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FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2015

Bovinoche Returns to Simpsonville this Saturday Corey Barker A whole cow, ten goats, a whole alligator, and a yak. This is just a sampling of what is on the menu at the event known as Bovinoche being held Saturday May 16th in downtown Simpsonville. A carnivore’s delight, Bovinoche will offer a host of different meats as well as sides furnished by some of Greenville’s top restaurants. I recently had the joy of sitting down with the mastermind behind the event, Jeff Bannister. To hold such a big event you have to have a big personality, and Jeff had that personality on display as he told me about what folks can expect from this year’s event.

of the show, the cow was raised locally in Greer, South Carolina. Cooking an entire cow seems like it would be an almost impossible feat, but Jeff shares with me that this cow will be cooked on a custom made rotisserie rack known as the OxJack. The rotisserie is so specialized that it is the only OxJack commercially available. The cow isn’t the only thing being served. Yak is also on the menu, the particular Yak is coming from Pennsylvania. Despite what many people believe, Yak is not considered exotic. An alligator is coming from Pinopolis, SC. The goats and poultry are coming from Timberock at Hopkins Farm

“I want to give people a positive experience with food that they have never had before.” -Jeff Bannister Jeff is no stranger to publicity. He has appeared on the Food Network, Cooking Channel, Travel Channel, AOL’s main page, the front page of the Wall Street Journal, Vice magazine (where he was described as not unlike a character from Apocalypse Now with the outdoor skills of Bear Grylls), and he just recently finished filming an episode of the Weather Channel show “Fat Guys in the Woods.” Arguably the most important aspect of Bovinoche is the food, so I wanted to know just what they would be serving. With much excitement, Jeff told me what would be served as well as some interesting facts about where the food is coming from. The star

in Simpsonville. Jeff spoke with much admiration for Timberock. “In my opinion they have the gold standard for poultry in the U.S.” All of the poultry is free range. They are allowed to move about the property. Jeff was also excited about a new addition to the menu. “Shem Creek seafood is bringing in two Mahi Mahi that will be cooked whole.” He explains how that is a first for Bovinoche. As if the spread wasn’t impressive enough, Jeff tells me that the side dishes for the event are being supplied by Ford’s of Greenville, High Cotton, Table 301, Grill Marks, and Larkin’s of Greenville. Even with such an impressive selection of food there is more to Bovinoche than just eating.

Jeff describes the event as “performance art meets food” because in addition to the veritable smorgasbord available at Bovinoche there will also be live entertainment. Hot as a Pepper will be providing live music for the event. There will also be a performance from Stefanie Santana. However, there is one act that is sure to have people talking. TimTv’s Secret Cirkus includes a plethora of performance art styles. From glass walking to fire eating with the motto “Elevate, Transcend, Orchestrate, and Inspire” the Secret Cirkus is bound to entertain. Great food and great entertainment should be enough to entice anyone. Jeff filled me in on another event that gives the people a more interactive experience with Bovinoche. Friday, May 15 at 6:30pm there will be a Secret Party that will give people the opportunity to socialize with the chefs and to ask questions. Drinks and light snacks will be sold at the party. Admittance is $10. During my conversation with Jeff, he was very grateful to those who have helped Bovinoche become such a hit. He mentioned his business partner Sean Porter who has dubbed the event “a cross between a barbecue and a construction event.” He also spoke about his great sponsors Spinx, Rex Goliath Wines, and The Beach Ball Foundation, and the seventy volunteers that help pull off the event each year. Of course, a food event would be nothing without the food. Jeff expressed sincere gratitude for the people at Henry’s

Smokehouse, Bucky’s Barbecue, and Nard’s Backyard Barbecue, and Gypsy Kitchen. Thanks also go to Chef Patrick of the Greenville Tech culinary school as well as his brightest students. Finally, Jeff would like to thank J.J. Andrighetti and the law office of Kehl, Culbertson, Andrighetti, Kornfeld. “The whole event was inspired by Francis Mallmann from Argentina and Uruguay where he had the idea to roast a whole cow.” One of the most remarkable things about Jeff and Bovinoche is how it has become such a positive event for the Simpsonville community and those who live in it. Even a quick glance at the event’s Facebook page will show many comments from people who are greatly excited about the event. It is bringing attention to Simpsonville as a food community. Jeff shared some statistics with me regarding the event. “We have people coming from ten states. Chefs are coming from Austin, Asheville, Charleston, and Boise,

Idaho. This year, Jeff expects the event to be even bigger than previous years. Online tickets sells are almost two times what they were last year. “I am expecting about 1000 people.” In the small town of Simpsonville, that is a lot for any event. Above all one mission statement is central to what Jeff is trying to accomplish. “I want to give people a positive experience with food that they have never had before.” With all of the planning and effort that has gone into this year’s Bovinoche, Jeff is working his hardest to make sure he delivers those positive experiences. “My biggest joy is making people smile.” Great food (and a lot of it), entertainment, and friendly people; what is there not to smile about? Bovinoche is this Saturday May 16. The event starts at 2:30pm and goes until 10:30. The Secret Party is Friday May 15 at 6:30pm. To learn more about the event visit Jeff’s website icookwholecows.com

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Simpsonville City Council Meeting: May 12, 2015 Beth Kelley Roll Call - Council members Matthew Gooch, Taylor Graham, Geneva Lawrence, Elizabeth Braswell, George Curtis and Sylvia Lockaby present. Approval of Minutes for April 14, 2015 Mayor Pro Tem Lawrence presented a Proclamation for National Women’s Lung Health Week Lisa Forrester presented the Simpsonville Chamber of Commerce update. Ms. Forrester highlighted the Chamber Banquet recently held and raised $2,500 in a silent auction to be used for educational initiatives by the Chamber. Raised $2,000 for the Chamber Foundation at the Chamber Golf Tournament at Willow Creek. May 14th is the Small Business Resource Fair to be held at Heritage Funeral Home. Members of the community are all invited to attend. No Backpack Day initiative is holding a bowling tournament on May 18th. The Chamber will be moving in early June to 100 West Trade Street. Citizens Comments: None Council Comments: Councilman Graham thanked employees that received recognition by the Chamber. Also thanked City employees for their work on the 2015-2016

budget. Also encouraged everyone to attend the Fair at Heritage Park this week. BUSINESS: Matters Referred by the Planning Commission: 2nd Reading of AXZ-201502, Annexation/Rezoning of 1424 West Georgia Road - Motion passed unanimously SP-2015-10, Major Change to Cottages at Harrison Park - Motion passed unanimously. MATTERS REFERRED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE: 1st Reading of Ordinance 2015-04, Revisions to Chapter 20, Fire Prevention, Sec. 20-81, Fire Chief; Duties and Powers. Councilman Graham objects to changing the wording in this Ordinance. Feels new wording limits the Fire Chief. Motion made and passed. Councilman Graham was the only no vote. 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2015-02, Revisions to Chapter 20, Fire Prevention, Articles IV. Motion made and passed unanimously. Fire Department Surplus Phone Equipment - Motion made and passed to give permission to sell this surplus equipment. Any

monies received to be put in the General Fund. MATTERS REFERRED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS STANDING COMMITTEE: Motion made and passed to give permission to the Public Works Director to pursue FEMA Grants for Stream Crossings. MATTERS REFERRED BY THE RECREATION AND EVENTS STANDING COMMITTEE: Councilman Gooch made a motion to allow the Simpsonville’s Farmers Market to stay in the City Park until permanent Ordinance is passed. Councilman Gooch presented 1st Reading of Ordinance 2016-06, Public Market Exemption. This Ordinance will exempt the Farmers Market from being charged fees from the City. 1st Reading passed unanimous. OTHER BUSINESS: Councilman Gooch asked that Council reconsider the Ordinance passed to charge Rent for the Arts Center and Tater Shed Venue. Ask that this matter be moved back to Committee for further consideration. Councilman Graham agrees and would

like for the War Museum to be able to stay in the Arts Center. Councilman Curtis also agrees. Notes that the venue was not usable condition until groups like Simpsonville Arts Foundation (SAFI) made significant improvements. Councilman Gooch stated that SAFI has invested $100,000.00 into the Arts Center and is now being asked to pay rent. He noted that this amount is much more than rent would have been. Councilwoman Sylvia Lockaby is against letting SAFI, the War Museum, or anyone use the Arts Center without paying rent. Vote was taken with Councilmen Gooch, Curtis and Graham voting to move back to Committee. Councilwomen Lawrence, Lockaby and Braswell voting not to move back to Committee. Tie vote with “No Votes” passing. Rent schedule will stand. Resolution 2015-03, Commit Funds for Hillpine Bridge. Resolution passed 1st Reading of Ordinance 2015-07, Budget for FY 2015-2016. Councilman George Curtis voiced his objection to the Simpsonville Police Department obtaining AR-15’s. He believes this is leading to a militarized police force. Also, patrol cars could be purchased

instead of Tahoe’s. Councilman Curtis has the following to say on National Accreditation. “An accreditation that was lost, that was not safeguarded properly so that we could move forward. An accreditation that we are not longer able to achieve, now must be upgraded to the tune of $15,000.00. I take issue with that. My job here is to do what I believe is right for the City. I can’t support this budget as it stands.” Councilman Graham respectfully disagreed. Mayor Pro Tem Lawrence said, “This budget is what we need. Unfortunately, nobody likes a tax increase. However, like Mr. Graham said, it you want to continue with the services you receive, you need to accept small tax increases along. This is 2.9. 2.9 mils.... not much money.” (please see Simpsonville.com for the MP3 of the meeting for full comments.) Lawrence called for the vote. Councilmen Matthew Gooch and George Curtis voted “No”. Councilpersons Taylor Graham, Geneva Lawrence, Elizabeth Braswell and Sylvia Lockaby voted “Yes”. 1st reading of budget passed. The 2nd reading will be at the June Council meeting.

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Budgets, Mills and Millage: How to calculate a property tax increase Submitted by Councilman Matthew Gooch It is budget time again in the City of Simpsonville. The first reading of the 2015-2016 budget passed. There is another meeting on June 9th where the second and final reading of the budget ordinance will take place. Contained within this proposed budget is a property tax increase of 2.9 mills. This increase will add approximately $200,000.00 to the city’s coffers. For what it’s worth, of the total budget of $17 million, property taxes represent about $5 million. The rest of the funds to operate the city come from different sources. So what exactly is a mill? And what is millage? And what does it mean… and, well, it can be confusing. Let’s keep it simple. A mill is a property tax rate which is based on the valuation of property and is used to calculate local property taxes. A tax rate of one mill produces one dollar ($1) on every $1000.00 of property value.

Millage, on the other hand, is the amount of tax applied to the assessed value of property. The difference may sound slight but its best to work with the right definition if you want to discuss something. So what does any of this mean to your bottom line? The proposed budget has an increase of 2.9 mills which would bring the millage rate in the city to 64.6 mills up from the current rate of 61.7. There are different types of property. In South Carolina property is divided into 8 classifications. Your car is assessed at 6%, your personal residence at 4%. An industrial site can be taxed as high as 10.5%. In order to calculate what a tax increase means to you, there is some basic information needed. Let’s use some round numbers to make it easy. If you are interested, simply plug in the actual values for your own property later.

If the appraised value of your home is $100,000 you would use the 4% rate stated above and the calculation looks like this: $100,000 (appraised value of home) x 4% (Assessment rate for residential property) = $4,000 (Assessed value of home) The proposed tax increase will add 2.9 mills to your property taxes. On your $100,000 home this will add: $4000.00 (assessed value of home) x .0029 (proposed tax increase) = $11.60 (Additional property taxes on a home)

Simply stated, the tax increase will add about $1 per month to the cost of home ownership. It will add significantly more too commercial and other properties. If this is a concern to you please let your council members know. There is a second reading of the budget at the June meeting along with a public hearing. Let us know your thoughts either for or against the proposed budget.

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Local Entrepreneur Spotlight: Kelly Lomas and Peacock Cottage For as long as I can remember, I have had a passion to start a business of my own. My father owned several businesses, including a fast-food restaurant when I was growing up, and he passed down that entrepreneurial gene to me. He was a hard worker, and always gave everything 110%. He taught me that “the customer is always right; even if they are wrong, you always treat them as though they are right.” I learned quickly that I did not want to go into the restaurant industry! However, at an early age, I loved redecorating our house. Even though I did not even realize what I was doing, I was drawn to interior design and color. From a young age, I was able to match a top to a pair of pants. Without the two pieces being together, I was able to pick out the right shade of a given color. I could coordinate things well, too. I loved clothing, makeup – anything fashion related. And I loved home décor! I have worked in retail for the majority of my life. In school, I chose an accounting major. Although I’m not sure why, I do remember thinking that the girls who chose fashion design or interior design were considered the ones who weren’t “smart enough” to do anything else. What a false assumption that was! I worked in accounting and human resources for the first

10 years of my professional career, which proved to be very beneficial in ways that I didn’t realize at the time, and also served as a great background for my business knowledge. About 15 years ago, my husband, Ed, and I built a custom home in Simpsonville. I found so much enjoyment decorating our new house. It was so exciting! I knew this was where I wanted to focus my efforts. I just didn’t know how in the world to get started. For ten years, I worked at Three Generations Boutique with Lisa McKee and Janice Burns. I built upon my experiences with customer service and retail during that time. They often left me in charge of the business if they were on vacation or were tied up with other matters. These experiences proved vital in my overall development, and on top of that I loved every minute of it! I loved experiencing the business itself as much as the customer service portion. Those experiences sparked my entrepreneurial spirit and drove home the fact that I wanted to run my own business someday. In October of 2013, I obtained a job at Palmetto Home and Garden. This proved a very valuable experience for me, as I expanded my knowledge of interior decorating. Many of the designers who own

their own businesses were just like me – self-taught from experience. With this newfound knowledge, I began to consider what I would sell if I did open my own place. Once again, my entrepreneurial spirit came to life! During my time at Palmetto Home and Garden, I came into contact with a vendor who carried Amy Howard One Step paints and finishes. What was cool about the chalk-based paint was that it works on any surface without priming or sanding. I had heard of chalk paints before, but I had never used any myself. I painted furniture in the past, though, and loved it, so I of course couldn’t wait to try these new miracle paints! Once I did, I was hooked! I began to realize that this product was special. However, no business in Simpsonville carried any of these paints!! I saw this as a great opportunity. It was my opportunity to fill a niche no one else was filling in our little town. Over the past 15 years, I’ve seen Simpsonville’s business landscape and population grow and blossom, blossom and grow. With several new businesses opening and others relocating to the downtown area, I realized our little town finally had a good start to something big. I checked in to several of the chalk-based paint companies, and it didn’t take long to

realize Amy Howard at Home was the right one for me. I fell in love with Amy herself as much as the paints! One of my friends, who owned a territory of AHAH, gave me tremendous support, advice and training that propelled me into launching my business in April 2014. I started selling the paint along with a few pieces of home décor in the back of Southern Galleries, owned by Jimmy McDougall. From April to September, I painted and held workshops in this location. After only a few months, I realized I needed more space, and more visibility from the road, so I began looking for my own place. As I began searching for a new location, I stumbled upon Chandler Square. The moment I walked in the door, I knew this was the place! The only setback was that it was a little too big! The idea came to me that maybe I could share the space with another business or businesses. I began to scout out other artisantype businesses, and found several whose work I loved, so I reached out to them about coming in to Peacock Cottage. To my delight, most of them were thrilled with the idea to have a permanent location, without having to run the storefront itself. On October 21, 2014, we opened our doors officially at 212 NE Main Street, and Peacock Cottage was reborn as a min-

etsy store! Over the course of our 7 months on Main Street, we have seen changes. These changes were all for the better. We have only lost a couple of our original artisans, and have quickly replaced those with others who were waiting for something like this. I speak in terms of we because I haven’t gotten here all by myself! God has placed some wonderful friends and very supportive family in my life who have helped me grow PC into the business it is today. Without their help, I couldn’t do what I do. Running a business as a sole proprietorship isn’t for the faint of heart, that’s for sure! Because of my background, I knew many of the challenges that faced me. If not, I am sure I would have been overwhelmed to the point of giving up at times! Simpsonville has proven to be the perfect location for my small business. The community has been so welcoming! As we grow, our services are growing, too, and we now offer home decorating services. Our lines have expanded to included tabletop and clothing, and eventually I hope to include textiles, such as bedding, to the shop. In fact, I would love to see Peacock Cottage become a one-stop shop for all things home!

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Simpsonville Chamber Task Force Unveils “Entrepreneur Friendly Toolkit” at Small Business Resource Fair Submitted by Allison McGarity Simpsonville, SC - A local publicprivate task force led by the Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce just completed the new Entrepreneur Friendly (EF) Toolkit program created by the Appalachian Council of Governments (ACOG) in Greenville. The EF Toolkit involves a 7-step strategic planning process to help communities attract and support small businesses. The Simpsonville Area Chamber, along with the City of Pickens and Oconee County, served as “pilot communities” for helping ACOG develop the EF Toolkit program and website, which will be launched on June 30.

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The 15-person Simpsonville EF Task Force began meeting in September of 2014. It included representation from local businesses, the City, the County, the Chamber, and Greenville Tech. The Task Force produced not only an “Entrepreneur Friendly Action Plan” filled with long-term economic development goals and recommendations, but also a new “Simpsonville Small Business Resource Guide” to assist local businesses and entrepreneurs.

Other Task Force deliverables included an on-line survey about Simpsonville’s entrepreneurial climate which garnered 49 business responses, as well as a “Simpsonville Area Capital Matrix” which is a directory of local, regional, state, and federal capital sources. All of these documents can be found at www.simpsonvillechamber.com. Lastly, this Chamber-led Task Force is hosting a Simpsonville Small Business Resource Fair on Thursday, May 14 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home (313 N. Main Street, Simpsonville). This Greenville Tech-sponsored event will include booth vendors from resources such as SC Small Business Development Center, SC Women’s Business Center, SC Manufacturing Extension Partnership, and local professional firms and organizations who serve the business community.

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Upcoming Events at the Simpsonville Library Public Note:

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MAY TEEN SCRIBBLERS Description: Bring your best creative writing or come be inspired. Date: Saturday - May 16 2015 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Program Type: Teens

YOGA FOR BEGINNERS Description: Yoga Alliance certified Registered Yoga Teacher Nancy Erwin teaches beginning stretching and strengthening exercises. For ages 12 and up. Dress comfortably and bring your own yoga mat. Call 907-8989 for more information and to register. Date: Monday - May 18 2015 Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Program Type: Adults

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Description: Adult creative writers at any level or of any genre are invited to bring their best work or come get inspired.

Date: Mondays Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Program Type: Adults

MINI-MAKERS: LET’S TAKE A TRIP Description: Listen to a story. Create items using your imagination and provided materials. Ages 2-5 with an adult caregiver. Date: Monday - June 8 2015 Time: 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Description: Date: Thursday - May 28 2015 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Program Type: Adults Join us as we discuss The Aviator’s Wife: A Novel by Melanie Benjamin.

BOUNCING BABIES Description: Stories, rhymes, music and bouncing games for babies 1 month-18 months with an adult caregiver. No registration required.

Date: Tuesday - June 9 2015 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Program Type: Adults

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TODDLER TALES

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Description: 30-minutes of stories, music and movement designed for toddlers 19+ months.

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Date: Tuesdays

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CRAFT IT: BUTTON BADGES Description: Make your own buttons with original phrases and images. Ages 11-17. Registration required. Date: Friday - June 12 2015

MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE Description: Rhymes, rhythm and fun for babies 1 month-24 months with an adult caregiver. Maximum of 3 children per adult caregiver. No groups. Attendance is limited to 40 per program. Get an admission ticket at the desk. Date: Wednesdays Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Program Type: Children

STORY TIME Description: 30 minutes of stories, music and games for preschool children. Date: Thursdays

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VEGETABLE FERMENTATION Description: Learn to preserve your excess vegetables for later use. Learn about the basics of making sauerkraut, kimchi and your own fermented hot sauce. Registration required. Email simpsonville@ greenvillelibrary.org or call 9639031 to register. Date: Saturday - June 13 2015 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Program Type: Adults

Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Program Type: Children

Date: Tuesdays Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Public Note: Your reading log is required for admission along with the numbered ticket you receive in the lobby prior to the event. Entry is not guaranteed. Seating limitations specified by local fire marshall. No groups.

SCIENCE MAGIC Description: Roper Mountain Science Center presents amazing and unbelievable science and teaches you what’s behind this seeming magic. Date: Thursday - June 11 2015 Time: 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM Program Type: Children

UNRAVELED: KNIT AND CROCHET GROUP Description: Improve your skills in the company of fellow enthusiasts. Date: Saturday - June 13 2015 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Program Type: Adults

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Hillcrest Football Spring Game The Hillcrest Rams wrap up spring practice on Friday, May 22 with a spring game at Chandler Stadium at 5:30 pm. Rams fans are encouraged to come out and support their defending Division I-Class AAAA state championship team.

Woodmont Choral endof-year program Seniors were awarded recognition as part of the program on Wednesday, May 13. Photos by Christy Staton. The student standing by herself is Anita Rene Rhodes (freshman/viola)

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Country Comes to Town: Q&A with Nashville’s Newest Crooner Christy Staton On a very warm and almost too humid spring evening, a cool Country act rolled onto the grounds at the Fair at Heritage Park. Inside of a sleek black tour bus, the atmosphere was calm and perfect for chatting with Craig Wayne Boyd, winner of season 7 of the NBC hit show The Voice. Boyd plays the part of a Country music superstar well, with his deep blue eyes and shaggy blonde locks up top and his ripped up jeans and cowboy boots at the bottom. Yet, it was all serious business as we began to talk about the music industry and his career… Q: What was your music career like prior to auditioning for and winning The Voice? A: Boyd describes his earlier career as a series of ups and downs, almost making it to the top then

having it all taken away. He mentions having success as a bass player and as part of a vocal trio before making the decision to finally accept a recommendation to audition as a solo artist on The Voice. Q: Is Blake Shelton (Boyd’s coach on The Voice) still involved in your career? A: Boyd says Shelton is most definitely still involved as both a mentor and a friend. Boyd laughs as he claims that Shelton “always answers his cell phone”. Q: I know you recently left one record label and went to another. Is the new label your own and can you share any details about it? A: According to Boyd the timing wasn’t working out on the previous contract. So, in order to push out

his newest single and have it featured in a new Nissan commercial, the paperwork had to be completed immediately. The only way to do that was to rely on a label of his own brand, Long Haul Records. Boyd says he will be moving on to a much larger label in the near future, but his own label will always be in the background. His newly released song, “I’m Still Here”, was written as a synopsis of his life up to and including his time on The Voice. He says all the stories included in it are true and describe exactly what he has been through. Q: You have a very young son who made a few brief appearances in the audience during the taping of your performances on The Voice. Does he motivate you and does he understand when you

have to be away from him for long periods of time? A: Boyd says his son is only three years old and therefore too young to understand when dad has to travel. He is grateful, however, for modern technology such as Skype and Facetime that allow him to see and interact with his family while touring. He says he is motivated to try and provide the best life he can for his son by doing what he knows best, and that is music. Q: Who are some of your early and/or current musical influences? Who would be your “dream duet”? A: He attributes his early love of music to growing up in a highly religious household. He says there was always a lot of old fashioned gospel music played in combination

with his father’s bluegrass band. The heavy involvement of the banjo in bluegrass music had a direct effect on his tastes. He also enjoyed listening to his grandmother’s vinyl albums, especially Bill Monroe titles. Current favorite artists include Randy Houser, Lee Brice, Jamey Johnson and classics such as Garth Brooks and Travis Tritt. Given the opportunity, Boyd would love to record a duet with female artists such as Brandy Clark, Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood. Q: I know you are originally from Texas, but moved to Nashville, TN. What do you consider “home”? A: “Texas will ALWAYS be home…I reside in Tennessee.”

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after a little debate with their mother, I woke them up to see if they wanted dinner. The debate went something like this: Mom: We should get them up. They are probably going to want dinner. Me: They were mean. Mom: If we don’t feed them, they are going to wake up in the middle of the night hungry. Me: They were mean. Mom: At 1 o’clock in the morning, they are going to be starving and mean. Me: I’ll get them. I cautiously woke my girls, all the while, I heard part of my mind saying “Never poke a sleeping bear!” Meanwhile, another part is answering, “Sure, but if that bear wakes up on its own and is

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SIMPSONVILLE EVENTS Simpsonville Farmers Market Every Saturday 8:00am 12:00pm Simpsonville City Park 405 E Curtis St Simpsonville, SC

The Fair at Heritage Park Through Sun, May 17, 2015, 9:00pm

An Evening with Ms. Gail Johnson Friday, May 15, 2015 7:00pm 8:00pm 110 Academy St Simpsonville, SC

Will Howell and Elizabeth at P. Simpsons

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Friday, June 26, 2015 7:30pm 11:30pm Charter Ampitheatre

Wolfman Grant and the Ticklers at P. Simpsons

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Friday, May 22, 2015 8:00pm 11:00pm

Simpsonville City Committee Meetings

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Bovinoche Saturday, May 16, 2015 10:30am 8:30pm Simpsonville City Park

VT Palmetto Chapter Clean Up Day: Howard Drive Saturday, May 16, 2015 11:00am 1:00pm Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce

Thursday, July 2, 2015 7:00pm 11:00pm Charter Ampitheatre

Tuesday, May 26, 2015 6:00pm 9:00pm Simpsonville City Hall

2nd Annual Fork Shoals Market Day

Saturday, May 16, 2015 9:00am 7:00pm JB’S BBQ 711 Southeast Main Street Simpsonville, SC 29681

The stage is set at the foot of the Clock Tower, but the Sings events are held rain or shine. Carolina Olive Oil graciously hosted the rainy nights, and plans to again this year.

Saturday, May 16, 2015 11:30am 2:00pm Stella’s Southern Bistro

Friday, May 29, 2015 8:00pm 11:00pm

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Thursday nights in downtown Simpsonville were hopping last summer, with live performances by local musicians both amature and professional. The event is back for year two beginning June 18.

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Stella’s Dog Adoption Day with CCA

Thursday, June 4, 2015 7:30pm 10:30pm Charter Ampitheatre

Westwood Community Yard Sale Saturday, June 6, 2015 8:00am 1:00pm Alder Park

Movies in the Park: Frozen Sing-a-long Thursday, June 11, 2015 7:30pm 8:30pm Heritage Park

Simpsonville Sings Thursday, June 18, 2015 7:30pm 9:00pm By the Clock Tower

HHS Volleyball Summer Camp Monday, June 22, 2015 10:30am 7:00pm Hillcrest High School

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Solid Rock Celebration Horse Show Saturday, May 16 Jenny Clark

If you haven’t been out to Pam and Ashley Riddle’s Solid Rock Stables on Durbin Road in Fountain Inn, Saturday is a great chance to come and get acquainted! The second of a three-day family fun series, Solid Rock Celebration Horse Show will be held on May 16 beginning with the barrel exhibition at 8:30; classes start at 10:00 am. Fun classes on Saturday will include halter, showmanship, tot lead line, walk/trot, trail, western pleasure,

barrels, pole, and Texas barrels. Ribbons will be awarded to six places; high point winners will be determined in three divisions for each show and a final high point champion announced. Solid Rock offers 200 rolling acres of trails plus riding lessons and boarding, and it serves as home to Let’s Saddle Up Therapeutic Horsemanship, where one of Fountain Inn’s favorite celebrities, miniature horse Tater Tot, serves as public relations director

and is training to be a therapy horse. Let’s Saddle Up owner Sharon Dillard says, “Our students will be showing. We did this as a Fun Show; that means you don’t have to dress in horse show clothes, just the safety things like helmet and boots. We have invited 4-H’ers and anyone in the area who would like to show and have fun!” A silent auction will be held; contributions from the Fountain Inn and Simpsonville communities include dinner coupons,

jewelry, South Carolina T-shirts, gift baskets, crafts, saddles, games, and more. Proceeds will benefit Solid Rock Stables and Let’s Saddle Up. Concessions including hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks and snacks will be

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FOUNTAIN INN EVENTS Fountain Inn City Council Meeting

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Thursday, May 14, 2015 6:00pm 7:30pm Fountain Inn City Hall

Friday, May 29, 2015 7:30pm 9:30pm

Introduction to Tai Chi

Saturday, May 30, 2015 8:00am 12:00pm Fountain Inn Farmers Market Pavilion

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Friday, May 15, 2015 10:30am 12:00pm Kerry Ann Younts Culp Library

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Tuesday, May 19, 2015 9:30am 4:30pm Kerry Ann Younts Culp Library

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17th Annual Golf Classic Wednesday, May 20, 2015 10:00am 5:00pm Carolina Springs Country Club

Introduction to Geneaology Thursday, May 21, 2015 3:00pm 4:30pm Kerry Ann Younts Culp Library

Fountain Inn Symphony: Suites, Serenades & All Things Percussion Friday, May 22, 2015 7:30pm 9:00pm Younts Center for Performing Arts

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righteousness is as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.

II Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Some people believe in the inspired concept of scripture. If God only gave them the concept of what to write about, this would be subject to human error. There are no errors in the bible. Some people think there are errors, but each theory takes the verses out of context. When this is done the word has a different meaning.

This is true because I have experienced this. The old things related to the world I don’t desire anymore_ old habits, old desires, etc. You don’t know what has happened to you except that God has made you a new person. He does this when you come to Christ Jesus and ask him to forgive you and cleanse you. We are always trying to please him. As he leads us through this life, we realize that we will never be perfect until we reach heaven and he presents us to the Father. Jesus has given us his righteousness. Otherwise, we would not have any righteousness of our own. Isaiah 64:6 But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our

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SIMPSONVILLEBANNER.COM of Winston Salem, NC; five grandchildren, Jessica, Ryan, Meagan, Hannah and Maddie; one sister, Diana St. Jean of Bantam, CT; and two nephews, Andrew and Matthew St. Jean. The Memorial Service will be held at 4:00PM on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel, with visitation to follow. Burial will be in Graceland East Memorial Park at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, the American Heart Association, 3535 Pelham Road, Suite 101, Greenville, SC 29615, or the Cancer Society of Greenville County, 113 Mills Avenue, Greenville, SC 29605. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. thomasmcafee.com. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel Samuel Claude Hill Samuel Claude Hill, Jr., 57, of Simpsonville, husband of Taleah Williams Hill, died Friday, May 8, 2015. Born in Monroe, LA, he was a son of the late Samuel Claude Hill, Sr. and Annie Louise Ross Hill. Samuel was a veteran of the US Marine Corps, serving for seven years. He was a technical buyer for ZF Transmissions in Gray Court. Samuel loved bowling and going to the movies. Surviving, in addition to his wife of 26 years, are a son, Samuel Joseph Hill; siblings Rodney Thomas Hill, Donald Keith Hill and wife Terri, Rose Marie Hill and Anthony Carl Hill; a host of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, and a grand-dog Max. Samuel was preceded in death by a sister, Audrey Lynn Hill Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2015, and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. in

the Chapel. Entombment will be in Graceland East Memorial Park Mausoleum. Condolences may be sent to the family at www. thomasmcafee.com. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel Reverend Edwin Lewis Huggins Reverend Edwin Lewis Huggins, 81, of Simpsonville, husband of the late Shirley Jenkins Huggins, died Sunday, May 3, 2015. Born in Hamer, SC, he was the son of the late Carroll Huggins and Lucille Black Huggins. Edwin was a veteran of the US Navy and a retired Church of God minister. Survivors include two sons, Eddie Huggins and wife Tammy of Kodak, TN, and Doyle Huggins and wife Shannon of Woodruff, SC; two grandsons, Blake Huggins and wife Candice of Johnson City, TN, and Brandon Huggins of Kodak, TN; two great granddaughters, Cayden and Allie Huggins, both of Johnson City, TN; and two sisters, Maxine Hayes and Mable Mew, both of Hamer, SC. Visitation was held from 12:00 to 1:30 PM on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel. The Graveside Service followed at 2:00PM in Graceland East Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Church of God Home for Children, 1810 NE Main Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681. Condolences may be sent to the family at www. thomasmcafee.com. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel Richard Goulding Richard Allen Goulding, 78, of Greenville, SC, husband of Barbara Ann Audette Goulding, died Friday, May 1, 2015. Born in Waltham, MA, he was the son of the late Frederick Eli Goulding and Jean Preston Goulding. Richard served in the US Air Force and was retired from Siemens where he was a Project Manager. Since age 14,

Richard was an avid amateur radio operator-W1ULZ. He was a member of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include one daughter, Lori A. Caron and husband Marty of Taylors, SC; two sons, Jon Goulding and wife Lynne of Winston-Salem, NC, and Michael Zeppa and wife Darlene of Warner Robins, GA; eleven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and a sister, Barbara Shelley, of Oviedo, FL. He was preceded in death by a son, Paul Goulding. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at 10:00AM on Monday, May 11, 2015, at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church. Burial was at 10:00AM on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, in M. J. “Dolly” Cooper Veterans Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America, 505 Eighth Avenue, Suite 902, New York, NY 10018. Condolences may be sent to the family at www. thomasmcafee.com. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel Carole Ann Daly Carole Ann Daly, 73, of Fountain Inn, wife of Nicholas Rivaldo, died Tuesday, April 28, 2015. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Daly and Lena Giustiany Daly. Carole was a member of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church where she founded Cancer Courage and was involved with Caring and Sharing, Adoration and Young at Heart. From 1996-2007 she was a volunteer coach for the Leukemia and Lymphoma’s Team in Training and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. She was an avid supporter of Run 4 Life. Survivors, in addition to her husband, include four children, Andrew Schmidt and wife Pam, Suzanne Koty and husband Dow, Annette Segesman and husband Scot, and Lisa Robertson and husband Dennis; and ten grandchildren, Abby, Mary, Thomas, Francis, Wyatt,

FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2015 Christopher, Leo, Nicholas, Sophie, and Millie. The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Jim Stephenson, Dr. Joe Stephenson and Dr. Steven Graddick for the genuine care and concern given. The Recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet will be held at 6:00PM on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel, with visitation to follow until 8:00PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00AM on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, 2252 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville, SC 29681; the Monastery of St. Clare, 33 McCauley Road, Travelers Rest, SC 29690; or ITOR Cancer Research, GHS Office of Philanthropy and Partnership, 300 E. McBee Avenue, Suite 200, Greenville, SC 29601. Condolences may be sent to the family at thomasmcafee. com Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel Debra Suzanne Tomlinson Debra S. Tomlinson, 52, of Gray Court, wife of Justin S. Tomlinson, died on Sunday, May 3, 2015. Born in Escondido, California, she was a daughter of the late Archie Joseph Thomas and the late Geneva Gage Thomas. In addition to her husband, Justin, Mrs. Tomlinson is survived by one son, Michael Sawyer and his wife, Michelle, of Fountain Inn; three daughters, Jessica Sizemore and her husband, Ken, of Woodruff, Julia Tomlinson and Jennifer Tomlinson both of Gray Court; five grandchildren, Bentley, Rylie, Alyssa, Nickolas and Corbin; one brother, Roger Thomas of California; and one sister, Lisa Shamburg and her husband, Scott, of Oregon. Heritage Funeral Home assisted the family. heritage-funeral.com

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