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Holy Cross Pumpkin Patch to Distribute 2014 Patch Proceeds Sarah Swartz Beattie Simpsonville, SC – (January 7, 2015) – Holy Cross Episcopal Church has announced that their annual Pumpkin Patch raised over $33,000 to be distributed among 11 local charities on Sunday, February 1 during their 11:15 Contemporary Worship Service. This was a 50% increase in proceeds from the previous year.

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This was the 9th year that the church has operated its pumpkin patch in front of Vaughn’s Country Store at 109 W. Trade Street in downtown Simpsonville. The pumpkin patch began as a ministry of the church to raise funds for its contribution to an annual Habitat for Humanity build. It has grown over the years to provide funding to other local non-profit agencies and ministry partners of the church. The patch has raised $145,000 in its nine year history that has been distributed to local ministry

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partners of the church. In addition to Habitat for Humanity, the beneficiaries of this year’s patch proceeds include the Center for Community Services, Fountain Inn Kid Enrichment, Holy Cross Academy, James Monroe Mission House, Little Steps, Kairos Outside, Safe Harbor, Santa Cruz, Synergy Garden and Upstate Warrior Solution. Patch organizer Randy Cockrill said, “We are so grateful to the community for supporting our patch year after year. We had an incredibly successful year and our 11 ministry partners will benefit greatly.” Holy Cross Episcopal Church is located at 205 E. College Street in Simpsonville. Visit www.holycrossep.org for more information. The Holy Cross Pumpkin Patch can also be found on Facebook and Instagram.

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Art Meets Science: At Proaxis Physical Therapy of Simpsonville Press Release - Hillcrest High School After a knee injury, Hillcrest High School Art instructor Eva Esrum attended Proaxis Physical Therapy located at Hillcrest Hospital in Simpsonville. She felt confident receiving treatment there as she met the highly qualified, professional and fun staff. While there, she enjoyed inspecting display models of bones that showed how logical and mechanical the human skeletal system is. Her respect for the physical therapy profession increased as she experienced how it aided in her recovery. During her numerous hours at the clinic, Esrum realized that the Physical Therapy staff at Proaxis could provide a valuable learning experience for her advanced students. She approached her new principal, Bryan Skipper, with an idea. Upon hearing that her idea included career education, learning anatomy, and participating in an advertising project pertaining to what students learn, he immediately suggested Esrum contact Proaxis to see if something could be set up. The Proaxis clinic director, James Murdock, agreed to participate when he recognized that the project would be a good community service opportunity for their current Duke University Doctoral student on clinical rotation, Kenny Palmer. The project came together on December 15, 2014 when Esrum brought her advanced students to Proaxis. The first phase of the field trip included a lecture regarding

physical therapy as a profession and a brief overview on knee anatomy and pathology given by Palmer. The second phase of the field trip involved learning how to perform certain aspects of a functional movement screening tool and gathering a sense of how physical therapists analyze movement to help make clinical decisions. Palmer and Proaxis Physical Therapist Jason Davenport demonstrated the movements and provided the students with feedback as to what they were observing. The students were then given opportunity to practice and critique each other. During this activity the clinic was filled with smiles and laughter as students participated in the exercises. After the field trip, Esrum gave her students a reflection exercise. Senior Kaitlyn Willets wrote, “The part of the field trip I enjoyed most was when we tried different stretches that focused on different muscles. It was interesting seeing how each student did things differently and how a physical therapist could use that information to diagnose and aid a patient. I used to think that physical therapy was helpful even if it could be painful and hated. After watching the presentation, I now see physical therapy as a way of helping others and bringing people closer together for a stronger community.” (Esrum reported that her experience with physical therapy was 99% painless.) The third phase of the field trip was

introduced by Murdock who offered a $100.00 prize for the best rendition of an art project Proaxis would like for them to produce for a creative art competition and display. According to problem solving specifications received on that day, students will illustrate bones and muscles and creatively incorporate them into compositions. A point of inspiration is the Proaxis motto, “Don’t Just Recover. Conquer!” A panel of judges which will include an orthopedic surgeon, HHS principal Bryan Skipper, a patient, a physical therapist and several HHS alumni currently working in art related fields will select the top four pieces. Esrum stated that it is wonderful to see experiences with students come full circle. Class of ‘98 alumnus, Daniel Miyares, who is currently Team Lead in the illustration department of Hallmark Cards, Inc., will give back to his school by sharing his expertise while being one of our judges. After hearing some of the ideas students have developed for their competition entries, Esrum and Murdock are optimistic about the upcoming results of the project. Art entries will be due no later than February 15, 2015. The top four pieces will be displayed at Proaxis.

Athletic Spotlight: Woodmont Wildcats Basketball Woodmont’s Boys Basketball defeated Greenville High 58-53 this week. The team will face Westside High this friday night in a home game at 7:30 pm. The Lady Wildcats also won against Greenville High, 64-47. They will play Westside at home this Friday at 6:00 pm. Photo by Stephen Moore ©2014 • smooregems@smugmug.com

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How I Applied Problem-Solving to Weight Loss Step 2: Define Current State

Second in an Eight Week Series by Kerri Smith • Photo by Gwinn Davis ©2015 gwinndavisphotos.com Honesty is something I was taught to value and up until last year, I believed I was an honest person. That all changed the day I really listened to what I said to myself. Dealing honestly with others in business and life was the cornerstone of every interaction or relationship. Unfortunately, I learned that day that I didn’t extend that same honesty when dealing with myself.

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Step #2 of the Eight Steps to ProblemSolving is to define the current state. I realized that making excuses was inhibiting me from real change because I couldn’t truthfully identify what was holding me back from living a healthy life.

The realization was that my weight was merely a symptom and losing weight was not the cure. I had lost weight before and I had gained it back and then some. I did not like myself, not just my body, but the person I had become. Over the years, I worked so hard at being a good businessperson or best wife or best mother in an effort to deny the reasons why I wasn’t being the best “Kerri” I could be.

As I looked at these words, I realized that I had to change. It wasn’t a question of whether “should I” or “could I.” It was my crystallized resolve that, “I will” get healthy. One word of caution here if you are prone to say (and I was guilty of this), “I will try” then you’re setting yourself up for failure. If only one word could be banished from our vocabulary, I content that “try” is the one. It gives you an out.

Taking this step forced me to see “me” for the first-time. Here’s my current state from January 2013:

Here’s a challenge: Every time you use the word, put a penny in a jar or put a piece of paper in a cup for a week. What would you see? My was cup was full.

Weight: 243 lbs./41.7 Measurements: Hips – 51.7”, Waist – 41.7”, Upper Belly – 44” Mobility: 0 minutes of exercise a day Diet: Consisted of processed food, refined carbohydrates and sugar Health: Surgically-induced menopause with no hormone replacement regiment, back, leg and neck pain even when sedentary, no outdoor activities Mental/Emotional: Hide behind others’ needs, used previous health issues as a personal mantra, held onto secrets to protect others while denying my own well-being

In your journal this week, honestly look at your current state. To experience real change, we have to be honest with ourselves first. Clarity of the situation makes change attainable. Let’s make 2015 the best year of our lives, start today! Kerri Smith is a marketing professional by trade but dedicates her life to learning and challenging the status quo. Smith is a wife, mother, grandmother, businesswoman, professional speaker, teacher, student, author, survivor and lover of life. Learn more at www. cuexceed.com.

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Meet Your Physician: Dr. Hunter a career in the medical field? For some it may be material gain that draws them, the accolades and praise might entice others. But a great physician is inspired by a moral burden that can only be quenched by the service they provide. The simplification of this service boils down to one key concept, helping others.

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A Little Girl with a Big Wish Beth Kelley Fann Simpsonville’s Angela English is known locally for her artistry as a cake baker. Her skill has grown over the years as a way to be home with her children, especially daughter Kara who needs extra care. Kara has one wish, and a GoFundMe page has been started to help. Angela’s words from that page:

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CrossFit Infliction to Host 24 Hour Fundraiser for GSERRA Beth Kelley Fann Fountain Inn’s CrossFit Infliction has partnered with Golden Strip Emergency Relief and Resource Agency (GSERRA) to host a 24hour WOD-A-THON fundraiser. Inspired by the Tele-a-thons of the past, this event will raise money by donations from participants in the WODs, or Workouts of the Day. All of the money raised goes directly to GSERRA. CrossFit Infliction members and non-members can participate in the workouts with a minimum $10 donation per workout. You can raise money through donors or pay your own way. The Golden Strip Emergency Relief & Resource Agency offers assistance in times of economic

crisis to residents of Greenville County (those south of Interstate 85 and north of Highway 101 in Laurens County.) They offer food boxes, pledges towards rent and utilities, and prescription assistance to those who qualify. GSERRA relies heavily on volunteers and community support. GSERRA’s offices and pantry are located at the Center for Community Services on Howard Drive in Simpsonville. Starts Friday, January 23rd-3:00 PM Ends Saturday, January 24th-3:00 PM A new workout starts every hour on the hour. Kids workouts at 12:00 and 1:00 PM Saturday.

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In the Spotlight: Zen Bodywork Jenny Clark Tucked under a dark awning that offers the promise of protection is an earthy sanctuary whose exterior brick glows from terra cotta to guava as the sun moves across the Carolina sky. The door’s exotic lettering, evocative of Zildjian’s famed eastern mystique, advises that you are entering the realm of Zen Bodywork. The lobby and spa area are redolent of lavender, rosemary, bergamot; a sense of return to nature is achieved on the short trip to the massage room. Warm, private, and comfortable, it’s a space carved out for relaxation and renewal. Zen Bodywork’s offerings include Swedish and deep tissue therapeutic massage, sports massage and neuromuscular therapy, hot stone therapy, aromatherapy, Reiki, craniosacral therapy, and various other spa services. The creator of this enticing haven at 107 South Main Street, Duane Herndon fairly bounces with energy, an immediate testimonial to his credibility as health guru. That energy lends itself perfectly to his roles as massage

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the immune system and keeping their bodies strong and resilient,” he says. Like his massage sessions, his fitness training sessions fill the entire scheduled time, and he’s not stingy with allowing extra when possible if that’s not quite enough. With the holidays just behind us and the coldest part of our year just ahead, it’s a perfect time to experience the refuge, renewal, and road to improved energy and health that await at Zen Bodywork. For more information or to set up an appointment, call 864-979-8548, visit the website at www.zenbodywork. massagetherapy.com, or visit the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ zenbodywork

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Letter to the Editor I would like to address the issue of Simpsonville’s Standing Committees that have replaced the monthly Workshop Meetings. At the December 9, 2014 City Council meeting, Councilmembers discussed whether to continue the Standing Committee format. After a lengthy discussion, Councilwoman Geneva Lawrence suggested that members take the holidays to do more research and continue the discussion at the January 13, 2015 Council meeting. Standing Committees meet two committees at a time making it impossible for Citizens and Council members to attend all meetings and cannot possibly stay informed. Councilwoman Sylvia Lockaby and Councilwoman Geneva Lawrence suggested that making MP3’s available on the City website to the public would be a solution to the lack of transparency. One problem with this suggestion is that most Citizens and Council members do not have four hours to listen to

MP3’s each month. For example, on January 2, 2015 Councilman Taylor Graham attempted to answer a Citizens question about what the hold up was on repairing the Hillpine Bridge. Councilman Graham stated, “...being that today is a City holiday, right now I do not have an answer. I am not on the Public Works Committee...”. Another problem I have observed with Standing Committees is the lack of any decisions or progress being made. The contract with Simpsonville Arts Foundation has been bounced back and forth between Committee and Council meetings for months. There has been no decision on a contract. Simpsonville’s progress has come to a standstill with the implementation of Standing Committees. My observation is that the Standing Committee form of Government is an inefficient system with members focused only on their assigned departments and the

“Total Picture” is being missed. When we had monthly Workshop meetings, all Citizens and all Council members were able to attend and everyone was able to stay informed. I urge Council to return to the monthly Workshop meetings and to abandon the Standing Committees that have proven this past year to be ineffective and secretive. Thank you, T. Wilson

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OBITUARIES BONITA (BUNNY) RICHARDSON B o n i t a ( B u n n y ) S m i t h Richardson, 63, formerly of W. Columbia, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at her home in the Upstate. After a long struggle with cancer, she succumbed on New Year’s Eve. Born April 21, 1951 in Columbia, Bunny was raised in the Barnwell County town of Williston. She was a daughter of the late George H. and Betty Hair Smith. Bunny was a writer from childhood. She wrote a private Civil War-era novel early in her life but did not seek to publish it. Her interest in writing took her to the Williston-Elko High School newspaper and then to the University of South Carolina where she earned a degree in journalism in 1973. That year, she began what would become a 22-year career at The Columbia Record, an afternoon daily that closed in 1987, and The State Newspaper. Bunny’s career included her becoming one of the first women news editors at The Record and later at The State, where she was coassistant managing editor. Bunny schooled scores of reporters and editors, winning their trust and love for her firm, fair and yet gentle way of managing the often stressful business of gathering and reporting the news. Newsmakers respected her professionalism. She left the newspaper business in 1995 to become a spokeswoman for car making giant BMW in Spartanburg County. Bunny’s work at BMW involved representing the company with the media but also included being one of its ambassadors to business and civic communities in the Upstate. Bunny’s mother, who retired from the Barnwell County Department of Social Services, passed away in January, 2012 at the age of 84. Her father, a retired U.S. Army reservist and retired Savannah River Plant safety engineer, died in March 2014 at the age of 85. Bunny is survived by her husband of 38 years, Randy

Richardson; sister Brownie (Bill} Hart of Blythewood and their sons, Adam (Joanna) of Columbia and Luke (Jenna) of Lexington as well as her 3 month old great niece, Sophie Ann of Lexington. Services were private for the family in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Home on Saturday, January 3, 2015. The family received friends following the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to: The Cancer Center of the Carolinas, 65 International Drive, Greenville, S.C. 29615, phone: (864) 987-7000 or to the USC School of Journalism online or by calling 803-7779109 or toll free 877-349-2106. Heritage Funeral Home assisted the family. www.heritage-funeral.com MARGIE THOMAS PENNEBAKER Margie Pennebaker, 63, of Simpsonville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 1, 2015 after a long, well fought battle against cancer. Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Doyle Thomas and Ruby Friddle Thomas. Mrs. Pennebaker was a graduate of Hillcrest High School and Greenville Technical College. She thoroughly enjoyed gardening, had a knack for growing plants, and dearly loved her four dogs. Mrs. Pennebaker was an Office Manager in the Banking Industry for many years. She is survived by her husband, Ed; her Mother; daughters, Shannon Richards and her husband, Doug, of Williamston, and Kimberly Bailey and her husband, Dwayne, of Simpsonville; step-sons, Edward Pennebaker of Simpsonville, Gordon Pennebaker and his wife, Margaret, of Camden, and Christian Pennebaker of Savannah, GA.; grandchildren, Cameron and Kendall Bailey, Briggs and Brody Richards; step-grandchildren Stuart and Ann Miller Pennebaker; and one sister, Cyndy Ayers of Mauldin. A Funeral Service was held on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Home with Father Mike Flanagan and Chuck Calvert officiating. The family received friends prior to the service starting at 1:00 PM. Burial

followed in Greenville Memorial Gardens, 7784 Augusta Road, Piedmont, SC 29673. The family requests that memorials be made to Meals on Wheels, 15 Oregon Street, Greenville, SC 29605, phone: (864) 233-6565 or to a charity of one’s choice. Heritage Funeral Home assisted the family. www.heritage-funeral.com JIMMIE COX DAVIS BAGWELL J i m m i e Cox Davis Bagwell, 76, wife of Curtis Elliott Bagwell, passed away at her home after an extended illness, Monday, 2015.

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Born in Greenville, she was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Hazel Emmeline Davis. Mrs. Bagwell was a graduate of Greenville High School Class of 1956 and a graduate of Lander University. She was a member of Edwards Road Baptist Church and Women’s Sunday School Class and member of Greenville Woman’s Club, The National Colonial Dames and was an avid tennis lover. Her favorite place to be was Garden City Beach. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are a daughter, Lisa Leigh Osborn and husband, Marty; sons, Curtis Scott Bagwell and wife, Paula and Dr. James Keith Bagwell and wife, Amy; brother, Charles H. Davis and wife, Shirley; and seven grandchildren, Curt, Ashley, Jamie, Davis, Jessica, Emmeline, and Sarah. The family wishes to make special thanks to Amedisys Hospice and caregivers Bobbie, Elaine, Tabatha, Katarina, Jamie and Jane. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Edwards Road Baptist Church, Weekday Program, 1050 Edwards Road, Greenville, SC 29615. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Edwards Road Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow at the church at 11:00 a.m. A private burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park.

ALLEN ASA MILLER Allen Asa Miller, 61, of Simpsonville, l o v i n g husband of 35 years to Pamela B a n v a r d Miller, died Monday, January 5, 2015. Born in Paterson, NJ, he was the son of the late Chester Vernon Miller and Mary Brooks Miller. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include a daughter Kristin Mary Miller and her fiancé Rason Lighty; two sons, Allen Asa Miller and Casey Allen Miller; and three grandchildren, Gianna Lynn Lighty, Jaelyn Kristine Lighty and Richard Asa Robert Vincenti Miller. He was predeceased by one son, Allen George Miller. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, January 9, 2015, at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel. Visitation will follow the service.

forward to becoming an uncle in May 2015. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 9, 2015, from 11:00AM to 12:30PM at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel. The Funeral Service will follow at 1:00pm at Brookwood Church. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 1120 G Street, NW, Ste. 700, Washington, DC 20005. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel JOSEPH MATTHEW MILLER Joseph Matthew Miller, 21, of Simpsonville, died Saturday, January 3, 2015. Born in Manhasset, NY, he was the son of Stephen and Kathleen Semprini Miller. Joseph was an assistant location manager at Spinx and an avid sports fan. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church.

AUSTIN ROBERT GOTOWKA

Surviving, in addition to his parents, are two brothers, Michael James Miller and John Thomas Miller, of Simpsonville; maternal grandmother, Arleen Semprini, and many, many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Austin Robert Gotowka, 22, of Mauldin, died Monday, January 5, 2015.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2015, from 2:00 to 5:00PM and a Vigil Service from 6:00 to 8:00PM at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel.

Born in Bay City, Michigan, he was the son of Gary J and Sharon Hill Gotowka.

The Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2015, at 12:10PM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Graceland East Memorial Park.

Austin was a Police Officer with the Mauldin Police Department and a member of the National Guard.

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Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his fiancée, Jenna Michael, Mauldin; his trusted canine companion, Oakley Rae; one brother, Tyler Gotowka and wife Emily Selle Gotowka, Bay City, MI; Maternal grandmother Lorraine Hill, Bay City, MI; five aunts, Nancy Gluth and husband David, Bridget Winters and husband Todd, Laurie Truesdale and husband Jim, Maureen Vanderberg and husband Mark, and Cheryl Stratton and husband Dean; two uncles, Terry Gotowka and wife Cheryl, and Bob Hill and wife Michelle; and many cousins. He was looking

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