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Leaders Address Domestic Violence in SC Katherine Mahaffey Domestic violence is a topic that has finally made its’ way into the public conversation. As a result, across the country politicians, charities, and individual citizens have begun pushing to enact tougher and clearer laws to protect the victims. South Carolina’s domestic violence problem is too large to ignore. In 2013 South Carolina had the second highest number of domestic violence homicides per capita in the country. Forty-six people were murdered at the hands of a family member or intimate partner; eighty-three percent of those were women. Although the rates of domestic violence are dramatically high, the current state laws are unclear and fairly weak.

A recent bill that should come before the full Senate would provide more protection for victims and more concrete guidelines for how the court and rehabilitation systems deal with offenders. Bill S.3 was introduced on January 12, 2015 by Senators Martin, Shealy, Malloy, Courson, Fair, Turner, Lourie, and Hembree. Essentially this bill would address three things. It would establish penalties for carrying a firearm to those who have been convicted of a domestic violence assault or have an Order of Protection against them. It is already illegal for these people to carry a firearm under federal law. However, South Carolina state law does not provide for any penalties to those who are caught doing so. It would also

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define and outline procedure for issuing a permanent or emergency Order of Protection. The bill would also require individuals who have been convicted of a domestic violence crime to participate in an intervention program. Bill S.3 has seen a lot of support. Ellen Mayes, General Federation of Women’s Clubs -South Carolina’s Legislative and Public Policy Chairperson, stated, “GFWC has as its current signature project, Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention. GFWC South Carolina is committed to working to make a difference in the lives of one in four women in SC who will be victims of DV at some point in their lives. S.3 is an important step in making that happen.” Elected officials including the introducing Senators, are advocating for Bill S.3. Attorney General Alan Wilson sent the following statement to ‘The Simpsonville Banner,’:

“For years, law enforcement, prosecutors, and victim’s advocates have been working together to combat domestic violence. We stand united in proclaiming that we need immediate legislative action to provide the necessary tools, such as tougher penalties, to address that for years South Carolina has been ranked consistently in the top 10 for domestic violence. The sad reality is that you can beat your spouse and only get 30 days, but you can beat your dog and get 5 years. Domestic violence reform is long overdue. These proposed tougher

penalties are much needed to combat the cyclical nature and recidivism of these crimes. We must pass a comprehensive domestic violence bill so that South Carolina remains a safe place to live, work and to raise a family.” There is some opposition to the bill by those who are concerned with its violation of Second Amendment rights. It is already illegal under federal law for these offenders to carry or own a firearm. This would bring South Carolina into compliance with federal law. Additionally, in seventy-eight percent of the forty-six homicides related to domestic violence were a gunshot wound or wounds was listed as the primary cause of death. This important bill still needs the support of the State’s constituents. Mayes stated: “The members of GFWC SC appreciate the efforts of Senator Larry Martin, Senator Ross Turner and the other members of the Senate Judiciary Committee who fast tracked S.3 out of committee and to the full floor of the Senate. We were extremely disappointed that Governor Haley made no mention of the issue in her State of the State Address.” If you would like to support this bill, please contact your local State Representative. To find your representative, visit scstatehouse.gov/ legislatorssearch.php

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How I Applied Problem-Solving to Weight Loss Step 4: Root Cause Analysis Fourth in an Eight Week Series by Kerri Smith • Photo by Gwinn Davis ©2015 gwinndavisphotos.com In this step, we apply critical thinking to understand why we find ourselves in our current state. Diet and exercise were factors I had previously addressed and modified in the past only to gain the weight back. One area I hadn’t considered before was the emotional aspect. Was it possible that the layers of fat that grew around my body were literally the result of decisions I chose to make or not to face decades ago. When I set the goal last year to get healthy, I knew I had to look at my whole self and had to consider everything. My working theory at the time was that secrets and regrets build upon the body. Think of it like candlemaking, first there is a cotton string that represents these things. In the beginning we have a choice, we can share that secret, face that regret and it will burn quickly out. It’s dealt with and it is over. I chose long ago to hold onto secrets for fear of hurting others and I had to constantly insulate myself from them. Every time a situation arose that could possibly expose the truth, I believed my body would literally add a new layer to hide it. My point here is don’t be afraid of the hard stuff. Denial will keep you from realizing dreams and reaching goals. Take time to outline what you believe to be the root causes for your current state that you identified in step #2. Be specific when recording

your ideas. Creating real change is complex and your root causes will be diverse if done thoroughly. Here’s my abbreviated root cause list: Mobility – Neck and back pain Diet – Emotional eater, poor food choices, instant gratification Health – Lack of hormones, nutritional deficiencies, prescription medications

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Winter Tips on Exercise and Illness Chris Larson With New Year’s resolutions and flu season in full swing, many people wonder if it is safe to exercise when they are feeling under the weather. Sometimes you may feel low on energy, other times it is impossible to lift your head off the pillow. How do you know if exercise will be of benefit or detriment to your health? If your running a fever the last thing you want to do is to increase your body temperature. Your body is not able to regulate your body temperature properly because it is starting from a non-normal temperature. Exercising with a fever is dangerous and can lead to the breakdown of proteins, potentially in the kidneys or liver. If your symptoms are located

above the neck such as congestion or sniffles, then exercise is usually safe. It is best to cut back on intensity and do just enough to get the blood flowing. Stretching and Yoga are often good. Low intensity ways to exercise if you are feeling under the weather. If your symptoms are below the neck such as aches, fever, chills, or respiratory in nature then it is best to take time off until you are feeling better. While it is important to stay on your exercise routine, it is also important not to go too hard when your not feeling well. Do what you can. Low intensity is better than none, but sometimes you must rest so you can put in full effort another day.

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Bush Family: Love and Local Ties Andrew Staton With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, it seems appropriate to write about a couple whose love has made its lasting mark on history – the 41st President, George H. W. Bush and his wife Barbara Pierce Bush. The seventy year marriage of the Bushes has set the record of being the longest married First Couple, and their love also produced the country’s 43rd President, George W. Bush, along with five other children (including Jeb Bush – who is also making himself known on the nation’s political radar). While most people are aware of these facts about the Bush family, did you know that the early history of George and Barbara includes some local ties? George Herbert Walker Bush was born on June 12, 1924 in Milton,

MA (a suburb of Boston) and is the son of Prescott Bush and Dorothy Walker Bush. George’s maternal grandfather and namesake, George Herbert Walker, was a businessman and banker originally from Missouri who became incredibly wealthy during his lifetime. With his wealth, Walker purchased several properties in his older years, including residences in Manhattan, Kennebunkport (where the Bush family still lives), and Barnwell, South Carolina. This Barnwell residence was known as Duncannon Plantation, and was visited often by future President George H. W. Bush during the 1930s and 40s. Barbara Pierce was born on June 8, 1925 in Rye, NY (a suburb of New York City). While George grew

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publisher of Redbook and McCall’s magazines. The Pierce-Martin wedding took place at the home of Willa Martin’s parents, Columbus and Willie, at 307 Crescent Avenue in Greenville on June 28, 1952. An article about the wedding published in the Greenville News states that the wedding was attended by “Mrs. George Bush of Midland, Tex.,” and a photograph from the wedding reveals that future President George W. Bush, who was only six years old at the time, also attended. While not everyone may agree politically with the Bush family, there is no doubt that they have left an important mark on American history. The long lasting love of George H. W. Bush and Barbara Pierce Bush can be idealized, and their many hidden ties to South Carolina make their story even more special on a personalized level.

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SCHOOL NEWS Simpsonville Elementary News Submitted by Lynne Garrison For upcoming 6th graders Bryson Middle School will host a Curriculum Night on Jan26th at 6pm for kids that are zoned for BMS On Jan 28th the Greenville Symphony Orchestra will be visiting the school Jan. 30th is Soup-erbowl at SES. If you can help supply a crockpot of Soup for the teachers and staff please let PTA know Bryson Middle School Tour will be Thursday Feb 5th Feb 6th - Father-Daughter Dance at 6pm at the school. $5.00 per person Feb 6th will be a half day for K4 Photo: Facebook

Hillcrest High Spirit Week Kicks Off January 30 2015 Spirit week will benefit FIKE (Fountain Inn Kid Enrichment), an after-school and mentoring center for students in our community of Fountain Inn. Their mission is to enhance the educational, social, and cultural opportunities of children and their families in the Fountain Inn community by providing both a safe after-school environment and mentors for under-resourced children, free of charge.

On Feb 23rd our school will celebrate reading with a “Family Reading Night”. There will be activities for children and adults. One of the activities is a book walk and we need lots of books for this. If you have any gently used books for children of all ages and would like to donate them please bring them to the front office. Thanks for your help!

HHS Student council selected FIKE as this year’s recipient last spring and have been in the planning process since then. It takes a tremendous amount time, talent and energy from the Ram StuCo and their faculty advisers to make a successful week. One of the things they do to understand the impact their efforts have on those they serve is spend time building relationships with the staff and children of FIKE.

Oyster Roast Hosted by Friends of the HHS StuCo Saturday, January 31, 2015 7:00pm 11:00pm $30, includes entrance, live music, oysters 308 Wilson Bridge Rd Fountain Inn, SC 29644 864-355-3540 • proceeds benefit FIKE

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School Lunch: Not Just For Kids Katherine Mahaffey This Monday a group of high school classmates met for lunch at the Coach House. What is unusual about this is that this gang of friends graduated together in 1946 from the former Simpsonville High School. For over ten years, they have met on every third Monday of the month. Occasionally they will have visitors join them from other graduating classes from around the same period. The number of diners who attend varies from month to month. This week’s party totaled 15. Not all of the participants live in Simpsonville anymore. Some even travel every few months from the other side of the state. Jeff Richardson said, “I’ve been coming to this every month as long as we’ve been having it. Before we started doing this, I hadn’t seen some of them in a long time. I think it’s a good

thing.” He added “ I also like eating. I’ve been doing it for a while.” Often the schoolmates will bring photos and other memorabilia with them to reminiscence together about the past. They are still young at heart, and their conversations probably haven’t changed much in tone in the past sixty-nine years. They talk about playing in football games, teachers that they particularly liked, trouble they started. They tease each other and sometimes even flirt. One member commented that the plan to continue the ‘school lunch meeting’ for as long as they can. If you are a lost member of Simpsonville High School’s class of 1946, come and join them for their next lunch February 15th at the Coach House.

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In the Spotlight: Fountain Inn Symphony Orchestra Director Gwen Starling Jenny Clark The Fountain Inn Symphony Orchestra presents a winter Chamberworks concert for the entire family to enjoy on Sunday, February 8th, at 3:00 pm, featuring Saint-Saëns, The Carnival of the Animals. Pianists Lisa Dillard and Erica Pauly will perform the delightful piano scores depicting various animals, along with a chamber ensemble, for a fun matinée. The event will also include artwork by the Center’s Arts Academy. Under director Gwen Starling, the orchestra became a resident company at the Younts Center for Performing Arts in 2010. The group performs half a dozen concerts a year, providing enriching and entertaining performances by the finest musicians in our area. This past October, FISO presented their first Masterworks concert for the 2014-2015 season, performing a variety of works which included John Williams, Summon the Heroes; Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story, Concert Suite 1; and Grieg’s famous Piano Concerto in A minor. They tap a variety of

genres including popular works at each concert, and they seek to highlight up and coming talent and seasoned professionals throughout the year. An 11-yearold rising star, Caleb Borick from Charleston, South Carolina, was featured in October. The engine behind the formation of the company and out in front for the popular performances that continue to draw the community, Starling is talented and seasoned herself, and her work today is a tribute to her own musical background. In her own words: There were a lot of people who guided, supported, and inspired me along the way to a life in music, most importantly my parents, but my desire to seek a music degree was inspired by my high school choral teacher, Page Kelly, at Middleton High School in Charleston, SC. Her desire for excellence was apparent in everything she did. Her high standards for herself and for all students created a healthy

environment for us to thrive and reach our full potential in the classroom. It was the norm for students from all departments, including our star athletes, to be active participants in the schools choral programs. Fun fact: A fellow singer in the Middleton choral program was Darius Rucker, lead singer of Hootie and the Blowfish. Initiating a community orchestra for the Younts Center has been a highlight of my career. From the beginning, it has been my dream to see our community grow in its love for live orchestral music, while offering advanced performance opportunities for young people as interns with professional musicians. Building this dream takes time and support from our community and its leaders. As a resident of Greer, I have enjoyed getting to know the Fountain Inn community. There are so many wonderful families here and opportunities for education and performance in the fine arts. Fountain Inn may be a small town, but they dream big! It is exciting

to see how these dreams are becoming reality over time. One by one, we share the excitement and it catches on. We are continually working to grow friendships with families and businesses in and around our area and provide events that will give opportunity for education and entertainment. We hope the public will attend one or more of our concerts this season and help spread the word about the exciting things happening right in our own back yard! Tickets to FISO’s Chamberworks performance on February 8th and to upcoming performances on March 14th and May 22nd may be purchased online at www. yountscenter.org or by calling the box office at 864-409-1050. Auditions for seats in the Fountain Inn Symphony Orchestra are held twice a year; apply at any time at http://www.yountscenter.org/ fountain-inn-orchestra to receive details on upcoming audition dates and requirements.

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SIMPSONVILLE CITY COMMITTEE MEETINGS (7PM) Tuesday, January 27, 2015 7:00pm 8:00pm 118 N.E. Main Street Simpsonville, SC 29681 SIMPSONVILLE ROTARY CLUB Wednesday, January 28, 2015 12:15pm 1:15pm Simpsonville Rotary Hall 126 S Main St Simpsonville, SC, 29681 GOLDEN STRIP TOWN HALL MEETING Thursday, January 29, 2015 6:00pm 8:00pm 102 Depot Street, Fountain Inn, SC 29644 HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL SPIRIT WEEK BEGINS Friday, January 30, 2015 SIMPSONVILLE GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH ROOM OPEN HOUSE Saturday, January 31, 2015 2:00pm 6:00pm Simpsonville Activity and Senior Center 310 W Curtis St

OYSTER ROAST HOSTED BY FRIENDS OF THE HHS STUCO Saturday, January 31, 2015 7:00pm 11:00pm 308 Wilson Bridge Rd Fountain Inn, SC 29644 HOLLY RIDGE BAPTIST CELEBRATES 25 YEARS Sunday, February 1, 2015 11:00am 12:00pm Holly Ridge Baptist Church FIGHTING WITH CHEYENNE BENEFIT at GG’S Saturday, February 7, 2015 4:00pm 11:00pm WOODMONT CHEER BANQUET Wednesday, February 11, 2015 6:00pm 8:00pm Simpsonville Activity and Senior Center 310 W Curtis St

ALICE IN WONDERLAND: MILL TOWN PLAYERS Fri, Feb 13, 2015 7:30pm Sun, Feb 15, 2015 8:30pm 214 Lebby St Pelzer, SC 29669 I HEART SIMPSONVILLE DAY Saturday, February 14, 2015 6:00pm 9:00pm Carolina Olive Oil THOMPSON VS THATCH: UFC FIGHT NIGHT Saturday, February 14, 2015 Televised: Fox Sports 1 2015 SC STRONGEST MAN AND WOMAN Saturday, April 4, 2015 9:00am 4:00pm Charter Ampitheatre 861 Southeast Main Street Simpsonville, SC 29681

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FOUNTAIN INN EVENTS THE ARTIE SHAW ORCHESTRA, 3:00 PM AND 7:30 PM Saturday, January 24, 2015 3:00pm 8:30pm Younts Center for Performing Arts

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FOUNTAIN INN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHAMBERWORKS II: THE CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS Sunday, February 8, 2015 3:00pm 4:30pm Younts Center for Performing Arts

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Bovinoche Returns May 2015 Press Release Jeff Bannister is a foodist. (Think full-scale commitment here, as in nudist, or Buddhist.) Adventurous eating might as well be his way of life, and 2015 marks his 5th year sharing that sense of adventure with the Upstate. Bovinoche is a full-scale, all-out, barbeque-anything-on-fourlegs extravaganza happening in Simpsonville May 16th, with roots that run deep. “My family has been in South Carolina since the 1750s, and the men have always been cooks,” says Bannister, who tackled his first whole hog at the age of fifteen. A native of Holly Hill, he’s no stranger to world-class barbeque from the likes of Sweatman’s BarB-Que, a local institution for more than 50 years. But the idea for cooking a whole cow over open flame came from farther afield: watching Argentinean asado genius Francis Mallmann do it on TV. The South American asado is a day-long, multi-beast cookout in the grandest communal style: family and friends, music and wine, where something good is always coming off the fire. “I am happiest when I see people have a new positive experience that they never knew existed,” says Bannister. Bannister’s cooking has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Cooking Channel, “Anthony Eats America,”, The Weather Channel and is currently being prospected for a new reality show with a large production company. In terms of the greater local, sustainable landscape, whole animals just make sense. Bannister says, “Whole animal cooking is a centuries-old tradition that is becoming a lost art.”

This year’s menu includes the usual ton of barbeque and a few surprises: a whole YAK on a 10 foot custom-made rotisserie made by www.spitjack.com , 12 Asado Goats, 10 Asado and smoked Lambs, wild boar, 7’-9’ stuffed whole alligator, a 52” Paella, pigs both smoked and cooked Cubanstyle in La Caja China boxes, chickens cooked in clay and in coal-fired Orion cookers. Chef Liz Bardsley will give a live cooking demo of wild mushroom risotto in a 36-inch pan. There will be plenty to eat, beer by Budweiser, wine by Constellation Wine, music by Hot As A Pepper, fire eating by Tim TV and the Secret Cirkus, ice sculpture by Ice Age Sculpture, bouncy houses for the kids. Saturday May 16th, 2015 Simpsonville City Park (Next to the Police Station) Gates open at 2:30pm and stay open until 11pm Tickets are $45 online at bovinoche.eventbrite.com with children 12 and under free with ticket-holding adult. Or $40 at Greenville’s Community Tap or Simpsonville’s Chamber of Commerce. Tickets include all food. Wine and beer available for a nominal fee. Corkage will be charge for any drinks that are brought in. Sponsored by Spinx, Table 301, Maverick Southern Kitchens,Obannister Six & Twenty Distillery, Serve One Attorney Service and many more. Preview and meet the Chefs night May 15th. Sponsor brunch May 16th More information and tickets available at www.bovinoche.com

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OBITUARIES JASON SCOTT MARKS Jason Scott Marks, 45, of Greer, died Tuesday, January 20, 2015. Born in Hackensack, NJ, he was a son of Bunnie Sapir Marks and the late Harold Marks. He is survived by a sister, Leslie Cohen-Fowler and her husband George; two brothers, Mitchell Cohen and his wife Elaine of England, and Gary Marks and his wife Debbie of New York; two cousins, Tama and Roberto Ghedini; and Feline companions, Alice and Trixie. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30PM on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel.

Margaret Burrell of Rock Hill, and Rachel Lineberry of Simpsonville; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Harold Prince. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00PM on Friday, January 23, 2015, at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel.

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Edward Arnold Coates, 84, of Taylors, loving husband for 59 years to Louise Banks Coates, died Sunday, January 18, 2015. Born in Campobello, he was the son of the late John Bunyan Coates and Lillian Preuett Coates.

Born in Spartanburg County, he was the son of the late Howard Prince and Eunice Nodine Prince. Jerry served in the US Navy and was the Co-owner of Piedmont Forklift, Inc. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include a daughter Meg Johnson and husband Stephen of Simpsonville; a granddaughter, Morgan Johnson of Simpsonville; three sisters, Dorothy Chitwood of Fort Mill,

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Edward served in the US Navy during the Korean War and retired from Milliken after more than forty years. He enjoyed his grandchildren, playing golf and being a Ham Radio Operator. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include a son, Brian Coates and wife Sherri, Orangeburg; a daughter Julie Coates Sims and husband Don, Pelzer; and five grandchildren, Taylor, Harrison and Hunter Coates, and Noah and Joshua Sims. He was predeceased by four brothers and one sister. Visitation was held Wednesday, January 21, 2015, from 11:30AM to 12:45PM at Edwards Road Baptist Church. The Funeral Service followed at 1:00PM.

105 S. Main Street, Mauldin 29662. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. thomasmcafee.com. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel

RALPH HEINZ LETHI Ralph H. Lethi, 82, of Salem, S.C., husband of Doris H. Lethi, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2015, after a short illness.

Memorials may be made to the Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis, 10866 W. Washington Blvd., #343, Culver City, CA 90232

EDWARD ARNOLD COATES

Jerry Kenneth Prince, 74, of Simpsonville, loving husband for 48 years to Judy Bailey Prince, died Tuesday, January 20, 2015.

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

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, January 24, 2015, in the Funeral Home Chapel.

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JERRY KENNETH PRINCE

Burial was at Graceland East Memorial Park.

RANDAL MILTON DAVIS JOHN WILLIAM OTTO John William Otto, 50, of Simpsonville, loving husband of Melanie Jones Otto, died Wednesday, January 14, 2015. Born in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of the late William Otto and Jean Hogue Otto. John graduated from Kennesaw State University and was a member of First Baptist Church, Simpsonville. He was employed by Pensacola Apothecary. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include four children, Taylor, Bailey, Alex and Ryan Otto, all of Simpsonville, and one brother, Richard Otto, St. Simons, GA. Visitation was held Sunday, January 18, 2015, from 4:006:00PM at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel. The Funeral Service was held Monday, January 19, 2015, at 10:00AM at First Baptist Church, Simpsonville. Burial was held at First Baptist Church Cemetery, Sugar Hill, GA. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 3535 Pelham Road, Suite 101, Greenville 29615.

Randal Milton Davis, 66, of Simpsonville, loving husband of 44 years to Judy Jordan Davis, died Monday, January 12, 2015. Born in Belton, SC, he was the son of the late William Milton Davis and Helen Campbell Davis. Randal was retired from Clemson University where he was Director of Telecommunications. He was a member of Mauldin First Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include two sons, Derrick Davis and wife Stephanie and Jason Davis and wife Katherine; four grandchildren, Jackson, Katie Rhyan, Zachary, and Ansley; one sister, Charlotte Bratcher and husband Malcolm; and one brother, Dean Davis and wife Monica.

Born in New York City, NY, Mr. Lethi was the son of the late Henry Lethi and the late Marie Auerbach Lethi. Mr. Lethi was also a veteran of the United States Air Force. In addition to his wife, Doris, he is survived by his daughter, Dru Lethi-Nolan and her husband, Jeffrey, of Vero Beach, FL; his son, Scott Lethi and his wife, Lisa, of Las Vegas, NV; and two grandchildren, Colby Nolan and Brooke Nolan. A Celebration of His Life will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at the Keowee Key Country Club from 2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:00 PM. The family requests that memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to: The Cottingham Hospice House, 220 Tucker Lane, Seneca, S.C. 29672. Heritage Funeral Home, Simpsonville, is assisting the family. Please see funeral.com for information.

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Visitation was held from 6:00-8:00PM on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel. The Funeral Service was held at 3:00PM on Thursday, January 15, 2015, at Mauldin First Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Mauldin First Baptist Church,

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