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Greer to honor veterans in November


BY BILLY CANNADA through Nov. 30. On Nov. 12, Goodwill Hall, president of Upstate specific skills and exper-
EDITOR American Legion Post and Upstate Warrior Solu- Warrior Solution. “Many tise translate into civilian
115 will also remember tion will partner to host people don’t realize that jobs. Events and work-
Greer will be honor- veterans with a Veterans a career fair for veterans military and military shops like this help our
ing its military veterans Day Event on Nov. 10 from from 1-6:30 p.m. at Greer spouses operate daily in veteran community get
throughout November. 2-5 p.m. at Veterans Me- City Hall. a unique, demanding en- the resources they need
At the Greer Heritage morial Park. The event will include vironment while on duty. to meet with employers
Museum, World War I ar- Post 115 will be unveil- professional development Once discharged or re- and present themselves as
FILE PHOTO | THE GREER CITIZEN tifacts will be on display, ing a new monument at workshops and network- tired, reacclimatizing into qualified candidates.”
including uniforms, post the ceremony—a Forever ing. civilian life--specifically The Greer Heritage Mu-
Area schools are also cards, pictures and more. Remembrance Statue for “Events like this are im- the professional business seum is open Wednesday,
planning Veterans Day The display is set to veterans who never made portant for the Upstate industry--can be challeng- Friday and Saturday from
events (see B8). begin Nov. 10 and run it home. community,” said Charlie ing to articulate how their 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Board Police
split seeking
3-3 on Taylors
robbery
private
suspect
school BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER
Request denied Police are still search-
BY KAELYN CASHMAN ing for a suspect they say
STAFF WRITER robbed a Taylors retailer
at gunpoint last Friday.
A request to open a pri- According to the Green-
vate school at the intersec- ville County Sheriff’s Of-
tion of Abner Creek Road PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN fice, deputies responded
and Liberty Hill Road has to a call around 11 a.m.
been denied. Voter turnout was higher than anticipated during Tuesday’s general election. Full coverage of results can be found on describing a slender black
Greer’s Board of Zon- greercitizen.com. male demanding cash at
ing Appeals reached a 3-3 the Check into Cash on

Turnout high for midterm


vote on the issue Mon- Wade Hampton Boulevard
day night, with Glendora in Taylors.
Massey, Lisa H. Lynn and The suspect implied that
Emily Tsesmeloglou vot- he had a gun and left with
ing to approve; and Mon- an undisclosed amount of
ica Ragin Hughey, Steve cash.
SEE BZA | A6 BY BILLY CANNADA building and out onto noon. awareness and they’re Investigators on the
EDITOR the sidewalk,” said Boni- Spartanburg County turning out. It’s great to scene were working to
ta Rice, who was working Elections Director Henry see.” determine the subject’s

CPW
An energized local elec- the Suber Mill precinct Laye said turnout in his On the ballot statewide direction of travel and
torate took to the polls at Praise Cathedral. “It area was “brisk, and well were races for governor, whether or not he left in
Tuesday, casting their bal- stayed that way for about above 2014 levels.” attorney general, treasurer a vehicle. No injuries were
lots during the 2018 gen- an hour and a half. The At Chandler Creek El- and secretary of state. reported in the incident.

revamps
eral election. flow has been steady.” ementary, the story was Locally, voters chose be- Deputies released a
Greenville and Spartan- Greenville Elections Di- similar. tween William Timmons, surveillance photo of the
burg Counties saw an in- rector Conway Belangia “I expected it to be Guy Furay and Brandon hooded suspect. The im-
crease in absentee voting said although numbers busy,” Election Official Brown for the U.S. House age can be found on the

safety
this year, and that enthu- were not final, an increase Tara Wavle said. “But this District 4 seat, recently va- GCSO facebook page.
siasm carried over into in participation could be morning, at 6:30 a.m., we cated by Trey Gowdy. Those with information
local polling places this seen across the county. had a big line. We thought Results were not avail- regarding this incident
week. “We’re on track to have a the rain would keep peo- able at press time, but should call Crime Stoppers

program
“When we opened up at bigger turnout than previ- ple away, but it certainly election coverage will con- of Greenville at 23-CRIME.
7 a.m., we had a line that ous governors’ elections,” hasn’t. tinue in next week’s edi-
came all the way into the he said late Tuesday after- “People have a lot of tion of The Greer Citizen. kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076

In 2019 budget
BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER Man shot, killed
by local officer
The Greer Commission
of Public Works (CPW) is
workshopping its budget
for 2019, and it includes
a new safety program for BY BILLY CANNADA dash camera video of the
employees. EDITOR incident.”
According to the pro- The Spartanburg County
posed budget, 2019 reve- The South Carolina Law Coroner identified the de-
nues are anticipated to be Enforcement Division ceased as 48-year-old Ano-
$89,054,761, which is an (SLED) is investigating an vath Troy Kongvongxay.
increase from last year’s officer-involved shooting According to the Spar-
projected total revenue that claimed the life of a tanburg County Sheriff’s
of $84,919,987. Expendi- Spartanburg man Monday Office, two “white male”
tures are projected to be afternoon. deputies responded to an
$82,718,343. According to SLED, this address on Donavan Drive
Total number of em- is Spartanburg County’s around 3:30 p.m. in refer-
ployees is currently 106, fourth officer-involved ence to a disturbance be-
compared to 132 last No- shooting of 2018 and the tween neighbors. PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
vember. 33rd statewide. The officers observed
“We have talked about
this many times about
transitioning from a
“Interviews are being
conducted with the offi-
cers and others,” a release
broken glass in the road-
way and encountered
what they described as a
Shopping
construction focused from SLED’s Thom Berry “male Asian suspect at the Beverly Rowe and her granddaughter, Genesis Miller, attended Big Thursday festivities
SEE CPW | A6 said Tuesday. “There is no SEE SHOOTING | A6 last week at Fairview Baptist Church. More photos from the event can be found on B5.

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ever Remembrance Statue
to honor all veterans who
UPSTATE MEN’S CHOIR TO
PRESENT NOV. 11 CONCERT
The Upstate Men’s Choir

News never made it home.


There will be several
speakers and a perfor-
will present, “Lest We For-
get,” a concert celebrating
the 100th Anniversary of
mance by Spartanburg Ri- the signing of the armi-
GREER MUSEUM TO fle and Drill Team. stice ending World War
FEATURE WWI DISPLAY I and honoring veterans
During the month of SYL SYL TOY DRIVE and men and women cur-
November, the museum RETURNING NOV. 11 rently serving in the Unit-
will have a World War I The 15th annual Syl Syl ed States Military.
display with authentic ar- Christmas Toy Drive is re- The concert is set for
tifacts, such as uniform, turning Sunday, Nov. 11, Sunday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m.
post cards, posters and from 2-4 p.m. at The Clock at the Cannon Center,
pictures. Restaurant, located at located at 204 Cannon
The display will begin 603 West Poinsett Street, Street, Greer.
Saturday, Nov. 10, and run Greer. Available at the door,
through Nov. 30 during Bring a new, unwrapped tickets are $10 for general
regular museum hours: toy or toys for an under- admission and $8 for vet-
Wednesday, Friday, and privileged kid, toddler to erans.
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 years old, this Christ- Proceeds from the con-
4 p.m. mas. cert will benefit the Up-
The toys are distributed state Warrior Solution.
TICKETS ON SALE FOR to Greer Cops for Tots and
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Country Santa programs. JOSHUA’S WAY TO COLLECT
The Town of Lyman is The event is in memory GIFTS NOV. 12-19
holding its first Breakfast of Sylvia Holtzclaw. Joshua’s Way, located at
with Santa on Saturday, 1001 W. Poinsett Street,
Dec. 1, from 8-10 a.m. at UPCOUNTRY FRIENDS Greer, is opening one of
the Lyman Event Center at WILL MEET NOV. 11 multiple drop-off loca-
Pacific Place. The regular fall meet- tions in the Upstate to
Tickets will be on sale ing of Upcountry Friends collect shoebox gifts filled
from Thursday, Nov. 1, will be held Sunday, Nov. with fun toys, school sup-
to Friday, Nov. 23, from 11, at 3 p.m. at the Greer plies and hygiene items
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lyman Heritage Museum at 106 S. for the Samaritan’s Purse
Town Hall. Main Street. project.
Adults, age 11 and up, PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN The meeting is open to Joshua’s Way will be
are $8 while children, ages the public and free, and open Nov. 12-19 from 9
one to 10, are $6 with no
refunds or exchanges and Gettin’ crafty there is parking across the
street or in a parking lot
a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday
through Friday, 9 a.m. to
no replacements for lost in back of the museum by noon on Saturday and 1-3
tickets. The Town of Lyman held its second Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 3, at Lyman Event turning on S. Miller Street p.m. on Sunday.
Attendees must have a Center at Pacific Place. on the north side of the During the project’s
ticket to get inside, and Fire Department parking National Collection Week
tickets will not be sold at 6:30-9:30 p.m., at Peach 848-2192 or jmiller@city- from 12-4 p.m. at Brewery spaces. (Nov. 12-19), Greer vol-
the door. Bowl Lanes to raise money ofgreer.org. 85, located at 6 Whitlee Ct, Dean Campbell will give unteers hope to collect
Those who attend may for the club. The Town of Lyman Greenville. a presentation on The Im- more than 18,000 gifts to
talk with Santa, but a pic- will also be participating For more information, portance of Moonshine to contribute to Operation
ture with Santa costs $7. FINAL WALK WITH with a sign-up beginning contact mhagc@mhagc. the Upstate Economy and Christmas Child’s 2018
For more information, OFFICIALS SET FOR NOV. 10 at 9:30 a.m. at Town Hall, org. How “Souping Up” of Au- goal of reaching 11 million
email James West at The City of Greer is hold- located at 81 Groce Road, tomobiles to Outrun Rev- children in need.
jwest@lymansc.gov. ing the final Walk with Lo- Lyman, for the walk down AMERICAN LEGION TO enuers Led to the Begin- The Samaritan’s Purse
cal Elected Official on Nov. Lyman’s Rail Trail. UNVEIL NEW MONUMENT nings of NASCAR. project partners with local
LIONS CLUB TO HOST 10 at City Hall with regis- American Legion Post The public is invited to churches across the globe
BOWLING TOURNAMENT tration beginning at 9:45 BREWERY 85 TO HOST 115 Greer will be unveiling attend the session since to deliver these tangible
The Greer Centennial Li- a.m. and the walk begin- OYSTER ROAST a new monument to honor Greenville and Spartan- expressions of God’s love
ons Club is hosting a sec- ning at 10 a.m. The second annual Col- WWI veterans on Saturday, burg Counties figured to children affected by
ond bowling tournament For more information, ors 4 Hope Oyster Roast is Nov. 10, from 2-5 p.m. at prominently in this en- war, disease, disaster, pov-
on Friday, Nov. 9, from contact Justin Miller at set for Saturday, Nov. 10, the Greer Veterans Memo- deavor. erty and famine.

Church Hwy 101, Greer. Services


will continue Monday
Christian Life Center Tues-
day, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m.
shopping, good food,
shows, sightseeing and
Burnsview Baptist
Church is having a musical
located at 4305 Locust Hill
Road, Taylor, is hosting

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through Wednesday at 7 A musical program will lots of Christian fellow- called “God With Us” on “The Best of Travis Cot-
p.m. with special singing follow after the meal. ship. Sunday, Nov. 18, at 10:30 trell Christmas Live Tour”
each night. The senior adults will go a.m. and 6 p.m. at the on Friday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m.
The preacher is Dr. Tim to Pigeon Forge for their BLUE RIDGE BAPTIST TO church, located at 9690 General Admission is
Fowler. annual Christmas trip HOST BAZAAR AND BBQ Reidville Road, Greer. $10 or $15 online.
O’NEAL BAPTIST CHURCH Dec. 3-6 (three nights and Blue Ridge Baptist For more information, Artist Circle is $25 with
TO HOLD REVIVAL APALACHE BAPTIST TO four days, staying at The Church is hosting a Bazaar visit www.burnsview.com limited availability.
O’Neal Baptist Church HOLD THANKSGIVING Clarion Inn). Seniors will and BBQ on Saturday, Nov. or call 879-4006. For more information,
is holding a Revival from The annual senior go to two shows: Country 17, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. visit fairviewgreer.org or
Nov. 11-14, beginning on Thanksgiving supper is Tonite and Smokey Moun- FAIRVIEW BAPTIST TO HOST call 877-1881.
Sunday with services at 11 on the calendar for the tain Opry. BURNSVIEW TO HOLD CHRISTMAS TOUR
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A4 THE GREER CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Heartbroken yet hopeful


A
t a loss after the shooting in Pitts- prayer. To come together and pray more. Eli, Eli
burg, I entered the vigil held at B’nai I’M JUST I couldn’t help but to feel the bitter I pray that it never will end.
Israel Temple in Spartanburg search- irony of his heartfelt statement. After The sand and the sea
ing for...to be perfectly honest, I wasn’t
SAYING all, wasn’t that exactly what the faithful and the waves breaking and sighing 
completely sure. But I knew I yearned members of The Tree of Life were doing and high over the water
to give some sort of sympathy, comfort, when they were attacked? the wind blowing free.
understanding. PAM STONE Another firmly stated that it is our The lightning and rain and the dark-
But how could I, I wondered, finding moral obligation—all of us—to confront ness descending
a spot in the rear of the temple within a and condemn hate-speak whenever we and ever and ever the nature of man
group of men who had chosen to stand folly to suggest I could ever truly relate. encounter it. That I could absorb as it Tears streamed in silence. At the
in order to free the few open folding I saw Muslims in attendance, indeed was something that required an action, Rabbi’s prompting, hands were linked
chairs remaining. I could sympathize but Rabbi Liebowitz spoke of a Muslim gen- something I could do, rather than simply towards the end of the vigil. Despair had
certainly not empathize. I have never tleman who extended his hand to simply shed more tears, attend another vigil. weighed heavily, compassion and hope
been the target of violence because say, “I am so very sorry,” and how that Rabbi Yossi led us in the beautiful, eased its pressure. Peace descended.
of my beliefs. I have never lost family heartfelt gesture would remain with him traditional readings of mourning, both From the moment a congregant kind-
members, beloved friends, to the horror all his life. Christian priests of various spoken and sung in the rich, round tim- ly gestured me towards an open seat,
of genocide. My Northern European denominations who, we were told, had bre of his voice. He explained to those of saying, “Please,” and declining to take it
ancestry seems omitted from the hate- immediately gotten in touch after the us ignorant of the history of the poetess, himself, to the privilege of grasping the
speak of empowered groups within my tragedy to ask how they could help, were Hannah Senesh, how she she wrote Eli, hand on either side of me and feeling an-
country. Unlike friends of mine, who seated on either side of the Rabbi to Eli, after learning the fate of European other upon my arm, I received so much
feel uneasy wearing their Star of David offer brief statements of support. Jews during the Holocaust. She would more than I could have ever given. And
in city centers, I don’t think twice about One priest voiced his dismay over how later become captured, tortured for to them, I’m quite sure, there is nothing
fastening the delicate chain around my such a horror could happen, couldn’t weeks and killed after parachuting into extraordinary about that.
neck from which my mother’s gold cross understand why it keeps happening. Europe to create contact with resistance
hangs. As much as I desire, it’s short of Implored what was needed was more fighters. How haunting the words.

THROUGH THE YEARS  | KAELYN’S


KORNER
‘Nearly KAELYN CASHMAN
everybody Staff reporter

reads it’ Voting


B
Editor’s Note: Walk down mem- rad and I voted together for
ory lane with us! In upcoming the first time yesterday.
editions of The Greer Citizen, we We drove separately in
will be taking a look at old news- order to leave directly from the
papers and bringing you stories nearby middle school to head to
from the past to commemorate work.
our 100-year anniversary. We Brad followed me to the
hope this section gives you a bet- school.
ter look at the people, events and We arrived around quarter of
businesses that made the Greer 7 a.m., and four others had al-
area a great place to live for the ready gotten there ahead of us.
past Century. Inside, we waited.
As others came, a line began
Thursday, July 7 1949 to form before the polling place
actually opened at 7 a.m.
“Not everybody subscribes to By the time the volunteers
The Greer Citizen, but nearly were ready, at least 20 people
everybody reads it” had joined the line.
Those who had arrived first
This was the note at the top went ahead of us.
of the newspaper in 1949, which Then, it was my turn.
only set you back 5 cents. The I walked up to the volun-
front page features dozens
of stories and there’s plenty
EDITORIAL  | teer’s table, showed my driver’s
license and signed on the fifth
more to be seen in the 12- line.

Lessons learned from


page edition. Some top stories But I had to wait as the volun-
include: new officers installed at teers tried to scan my license.
the Greer Lions Club, a district Apparently, something was
championship for the legion not working as it should.
team and a revival planned at In the meantime, the line con-

a heated election cycle


Camp Creek Baptist Church. tinued to grow down the school
hallway.
In a Short Subjects note: After a few minutes, the vol-
“The first television set to be unteers figured out something
installed in a downtown busi- in order to let me proceed to
ness house is now in operation cast my ballot.
at Utility Sales Company on Election Day has come and gone, and by now Another volunteer set up the
South Main Street, across from you’re probably wondering why you haven’t Politics encourage us to engage machine.
the Post Office. Manager “Dub” seen any of that unity your political party prom- I voted.
Johnson says the set picks up ised you. in our most cynical thoughts and Afterwards, I picked up a
station WBTV, of Charlotte, with That’s because it wasn’t on the ballot. sticker as I waited for my hus-
ease…” And if we’re being honest, it’s not on anyone’s beliefs and push back against band, who was still at the sign-
agenda for coming political cycle. in table when I finished voting.
At Fulmer Drug Store, you Each party will try and convince you other- anyone who might disagree. Standing near a poll worker, I
could get 100 Asprin for 11 wise. They’ll say you’re only one vote away from talked with her, thanking her for
cents and a package of shaving a peaceful, loving country with peaceful, loving serving.
blades for 49 cents. rhetoric. Media outlets will point to a specific She mentioned how it is inter-
political figure and say the only way to become to become uninformed. But it is a call to take a esting to see those who come
Editor and Publisher Edd civil again is to vote someone else in, knowing sincere look at what is informing you. out to vote; some talk while
Burch highlighted the accom- that civility doesn’t bring in the ratings they The truth is, if we’re interacting with people others avoid conversation.
plishments of several locals in want. face-to-face, and not staring at their responses My husband Brad finished
his “Off The Record” column. The American people know this, but we still through a telephone screen, we become more soon after, and we headed out.
eat it up. empathetic to their thoughts and beliefs. The only thing I would change
A one-year subscription to the Politics encourage us to engage in our most You might not agree with them, but you might is the check-in computers;
paper was $2.25. cynical thoughts and beliefs and push back see where they’re coming from and gain some there’s got to be a better way to
against anyone who might disagree. respect. Plus, it’s more difficult to insult some- keep the line moving for those
No, voting a particular way will not change one and their beliefs if you have a relationship trying to get to work.
this. with them. Brad and I joined millions
As one political commentator put it earlier I know these are novel ideas for the current of Americans who made their
this week, both parties will learn the worst les- climate, but nothing else seems to be working voices heard.
sons from these midterms. so why not give it a shot? The results of the election will
No matter the result (we did not have full re- You should vote for the ideas and candidates impact the direction of govern-
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR  | sults at press time), Republicans and Democrats
share a similar game plan for 2019. That game
you think give the country the best chance to
prosper.
ment for the next two years at
least.
plan is simple: divide and conquer. But, despite what everyone tells you, voting I am thankful for the opportu-
Submission guidelines We could stop this, but it would require more
than pushing a few buttons on a screen.
isn’t the most important thing you can do to
make the country a better place. Make the dif-
nity to play a role in this great
country.

T
he Greer Citizen accepts Let- The change must first come in ourselves. ference in your current relationships. Talk to No matter who is in charge,
ters to the Editor. Letters The media and politicians can’t play on your people you don’t normally talk to, engage in ac- we have One who reigns on high
should be 125 words or less emotions and worst instincts if you’re not al- tivities that build up rather than tear down, and over every rule and authority.
and include a name and a phone lowing them such deep access into your mind. just be kind. Psalm 2:6 says, “As for me, I
number for verification. Turn your television off. Unity isn’t on the ballot because the current have set my King on Zion, my
The Greer Citizen reserves the Put your phone down. Spend more time with political climate can’t survive on it. holy hill.”
right to edit any content. your kids. Talk to your neighbors. Stay late after If you want to change that, you’ll have to start God is sovereign over all au-
Letters to the Editor can be church. in your own community. thorities, and my trust is in Him.
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New assisted living facility to locate in Greer


BY KAELYN CASHMAN Jussely, Vice President of
STAFF WRITER Construction / Develop-
ment with CR Properties,
Plans for a new assisted LLC. “We look at this as
living facility are moving a great opportunity and
forward following a Board look forward to being here
of Zoning Appeals meet- in Greer.”
ing Monday night. The Claiborne at Greer
The Claiborne at Greer will be a combination of
is one step closer to be- independent living, as-
coming a reality at the in- sisted living and memory
tersection of Brushy Creek care.
Road and South Buncombe “I’d like to speak in fa-
Road. vor of this request,” said
The board unanimous- Chuck Langston, Owner
ly approved a special ex- of Langston Black Real
ception request to allow Estate, Inc. “South Bun-
The Claiborne at Greer in combe road began to de-
C-2, Commercial zoning. velop probably 15 years
A variance request for ago when the hospital
the property, located at system decided to build
Brushy Creek Road and there; honestly, it was
South Buncombe Road, kind of a slow grow.
will raise the building “I think what Claiborne
height requirement from will do for Greer and this
35 to 45 feet. area is very positive,” he
“We have a six-year his- said. IMAGE | SUBMITTED
tory of building assisted The Claiborne at Greer
living communities in the will be located on 8.7
southeast,” said Daniel acres.
The Claiborne at Greer will be located at the intersection of Brushy Creek Road and South Buncombe Road.

GMC to raise Ira’s


funds through Chicken
Spirit Week to open
BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER

For Make- COMMUNITY EVENTS


A Yard Sale is set for Sat-
A new restaurant is
making its way to Greer

A-Wish
urday, Nov. 10, from 7:30 Station this winter.
a.m. to 12 p.m. at GMC, lo- Ira’s Chicken is planning
cated at 138 W. McElhaney a mid-December at 107 S.
Rd., Taylors, rain or shine. Main Street in Greer, the
BY KAELYN CASHMAN The Pancake Breakfast site of the former Olive
STAFF WRITER is the same morning from Grill and Mimi’s Steak-
KAELYN CASHMAN | THE GREER CITIZEN
7:30-10:30 a.m. at $5 per house.

Big Ben’s Desserts


Greer Middle College plate. The restaurant, which is
Charter High School will The PowderPuff Game is described as fast-casual,
hold its annual Spirit open to the public and will will serve lunch and din-
Week from Nov. 9-16, rais- be held on Friday, Nov. 9, ner Monday through Sat-
ing money for the Make- at East Riverside Park at 5 Owner Ben Hall cut the ribbon last Tuesday, Oct. 30, for his business, Big Ben’s Desserts, urday.
A-Wish Foundation and p.m. located at 297 Spartanburg Highway location in Lyman.
school building projects. Movie Night will be held

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exciting events we have movie will be voted on by
planned for our students, those attending. Bring a
parents, and the commu- favorite chair or blanket.
nity,” said Sara Kate Alex- In addition, Profit SIMPLE
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Obituaries
The Greer Citizen

A6 THE GREER CITIZEN  WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Nancy Sanford Nicholas


After a two year struggle
Camden Maghan; and one
step-granddaughter, Vic-
toria McDonald.
BZA: Denies private school request with a 3-3 vote
with cancer, Nancy San- A memorial service will FROM PAGE ONE “We expect the existing “Safety is our number that the neighborhood has
ford Nicholas passed away be held 10:30 a.m. Thurs- facilities will be sufficient one concern,” said Abner to completely adapt to a
on October 29, 2018. day, November 8, 2018 at Griffin and Chair Thomas for our current and future Creek Road resident Dan- business moving into the
Nancy was the wife of The Episcopal Church of McAbee voting to deny the needs, and we’re going to iel Harrison, “but our oth- area. It was not designed,
William Nicholas of Bre- the Good Shepherd con- request. limit enrollment to 75 stu- er concern is that we don’t quite frankly, for a busi-
vard, North Carolina, and ducted by Father Mike “I see the need for the dents.” want a business in our ness.”
the youngest daughter of Schnatterly. school such as the one be- The driveway and park- neighborhood.”
Martez and Grady Sanford The family will receive ing proposed for children ing lot also moved from “There are thousands ORIGINAL REQUEST
of Greer, SC. friends immediately fol- who are at risk, and I see its original location to of people that will be liv- The Johnsons’ goal is to
Nancy was honored at a lowing the service in the the need for increased ed- farther down Liberty Hill ing there within the next convert the existing resi-
private memorial service Church Parish Hall. ucational opportunities Road away from the in- year,” he said. “There’s dential structure into an
on November 3. The family will be at for our children as well tersection in addition to neighborhoods going up independent day school to
Those who wish to hon- their respective homes. as the fortunate circum- a traffic study conducted left and right. It’s already serve students in grades
or Nancy may make me- Online condolences may stances of rapid economic by a consultant hired by a dangerous road. I don’t 1-8 with an expected en-
morials to either Selica be made at www.thewood- and population growth in the Johnsons which rated want a stop sign or a traf- rollment of 50 and a maxi-
UMC at 529 Selica Road, mortuary.com. the city of Greer,” McAbee the roads with As and Bs; fic light in front of my mum enrollment of 75.
Brevard, NC 28712, or said. the South Carolina Depart- house.” “We have worked very
Massachusetts General Sarah Tripp “When I consider the to- ment of Transportation Harrison also mentioned hard to meet the concerns
Hospital online at mgh.org tality of the information also recommended the the upcoming expansion raised,” Susan Johnson
or at 55 Fruit Street, Bos- Sarah Wilanna Watson being presented, while I clearing of trees along Lib- of Abner Creek Elementa- said. “We much prefer to
ton, MA 02114. Tripp, 90, widow of Clar- see a need for the school, erty Hill Road to clear up ry School. be seen as a farm house
The family appreciates ence Lester Tripp, passed I remain concerned about line of sight. “I’m proud of the and part of the communi-
the many expressions of away November 4, 2018. the safety of the children, “So, we’re going to be re- growth,” Harrison said. ty. We want to be a good
support and sympathy. A native of Hender- their parents and the mo- moving all of the trees and “I want Greer to do well. neighbor and support the
sonville, North Carolina, torists getting out of the brush along here,” Harold I love it here; I’m part of local community. We in-
daughter of the late Vern- school, and I was hoping Johnson said. “That will this community.” tend to use locally- based
er Tobe and Mamie Stancil that a safer location could dramatically increase the “We want it to grow vendors and suppliers and
Watson, she was a mem- be found for this school,” visibility along Liberty smart,” he said. “I’m just services. We want children
ber of Brushy Creek Bap- he said. Hill Road and improve the very upset that a business who live in the area to at-
tist Church. Lynn, who grew up in safety for pedestrians, bi- is being built in front of tend GSSA (Greenville Stu-
Surviving are two daugh- Greer, moved back about cyclists and vehicular traf- our house, and I know we dent Success Academy).”
ters, Sara Jean “Jeannie” eight years ago. fic because you’ll open up do not have the infrastruc- “We are expecting to
Tripp of the home and “My heart is for people that whole field area.” ture to handle it.” provide a school environ-
Julia Ann Cappelmann of who are in the country, “Based on the traffic After listening to the ment that is only found in
Sumter; a son, Kenneth but Greer is growing; it’s study information, we traffic study, Mike Sin- two other schools on the
Earl Tripp (Zoe) of Orange- exploding,” Lynn said. plan to start the school at clair, a Liberty Hill Road other side of Greenville at
burg; one sister, Winn- “I’m amazed. 8 a.m. after the morning resident who has been a double the tuition—com-
ifred Bruce of Aiken; nine “I don’t know how to peak and dismiss school principal for a number of parable service at half the
grandchildren, Tige Tripp, stop that,” she said. “It’s at 3:30 before the after- years, decided to speak as cost is what we are trying
Laura Carlstrom, Justin coming. There’s so much noon peak,” he said. “We well. to do,” she said.
Cappelmann, Kristen Gall- of it that we have to be believe this is the safest “I just think that we’re The Johnsons’ desire
Kristine Denise Reeves man, Tripp Cappelmann, proud of.” way to operate, and giv- creating traffic issues to start this school stems
Tyler Cappelmann, Sarah en the traffic loads in the there,” he said. “With the from personal experience
Kristine Denise Reeves, Katy Cappelmann, Hunt- MODIFIED SITE PLAN area, we do not see this stacking out there, it’s go- raising their children
54, passed away October er Cappelmann and Noah Property owner Susan being a safety issue.” ing to be unsafe for the while working at a private
30, 2018. Tripp; and 14 great-grand- Johnson originally pre- number of people coming school to receive a tuition
A native of Arvada, Col- children. sented her request back in CONCERNS in and out. As residents, discount as a benefit.
orado, a daughter of Lew- She was predeceased by July; when the community With the new informa- we’re not in favor of stop- “Anyone who works
is Emerson Reeves and one son, Clarence L. Tripp, voiced their concerns, the tion presented, the board lights and stop signs and at GSSA would receive a
Gail P. Reeves and the late Jr.; a brother, Arvyn Wat- board held over the re- provided time for resi- all that.” similar discount in tui-
Annette Betty Maggard son; and one sister, Elea- quest until Monday when dents to share their con- “We do not believe that tion benefit as long as the
Reeves McNeil, she was an nor Griffith. the Johnsons came back cerns. we should have a business child is appropriate for
employee of the Greenville A memorial service will with a modified site plan. “The board understands moving into our neighbor- the school’s mission and
Health System and of the be held 4 p.m. Wednesday, “We listened to all the that this request has had a hood, asking for a variance meets admission criteria,
Christian faith. November 7, 2018 at The concerns and issues raised great deal of public inter- of zoning that was estab- thus making tuition even
Surviving are two Wood Mortuary, conduct- at the July BZA meeting, est, and we want to give lished to provide safety more affordable,” Susan
daughters, Amanda Marie ed by Dr. Ralph Carter. and we believe we’ve ad- every member of the pub- and sanctuary for those of Johnson said.
Maghan of Greer and Ala- Visitation will be held dressed those concerns,” lic opportunity to speak us that want to purchase “Greer will continue to
na Beth Maghan McDonald 2-3:45 p.m. Wednesday at said Harold Johnson, now that new information property and have that change and grow as the
(John, Jr.) of Woodruff; The Wood Mortuary. property owner. has been presented,” McA- lifestyle,” he said. “For us Greer community master
two brothers, Kent Reeves The family is at the “We have significantly bee said. to have to change our life- plan unfolds,” she said.
(Regina) of Williamston home. scaled back our expan- Many community con- style and our traffic pat- “In that context, we would
and Glenn Davis (Tracy) Online condolences may sion plans for the school, cerns involved the safety terns to have a business be providing a much need-
of Greer; one sister, Karen be made at www.thewood- eliminating the three relo- of the roads with a school come in with a variance ed local service in a setting
Wilbur (Chris) of Arvada, mortuary.com. catables and 8,000 square present and a business lo- just seems counter intui- that blends into the com-
Colorado; one grandson, foot pavilion,” he said. cating in a residential area. tive to us. It shouldn’t be munity.”

CPW: To implement an updated safety program in 2019 SHOOTING: Claims life


FROM PAGE ONE ample from this year. “I like this because the Holliday said. FROM PAGE ONE her and the suspect of the
“We had a piece of whole crux of the thing CPW is doing a job haz- order,” the sheriff’s office
company to more of an equipment malfunction,” should be to encourage ard assessment, which is a residence who was exhib- stated. “The suspect felt
(Operations & Mainte- Holliday said. “We did people to work safely,” requirement of the Occu- iting erratic and aggres- like the deputies were go-
nance) service corpora- have an employee injured he said. “We want them pational Safety and Health sive behavior.” ing to take him to jail in-
tion,” said Mike Richard, when that equipment mal- to come and work and do Administration (OSHA). “The suspect believed stead of the hospital, and
general manager, during functioned. It could’ve what they’re supposed to “We feel like it’s a step the deputies were there he produced the axe again
the Nov. 5 budget work- been much more serious do and go home and enjoy towards not only being to give him a ticket for from behind a kitchen is-
shop. “The budget reflects than it was.” their family and be reward- able to reward everyone littering for the glass in land. The deputies again
that. It reflects, too, the “We would look at that ed for working safe, so I in the company but to be the roadway and said he began negotiating with the
fact that we want to start accident with our safe- like it where it’s got the able to reward individuals didn’t have the money to suspect while also moving
using our technology bet- ty consultant,” he said. individual component…. and departments,” Holli- pay a fine,” a statement his mother to a safe loca-
ter.” “Was there anything that They do everything their day said. from the sheriff’s office tion. The suspect would
“So far, we’re very happy we could’ve done? If we supposed to do; then, they “I think this is some- read. “At one point, the put the axe down only to
with how things are going think there wasn’t, then get rewarded for working thing we need to do,” suspect went inside the pick it back up again. The
and where we’re going,” he we’re not going to charge safe and saving us work- Gibson said. “This starts house and armed himself suspect then grabbed the
said. that accident against CPW. ers’ comp money.” out at the very bottom. A with an axe, but the depu- axe like baseball bat and
We’re going to review ev- Holliday also shared person’s got to look after ties and his elderly mother started advancing towards
NEW PROGRAM ery accident. We’re not some ideas to develop this himself. He’s got to be convinced the suspect to the deputies.”
For its new safety pro- trying to get our numbers new program more in the concerned about the peo- put the axe down.” The sheriff’s office stat-
gram, Greer CPW has hired where we always get the future. ple that he works with in Because of the suspect’s ed, “despite numerous
a consultant to review ev- bonus, but we do want to “We’re looking to do his own department. When behavior, one of the depu- and repeated verbal com-
ery incident to determine be fair to our employees.” department safety meet- they work together, it has ties called a probate judge, mands, the suspect con-
whether or not the em- The new program has ings,” Holliday said. “It’s an impact on the company explained the situation, tinued coming towards the
ployee involved is at fault separate individual, de- going to mean a lot more as a whole. I’m 100 per- and requested an order deputies, and one of them
or the situation was a true partment and company to our employees and cent for it.” to take the suspect to the fired a single shot, striking
accident. components with goals what they’re doing.” The new safety program hospital for an evaluation, the suspect. The deputies
“Every accident will be based on the average of Then, attendance of will be brought before according to deputies. immediately called for an
reviewed by our safety the past three years. those safety meetings will CPW commissioners at Once the order was signed ambulance, and the sus-
consultant and be deter- “I already like it a lot be factored into the indi- their regular Nov. 26 meet- by the judge, the deputies pect was transported to
mined on a case-by-case better,” said Chairman vidual safety component. ing along with the pro- re-approached the resi- the hospital, where he lat-
basis,” said Ken Holliday, Eugene Gibson. “From the “Our whole idea hope- posed 2019 budget and a dence. er passed away.”
human resources manag- outset, it always bothered fully is to increase our resolution on a capacity “The suspect’s mother
er. me that it was beyond peo- training of our employee fees study. let the deputies back in the billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
Holliday shared an ex- ple’s control.” on job specific activities,” house, and they informed
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IONS Greer, SC 29650 Pleasant Hill Baptist 4899 Jordan Road • Greer
879-2913

, Nov. 9,PRACTICAL
2011 ASSEMBLIES OF GOD Northwood Baptist Church
888 Ansel School Rd., Greer • 877-5417
Liberty Hill United Methodist Church
301 Liberty Hill Rd., Greer • 968-8150
12 noon, and 2HEARING
p.m. Glad Tidings Tabernacle
100 O’Neal Road, Greer • 561-7174 O’Neal Baptist Church Liberty United Methodist Church
SOLUTIONS New Covenant Fellowship
2425 Racing Rd., Greer • 848-4521
3420 N. Highway 101, Greer • 895-0930
Pelham First Baptist Church
4276 Highway 414, Landrum • 292-0142
Memorial United Methodist Church
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The Plaza Answers Trinity Fellowship Church 2720 S. Old Highway 14, Greer • 879-4032 201 N. Main St., Greer • 877-0956
3610 Brushy Creek Rd., Greer • 877-0419 People’s Baptist Church Mountain View UMC
417 S. Buncombe Road 310 Victor Avenue Ext., Greer • 848-0449 6525 Mountain View Rd., Taylors • 895-8532
Jim Swiger H.I.S. 1700 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville • 244-6011
HEARING Greer, SC 29650 BAPTIST
Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church
201 Jordan Rd., Lyman • 879-2646
Sharon United Methodist Church
1421 Reidville Sharon Rd., Greer • 879-7926
AID Jim SCSwiger DHEC #412
Abner Creek Baptist Church Pleasant Grove Baptist Church St. Mark United Methodist Church
Blue Cross Blue 2461 Abner Creek Rd., Greer • 877-6604 1002 S. Buncombe Rd., Greer • 877-6436 911 St. Mark Rd., Taylors • 848-7141
REPAIR Licensed Hearing Aid Specialist
Shield
SC DHEC #412 Airport Baptist Church Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
4899 Jordan Rd., Greer • 895-3546
St. Paul United Methodist Church
3856 N. Highway 101, Greer • 895-5570
& Humana 776 S. Batesville Rd., Greer • 848-7850
ALL MAKES
Blue Cross Blue Shield & Humana
Apalache Baptist Providence Baptist Church Victor United Methodist Church
1915 Gap Creek Rd., Greer • 877-6012 2020 Gibbs Shoals Rd., Greer • 877-3483 1 Wilson Ave., Greer • 877-5520
238-4754 Free
se call for appointment. Hearing
Bible Baptist Church Rebirth Missionary Baptist Church
2375 Racing Road, Greer • 877-0449
Woods Chapel United Methodist Church
2388 Brown Wood Rd., Greer • 921-3557
6645 Mountain View Rd., Taylors • 895-7003
269-1007 Tests
r 281-1092 Blue Ridge Baptist Church
3950 Pennington Rd., Greer • 895-5787
Riverside Baptist Church
1249 S. Suber Rd., Greer • 879-4400
Zoar United Methodist Church
1005 Highway 357, Greer • 877-0758
3315 Brushy Creek Rd., Greer • 877-8090
BridgePointe Southside Baptist Church
600 Bridge Rd., Taylors • 244-2774 410 S. Main St., Greer • 421-5686 PRESBYTERIAN
Burnsview Baptist Church St. John’s Baptist Church Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church
9690 Reidville Rd., Greer • 879-4006 2 Groveland Rd., Taylors • 879-2904 2094 Highway 101 North, Greer • 483-2140
Calvary Baptist Suber Road Baptist Church Devenger Road Presbyterian Church
101 Calvary St., Greer • 877-9759 445 S. Suber Rd., Greer • 801-0181 1200 Devenger Rd., Greer • 268-7652
Calvary Baptist Taylors First Baptist Church Fellowship Presbyterian Church
108 Forest St., Greer • 968-0092 200 W. Main St., Taylors • 244-3535 1105 Old Spartanburg Rd., Greer • 877-3267
Calvary Hill Baptist United Family Ministries First Presbyterian Church
100 Edward Rd., Lyman 13465 E. Wade Hampton Blvd., Greer • 877-3235 100 School St., Greer • 877-3612
Calvary Road Baptist Church Victor Baptist Fulton Presbyterian Church
108 Bright Rd., Greer • 593-2643 121 New Woodruff Rd., Greer • 877-9686 821 Abner Creek Rd., Greer • 879-3190
Camp Creek Baptist Church Washington Baptist Church
1100 Camp Creek Rd., Taylors 3500 N. Highway 14, Greer • 895-1510 OTHER DENOMINATIONS
Welcome Home Baptist Church

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Cedar Grove Baptist Church Agape House 900 Gap Creek Rd., Greer • 329-7491
109 Elmer St., Greer • 877-6216 1779 Pleasant Hill Rd., Greer • 901-7674 Anglican Church of St. George the Martyr
Community Baptist Church 427 Batesville Rd., Simpsonville • 281-0015
CATHOLIC Barton’s Memorial Pentacostal Holiness
arolina 4389 Wade
Hampton Blvd.
642 S. Suber Rd., Greer • 848-3500
Double Springs Baptist Church
3800 Locust Hill Rd., Taylors • 895-1314
Blessed Trinity Catholic Church
901 River Rd., Greer • 879-4225
Highway 101 North, Greer
Bethesda Temple 125 Broadus St., Greer • 877-8523
Beulah Christian Fellowship Church

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Ebenezer-Welcome Baptist Church
awn Taylors 4005 Highway 414, Landrum • 895-1461
El Bethel Baptist Church
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Riverside Church of Christ
1017 Mauldin Rd., Greenville • 283-0639
Calvary Bible Fellowship
Holiday Inn, Duncan • 266-4269
864-292-1842
& ractor
313 Jones Ave., Greer • 877-4021 2103 Old Spartanburg Rd., Greer • 322-6847
• 879-2913 Calvary Chapel of Greer
Emmanuel Baptist Church 3315 Brushy Creek Rd. • Greer • 877-8090
423 S. Buncombe Rd., Greer • 877-2121 CHURCH OF GOD Christ Fellowship
Enoree Fork Baptist Church Church of God - Greer 343 Hampton Rd., Greer • 879-8446
For information 100 Enoree Circle, Greer • 268-4385 500 Trade St., Greer • 877-0374 Christian Heritage Church
about advertising Fairview Baptist Church Church of God of Prophecy 900 N. Main St., Greer • 877-2288
on this page, 1300 Locust Hill Rd., Greer • 877-1881 2416 N. Highway 14, Greer • 877-8329 Christian Life Center 2 Country Plaza • 322-1325
call 864-877-2076. First Baptist Church Eastside Worship Center Christian Outreach 106 West Rd. • 848-0308
202 W. Poinsett St., Greer • 877-4253 601 Taylors Rd., Taylors • 268-0523 El-Bethel Holiness 103 E. Church St. • 968-9474
Freedom Fellowship O’Neal Church of God Faith Family Church
4373 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors • 631-1336 3794 Berry Mill Rd., Greer • 895-4273 3339 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors • 244-0207
Friendship Baptist Church Pelham Church of God of Prophecy Faith Temple 5080 Sandy Flat Rd., Taylors • 895-2524
1600 Holly Springs Rd., Lyman • 877-4746 139 Abner Creek Rd., Greer • 801-0528 Harmony Fellowship Church
Good News Baptist Church Praise Cathedral Church of God 468 S. Suber Rd., Greer • 877-8287

301 McCall St. • Greer 1592 S. Highway 14, Greer • 879-2289


Grace Baptist Church
3390 Brushy Creek Rd., Greer • 879-4878 Harvest Christian Church
2150 Highway 417, Woodruff • 486-8877
International Cathedral of Prayer
848-5500 EPISCOPAL
760 W. Gap Creek Rd., Greer • 879-3519
Grace Place 100 Davis Avenue • Greer • 655-0009
Good Shepherd Episcopal Journey Fellowship
407 Ridgewood Dr., Greer 200 Cannon St., Greer • 877-2330 1846 Old Hwy. 14S • 877-2442
Greer Freewill Baptist Church Lifesong Church
110 Pine Ridge Dr., Greer • 968-0310
Groveland Baptist Church
LUTHERAN 12481 Greenville Highway, Lyman • 439-2602
Abiding Peace Ev. Lutheran Church Living Way Community Church
2 Groveland Rd., Taylors • 879-2913 401 Batesville Rd., Simpsonville •288-4867 3239 N. Highway 101, Greer • 895-0544
Heritage Chapel Baptist Church Apostolic Lutheran Church New Beginnings Outreach
218 Alexander Rd., Greer • 989-0170 453 N. Rutherford Rd., Greer • 848-4568 104 New Woodruff Rd., Greer • 968-2424
Highland Baptist Church Immanuel Lutheran Church & School LCMS New Hope Freedom
3270 Hwy. 414, Taylors • 895-5270 2820 Woodruff Rd., Simpsonville • 297-5815 109 W. Wade Hampton Blvd. • Greer • 205-8816
Hillcrest Baptist Church Redeemer Lutheran Church, ELCA New Life in Christ 210 Arlington Rd. • 346-9053
111 Biblebrook Dr., Greer • 877-4206 300 Oneal Rd., Greer • 877-5876 Point of Life Church
Hispanic Baptist Iglesia Bautista Hispana Saints Peter and Paul Ev. Lutheran Wade Hampton Blvd. • Duncan • 426-4933
DILL CREEK COMMONS 199 Hubert St., Greer • 877-3899 400 Parker Ivey Dr., Greenville • 551-0246 Shekhinah Kind Glory Church
1379 W. Wade Hampton, Greer Holly Springs Baptist Church 600 N. Main St., Greer • 655-4545
Springwell Church
864-848-5222
250 Hannon Rd., Inman • 877-6765
Locust Hill Baptist Church
METHODIST 4369 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors • 268-2299
Bethel United Methodist Church St. Andrews Anglican Church
5534 Locust Hill Rd., Travelers Rest • 895-1771 105 E. Arlington Ave., Greer • 879-2066
Maple Creek Baptist Church www.standrewupstate.com
Covenant United Methodist Church United Anglican Fellowship
Greer 609 S. Main St., Greer • 877-1791 1310 Old Spartanburg Rd., Greer • 244-3162

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Memorial Drive Baptist Church 1001 W. Poinsett St., Greer • 629-3350
Ebenezer United Methodist Church United Christian Church
UALITY
570 Memorial Drive Ext., Greer • 877-7061 174 Ebenezer Road, Greer • 987-9644 105 Daniel Ave., Greer • 895-3966
Milford Baptist Church Faith United Methodist Church United House of Prayer
1282 Milford Church Rd., Greer • 895-5533 1301 S. Main St. (S. Hwy. 14), Greer • 877-0308 213 Oak St., Greer • 848-0727
OODS Mount Lebanon Baptist Church
572 Mt. Lebanon Church Rd., Greer • 895-2334
New Hope Baptist Church
Fews Chapel United Methodist Church
4000 N. Highway 101, Greer • 895-2522
Upstate Friends’ Meeting (Quaker)
P.O. Box 83, Lyman • 439-8788
Upstate Tree of Life
Grace United Methodist Church
561 Gilliam Rd., Greer • 879-7080 627 Taylor Rd., Greer • 877-7015 203 East Bearden St., Greer • 848-1295
New Jerusalem Baptist Church Victorian Hills Community Church
508 North Main St. • 877-4043 413 E. Poinsett St., Greer • 968-9203
Lee Road United Methodist Church
1377 East Lee Rd., Taylors • 244-6427 209 Victor Ave. Ext., Greer • 877-3981
7 am - 10 pm Mon.-Sat. New Life Baptist Church Vine Worship Center
90 Becco Rd., Greer • 895-3224 4373 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors • 244-8175
Police and Fire
The Greer Citizen

A8 THE GREER CITIZEN  WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Greer police to raise money for Cops for Tots


During ‘This is a way to build morale and raise It’s customary that of-
ficers are only allowed to
$25 to the “Cops for Tots”
program, employees of the
they have been able to
provide toys to children
money for a worthy cause.’
No-Shave have a mustache.
“No-Shave Novem-
ber has been going on
Greer Police Department
will be allowed to grow a
beard too.
who otherwise may not
receive any for Christmas.
On Dec. 1, Greer police
Lt. Patrick Fortenberry
November Greer Police Department
throughout the country
for several years, and this
This is the 30th year
for the Cops for Tots pro-
officers will have to shave
the beards off and go back
BY KAELYN CASHMAN is a way to build morale gram. to department grooming
STAFF WRITER more facial hair than usu- hair are being relaxed so and raise money for a wor- Through the Greer Po- rules.
al. employees can participate thy cause,” Lieutenant Pat- lice Department’s part-
This month, Greer Police Traditional grooming in the month long No- rick Fortenberry said. nerships with community kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
officers may have a little standards regarding facial Shave November. With the donation of members and businesses,

Crime
he and the passenger rode cident report, on Oct. 24 removing items that were Funko Pop Collectible Fig- for shoplifting, and Reese
together to I-hop, and Fos- around 4 p.m., an officer concealed in her purse. ures and a World Record refused to place her hands
ter said he came alone. walked into Walmart, lo- Loss Prevention directed Book. The value of the behind her back. She con-

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I-hop to hang out because Hampton Blvd with the she finished unloading When the officer asked Re- the officer as he tried to
he used to work there. The intent of doing a foot pa- the merchandise from her ese for identification, she place her under arrest,
officer then conducted a trol on the store. Upon purse. Reese had been ob- refused to speak or give and the officer had to pull
probable cause search of entering the general mer- served concealing the mer- any. It was not until the her arms back to place the
(Note: All information the van and located an- chandise entrance, the chandise by a Loss Pre- officer advised Reese that handcuffs on them. No in-
contained in the following other marijuana cigar in officer immediately saw vention Officer, and that she could be placed under juries occurred. Reese was
was taken directly from the back seat area as well two loss prevention offi- is why contact was made arrest that she finally gave transported to the Greer
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filed by the City of Greer marijuana weighing 2.93g, up to a female leaving the merchandise from the gumentative and refused tion for Shoplifting $2,000
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suspects are to be consid- glove box. The officer then caught up to the female store and then passed all vestigation. She kept ask- Walmart requested Re-
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2018 

STATE PLAYOFFS - ROUND 1 BLAME


CANNADA

Jackets to host Pickens BILLY


CANNADA
BY LELAND BURCH
FOR THE GREER CITIZEN
Community
An old flame is coming
to Dooley Field this Friday
voting
night. The Pickens Blue

V
Flames, one of Greer’s an- oting might be my
cient rivals, coming into new favorite thing.
the first round game of Not because I’m
the upstate 4-A playoffs a proud American or
with hopes of upsetting believe in democracy or
the top-ranked Yellow anything like that (those
Jackets. The winner will things are true, however).
advance to the next round What I’m talking about is
to face either York or Or- the voting experience.
angeburg-Wilkinson. As you’ve heard by now,
This will be the 22nd. there was an election on
meeting of Greer and Tuesday and turnout was
Pickens on the gridiron, extraordinarily high. This
off and on down through meant long lines, even in
the years following the my tiny little Greer poll-
PHOTO | COURTESY OF JUSTIN BAUSTERT first match in 1931. The ing place.
Blue Flames, fourth place Most normal people
Eastside will open the postseason at Daniel this Friday. finishers in Region I, will would complain about
keep history in play by PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN a long line, but as a guy

Eagles looking
bringing one of the older who has never stood in
offenses, the Wing T, to at- The Yellow Jackets will host the Pickens Blue Flame this line to vote, I was fasci-
tack Greer. Friday at Dooley Field in round one of the state playoffs. nated.
“We haven’t faced the The best thing about
Wing T this year. Clin- fullback to catch you off but the quarterback is not this wait is the fact that

to upset Lions ton used some of that


offense last year,” said
Greer Coach Will Young.
“Pickens is very much like
guard. We watched their
Travelers Rest game, and
Pickens only threw it once.
“Pickens likes to grind it
under center like he is at
Pickens.”
Young started prepar-
ing his defense to stop the
you can’t be on your
phone.
Any time there is a wait
for anything, I pull out my

In first Blue Ridge this fall.


Daniel is a more sizable
task, however. The Lions
Clinton in that they run
the ball most of the time,
but will throw a pass occa-
out with inside traps, the
buck sweep and even the
belly. Spread teams use
Wing T last week after the
Yellow Jackets wrapped
up a 90-1 regular season
cell phone. It’s a way of
dealing with the awkward-
ness of a situation while

round enter the matchup with a


8-1 record on the season,
having picked up nota-
sionally to the tight end or some of those type plays, SEE JACKETS | B2 simultaneously feeding
my addiction to this
device. It’s a very terrible
BY BILLY CANNADA ble wins over Westside, trait that I’m sure I share
SPORTS EDITOR

Eastside is hoping to
channel its 2017 success
Wren, Walhalla and Sen-
eca. Daniel’s only loss of
the season came on Oct.
26 against Belton-Honea
Rebels take on Westside with many of you.
But signs on the door
tell you to turn your
phone off, which leaves
this Friday, as the Eagles Path. BY BILLY CANNADA “We’re excited but, obvi- “They’ve had some bad only the sights and
get set to visit Daniel in The winner of the SPORTS EDITOR ously, we’re taking it one luck with injuries, but sounds around you to
the first round of the Class matchup will go on to face game at a time,” Shaw said. they’re still very talented provide entertainment.
AAAA state playoffs. the winner of South Pointe When Reggie Shaw’s “You can’t look down the and anytime you get in the And there was plenty of
The Eagles, who made a and Walhalla. South Pointe team lost in the first road. We’re trying prepare playoffs, that’s danger- entertainment to be had.
trip to the state quarterfi- was the 2017 Class AAAA round of the Class AAAAA as if Westside is the No. 1 ous.” I was standing behind a
nals last year, are coming state champion. playoffs last year, the team in the state because Shaw is particularly con- lady that knew everyone
off a 7-3 year after picking Eastside would not face head coach began preach- it’s do or die time for us.” cerned with Westside’s in the place. This made
up recent losses to Greer a matchup with Greer un- ing a simple message: fin- The Rebels will host quarterback, who has dual me feel like an even worse
and Greenville. til the Upper State champi- ish strong. the Rams at Nixon Field. threat capabilities person for not knowing
Under the direction of onship, should both teams It was the team’s motto Westside went 5-5 in the “They like to rotate any of my neighbors.
second-year coach Dan get there. throughout the presea- regular season and 5-2 in several different quar- It was kind of funny
Morgan, Eastside picked Kickoff for Friday’s son, and it continues to region play. terbacks, one of which actually. This person
up wins against Riverside, game at Daniel is set for be their motto as the 2018 “They’re a scary team is a very good runner,” would shake hands or
Wade Hampton, Broome, 7:30 p.m. postseason gets underway because of the talent lev- Shaw said. “He’s a good hug around 20 percent of
Travelers Rest, Berea and on Friday. el they have,” Shaw said. SEE REBELS | B2 the people leaving voting
booths. She asked them
about their families, ex-
changed kind words with
others asked about sick
relatives and such.
She was like the mayor
of our small neighbor-
hood.
A few people ahead of
her, a conversation about
the community watch
group’s Facebook page
started up and, of course,
I turned all my attention
there.
“Did you see what so
and so posted yesterday?”
One person asked.
“Oh, yes. This place is
getting more dangerous
by the minute.”
Y’all, I live in the safest
neighborhood of all time.
I don’t know what these

Crusaders struggle in
people are talking about.
The couple behind me
was complaining about
the wait (not their fault. It

37-7 loss to Florida Tech


was a long wait).
Every time there was
a delay in the signing
in process and a voting
The North Greenville booth sat vacant for a
football team dropped its second or two, the guy
third-straight contest last behind me would say,
Saturday, falling to Florida “I hope those machines
Tech, 37-7. aren’t down. I sure hope
The Crusaders’ first they get this thing mov-
two plays from scrim- ing.”
mage resulted in a pair of This is the same guy
turnovers as the Panthers that made a fantastic
picked up a Dashonnell joke about one of the
Wright fumble and then poll workers’ sneakers
picked off a Donnie Baker moments earlier.
pass. The two possession The guy was walking
changes resulted in just through the gym having
six points as NGU’s de- just come in from the
fense was able to limit the PHOTO | COURTESY OF NGUATHLETICS.COM rain and his shoes were
damage. squeaking every step of
NGU turned the ball over North Greenville dropped its third-straight contest last the way. It was the loud-
three times in the first Saturday on the road. est thing in a rather quiet
quarter which resulted room.
in 13 points for the Pan- the second half. The Pan- on the ground with a With wonderful comedic
thers. Tech added another thers added a score late in touchdown on 16 carries. timing, the guy behind me
touchdown after a North the third frame but were Christian Bruce was NGU’s goes…
Greenville punt to make held scoreless in the final leading receiver with 39 – “You can’t call those
it 20–0 at the start of the 19 minutes. NGU’s offense yards on three receptions. sneakers! He’s not sneak-
second quarter. was unable to take advan- Demajiay Rooks had five ing up on anybody.”
Florida Tech added two tage of its second half op- catches for 36 – yards. I laughed.
more scores in the second portunities save the third Zeke Stringer put together Voting really is one
including a third field goal quarter touchdown. NGU a career day on defense, of the last community
and a touchdown to make finished the game with racking up nine tackles in- experiences we have left.
it 30–0 at halftime. North five turnovers and punt- cluding a career-high five Sure there are community
Greenville’s first drive of ed on four of its six sec- for a loss with three sacks, events, but very few of
the second half looked ond-half drives. The Cru- also a career high. Devon them allow you to interact
promising as Baker led saders scored and threw Turman had six tackles PHOTO | SUBMITTED directly with your neigh-
the Crusaders 41 yards on an interception on the oth- including three backfield bors.
eight plays.
EJ Humphrey capped
er two drives.
Donnie Baker led the
stops while Brandon Burg-
er led the team with 12 Words of a legend Whether its corny jokes,
neighborhood gossip or
the drive with a one-yard NGU offense and finished total tackles. Johnny Wor- sympathetic words for a
run leaving 9:34 on the 12 of 30 with 110 yards thy accounted for NGU’s Legendary football coach Willie Jeffries spoke to the Greer friend, I was happy to be
clock. North Greenville’s through the air. only turnover, picking off Touchdown Club last week. Jeffries, a college football Hall there for it. Even if it was
defense kept the FIT of- EJ Humphrey led the a Florida Tech pass in the of Famer, is the only man to coach against both Eddie just for half an hour.
fense in check for most of Crusaders with 64 – yards fourth frame. Robinson of Grambling State and Bear Bryant of Alabama.
B2 THE GREER CITIZEN SPORTS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Weekly PLAYERS OF WEEK 10 Lady Crusaders


Wrap
open season
PLAYOFFS ROUND 1  |

Pickens
CLASS AAAA
at Greer
on Wednesday
Eastside at Daniel
The North Greenville
women’s basketball team
will make its debut this
Crusader
CLASS AAAAA
Westside at Byrnes
Wednesday against the
College of Charleston Cou-
gars. The Crusaders come
Corner
off of a 8-21 record from
last season, but were able Friday, North Greenville
to shock the top-seeded will face the Catawba Col-
Limestone Saints in the lege Indians at 7:30 PM.
SCHEDULES/RECORD  | first round of the Confer-
ence Carolinas Tourna-
NGU will then play the
Newberry College Wolves
ment and nearly pulled on Saturday at 4:00 PM. 
off another upset against
BLUE RIDGE PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN the Barton Bulldogs. This
season’s team will feature
NORTH GREENVILLE
TAKES FOURTH
Aug. 17..........0 Landrum 42 Greer’s Kyle Schneider, Matthew Huff and Jaimyahe Rice were honored by The Greer some familiar faces as well NGU achieved a fourth
Aug. 31...........7 Chesnee 42 Citizen/Owens Insurance during Week 10. Pictured left to right are Chris Crist (Owens), as several key newcomers. place finish out of ten
Angel McGowan will make teams in the 2018 Con-
Sept. 7..........0 Chapman 42 Schneider, Huff, Rice and coach Will Young. her head coaching debut ference Carolinas Cross
Sept. 14.................13 TR 44 for NGU, and will hope to Country Championship
Sept. 21...........6 Vernon 34 lead North Greenville to with a total time of 2:18:52
its first winning season in Mount Olive, North Car-
Sept. 28............. 26 Berea 0 since 2011-12. olina.
Oct. 5...........0 Greenville 50 Karen Donehew, a Con- Jacob Holcombe and
ference Carolinas First Victor Shellhammer set
Oct. 12..........22 Eastside 56 Team All-Conference lifetime personal records
Oct. 19...................18 TR 43 member last season, will in the meet while Brooks
Oct. 26............ 6 at Greer 63 begin the season just eight Hovis was named Elite 23
points away from a thou- male runner of the year,
sand career points. She which goes to the stu-
posted a .457 field goal dent-athlete with the high-
percentage last season est cumlative GPA at their
and led the team with 7.2 respective championship
BYRNES rebounds per game. 
Bailey Breazeale start-
site,
“Our men showed a lot
Aug. 17............. 39 Greer 26 ed just seven games last of grit today. We came
season, but made quite into this meet with the
Aug. 24. 41 Northwestern21 an impact as a post play- majority of our guys bat-
Aug. 31...... 17 Don Bosco 22 er with a .503 field goal tling some kind of injury,”
Sept. 14..............26 Spart 7 PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN percentage and averaged coach Cameron Stober
6.6 points per game. She said. “This has just been
Sept. 21.........34 Gaffney 14 also led the team in offen- one of those seasons that
Byrnes’ Lawrence Scott was named The Greer Citizen/Owens Insurance Offensive Player
Sept. 28.......45 Riverside 20 of the Week for Week 10. Pictured left to right are coach Reggie Shaw, Scott and Chris
sive rebounds with 34 and has been plagued by inju-
blocks with 31. ry. With that being said,
Oct. 5............31 Mauldin 20 Crist (Owens). Elizabeth Trentham each of these guys did ev-
Oct. 12.......... 31 Dorman 45 returns as a strong erything they could do in
Oct. 19.......... 42 Hillcrest 35 post-presence. She aver- preparation for today. Not
aged 3.1 rebounds per only that, they ran their
Oct. 26...................55 BS 21
Sports At least two years of
varsity lettering participa-
tion, one of those being
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we walked away knowing
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EASTSIDE side
Good character – good
tivities at the Taylors Pa-
vilion.
transfer from South Caro-
lina State University. While
And at the end of the day,
that’s all you can do.
Aug. 17...... 22 Southside 18 RHS’S HAMMONTREE conduct and no controver- Tickets and time slots playing for the Bulldogs, We believe that, and
RECEIVES AWARD sy for the ice rink and bounce she recorded a .387 field we are excited for what’s
Aug. 24........47 Riverside 21 Riverside High’s Will State championships house are available at pa- goal percentage and 28 to- ahead. We’ve got two
Aug. 31...27 W. Hampton 21 Hammontree has been won vilion.greenvillerec.com. tal rebounds. weeks before region-
named a 2018 Wendy’s All-region/All-state se- The Crusaders will begin als, and we are going to
Sept. 14.........33 Broome 28 High School Heisman lections REC FOOTBALL TEAMS WIN the season this Wednes- do what we can to stay
Sept. 21...... 23 Chapman 49 school winner. State player of the year SEASON CHAMPIONSHIPS day agains the College of healthy and run well there.
Leader on the team in Several Greer City Rec- Charleston Cougars. Then I’m very proud of these
Sept. 28................ 56 TR 55 AREA CROSS COUNTRY some statistic reation Department NFL NGU will participate in the men.”
Oct. 5................. 45 Berea 0 TEAMS PLACE AT STATE Continued at the next Flag Football Teams won SAC/Conference Carolinas
Oct. 12...... 56 Blue Ridge 22 The Eastside High boys level. DI before DII before championships for the Challenge this Friday and
cross country team Class DIII, etc. 2018 season recently. Saturday in Tigerville. On
Oct. 19.............. 28 Greer 59 AAAA placed 2nd at the Division champions in-
Oct. 26...... 22 Greenville 55 recent state finals. Greer Athletes do not have to cluded:
High boys ranked 4th and have accomplished all of 6U Greer Texans
Blue Ridge High boys 7th
in the same class.
In Class AAAAA, River-
the criteria above, but this
is the format that will be
followed in selecting the
8U Greer Packers
10U Greer Texans
12U Greer Panthers
REBELS: Face Westside
side High boys placed 9th next class. FROM B1 “The expectations have
GREER and Byrnes boys 12th.
Riverside High girls CHILDREN INVITED
RIVERSIDE TO HOLD
GOLF TOURNAMENT athlete. Any time he
always been here. They’ve
never left,” Shaw said.
Aug. 17........... 26 Byrnes 39 cross country finished TO TRY ICE HOCKEY Riverside High will hold touches the ball he can “We don’t worry too much
Aug. 24.. 37 Spartanburg 17 as runner-up at the state Boys and girls ages 4-10 a fundraiser golf tourna- go the distance. You have about wins or talk about
meet for Class AAAAA. who have never tried ice ment to benefit the Golf to defend the whole field them very much. We just
Aug. 31........48 Westside 14 Byrnes High girls finished hockey are invited to a and Baseball Teams on when you go against a run- do what we can to get bet-
Sept. 7............40 Mauldin 3 9th. free clinic on Nov. 10, Saturday, Nov. 10, at The ning quarterback, and that ter every day and contin-
In Class AAAA, Eastside 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. at Preserve at Verdae. makes it difficult.” ue to do what we do. We
Sept. 14.. 42 Union County 7 High girls finished 7th, the Pavilion in Taylors. Registration is at 9 a.m. Shaw said defensively, just want to be a team that
Sept. 28..... 28 Greenville 20 Greer High girls 11th and The event is open to the Shotgun start is 11 a.m. Westside is physical and competes and is funda-
Oct. 5...................... 58 TR 6 Blue Ridge 14th. first 40 participants that For more information, has good size. mentally sound. If we do
sign up. Children must call 355-8176 or email “They run a bunch of that, we’ll be alright.”
Oct. 12............... 51 Berea 0 RIVERSIDE ACCEPTING have no experience play- bwoody@greenville.k12. formations and trick The Rebels, who have
Oct. 19...... 59 at Eastside 28 HALL OF FAME NODS ing ice hockey. Equipment sc.us or mpettit@green- plays,” he added. “They been hampered with inju-
Riverside High Athletic is provided. ville.k12.sc.us. go for two-points a lot, so ries this season, are get-
Oct. 26........ 63 Blue Ridge 6 Hall of Fame nominations For more information there’s just a lot to pre- ting closer to 100 percent.
will be accepted until Jan. and to register, visit pa- SPEEDWAY TO HOLD pare for.” “We’ve gotten some guys
31, 2019. vilion.greenvillerec.com or FUNDRAISER Looking at the bracket, back from injury. Jalen
Those wishing to nom- call 322-PLAY. Sugartit Speedway will Shaw likes where his team Miller was back in action
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REGISTRATION TO BEGIN
RIVERSIDE should fill out a nomina-
tion form on the school’s FOR WINTER ADULT SPORTS
a Cure on Saturday, Nov.
10, to support Ginger Ow-
“It’s a great draw for us,”
he said. “Right now we’re
a couple of guys that are
questionable going into
Aug. 17....... 14 Trav. Rest 35 website. Forms should be Greenville County Rec- ens. Gates open at 9 a.m. just focused on earning Friday,” Shaw said. “You
returned to Coach Oates reation will open registra- Practice starts at 11 a.m. another home playoff want to be peaking this
Aug. 24.........21 Eastside 47 at Riverside. tion for its Winter Adult For more information, game.” time of year and we feel
Aug. 31........ 6 Southside 56 Criteria for Hall of Fame Sports: Flag Football and contact Goob Waddell After a first round loss like our guys are going to
includes: Soccer on Nov. 12. at 415-8322 or visit the in 2017 and missing the give us a really good shot.”
Sept. 14.0 Boiling Springs 51 Achievements while For more information, Sugartit Speedway face- postseason in 2016, By- Game time on Friday is
Sept. 21........13 Mauldin 49 playing at Riverside visit greenvillerec.com. book page. rnes still expects to be a set for 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 28.......... 20 Byrnes 45 state championship con-
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Oct. 5............ 19 Hillcrest 51
Oct. 12.......... 14 Gaffney 48
Oct. 19..... 7 Spartanburg 52
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2018 THE GREER CITIZEN B5

McMaster brought progress,


change to Bull Street
BY WILLIAM BUCHHEIT sis,” he explains. “That’s
STAFF WRITER ‘Most people think of the mentally ill as so not true. These guys
had very strong individu-
For decades, John Mc- being defined by their diagnosis. That’s al personalities and I en-
Master was a fixture at the joyed being around them.”
SC State Hospital. so not true. These guys had very strong He also has only kind
Inside the ever-changing words to say about the
mental health landscape individual personalities and I enjoyed nurses and aides who kept
known as “Bull Street,” the hospital running, call-
he demonstrated extraor- being around them.’ ing them “an absolute de-
dinary diversity over the light to work with.”
years, serving as social “People think that doc-
worker, therapist, teach- John McMaster tors were the primary
er and liaison. But no Master clinical social worker change agents, which is far
matter whom his clients from the truth,” McMaster
were, where his office was inmate with mental health campus freely for an hour. explains. “They had the
or what program he was problems,” he says. “I If nothing bad happened, least amount of contact
spearheading, McMaster’s would refer psychotic in- he was given another hour with the patients. They
commitment to the em- mates to the psychiatrist, and then another … un- prescribed medication
ployees and patients of who would prescribe psy- til he had full freedom to and got feedback from the
the state hospital was nev- chotropic medication.” walk the campus whenev- nurses. The nurses’ aides
er short of commendable. His 12 years of intensive er he wished. If no viola- were the most valuable
The older brother of work with the DOC would tions were noted, the pa- people on the ward. They
Governor Henry McMaster, prove invaluable when he tient would be transferred were angels and had by
John was born in Colum- returned to the state hos- to a community mental far the most contact and
bia in 1946. As a teen, his pital a few years later. health care program in a involvement with the pa-
parents sent him to Blue different town. He would tients. I liked them a lot
Ridge School for Boys in THE NGRI UNIT then be continually evalu- PHOTO | SUBMITTED and spent most of my time
Virginia, and it was there McMaster’s second stint ated until he’d proved he on the ward with them.”
that his interest in men- on Bull St. was a vast im- could live on his own. Any For decades, John McMaster was a fixture at the SC State Over the last decade,
tal health was born. The provement over his first. missteps on the patient’s Hospital on Bull Street. McMaster has been a vo-
pastor of the Episcopalian He became the first clin- part would result in him cal critic of Columbia’s
school had once worked ical social worker to work being returned to the state the gates of Bull Street. If also had way too many pa- “Bull Street Project,” an
in a state hospital and his in the hospital’s brand hospital. an employee had a sub- tients. It started to wear endeavor to develop the
stories about the place new “Not Guilty by Reason The program proved stance abuse problem, he on me as I was the one downtown state hospital’s
captivated McMaster. of Insanity” (NGRI) unit. highly effective. McMas- would evaluate them and therapist for the entire 181 acres into a mixed-use
Enrolling at the Univer- It housed patients who’d ter even recalls a former get them into inpatient department. There were neighborhood. Despite
sity of South Carolina, Mc- committed serious crimes patient who went from a treatment. If a staffer was lots of sad cases and my the ambitious plans an-
Master studied psycholo- but had been deemed ward in the NGRI building having money or personal time was limited. After nounced years ago by Co-
gy, earning a Bachelor of psychologically unfit for all the way to enrolling in problems, he would try his six years, retirement was a lumbia’s city government,
Science degree and then trial. Instead of a prison his community technical best to direct them toward blessing.” no apartments, hotels
a Master’s degree in So- sentence, they were com- college. When the man’s the resources they needed. or movie theatres have
cial Work. After earning a mitted to the hospital for case manager asked him The retired master social BULL ST. THEN AND NOW opened there. Moreover,
Level V Social Work certi- an indefinite amount of what had brought about worker remembers one Though McMaster re- none of the major build-
fication (the highest level time, essentially until they the transformation, he an- woman he tried to help tired from the Depart- ings (Babcock, Williams,
attainable), he headed to could be declared mental- swered “If I don’t do as I out of a bad marriage. ment of Mental Health in Byrnes etc..) have been re-
Bull St. to apply the things ly fit enough to return to am told, John McMaster “One sad case was a 2002, he recalls his old purposed or razed. They
he’d learned. society. will haul me back there to young woman whose hus- co-workers and patients continue to sit rotting be-
But the year was 1970 “The NGRI program was the state hospital.” band controlled her every with a genuine fondness. yond the city’s new minor
and the state hospital way ahead of its time, move,” he recalls. “He He worked hand in hand league baseball stadium.
was severely crowded and probably the best in the WORKING WITH STAFF stalked her at work and with the activity thera- “The whole thing was a
understaffed. McMaster country,” McMaster ex- After working with the wouldn’t let her go out pists there, accompany- lie and the baseball park
took the job of clinical so- plains. “We had total state hospital’s foren- with friends. There are a ing them and the patients was more of an after-
cial worker, but the high control of our patients be- sics patients, McMaster number of well-document- to the zoo, fair or, some- thought,” McMaster says.
case load and endless cause they were under our was hired to oversee Bull ed warning signs and her times, just to eat lunch at “Think I might be angry
paperwork made that all jurisdiction. This gave us Street’s brand-new Em- husband met them all. I Ryan’s Steakhouse. These about this thing? You’re
but impossible. After the opportunity and time ployee Assistance Pro- tried my best to impart excursions enabled him to right. Who is going to
nine months, he left Bull needed to work with the gram (EAP). upon her that the odds observe the patients in re- come to Columbia to see
Street to work for the SC mental health centers “It was exactly what I had were he would eventually al-life situations and then this bottom level baseball?
Department of Correc- early on in order that we wanted to do all along,” he hurt her badly or kill her, share his evaluations with It’s mostly recycled mon-
tions (DOC), where he could better prepare the says. “I had free rein to but she refused to go to community mental health ey, with nothing much if
says he and several others patient for re-entry into help the SCDMH (Depart- a shelter and never came experts so that patients any added to the econo-
launched an inventive new the community.” ment of Mental Health) back.” could be transitioned my.”
mental health program. To do this, McMaster employees and practice Such cases took an emo- properly. McMaster believes sev-
Working in the notorious and the other members of pure clinical social work.” tional toll on McMaster McMaster’s hands-on eral of the old buildings
Central Correctional In- the NGRI treatment team As the only licensed and he finally retired after work with the state hos- should be renovated and
stitution (CCI), McMaster installed a step program professional counselor a half-dozen years. pital patients also taught restored to health. That
eventually was promoted that gradually restored the and licensed master social “While at EAP, I really him that there was a lot way they can serve not
to director of social work freedom of forensics pa- worker in the EAP, Mc- felt for the overworked more to these men than only as repurposed busi-
services. tients. For instance, a sta- Master spent his last six food service people and their illnesses. ness establishments, but
“I was responsible for bilized forensics patient years helping state hos- the young nurses,” he “Most people think of as monuments to the pa-
evaluating death row in- would be granted a “yard pital staff cope with life says. “The community the mentally ill as being tients and staff that inhab-
mates as well as any other card” to roam the hospital both inside and outside mental health counselors defined by their diagno- ited them for generations.

Big Thursday
Greer Community Ministries raised funds for its four primary ministries during the 39th
annual Big Thursday event last Thursday, Nov. 1, at Fairview Baptist Church in Greer.
Photos by Preston Burch
Entertainment
The Greer Citizen

B6 THE GREER CITIZEN  WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Local artists to participate in Open Studios


BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER
ARTISTS WITH STUDIOS IN THE TAYLORS-GREER AREA  |
Greer artists will partic- #5 – Nadia Barbotin
BLEECKER STREET
ipate in Greenville Open Open Friday
Studios from Nov. 9-11. 1010 Carriage Park Circle
Charlie Hunnam, Damijan The weekend event Greer, SC 29650
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COUCH THEATER  | Select studios will be open
Friday, Nov. 9, from 6-9
Drawing & Paper Arts, Mixed
Media, Painting
p.m. while all studies will
BY AMY ANDERSON be open Saturday, Nov. #8 – Nathan Bertling
10, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 250 Mill Street
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“BlacKkKlansman” (R)
-- Set in 1970s Colora-
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Things tact the Humanities and
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with too.
South Carolina Chil-
dren’s Theatre Principal
sity will present a comedic
opera “La Canterina” (“The
Diva”) in two performanc-
‘The Teddy Bears’ Picnic’
SCCT Wee Play Theatre
Through Nov. 20
Stallworth (John David TO STAGE ‘SILENT SKY’ Teaching Artist Traysie es, Nov. 9, 6 p.m., and Nov. scchildrenstheatre.org
Washington) -- the first North Greenville Univer- Amick, GSO’s Braxton 10, 3 p.m. in the Billings- 235-2885
black detective to serve in
the city -- calls up Grand
NEW LISTINGS  | sity will stage “Silent Sky”
Nov. 8-10 and 15-17, 7:30
Ballew and percussionist
Daniel Kirkpatrick will
ley Theatre.
The performance is di- ‘Lest We Forget’
Wizard David Duke and p.m., in Billingsley The- perform. rected by Cheryl Greene. Upstate Men’s Choir
convinces him that he’s ARTISTS’ GUILD TO DISPLAY atre. Lollipops concerts are Cast members include Nov. 11, 7 p.m.
white and would like to ‘FAVORITE THINGS’ The play is described as appropriate for children Cheryl Greene, Caro- Cannon Centre
join the KKK. He recruits The Artists’ Guild Spar- a celebration of discovery, ages 2 to 7, although all line Hartzog, Chelsea www.facebook.com/
fellow detective Flip Zim- tanburg will display “Fa- originality and curiosity, children and adults are LaCourse, and Ashleigh UpstateMensChoir
merman (Adam Driver) to vorite Things” small paint- based on a true story. welcome.  Programs last Moore.
go undercover with him, ings by Sam Mitchell and For tickets or more in- approximately 30 min- The comedic opera in
or rather AS him, in order Nancy Corbin through formation, visit ngu.edu utes.  Reservations are two acts by Joseph Haydn
to uncover a Klan plot to Nov. 27. A reception will or call 977-7085. not required. Admission is a tale of how two women
harm a local activist. Top- be held on Thursday, Nov. is free. endeavor to use manipula-
ical, yes. Provocative, of 15, 5-8 p.m. during Art- SCCT TO HOST TEEN For more information, tion and greed to achieve
course. But also, eminent- walk. IMPROV EVENT contact Braxton Ballew at their goals of prosperity.
ly watchable and highly For more informa- The South Carolina 232-0344 extension 119 or Admission is free, but
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“Papillon” (R) -- The in- tion, will perform a short 977-7085.
famous prison of Devil’s SHOESTRING PLAYERS TO set at the New South Com- FURMAN TO HOST RINER
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in this updated, freshened The USC Upstate Shoe- Nov. 9, at 6 p.m. The Furman Universi-
version, Charlie Hunnam string Players will perform For more information, ty Department of Art will
plays Henri “Papillon” “Fuddy Meers” by play- visit scchildrenstheatre. host ceramic sculptor
Charriere. Framed for mur- wright David Lindsay-Ab- org or alchemycomedy. Kimberly Riner in an ex-
der and sentenced to life daire Nov. 8-10, 8 p.m., com. hibition Nov. 12-Dec. 9 in
in a prison in French Gui- and Nov. 11, 3 p.m. at the Thompson Gallery of the
ana, Papillon contributes Humanities and Perform- LOLLIPOPS CONCERT Roe Art Building on cam-
his considerable muscle ing Arts Center Theatre. SET FOR NOV. 10 pus. A reception including
and indefatigable desire Directed by faculty The Greenville Sympho- a talk with the artist is
for escape, while a frail member Lee Neibert, the ny Orchestra will present set for Monday, Nov. 12,
but flush fellow prisoner, production features main its Lollipops classical con- 6-7:30 p.m. in the Roe Art
the counterfeiter Louis character Claire who suf- cert for children, “Ooko,” Building.
Dega (Rami Malek), pro- fers from a rare form of on Saturday, Nov. 10. The reception and the
vides the funding. The sto- psychogenic amnesia that Performances will be exhibition, “Human Fragil-
ry is based on Charriere’s erases her memory when- held at 10 a.m. at the Bur- ity,” are free and open to
memoirs, and the founda- ever she goes to sleep. dette Library in Taylors the public.
tion of the 1973 film star- The audience views the and at 11:30 a.m. at the For more information,
ring Steve McQueen and ensuing mayhem through Hughes Main Library in visit kimberlyriner.word-
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Risks, benefits of HPV


vaccine for boys
DEAR DR. ROACH: risk of developing HPV
What are your thoughts on TO YOUR infection and might be
the pros and cons of HPV decreasing his risk of sev-
vaccine for boys? -- L.P.B. GOOD HEALTH eral types of HPV-related
cancer, at a small risk of
ANSWER: There are an adverse event, which is
risks and benefits to the KEITH usually minor. However,
individual, but also bene- ROACH, M.D. probably the most com-
fits to society. pelling reason is to protect
The HPV vaccine should boosters may be neces- your son’s future sexual
really be considered an an- sary. partners. Put in the stark-
ticancer vaccine, since its The most serious risk of est terms, you are reduc-
goal is to reduce infection HPV vaccine is anaphylax- ing the risk that your fu-
from the kinds of human is, a possibly fatal allergic ture daughter-in-law will
papilloma virus strains reaction. There have been develop cervical cancer.
that can lead to cancer. 36 cases of anaphylaxis
Cervical cancer is the most reported in the world lit- ***
common HPV-related erature and through the
cancer, but some throat, Vaccine Adverse Event DR. ROACH WRITES:
anal and genital cancers Reporting system, ac- Several people wrote to
also are HPV-related. The cording to the Institute me about the symptom of
Centers for Disease Con- of Medicine’s 2012 report burping. One physician re-
trol and Prevention esti- on adverse effects of vac- called several cases where
mates that there are about cines. There have been 67 burping, not chest discom-
30,000 HPV-related can- million doses given, with fort, was the major sign of
cers in the U.S. annually. It a 0.003 percent rate of all a heart blockage. A read-
is possible but unproven adverse events, 90 percent er observed belching in a
that the HPV vaccine will of which were not consid- family member who was
provide protection against ered serious. The most later diagnosed with stom-
some or all of these. common nonserious ad- ach cancer, and another
When given to girls or verse events in men were noted gastroparesis as the
women who have not been redness and soreness at cause. I think these are all
infected with HPV, the the injection site, dizzi- unlikely but possible caus-
HPV vaccine is nearly 100 ness, headache and faint- es to be considered when
percent effective at pre- ing. Among the adverse the cause can’t be found
venting persistent infec- events considered serious, and symptoms persist.
tion with the strains most the most common were Finally, one person
likely to lead to cancer. headache, nausea, vomit- wrote in that ginger solved
In males age 16-26 years, ing and fever. her burping problem.
the efficacy of the vaccine The societal benefit to
at preventing high-risk vaccinating boys is that Dr. Roach regrets that
HPV-related warts was they are less likely to he is unable to answer in-
about 90 percent. How- spread infection to others. dividual letters, but will
ever, the HPV vaccine is Since essentially all cas- incorporate them in the
relatively new, and it is es of cervical cancer are column whenever possi-
not clear how long immu- HPV-related, males are the ble. Readers may email
nity will last. It has been most common source of questions to ToYourGood-
proven to last only eight infection (although it can Health@med.cornell.edu.
to nine years, but studies be transmitted female to To view and order health
looking at protection up female). pamphlets, visit www.rb-
to 15 years are ongoing. It By vaccinating your mamall.com.
is possible that additional boy, you are reducing his

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THE BOLD AND ter. Carly interrupted Lau-
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show with Ridge, Brooke an important call. Lulu
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about Bill. Ridge finally Cameron’s motivation.
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Xander flirt. Zoe met Xan- ry confided in Elizabeth.
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Aunt Vivienne before the ‘Belle’ on ‘Days of Our Lives’ Kiki was supportive. Wait
fashion show. Sally’s Aunt to See: Laura meets Sasha.
Shirley arrived to support rushed to find the miss-
her. Steffy modeled the ing patient. Paul and Will THE YOUNG AND
showstopper, and the In-
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had a curious run-in with
Susan. Gabi was furious
THE RESTLESS
While Sharon and Billy THE SPATS by Jeff Pickering  |
declared a success. Katie when she learned that Ab- renewed their friendship,
saved Ridge mid-inter- igail had outmaneuvered Nick and Phyllis sought
view when his mind began her. Stefan received some comfort with one another.
wandering. Brooke tried stunning news about his Cane continued to strug-
to tell Bill that he should family. Susan threatened gle with life without Lily
be spending time with his Sami with a scalpel. John and came up with an idea
son instead of digging up and Marlena finally got to move closer to the pris-
information about the tri- married. Abigail turned on. Devon intervened on
al. Zoe confided in a sym- the tables on Kate. Hope the twins behalf and ex-
pathetic Wyatt about her and Rafe met with a wit- plained that Cane should
relationship woes. Wait ness who could help prove put their needs first and
to See: Pam’s clash with their case against Ben. not uproot his family.
Quinn triggers memories Chad kidnaps Abigail. Lola invited Kyle to sam-
from her past. Wait to See: Chad helps ple her new recipes. Her

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Abigail when she goes into brother Rey didn’t ap-
DAYS OF OUR LIVES labor. prove, but Kyle was able RFD by Mike Marland
Chloe dropped a bomb- to win him over by eating
shell at Rex and Sarah’s GENERAL HOSPITAL some spicy peppers. Later,
engagement party. Belle Carly leaned on Jason. Kyle offered to finance a
was reunited with Marle- Margaux began her own restaurant for Lola. Mari-
na and made peace with investigation. Curtis vol- ah noticed her mother’s
John. Sami confided her unteered his help. Ava attraction to Rey, but Sha-
fears about EJ to Marle- felt increasingly anxious. ron continued to deny her
na. Bonnie said goodbye Jordan received some bad feelings for the detective.
to Mimi and the baby. news. Charlotte was on Wait to See: Abby learns
Sarah unleashed her fury to Spencer. Lucas gained some shocking news
on Rex. A frantic Sami a new perspective. Anna about Arturo’s past.

AMBER WAVES by Dave T. Phipps  |

OUT ON A LIMB by Gary Kopervas  |


Our Schools
The Greer Citizen

B8 THE GREER CITIZEN  WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Riverside bands celebrate an ‘Unwavering Heart’


BY JULIE HOLCOMBE that featured uplifting
STAFF WRITER rhythms surrounding a
somber ballad interlude,
Riverside high and mid- emphasizing Bella’s up-
dle school band students beat personality through
celebrated a six-month ef- her illness.
fort to honor one of their “I couldn’t find a better
own when they premiered way in my mind of memo-
“Unwavering Heart” rializing a great person.
during last week’s com- There are almost 90 young
bined concert. musicians up on this stage
The composition was and all of them are just
commissioned by the like Bella. They really love
bands in May as a tribute music, love what they do,
to flutist Bella Muntean, and have fun while they
who passed away in April do it,” Bence said.
after battling cancer. Bella’s private flute
“She was the absolute teacher of two years, Wen-
epitome of a band stu- dy Smith, performed the
dent, and we wanted to piece with the band.
make sure that her memo- “I feel so privileged to be JULIE HOLCOMBE | THE GREER CITIZEN
ry lived on,” said Riverside able to represent her. She
High band director Kris is such a special spirit. To Riverside High band director Kris Bence led the band in the premiere performance of ‘Unwavering Heart’ last Tuesday.
Bence. be able to play in her place
Joshua Hinkel, of Riv- was just amazing. I en-
er Bluff High School in joyed it so much,” Smith parents with a framed
Columbia, composed the said. copy of the first page of
score to represent Bel- Bence and Riverside the score. The gift read:
la’s positivity. Guided by Middle band director Kev- “Commissioned in honor
Bence, he created a piece in Styles presented Bella’s of Bella by the Riverside
High School and Riverside
Middle School band pro-
grams, this piece of music
shall embody the beauty
and musical spirit of an in-
credible young musician.”
Brenda Muntean
thanked the bands, teach-
ers, composer, and all of
those who contributed to
the Go Fund Me page that
supported the commis-
sion for her daughter.
“It’s amazing that they
wanted to preserve her
legacy through this beauti- JULIE HOLCOMBE | THE GREER CITIZEN
ful commemoration. We’re
so grateful,” she said.
Brenda shared Bella’s Riverside Middle band director Kevin Styles, left, and Bence presented a framed score to
story with the audience. Bella’s parents, Dorin and Brenda Muntean.
“Bella had 10s of thou-
sands of followers on there is always hope.” her family and friends.” was and why we wrote the
Instagram…They didn’t “We really enjoyed per- The next step for the piece and why we named
follow Bella because of forming the Bella piece. I score will be final editing it ‘Unwavering Heart,’”
her amazing doll photog- think the composer cap- by the composer before Bence said.
raphy, they followed Bella tured her personality and possibly publishing na- “The people in the au-
because of her unwavering her journey with her ill- tionally for purchase by dience really connected,
JULIE HOLCOMBE | THE GREER CITIZEN faith and her unwavering ness,” Styles said. “It was other bands. and we had a full house
heart. She taught them the a great tribute to Bella and “The end goal is to have tonight…This one I’m go-
Bella Muntean’s private flute teacher, Wendy Smith, played true meaning of hope–that we were glad that we could program notes that really ing to remember for a long
with the band during the commission performance. God is love and in love share that moment with tell the story of who Bella time.”

School
on Saturday, Nov. 10, at 4 BRMS HOSTS SHOP THE Lyman Elementary, Riv- Abner Creek Academy FLORENCE CHAPEL
p.m. at the school. RIDGE NOV. 15 er Ridge Elementary, and will hold its Veterans Day TO HOLD BAND CONCERT
Blue Ridge Middle will Beech Springs Intermedi- Program on Monday, Nov. Florence Chapel Middle

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GMC HOLDING BLAZER hold Drop In and Shop the ate will hold Veterans Day 12, from 1:15-2 p.m. will hold a band concert
BBQ NOV. 10 Ridge on Thursday, Nov. Programs on Friday, Nov. on Nov. 13, 6:30-7 p.m., at
Greer Middle College 15, from 6-9 p.m. 9, from 9-10 a.m. the Fine Arts Center.
Charter High will hold The event will feature

GREENVILLE COUNTY |
its second Blazer BBQ to craft vendors, shopping,
benefit student technolo- holiday music, compli-
gy on Saturday, Nov. 10, mentary coffee, hot choc-
from 7-9:30 p.m. at Grace olate and treats. A com-
BUENA VISTA COLLECTING Church on Pelham Road in plimentary gift-wrapping
ITEMS FOR GCM Greenville. station will be available.
Buena Vista Elementa- The dinner will feature
ry Student Council and BBQ from Shortfields, live BUENA VISTA HOLDING
Girl Scout Troop 1792 are music from the Synergy FOOD DRIVE CHALLENGE
collecting items for Greer Twins, and a silent auc- Buena Vista Elementa-
Community Ministries tion. ry is accepting food do-
through Friday, Nov. 9. All proceeds will go to- nations through Nov. 16
Items needed include: ward purchasing addi- ahead of the annual Clem-
men’s clothing and shoes, tional computers for the son vs. USC football game.
new underwear, new Learning Commons and Fans of each team can
socks, towels, sheets, will count toward the Spir- drop off food in either the
toothbrushes, toothpaste, it Week total. Clemson box or the Uni-
deodorant, and bar soap. versity of South Carolina
MISS GMS PAGEANT box in the atrium.
BUENA VISTA BOBCAT BASH SET FOR NOV. 10 Before Thanksgiving
RESCHEDULED FOR NOV. 9 The Miss Greer Middle break, the team that re-
Buena Vista Elementary School Pageant will be ceives the most food do-
has rescheduled its Bobcat held on Saturday, Nov. 10, nations will be announced
Bash fall carnival to Fri- 7 p.m. at the Greer High and the team flag dis-
day, Nov. 9, 3:30-7:30 p.m. auditorium. played in the atrium. Stu-
dents may also wear the
CULINARY STUDENTS TAYLORS ELEMENTARY winning team’s colors to
TO HOLD ITALIAN NIGHT TO CELEBRATE VETERANS school on Tuesday, Nov.
Bonds Career Center cu- Taylors Elementary is 20.
linary students will host creating a slideshow to
Italian Night on Friday, recognize veterans on EASTSIDE HIGH PAGEANT
Nov, 9, from 5:30-7:30 Monday, Nov. 12. SET FOR DEC. 8
p.m. at the center. The ceremony for K-2nd Eastside High will hold
The menu will feature grade students will be its Miss Aurea Aquila Pag-
an Italian buffet of salad, held at 8:15 a.m.; 3rd-5th eant on Saturday, Dec. 8.
bread, baked ziti, spaghet- grade at 9:15 a.m. Forms are available in
ti, meatballs, Italian sau- the attendance office and
sage, dessert and tea. TIGERVILLE ELEMENTARY must be returned by Nov.
Tickets can be pur- HOLDING HEALTH FAIR 13.
chased from students. Tigerville Elementary

BROOK GLENN HOLDING


will hold its 5th annual
Health Fair on Monday, DISTRICT FIVE  |
SNOWFLAKE SHOPPE Nov. 12, at 6 p.m.
Brook Glenn Elemen- Each grade level has cho- BYRNES BAND WINS
tary will hold Snowflake sen or created a recipe for STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Shoppe holiday craft and their class representatives The Byrnes High Rebel
vendor fair on Saturday, to share at the Health Fair. Regiment marching band
Nov. 10, from 9 a.m.-2 The recipes consist of a won the 5A 2018 state
p.m. at the school. healthy alternative for championship at Irmo
snacking and will be avail- High recently.
BONDS HOLDING CAR able for all in attendance. The band also placed
WASH FUNDRAISER fourth in the Southeast
Bonds Career Center will MISS GHS SIGN-UPS Regional in Atlanta, com-
hold a car wash fundraiser SET NOV. 12 peting against bands from
on Saturday, Nov. 10, from Sign-ups for the 2019 eight states and placing
8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. to sup- Miss Greer High School second in class AAAA.
port firefighting students. pageant will be held
Funds will be used to during the week of Nov. 12 D5 SCHOOLS PLAN
purchase a uniform for during all three lunches. VETERANS DAY EVENTS
each student. The 21st anniversary Reidville Elementary will
pageant will be held on hold its Veterans Day Pro-
RIVERSIDE HIGH Thursday, Jan. 24, and Sat- gram on Thursday, Nov. 8,
PLANS HOLIDAY FAIR urday, Jan. 26, at 7 p.m. at from 1-2 p.m.
Riverside High will hold Greer High. Wellford Academy of
its third annual PTSA Holi- Science and Technology
day Fair on Saturday, Nov. BRMS TO CELEBRATE will honor veterans on
10, from 9 a.m.-3. p.m. VETERANS NOV. 13 Thursday, Nov. 8, from
Blue Ridge Middle will 5:30-7 p.m.
MISS BRMS PAGEANT hold a Veterans Day Cel- Florence Chapel Middle
SET FOR NOV. 10 ebration on Tuesday, Nov. will hold a Veterans Day
The Miss Blue Ridge Mid- 13. Assembly on Friday, Nov.
dle pageant will be held 9, from 8:30-9 a.m.

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