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SNAPSHOT: Spring sports section INSIDESOUTH CAROLINA’S PREMIER WEEKLY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016 GREER, SOUTH CAROLINA VOL. 103 NO. 17 75 CENTS Plans for second Inland Port announced BY BILLY CANNADA EDITOR Citing the success of Greer’s Inland Port, the South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) announced plans for a second site, to be located in Dillon, last week. Port officials say demand is growing and an additional Inland Port is needed to service the Port of Charleston. “Inland Port Greer is one of SCPA’s most successful investments, as the growth of intermodal container volume movement in our state and region requires appropriate facilities in the interior to ground loaded and empty containers and to leverage the efficiency and sustainability of rail transportation,” SCPA President and CEO Jim Newsome said. “If it is feasible, an ad- 166 % Increase in intermodal volume since 2011 MANDY FERGUSON | THE GREER CITIZEN South Carolina Ports Authority officials say the success of the Greer Inland Port has sparked plans for a new port in Dillon. The new facility, if constructed, would continue rail traffic to the Port of Charleston. ditional inland port will be a great diversification of our logistics footprint. We believe that building intermodal infrastructure in our state goes hand-inhand with the significant investments we are mak- ing to our port facilities in Charleston. This is an exciting opportunity for SCPA.” The Dillon site could offer access to an existing CSX mainline, which would open a differ- Greer woman found dead Taylors teen charged Stolen gun used in officer shooting BY KENNETH COLLINS MAPLE STAFF WRITER Authorities are investigating the death of a woman found in her Greer home with several wounds. The Greenville County Coroner’s Office said family members found 42-year-old Lori Williams Monday evening dead in her apartment on South Buncombe Road. The cause and mannr of her death have not yet been determined; authorities are waiting for the results from a Tuesday autopsy. The case is being treated as a suspicious death and under investigation by the Greer City Police Department and the coroner’s office. [email protected] | 877-2076 Duncan woman remains found BY KENNETH COLLINS MAPLE STAFF WRITER Human remains found in Spartanburg County woods have been identified as a missing Duncan woman. According to Spartanburg County C o r o n e r Rusty Clevenger, the remains were d i s c o v e r e d Shelton Tuesday and are that of 42-year-old Evelyn Audrey Shelton, who went missing on May 20, SEE SHELTON | A6 INDEX CLASSIFIEDS COMMUNITY NEWS CRIME ENTERTAINMENT OBITUARIES OPINION OUR SCHOOLS SPORTS WEATHER | B3-4 A2 A7 B6 A5 A4 B8 B1-3 A5 ent intermodal marketplace from Inland Port Greer and provide access SEE PORT | A6 BY KENNETH COLLINS MAPLE STAFF WRITER KENNETH COLLINS MAPLE | THE GREER CITIZEN A new farmers market in Taylors has been in the planning stages for nearly 18 months now, but on May 5, it will open to the public at Taylors Mill. Taylors Farmers Market opens season on May 5 BY KENNETH COLLINS MAPLE STAFF WRITER ‘We want it to Nearly 18 months have gone into the planning process, but on Thursday, May 5 the Taylors Farmers Market will officially launch at Taylors Mill from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The opening wlll occur with a “Cinco De Mill” celebration featuring La Reata Authentic Mexican Restaurant and live music from My Girl My Whiskey and Me. “We don’t want it to be another farmers market,” team member Steve Rhodes said during a Monday meeting with all team members. “We want it to be a very unique farmers market, not just some place where somebody can go and get their vegetables or their fruits or whatever, but a destination and a place to hang out and meet people.” DEATHS Ann Wyndham McClimon, 78 | be a very unique farmers market... a destination and a place to hang out and meet people.’ Steve Rhodes Taylors Farmers Market Whether visitors are looking for that fresh produce or for fellowship, they’re likely to find it. Though this is the first year for the market, 32 vendors are on the list to sell for the summer with even more on a waiting list for the future. Vendors include individuals and businesses selling baked goods, honey, crafts, candles, soaps, jewelry, other novelty items KENNETH COLLINS MAPLE | THE GREER CITIZEN Steve Rhodes takes a look at the Taylors Farmers Market logo at a recent meeting. and of course produce. “The farms are our main priority and we’re happy to have them,” team member Michele White said. LIVING HERE A SPECIAL EVENT Local students participate in Special Olympics B5 | Farmers markets have become increasingly popular in recent years in the Upstate, but Taylors SEE MARKET | A6 A Taylors teenager has been charged after stealing a gun that was used by Deontea Mackey in the fatal shooting of Greenville police officer Allen Jacobs. Information from the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office says 17-year-old Trystan David Merritt has been charged with unlawful carrying of a pistol and petit larceny. He is being held at the Greenville County Detention Center without Merritt bond. He was arrested on March 23 by SLED. Authorities say Deontea Mackey, 17, used the pistol stolen by Merritt to shoot and kill Jacobs. After Mackey allegedly shot Jacobs, Mackey shot himself. Police said Merritt stole the gun from his grandfather This information was shared during a Monday afternoon press conference with Police Chief Ken Miller and Solicitor Walt Wilkins. Both individuals reviewed the findings of a SLED investigation and arrived at the conclusion that the killing of Jacobs was a murder-suicide. Officer Jacobs had been investigating Mackey because he was a known gang member with a known violent history and, according to the department, was actively looking for a firearm to replace one recently stolen from him, though he had no lawful right to possess one. Jacobs was outside the home of Mackey in the Nicholtown neighborhood on March 18 when he observed Mackey exit the home. Mackey SEE CHARGED | A6 TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE GREER CITIZEN, CALL US TODAY AT 877-2076 COMMUNITY A2 THE GREER CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016 COMMUNITY NEWS dies’ and men’s apparel, shoes, accessories, and small home decor. Donations may be dropped off at Middle Tyger Community Center (not at the thrift store) Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. JAIL IN AND BAIL OUT FOR SOUP KITCHEN Jail in and bail out local pastors for the LDWSJ “Breaking Bread for Jesus” Soup Kitchen at 108 Astor St. in Wellford. The event will be on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature free food and live music and a bouncy house for children. GCM CLOSET NEEDS SUMMER CLOTHING Greer Community Ministries needs spring and summer clothing for Sharon’s Closet. Donate gently used clothing in all sizes for men, women, and children between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday-Friday at 738 S. Line St. Ext., Greer. HARMONY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH REVIVAL Harmony Fellowship Church invites the public to worship with Mike Manuel from West Virginia during a revival from May 1-4. The services on Sunday will begin at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and will begin at 7 p.m. through Wednesday evenings. The church is located off Wade Hampton Boulevard on S. Suber Road at the corner of Hood Road in Greer. For more information call 877-8272. Yards of the Month Asheville-based HomeTrust Bank is celebrating 90 years of community banking in 2016 by donat- The Azalea Garden Club recently recognized two Yards of the Month for April. Above: Bill and Margie Townsend’s home on Sheffield Road in Greer was selected as Residential Yard of the Month. Left: General Manager Jeff Tuttle stands outside the Business Yard of the Month at Greer CPW. Yard of the Month is a program of the Greer Council of Garden Clubs. TAYLORS FARMERS MARKET OPENING MAY 5 Cinco De Mill, the launch of the Taylors Farmers Market, is on May 5 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Taylors Mill. The market will have food from La Reata Authentic Mexican Restaurant on hand. The market is still looking over vendor applications. If interested in being a vendor, email [email protected]. More information can be found at www.taylorsfarmers. market. The market will run through August. Center Greer Family Fest, set for May 6-7. To sign up, visit greerchamber.com. Times will be from 6-10 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturday. and on May 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the thrift store in Lyman. Every purse is $1 on May 7. All proceeds from the sale will benefit District Five Family Ministries. GREER CHAMBER SEEKING FAMILY FEST VOLUNTEERS PURSES WITH A PURPOSE COLLECTING DONATIONS NEWCOMERS CLUB OPEN TO PUBLIC The Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers for its annual Pelham Medical HOMETRUST BANK VOTE FOR RECIPIENTS ing $90,000 during the month of April to community organizations across its four state region. Customers and local community boosters will determine how much each organization receives by voting at www.facebook. com/hometrustbanking. The bank’s 90th Anniversary Community Support Contest will fund 45 community groups ranging from Big Brothers Big Sisters and Habitat for Humanity, to local opera and ballet companies, to outdoor adventure centers and veterans organizations. Facebook voting runs through midnight on April 30. Simply visit HomeTrust on Facebook and click on the “Vote” tab. Then pick a county, and choose to “like” any of the options listed. Photos | Submitted Community Chest Thrift Store will have its Purses with a Purpose sale on May 4-6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Newcomers Club of Spartanburg will meet on May 10 starting at 9:30 a.m. at St. Francis Angli- can Church. This month’s speaker will be Dr. Kirk Neely and there will be free refreshments. COMMUNITY CHEST CHANGES HOURS Community Chest Thrift Store has changed its hours of operation to 1-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The store is in need of new or “gently loved” la- 309 Northview Drive • Greer 848-1935 Considering Refinancing or Looking to Purchase? At Greer State Bank, this process doesn’t have to be difficult. Our Mortgage team is happy to assist you in choosing the right options for all your needs. Call us today! (864) 877-2000 (864) 877-2000 [email protected] fb.me/greerstatebank GreerStateBank.com NEWS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016 THE GREER CITIZEN A3 Helping Hands to host Care Fair DAVE SAYS BY KENNETH COLLINS MAPLE STAFF WRITER DAVE RAMSEY Condos are fine, but do your research Q: I know when it comes to investing you like mutual funds and paid-for real estate. What do you think about using condominiums as investment properties instead of single-family homes? DR: I don’t really have a problem with condos as paid-for investments. I own a couple of them myself. When it comes to making this kind of investment for the first time, however, I would advise that you keep a few things in mind. You have to think about what you’re getting into and also take into consideration a number of variables. What are the HOA dues or condo fees going to be? Is the condo association being managed well? That and the neighborhood are the two biggest concerns I have when buying a condo. A lot of condo associations are very poorly managed. And if they don’t provide proper maintenance or keep a certain percentage of the complex owner-occupied versus rental, the condo association or complex can lose the ability to get normal permanent financing. If they can’t get FHA, VA or conventional financing, the values are going to drop like a rock — because you’ve only got cash buyers and investment buyers at that point. Research on these kinds of things doesn’t take an awful lot of work. Just call the management company, and the realtor who’s involved if it’s listed, and ask for the documentation. Most of the time this sort of stuff is public information, so it’s not hard to access. Some other questions you might ask are: What are the reserves for the roof? What are the reserves for paint and the parking lot? Are they collecting enough to pay their bills, and are they actually paying their bills? Then you start looking at things from a buyer’s perspective. Would I want to live in here and have my wife and children here? Would a normal, reasonable person want to live here? If the answers are yes, then you’ve probably got a good, solid condo complex. Helping Hands Ministry volunteer Beryl Bailey said after nine years of putting on the annual Care Fair, they have their four-hour event down to a science. During those four hours volunteers expect to see about 1,500 people. The ninth annual Care Fair at Trinity Fellowship Church is this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Helping Hands will give out 600 free food boxes along with free haircuts, free baby and infant products and a free lunch. Thirteen non-profit agencies will also be on site to share information about their organizations. The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office will also bring their commando unit in and fire love of Christ with those in need, and if we can make a difference in one day we’re going to do that.’ Director, Helping Hands departments will be present as well. Helping Hands director Lee Athey said they are hoping for another great turnout. To accommodate everyone the ministry will utilize nearly 100 volunteers including 14 or 15 beauticians for the haircuts, Athey said. Those volunteers will see to it that everyone goes through the fair to get what they need. City of Greer residents will have the opportunity to dispose of nuisance items such as paint and pesticides at the city’s annual Spring Cleaning Day, set for Saturday, April 30. ‘It’s a good time to clean out garages and storage sheds to remove items like paint and pesticides that aren’t likely to be used again.’ Skipper Burns Director of Public Services Spring Cleaning Day will be held from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the City Recycling Center located at 315 Buncombe St. City of Greer residents only may bring trash items that are not permitted in weekly curbside collection to the center for disposal. Items from commercial businesses will not be accepted. Workers will be on site to remove the items for visitors. Items to be collected include appliances, lawnmowers, electronics (e- waste), tires, paint and paint thinner, motor oil, herbicides, insecticides, mattresses and many additional items. Please contact the Public Services Department at 864-2180 with any questions about qualifying items. “We’ve experienced a sharp rise in attendance over the past few years as city residents take advantage of this service,” said Skipper Burns, director of public services. “It’s a good time to clean out garages and storage sheds to remove items like paint and pesticides that aren’t likely to be used again.” Residents may bring up to a boxful of personal papers to take advantage of an industrial shredder and members of the Greer Police Department and its Citizens Academy Alumni Association will be on hand to accept expired and unneeded prescription drugs. Spring Cleaning Day is held in conjunction with ACE Environmental Inc. and is free for City of Greer residents. WANT IT! FIND IT! BUY IT! SELL IT! The Greer Citizen CLASSIFIEDS 877-2076 and if we can make a difference in one day we’re going to do that.” For more information, visit helping-hands-ofgreer.com/annual-carefairs. Notice of Annual Meeting of Members The annual meeting of members of Citizens Building and Loan SSB, Greer, South Carolina will be held on May 19, 2016 at 9:00 am at the main office of the Bank at 229 Trade Street, Greer, South Carolina. The business to be conducted at the annual meeting is the annual election of directors and a report of its financial condition. Members of the Bank as of March 31, 2016 are eligible toeligible vote at the annual meeting. 2015 are to vote at the annual meeting. Lee Athey City of Greer hosts Spring Cleaning Day At Buncombe St. recycling center Athey said they host the fair because they are motivated to assist those in need. “Our motivation is we want to share the love of Christ with those in need, ‘Our motivation is we want to share the Bailey said they send 200 people through at a time. While those individuals collect what they need, Athey shares a devotional message with those who are waiting and then there will be music to be enjoyed. Bailey said she has helped at each Care Fair and that she “enjoys helping people less fortunate than I am.” CITIZENS BUILDING AND LOAN The City of Greer Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m. on May 16, 2016 at Greer City Hall located at 301 E. Poinsett Street on the following: DOCKET NUMBER: AN 2016-12 OWNER: Grace Christian Church ADDRESS: Brushy Creek Road PARCEL ID NUMBER: 2941 Brushy Creek Road: T035000101200; 2911 Brushy Creek Road T035000101309 and T035000101308; Brushy Creek Road T035000101307 and T035000101304 EXISTING ZONING: Greenville County R-15, Residential Single Family REQUEST: RM2, Residential Multi Family DOCKET NUMBER: AN 2016-13 OWNER: Irene Ponder ADDRESS: Brushy Creek Road PARCEL ID NUMBER: T035000101306 EXISTING ZONING: Greenville County R-12, Residential Single Family REQUEST: RM2, Residential Multi Family Carey GAC appoints Carey DOCKET NUMBER: FDP 2016-15 OWNER: Martin A. Greene ADDRESS: Hammett Bridge Road & E. Suber Road PARCEL ID NUMBER: 0535030102711 EXISTING ZONING: PDR, Planned Development Residential REQUEST: FDP, Final Development Plan Approval DOCKET NUMBER: DRD 2016-16 OWNER: BCB and PRB 2, LLC ADDRESS: 321 Hammett Bridge Road PARCEL ID NUMBER: 0535010200405, 0535010200406, 0535010202203, 0535010202207, 0535010200600 and 0535010200700 EXISTING ZONING: PDR, Planned Development Residential REQUEST: DRD, Design Review District Harold A. Carey, Jr. has been appointed to the Greenville Airport Commission (GAC) as the member-at-large member to serve a three-year term. The GAC is the owner and operator of the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU). GMU is the busiest general aviation airport in South Carolina and is a self-sufficient entity that doesn’t rely on local taxpayer funding. DOCKET NUMBER: RZ 2016-17 OWNER: Molor Properties ADDRESS: 414 Jones Avenue PARCEL ID NUMBER: G006000100801 and G006000100800 EXISTING ZONING: I-1, Industrial District and PD-1, Planned Development Industrial REQUEST: RM2, Residential Multi Family Documents related to the requests are available for public inspection in the Planning and Zoning Office located at 301 E. Poinsett Street. BELK.COM CHARITY SALE C S PRIVATE TICKETED EVENT* 4 hours only! In-store only! Saturday, April 30, 6–10am Ticket required to shop. Buy your $5 ticket in store up to the day of the event or at the door on Saturday! SUPPORTING OUR SOUTHERN COMMUNITIES Special savings on RARELY DISCOUNTED BRANDS to benefit charities in YOUR neighborhood! 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Connect with us for special offers and promotions at Belk.com/getconnected OPINION The Greer Citizen A4 THE GREER CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016 Retiring to Ireland I think,” I announced to Paul after watching an episode of ‘Travels with Rick Steves,’ “We must consider retiring to Ireland.” “I thought you were all about retiring to some medieval Italian hill town,” Paul replied, not looking up from the highlight reel from Kobe Bryant’s last game. “Yes,” I mused, “but when we win the lottery we can have both. And actually, I scratched off the hill town and have now decided on Lake Como.” “To be neighbors with the Clooneys?” “Well, not her, but him.” “Ah.” said Paul. I could tell by this brief reply he had exercised his courtesy to the extent that he could as he really wanted to watch Kobe. And if I continued in attempts to divert his attention towards a subject that was all fantasy, anyway, he would be less than receptive. Actually, he’d be pretty cheesed off. During a commercial, I found my chance. “So, Rick Steves said that the town of Dingle,” I began, pouring a glass of something white and on sale, “has only 1,900 inhabitants.” “Probably because nobody wants to I’M JUST SAYING PAM STONE live in a town call Dingle.” Paul muttered. “Possibly. Especially as it’s shaped like a peninsula,” I offered. “In fact, it is a peninsula and you and I rode horses along the beach there on that vacation we did forever ago.” “Yeah,” Paul grunted, “and it poured the whole time. And you sold me on that trip by saying “It hardly rains in August.” So why would you want to go retire in a town with 100 people less than the town we live in, now?” Kobe was back on the screen scoring basket, after basket, after basket. “I wonder, since it was his last game, if the other guys just let him win?” I asked, only to receive a snort in reply. “Anyway,” I began, to no one in particular as Paul was now fully immersed in his program and had turned the volume up to drown out any more blarney, “Not only is Dingle charming and small and crime-free, but It also has 52 pubs.” Paul immediately muted the television. He might love basketball, but it is a far distant second place to the love of his life (not me), ale. And stout. And Pilsner. “What?” He asked, like a shot. Now the keeper of privileged information, I could draw out my reply and luxuriate in that power. “52 pubs,” I repeated. “Landrum only has one pub and it’s a town of 2000,” he retorted. “You must’ve heard wrong. A town of 1,900 can’t possibly support 52 pubs.” I triumphantly placed my I-pad on his lap. “Google it and weep,” I said. “Right there: Dingle has one pub for every ten drinkers. We could have fish and chipsreal fish and chips with cod, not flounder, every day, with a different beer, every night, forever and ever.” Kobe made a spectacular slam dunk, completely unseen by my man. “Have you checked into real estate prices?” Paul asked. ‘Landrum only has one pub and it’s a town of 2000. You must’ve heard wrong. A town of 1,900 can’t possibly support 52 pubs.’ “But it rains all the time,” I used his own prejudice against him. “Wouldn’t really notice when you’re in a pub every day.” he countered. “I actually saw a big, old, stone farmhouse for $170,000,” I said. “But believe it or not, I found much cheaper places on Lake Como, with sweeping views.” “Of George Clooney?” Paul asked. “Nah, this is on the poor side of the lake. All you get for a buck fifty is a two bedroom renovated house, steps to the lake, glorious sun, red wine, and surrounded by mountains.” “But not 52 pubs.” Paul said. I nodded. Turning back to Kobe, he declared, “We must consider retiring to Ireland.” | REFLECTIONS FROM THE MAPLE TREE Love KENNETH COLLINS MAPLE Staff reporter BY RICK EZELL FOR THE GREER CITIZEN Baseball in 2016 B e devoted to one another in brotherly love” (Rom. 12:10 NIV). Michael Fryer’s image in the Chicago Tribune of a rescue attempt was a dramatic fire photo. It captured a fireman and a paramedic carrying a fire victim away from the scene. The blaze Fryer covered occurred in December 1984 at Irving Park and Kenmore Avenues in Chicago. It seemed routine until firefighters discovered a mother and five children huddled in one apartment’s kitchen. Fryer said firefighters surmised: “She could have escaped with two or three but couldn’t decide who to pick and choose to wait for firefighters to arrive. All of them died of smoke inhalation.” The apostle Paul wrote, “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love” (Rom. 12:10 NIV). Devoted means “full of tenderness” or “affectionate.” Actually, it is a compound Greek word that literally means, “love of the family.” The word translated brotherly love is a familiar Greek word, philadelphia. It means literally “love of the brethren.” I find it quite intriguing that Paul employs two words—love of family and love of brothers—to communicate the need for commitment in loving. Jesus has given authority to the entire world to judge whether or not we are believers on the basis of our love for fellow believers. Love is the badge that identifies us as believers of Jesus Christ. Anytime we do not show love toward fellow believers we forfeit our right to proudly represent Jesus Christ in the world. People around us who are bored by doctrine and can’t fathom theology don’t understand love. People look at Christians before they look at our creed. As believers in Jesus Christ we need to make a clear, unequivocal commitment to loving each other as a family, for our sake and for our witness to a watching world. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR | Submission guidelines T he Greer Citizen accepts Letters to the Editor. Letters should be 125 words or less and include a name and a phone number for verification. The Greer Citizen reserves the right to edit any content. Letters to the Editor can be mailed to 317 Trade St., Greer 29651. F GUEST EDITORIAL FAA Act puts Americans first during air travel Anyone who has traveled by air most likely has an airport horror story. Whether it’s a series of cancelled flights, or waiting two hours in a security line, or any number of other events, we have all found ourselves at wits end at some point. While the tragic events of 9/11 have forever changed security measures, and rightfully so, there are steps we can take to both make traveling easier and keep us safer. That’s why I (Sen. Tim Scott) recently voted for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act (S. 2658), which passed the Senate by a vote of 95-3. It is not lost on me that folks who purchase plane tickets are purchasing a service, and therefore deserve to be treated as such. Whether you’re traveling for business, a family vacation or any other reason, this important legislation forces airlines to be more transparent about everything from fees to delays. If you’ve ever had your bags misplaced, you know how frustrating it can be, and one section of this common sense bill will require airlines to offer refunds for lost or delayed bags. On the passenger friendly front, this legislation also protects air services in rural areas and improves access for Americans with disabilities. As for security, we live in an age where strong security is needed at our airports, and as various terrorist organizations around the world evolve, so must the measures we implement to keep us safe. Terrorist organizations desire to disrupt our security and our lives, and it is up to us to make sure they are not able to do either. The security provisions in the bill start with strengthening the employee vetting process at airports. As they have access to secure areas, it goes without saying that the first step to protecting our nation’s air travel is to make sure that airport employees do not have questionable backgrounds. The legislation also enhances security for international flights. As international travel continues to grow, it is essential that universal standards are put into place to pro- The Greer Citizen Established 1918 Steve Blackwell | Publisher Billy Cannada | Editor Preston Burch Mandy Ferguson Kenneth Collins Maple Shaun Moss Photographer Photographer Staff Reporter Advertising Suzanne Traenkle Julie Holcombe Stephanie Reider Advertising Graphic Artist Office Manager | It is not lost on me that folks who purchase plane tickets are purchasing a service, and therefore deserve to be treated as such. Whether you’re traveling for business, a family vacation or any other reason, this important legislation forces airlines to be more transparent about everything from fees to delays. tect passengers. Currently, flights coming into the U.S. are held to a different standard than flights that are leaving the U.S. For instance, some countries do not require two authorized people to be on the flight deck of large passenger aircrafts at all times, which could result in tragedies such as Germanwings Flight 9525, which the co-pilot intentionally crashed into the French Alps last year. All of these provisions are important for passengers and airports in communities like Greenville-Spartanburg, Columbia, Charleston, Myrtle Beach and elsewhere around the state, which serve millions of passengers each year. It is important to note that all of these necessary measures will be accomplished without raising taxes or fees for those who travel. This is a positive step for American families, and, as your Senator, I will continue working to keep our nation safe. This guest editorial was submitted by Sen. Tim Scott. The Greer Citizen is published every Wednesday by The Greer Citizen, Inc. 317 Trade St., Greer, S.C. 29651 Telephone 877-2076 Periodicals Postage Paid at Greer, S.C. Publication No. 229500 POSTMASTER - Send address changes to The Greer Citizen, P.O. Box 70 Greer, S.C. 29652 Mail subscription rate Greenville and Spartanburg Counties ..................................... $33/year Elsewhere in South Carolina ................................................... $43/year Elsewhere in Continental U.S. ................................................ $53/year By Carrier and On Newsstand 75 Cents Per Copy ive ballplayers handled the baseball before Chicago White Sox third basemen Todd Frazier tagged out slow of foot Texas Rangers designated hitter Prince Fielder in a rundown. With the out, the White Sox celebrated the first ever 9-3-2-6-2-5 triple play in MLB history, and, depending on your club allegiances, it could be argued that wasn’t even the most exciting play in the league on Friday. If you haven’t tuned in to baseball this year, you’re missing what has been a thrilling first month. There was Friday’s scintillating straight steal of home by Yankees’ speedster Jacoby Ellsbury. With a 3-2 count on outfielder Brett Gardner, Tampa Bay Rays’ lefty Matt Moore delivered towards home plate, but Ellsbury was already two thirds of the way down the basepath. He slid home safely under the lunge of catcher Curt Casali for his second career straight steal of home. Just to let you know how rare the straight steal is, the last Yankee to do so was Derek Jeter in 2001. Ellsbury’s prior theft of home was ironically against the Yanks when he was a member of the Boston Red Sox in 2009. Ellsbury is just one of many ballplayers showing off impressive skill sets. A theme early on in the season is the strength of outfield arms, and Los Angeles Dodgers’ Yasiel Puig added a play to the 2016 highlight reel when he threw from just inside the right field warning track to nail runner Colorado’s Trevor Story (who has excited his own fan base in Denver with a torrid start to his rookie season) as he slid into third base. Puig’s throw traveled about 310 feet in the air to beat Story’s slide into the bag. Interestingly enough, Puig’s fling came on the heels of another throw that caught the attention of baserunners everywhere. That throw came from the arm of Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks, whose chuck was clocked at 105.5 mph from leftfield to home plate to cut down A’s runner Danny Velencia. If the above isn’t enough to get you watching baseball, there’s the fact that the Chicago Cubs (who no-hit the Reds last week behind pitcher Jake Arrieta) look like the best team in baseball. When’s the last time you could say that? 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Services will be held at 12 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. YARD SALE AT WOODS CHAPEL Woods Chapel United Methodist Church is hosting a yard sale on Saturday, April 30 beginning at 8 a.m. The church is located at 2488 Brown Wood Rd. in Greer. Cost to participate is $5 per table. Proceeds go to church missions. LEE ROAD UMC HOMECOMING Lee Road United Methodist Church is inviting the past, present and future members to its annual homecoming worship service, set for at 10:30 a.m. on May 15. The church is located at 1377 East Lee Road in Taylors. There will be a fellowship meal following service in the Howard Hall Gymnasium. SUMMER DRAMA CAMP AT ABNER CREEK Summer Drama Camp is back at Abner Creek Baptist Church. During day camp, children will experience fun and exciting opportunities to learn about music, drama, and the gospel. The cost is $30 per child/$75 family (maximum). Camp will be held June 6-10 from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. daily. Parents and grandparents are invited to attend the performance on Sunday evening, June 12 at 7 p.m. Dress rehearsal for children participating will be on Sunday, June 12 at 3:30pm. The church is located at 2461 Abner Creek Rd, Greer. Register online at www.abnercreekbaptist. com before May 26. WOMEN’S ZUMBA AT ABNER CREEK BAPTIST Abner Creek Baptist Church is offering Women’s ZUMBA on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center. The cost is $2 per person per class and will be collected at each class. A Women’s Walking Group is also in the Family Life Center at 7 p.m. before ZUMBA and is free to the public. All ladies in our community are welcome to join us for one or both of these classes. The church is located at 2461 Abner Creek Road in Greer. www.abnercreekbaptist.com. CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP The Good News Spectacular is a free one day community event filled with games, inflatables, popcorn, live interactive shows, crafts and more fun for the whole family. Saturday, May 21. It will take place at the TD Convention Center from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. ABNER CREEK TRACTOR SHOW IS MAY 21 Abner Creek Baptist Church will hold its 26th annual Power From The Past antique tractor, engine and swap meet on Saturday, May 21, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The event will feature antique tractors, hit and miss engines, garden tractors, crafts, a kids area with bounce houses, food, music and a swap meet. The show is presented by the church and Foothills Antique Power Association. Admission is free. The church is located at 2461 Abner Creek Road in Greer. NEW LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH HOSTS REVIVAL New Liberty Baptist Church will hold a spring revival with Rev. Stan Cole April 24-27. Sunday’s service begins at 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday services begin at 7 p.m. Special music will be provided by The Gilreath Family and Three Days Later. The church is located at 1798 North Highway 25 in Travelers Rest. THE PERRYS IN CONCERT AT NORTH FORK North Fork Baptist Church will host The Perrys in concert on Thursday, May 19, at 7:15 p.m. The church is located at 162 Callahan Mountain Road in Travelers Rest. SENIOR ADULT DAY APALACHE BAPTIST May 1 is Senior Adult Day at Apalache Baptist Church. During the morning worship service senior adults are recognized, the oldest man and woman in the service are honored, and the “Senior Adult for 2016” (who is selected by his or her peers) will be announced. Seniors are asked to fill the choir for the service. Afterwards, a catered luncheon for the senior adults will be held in the CLC. “GOLDEN HEARTS” CALENDAR On April 28, the senior adults of Apalache Baptist Church will go out to eat for the evening meal at Silver Bay Seafood Restaurant on White Horse Road in Greenville. The buses will leave the church at 6 p.m. SQUIRE PARSONS CONCERT AT APALACHE BAPTIST Squire Parsons will perform in a love offering concert on Sunday May 22, 6 p.m. at Apalache Baptist Church. The church is located is located at 1915 Gap Creek Road in Greer. Nursery will be provided. For more information, call 877-6012. CAMP O’NEAL FAMILY FARM SHOW O’Neal CHurch of God Ministries is sponsoring a family farm show Satur- THE GREER CITIZEN A5 day, May 14 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Camp O’Neal, located at 3723 North Highway 101. The event will feature exhibits by the American Truck Historical Society, arts and crafts, food, singing and a children’s play area. Admission is $5 for ages 13 and up. Admission is free for 12 and under and for Release Time students from Blue Ridge High and Middle Schools with a valid ID. A portion of the proceeds from this year’s event will go to support this program. For more information, call Greg and Earline Pittman at 303-4368 or 895-2142. A free benefit singing will be held Friday, May 13 at 7 p.m. and a love offering will be collected to help a family in need. Music will be provided by Decree and Off Duty Bluegrass. Food will be sold at the event. TAYLORS FIRST BAPTIST UPCOMING EVENTS Taylors First Baptist Church will offer a National Day of Prayer service May 5 at noon in the chapel. The service will be led by Dr. Jimmie Harley. Registration is open for Camp in the City, a five day summer camp that exposes the young camper to Jesus through worship, Bible study, and high energy games. The event will be held July 25-29 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and is open to children K5-fifth grade. cost is $254 to attend. Scholarships are available. For more information, visit www.pinecove.com/summer-camps/camp-city. Registration begins May 1 for Summer Spectacular week, offered June 13-17 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. cost is $10 per child. Scholarships available. For more information or to volunteer, visit taylorsfbc.org/life-stages/children/summer. SEND US YOUR CHURCH NEWS Churches wishing to list upcoming events and programs in Church News should send information to [email protected] or call 877-2076. Deadlines for submission are Monday at noon. New RN Graduate Recruiting Event WE’RE CONTINUING TO GROW. COME GROW WITH US. Wednesday, May 4 and Thursday, May 5 • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Spartanburg Medical Center – Main Hospital Entrance 101 E. Wood St., Spartanburg Springwell hosts event BY KATIE CRUICE SMITH FOR THE GREER CITIZEN On May 5, Springwell Church will join other churches and religious organizations around the nation to participate in the National Day of Prayer. The church will also hold a short service from noon to 1 p.m. “We want to give people a chance to pray for the community, the country, and the church (as a whole in our community),” said David Pearson, the family and operations pastor. “If you’re a believer in Jesus, then come pray.” People will be able to participate in acoustic worship and will be provided prayer guides to help them know how to pray. There will be a short message of prayer, and then people will have the opportunity to pray by themselves. “Prayer is the tool for connecting with God,” said Pearson. “There’s no point in complaining without praying.” This is the first time the church is participating in the National Day of Prayer, but the church wanted to give people a place to gather. Snacks will also be available, and people are encouraged to bring their lunches as they pray on their lunch break. “We wanted to give those who want to gather an opportunity to do just that,” said Pearson. “It’s an opportunity to encourage others as the week is winding down.” The doors will open at 11:30 a.m. and will stay open as long as is necessary. Springwell is located at 4369 Wade Hampton Blvd. in Taylors. NEW GRADUATE RN INTERVIEW DAYS Pre-registration is required for this event To register, you must apply prior to the event at SpartanburgRegional.com/RNCareers. We will contact you with your own personal interview time. Please bring multiple copies of your resume/CV to your pre-scheduled interview with nursing leaders and potential peers. WHY CHOOSE SPARTANBURG REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM? We value working in partnership with highly qualified physicians committed to providing superior patient care and service. Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System empowers nurses to recognize their unique gifts, give voice to ideas, and strive for excellence. We want you to succeed, professionally and personally. We offer: • Competitive salary and benefits packages • Employee Referral Bonus Program • Tuition reimbursement, nursing advisory councils, a board certification program, a new grad residency program and leadership advancement opportunities • Relocation incentives SRGM52-NrsngRcrtmnt-GreerCitizen Ad_4.917x10.75-BC_0416.indd 1 4/21/16 5:00 PM OBITUARIES The Greer Citizen A6 THE GREER CITIZEN Ann W. McClimon Ann Wyndham McClimon, 78, died April 24, 2016 at National Health Care. She was a native of Greenville County, daughter of the late Marvin Lee and Blanche Wyndham McClimon. She was a former member at Greer First Presbyterian Church and Memorial United Methodist Church and a retired bookkeeper with Price Waterhouse Coopers. Surviving include a number of cousins. Memorial services will be held 4 p.m. Wednesday at Wood Mortuary conducted by Rev. Wayne Cole. Memorials may be made to the Greenville Humane Society, 305 Airport Road, Greenville, SC 29607. Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com. Obituaries can be emailed to [email protected] or dropped off at 317 Trade St. Deadline: noon Tuesday. Cost: $60; with photo $75. | ONLINE View Obituaries online at greercitizen.com FROM PAGE ONE reportedly saw the officers and turned the other way. Jacobs and another officer pursued him because they believed they had reasonable suspicion to detain Mackey and conduct a frisk for weapons. When Jacobs pursued on foot and rounded the rear of the residence at 8 Rebecca St., Mackey allegedly drew a .40 caliber Glock and fired seven rounds at Jacobs, who sustained wounds to his left arm, right thigh, upper right chest and head. Jacob’s firearm was never drawn. Mackey reportedly fled, but after some time and seeing other officers in the area he raised the Glock to his head and shot himself. The investigation is ongoing and charges against Merritt may be modified as evidence dictates. [email protected] | 877-2076 to Southeastern markets as well as the Midwest. “While our discussions are preliminary, the success of Inland Port Greer demonstrates the market demand for additional intermodal hubs to support growing volumes of cargo moving to and from Charleston by rail,” Newsome said. “We are working with CSX to determine the viability of Dillon, South Carolina as the location for our next inland port and hope to finalize our plans by the end of the year.” Approximately 23 percent of containers imported or exported through Charleston last year moved by rail, with nearly 260,000 international intermodal rail lifts handled in 2015. Intermodal volume has seen staggering growth of 166 percent since 2011, driving increased demand for additional inland port facilities. “A second inland port in South Carolina would expand transportation options in the state, lowering shipping costs for South Carolina businesses and improving competitiveness,” said Dean Piacente, CSX Vice President. “This project would also generate substantial public benefits by creating jobs, spurring economic development and reducing traffic congestion on I-26 and I-95.” The facility design, costs, and construction timeline are being studied by Hamburg Port Consultants (HPC). The SCPA is pursuing federal infrastructure funding assistance through the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) program to supplement the capital investment required for the project. “According to a recent economic impact study, port-related jobs pay 40 percent higher than the statewide average,” said T.F. Finklea, Dillon County Council Chairman. “We are excited about the possibility for Dillon to be the site of the next Inland Port.” [email protected] | 877-2076 MARKET: To celebrate grand opening FROM PAGE ONE TownSquare president Alex Reynolds believes the Taylors market will do more than simply gives residents something to do once a week. He says the market will fill a need for the center of a community that really lacks a grocery store or market selling fresh goods. “Obviously I’ve got a car,” Reynolds said. “I can go hop in that, but not everybody has that luxury.” Taylors is offering SNAP benefits, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, in its market. SNAP offers nutritional assistance to individuals and families in low-income situations and provides economic benefits to communities. It’s a program that Taylors didn’t have to offer, but SNAP coordinator for the Taylors market Kristien King wanted to be sure it was included in the market. “I think taking that added step of doing the SNAP benefits and opening that up to people who might not otherwise have access to fresh food is just again one of those valued added things that we are doing this for the people of Taylors,” Reynolds said “And we want to make sure we are doing this for all the people of Taylors.” Talking with team members, it seems one idea that is shared between all involved is that this is a market for Taylors. “Our goal is to build Taylors and some of the programs will benefit Tay- ‘We want the people of the Taylors area to become involved with the people who are buying from the Taylors area and develop this relationship.’ Michele White lors people,” Heidi Henry said. Even the musical acts scheduled to perform come from Taylors or at least nearby. “With everything else we want the produce to be local; we want the vendors to be local,” Rich Hefty said. “I don’t want to be jetting off to Atlanta to pull in an act for a local farmers market.” By making everything local, the Taylors market will surely forge some relationships. “Greer is a city. Greenville’s a city. Fountain Inn’s a city. But we’re not, It’s an unincorporated area,” White said. “We want the people of the Taylors area to become involved with the people who are buying from the Taylors area and develop this relationship.” With about a week to go, the individual who have planned and worked for a year and a half on the market are excited for the relationships and the produce and the start to something special. “I’m past excitement, just ecstatic for it,” said Rhodes’ wife Andrea. “We gave out flyers the other night and so many people are so excited for this that it got me even more excited.” Activate Your Online Account Today If you already have a print subscription to K_\>i\\i:`k`q\e but you don’t have access to The Greer Citizen online, call us today and let us setup your online account for free! It's April, shower yourself with quality products. April SpeciAl: Become a preferred customer & receive a Free full-sized product of your choice from our eSSeNTiAlS line! 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Our overnight lows will fall to the low 60s. 72/54 Partly sunny 70/57 Iso. showers 74/56 Partly sunny 72/59 Iso. showers The Downtown Jam 81/60 Partly sunny 78/62 Iso. showers Where: The Depot CHARGED: PORT: Costs, designs still Taylors teen in the planning stages arrested FROM PAGE ONE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016 864-877-2076 greercitizen.com Date: Thursday, April 28 4-7 p.m. Temps: Partly sunny, iso. rain. 85 to 80. 72/54 PS 82/61 PS 80/63 PS 83/66 PS 85/64 PS 84/60 PS 88/63 PS 81/61 PS Wednesday Saturday 81 60 83/62 Partly sunny 80/64 Iso. showers 70/57 ISO 78/60 ISO 80/65 PS 80/68 ISO 80/63 ISO 81/62 ISO 87/65 PS 78/60 ISO 87 62 Sunday April 29 Thursday 78 62 Friday 85 65 Monday 82 63 May 6 May 21 75 51 90 61 Tuesday May 13 77 62 1.41” 11.36” -3.76” 6:42 AM 8:11 PM SHELTON: Death under investigation FROM PAGE ONE 2011. She reportedly was last seen leaving a Spartanburg home on Dean Street that evening and her vehicle was found abandoned at William’s Bar and Grill in Spartanburg a few days later. Shelton was a nursing student at Spartanburg Community College. The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office reported Tuesday that they had been dispatched on Monday evening to the intersection of Bennett Dairy Road and Old Converse Road to meet with a woman who said she knew where a human skull could be found. The area was secured and a search was conducted early on Tuesday. The search led deputies and dog teams into a wooded area off of Enola Station Road where they found the skull. Other remains were also found. Clevenger said the skull was sent to a forensic dental specialist in Charleston to make the identification. The office is now investigating the cause and manner of death. Clevenger said that process could take a long time. In a press release, Clevenger asked for prayers for the family. “The family was called to my office last night and told of the news and emotions were understandably mixed,” he said. “They are relieved to have any an- swer. This is not the result they hoped for. I ask that you keep this prayerful and loving family in your prayers in the days and weeks ahead.” [email protected] | 877-2076 Burning Feet? Electric Shocks? Pain & Numbness? Pins & Needles? Creepy Crawlies? You might have PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY This condition affects 20 million Americans. It begins in the feet and lower legs and can advance to the hands. Treatment of oral medications and injections often don’t work. We’ve utilized a NEW TREATMENT that may take away most, if not all, of your pain. It’s safe and highly effective for most people, even diabetics. It’s covered by many insurance plans. Call 864-847-6020 now to schedule a FREE conference with one of our doctors. Pain Relief at Complete Healing & Wellness Center 24 E. Main St., Williamston, SC • CompleteHealing.net FDA Cleared | Safe and Effective A6 THE GREERapril CITIZEN wednesday, 27, 2016 page label New Trinity Baptist Church 2OG6SDUWDQEXUJ+LJKZD\‡:HOOIRUG WEDNESDAY, 6, 2016 the greerAPRIL citizen A7 POLICE AND FIRE The Greer Citizen A8 THE GREER CITIZEN CRIME REPORT IN THE GLOVE BOX Thomas Mark Connelly was arrested on April 21 for possession of marijuana (first). According to a Greer Police incident report, an officer was conducting a checkpoint at the intersection of Snow Street and Trade Street. The officer stopped a white Chevrolet Nova and it’s driver, Connelly. When asked to present the officer with his information, Connelly opened the glove compartment, which contained what appeared to be a bag of marijuana. When questioned about the bag, Connelly submitted the marijuana to the officer. He was arrested and transported to Greer City Jail. (Note: All information contained in the following was taken directly from the official incident reports filed by the Greer Police Department or the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are to be considered innocent until proven guilty in the court of law.) BOSST-ED Patrick Kenshay Kirksey was arrested on April 20 for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. According to a Greer Police incident report, an officer was conducting stationary speed enforcement when a gray Honda Accord was pulled over for traveling 55 mph in a 40 mph zone. As the officer approached the occupants of the vehicle appeared to show signs of nervousness. The officer noticed a black bag stuffed between the seats. The officer questioned the driver, who would not give consent to search the vehicle, so a K-9 unit was requested. A few moments later, K-9 Boss gave a positive alert to illegal substances in the vehicle. A search yielded 14 grams of marijuana located in a jar, along with one green metal grinder and one blue digital scale, both containing marijuana residue. The vehicle’s passenger, Kirksey, said it was his bag of marijuana and he was arrested and transported to Greer City Jail. CDV Angela Brown was arrested on April 20 for criminal domestic violence (third). According to a Greer Police incident report, an officer responded to Big Fox Lane in reference to a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, the officer made contact with the complainant, who stated that he and his wife (the WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016 POSSESSION PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN Wreckless driving caused this car to flip Sunday night just off Wade Hampton Boulevard in Greer. The incident occurred at around 8:15 p.m. There were four passengers in the car and one person was taken to the hospital. suspect) had gotten into an argument. The argument escalated and Brown began throwing items in the bedroom. The victim stated Brown struck him in the head with her hand, scratching him on both forearms as well. Brown was transported to Greer City Jail. PUBLIC DRUNK Brian Andrew Sudduth was arrested on April 23 for public drunkenness. According to a Greer Police incident report, an officer responded to the area of S. Line St. and Moore St. in reference to an intoxicated subject. Upon arrival, the officer found Sudduth, who was sitting on a curb near the roadway. The officer questioned Sudduth, who stated he drank an entire bottle of liquor. The officer detected a strong odor of alcohol coming from the subject and noticed Sudduth slurring his speech and staggering as he walked. He was trans- ported to Greer City Jail. POSSESSION Chelsea Elaine Linkous was arrested on April 24 for possession of marijuana (first). According to a Greer Police incident report, an officer responded to the intersection of North Main Street and West Church Street in reference to a collision. Upon arrival, the officer was told by two witnesses that Linkous had been traveling southbound in the northbound lane. The witnesses said Linkous swerved, colliding with a large pole. The officer made contact with Linkous and noticed a strong scent of alcohol. A series of field sobriety tests were performed on Linkous, which were failed. During the course of the tests, another officer arrived on scene and located a small amount of marijuana. Linkous was arrested for simple possession and was transported to Greer City Jail, where a Breathalyzer test was given. Linkous had a BAC of .07 and was not charged with driving under the influence. HIDING IN THE WOODS Russell Raymond Jones was arrested on April 23 and charged with shoplifting, trespassing after notice, public drunkenness and interfering with a police officer. According to a Greer Police incident report, an officer responded to Walmart in Greer in reference to shoplifting. The officer met with a manager, who stated the subject, Jones, had taken items and, upon noticing police presence, ran to a wooded area near Lorla Street. Jones was located in the wooded area lying under thick brush. The officer noticed a strong scent of alcohol coming from him. According to police, the items Jones stole were valued at $130. Jones was transported to Greer City Jail. SMOKING IN THE MAN CAVE Antonio Shanche Snoddy was arrested on April 21 for possession of marijuana (first). According to a Greer Police incident report, an officer responded to 212 Oakland Avenue in reference to an active warrant. Upon arrival, officers noticed a strong odor of marijuana from outside the apartment. Snoddy stated the smell was coming from where he and his girlfriend had smoked the night before. The officer entered the apartment and noticed the first door was shut, which Snoddy described as the “man cave.” The officer entered the room and found a bag of marijuana on the coffee table, along with four partially smoked blunts. Snoddy stated the marijuana was his. He was transported to Greer City Jail. Michael Curtis Winkle, 58, was charged with receiving or possessing stolen goods. According to the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office, an officer was on patrol on Abner Creek Road in Greer in reference to a wanted subject in the area. The officer witnessed a gold Cadillac pull out of a driveway at 184 Abner Creek Road and pull back in when the officer approached the residence. Because the act appeared suspicious, the officer pulled behind the vehicle and got out to make contact with the driver, identified as Michael Winkle. The officer obtained the Winkle’s information and ran the vehicle tag through Spillman and NCIC. The license came back stolen from a 2000 Ford Ranger. The officer contacted Anderson County Sheriff’s Office and they advised the tag had been on the truck at the time of theft. After receiving confirmation of the stolen tag, Winkle was placed in custody for possessing stolen goods. A warrant was granted for possession of stolen goods enhanced. Winkle had eight prior convictions for stolen property in the past ten years. Southern Pools is now 864.877.4748 1421 W. Wade Hampton Blvd., Greer, SC 29650 NEW OWNERSHIP Same Location • Same Friendly Knowledgeable Service MENTION THIS AD FOR $10 OFF Purchase of $75 or more FREE WATER TESTING • Chemicals • Sales • Repairs • Parts • Toys • Weekly Maintenance SPORTS B The Greer Citizen WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016 Pride breaks records at county track meet BY BILLY CANNADA SPORTS EDITOR third in the long jump and fourth in the triple jump. Troy Pride Jr. broke several records as the Greer High boys and girls track teams secured top three finishes at the Greenville County meet last weekend. The boys took home second, while the girls finished third on the day. Pride broke the county record in the 100-meter dash, finishing with a time of 10.72 seconds. Pride also set records in the 200 (21.90) and 400 (48.96)meter events. Dorian Lindsey took second place in the 400-me- Leading the girls was Ebony Balsley, who captured first place in the long jump, third place in the 400-meter hurdles and sixth in triple jump. Kaiya Bradford had a second place finish in high jump, a second place finish in the 100-meter hurdles and a third place finish in the 100 meters. The boys 4x100 team, comprised of Pride, McGee, Lindsey and White, finished second. Troy Pride, Jr. ter hurdles, while Quavian White finished first in the 110-meter hurdles. Adrian McGee finished [email protected] | 877-2076 BLAME CANNADA BILLY CANNADA Banner chasers T PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN The Byrnes softball team is a No. 1 seed heading into postseason play this week. Lady Rebels take region BY BILLY CANNADA SPORTS EDITOR PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN The Greer boys soccer team locked up third place in the region last week with wins overSouthside and Blue Ridge. Greer boys finish third In region play BY BILLY CANNADA SPORTS EDITOR The Greer boys soccer team locked up a playoff spot heading into the final week of the regular season. The Yellow Jackets knocked off Southside (60), Blue Ridge (4-2) and Emerald (3-1) last week, securing a third place region finish. With the wins, Greer improves to 12-8 on the season. “In our conference, the boys have played at a high level all season,” head coach Jorge Santos said. “We’ve been in some close matches and we haven’t always gotten the result we wanted, but I’ve definitely seen them step up.” Greer last dropped a region match to Eastside, which came after two overtimes. Although his team has been in some close games, Santos said his guys haven’t always finished the job. “They know that they’re right there in a lot of these games,” he said. “We’ve had eight losses, and six of those have been by one goal. If we can start defending well and finishing our chances, any of those games could have gone the other way.” Although brackets had not been released at press time, the Yellow Jackets will likely hit the road in round one of the playoffs. “If we’re going to lose, we’re going to go down fighting,” Santos said. “These guys are ready. We know we have to play at a high level and hopefully that’s what we’ll do.” [email protected] | 877-2076 The Byrnes softball team was perfect in region play this season, finishing 14-0 in the conference and 23-2 overall. “It’s exciting to go undefeated and win the region,” head coach Brandi Aiken said. “There were some good teams that we had to beat twice, but our kids stepped up. Now it’s playoff time and every team is going to be good, but we’re excited to get started.” Both of the Rebels’ losses this season came to Union County by scores of 3-2 and 5-3. “Those were two of our better played games,” Aiken said. “I don’t know that we could have done anything different, but we learned a lot from those games with Union. Sometimes you can draw more from a loss than you can from a big win.” Byrnes has been dominating teams this season, scoring a total of 307 runs and holding opponents to 20 runs. Continuing that level of production is going to require a lot of hard work in practice this week, Aiken said. “Very rarely do we have three days of practice to get out there and work on some things,” she said. “We have to take advantage of the time and get back to some basics. We’ve been hitting the ball well all season, but we prob- ‘At this point, it’s about staying loose and playing your game.’ Brandi Aiken Byrnes softball coach ably need to work on our technique as we start seeing better pitching.” The Rebels are led by pitcher Tatum Arboleda, along with Kasey Widmyer, Peyten Bennett and Allison Neely. “We’re young, so going into the season, I really didn’t know what to expect,” she said. “A lot of times, young players don’t perform every day the way you would like them too, but our team has been so solid all season. Everyone is stepping up and our young players are becoming more consistent.” With a No. 1 seed and home field advantage throughout, Aiken said this is a team that can go the distance. “We really do have all the components that it takes,” she said. “At this point, it’s about staying loose and playing your game. We have to stay confident and hopefully we’ll catch a couple of breaks.” [email protected] | 877-2076 Blue Ridge teams capture region title BY BILLY CANNADA SPORTS EDITOR The Blue Ridge baseball team locked up the Peach Blossom championship last week with a 4-0 win over rival Greer, capping an 18-4 regular season. The Tigers won 16 straight games to close the regular season, earning home field advantage in the playoffs. “It’s been a fun run for us,” head coach Travis Henson said. “Our guys have really shown some resiliency over the last couple of weeks and were able to accomplish a big time goal. Winning the region is an incredible accomplishment in this region because it’s so competitive.” Blue Ridge topped Chapman on Tuesday 93. Ethan Few got the win on the mound, tossing a complete game with nine strikeouts. “They’re a very scrappy team, but we had some big at-bats in that ball game,” Henson said. Brandon Southern recorded two hits, including a double, in the game, while Jacob Wilbanks and Few added run scoring doubles from the plate. The Tigers then kept the momentum alive on Fri- ‘All of those wins are in the past. All that matters is the next one.’ Travis Henson Tigers baseball coach day night, as John Coker threw a complete game shutout against the team’s archrival. Coker had seven strikeouts and allowed just five hits in the contest. “He’s was huge for us,” Henson said. “This staff has really stepped up in the past few weeks. Everybody we’ve put on the mound has been Tiger tough. They’ve adopted that mentality and it has been huge for this team.” Southern led the way from the plate against Greer, going 2-3 on the night. “It’s a new season now,” Henson said. “All of those wins are in the past. All that matters is the next one.” The Tigers will face Richland Northeast Friday night at home. Regardless of the outcome, Blue Ridge will play at home again on Monday. PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN The Blue Ridge baseball team won the Peach Blossom championship last week, defeating rival Greer, 4-0. SOFTBALL The Blue Ridge softball team finished the season with a region record of 131 after a loss to rival Greer Monday night. The Tigers managed an impressive team batting average of .446 with 23 total home runs this season. The team is led by four seniors: Summer Underwood, Kelsey Jones, Ansley Gilreath and Sametra Duck. Standout pitcher Gabi Howard has also had a strong season from the plate, recording a batting average of .676. Samantha Blackwell leads the team from the plate with an average of .692. [email protected] | 877-2076 hose ready to watch the University of North Carolina burn to the ground from NCAA sanctions got some unwelcome news on Monday. The university received an amended Notice of Allegations from the NCAA, replacing the former document, which specifically indicted certain programs (football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball) with receiving impermissible benefits in the form of phony classes. The amended document pulls back from that allegation. In fact, it does not mention men’s basketball or football at all. For those that haven’t followed this case closely, allow me to offer a brief synopsis of what you’ve missed. In 2014, the NCAA opened an academic fraud investigation on the University after it was learned that some classes in the African American Studies major (AFAM) were nothing more than sham. Students (both athletes and nonathletes) would take these courses and would only be required to submit a single paper in order to receive credit for the class (hence the term ‘paper classes’). These classes were said to have spanned more than a decade and it was believed by many that they were the reason many basketball and football players remained eligible. Here’s where I begin to question to motives of the media covering this case. I understand North Carolina is a high-profile school and many of these charges are alarming on an academic level. Nobody is arguing that (although, you might want to perform this same investigation on a lot of other schools…you may be surprised by how many similar classes exist). What I am concerned with, however, is the fact that most beat writers and television personalities are only concerned with ramifications for these violations IF they impact the men’s basketball and football programs. Take, for example, a few reactionary tweets from Monday afternoon. “Seriously, as bad as the UL prostitute scandal is, the UNC one is significantly worse…just showcases how arbitrary NCAA ‘justice’ is,” wrote Matt Jones of Kentucky Sports Radio Or… “Most significant piece of NCAA’s new NOA: appears unlikely to touch 2005 UNC MBB championship team heavily enrolled in fake classes,” said Dan Kane of the News and Observer. What’s wrong with these tweets? Well, a lot if you ask me. North Carolina isn’t getting away with anything. There are five allegations against the University right now, most of which are probably Level 1 violations in the NCAA’s book. To say that the NCAA isn’t dealing out “justice” is absurd considering no sanctions have been handed down and many serious accusations still exist. So why are people acting like UNC just got away with murder? I would propose it’s because people only want to watch the men’s basketball program fall. You can shout from the rooftops that this is about the students and a corrupt university, but it seems to me that most people were just interested in taking down some of the championship banners in the Smith Center. PAGE sports LABEL  B2 the XX THE greer GREER citizen CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, wednesday,MONTH april XX, 27, 2012 2016 Edwards bumps Busch to win at Richmond By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire The honeymoon at Joe Gibbs Racing may be over. Yes, on Sunday at Richmond International Raceway, Carl Edwards won his second straight NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race in the Toyota Owners 400 and the fourth in a row for JGR, but he did so with a last-lap bump-and-run on teammate Kyle Busch, who was seeking his third victory in four events. “We did everything right – be smart,” Busch was told on his radio, after Edwards moved the No. 18 Toyota up the track in Turns 3 and 4 and beat Busch to the finish line by .675 seconds. Busch took the advice. No doubt seething inside at the loss of a race he seemed poised to win, he maintained radio silence. With a superb pit stop under the eighth and final caution of the race, Busch grabbed the lead for a restart on Lap 365 of 400. He stayed out front until Edwards made up enormous ground by burying his No. 19 Camry into Turn 1 on the final lap. Edwards applied the coup de grace in the next corner, nudging Busch out of the way to complete the first last-lap pass for the win in the history of the .75-mile track. Edwards indicated he was willing to take more liberties with his teammate because they had both scored victories this season and are locks to qualify for the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. “Kyle’s an amazing teammate, and it’s like he got really slow there at the end,” Edwards said in Victory Lane. “Something happened that last lap. It was like his rear tires went off or something. He went down into (Turn) 1 and I dove it in and I got to him and I thought, ‘Man, I’ve got something.’ “And he went to get down to the bottom and park it in (Turns) 3 and 4, and I had already decided to go down there, so I thought, ‘Man, I’m going to give him a little nudge.’ And we both have got wins, and we’re racing for fun getting these trophies and (it was) just an awesome day.” “Awesome” is probably not the word the typically outspoken Busch would have chosen, but he was silent on his radio after taking the checkered flag. In his post-race interview in the media center, Busch was as non-committal as retired Seattle Seahawk Marshawn Lynch in the locker room. Asked whether he ex- pected Edwards to use the bump-and-run for the win, Busch repeated a rote answer he had given to the previous question. “Our Banfield Camry was real awesome today,” Busch said. “We had a great race car. My guys made some awesome adjustments to it. It was really good for us to have an opportunity to run and race for the win like that.” And was Edwards’ nudge more excusable because both drivers already had wins? “My guys give me great race cars each and every week,” Busch deadpanned. “We continue to have fast Camrys. 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The junior also was named the girls county field event MVP for the meet. LEGION SIGNUPS BEGIN THIS WEEK American Legion Baseball signups will be held April 23-24 and April 30-May 1 from 2-4 p.m. Registration is located at Post 115 at 421 Snow Street (same lot as Stevens Field). Age groups are 13-17 for junior teams and 15-19 for the senior team. There will be two junior teams and one senior Team. Tryouts will be announced after the signup on the Greer Parks and Recreation web site. Tryouts will be at Stevens Park and Greer High School. REBEL TOUCHDOWN CLUB GOLF TOURNAMENT The Rebel Touchdown club is hosting a golf tournament Saturday, May 14, at River Falls Plantation. The event is scheduled from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. This is a 4-person team, Captain’s Choice style tournament which features a Million Dollar Hole-inOne shoot-out on the 18th hole. It is a fundraiser for the James F. Byrnes High School football team. For more information, contact Trish Ballenger, tournament director, at 991-1268. YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP BEGINS JUNE 13 The 2016 Riverside High School Youth Basketball Camp will take place June 13-16 in the gym. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Monday, June 13. The camp is open to girls and boys ages 5-14. Times are MondayThursday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. THE GREER CITIZEN B3 Greer golf earns sixth win BY BILLY CANNADA SPORTS EDITOR The Greer High golf team recently picked up its sixth win of the season, defeating Greer Middle College and Berea. “We feel good about what we’ve been able to accomplish this season,” Rob Gravley, who is wrapping up his first year as head coach, said. “That’s six more wins than we were able to get last year. We know we’re making progress.” Gravley said he has been encouraged with the Yellow Jackets’ play this spring. “It’s been fun watching young kids beginning to love golf,” Gravley said. “That has been really cool. These kids are taking it serious and they’re treating it like a real sports team. They’re also having a lot of fun.” Greer, which also defeated Landrum and Chapman this season, is led by Sam Merrell, Andy Snow, Noah Hannon and Sam Gravley. Merrell recently signed a letter of intent to play golf PHOTO | SUBMITTED Head coach Rob Gravley and the Greer High golf team have earned six wins this season. for USC Upstate next fall. “Sam’s a self-taught player,” the head coach said. “He never had a lesson up until this year. My brother, Mike, who played on the PGA Tour back in the early 80s, has helped Sam a whole lot mentally. Sam has been working on knowing what kind of shot he wants to hit before he walks up to swing. He’s been really good all season. Other key contributors include: Justin Lawrence, Kayli Gravley, Braeden Rampey and Jake Arrowood. Greer will take on Dorman, Boiling Springs, Riverside, Blue Ridge, Chapman and Broome before the region tournament on May 2. The region championship will be held at the Links O’Tryon Country Club. Celebrities announced for BMW Charity Pro-Am PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN Former Riverside players Michael Douty, Jeff Gully and Tim Bright, who have passed away, were honored before a recent Warrior home game. Warrior baseball left on outside looking in BY BILLY CANNADA SPORTS EDITOR The Riverside baseball team will likely just miss the playoffs, finishing a game under .500 at 12-13. The Warriors secured a fifth place finish and have petitioned to be the South Carolina High School League to be the at-large bid for the region, but a postseason appearance is unlikely. “I think Hillcrest would get in ahead of us just because they’ve performed better in their region and they have a better overall record,” head coach Travis Pitman said. “It’s tough to finish one game under five hundred.” The Warriors, who won five region games this season, have been hot at times, but consistency has been lacking throughout the spring. “We had streaks where we played really well, but we also had a couple of slumps throughout the season,” Pitman said. “We just couldn’t find the consistency. But we feel good about the group we have coming back.” Riverside will graduate five seniors, but several key underclassmen will re- CLASSIFIEDS CALL 864-877-2076 RATES 20 words or less: $13.50 first insertion Discount for additional insertions DEADLINE 5pm Monday for insertion Wednesday TERMS Cash in advance. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover Card NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE All real estate advertised in this newspaper is Subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin or an intention to make such preference, limitation or discrimination. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. 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Protests must be mailed to: S. C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214; or faxed to: (803) 896-0110. 4-13,20,27 Includes several first-time attendees Celebrities will make their way to the Thornblade Club May 19-22 for the 2016 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation. For the second consecutive year, the celebritystudded affair will also include a free celebrity concert on Main, as well as an exclusive VIP concert. “This is a unique event for South Carolina, and we are very excited for the fun that awaits spectators of both the tournament and the two great concerts this annual occasion brings to the community,” said Bob Nitto, president of the BMW Charity ProAm. “We are also proud to announce that, for the first time, each celebrity will be paired with a benefiting local charity for the Charity Cup.” Stars including Alfonso Ribiero (America’s Funniest Home Videos, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air), Brian Jordan (Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons), Dan Jansen (Gold medal-winning Olympian), and Drew Copeland (Sister Hazel) will make their first appearance in the premier event on the Web.com tour. Meanwhile, Rascal Flatts’ Joe Don Rooney and Jay DeMarcus, Oliver Hudson (Nashville), and quarterback Jim McMahon are among the returning celebrity players set to tee off. The celebrity roster also includes: Andy Buckley (The Office), Anthony Anderson (Black•ish), Bill Engvall (Blue Collar Comedian), Danny Masterson (That 70’s Show/ The Ranch), Dean Felber (Hootie and the Blowfish), Debbe Dunning (Home Improvement), Dennis Haysbert (The Grinder), Gary Valentine (Here Comes the Boom/King of Queens), Grant Show (Melrose Place/Devious Maids), Javier Colon (The Voice, Season 1 Winner), Jordan Masterson (Last Man Standing), Jose Alvarez (Atlanta Braves), Kira Kazantsev (Miss America 2015), Lisa O’Hurley (clothing designer), Mark Bryan (Hootie and the Blowfish), Michael Pena (The Martian), Richard Karn (Home Improvement), and Rob Morrow (Billions). The celebrity’s partner local philanthropic organization, as well as the celebrity’s charity of choice, will each receive a portion of the net revenue from the Charity Cup. When tournament play concludes on Thursday, May 19 the music begins with the free Celebrity Concert on Main sponsored by Gestamp South Carolina, LLC and Piedmont Natural Gas from 6 until 10 p.m. The concert is open to the public and will feature musical talent from the tournament lineup. On Friday, May 20 at 7 p.m. the party continues with the #RocktheSocks Concert presented by Kentwool. Tickets ($250) for the Friday concert, which include entertainment, menu by Larkin’s on the River and beverages, may be purchased through South Carolina Charities Director of Sales, Linda Johnson (ljohnson@ sccharities.org). 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Greer HIgh student David Pineros takes a turn at the softball toss during the Greenville County Special Olympics held at Furman University. Games special for competitors, volunteers BY KENNETH COLLINS MAPLE STAFF WRITER Greer High School student David Pineros breezed through the 50meter dash, received his bronze medal, flexed his muscles and hugged his friends. Wednesday was a special day for Pineros and hundreds of students across Greenville County, as they congregated at Furman University for the Spring Games of the Special Olympics. Athletes commented that days like last Wednesday are always among the most anticipated of the year. ‘I’m enjoying the best day of my life!’ O’Shay Davis Eastside High athlete “I’m enjoying the best day of my life!” Eastside High’s O’Shay Davis exclaimed, waiting to compete in the 100-meter dash. Davis said he has been training for the event, running three days a week. His teacher, Judy Poynter, laughed, saying his training came during sixth period so he could occasionally skip math class. O’Shay’s peer Grace Cas- tro said she has competed in the Special Olympics for two years. When asked why she continues to participate she answered quite simply, “Because it’s exciting.” Her words were concise yet pertinent. The games were indeed exciting, especially when Ross Jeffeaux had a softball in his hands. The 19-year-old Riverside student launched his first throw well over the heads of spectators. Without even seeing Jeffeaux, volunteers knew he was throwing when the ball landed about 120 feet away. As his buddy and schoolmate Will Garrett said, “Ross is an athlete.” “It’s awesome; I love it,” Garrett said about volunteering. “I am glad I got to help out with Ross. He always helps me out. He does football and basketball with us and helps out with the team.” Jeffeaux spends his free time serving the Riverside football and basketball teams. In a way it was as if the roles were reversed for a day. “Now I’m your manager,” Garrett told Jeffeaux. Garrett watched as his friend competed. Jeffeaux also had other spectators – his parents Scott and Regina Jeffeaux. “Awesome sums it up,” Scott said about the Special Olympics. “Just to see MANDY FERGUSON | THE GREER CITIZEN Eastside High athletes Luke Jackson (bronze), Thomas Hicks (gold) and O’Shay Davis (silver), celebrate after winning medals in the long jump. the smiles on their faces, I mean that’s what it’s about – them getting to participate and compete on a stage that everybody knows. It’s just great.” First time volunteer and Greer High senior Diana Cedillo said as much working with Pineros and other Greer students. “I love it. I’m a senior. That’s what’s sad about it,” she said, wishing she had volunteered in previous years. “But if I can come back next year, if they invite me, I’ll come for sure.” Pineros and his friends will likely see to it she is invited back. She and other student volunteers exhibited enthusiasm as they cheered on their friends. “The fact that you help people on a special day like this, it means everything to them,” Cedillo said. “Just watching them have smiles on their faces, it just makes my day.” WWII Veteran shows art at Greer Community Ministries Greer Community Ministries is hosting an art show featuring the works of one of their Meals on Wheels diners. The colored-pencil drawings and water color paintings of Hal Endsley, 92, a WWII veteran, are on display through the end of May at the local non-profit’s facility. The artwork is for sale, with proceeds from the sales benefiting the program that feeds Endsley and 320 other Meals on Wheels clients each weekday. “We are thrilled to show Hal’s artwork,” said Cindy Simpler, Executive Director. “We think this shows everyone that no matter how far along you are in life’s journey, you can still create and share your talents with others.” Simpler became aware of Endsley’s large collection while speaking to a ‘Showing them is better than just stacking them up as I go.’ Hal Endsley Artist group of senior adults at Chandler Creek Village Apartments in Greer about GCM’s programs. When the meeting was over, he invited Simpler and others gathered for the meeting to his apartment, where many of his creations adorned the walls. When Simpler approached him about the possibility of showing his work, Endsley said he would love to do it. “Showing them is better than just stacking them up as I go,” Endsley said. He still works on his art almost daily. He has sold it at shows throughout his life, but had to stop going to art events when he gave up driving. He has had a passion for painting and drawing since childhood. Many of his creations now come from photographs he is given. Endsley was part of the U.S. Navy when WWII began and he joined soon after graduating from high school. He participated in the invasion of Normandy and also served in Casa Blanca, Africa, and China. To view the art, visit GCM, 738 S. Line St. Ext, Greer, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Call 877-1937 for more information. PHOTO | SUBMITTED Artist Hal Endsley will exhibit his paintings at Greer Community Ministries through the end of May. The works will be available for sale and proceeds will benefit the Meals on Wheels program. ENTERTAINMENT The Greer Citizen B6 THE GREER CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016 SOAR plans May events, trips PHOTO | TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX Scene from ‘Deadpool’ COUCH THEATER | DVD previews The City of Greer SOAR (Seniors Out & ARound) group have several events planned for the month of May. The Greer Police Department will provide a K-9 Unit Demonstration on Tuesday, May 10, at 10 a.m. at Victor Gym. A Show and Tell Potluck Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, May 17, at 11 a.m. at City Hall, Hall C. Participants are asked to bring a special item for show and tell and a favorite dish to share. Beverages and tableware will be provided. The group will travel to the Palmetto Senior Expo 2016 on Friday, May 20, to visit booths with information on subjects including insurance, assisted living, legal services and home remodeling. The group will stop for lunch at Wade’s Restaurant. Participants should meet at Victor Gym at 9:30 a.m. An RSVP is required by Thursday, May 12. Volunteer Day will be held Tuesday, May 24, from 9 a.m.-noon. Volunteers will meet at Victor Gym at 8:15 a.m. to travel to Harvest Hope Food Bank to help pack up food for distribution to those in need. Sign-up by Wednesday, May 18. SOAR’s annual trip to Strawberry Hill will be held Thursday, May 26. Participants will meet at Victor Gym at 9 a.m. and have breakfast at the Strawberry Hill Cafe. The group will be able to purchase strawberries and other produce at The Shed. Space is limited. RSVP by Tuesday, May 17. For more information or to RSVP, contact Meredith Anzur at 968-7001 or [email protected]. BY SAM STRUCKHOFF NEW RELEASES FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 9 PICKS OF THE WEEK “Deadpool” (R) -- The first major R-rated Marvel flick follows jokey toughguy Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds), who enters a shady treatment program after receiving a terminal diagnosis. Wade’s torturous “treatment” awakens dormant superpowers (rapid healing and regeneration) but leaves him hideously disfigured. His new life is built around hunting down the baddies and rescuing his lady (Morena Baccarin) with the help of some secondstring X-Men. It definitely shows how Reynolds has longed to play this character, and fans aware of comic-book “Deadpool’s” fourth-wall hammering humor will be pleased with his delivery. He’s not morose or moralistic; it’s the refreshingly cheeky antithesis to the serious superheroes glooming up the cinemas these days. “The Boy” (PG-13) - Down at the Spooky English Manor, a rich old couple reaches out for a nanny for their 8-year-old son. Should be an easy gig, since the boy died 20 years ago and they just need somebody to dote on the porcelain-doll they treat like a real boy. Greta (Lauren Cohan, “The Walking Dead”) takes the nanny gig so she can get away from a menacing ex-boyfriend back in the States. Her relief turns to weirded-out suspicion when she finds that “Brahms” is a creepy doll she’s expected to feed and tuck in at night. Naturally, once Greta is alone in the house with the doll, it starts doing things on its own and scaring the crap out of her. You got your haunted doll, creepy estate, stranded-girl and a handful of other worn-out tropes holding this thing together. Director William Brent Bell doesn’t try to add much to the genre, and so the whole affair feels destined to fade in with the crowd. There’s also a heavy reliance on jump-scares and foreboding sets, which get less and less satisfying the closer we get to the credits. “Creative Control” (R) -In a near-future New York, an anxious ad agent, David (director/co-writer Benjamin Dickinson), puts himself to work promoting the next big thing in mind-altering mobile technology - glasses that put a virtuallayer over reality. David’s big plan is to entrust the technology to somebody with real creativity, so he hires comedian/musician/ filmmaker Reggie Watts to make art for this new medium. Soon, David’s building and falling in love with a virtual avatar of his sleazy best-bud’s girlfriend, while his yogainstructor wife (Nora Zehetner) cheats on him with another yogi. It seems like there should be some deep thoughts on the nature of love, perception and technology, but instead we end up with a twitchy rom-com with a slight sci-fi twist. TV RELEASES “War and Peace” “Newhart: Season 5” “Scooby Doo and Lego: Haunted Hollywood” “The Untouchables: The Complete Series” “Scream: The TV Series Season 1” PHOTO | SUBMITTED Folk-rock trio barleycove will perform at Sundays Unplugged this week from 2-4 p.m. at Chapman Cultural Center. THINGS TO DO NEW LISTINGS | BARLEYCOVE TO PLAY FREE CONCERT SUNDAY barleycove, a folk-rock trio of the Carolinas, will play a free concert at Chapman Cultural Center Sunday, May 1, 2-4 p.m. as part of the venue’s weekly Sundays Unplugged program. Described as “modern folk and Americana with tinges of classic rock in the vein of Fleetwood Mac,” barleycove seeks to merge the sounds of the ’70s with the influences of this age. barleycove is the creation of singersongwriter, Laura Clinton. Heavily inspired by Damien Rice, The Civil Wars, Ani Difranco, and Patty Griffin, barleycove seeks to create the intimacy and genuine nature captured by these artists in their own music whether it be through a recording or live performance. Clinton believes music is about our connectivity with one another, and that it is through music that we can transcend and rise above negative circumstances in our lives. She truly believes that music can bring healing. The other members of the band are Jesse Thomas, a classically trained guitarist, and Tim Trammel, drummer. To sample their music, please visit barleyCoveBand.com. Sundays Unplugged happens every Sunday at Chapman Cultural Center, 1-5 p.m., and all open exhibits are free. For more information, call 542ARTS. VISUAL EFFECTS ARTIST TO SPEAK AT FURMAN MAY 3 Visual effects artist Joe Letteri, who has received four Academy Awards for his pioneering work on such films as Avatar, King Kong and The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, will speak on the Furman University campus Tuesday, May 3, at 6:30 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium. His talk, “Bringing the Virtual to Reality: Creating the VFX Image,” is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by the Academic Dean’s office at Furman. Letteri will give a visual presentation about his work in films, answer questions from the audience and be available to sign movie posters and DVDs. For more information, contact Furman’s News and Media Relations office at 294-3107. FOOTHILLS PHILHARMONIC CONCLUDES SEASON MAY 7 Foothills Philharmonic concludes its 15th concert season on Saturday, May 7, with its Annual Pops Celebration Concert at Greer First Baptist Church. In the final concert of the season, Foothills Philharmonic’s full symphony ensemble will present popular favorites. The 2015-16 season showcased international masterpieces. Season 15 began by exploring classical masterworks and concludes by presenting popular music favorites. Performing in Greenville since 2000, Foothills Philharmonic is committed to providing high-quality, classical music performances to the Upstate community free of charge. Each concert is followed by a complimentary reception that allows patrons to meet our musicians and artistic director. SLT PRESENTS ‘MEMPHIS’ MAY 6-15 Spartanburg Little Theatre will present the 2010 Tony Award-winning musical Memphis May 6-15. Inspired by actual events, Memphis is about a radio DJ who wants to change the world and a club singer who is ready for her big break. The musical bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs, and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Simone Mack and Seth Crawford star as knockout vocalist Felicia Farrell and controversial southern DJ Huey Calhoun. Set in the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, this show takes you on a trip through the mainstream popularization of southern rock ‘n’ roll and the heated politics of the time. SLT veterans BJ Hollis and Lori Guthrie will return to the stage for this production as DelRay and Mama, in addition to an all-star cast of new and returning performers. “We’re so honored and thrilled to be the first nonprofessional theatre company in South Carolina to produce Memphis,” director Jay Coffman said. “It’s a hugely entertaining show and the perfect showcase for these incredible performers.” Showtimes are May 6, 7, 13 and 14 at 8 p.m, and May 8, 14 and 15 at 3 p.m. at Chapman Cultural Center. Memphis is most appropriate for adult audiences age 16 and above, due to some mild adult language. For more information, call Chapman Cultural Center’s box office at 5422787 or visit ChapmanCulturalCenter.org.org. LIVEWELL GREENVILLE BEGINS PARK HOP MAY 14 LiveWell Greenville will launch the Fourth Annual Park Hop with a celebration, sponsored by Safe Kids Upstate, on Saturday, May 14, from 1-4 at Sunset Park of Mauldin. The event will feature activities, games, music and more. Safe Kids Upstate will give away bicycle helmets. Park Hop is a summerlong scavenger hunt in parks across Greenville County with adventurethemed clues at each location with the goal of encouraging kids and families to discover the parks and be active. For more information, visit livewellgreenville.org. EVENT REMINDERS | SCCT’s ‘The Miracle Worker’ April 22-May 1 The Peace Center Gunter Theatre www.scchildrenstheatre.org Goodwill Mud Run Saturday, April 30, 7 a.m. SC-TAC Greenville goodwillmudrun.org ‘A Party to Murder’ May 5-21 Centre Stage 233-6733 www.centrestage.org GLT’s ‘Celebrate 90 Years!’ May 6-8 Greenville Little Theatre 233-6238 greenvillelittletheatre.org ONGOING EXHIBITS Book sale begins Friday Friends of the Greenville County Library System semi-annual Used Book Sale begins Friday at the Merovan Center in Greenville. Doors open Friday from 3-7 p.m. for Friends members only. Memberships are available for purchase at the door. The sale continues for the general public on Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday from 1-5 pm., all sales will be 50 percent off. The Friends of the Greenville County Library System is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides financial and volunteer support for public programs and publications of the Library System through various fundraising projects. Merovan Center is located on Woodruff Road across from Kohl’s. The sale will be in Suite E-2. For more information, visit greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9291. | Can You Hear Me Now? Senior Art Display Through May 7 Thompson Gallery Furman University 294-2074 Student Galleries: District 5, COLORS, Boys/Girls Clubs Through May 22 Chapman Cultural Center www.chapmanculturalcenter.org Post-WWII Student Life Exhibit Through May 31 James B. Duke Library Furman University Jeffrey Makala 294-2714 [email protected] Madonna and Child in a Landscape Through June 5 Museum & Gallery at Heritage Green https://youtu.be/MmdtEbhzz5s Some Abstraction Required Through June 12 Opening reception: Thursday, April 21, 5-8 p.m. Spartanburg Art Museum spartanburgartmuseum.org Chanlan Ann Kasa Kasa to compete in Miss SC Teen Chanlan Ann Kasa was crowned Miss Spartanburg Teen and will be competing for Miss South Carolina Teen in June 2016. She has been traveling the upstate talking about her platform which is “Master your Craft!,” showing others to master your craft or hobby and use it to give back to others. Kasa is a freshman at Travelers Rest High. FUN AND GAMES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016 THE GREER CITIZEN B7 If walking hurts, try water exercise DEAR DR. ROACH: I just wanted to touch base with you about my diabetes. While my weight has stayed stable around 320 pounds, my sugar numbers have been increasingly hard to keep in line. I’ve maxed out on the oral medications we use. My latest A1c was 6.6. The doctor says it should be under 6 and that our next step is insulin. He asked me to try to lose 50 pounds over the next six months in order to get my sugar back under control. I agree and want it to happen. I’m counting calories and cutting out carbs, and have started walking in the morning. I know I can’t run, with no discs in my bottom three vertebrae. But even walking is hard. I walk until my leg goes numb, but I don’t think it will be enough, and I may not even be able to keep that up. Even walking easy makes my hip hurt and leg go numb after about 20 minutes. -- S.A. ANSWER: I am surprised by your doctor’s advice, because it’s very clear now (from the ACCORD study) that an A1c (a measure of average sugar levels) of 7 percent has lower overall risks than an A1c of 6 percent for someone like you. Exercise is always good, and my first thought is water. Getting in a pool will take pressure off your back, and you should be able to swim, walk in the water or do water-exer- TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH KEITH ROACH, M.D. cise classes to your heart’s content. Readers: Start reaping the benefits of exercise the moment you begin. To learn more, order the booklet on Aerobics, Fitness and Abdominal Exercises by writing: Dr. Roach -- No. 1301W, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** DEAR DR. ROACH: What can you tell me about laser iridotomy for angleclosure glaucoma? What are the risks? What is the success rate? Any other things that would help make a decision? -- J.K. ANSWER: Glaucoma is increased pressure inside the eye. Without treatment, it damages the optic nerve and can lead to vision loss, even permanent blindness. Angle-closure glaucoma is caused by abnormal anatomy inside the eye, where the lens blocks the pupil, “closing” the channels that allow fluid to leave the eye. In acute closed-angle glaucoma, symptoms include headache, a “halo” around lights and severe eye pain. This is an emergency, since permanent vision changes may occur within hours to days, so the surgery is done immediately. Ophthalmologists can suspect the condition based on exam, and if confirmed, will recommend treatment to prevent this emergency. It sounds like that is what has happened in your case. I resist making a recommendation of laser versus non-laser surgery. In my mind, you trust your surgeon to use the right technique for you. However, in this case, laser is the standard treatment. I have read effectiveness rates of 60 percent to 95 percent. Complications are uncommon but can include inflammation and “ghost” images. Repeat surgery is occasionally needed. *** Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to [email protected]. To view and order health pamphlets, visit www.rbmamall.com, or write to Good Health, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. SOAP UPDATES BY DANA BLOCK THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Deacon attempted to talk some sense into Quinn by reminding her that she had no future with Liam. Caroline paid a visit to Wyatt to check on the state of his marriage now that Liam was back in Steffy’s life. Quinn was determined to see Liam and beg for his forgiveness. Sasha was on top of the world working as a Forrester model. Despite their passionate history together, Steffy showed Liam just how committed she was to his brother. Wyatt was tired of defending his marriage to everyone in town. Steffy turned to her father, Ridge, for support. Sasha’s happiness was short-lived when she received a surprise visit from Julius. Nicole set forth on her goal to win back Zende’s love. Wait to See: A family scandal is exposed. DAYS OF OUR LIVES The romance heated up between Rafe and Hope. Steve witnessed Fynn and Kayla sharing a warm moment and wasn’t happy about it. Abigail had a nightmare about Ben. Jade and Joey took their relationship to the next level. The teens attended the Salem High School prom. Kate and Deimos celebrated their new partnership. Hope pulled away from CBS | ED MCGOWAN Camryn Grimes stars as ‘Mariah’ on ‘The Young and The Restless’ Rafe just as they were about to make love. Victor and Nicole sealed the deal to bring Deimos down. Lani lured an unsuspecting Shawn to a seedy motel. Hope got another mysterious call warning her about Deimos. Philip was stunned by Belle’s suggestion that they get married in Vegas. Wait to See: Justin has a proposition for Deimos. GENERAL HOSPITAL Ava was alarmed by Julian’s confession. A message from Nina had Franco assuming the worst. Someone was keeping a close watch on Jason and Sam. Alexis and Julian believed they had reason to celebrate. Jason had some serious concerns about his violent tendencies. Alexis came shockingly close to betraying her client. Kristina was the object of a flirtatious suitor. Kiki started to regain her strength. Tracy fired Hayden. Michael and Sonny clashed over the Sabrina issue. Jason and Sam found evidence that they were not alone. Maxie’s curiosity about Nathan’s past got the best of her. Monica put her foot down. Jason set Sonny straight. Carly didn’t hide her skepticism about Finn. Wait to See: Nikolas plays dirty with Hayden. THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Victor wasn’t sympathetic to the news of Nikki’s accident. Nick pleaded with his father to forgive Nikki before her drinking got her into more trouble. Sharon and Sage agreed to not tell the men in their lives that they were investigating Nurse Stephens’s past. Mariah was upset that Kevin wouldn’t give her a share of the profits. Later, Natalie and Kevin enjoyed their newfound wealth over a lunch of champagne and caviar. Victoria told Nick that she had a way to get Luca out of Summer’s life for good. Hilary continued to blackmail Neil into giving her a seat on the board. Wait to See: Abby worries that her marriage is in jeopardy. THE SPATS by Jeff Pickering | RFD by Mike Marland | AMBER WAVES by Dave T. Phipps | OUT ON A LIMB by Gary Kopervas | (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc. OUR SCHOOLS The Greer Citizen B8 THE GREER CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016 GHS VE team earns gold PHOTO | SUBMITTED The Greer Virtual Enterprise team recently placed 12 nationally in New York City. SCHOOL NEWS GREENVILLE COUNTY | BR/TIGERVILLE PTA OFFERING SCHOLARSHIP Seniors from Blue Ridge High who attended Tigerville Elementary for a minimum of two years are invited to apply for the BRHS Tigerville PTA Scholarship. This $500 scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior with a 2.75 GPA. The student must be accepted to an accredited post high school institution and be enrolled in a degree-granting program. Applications must be completed and submitted to Tigerville Elementary School by Friday, April 29. RIVERSIDE MIDDLE IMOVE WILL BE HELD APRIL 30 Riverside Middle will participate in the iMove 5K run/walk and community health fair on Saturday, April 30. This year’s proceeds will benefit Upstate Backpack Blessings. For more information, visit the school’s website. STUDENTS INVITED TO HEALTH CAREERS NIGHT Greenville County Schools is co-sponsoring a Health Careers Night at Flour Field on May 4 along with the Greenville Drive and Greenville Health System. The Career Fair will begin at 6 p.m. on the concourse. First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. Greenville County students and staff will be recognized on the field. Medical-themed games and races will occur during game breaks. Ticket vouchers and a chance to win a fit-bit will be available for students who complete a quick online health careers quiz. Students will be sent a link to the quiz via their school email. For more information, call the Greenville Drive box office at 240-4528. EASTSIDE ART SHOW WILL BE HELD MAY 6-13 The Eastside High School art department will present the Annual Visual Arts Student Exhibit II May 6-13 at Taylors Mill. A reception and awards ceremony will be held on May 13 at 6:30 p.m. The show is open May 6, 6-9 p.m.; May 7, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; May 12, 4-8 p.m.; and May 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m. RIVERSIDE HIGH BAND, WIND TO PERFORM MAY 7 The Riverside High School Concert Band and Wind Ensemble have been invited to perform in the Inaugural SCBDA State Concert Band Festival on Saturday, May 7, at Irmo High School. The concert band will perform at 10:40 a.m. and the wind ensemble at 12:45 p.m. RHS ensembles will perform three pieces of music on stage for a panel of four internationally-recognized conductors. The public is invited to attend. Twenty-nine South Carolina high school bands qualified, but only sixteen earned an invitation to perform in the state festival. GREER MIDDLE TO HOLD STRINGS CONCERT MAY 9 The Greer Middle Strings Concert will be held on Monday, May 9, at the Greer High School auditorium. The concert will start at 6:30 pm and admission is free. Donations to the strings program will be accepted at the door. BONDS STUDENTS PLACE AT SKILLS USA Several Bonds Career Center students received metals in SkillsUSA competition recently. Winners included: 1st place: Jessada Baita (Culinary) - Restaurant Service, Tristan Clark (Machine Tool) - CNC Turning Specialist, Lisa Nguyen (Cosmetology) - Nail Care, Galdino Veracruz (Cosmetology) - Barbering. 2nd place: Christsauna Whitner (Culinary) - Restaurant Service, Austin Moore (Machine Tool) - Job Interview, Edwin Trejo Welding. 3rd Place: Warner James (Machine Tool) - Customer Service, Jessica Lilyea (Machine Tool) - CNC Technician. State SkillsUSA Officer for 2016-17: Romero Sanchez. STUDENTS NAMED WARRIORS OF THE MONTH The following Riverside High freshmen have been named Warriors of the Month for April: Hanna Berretta Spencer Black Joseph Calhoun Holden Chaffee McKenzie Gallman Paige Hamilton Parker Hyatt Amanda Lavalla Cristian Martinez Jackson Powers These students were nominated by their classroom teachers for showing true Warrior Spirit in and outside of the classroom. DISTRICT FIVE | TEACHER FORUM DRIVE RECEIVES 3,000 BOOKS Thousands of District Five students will have a new book in their hands, thanks to the generosity of District Five staff members and the Teacher Forum. Through a recent book drive, the Forum, District FIGHT Club supports Hill Members of Byrnes High School’s FIGHT Club are rallying behind one of their own, who has been diagnosed with a debilitating disease. Cierra Hill, a senior in the club, was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, or MS. To support Cierra in her struggle, club members are participating in the MS Walk in Spartanburg on April 30. The walk begins in Cleveland Park at 10 a.m. Those interested in supporting Cierra can purchase a “Team Cierra” shirt, or sign up to walk with the team. T-shirts are $10 each and can be purchased through FIGHT Club sponsor, Debbie Holcombe. The FIGHT Club (Friends Into Getting Healthy Together) was designed to help students get fit and/ or lose weight. Contact Coach Holcombe at deborah.holcombe@ spart5.net Registration for Fall and Summer underway! Apply now for the best course offerings! Visit www.gvltec.edu/get_there for more information. Greer High’s Virtual Enterprise students returned from New York recently, recording a 12th place finish. After winning a state title in February for their virtual business, Golden Spoon Ice Cream Corporation, the team competed against 27 other schools from across the country in National Business Plan Competition. Four students competed in the Global Business Challenge in which students from across the world were randomly put on teams to act as consul- Five teachers, staff and community members donated more than 3,000 books to benefit area children. The Teacher Forum coordinated the book drive with the Middle Tyger Community Center, and head of District Five Family Ministries, Lyn Turner. Forum president Marisa Neumann and member Sunshine Furner delivered the books to MTCC and presented them to the center’s executive board. D.R. HILL STUDENTS HEAD TO SCHOLAR’S ACADEMY Three D.R. Hill Middle School students have been selected to attend the elite Scholar’s Academy at USC Upstate next year. Madaline Bridges, Charla Gentry and Megan Stephens received admittance to the program which allows students to take courses on a college campus while also taking advanced high school classes, at no cost to them over four years. tants for a business. This year’s challenge was to help Sony PS4 develop a marketing strategy to help them deal with important decisions that lay ahead. Noah Hannon and his team made the finals and finished third out of 31 teams competing. Members of his group consisted of students from New York, Florida, South Carolina, Bulgaria, Indonesia and Brazil. Out of 175 schools from eight countries, Greer High finished in the Top 10 in Best Booth and Top 20 in Salesmanship, earning the team Gold Level Awards in both categories at the International Trade Show. The school was one of three to receive Gold in both categories. During the show, students set up booths and pitched their presentations to a panel. The team consists of Makenzie Cain, Dylan DeHaven, Hannah Bailey, Noah Hannon, Mesia Morris, Cassey Freeman, Ghaliyah Cohen, Kristin Thomas, Houston Osborne and Tori Henderson.