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South Carolina’s Premier Weekly wednesday, june 10, 2015 GREER, SOUTH CAROLINA VOL. 102 NO. 23 75 CENTS Public input, research map the future of Taylors

By Amanda Irwin long haul through the use has proposed about three Staff Writer For More info of different zoning and “This is us coming together and putting in different focus areas-- one | things. They’ve been work- being the intersection of After two years of work See the Community Plan ing toward this final draft input on a plan that can help guide future Mill Street and Main Street. and several rounds of at plan since about the sum- That will be a mixed-use public feedback, a preview taylorstownsquare.com mer of 2013.” development...’ development there in the of the Taylors land-use Developed with pub- long term…The other two project has finally been rectors. “What having a lic input and research by were more transit-oriented released. specific community area Clemson University, the Alex Reynolds development,” he said “It’s enveloped in a very plan for Taylors does is project divides Taylors President, Taylors Square Board of Directors Although the land- generic future land-use it goes in and gets much into three general catego- use plan identifies areas map,” said Alex Reyn- more detailed and allows ries. The first is mixed-use fice zoning. The second is third is residential desig- where certain zoning and olds, president of Taylors us to guide development and is designated for com- residential and designated nated as low density. development are most Town Square Board of Di- in specific areas over the mercial, residential and of- as medium density. The “Essentially, the county see Taylors | A6

Wellford elects councilmember as new mayor

Tommy Watson, who has Holcombe, held the seat since 2011. Patricia received 273 votes while Tommy garnered Gist voted 211 votes. Replacing Patricia and Courtney Cohen on coun- to council cil are Janice Gist, who secured 290 votes, and By Amanda Irwin Glena Faye Holcombe, who Staff Writer received 251 votes. Patricia has served on The City of Wellford Wellford City Council since has a new mayor, and her 1999, and before retiring, name is Patricia Watson. she worked as a secretary Though results were at the dialysis clinic for 13 Mandy Ferguson | The Greer Citizen close, Wellford residents years. voted not to reelect Mayor see Wellford | A6 Bill Mork, left to right, Kyle Fleming and Derek Aldrich compete in an on-the-spot rib eating contest at Monday’s press conference announcing the City of Greer’s seventh annual Freedom Blast. Mork came away with the victory. Greer roads take Freedom Blast returns By Billy Cannada able to promote the theme on construction Editor of this festival.” ‘Involving our veterans and the DAV, Since the inaugural Free- By Billy Cannada Transportation (SCDOT) For the seventh consecu- dom Blast in 2009, city of- it has changed the complexion of the Editor expects construction to be tive year, the City of Greer ficials say the festival has complete next spring. is hoping to combine patri- had the goal of honoring event. It’s not just a festival, it’s really a Construction has begun “It’s a pretty normal otism, live entertainment servicemen and women. on a $4.4 million proj- widening project,” said and a dazzling fireworks That mission was not lost celebration of these men and women.’ ect designed to widen a SCDOT project manager display at Freedom Blast. on the members of 20 half-mile stretch of road Tommy Elrod. “We’ll have Set for June 27, the event Ride. between Wade Hampton to maintain traffic while will again feature head- “That’s probably the Mayor Rick Danner Boulevard and the inter- the contractor is out there, liner 20 Ride, a Zac Brown thing that we were most City of Greer section of S.C. Highways so there will be a lot of tribute band. impressed by,” said 20 290 and 101. orange barrels and cones “We were really encour- Ride lead singer and Zac The project, approved in along the side of the road. aged to bring back our Brown lookalike Jeremy some. Greer Freedom Blast ally held just before the April of 2008, is expected We will have to maintain headline group 20 Ride,” Blalock. “There are tons has got to be one of the fireworks display, will be to create five lanes, bicy- access (throughout).” Driggers said. “They were of Fourth of July parties, best festivals we’ve ever moved to 8:35 p.m. this cle accommodations and The project stretches to extremely popular with but we all tend to forget played.” year. Veterans who would new sidewalks. The South the historic Earle R. Taylor the crowd. People love the true meaning — what The Military Tribute and like to participate in this Carolina Department of see ROADS | A6 them and they were really the sacrifices are. It’s awe- Veterans Walk, tradition- see Blast | A6

Special Olympics flame blazes through Greer By Billy Cannada Olympics,” said Michael Editor Teem, executive director of the Law Enforcement The Special Olympics Torch Run for Special flame is a few miles closer Olympics. “This is the first to its Los Angeles, Califor- time we’ve done some- nia destination, thanks to thing like this, but it has Natalie Dopp and her team exceeded expectations. of local torchbearers. Athletes, family members, Members of the com- corporate folks and mem- munity and the Greer Po- bers of the community lice Department watched have come out to carry the as the Olympic torch torch and be a part of this passed through the heart great movement.” Mandy Ferguson | The Greer Citizen of downtown Greer Friday Natalie Dopp The relay will span 46 afternoon, as part of the days. Friday was day 11 on Natalie Dopp leads the charge as the Special Olympics torch makes its way through Greer Special Olympics Unified July 25-Aug. 2. the journey from Athens, Friday afternoon. The games are set for July 25-Aug. 2 in Los Angeles, California. Relay Across America. “We’re moving this torch Georgia. The games will be held east to west for the Special see Torch | A6

To subscribe INDEX | deaths | Living Here | notable | Sports | Classifieds b4-5 George Robert “Bob” to the Community Calendar/news a2 Crain, 72 Moonlight movies crime a8 Entertainment C4 returns Thursday milestones C2 GreeR Citizen, Obituaries A6 Moonlight Movies, the City of Greer’s opinion a4 summer film series, returns this Thursday to Our Schools C3 call us Sports B1-4 the Greer Amphitheatre, showing “Planes: Weather a6 Fire and Rescue.” Moonlight Movies will run through July 30. Remaining films include: “Big Hero 6,” today at Celebration “The Box Trolls,” “Alexander and the Terrible, Jackets build Taylors Mill Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day,” and “Pad- Greer looks ahead 877-2076 marks milestone dington.” to new season C1 B1 A2 THE GREER CITIZEN COMMUNITY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2015

THURSDAY, JUNE 11 10 a.m. - noon. 407 Ridge- COMMUNITY COMMUNITY wood Drive. I.D. required. KIWANIS CLUB AT 6:30 p.m. BARBERSHOP HARMONY at Laurenda’s Family Restau- CHAPTER meet at 7:30 p.m. NEWS CALENDAR rant. Call Charmaine Helfrich at Memorial United Meth- at 349-1707. odist Church, 201 N. Main TRADITIONAL RUG HOOK St., Greer. Call Richard at GREENVILLE COUNTY Calendar deadline is ING guild meet at Spalding 384-8093. REC SEEKS INPUT noon on Tuesdays. All list- Farm Clubhouse o Highway Residents of the Greater ings are subject to editing 14 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Call Greer area are invited to and/or omission due to Betsy McLeod at 270-1164 TUESDAY, JUNE 16 have their voices heard space constraints. Please or email Patty Yoder at scup- THE NEVER ALONE group about the future of parks submit information to [email protected] candlelight meeting at 7:30 and recreational services Amanda Irwin at 877-2076 p.m. at the Greer Recreational in Greenville County and or airwin@greercitizen. Center,226 Oakland Ave. its municipalities. com or by mail to The SATURDAY, JUNE 13 THE ROTARY CLUB of Great- Clemson University’s Greer Citizen P.O. Box 70 GRACE PLACE in Greer will er Greer meet at 7:15 a.m. Department of Parks, Rec- Greer, SC 29652. have its mini-mall open from at Krumms on a Plate, 3318 reation and Tourism Man- BILLY CANNADA | THE GREER CITIZEN 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Grace Place Brushy Creek Road. Guests agement is holding a series TODAY, JUNE 10 is located at 407 Ridgewood welcome. Call 630-3988. of community meetings on Congressman Trey Gowdy spoke to Greater Greer Chamber Drive. I.D. required. GRACE PLACE in Greer the county’s behalf to as- of Commerce members at the organization’s First Friday GRACE PLACE in Greer will FOOD PANTRY DEVOTION holds its clothing closet sess parks and recreation Luncheon on June 5. have its clothing closet open AL 9:30 -10 a.m. at Calvary from 6-8 p.m. at Grace Place, needs countywide. from 6-8 p.m. 407 Ridgewood Christian Fellowship, 2455 407 Ridgewood Drive. I.D. A local meeting is Drive. I.D. required. Locust Hill Road, Taylors. Lim- required. planned for 5:30 p.m. on sizes. The cost is $100 per MTCC TOUR HELD at the ited supplies available. First THE GREER LIONS Club June 16 at Greer City Hall. Donations may be individuals and $400 per MTCC, at 84 Groce Road, come,  rst serve basis. meets at Laurenda’s Family All attendees will receive a dropped off from 8 a.m. to team. Visit greerrelief.org Lyman, at 10 a.m. Interested Restaurant, 300 South Line free pass to any of Green- 4 p.m. Monday-Friday at for more information. parties can tour the facility St., at 6 p.m. Call Suzanne at ville County’s waterparks. 738 S. Line St. Ext., Greer. and learn about programs SUNDAY, JUNE 14 905-0394. The independent study Visit gcminc.org for FURMAN ACCEPTING o ered. Call 439-7760. THE NEVER ALONE Group DISABLED AMERICAN VET being conducted by Clem- more information. SENIOR APPLICATIONS LEAGUE OF WOMEN Voters of Narcotics Anonymous ERANS and Auxiliary meet at son includes the public The Osher Lifelong of Greenville County meet at meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Greer 7 p.m., Ryan’s, 405 Lancaster meetings, phone surveys MOW WEEKLY Learning Institute at Fur- 1 p.m. at University Center, Recreational Center, 226 Ave. Call Jim at 380-2264. and stakeholder focus VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION man is accepting applica- McAlister Square, 225 S. Oakland Ave. THE SOAR LUNCHEON for groups. Questions at the Meals on Wheels needs tions for Senior Leaders Pleasantburg Drive, Green- ages 50+ meet at 11 a.m. at meetings will focus on volunteer orientation is Greenville through July 1. ville. Visit the information Greer City Hall, 301 E. Poin- the level of satisfaction held every Thursday from Senior Leaders Greenville monitor at University Center MONDAY, JUNE 15 sett St. Bring a covered dish with current facilities and 9:30–11 a.m. at 15 Oregon is a program designed for for the room number. GRACE PLACE IN Greer will and/or dessert. Call Lauren at programs and the level of St., Greenville. adults 55 and up to build have its mini-mall open from 968-7001. need for future facilities MOW is in need of regu- awareness of the essential and programs. lar on-call volunteers to role seniors play in the All data collected and pick up and deliver meals community and the criti- analyzed by Clemson will to homebound neighbors cal issues they face, em- be shared with the coun- throughout Greenville powering participants to ty’s seven local recreation County. become active in fostering providers and used as a Volunteers pick up better lives for seniors. guide for the planning of meals Monday–Friday be- The cost for participat- future recreation. Previ- tween 10 a.m.–noon at ing is $350, with 40 spots ous needs assessments the MOW office at one of available per year and completed in 2001 and the drop off points or at a scholarships available. 2010 were viewed by rec- Corporate Route Partner Visit furman.edu/sites/ reation providers as great location, depending which olli/pages/default.aspx resources and created a route the volunteer choos- or contact director Nancy desire for additional and es. Deliveries take 1–1.5 Kennedy at 294-2998 or updated public input. hours. nancykennedy2767@fur- $ Visit mealsonwheels- man.edu. GCM NEEDS DRIED greenville.org or contact 1,700 BEANS, CANNED SOUPS MOW at 233-6565 or vol- ICAN BIKE CAMP Greer Community Minis- unteer @ mowgvl.org. AUGUST 3 7 tries is collecting canned Eastside Family YMCA’s soup, one-pound bags of GOLF FOR RELIEF iCan Bike Camp is August REBATE dried beans and boxed gel- ON JUNE 15 3-7 at Taylors First Bap- atin for the Food Pantry. The event benefits Greer tist Church. 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dave American ramsey Thinks he’s nation building To the editor, Beirut, Lebanon, and picked up a local news- a dreamer South Carolina’s senior paper whose front-page senator, Lindsay Graham photograph showed Q: We’re debt-free has interpreted only 56 “Rebel Jihadists,” mem- including our home. My percent of his party’s bers of the US-backed husband is a man of faith, vote in the last election “Free Syrian Army” and but a bit of a dreamer. as a mandate to run for Al-Nusra, the notoriously He has written several president. Graham never brutal Al-Qaeda affiliate, inspirational books that misses an opportunity embracing following their haven’t sold, but he feels to zealously advocate an collaborative capture of this and public speaking American foreign policy a town in Northern Syria, are his calling. He wants that imposes American- supported by US training us to sell the house, and style “democracy” on and weapons. live on the proceeds for countries, many of which The Syrian government a year, while he pursues Preston Burch | The Greer Citizen still live contentedly in has not instigated any this dream. What do you the 12th century and terrorist attacks on the think of the idea? The Greer Community Master Plan could soon be more than just an idea. City officials are care little for American United States. Al-Qaeda, already taking steps to initiate the first stage of the 15-year plan. interventionalism and the not the government of DR: It sounds like your death of American boys Bashar-Al-Assad, de- husband has a good heart, for democracy. Sena- stroyed the World Trade but I think it would be a tor Graham has learned Center in New York on huge mistake for you guys nothing from our failed September 11th. Current- to sell your home when he City will soon initiate “nation building” in ly, the Syrian government hasn’t proven that he can Bosnia, Iraq, Afghanistan, kills more jihadists in a sell anything he writes Libya, Somalia, Yemen, month than US air strikes or says. He wants to help and Egypt. do in a year. people, and that’s a noble Community Master Plan Certainly, this wrong- Through American cause. But being a motiva- headed policy is biparti- interventionism, the tional writer and speaker By Billy Cannada “strategic corridors” such as Stevens Field, Veterans san, embodied by the U.S. vicious war in Syria will can be an addictive thing. Editor as Highway 14, South Bun- Park and Victor Park, of- government’s support only worsen; thousands For some folks, signing combe, Highway 101 and fering a more significant of the Free Syrian Army, of Christians will die at books and being on stage The fruits of the Greer Highway 29, but priorities “recreational anchor” for “champions of democ- the hands of U.S.-backed are almost a high; they Community Master Plan have yet to be established, the city. racy” enthusiastically terrorists under the Bush- can make you feel alive. could soon be evident in Driggers said. Short-term goals (from embraced by Hillary Clin- Clinton-Graham-Rubio But the whole idea can local communities. “There has not yet been 2015-2020) for the plan ton, Lindsay Graham and brand of American “na- draw you into the land City officials, along with a prioritization of road include the establishment every Republican presi- tion building.” of financial stupidity if consulting firm Kimley- improvement needs,” he of an Arts District, while dential candidate except you’re not careful. Horn and the Partnership said. “ We will work with long-term goals feature Rand Paul. Richard T Hines My advice would be for Tomorrow, released partners at SCDOT and items such as a new gre- This year I visited Mayesville for him to keep his day documents detailing the the Legislative Delegation enway trail along Dillard job, and work his tail off 15-year plan last week, Transportation Commit- Creek and connections on nights and weekends to and Greer City Adminis- tees to develop those pri- Highway 101. try and make this dream trator Ed Driggers said orities.” “Our elected officials will a reality. He could contact ground work is already An “Arts District” could have to weigh the strength local civic groups, and being done to execute the also take shape near the and weaknesses of each Franseen joins offer his services as a first stage. railroad tracks on Trade and every idea presented speaker for their meet- “The city (has) appropri- Street in Greer Station. through the plan if the ings, too. In the process ated $1 million to Wade Driggers said he expects implementation requires he might sell a few books Hampton Boulevard light- to see continued interest the use of public resourc- from a table, and he’d get ing and gateway signage,” in such a project. es,” Driggers said. “Like Greer State Bank lots of valuable experi- Driggers said. “CPW is en- “The Arts District con- our original master plan ence while building his gineering the lighting im- cept came out of the pub- the new plan will have to Greer State Bank Mort- dential mortgages loans. name. provements now and we lic meetings and there was be flexible to timing and gage welcomes Brad Fran- “With over 14 years of It may take longer than hope to see new lighting a great amount of interest availability of resources. seen as Assistant Vice mortgage lending experi- he’d like, but that’s a installed within the next in it,” he said. “We will be- Our elected officials un- P r e s i d e n t , ence in the Upstate, Brad much better idea than the year. We are also allocating gin to have conversations derstand that listening to M o r t g a g e not only is an excellent one he has now. It allows resources for streetscape with the arts community the public about what op- Loan Offi- addition to our growing him to work toward a goal and roadway improve- to see what the needs are portunities we may have cer. team, but also an asset to and not put his family in ments for the downtown and how we may be able to now and in the future is Franseen our community,” said Tim financial danger. Then, Greer Station area within pursue this idea.” the right thing to do. Pub- brings more Strom, mortgage director once he’s making a nice the next two years. You Improvements were also lic services, public infra- t h a n 1 4 for the bank. income on the side from will see us concentrate on suggested for the site of structure and public fa- years of ex- Having lived in Green- writing and speaking en- the first five years of the the old Victor Mill, which cilities will be planned and perience in ville for 20 years, Fran- gagements, you guys can implementation first, and could serve as a recre- updated systematically by the mort- Franseen seen served as treasurer look at the numbers and then move through the ational facility. The mas- continuing to get public gage industry of a Home Owners Asso- see if it’s feasible for him plan.” ter plan says a facility at feedback.” and will serve ciation for four years. He, to dive in on a full-time The plan mentioned sev- Victor Mill should consoli- in the Taylors Branch. He along with his wife, Mar- basis. eral road improvements to date nearby parks such [email protected] | 877-2076 will be responsible for cella, and their three chil- developing relationships dren are actively involved with customers, realtors, at North Hills Community builders and other sources Church. Domestic violence law reformed for the origination of resi- he South Carolina for the ceremonial signing While it’s too early to General Assembly will Your Voice of this legislation that tally the final scorecard Leave your Treturn on June 16 to In Columbia grants in-state tuition on this year’s session, it take up the budget report, rates to active duty is clear the House of Rep- unfinished legislation that military and their depen- resentatives has achieved Pain Behind came from the Senate, the dents. Currently, active most of its major legisla- Capital Reserve Fund and Representative duty military personnel tive goals. But legislation New Day the Supplemental Bill that Rita Allison who have been stationed doesn’t become law until the House passed. in South Carolina do not it clears both chambers Physical Therapy The only road and a woman can abort her receive in-state tuition and is signed by the gov- bridge money that is on child down to a 20-week rates. This bill was cham- ernor. Below is a list of 864-469-9936 the table now is in the window. The legislation is pioned by Aiken Sen. Tom major bills passed by the 300 N. Main Street in Greer Supplemental Bill from now in conference com- Young. House and stuck in the www.newdayphysicaltherapy.com the House. Proposal is to mittee. Senate. send this money back to Police Body Cam- Major Bills Signed the counties to be used eras S.47: The House and into Law this Year... only on state roads--re- Senate agreed on com- Human Trafficking pairs and paving--a real promise legislation this S.196: This legislation Burning Feet? needed item left on the week that would help law closes a loophole in legislative agenda. enforcement agencies to current law by allowing Electric Shocks? start using body cameras. prosecutors to engage Domestic Violence The bill directs the state’s the grand jury system Pain & Numbness? Reform Signed into Law Law Enforcement Training for individuals who are The state’s murder rate Council to create guide- trafficking humans over of women killed by men lines for all state and county lines. Pins & Needles? sits at twice the national local agencies to follow. SC State Resolution average. That’s unaccept- Twenty agencies already H.3663: The House took Creepy Crawlies? able. Both the House and use body cameras. Total forceful and necessary the Senate made Domestic statewide cost for body action to solve the well- Violence Reform a priority cameras is estimated to publicized troubles at this year and yesterday be $22 million. South Carolina State Uni- You might have Gov. Haley signed Do- When money is there versity. The House passed mestic Violence Reform for these cameras, munici- legislation removing S.C. Act into law. The legisla- palities and counties that State board members and PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY tion gives law enforce- have purchased their own, appointed interim board ment the necessary tools already, may be part of a members. This condition affects 20 million Americans. It begins in the feet and to reverse this pattern reimbursement plan. James B. Edwards of abuse in our state. Civics Education Initia- lower legs and can advance to the hands. Treatment of oral medi- Among many things, it Government tive S.437: Currently, cations and injections often don’t work. significantly enhances Transparency immigrants seeking U.S. penalties for those found Publicly Posting Agen- citizenship must take the guilty of committing acts das S.11: This week, US Citizen Civics Test of domestic violence and we sent the governor containing 100 basic We’ve utilized a NEW TREATMENT that may take away most, if not paves the way for middle legislation that tightens questions about American all, of your pain. It’s safe and highly effective for most people, even school students to receive the requirements on all history and government. instruction on how to government bodies to A recent study found that diabetics. It’s covered by many insurance plans. identify and respond to post a public meeting 92 percent of immigrants domestic violence situa- agenda prior to engaging pass this test, while only tions. Law enforcement in official business. This 4 percent of American Call 864-847-6020 now to schedule agencies should apprise measure sheds sunlight high school students themselves of the new on all government bodies could do so. This legisla- a FREE conference with one of our doctors. law and how it can help in and gives the public a tion requires the same Domestic Violence cases. better idea of what their test to be administered Dr. Robert Walker, MD Internal Medicine, government is doing and each year to high school Greg Furness, PA-C, Kevin Burnham, PA-C, Legislative Scorecard when they’re doing it. I juniors in S.C. to ensure Pain-Capable Unborn served on the conference they are armed with the Marylouise and Jack Wise, DC Child Protection Act committee that reached basic facts they need H.3114: House Republi- agreement between the to be the informed and cans once again passed House and Senate ver- active citizens that our Pain Relief at the Pain-Capable Child sions. state and nation needs. Protection Act. The legis- This however does not Complete Healing & Wellness Center lation provides additional In-State Tuition for carry a grade that will be 24 E. Main St., Williamston, SC • CompleteHealing.net statutory protections for Military S.391 counted, nor will it have the unborn by shorten- Gov. Haley will be at a cost factor. The test is FDA Cleared | Safe and Effective ing the amount of time USCA Monday afternoon administered free online. The Greer Citizen

A4 the greer citizen Opinio n wednesday, June 10, 2015 Will it ever be over?

ur internet has been out. For days, a tremendous amount of data as we weeks, months. A ‘good’ day is when I’m Just work from home, but finally, another Sometimes I feel that when we Oit drops, oh, maybe 20 to 30 times. Saying facebook friend came to my rescue with And while I loathe to use my column as the most succinct explanation yet and I complain, Paul and I are just a way to shame any provider or name defer to him: them, publicly, sometimes I feel that “There’s so much more to this story. whistling in the wind. when we complain, Paul and I are just Pam sTone From our state legislature selling of 80% whistling in the wind. of our bandwidth to private corporations As the seasons passed by crews have to those corporations setting themselves tage crisis...” surmised it was our modem (replaced) implored. up as monopolies and refusing to invest Will it ever be over? our equipment (nope), then a faulty “Whatever you do, don’t use Charter!” in fiber optics to a complacent public As I tried to write this column, I cable which we were assured would others screamed (seriously, in capital accepting the status quo. People just turned off ‘hotspot’ and tried my be replaced the following day (no one letters). aren’t aware of the situation or how far internet. It promptly dropped. One of showed). “Why not Verizon? Why not Hughes behind the rest of the civilized world we my editors sent an email asking politely Paul called, rather testily (Dutch guys Net?” are. IMHO it’s not just inconvenient, it’s when I’d be sending my column as I was get really annoyed when they’ve tried “Verizon? Hughes Net? They’re the criminal.” past deadline. multiple times in vain to order their worst!” Tom pretty much said it all, but if I’m typing as fast as I can and I pray favorite imported cheese on-line), only “Use your personal ‘hot spot!’” there’s one thing I’m not, it’s compla- when I hit ‘send,’ it’ll actually make it to to be told that the work order had been “That’s what you get for living out in cent. I’m impatient as hell, especially as them. If not, perhaps I’ll just print it out, pushed to sometime in June. the boonies.” we have been paying out the nose for fold it into an airplane and toss it out Then Paul got really testy and said that Typing furiously (on ‘hot spot’ but us- service not received and we wait, and we the front door. was utterly unacceptable and the crew ing sparingly as I’d rather not take out a wait and honestly, I’m beginning to feel Because certainly the wind’ll stream it showed up four days later, on Sunday, second mortgage to pay for it) I tried to that same wave of hopeless despair that there. to dig. They were extremely pleasant, explain to these unhelpful suggestions Walter Cronkite reported every night on apologetic, not to mention hard working. that ‘living in the boonies’ has absolutely his newscast from 1979 to 1981... And we still haven’t got internet. nothing to do with it and there simply “Good evening. It is now day 383 for “Use Charter!” friends on facebook is no other provider available, we use Americans held during the Iranian hos-

the Upper room | Curiously Amanda

Outdoor gifts Amanda irwin from God Staff reporter Read Psalm 19: 1-6 Artsy he heavens declare the glory of God; the skies awesomeness Tproclaim the work of his hands. – Psalm 19:1 (NIV) f you haven’t visited Taylors Mill, I highly advise it. My husband and I were tow- IThe facility has only been ing a small boat containing updated and altered enough three stranded fellow fisher- to bring it up to code. The men back to land. A short time creaky, wide-plank wooden into the trip, I looked up and floors remain intact with the was amazed to see overhead a exception of the occasional multitude of beautiful orange newer replacement board; the and black butterflies in migra- broken, tarnished multi-pane tion flight lines that paralleled original windows let in an our route. For over an hour my abundance of light through the otherwise dark and color- That conversation made vacant building that’s filled with maze-like walkways that me wonder if I too am bring you to one artist’s studio to next. sometimes so consumed guest editorial | Last weekend I was tasked with covering the Making by a problem that I don’t Then & Making Now at Taylors Mill, and it was unexpectedly notice a nearby, lovely enjoyable. The event was filled Domestic violence bill with various kinds of artistry blessing from God. ranging from the oddly and fascinatingly unusual to amaz- husband and I marveled at the ingly talented. delightful creatures gently flut- will help South Carolina As I got lost wandering tering toward an unseen winter through the building, I came home. The legislature is not going to stop men from to do. That’s what the public has every right to across studios of photogra- When we reached land and injuring and killing their wives and ex-wives expect, and every duty to demand. phers, potters, graphic design- could talk with the people in and girlfriends — or women from injuring and It’s not too late for the Senate to join the House ers, a letterpress printer, the other boat, we exclaimed killing their husbands, ex-husbands and boy- in reforming how road decisions are made and painters and antique shops, our joy of being directly under friends. Domestic violence is in our DNA — and creating a steady source of funding to repair which isn’t surprising consid- the butterflies the whole trip. probably more concentrated in the DNA of and improve our roads — without crippling the ering there are more than 30 The men looked puzzled. They South Carolinians than most Americans, just as rest of state government. Although most of the studios/shops housed in the said they had been so focused violence in general is more prevalent here than blame goes to our anemic highway safety laws, revitalized mill. on their boat that they had in much of the nation. the poor condition of our roads contributes to After talking with various never looked up. What the Legislature can do is create smart- our high highway death rates. artists though, the aspect of That conversation made me er sentences that can prevent the next attack. It’s unlikely, but it’s not too late for the Sen- the mill that I found most wonder if I too am sometimes It can create education programs that slowly ate to pass some of the ethics reforms that the intriguing was the seamless so consumed by a problem that change how we look at crime between intimate House already has passed. Even if it’s only re- manner in which the artistry I don’t notice a nearby, lovely partners — much like education and tougher quiring legislators to tell us where they get their and the building itself seemed blessing from God. As a result, laws changed how we look at smoking and driv- income — though there’s no reason it shouldn’t to reflect both the old and the when my soul is troubled, I ing under the influence and a lot of other pa- also include requiring special interests to tell new, meshing together long- have learned to pause, to take thologies that used to be accepted as normal, or us when they’re spending money to skew our standing craftsmanship with a wider view, and to appreciate at least none of our business. elections, and letting an independent body in- new and evolving technologies the natural beauty God has cre- That’s why we’re so encouraged by the bill the vestigate legislators’ compliance with the ethics and practices. ated for us. Legislature passed last week to create tougher law. What was equally as inspir- and smarter penalties for domestic violence and And there’s plenty of time to require local ing as the old building that Prayer: Dear God, when we to educate children about what is and isn’t ap- governments to provide an agenda for every found new life while maintain- are distressed, remind us to propriate in interpersonal relationships. We’re meeting and require police to wear body cam- ing its true character, was the look beyond ourselves and find encouraged that rather than sticking to one ap- eras; the House and Senate both have passed dynamic among artists from comfort in the wonders of your proach or the other, lawmakers combined the bills on these topics, and negotiators need to all different artistic disciplines creation. Amen. two approaches. Lives will be saved as a result work through differences. There’s a common and varying degrees of experi- of this legislation, which awaits what we have thread here that negotiators need to keep in ence. One potter I spoke with Thought for the day: Where every reason to believe will be Gov. Nikki Hal- mind: Government works best, and the public talked about how the mill do I see God’s handiwork ey’s signature. best trusts the government, when it allows max- allowed him to mentor other today? We’re also encouraged that the Legislature imum public scrutiny. artists, but the relationships managed to accomplish something important Of course, there’s lots of work to be done on are dual in that the artists during this incredibly disappointing session, next year’s state budget, and some of that will exchange goods and services Submission guidelines because it looked for a while like it wasn’t go- have to be done this week, since state econo- in a barter-type fashion. ing to. Beyond addressing a significant problem mists have just given lawmakers the green I encourage anyone who he Greer Citizen accepts Let- in our state, this legislation also serves as a re- light to spend $300 million more than they had hasn’t taken the time to visit ters to the Editor. Letters minder that the House can come together, and expected. But that debate, along with debate the mill — especially any art- Tshould be 125 words or less the Senate can come together, and the House on meeting agendas and police cameras, can ists looking for inspiration or and include a name and a phone and the Senate can come together, sometimes spill over into an extended session later in the individuals who appreciate number for verification. when you least expect it, and pass legislation month. The same will not be true of the roads historical preservation — for The Greer Citizen reserves the that is important to our state. or ethics debates, unless the Senate acts this exposure to out-of-the-box right to edit any content. With just three days remaining in this year’s week. Which it needs to do. environments such as Taylors Letters to the Editor can be regular session, there are plenty of opportuni- Mill. mailed to 317 Trade St., Greer ties for that to happen again. And as unlikely as The State Newspaper 29651. it might seem, that’s what the Legislature needs

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wednesday, june 10, 2015 Religion the greer citizen A5 Baptist association moves into new facility Serves 86 area churches By Katie Cruice Smith For The Greer Citizen

In the last week, Three Rivers Baptist Association has been making its final move into a new facility at 4305 Locust Hill Rd. in Greer – merging the North Mandy Ferguson | The Greer Citizen Greenville Baptist Associa- tion with the Greer Baptist Three Rivers Baptist Association ministers to 86 churches. Association. Mandy Ferguson | The Greer Citizen “The North Greenville sources, over $30,000 Duncan, and Greenville. Association needed a was saved in the costs of There are currently four The new Three Rivers Baptist Association building is located at 4305 Locust Hill Rd. new missions center and labor thanks to the many associations, including had this land donated to volunteers from the as- Three Rivers, that work working closely together, ered in grass. So until the Enoree, and the Tyger them,” said Tom Capps, sociation’s churches, and closely together to meet respecting each other with the grass grows, the asso- – which all converge to missions ministries direc- $20,000 was saved in the needs of the churches a cooperative, collabora- ciation will not be granted form the Congaree River. tor. “Back in 2012, Randy HVAC services thanks to in their area. tive spirit.” their permanent C.O. The “Each river serves well, [Bradley, the Director of another volunteer. “We want to encour- Currently, Three Riv- association then plans to but they come together to Missions] realized that this With the merger of the age churches to network ers has been given a 90- have a grand opening for form a larger river,” said site is centrally located be- two associations, Three with other churches in day temporary certificate the public. Capps. “Our association tween the North Greenville Rivers now ministers to 86 their geographical area,” of occupancy. The only Three Rivers Baptist As- would not exist without Association and the Greer churches in Berea, Taylors, said Capps. “One excit- thing that stands in their sociation received its name our churches.” Baptist Association.” Blue Ridge, Marietta, Trav- ing thing for us is that way is that 70 percent of from the three rivers sur- In addition to these re- elers Rest, Greer, Lyman, we have four associations the property must be cov- rounding it – the Saluda,

Church Summer Meals News on Wheels Northwood hosts Circus theme VBS Northwood Baptist Church will host a Vaca- drivers needed tion Bible School titled “Under God’s Big Top: The Greer Community Min- Greatest Vacation Bible istries’ (GCM) Meals on ‘Most of us take School on Earth” June 14- Wheels program has a 17. need for summer vol- vacations during The event kicks off Sun- unteer drivers. School day with free rides, food, groups that participate the summer but music and registration during the school year are from 5-7:30 p.m. Monday unable to complete routes that is not the case through Wednesday night and vacations take regular VBS for toddlers-15 year volunteers out of the rota- for our homebound olds will be held from 6-8 tion during the summer p.m. Preston Burch | The Greer Citizen months. and elderly clients.’ For more information, “Most of us take vaca- call Sharon McFeely at 895- Fellowship Presbyterian Church will build a new sanctuary at 1105 old spartanburg. tions during the summer 7599 or Northwood Bap- Construction is expected to be completed by the end of the year. but that is not the case Wendy Campbell tist Church at 877-5417. for our homebound and Meals on Wheels coordinator The church is located at elderly clients,” said Wen- 888 Ansel School Road in August 9, at 6 p.m. in the dy Campbell, Meals on 10 and 11 a.m. All meals Greer. worship center. Wheels coordinator. “They should be delivered by 1 To register your child for depend on volunteer driv- p.m. Volunteers must pro- Vacation Bible School Drama Camp visit abner- ers to bring smiling faces vide own transportation. at Milford Church creekbaptist.com and pay and nutritious meals all GCM delivers a warm, Milford Baptist Church online. Camp is expected year long.” nutritious meal to an aver- will host a Vacation Bible to fill up fast. Routes are open on the age of 335 clients Monday School titled “Journey Off Drama Camp will be held in Taylors (Highway 290) through Friday. Meals are the Map!” from June 15-19 on the church campus at and Greer (Highway 14) as prepared and packaged on from 6:15-8:30 p.m. 2461 Abner Creek Rd in well as at Victoria Arms, site. Volunteers are need- There will be classes Greer, 877-6604. Berkshire, and Snow Street ed to cover 21 routes that for all ages and adults. apartments. Routes take span the Blue Ridge area Milford Baptist Church is Apalache Baptist about one hour and meals to Abner Creek. located at 1282 Milford ‘Golden Hearts’ events are available for pick up To volunteer, please call

Church Road, Greer. For On June 15 the seniors at Preston Burch | The Greer Citizen at the ministry between Campbell, 879-2254. more information, visit Apalache Baptist Church milfordbaptistgreer.org. are planning a one-day New Hope Baptist Church recently broke ground on a trip to Mayberry, North new facility, located at 1290 Valentine Lane in Greer. Visit Worship Leader Abner Creek Baptist Carolina beginning with newhopegreer.org for more information on the church. presents Drama Camp breakfast at Bojangles. Needed Abner Creek Baptist June 25 at 6 p.m. the Church will host a kid’s “Golden Hearts” are going Vacation Bible School Blueridgebc.org. Ages 5 for ChurCh iN Greer summer Drama Camp Au- to Lake Bowen Fish Camp will be held on the church through 12 are preferred. gust 3–7 from 8:30 a.m. for the evening meal. campus at 2461 Abner Part-time Worship Leader who plays until 2:30 p.m. daily. Creek Rd in Greer. Lifesong benefitting piano needed for church in Greer. The cost of camp is $25 Abner Creek Baptist Register online at abner- MTCC Pound the Pantry Pay negotiable. per child up to a $65 fam- VBS is June 21-25 creekbaptist.com. During the whole month ily maximum. All children Join Abner Creek Baptist of June, LifeSong Church If interested, call Pastor at ages 5-12 are welcome. Church for Lifeway’s Jour- Grace UMC hosts is partnering with D5 Fam- 864-423-0104 Participants will learn ney Off The Map!, June community fun day ily Ministries at the Middle the musical, Splash King- 21-25 from 6:30 p.m.-8:45 Grace United Methodist Tyger Community Center dom: A Lifesaving Musical p.m. Church, 627 Taylor Road, to Pound the Pantry. for Kids. Each day of camp, Children ages 4 through Greer, will host a “Moun- The goal is to collect children will experience a sixth grade will journey tains of Fun” community 12,000 pounds of non- fun-filled schedule of ac- into uncharted territory fun day on Saturday, June perishable foods to help tivities including crafts, where they will begin to 13, from 10 a.m.-noon. provide meals for hungry snacks, playtime, musical understand that obedi- There will be inflatables, families in our commu- rehearsals and more. The ence to God can lead them games, sports, snacks and nity. children’s drama perfor- beyond the expected. A more--all free. Come and Next time you’re out mance of Splash King- light meal will be served get a sneak peek at “Ever- grocery shopping, pick up dom will be held Sunday, nightly. est” Vacation Bible School, a few of these items and where we “Conquer Chal- bring with you to church: lenges with God’s Mighty low-sodium canned veg- Power.” etables (carrots, green For more information, beans, collards, spinach, visit gracegreer.org. yams, kidney beans, etc), fruits canned in natural Blue Ridge Baptist juice (pineapple, peaches, VBS is June 9-12 pears), proteins (canned Blue Ridge Baptist chicken in water, canned Church will host a free tuna / salmon in water, Kids Bible Club at 3950 peanut butter), whole Pennington Road June 9- grains (brown rice, oat- 12 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. meal, grits, cream of Tuesday through Friday. wheat), dairy (powdered The event will feature or UHT milk) and snacks Bible stories, fun, games, (dried fruits, sodium free making new friends, food nuts or peanuts). and crafts. Register at

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Riverside High teacher Susan Mayberry, right, presents a check to Greer Community Ministries Executive Director Cindy Simpler at her retirement ceremony at the school. Mayberry has been a longtime supporter of the ministry. The Greer Citizen

A6 THE GREER CITIZEN OBITUARIES WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2015

ry teacher, he challenged His compassion and and inspired students to loyalty to friends was al- study diligently. Students ways present in his vis- feared his class, but they its to hospitals to cheer loved the teacher. He loved them, in his phone calls Weekend Outlook all his classes and encour- to encourage them, and Warm, drier weekend weather aged and motivated his in his attendance at their After a warm and humid we will see drier 86/71 Partly sunny weather for the weekend. Partly to mostly 86/72 Partly sunny students to develop a love family members’ funerals sunny skies will stay with us for the remainder for history, good study to comfort them. They, in of the week as temperatures climb to the low 90s with low chances for afternoon rain and skills, and confidence in turn, have been an enor- thunderstorms. Highs on Saturday and Sunday themselves as emerging mous comfort to Bob in will climb to the low 90s with overnight lows in the low 70s. Have a great weekend! 87/72 Partly sunny adults. his final days. 87/73 Partly sunny During his recent ill- Bob left this world know- ness, he enjoyed reading ing how very loved he was the loving and apprecia- with his beloved and de- Moonlight Movies 91/62 Partly sunny George Robert ‘Bob’ Crain tive comments former stu- voted godson Sean Mcleod What: ‘Planes: Fire & Rescue’ 93/66 Partly sunny dents wrote on his Face- at his side. Sean has been Bob Crain passed away book page. He was a gifted a most capable caregiver Where: Greer City Park peacefully at his home teacher who touched many since Bob returned home on June 6, 2015. Born in lives and had a positive from the hospital and is Date: Thursday, June 11 Greer on August 6, 1942, impact on so many young most appreciative of the 6-10 p.m. 92/63 Partly sunny Bob was the only child of people. assistance Open Arms Temps: Partly sunny. 85-80 degrees. 94/67 Partly sunny Mamie Sara Gay Crain and Teachers remember Bob Hospice has provided. the late George Andrew as a gracious and friendly Bob is survived by his Crain. Southern gentleman who mother, Sara Crain; his He graduated from never left school on a Fri- godson, Sean Mcleod; his 86/71 PS 86/72 PS Greer High School in 1960. day without wishing ev- cousins, Ann Gay; Jean Gay 87/67 SUN 88/67 RN He earned a BA from USC eryone he saw a “Happy Hodgens (Neil); Jimmy Gay 92/74 SUN 92/74 SUN in 1965. An avid Game- Weekend”. Teachers se- (Mary); Buck Gay (Loretta); 92/74 SUN 93/74 SUN cock football fan, Bob lected him RHS Teacher of Debbie Crain Turnage (Al- 89/71 PS 93/72 SUN had the same seats at Wil- the Year in 1981, and he fred); Richard Crain (Joan) 94/72 PS 95/72 SUN liam Brice Stadium for 40 remained the Social Stud- and their families. 95/74 SUN 98/73 SUN 90/69 SUN 91/70 SUN July 8 June 16 June 24 July 1 years. He received his MEd ies Department Chair for Bob was a faithful com- from Clemson in 1971. several decades until his municant at St. Andrew’s Bob began his teaching retirement in 2004. Episcopal Church where career in Pickens County RHS established the he served as lector, usher Wednesday Thursday Friday 85 64 and later taught briefly Bob Crain Award for Ex- and greeter. His Requiem 89 90 90 at Greer High School. He cellence in Social Studies, Mass will be celebrated 66 68 70 was selected in 1973 to which NHS will now fund there on Saturday, June 1.43” be a history and French annually as a scholarship 13, at 2 p.m. A reception Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday 20.02” -0.43” teacher at a new school in award. Before his recent will follow in the parish 91 93 92 91 Greenville County, River- illness, Bob was a beloved hall. 70 71 72 70 6:15 AM side High. He was a valued substitute teacher at RHS In lieu of flowers, me- 8:42 PM member of the energetic, and Bond’s Career Center. morials may be made to dedicated, and creative Bob’s love and concern St. Andrew’s Episcopal faculty who selected the for people also radiated Church, 1002 S. Main St., school’s mascot and alma in his relationships with Greenville, SC 29601 or mater. many friends. He was a to Greenville Animal Care, Bob thrived and grew consummate host at many 328 Furman Hall Rd., as a young professional. joyful parties at his beau- Greenville, SC 29609. His love for history and tifully-appointed home, Online condolences may his dedication to students especially during the holi- be sent to www.thewood- and teaching cemented his days when he meticulously mortuary.com emerging reputation as a decorated Christmas trees BLAST: Returns to City Park on June 27 legend. As an AP US Histo- in every room. FROM PAGE ONE

year’s walk may meet at the park fountain no later than 8:30 p.m. WELLFORD: Will soon have new mayor The speaker will be for- FROM PAGE ONE go a different direction. mer Marine Corps officer ‘I don’t know (if There’s always a concern Michael Middleton, presi- She said in a previous when there’s a change in dent of M3 Partners in interview that, upon elec- I’ll run again). It’s administration, who’s go- Greenville. tion, she would provide ing to stay, who’s going to New to the military dis- residents with a better going to take me go. plays in Greer City Park government, more com- During his tenure as will be a UH-72 Lakota he- munication, have dirt a little time to sit mayor, Tommy Watson licopter used by both the roads paved, provide sew- established track pickup U.S. Army and U.S. Navy. er services to residents back and evaluate for residents, had roads The South Carolina Army who don’t current have it patched and some work National Guard will have and place more emphasis things.’ on the sewer system, in an assortment of vehicles on town beautification. addition to taking on as- on display on East Poinsett Patricia was unable to be suming city-owned area Street along with vintage reached for further com- Tommy Watson maintenance duties him- military vehicles provided ment by press time. Current Wellford mayor self. He does not intend by the Military History Tommy Watson said he to continue dedicating as Club of the Carolinas. was disappointed. four years,” he said. “I’m much time serving the city The Disabled American “Yes it was (surprising),” concerned about my staff. and likely will not run for Veterans (DAV) and the he said. “The voter turnout I’m sure some of them will mayor again. Marine Corps League will was one thing that really not be staying there, so “Probably still somewhat staff displays and infor- disappointed me. We had I’m hoping that they all involved, but not to the ex- mation booths. a high number of absen- land real well. That’s my tent that I have been,” he “When I first joined the PHOTO | SUBMITTED tee ballots, which that’s biggest concern right now said. “I don’t know (if I’ll DAV down here, it really always problematic. But, is for the folks that work run again). It’s going to sort of blew me away—the Zac Brown tribute band 20 Ride is back for Freedom Blast. sometimes that’s a thing for me. take me a little time to sit community spirit in Greer,” you have to deal with in “I don’t think the incom- back and evaluate things. said Dave Gorman, com- 20 Ride will perform at competition is set for 7:15 politics.” ing administration will Certainly it’s a disappoint- mander of Greer’s DAV 7:30 p.m. with a second p.m. in the amphitheater. Looking toward a new keep current staff that I ment. We’ve accomplished Chapter 39. “This really set at 9:10 p.m. The Free- “For seven years in, this chapter, the current may- have there now,” he said. a lot in the last four years. goes to show how a com- dom Blast fireworks show, is really a premier event or said he is concerned for “Of course, that’s my I feel like we’ve done a lot munity can reach out and accompanied by a patriot- in the Upstate,” he said. his staff. feeling and that’s what’s for the city and we’ll see embrace the commitment ic soundtrack in City Park, “With a city our size, we “I appreciate everybody been indicated, but we’ll what happens in the next the very few that serve in will begin at 10:10 p.m. do a number of events, that came out and sup- see. We’ll see if they con- four years.” active military service.” “If you’ve been to our but we try not to get into ported me. I certainly wish tinue with the employees “Involving our veter- fireworks display, you’ll a pattern of having an them well for the next or if they change them or [email protected] | 877-2076 ans and the DAV, it has know that it is absolutely event every time some- changed the complexion one of the best you will thing comes up. By virtue of the event,” Greer Mayor ever see in the southeast,” of the fact that we have a Rick Danner said. “It’s not Driggers said. limited number of events, just a festival, it’s really a The celebration begins everyone turns out and celebration of these men at 6 p.m. with the Greer supports.” ROADS: TAYLORS: Final meeting and women. It’s more than Idol and Greer Idol Teen just a party. It takes on a competitions. The Texas [email protected] | 877-2076 whole life of its own.” Roadhouse Rib Eating Projects for public input in the fall FROM PAGE ONE ‘So when we’re underway appropriate, current resi- TORCH: Makes its way from east to west dents and business own- talking about this FROM PAGE ONE Teem said. “It’s exciting to munity gets involved and FROM PAGE ONE ers shouldn’t expect it to give back to our communi- is excited to play a part in restrict their property, as community area Dopp, a 2012 Riverside ties and show our support the process. House and Peach Packing it would only impact fu- High School graduate, be- for these athletes that have “Everybody gets it,” he Shed. ture development. plan, we’re talking gan participating in the touched our lives with the said. “For me, seeing a Spe- “That’s a historic build- “This isn’t the govern- Special Olympics when way they go about partici- cial Olympics athlete carry ing so we’re having to ment coming in and tell- about the 20-30 she was 8 years old. She pating in sports.” that torch with their fam- widen the road to the op- ing people what to do,” has competed in tennis, Teem said each com- ily just warms my heart.” posite side. The road is Reynolds said. “This is us year timeframe. basketball, and track and already very close to the coming together and put- field. building,” Elrod said. ting in input on a plan that We’re not talking Sergeant Chris Forrester The Department of can help guide future de- with the Greer Police De- Transportation will also velopment, not necessar- changes that are partment said it was a soon be making improve- ily dictate what’s going to privilege to be able to run PractIcal ments to the intersection happen right now.” going to pop up with a dedicated Special of Highway 290 (Locust “Expectations, of course, Olympics athlete. HearIng SolutIonS Hill Road) and Highway are always the key thing,” over night. ‘ “It’s a great thing to be 253 (Mountain View he said. “So when we’re a part of,” he said. “To be The Plaza • 417 S. Buncombe Rd. • Greer, SC 29650 Road). talking about this commu- running beside (Dopp) and That project, which has nity area plan, we’re talk- Alex Reynolds to see her carry the torch, 238-4754 • 269-1007 an estimated cost of $2.8 ing about the 20-30 year President, that’s what it’s all about.” million, will add turning timeframe. We’re not talk- Taylors Square Board of Directors Caleb Creel, who recent- Try the New Z Series Schedule your lanes and additional traf- ing changes that are going ly qualified for the Boston fic signals. Construction is to pop up over night. velopment, this is the type Marathon, also participat- Free slated to begin in the fall. “It’s not like they’re go- of development we think ed as a torchbearer. Hearing TesT “We’re opening bids on ing to go to a property would go best in one of “It’s exciting to be able Today! that project in the San- owner that’s there and these areas,” he said. to represent Greer in this dy Flat community this say, ‘hey you can only use A draft of the plan was way,” Creel said. “Several week,” Elrod said. “We’re this zoning.’ As we move presented during the June of my friends have been Hearing aid just trying to relocate a forward, and a developer 2 Greenville County Plan- impacted by the Special short portion of Mountain wants to do something in ning Commission meet- Olympics and I’m just hap- repair View Road where it will in- those areas and rezone ing, however, a final meet- py to be a part of this.” All Makes tersect Locust Hill closer it, the county can come ing for public input will Teem has been involved to 90 degrees.” back and say ‘hey did you be held in the fall. The with the Special Olympics More information can be know that we’ve worked Greenville County Plan- since 1988 through the found at scdot.org. on this plan and done a lot ning Commission and Law Enforcement Torch Jim Swiger H.I.S. of research on this, and if Greenville County Council Run. SC DHEC #412

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A8 THE GREER CITIZEN POLICE AND FIRE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2015 CRIME Taylors man ROUNDUP killed in crash (Note: All information contained in the following blotter was taken directly pronounced dead at the from the official incident On scene, troopers said. reports filed by the Greer The coroner identified Police Department or The the victim as Timothy Spartanburg County Sher- Highway Kemp of Milford Church iff’s Office or The Green- Road. ville County Sheriff’s Of- Coroner Parks Evans fice. All suspects are to be 101 said the Kia and the mo- considered innocent until ped were traveling in op- proven guilty in the court BY FOX CAROLINA posite directions when of law.) NEWS PARTNER the KIA crossed into the oncoming lane and hit PUBLIC DRUNK Troopers with the SC Kemp’s moped. Jesus Adan Guerrero, 37, Highway Patrol said a The driver of the Kia was of 742 South Line St. Ex. in 41-year-old Taylors man not hurt, troopers said. Greer has been charged was killed in a crash on The SC Highway Patrol’s with public drunkenness. Highway 101 in Greenville MAIT team was called out According to the Greer County late Monday night. to reconstruct the crash. Police Incident Report, po- Troopers said a Greer The road was blocked lice were called to Harvey WILLIAM BUCHHEIT | THE GREER CITIZEN man driving a Kia collided for several hours as the Road in Greer after the with a moped just before team investigated and of- subject was seen drunk in 11 p.m. near the intersec- ficials worked to clear the the roadway. The subject Pelham Road wreck tion of North Rutherford wreckage. spoke with officers and Road, about three miles Officials cleared the was very unsteady on his Fire ghters from the Boiling Springs Fire District responded to this accident on Pelham north of the city of Greer. scene around 5:30 a.m. feet, had bloodshot eyes Road last Friday. The wreck occurred at around 1 p.m. in front of the Spinx station at 3556 The moped rider was

and slurred speech. Fur- thermore, the officer who Pelham Rd. No one appeared seriously injured. first arrived on the scene reported that Guerrero had been dancing in the front yard of a residence No injuries were immedi- According to the inci- been charged with reck- where he didn’t reside. ately visible. dent report supplied by less driving, driving under He admitted to drink- Greer Police, an officer suspension and operating ing two tall-boys and was WHEN YOU GOTTA GO was cruising on Hampton an uninsured vehicle. transported to Greer City Debra Andrea Powell, Road, when he saw the According to an inci- Jail. 31, of 313 N. Craft St. in subject turn off the road dent report filed by Greer Wellford has been charged and drive into the Murphy Police, an officer arrived CDV with public urination and gas station in an apparent at a location on Highway Johnathan Taylor, 27, of pedestrian drunkenness. attempt to evade him. He 101 in response to a road 3104 Augusta St. in Green- According to the Greer followed her into the park- rage incident. He found a ville is wanted for criminal Police incident report, an ing lot and ran a check on red Honda Civic traveling domestic violence. officer was on routine pa- the license plate, discover- an estimated 60 mph in a According to an incident trol around Randall Street ing Mollohan’s license had 35 mph zone. The vehicle report filed by Greer Police, when they noticed the sub- been suspended for failure passed over the center line officers responded to a ject urinating in a parking to pay parking tickets. She and into the median and residence on Kramer Court lot. When Powell retrieved was placed under arrest then turned left without in response to an assault. her identification from and into the patrol car. signaling. A traffic stop The complainant said that her vehicle and walked to- Inside the vehicle, a was conducted and Col- Taylor had confronted her wards the officer, she was purse was found contain- lins’ license was found to at the apartment complex visibly swaying, slurring ing a large number of be suspended. She also and began hitting her and and smelling of alcohol. tickets and poker chips had no proof of insurance. yelling. Then, he used his She was placed under ar- numerically marked with When asked why she was vehicle to block her in be- rest for public urination a pen. After being asked driving so recklessly, Col- fore trying to strike her and public drunkenness about the chips and tick- lins said it was because again through the window. and transported to Greer ets, Mollohan admitted she was mad at another When police contacted City Jail without incident. that she ran a gambling driver. Taylor over the telephone, pool at her place of em- She was taken to the he said that the complain- POKER FARCE ployment. She was trans- Greer Jail and issued the ant had pushed him and Denise Mollohan, 52, of ported to Greer City Jail. three tickets referred to he had pushed back. 1611 Holly Springs Rd. in above. Police told him that, if Lyman has been charged RECKLESS they were able to obtain with possession of a gam- Jennifer Grace Collins, a warrant, he should turn bling device and driving 35, of 142 N. Packs Moun- himself in immediately. inder suspension. tain Rd. in Taylors has The Greer Citizen B

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BILLY legion looks to CANNADA The NBA right the ship atmosphere The team, now 2-4 on Junior the year, has given up 46 f you don’t think the runs in six games, only NBA playoffs are excit- scoring 28. Iing, you might not have teams off In game one against a pulse. Spartanburg, Blue Ridge’s The first two games of Ty Montgomery was key, the finals did not disap- to hot start going 3-for-4 with two point. So far, the series RBIs. Andrew Friedholm, has been living up to the BY BILLY CANNADA Tyler Crowe and Jordan hype on the court, but SPORTS EDITOR Sizemore each went 2-for- more importantly, there 4. Ethan Bray got the win seems to be a refreshing The Greer American Le- for Greer, pitching five new excitement for the gion Post 115 senior team innings and only allow- sport in general. has struggled out of the ing two hits. Montgomery, You don’t see many gate, but has bounced Christian Baker and Jake NBA games as loud as the back to win two out of its Purvis came in to relive. two in Oracle Arena last last three games. Hollis Dobbins had suc- week. To be honest, that’s Greer got its first win of cess from the plate Monday always been my gripe with the season against Spar- night against Spartanburg, the pro game (that, and tanburg (11-5) on May 29, swatting two of Greer’s the ridiculous number of but fell to Belton 11-7 last six hits. Sizemore pitched regular season games). Friday. Post 115 defeated a complete game for Post BILLY CANNADA | THE GREER CITIZEN What makes college Spartanburg again Mon- 115, giving up three hits basketball so intense and day night, 3-2. SEE LEGION | B4 Running back Adrian McGee came on strong for the Yellow Jackets last season, and his exciting is the energy. coach is looking for bigger and better things in 2015. Crowds are so rowdy that it’s palpable to the viewer at home, and it changes the game. There’s a reason Duke doesn’t lose games in Cameron Indoor Stadium. There’s a reason Jackets return Rupp Arena is a safe haven for Kentucky. It’s HARD to win in a hostile environment. You make mistakes and momentum can swing at the drop of strong core a hat. If you’ve ever been to an BY BILLY CANNADA NBA game, it’s not hard SPORTS EDITOR ‘These kids have done really well in the to see that intensity is what’s lacking. The Jackets aren’t let- offseason and have made their bodies Not in Oakland, Califor- ting up in 2015. nia. After finishing the 2014 better. They’ll be better players for it.’ This crowd did not regular season undefeat- let up, even when Steph ed, the Greer High football Curry couldn’t buy a team is planning a deep Will Young bucket and Draymond playoff run this fall. With Greer head football coach Green was taking the several standout players most ill-advised jumpers returning to key positions, well. Our guys have had a ing to be a pretty young I’d ever seen. that goal could be attain- great offseason.” group. I thought our d-line That being said, the PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN able. Greer will need to replace progressed pretty well this NBA atmosphere is still “Our guys practiced real- some senior leadership on spring. That defense will flawed, even when the ly well for us this spring,” defense and Young said get better and better.” crowd is into it. A special visit head coach Will Young his team is still very much The Jackets surprised a I’ve never understood said. “Mario (Cusano), a work in progress. few people with their 11-1 it, but NBA arenas treat Former NFL running back Marcus Lattimore made a stop Dorian (Lindsey), Adrian “We’ve got some holes finish last season, includ- fans like they’re attention at Texas Roadhouse in Greer last week to sign autographs (McGee), Noah Hannon, still—inside linebacker, ing Young. deficit 5-year-olds, and and take pictures with a few lucky fans. He is pictured here Troy Pride—they all know in particular,” he said. “I thought we’d be good it’s annoying to watch. with Madison Atkins. what we expect them to “We’ve still got a lot of last year, but I didn’t know Nobody wants to chant

do and they’ve performed work to do there. It’s go- SEE JACKETS | B4 “D-FENSE” during the middle of a series-altering game. They just want to be loud. Nobody needs to hear Maroon 5’s “Sugar” while the offense is setting up Patterson picks Spartanburg Methodist a play. Nobody needs the over- BY BILLY CANNADA zealous PA announcer SPORTS EDITOR to shout, “MAKE SOME NOISE!!!” when LeBron Blue Ridge senior Karly James is going to the line Patterson is taking her to attempt game-winning talents to the next level, free throws. signing a National Letter I’m pretty sure they’re of Intent to play softball aware they need to make at Spartanburg Methodist some noise, College (SMC) next season. When you leave fans to think for themselves, the ‘Spartanburg game is so much more interesting. The affect is Methodist just obvious in college basket- ball, but take soccer, for stuck out to me. example. Those stadiums hold tens of thousands of The softball team people, yet you can often hear the crowd chant/sing is great and I just in unison for 90 con- PHOTO | SUBMITTED secutive minutes during wanted to continue a match. We need more Blue Ridge’s Karly Patterson, second from left, will play softball for Spartanburg Methodist College next season. She will of that. playing.’ major in Biology. Although leagues like the NBA and MLB water down the regular season Karly Patterson there,” Patterson said. “I her two years at Spartan- son,” Patterson said. “It “I know I’ll have to work for the sole purpose of had a few other offers, but burg Methodist. was amazing. I couldn’t on my hitting,” she said. ticket sales, they still feel Although she has aspi- Spartanburg Methodist This past spring, she have asked for anything “(The coaches) haven’t re- the need to keep your at- rations of success on the just stuck out to me. The played a key role on a Blue else. There was such a ally told me exactly what tention when their games diamond, Patterson said softball team is great and Ridge team that went deep strong bond between all I’ll do, but, from practicing are actually interesting. SMC felt like the right fit I just wanted to continue into the state playoffs, ul- of us.” with them, I think they’ll Personally, I’ll take for a number of reasons. playing.” timately losing in the Up- Getting ready for college put me at different posi- more crowd noise over “I want to major in Biol- Patterson will likely per State tournament. softball won’t be easy, but tions.” silly arena shenanigans ogy and I know they have transfer to a four-year “I don’t even have the Patterson said she is ready any day. a really good program school after completing words to describe this sea- to make the transition. [email protected] | 877-2076

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season, finishing with 13 sponsored sports. To be more players to the North CRUSADER saves to finish the year considered for the honor, Greenville volleyball team tied for second place in the student-athlete must recently. Madison Pogue, the NCAA. He led all NGU have attended their mem- Laiken Porterfield and CORNER pitchers with a microscop- ber institution for at least Sara Miller have signed ic 1.53 earned run average, one year and have reached to play volleyball with the allowing just five earned junior or senior standing Crusaders in the fall. BASEBALL PLAYER NAMED runs in 29.1 innings of with a cumulative GPA of Pougue brings two years FINALIST FOR AWARD work. 3.25 or higher on the four- of college experience to the His story is being recog- point scale. Scholar Ath- NGU volleyball program nized on college baseball’s POWELL EARNS letes of the Year must also after transferring from biggest stage. POSTSEASON RECOGNITION be represented on their CVCC. She led the Red North Greenville’s Adam North Greenville head sport’s first, second, or Hawks to back to back Re- Boghosian has been nomi- baseball coach Landon third all-conference team, gion Championships and nated for the TD Ameri- Powell earned another ac- the rosters of which are consecutive appearances trade Fan’s Choice Award. colade last week, as he chosen by coaches at the in the NJCAA national The TD Ameritrade Fan’s was named to the “Ulti- end of each playing sea- tournament. Her sopho- Choice Award honors a mate College World Series son. more campaign consisted College Baseball player baseball Lineup,” released The eleven student- of 999 assists, 177 kills, for their inspiring accom- by the NCAA. athletes below have been 310 digs and 83 aces. plishments on and off the The ultimate lineup is a selected as the Scholar “We are pleased to have baseball field. Boghosian’s list of 10 players to play Athletes of the Year in a player with Madison’s ex- accomplishments on the in the College World Se- each of the spring sports perience and skill,” Mosely field are no secret, but his ries, the Division I base- sponsored by Conference said. “I expect her to make accomplishments off the ball tournament for the Carolinas. They represent an immediate impact when field are even more im- NCAA. Voters selected six different institutions, she steps on our campus. pressive. college baseball’s version but all demonstrate the She is a quality young lady After only one season at of the “Dream Team” by conference’s principle of with the ability to lead and North Greenville, the red- focusing on the players “Academics & Athletics make a difference.” shirt senior closer is the PHOTO | SUBMITTED who had the best combi- Working Together.” Porterfield is an honor all-time leader in saves at nation of strong CWS ap- MacDonald was North student and highly in- North Greenville. He has North Greenville’s Allen Staton was named to the NCCAA pearances combined with Greenville’s leader not volved in various activities accumulated a 1.59 era All-American team. a “lengthy” career in Major only on the course, but at Pickens High School. and 13 saves with his con- League Baseball. also in the classroom. She was a four-year letter sistent 95 mph fastball. Powell appeared in the The senior helped lead winner for Coach Jennifer After graduating from Uni- as possible. “Team Bogo” homerun leader this sea- College World Series in the Crusaders to a top 25 Gravely, played on three versity of North Carolina consisted of about 20 peo- son after blasting 11 long- 2002, 2003 and 2004. ranking this season, ris- Upper State championship – Greensboro, Boghosian ple and produced about balls this year to give him The sturdy backstop ing as high as 13th in all teams, was a two time AAA decided to take an extra $2,000 for the JDRF that 30 for his career. was the Gamecocks’ back- of NCAA Division II Golf. State Champion for her year at North Greenville to first walk, through Team Staton’s numbers held bone during their run that MacDonald also led his high school. An all-region, prepare for the draft and Bogo T-shirt sales and do- solid during his final year was remarkable yet failed team to the NCAA Region- all state and a north all- start his MBA. nations from friends and of collegiate baseball, to produce a national al tournament this season star selection, Porterfield Diagnosed with juvenile family. posting a .386 average title. Powell made the All- and a third place finish at brings a smile to Coach diabetes in 2008, Bogho- with 83 hits and 44 RBI Tournament team in 2002 the Conference Carolinas Mosely’s face when com- sian has inspired many STATON, BOGHOSIAN to lead North Greenville when USC lost to Texas in Tournament. menting about her joining around him with his will EARN NCCAA HONORS in both categories. His 23 the final and again in 2004 In his four seasons at the NGU team. not to give up on playing A pair of NGU seniors doubles this season tied when Cal State-Fullerton North Greenville, Mac- “Laiken is an outstand- the game he loves at the continue to rake in post- him 13th in the country in bounced the Gamecocks Donald has amassed more ing addition for our team. highest level, despite the season honors as they pre- the NCAA. Combined with out of the bracket. The than 20 top-10 finishes in- She is a competitor and challenges living with JD pare for the Major League his five triples and home- Oakland A’s drafted Pow- cluding nine top fives and brings a great work ethic presents him with every Baseball draft, which be- run total, Staton pounded ell in the first round in three tournament wins. to the court. We are ex- day. He has raised more gan this week. out 39 extra base hits and 2004, but his major league He is also a two-time All- cited to have her at North than $30,000 dollars for Allen Staton and Adam scored 54 total runs. career consisted of only Conference Carolinas per- Greenville University.” the JDRF by selling base- Boghosian have been Boghosian spent just one 123 games over three sea- former. Miller played was a ball attire online, which named to the NCCAA All- season in Tigerville, but he sons (2009-11). “Tucker is the perfect starter for five years under he says could morph into American first and sec- wasted little time making example of what a student Coach Theresa Kabel. She a real business at some ond team’s, following re- a name for himself. The MACDONALD SEES SUCCESS athlete represents,” said played for the USA South point and is why he is cord-breaking campaigns senior transfer assumed IN THE CLASSROOM head coach Brad Caldwell. U18 National under the working towards getting during their final tour the role of closer in the North Greenville senior “He is one of the hardest direction of Coach Landon his MBA. through Tigerville. Staton NGU bullpen and quickly golfer Tucker MacDonald workers I have ever met, Thomas. “Team Bogo” was started earned first-team honors became the school’s most earned the Conference but his character is what “I cannot express enough almost immediately after while Boghosian added a prolific relief pitcher. Bog- Carolinas Scholar Athlete makes him standout. He how excited we are to have Boghosian was diagnosed second-team selection to hosian earned his first of the Year award for his will without a doubt be Sara join our team,” Mose- with type 1 diabetes nearly his resume. save as a Crusader against work in the classroom missed.” ly said. “Sara plays with seven years ago. There was Staton wrapped up a sol- Emmanuel College back in following the 2014-2015 poise and confidence be- an upcoming JDRF walk in id career at North Green- February and never looked school year. VOLLEYBALL yond her age. I anticipate October in Raleigh, N.C., ville with a Conference back. Candidates are sub- SIGNS THREE her having an outstanding that he wanted to create Carolinas Championship. He went on to shut the mitted by each member North Greenville wom- volleyball career at NGU.” a team for, to be as pro- The four-year starter be- door 12 more times dur- institution from each of en’s volleyball coach active about the disease came the school’s career ing NGU’s championship the conference’s twenty Greg Mosely added three

Crafton takes the win in late restart at Texas BY JOHN STURBIN enth top-10 finish of 2015. on Lap 155. tom wide-open. I knew if “Monster Mile.” John Wes Townley fin- NASCAR WIRE SERVICE “We were literally running Crafton and Suarez were I didn’t get him clear he “There was one point - ished a career-best third in in the center of the race- running 1-2 when rookie might have won the race.” not the last one (restart) the No. 05 Zaxby’s Chev- Matt Crafton insists he track and up against the Daniel Hemric spun the That restart was high- - I really think I had a shot rolet Silverado, topping had “a blast” racing Dan- wall in Turns 3 and 4, and No. 14 California Clean lighted by near-contact (at Crafton) because we his previous best result iel Suarez Friday night at you really have to work Power Chevrolet in Turn between the two, with Su- had on new tires,” said of fourth on the 1.5-mile Texas Motor Speedway, the throttle and drive the 2, bringing out the night’s arez saving his truck as it Suarez, a native of Mexico. Charlotte Motor Speed- including a pair of late- thing.” fifth caution. When the began to slide down the “Maybe all of us had new way. race restarts that secured Crafton was cruising race went green on Lap banking. tires and I was able to be Crafton won last year’s victory in the 19th annual with a lead of 6.866-sec- 166, Crafton used the out- “You mean when we a little more aggressive. I event here on fuel mile- WinStar World Casino & onds over Suarez after cy- side lane to power around were bouncing off each knew the second restart, I age, a strategy he and Resort 400. cling into the lead follow- Suarez exiting Turn 4 en other?” Crafton asked with really tried for one lap (to crew chief Carl “Junior” Crafton continued his ing a round of green flag route to his third win of a smile. “That was fun in take the lead) and I was so Joiner mapped-out en recent domination of NAS- pit stops. But a caution on the season and second Turn 1. I said, no harm, no loose to the right side of route to victory on the CAR’s intermediate race- Lap 149 of the scheduled consecutive June night foul.” my truck. The last thing 1.5-mile Kansas Speedway tracks, hammering out the 167 for fluid on the track race at TMS. Suarez, driver of the No. I wanted to do was wreck last month. Crafton also NASCAR Camping World from the blown engine of “The restarts were 51 ARRIS Toyota fielded by that fast truck. I like to prevailed on the 1.5-mile Truck Series victory over Timothy Peters’ No. 17 hairy,” said Crafton, driver Kyle Busch Motorsports, bring complete trucks Atlanta Motor Speedway, an aggressive Suarez. The Red Horse Racing Toyota of the No. 88 Ideal Door/ posted his first top-10 fin- back to the shop. I’m not a sister facility to TMS, in two-time reigning series Tundra bunched the field Curb Records Toyota ish in his TMS debut and sure if I could do some- Race No. 2 of the season. champion, Crafton record- after pit stops. Crafton fielded by ThorSport Rac- sixth top-10 of 2015. Su- thing different there. I Crafton led a career-best ed his eighth career vic- chose the outside lane for ing. “We got a pretty good arez also finished second need to see what Matt did, 118 laps en route to vic- tory by 0.569-seconds. the restart on Lap 154, start on that last one and last Friday night to Tyler what I did, what I could tory here last June, snap- “I had a blast racing with and Suarez grabbed the ran side-by-side-by-side. Reddick’s No. 19 Bulldog do better, what I could do ping a 26-race TMS win- Daniel there at the end,” lead before Crafton was The tires were newer on Ford fielded by Brad Kes- faster. Like I said, I do my less streak. said Crafton, who scored able to regain his momen- the first one (restart) and elowski Racing on Dover homework and try to be his third victory and sev- tum and retake the point you can run along the bot- International Speedway’s better for the next time.” wednesday,b4 the greer june citizen 10, 2015 sportsSportS wednesday,the greer February citizen 18, 2015 B3 Martin Truex Jr. wins at Pocono Raceway By Seth Livingstone last two weeks. Truex’s 69-race winless Earnhardt Inc. to Michael lex, who battled cancer All right, this is when you NASCAR Wire Service “We finally got it,” said skid. A long time coming, Waltrip Racing, where it in 2014 – a year in which show people what you’re Truex, who had registered it was popular in the ga- looked like he might have Truex managed to lead made of. She showed me Martin Truex Jr. knew top-10 finishes in 12 of the rage – even with his fierc- found a home. Then came only one lap all season. If what she was made of and that his third career vic- first 13 races this season. est rivals – for multiple the second Richmond race that wasn’t enough, Truex it was like, wow, if she can tory would come – eventu- “We’ve had a great season. reasons. of 2013 in which Truex lost his grandmother this do that, I can do this. ally. We have had everything Truex drives for Furni- had seemingly raced his week. “It never gets any better Enjoying easily the fin- it has taken to win races ture Row Racing, a bit of way into the Chase – only It was Sherry who told than this. It takes time to est season of his NASCAR (and) we just hadn’t got it an outlier in the racing to have his team penalized Truex to have faith and heal things, especially with career, Truex raced to a done. world as a single-car team out of the picture. He then dig deep after the frustra- what Sherry and I went convincing win in Sunday’s “This team deserves to based in Denver. Sunday’s lost his ride when MWR tion of 2013 and that ev- through. This just kind of Axalta “We Paint Winners” win and I’ve known that Sprint Cup victory was the was compelled to consoli- erything would work out. makes you forget all about 400, leading 97 of 160 all year long. Through- second ever for Furniture date. “I kind of believed her,” it. I just feel super-blessed laps, including the final 27 out my career I’ve kind Row and owner Barney Prior to Sunday, he’d Truex said. “I just knew it to be with this group of at Pocono Raceway. of gotten used to disap- Visser, who also won at managed only two Sprint was going to take a lot of guys. I’m just proud to His victory marked the pointment, honestly, and Darlington with driver Cup victories -- at Dover work. I knew it was going drive cars for them and third consecutive Sprint I’ve learned to deal with Regan Smith in the 2011 in 2007 and Sonoma in to be a tough road. … I felt proud that Sherry is here, Cup race in which Truex those days where it didn’t Southern 500. 2013. really fortunate that there healthy. led the most laps. He’d led go your way, even though After winning consecu- But even his on-track was a great ride open with She is as excited as I am 131 laps at both Charlotte you didn’t do anything tive NASCAR XFINITY Se- travails paled in compari- the (Furniture Row) 78 … and everything is going and Dover, only to come wrong.” ries titles, Truex, 34, had son to those of his long- Then Sherry’s situation well for her.” home fifth and sixth in the The victory ended bounced around, from Dale time girlfriend Sherry Pol- happened and it was like:

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A SPORTING VIEW | JACKETS: See development on defense, return o ensive  re power FROM B1 Young added. “He’s got- ten to where he’s able to some of the kids would assess the defense, and he Here’s come on for us quite like did a really nice job during they did,” he said. “We spring practice. He’s un- knew Dorian Lindsey was a derstanding what’s going heck of a player. That was on on the other side of the to the never a doubt in our mind. ball prior to the ball being But, what Adrian did and snapped.” what Mario was able to do, The head coach said hav- that really made them a ing an experienced, solid Losers much better team.” core makes his job a little The key this offseason bit easier. has been strength train- “It makes it fun,” Young BY MARK VASTO ing. said. “We’ve got kids that FOR THE GREER CITIZEN “The biggest thing this aren’t just good players, year, if you just look at but they’ve got great char- There used to be a base- their body types, Mario is acter. They do the right ball player and manager much thicker,” Young said. things in the classrooms named Leo Durocher. He “These kids have done re- and the right things in the was a tough guy -- small ally well in the offseason weight room. You don’t in size, but large and and have made their bod- have to babysit them all skilled in matters involv- ies better. They’ll be better the time. We’re able to fo- ing the fist -- and he had players for it.” cus more on football and the mouth to match. They Young said his quarter- that makes everything called him “The Lip,” be- back’s success in 2015 is more fun. Regardless of cause that’s what he was going to stem from repeti- BILLY CANNADA | THE GREER CITIZEN the outcome, this group always giving people he tion. has been fun to coach and interacted with. “We’ve been comparing Greer senior Mario Cusano has improved his ability to read defenses this o season. I know I’m going to have a He was a member of the (Cusano) to some of the good time one way or the Yankees’ World Series- quarterbacks in the area played six and a half ball per game. If we have to give that boy a chance to other.” winning “Murderer’s that are getting the most games last year,” he said. leave him in an extra quar- show what he can do. Row” and the Cardinals’ attention—and we’ve re- “The bottom line is, he ter, we’ll leave him in an “He’s really improved his [email protected] | 877-2076 “Gashouse Gang,” and he alized that Mario only needs to get more snaps extra quarter. We’ve got to ability to read defenses,” managed “Dem Bums” out of Brooklyn and the Giants out of the Polo Grounds. He’s one of the winningest managers in baseball history, and SHOOTING FOR HEAVEN there’s a plaque with his WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS SPORTS RETURNS IN JULY name on it in Cooper- “Shooting for Heaven,” stown. a basketball camp hosted Chances are you never ROUNDUP by former Greer coach Jeff heard of the guy ... but Neely, returns for its 22nd you’ve heard hiscatch- year this summer, running phrase: “Nice guys finish GREER DRAGWAY RESULTS from July 6-9 and July 13- last.” FOR JUNE 6 16. It has been said that Pro winner: Chris Chil- For both sessions, the Durocher made that re- dress, Horton Dragster; camp will run from 9-11:30 mark in a passive, casual runner up: Paul Mosley a.m. and 1-4 p.m. and will way and not the sneering, Footbrake winner: Ron- be open to boys and girls cutting way the phrase nie Forrester, 72 Dart; ages kindergarten through has often been presented runner up: Jay Norris, 78 second grade, and third over the years. Talking Dodge though sixth grade. to one of his ballplayers, Jr. Dragster winner: Cal- The camp offers a unique he pointed at the Giants lie Burnett, Maddox Drag- opportunity to combine taking batting practice, ster; runner up: Cole Gal- faith and basketball. being courteous and nice loway, Half Scale Dragster “It will be different de- to people, and he made Street Class: winner: pending on the age,” Neely the observation that they Renee Burnett, 14 Camry; said. “With the older kids, were in last place. “Nice runner up: Jake Henson, we’ll be able to get into a guys. Finish last.” 99 Dodge. little more depth about Over the years, like any- Low ET Open Body: Paul our Christian beliefs and one with a catchphrase, Mosley, Race Tech Drag- things like that. We try he attempted to build off ster to spend a fair amount it ... how he would trip Low ET Full Body: Danny of time on that. We want his own mother if she Sisk, 57 Ford Riverside them to have fun, but we was rounding third in a concussion testing begins also want them to learn a tie ball game in order to Any athlete 9th-12th little bit.” win. Sixty ears later, Leo’s grade that plans to play a The cost for the camp is phrase remains for those contact or collision sport $75 per week. For more in- who believe in winning at in 2015-2016 at Riverside formation, email Neely at all costs. PHOTO | SUBMITTED High, must see Ashley [email protected] A guy named Connie Raymond, athletic trainer, or call 787-9663. Mack made a living out The GBC (Greer Baseball Classic) Minors Blue Jays were named gold champions after this summer to complete of baseball, too. Unlike winning their division recently. new concussion baseline SEND US YOUR Durocher, he had a pretty protocol. SPORTS NEWS unremarkable career as a Testing will be held June Send all of your sports player. He was a nice guy 10-11, 15-16, July 6-9, and news and events to billy@ who famously wore suits July 23 from 1:30-3:30 greercitizen.com or The in the dugout as manager. p.m. Meet in the athletic Greer Citizen, PO Box 70, He didn’t have a catch- training room in the base- Greer, SC 29652. phrase, he had a “Code of ment. Conduct” that he passed For more information, e- out to his players. It read mail [email protected]. as such: 1. I will always play the YELLOW JACKET Activate Your game to the best of my BASKETBALL CAMP ability. Greer High School will Online Account 2. I will always play to host a Yellow Jacket bas- win, but if I lose, I will not ketball camp on July 13- Today look for an excuse to de- 16 (for girls third through tract from my opponent’s sixth) and July 20-23 (for victory. boys grades third through If you already 3. I will never take an sixth). Both camps will run have a print unfair advantage in order from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. subscription to to win. The camp, focusing on 4. I will always abide by defensive skills, offensive K_\>i\\i:`k`q\e the rules of the game -- on moves, shooting, passing, but you don’t have the diamond and in my lay-ups, rebounding and access to The Greer daily life. quickness drills, will be Citizen online, 5. I will always conduct put on by coaches Greg call us today and let myself as a true sports- Miller and Mazzie Drum- man -- on and off the mond. us setup your online playing field. Early registration cost account for free! 6. I will always strive (by July 1) is $50 and all 864-877-2076 for the good of the entire registration after will be team rather than for my $65. own glory. For more information, 7. I will never gloat in email coach Miller at greercitizen victory or pity myself in PHOTO | SUBMITTED [email protected]. defeat. sc.us. .com 8. I will always do my The Greer Parks and Recreation department recently held its baseball championships. utmost to keep myself The Orioles are the GBC Minors Silver champions. clean -- physically, men- tally and morally. 9. I will always judge a teammate or an oppo- Donate A Boat nent as an individual, and never on the basis of race or Car Today! or religion. LEGION: Will take on Inman this week I give Connie Mack cred- it for stopping at nine. FROM B1 Also, give credit to Connie for having the guts to while striking out 10 bat- “2-Night Free Vacation!” say those things during a ters on 121 pitches. Size- time when the game was more’s counterpart, Devin a sloppy, tobacco-spitting, Fuller, had 15 strikeouts 1- 800 - CAR -ANGEL drunken circus rife with for Spartanburg. www.boatangel.com segregation. Maybe Duro- The schedule remains sponsored by boat angel outreach centers STOP CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN cher was onto something full for Greer, which will though ... after all, Connie take on Inman, Shelby and Mack lost more games Stevensville this week. In- than any other manager, man defeated Post 115 7-2 finished last more than earlier in the season. any other manager. Greer’s two junior teams Ah, but Mack also won have come out swinging the most games. He man- early, earning records of aged 53 years, won nine 6-3 and 7-3 respectively. pennants and five World The two Greer teams will Series. He’s in the same square off twice in early Hall as the other guy. July to end the regular Alas, he has no catch- season. PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN phrase ... you decide who was wise. [email protected] | 877-2076 Both Greer junior legion teams are o to strong starts.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2015 LIVING H ERE Taylors Mill: Celebrating craftsmen of the past and present

BY AMANDA IRWIN first opened in 1924, had “It was sort of as a neces- STAFF WRITER an addition build in 1928 sity because I didn’t have and continued expanding deep pockets and I had all Since the textile industry through the 1940s dye- this space and people just in the Upstate dwindled, ing and printing products started coming. Phone call local buildings have been produced at other textile after phone call wanting demolished, abandoned or mills. space,” said Walker. “It repurposed for residential was really a necessity of use. ‘With the new life doing it slowly, and then Few have continued to people like Mike (Vatalaro) foster the craftsmanship at the Taylors Mill, and several other people they once did. here – it just evolved.” Taylors Mill, though, we felt like it was Vatalaro is a tenant of has continued to serve Taylors Mill, where he as a home for artists and a rather poetic works out of his pottery craftsman alike. shop, Vatalaro Studio. Last week, in celebration, opportunity.’ Vatalaro began pottery vendors, artists and ten- in the 70s making sculp- ants opened their shops tural and function pieces and welcomed the public Alex Reynolds inspired by different time for “Taylors Mill 50 Years President of Taylors Town Square periods and cultures. Later: Making Then & Mak- Board of Directors “In pottery, when you ing Now.” center something, it’s “It is the 50th anniver- The facility remained called centering. You have MANDY FERGUSON | THE GREER CITIZEN sary of the closing of the operational until 1965 and to start from the center. (Taylors) Southern Bleach- has served in several dif- And not to put too fine a Daniel Marinelli, proprietor of OK Goods, and Shelly Maynard discuss sculpture in ery this summer. With the ferent capacities since, but point on it, but the same Marinelli’s studio during the open house celebration at Taylors Mill Friday. new life at the Taylors Mill, when Kenneth Walker pur- thing is true in life. If we felt like it was a rather chased one portion of the you’re not centered, you poetic opportunity,” said mill in 2006 and another will go off kilter. The idea ing forms that both spin represent Taylors Mill as to make my work, and Alex Reynolds, president in 2008, he began leasing of using the center, the off as well as come back it continues to evolve an so I found this great of Taylors Town Square spaces to small business- symbolic center and the together, is behind all of grow, again becoming a space here, and it was Board of Directors. es, primarily artists and actual center of a potter’s these works,” he said. purposeful facility. affordable…,” he said. “I The bleachery, which craftsmen. wheel, and then generat- The same logic seems to “As a retiree I wanted SEE MILL | C2

Keeping antique processes alive Photo Story | Mandy Ferguson

Bryan Hiott, an artist at Taylors Mill specializing in the 19th Century processes of tintype and Ambrotype photography, demonstrates the technique of tintype photography during the Taylors Mill “50 Years Later” event. Below: HIott pours a collodion solution on an aluminum plate to prepare it for a sensitizing bath of silver nitrate. After sensitizing, the plate is dried and placed in a light- tight holder. Bottom: Hiott shows the camera set up in his studio for tintype portraits, a reproduction of the types used in the 19th centrury out tted with an original 1872 lens. Right: Hiott ducks under the cover to focus his image. Bottom right: Debbie Rice, HIott’s wife, and Brian Dennig model for a portrait.

Becoming clear Top to bottom: Once the plate has been exposed, which may take about 12 seconds, it is then developed, cleared and xed. The plate is then dried and coated with a sandarac and lavender varnish to protect the image from dust and scratches. The Greer Citizen

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MANDY FERGUSON | THE GREER CITIZEN Leah Phillips gazes at artwork on display in one of the common areas at Taylors Mill during the celebration on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Henson MILL: Is home to more than 30 artists and craftsmen

Celebrate 50th anniversary FROM C1 and Caleb Louis, the his- toric building continues Mr. and Mrs. Carroll They have six grandchil- could’ve done this in my to serve as an artists’ com- Henson, of Greer, cel- dren. back yard. I could’ve built munity. ebrated their 50th wed- Mr. Henson is retired a building and did the “I sold this big part, so I ding anniversary with a from Springs Industries, whole thing there because think it was just time to let drop-in celebration given and Mrs. Henson is retired in many cases that’s what somebody take the reigns by their children, Mr. and from Cryovac. you have to do. But the and take it on, and I think Mrs. Kevin Henson and Mrs. Henson is the for- opportunity was to be able they’ve got the same vi- Mr. and Mrs. Byron Hen- mer Frances Bonner, of to share some time and sion,” Walker said. son, on June 6, 2015. The Greer. space with other artists. The mill is home to couple was married June “It truly was organic and more than 30 artists and 11, 1965. just sort of energies build- craftsmen ranging from ing on each other without potters to graphic design- anybody coming in with ers to woodworkers to let- the idea of ‘I’m going to terpress printers. SOCIETY DEADLINE renovate and throw $40 Friday’s event wel- million at this and I’m go- comed additional artists WEDNESDAY, 5 P.M. ing to charge you $2,000 a who hosts tents featuring month for your apartment, woodwork, metalwork, • No anniversary under 25 years which isn’t a bad thing, paintings, candles and • Birthdays 12 and under only please but it was very different jewelry. • Local area connection required for publication than the sensibility here,” For more information Vatalaro added. about the Taylors Mill and Charge for items with 2 column photo Despite having to over- upcoming events, visit tay- MANDY FERGUSON | THE GREER CITIZEN (anniversaries, engagements & weddings) come zoning issues and lorsmillproperties.com. $25.00 (black and white) Walker’s decision to sell From left: Laurel Bishop, artist, discusses her work with for color the facility Greg Cotton [email protected] | 877-2076 $100 Ruthann Devine as Devine selects a work for purchase.

2015 Hub City Empty Bowls kicks off June 18

Hub City Empty Bowls our success is because of event will be directed to hunger and food security, is now gearing up for its the close ties we have with the Hub City Empty Bowls and to raise funds to help 2015 bowl-making ses- the arts community. Spar- Project Fund, a component local organizations fight sions and Soup Day, which tanburg Art Museum and fund of The Spartanburg hunger. This year’s benefi- serves as a fundraiser to West Main Artists Co-op County Foundation estab- ciary organization is TO- help feed hungry people in have generously opened lished to increase aware- TAL Ministries. Spartanburg. The first two their ceramic studios for ness about the issues of bowl-making sessions will our use and they both do- be Thursday, June 18, dur- nate glazes and kiln firing. ing ArtWalk at West Main We could not offer the Artists Co-Op, 6-8:30 p.m., public bowl-making ses- and Saturday, June 20, 10 sions without them.” Wil- a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m., at liamson said. “Plus, Chap- Spartanburg Art Museum’s man Cultural Center is the (SAM) Art School at Chap- perfect venue for Soup man Cultural Center. The Day. The large lobby and money raised through the the outdoor plaza all make public’s making of hand- for a nice place for people made pottery bowls will to congregate.” PHOTO | SUBMITTED be donated to TOTAL Min- This year’s sponsors istries, a charity dedicated of Hub City Empty Bowls to feeding local citizens Hub City Empty Bowls is gearing up for its 2015 Soup Day, are Chris Williams, Caro- who don’t have enough to a fundraiser for hunger in Spartanburg. lina Clay Artists, Chapman eat. Hub City Empty Bowls Cultural Center, West Main is a project of Carolina This is the seventh year 83 percent have a critical Artists Co-Op, Spartan- Clay Artists. that Carolina Clay Artists need for food. With the burg Art Museum, Action Empty Bowls is an in- has sponsored Hub City money we received last Printing, and Wheresville ternational fundraising Empty Bowls. Last year, year from Empty Bowls, Productions. “We always project that has taken root the recipient of the funds we were able to feed 4,687 need sponsors,” William- in many communities as a was TOTAL Ministries, people. All we can say is son said. “If anyone wants grassroots effort to feed and the record-breaking ‘Thank you!’” to help or if any business local and needy citizens. net donation was $22,500. This year, the bowl- wants to contribute, please Over the course of a few “Empty Bowls has become making sessions are be- contact me.” months, citizens are in- one of Spartanburg’s most ing grouped into three For more information vited to make handmade favorite and most inclusive months, June, July, and about Hub City Empty pottery bowls at no cost. fundraising events,” Chair- August, with four of the Bowls, please contact Wil- Bowl-making sessions man Nancy Williamson sessions being within two liamson at 621-2768. More are always fun and fam- said. “I think the keys to days of each other and information can be found ily oriented events. Those the success are the grass- two being held during Art- online at HubCityEmpty- bowls are then profes- roots approach – making Walk. All sessions will be Bowls.com. The project sionally glazed and fired. sure the money we raise held at either West Main can also be found on Face- At the end of the project, gets to the people who Artists Co-Op or SAM’s Art book, Twitter, and Pinter- the public is invited to need it, the public’s op- School at Chapman Cultur- est. Soup Day, where citizens portunity to make pottery al Center. “I think part of Proceeds from this may pick out the bowls bowls, and the accessibili- of their choice for a $15 ty of Soup Day. Where else donation each and then can you donate $15 and enjoy unlimited soup that get a nice pottery bowl to is donated by local restau- keep, all the gourmet soup rants. Other activities on you can eat, listen to live Soup Day include live mu- music, and socialize with sic, silent auctions, drum like-minded people? It’s circles, and fellowship. just a good deal; a win-win Hub City Empty Bowls’ for everyone.” Soup Day will be Saturday, “TOTAL Ministries is for- Sept. 26, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at ever grateful to Hub City Chapman Cultural Center Empty Bowls for choosing The other bowl-making us as the recipient of its sessions will be July 18, 10 labors,” the agency’s Ex- a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m., at ecutive Director Traci Ken- Chapman Cultural Center; nedy said. “They have rec- Aug. 20, 6-8:30 p.m., dur- ognized a huge need, and ing ArtWalk at West Main we are so glad they believe Artists Co-Op; and Aug. in our work to help feed 22, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 the community’s hungry. p.m., at Chapman Cultural In Spartanburg County, 15 Center. All supplies and percent, or about 42,980 instruction are provided people, are in danger of by Carolina Clay Artists. not having enough to eat College Knowledge Night The public need only bring on a daily basis. The prob- June 18 or July 14 • 6-7:30 p.m. enthusiasm, creativity, lem is especially bad for Learn about financial aid, admissions, transfer options and more! hands willing to get dirty, children and the elderly. and a canned food dona- Of all the people who ask RSVP: http://gtc-ckn-rsvp.eventbrite.com tion for TOTAL Ministries. TOTAL Ministries for help, The Greer Citizen

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2015 OUR SCHOOLS THE GREER CITIZEN C3

Tarica Tijera Young - BS science with a minor in SCHOOL in Animal and Veterinary mathematics and an em- Sciences phasis in computational They were among nearly science, summa cum laude. NEWS 3,000 students who re- He is the son of Anthony ceived degrees at three and Neela Limogiannis. ceremonies. Chad William Sauvola re- ceived a BA degree in art GREENVILLE COUNTY | KEAT EARNS BENEDICTINE history and a bachelor of ACADEMIC HONOR science degree in biology, FREE SUMMER LUNCH Katrina Keat, of Greer, summa cum laude, honor PROGRAM OFFERED was recently named to the graduate. He is the son of Thirteen locations in Dean’s List for the Spring Mark and Amelia Sauvola. Greenville County are pro- 2015 semester at Benedic- Cory Dale Taylor re- viding free lunches and tine College. Keat is the ceived a BA degree in busi- some are serving break- child of Mr. and Mrs. John ness economics. He is the fasts from Monday, June Keat. son of Dale and Beverly 8, through Friday, August To achieve the honor, a Taylor. 14, for any child 18 years student must carry a mini- of age or younger. Meals mum of 12 credit hours GREER STUDENTS RECEIVE are provided without re- and a grade point average TROY UNIVERSITY HONORS gard to race, color, sex, of 3.5 or above per semes- Andrew Slagh, of Greer, age, disability, religion PHOTO | SUBMITTED ter. Of the 1,854 students has been named to the or national origin. Some on campus for the 2014- Chancellor’s List at Troy sites require enrollment 2015 academic year, 504 University for the spring in their program to receive Proud graduates made the Dean’s List for semester/Term 4 of the free lunch and breakfast. Three Washington Center students were honored as graduates during the school’s an- the Spring 2015 semester. 2014-2015 academic year. Parents should contact a nual Graduation/Awards Day Ceremony. Families, friends and sta recognized graduates The Chancellor’s List participating site for de- Davis Dalby, Brady Stoddard and Cleveland Davis (left to right). Rising senior Gregory WOFFORD COLLEGE honors full-time under- tails and hours of service. CONFERS DEGREES graduate students who are Dates and times vary by Morgan lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Thirty-two students were recognized for achieving Wofford College con- registered for at least 12 location. the Seagull Award for highest classroom and related service achievements. Classroom ferred degrees to 368 semester hours and who The local provider is teachers created framed photo collages of the students’ years at Washington Center as graduates at the 161st earn a grade point average Word Miracle Reach Cen- departing gifts, presented during a post-ceremony reception. Commencement Exercises of 4.0. ter, 301 Wilson St., Greer. on Sunday, May 17. Greer Anna Somcheen, of Greenville County Devon Wesley Dorn - BS Robert Quay Powers - Shelby Meredith Moody students receiving degrees Greer, has been named to Schools’ Food and Nutri- in Parks, Recreation and Cum Laude, BS in Chemi- - BS in Environmental and were: the Provost’s List at Troy tion Services provides an Tourism Management cal Engineering Natural Resources Steven Connell Ander- University for the spring average of 2,000 break- Andrew P. Dyke - BS in Ryan Christopher Pruitt Bryant Adams Patterson son received a BS degree semester/Term 4 of the fasts and lunches per day Environmental Engineer- - BS in Forest Resource - BS in Accounting in finance with a minor in 2014-2015 academic year. as part of the U.S. Depart- ing Management Gwendolynn Lona Shealy accounting, cum laude. He The Provost’s List hon- ment of Agriculture’s Anne Madison Evatt - BS Nathan W. Redding - MS - Education Specialist in is the son of Steven and ors full-time undergradu- Seamless Summer Pro- in Parks, Recreation and in Plant and Environmen- Administration and Super- Kathleen Anderson. ate students who are gram. Tourism Management tal Sciences vision Gregory Robert Drew re- registered for 12 semes- For more information, Christopher Anthony Nicholas Rhett Reese - Joanna Ruth Guest Smy- ceived a BA degree in com- ter hours and who have call 355-1251 or 355- Farinella - BS in Manage- BS in Marketing ers - MS in Food, Nutrition, puter science. He is the a grade point average of 1246. ment Brian Allen Reid - MBA in and Culinary Sciences son of Thomas and Wendy 3.65 or higher. 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Rating: 6 out of 10 ENTERTAINMENT Run time: 105 minutes Rated: ‘R’ for language, mild REVIEWS Ibrahim Ahmed in violence and sexual content ‘Timbuktu’ wo decades ago, Will WILLIAM Smith became such a BUCHHEIT COUCH THEATER | Tfixture in action and comedic blockbusters a lot hotter. Ficarra and that a lot of people forgot Requa do however keep DVD previews he actually had some tal- the dialogue crisp and By Sam Struckho ent. Smith’s latest movie the twists coming, while “Focus” marks a return Smith’s natural charisma NEW RELEASES to his wheelhouse. It’s and intelligence make FOR WEEK OF JUNE 22 an engrossing con drama him a wickedly believable in which he gets to work conman. PICKS OF THE WEEK alongside Margot Robbie “Timbuktu” (PG-13) -- In (“Wolf of Wall St.”), the ‘AQUARIUS’ AN ABSORBING the rolling dunes of Mali, sexiest actress on screen TRIP BACK IN TIME alongside centuries-old today. cultural artifacts, families Smith plays Nicky, Rating: 7 out of 10 face the threat of funda- a world-class con who mentalism forcing its way reluctantly takes Jess In the midst of all the into the rhythm of life. (Robbie) under his wing crazy characters and Kidane (Ibrahim Ahmed) when she asks to join storylines, David Ducho- PHOTO | COURTESY WARNER BROTHERS lives simply, herding live- his team of crooks. After vny makes NBC’s new Will Smith stars in the con drama ‘Focus.’ stock with his wife, daugh- pickpocketing their way series “Aquarius” worth ter and an adopted child through New Orleans, a watching. The 55-year old Hill”) as the missing girl’s who helps with the work. romance begins. Fearing veteran actor plays Sam mother and Claire Holt At the outset of the film, the attachment may ham- Hodiac, a police sergeant (“Pretty Little Liars”) as foreign jihadists are shown per his career, Nicky cuts in 1967 Los Angeles who’s a police officer trying to using priceless relics for Jess loose, only to run called to investigate the progress through a sexist target practice. The pasto- into her in Buenos Aires disappearance of a teen- department. ral scene is infested with three years later. There, a ager. When she takes up Though the show newly arrived clerics and Formula One driver hires with the Manson family, incorporates real people, heavily-armed young men him to pull a huge job Hodiac discovers a sinis- places and historical enforcing rules against ev- over on his competitors. ter web at work involving events into its narrative, erything from music and Written and directed by both political and police it’s important to note that clothing to soccer and so- the team of Glenn Ficarra corruption. it is largely fictional. As cializing. and John Requa (who did Set in the legend- such, it’s not intended to Director Abderrahmane 2011’s “Crazy, Stupid ary “Summer of Love,” be taken too seriously. Sissako creates an en- Love”), “Focus” boasts “Aquarius” skillfully So, before you criticize chanting portrayal of fully sharp wit, fast pacing and captures the reckless tone its historical accuracy or realized, authentic-feel- good chemistry between of the era. There’s plenty condemn it for bringing ing characters. Even with its leads. It’s clever and of sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ Manson back into the the jihadists, you feel like unpredictable throughout, roll, but also insightful spotlight, watch “Aquari- there are real humans un- and features a truly cap- examinations of alcohol- us” for its entertainment der the monstrous deeds. tivating set piece inside a ism, racism and family value and Duchovny’s It’s a movie that radiates football stadium. disconnect. Though Man- compelling performance. importance and love for Unfortunately, like son (magnetically played You might just find your- life, without burdening most movies of its kind, by British actor Gethin self hooked. the audience with heavy- “Focus” is more fun than Anthony) and Hodiac “Aquarius” airs Thurs- PHOTO | COURTESY NBC handed delivery. it is moving or impact- dominate the show, there day night on NBC, but the ful. The characters aren’t are several strong female entire 13-episode season “Survivor” (PG-13) -- endearing and the sex leads, including Michaela is available to watch now David Duchovny returns to network TV in the new series Milla Jovovich stars as a scenes should’ve been McManus (“One Tree on Charter On Demand. ‘Aquarius.’ London-based American security agent. We’re not exactly sure what kind of agent, but she screens 7-8 p.m. and return at 9 and runs every Wednes- ‘GHOST VARIATIONS’ story by Louisa May Alcott, visas and rides a motor- THINGS p.m. following season nine day through August from AT CHAPMAN CENTER will be held Sunday, June cycle. She survives a ter- Greer Idol performances. 7-9 p.m. Anna Elliott, the 2015 14, at 4:30 p.m. Roles are rorist bombing, and now Contestants for Greer For more information theatre artist-in-residence available for seven women everyone thinks she’s re- TO DO Idol include: Melissa Am- visit events.greenvillesc. with HUB-BUB and The and four men of various sponsible. The real bad mons, Joe Blaso, Walt gov or follow the event on Spartanburg Little The- ages. Callback readings guys send Pierce Brosnan Brown, Amber LaVallee, Facebook and Twitter. atre, presents a workshop and possibly additional -- an expert assassin who ‘PLANES: FIRE AND RESCUE’ Felicia T Owens, Mike Pat- of her new play “Ghost singing will be held June looks a little groggy -- to AT MOONLIGHT MOVIES terson, Will Rawls and Me- LAKESIDE CONCERTS BEGIN Variations” as the culmi- 18 and 20. Performances kill her while some bor- The 2015 City of Greer gan Watts. THURSDAY AT FURMAN nation of her six-month run Sept. 18-Oct 3. ing exposition unfolds. Moonlight Movies series For more information, Furman University’s Mu- residency in Spartanburg. The other auditions, for Jovovich has to thwart a presented by Wells Fargo visit greerculturalarts. sic by the Lake Summer The play runs June 12 and “A Christmas Carol,” the terrorist plot before the continues Thursday with com. Concert Series, a Green- 13 at 8 p.m. the Black Box musical adaptation by ball drops on New Year’s “Planes: Fire and Rescue.” ville tradition since 1968, in Chapman Cultural Cen- Adrian Hall and Richard Eve in Times Square, but The series offers free GREER OPRY HOUSE HOSTS continues Thursday, June ter. Cummings, will take place just like in real life, it’s an family friendly films in the MUSIC, LINE DANCING 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Tickets for Ghost Varia- Monday, June 15, at 7 p.m. overhyped event that has City Park amphitheater ev- “Dixie Detour Tour Band” university’s amphitheater tions are available online for adults, and Tuesday, most viewers asleep be- ery Thursday evening from with Gene Burrell at is at 8 with “The Music of John at https://www.eventbrite. June 16, at 7 p.m. for ac- fore the end. June 4 through July 30. All p.m. each Saturday night Williams” featuring the com/e/ghost-variations- tors under the age of 16. Brosnan is usually pretty movies begin at dusk, but at the Greer Opry House. Poinsett Wind Symphony tickets-17172577642. Roles are available for 12 successful in his non-Bond free pre-movie fun such Admission is $9. There (Leslie W. Hicken and Jay There is a minimum $5 men, 10 women, seven espionage roles, but he as inflatables, games with will be free line dancing Bocook, directors). suggested donation at the boys, and nine girls. Per- doesn’t seem to relish this prizes and dancing begins from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Celebrating the “Sounds door. formances run Dec. 10-20. one. The action sequences at 6:30 p.m. For more information, of Summer,” the Lakeside Please be advised that All auditions will take mostly revolve around Jo- Seating in the amphi- call 901-8371. Concert Band, under the “Ghost Variations” con- place at the rear of the vovich running, when her theater is on a first-come, direction of Furman’s Les- tains strong adult content, theatre in Magill Hall. For specialty lies more in butt- first-served basis for all STOMPING GROUNDS LISTS lie W. Hicken, and other themes and language and detailed information re- kicking. films. Concessions will UPCOMING EVENTS ensembles and guests will is intended for mature au- garding both auditions, be available for purchase Stomping Grounds Open present a concert every diences only. please visit our website “The Forger” (R) -- John from on-site vendors. Mic Night is held the sec- Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in www.greenvillelittlethe- Travolta’s performance For the safety of all at- ond Friday of each month the amphitheater (except GLT AUDITIONS SET atre.org or call us at 864- in this heist flick/family tending the movies, chil- from 7-10 p.m. Dan and where noted) through FOR JUNE 14 16 233-6238. drama is unbelievable. As dren 16 and under must Luanne are emcees for the Aug. 6. The performances The Greenville Little Greenville Little Theatre tough-guy art forger Ray be accompanied by an night. are free and open to the Theatre will hold two sets Box Office is located at Cutter, his sensitive paint- adult at all times. The business is looking public and showcase a of auditions in June. Audi- 444 College Street on Heri- ing talent, his hard-boiled For more information for someone interested cross-section of Big Band, tions for “Little Women,” tage Green, and is open fighting skills, and espe- visit www.cityofgreer.org in emceeing an additional Jazz, International, Con- the incredible musical fea- Monday through Friday cially his Boston accent, or contact Ashlyn Stone at mic night on the fourth temporary, Marches and turing the music of Jason from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. are thoroughly unconvinc- 968-7005. Friday of each month. If Orchestral favorites. Howland and the classic ing. Ray cuts a deal with Remaining shows: interested, contact Lisa. Each Thursday during Keegan the crime boss June 18: Muppets Most Upcoming events the series, a concert picnic (Anson Mount). 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