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Remembering Christmas Past Andrew Staton Have you ever wondered how Christmas was celebrated in the past, by people such as your ancestors? The Christmas season that we experience today is largely a product of 20th century commercialism – the season has not always been as significant is it is today. In fact, did you know that your ancestors may not have even celebrated Christmas at all? The answer may surprise you! In the earliest days of our country, Christmas was seen as somewhat of a divisive issue. The Anglican, Lutheran and Catholic population celebrated the day of Christmas, while Puritans, Congregationalists and Quakers despised Christmas, arguing that there was no scripture to reinforce the concept of the holiday. For the first few years after the Mayflower landed in 1620, the New England Puritans would intentionally schedule extra labor for Christmas day just to show their distaste for it, and they would reprimand anyone who celebrated it outside of their house. Eventually, Parliament in England (controlled by Puritans at the time) passed a law forbidding the observance of Christmas, and imposing a fine on anyone found observing it. This law applied not only to England, but its colonies as well. The law forbidding Christmas celebration in England and America was repealed in the late 1600s, but the contempt for the holiday largely remained in the Northern colonies. Many northerners regarded the holiday to be a product of British, Catholic and Anglican influence. Shops and businesses in cities such as Boston remained open on Christmas Day for many years, and schools continued to hold classes as late as 1870, with students who stayed home being punished. However, the South was a different story. Christmas in the Southern United States was known as a momentous

occasion, particularly on large plantations. Many records indicate that slaves looked forward to Christmas more than any other day, because they were given a break from labor and often were allowed to celebrate with their white owners. The South appears to have viewed Christmas as important; a day to be with family and friends. Accordingly, the first state to legalize the celebration of Christmas was Alabama in 1836, with Arkansas and Louisiana following in 1838. Following the Civil War, in hope of further unifying the North and South, President Ulysses S. Grant made Christmas a federal holiday in 1870. Northerners and others became more open to the idea of Christmas, and eventually associated the holiday with togetherness and family values. Elements of the holiday even spread into Native American culture as well, which had traditionally celebrated the Winter Solstice a few days earlier. The Christmas that we know and cherish today may not have been what each of our ancestors experienced individually, but rather can be seen as a product of cultural convergence in America. The elements of modern Christmas were derived from several different cultures. For example, the idea of the Christmas tree was a German concept, holding mass at midnight is a Spanish tradition, and eating turkey and Christmas pudding were medieval traditions adapted by the Victorians in England.

As you celebrate Christmas this week with family and friends, remember all of those that came before us, and think about what your own ancestors may have thought about our modern celebrations. Merry Christmas everyone, have a safe and happy holiday! Image of the Hillcrest House, Simpsonville Photo by Christy Staton ©2014

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City of Simpsonville Launches New Websites Beth Kelley Fann The City of Simpsonville has undergone a lot of changes this year. Now they’ve refreshed their digital image with two new sites. Simpsonville.com, the city’s main hub on the internet, features a fresh new look and a home page designed to help citizens find common links quickly. The site’s design was led by City Administrator David Dyrhaug and the work was done in-house. Of note is the Athletic Department page - the design and information on this page is much easier to navigate. The City’s meeting schedules on the Government portion are also better organized, and meeting minutes are easy to find.

The Police Department also rolled out a new site, created by a professional designer. Along with the updated look, the site contains information on the many new initiatives at the police department. Interactive links, such as a citizen survey, offer opportunities to interact with police and address community issues. Tabbed resource links profile the various divisions on the force, and Kids Links are another new feature. The two site launches bring current aging designs that were becoming cumbersome to use. Public Works and the Fire Department also maintain pages at simpsonvillepublicworks.org and simpsonvillefd.com

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Keep Christmas We have entered the annual Christmas season. It is time to “keep Christmas”. Lights are turned on for their multicolored effects in our decorations. May every light remind us of Christ, the light of the world. Trees are trimmed and made beautiful. May every Christmas tree speak to us of him who died on the tree of Calvary that we might have access to the “tree of life” in God’s eternal city. Millions of messages of good cheer will load the mails, sail the seas, fly through the skies, and plod the muddy routes to remote regions. May the messages we

send and receive remind us of God’s first Christmas message, brought by the angel to the lowly shepherds of long ago: “Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tiding of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord”. Parades are held in our cities with glittering angels, marching bands, fancy floats, and cheering children. May every parade remind us of the caravan of the centuries, featuring the pages of history with the triumphs of the cross. Sweet music and charming carols fill the chilly atmosphere of winter with the

warm melodies of many lands which characterize Christmas to our ears. May every song and the music of men remind us of the mighty host who came from heaven with their sweet strains of the choir of angels, heralding the lowly birth of the world’s Saviour. Families will gather together to renew their bonds of affection and recapture the fleeting joys of yesteryears. May every family gathering at Christmas remind us that Christ has made it possible for us to gather in heaven for all eternity with those we love. Gifts are care fully wrapped and cheerfully given. May every gift we give or receive

remind us of God,s unspeakable gift, which comes to us wrapped in the gold of his love and bound with the silver cord of his care. Thus may we all “Keep Christ in Christmas”. [Reprinted from “Gleanings from God,s Grainfield by R. Von King.] Rev. King was pastor at Lyman First Baptist where we were Members in 1955. Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year. Joan and Ron Bridges

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The holidays, turkeys, and cookies will soon be finished for the year. Many people will make resolutions to get in shape. Resolutions can be easy to make but hard to keep unless you follow the right steps. The first step is to establish a goal. Goals need to follow the S-specific, M-measurable, A-attainable, R-realistic, and T-timed principle (SMART). Goals that are very challenging need to be broken down into smaller, more easily achieved goals. You also need a plan for achieving your goal. There are many sources for fitness plans including books and internet sources. While these sources can provide excellent general information, a trainer can help you with establishing a plan specifically for you and making sure your goals follow the SMART principle.

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DAVID’S DYNASTY CHILDREN’S PROGRAM Sunday, December 21, 2014 6:00pm 7:30pm Holly Ridge Baptist Church’s children’s program “David’s Dynasty” will be presented on Sunday evening, December 21st at 6:00 PM. All are invited.

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Hillcrest Seniors Wrap Up Successful Careers at North-South Game Jacob Wilson Hillcrest seniors Jamarion McBride and Kevin Eichelberger capped off their high school football careers at the North-South All-Star football game at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium in Myrtle Beach last Saturday. “Both of those guys have played tremendous roles in our success this year,” said Hillcrest coach Greg Porter. “They have also been played big parts in our turnaround.” They have been through a lot of things over the past few years. They’ve been through the bad times and the good times.” Eichelberger and McBride earned the right to take part in the All-Star game based on his stellar play this season. The duo spurred also helped the Rams’ capture their first state championship in dominating fashion. “It was awesome to see them experience success and win the state championship,” Porter said. “Playing in the North-South game

was a great honor for them. A lot of kids don’t get to experience that kind of success. I hope our younger kids will be able to look at Jamarion and Kevin to see that hard work pays off. They sacrificed and paid the price to get better.” Eichelberger helped Hillcrest to get off to a hot start this season. “Kevin was a major factor early in the season,” Porter said. “We started spreading the ball around and running the ball more towards the end of the season. Kevin was unselfish and put the team first.” The senior scored two touchdown’s in the Rams’ 20-0 victory over Fort Dorchester in the Division I-Class AAAA semi-final. “He scored two big touchdowns, which put the game out of hand,” said Porter. “He had some big catches to move the chains in the championship game, too.” The wideout caught 69 passes for

1,113 yards and 13 touchdowns on the year. McBride started on both sides of the ball for the state champions. The senior provided stability in the middle of the Rams’ offense at center and defense at nose guard. McBride was a part of the school’s most stingy defenses and productive offenses in school history. “Jamarion touched the ball on almost every play on offense,” said Porter. “He is our best athlete overall.” Porter said McBride’s athletic ability was crucial to Hillcrest’s success. “We moved him around in our heavy formations,” Porter said. “He was not only physical enough, but he was smart enough to handle that role. We ran the ball behind him because we felt like he was our best player on the line. Our offense was at its best when Jamarion was at his best. The skill players really benefited off of the play of Jamarion and his fellow offensive linemen’s play.”

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Woodmont Wins Both Varsity Games December 16th - The Lady Wildcats took home the first win of the night against Laurens. Final score 93-38. The Boys team played directly after, also defeating Laurens 67-64. Photo by Stephen Moore ©2014 • smooregems.smugmug.com

Local Spotlight: Elite Baseball and Softball Academy Beth Kelley Fann Those driving from Simpsonville to Fountain Inn have passed Elite Baseball Academy, just off Main Street in between the two cities. The location is one of two in a growing organization dedicated to helping kids learn and excel at America’s past time. Local owner Chad Webb played college baseball until 2005. During that time he also coached young players, a role he would miss when he graduated and began teaching in a classroom. He founded Elite in Belton, and started the academy with just ten kids. Now bursting with 350 kids,

Elite has two facilities, 8 baseball teams and 3 softball. In addition to Webb, the teams are coached by Kevin Childs, Terry Ming, Charle Rosario (who played for the Boston Red Sox) and Ryan McMorris. The growing staff offers training for children aged 5-18. The games are played across the upstate and the teams also travel for tournaments. This year Elite brought several big wins back to the Golden Strip. The 12U Team Won First Place at the Cal Ripken Tournament in October at Myrtle Beach and the

16U team took the title for their age division in November. The 14 U Majors Team won Rawlings 5150 bats at the Top Gun Winter Nationals and only allowed 1 run in 4 games while scoring 31. In the last 8 games the Majors team have only allowed 6 runs, a testament to the hard work the group puts in year round. Elite will kick off two months of winter workouts in January before beginning the first season of the year in March. The spring season will run from then until August, and then immediately roll into fall season. For those wanting to sign up, January is a good time. Coach Webb’s number is 864-9233867. Elite is also online at elitebaseballandsoftballacademy. com and at facebook.com/ elitebaseballsoftball The physical address in the Golden Strip is: 100 Bryson Road Fountain Inn, SC 29644

In the Spotlight: Inn the Oven Jenny Clark A sweet chapter in the story of Main Street Fountain Inn comes to an end this month as Jerrilyn Parson and Tonya Whitley close Inn the Oven. The bakery and coffee shop will be missed by many for its homey atmosphere and some of the best baked goods, hot chocolate, coffee, and ice cream around.

there are so many possibilities for our little town.” Especially pretty and cheerful at the holidays, Inn the Oven will remain open through December 23rd; make it a point to come by to say hello and wish this mother and daughter duo well in their next adventure.

Jerrilyn’s popular pound cakes will still be available for order; contact her at 864303-0238 or mawmaw4Christ@gmail. com. Until the building sells, Inn the Oven will continue to open for special events like Run on Red, the International Festival, and Aunt Het Day.

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24TH ANNUAL FOUNTAIN INN SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PAST FESTIVAL Through Sat, December 20th ANTIQUE MODEL TRAINS & RAIL CARS AT THE HISTORY MUSEUM Sat, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 21, 2014 Fountain Inn History Museum Come and see a magnificent display of antique model trains and unique rail cars that will be running every night 5:30 to 9:00 pm from Dec. 6 – 20 inside the Museum! Admission is $2.00, kids under 12 free when accompanied by adults. CARRIAGE RIDES THROUGH TOWN, DEC 6-20 Sat, Dec 6, 2014 5:30pm Sat, Dec 20, 2014 9:00pm Fountain Inn History Museum Everyone’s favorite, every year! Take a trip back in time on a good oldfashioned carriage ride through the candlelit streets of charming Fountain Inn. Running nightly, 5:30-9:00 pm, starting at 102 Depot Street in front of the History Museum. Family Nights, Monday-Thursday (general admission) Adults: $6, Seniors: $5, Children: $4 Weekends (general admission and scheduled rides running every 10 minutes)

“We have met so many wonderful people, so this is very bittersweet. We believe God has another plan and chapter in our lives to fulfill, and we are excited to see what is ahead,” says Jerrilyn. “Who knows, when construction is over and we get some much needed rest, what may happen...

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TO THE EDITOR: Thoughts on Last Council Meeting I just discovered that last night, the Simpsonville City Council, in a continued display of arrogance by the gang of four, elected a non-citizen to the Planning Commission. No explanation given and voting done my written ballot not made public at the meeting. How can this group continue to operate without caring for the residents of this city? They apparently believe that they can do no wrong as evidenced by their past actions. I am not sure if the election of a residentalien is legal but it shows a blatant disregard for the will of the citizens. Apparently this group, who operates much like

the Obama Presidency, is of the opinion that because they were elected by approximately 8% of the registered voters, they can operate at will disregarding the feelings of the rest of the citizens. I believe a residentalien, who is NOT a United States citizen cannot vote. But of course they do not care as apparently the current White House gang doesn’t care. Sheer lunacy on the part of the gang of four. Is the elected person even a registered voter. Have been informed that they must be a U.S. citizen. When are we going to wake up and understand that this gang of four has taken a page from

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of a sign ordinance. The only difference this time is that Ms. Nance mentioned the Chief’s name on the sign. What about other signs in the city? The individuals have been told to remove them and/or the city would remove them. Why did the Chief of Police himself take action against an upstanding citizen of this City? The answers are yet to come. Gordon Wood 655 H Fairview Road Suite 161 Simpsonville, SC 29680

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OBITUARIES HAROLD E. HARRIS Harold E. Harris, husband of Sandra Turner Harris, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2014. Mr. Harris was born in Union, SC, to Mabel R. Harris and the late Roy S. Harris. He was a graduate of Union High School, Class of 1961. He served in the US Navy and retired from the US Naval Reserves after 20 plus years of service to his country. He was employed by Southern Bell, AT&T and TICS Communications of Fort Mill, SC. He retired from AT&T in 1989 and from TICS Communications in 2001. In addition to his mother, Mr. Harris is survived by his wife, Sandra Turner Harris; two daughters and a sonin-law, LuAnn Harris of Greenville, and Kelli H. and husband Chris, Mesardjian of Simpsonville; a grandson, Cayden Harris Mesardjian; two sisters and brothers-inlaw, JoAnn and Jim Gregory, and Kathy and Bill Horne, all of Roebuck; a sister-in-law, Patricia K. Turner and friend, Hubert, of Jonesville; nieces and nephews, Renee Seay, Amy and Bob Bradshaw, all of Roebuck, Todd and Christie Turner and Tonya T. and Kevin Brown, all of Jonesville; greatnephews, Brandon Seay, Alex Bradshaw, Jonathan and Will Turner; a great-niece, Karly Brown; and his beloved grand-dogs, Charlie, Honey and Sarge. In addition to his father, he was predeceased by a brother, Gerald Harris; and in-laws, Clarence W. and Martha Cudd Turner; a brother-in-law, William Turner; and beloved pets, Max, Zack, Prince and Colombo. Visitation was held Tuesday, December 16, 2014, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast. A Graveside Service was held Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at 2:00 pm, at Jonesville Memorial Gardens in Union, SC. Memorials may be made to

the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675; Salem Baptist Church, 1908 Tinker Creek Road, Union, SC 29379; or First Baptist Simpsonville, Kingdom Cause, 3 Hedge Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. thomasmcafee.com. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel

FRANCES CAMPBELL BALDWIN Frances Campbell Baldwin, “Miss Frances”, 91, of 206 East Curtis Street, died early Sunday morning in the comfort of her home. As the owner of Simpsonville’s first daycare facility, Baldwin’s Nursery School and Kindergarten, she was known and loved by generations of children. She adored the children as well, and ran the business for over 35 years. She was an active member of Simpsonville First Baptist Church. Frances continued to care for the children in the Simpsonville community by serving as the director of the church nursery for over 20 years. She also served as president of the State Nursery Association for two years. In addition, she was a charter member and president of the Simpsonville Garden Club, a past member and president of the Simpsonville Mothers’ Club, and a past member and

president of the Homemaker’s Association.

SARA LOU BLEDSOE HENDRIX

She was respected and cherished by all who knew her. Her feisty and giving spirit stayed with her until the end. Her family was her greatest enjoyment and she will be greatly missed.

Sara Lou Bledsoe Hendrix, 96, wife of the late William C. Hendrix, Jr., died Thursday, December 11, 2014, at The Springs of Simpsonville.

Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Pauline Campbell of Simpsonville, SC. For 62 wonderful years, she was the devoted wife of the late Manly Baldwin. Surviving are her two daughters, Sandra Greer, and Martha Howard and her husband, Hunter, Jr.; her sister-in-law, Mary Harling and her husband, Walker, of Simpsonville; a brother-inlaw, Don Baldwin and his wife, Mary Dan, of Greenville; seven grandchildren, Robin Taylor and her husband, Terry; Richard Greer, Jr. and his wife, Sarah; Chandler Greer and his wife, Jessica; Hunter Howard, III and his wife, Joy; Craig Howard and his wife, Tricia; Fran Cook and her husband, David; and Cam Larson and her husband, Jimmy. Frances was also the proud grandmother to 17 great-grandchildren. The family received friends December 15, 2014, from 7:00 - 8:00 PM at the home. Funeral services were held in the chapel of First Baptist Church, Simpsonville, on Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at 11:00am. Burial followed in Cannon Memorial Park. The family will be at the home. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Simpsonville, 3 Hedge St., Simpsonville, 29681.

Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Reverend John Bledsoe and Mabel Bledsoe. Sara was a retired Postmistress and an active member for many years of McBee Methodist Church. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, William C. “Bill” Hendrix, III, and Marilyn Koon Hendrix; one grandson, William C. Hendrix, IV, and wife Jennifer Hendrix; a great granddaughter, Danielle Workman; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by one son, James Daniel “Dan” Hendrix. The family deeply appreciates the loving care given to Mrs. Hendrix by the staff during her stay at The Springs of Simpsonville and by her special friend, Bobbi Burns, who gave tremendous assistance. A Graveside Service was held at 2:00PM, Sunday, December 14, 2014, at Greenville Memorial Gardens with the Reverend John L. Yost, III, officiating. Visitation followed the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made 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

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. thomasmcafee.com.

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JANICE BARTOLI SCHOENHOLZ Janice Bartoli Schoenholz, 59, of Simpsonville, died Thursday, December 4, 2014. Born in Trenton, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Jennie McCloud Bartoli. Survivors include two daughters, Cheryl Ricket and husband Tim, Charlotte, and Michele Wilson and husband Jeff, Simpsonville; four grandchildren, Madelyn Ricket, Carter Ricket, Avery Wilson and Spencer Wilson; two sisters, Linda Hall, Apopka, FL, and Nancy Bartoli, Las Vegas, NV; and two brothers, Robbie Bartoli, FL, and David Bartoli, KS. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Tommy Bartoli and Jimmy Bartoli. Visitation was held Monday, December 8, 2014,from 2:00 to 2:45 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel, 1604 NE Main Street, Simpsonville. The Funeral Service followed at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 301 University Ridge, Suite 5850, Greenville, SC 29601 or http://www.alz.org/ Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. thomasmcafee.com. Thomas McAfee Funeral Church, Southeast Chapel

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014

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We remember and pray for the families we have most recently served at Heritage Funeral Home – those listed and those not listed. During the Christmas Season please remember these families and pray for all those that have lost loved ones.

A Candlelight Memorial Service honoring these individuals will be held after the holidays. James D. Alexander Patricia Ann Follen Dana Pitt McCulley Alita Stephenson Jane Leora Dobrowski June S. Schoen John Kalman Kaufman Joan Elizabeth Oggenfuss Gerone Elizabeth Burgess Carnes Grace Chapman Mahaffey Kemeline Lynch Kathy Beck Joan Wilson Gilbert Eugene McCuen Douglas LaFoy Blackwell Patricia Clark Martina “Marti” Greentree

Irene King Moore William “Bill” Fredrick McCowan Greta Rose Branham Ila Farnell Pittard Richard Francis Hurley Sarah Louise Griffin Fulmer Larry Brian Jones Johnny Leo “Rock” Bridges Dozier Brooks Judy Ann Clark Gerald Pearson Ronald “Ronnie” Wayne Moore Bruce Earl Etris Frances “Fran” Thomas William Joseph Walsh III G. Everette Sloan Terry Basil Lynn

Steven Charles Crytser Demiana Khalefa Stephanie Ann Borsch Christine B. Dean Linda S. Jones William Gene Murray, Jr. Robert Edwin “Eddie” Hipps Arnold “Arnie” Edward Perrett Evelyn Ida Beutler Sandra Sanders Libby Cook Gray Alexander Jesse Elmore Moree Kathy Culbreth Walton Frances Crews Myers Sara Kaylor McCall Wilford James Shelton Jimmie “Bo” Lee McCollum, Jr.

Marshall Taylor Park Charles Heyward Arnold Ruth Elizabeth Hamilton Sayer James Horace Gilbert, Jr. John E. Gambill Aaron Robert Carlberg Judy Elaine Gillespie Cheryl Ann Ferrill Justin Duran Leithold Lillie Beatrice Calvert James Lance King Lillian Pferdehirt Sheldon Lillian Frances Adkins Roy Burns

May we all remember that we are saved by the Grace of God.

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