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Simpsonville City Council Meeting: April 14, 2015 Beth Kelley Fann Present were Council Persons George Curtis, Taylor Graham, Geneva Lawrence, Elizabeth Braswell, and Sylvia Lockaby. Not in attendance was Councilman Matthew Gooch. Approval of March 10, 2015 Council Meeting Minutes. Chamber Update: Allison McGarity thanked the City for their attendance at the unveiling of the Historical Marker at the old Simpsonville Elementary School. Mrs. McGarity reported the Chamber is working to get the Historical Marker for the City Cemetery. The 2015 Annual Golf Tournament with be played April 16th at Willow Creek Golf Club. The Chamber’s Annual Banquet will be held April 29th. At this Banquet the Chamber hopes to announce the permanent location of the Chamber offices. Mrs. McGarity then introduced Mr. David Shellhorse of the Appalachian Council of Government. Mr. Shellhorse gave a slide presentation on the Entrepreneur Friendly Program. This is a seven step process for economic development. The Chamber will hold a Business Fair on May 14th at Heritage Funeral Home where business owners and citizens can obtain more information. Citizen Comments: Mrs. Dianne Carson, Manager of the Simpsonville Farmer’s Market spoke on the positive impact the Farmer’s Market has on Simpsonville. Mrs. Carson stated the Farmer’s Market does not require

police services, trash disposal, structures, maintenance or any other City services. There is no costs to the City.

and Councilwoman Sylvia Lockaby agreed with Councilman Curtis.

Mrs. Jenn Hulehan, resident of Simpsonville, spoke on how the Simpsonville Farmer’s Market helped to introduce her to the businesses and services of Simpsonville. Mrs. Hulehan talked on the positive impact the Farmers Market has had on the citizens and businesses of Simpsonville. Mrs. Hulehan’s comments can be found at www.hulehansays.com

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Mr. David Dyrhaug, City Administrator, gave the quarterly financial report. This information can be found at the City’s website, www. simpsonville.com Council Comments: Councilman Taylor Graham expressed his strong support of keeping Council and Citizen Comments. Councilman Graham also asked Mr. David Dyrhaug for an update on the Hillpine Bridge repair. Mr. Dyrhaug reported that the delays in the repair were due to getting the necessary permits. Mayor Pro Tem Geneva Lawrence then stopped Councilman Graham from his additional comments. Councilwoman Elizabeth Braswell had no comments. Councilman George Curtis spoke in support of keeping the Farmers Market as it has been in the past. He spoke of the many benefits of the Farmers Market. He also said he would support a new City Ordinance to protect the Farmers Market. Councilman Taylor Graham

Council unanimously approved the First Reading of AXZ-2015-02, the Annexation/ Rezoning of 1424 West Georgia Road. This is to rezone 20.5 acres to innovative development for single family attached homes. Proposed to be a gated community renting for $1,200 to $1,500 per month. The Planning Committed voted 7-0 to approved this rezoning with no Citizens comments. Council unanimously approved SP-2015-05, Major change to the Harrison Bridge Center Intent and Development Plan. Council unanimously approved SP-2015-07, Major change to the Cottages at Harrison Bridge Intent and Development Plan. Council approved Resolution 2015-02, Fire Service Agreement with Greenville County for Capital Improvement Program to be presented to Greenville County Council this week. First Reading of Ordinance 2015-02, Revisions to Chapter 20, Fire Prevention, Articles III and IV. Councilwoman Lockaby strongly objected to Section 20-81 of Chapter 20, Fire Chief, duties and powers. Police Chief Grounsell has previously disagreed with this particular Section in the last Committee Meeting. The Section currently gives the Fire Chief all the rights and powers of a police officer during emergency situations. Councilman Taylor Graham opposes taking this power

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away from a Fire Chief saying it would limit the Fire Chief’s ability to protect Citizens. Council decided to approve this first reading with the exception of Section 2081 by a vote of 4 to 1, with Councilman Graham voting no. Council also voted to return to the Public Safety Committee this Section for clarification by a vote of 4 to 1, with Councilman Graham voting no. Councilman Graham read the South Carolina state law which already gives these powers to a Fire Chief. First Reading of Ordinance 2015-03, Revisions to Chapter 2, Administration, Articles I and II. These changes include the adjustment of salary of a Mayor Pro Tem after the absence of six months of a Mayor. Also changes made to Section 2-34, Duties of mayor and council. Changes are also proposed in Section 2-61, Date and Time of Council Meetings. At present, Council meetings are held on the second Tuesday in each month. The proposed change is that “The council, after public notice, shall meet regularly at least once in every month at such times and places as the council may prescribe by rule.” Section 2-66, Appearance of Citizens. This proposed change limits Citizens’ comments to three minutes and sign up to speak would be available before the meeting up to ten minutes before meeting begins. The presiding officer (mayor or designate) may terminate a presentation that is covering the same information as presented by a previous speaker... No person will

be permitted to enter into any discussion without the permission of the presiding officer. Section 2-67, Rules of Decorum. (this is a new proposed Section to City Ordinances) Council approved the first reading by a 4 to 1 vote. Councilman Graham was the no vote stating his opposition to limiting and controlling Citizen and Council comments by the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem. Councilmen Graham and Curtis voiced their support of allowing Greenville County citizens covered under the Simpsonville Fire District the right to speak before Simpsonville City Council on matter pertaining to the Fire Department. The complete proposed changes can be found on the Agenda on the City’s website. Next on the Agenda was the Reconsidering of Arts Center/ Tater Shed Venue for rent. In the absence of Councilman Gooch, this matter was moved to the May council meeting. The Farmers Market issue was sent to Committee for appropriate action to continue the Farmers Market as it has been. Executive Session for the discussion of a proposed contract for a City auditor. Council unanimously approved a contract with Greene Finney and Horton LLP as the new City auditor. Meeting was adjourned.

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Hillcrest Girls Lacrosse makes history: Rams capture first region title Jacob Wilson The Hillcrest girls lacrosse team celebrated Senior Night with a 14-2 victory over Greenville securing their first region championship in school history on Thursday night. “Our senior class is a very tight knit group,” said Hillcrest coach Lindsey Reuss. “They always pick each other up and have each other’s back. The younger players look up to them. They are a crucial part of the team.” The Rams have chalked up 12 wins on the season, while losing just one game. Hillcrest has chalked up an impressive 5-1 record against Region I-AAAA opponents. The Rams entered the season with high hopes. Hillcrest’s main goal was to capture its first region championship in

school history, which they did. Next, the Rams wanted to make a playoff run. With their victory over Greenville, Hillcrest improved its overall seed earning a more favorable seed for the playoffs. This year’s senior class has played a pivotal role in the Rams’ overall success. Senior defender Hanna Hawkins scored two goals in Hillcrest’s 14-2 win over Boiling Springs on Tuesday night. It was Hawkins first game back from a concussion, which has kept her from playing for the bulk of the season. “It is good to have Hanna back,” Reuss said. “She played her heart out against Boiling Springs. The team was very excited to

have her back and it motivated the team.” Senior Sydney Taylor has been a stalwart at the goalkeeper position. Reuss said that one of Taylor’s greatest strengths is her ability to communicate to her teammates and set up the defense. “Sydney is a phenomenal goalie,” said Reuss. Senior defender Rachel Wilkinson has also played a crucial role. “Rachel really stepped up when Hanna was out with the injury,” Reuss said. “She is a great communicator and she helps to set up the defense.” Senior midfielder Lanie Bishop and attack player Taylor Hames have provided sparks for Hillcrest offensively.

Photos by Stephen Moore ©2015 smooregems.smugmug.com “Lanie helps to pace our offense,” said Reuss. “She can speed up or slow down the tempo depending on the situation. Taylor is great at getting open and hitting the cutters.” The Rams will rely heavily on their seniors down the stretch just as they have done so far

this season. “This has been a special season,” Reuss said. “They all have come together to capture the region championship and to make a run in the playoffs. They have all stepped up and become great leaders for our team.”

Rams Football team honored with State Championship rings Photo courtesy of Kari Savage The Hillcrest Rams Football team and coaching staff were recognized for their State Championship win on Monday, April 8. Rings were awarded to each for their role in the win last December.

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State Historical Marker Dedicated at Simpsonville School

Laurens District 55 Archery team headed to nationals

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Jon Jansen The Laurens District 55 Archery program began in 2006 when physical education teachers across the school district implemented the National Archery in the Schools Program, commonly referred to as the NASP. Currently 6 schools within LD55 participate competitively statewide involving over 200 students in an after school activity. The sport of archery teaches focus, technique, and self discipline. The long term benefits of this sport within the schools the past 10 years have been an increase in goal oriented students and a decrease in the child hood obesity rate in Laurens County. Students engaged in an archery program will often practice 3 to 5 times a week beginning in September with a Saturday morning program aimed at getting students away from the television and on their feet being active!

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Thru a regional qualifying process over 40 elementary schools and over 50 middle schools attempted to qualify from across the state. Laurens District 55 was the only district to qualify an elementary school, a middle school, and the high school for the state championship. Laurens District 55 High School qualified for the national championship with a team score of 3281. The NASP nationals are held in Louisville, Kentucky May 7 - 9. The trip cost will be $7000 and the archery team is responsible for raising all funds necessary for attending. The LD55 archery team is having a Hunting Equipment Raffle on May 2 at 3:00PM Tickets can be purchased from any archer for $10 per ticket or 3 tickets for $25. Donations are also accepted.

The state historical marker for the Simpsonville school building was revealed on Saturday, April 11, 2015. Along with city leaders past and present, school alumni and teachers were on hand for the dedication. Among them were Jackie Green, Midge Moore, Debbie White, Leroy Hamilton, Sarah Jane Armstrong, Jennifer Rivers (on the cover) and Mary Anne Chandler (at left). The school is located on Academy Street in downtown Simpsonville.

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Providing quality care has always been a necessity for Todd Jarosz, MD. A strong care philosophy that turns patients into family, reveals Jarosz’s motivation for his clinical passion.

Wood Johnson Medical School at Camden and completed his orthopaedic surgical residency training at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center in Charlottesville, Va.

“I chose medicine because of my youngest brother who was born with ‘clubbed feet.’ I was able to witness the caring and expertise delivered to him and my family, and how it impacted his and our lives,” Jarosz said. “From that point on, I wanted to care for people, put a smile on patient’s faces and positively impact their lives.”

He completed additional fellowships in spinal surgery at the University of Maryland Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center and Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, MD., as well as in sports medicine and research at Orlando Regional Medical Center in Orlando, Fla. Jarosz participated as assistant team physician to the arena football team, the Orlando Predators NFL team, the Seattle Seahawks, and multiple high school sports teams.

Jarosz specializes in orthopaedic and neurosurgical treatment of spinal conditions, and athletic injuries of the spine, shoulder and knee. He is a graduate of UMDNJ-Robert

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Little Libraries welcomed Jenny Clark The week of April 12 is National Library Week, a time to turn our thoughts to this mighty institution and consider how important it is in our lives. The library has existed in some form since around 2600 BC and has expanded and evolved with civilization. In Fountain Inn, our Kerry Ann Younts Culp Library continues to serve the community as it has since the early 1900s: it has survived a fire in spirit, was made an official branch of the Greenville Public Library System in 1926, and since 2002 has stood proudly beside the old high school (now the Younts Center for Performing Arts), welcoming all to borrow, peruse, attend, research and study. As libraries have evolved and served as information resources for the reading public around the world, one fairly recent “back to basics” movement called Little Free

Libraries has emerged. Their stated mission: Promoting literacy and the love of reading by building free book exchanges worldwide and building a sense of community as we share skills, creativity and wisdom across generations. As an adjunct to our public library, the small-scale book exchanges serve to scatter reading resources throughout an area and promote a community’s belief in literacy and culture. The first Little Free Library in Fountain Inn is in front of Attorney Venus Poe’s office on South Main Street. Poe reports, “Ours is doing great! We have had people drop off books and plenty have been borrowed. It is self-sustaining; love it!” More businesses are planning to erect their own little libraries, and residential areas are not far behind as the story of Poe’s success has elicited strong support here and has even

sparked interest from citizens in surrounding areas. Fountain Inn City Administrator Eddie Case is enthusiastic about the movement; he calls it “a good opportunity for education and literacy” and encourages all who are interested to get involved; involvement can range from making use of the libraries springing up in our town to contributing books to establishing one and serving as its steward. (For more information on what that entails, visit littlefreelibrary. org/getinvolved.) Case says that there is no permit required or fee assessed by the city for building a little library in residential areas of Fountain Inn. As long as the structure doesn’t block a sidewalk and is outside of a right of way, it meets muster. Where a homeowners association exists, permission should be sought as indicated in

any existing guidelines and restrictions. How are these being received in other South Carolina neighborhoods? Jo Ringer, a retired teacher in Columbia, shares her thoughts: I am the daughter of a former elementary school librarian and the daughter-in-law of a retired first grade teacher and a confirmed bibliophile. As I have taught at various levels from early childhood to collegiate, I have a wide variety of books. Books are of no use unless they are read so, I set out to share them. While perusing Craigslist, I was blessed to find

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a gentleman on the Charleston peninsula who had a new Little Free Library (LFL) that he was unable to use. Therefore, I was able to acquire a lovely LFL at a fraction of its value. My husband and I are restoring a turn of the century craftsman bungalow in the Shandon neighborhood of Columbia. My husband Bob located a recycled post and he and my son subsequently installed the LFL in front of our house about 2 months ago. While my painters were painting the exterior of the house, they also painted the LFL. I registered it with the LFL group and received a Continued on page 11

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Farmers Market a ‘Go’ in Simpsonville; Begins May 9

WHEN: Saturday, May 9 8am-noon WHERE: Simpsonville City Park

Beth Kelley Fann and tents will line the edge of the park visible from East Curtis Street, next to the Police Station. Ample parking for visitors is available directly next to the market set-up. The organizers have been planning for months, and have released a preview of the current vendor list. The list will grow, however the following are confirmed: Bethel Trails Farm

Concern over the last two weeks regarding vendor fees and taxes dissipated on Tuesday in Simpsonville. City councilmembers moved to review the market in committee, leaving the group to operate as it has in the past for now.

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All About the Seconds Mark Katarzynski Recently, my family joined with good friends and went camping. We spent a few days in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Oconee State Park to be specific. When I say camping, I don’t mean a cabin or a camper. We roughed it like the pioneers, in tents and sleeping bags, food cooked over a camp fire and almost no cell service. Sure, we had running water and electricity. I mean, we’re not animals. Funny thing, camping. You spend the majority of your adult life working to put a solid roof over the heads of your family, good food in their bellies, and add in some luxuries for entertainment. The first chance you get in the spring, you trade that house for some nylon propped up on a semi-flat piece of land. You swap your furnace and stove for an open fire. You abandon your flat screen and satellite for a better look at the stars and the moon….and it is so worth it. Not to say this trip wasn’t without its challenges. The days were beautiful. Sunny, high 60’s to mid 70’s. We couldn’t have asked for more. The nights, well, I’m not gonna lie. It was cold. High 30’s/low 40’s. My teeth were chattering so loud and fast, it sounded like I was sending Morse code to a speed reader. At least we had air mattresses. Two out the four even stayed inflated! Twenty minutes of comfort followed by six hours of identifying the shape and size of every rock under our tent with Little Libraries, Continued from page 8 registration plaque with an accompanying registration number. In the information packet that I received, there was a reference to bookcrossings. com, a registration site for shared books. I have used bookcrossings to register the books that I have placed in my LFL. Before I could put the bookcrossings stickers in my books and get them in my library, a neighbor had already shared some books in the empty library. As you know it has been a wet, nasty few months; in spite of that, the

the small of my back. About 4 AM the first morning, we were blessed with a thunderstorm the weatherman had not warned us about. Everybody within a square mile knew immediately, my daughter did NOT like thunder. Nothing is ever ideal. The first night we were there, everyone had turned in, except my son and me. We sat talking by the fire (as if the night air would allow us to sit anywhere else). Swapping a bag of sunflower seeds back and forth, we chatted about nothing in particular. At one point, my boy said, “Dad, promise me, if I fall in that fire, you will save my hair.” I laughed a little too loud. By the light of the fire, I could see my first born grabbing a small handful of seeds, tossing them in his mouth, grinding them into slivers and spitting out the shards. Come to find out, that’s how he thought they were supposed to be treated. After imparting him with the wisdom of cracking the shells one at a time, eating the seed and spitting the shells out, he was amazed. “That’s much better. My mouth was getting splinters”, he told me. As simple as it sounds, that was a special moment to me. That’s when I realized, it was the seconds that counted. The hours are riddled with kids fighting, cold temps and rain, but they are also peppered with those little moments you can share with the ones you love, that touch your soul. Those are the seconds you keep forever and our trip was filled with seconds! library has been constantly in use. I have not been able to put bookcrossings labels in all of the books shared by others as titles change rapidly in the library. This is a good thing! Just think, if our LFL has been used this much in the winter, how many visitors will we have as the weather improves. Our street is very well traveled and people are even beginning to use the LFL as a landmark. Someone anonymously complained to the City about the placement of the LFL but as LFLs are encouraged by Columbia’s city leaders, the

We went on a hike. One of my daughter’s friends developed a sore foot. My girl put her friend on her back and carried her for a bit. That night, my other daughter cuddled up to me in the tent and said, “I love you, Dad”. Sure, she was probably just trying to stay warm, but I’ll take it. I made the family quesadillas for dinner. One of my children dropped, not one, not two, not even three, but four of these delicious items, before getting one into her mouth. By the third one, I couldn’t stop giggling as I sprinkled on the cheese and onions. When she dropped that one, my wife had to take over, because laughter prevented my hands from being steady enough to cook. There were these and many more moments. On the way home, we were already trying to decide where our next trip would be. We did decide it would be in a warmer month. Sure, I was happy to see my couch when I walked in the door. Yes, when I saw my coffee pot, I wept a little. Certainly, I professed my love for my shower out loud, but no matter the temporary discomforts camping may have caused, the memories it created for me will sooth my heart and mind forever. Mark grew up in Erie, Pennsylvania. He moved to Simpsonville in 2012 with his wife, Samantha, and their three children. Besides spending time with his family, he enjoys music, sports and writing his blog ijustwanttotellstories. wordpress.com

erroneous complaint basically fell on deaf ears. My favorite story comes from a note left on bookcrossings by a teacher in Orangeburg who had acquired one of my high interest, low vocabulary books and was successfully using it with reluctant readers in her classroom. Isn’t that wonderful? How could I ask for more? My sharing dream has come to fruition! Thought that you’d like to know that United Way in NW Georgia (maybe other areas?) is placing LFLs in area parks.

Camping & Hiking in the Upstate; readers share their favorite spots Devils Fork...do a rustic spot, you will be right on the lakeshore. Great rocks to jump off by the camp sites. -Jennifer Crecco We love twin lakes on Hartwell, about a 40 min ride. -Robert Bailey Calhoun Falls State Park. -Shari Sullivan For me, roughing it means the hotel doesn’t have room service! -Jessica Bilton Table Rock is my all-time favorite. I went there about two yeas ago with my grandson. The only hike-in campground I’ve ever used was Burrells Ford on the Chattooga. Warning - the water is COLD! -Randy Barnett Jones Gap State Park is a jewel in the upstate for hiking, but have not camped there. -Randy Cockrill

Julie Webster, also in Columbia, shares her story: My husband made ours using a piece of stained glass found on the side of the road in our neighborhood. I have a fairy garden beside it that the kids like to play with after they pick out a book. I keep a small notepad and pen inside that people leave notes in and it has solar lights if someone comes by at night. My husband and I yardsale on Saturday mornings to keep it stocked! The Little Free Library can be as ornate or simple as you like; it can reflect your home’s

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Do You Know The Truth? The question is not whether you know a fact to be true, but do you know a person who is called the TRUTH? Yes, I know who this person is. His name is Jesus. You ask me how I know this. It is because the word of God, the Bible, reveals this to us. If you don’t believe what the Bible says about Jesus, you can never know this person, Jesus. You may know his name, but you may not know him personally. You may study the Bible and know what the Bible says about him, but not really know him. If you really want to know him, just talk to him. Tell him you want him to be your Lord. This shows you do believe in him and what he has done by giving his life for us. Jesus said this of himself: John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. What did Jesus mean by “free”? He brings freedom from our sinful condition. We are all in this sinful condition since birth because we are flesh.

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1 John 1:8-10 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Verse 10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. Sin is the transgression of the law. Do you keep the law of God? NO We cannot even keep the ten commandments (this is part of God’s law.) None of us can keep all the commandments. We try to obey God, but in this flesh it is not possible. Therefore Jesus, God’s Son, came and paid the debt that we could never pay. Now, we are free from condemnation. I John 3:2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it does not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.

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COMING NEXT WEEK: Woodmont and Hilllcrest High Schools have spring theatre productions coming up. More to come on these plays in our April 24th issue. Note: Arsenic and Old Lace begins on Friday, April 24 at Woodmont High School.

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ROBERT “BOBBY” BYRON HUFF Robert “Bobby” Byron Huff, 54, of Simpsonville, died Saturday, April 11, 2015 surrounded by family at home after a brief battle with cancer. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, Bobby was the son of the late Rosemary Sizemore Brown and Eddie Huff. Survivors include wife, Kymala Wiggins Huff; daughters, Kelli McFarland (Jason), and Ashlee Huff; siblings Cindy Moore (Clyde); brothers, Butch Huff (Debbie), and Tim Huff (Debbie); step-brothers, David and Donald Brown; step-sister Darlene Ervin; three grandchildren, Raighan, Kaiden, and Khloe; mother-inlove, Carolyn Wiggins; brother-in-law, Don Wiggins (Mary); and sister-in-law Tammy Bagwell (Thomas); many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by his loving fatherin-love, Rev. Donald Wiggins, Sr., and two nieces, Morgan Bell, and Tiffany Huff. In honor of Bobby’s love for being “real”, the Clemson Tigers, and the Pittsburgh Steelers, a “no coats, no ties” service with a lot of game day colors was held on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Cannon Funeral Home, Fountain Inn, SC.

JOHN LEON BOYCE JR. John Leon Boyce, Jr., 88, of Simpsonville, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. He was the husband of Evelyn Boyce and the son of the late John L. Boyce, Sr. and the late Clella Kimball Boyce. Mr. Boyce help protect our freedom during World War II while serving in the Armed Forces. A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date. Heritage Funeral Home assisted the family. www.heritage-funeral.com

Bud Haddox, 78, of Simpsonville, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2015. Born in Weirton, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Raymond Franklin Haddox and the late Marie Willison Haddox. Bud was an electrical engineer with Lockhead Martin, an avid tennis player and served as a tennis professional at Holly Tree for 20 years. He is survived by one brother, Robert Vaughan Haddox; nieces, Sharon (Bill) Parsons and Vikki Anderson, of Ohio; a very dear and long-time friend and confidant Linda Carroll; and close friends Robb Thompson and Martha Boggs. Bud’s family and close friends want to thank the staff at McCall Hospice House for the compassionate care and service they provided. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 11:00 am at Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be held immediately after the service. The family requests that memorials be made in lieu of flowers to: The Greenville Humane Society, 305 Airport Road, Greenville, S.C. 29607. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family. www.heritage-funeral.com

MELANIE C. GREEN Melanie A. Green, 52, of Fountain Inn, was called home by her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 10, 2015 after her battle with a long illness. Melanie was the wife of Joey Green and the daughter of Edward Calvert and Francis Mahaffey Calvert. Melanie was of the Baptist Faith and a member of Temple Baptist Church. In addition to her husband and parents she is survived by her brother, Dennis Calvert, and his wife, Shelia, of Pendleton; and two nieces and two nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother Robbie Calvert. A Funeral Service for Melanie was held on Monday, April 13, 2015 at Temple Baptist Church at 2:00 pm. The family received friends at the Church prior to the service. Burial followed at Cannon Memorial Park. Melanie’s family would like to thank Joey her husband for 31 years of marriage and for the care and unconditional love he gave Melanie. Heritage Funeral Home assisted the family. www.heritage-funeral.com

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SIMPSONVILLE EVENTS HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL PLANT SALE Begins Friday, April 17, 2015 9:00am 5:00pm 3665 S Industrial Dr Simpsonville, SC 29681 KAREN CLARDY LIVE AT EXCHANGE CO. Friday, April 17, 2015 6:00pm 8:00pm 110 S Main St Simpsonville, SC 29681 AN EVENING WITH POLICE CHIEF KEITH GROUNSELL Friday, April 17, 2015 7:00pm 8:00pm 110 Academy St Simpsonville, SC 29681 KELLEY’S KURE Saturday, April 18, 2015 8:14am 10:14am Heritage Park BIRTH, BABY AND BEYOND Saturday, April 18, 2015 9:00am 3:00pm 915 South St Simpsonville, SC 29681 COLLEGE STREET PARK COMMUNITY DAY Saturday, April 18, 2015 12:00pm 2:00pm YARD SALE - BRYSON MIDDLE JUNIOR BETA CLUB Saturday, April 18, 2015 8:00pm 9:00pm Bryson Middle School

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HOLY CROSS ACADEMY’S ANNUAL SPRING CARNIVAL Thursday, April 23, 2015 5:00pm 7:00pm 203 E College St Simpsonville, SC

SECOND ANNUAL SENIOR HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR Friday, May 1, 2015 9:00am 10:00pm 310 W Curtis St Simpsonville, SC

BRYSON ELEMENTARY BEAR FAIR Friday, April 24, 2015 5:00pm 8:00pm 703 Bryson Dr Simpsonville, SC 29681

SIPPIN’ IN SIMPSONVILLE Friday, May 1, 2015 6:00pm 9:00pm Clock Tower

THE WILDCAT PLAYERS PRESENT ARSENIC AND OLD LACE Fri, Apr 24, 2015 7:00pm Sun, May 3, 2015 4:30pm Woodmont High School SIMPSONVILLE MUD MANIA Saturday, April 25, 2015 8:00am 12:00pm Heritage Park

SENIOR ADULT RECOGNITION SERVICE AT CLEAR SPRING BAPTIST Sunday, May 3, 2015 11:00am 12:00pm 301 Bethany Rd Simpsonville, SC 29681

PHIL COOPER IN CONCERT Sunday, April 26, 2015 11:00am 12:00pm 301 Bethany Rd Simpsonville, SC 29681

THE FAIR AT HERITAGE PARK Fri, May 8, 2015 9:00am Sun, May 17, 2015 9:00pm

In Fountain Inn this Saturday, the International Festival will begin at 8am. To sign up for the Fountain Inn Idol competition (held at the International Festival), contact Miss Fountain Inn 2015 Leah Lawson at rllawson@ presby.edu

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SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCE FAIR Thursday, May 14, 2015 4:00pm 7:00pm Heritage Funeral Home

PROJECT HOST BBQ COOK-OFF & FESTIVAL Friday, April 24, 2015 | 6:00pm 10:00pm Main and Broad Streets Greenville, SC PANCAKES FOR PREVENTION EASTSIDE KIWANIS, MANUPSTATE & PROJECT PINWHEEL Saturday, April 25, 2015 8:00am 10:30am Pelham Road Baptist Church 1108 Pelham Rd, Greenville, SC 29615

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Saturday morning will kick off Kelley’s Kure walk and run at Heritage Park. The event is held to raise funds and awareness in the fight against ovarian cancer.

HHS THEATRE PRESENTS: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Friday, May 1, 2015 7:30pm 9:00pm

UPSTATE BABY, FAMILY AND KIDS EXPO Saturday, April 25, 2015 10:00am 5:00pm TD Convention Center

BOOK SIGNING BY DR. FRANK PAGE Sunday, April 26, 2015 12:30pm 2:00pm 3 Hedge St Simpsonville, SC 29681

Friday night in downtown Simpsonville: visit Exchange Co. for coffee and listen to Karen Clardy perform live at 6pm. For those that prefer history, Simpsonville Police Chief Keith Grounsell will speak on 18th century criminal justice at the Museum of Revolutionary War History.

THE DOOBIE BROTHERS WITH DON FELDER Friday, May 1, 2015 7:30pm 10:30pm Charter Ampitheatre

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INTRODUCTION TO T’AI CHI FOR ADULTS Friday, April 17, 2015 10:30am 12:00pm Kerry Ann Younts Culp Library 311 North Main Street Fountain Inn, SC 29644

THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER: APRIL 17-19 AND 24-26 7:30pm 8:30pm Younts Center for Performing Arts

FI FAMILY FUN HORSE SHOW Saturday, May 2, 2015 10:00am 7:00pm Berry Woods Farm

2015 INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL Saturday, April 18, 2015 8:00am 5:00pm Fountain Inn, SC

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PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY WARNING! Simpsonville, SC – The most common method that doctors recommend to treat peripheral neuropathy is with prescription drugs that may temporarily reduce symptoms. These drugs have names such as Gabapentin, Lyrica, Cymbalta, and Neurontin, and are primarily antidepressant or anti-seizure drugs. These drugs may cause you to feel uncomfortable and have a variety of harmful side effects.

balance problems, pain, numbness, tingling, The laser therapy will allow blood vessels to burning, and many additional symptoms. grow back around the peripheral nerves and provide them with the proper nutrients to heal The main problem is that your doctors tell your and repair. It’s like adding water to a plant and to just “live with it!” or try the drugs which seeing the roots grow deeper and deeper. make you feel uncomfortable. There is now a facility right here in Simpsonville that offers The amount of therapy needed to allow the you hope without taking those endless drugs nerves to fully recover varies from person to with serious side effects. (See the special person and can only be determined after a neuropathy severity examination at the end of detailed neurological and vascular evaluation. this article.) As long as you have not sustained at least 85% In order to effectively address neuropathy, nerve damage, there is hope! three factors must be determined.

Peripheral neuropathy is a result of damage to the nerves often causing weakness, pain, numbness, tingling, and the most debilitating balance problems. This damage is commonly caused by a lack of blood ﬂow to the nerves in the hands and feet which causes the nerves to begin to degenerate due to lack of nutrient ﬂow.

Dr. Elliot Hirshorn, Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist, will do a neuropathy 1) What is the underlying cause? 2) How much nerve damage has been sustained. severity examination to determine the extent NOTE: Once you have sustained 85% nerve of the nerve damage for only $79.00. This loss, there is likely nothing that we can do for neuropathy severity examination will consist of a detailed sensory evaluation, extensive you. peripheral vascular testing, and a detailed 3) How much therapy is required? analysis of your neuropathy findings. The therapy that is provided at New Life Functional Neurology & Endocrinology has Dr. Hirshorn will be offering this neuropathy severity examination from now until Friday, three main goals. April 17, 2015. 1) Increase blood flow Call 864-757-8500 to make an appointment 2) Stimulate small fiber nerves with Dr. Hirshorn to determine if your 3) Decrease brain-based pain peripheral neuropathy can be addressed. Due The therapy to increase blood flow is our new to our busy office schedule, we are limiting $60,000.00 M6 Laser and other therapies this offer to the first 20 callers. like Peripheral Neuropathy Rehab Therapy (PNRT). The M6 laser is one of the most If our office is closed, leave a message and we will call you back on the next business day to schedule your evaluation. Again, the phone number is 864-757-8500. As a service to you, Dr. Hirshorn’s team will check to see if your insurance will cover any of the services.

As you can see in the diagram above, the blood vessels that surround the nerves become diseased, and they shrivel up which causes the nerves to not get the nutrients needed to survive. When these nerves begin to “die” they cause GN-0100764005

Out of the hundreds of chiropractors in South Carolina, Dr. Hirshorn is one of only four Board Certiﬁed Chiropractic Neurologists, which makes him uniquely qualiﬁed to address expensive lasers on the market today and peripheral neuropathy! worth every penny because it gets RESULTS! The M6 laser therapy is like watering a plant. Federal & Medicare Restrictions May Apply.