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Meeting at Historic School Violated State Law per Attorney General
Simpsonville Wedding District to Hold Ribbon Cutting Celebration
Beth Kelley Fann
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On September 26th, 2014, a walkthrough meeting was held at the historic Simpsonville school building to discuss its potential use as a courtroom and related offices. Not all of council was informed of the walk-through meeting, including Parks and Recreation committee chairman Matthew Gooch. After learning of the meeting, Gooch requested a motion before full council to ask the state attorney general to review the matter. His motion was approved unanimously and the known details were sent to Attorney General Alan Wilson for review. Three Councilmembers were present at the unannounced meeting in question, potentially constituting a quorum of committee members. Per city ordinance, a quorum constitutes a meeting. State FOIA laws also declare that any meeting of a committee quorum be announced in advance to the public. Three months later, Alan Wilson’s office has released an opinion stating that when compared to precedent cases the September meeting at the school did potentially constitute a violation of law. This opinion is not a legal decision, but it is enough to start other efforts in motion to uphold the law. Excerpt from the Attorney General’s opinion letter, dated February 25, 2015: “…we continue to stand by our August 19, 2002 opinion that a court would likely conclude that a rebuttable presumption exists that a “meeting” was conducted by a public body if a quorum of members of the public body are present. As provided above, it is our opinion that two members of the Recreation and Events Committee would constitute a quorum of a public body thereby creating the rebuttable presumption that a meeting was held. Based on the facts contained in your correspondence, it is also our opinion that a court would likely find that the Recreation and Events Committee would not be able to rebut this presumption. We believe a court would find
it particularly relevant that the walk through of the Arts Center specifically related to the proposed use of the building: a matter that was within the Recreation and Events Committee’s assigned area of responsibility that it was asked to study, investigate and present its finding and suggestions to City Council.” Also according to the Attorney General’s letter “The City Administrator noted that “[t]he following attended the September 26 walk-through: Council member Lockaby, Council member Lawrence, Councilmember Graham, the chief judge, the assistant judge, the clerk of court, the assistant clerk of court, the public works director, the police chief, and myself (the city administrator).” Sylvia Lockaby and Taylor Graham are both members of the Parks and Recreation Committee.
Simpsonville, SC - On Thursday, April 9th from 6-9pm the Simpsonville Wedding District will have their ceremonial ribbon cutting by the historic Clock Tower in Downtown Simpsonville. This event is open to the public and will promote the local businesses that are working together to make Simpsonville a wedding destination for couples. Guests can expect a sampling of food, desserts, drinks, wine, and formal wear from District members. Many local officials and community leaders will be in attendance, so plan to join us for this fun and exciting event that will promote our community as a premier Upstate wedding destination. For more information, please check out the Simpsonville Wedding District’s Facebook Page or call the Simpsonville Chamber of Commerce at (864) 963-3781.
The future use of the school building is still being debated, almost one year after it began. Council discussed last week to begin renting the auditorium out, and indications are that the Simpsonville Arts Foundation (SAFi) will not receive a new contract for exclusive use. It has not been decided how the classrooms will be used. One room is currently housing the Simpsonville Revolutionary War Museum, and hosts regular speakers and tours. The Chamber of Commerce had hoped to be a part of the building, along with SAFi and the Simpsonville Genealogical Research Room. The Chamber has since found other headquarters, and the Genealogical Room is temporarily located in the Senior and Activity Center on West Curtis Street. It is not known at the time of publishing what efforts will be launched as a result of the Attorney General’s opinion. The full letter can be found online at scag.gov
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Second Annual Senior Health & Wellness Fair Set for May 1st! The Simpsonville Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its second annual Senior Health & Wellness Fair, set for Friday, May 1st at the Senior AcRvity Center. This one-‐day event brings in local businesses and vendors to promote health, wellness, and preparaRon resources for the age 50+ community and their family members. RepresentaRves from many industries like Home Care, HolisRc Health, Exercise, Diet/NutriRon, Lawn Care, Home Security and more will be present with give-‐aways, services, and informaRon.
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The Exchange Co. held a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cubng Ceremony in February at their new locaRon in Simpsonville at 110 South Main Street. Learn more about their coffees, baked goods, and mission at their Facebook page! The Emily Elizabeth Paper Boucque is also newly located in their shop! Learn more about the bouRque at www.EEPaperBouRque.com
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Eat Local: Frank & Co. Pizza Cafe Corey Barker pon entering Frank’s and U Co. Pizza Cafe, you are instantly tempted with the delicious aromas of Italian cooking. As the saying goes: the nose knows. That is because no matter what you order, you are getting freshly made Italian food. The man responsible for your epicurean travels is Frank Russo. I was able to speak with Frank about the pizzeria, and his prior experiences with food. Originally hailing all the way from Naples, Italy, Frank’s family immigrated to New York. However, as Frank began to settle down, he moved to South Carolina for a slower pace of life. The pizzeria is Frank’s third restaurant in the Greenville area, but he has the right ingredients to make Frank’s a institution in Simpsonville. You’d be hard pressed to find a better pie in town. Frank is a well versed restauranteur. His start in the food industry is a humble one. At the age of 14, Frank took a part-time job at a restaurant so that he could afford a new pair of Reebok sneakers. Even stating that prior to this job, his main interest in food was eating it. From then on he was hooked, and twenty three years later he is now the proprietor and namesake of Frank’s and Co. Even though Frank’s name appears on the sign, there are no indications that this a solo effort. Frank, along with his business partner Jim, want to build a sense of community within and around Frank’s. To this end, the people who work at the restaurant are Frank’s family and friends. It is also of note that this idea of community was with Frank even from the inception of the restaurant. He only hired local electricians and plumbers while creating the space that would become Frank’s and Co. Even the decor and
ambiance of the restaurant has a local flair. Frank’s automotive and industrial atmosphere is partly due to it being right beside Danny’s Fixin’ and Fillin’. Frank said that many of the car decorations came from Danny. Through this sense of community, Frank aims to share his passion, Italian food. Italian food isn’t the only cuisine Frank will admit to enjoying. He also professes to be a lover of German food. His wife has German heritage and her cooking reflects that. aving a chance to speak with H Frank, his passion for Italian food and cooking becomes apparent. It becomes even more apparent (and delicious) when you taste his recipes. Frank shared some of his memories on Italian food noting that one of the beauties of it is that you can “make something out of nothing.” He explained that even if you are sparse with ingredients, Italian cooking will allow you to make something that tastes great. This speaks to one of Frank’s favorite aspects of Italian food. It has immense versatility. Frank had this to say about Italian food, “There are so many sauces, it is vast, there are so many things with that. You can keep on going and going with different styles. Italian food is worldwide. It is impossible to find someone who doesn’t like something from Italian. There is so much to choose from.” he menu at Frank’s is a T testament to this vastness. They offer a wide range of pasta and pizza. The menu also includes subs. When developing the menu for the restaurant, Frank had two goals in mind. To stay true to the classics, but to also be innovative and creative. He stands behind the dishes on the menu. He imparted
some wisdom that was given to him about the dishes he makes. “When you look at a dish and you don’t like it, why would a customer?”That is why he strives to make every dish that comes out of his kitchen the best. That is why it is important to him that everything that is used in the restaurant is made in house. From the pizza dough, to the sauces, and even the pasta. All of it is made fresh that day to ensure that it is of the highest quality for the customers. In fact, during the time in which I spoke to Frank he had just put a freshly made pot of lasagna on the boiler so that he could make fresh lasagna. f course, you can’t talk about O a restaurant without having at least tried the food. I have had the joy of eating at Frank’s on more than one occasion and it has become my favorite pizza. Even though Frank recommends the restaurants fresh pastas, I recommend the Buffalo chicken pizza. With just the right amount of kick, it is wonderful. When you eat at Frank’s you can really taste the freshness and amount of effort that goes into each dish. espite being a relatively D new restaurant on the Simpsonville scene, Frank’s is attracting a lot of attention. It is filling a gap; before Frank’s there wasn’t a local restaurant that specialized in offering good-for-the-soul New York style pizza and authentic pasta dishes. I asked if given the opportunity to tell the community one thing what would it be. Here is his answer, “We are here to serve and do our best. We want to please everyone. If you ever come in and something is wrong, give me the chance to make it better and make you happy.” Visit Frank’s and Co. Pizza Cafe at 134 South Main Street. Your mouth will thank you.
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Necessary Prevention Chronic illness many times can often be prevented if preventative steps are taken at the appropriate time. Catching a disease in its early stages can add years to your life or many times, save it all together. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancerrelated deaths in the United States, with 90 percent of new cases occurring in people over 50, according to the Colon Cancer Alliance. Colon Cancer Awareness Month, observed annually in March, focuses on educating people about the disease and encouraging early detection through colonoscopies. Colon cancer typically begins with a small clump of non-cancerous cells called a polyp. Over time, these polyps can progress into colorectal cancer. During a colonoscopy, these polyps are often removed before this can occur. One in three adults between the ages of 50 and 75 are still not getting these recommended screenings, according to the Colon Cancer Alliance.
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March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month! Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, with 90 percent of new cases occurring in people over 50, according to the Colon Cancer Alliance. Colon Cancer Awareness Month, observed annually in March and signified with the color blue, focuses on educating people about the disease and encouraging early detection through colonoscopies. Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute and Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System are bringing awareness to colon cancer with National Dress in Blue Day on March 6. Guidelines generally recommend screenings begin at age 50, but if you notice any symptoms, such as blood in your stool or a persistent change in bowel habits, make an appointment with your doctor. Derek Brenda, M.D. will discuss colon cancer prevention and detection at Pelham Medical Center in the Medical Office Building on March 24 at 12 p.m. Register at SpartanburgRegional.com/Pelham-Events or call 864-849-9470.
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Pelham Carb Counters Tuesday, March 17 • 5 – 6 p.m. Pelham Medical Center Medical Office Building Community Room
Diabetes Self-Management Education Wednesday, March 18 • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Pelham Medical Center Medical Office Building Community Room
Better Breathers Club Thursday, March 19 • 2 – 3 p.m. Pelham Medical Center Medical Office Building Community Room
Our mobile mammography unit performs screening mammograms across Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union counties. Call 864- 560-7777 to register. MGC Immediate Care Center- Westside: Monday, March 16 MGC Immediate Care Center- Westside: Monday, March 30 Join dietitian Kerri Lindberg, R.D., L.D., for a tour of your local grocery store. She’ll share what to look for on a food label, healthy cooking tips, recipes and general advice for navigating any grocery store. Register online at SpartanburgRegional.com/Pelham-Events or call 864-560-4472 for more information. This free support group is intended for people currently living with diabetes or who are at high risk of developing the disease. Certified diabetes educators lead the discussion and answer questions. For more information, visit SpartanburgRegional.com/Pelham-Events or call 864-560-9032. Diabetes affects every organ in the body and we can help you learn to manage it. You must have a physician’s referral to participate, and insurance will be filed for the program’s cost. Visit SpartanburgRegional.com/Pelham-Events or contact Erica Moore at 864-560-6465 for more information. This support group is for anyone living with a chronic lung disease and their families or caregivers. Learn how to meet the challenges chronic lung disease brings to daily life. For more information, visit SpartanburgRegional.com/Pelham-Events or contact Betty Ann Riggins at 864-361-4102. BL_0315
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In The Spotlight: Let’s Saddle Up Jenny Clark Around the world, people with and without special needs benefit from equine-assisted activities and therapies (EAAT). There are just 850 Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) members worldwide providing equineassisted therapy, and one of them, Sharron Dillard, operates Let’s Saddle Up right here in Fountain Inn. In her own words: As a registered nurse, I always wanted to help people, and I had horses pretty much all my life. One day I read about a program in England where they were using horses to help people. From that day forward, I wanted to be a therapeutic riding instructor. I pursued the dream by becoming a PTH Intl. certified instructor and later I got my certification in equine therapy. Let’s Saddle Up opened the doors May 2012. Needing a new location in January 2014, I went to Pam and Ashley Riddle’s Solid Rock Stables on Durbin Road, where they board and give lessons. I’ll never forget what Pam said when we proposed doing therapeutic riding at their place: “I’ve always wanted that here.” We moved into Solid Rock Stables in February 2014, and it has been a great blessing to be there. Since we began, we have seen an autistic child speak his first words on the back of a horse. We have worked with a young girl who had a traumatic brain injury; she regained her strength and is now able to have a job and support herself.
We have seen that the riding of a horse calms a child and increases his focus. We have seen a person recovering from cancer get back on a horse and regain self-esteem. We have seen retired people come ride for the first time since they were 14 years old. And we have retired people come ride for the first time in their life and do very well. We currently use eight horses for lessons: Cruz, Blitz, Paint, Denver, Muffin, Rosie, Smoke, and Tater Tot. Blueberry Muffin is a miniature horse; she is 36 inches tall. She is broke to ride, but only a small child would be able to ride her, so I decided she should pull a cart. So she’s trained to pull a cart. One of our therapy students is helping train her. Tater Tot, our 2-year-old public relations director, is a miniature horse, too. He was donated to our program. At 29 inches, he is too small to ride, but since he came to us, he’s been in training to be a therapy horse. Tater Tot has his own barn. He wears costumes and he even has two pairs of his own tennis shoes. He can climb stairs and he comes into the house to watch TV. He has been in church (the Sanctuary); he has been on the Jack Roper Show. And he likes going to visit seniors and children. Tater Tot has his own magic. Because horses are drawn to pain, I know when we go to a nursing home or out in public that someone is in pain, either physical or emotional, because he goes straight to them and closes his eyes. The
first time was at the Fountain Inn Christmas parade in 2012. A little girl walked over to us and you knew she was going through chemotherapy—no hair and the look that chemo gives a person. Tater Tot was only 6 months old. He pulled the lead rope and walked over to her, put his head down, and she just hugged him. I told her that his name was Tater Tot, She said, “I love Tater Tot.” With tears in my eyes, I walked the Christmas parade. Let’s Saddle Up (LSU) has five programs to offer. We have a therapeutic riding program for special needs children and adults. We have our Silver Stirrups program, for people age 50+. We have our LSU Eagles program for our veterans. Recently, we added Therapeutic Driving to our program. And we have Horse Therapy with little Tater Tot: we take him to nursing homes, schools, and assisted living centers. To sign up for lessons: Each program has special paperwork that needs to be completed and signed. Some programs require that a physician signs that they are capable of riding. For children, I like to meet with the parents and get to know them and the child before lessons. We schedule a lesson with the number of volunteers, and I determine what that rider needs. Then a lesson plan is developed for that rider. To volunteer, a person must be trained. We run our programs all year long, so we train all year long. After filling out the appropriate paperwork, we
show them around the barn, usually watching a lesson and talking about our programs. Then we teach them how to catch and groom a horse, then saddle and bridle and assist with lessons. Volunteers are great. My hardest working volunteers are also riders: Betsy Cooper, Jean Hall, Lori Conte, and Pam Riddle. They are my sounding board, my helpers and my friends. We are constantly thinking about new ideas to help LSU grow and reach more riders. I couldn’t do what I do without them. LSU is a South Carolina
nonprofit. The community can help by donating funds toward a Riders Scholarship. It cost riders $180 for 6 lessons. Some of our most needy riders can’t afford that. Plus we decided that we would never charge a veteran; we feel they have given enough already. We also have horse sponsorships. A person can pick the horse that they would like to sponsor. And we could always use help getting the word around about what we do. We do presentations—just give us a call! For more about Let’s Saddle Up: www.letssaddleup.org
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Greenville County Schools Announce Make Up Days Greenville County Public Schools will make up the first of four snow days on Monday, March 9th. The next two make up days are scheduled for Monday, April 6th and Friday, June 5th.
Upper State Champs: Rams Heading To State Beth Kelley Fann • Photo by Stephen Moore Š2015 smooregems.smugmug.com The fans were on their feet through two overtime periods, as the Hillcrest Rams Basketball team fought to defeat the Wade Hampton Generals. The final score was 80-76. Tyler Hooker scored 34, and Randall Shaw 25. The AAAA Upper State Championship game was held at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville. The Rams head to the state championship game this Friday, March 6th at the Colonial Life Center in Columbia. Tip off is at 8:30pm.
Art Meets Science: Student Exhibit at Proaxis Beth Kelley Fann Students of Ms. Eva Esrum at Hillcrest High School have submitted entries for the 2015 Proaxis Art Challenge. The top ten works were selected last week and can be viewed at Proaxis in Simpsonville. The top four will be announced at a ceremony on Monday, March 23, at 6:30pm. One of the judges was 1998 HHS alumni Daniel Miyares, who is currently Team Lead in the illustration department of Hallmark Cards, Inc. Ms. Esrum was a recent patient at Proaxis. While receiving treatment, she was inspired to partner with the staff there to create a lesson in anatomy, career development and art for her students. For more on this project, see the January 9th edition of The Simpsonville Banner.
A plan for the fourth day lost to inclement weather will come at a later date. In the past, missed days beyond three have been forgiven. If legislature decides the fourth date must be made up, Saturday school or extended school days may be considered.
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SIMPSONVILLE EVENTS SPRING SOUTHERN HOME & GARDEN SHOW Fri, Mar 6, 2015 10:00am Sun, Mar 8, 2015 5:00pm TD Center FARM DAYS AT BETHEL TRAILS FARM Saturday, March 7, 2015 9:00am 12:00pm 2302 Friendship Church Rd Gray Court, SC 29645 SIMPSONVILLE LIBRARY: UNRAVELED - KNIT AND CROCHET GROUP Saturday, March 7, 2015 2:00pm 4:00pm 626 Northeast Main Street Simpsonville, SC WE CARE BANQUET AT TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH Saturday, March 7, 2015 5:30pm 7:30pm 213 W Curtis St Simpsonville, SC STEVE KAUFMAN IN CONCERT WITH GARY BISCUIT DAVIS Saturday, March 7, 2015 8:00pm 10:00pm Simpsonville Arts Center SIMPSONVILLE LIBRARY: BOUNCING BABIES Tuesday, March 10, 2015 10:00am 11:00am 626 Northeast Main Street Simpsonville, SC
SIMPSONVILLE LIBRARY: TODDLER TALES Tuesday, March 10, 2015 11:00am 11:30am 626 Northeast Main Street Simpsonville, SC
SIMPSONVILLE LIBRARY: TEEN SCRIBBLERS Saturday, March 14, 2015 12:00pm 1:30pm 626 Northeast Main Street Simpsonville, SC
SIMPSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, March 10, 2015 6:30pm 7:30pm Simpsonville City Hall
HIGH SCHOOL MARCH ON HUNGER: DELVIN CHOICE Saturday, March 14, 2015 6:00pm 10:00pm Charter Ampitheatre
SIMPSONVILLE LIBRARY: MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE Wednesday, March 11, 2015 10:00am 12:00pm 626 Northeast Main Street
SIMPSONVILLE LIBRARY: BOUNCING BABIES Tuesday, March 17, 2015 10:00am 11:00am 626 Northeast Main Street Simpsonville, SC
SIMPSONVILLE ROTARY CLUB Wednesday, March 11, 2015 12:15pm 1:15pm Rotary Hall
SIMPSONVILLE LIBRARY: TODDLER TALES Tuesday, March 17, 2015 11:00am 11:30am SIMPSONVILLE LIBRARY: STORY TIME 626 Northeast Main Street Thursday, March 12, 2015 Simpsonville, SC 10:00am 12:00pm 626 Northeast Main Street SIMPSONVILLE LIBRARY: MOTHER Simpsonville, SC GOOSE IS ON THE LOOSE Wednesday, March 18, 2015 MOTHER SON DATE NIGHT 10:00am 12:00pm Friday, March 13, 2015 626 Northeast Main Street 6:30pm 8:30pm Simpsonville, SC Simpsonville Activity and Senior Center SIMPSONVILLE ROTARY CLUB AN EVENING WITH COL. ELIJAH Wednesday, March 18, 2015 CLARKE 12:15pm 1:15pm Friday, March 13, 2015 Simpsonville Rotary Club 7:00pm 8:00pm 110 Academy St Simpsonville, SC
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Brittany Elizabeth Keller and Joshua Gregory Moore were married on February 28, 2015 at five o’clock in the evening at Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Doctor Drew Hines of Washington Baptist Church in Greer, South Carolina officiated the ceremony. A reception followed at Boone Hall Plantation’s Cotton Dock.
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The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bon Keller, of Simpsonville, South Carolina and the granddaughter of Mrs. Clairette Sims and the late Mr. James Porter, Mr. Ed Sims and Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Keller all of Greenville, South Carolina. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and received her Masters of Public Administration degree from Clemson University.
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Mr. Gregg Moore, father of the groom served as Best Man. Groomsmen were Mr. Christopher Crumley, Mr. Cody Fowler, Mr. Tyler Moore and Mr. Garrett Stewart. The Ring Bearer was Cooper Moore and was escorted by the bride’s nephew, Easton Keller.
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OBITUARIES Leonard Wentworth Alley Leonard Wentworth Alley, 75, of Simpsonville, husband of Joan Beaulieu Alley, died Sunday, February 22, 2015. Born in Newbury, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Lyman W Alley and Wilma Wilkinson Alley. He grew up on the back channel in Kittery, Maine, across from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Leonard served in the Unites States Coast Guard and was a retired Boiler Operator. He loved playing his guitar and singing, especially bluegrass and country music. He liked fast cars and boats. From a very early age he enjoyed lobstering with his father. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include two daughters, Sheri Alley Hilton and Lisa Alley, both of Kittery, ME; four stepsons, Skip Tardiff of Westbrook, ME, Mark Tardiff of Porter, ME, Norman Tardiff of Standish, ME, and Kevin Tardiff of Portland, ME; two stepdaughters, Brenda Towns of Scarborough, ME, and Nancy Tardiff of Falmouth, ME; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; and best friends, Guy Thivierige, Steve King and Skipper Tardiff. He was preceded in death by one son, Leonard Scott Alley. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00AM on Friday, March 6, 2015, at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel
Emory Harold ”Coach” George Emory Harold ”Coach” George, 73, of Mauldin, husband of Linda Garrison George, died Wednesday, February 25, 2015. Born in Gastonia, NC, he was the son of the late John Calloway and Geneva Allen George. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Mauldin. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include two daughters,
Julie Pekny and husband Alan, and Rebekah George, all of Warner Robins, GA; one son, Emory George II and wife Katie of Gray Court; and four grandchildren, Nick, Noelle, Travis and Marissa. A Graveside Service was held at 2:00PM on Saturday, February 28, 2015, at Cannon Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the New Hope Baptist Church Building Fund, 509 South Main Street, Mauldin, SC 29662. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. thomasmcafee.com. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel
Samuel James Ussia Samuel James Ussia, 88, of Woodruff, husband of the late Maria Doyle Ussia, died Wednesday, February 25, 2015. Born in Piscataway Township, NJ, he was the son of the late Michael Ussia and Tresia Galle Ussia. Sam served in the US Navy during World War II. He was a retired machinist and a member of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church. Survivors include six children, Sharron Saulnier and husband Peter of Merion Station, PA, Mark Ussia and wife Kimberly of Woodruff, Gary Ussia of Spartanburg, Scott Ussia and wife Christina of Clearwater, FL, Linda Clark and husband James of Greenville, and Thomas Ussia and partner Scott Jefferson of West Chester, PA; seventeen grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and two sisters, Julia Stadnick of Charlotte, NC, and Cathy Lemire of Cape May, NJ. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at 10:00AM on Monday, March 2, 2015, at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church. Burial followed at Westwood Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. thomasmcafee.com. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel
Julius “Bill” Clint Billingsley Julius “Bill” Clint Billingsley, Jr., 79, husband of Betty Robinson Billingsley, of Mauldin, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 26, 2015. Born in Clanton, AL, he was a son of the late Julius Clint and Mildred Coe Billingsley. He was a faithful member of Trinity Baptist Tabernacle in Piedmont. Mr. Billingsley served in the United States Air Force. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two daughters, Kathy Long (Tommy), of Fountain Inn, and Kelley Holbrooks (Wayne), of Anderson; two sons, Randall Billingsley (Cathy) of York, and Derek Billingsley (Heather) of Simpsonville; five brothers, Chuck Billingsley, of Huntsville, AL, Herbert and Eddie Marlon Billingsley, both of Clanton, AL, Herschel Billingsley, of Pueblo, CO, and Melvin Billingsley, of Alexander City, AL; 11 grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. Visitation was held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, March 2, 2015, at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel. The funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at Trinity Baptist Tabernacle. Burial was in Greenville Memorial Park Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to Trinity Baptist Tabernacle, 824 Piedmont Highway, Piedmont, SC 29673. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. thomasmcafee.com.
Regina Johanna Kuczynska Hadrosek Regina Johanna Kuczynska Hadrosek, 90, wife of George Emil Hadrosek, of Greenville, died Saturday, February 28, 2015. Born in Olszewnica Stara, Poland, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Petronela Grono Kuczynska. Along with her husband, Regina came
to America at Ellis Island and lived the American dream of working and raising a family in freedom. She retired from General Motors after many years of service. A member of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, she loved to crochet, play cards and give dinner parties. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are a daughter, Alice Waluskiewicz and husband Samuel Miller, of Charlotte, NC; a son, Paul John Hadrosek and wife, Lisa HootenHadrosek, of Clarksburg, MD; three grandchildren, Jessica Waluskiewicz and husband Marc Kosanovich, of Atlanta, GA, John Mark Waluskiewicz, of Atlanta, and Jacqueline Georgia Hadrosek, of Clarksburg, MD, and a greatgrandson, William Novak Kosanovich, of Atlanta. Visitation was held from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church. Burial was in Graceland East Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. thomasmcafee.com.
Deborah Jean Dial Deborah Jean Dial, 62, of Greer, died Monday, March 2, 2015. Born in Atlanta, GA, she was the daughter of the late George Ernest and Agnes Gunby Dial. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include two sisters, Diane Kilgore and husband Joe, and Carol Chapman and husband Frank; one brother, George Dial, Jr., and wife Torrey; four nephews; and one niece. Visitation was held from 1:001:45 PM on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast. The Funeral Service followed at 2:00 PM in the chapel. Burial was in Graceland East Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Camp Spearhead, 14806 Old Spartanburg Road, Taylors, SC 29687. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. thomasmcafee.com.
Mabel Frances Mahaffey Waddell Mabel Waddell, 72 years old, of Simpsonville, wife of the late Keith Waddell, answered the call of her Lord and Savior on Sunday morning, March 1, 2015. She was a daughter of the late Horace and Mamie Lou Carlton Mahaffey. Born in Taylors, S.C. her parents settled in Simpsonville where she lived the last 68 years of her life. Mrs. Waddell was a member of Temple Baptist Church and the Senior Ladies BFC, Simpsonville. She attended Hillcrest High School, retired from Carolina Blouse of Greenville and was selfemployed. She is survived by two brothers, Alvin and Warren (Linda) Mahaffey, both of Simpsonville; two nieces and twelve nephews. Apart from loving her Lord and her Church, she enjoyed early morning walks at the Senior Action Center in Simpsonville, Gospel concerts, going on trips to Springmaid, Church fellowships and traveling to Niagara Falls and on a cruise to Hawaii. A Funeral Service for Mrs. Waddell will be held on Wednesday, March 4 at 2:00 PM at Temple Baptist Church with Pastor Brett Aiken officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service starting at 1:00 PM. Interment will be at Cannon Memorial Park. The family requests that memorials be made in lieu of flowers to: the Building Fund, Temple Baptist Church, 213 W. Curtis Street, Simpsonville, S.C. 29681. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family. www.heritage-funeral.com
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