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THEY SAID IT

“We’re talking the equivalent of a penny a day. Geez.”

Chuck Saylors, trustee of the School District of Greenville County, on the half-mill tax increase proposed to speed completion of additions to the Roper Mountain Science Center and the Fine Arts Center.

“The neighbors were up in arms because they didn’t want a bunch of drug addicts or recovering alcoholics in their neighborhood. They’d say, ‘We love what you’re doing, but not in my backyard.’”

Craig Ciriaco, chief operating officer of Solutions Rehabilitation Center, on the community reaction to a sober living community on Lowndes Hill Road.

Solutions has proposed a new treatment facility on Laurens Road.

“Weight-discrimination may be the last form of prejudice that appears to be acceptable to our society.”

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Cara B. Reeves, Ph.D., clinical psychologist for the New Impact weight management program for children.

“No one buys records anymore. They’re basically free. So the money is in the live show; that’s where the life of a band is.”

Eric Earley, singer/songwriter/guitarist for Portland band Blitzen Trapper, who plays at Independent Public Alehouse next week.

Percentage of an estimated 23.5 million people who need drug treatment who receive the help they need, according to the Office of National Drug Control Policy. A shortage of treatment centers is a commonly listed reason.

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History with a fizz Pickwick named one of South’s best soda fountains CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

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to meet you at the Pickwick — a community stalwart that has been in operation since 1933. Owner Kelly Odom’s grandfather took the original sandwich shop and added a pharmacy, which became a larger part of the business. The soda fountain side closed in 1964, but the current generation of owners reopened

it and now reproduces the classics that started the community’s love for the place,” the magazine wrote.

When Kelly Odom and his brother, Chad, re-opened the soda fountain in 2007, they had a Chicago soda fountain business restore the actual fountain from the Carpenter Bros. soda shop on Main Street.

The Pickwick serves a typical 1940s lunch menu – simple sandwiches heated on a griddle, shakes and malts, root beer floats, fresh-squeezed orangeade and lemonade, hot dogs, 30 flavors of ice cream and cherry and vanilla Cokes. It is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

The Pickwick Pharmacy and Soda Fountain has one foot in the past, one foot in the present.

Tucked away in a strip shopping center on Augusta Street, the Pickwick harkens back to the day when almost every Southern town had a soda fountain that gave its residents a break from the heat via frosty concoctions. But they are getting harder and harder to find.

Luckily, Greenville has one of the best, according to “Taste of the South” magazine, which named the Pickwick one of the South’s Best Soda Fountains in its first foodie travel issue.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING at LECTURE

FILM SERIES

David McCullough presents “The Wright Brothers” Thursday, March 17 • 7:00 p.m., Humanities and Performing Arts Center

Third Annual French & Francophone Film Festival March 17 and March 31 • 4 – 9 p.m., Tukey Theater

Pulitzer Prize winning author David McCullough will be our speaker for the Dr. John B. Edmunds, Jr. Lecture Series. Tickets are limited, purchase today at www.uscupstate.edu/mccullough.

In celebration of Upstate International, the film festival features French and francophone films from throughout the world. The 2016 theme is Global Terrorism. For more information, contact Dr. Araceli Hernandez-Laroche at ahernandez-laroche@uscupstate.edu or Dr. Samantha Hauptman at hauptman@uscupstate.edu.

SPECIAL EVENTS Transfer Tuesdays Tuesday, March 15 • 3:00 p.m., Greenville Campus University Center Greenville, 225 South Pleasantburg Drive For more information, visit www.uscupstate.edu/transfertuesday. Transfer Tuesdays are designed specifically for those who were once enrolled in college and now ready to complete a degree, enrolled at another college and want to transfer, or ready to take the next step in a career. Need more information? Contact admissions@uscupstate.edu or (864)503-5246.

Bodies of Knowledge Symposium March 17 – 18 • Health Education Complex, Room 2086 The seventh biennial Bodies of Knowledge’s theme will be One Queer Mother.

In addition to a literal focus on queer motherhood and alternative kinship, the symposium represents an enthusiastic declaration of the will-to-queerness. For more information, contact Lisa Johnson at mjohnson@uscupstate.edu.

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City not alone in glass recycling woes High cost and shortage of handlers a problem in many cities CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com High costs have put cracks in glass-recycling programs throughout the Upstate and the nation.

The City of Greenville announced late last week that it would no longer accept glass for recycling, joining Greenville and Spartanburg counties and several other municipalities that have made similar changes.

The problem is that glass – the original recyclable – is becoming too expensive for processing facilities to handle, said Mildred Lee, the city’s solid waste and recycling manager.

The city uses Pratt Industries, the only remaining material recovery facility in the Upstate, which has already stopped accepting glass from its other customers because it no longer has the equipment to clean and separate glass. Councilwoman Amy Ryberg Doyle said on her Facebook page said that even if the city continued to accept glass, it would eventually end up in the landfill anyway.

That’s not a problem limited to the Upstate.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported in December that glass frequently gets trashed because as cities and counties have encouraged residents to combine all their recycled materials in one

BASEBALL Clemson-USC rivalry sets Fluor Field attendance record Fluor Field was the place to be last Saturday when a record crowd of 7,216 fans watched the Clemson-Carolina Reedy River Rivalry baseball game.

Single-stream system opens up options Single-stream recycling will make recycling easier for residents and business in the city. Councilwoman Amy Ryberg Doyle said more forms of plastic will be accepted when the new system comes online.

The city currently only accepts plastic bottles with a neck, Mildred Lee, the city’s solid waste and recycling manager, said. That will expand to other plastics like yogurt cups, clean food trays, bread bags, squeezable bottles and egg cartons. bin, the cost of sorting materials has increased. Rather than go to the trouble of separating glass from other materials, recycling companies find it less expensive to ship glass-filled debris to landfills instead, the AJC reported. Glass can damage more valuable recyclables like cardboard and paper and shards can damage recycling machinery, the paper reported.

Greenville is going to a single-stream recycling system this summer and will begin distributing 96-gallon recycle carts to all residential customers in May. Doyle said the city has considered an Atlanta recycling company that still handles glass, but they’ll only take clean and separated glass.

Glass comprises between 12 percent and 20 percent of recyclable materials collected by the city, Lee said.

Health Events Meet the Midwives Tues., March 29 • 6-7 p.m. • Greenville Midwifery Care & Birth Center Find out about GHS’ nurse-midwifery program and how a midwife can enhance the birthing process. Free; registration required.

Colorectal Cancer: Don’t Delay, Get the Facts Tues., March 22 • Noon • Greenville Memorial Hospital Learn about your risk for colon cancer and the right screening test for early detection from GHS gastroenterologist Joseph Baber, MD. Free; registration required.

Lifelong Education & Advocacy Program Mondays, April 4, 11, 18 & 25 • 4-6 p.m. • Greenville Memorial Hospital This free four-part series led by GHS clinicians shares post-stroke education and coping techniques. Call 455-1028.

Oral Cancers Screening Fri., April 8 • 1-5 p.m. • GHS Cancer Institute Get screened for common oral, head and neck cancers. Free; registration required. Call 455-5300.

The previous record was 7,182 on March 1, 2014, which was also a ClemsonCarolina Reedy River Rivalry game.

Minority Health Summit Sat., April 9 • 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • TD Convention Center This 10th annual event focuses on diabetes and mental health and features singer Patti LaBelle. Free; registration required.

The six Reedy River Rivalry games are six of the stadium’s top 10 attended events.

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OPINION: VIEWS FROM YOUR COMMUNITY

Obese youth face damaging bullying IN MY OWN WORDS

By Cara B. Reeves, Ph.D. It doesn’t take more than a walk down a crowded school hallway or an afternoon stroll through a city park to recognize the extent to which obesity is affecting today’s youth. Pediatric obesity has become a major health care epidemic, with nationally representative data indicating that 32 percent of children are overweight or obese.

While the medical risks of obesity have been well established, less attention has been given to the emotional and social consequences.

Obese children and adolescents are 65 percent more likely to be bullied than their non-obese peers, a number considerably higher than observed in other atrisk populations. The psychological impact of bullying can be devastating and often persists well into adulthood.

Bullying can be verbal or physical and can occur in-person or through social media. It can include more direct means such as teasing or name-calling or can be indirect in nature such as being ignored, ostracized or excluded. Regardless of the delivery, the intention is the same. It is done for the purpose of harming another.

In my practice, I have heard countless stories from obese youth about their experiences with weight-based bullying.

Each story is unique, but there is a common theme of hurt, hopelessness and feelings of rejection. Most upsetting is the tendency for victims to believe what their tormentors are saying and allow it to influence how they see themselves. “Fat,” “ugly,” “worthless” and “lazy” become the words they use to describe themselves, despite efforts of loving family members to correct these erroneous beliefs.

It is not surprising that many victims develop low self-esteem and, in some cases, depression, anxiety, eating pathology, self-injurious behavior and suicidal thoughts or behaviors.

Weight-discrimination may be the last form of prejudice that appears to be acceptable to our society. It is evident that our culture values thinness and physical beauty above all else and assigns negative attributions to obese individuals.

This may be due in part to the baseless belief that obese individuals are to blame for their weight and, thus, deserve to be mistreated.

Other beliefs include that weight criticism may motivate one to engage in healthier behavior and that people who fail to lose weight lack self-discipline and self-control. Children growing up surrounded by these misguided ideologies find it permissible to bully, tease and shame their obese peers.

To make a meaningful impact on weight-based bullying, we, as adults, must face our own weight bias and discriminatory attitudes. It is important to be mindful of how our attitudes influence not only our own actions but those of the children looking to us for direction.

Remember, our influence expands beyond the children within our immediate families to those we teach at school, treat within our medical practices, coach for YMCA soccer and lead in our Cub Scouts or Girls Scouts troops. In order to effectively combat bullying of any kind, we must begin by leading a positive example and modeling attitudes of acceptance and kindness towards others, regardless of weight, ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, physical disability or sexual orientation.

Cara B. Reeves, Ph.D., is the clinical psychologist for New Impact, a weight management program for children ages 6-21 through the Children’s Hospital of the Greenville Hospital System. For more information, call 675-3488 or visit gonewimpact.org.

Drawn Out Loud by Kate Salley Palmer

Low-impact development a solution to water runoff risks IN MY OWN WORDS

By John R. Thomas

With the recent flooding in the Upstate, developers and planners need to turn their attention to the public health concerns related to high pollutant levels in our stormwater runoff and the rapid depletion of our underground aquifers.

Examples of the catastrophic problems and health risks are all around us: EPA testing in Pensacola, Fla., in 2008 revealed that 48 of 100 known pollutants were in the water supply and 37 were at levels not safe for drinking water. In California, high levels of arsenic have been discovered in well water. And the most recent crisis in Flint, Mich., where high concentrations of lead have

been leeching into the drinking water.

The scientific community is raising alarms on the rapid depletion of our underground aquifers due to increased demand and persistent droughts. Five states in the western U.S., including California, are predicted to run out of water in the next 8 to10 years. California is a major food-growing area for a U.S. population that is going to top 400 million in the next 20-25 years.

What can we do and what are some solutions that we need to begin to implement today?

Water conservation will be a big part of the solution, and many communities are already moving in this direction, but this will not be enough. Municipal ordinances must be changed to man-

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date a design approach known as low-impact development (LID), which utilizes bio-filtration stormwater systems to clean stormwater near where it falls and also begins to infiltrate runoff back into the ground so it never leaves the site.

This system utilizes a variety of best management practices (BMPs) acting like sponges to capture, clean and keep the majority of stormwater on site. Any water that does leave the site will leave significantly cleaner. The real difference in these systems are the bio-cells or basins where microbiological activity within the cells actually digests much of the organic pollutants, converting them to food for the plants in these areas. Heavy metals such as lead and copper are captured and retained in the soils of the cells.

The secondary benefit of these systems is that they keep the majority of rainfall on site so that it does not become part of stormwater flows. The only water that leaves the site is clean and flows at levels no greater than existed before the land was developed.

Currently, Greenville County has one fully LID project under design review that can set the standard locally for this type of design. St. John of the Ladder Orthodox Church on Roper Mountain

Road is a fully LID design that maintains the predeveloped stormwater flows leaving the site even in a 100-year storm. This means that no more water will leave the site after development than was leaving the site prior to development. With the bio-cells acting like sponges to soak up the rain water in this highly evolved stormwater system, the developed site will not add any water to the existing storm flows.

Imagine the impact on flooding if all developments were required to design their sites using LID standards.

Imagine the improvement we could make in the safety of our drinking water supply.

All municipalities should begin to revise their existing stormwater standards to not only allow LID storm water solutions, but to mandate it as the only acceptable approach for new development or re-development projects.

John R. Thomas, RLA, AICP, is president of Sustainable Design Consultants Inc., a landscape design company with offices in S.C. He can be reached at 803-798-2301.

UNIVERSITIES Clemson awarded research grants Clemson researchers have been awarded five high-profile research grants, something school officials said illustrates the school’s commitment to high-quality research that helps create jobs of the future and innovations that overcome challenges.

Feng Ding, Rachel Getman and Brandon Ross won National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development awards, while Joseph Scott and Yue “Sophie” Wang won top awards from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research.

The awards bring more than $2.2 million in new research funding into Clemson’s College of Engineering and Science.

“South Carolina deserves a world-class research university and the awards confirm that these five Clemson University faculty members are the top young engineers and scientists in their disciplines,” said dean Anand Gramopadhye.

Ding, assistant professor of physics, was awarded a $506,569 grant for his team to better understand nanoparticles.

Getman, a chemical engineering assistant professor, was awarded $503,922 to explore new ways of making ammonia, a key ingredient in commercial fertilizers.

Ross, a civil engineering assistant professor, received $500,000 to help make buildings more adaptable to change so fewer

What’s Right in Health Care March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cancer killer in the U.S., killing more than 50,000 people every year. Get screened for colorectal cancer if you are 50 or older, 45 or older and African American, or have a family history of colon cancer or polyps. Ask your doctor about colonoscopy or visit ghs.org to take our free health risk assessment for colon cancer and to schedule a colonoscopy.

Baptist Easley Hospital Unveils New Logo Baptist Easley Hospital recently unveiled a new logo—together with a new mission and vision—that reinforces the hospital’s innovative leadership and commitment to preserve health and enhance the lives of a growing regional community of patients, residents, and clients. New mission: Serve compassionately. Inspire others. Personalize the experience. New vision: To be the best in community health care. Learn more at baptisteasley.org.

GHS Doctor Discusses Cancer “Moonshot” Initiative GHS medical oncologist Mark O’Rourke, MD, recently traveled to Washington, D.C., with Cancer Support Community to meet with Vice President Joe Biden’s advisers to discuss a government-funded research initiative that will be a “moonshot” to cure cancer. A key part of the initiative will be the creation of large databases of information about individual cancers, genetic mutations they contain, symptoms they cause and their response to treatment. To learn more, go to ghs.org/healthcenter.

Yue “Sophie” Wang, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Clemson University, with a drone and two of her robots. become obsolete and face a wrecking ball prematurely.

Scott, an assistant professor of chemical engineering, received $330,000 to develop mathematical techniques that account for uncertainties in the results of computer simulations.

Wang, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering, received $360,000 to help the Air Force overcome some of the challenges it faces in using teams of unmanned vehicles and other robots to carry out missions under human supervision.

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Spring make or break?

Greenville County seniors face big choices when the envelopes – or emails – from colleges start arriving CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com HIGHLIGHTS • Greenville County high school seniors will soon face decisions about college • Studies show that in many cases, school choice doesn’t affect future earnings • In-state freshman enrollment dropping at University of South Carolina

Spring has arrived and for thousands of Greenville County high school seniors, so are college acceptances and rejections.

Each trip to the mailbox causes excitement, disappointment or further anxiety about what the future holds.

For some students, a big fat envelope means their dreams have come true. A double-click on an email from a college – which offers no clues whether it’s good or bad news from its subject line – can make everything right with the world or wrong.

“It’s a stressful time for students because they don’t have answers, they don’t know where they’re going to go,” said Laura Tolbert, a guidance counselor at Wade Hampton High School. “All they can do is wait, and that’s hard.”

But for many students, where they go

to college isn’t as important as going to college, according to a 2015 study by researchers from Brigham Young University and San Diego State University.

According to “Is It Where You Go or What You Study? The Relative Influence of College Selectivity and College Major on Earnings”, in many career paths, it doesn’t matter where you go – unless you’re a business major.

Business majors who attended toptier schools earned 12 percent more than their mid-tier school counterparts. Mid-tier school business graduates made 6 percent more than those from the least selective schools.

This was based on studies of bachelor’s degree holders 10 years after they completed their undergraduate degrees based on the school’s selectivity ratings.

A school’s prestige mattered least for science majors.

Decision time For some students, the decision is already made.

Wade Hampton senior Allie Ward had to decide between Clemson, the University of Tennessee, Auburn, Virginia Tech, Kentucky and the University of Oregon. Ward, who plans to major in architecture, finally narrowed it down to Clemson, Auburn and Tennessee.

“It stressed me out a lot,” said Ward, who made lists of pros and cons be-

fore deciding on Tennessee because it offered her more money and she could qualify for reduced tuition through the academic common market because no school in South Carolina offered a fiveyear bachelor’s degree. “It’s nice not to have to worry about it any more.”

Being OK with things These days, Wade Hampton’s Tolbert spends much of her time with seniors trying to get them to be OK with the colleges’ answers.

“Not every student gets into their first choice,” she said. “That doesn’t mean there’s not a school for them.

Maybe they have to go to Plan B, but that doesn’t mean there is not someplace they can be really successful.

I’m prepping them for a yes or no.”

Sometimes a college saying no is a student’s first rejection.

“It’s hard to get rejected,” she said. “But there are lots of different routes to being successful.”

Some schools have an appeals process that allows students to submit additional information, improved test scores or higher GPAs, she said.

Still others such as Clemson and the University of South Carolina have bridge programs where students attend a technical college for a year and, if they do well, are

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When does college make $en$e IF you graduate Even with today’s tuitions, several studies have shown that college is a good investment for the average student – but only if they graduate.

Median weekly earnings for workers with bachelor’s degrees was $1,101 in 2014. People with a high school diploma earned $668. In Greenville County, 31.6 percent of adults 25 and over had bachelor’s degrees.

IF you graduate “on time” Many studies assume students graduate in four years. But according to Complete College America, only 36 percent of students at flagship and research universities graduate in four years. For non-flagship schools, 19 percent graduate in four years.

The organization estimated that each additional year of college costs students $68,153 in cost of attendance and lost wages.

IF you pick the right major On average, college grads make 84 percent more over a lifetime than high school graduates, according to “What’s It’s Worth,” a 2014 study by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce. But a student’s choice of major is critical to their potential earnings. Counseling psychology majors have median earnings of $29,000, according to the study, compared to $120,000 for petroleum engineering majors. Of course, there’s something to be said about liking what you do for a living.

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USC enrollment shifts to hold more spots for out-of-state students CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com High school seniors who want to go to the University of South Carolina could find it more difficult to get in.

Over the last decade, the percentage of first-time in-state freshmen at the University of South Carolina has dropped more than 13 percent, according to data from the Commission on Higher Education.

That drop mirrors a national trend that shows flagship universities across the country are enrolling more first-time freshmen from outside their state’s borders.

The two other most popular public schools among Greenville County high school seniors – Clemson and the College of Charleston – are enrolling nearly the same percentage of first-time freshmen from in state as they were a

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guaranteed admission the next year.

“If you can hang in there for a year, you’re still getting into the school you wanted to attend,” Tolbert said.

While students are waiting for their final answers or now find themselves with having to choose between a handful of schools, Tolbert advises them to continue to gather information.

Tolbert advises students to consider a number of factors. Which of the schools offer the major needed to lead a student to their desired career? What financial aid has the school offered? What is the real price of attendance taking that financial aid into consideration? Have you visited the campus now that you’ve been accepted? Where do you think you’ll fit in the best?

The college database: Weighing the pros and cons Dylan McBride knows he will major in physics. What he doesn’t know is where he’ll attend. He’s gotten into Clemson and the Clemson Honors College, but he’s still waiting to hear from Notre Dame, Princeton, Davidson, Amherst, Williams and Stanford.

decade ago, data shows.

The shift is all about the money as public colleges and universities find that a shrinking percentage of their funding comes from states.

According to the College Board, out-ofstate students at four-year universities pay an average of $23,893 in tuition and fees.

In-state students pay an average of $9,410.

In 2003, more than 81 percent of USC’s first-time freshmen were from South Carolina. In 2013, that percentage had fallen to 68 percent.

At Clemson, 69.9 percent of the 2013 freshmen class came from South Carolina.

In 2003, in-state students accounted for 69.2 percent.

At the College of Charleston, in-state students accounted for 60.7 percent of first-time freshmen in 2013. In 2003, South Carolina residents accounted for 61.3 percent of the freshman class.

Once he gets those answers, McBride, who would be the first in his immediate family to graduate from college, will return to the spreadsheets he used to figure out which colleges to apply to in the first place.

“If one college has a particular fit, that’s going to be it,” he said. “Right now, my first choice is Notre Dame, but it’s all in the spreadsheets.”

Most colleges require a decision by May 1.

What is the academic common market?

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Reducing inflammation, treating children suffering with epileptic seizures, a treatment course for autoimmune diseases and cancer. In some cases, nothing works quite like cannabis.

That’s the message Dr. Prakash Nagarkatti, vice president for research at the University of South Carolina, brought to 100 Greenville residents attending a forum last Sunday at the Greenville County Library on the science and medical uses of cannabis.

The event was hosted by Cannabis Forward and sponsored by KB Graphic Design, the Smoke & Brew tobacco shop, Creative Living Wellness and Fete Greenville. Cannabis Forward is a nonprofit organization focused on educating the community and healthcare professionals about the science of cannabis and its use as medicine.

In addition to Dr. Nagarkatti, the panel included Michael and Sabra Woodcock from Deep South Laboratories, a botanical extraction company, and retired Warrant Officer and Vietnam veteran Perry Parks, who works with the NC Cannabis Patient Network.

Cannabis Forward founder and director Emily McSherry says that though her organization is not a political one, they do encourage conversation about legalization. “We think that if anyone has a strong belief about cannabis legalization either way, they need talk about it with their legislators, confidentially.” she says.

“There are several legalization bills being discussed in SC right now; find the one that works best for you and follow through with your legislators.”

Dr. Nagarkatti, who has been studying the use of cannabis to treat various autoimmune diseases for 15 years, says that the science is clear about the effect that cannabis can have. “The research that I’ve done shows that there are tremendous benefits to marijuana use in the treatment of autoimmune diseases and cancer,” he says. “Marijuana can suppress inflammation, so therefore it

Top photo: Retired warrant officer and Vietnam veteran Perry Parks speaks at the Cannabis Forward forum. Bottom photo: Nearly 100 attended the Cannabis Forward forum at the Hughes Main Library.

can be used in treating a wide variety of autoimmune diseases. There are children who have epileptic seizures and it’s been shown clearly that nothing else works except marijuana. More importantly, the research showed that we can even use marijuana to treat certain types of cancer.”

Dr. Nagarkatti added that the government’s classification of cannabis as a Schedule 1 drug, has created a misperception about the drug. “Marijuana was put under Schedule 1 with LSD, ecstasy and other compounds that don’t have any beneficial effect and are highly toxic,” he says. “The most important thing we need to tell the public is that unlike LSD, the marijuana plant has certain chemicals that we produce within us. That means that this is nothing artificial.”

Deep South Laboratories’ presentation dealt with the different methods of cannabis ingestion and dosage size, including methods where the drug had no psychotropic effects and thus didn’t create a “high” for the user. Park, who uses

marijuana to treat his PTSD, talked about the use of cannabis to treat veterans with the disorder.

At least two attendees left with some useful knowledge about the medical uses of cannabis. “I have a niece who has epileptic seizures, and she’s exploring an opportunity to use cannabis oil to treat the severity of the seizures,” says Upstate resident Nissa, who asked that we not use her last name. “Before it was introduced to me as a need that my family or close friends might have, I threw the idea out as something I wouldn’t be interested in because I’m in addiction recovery.”

And for Jeffrey, who also requested we not use his last name, the forum provided valuable information he needed for his own life. “I have a chronic pain issue that runs in my family,” he says. “I’m starting to get inflammation in my joints, and I’m thinking about what my 50’s, 60’s and 70’s are going to look like. I wanted to see if it worked if you ingested it, and if could find a way to take it without the psychotropic effect.”

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New drug and alcohol treatment center proposed for Laurens Road

BZA planning staff’s recommendations A public hearing on granting Solutions Rehabilitation Center a zoning exception for a proposed 60-bed drug treatment facility on Laurens Road was held Thursday.

The result of the hearing was not available by the Greenville Journal press time.

“They need a special exception for institutional use in that zoning,” said Michael Kerski, City of Greenville planning and development manager.

City staff had recommended approving the exception with a list of nine conditions, including these three: • The center would need 24-hour, SLEDcertified security personnel • The site would be secured by a fence, and • Loitering, solicitation, and disorderly conduct would be prohibited at all times.

The staff analysis also found that the proposed use is consistent with the city’s 2009 comprehensive plan, specifically for these goals:

An architectural rendering of proposed Recovery Solutions Center on Laurens Road.

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myoung@communityjournals.com Solutions Rehabilitation Center has proposed a new, 60-bed drug and alcohol treatment facility at 809 Laurens Road in what had been a nursing home from 1962 until December 2014.

There is a far greater need for substance abuse rehabilitation services locally than there are available beds and facilities, said Craig Ciriaco, chief operating officer of the privately owned rehabilitation center. Ciriaco also manages

a “sober living” apartment complex on Lowndes Hill Road in Overbrook.

“The Upstate is getting bigger and expanding, but we’re not doing anything about the epidemic of drug and alcohol addiction,” Ciriaco said. “We pretend it doesn’t exist.”

Nationally, only about 10 percent of an estimated 23.5 million people who need drug treatment receive the help they need, and a shortage of treatment centers is a commonly listed reason, according to the Office of National Drug Control Policy.

“There definitely is a huge need for addiction rehabilitation,” said Jil Littlejohn, who represents District 3 on Greenville’s City Council.

Ciriaco filed an application with the City of Greenville’s Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) for a special exception to permit the conversion of the building to a rehabilitation facility.

The proposal called for a 90-day drug and alcohol treatment program with 60 inpatient beds and capacity for 25 intensive outpatient clients, who would receive life skills, GED, peer group sup-

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• Create a healthy environment for all Greenville citizens; • Increase education and job training opportunities, and • Provide housing options for all citizens, decreasing homelessness.

“Staff recognizes that the proposed use could provide a benefit to the larger community by improving and stabilizing the health of individual citizens dealing with addiction and by providing opportunities for reintegration into the community,” the March 3, 2016, city staff report said.

Overbrook ‘sober living’ apartments result in criminal trial Craig Ciriaco’s work to help Greenville addicts in recovery has resulted in some controversy in the Overbrook neighborhood where his organization, Solutions Recovery Center, is using an apartment complex as a sober living environment.

For several years, the multifamily dwellings at 520 Lowndes Hill Road have served as home to people who are either recovering from alcohol or drug addiction or who simply do not want to use drugs or alcohol. It’s referred to as “sober living,” Ciriaco said.

Initially, there were complaints by some Overbrook residents about the apartments being converted to this use, and the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) got

involved, Ciriaco said.

“The neighbors were up in arms because they didn’t want a bunch of drug addicts or recovering alcoholics in their neighborhood,” he said. “They’d say, ‘We love what you’re doing, but not in my backyard.’”

In June 2014, the city sued Ciriaco for a zoning violation. It went to a municipal criminal court jury trial in February, which Ciriaco lost, said Randall Hiller, who represented Ciriaco in the case.

“The criminal summons claimed the property was in violation of a zoning ordinance in May 2013, and the jury sided with the city on that,” Hiller said.

The property was zoned as apartments, and houses about 160 men, but some

of the activities designed to encourage sobriety suggested a different type of zoning use, Ciriaco said.

feared, said Karen Page, whose family has owned the house across the street from the apartments since 1957.

Faced with several options, Ciriaco decided to quit holding a 12-step treatment program at the property, Hiller explained.

“They’re very quiet; I never see anything going on there, and we’ve had no problems,” Page said.

Now, the property will accept any tenants who abide by its policy of prohibiting the consumption of drugs or alcohol on site, and transportation still is available for residents who are unable to drive to work, Hiller said.

“The judge deferred sentencing,” he added.

The Lowndes Hill property’s problems under Ciriaco’s watch were never as bad as some people in the community had

When the apartments were under different ownership, there were multiple tenant problems, including meth labs, prostitution and continual police calls, so having tenants who are required to stay sober is a positive change, Page said.

“I think people were just surprised because one day we thought it was an apartment complex, and the next day we found it wasn’t,” she said. “People are afraid of the unknown.”

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port meetings, 12-step meetings and employability classes. Staff will include a psychiatrist, doctorate-level therapists, security, transportation staff, maintenance and kitchen workers. It will not be a place for people to detox from substance use, but a step-down facility for people who have already gone through detox elsewhere, Ciriaco said.

Ciriaco has met with some of the area residents and has found that when he explains his plans, people are supportive, he said.

Littlejohn attended a Nicholtown association meeting where the proposed rehab center was discussed. “Nothing negative was said about the meeting,” she said. “Most people, regardless of socioeconomic status, know someone who has dealt with some type of substance abuse issue, and we know there’s a great need for this.”

If the zoning exception is approved, the building will be renovated to lose its institutional look, Ciriaco said.

“It’s going to look gorgeous, like a big office complex,” he said. “Everything is looking nice in Greenville, and I’m proud to live here, so we’ll take that building from the 1960s and make it look like it belongs in 2016.”

The 36,000-square-foot brick building could be opened in June. The site borders Laurens Road and E. Washington Street, between Rector Street and Lenox Avenue. The zoning beside it is commercial zoning, and some residential zoning is behind the property.

“The rehab center will be a place for people to get treatment if they have insurance, and, if they don’t have money, they still can get help,” Ciriaco said. “It’s about helping people and our city become a little bit safer place to live.”

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Fine Arts Center, Science Center expansions moved up Facilities plan approved by county school board will require tax increase in 2017 CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com Additions to the Roper Mountain Science Center environmental science building and the Fine Arts Center will be completed in 2020, according to a long-range facilities plan given initial approval by the Greenville County School Board Tuesday.

The original long-range facilities plan proposed by Superintendent Burke Royster called for the science center project to be completed in 2027 and the Fine Arts Center addition the next year. The plan required a 4.5 mill tax increase for all property owners beginning in 2017.

By moving the two projects up, the district will get the extra space four years earlier and will save $181,000 over the life of the construction plan.

But taxpayers’ wallets will take a little bigger hit because it will require an extra half-mill tax increase. Greenville County

Schools’ Director of Finance Jeff Knotts said the extra half-mill would cost the owner of a $175,000 house an additional $3.50 per year.

“We’re talking the equivalent of a penny a day,” said Trustee Chuck Saylors, a big supporter of the Roper Mountain Science Center, after a lengthy discussion about the need to speed up those two projects. “Geez.”

Royster said the addition to the science center would allow more middle school programming as well as open up the possibility of serving kindergarten and first-grade students. The Fine Arts Center space would allow for expanded programming and additional capacity.

Attendance at the Fine Arts Center has remained at around 400 even while the district’s enrollment has grown to more than 73,000 students.

Royster told the trustees that after the 2017 tax increase, district officials don’t expect to need another tax increase to pay for debt service “for a long time.”

The bonds used to pay off the district’s $1 billion school construction program in the 1990s and early 2000s will be paid off in 2029.

School building plan By 2021 and beyond

By 2020 Additions and Renovations:

New schools:

Additions:

J.L. Mann 400-seat addition

Fountain Inn High School – opening 2021

Ellen Woodside Elementary Fork Shoals Elementary

North area middle school

Mountain View Elementary

Elementary school at old J.L. Mann site

Ralph Chandler Middle School

Sara Collins Elementary 100seat addition Rudolph Gordon addition and conversion to K-8

Robert E. Cashion

Roper Mountain Science Center Harrison Hall renovation

Simpsonville Morton Summit Drive Elementary

Greer High multipurpose activity room

Fountain Inn High School – opening 2021

Roper Mountain Science Center environmental science building addition

North area middle school Elementary school at old J.L. Mann site

Fine Arts Center addition

(Source: Greenville County Schools)

Past growth in the southern third of the county is now spreading countywide, according to Betty Farley, Greenville County Schools’ director of planning and demographics.

Multifamily developments planned or under construction are concentrated

near Greenville and the county’s west side, succumbing to the growing millennial population’s desire to live near downtown.

The school district’s proposed new long-range facilities and capital projects plan, calls for three other school ad-

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ditions to be completed by 2020.

Two – a 400-student addition to J.L. Mann High Academy and a 100-student addition to Sara Collins Elementary – are in Greenville. The third project calls for an addition to Rudolph Gordon Elementary and conversion to a K-8 school.

Plans for growth in 2021 and beyond would affect several other schools near the city including Summit Drive Elementary, which would get a 250-student addition, and a new elementary school proposed for the old J.L. Mann site.

Moving up the Fine Arts Center and science center projects did not negatively impact any other project in the plan, Royster said.

“It’s slightly less expensive than doing them in the 2026-27 time frame,” he said. “This, to me, seems like a very reasonable way to do the projects sooner.”

Trustee Roger Meek said he thought fine arts programs could be expanded by starting satellite programs at facilities the district already has.

The plan passed by a 6-4 vote, with Debi Bush, Derek Lewis, Meek and Glenda Morrison-Fair voting against.

Saylors, Kenneth Baxter, Lynda Leventis-Wells, O’Connor, Danna Rohleder and Lisa Wells in favor.

GHS children’s day hospital named for Haynsworth family STAFF REPORTS

The children’s day hospital at the BI-LO Charities Children’s Cancer Center will be named in honor of Knox and Priscilla Haynsworth, founders of Clement’s Kindness Fund for the Children, GHS officials announced Tuesday afternoon.

The Clement’s Kindness Fund’s contributions to the cancer center have totaled about $2 million since 2002. This includes $800,000 in financial assistance to patients and families and $1.2 million in support of the center’s activities and facilities.

The newly named Knox and Priscilla Haynsworth Day Hospital has about 8,000 outpatient visits each year. Children and adolescent patients receive chemotherapy, blood transfusions, and other treatments for cancer or blood disorders.

The hospital’s most recent renovations, funded by Clement’s Kindness, include child-friendly equipment, adaptable infusion chairs, new décor for the suite, a

fish tank, tablets, TVs, headphones, and other distraction technologies.

“Being a kid with cancer is hard, and it’s even tougher when you have to spend an entire day away from school and your friends, getting chemotherapy or other treatments,” said Clement’s Kindness founders Knox and Priscilla Haynsworth, along with Dr. Nichole Bry- Children’s Hospital medical director Dr. Bill Schmidt, on Tuesday unveil the ant, the center’s plaque for the day hospital named in honor of the Haynsworths. medical director.

“Now, thanks to Clement’s Kindness, our Clement’s Kindness in memory of their patients can receive care in an environ- son, Clement, who died at age 24.

“We are honored to have the day hospital ment that makes them feel more like a named after us and thankful for this amazkid and less like a cancer patient.” ing recognition,” the Haynsworths said.

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100 events connect Greenville to world culture FAITH AUSLUND | CONTRIBUTOR

fauslund@communityjournals.com The intricacies of a Japanese tea ceremony, the art of Korean folk painting, exposure to African culture and a top ‘o the morning from the Irish on St. Patrick’s Day are just a few of the events on tap throughout March as part of Upstate

International Month.

The annual celebration of international culture, spearheaded by nonprofit Upstate International, includes 100 globally diverse events such as language classes, musical and artistic performances, culinary experiences and discussion opportunities.

You’ve still got time for this selection of the month’s events:

Michelin InTIREnational Art Exhibit

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Mar 1-31, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Hughes Main Library Features 27 sculptures created by local artists and groups.

Artists were challenged to use tires in artwork to celebrate international inclusion

March 22 and 23, 10 a.m.-noon The Peace Center Folklorist and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston’s folktales will be performed in an interactive theater production.

St. Paddy’s Day DASH & BASH March 12, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Fluor Field at the West End Join in a 5k fun run to support local charities and organizations like Camp Spearhead, Make-a-Wish and Let There Be Mom. Learn the Art of Making Turkish Baklava March 12, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Istanbul Cultural Center Learn how to make this Turkish pastry with filo, chopped nuts and sweetened with syrup or honey.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Festival March 13, 2-6 p.m.

Downtown Greenville Bands, floats and Irish dancers will parade down Main Street. Events include Irish dancing, music, food and beer.

Greenville Jazz Collective Big Band March 16, 7:30-10 p.m.

Chicora Alley The Greenville Jazz Collective Big Band will play at Chicora Alley every third Wednesday of the month.

International Potluck Picnic in the Park March 19, 1-3 p.m.

The River Lodge at Falls Park Join the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s PULSE Young Professionals program for a potluck picnic. Attendees are encouraged to bring a dish or beverage that reminds them of home.

Annual International Costume Party March 19, 5:30-8 p.m.

Visions International Guests are invited to dress in a costume or cultural dress from their country or chosen culture, bring an international appetizer and enjoy games and prizes.

Mini-Japan Festival March 22, 3-5 p.m.

Furman University This event will feature a tea ceremony at the Temple, flower arrangement, calligraphy and martial arts demos and sushi. Furman will also host the Japanese Tonda Puppet Theater.

Easter in France Cooking Class March 22, 6-8 p.m.

The Cook’s Station Learn to prepare some of the favorite French Easter cuisine. Chef Teryi Youngblood will teach the class.

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Lunch And Learn: KOREA March 25, 11:30 a.m.

The Korea Center of Greenville Youmi Efurd, Ph.D., will speak about Korean folk painting over a lunch of bibimbal.

1st Annual African Gala March 26, 7-10 p.m.

Hilton Hotel Guests will learn more about organizations and individuals making a difference in Africa, and enjoy African cuisine, a Central African dance performance and a silent auction.

International Trivia Night March 31, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

M. Judson Booksellers Attendees are invited to form a team and answer challenging trivia questions from cultures around the world.

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Greenville doctor hosts cooking show on Web MELINDA YOUNG | CONTRIBUTOR

myoung@communityjournals.com There’s a new “celebrity” chef in town, and he has an “MD” after his name.

Dr. Blake Shusterman, an Upstate nephrologist with a passion for cooking, creates monthly shows on healthy cook-

ing for patients with chronic kidney disease that have attracted thousands of YouTube hits.

The 5-15 minute videos also are featured on the website of Carolina Nephrology in Greenville.

People with kidney disease have kidneys that do not filter as well as they’re supposed to, Shusterman says.

Shusterman, a partner at Carolina Nephrology, is the head chef of “Cooking with Carolina Nephrology.”

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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has nudged physicians and other health care providers toward paying closer attention to preventive care and helping patients who have chronic diseases stay out of the hospital and emergency room. The ACA’s goals of improving population health dovetail nicely with Shusterman’s own interest in keeping his patients as healthy as possible, he says.

“If kidney disease gets so bad and people end up on dialysis, which is a procedure with a machine that filters out toxins and does what the kidneys are supposed to do, then that’s a worstcase scenario,” he said. “I’ve always been interested in trying to catch the disease early, and I saw the cooking show as an opportunity to do what I can to do that.”

One way patients with kidney problems can slow their progression toward dialysis is by improving their eating habits. “A diet that’s higher in fruits and vegetables can be shown to prolong the time before someone ends up on dialysis,” Shusterman said.

The cooking show, which features Shusterman’s own recipes or those he has adapted, has three years of dishes that include: turkey and brown rice albodigas (Mexican

Tips on kidney-healthy eating • Cook at home • Reduce use of processed foods • Use whole grains • Eat lots of fruits and vegetables • Think green – lots of greens • Reduce sodium by cutting out foods with added sodium • Reduce added sugar • Eat a couple of small protein servings per day Source: Dr. Blake Shusterman at carolinanephrology.com/cooking

meatball soup), kidney-healthy coleslaw, kidney-healthy turkey burgers, and even kidney-healthy and gluten-free chocolate chip cookies. The cookies show also stars Shusterman’s daughter Lilly as a guest chef.

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Ciclops Cyderi and Brewery, which is located inside the Tap House, is the state’s second cidery, according to Wilcox. The Tap House also holds a license as winery due to the varied content of alcohol in their ciders. “So the Tap House is all three under one roof: a brewery, cidery and winery,” he said. Plans for the future include moving the brewery outside of the Tap House to another Spartanburg location. The Tap House can only hold up to a 10-barrel system. “We will eventually outgrow the space,” said Wilcox.

The brewery was named after Garrisons’s wife, Cindy, who once received a birthday card with a Cyclops on it wishing her “Cindy with one ‘I’ a happy birthday,” Willcox said. “It was many years ago, but it stuck and she has been affectionately referred to as Cindy the cyclops on many occasions.” She also doesn’t particularly like beer, so that’s when Kolby started making cider for her, he said.

Ciclops Cyderi and Brewery currently has 78 different beer recipes on Untappd, a social app and service where individuals can share and explore different beers. The Tap House’s most popular and second-best-rated beer on Untappd is Phoenix Ryesing. This unique recipe is brewed with smoked baseball bats in collaboration with pro-approved bat maker

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The Tap House, which opened last September, is situated in a location that has been many things, most recently a photo studio. But the team used this to their advantage. To save on decoration costs and add a unique flair, they recycled materials from the old photo studio into lighting fixtures and used the old black-andwhite checkered flooring for seating.

“It’s a place to honor our people,” Wilcox said.

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Inside-out makeover will raise 10K for nonprofit LETY GOOD | STAFF

lgood@communityjournals.com One man and one woman will be chosen for a complete makeover through “The Lookmaker,” a first-time fundraiser hosted by six small businesses. The charity event will benefit Support Outreach Services (SOS) Inc. and will highlight the impact of its two thrift stores.

“Each year, Support Outreach Services provides hundreds of hurting individuals with the items they need for a fresh start.”

Les Paul Cline, owner of Les Cline Clothiers

SOS thrift stores partner with nonprofit agencies to provide clothing, household, and personal care items free to clients of other nonprofit organizations.

Les Cline Clothiers, English Sprinkle, Flip Strategic, Palmetto Images Studio,

Visually Appealing LLC and Monica Stevenson Photography, all in partnership with SOS, will help the nonprofit reach a goal of $10,000 through donations raised at the makeover reveal and online through The Lookmaker website.

“Each year, Support Outreach Services provides hundreds of hurting individuals with the items they need for a fresh start,” Les Paul Cline, owner of Les Cline Clothiers, said in a statement. “We decided to celebrate their work by offering a different kind of ‘fresh start’ to two deserving individuals in our community.”

Les Cline Clothiers will provide new clothing for the nominated pair.

The winning pair will spend up to six weeks working with professionals who will upgrade their clothing, hair, makeup, health and wellness, and interpersonal skills. Once the makeovers are complete, a celebration will be held on March 24 at 6 p.m. at the Commerce Club of Greenville to reveal the transformations. The event is free and open to the public.

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Game On Talking Points on Sports with Vincent Harris

Curling up with a good rock The Scottish sport of curling sweeps the Upstate

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A few months back, I was enjoying a few adult beverages at one of my favorite watering holes when I noticed that one of the TVs was tuned to a curling tournament.

“Curling?” I thought to myself. “The sport with the brooms?

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Within an hour, I was with a group of five or six people with our eyes glued to the screen, cheering every great move and booing every mistake. I realized that this sport, if you watched it long enough, was as full of skill and drama as any football or basketball game.

That’s why I was intrigued when I discovered that Greenville has its own curling club, the Palmetto Curling Club, which holds their matches at the Pavilion Ice Rink in Taylors.

Two teams, each with four players, take turns sliding heavy, polished granite stones, also called “rocks,” across the ice towards the “house,” a circular target marked on the ice. Points are scored for the stones resting closest to the center of the house at the conclusion of each “end,” which is completed when both teams have thrown all of their stones. The curler can induce a curved path by causing the stone to slowly turn as it slides, and the path may be further influenced by two “sweepers” who accompany the stone as it slides down the sheet.

The Palmetto Curling Club was formed in 2010 by Upstate businessman Beau Welling, who was intrigued enough by what he learned of the sport to attend the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. While there, Welling became friendly with a contingent from USA Curling, the sport’s governing body. The rest, according to the current Palmetto Curling Club president Ryan Smith, was a matter of enthusiasm.

“Beau brought this desire back with him to start a curling club in Greenville,” Smith says. “He put together some information sessions, and basically formed the club with 20 Greenville residents who had either curled before or were interested in it after the Olympics.”

Smith says he’s attracted the sport by the strategy, athleticism and camaraderie of curling.

“It’s one big family, really,” he says. “Once you’ve curled with other people, you get to know them. The one thing we always say is that if we’re ever lost or need some help in a city, we’ll call the local curling club, and we’re sure to get a friendly answer and support. And it’s just a fun sport to play. There’s a lot of strategy; you have to position the stones in the correct spot, and you have to make your shots.”

There’s also a strong tradition of sportsmanship within the game. “In curling, you call your own fouls, even at the highest levels,” Smith says. “Even at the Olympics and at the national tournaments, the team members call their own violations. There’s a high level of honor and integrity in it.”

Because the Curling Club has five USA Curling-certified instructors on site, Smith says, it’s easy for people to find out if the sport is right for them.

“We’re hopeful that we’ll have an open house at the Pavilion the first week of April,” he says. “They’re free to the general public, and we do all the instruction; you just need to show up. We have people in the club who have curled for 20-plus years and can offer additional guidance if people want to develop their skills more. Even if you’re not interested in joining a league, you can develop some new skills and mark something off the bucket list.”

For more information, visit palmettocurling.com.

Vincent Harris covers sports and music for the Greenville Journal. Got an idea for a local sports story? Email vharris@communityjournals.com.

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THE GOOD: Events that make our community better NONPROFIT Hoe Down for Haiti celebrates international outreach Charles and Gillaine Warne’s passion for farming and years of work in the poorest part of Haiti led them to found Greenville nonprofit Partners In Agriculture. On Saturday, March 19, PIA will celebrate the many contributions, commitment, and continued support of the Greenville community at its Hoe Down For Haiti.

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PIA works with Haitian communities to help them recover and reclaim their rich agricultural past decimated through deforestation. Its mission is to establish sustainable programs and relationships with the people and the rural communities it serves in the central plateau. More than 1,500 families in its Family Security program have been provided with tools, trees, education, and goats.

PIA’s vocational school, the Centre de Formation Fritz Lafontant, funded by EDUCS, and equipped by Greenville Rotaries and Rotaries International, offers programs in woodworking, construction, and agriculture.

“We could not have achieved the success we’ve had without the Greenville and Upstate community, and our many, many

ruff Road. The store used its Penny Arcade at a coin-counting event and fundraiser. The proceeds benefited Clement’s Kindness Fund for the Children, an organization that supports Upstate families impacted by pediatric cancer and serious blood disorders. TD promised to match up to $2,000 in coins counted and donate them to the Bring Change program, and the event raised more than $4,500.

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“Our Hoe Down is our way of saying thank you for making such an incredible difference in so many lives.”

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Several members of the Greenville Swamp Rabbits hockey team recently visited the Bon Secours St. Francis Cancer Center to encourage people to attend the “Stick It to Cancer” game on Friday, March 11, at 7 p.m. The team will be playing against the Florida Everblades. Attendees arriving early will have the opportunity to donate blood at the Blood Connection drive starting at 11 a.m. and ending at 4 p.m. Stick it to Cancer T-shirts will be sold at the game, with $2 of the proceeds from every shirt benefiting the American Cancer Society.

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George Fletcher, Don Cockrill and Robyn Zimmerman Honored

The Blood Connection (TBC) and Shriners Hospitals for Children in Greenville have announced a new transfusion services partnership.

Patient and donor blood transfusion compatibility is determined by a series of laboratory tests, and Greenville Shriners Hospital has previously performed these tests on-site using TBC’s Immunohematology Reference Laboratory as research to resolve incompatibilities.

With the new partnership, TBC will now perform all transfusion services using their Reference Laboratory.

In a press release, TBC president and CEO Delisa English said TBC is pleased to partner with a hospital for the first time to provide all of these transfusion services.

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Upstate seniors and Furman volunteers George Fletcher, Don Cockrill and Robyn Zimmerman were recognized recently for their outstanding achievement in successful aging, staying actively involved to better themselves and their community. The Woodlands at Furman University presented the awards and recipients were recognized for their success in various categories:

Intellectual: Don Cockrill.

Cockrill, a retired attorney with Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak and Stewart, is a member of Fur-

man University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) and began teaching a variety of history courses with the program in 2013. Cockrill co-founded Camperdown Academy in Greenville.

Spiritual: Robyn Zimmerman.

Zimmerman is a television personality and the recently retired director of public relations for the Greenville Health System. Currently, she is the executive communication strategist at Greenville public relations, marketing and advertising agency Crawford Strategy. She is also on the faculty at Furman University and Greenville Tech. Zimmerman is the founder

of the St. Peter’s Player’s ministry at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.

Overall: George Fletcher.

Fletcher, a professional engineer with The Fletcher Group, was recently elected to an at-large seat on Greenville City Council. He has held many chairmanships and board appointments including the Greenville Chamber of Commerce, the United Way of Greenville County, Renewable Water Resources, Clemson Board of Visitors and the SC Research Authority.

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OUR SCHOOLS: Activities, awards and accomplishments CAMPERDOWN ACADEMY Fifth-graders build to understand

Christ Church Episcopal School students with math teacher Betsy Smith at the Piedmont Chapter of Math Counts competition: Gabriel Matricciani, Luke Laycock, Arthur Bishop, Abigail Pickens, Ella Markalunas, Tobi Stingl and Amy Zhang.

Jeremy Bullinger’s fifth-grade science classes are using new Fischertechnik kits to study physical science. Teaching the dyslexic students to understand concepts such as the relationship between an axle and wheels is made simple when the students build a model truck and manipulate its parts. The sequenced steps for building are conveyed by pictures and students write their observations when they have completed each task. leaders to take an advanced institute. An official National Writing Project site sponsored by Clemson, UWP offers professional development in the teaching of writing and literacy skills to K-12 teachers in the Upstate

BOB JONES UNIVERSITY Graphic design students win ADDYs Four Bob Jones University graphic design students were presented the ADDY Award for Creative Excellence by the Greenville Chapter of the American Advertising Federation.

They are Hannah Deal of Statesville, N.C., a silver award in collateral material, integrated brand campaign; Simon Harvey of Wellsboro, Pa., silver award in sales promotion, package design; Michah Moeller of Greenville, silver award in collateral material, integrated brand campaign; and Gabrielle Salter of Greeley, Colo., the AAF Greenville Rising Star Award for outstanding volunteer work.

In addition, eight BJU graduates won gold and silver awards in the professional division.

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SOUTHSIDE CHRISTIAN Students participate in 2016 Lexus Eco Challenge

Christ Church Episcopal School senior Joshua Jackson is a 2016 recipient of the Burlsworth Character Award for his outstanding character & sportsmanship.

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY Upstate Writing Project earns new grant funding

GREENVILLE HIGH Smith named to All-State Greenville High sophomore Madisen Smith was chosen by the South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association as a member of the Class AAAA girls all-state basketball team.

SCS students Jason Deng, Bryce Ledford, Taylor Nyblom, Andy Zang, Zach Taylor and their teacher Susan LaFlam researched the benefits of thermoelectric generators (TEG), devices that produce electricity when there is a temperature difference between hot and cold sources. The team designed an experiment to demonstrate the effectiveness of this clean energy technology. They advanced to the final round of the 2016 Lexus Eco Challenge, a national STEM contest for grades 6-12 on environmental issues.

Christ Church Episcopal School sixthgraders Mary Catherine Lantz, Amelia Fortson, and Lillie Burgamy complete their study of ancient Egypt, spending the entire morning immersed in ancient Egyptian culture.

Clemson University’s Upstate Writing Project has been selected to receive a $20,000 grant from the National Writing Project for 2016-2017. The grant will pay for experienced middle and high school Writing Project teacher-

Throughout February, students in Brooke Timms’s Washington Center class celebrated Black History Month.

Students began every day learning about the African-American featured daily in The Greenville News with ties to South Carolina. After reading important facts about the featured individual, students answered multiple choice questions presented in picture symbol format.

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PE OPLE, AWARDS , HONORS Jacob Mann of Coldwell Banker Caine Awarded No. 1 Coldwell Banker Agent in South Carolina

Jacob Mann was awarded the No. 1 Coldwell Banker Sales Associate designation in South Carolina for 2015. Mann continues to be a leader in real estate with 15 years of service to Coldwell Banker Caine, achieving the No. 1 Top Producer accolade for two successive years and seven out of the the last eleven years.

The No. 1 Sales Associate designation is awarded to the top individual sales associate in each state and province in the U.S. and Canada for the highest Adjusted Gross Commission Income. In addition to being named a top producer in February, Mann is the 2015 No. 1 Volume Producer and No. 1 Unit Producer for Coldwell Banker Caine. He also qualified for the International President’s Premier Society, made up of the top one percent of all Coldwell Banker agents internationally. This is the highest recognition Coldwell Banker awards throughout its global network.

“Jacob is a model for real estate agents not just in the Upstate, but throughout South Carolina,” says Stephen Edgerton, president and CEO of Coldwell Banker Caine. “He has the unique gift of incredible business acumen blended with an uncommon sense of precisely how to serve his clients. His numerous achievements continue to be a testament to his extraordinary success and we are proud to claim him as part of our Coldwell Banker Caine family.”

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301 Joseph Fletcher Way, Simpsonville, SC Coming on the market soon! Beautiful new construction in the upscale community of Maxwell Farm. This 4 BR/4.5 BA brick and stone home was designed with today’s buyer in mind. An open floor plan provides for a spacious living area with a master suite and guest suite on opposite sides of the main level for privacy. The second level has two bedrooms each with their one bathroom along with a large Bonus Room. One of the few homes in Maxwell Farm with a 3 car garage. Home features include custom cabinets, custom closet systems, granite countertops throughout, Thermador & KitchenAid appliances, walk-in pantry, gas fireplace, hardwood floors throughout, walkout attic storage space, Trane HVAC system, and energy efficient aluminum clad wood windows. A sliding door at the Great Room opens the house up to a screened porch, grilling pad, and private backyard. Construction to be complete in May. Home will be on the market in 2 weeks and won’t last long!

PE OPLE , AWA R D S , HONORS Lewis & Company Awarded No. 1 Coldwell Banker Team in South Carolina The Lewis & Company team was named the 2015 No. 1 Coldwell Banker Team in South Carolina. Lewis & Company consists of partners Ashley Lewis and Margie Scott, and Residential Sales Specialists Jordan Corbett, Robert Diamond, Michelle Smith, and Landon Thompson.

The No. 1 Team by State/Province is awarded to the top team in each state and province for

the highest Closed Adjusted Gross Commission Income. Lewis & Company closed over $32 million in volume for 2015. Along with this prestigious honor, Lewis & Company qualified for the International President’s Circle Team Society, which is awarded to the top 25 percent of all Coldwell Banker agent teams in U.S. and Canada.

“Lewis & Company proved during their first year with Coldwell Banker Caine that they intend to set the bar for high performance,” said Stephen Edgerton, president and CEO of Coldwell Banker Caine. “I am extremely proud of their accomplishments and dedication to their clients.

We are fortunate to have such hard-working agents on our team and in the community.”

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These Great Southern Homes have been tested by the Green Smart Homes program, to ensure maximum energy efficiency for optimal energy use. Honeywell’s Tuxedo Touch Home automation system is also a feature in the homes at Tucker Branch, which allows you to control your homes lights and security while away, at no extra cost. For more information please visit our website at www.greatsouthernhomes.com

PE OPLE , AWA R D S , HONORS Allen Tate Takes Top Honors at LeadingRE Conference Carolinas’ #1 real estate company earns prestigious Diamond Award for sixth time Once again, the Allen Tate Companies took top honors at the 2016 Leading Real Estate Companies of the Worldâ (LeadingRE) National Conference, held February 20-26 at the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach, Fla. For the second consecutive year, Leading

RE presented Allen Tate with the Diamond Award, the highest member honor, which is based on a broad range of contributions and participation in network activities. Allen Tate has won the Diamond Award six times – more than any other LeadingRE broker.

Allen Tate also received the Crown of Excellence Award for the 16th time. The

Crown is awarded to the member firm with the highest point total earned from performance ranking within their company-size category.

In addition, Allen Tate took home the Award of Excellence for Outgoing Referral Production; Award of Excellence for Outgoing Sales Production; and Top 5 Performance Award for Outgoing Closings.

“Maintaining the highest standards is everyday business for Allen Tate Relocation.

To receive this level of recognition from our LeadingRE colleagues across the country and around the world validates the good work that we do, and is incredibly gratifying,” said DJ Stephan, president of Allen Tate Relocation and Corporate Services.

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FEATURED NEIGHBORHOOD Move-In Ready Homes Available NOW! You’ll love the low maintenance, high-style townhomes at The Reserve at Asheton Lakes. This gated community is located just off Hwy 14 in Simpsonville, and has a variety of homes available for immediate occupancy. There are three unique two-story floorplans, ranging from 2,450-2,740 square feet.

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Allen Tate Companies President and CEO Pat Riley was also awarded the organization’s inaugural Hall of Fame Award, for his service to LeadingRE and the real estate industry. Riley currently serves as chairman of the board of LeadingRE. Allen Tate Realtors® President Phyllis Brookshire received the President’s Award for her contributions to the organization’s proprietary MAESTRO leadership

certification program.

The late Allen Tate Jr., one of the founders of LeadingRE, was also paid tribute during the awards presentation.

“I am doubly honored to preside over this amazing organization of more than 500 exceptional real estate firms from around the world – AND be recognized before them with LeadingRE’s highest honors,” said Riley.

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member of LeadingRE, the largest network of premier locally-branded real estate firms producing more than one million annual home transactions. LeadingRE provides a broad range of brokerage services to its affiliates, including lead generation, crossmarket referrals, branding support, luxury marketing, online exposure, technology systems, and industry-leading professional development.

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Following the highest average year for the index in nearly a decade, pending home sales declined to begin 2016 but remained slightly higher than a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Only the South saw an uptick in contract activity in January.

The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, declined 2.5 percent to 106.0 in January from an upwardly revised 108.7 in December but is still 1.4 percent above January 2015 (104.5). Although the index has increased year-over-year for 17 consecutive months, last month’s annual gain was the second smallest (September 2014 at 1.2 percent) during the timeframe.

Len Fletcher, 2016 President of The Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS® and Broker Associate with RE/MAX Moves in Simpsonville, SC, says a myriad of reasons likely contributed to January contract signings subsiding in most of the country. “While January’s blizzard possibly caused some of the pullback in the Northeast, the recent acceleration in home prices and minimal inventory throughout the country appears to be the primary obstacle holding back would-be buyers,” he said. “Additionally, some buyers could be waiting for a hike in listings come springtime.”

Existing-home sales increased last month and were considerably higher than the start of 2015, but price growth quickened to 8.2 percent – the largest annual gain since April 2015 (8.5 percent).

While the hope is that appreciating home values will start to entice more homeowners to sell, Fletcher says supply and affordability conditions won’t meaningfully improve until homebuilders start ramping up production – especially of homes at lower price points.

sale in their price range, their path to homeownership will remain an uphill climb.”

Existing-homes sales this year are forecast to be around 5.38 million, an increase of 2.5 percent from 2015. The national median existing-home price for all of this year is expected to increase between 4 and 5 percent. In 2015, existing-home sales increased 6.3 percent and prices rose 6.8 percent.

The PHSI in the Northeast declined 3.2 percent to 94.5 in January, but is still 10.9 percent above a year ago. In the Midwest the index fell 4.9 percent to 101.1 in January, but is still 1.4 percent above January 2015.

Pending home sales in the South inched up 0.3 percent to an index of 121.1 in January but remain 1.3 percent lower than last January. The index in the West decreased 4.5 percent in January to 96.5, but is still 0.4 percent above a year ago.

The National Association of Realtors®, “The Voice for Real Estate,” is America’s largest trade association, representing 1.1 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.

Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS® represents over 2,300 members in all aspects of the real estate industry. Please visit the Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS® web site at www.ggar.com for real estate and consumer information.

“Every market is different, call a REALTOR® today.”

“First-time buyers in high demand areas continue to encounter instances where their offer is trumped by cash buyers and investors,” adds Fletcher. “Without a much-needed boost in new and existing-homes for

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Rooted In Design with Wesley Turner

Color and playfulness highlight this Easter centerpiece This week, I’m bringing Easter to the table with a showstopper centerpiece that is inspiring and oh so cute. Best of all, it is easy to create! With Easter comes the first signs of spring and that means fresh greens, bright blooms and warmer weather is near.

This inspired me to create a centerpiece with bunnies enjoying a warm spring day, and it is perfect for your Easter tablescape.

MATERIALS

• Container for planting. Make sure you use something appropriate in size for your table. I chose a galvanized trough for this arrangement.

• Potting soil • Assorted 4-inch plants.

• Assorted mosses. I used sheet moss, chartreuse and natural reindeer moss.

• Curly willow twigs • Easter accents Once you have gathered your materials, it’s time to get your hands dirty and create an arrangement your family and guests will love.

PHOTOS PROVIDED

1: Add the potting soil to your container. If your container has holes, you may want to line the container first with a plastic bag.

2: Arrange and plant. Remember the arrangement will be seen from all sides. Make sure you stagger plants so all guests can enjoy the arrangement. From left to right as planted, I used Autumn Fern, Rabbit’s Foot Fern, Creeping Fig and a pink Kalanchoe. I love the textures, variation of greens and the punch of color this combination offers.

3: Once you have the plants in place, you want to cover all of the soil with the assorted mosses. The different mosses and contrast and color to the arrangement. I like the way the chartreuse reindeer moss really pops.

4: Add your Easter accents to the centerpiece. I used two bunnies and three oversized eggs. The eggs added extra color, and the bunnies look as if they are playing in the garden. This is a perfect combination for this fun arrangement. I finished the arrangement by adding a few pieces of curly willow. This adds a little height to the arrangement without blocking the view of others.

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Wesley Turner is a horticulturist, entrepreneur and owner of Roots (an Urban Gardener’s Oasis) and 4Rooms home décor store. Both are located on Augusta Street.

His goal is to help clients “bring their homes to life both indoors and out.”

Designer tip: When choosing your plants and Easter accents, it is important to make sure you keep the height in mind. You don’t want to block the view of other guests seated at the table.

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Life is a Cabaret After waiting her turn, Broadway actress will tackle her dream role at the Peace Center CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com Following in the footsteps of the iconic Liza Minnelli, Tony Award-winning Natasha Richardson and several others who have played hot mess and lead character Sally Bowles in “Cabaret” might frighten some actresses.

But Andrea Goss, who portrays the fishnet- and bowler-wearing cabaret performer in the Roundabout Theatre Company production that plays next week in Greenville for an eight-show run, is not intimidated.

“The role has been played by brilliantly talented women,” said Goss, in a phone interview during the tour’s stop in Des Moines, Iowa. “It’s a testament to the writing that I can still make the role my own.

It’s a brilliantly written role that can be taken in so many different directions.”

“Cabaret” is set in 1930s Berlin where people go to the Kit Kat Klub and leave their troubles outside, all the while ignoring darkening rumors about the government and the rise of the Nazi party.

“Cabaret” premiered on Broadway in 1966 and won eight Tony Awards. It played 1,166 performances. Minnelli, spurned for the role of Bowles in the

original Broadway production, reprised the role in the 1972 film and won an Academy Award.

Roundabout Theatre Company’s acclaimed Broadway revival opened in 1998, won four Tony Awards and played for six years and 2,378 performances.

The company kicks off its 50th anniversary tour at the Peace Center on Tuesday with the staging of “Cabaret,” featuring original Broadway direction by Sam Mendes and original co-direction and choreography by Rob Marshall.

Randy Harrison, best known for his portrayal of Justin in the Showtime drama “Queer as Folk,” plays the Emcee.

Goss played in the ensemble on Broadway and understudied the lead.

“It’s still feels like an honor to play this role,” Goss said. “It’s an iconic role that has been played by brilliantly talented women.”

Goss said “Cabaret” is still relevant today.

“The music is incredibly powerful. The show is fun, witty and intelligent,” she said. “It’s still a very relevant story today.

It speaks to what’s happening.”

While “Cabaret” is shocking and a little uncomfortable at times even today, Goss said it deals with darker issues through humor.

“The writing is brilliant,” she said.

“Here’s this young girl who seems to have all this charm, a real party girl, but underneath that, there are all these layers. At the end, she’s scared and lonely. I love taking the character through that journey.”

CABARET WHEN: March 15-17, 7:30 p.m.

March 18 & 19, 8 p.m.

March 19, 2 p.m.

March 20, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.

WHERE: Peace Center TICKETS: $25 to $85 INFORMATION: 864-467-3000 or peacecenter.org

Top left: Andrea Goss as Sally Bowles, Randy Harrison as the Emcee and the 2016 National Touring cast of Roundabout Theatre Company’s CABARET. Top right: The 2016 National Touring cast of Roundabout Theatre Company’s CABARET. Above: Andrea Goss as Sally Bowles

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SPRING IS LOOKING PRETTY SWEET

MUST-SEE MOVIES By Eric Rogers

Beyond the stereotypes 2 films dig in to the true lives of Native Americans and Indians Indians and Native Americans have not always been treated with the respect they deserve in American film. These two films are exceptions to that.

American protestors seized the town and occupied it for 71 days in 1973.

The lead director, Neil Diamond (not the singer), is a Cree First Nations filmmaker who has made other films about Native Americans.

“Reel Injun” Directed by Neil Diamond, Catherine Bainbridge and Jeremiah Hayes.

In 1973, Marlon Brando won the Academy Award for best actor for his portrayal of Vito Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Godfather.” Although he had previously won for his role as Terry “I coulda been a contender” Malloy in 1954’s “On the Waterfront,” he boycotted the award ceremony this time, sending Sacheen Littlefeather, an Apache actress, in his place.

When Roger Moore (James Bond, The Saint) offered her the award, she declined it stating that Brando could not accept it due to his disapproval of the way Native Americans are treated by the film industry.

The documentary “Reel Injun,” released in 2009, recounts this story as part of an examination of how Native Americans are stereotyped in Hollywood movies. It also includes an account of the occupation at Wounded Knee, S.D., where 200 Native

“Meet the Patels” Directed by Ravi V. Patel, Geeta Patel Ravi Patel is a near30 first-generation Indian-American, who realizes that his parents are disappointed that he was still unmarried.

Since he had been unsuccessful finding a wife through dating, he decided to try the traditional Indian approach – a prearranged marriage.

The film began as a family vacation video and morphed into a romantic comedy that offers a window on the collision of Western mores with Indian cultural traditions.

The film follows Ravi back to India where his parents begin to look for a soul mate for him by looking through “biodata” sheets – a resume for potential candidates.

The film isn’t really laughout-loud funny, but it is amusing and offers a great window into another culture.

Eric Rogers has been teaching filmmaking at The Greenville Fine Arts Center since 1994.

AWARDS Greenville named one of Top 10 US downtowns

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Downtown Greenville has earned another accolade.

Livability.com named Greenville third on its 2016 list of Top 10 downtowns citing its growth, economic climate, young professional influx, expanded housing options, rising population, affordability, diversity and around-theclock entertainment.

“Downtown Greenville is home to more than 20,000 workers during the day, while area residents and tourists trickle in at night,” the website wrote. “Most of the 120 independent

restaurants, such as The Trappe Door, contained in the 10-block downtown area are locally owned and one-of-a-kind. Downtown’s arts scene reflects the city’s growing diversity, with venues that draw nationally acclaimed performers, museums and small galleries and studios. While downtown provides residents with a modern, urban environment, there are plenty of ways to enjoy Mother Nature, starting with Falls Park on the Reedy River.”

Greenville was ranked behind Alexandria, Va. and

Santa Monica, Calif.

“Having a great downtown is about more than just great stores and great restaurants. A great downtown needs people,” said Matt Carmichael, editor of Livability.com.

“Great cities need great spaces to gather. These cities and towns are wonderful places to get out and engage with your friends, family and other residents.”

Other cities on the list were Bellevue, Wash., Pittsburgh, PA, Boise, Idaho, Tempe, AZ.; Plano, Texas; Colorado Springs, CO. and Evanston, IL.

NOT ALL STORIES ARE FOUND IN BOOKS. Thomas Satterwhite Noble (1835-1907) Fugitives in Flight, 1869

David Drake (c.1800 - c.1870) inscribed storage jar, 1858

William H. Johnson (1901-1970) Lift Up Thy Voice and Sing, 1942

Merton Simpson (1928-2013) Orangeburg Massacre, c.1968

A WORLD OF STORIES AWAITS AT THE GCMA.

NOW ON VIEW: Right Before Your Very Eyes: Art + History Drawn from the GCMA’s permanent collection, this exhibition invites viewers to consider the story of our nation. Explore the remarkable stoneware vessels of potter and poet David Drake, who lived as a slave in South Carolina’s Edgefield District. Discover the stories of other slaves and freedmen in artworks depicting the Underground Railroad, the Civil War, Emancipation, Reconstruction, Jim Crow laws, segregation, the Civil Rights Movement and more. Lastly, the exhibition highlights the work of South Carolina’s native son and African-American artist William H. Johnson.

Greenville County Museum of Art

420 College Street Greenville, SC 29601 864.271.7570

gcma.org Wed - Sat 10 am - 6 pm Sun 1 pm - 5 pm

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44 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 03.11.2016 | CULTURE SOUND CHECK Notes on the Music Scene with Vincent Harris

Live on record Portland’s Blitzen Trapper tosses aside bells and whistles to capture onstage energy

Sat., March 12 at 8pm & Sun., March 13 at 3pm Edvard Tchivzhel, conductor The Peace Center Concert Hall Elgar: Enigma Variations, Op. 36 (Variations on an Original Theme) Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5, Op. 47, D minor

FOR TICKETS CALL (864) 467-3000 www.greenvillesymphony.org Journal Secrets Behind Inspire .indd 1

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One of the things I like about Portland’s Blitzen Trapper is that every one of their eight studio albums has been a little bit different.

They’ve always had a basic foundation of heavy-but-melodic acoustic/electric indierock, but from record to record, the sound has shifted, sometimes in small ways, sometimes in large ones. 2013’s “VII” threw in electronic effects, 2008’s “Furr” tried on some mid-period Beatlesque pop, and 2007’s White Stripes-style distortion.

Blitzen Trapper w/ Lauris Vidal WHEN: Tuesday, March 13, 8 p.m.

WHERE: Independent Public Alehouse, 110 Poinsett Hwy. COST: $15 INFO: 552-1265; ipagreenville.com “Wild Mountain Nation” went head-on into

So it was a bit of a surprise when their most recent release, 2015’s “All Across This Land,” was about as straightforward as they come. That’s not to say it’s not an incredibly enjoyable album; the songs were as melodic and memorable as ever. But it’s essentially the sound of a great rock band playing onstage. Which is exactly the way Blitzen’s singer/songwriter/ guitarist Eric Earley wanted it.

“I didn’t want all the bells and whistles and things like that,” Earley says. “Because no one buys records anymore. They’re basically free. So the money is in the live show; that’s where the life of a band is. So I wanted to make something that would kind of be an advertisement for the live show, because that’s what matters.”

Devotion to their city spurred Millie and Wilson Wearn to establish a simple plan to benefit their most cherished personal interests.

It’s a refreshingly honest but somewhat surprising statement from a band like Blitzen Trapper, who have spent most of their 15 years together receiving a great deal of critical acclaim for their albums. But Earley says that, though it does help them book more live shows, the buzz they’ve received from outlets like Rolling Stone, Pitchfork.com and Spin doesn’t amount to much nowadays in terms of album sales.

“We had records that sold well, and now they don’t sell at all,” he says. “It’s interesting. We’ve seen both sides of it, because the industry disappeared. It was never that big of a deal for us incomewise, but there was the hope that you slowly make more money as you make more records. You gain more fans, the fans buy more records, and you have more records in your catalog that people would buy. But now, that’s gone. At this point, ticket sales are the only thing that matters.”

In fact, Earley says that he’s glad that the band, which will play at Independent Public Alehouse in Greenville this Tuesday, had a few years under their belts before they started getting national attention.

“It was a slow build,” he says. “We won people over by word of mouth, and then the press was an added bonus to that. There are bands that blow up right away, like the Fleet Foxes. They opened up for us on their first tour, and on that tour, they blew up. It was unreal to see. And they’re gone now. Whereas bands like us, we’ve taken years and albums to build up. There’s the argument of lasting power and productivity as opposed to instant success, I don’t know which one is better; it depends what you’re after.”

Not that the live show or the buzz are Earley’s only concerns. “At this point in our career, I’m trying to craft songs that are the best I can possibly write,” he says. “Because A) that’s what I like to do, and B) I’m basically competing with my back catalog at this point.”

864-233-5925 • www.cfgreenville.org

Vincent Harris covers music and sports for the Greenville Journal.

Reach him at vharris@communityjournals.com.

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Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy launches Can Rocket and Groot survive on a strip-mall planet with hungry toilets? A perfect challenge for the reluctant reader “Rocket and Groot: Stranded on Planet Strip Mall!” by Tom Angleberger The first book in a three-book series, “Rocket and Groot: Stranded on Planet Strip Mall!” by Tom Angleberger came out this week and will likely be a necessary purchase for many elementary- and middle-school readers. In addition to focusing on two wildly popular comic book characters, the book is easyto-read, entertaining, and a perfect fit for reluctant readers.

After a bunch of space piranhas destroy their ship, Rocket and Groot, famed Guardians of the Galaxy, find themselves stranded on a strange planet. In an effort to find water, food and some rich soil for Groot, the pair, accompanied by Veronica, their totally awesome tape dispenser, explore this planet that seems to be one huge strip mall.

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It doesn’t take long for Rocket, Groot and Veronica to realize that something is not quite right about this place. Is it the overly friendly robots working in each store? Is it the robots’ insistence that they use the toilet as soon as possible? Or is it the toilets that want to swallow them whole? Yeah… it’s mostly that last one.

The situation is growing desperate for our guardians and their truly fabulous tape dispenser.

Can they figure out what’s going on before they’re torn apart by robots or flushed for good?

How can they possibly escape the horrible Planet Strip Mall? Find out when you read this exciting new book by Tom Angleberger!

If you like “Rocket and Groot: Stranded on Planet Strip Mall!”, give these books a try: “Fake Mustache” by Tom Angleberger; The “Origami Yoda” series by Tom Angleberger; “The Adventures of Beanboy” by Lisa Harkrader and “The Search for WondLa” by Tony DiTerlizzi

Review by Kelly Knight, Fork Shoals School librarian. Visit her blog for young adult and middle grade readers at Knight Reader (knightreader.wordpress.com) and for the elementary-aged set Knight Reader Junior (knightreaderjunior.wordpress.com).

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PREVIEW Return to the Green For those looking to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day outdoors in Greenville, Return to the Green is back for its 21st year on Sunday, March 13. The annual Irish cultural festival is a free, family-friendly event hosted at Fluor Field that offers Celtic music, Irish food, drinks and more.

One attendee will also have the chance to win a $500 cash prize.

Return to the Green is the Irish Cara organization’s signature event.

Return to the Green WHEN: Sunday, March 13, 2-6 p.n.

WHERE: Fluor Field, downtown Greenville COST: free INFO: returntothegreensc.com PHOTOS PROVIDED

March 11 FAMILY

Let’s Pretend: Knights & Princesses Greenville County Library System Hughes Main Library | 25 Heritage Green Place 10:30-11:20 a.m.

FREE Join us for stories and songs that lead to pretend play. Children can dance, joust and explore a castle. Ages 2-5. Registration open.

527-9248 | greenvillelibrary.org child@greenvillelibrary.org

FAMILY

CONCERT

“Stick it to Cancer” Hockey Night with the Swamp Rabbits

Soul Ripple

Bon Secours Wellness Arena 650 N Academy St. 7-9:30 p.m. | Tickets begin at $12 Gear up for “Stick it to Cancer” night with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits. Join patients, physicians and staff of the Bon Secours St. Francis Cancer Center in our BeWellFans experience space to create a custom button.

674-7825 swamprabbits.com/promotional-schedule/

Blues Boulevard (Greenville) 300 River St. #203, Greenville Tickets: $5 (plus $10 foodß/drink minimum) Veteran bassist Joe Jones leads talented ensemble that can handle blues, soul, rock and jazz.

242-2583 | bluesboulevardjazzgreenville.com CONCERT

Silvermane w/ Better Things & Curse the Black Sea Soundbox Tavern

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Triple-bill promises mashup of progressive rock, punk and “handsome man rock.”

228-7763

thru March 12 ARTS EVENT

La Cenerentola Rodeheaver Auditorium | Bob Jones University 1700 Wade Hampton Blvd.

8 p.m. | Shows Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday $30-$38/adults; $20/full-time students Rossini’s “La Cenerentola” tells the wellknown story of Cinderella, but with a few key twists. Contrary to what those familiar with the classic fairytale might expect, audience members will find a wicked stepfather instead of a wicked stepmother, a beggar-philosopher instead of a fairy godmother, and silver bracelets to take the place of glass slippers.

770-1372 | bju.edu/tickets | rpage@bju.edu

March 12 FAMILY

Indian Dance and Cooking Greenville County Library System Pelham Road Branch | 1508 Pelham Road 2-3 p.m.

FREE The TAAL School of Dance & the Indian Arts perform traditional Indian dances, and professional Indian dietitian, Vimla Dave, discusses traditional Indian food and cooking. Call to register.

288-6688 | greenvillelibrary.org pelhamroad@greenvillelibrary.org

March 12-13

Lunch & Dinner, Monday - Friday Brunch & Dinner - Saturday Sunday Brunch

CONCERT

Greenville Symphony Orchestra presents “Secrets Behind Inspiration” The Peace Center Concert Hall 300 S. Main St. | 8-9:30 p.m.

Tickets range from $17-$60 Discover some of the secrets that inspired Elgar’s romantic Enigma Variations including the mysterious female friend portrayed

by Elgar, then listen to the hidden call for resistance to tyranny and oppression of the Soviet regime in Shostakovich’s striking Fifth Symphony - one of the greatest masterworks of the twentieth century.

467-3000 | greenvillesymphony.org todd@greenvillesymphony.org EDUCATION

Spring Great Outdoors Days and Turkey Classic Events Cabela’s | 1025 Woodruff Rd. | 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

FREE A weekend full of events and seminars focused around turkey hunting and fishing.

Bring the kids for a free Turkey Calling Clinic and feather fan-making class starting Saturday at noon. A full list of events is available online.

516-8100 | cabelas.com

March 13 CONCERT

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Dead Horse Trauma w/ Lydia Can’t Breathe Ground Zero | 302 Howard St., Spartanburg Tickets: $10 Bands combine progressive rock and hardcore metal.

948-1661 | reverbnation.com/venue/groundzero2 CONCERT

West End String Band Southern Culture | 2537 N. Pleasantburg Dr. FREE Popular local bluegrass ensemble.

552-1998 | southernculturekitchenandbar.com

601 South Main Street 864.509.0142 PasserelleinthePark.com

Ireland-On-Parade followed by St. Patrick’s Festival at NOMA Square Downtown Greenville Parade begins at Broad and Main streets 2-6 p.m.

FREE This family-friendly parade will include the Wells Fargo Stage coach, Irish wolfhounds, the Porsche Club, the Mini Cooper Club, the Mustang Club, marching bands, firetrucks, police motorcycles and more.

The post parade festival at NOMA Square beside Hyatt Regency will feature festive Irish music by an award-winning pipe band from Atlanta, Irish dancers, vendors selling Irish merchandise, and demonstrations from the Sports Club of Greenville.

Irish beer and Irish food will be for sale.

248-1568 | nomasquare.com hmeadors@jhmhotels.com

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A bistro in the park. French-inspired casual fare.

During the chilly months enjoy a place at The Chef’s Bar. You’ll find it one of the warmest seats in town.

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ESCOBAR PHOTOGRAPHY

The Addams Family March 17-April 10, 8 p.m., Thursdays-Sundays • Centre Stage • 501 River Street • $35, $30, $10 • 233-6733 • centrestage.org • information@centrestage.org They’re creepy and they’re kooky. Strange is normal, happy is sad for the Addamses, but a dinner with Wednesday’s boyfriend’s family turns out even stranger.

HEALTH/FITNESS

Golfsmith

Golfsmith 1025 Woodruff Road 6-8:30 p.m. $20 Women of all skill levels interested in organized golf leagues, clinics and activities are invited to a reception by the Greenville Chapter of the Executive Women’s Golf Association (EWGA). There will be heavy appetizers, golf contests and prizes.

A silent auction will include golf at many area courses, lessons and merchandise.

Attendees who join EWGA receive a $20 membership discount. A 15 percent discount on Golfsmith merchandise (some exceptions) will be available. EWGA features organized golf April - September Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and every other weekend.

334-8351 ewgagreenvillesc.com membershipinfo@ewgagreenvillesc.com

March 14-15 CONCERT

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Furman Singers Present Two Concerts in Daniel Chapel

March 15 COMMUNITY MEETING

Classics Revisited Book Club Greenville County Library System Greer Branch | 505 Pennsylvania Ave., Greer 7-8 p.m.

FREE The Classics – read them again or for the first time. Get ready for St. Patrick’s Day with a discussion of “The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde. Shamrock cookies and milk will be served.

877-8722 | greenvillelibrary.org greer@greenvillelibrary.org

Furman University, Daniel Memorial Chapel | 3300 Poinsett Hwy. 8-9:30 p.m. | $12/adults, $10/seniors, $5/students

FUNDRAISER

The Furman University Singers will conclude their spring tour with two concerts in Daniel Memorial Chapel on campus. The performances by the 85-voice ensemble are part of Furman’s Sound Quality Concert Series. Conducted by Hugh Ferguson Floyd, music professor and director of the Furman Singers, the ensemble continues a tradition of performance nearly 70 years old.

294-2086 | FurmanMusic@furman.edu newspress.furman.edu/2016/03/singers-present-closing-concerts-march-14-15/

TD Convention Center | 1 Exposition Dr. 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Registration is required FREE

Miracle Hill Fundraising Banquet

Miracle Hill invites you to support life transformation for the homeless by attending their annual fundraising banquet featuring guest speaker Rob

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631-0137 | miraclehill.org | sfurnell@miraclehill.org

of what we make. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.

255-3385 swamprabbitcafe.com/cooklocal baker@swamprabbitcafe.com

EDUCATION

Simpsonville Rotary Hall 126 S.Main St., Simpsonvile 2-3:30 p.m.

FREE

Dark Corner Tour and Lunch Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center 4232 Highway 11, Marietta 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | $15 Join local historian, Dean Campbell, for an informative tour of the Dark Corner.

Lunch at Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center will be included in the $15 registration fee. For the tour, transportation will be provided.

660-1065 | amurray@greenvillecounty.org greenvillerec.com/event/dark-corners-tourand-lunch/

Simpsonville Garden Club

Master Gardener, Deborah Schneider presents,”Gardening with Perennials and Annuals.” jkm43066@yahoo.com

March 16 FAMILY

Gamers FTW Greenville County Library System Hughes Main Library | 25 Heritage Green Place 4-6 p.m.

FREE

EDUCATION

Cook Local: St. Patrick’s Day Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery 205 Cedar Lane Road 6-8 p.m. $30 per person Celebrate Irish food in a cooking class focusing on recipes inspired by the Emerald Isle. As always, we will eat a light supper

SATURDAY, MAY 7

COMMUNITY MEETING

Walk

Bring your favorite card games, board games and role-playing games for the group to play. Ages 11-17. Call to register.

527-9248 greenvillelibrary.org teenlibrarian@greenvillelibrary.org

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Greenville Area Parkinson Society’s Expert Speaker Seminars

Women and U.S. Politics: Understanding the Political Glass Ceiling

McAlister Square | University Center 225 South Pleasantburg Dr. 2:10-3:20 p.m.

FREE Experts on topics related to Parkinson’s Disease discuss treatments, therapies and local resources.

905-2574 | gapsonline.org | info@gapsonline.org HEALTH/FITNESS

Greenville Area Parkinson’s Society Weekly Exercise Program: Pole Walking Group Greenville First Baptist Church 847 Cleveland St. 11 a.m.-noon | Wednesdays through March 30 FREE We teach you proper use of trekking poles and have some poles for you to try – or bring your own. You do not have to use them to be a part of this group.

905-2574 | gapsonline.org info@gapsonline.org

Upcountry History Museum-Furman University 540 Buncombe St. noon-1 p.m.

FREE In a democracy that is over 200 years old, the candidacy of Hillary Clinton represents the possibility of a historic first – a female president of the United States. Today, women constitute 19.3 percent of the U.S. House and 20 percent of the Senate, putting the U.S. in 94th place in the world in terms of women’s representation in the national legislature. How do we explain the numbers, and what are the prospects for breaking that political glass ceiling?

294-3107 bit.ly/1VP9QA3 vince.moore@furman.edu

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864-232-9015

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CONCERT

Furman Faculty Present Free Concert Featuring Cecilia Kang Furman University, Daniel Recital Hall 3300 Poinsett Hwy. | 8-9:30 p.m.

FREE

wanted to create. Call to register.

527-9258 | greenvillelibrary.org dschatzle@greenvillelibrary.org FAMILY

Leprechaun O’Gala

The Furman Department of Music will present a recital “Cecilia Kang and Friends: Evening of Duos,” features the music department’s newest faculty member and clarinetist, Dr. Cecilia Kang. Joining Kang are Furman faculty members David Gross (piano), Silviu Ciulei (guitar), Christopher Hutton (cello), Matthew Olson (saxophone), and Omar Carmenates (marimba).

294-2086 | newspress.furman.edu/?p=21306 FurmanMusic@furman.edu

March 17

Pavilion | 400 Scottswood Road, Taylors 9 a.m.-noon | $8 Bring your little leprechauns (ages 2-6) to the Pavilion to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Snacks, games, prizes, face painting, bounce house and a Patty’s Day craft.

322-7539 | tsmall@greenvillecounty.org greenvillerec.com/event/leprechaun-o-gala/ FAMILY

Family Story Time Greenville County Library System Anderson Road Branch | 2625 Anderson Road 5:30-6 p.m.

FREE

Code Club Greenville County Library System Hughes Main Library | 25 Heritage Green Place 6:30-8 p.m.

FREE Complete code challenges and learn basic computer programming skills while getting started on that website you’ve always

Veritas Preparatory Open House Veritas School is housed in Augusta Road Baptist Church 1823 Augusta Road 8:20-11 a.m.

FREE There will be a presentation of the mission and story of Veritas as well a tour of the campus. Interested families and potential teachers should RSVP to lault@ veritasgreenville.com. Veritas is a classical Christian University Model School for grades K5-7.

309-0511 | veritasgreenville.com

March 17-April 7 ARTS EVENT

Gallery. A reception with Mühsam is set for Tuesday, April 5, 6 -7:30 p.m., with a talk by the artist at 6:30 p.m. in the gallery. The exhibition, “Clear Cut Spaces,” is presented by the Furman University Department of Art. 294-2074 newspress.furman.edu/?p=21174 marta.lanier@furman.edu

Paintings by Armin Mühsam on Display in Furman’s Thompson Gallery

March 17-April 28 EDUCATION

Moe Joe Coffee (Greenville) | 20 S. Main St.

Furman University Thompson Gallery of Roe Art Bldg.

3300 Poinsett Hwy. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday FREE

One of the Upstate’s most talented blues guitarists cuts loose.

263-3550 | moejoecoffeeandmusic.net

Paintings by Northwest Missouri State University Professor of Art Armin Mühsam will be on display in the Thompson

Join us for stories, music and activities.

269-5210 | greenvillelibrary.org andersonroad@greenvillelibrary.org

EDUCATION

EDUCATION

CONCERT

Shane Pruitt

Learn to Play Appalachian Music Trinity UMC 2703 Augusta St. $60 for six weeks of lessons All ages can learn to play the banjo, guitar, fiddle or mandolin. Join the fun. Registration is now open for the Evening

Piedmont Natural Gas

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Thursdays @ 5:30 pm

(beginning March 17)

Greenville Heritage Janice Wilkins wearing Humphreys

GARRISON OPTICIANS Fine European Eyewear

McDaniel Village | 1922 Augusta Street | M-F 9:30-5:30 & by appt.

864-271-1812 | www.garrisonopticians.com

FRIDAYS MAIN STREET Presented by Pepsi Fridays @ 5:30 pm

(beginning March 18)

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Music Program which begins March 17. This program is open to students third grade through adults of all ages. Rental instruments are available for $25. This program supports the nonprofit Preserving Our Southern Appalachian Music.

979-9188 | yamupstate.com susu9196@gmail.com

thru March 18

issues critical to the Palmetto State, such as protecting the electrical grid, HUD regulations and property rights and refugee resettlement. Featuring speakers Rep. Jeff Duncan, radio host Vince Coakley, Ambassador Hank Cooper, S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Ellen Weaver from Palmetto Promise and S.C. Rep. Garry Smith.

356-8550 | www.palmettopanel.com FAMILY

ARTS EVENT

CARNIVAL (Kar ne vel) Exhibit A Celebration of Artistic Revelry GCCA Gallery | Greenville Center for Creative Arts 25 Draper St. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m, Saturdays FREE An exhibition of artworks by more than 50 local artists created around the theme of Carnival.

735-3948 | artcentergreenville.org info@artcentergreenville.org

March 18 CONCERT

America’s Musical Heritage Concert

by The Greenville Concert Band Greenville Technical College, Auditorium 506 South Pleasantburg Dr. | 7:30-8:30 p.m.

FREE Musical selections by legendary composers such as George Gershwin, Henry Fillmore, Alfred Reed, Earle Hagen and James Horner. greenvilleconcertband.us | djachens@swu.edu CONCERT

The Lacs Blind Horse Saloon 1035 Lowndes Hill Road Tickets: $15 in advance/$17 day of show Hit country duo combines twangy honkytonk and hip-hop.

233-1381 | blind-horse.com

March 19 EDUCATION

Palmetto Panel Conference 2016 Madren Conference Center 230 Madren Center Drive, Clemson 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | $45, includes breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack This citizenled conference provides subject matter experts, networking and training opportunities, empowering citizens to take constructive action on

Finally, One All Inclusive Price For Assisted Living and Memory Care

No Constantly Escalating Levels of Care...EVER! Harlem Globetrotters Bon Secours Wellness Arena | 7 p.m.

The Harlem Globetrotters are preparing for their most epic tour in history, as the world famous team celebrates its 90th anniversary world tour, with over 320 games in North America alone. A star-studded roster will have fans on the edge of their seats to witness the ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that thrills fans of all ages. bonsecoursarena.com/event/harlemglobetrotters-2/ FUNDRAISER

Greenville’s “Hoe Down for Haiti” Palmetto Adhesives Warehouse | 112 Guess St. 6:30-10 p.m. | $50 each Join us for a night of boots, barbecue, and beer, square dancing, silent auction and moonshine tasting as we celebrate Greenville’s Partners In Agriculture, a national Greenville based non-profit working to end malnutrition, enhance education and provide food security in the poorest part of Haiti – the Central Plateau. PIA is nationally recognized for its sustainable agricultural and educational programs.

Over 35 thousand children have been treated for malnutrition.

616-3022 | partnersinag.org ggghaiti@gmail.com ENTERTAINMENT

Culinary Artisan Winemaker Dinner The Loft at Soby’s 7 p.m. | $75 As part of our ongoing Table 301 Culinary Artisan Series, we’re excited to host both acclaimed winemaker Bob Egelhoff

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From the day your family member moves in, our one predictable price covers everything from medication administration, group outings, around the clock Resident Assistants, to three dignified dining experiences a day, and a lot more.

Residents have the care they need when they need it, at one price.

Let ordinary Assisted Living and Memory Care communities increase rates with increased care. At Thrive, you’ll enjoy one simple rate, month after month.

715 South Buncombe Road Greer, South Carolina 29650

864-469-0409 Hello@ThriveAtGreer.com ThriveAtGreer.com

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and guest chef John Ondo. Join us as we enjoy a multi-course menu featuring Egelhoff ’s wines paired with cuisine from guest chef John Ondo, of Lana in Charleston, and host chef Michael Kramer.

232-7007 sobys.com/events-culinaryartisan.html

CONCERT

EDUCATION

America’s rich musical history will be explored in concert with selections by legendary composers such as Henry Fillmore, George Gershwyn, James Horner and Andy Balent. greenvilleconcertband.us djachens@swu.edu

How to Teach and Study the Bible Dominion World Ministries 16 Cochran Drive 9 a.m.-noon FREE Want to know how to study the Bible effectively and have the ability to teach what you have studied? Then come and be taught a by Pastor Zachery Connor.

This event is free, but a love offering will be received.

552-1893 | dwmgreenville.org dwmgreenville@gmail.com CONCERT

Hilary Keane Project Independent Public Ale House 110 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville Tickets: $5 (over 21)/$7 (under) Dynamic alt-rock group showcases powerful vocalist.

552-1265 | ipagreenville.com

March 20 HEALTH/FITNESS

America’s Musical Heritage Concert

by The Greenville Band Younts Center for the Performing Arts 315 North Main St., Fountain Inn 3-4 p.m. $10/adults, $7/seniors, $5/students

CONCERT

Fair Trade and Ten Thousand Villages

Glass, w/ The Francis Vertigo, The Ugly Chords, Fk MT. & Vivian K.

Greenville County Library System Taylors (Burdette) Branch 316 W Main Street, Taylors 7-8 p.m.

FREE

Conversations with Megan Shepherd

EDUCATION

Legacy Charter School, Parker Campus 900 Woodside Ave. | 4-6 p.m.

FREE Author Megan Shepherd will be visiting us at Legacy Charter School to do interviews and a reading. Megan is a North Carolina native and has published several young adult books. The event is free and open to the public. Dinner will be served.

558-0626 | meganshepherd.com ashley@cyleaders.org

Greenville Area Parkinson Society: Expert Video Series

In honor of Congregation Beth Israel’s 100th anniversary in Greenville, the synagogue on Summit Drive will host its first annual 5K run/walk. Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite superhero custom as we are also celebrating the Jewish holiday of Purim. Registration at book-events.com/cbisuperhero5k. Strollers are welcome but please leave pets at home.

232-9031 bethisraelsc.org/ jenhutchis@gmail.com

EDUCATION

EDUCATION

March 22

EDUCATION

Congregation Beth Israel Summit Drive Neighborhood 425 Summit Dr. | 8-11 a.m.

Adults - $30 preregistered/$35 on race day.

Children 14 and under - $15

March 25

Helen Vanvick, Marketing and Communications Manager of Ten Thousand Villages, discusses how the non-profit organization supports artisans in developing countries by using fair trade practices.

This program is part of Upstate International Month.

268-5955 | greenvillelibrary.org taylors@greenvillelibrary.org

March 22 1st Annual Congregation Beth Israel Superhero 5k run/1 mile walk

March 24

Rolling Green Village 1 Hoke Smith Blvd.

2-3 p.m.

FREE Expert Video Viewings showcase previously recorded seminars from experts across the country speaking on topics related to Parkinson’s Disease.

905-2574 | gapsonline.org info@gapsonline.org CONCERT

Four 14 Smiley’s Acoustic Café 111 Augusta St., Greenville Admission is free Greenville’s “Friendly Neighborhood Jam Band” returns.

282-8988 smileysacousticcafe.com

“Where have young men gone...?

Enrollment in Higher Education” Greenville Technical College UT Auditorium | S. Pleasantburg Dr. 2:20-3:40 p.m.

FREE The dramatic increase in college and university enrollments of females in graduation rates compared to males is extraordinary. Why are males not entering colleges and universities in the same numbers are females? The afternoon will feature Dr. Melvin A. Johnson, University of Wisconsin, Manitowoc.

250-8729 | dianne.chidester@gvltec.edu EDUCATION

Navy League of the United States Upper South Carolina Council Poinsett Club, Meeting Room 807 East Washington St. 6-9 p.m. $33/person inludes dinner & program Following dinner, William L. Ball III of Alexandria will speak. He served as Secretary of the Navy under President Reagan after holding senior posts in the Reagan White House. The Navy League is a civilian organization whose mission is to support the sea services; Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard & Merchant Marines.

386-6161 navyleague.uppersccouncil@yahoo.com CONCERT

Atlas Road Crew Gottrocks 200 Eisenhower Drive, Greenville Charleston quintet plays old-school rock & roll.

235-5519 gottrocksgreenville.com

Radio Room | 2845 N. Pleasantburg Dr. Dark, atmospheric indie-rock outfit celebrates new album, “Accent.”

263-7868 | radioroomgreenville.com

March 26 CONCERT

T.I. and Friends Bon Secours Wellness Arena | 650 N Academy St. 8 p.m. | $35-$120 The Hustle Gang Tour featuring T.I. and friends are heading to #TheWell.

241-3800 | ticketmaster.com marketing@bswarena.com

March 28-April 1 CAMP

Pavilion Spring Break Camp Pavilion | 400 Scottswood Road, Taylors 7:30 a.m-6 p.m. | $115 Greenville County Rec’s Spring Break Camp is perfect for kids who need something exciting during this week. We’ll take two field trips and have loads of fun at the Pavilion. All field trip and activity fees are included in the price.

288-6470 | GreenvilleRec.com chmartin@greenvillecounty.org CAMP

Spring Break Camp Various County Rec Community Centers, Sterling, Brutontown, Mount Pleasant, Freetown 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | $30 Join the fun for spring break at a local community center. There will be games, arts-n-crafts, sports and more. Come join the fun.

288-6470 | GreenvilleRec.com lcurry@greenvillecounty.org

March 29 COMMUNITY MEETING

Book Club Greenville County Library System, Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch 111 N Highway 25 Bypass | 10-11 a.m.

FREE Come and enjoy a discussion of “Thinking, Fast and Slow” by Daniel Kahneman.

246-1695 | greenvillelibrary.org berea@greenvillelibrary.org

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Fiction Addiction | 1175 Woods Crossing Road 5-7 p.m.

FREE Nationally renowned Pickens baker Francine Bryson will celebrate the launch of her new cookbook, “Country Cooking from a Redneck Kitchen,” at her launch party at Fiction Addiction. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served, and Bryson will personalize and sign books. fiction-addiction.com info@fiction-addiction.com

ARTS EVENT

Poetry Contest for Adults Greenville County Library System, 25 Heritage Green Place | 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

FREE April is National Poetry Month.

Adults 18 years and older are invited to submit a poem by April 30. A $20 gift card to Barnes and Noble will be awarded to one winner in each of two categories: haiku and free verse. Winners will be announced in May. Visit greenvillelibrary.org to download an entry form.

527-9293 explore@greenvillelibrary.org

April 2

March 31

FAMILY

EDUCATION

Greenville County Library System Hughes Main Library | 11:30 a.m.-noon Simpsonville Branch | 10-10:30 a.m.

FREE

Greenville’s Steel Magnolias Greenville County Library System, Hughes Main Library | 25 Heritage Green Place 7-8:30 p.m.

FREE Genealogical and historical researchers Penny Forrester and Suzanne Case explore the lives of the courageous women who contributed to the development of Greenville County. Register at 242-5000 x2169.

527-9258 | greenvillelibrary.org asklibrarian@greenvillelibrary.org

March 31-April 1 COMMUNITY MEETING

3 Options for A Desert Day with The Anchorage Salvation Army Kroc Center Conference Room 424 Westfield St. | 9:10 a.m.-2:30 a.m.

Offering accepted FREE Last August, the Anchorage began offering Desert Days on the First Fridays of even months. The point of the day is to “leave everything, following Christ into the desert.” The Abbot of Mepkin Abbey is leading this retreat which is nondenominational. Coffee/dessert served on Thursday and Friday evenings. Lunch served during the daytime session. Make reservations online or call.

232-5683 | theanchorage.org Ricardo0007@att.net

International Ballet: Ella Bella Ballerina and the Sleeping Beauty

Dancers from the International Bal-

let give story-based performances designed to introduce children and families to the art of ballet. Best for ages 3 and up.

527-9248 963-9031 greenvillelibrary.org

TICKET OFFICE – GOING ON SALE – LEGENDS OF SOUTHERN HIP HOP

April 2-3 CONCERT

The Greenville Symphony Orchestra presents Poetry and Drama of Life Peace Center for the Performing Arts 300 S. Main St. Tickets range from $17-$60 April 2 at 8 p.m. and April 3 at 3 p.m.

This very special concert opens with a tribute to one of Greenville’s great community leaders, the late Tommy Wyche, as we play one of his very own compositions, Moonbeams. The evening continues with the dramatic and deeply heartfelt incidental music of Grieg’s Peer Gynt and concludes with the grandiose finale, Sibelius’ patriotic Second Symphony.

467-3000 greenvillesymphony.org todd@greenvillesymphony.org

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May 13; 8 p.m. at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena Cost: $107, $81, $61, $56 On sale: March 11 at 10 a.m.

To purchase tickets: 800-745-3000; GSP Box Office at The Bon Secours Wellness Arena; ticketmaster.com Info: Featuring Mystikal, Juvenile, Trick Daddy, 8 Ball & MJG, Trina, Bun B

HARRY CONNICK JR. June 4; 8 p.m. at the Peace Center Cost: $65-105 On sale: March 18 at 10 a.m.

To purchase tickets: 467-3000; Peace Center Box Office; peacecenter.org Info: Harry Connick, Jr. is one of those artists that can do anything. And he does absolutely everything. He’s a pianist, vocalist, composer, writer, band leader, actor, philanthropist and master of multiple music genres. With a daytime TV show on its way, multiple other television appearances, major movie roles and the release of his new album, “That Would Be Me,” last October, it’s easy to see why Connick is ranked amongst the top male artists in the world.

Submit your Last Minute Ticket Sales for Upstate Events at bit.ly/LastTicketsGville.

For Upcoming Ticket Sales, enter them at bit.ly/UpcomingTicketsGJ.

Some things just get better with age.

RollingGreenVillage.com

For information, call 987-4612

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April 5-7

CONCERT

CAMP

Redleg Husky Live

Greenville County Senior Retreat

April 2, 3-5 p.m., Quest Brewing, 55 Airview Dr. April 8, 9:30-11:30 p.m., Velo Fellow, 1 Augusta St. #26 FREE

Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center 4232 Highway 11, Marietta noon-11 a.m. | $100 each Whether you are hiking, trying your skills on the zip line, taking an arts and crafts class or just enjoying the charming atmosphere in a rocking chair on the porch – not to mention the great food prepared just for your group – you’ll love the Greenville County Senior Retreat at Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center.

Americana/roots trio Redleg Husky (Asheville, NC) brings their unique blend of bootstompin’ folk. redleghusky.com redleghusky@gmail.com

TONY AWARD® WINNER BEST REVIVAL

“CABARET ARRIVES LIKE A KNOCKOUT PUNCH”

OPENS TUESDAY! MARCH 15-20

C abaret M usiCal . CoM

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY PEACE CENTER | PEACECENTER.ORG | 864.467.3000

Andrea Goss in CABARET. Photo by Joan Marcus.

- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

This retreat is designed for adults ages 50+ who reside in Greenville County.

660-1065 | jdilworth@greenvillecounty.org greenvillerec.com/event/greenville-countysenior-retreat-2/

April 7 CONCERT

Outcry Bon Secours Wellness Arena | 6:30 p.m.

Outcry 2016 is coming to Greenville featuring Hillsong Worship, Kari Jobe, Jesus Culture, Elevation Worship,

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Martin Smith and Brian Houston. bonsecoursarena.com/event/outcry/

April 8-10 CONCERT

The Greenville Symphony Orchestra presents Some Enchanting Evening Peace Center, Gunter Theatre 300 S. Main St. April 8 at 8 p.m.; April 9 at 8 p.m.; April 10 at 3 p.m. $43 The Greenville Symphony Orchestra presents its final Chamber Orchestra concert of the 2015-16 season with Some Enchanting Evening featuring GSO Concertmaster Xiaoqing Yu. Enjoy some delightful hits of the violin repertoire in this beautiful concert.

467-3000 | greenvillesymphony.org todd@greenvillesymphony.org

April 9 FUNDRAISER

THE DESIGNATED LEGAL PUBLICATION FOR GREENVILLE COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Atrium TRS II, LP, intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/ permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of BEER, WINE & LIQUOR at 670 Verdae Blvd., Greenville, SC 29607. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than March 27, 2016.

For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and, (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protest must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P. O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214 or faxed to: (803) 896-0110

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that CEC Entertainment, Inc., intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of BEER & WINE at 253 Congaree Road, Greenville, SC 29607. To object to the issuance of this permit/ license, written protest must be postmarked no later than March 13, 2016. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and, (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protest must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P. O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214 or faxed to: (803) 896-0110

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that TWO CHEFS DELICATESSEN AND MARKET, intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of BEER & WINE at 644 NORTH MAIN STREET SUITE 107, GREENVILLE SC 29601. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than March 20, 2016. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and, (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protest must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P. O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214 or faxed to: (803) 896-0110

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that The Cheesecake Factory Restaurants, Inc., intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of BEER, WINE & LIQUOR at 700 Haywood Road, Greenville, SC 29607. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than March 20, 2016. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and, (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protest must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P. O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214 or faxed to: (803) 896-0110

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that SCS & Sons LLC /DBA All American Liquor, intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and OFF premises consumption of LIQUOR at 121 West Butler Rd., Mauldin, SC 29662. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than March 13, 2016. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and, (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protest must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P. O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214 or faxed to: (803) 896-0110

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Poinsett Peddler Inc., intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of BEER, WINE & LIQUOR at 2000 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29609. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than March 13, 2016. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and, (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protest must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P. O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214 or faxed to: (803) 896-0110

Call for Highest and Best Offers for 301 River St.

Kelley’s Kure Run/Walk Five Forks Baptist Church, parking lot 112 Batesville Rd, Simpsonville 8:10-9:30 a.m. $16, $26, $29 for different routes In honor and memory of a wife, a mom, a daughter, a daughter-in-law, a friend, a very special young woman, Kelley Upchurch. And to bring hope to those facing the challenges of this disease – to raise funds for S.C. Ovarian Cancer Foundation and cherished memory builders Let There Be Mom while bringing awareness for the cancer. Help us to bring hope.

979-6432 | sonyashepherd@hotmail.com go-greenevents.com/event/id/4962

WANT TO SEE YOUR EVENT HERE? Complete our easy-to-use online form at www.bit.ly/GJCalendar by Monday at 5 p.m. to be considered for publication in that week’s Journal.

Greenville County is seeking highest and best offers from interested parties to purchase real property located at 301 River St. in Greenville, SC. This property is a rare 1.176 acre parcel located in the heart of the City of Greenville’s bustling downtown along the Swamp Rabbit Trail with immediate access to Main Street and overlooking our famous Reedy River. The property is currently classi�ied as 940-Warehouse General. Greenville County’s process for offers and acceptance of potential sales is as follows: Greenville County will receive one offer from each interested party for the property “As Is” by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 11. Offers should demonstrate the ability to close within 60 days of notice of success. Offers must be presented in writing in a sealed envelope and delivered to the County Administrator at 301 University Ridge, Suite 2400, Greenville, SC, 29601. The successful offer will be considered a continuing offer for a period of 90 calendar days from March 11, 2016.

Should two or more offerors provide the same successful offer, they will be contacted with further instructions. Should the successful offer not close for any reason, the County retains the right to accept the next successful offer or return to the market. The County reserves the right to reject any and all offers.

SUMMER, YOUR WAY! SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. SPACE IS LIMITED.

SOLICITATIONS NOTICE Greenville County, 301 University Ridge, Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29601, will accept responses for the following: Bridge Parts for Greenville County by March 21, 2016, 3:00 P.M. Solicitations can be found at http://www.greenvillecounty. org/Purchasing_Dept/Bids. asp or by calling 864-467-7200.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Mobile Attic will hold a public sale to enforce a lien imposed on units, as described below, pursuant to the South Carolina Self- Service Storage Facility Act, South Carolina Code 39-20-10 to 39-20-50. The sale will commence at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, 14 March 2016, at Mobile Attic, 150 old Spartanburg Hwy Wellford, SC 29385. The personal goods stored therein by the following: # 04111- Chris Garrett Household goods, # 161057- Jason Poole Household goods. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale.

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COMPLAINT NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF CLEVELAND, IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE, DISTRICT COURT DIVISION, FILE NO. 16CVD165 JOSE JESUS VAZQUEZ VEGA PLAINTIFF VS MARLENA ANN GONZALEZ DEFENDANT TO: MARLENA ANN GONZALEZ, the above named defendant: TAKE NOTICE that a Complaint seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: That the plaintiff be granted an ABSOLUTE DIVORCE, and such other and further relief as plaintiff may be entitled.

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than the 10TH of April, said date being forty (40) days from the first publication of this notice; and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought, This the 29th day of February, 2016.

Butler, Quinn & Hochman By: Christine Camacho Attorney for Plaintiff 4801 Independence Blvd Suite 700 Charlotte, NC 28212 Tel: 704-569-9800 x 265 State Bar #43761

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GREENVILLE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS GCASE NO. 2016-CP-2300365 Linda Watts, PLAINTIFF, vs. Rickey Shane Terry, DEFENDANT: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action, copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve copy of your answer upon the undersigned at their offices, 900 E. North Street, Suite 210, Greenville, South Carolina 29601, within thirty (30) days after service hereof upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint, and judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND/OR MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem to represent said minor(s) within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you.

If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff(s) herein.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original Complaint in the above entitled action was filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Greenville County on January 26, 2016. GUEST & BRADY, LLC. By: RUSSELL F. GUEST, SC Bar # 64250 ATTORNEYS FOR THE PLAINTIFF 900 E. North Street, Suite 210 Greenville, SC 29601 (864) 233-7200.

56 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 03.11.2016 | CULTURE FIGURE. THIS. OUT.

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1 Bible book between Zephaniah and Zechariah 7 Largest New Deal agcy.

10 “The Wizard —” 14 In the slightest 19 Radiant 20 Vacillating response 22 Olive-green bird 23 Start of a riddle 26 iPod model 27 Musician Brian 28 From Jan. 1 until today 29 Disagreeing (with) 30 Tomorrow, to José 33 Essen article 35 Santa — winds 36 Riddle, part 2 45 Former WB rival 46 Classical music record label 47 Coup d’— 48 Rises rapidly 49 Overjoy 51 Grafton’s “— for Evidence” 53 By way of 55 Impel 56 Riddle, part 3 63 Within: Prefix 64 Weapon 65 Special span 66 Lang. of the U.S.A.

67 IRA options 68 Riddle, part 4 73 “... Mac — PC?” 76 Buddhist discipline 77 Letter after pi 78 Pass along, as an email: Abbr.

79 Male deer 80 Riddle, part 5 87 Minestrone, e.g.

88 Moo — pork 89 Pewter metal 90 Reformer Sinclair 91 Wide open, as a mouth 93 Wide-mouthed fish 96 Lassos 100 Co. name ender, often 101 End of the riddle 105 Imitate a wolf 106 “— -haw!”

107 Morally base 108 Lipstick messes 112 “Evil Woman” gp.

114 Riddle-me- — 115 Actress Rowlands 119 Riddle’s answer 125 Lopez of pop music 126 More smart 127 Straight, as an arm or leg 128 Praise 129 Trig calculation 130 Gridiron pts.

131 When wages are given

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1 Goldie of “Foul Play” 2 Turkish chief 3 Campbell of country 4 Full chromosome set 5 Car-towing org.

6 Gigantic 7 One of the Judds 8 Shar- — (dog breed) 9 “With God — witness” 10 Phrase on a thin coin 11 New Deal prez 12 Add- — (extras) 13 Wildlife park 14 Incarnations of deities 15 Jazz great Puente 16 Very dry 17 Advance, as money 18 Captains’ journals 21 More fitting 24 “For want of —, the shoe was lost” 25 Half of Mork’s sign-off 31 Poker stakes 32 Feel likewise 34 Insect snare 35 Be part of, as a film 36 Montreal’s province 37 Elevated region 38 Puts into law 39 Tobaccoless smoke 40 Sitarist Shankar 41 Like a child

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116 One- — jack 98 Drowsy 42 Toad feature 117 “99 Luftballons” group 99 Made sense 43 Jason’s ship 118 J.D. holder 102 Part of 44-Down 44 Reverse of NNW 120 NFL players who pass 103 Trojan beauty 50 Boxing ref’s ruling 121 Mentalist Geller 104 Move past carefully 52 Be sure the job is done 122 Swimming star Thorpe 108 Place 54 Docket 123 Blushing hue 109 See 76-Down 57 Spoils 124 — big way 110 Send forth 58 “— longa, vita brevis” 111 Latin “year” 59 Big maker of SUVs Crossword answers: page 10 113 “Think nothing —” 60 Mr. Capote, to pals 61 Tartan cap 62 Neither Rep. nor Dem.

by Myles Mellor and Susan Flannigan 68 “I’m talkin’ to you!”

69 Munic. law 70 “Quiet down!”

71 Little newt 72 “So adorable!”

73 Ear malady 74 Kid-lit “pest” 75 Part of NSA 76 With 109-Down, one of five famed comedic brothers 79 Big name in fuel additives 80 For takeout 81 Red Scare gp.

82 “Hot dog!”

83 Oahu feast 84 Sorvino of Hollywood 85 Monogram, e.g.: Abbr.

86 Japanese fish dish 87 Used a bench 92 Involve in conflict 94 Pig’s place 95 Honey Sudoku answers: page 10 97 Loving ones Hard

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CULTURE | 03.11.2016 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 57 COMMUNITY VOICES Life in the Slow Lane with Joan Herlong

Cucumbers, sea salt and mineral water. No, it’s not lunch My Reason for Living and I trotted off to Mexico for a few days last month on a whim. We’d been longing for some R&R, and he’d found a last-minute deal too good to pass up.

in Spanish to turn around, so she could blast my front side. I was not done screaming, but I was done being polite or stupid. I would not turn.

As a special surprise, he treated me to a “Spa Day” upon arrival. I had no idea what the “Peace and Serenity” package included, I only know I needed me some.

We all looked like plucked chickens left out in a hailstorm. I wobbled toward the massage wing.

As I sat alone in the spa’s “Quiet Room,” a nice lady delivered two thin slices of cucumber on a silver tray. She said something really fast in Spanish (does anyone ever say anything SLOWLY in Spanish?).

She gestured to the instrucciones on the wall, and left. Important note: I speak no Spanish; understand less.

The cucumbers were tasty, but kind of a chintzy snack for a fancy spa.

Did I mention a convention had (almost) fully booked the resort, hence the last-minute deal? Suddenly, a horde of very loud women, all chattering away in Spanish, violated the Quiet. Ladies in smocks appeared, herding us out to the hallway. Our robes were traded for shower caps. Everyone was lining up, butt-nekkid.

Stretchy as they are, shower caps don’t cover much, and I am not a nudie.

It’s not that I don’t appreciate the human female form.

Scratch that. I do not appreciate the human female form.

Suffice to say there were no “outie” belly buttons among us. But I don’t want to know who waxes what (or who doesn’t). I don’t want to know how low things can droop. I don’t want to see how some things abnormally defy gravity, and I don’t want to see a panniculus outside of a textbook photo. My recent bunionectomy scars were a handy alternative focus.

Our first stop was the exfoliation station.

A hulking woman in a smock pantomimed for me to lie down on a morgue-like slab, face up. She poured a pile of rock salt on my tummy, then raked the stuff up and down my body. If you’ve ever shoveled snow off a frozen driveway, it was a lot like that, only rougher.

Experienced cyclists refer to this spa treatment as “road rash.”

I flat-out screamed.

She shushed me, flipped me over, and repeated the process on my backside.

I looked like a breaded flounder fillet as I shuffled behind my fellow exfoliates to the showers.

When I walked into the long, deep shower stall, I searched for the On/Off fixtures. I could hear the other conventioneers lowing in the other shower stalls, looking for the same levers.

There were none.

I turned around to ask – and there was the Exfoliator, brandishing a fire hose.

It was loaded with frigid mineral waters, no doubt from the River Styx.

While I clung to the wall like a crusty lizard, she blasted all the rock salt, hair, and freckles from my backside.

I’m pretty sure she was yelling at me

On the massage table, the first step was a hand vac which removed most of the remaining shards of rock salt from my front side. Then she used tweezers to remove the little stubborn ones.

I inferred from the massage therapist’s inflections that she was asking me a series of questions. Once again, we shared no language in common, unless she understood muttered English expletives.

In retrospect, she was probably asking me what kind of massage I desired. In her defense, it’s difficult to interpret guttural moaning and whining. She was even bigger than the fire-hosed exfoliator.

Faced with choosing for me, she naturally went with the EXTRA DEEP TISSUE option. She flipped me around and kneaded me like a limp tortilla.

For 90 minutes, it hurt so good.

Then she scraped me off the massage table, into a deep warm tub of amniotic fluid. I was so buoyant that only the back of my turbaned head touched the tub. It was lovely for a moment, until mariachi music was piped in (an enhanced interrogation technique they may want to consider at Gitmo).

If you’ve ever shoveled snow off a frozen driveway, it was a lot like that, only rougher.

I had no idea my vertical leap was so impressive, but I was back in my terry cloth robe moments after they peeled me off the ceiling. I hauled myself back to our suite, and collapsed.

The next day on the beach, I had no need to sit in the sun in search of “color.” I was covered with dark, thumb-sized bruises, slowly joining together, which gave me a rich, violet glow.

All my abject screaming and whining in the spa had left me hoarse, barely able to whisper. While my Reason for Living read a surely fascinating tome on New York City infrastructure (don’t ask him about it, because he’ll gladly tell you), I stewed in silence.

I turned to ask him if he missed my voice, my sparkling conversation, but his beatific expression stifled me. There he was, reading a nerdy book on a beautiful beach, with me by his side, unable to utter a word. He had achieved his version of peace and serenity. We were quite the package.

Joan Herlong is a Realtor who loves to write. She can be reached at mailto:joan@augustaroad.com.

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