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City of Simpsonville: Notes from the November Council Meeting Katherine Mahaffey Tuesday, November 18, 2014 Geneva Lawrence, Mayor ProTem, announced that November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Aaron Frazier, of Frazier Engineering, delivered an update on the progress made on the Sewer Rehab Project. Mr. Frazier stated that $1.4 mil has been spent to clean the ten priority basins representing 35% of the city. The remaining $7.3 mil will be used on repairs for these ten basins. Mr. Frazier said that the repairs are on track for the 2021 due date that the City of Simpsonville has with ReWa, and that he will report back to the council to reevaluate whether the current deadline and budget can be met in three years. Brittany Brockman, of the Simpsonville Chamber of Commerce, reported the Chamber updates. The annual Simpsonville Christmas Parade will take place on December 7, 2014 at 3 pm. Old Business AXZ-2014-07, Annex/Rezone at Barker Road & Stenhouse Rd passed on Second Reading. AXZ-2014-08, Annex/Rezone at 924 NE Main Street passed on Second Reading. Ordinance 2014-07, Verizon Lease Agreement at Charter Amphitheatre passed on Second Reading. New Business In order to clarify parts of the city’s contract with ReWa, a motion was made to allow Public Works to authorize Frazier Engineering, along with the city’s legal staff, to renegotiate said contract. The primary item was where the city’s water flow going into the treatment plant was measured. Currently the flow is measured at the treatment plant which does not allow for a
division between Simpsonville’s and other municipalities’ flow. Frazier Engineering would like to have these measurements made at their valves which are directly leaving Simpsonville. The motion passed unanimously. A tentative agreement for the Arts Center with SAFi was created by city attorney David Holmes. A SAFi representative presented the following reservations about this agreement through City Administrator David Dyrhaug: He would propose to eliminate “Exhibit A” and any reference thereto from the agreement. He indicated reserves about holding the City harmless as indicated in the agreement. He would like to see any rental income generated at the premises put back into the Arts Center. He would like to eliminate the requirement for SAFi to report to the City on a monthly basis. He would like to clarify who is ultimately responsible for keeping the premises in good repair. He would like to see the agreement encompass the “Arts Center Complex” as opposed to just the “Arts Center” (this would include the grounds, tater shed and amphitheater). He would like to see that SAFi is the first point of contact for proposals entailing use of the Arts Center complex. He has suggested that perhaps the agreement include an approved standard template for subleases and other temporary occupancy agreements. City Councilman George Curtis made a motion that the agreement be sent back to committee for review and that the current agreement remain in place for the interim. Councilwoman Sylvia Lockaby asked if SAFi was being hindered by the current state of the agreement. Incoming SAFi Chairman of the Board, Dwayne Grassie, stated that they were having a difficulty securing grants without a definite agreement. Ms. Lockaby asked if SAFi planned to make any changes to the building
before a new contract was agreed upon, and Mr. Grassie answered that they have avoided doing so. After this discussion the motion passed with only Councilwoman Elizabeth Braswell voting ‘no.’ City Councilman Matthew Gooch said that the same problems existed with the Genealogy Room Proposal as the agreement with SAFi. The motion to keep the current agreement in place passed unanimously. The motion to allow the Police Department to trade in their surplus items for credit passed unanimously without discussion. Police Chief Keith Grounsell asked the City Council for the funds to replace 11 laptops outside of the department’s yearly budget sighting that the program his current laptops are on, Windows XP, are not compliant with the FBI standards and that the department was at risk of being fined as well as losing their NCIC status. The price of renting these 11 laptops - along with all of the necessary software and accessories - would be $10,000 per year for four years. After discussion a motion was put to council to turn this issue over to City Administrator David Dyrhaug and to the finance department to defer the issue until December. The motion failed with Ms. Braswell and Mr. Curtis voting ‘no.’ After further discussion a second motion was put to council to allow Police Chief Grounsell the authority to move within his budget to change line items to get the ‘tough books’ laptops with the stipulation that they must be leased. The motion passed unanimously.
Curtis voting ‘ no.’ He cited it as an expansion of police power, and stated: “If you pass it, remember, you have to live under it.” City Attorney Holmes stated that the ordinance cleans up what is already written in the state law. Ordinance 2014-09, Begging; Obstructing Pedestrian or Vehicular Traffic passed unanimously on first reading. Ordinance 2014-10 General Penalty; continuing violations was opposed by Councilman Curtis who expressed concern that under the ordinance failure to obey any order by any member of city government could result in a fine of $500 or thirty days jail time. Councilman Graham motioned to move to table for legal opinion. The voted failed with only Councilman Graham and Councilman Curtis voting ‘yes.’ City Attorney, Mr. Holmes stated that the only addition that this ordinance would add would be to define a penalty for failure to pay restitution if an individual was already fined. The motion to pass the ordinance succeeded on the first reading with Councilman Gooch and Councilman Curtis voting ‘no.’ Ordinance 2014-11 Interfering with Police Officer in the Performance of Duty passed on first reading with Councilman Gooch and Councilman Curtis voting ‘no.’ Councilman Curtis cited it as an overreach of police authority. Ordinance 2014-12, Amendment to Alcohol Hours of Sale passed unanimously on first reading without discussion.
The City of Simpsonville Neighborhood Traffic Calming Policy Proposal passed unanimously.
TX-2014-02, Amendment to Lot Frontage Standards passed unanimously on first reading.
Ordinance 2014-08, Resisting a Police Officer passed on the first reading with Councilman
Citing next month’s Celtic Christmas Event the City Council voted to move the December 9th meeting to 6 pm.
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Hillcrest Students Growing with Mr. Earle Beth Kelley Fann When the new Hillcrest High School opened in 1992, the shiny new walls and desks were waiting for students, teachers and staff to fill the campus with memories and life. The exterior was the same plain blank canvas. Twenty-two years later, agriculture education instructor Mark Earle has expanded the school’s operations to that canvas, and his dedication shows. From the Ram installation at the front of the school, to the courtyards tucked, the plants and hardscaping add a life that the hard-edged building needed. The hub of the operation lines the front of the student parking lot. A large greenhouse and supporting structures line what was once a regular median. The grounds are impeccably manicured - even at the onset of winter - the buildings clean and in perfect condition.
Students built the decking and outdoor spaces used for storage and hanging plants in the spring. And like almost everything else there, they paid for it. Sales from the plants grown over the last eight years have completely funded the program, without one dime from the district. Although the spring sale is the largest profit event, the students have spent the fall growing poinsettias. The interior of the greenhouse is in full bloom with 300 of them, in both red and green, packed onto three tables. Neat, hand-lettered banners stretch across the greenhouse floor, also the work of students. The information for the Poinsettia Sale is listed below. Watch The Banner calendar and follow Hillcrest High School on Facebook to stay up to date on future sales and accomplishments.
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Mr. Earle is giving the students more than a lesson in botany - they learn to manage every aspect of the operation. From purchasing to maintenance, every part of running a profit-earning business is taught to the high schoolers.
The Hillcrest High School Greenhouse will have red, white and Winter Rose poinsettias for sale this holiday season. Each poinsettia will come with a foil wrap (red, gold or green). The cost is $12.00 each or purchase three or more for $10.00 each. The sale begins Saturday, November 29th from 9am-4pm and will continue Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm and Saturdays 9am-4pm until sold out.
Save the date for the Spring Plant Sale: April 17, 2015
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Rams Win in First Round of State Playoffs Hillcrest wins in the first playoff game of the season, defeating West Ashley 35-6, The Rams will play Lexington in Round 2 at home this Friday.
Signing Day for Hillcrest Athletes: November 12th Riley Egbula - Indiana, Girls Track Kaitlin Evans - Mercer, Softball Taylor Hames - North Greenville, Girls’ lacrosse Hannah Hawkins - North Greenville, Girls’ lacrosse Tyler Hooker - East Tennessee State, Basketball Imani McGowan - Clemson, Girls’ Track Photo by Gwinn Davis, gwinndavisphotos.com ©2014
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Breathe Easy: Lung Cancer Awareness Take a moment! Pause and take a deep breath. The value of life is not seen through materialistic gain, but through every distinct breath we take. A solitary breath can be taken for granted. After all, the average person takes 16 breaths per minute with roughly 960 breaths an hour. This adds up to 23,040 breaths a day and ultimately an estimated 8,409,600 breaths a year. In other words, your lungs are your best friends. One of the leading causes of death in America is lung cancer. The one organ that is meant to keep you alive can be turned against you. When a person has lung cancer, they have abnormal cells that cluster together to form malignant tumors. Unlike normal cells, cancer cells grow without order or control and destroy healthy lung tissue around them. This invasive cancer consumes more lives on average and is second to none for men and women’s diseases alike. In 2013, lung cancer was the leading cause of all cancer-related deaths found in men and women. This cancer kills 19 people every hour and causes more deaths than the next three most common cancers combined – colon, breast and prostate. Lung cancer can commonly be a product from a history of smoking, but not everyone who is diagnosed with lung cancer smokes. Every year, more than 3,000 Americans who have never smoked are diagnosed with lung cancer. While lung cancer may take decades to develop, symptoms do not usually become obvious until the cancer has reached its
late stages when survival is less than 15 percent. Symptoms that may appear include a cough that gets worse over time, hoarseness, chest pain, shortness of breath, coughing up blood or frequent lung infections. Luckily, after increasing for decades, lung cancer rates are starting to decrease nationally. How can you protect yourself from such a deadly disease? With a few necessary modifications, a healthier lifestyle can be achieved. Don’t Smoke! The most important thing any one person can do to prevent lung cancer is to never start smoking or quit as soon as possible. Maintain a Healthy Diet!
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Cold Weather Work-Out Chris Larson While it is tempting to snuggle down beneath the covers and hide from the low temperatures we’ve been experiencing there are actually several health benefits from exercising in cold weather. Exercising in cold temperatures increases the amount of energy used and thereby burns more calories. While you are using energy for movement, your body is also burning more calories to keep you warm. While exercising outdoors in the cold, your body is exposed to more sunlight. This helps to produce more vitamin D which in turn helps to prevent Seasonal Affective Disorder, the winter blues. Another way that exercising in cold weather can increase mood is by increasing the amount of dopamine and serotonin in the brain through endorphins. The cooler temperatures add a sense
of crisp, alertness to the euphoric feelings produced by these neurotransmitters. Increased energy is another benefit of exercising in the cold. Your energy is increased during exercise because the cold lowers the level of heat stress your body incurs. Exercise also boosts your metabolism to counteract the bodies tendency to slow down to preserve fat stores during cold weather. Although there are many benefits to exercising in cold weather, it is also important to be aware of some risks that are increased with cold weather exercise. People with heart or respiratory conditions should consult a physician before exercising in low temperatures. Attention must also be paid to frost bite and hypothermic conditions, both of which can be avoided by properly layering clothing.
Choose a healthy diet with a variety of fruits and vegetables. Keep Away From Secondhand Smoke! Secondhand smoke contains more than 60 known carcinogens, or cancer causing agents. These carcinogens interrupt normal cell development, otherwise known as the onset of cancer. Life is filled with decisions, decisions that will ultimately shape our future. We have the ability to set ourselves up for success and a long prosperous life. These small steps help preserve our lives in order to enjoy the small things like taking a deep breath. For more information visit www. spartanburgregional.com/cancer
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In the Spotlight: I Declare! Jenny Clark You’ve probably seen the pretty polka dot plates marking 107 North Main Street in Fountain Inn next door to Inn the Oven, and if you’ve stepped inside, you’ve met one member or another of the three generations of ladies who operate I Declare. Matriarch Barbara Davis can be spotted making her way about town by golf cart when she’s not in the building; Karren Davis Barton, Barbara’s business partner and daughter, is likely personalizing gifts at the comfortable sitting area in the middle of the shop, and Karren’s daughters Blaine and Mackenzie will probably be the first faces you see as you enter, welcoming you to take a look around. Since 2009, I Declare has been a Main Street mainstay, offering an everchanging rotation of colorful gifts that can be personalized at no additional cost. Formerly home of the town’s Ace Hardware store, the space is full of old-fashioned charm and warmth. Prior to opening its doors, Karren had personalized and sold gifts from her home, from the old servants’ house on the back of her parents’ property, from temporary storefronts on Main Street during Fountain Inn Christmas events, and at many Aunt Het festivals. When Barbara suggested they make it official, Karren said yes, with one condition: that they set up shop in Fountain Inn. I Declare’s unwritten motto is “Enter as a customer and leave as a friend.” You’ll see why that is as you browse through the front end of the store and make your way to the sitting area, where you’re sure to find the “gossip bench”
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occupied by friendly folks exchanging ideas and stories. A bit farther on, you’ll discover The Parlor, which can be rented for special occasions such as bridal and baby showers, luncheons, meetings, and even intimate weddings. Barbara oversees event booking and decorating and works with renters to be sure everything meets muster. There’s one more generation always present in spirit: In the evenings when they talked, Karren’s grandmother used to ask her what she’d painted that day, how many pieces she’d sold, and how much she made. Her response to Karren’s nightly updates? “I declare!” Visit I Declare at 107 North Main Street, Fountain Inn, see daily photos of new items in stock on their Facebook page, and call for more information or to inquire about reserving The Parlor at 864-862-7004.
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Discovering Our Native American Heritage Andrew Staton Did you know that November is Native American Indian Heritage Month? Sadly, many Americans are unaware of the Native American history that surrounds them. Greenville County and the greater Simpsonville area have an abundance of Native American history – mostly regarding the Cherokee tribes that called this area their home for many years before European arrival. According to records and archaeological findings, the Cherokees that occupied the Upstate mostly maintained their villages in the Oconee County area while Greenville County was used for hunting. The boundary of Cherokee land ran north through the county – crossing the Reedy River near the Princeton area. Historic markers commemorating this boundary can be found on Highway 418 near the intersection of Interstate 385, as well as on Highway 14 just above Pelham Road. This Cherokee boundary extended all the way to the border with North Carolina. While there may not be much, Native Americans did leave small
traces of their presence in the Simpsonville/Greenville County area. One location in particular that has found several Native American artifacts is Hopkins Farm off of Fork Shoals Road, according to a nomination form for the National Register of Historic Places. The nomination form says that when remodeling the main house at the farm in the 1930s, a former Native American trail marker was discovered on the property. The stone marker depicted a man wearing a large hat. This stone was incorporated into the façade of a later building on the property. Also, there is a large stone along the Reedy River (which runs through the property) that reportedly has several Native American stone carvings on it. Aside from Hopkins Farm, very little physical evidence of Native Americans is known to exist in Simpsonville itself. However, the subject of Cherokees and Native American history sparks an interest in many people in the Upstate, and rumors constantly abound regarding possible sites of Native American significance (for example, the rumored
existence of a Native American burial ground somewhere in the woods off of Davenport Road in Westwood). This curiosity about Native American heritage has also lead many people to believe that they have Cherokee ancestors. The question is – how common is it to actually have Native American ancestors? From my own experiences with genealogical research, I have found that Native American ancestry is not quite as common as most people believe. Most families seem to have idealized stories that someone in the family was some sort of Indian princess, someone married a Native American and was “disowned,” and the stories go on and on. In my own family, these stories were abundant from several different sides of the family – however, a DNA test revealed no traces of Native American ancestry. However, in an area such as Greenville County with such rich Native American history, it is entirely possible to have Native American ancestors! Gene Norris,
a resident of Simpsonville, is the Chief of the PAIA Lower Eastern Cherokee Nation of South Carolina, and maintains a Tribal Ground and small Cherokee heritage museum off of Warrior Creek Church Road in Gray Court. Chief Norris would be able to answer questions and provide some assistance regarding Native American genealogy. Also, the staff of the South Carolina Room at the Greenville County Library System would be able to provide some beginning assistance, and when the proposed new Simpsonville Genealogical Research Room opens in the coming months, there will be an entire section dedicated to Native American Genealogy! So, when you and your family sit down for Thanksgiving dinner next week, take a moment to think about the Native American heritage of our country, state, county, city, and even you and your family. Happy Native American Indian Heritage Month, and Happy Thanksgiving!
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David Thomason Continues to Educate Molly Hamilton For many years, David Thomason has been bringing groups of Fountain Inn and Simpsonvillearea residents to Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum in Mt. Pleasant, SC to see the ships, especially the USS Laffey, and learn about World War II and the role he played in it. A native of Fountain Inn, SC, Mr. Thomason served in the U.S. Navy from 19431945 during the peak of World War II. Most of his service was spent aboard the USS Abele DD-733, a destroyer and sister ship of the USS Laffey DD-724. The USS Laffey has been a part of the museum at Patriots Point since 1981. Mr. Thomason served on the USS Abele during the Battles of Saipan, Iwo Jima, Philippines and Okinawa. While in service off the
coast of Okinawa, the USS Abele was sunk by Japanese forces on April 8, 1945 (a week before the USS Laffey was attacked in the same area by 22 kamikaze aircraft). Of the 380 sailors on board, 84 died. “I floated in the East China Sea for five hours before a ship came and picked us up,” recalled Mr. Thomason. After the war, Mr. Thomason returned to Fountain Inn, went to college and earned a degree in elementary education. He taught sixth and seventh grade for nine years before beginning his 21year career as an elementary school principal. For 16 years, he was the principal at Fountain Inn Elementary. Following a career in education, it’s only natural that he feels the need to continue
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OBITUARIES JUNE SCHOEN June Schoen, 82, of Greenville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 16, 2014. Born in Philadelphia, Penn, she was the daughter of the late Henry Ruppel and the late Pauline Lucas Ruppel. She attended Taylor’s First Baptist Church. Mrs. Schoen is survived by sons, Craigen Schoen and his wife, Cindy, of Simpsonville, and Mitchell Schoen and his wife, Sammie, of Longwood, Florida; grandchildren, Briggs, Parks, Heath; Austin, Brandon, and Caitlyn Schoen. June was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She was a gifted artist and also enjoyed writing poetry. She loved reading the Bible. Funeral Service was held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, November 20, 2014 in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Hawkins officiating. Interment followed in Woodlawn Memorial Park. The family received friends prior to the service from 12:00 to 12:45 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Young Life Greenville, 2320 East North Street, Suite N, Greenville, SC 29607. Heritage Funeral Home assisted the family. www.heritage-funeral.com
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Grady Elgin Barrett, 80, of Greenville, died Tuesday, November 18, 2014.
Anne Elizabeth Inman Webster, 68, of Fountain Inn, loving wife of Allen Joseph Webster, died Monday, November 17, 2014.
Born in Cleveland, GA, he was the son of the late Hubert and Cora Bryan Barrett. Grady had been self-employed in Property Management. In the 1960’s and 1970’s he owned and operated the Cobra Club. He was a member of the Church of God. Survivors include two sons, Rev. Doug Barrett and Frank “Beaver” Barrett; four daughters, Enola Gaye Delafosse, Elgina Constance, Christina Odom and Stephanie Bagwell; one stepdaughter, Linda Reese Bridges; one stepson, Michael Reese; seventeen grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; and one great, great grandchild. He was predeceased by a son, Grady Elgin Barrett, II. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family of twelve. Visitation will be held from 6:00-7:30 PM on Friday, November 21, 2014, at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest Chapel.
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Anne graduated from Glen Burnie High School in 1964 and received her BS in Education with honors from the University of Maryland in 1968. She went on to receive a Masters of Education from San Francisco State University and a Masters in Counseling Psychology from Lewis and Clark University in Portland, OR. Her career encompassed twenty six years as an educator and sixteen years as a Child Care Services Administrator in Baltimore, MD. She enjoyed skiing, boating on the Chesapeake Bay, music and singing.
The Funeral Service will be held at Noon on Saturday, November 22, 2014, in the chapel of the funeral home officiated by Rev. Ronnie Powell.
Survivors, in addition to her husband, include two brothers, Frank Inman and wife, Paula, Eugene, OR, and George Inman, Pompano, FL; and one sister, Lenore Schwab and husband Harold, Pasadena, MD. She was predeceased by a brother, John Inman.
Burial will follow at Greenville Memorial Gardens.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com.
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Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Frank Inman and Lenore Leasner Inman.
To celebrate Grady’s life and his love of karaoke his family invites friends to join them at Zorba East on Wade Hampton Blvd at 6:00PM on Saturday, November 22, 2014. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest Chapel
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