30pm 626 Northeast Main Street Simpsonville, SC 29681
SIMPSONVILLE LIBRARY: BOOK DISCUSSION Thursday, November 20, 2014 1:00pm 2:00pm 626 Northeast Main Street Simpsonville, SC 29681
PRELIMINARY FOR MISS SIMPSONVILLE AND MISS FOUNTAIN INN Saturday, November 22, 2014 7:00pm 10:00pm Younts Center for the Performing Arts
PEACOCK COTTAGE CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Friday, November 21, 2014 6:00pm 9:00pm 212 NE Main St Simpsonville, SC 29681 AN EVENING WITH SCOTT WITHROW - TOPIC: BATTLE OF COWPENS Friday, November 21, 2014 7:00pm 8:00pm 110 Academy St Simpsonville, SC 29681
SIMPSONVILLE LIBRARY: BOUNCING BABIES Tuesday, November 25, 2014 10:00am 11:00am 626 Northeast Main Street Simpsonville, SC 29681 SIMPSONVILLE LIBRARY: TODDLER TALES Tuesday, November 25, 2014 11:00am 11:30am 626 Northeast Main Street Simpsonville, SC 29681
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SIMPSONVILLE LIBRARY: MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE Wednesday, November 26, 2014 10:00am 12:00pm 626 Northeast Main Street Simpsonville, SC 29681 SIMPSONVILLE LIBRARY: STORY TIME Thursday, November 27, 2014 10:00am 12:00pm 626 Northeast Main Street Simpsonville, SC 29681 SIMPSONVILLE LIBRARY: UNRAVELED - KNIT AND CROCHET GROUP Saturday, November 29, 2014 2:00pm 4:00pm 626 Northeast Main Street Simpsonville, SC 29681 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Saturday, December 6, 2014 8:30am 10:30am Simpsonville Activity and Senior Center
SIMPSONVILLE CHRISTMAS PARADE Sunday, December 7, 2014 3:00pm 5:00pm Downtown Simpsonville JOURNEY TO THE MANGER 2014 Friday, December 12, 2014 6:30pm 9:30pm CHRISTMAS AT HERITAGE PARK Thursday, December 18-20, 2014 6:00pm 8:00pm
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Mattie Clyburn Rice Memorial Service Pam Evans Two members of the Caroline S. Coleman Chapter 537, Children of the Confederacy, Fountain Inn, SC had the honor of participating in the memorial service for Real Daughter of the Confederacy Mattie Clyburn Rice on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Monroe, NC. Chandler Tucker, Chapter Vice President and II Vice President of the SC Division of the Children of the Confederacy, brought greetings on behalf of the SC Division CofC. Jackson Tucker, Drummer Boy for the 16th South
Carolina Color Guard of Honor, drummed for the Color Guard at the beginning and end of the service and stood guard at the grave of “Miss Mattie” during the ceremony. He had the honor, along with Sergeant Major Rossie Meadows, of unveiling Miss Mattie’s marker for her family to view for the first time. It was a privilege to be present at the ceremony, attended by friends and family from many states, to honor this brave and dedicated lady of the South, whose legacy will remain for generations.
Jackson Tucker, Caroline S. Coleman Chapter Custodian and SC Division Custodian, CofC, and Drummer Boy for the 16th SC Color Guard of Honor, unveiled the grave marker for the family of Mattie Rice Clyburn to view for the first time. (photo by Judy Smith Photography)
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Events, story ideas or comments may be sent to jenny@simpsonvillebanner.com and visit our Fountain Inn Section online at fountaininnbanner.com ESTATE TAG SALE, 506 FAIRVIEW STREET Thu, Nov 6, 2014 9:00am Sat, Nov 8, 2014 2:00pm Estate Tag Sale by Consignment Showcase
STEPHEN LANG IN BEYOND GLORY, 7:30 PM Saturday, November 15, 2014 7:30pm 9:00pm Younts Center for Performing Arts
AT THE LIBRARY: UNRAVELED KNIT & CROCHET GROUP Thursday, November 6, 2014 1:00pm 3:00pm Kerry Ann Younts Culp Library
FOUNTAIN INN ROTARY CLUB TURKEY SHOOT Saturday, November 22, 2014 9:00am 2:00pm
FOUNTAIN INN CHORALE: LOOKING BACK, LOOKING FORWARD Saturday, November 8, 2014 7:30pm 9:00pm Younts Center for Performing Arts STEPHEN LANG IN BEYOND GLORY, 3:00 PM Saturday, November 15, 2014 3:00pm 4:30pm Younts Center for Performing Arts
24TH ANNUAL FOUNTAIN INN SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PAST FESTIVAL BEGINS Wed, Dec 3, 2014 5:00pm - Sat, Dec 20, 2014 9:00pm Fountain Inn, SC FOUNTAIN INN 2014 CHRISTMAS PARADE Wednesday, December 3, 2014 5:00pm 7:00pm FOUNTAIN INN TREE LIGHTING Thursday, December 4, 2014 6:00pm 7:00pm Commerce Park
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In the Spotlight: Fountain Inn Chorale Director Jane Birmingham Morlan Jenny Clark | jenny@simpsonvillebanner.com The Fountain Inn Chorale presents its first performance of the season this Saturday, November 8th, at 7:30 pm at the Younts Center for Performing Arts. In honor of the 100th anniversary of the beginning of World War I, “Looking Back, Looking Forward” takes the audience through historical pieces and pays homage to the memory of those who fought in the war. The performance marks the group’s first under the direction of Jane Birmingham Morlan. Recently retired after 7 years as instructor of music education and voice at Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina, and 35 years of K-12 vocal and choral teaching in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, Ms. Morlan has served as choral consultant for Spartanburg
District Six Choral Arts and as outreach teacher for the SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities. She is past president of the South Carolina Music Educators Association and a 2002 Hall of Fame inductee as well as past president of the Southern Division of NAfME and a member of the National Executive Board of MENC. She has been honored as a district and school Teacher of the Year three times and has received service awards from Rotary International and the City of Simpsonville. In her own words: “The Fountain Inn Chorale has impressed me with significant choral literature in stylistic performances and, most importantly, with the wonderful heart and camaraderie of its members. As a music teacher, I have always believed that everyone needs to be involved in the arts all their lives, not just in school, college, or university, and not just as a professional. The root of the word amateur is from the Latin word for love, and love of the arts is what makes us human. Since my field is singing in all its forms, I believe to the marrow of my bones that singing alone and with others gives physical, mental, and emotional benefits beyond all proportion to the time and effort expended. We can make a living in many ways, but we must have music to make a life.
“All my career I have quoted John Adams: ‘I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy. My sons ought to study mathematics and philosophy, geography, natural history, naval architecture, navigation, commerce, and agriculture, in order to give their children a right to study painting, poetry, music, architecture, statuary, tapestry, and porcelain.’” Auditions for the Chorale have been reopened due to interest; to schedule an audition, please email ftinn.chorale@fountaininn.org with contact information. Tickets for this Saturday evening’s performance may be purchased by calling the Younts Center at 864-409-1050 or visiting www.yountscenter. org. Future events include caroling on Main Street on December 11th at 7:00 pm, December 16th’s Christmas at the Younts Center, and April 11th’s spring performance. For more information about upcoming performances and other news, visit the Fountain Inn Chorale Facebook page.
Spirit of Christmas Past Festival Carriage Ride Tickets Now on Sale Visit fountaininn.org/festival for more information and to purchase tickets. Volunteers are needed to Load and Unload Carriages, Ice Skating, Hayrides (weekends only), Gate Monitors, Floaters and more. For more information about volunteering call Diane Turner at 864-408-9755
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Election Results | Tuesday, November 4TH GOVERNOR Steve French (LIB) 1,785 1.43 Tom J Ervin (PET) 930 .75 Vincent Sheheen (DEM) 38,072 30.57 Morgan Bruce Reeves (UNC) 382 .31 Nikki R Haley (REP) 83,266 66.85 WRITE-IN 119 .10
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LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Bakari Sellers (DEM) 37,892 30.79 Henry McMaster (REP) 84,841 68.95 WRITE-IN 315 .26
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 3 Barbara Jo Mullis (DEM) 4,485 33.08 Jeff Duncan (REP) 9,064 66.85 WRITE-IN 10 .07
SECRETARY OF STATE Ginny Deerin (DEM) Mark Hammond (REP) WRITE-IN
36,556 29.83 85,852 70.06 136 .11
STATE TREASURER Curtis Loftis (REP) WRITE-IN
99,521 98.89 1,117 1.11
ATTORNEY GENERAL Parnell Diggs (DEM) Alan Wilson (REP) WRITE-IN
35,667 29.36 85,705 70.54 119 .10
COMPTROLLER GENERAL Kyle Herbert (DEM) 5,465 29.34 Richard Eckstrom (REP) 85,313 70.57 WRITE-IN 109 .09 STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION Tom Thompson (DEM) 35,343 29.10 Molly Mitchell Spearman (REP) 77,242 63.59 Ed Murray (AMR) 6,664 5.49 WRITE-IN 2,224 1.83 ADJUTANT GENERAL Bob Livingston (REP) WRITE-IN
98,836 99.05 943 .95
COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE David Edmond (UNC) 9,400 8.86 Hugh E Weathers (REP) 87,818 82.81 Emile DeFelice (AMR) 8,457 7.97 WRITE-IN 370 .35 U.S. SENATE Victor Kocher (LIB) Thomas Ravenel (PET) Brad Hutto (DEM) Brad Hutto (WFM) Lindsey Graham (REP)
5,924 4.82 7,389 6.02 31,156 25.37 2,581 2.10 74,173 60.41
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U.S. SENATE (UNEXPIRED TERM) Joyce Dickerson (DEM) 31,621 25.60 Tim Scott (REP) 89,689 72.60 Jill Bossi (AMR) 2,148 1.74 WRITE-IN 76 .06
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 4 Curtis E McLaughlin Jr (LIB) 14,965 15.51 Trey Gowdy (REP) 81,043 84.02 WRITE-IN 454 .47 SC HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 10 Joshua A Putnam (REP) 794 99.37 WRITE-IN 5 .63 SC HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 16 Mark N Willis (REP) 2,928 99.12 WRITE-IN 26 .88 SC HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 17 Mike Burns (REP) 9,711 99.32 WRITE-IN 66 .68 SC HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 18 Tommy Stringer (REP) 9,142 99.07 WRITE-IN 86 .93 SC HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 19 Dwight A Loftis (REP) 6,489 98.62 WRITE-IN 91 1.38 SC HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 20 Jon Eames (DEM) 2,499 21.20 Jon Eames (GRN) 236 2.00 Dan Hamilton (REP) 9,039 76.69 WRITE-IN 13 .11 SC HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 21 Phyllis J Henderson (REP) 11,181 99.12 WRITE-IN 99 .88
SC HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 22 Dan Ruck (DEM) 3,293 28.31 Wendy Nanney (REP) 8,318 71.50 WRITE-IN 22 .19 SC HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 23 Chandra Dillard (DEM) 4,837 97.82 WRITE-IN 108 2.18 SC HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 24 Bruce W Bannister (REP) 10,609 98.98 WRITE-IN 109 1.02 SC HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 25 Leola Robinson-Simpson (DEM) 5,113 76.23 Tony Boyce (IND) 1,574 23.47 WRITE-IN 20 .30 SC HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 27 DISTRICT 27 Garry R Smith (REP) 9,009 98.48 WRITE-IN 139 1.52 SC HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 28 Eric M Bedingfield (REP) 8,466 98.86 WRITE-IN 98 1.14 SC HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 35 Bill Chumley (REP) 3,872 99.31 WRITE-IN 27 .69 SC HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 36 Rita Allison (REP) 477 98.76 WRITE-IN 6 1.24 SOLICITOR CIRCUIT 13 Walt Wilkins (REP) WRITE-IN
98,723 99.12 873 .88
AUDITOR Scott Case (REP) WRITE-IN
98,231 99.13 863 .87
PROBATE JUDGE Debora A Faulkner (DEM) 80,430 96.73 WRITE-IN 2,718 3.27 COUNTY TREASURER
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Numbers current as of Wednesday, November 5th. Key: Votes | Percentage Jill R Kintigh (REP) WRITE-IN
97,397 99.31 676 .69
COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 17 Joe Dill (REP) 9,002 98.89 WRITE-IN 101 1.11 COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 19 Willis Meadows (REP) 6,475 98.84 WRITE-IN 76 1.16 COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 23 Xanthene S Norris (DEM) 4,803 98.30 WRITE-IN 83 1.70 COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 26 Windell Rodgers (DEM) 2,527 26.37 Lynn W Ballard (REP) 7,037 73.44 WRITE-IN. . . 18 .19 COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 28 Fred Payne (REP) 8,525 98.76 WRITE-IN 107 1.24 SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT Robert W Hanley 52,286 47.66 Danny M Howard 56,283 51.30 WRITE-IN 1,134 1.03 GREENVILLE CO SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 18 Patrick Sudduth 5,107 98.71 WRITE-IN 67 1.29 GREENVILLE CO SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 20 Charles Saylors 7,677 98.40 WRITE-IN 125 1.60 GREENVILLE CO SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 22 Lynda Leventis-Wells WRITE-IN
7,521 98.73 97 1.27
GREENVILLE CO SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 24 Jeff Dishner Derek Lewis WRITE-IN
4,565 43.10 5,968 56.35 58 .55
GREENVILLE CO SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 26 Roger Meek WRITE-IN
4,421 98.68 59 1.32
GREENVILLE CO SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 28 Steven Watterson Lisa Hannah Wells WRITE-IN
2,868 36.02 5,028 63.14 67 .84
ANDERSON SCHOOL TRUSTEE DIST 2 AREA 1 DISTRICT 2 AREA 1 Kevin T Craft 28 41.79 R Alderman Maynard Jr 20 29.85 Frances M Russell 18 26.87 WRITE-IN 1 1.49 ANDERSON SCHOOL TRUSTEE DIST 2 AREA 3 DISTRICT 2 AREA 3 Danny Hawkins 44 97.78 WRITE-IN 1 2.22 ANDERSON SCHOOL TRUSTEE DIST 2 AREA 4 DISTRICT 2 AREA 4 Bonnie S Knight 34 72.34 Greg Tysl 13 27.66 WRITE-IN 0 ANDERSON SCHOOL TRUSTEE AT LARGE DISTRICT 2 AT LARGE James Jim Lusk 31 64.58 Jimmy Ouzts 17 35.42 WRITE-IN 0 ANDERSON BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 5 Mike Brock 44 100.00 WRITE-IN 0 RABON CREEK WATERSHED Bill Meder 639 47.62 Don Reynolds 696 51.86 WRITE-IN 7 .52 SOUTH TYGER RIVER WATERSHED Roland Vaillancourt 2,001 94.21 WRITE-IN 123 5.79 DUNKLIN FIRE DISTRICT COMMISSION Fay T Childress 346 35.63 Mark E Pittman 302 31.10 Danny Smith 311 32.03 WRITE-IN 12 1.24
PIEDMONT PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT COMM Al C McAbee Jr. 599 34.72 Ed Poore 549 31.83 Terry Yates 558 32.35 WRITE-IN 19 1.10 CANEBRAKE FIRE DISTRICT COMMISSION Kyle Gilley 573 50.80 Randy McRae 550 48.76 WRITE-IN 5 .44 RIVER FALLS FIRE DISTRICT COMMISSION David S Embry 101 13.78 Vanessa Wright Gordon 95 12.96 Deb Gravely 115 15.69 Laura A Hunt 89 12.14 Jimmy Moore 144 19.65 Marilyn Tankersley 81 11.05 Hollis E Wilson 107 14.60 WRITE-IN 1 .14 STATEWIDE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 1 Yes . . . . 94,473 78.86 No. . . . . 25,323 21.14 STATEWIDE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 2 Yes . . . . 66,546 56.18 No. . . . . 51,901 43.82 GREENVILLE COUNTY SPECIAL REFERENDUM Yes, In favor of the question. 1,982 34.19 No, Opposed to the question 80,816 65.81 ANDERSON COUNTY SALES AND USE TAX DISTRICT 2 AREA 1 Yes, In favor of the question 14 25.00 No, Opposed to the question 42 75.00
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ANNOUNCEMENTS Good luck to Haley Tollison, South Carolina’s Little Miss Heart of the USA as she travels to Orlando Florida for the National Miss Heart of the USA Pageant on November 14th & 15th. Haley won her State title in August and is now going to compete with her Sister Queens from all over the USA. The Miss Heart of the USA pageant system is all about giving back to your community. All of the Prelim Pageants collect non perishable food items to be distributed to local food pantries in an effort to STOMP OUT HUNGER! Haley has collected lots of food and was happy to know that some of it went to the Spartanburg Foster home where they help children get extra food to make up for what they are missing from school during the summer break. Haley’s platform is adoption. There are so many children in foster care that she encourages each and every one of you to “Adopt a child today!”
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Local Advice: What Should You Do if You’ve Been Injured at Work in South Carolina
NOVEMBER 7-President Franklin Delano Roosevelt is elected to a fourth term on this day in 1944. He is the only president to have served more than two terms. The 22nd Amendment was passed in 1951, limiting a president’s tenure in office to two terms of four years each.
S. Venus Poe, Esquire Is my injury covered under workers’ compensation?
South Carolina workers’ compensation laws?
employer is responsible for that aggravation.
Almost everyone who works for an employer with four or more regular employees is covered under the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act. There are a few exceptions to this rule, but they are rare. Even if it is your first day of work and even if you work part-time, you are covered under the worker’s compensation laws of South Carolina.
Workers’ Compensation takes care of your medical needs as a result of the accident and your lost time from work. After the first 8 days of missed work, your employer should begin paying you from the 8th day to the 14th day. If you miss more than 14 days, the payments go all the way back to the first day of lost time. Payment should be two-thirds of your average weekly wage.
Can my employer fire me for filing a workers’ compensation claim?
What should I do when I’m injured at work? First and foremost is to report the accident to a supervisor. The sooner you report the accident, the sooner your employer can get you the medical care you need. An injured worker has 90 days to report the accident from the time it happens. Just because you did not report the accident in compliance with the policy of your employer, does not mean that you will automatically be denied worker’s compensation benefits. What should your employer do after an accident? Your employer should send you to the doctor. Your employer does get to choose which doctor you go to. What is an injured worker entitled to under
Even if you can only come back part-time your employer needs to make up the difference between what you were making before you were hurt and what you make after you are hurt.
No. In South Carolina, an employer cannot fire you simply for filing a valid workers’ compensation claim. If an employer does fire an employee for filing a workers’ compensation claim, they could be found liable for retaliatory discharge. S. Venus Poe, Esquire 218 B South Main Street, Fountain Inn, SC 29644 and 330 East Coffee Street, Greenville, SC 29601 (864) 963-0310 venuspoe.com
Finally, the employer is responsible for any permanent disability that you suffer as a result of that accident. So if you’ve been injured at work, not only is your employer responsible for your medical care and payments when you’re out of work, they also must pay you at the end of the claim for your permanent disability as determined by your work restrictions and your doctor’s impairment rating.
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If your work injury aggravated a preexisting condition, your
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specific circumstances, but only to give you a sense of general principles of law. Application of these general principles to particular circumstances must be done by a lawyer who has spoken with you in confidence,
NOVEMBER 8-For the first time in forty years, Republicans take control of both houses of Congress. The year is 1994, and this will come to be known as the Republican Revolution. Comedian and singer Sonny Bono, formerly of the singing duo known as Sonny and Cher, is one of the newly elected Republican congressmen. NOVEMBER 9-The year is 1780. British Major James Wemyss, the second most hated man in the British army because of his willingness to burn homes and terrify civilians, heads to Fishdam Ford, South Carolina. His goal is to capture General Thomas Sumter, nicknamed the Gamecock. Instead, Wemyss is wounded in the arm and knee and captured by Sumter. NOVEMBER 10-Mary Anderson of Birmingham, Alabama, is awarded a patent on this day in 1903, for her “window cleaning device for electric cars and other vehicles to remove snow, ice or sleet from the windows”. Consensus was the device would distract drivers and cause accidents. Her patent expired before she made any money off her invention which came to be known as windshield wipers. NOVEMBER 11-On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the First World War, known at the time as the Great War, comes to an end. The year is 1918. NOVEMBER 12-In 1892, William “Pudge” Heffelfinger agrees to a salary of $500 to play as a ringer for the Pittsburgh Allegheny Athletic Association against the Pittsburgh Athletic Club. Heffelfinger becomes the first professional football player.
learned all relevant information, and explored various options. Before acting on these general principles, you should hire a in the jurisdiction in which you may have a case.
NOVEMBER 13-The V-shaped black granite wall inscribed with the names of the 57,939 Americans who died in the Vietnam War is dedicated on this day in 1982. The names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial are arranged in order of death rather than rank.
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OBITUARIES Baptist Church Senior Fund, 1111 West Georgia Road, Simpsonville, SC 29680. The family will be at their respective homes. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. thomasmcafee.com. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel BOBBIE J. RAUSHENBERGER ELLIS Bobbie J. Raushenberger Ellis, 84, of Simpsonville, widow of the late Thomas L. Raushenberger and the late Arthur M. Ellis, died Sunday, November 2, 2014. Born in Greenville, Bobbie was the daughter of the late William A. and Sadie Cooksey Johnson. She attended Standing Springs Baptist Church and was retired from the insurance industry. Survivors include three sons, Mike Raushenberger and wife Linda, Bruce Raushenberger and wife Sherry, and Scott Raushenberger and wife Tammie; eight grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Lynn Shannon, and a grandson, Jonathan Raushenberger. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2014, at 3:00PM at Standing Springs Baptist Church with visitation to follow at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Standing Springs
CHARLES CLIFTON “CLIF” SMITH, JR. Charles Clifton “Clif” Smith, Jr., 97, of Greenville, SC went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 29, 2014, at the McCall Hospice House. Born February 3, 1917, in Shelbyville, TN, he was the son of the late Charles C. Smith and Carrie Ryall Smith.
A graduate of Georgia Tech, he worked for Westinghouse Electric for 40 years. After retiring in Mountain Brook, AL, Clif and Mary George moved to The Cascades Verdae Senior Living Community in Greenville, SC. A private family service will be held Friday, November 7, 2014. A “Celebration of Life” reception will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2014, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at The Cascades. Memorials may be made to Open Arms Hospice, 1836 West Georgia Road, Simpsonville, SC 29680.
Visitation was held on Friday, October 31, 2014, from 10:0011:45 AM at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast. The Funeral Service was held at 12:00PM in the chapel of the funeral home. Burial followed in Graceland East Memorial Park. Condolences may be sent to the family and more information may be found by visiting www. thomasmcafee.com. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel
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He was married to Mary George Elledge Smith of Woodbury, TN. They would have celebrated 74 years together on their anniversary in December. A dedicated father he is survived by his two sons, Jim Smith and late wife Louise, Savannah, GA, and Don Smith and his wife Sarah, Greenville, SC. Clif was known as “CC” by his grandchildren and his eight great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Henry Ryall Smith, of Shreveport, LA, and a sister, Frances Tune, of Blytheville, AR.
ANTHONY FRANCIS “TONY” PANISSIDI Anthony Francis “Tony” Panissidi, 71, of Simpsonville, loving husband of Loretta Maglio Panissidi, died Monday, October 27, 2014. HILDA HAYES THOMPSON Hilda Hayes Thompson, 92, of Simpsonville, widow of Reverend J. Newby Thompson, died Tuesday, October 28, 2014.
Born in The Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Salvatore Panissidi and Katherine Garafola Panissidi.
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OBITUARIES Tony served in the US Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis and was retired as Plant Manager for Fabritex in Lincolnton, NC. Tony was a member of St Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Simpsonville and a former member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Denver, NC. He was also a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include two daughters, Gina Marie Panissidi Simonds, Lincolnton, NC, and Lisa Marie Panissidi Furmanek and husband Douglas Furmanek, Simpsonville, SC; three grandchildren, Kyle Todd Simonds, Lukas William Furmanek and Owen Douglas Furmanek; and two sisters, Marie Panissidi Puglisi, Simpsonville, SC, and Cathy Panissidi Caputo, Deer Park, NY. Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 29, 2014, from 2:00-4:00PM at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel, 1604 NE Main Street, Simpsonville, SC. Recitation of the Holy Rosary was held at 6:00PM with visitation to follow until 9:00PM. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Thursday, October 30, 2014, at 10:00 AM at St Mary Magdalene Catholic Church. A private burial was held at Graceland East Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675; St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, 2252 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville, SC 29681; or the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. thomasmcafee.com. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel
REVEREND CHARLES J. DAY The Reverend Charles J. Day, 83, died Sunday, October 26, 2014. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late James Martin and Mildred Mary Day. Rev. Day graduated from La Salle University and UNC Chapel Hill. The only son of a Marine warrant officer, he followed his father’s footsteps and served in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and beyond, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. He attended Seminary at Blessed John XXIII Seminary in Weston, MA and was ordained a priest of the Charleston diocese in 1981, serving for 31 years, most recently as pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary parish in Greenville. Rev. Day was the last surviving member of his immediate family. A Vigil was held Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
with visitation following until 8:00 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Peter’s Historic Catholic Church in Beaufort, SC, on Friday, October 31, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. Burial with military honors was held in Beaufort National Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.thomasmcafee. com.
LINDA PEELE BRINGMAN Linda Peele Bringman, 67, of Simpsonville, SC, loving wife of Robert Bringman, died Friday, October 24, 2014. Born in Hampton, VA, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Peele and Ruth Outland Peele. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Survivors, in addition to her husband, include a daughter, Robin Testerman and husband Alan, Bristol, VA; a son, Gregory Bringman and wife Kelly, Church Hill, TN; a former daughter-in-law, Debbie Bringman, Bluff City, TN; and four grandchildren, Carson Testerman, Harper Testerman, Zack Bringman and Morgan Bringman. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Ally Testerman. A Graveside Service was held Sunday, October 26, 2014, at 3:00PM in the Mountain View Cemetery, Bristol, VA.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Charge Syndrome Foundation, Inc., 318 Half Day Road, #305, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, In Memory of Ally Testerman, or to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. thomasmcafee.com. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel, Simpsonville, SC
SHERRY GAINES (August 22, 1959 - November 4, 2014) Pelzer – Sherry Lynn Morgan Gaines, 55, of 278 Woodville Rd., wife of Barry Reid Gaines, died Tuesday, November 4, 2014. Born in Greenwood, she was the daughter of James Wesley and Earline Virginia Weeks Morgan. She was employed with TNT Color Lab and a member of First Baptist Church in Simpsonville. Surviving in addition to her husband and parents are son, Jeremy Cooler (Sabrina) of Inman; grandchildren, Andrew Wesley Cooler and Madison Diane Owens; and her beloved dog, “Bob”. Visitation will be held from 2 – 3 p.m. Friday at Gray Mortuary, Pelzer. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at Greenville Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Society of Greenville County, 113 Mills Ave., Greenville, SC 29605. The family is at the home.
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