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PLAIN POLITICS

The Fourth Estate, Duty of the Press

Upcoming council meeting schedules in the Golden Strip.

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Thomas Jefferson said, “Where the press is free and every man able to read, all is safe.” The Founding Fathers understood that to keep public servants honest, transparency must prevail through a tenacious press. The Banner has provided citizens with thorough information with regard to the work of the City of Simpsonville, which I appreciate. The information presented specifically with regard to the budget for the police should be discussed openly.

If you feel your proposals cannot stand up to the light of day, then maybe they should be re-examined. As a business professional who has a board of directors to answer to, not unlike the mayor and City Council, I am always prepared to defend and justify my budget. True leaders stand up and make a case for their position. I am sure The Banner would provide you with the platform to communicate your position in their publication.

that has done a great service to the community on many fronts does not serve your reputation well, because if those are the tactics you employ to attempt to harm a member of the press, then one could surmise that the same heavy-handed tactics would be used in all aspects of your job. Shame on you, Chief Grounsell. Stand up and start acting like a community leader, not like a mob boss. Simpsonville deserves better!

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Simpsonville City Hall announces extended summer hours Press Release

Simpsonville, SC – With the hot, muggy days of the summer nearly upon us, Simpsonville City Hall will be opening one hour earlier at 7am to serve our early rising businesses and citizens better. From June 2nd through August 28th, City Hall will be open from 7am until 5 pm, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays). David Dyrhaug, Simpsonville City Administrator, hopes

these new hours will be beneficial for those in the building and construction businesses who prefer to get an early start organizing permits and scheduling inspections. Citizens with the traditional 8 to 5 work schedule may also benefit from a window of opportunity to conduct business at City Hall before 8am. “Not only will our City Hall doors be open earlier but phone lines at City Hall

will open earlier as well for those who have questions regarding the trash pick-up schedule, business licenses, permits, or city events.” For more information, please contact: Anna Verdier Community Relations Specialist City of Simpsonville 864-967-9526 Phone averdier@simpsonville.com www.simpsonville.com

SIMPSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING Public Hearing for the 2015-16 Budget Tuesday, June 9, 2015 6:30pm Simpsonville City Hall SIMPSONVILLE CITY COMMITTEE MEETINGS Tuesday, June 23, 2015 6:00pm Simpsonville City Hall FOUNTAIN INN CITY COUNCIL MEETING Public Hearing for the 2015-16 Budget Thursday, June 11, 2015 6:00pm Fountain Inn City Hall MAULDIN CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, June 15, 2015 7:00pm Mauldin City Hall MAULDIN STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS Monday, July 6, 2015 6:00pm Mauldin City Hall GREENVILLE COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, June 16, 2015 6:00pm 301 University Ridge, Greenville

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Trial for Mayor Perry Eichor begins Monday, June 8 Beth Kelley Fann

Simpsonville Mayor Perry Eichor will face a jury next week, more than one year after he was indicted and suspended from office. According to the trial docket released on Tuesday, Eichor is charged with Intimidating a Court Official, Misconduct in Office and Obstruction of Justice. All three charges relate to a single alleged incident involving Judge Leslie Sharff of Simpsonville. The presiding judges are listed as the Honorable Robin B. Stillwell and the Honorable Perry H. Gravely. Greenville Assistant Solicitor Lisa Bentley will represent the prosecution, and Eichor will be represented by Attorney Steven Henry of Greenville. Both Eichor

and his attorney have declined to comment. The trial is slated to begin on Monday, June 8, at the Greenville County Courthouse. Speedy indictment handed down in 2014 Eichor was formally charged on April 22, 2014. The indictment that followed came so swiftly that he was not allowed a preliminary hearing, leaving him temporarily in the dark as to the specifics of the charges. Due to his position in city government, Governor Nikki Haley suspended Eichor from serving as Mayor. Following the suspension, Mayor Pro Tem Geneva Lawrence from Ward 3 has filled Eichor’s role. His absence has also left city council one vote short for the past 13 months. A city council making do

Simpsonville operates under a “weak mayor” form of government, giving the council more input and control over the decisions. The empty seventh seat left citizens short of full representation as Pro Tem Lawrence covered both roles.

Perry Eichor at one of his last speaking engagements as Mayor, Memorial Day 2014 Photo Credit: Christy Staton The current city council has leaned heavily in favor of public safety, with four of its six members in strong support of embattled Police Chief Keith Grounsell. Perry Eichor at one of his last speaking engagements as Mayor, Memorial Day 2014

Mayor Eichor was elected in November of 2011 and served approximately 17 months before his suspension. A veteran of the Air Force, he later served in several high-ranking law enforcement roles. Originally from El Reno, Oklahoma, he has lived in Simpsonville since 1979. Eichor is 80 years old.

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Call or go online to make your reservation! EducaVon CommiWee MeeVng Tuesday, June 9th Call the Chamber for details.

Chamber Presents! Lunch Series Thursday, June 11th 11:30-‐1:00 Topic: Using the Arts to Inspire

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

This year’s Annual Banquet and Spring Golf Tournament raised money for the Chamber’s FoundaVon. Between these two events, the FoundaVon raised almost $4,000 which will be used locally to support educaVon projects like No Backpack Day and student scholarships, historic projects like State Historical Markers, and community improvement projects.

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Wednesday, June 17th 7:30-‐9:30am Networking for Chamber members

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The Chamber proudly congratulates The Simpsonville Banner for a successful ﬁrst year of print! We appreciate our partnership and look forward to working together in Simpsonville for years to come!

Thursday, June 25th 5:30-‐7:30pm Networking for Chamber members

LegislaVve Lunch Series Monday, June 29th 11:30-‐1:00 LegislaLve update from County oﬃcials

Independence Day Saturday, July 4th Note that the Chamber will observe this holiday on Friday, July 3rd and will be closed.

Save the date for later this year! NaVonal Night Out Tuesday, August 4th

Simpsonville Swing & Shuck Fall golf tournament and oyster roast Thursday, October 1st Willow Creek Golf Club

Simpsonville’s Goblinfest Saturday, October 31st Heritage Park

Annual Christmas Parade Sunday, December 6th 3pm

ON THE MOVE… AGAIN! The Chamber will soon be moving into our new permanent home, located at 100 West Trade Street here in Simpsonville. The move is expected to take place mid-June and notiﬁcation will be sent to all Chamber members.

Look for information coming soon about a Grand Opening celebration and Member Appreciation event in July, in addition to updated contact information!

Recent Ribbon Cuttings & Grand Openings The Chamber was on hand as Dr. Jared Dreckman cut the ribbon at his new chiropractic practice, specializing in pediatric patients. Dreckman Family Chiropractic is located at 717 NE Main Street, in Simpsonville. Visit or call today!

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Greenville County Sheriff’s Office seeking information regarding stolen/cloned debit cards Press Release

Over the past two weeks, the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office received two reports regarding cloned or skimmed debit cards. In both cases, the victims reported to have had fraudulent charges made on their accounts. One victim had charges made at the

Wal-Mart on Pelham Road and the other victim had charges made at the WalMart on Woodruff Road. In these cases, the suspects have purchased numerous gift cards. Investigators ask anyone who has had any suspicious charges on their accounts

to contact the White Collar Crimes Unit for the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office at 864-467-5240. Anyone with information regarding the identity of the shown suspects are asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 23-CRIME.

Simpsonville Police seeking two in Wal-Mart electronics theft Press Release

On June 3, 2015 the two individuals who are pictured entered the Wal-Mart located at 3950 Grandview Dr. in Simpsonville. The suspects stole portable electronics valued at over $12,000. The merchandise was located in locked cabinets which the suspects forced open.

The City of Mauldin Police Department is now accepting applications for our 3rd Session of the Citizen’s Police Academy (CPA). The CPA is for those persons 21 years of age or older who are interested in law enforcement activities. Applicants must reside in Greenville County and undergo a criminal background check. Topics such as Crime Scene Investigation, Emergency Vehicle Operations, and Crime Prevention will be covered during the course. Class will begin on Monday August 3rd, 2015 and will meet every Monday for 10 weeks. Classes will conclude with a graduation on October 19th, 2015. Classes are scheduled for 7pm-9pm, and will be held in the City of Mauldin Court Room at 5 East Butler Road. Please contact Sgt. Greg Ryan by phone at (864) 289-8960 or by E-Mail at gryan@mauldinpolice.com. Interested applicants can obtain an application from the following locations: www.mauldinpolice.com, Mauldin Police Dispatch, or our City Hall. Applications are due to Sgt. Ryan at the Mauldin Police Department no later than Friday July 24th, 2015, at 5pm.

The suspects placed the stolen merchandise in a child car seat box and exited the store after paying for the car

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Entrepreneur Spotlight: All Clear Plumbing submitted by Anja Smith

Throughout history, the majority of the world’s skilled labor was developed using the traditional apprenticeship model. A young apprentice learns their trade on-the-job from a master. After a few years of dedication, the apprentice demonstrates that they are capable of working independently, thus graduating to journeyman. After thousands of hours of service and practice, the journeyman enters the realm of mastery - think of it like a doctorate of the trade - and takes on an apprentice of their own. So the cycle goes. In modern times, traditional apprenticeships have all but disappeared. Vocational schools, technical schools,

and colleges have filled that skilled labor gap. However, the apprenticeship is experiencing a modern renaissance. For manufacturing states like South Carolina - programs that embrace the old-world philosophy of on-the-job training are becoming increasingly vital to our economy. Employers and technical schools are working hand-in-hand to outfit a workforce ready to fill critical jobs. These jobs alleviate the burden of school debt, provide excellent hourly wages, and provide a clear career path. But for some professions, like service plumbing - the people that you call for repair or maintenance - the apprenticeship model never

went away entirely. Vocational studies involving plumbing focus on installation, not repair. The only real way to become a master service plumber is to learn from someone more experienced. However, a trend has popped up in recent years that threatens the apprenticeship model that has been in place for centuries - the technician. Typically paid on commission, technicians are taught the basics of using service equipment. While trained on-the-job, it is in a less structured way. Some technicians find it tough to break into this type of business, because of the commissioned pay. After all, experienced plumbers have less incentive to take a

technician under their wing or teach them the finer points of service plumbing. Master Plumber Scott Smith is a man who believes in the old-world apprenticeship method. He is so invested in this idea, that he structured his company around the idea. All Clear Plumbing is a service company built around quality work done at fair prices - and the employees are a crucial foundation for that standard. Paying plumbers hourly, Scott found, takes the pressure off selling services and allows plumbers to focus their energy on the details that help All Clear thrive. Hiring the best plumbers he could find, at a variety of skill levels, Scott had his mission: to train the next generation of master plumbers. All Clear does not use the word technician for any of its employees. “We do everything above code, we train our guys not just on the intricacies of plumbing, but the importance of personal details like cleanliness and being polite. We explain our repairs to homeowners, so they are comfortable with the work we are doing, and have a clear policy against upselling,” describes Scott. “It’s about building trust and a relationship - whether it is a home owner, property manager, or business owner.”

The journey started in 2012 with a single service truck. Scott enlisted the help of his wife and daughters, who had experience in finance, design & marketing, and customer service. It was a family affair that helped it all come together, but in the end it was Scott’s solid reputation as highly skilled - and fair Master Plumber that made a difference. Now, three years later, the company has four trucks, along with an arsenal of trailers and high-tech equipment that help the small company compete with the big guys in town. Most people probably don’t think about a plumbing company as high tech, but they’d be wrong. Smartphones, tablets, and GPS keep the almostvirtual company connected throughout the day while camera-line inspectors and hydrojets allow the plumbers to do their jobs more effectively than they could have a generation ago. “For a customer, a cameraline inspection is a huge peace-of-mind. Instead of just trusting our gut instinct about what’s going on 40 feet down a sewer line, we can physically show them where the roots, clog, or break is,” explains Scott. “They know exactly what they are paying for and get to keep a DVD of it to show at dinner parties.” Continued on page 17

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Hungry Mungry Delivers celebrates a successful first year Beth Kelley Fann

Not in the mood for pizza? In the Golden Strip, you have options.

Pete’s of Simpsonville

Hungry Mungry Delivers opened in June of 2014 with the intent to bring big-city convenience to the area. Owner David Stone now employs a small fleet of drivers, delivering orders from an impressive list of fifteen restaurants:

Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant

The Clock Drive-In of Fountain Inn

Old Mill Cafe

The Clock Fine Foods of Moonville JB’ BBQ La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant Java Bistro Nazca Peruvian Restaurant

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The Turtle Shell B&B Breakfast and Burgers Oasis Mediterranean Cuisine

P. Simpson’s Hometown Grill Two Guy’s Pizza Orders can be placed by calling 864-962-7217, but the full experience is at hungrymungrydelivers. com. The website houses menus for each of the restaurants, and the motto “Just Pick It, Click It and Done” describes the site to a “T”.

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Get some rest Good sleep speaks to healthy lifestyle Your head hits the pillow after a long day at work and you close your eyes, but sleep doesn’t come. While the thought of sleep is relaxing, for some, getting rest is a chore. However, lack of sleep isn’t just frustrating; it is also detrimental to your health. Sleep is an essential aspect of health promotion and chronic disease prevention, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Diseases linked to lack of sleep include diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity and depression. Adults need seven to eight hours of sleep per day while school-age children and teenagers need nine to 10 hours per day. Counting sheep and buying softer pillows isn’t always the key to drifting into dreamland. Sometimes having a strategy and routine is the key to getting some shut-eye. Here are some tips for getting a better night’s sleep:

enjoy deeper sleep. Remember that it’s usually best to exercise earlier in the day, because exercising too close to bedtime may cause restlessness. Nap smarter – Sometimes naps are inevitable when we need to make up for lost sleep. When taking a nap is necessary to repay sleep debt, make sure to do so in the afternoon, for 10 to 30 minutes, to still be able to fall asleep at night. Avoid alcohol, caffeine and nicotine – Nicotine and caffeine have stimulating effects on the body that can make it hard to fall asleep, and while alcohol can cause drowsiness at first, it can disrupt sleep later on in the night. (Source: CDC) What if none of that works? Your sleep troubles could be attributed to a sleep disorder. What are symptoms of a sleep disorder? Loud snoring

Stick to a sleep schedule – When possible, go to bed and get up at around the same time each day. Creating a sleep routine will help regulate your body’s internal clock, helping you to fall asleep and stay asleep easier.

Excessive daytime sleepiness

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The Best Care Gets Recognized

Voted Best Hospital in the Upstate The readers of “The Greenville News” voted Pelham Medical Center the best hospital in the Best of the Upstate Reader’s Choice Poll. This award confirms what our patients already know—that Pelham Medical Center delivers an exceptional healthcare experience. We’re proud to receive this honor and look forward to serving your healthcare needs.

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Fun Summer Events on Tap for the Golden Strip Fountain Inn Bluegrass | Simpsonville Sings | Shakespeare in Mauldin Corey Barker

Summer is approaching at a fast clip. The kids will be out of school, the days are long, and everyone wants to be outside. It isn’t always easy to pick an event that will make everyone happy. The kids want something exciting. Mom wants something cultural to stimulate the kid’s minds while they are out of school. Dad wants something where he can let his hair down and have a good time. Luckily there are plenty of options in the Golden Strip this summer. What’s more, these events are part of a series. Fill your calendar with these fun events, and keep the whole family happy. If you are in the mood for some banjo picking and delicious food then the Fountain Inn Bluegrass Festival is the place for

you. Diane Turner with the Fountain Inn city was kind enough to fill me in on what people can expect at these Southern-flair Saturdays. Fountain Inn has Bluegrass acts booked every Saturday extending all the way into September. I asked Diane how the acts for the Bluegrass festival were chosen. “We have a wonderful couple that volunteer to coordinator and book our bluegrass bands...Bill and Laurel Harvey”. If great Bluegrass isn’t enough to entice you, there will also be food for sale at each concert. At the time of my correspondence with Diane, two vendors had been chosen. The first is Three Kings Catering. They offer “hamburgers, hotdogs, fish, French fries, fried Oreos, funnel cakes,

and more.” There will also be a gentleman that sells Italian Ice. Knowing that this isn’t the first year for the Bluegrass Festival, I wanted to know what kind of community support these events garnered. “Saturday Bluegrass has a strong following, there is always 150-200 people that show up on Saturday night. It is great to see how many people follow bluegrass, young and old. We are doing a fundraiser this year to help with the cost of this event. We started selling tickets this past Saturday night and already have had a great response from the community. They want to see the Bluegrass series continue and that is coming through with them purchasing $10 tickets to our fundraiser on July 18th - Bluegrass at the

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Center (Younts Center for Performing Arts).” I also wanted to give Diane the chance to deliver a statement to anyone reading this to get them excited about The Bluegrass Festival. “This is a great FREE concert event for the whole family with food and drinks available for purchase. This concert series happens underneath our Farmers Market, so there is some shade and shelter from the rain.” For great food and great music for the whole family, the Summer Bluegrass Festival is the place to be. The Bluegrass Festival takes place every Saturday night. If you have a taste for the theater and love the works of the Immortal Bard then Mauldin’s Shakespeare performances are sure to delight. George McLeer was

able to give me some insight on what the productions will entail, and how Mauldin is doing some things differently to put on Shakespeare like you have never seen. Shakespeare has a vast catalogue of work to choose from, so I wanted to know how the works that were to be performed were selected. “Our resident company (American Callboard) and I sit down each year to discuss show options for the upcoming year. We wanted to utilize the outdoor amphitheater here at the Mauldin Cultural Center for events beyond concerts, so this year we decided to do some outdoor theatre. Shakespeare always seems to go well when produced outdoors - almost like going back to its roots at the

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Globe Theatre in England, so we opted for a classic, Twelfth Night.” It is true that Twelfth Night is a classic, one that many people have seen before. That is why American Callboard has put a new spin on the production to give patrons a new twist on a classic play. They have imbued Twelfth Night with elements of Steampunk. For those that aren’t familiar Steampunk is the combination of Victorian-era aesthetics with pieces of technology that are anachronisms to that 19th century time period. Mauldin will also host a one night performance of “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare.” A great and daunting task, however, George clues me in that the name should not be taken so literally. Complete Works… Abridged is produced by the Warehouse Theatre in downtown Greenville. After its run at the Warehouse, it will hit the road to our outdoor amphitheater for a one-night performance on August 1. The show is a fast-paced synopsis of the works of Shakespeare intertwined with one another. The result is a hilarious production that hits all the major plot points and twists while leaving the audience sore from laughter.” I also wanted George, in his own

words, to offer a statement to get people excited about these performances. “Our production of Twelfth Night is made of all local actors, some of them acting for the first time. It’s a great production highlighting young actors in our community. Complete Works…Abridged is a hilarious modern play that is great for Shakespeare lovers and novices alike. Whether you have seen every Shakespeare play, or you’ve seen none of them, you’ll get a taste of it all and leave laughing. This is the first year we’ve had any outdoor theatre, and our first foray into Shakespeare. We hope these productions will introduce audiences to some of Shakespeare’s finest work, and also give families another opportunity to enjoy their community.” In the words of Shakespeare himself,”All the world’s a stage.” That is true this summer in Mauldin. A full schedule of the performances can be found accompanying this article. Our third event takes place in the heart of Downtown Simpsonville. The event is Simpsonville Sings. Stephanie Cox was gracious enough to field my questions about this wonderful event whose purpose is to help drive foot traffic into downtown Simpsonville. “Downtown Simpsonville has so much to

offer in the way of shopping, food, and play, but getting people to physically come downtown is a constant work in progress for the business owners. The music of Simpsonville Sings is a mechanism to get people here and then we feel confident that once they are here and they see what all we have to offer they will return in the future. This event is funded and supported by the Downtown Simpsonville Merchants group.” This being the second year for Simpsonville Sings I wanted to know if the format would change from last year. “Every night we will have different bands/ group performing without open mic nights like we had last year. We will open the season earlier (June 18th) and it will run for 9 weeks this year instead of 8; however, the season will end before the school year begins. This year we are distributing a map of the downtown area outlining the different places to shop, eat, and play. We are also super excited that immediately following Simpsonville sings the Simpsonville Arts Foundation, Inc. (SAFI) will present their “Twilight” music series at the clock tower.” With the new format, Stephanie is expecting this year to be even bigger than

last year. She tells me that she looks forward to seeing those who attended last year as well as new faces. She also tells me that the feedback from last year’s events was very positive. She says that everyone involved is proud to be able to bring a family friendly event to Downtown Simpsonville. “Simpsonville Sings is a great way to unplug and spend time with your family and friends. Being outside and listening to music is a great way to connect with the artist, nature, and to those seated around you. The musicians are local so these are your co-workers and neighbors who are

sharing their talent with the community. This is something positive for the city of Simpsonville and the people in the community.” Simpsonville Sings takes place every Thursday evening in Downtown Simpsonville. There you have it, three exciting series of events that you can enjoy all summer long. They all offer a great opportunity to get outside and interact with the community. You can find the schedules for the events accompanying this article as well as on our website simpsonvillebanner.com.

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Bruce Jenner, Wrongful Death and South Carolina Law Venus Poe, Attorney at Law

Bruce Jenner, Olympic gold medalist and Kardashian stepfather, has made news lately for a variety of reasons. One less talked about reason he is in the news is the wrongful death lawsuit against the athlete currently pending in California. The lawsuit was brought by the adult stepchildren of wealthy philanthropist, Kim Howe, who died as a result of the traffic accident caused by Bruce Jenner. These adult stepchildren claim that they should be compensated for their “enormous damages and losses” they have suffered because of their stepmother’s death. The laws in California, as you may have guessed, are very different than South Carolina. If you have experienced the death of a loved one, you understand that you could be dealing with more than just emotions. If a loved one’s death was caused by someone else’s reckless or careless acts, you may be left with medical expenses, funeral costs, loss of income

and loss of companionship. Those left behind are left dealing with their grief compounded by financial burdens. Fortunately, South Carolina law allows surviving family members to bring various claims against the at-fault party to help ease the financial burden. The law cannot bring someone back, but it can help you move forward by securing the money your family needs at a critical time. There are at least two different causes of action that need to be explored when a family member has been lost. The first is a survival action. This cause of action is to compensate the deceased family member’s estate for any damages that the deceased would have been entitled to had they survived. These damages include, but are not limited to: medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering. If a stepchild is named in the will of the stepparent to take a percentage of their estate, they may recover some

damages under this cause of action. Each family situation is different.

under a South Carolina wrongful death claim as compared to a survival claim.

of someone taken too soon due to the negligence of someone else.

The second cause of action is for wrongful death. The wrongful death cause of action compensates the family of the deceased due to the family member’s loss. In South Carolina, the only way a stepchild can recover for the wrongful death of the stepparent is if the stepparent has adopted the stepchild.

The damages available in a wrongful death claim are those incurred by the survivors and may include the following: grief and sorrow; funeral and burial costs; loss of financial support and benefits; loss of household services, such as childcare and household chores; loss of companionship, experience, love and guidance; pain and suffering/ wounded feelings; punitive damages in exceptional situations where the defendant was reckless, willful or malicious in causing the death, such as DUI or racing, etc.

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A deceased person’s spouse and children can recover in a wrongful death claim. If there is no spouse or children, the action is for the benefit of the person’s parents. If there was no spouse, children or parents, then the action is for the benefit of the heirs as defined by South Carolina law. Under South Carolina law, only the executor or administrator of the deceased person’s estate can bring a wrongful death action. There are some differences between the types of damages that are available

In South Carolina, Bruce Jenner would have an easy time getting the stepchildren’s wrongful death lawsuit dismissed. Neither of the stepchildren are the executor of the estate nor were they adopted by their stepmother. South Carolina laws are here to help those truly affected by the tragedy

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Happening at the Younts Center: Into the Woods and Updates Jenny Clark

FIRE Theatre Company at Younts Center for Performing Arts wraps up its 2014–2015 season with Into the Woods, now deep into rehearsals and opening June 12th; the center continues over the summer to be bustling with activity. We talked to Zac Pelicano, Younts Center Artistic Director, and Center Director Van Broad. Q (Jenny): Tell me about Into the Woods. A (Zac): The show was written by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine. It premiered on Broadway in 1987. It’s noted for its intricate melodies and harmonies as well as for using fairytale archetypes to explore themes of adulthood, parenting, love, and getting wishes granted. One notable performer is Bernadette peters who the role of the Witch was originally written for. Q: People may have first been introduced this show by the recent film; how do they differ? A: The film is a lot different from the play. Disney really downplayed a lot of the themes to make it easier to

understand for a younger audience. The story is a lot more complex than the film allowed for. There’s a special focus in our production on the themes of growing up, fatherhood, facing problems and learning what you want. The film is a great introduction to the play, don’t get me wrong. I just think if you like the movie, you’ll love our version of the story. Think of the movie as Cliff’s Notes for an awesome musical. Q: Anyone in the cast you’d like to highlight? A: This play marks the final production of our last remaining original company member, Regan Pelicano. She’s graduating this year and going off to college, so there goes our last original member! Lindsay Thomason plays Cinderella, and Lindsay and I have been friends for over 15 years. We grew up doing theater in Greenville together. It’s strange to do plays with old friends. It’s difficult though to highlight just a few actors. This is an ensemble piece and all of the performers are truly outstanding. I know every director says that about his

actors, but I really mean it. Q: What thoughts do you have about Into the Woods? A: Over the course of working on the show, it has become my favorite musical. It’s rewarding to watch. It’s rewarding to work on. The music is some of the most moving music ever composed. Also the themes have universal appeal. The thing I like best about it is how incredibly meaningful it is. The messages of the show are messages that everyone can identify with. Into the Woods June 12-14 & 19-21 Friday-Saturday 7:30 pm Sunday 3 pm Tickets: $18 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students Buy Tickets Here yountscenter.org/into-thewoods Younts Center updates from Center Director Van Broad: The Younts Center continues to see transformative changes to its building. What was once a hallway is quickly becoming a new lobby/gallery. This new feature will allow for greater ease and access to the box office, refreshments and comfortable space for patrons. As well, it will feature the ability to host special events, artist showcases and other new programming. If you haven’t been to the center in a while, you will also notice new seating in the auditorium, improved hearing assistance technology and major changes to the overall look of the room. The 9th season

for the Younts Center kicks off in September with more changes and announcements about programming coming soon. Be on the lookout and listen for a grand reopening Open House this summer to catch all of the action at the Younts Center.

How to be part of the great things happening at the Younts Center for Performing Arts: For ticket information and to contribute to the capital campaign, call 864-409-1050 or email van.broad@fountaininn.org

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Clemson University seeks public’s help with Vanishing Firefly Project Melanie Kieve, Clemson University

CLEMSON, S.C. — Are fireflies disappearing? Clemson University researchers are seeking to answer this question, and the public can help them by counting fireflies in their backyards and elsewhere this summer.

weather.

This is the fifth year of the Clemson University Vanishing Firefly Project, which invites citizenscientists to count the number of fireflies they see in their field of vision in 60 seconds.

Clemson researchers are seeking the public’s help in counting fireflies this summer in an effort to find out if they are vanishing – and if so, why.

The data will be collected over several years from different habitats across South Carolina, the U.S. and other countries to determine the impact of human activity on firefly populations. Among the topics to be studied are the impacts of land-use patterns, soil and leaf litter quality, light pollution and

Clemson researchers are seeking the help in counting fireflies this summer in an effort to find out if they are vanishing – and if so, why. Image Credit: Ashley Jones/ Clemson University

Counters submit the data through an Apple or Android smartphone app or a website form and they are instantly able to view the results of their counts on the Vanishing Firefly Project website, said Michelle Cook, project coleader and associate professor of science education in Clemson’s Eugene T. Moore School of Education. Using a drop-down menu, counters

are also asked to describe the flash patterns they observe as well as the habitat and light quality in their locations. “We are also gathering information about who is counting, what motivates them to be involved and what they learn,” Cook said. “We want to know if taking part in such an effort changes their outlook and attitudes about science and the environment. Of course, our goal is for maximum engagement that benefits fireflies and the environment as a whole.” The Vanishing Firefly Project was started in 2010 by entomologist JuangHorng “JC” Chong and biogeochemist Alex Chow and has expanded with the addition of Cook, as well as Roy Pargas, director of the human-centered computing Ph.D. program; and David

White, research professor of electrical and computer engineering.

“However, we will be able to see some trendlines that will be helpful.”

Clemson students from various majors have also contributed to the effort by participating in Creative Inquiry undergraduate research class led by Cook that is focused on the project.

Those interested in counting fireflies this summer are encouraged to begin immediately and count throughout the summer. For information about downloading the counting apps or accessing videos or other information, visit the Vanishing Firefly project website. You can also connect to the project through Facebook or Twitter.

According to Cook, future plans for the project include translating the apps into different languages and developing outreach efforts to school-age children, which will help expand the project and garner more data and engagement. The project has seen steady growth as researchers received 1,200 counts in 2013 and 2,700 in 2014, Cook said. “It will take years to be able to draw reliable conclusions from the data,” she added.

— Peter Kent contributed to the story Melanie Kieve is with the Eugene T. Moore School of Education Article republished with permission.

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Entrepreneur Spotlight, Continued from page 8

All joking aside, the company is increasingly gaining attention for its dedication to hard work and fair prices. While still relatively small, the company continues to grow at a steady pace. All Clear is taking applications for both apprentices and journeymanlevel plumbers, on an ongoing basis. Other than an interest in the profession and an iron stomach, the only real requirements are being drug-free and possessing a clean driving record. The training takes over from there.

home, rather than in a central office. All Clear credits the success of this setup to the geographical proximity of these critical employees. “We are all in the Golden Strip area, so getting together when necessary is easy. But we want to eventually set up an office in Mauldin or Simpsonville. The Golden Strip has been very kind to us,” reflects Scott. “We do a lot of work here, and it is all wordof-mouth. Our family can’t describe how much this support means to us,” he adds.

Recently, Scott’s eldest daughter joined the company full-time as the Managing Partner. Anja Smith works closely with the plumber’s and dispatch to help operations run smoother and more efficiently as time goes on. One of her biggest tasks to date has been getting the company’s apprenticeship program registered with United States Department of Labor, a feat that is currently in the works. “We want to show our employees that we are taking their careers as seriously as they are. Once they graduate the program, they will have licenses, as well as a certificate from the government showing their qualification. That goes a long way in this business,” explains Scott. Participation in the program also means ongoing salary increases for the employee.

Scott understands that there is still a long way to go before his mission is satisfied. His hope is that by doing his part, things industry-wide will slowly change. “There is a shortage of service plumbers in this country. It’s a great profession, we just have to get people to see that.” he concludes. Maybe not glamorous, but surely necessary.

While the company continues to grow, overhead has been minimized by allowing office employees to work from

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Blanche Beauvais Holcombe Blanche Beauvais Holcombe, 84, of Greenville, wife of the late Roy B. Holcombe, Sr., died Tuesday, May 26, 2015. Born in McComb County, MI, she was the daughter of the late Gabriel Beauvais and Cecilia Christy Beauvais. Blanche was a member of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church and the OLR Women’s Club.

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Visitation was held from 6:00 to 8:00PM on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel, Simpsonville.

The book of Ephesians tells us how we should live if we desire to please the Lord.

The Funeral Mass was celebrated at 11:00AM on Thursday, May 28, 2015, at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church.

Survivors include five daughters, Cathy Case and husband Dennis, Angie Holcombe and Reba, Patty Collins and husband Eddie, Melanie Porter and husband Jim, and Christine Wuest; seven sons, George Holcombe, Steve Holcombe and wife April, David Holcombe and wife Pam, Merk Holcombe, Ken Holcombe and wife Pippa, Jim Holcombe and wife Mary, and Tom Holcombe and wife Lisa; thirty-three grandchildren; twentyseven great grandchildren; a sister, Bernice Beauvais; a brother, Bob

Burial followed in Woodlawn Memorial Park.

Patricia Ann Gambrell Kellett

one daughter, Xiao Luo and husband Weiwen of Simpsonville; and two grandsons, Cordwood Luo and Whisper Zhong.

Patricia Ann Gambrell Kellett, 69, of Greenville, wife of Horace Bryant “H.B.” Kellett, died Sunday, May 24, 2015. Born in Abbeville County, she was the daughter of the late Malcomb Gambrell and Sara Prince Gambrell. Patricia was retired from the Greenville Hospital System where she had been Assistant Administrator in the X-ray Department. Survivors, in addition to her husband, include two sons, Wrappar Kellett of Greenville and Keys Kellett of York;

Georgene Ellen Knauss Wayne Georgene Ellen Knauss Wayne, 70, passed away Friday, May 29, 2015. Georgene was born in Wheeling, WV, on November 22, 1944, to Walter William Knauss, Jr., and Mary Ellen Knauss, who named her in honor of her beloved grandfather, George J. Eberts. She graduated from Mount de Chantal Visitation Academy in Wheeling in 1962 and Capital University, Columbus, OH, in 1966 with a degree in Mathematics. She was employed by IBM in Columbus as

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 301 University Ridge, Suite 5000, Greenville 29601, the Lutheran Hospice, 429 N. Main Street, Suite 3, Greenville 29601, or Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 3710 Augusta Road, Greenville 29605. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.thomasmcafee.com. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel

Visitation was held from 6:00 to 7:30 PM on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel. A Graveside Service was held at 12:00PM on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, in Fork Shoals Baptist Church Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.thomasmcafee.com.

Ephesians 5:15-17 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise. Verse 16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Verse 17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. Verse 18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess, but be filled with the Spirit. The word CIRCUMSPECTLY means watchful on all sides; discreet. (according to the dictionary). The Lord tells us to watch what we do and say because our enemy is always there to tempt us to do wrong Do we always do everything right? No, but I’m glad we can ask the Lord to forgive us, and he puts us on the right track again. In verse 17 we are told to be wise and to understand what the will of the Lord is. How can we understand his will? We need to read the bible. His word tells us what to do and what not to do. By

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taking heed to the Word of God we are redeeming the time. We should make our lives count while we live, because we never know how long we will live. The next verse says: Be not drunk with wine, but be filled with the Spirit. This means the Spirit of God has control of you. Have you ever seen a policeman tell a man, suspected of being drunk, to “walk the line”? If the man cannot walk the straight line, he is drunk. God tells us to “walk the line”:. This is what he means by the word circumspectly. We need to walk straight according to the Word of God . If we are a Christian, we can know the will of God and what he wants us to do. The definition of walking circumspectly, I heard it said: It is like a cat walking the fence which has a vicious dog on either side of it. You can bet that cat is careful how he walks. He definitely will walk straight.

Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel a project engineer until her marriage to then Captain Stephen A. Wayne, USAF, on September 14, 1968. After her husband’s Air Force retirement in 1992 from Shaw AFB, Sumter, SC, they moved to Simpsonville. Georgene managed franchise offices for H&R Block for twenty-seven years, the last twenty-three years in Greer. For the last several years she served as Financial Secretary for Messiah Lutheran Church, Mauldin. She was also one of the three “Church Basement Ladies” who prepared dinners at Messiah on Wednesday nights.

Georgene’s infectious personality made her an instant friend to all she met. Within minutes you felt you had known her all your life. She touched so many lives with her encouraging words, listening ear and radiant smile. An extremely loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, she will be greatly missed by all.

nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Robert Joseph Knauss.

In addition to her husband Steve, Georgene is survived by children Scott (Cathy) Wayne of Lexington, and Heather (Kenny Snider) Wayne of Summerville; grandson, Brandon Wayne of Lexington; brother, Walter William (Cathey) Knauss, III of Thousand Oaks, CA; and numerous

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Georgene’s name may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church.

A service to celebrate Georgene’s life will be held at Messiah Lutheran Church at 2:00PM, Saturday, June 6, 2015. Visitation with the family will begin at 1:00PM. Interment will be in the Church Columbarium.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.thomasmcafee.com. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel

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Mark Katarzynski

This morning, I was attempting to chat with my daughter while she ate breakfast. I said, “Guess what. I love you!” She replied, without completely opening her eyes, a garbled mess of sounds that sounded like, “I flung poo.” Of course, that is not what she said. She was just expressing her love for me too, while spitting half chewed Fruity Pebbles all over the counter. Note to self: do not engage them in conversation until after they are completely awake. This is not the only stumbling block, when it comes to talking with my daughters. The first is, you need to separate them. When giving a lecture, instructions or telling them a story, having them in the same room is a breath saver. You only have to say it once. When attempting to interact, having these two together is equivalent to beating your head on a brick wall. It feels good when it stops and your ears are usually ringing. Separately, I will chitter with one and I will hear this, “This girl was playing on the playground and she saw an ant hill and she said don’t go near there. They bite. My brother is allergic. Once he got bit and had to go to the hospital.” It is not a riveting answer to the “what happened at school” question, but anything is better than “Nothing”. Ask the same question of the other daughter and she will say, “My friend was telling me that her mom cut herself making dinner and there was blood everywhere. So they ended up getting pizza.” Again, not an earth shattering narrative. Get them in

the same room, pose that question and, in a desire to be heard first, they will both speak loud and fast and what you make out is, “My friend’s aunt bit her making dinner last night. There was blood everywhere. They had pizza at the hospital”. Huh?! What?! Were the police called? Why would they have pizza after seeing blood? Well, once things calm down and you’re assured by the elementary school principal there are no cannibals enrolled in class there, you learn to have rap sessions, one on one. Then there is the boy. I spend nearly as much time speaking to his bedroom door as I do to him in person. Sure, I could open the door, but who wants to see the look on his face that says, “Wow, Dad. You have totally lost touch with anything that is even remotely cool or relevant to the teenage existence”, when I can just hear it in the tone of his voice instead. This is why, when I stumble upon a subject we both enjoy talking about or even one that doesn’t completely bore him, I will talk it directly into the ground. Do you know the old saying, “leave them wanting more”? That doesn’t translate to a conversation with a teenager. You have to treat their interest in speaking to you like moment of sunshine during a week of rain. When it surprises you by showing up, enjoy it. Bask in it. You don’t know when it will happen again. Besides that, they reserve the right to love something this week and stamp it utterly uncool next week. There will be no warning. Enjoy the memory of the moment that was. In any case, talking with the kids is one of the most entertaining parts of my day. You get a fresh perspective on everyday life. They almost always make me laugh. Most of the time, they enjoy the attention. If you’re really lucky, at the end of the talk, you’ll get hug, a kiss and, maybe an “I flung poo”.

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The Stained Glass Windows at First Baptist Simpsonville Andrew Staton | Photo by Christy Staton

In last week’s Special Edition of The Banner (in honor of National Historic Preservation Month), a miscommunication led to a small error in the article entitled “A Century of Worship,” regarding the Chapel of Simpsonville First Baptist Church. The article stated that the Chandler family was responsible for donating many of the windows in the historic Chapel;

however it has come to our attention that the Chandler family did not join the church until a later date. Instead, the windows (donated in memory of a friend or family member) were donated by some of the founders and earlier members of the church. We are continuing to research the matter, and when more information is found, it will be placed online at simpsonvillebanner.

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