GROWING A GREENER
Community CYCLING TAKES OFF IN THE GOLDEN STRIP, PG 8
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Swamp Rabbit Trail Discussion Renewed for 2015 Beth Kelley Fann The Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon on Monday, March 30th to discuss the future greenway in Simpsonville. The event starts at 11:30am and runs until 1pm at Events at Sapphire Creek, 401 N. Main Street, Simpsonville. From the Chamber:
“...our March Legislative Lunch will focus on the Swamp Rabbit Trail. We will be joined by a representative from Greenville County Parks and Recreation to discuss the impact this project has had on economic development and tourism. We will also be joined by representatives from the City of Simpsonville to touch on the Swamp Rabbit Trail in Simpsonville, and the impact this could have on our community.” Those interested in attending this event can register at simpsonvillechamber.com For more on the future trail and other cycling news, see page 8.
New Simpsonville Coffee Shop Offering Live Music Exchange Co. in downtown Simpsonville has their second live performance planned for this Friday, March 20th. Indie Folk artist Karen Clardy will perform at 6pm. The shop will be offering live music weekly. Follow them at facebook.com/ exchangecompanysc to stay up to date.
Simpsonville Officers Meet and Exceed Fundraiser Goal for St. Baldrick’s Beth Kelley Fann Chief Keith Grounsell, Deputy Chief Steve Moore and Cpl. Justin Chandler sacrificed the hair on their heads for St. Baldrick’s on Sunday. The hair shaving event was held outdoors at Larkin’s in downtown Greenville, and volunteers from across the upstate attended.
The three officers met their initial goal of $1000, then doubled it the day before the shave. St. Baldrick’s is a national organization that supports childhood cancer research. For more information visit stbaldricks.org
City Committee Meetings for March 24 As per the decision of Mayor Pro Tem Geneva Lawrence last month, the City of Simpsonville’s committee meetings will continue to begin at 6pm. These meetings now take place in council chambers at City Hall. The order has been adjusted to the following: Public Safety, Recreation, Public Works and Finance Each meeting is allotted 45 minutes. Meetings may not start early or carry over per state FOIA law.
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Early Start for Easter Events Beth Kelley Fann Photos from Redeemer in 2014 by Stephen Moore, smooregems.smugmug.com
Events surrounding the Easter holiday in the Golden Strip begin next weekend with the Great EggVenture at Heritage Park. The annual egg search begins at 10am and concludes at 2pm, and offers over 30,000 eggs, inflatables, music, an EggMazing Race and crafts for kids ages 2-12. Redeemer!, a production by First Baptist Church Simpsonville, takes place at the downtown campus
Worship Center, 3 Hedge Street. Redeemer runs for three days; Friday, March 27, at 6:30pm, Saturday, March 28, at 6:30pm and twice on Sunday, March 29, at 4:00pm & 6:30pm. “Because We Believe”, an Easter affirmation of faith will be presented by the adult choir of Clear Spring Baptist Church, Sunday, March 29 at 6pm. Clear Spring is located at 301 Bethany Rd in Simpsonville.
On Easter weekend, Holly Ridge Baptist will host an Easter Egg Hunt on their campus at 260 Adams Mill Road. The event begins at 10am on Saturday, April 4th and is for children up to fifth grade. Easter Sunday is on April 5th this year. If your church has a special event or service, please let us know at info@ simpsonvillebanner.com for next Friday’s publication.
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The Rams defeated Greenwood on Wednesday, March 18. Final score 5-4. Photo by Stephen Moore ©2015, smooregems.smugmug.com Outdoorsman and writer Brandon Herring visited Trail Life Troop 1613 at Holly Ridge Baptist Church and shared fishing tips and tricks.
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North Greenville University hosted a Concert Festival on March 12 and 13, and both Hillcrest High strings orchestra groups were awarded for their performances.
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Twenty-one Honor’s Strings Orchestra students performed on Thursday. The students played at grade level five - equating to Advanced High School - and brought home a Superior Ranking.
The orchestra program is led by Hillcrest teacher/conductor Emily Kirkpatrick, a performer herself.
The soloists for the Honor’s Strings Orchestra were Sidney Copeland on the viola, Peyton Reeves on cello, Maggie Azevedo and Stephan Sanford both on the violin and Wayne Mason
The Strings Orchestra performed on Friday, and played at grade level three. They also received a Superior Ranking.
Students were critiqued in the areas of tone, rhythm, intonation and professionalism to determine their rankings. The festival is hosted throughout the state by the South Carolina Music Educator’s Association.
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ASPARAGUS ROASTED WITH PARMESAN 2 pounds fresh asparagus spears
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Snap off and discard woody bases from asparagus spears. Place asparagus in a 15x10x1 inch baking dish. Drizzle with oil, tossing gently to coat. Spread out in a single layer. Sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper. Bake at 400 degrees about 15 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender, tossing asparagus occasionally. Transfer to a serving plate: sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE 7 small yellow squash, sliced
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2 minced shallots 6 tablespoons lemon juice 1 1/2 pounds fresh mozzarella, sliced 1/4-inch thick into approximately 30 slices 4 cups fresh arugula Gray salt Freshly ground black pepper
Directions: Boil a large pot of salted water. Place tortellini in boiling water and cook according to package instructions. Once tortellini is fully cooked, drain water and toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix lemon juice, shallots, diced tomatoes, herbs and remaining 1 ¼ cups of olive oil in a nonreactive mixing bowl. Season with pepper and gray salt. Once tortellini is room temperature, toss with vinaigrette. For more information on this recipe and healthy cooking, Pelham Medical Center’s clinical nutrition manager, Priscilla Dhas, recommends visiting www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes.
2 tablespoons of butter Boil the squash in salted water until tender. Drain and mash. Grease a 1 1/2 quart baking dish and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Saute onion in butter; add cream and cracker crumbs. Mix with squash and pour into casserole. Top with additional crumbs and dot with butter. Bake 30-45 minutes or until top browns. Yield: 4 servings
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Growth in the Cycling Community and the Golden Strip Swamp Rabbit Trail Effort Corey Barker “Share the road;” a phrase often used by cyclists who are sometimes met with resistance when trying to practice their hobby on many of Simpsonville’s streets. This may not be the case for long, as an initiative is trying to provide cyclists and pedestrians alike a space where they can be active and not have to worry about motorized traffic. Not only that, but this initiative would open up Simpsonville’s charming downtown area to a new crowd of people who may not have had the chance to experience it before. This initiative that I speak of is the push to give Simpsonville it’s own section of the Swamp Rabbit Trail. While there would be a multitude of benefits that would come from this addition to the Swamp Rabbit Trail, one of the most apparent is that Simpsonville’s growing cyclist community would have a space where they could ride safely. Recently, I spoke with Cycle Haus owner Cliff Kugler about the growing cycling community in Simpsonville, and what this new addition to the Swamp Rabbit Trail would mean for cyclists. Cliff emits an aura that tells you that he is passionate about cycling. This is why he started the Cycle Haus. He wanted to create a space where people could come hang out as opposed to a shop where someone comes, drops their bike off, and then leaves. It is a space where you can learn about cycling, not just have your bike serviced. In terms of the cycling situation in Simpsonville I asked if there was anything he felt the city lacked or could use more of,
“More bike lanes, or at least some would be phenomenal. Safety is an issue.” This answer is indicative of what the Swamp Rabbit Trail would bring to the community. I then asked him if he had heard about the Swamp Rabbit project and how he felt about it. He said he had heard of it, and thought that it was a “tremendous” idea. It would provide safety as well as a place to ride. It would also strengthen the already existing cycling community. I asked Cliff if given the chance to address the community what he would tell them. “I would encourage people to get into cycling and get active. Cycle Haus can be a place to do that. I would welcome everyone into the sport and encourage them.” The benefit to the cycling community is only a piece of the whole picture. Simpsonville gaining its own section of the Swamp Rabbit Trail would have benefits for the entire community. I also had the chance to speak with Katie Beason who has had an integral part in these efforts. Katie works with the Greenville Health System. GHS helps to oversee the possible expansions of the Swamp Rabbit Trail. In 2013 the project received a grant from the DOT. However, the time had lapsed on the grant and so now it must be reapplied for, and reapplication process is
currently underway. Obtaining this grant would be a huge first step for the effort to bring the Swamp Rabbit to Simpsonville. The grant is not the end of the story, however. Community support will be needed to make sure this dream becomes a reality. Rather, continued community support would be needed, “Community support is still there. People constantly ask about it, and now Fountain Inn has a portion.” Katie has been met with nothing but positivity from the community. With all of the possible benefits for Simpsonville, it is easy to see how the project has garnered so much support. Traveler’s Rest is a local community who has benefited greatly from having the Swamp Rabbit Trail in their community. Katie can’t help but imagine a similar reaction in Simpsonville. “It is about connecting communities. It gives alternative access to resources. Kids can use it to go to school, people can use it to go to their doctor’s office. It can give them access to the produce market. It is a healthy alternative. It lowers barriers for community members who cannot afford gym memberships. It would be good for the entire community.” Not only are there health
advantages, but there is the possibility of economic ones as well. There are various proposed routes for the Swamp Rabbit addition, but almost all of them would take those using it in a close proximity to Main
Street Simpsonville. Katie and I discussed the possibilities. Imagine a beautiful summer evening. You want some ice cream. So you go to the Ice Cream Station, the weather is too nice to go straight
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“It would be such a good thing for the community; a source of pride. To just have it in their backyards. It would add to the quality of life we have here. Added to GHS YMCA, Heritage Park, and the city park this would be another feather in the cap. It would be a part in being a collectively healthy community. Not only health and fitness, but economic health.” One of the last things Katie said during our conversation is one that I cannot help but agree with. “It is an exciting time to be in Simpsonville.” To find out more about the Cycle Haus, visit them at 3930 Grandview Drive Simpsonville, SC 29680. You can also visit their website at www.cyclehaus.bike. To find out more information and to register for Simpsonville Mud Mania, visit ghs.org/ mudmania. For more information and the latest news about the Simpsonville Swamp Rabbit initiative, visit their Facebook page at facebook.com/groups/ SwampRabbitGSS
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Press Release Hillcrest Memorial Hospital, a part of the Greenville Health System, presents the 3rd Annual Simpsonville Mud Mania on April 25, 2015 at Heritage Park. This is Simpsonville’s first - and dirtiest - family friendly Mud Run and obstacle event at Heritage Park. We want to invite you to join us again for this year’s fun. We’re excited to announce that we have a new course this year filled with fun challenges. Proceeds from the event will go to the Simpsonville Parks and Recreation Department for future improvements and development. Save big and register your team of 4 before April 1 for only $80! Registration is now open. Just like last year, the main Simpsonville Mud Mania course is appropriate for 8 and older. We’re also bringing back the free Mini Mud Mania for kids under 8. We’ve got a new 5k course with a few new obstacles to help you and your team get down and dirty. Get that team together and sign up for the fun at ghs.org/mudmania.
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Lauren Harris, Craft Beer Liberator, introduces Growler Haus to Fountain Inn.
Beth Kelley Fann The luck of the Irish was with the weather on Tuesday during Fountain Inn’s preview event of Cucina 100 and Growler Haus. Guests sampled IPA and Stout craft beer from Growler Haus, a Spartanburg based company who will be coming to Fountain Inn. Cucina 100 will also open this year on Main Street in the city, and the crew served samples of wood-fired Italian lasagna, fried ravioli and more to guests.
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More information on these two newcomers can be found on the Cucina 100 and Growler Haus Fountain Inn Facebook pages.
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SIMPSONVILLE EVENTS KAREN CLARDY LIVE AT EXCHANGE CO. Friday, March 20, 2015 6:00pm 7:30pm 110 S Main St Simpsonville, SC 29681
EASTER PRODUCTION“REDEEMER!” AT FBCS Friday, March 27, 2015 6:30pm 7:30pm 3 Hedge St Simpsonville, SC 29681
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UPSTATE BABY, FAMILY AND KIDS EXPO Saturday, April 25, 2015 10:00am 5:00pm TD Convention Center
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SIMPSONVILLE GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE Saturday, March 28, 2015 8:00am 12:00pm Simpsonville City Park
SC STRONGEST MAN AND WOMAN 2015 Saturday, April 4, 2015 9:00am 5:00pm Heritage Park
SECOND ANNUAL SENIOR HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR Friday, May 1, 2015 9:00am 10:00pm 310 W Curtis St Simpsonville, SC
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“CRAFTY WAYS TO FIGHT HUNGER” EVENT Saturday, March 28, 2015 9:00am 4:00pm Westside Church
SIMPSONVILLE ROTARY CLUB Wednesday, April 8, 2015 12:15pm 1:15pm Rotary Hall
SIPPIN’ IN SIMPSONVILLE Friday, May 1, 2015 6:00pm 9:00pm Clock Tower
SIMPSONVILLE WEDDING DISTRICT RIBBON CUTTING Thursday, April 9, 2015 6:00pm 9:00pm 211 Northeast Main Street Simpsonville, SC 29681
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SPORTSMAN’S DINNER AT FBCS Saturday, March 21, 2015 5:00pm 8:00pm HHS VOLLEYBALL CHICK-FIL-A SPIRIT NIGHT Tuesday, March 24, 2015 5:00pm 8:00pm Chick-Fil-A Fairview Road SIMPSONVILLE CITY COMMITTEE MEETINGS Tuesday, March 24, 2015 6:00pm 9:00pm 118 N.E. Main Street Simpsonville, SC 29681 ADVANCED TECHNIQUES CLASS AT PEACOCK COTTAGE Thursday, March 26, 2015 6:30pm 7:30pm 212 Northeast Main Street Simpsonville, SC
SIMPSONVILLE LIBRARY: BEADED CHAIN NECKLACE Saturday, March 28, 2015 10:00am 11:00am 626 Northeast Main Street Simpsonville, SC, 29681 THE GREAT EGG VENTURE Saturday, March 28, 2015 10:00am 2:00pm Heritage Park “BECAUSE WE BELIEVE” AT CLEAR SPRING BAPTIST Sunday, March 29, 2015 6:00pm 7:00pm 301 Bethany Rd Simpsonville, SC 29681 SIMPSONVILLE ROTARY CLUB Wednesday, April 1, 2015 12:15pm 1:15pm Rotary Hall
SIMPSONVILLE CHAMBER’S 2015 ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Thursday, April 16, 2015 9:00am 10:00am Willow Creek Golf KELLEY’S KURE Saturday, April 18, 2015 8:14am 10:14am Heritage Park SIMPSONVILLE MUD MANIA Saturday, April 25, 2015 8:00am 12:00pm Heritage Park
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FOUNTAIN INN FAMILY FUN HORSE SHOW Saturday, May 2, 2015 10:00am 7:00pm Berry Woods Farm
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Dynamic or Static? Chris Larson A big part of physical fitness is flexibility. Flexibility is generally achieved through two different methods of stretching, static and dynamic. Dynamic stretching involves performing an active motion in increasing range. Static stretching involves putting a muscle under constant tension and slowly increasing the range. Both are key in achieving greater levels of flexibility and reducing injury. Dynamic stretching is better when warming up for strength and agility activities. Studies have shown that by performing the motion of the strength activity in increasing ranges of motion, the muscles can be warmed up without compromising their elasticity. By retaining some of the elasticity of the muscle, a certain amount of potential energy is stored at the bottom of the movement, and more force can be created. This is especially beneficial in weight training or plyometric agility training.
the maximum range of motion. For this reason, static stretching is usually more beneficial after weight or plyometric training. Both dynamic and static stretching are beneficial in reducing injury and creating optimal fitness. As a general rule, dynamic stretching should be done before exercise and static stretching should be done afterwards. This way you can reap the benefits of a warmup that doesn’t reduce strength and also create greater range of motion that will reduce injury. Any questions can be directed to Xceleratedfitnesssolutions@ gmail.com.
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That’s why it’s important to expose your home locally, regionally, nationally and internationally – to reach the widest range of possible buyers. In the MarchApril edition Carolinas Market Update, a bi-monthly real estate video series produced by the Allen Tate Companies, President and COO Pat Riley talks about the importance of connectivity.
Of course, 83 percent of Carolina homebuyers are local – with many moving less than 10 miles from their current home.
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OBITUARIES Suzanne Kay Harkleroad Suzanne Kay Harkleroad, 63, of Belton, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2015. Born in Kansas City, Kansas, she was a daughter of the late Joe C. Harkleroad and Margaret Harkleroad. Ms. Harkleroad served our country in the United States Air Force. She was a homemaker, a loving mother and sister and a friend to all that knew her. In addition to her mother, she is survived by one daughter, Margaret Turley, and her boyfriend, Howard Hanson, of Alabama; one grandson, Christian Turley; nephews, Brian and Joey Dyal; and one brother, Wayne Harkleroad, and his wife, Sheila, of Columbia. She was preceded in death by one sister, Teresa Dyal. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 4:30 PM at the family home, 111 Henry Lane, Belton, S.C. 29627 . Heritage Funeral Home assisting the family.
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Donald Kenneth Turbyfill Donald Kenneth Turbyfill, 82, husband of the late Frances Marie Flint Turbyfill and formerly of Farmville, VA, died Friday, March 13, 2015, in Simpsonville. Born in Cranberry, NC, he was the son of the late Edwin Turbyfill and Minnie Hicks Turbyfill. Donald served in the US Air Force in Korea and retired from Manufacturing as an Engineering Technician. He attended the Church of Christ in Farmville, VA. Survivors include one stepdaughter, Shirley Watkins
Moore and husband George, Farmville, VA; and one stepson, Jim Watkins and wife Martha, Luray, VA. A Graveside Service was held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, in M J “Dolly” Cooper Cemetery in Anderson, SC. Memorials may be made to Agape Hospice, 529 Mills Avenue, Greenville, SC 29605. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel
Viola Anderson Padgett Viola Anderson Padgett, 84, of Simpsonville, died Friday, March 13, 2015. Born in Eastonolee, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Dallas Irene and William Herbert Anderson. Mrs. Padgett retired from the textile industry after 50 years of service. She worshipped at Eastside Worship Center in Taylors. Surviving are a son, Tony M. Padgett and wife, Terry, one brother, Doyle “Andy” Anderson and wife, Louise, two grandchildren, Alison White and husband, Christopher, and Andrew Padgett and wife, Samantha, three great grandchildren, Cooper White, Parker White and Mason Padgett. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Padgett, two sisters, Virginia Elgin and Pauline Whitfield, and one great grandson, Connor White. Visitation was held on Sunday, March 15, from 1:30 until 2:45 PM at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home Southeast where the funeral service followed at 3:00 PM. A private burial was in Clemson Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.thomasmcafee. com
Henry Bogart Little Henry Bogart Little, Jr., 85, of Mauldin, husband of Loretta Thomas Little, died Saturday, March 14, 2015. Born in Springville, Mississippi, he was a son of the late Henry Bogart Little and Ida Lou McClure Little. Mr. Little retired from the US Army Postal Service. He was a member of Mauldin United Methodist Church. Henry was a long standing member of the Mauldin Lions Club where he was a past president. Surviving are two daughters, Diana Little (Harry) and Anna Lee (Jim); two stepdaughters, Susan Ellis (Paul) and Shirley Kite (Mike); one stepson, Sonny Smiley; two sisters, Wilma Saxon (Delaine) and Vera Kimbrough (B. C.); six grandchildren, Jenna Forsyth, Chris Lee, Scott Lee, Daniel Lee, Michelle Burden and Kerry Flury; and six stepgrandchildren, Charm Ellis, Landon Ellis, Kaley Ruppe, Dusty Kite, Brandi Hamrick and Krissy Smiley.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Anna Marga Graessler Little, four sisters and three brothers. The Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, March 17, at 3:00 PM at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast. Visitation followed the service. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes, Lions Club or Mauldin United Methodist Church. Condolences may be sent to www.thomasmcafee.com.
PFC John Russell Bowers (July 22, 1932 - May 3, 1951)
Piedmont – PFC John Russell Bowers, 18, son of the late Buster and Ollie Mae Massey Bowers of Piedmont, died May 3, 1951 in Pyokdong, North Korea. He was a U.S. Army solider, killed in action in 1951. Prior to volunteering for the U.S. Army, he worked at Dunean Mill and played football for West Gantt High School. Survivors are brother, Jerry Ross Bowers of Greenville; sisters, Mary Collins Clardy of Easley, Jerrell Dean Campbell and Christine Steinbrueck, both of Pelzer. He was predeceased by brothers, Junior and Samuel Osborne Bowers. PFC Bowers predeceased brothers, Charles Ray Childers, Wayne Eugene, Douglas McArthur, James Neal and Buster Edward Bowers.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Gray Mortuary, Pelzer in the funeral home chapel. Burial with full military honors will follow at Greenville Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made at koreanwar.org/html/membership. html. The family will be at respective homes.
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