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THEY SAID IT

“The Y is sitting on an enormous treasure.”

Thankful for our Friends and Caregivers

Nikki Grumbine, president of the Friends of the Reedy River, on plans to use the YMCA’s 29 acres on Cleveland Street to teach children about the importance of the natural world.

“I realize this will help some other developments, but not one of them has any affordable housing in it, not even one apartment, which to me is a disaster.”

Greenville City Councilwoman Lillian Brock Flemming, on the city’s failure to require affordable housing units in new developments as a condition to adding city sewer capacity.

“Aisles take up inventory.

Fewer seats means the bottom line changes.”

Peace Center President and CEO Megan Riegel, on why new aisles won’t be installed when the concert hall’s 2,100 seats are replaced.

“She is as supportive as she can be. She loves it deep down - and she allows me to do it.”

Greenville resident Dustin Pelletier, on his wife Tabatha’s reaction to the half a million multicolored lights he puts on their house every Christmas.

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Changing of the guard As colleges play a bigger role in driving Upstate’s economy, the face of leadership is changing CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com Converse College President Betsy Fleming has noticed a change during her 11 years as a college president.

Over the past decade, the role of colleges and universities has transformed from being a reservoir of reliable intellectual, cultural and social resources to becom-

ing drivers of the vitality, dynamism and economic development of a community.

“We’re now helping to build, expand and grow the economy,” she said. “That makes finding the right person [for the presidency] increasingly more important.”

Fleming is one of two Upstate college presidents on the way out. Fleming announced she’ll leave Converse at the end of the academic year, and a search is underway for her successor.

University of South Carolina Upstate Chancellor Tom Moore is also leaving, although no timetable has been set for his departure nor a search committee formed. Moore’s tenure was marked with record enrollment and new construction, but the faculty gave him a vote of no

confidence in March for what they called a lack of trust and communication over budget cuts.

At North Greenville University, Dr. Randall Pannell is serving as interim president. All but one of the other college presidents in the Upstate have all come to the job since 2012.

Henry Giles became president at Spartanburg Community College in 2012 after a stint as interim. In 2013, both Wofford College and Clemson University got new presidents. Last year, Elizabeth Davis took the reins at Furman and Steve Pettit became the first Bob Jones University president appointed from outside the Jones family.

Keith Miller, who replaced longtime

Greenville Technical College president Tom Barton in 2008, is the Upstate’s longest-serving president.

According to the Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government, colleges and universities are shifting into a leading role in economic growth. “A New Paradigm for Economic Development” says that in the economy of the future, the businesses with the most staying power and growth potential will be those most dependent on knowledge – new research, ideas, technologies, processes and upgraded skills for workers. The report said the new model will have knowledge as the lead incentive and the traditional incentives such as infrastructure, utilities and tax breaks will become the extras.

The Presidents

Bob Jones University

Clemson University

Converse College

Furman University

Greenville Technical College

Steve Pettit became the first president of Bob Jones University from outside the school’s founding family. Before taking the job in 2014, Pettit headed his own evangelical team.

James P. Clements became Clemson president on Dec. 31, 2013. He was principal investigator or co-principal investigator on more than $15 million in research grants. Before he came to Clemson, he was president of West Virginia University for nearly five years.

Betsy Fleming announced this fall that this year, her 11th as president of the women’s college in Spartanburg, would be her last. She is a Spartanburg native and was the executive director of the Gibbs Museum in Charleston before coming back home.

Elizabeth Davis became the first woman to lead Furman University when she was named to the presidency in 2014. She’s an accountant by training and an educator by choice. Prior to coming to Furman, she served in the leadership at Baylor University.

Keith Miller became only the second president in Greenville Technical College history when he was chosen in 2008 to follow longtime president Tom Barton.

He had 12 years experience as a college president in Illinois.

North Greenville University

Spartanburg Community College

Spartanburg Methodist College

USC Upstate

Wofford College

Randall Pannell became interim president at North Greenville University on March 12, 2015, after longtime president Jimmy Epting announced he’d take a sabbatical and retire. Pennell, who has spent more than 30 years in higher education, came to NGU in 2011.

Henry Giles began working at Spartanburg Community College in 1969 when he was 23 years old.

He is the college’s longest-serving employee, having been named interim president in 2012 and then given the title permanently.

Scott Cochran, former dean of The Space at Wofford College who worked at Performance Solutions by Milliken, the consulting firm of Milliken & Co., started as president of Spartanburg Methodist College on Nov. 16.

Chancellor Tom Moore announced in August he would step down from the post he’s held since 2011. No timetable for his departure has been set.

His decision came after a rocky two years and a no-confidence vote by the faculty.

Nayef Samhat came to Wofford in 2013 after having served as provost and professor of political science and international studies at Kenyon College in Ohio. Prior to that, he was at Centre College in Kentucky. While provost at Kenyon, he secured several highprofile grants to enhance the school’s academic offerings.

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Fleming not thinking about future after Converse Spartanburg native stepping down as president at end of academic year CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com Betsy Fleming is not thinking about what happens next after she steps down as Converse College president at the end of the academic year.

more than she ever imagined a decade ago. The school has been able to adapt to what today’s college-aged women are seeking in higher education while maintaining its liberal arts tradition of helping students cultivate their individual talents and expectations.

“We’ve had to be bold,” she said.

But a presidential search committee definitely is – and based on the profile they’ve built for potential candidates, the person who becomes the college’s 10th president in 125 years will share many qualities with Fleming.

That boldness included rolling back tuition 43 percent when other colleges across the country were raising their rates, building a $12 million apartment-housing complex during the middle of a recession, and expanding Converse’s athletic program from five to 11 sports and gaining full NCAA Division II status.

The presidential search committee, led

by Spartanburg businessman Bill Barnet, wants a leader with a deep understanding of and commitment to the liberal arts and an undergraduate liberal arts women’s college, while challenging the status quo to develop creative and innovative solutions.

It included establishing the Converse International School with Anhui Agricultural University and Anhui Medical University in China. Now 58 Chinese students will take their first two years of college in China and their last two years at Converse. They’ll arrive in Spartanburg in 2017 to earn Converse degrees.

“It felt like the right time for me and the right time for Converse” for her to retire, Fleming said.

As for life after her presidency, “I’m not actively thinking about it,” Fleming said.

“There will be time for that, but now I want to celebrate the accomplishments of Converse with the community.”

A Spartanburg native, Fleming didn’t come from academia: Prior to assuming the Converse presidency in October 2005, she was executive director of the Gibbs Museum of Art in Charleston.

Fleming said Converse has accomplished

The presidential search committee expects to interview candidates in late winter with the goal of announcing a new president in the spring. The new president would start next summer.

Converse’s tuition rollback working School says 43 percent tuition reduction along with program changes has increased enrollment CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com Two years ago, Converse College made national headlines by slashing its tuition 43 percent.

The move, which came at a time when tuition increases were routine

at schools large and small across the country, was designed to address the growing concern about the affordability of college.

When the college announced in the fall of 2013 that tuition would be reduced from $29,124 to $16,500 for 2014-15, enrollment was 641. This fall, enrollment increased to 724, giving the school its highest undergraduate enrollment in a quarter of a century – at a time when many small, private liberal TUITION continued on PAGE 7

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OPINION VIEWS FROM YOUR COMMUNITY, HEARD HERE

Let’s try for judicial independence dates for the judiciary are. Imagine Congress unilaterally elected judges at the federal level, and the president had nothing to do with the process. Nobody would trust the court to challenge the constitutionality of laws passed by Congress.

Yet that’s exactly what happens in South Carolina. What we have, in essence, is one branch’s domination of another – a blatant violation of the principle of the separation of powers.

It’s hardly surprising, therefore, that state laws are rarely struck down as unconstitutional. State lawmakers might think that’s because they pass constitutional bills. Others might assume it has to do with the fact that judges owe their careers to the lawmakers writing the laws whose constitutionality they’ve been asked to judge.

How should we install our judges, then?

Some states use popular elections – a sys-

tem widely and correctly criticized for politicizing the judiciary. Most others empower the executive to nominate judges and the Legislature to confirm them. That is the only way to avoid the Legislature’s domination, on one hand, and politicization of the judiciary, on the other.

In recent years, the South Carolina judiciary system has drawn legitimate criticism that it promotes “inbreeding.” At one point in the mid-1990s, more than half of circuit court judges and all five Supreme Court justices had served in the General Assembly prior to their election to the bench. The case isn’t so different now.

Five judges filed to fill the seat on the state Supreme Court that Justice Costa Pleicones is vacating in January when he becomes chief justice. At the same time, nearly 50 will be reviewed for an at-large Circuit Court seat. All the decisions on these judicial seats will be made by people you’ve likely never heard of and can’t vote for – legislative leaders and their appointees. The governor, whom you can vote for, should play an equal role in

Welcome to Obama World

of his only talent. A world where refugees are never questioned about intent or background, but gladly offered all of the benefits of a generous and bankrupt welfare state. A world where troops are replaced with teammates and sincerity vanquishes all evil.

ObamaWorld was filled with former refugees washed in Obamacare and waving their Individual Development Account cards. Flush with matching money and eager to find their ethnic communities in their new neighborhoods where they will make a difference, they were protégés of their creator, filled with the Democratic zeal of oblates – or at least some of them were.

Lurking in the corners of ObamaWorld like quiet shadow people were the skilled, the educated, the English-fluent, the ambitious – those who thought America was synonymous with opportunity. Not opportunity to enroll in a new welfare

IN MY OWN WORDS

by Cecilia Brown

If South Carolina does it one way, and most other states along with the federal government do it another way, we might wonder how likely it is that South Carolina is right and everybody else is wrong.

Consider the way we install judges. In effect, the Legislature unilaterally elects them.

The South Carolina Judicial Merit Selection Commission is made up of 10 individuals. All ten are lawmakers or people appointed by lawmakers. The commission uses its own criteria to screen and narrow candidates down to a maximum of three applicants per judicial position. The whole Legislature then votes on these candidates.

Throughout this process, the governor has no say on how or who these candi-

IN MY OWN WORDS

by Tommy Stringer

I cannot leave well enough alone.

Like a character from a Stephen King story, I’m drawn to the shaking door to see what horror lurks behind it. Be warned. Once you open the door, you can never slam it quick enough and in politics, the horror is always greater than imagined.

Take two weeks ago as an example. A new employee was reporting for duty, so I had a full slate of work ahead. Yet I wanted to express my reservations about the Syrian refugee resettlement program via letter to Gov. Haley.

Before I wrote the letter, I researched the impact of the program on South Carolina. I found reports with refugee resettlement statistics, maps showing which states participated in the program, and spreadsheets showing annual costs flowing through each state to fund the program, all from the websites of Homeland Security and Customs & Immigration Service.

Then I found the website for the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). Not only was that door shaking, but it oozed a slippery liberal sentiment. So I opened it – and stepped into the mind of Barack Obama. I could see the world as he saw it, his eyes my window to the outside.

As I looked through the ORR website, I realized that this was his creation, a community organized by him, an expression

All the decisions on these judicial seats will be made by people you’ve likely never heard of and can’t vote for – legislative leaders and their appointees. these decisions but will play virtually no role at all.

Is reforming South Carolina’s system just a dream? Not really. Two bills now in the General Assembly would take significant steps toward creating an independent judiciary. Either would eliminate the unilateral power of the General Assembly to control the judicial branch by requiring the governor to nominate judges with advice and consent from the Senate.

A few lawmakers – especially the sponsors of these and similar bills – see the gravity of the problem. Let’s hope that number grows.

Cecilia Brown is an investigative researcher at the S.C. Policy Council. servitude, but opportunity to achieve.

They came through the door looking to prove themselves, for direction towards a geographic area that needed their skills, and not just a random assignment to whatever state would have them.

I tried to slam the door, but the sunlight diffused the shadows – revealing real people who deserve better.

Greenville Republican Tommy Stringer represents District 18 in the S.C. Legislature

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arts colleges are seeing enrollments decrease.

The tuition reduction was one of several strategies Converse used to align itself with market needs and demands, especially when it comes to the middle class, said Converse President Betsy Fleming.

“A lot of middle-class families felt they were priced out of private college,” Flem-

Enrollment on the rise Converse College’s undergraduate enrollment on the rise

560 577 641 722 724

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Fall 2013 Fall 2014 Fall 2015

ing said. Before the tuition reduction, about 95 percent of Converse students received some institutional aid.

Under the school’s new tuition model, that aid and other financial aid would go further and make the school more affordable for middle-class families who might not qualify for need-based aid, Fleming said. That changed the conversation from, “I can’t afford a private college” to “What do you offer,” she said, adding no programs were cut as a result of the tuition reduction.

One unanticipated benefit has been an increased interest from alumnae in opening their wallets to increased endowed scholarship funds, Fleming said. “When tuition is $16,500 as compared to $28,000, smaller scholarships can make a bigger impact. We’ve received more than $2 million in new endowment money. That was unexpected.”

The move also pushed Converse to the forefront of the conversation of college affordability. Fleming is a member of the Future of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges steering committee that will explore new approaches to higher education as well as alternative college business models.

What’s Right in Health Care Greenville Memorial Hospital Wins Consumer Choice Award National Research Corporation has honored Greenville Memorial Hospital (GMH) with its 2015-2016 Consumer Choice Award. This marks the 20th straight year that the hospital has won this award. Consumers ranked GMH highest on the following metrics: best overall quality, best image/ reputation, best doctors and best nurses.

GHS Doctor Named Chair of Alliance for a Healthier S.C. Vascular surgeon Bruce Snyder, MD, has been named chair of the Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina. This group of 54 organizations and partners is dedicated to improving care statewide along five priority areas: healthy babies, healthy children, healthy bodies, healthy minds and health equity.

GHS Expands the McCrary Blood and Marrow Transplant Unit GHS has expanded its McCrary Blood and Marrow Transplant Unit to include donor-match options for unrelated donors or half-matched donors.

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Thanksgiving dinner’s over. Now what?

This weekend, when you’re done with the stores, get the family moving outdoors SHERRY JACKSON | STAFF and BENJAMIN JEFFERS | STAFF

week. Kids and kids at heart will enjoy taking a spin around the ice at this downtown Greenville winter tradition.

WHERE: Village Green, adjacent to Greenville City Hall in front of the Courtyard Marriott downtown WHEN: through Jan. 18; hours vary depending on day

Once the turkey is reduced to scraps and the thought of another piece of pumpkin pie makes you queasy, it’s time to focus attention on other activities that the family can enjoy. Sure, Black Friday shopping always beckons, but do you really want to fight the traffic and crowds? Our suggestion: Take a cue from REI’s #OptOutside initiative, join thousands of others across the country and hit the great outdoors this Thanksgiving weekend.

EXPLORE A STATE PARK While the Upstate offers loads of hiking and park options, Greenville’s Paris Mountain State Park is literally in our backyard. While no special programs are planned on the mountain this weekend, a parks spokesperson said enjoying the park is always a better alternative than hitting the mall. The 1,540-acre park has more than 15 miles of hiking trails, with many suited for beginners and families. Lake Placid and Reservoir #3 are both stocked with bass, bream and catfish for those looking to cast a line.

COST: $10 for adults; $8 for children 12 and under. Tickets include skate rental.

INFORMATION: iceonmain.com

GREENVILLE ZOO If you haven’t visited the zoo lately, a lot has changed. A new South American exhibit replaced the former elephant exhibition space and the animals have been busy with several new additions to the family. Ocelot kittens, Willie the red panda and a Siamang gibbon named George have all recently joined the zoo. Mo, a giant anteater, is another recent addition and is now sharing space with a male and a female rhea, which arrived just last week.

WHERE: 150 Cleveland Park Drive, Greenville WHEN: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Open daily 10 a.m. until 4:15 p.m.

COST: $9 for adults; $5.75 children ages 3-15; Children 2 and under free with an adult.

INFORMATION: greenvillezoo.com

CHRISTMAS TREE FARMS

WHERE: Paris Mountain State Park, Greenville WHEN:

Closed Thanksgiving Day. Open daily 10 a.m. until 4:15 p.m.

COST: $5 adults; $3.25 SC seniors (age 65 & older); $3 children ages 6-15; free for children 5 and younger.

INFORMATION: southcarolinaparks.com/parismountain BONUS: If you want to grab a deal at select South Carolina State Parks, the park system is offering its own Black Friday specials with 50 percent off deals on campsite reservations up to 13 months in advance, available only on Friday, Nov. 27.

OUTDOOR ICE SKATING United Community Bank’s Ice on Main is back for its fifth season.

The open-air ice skating rink, modeled after the rink at New York City’s Rockefeller Center, opened to the public last

In many people’s eyes, it is “officially” okay to partake in the Christmas holiday spirit the day after Thanksgiving, and what better way to do so then to cut down a tree to take home and decorate? According to the South Carolina Christmas Tree Association, 13 Christmas tree farms can be found within a 50-mile radius of downtown Greenville.

The family-owned Merry Christmas Tree Farm located between Liberty and Central opened last weekend and offers Leyland and Murray cypress, white pines, Virginia pines, eastern red cedar, Carolina sapphire, and Blue Ice varieties.

WHERE: 244 Lay Bridge Road, Central WHEN: Open daily Thanksgiving to Dec. 23, 9 a.m. until dark (about 5:45 p.m.)

COST: Varies INFORMATION: merrychristmastree. com BONUS: To find additional Christmas tree farms in South Carolina, visit scchristmastrees.org.

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« CLEMSON VS. USC No Thanksgiving weekend is complete without football. South Carolina sports fans can catch the top-ranked Clemson University Tigers take on the University of South Carolina Gamecocks at noon on ESPN on Saturday. But those who want to watch the game in person can make the trek down to Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia. However, tickets don’t come cheap. Prices for the nosebleed section start in the $70 range on Stubhub.com.

WHERE: Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 28; Noon COST: Varies, tickets available online

ROPER MOUNTAIN HOLIDAY LIGHTS Visiting holiday light exhibits is a tradition for many families. The 24th annual Roper Mountain Holiday Lights begins Thanksgiving Day. Visitors can walk lighted trails through the WinterWonderland and see Santa. They can also drive a 1.5-mile trail to see Candy Cane Lane, Santa’s Sleigh, the Caterpillar and other large displays.

WHERE: Roper Mountain Science Center, 402 Roper Mountain Road, Greenville WHEN: Open nightly from Thanksgiving until Dec. 30, 6-10 p.m.

COST: $10 (Monday-Thursday) or $15 (Friday-Sunday) per car, minivan or SUV INFORMATION: ropermountainholidaylights.com

HOLLYWILD HOLIDAY LIGHTS SAFARI BENEFIT Lights, camera, action. Hollywild gives visitors an opportunity to drive through holiday lights displays and also interact with animals. Visitors can also pay an additional $10 per vehicle to feed animals in the Enchanted Deer Forest Experience, where herds of animals roam.

WHERE: 2325 Hampton Road, Wellford WHEN: Through Jan. 3, 6-9 p.m. daily (extended hours on weekends in December) COST: $6 per person INFORMATION: hollywild.net

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Family Medicine Michael Peters, MD Keystone Family Medicine Greenville, 454-5000 Tullious Stoudemayer Jr., MD Travelers Rest Family Medicine Travelers Rest, 834-3192 Gynecology Melisa Holmes, MD Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology Greenville, 455-1600 Internal Medicine Katherine Gettys, MD GHS Family & Internal Medicine– Simpsonville Simpsonville, 522-1170

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CAROL E. CLEMENT CHILDREN’S GARDEN Just outside the Y classrooms is a playground that would fill with water after rains and become unusable for the kids, said Inman. To improve the playground area and create an inviting gathering space, friends of the late Carol E. Clement have mobilized to raise funds for that portion of the project, she said.

In addition to playground improvements, the changes will include a rain garden to filter runoff, picnic tables and pervious sidewalks, said Grumbine.

Clement was a fixture at the Y, often exercising there five days a week, said Inman. She also worked behind the scenes, serving as a board member, making phone calls for fundraising, leading annual scholarship campaigns and as a member of the endowment committee, she said. In addition, Clement’s family established the Carol E. Clement Scholarship Fund to sponsor sliding-scale scholarships for families in need.

“Carol loved her husband, children, friends and the YMCA,” said longtime friend Velda Hughes. The garden will be a place where people who want to remember Clements can visit, Hughes said.

“I felt it was important she was remembered forever.”

Clement “was a magnet and when you engaged with her, you were blessed,” Inman said.

“We want it to be a place of happiness and peace.”

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Since breaking ground for an amphitheater and outdoor classroom this June, the Caine Halter YMCA in Greenville has been moving forward with its plan to be kinder to the nearby Reedy River.

Stormwater runoff is a pressing issue for the Reedy, said Nikki Grumbine, president of the Friends of the Reedy River, and the stretch from the Woodland Way area to the former stables on Faris Road was identified as a place to help address the problem on what is called an “urban stressed river.”

The YMCA’s 29 acres along Cleveland Street can be an asset for teaching the hundreds of children who visit the facility about the importance of the natural world through multiple river-beneficial attractions, said Grumbine.

“The Y is sitting on an enormous treasure,” she said.

The first phase of a 19-element master plan includes an amphitheater, children’s garden, two rain gardens, three science stations and two council rings.

The rain gardens naturally filter water before it gets to the river and the council rings with stone seating are intimate gathering spots for small groups. Work on the amphitheater is slated to be completed in January 2016, according to YMCA officials.

Jamie Inman, YMCA vice president of development, said the effort blends the Y missions of healthy living, social responsibility and youth development. The facilities will also serve as “a gathering point for the community, not just for the YMCA,” she said.

A donor has funded the outdoor classroom spaces, and program managers are excited about the prospect of teaching their young charges about the significance of the river, Inman said.

In addition to reducing the runoff from the Y’s fields, the multi-

phase project will also work to remove invasive plants along the riverbank and replace them with native plantings, said Grumbine. Nearby property owners are also making changes to reduce runoff into the river, she said.

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bjeffers@communityjournals.com The only point of disagreement during the Greenville City Council meeting on Tuesday came over constructing a new sewer line in the West End.

SEWER DISPUTE The city has long had plans to expand sewer capacity in the West End by installing a line along Westfield Street. The chance to put in the new line came available recently when the owner of property along Westfield and the Reedy River agreed to grant the city an easement to build a sewer line through his property.

City staff said the sewer line will add capacity for a new housing development under construction on the property as well as future developments on the city’s west side.

Council members Lillian Brock Flemming and Jil Littlejohn objected to the resolution that moves construction plans forward – not because they oppose the new sewer line, but because the city failed to include any requirements that the property’s developer, Arlington Properties LLC, include affordable housing units in the new development.

“I realize this will help some other developments, but not one of them has any affordable housing in it, not even one apartment, which to me is a disaster,” Flemming said. She said developers were “running out people” who live in the area.

Littlejohn said the issue is bigger than just stormwater, and council members need to “take a stand” on projects and require developers to include affordable housing.

Mayor Knox White said the city is looking at a requirement that all future multifamily developments be mixed-use.

“That will be a big change for us, but I think most of us do see this project and certain other projects recently as lost opportunities for mixed-use development, particularly on the ground floor,” White said.

The city will pay for the cost of the sewer line in addition to $180,000 for the developer’s stormwater improvements on the site. The city will also reimburse the devel-

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The resolution to move forward with the line did pass, with Flemming and Littlejohn as the only council members opposed. Councilwoman Gaye Sprague was absent for the vote.

City staff said lack of sewer capacity has been a long-running issue in the city. Mike Murphy, director of Public Works, said the city has hired engineering firm Black & Veatch to assess how the city should handle sewer capacity in regard to new developments in the future.

“We are going to be coming back with recommendations on how we can address capacity issues without the city having to pay for a large portion of the cost,” Murphy said. Developers would have to have some type of “stake in the game” in helping to pay for expanded capacity, he said, and city staff would use other cities as a model.

ROAD IMPROVEMENT Council members unanimously agreed to allow the Salters Road/Old Sulphur Springs Road Improvement Project to move forward.

The project includes construction of a five-lane road section from Millennium Boulevard/Carolina Point Parkway to Verdae Boulevard. The section will have bike lanes, curb lawns, sidewalks, planted medians and a new bridge over I-85.

The S.C. Department of Transportation estimates the total cost of the project as $15.4 million, of which the city will contribute $421,000, Greenville County will give $250,00, Piedmont Natural Gas will pay $100,000, and Verdae Properties will contribute $500,000.

Murphy said City Manager John Castile negotiated two significant stipulations to the agreement: getting the county to contribute and capping the project cost, which means SCDOT will bear any cost overruns.

Castile “became the immovable object with the South Carolina Department of Transportation” to not make the city pay for any overages, White said. Construction is expected to begin around February or March of next year.

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Capt. Donald Dickerson, commander of Troop 3 of the S.C. Highway Patrol, was awarded last week the 2015 Billy Wilkins Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement.

The award was first presented in 1984 in honor of former 13th Circuit Solicitor Billy Wilkins, who was at last week’s ceremony to present the award to Dickerson.

According the Solicitor’s Office, the award is given to law enforcement officers “who have exhibited outstanding attributes in performance of his or her duties both in the field and in the courtroom.”

Wilkins said he has known Dickerson since 1979, and the commander gained respect from “his fellow troopers, judges, lawyers, solicitors and even those he arrested because he always dealt honestly and fairly with everybody he came in contact with.”

Greenville County Sheriff Steve Loftis nominated Dickerson for the award and said in a statement that his “dedication and willingness to work and lead, as well as his ability to enforce the laws of [South

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Dickerson began his law enforcement career in 1978. He was promoted to commander of Troop 3, the largest troop in the state, in September 2015.

Sgt. Chuck James, a detective with the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, was also awarded the 2015 Billy Wilkins Award in a separate ceremony in Pickens County.

Pickens County Sheriff Rick Clark said James epitomizes “what it means to be a team player and always treats everyone with respect.”

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Presidential candidate and former Florida governor Jeb Bush won over a supporter in Greenville on Tuesday with a kiss on the cheek.

Janet Martin, a recent Louisiana transplant who lived through Hurricane Katrina, asked Bush how he would make sure the federal government would help restore the state to pre-hurricane status.

Bush responded that “the first responsibility is for the local communities and the state to do their jobs [during disaster], and the federal government then plays the appropriate role of providing support.”

When Martin had finished asking questions, Bush walked back to her and gave her a kiss on the cheek.

Afterward, Martin, who described herself as a Democrat, said Bush impressed her. “He seems genuine and honest and I think I just switched my vote,” Martin said. “I had made up my mind that I wasn’t going to like him because I didn’t like George [Bush].”

She said her grandfather, who was also a Democrat, is probably “rolling over in his grave.”

Bush made a stop at the Greenville Salvation Army on Tuesday as part of a swing through the Palmetto Presidential candidate and former Florida governor Jeb Bush State. He also was scheduled made a campaign stop at the Greenville Salvation Army on to make stops at The Beacon Tuesday.

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At the Salvation Army, Bush spoke about the work the organization does and his family’s involvement in it before taking several questions from the audience. Bush’s sister-in-law Laura Bush is on the national advisory board for the Salvation Army.

After about a five-minute speech, he took several questions from the audience. Other than Martin’s question about restoring Louisiana, Bush also talked about reforming the VA and education reform.

While he said the federal government shouldn’t mandate how to change education, it should be a partner for “good things happening.”

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City narrows field of consultants for park area BENJAMIN JEFFERS | STAFF

bjeffers@communityjournals.com Greenville City staff narrowed the list of potential candidates to three consulting companies to develop a master plan for the proposed West End city park and surrounding area.

City staff will interview Design Collective Inc., Design Workshop Inc. and MKSK, according to Mayor Knox White.

Design Collective is based in Baltimore, Design Workshop is based in Asheville, N.C., and MKSK is based in Columbus, Ohio.

According to city records, 14 companies responded to the city’s request for proposals (RFP) on how to develop about 350 acres on the city’s West End. The boundaries of the proposed park are undefined, but Dana Souza, city director of parks and recreation, has said the park will cover about 30 of those acres. The approximate park boundaries are between Willard and Hudson streets and Welborn and Mayberry streets. The consultant will define the boundaries as part of the plan, Souza has said.

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Part of the park development includes moving the city’s Public Works facility

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THE NEWS IN BRIEF SCHOOL ASSIGNMENT CHANGE WINDOW OPENS Greenville County Schools’ change-inschool-assignment choice window will be open from Dec. 7 through Dec. 18. Parents may submit a choice form for up to three schools.

Parents should turn in the forms at their No. 1 choice school. Parents will not be allowed to line up at schools; time of receipt is not a factor in school assignment.

A lottery will be held and results posted

by Feb. 17 on the school district website, providing the order of lottery selections by grade for each school. Names will not be listed.

Available space by grade level will determine the assignments. Beginning Jan. 19, change in assignment choice requests will be date and time stamped at each requested school and listed in that order on the school’s waiting list, behind students on the lottery waiting list. All parents will be notified of their children’s 2016-17 school assignment no later than March 24, 2016.

The change-in-assignment-choice lottery does not impact the application process for the district’s magnet schools and Sara Collins Elementary. Some other schools have their own student assignment methods: Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle’s population plan may be viewed at greenville.k12.sc.us/News/docs//1306/ fisher_assign.pdf.

Sterling School has a first choice geocode assignment area as well as the change in assignment choice process. Students for the Charles Townes Center are selected using Gifted and Talented criteria. Students selected for the Fine Arts Center may request to attend Wade Hampton High.

Others may attend through the change-inassignment process.

CITY TO OFFER FREE PARKING The city of Greenville will offer free parking at all of its parking facilities on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday, beginning at 6 a.m. Nov. 26 and ending at 6 a.m. Nov. 28.

The city will also offer holiday promotions in December. As part of Holiday Happening, the city will offer a special flat rate of $2 to park at the Commons, South Spring Street, Poinsett and River Street garages from 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11 to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13. In addition, the city will offer free parking at all of its parking facilities on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, beginning at 6 a.m. on Dec. 24 and ending at 6 a.m. on Dec. 26.

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United Way of Greenville County announced last week that its annual campaign raised more than $16.7 million, just shy of its $17 million goal announced in September.

The final campaign total of $16,755,988 sets a new state record, United Way said.

Launched in the summer, the campaign logged 700 companies and 1,400 volunteers participating. More than 36,000 donors pledged their support in 2015.

The five largest campaigns included Michelin North America ($1.6 million), Greenville Health System ($1.02 million), GE ($1 million), Greenville County Schools ($621,000) and Fluor Corporation. Fluor was the first local workplace campaign to surpass $2 million in total giving ($2.07 million).

First-time company campaigns were recognized, including Global Management Partners, UCW Logistics, Young Office, Aerotek, Marketplace Staffing, IH Services/ Newbold Services and Greenville Swamp Rabbits.

According to United Way, more than 107,000 people were served in its more than 100 programs and initiatives provided by United Way and its 69 partner agencies.

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Adult male rheas can be up to 67 inches tall at the head and can weigh up to 88 pounds. In spite of being flightless, the birds have an eight-foot wingspan. They use their wings like sails when they run.

The rheas were hatched within 12 days of each other at Prospect Park Zoo in Brooklyn, N.Y., in March 2012.

Last year, the male rhea lost 2/3 of his upper beak due to an injury, but with the help of a specialized feeder that his keepers constructed, he learned to feed himself by scooping up his food in his lower beak instead of pecking at it.

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THE NEWS IN BRIEF addition, the state’s numbers of homeless people in families with children increased 14.2 percent in the last year, logged by HUD as one of the largest increases in that category.

According to the estimate created during a point-in-time survey in January 2015, South Carolina has an estimated 5,354 homeless people.

“Nationwide, veteran homelessness declined 36 percent between 2010 and 2015; family homelessness dropped 19 percent, and chronic homelessness fell 22 percent.

Meanwhile in South Carolina, veteran homelessness rose 11 percent between 2010 and 2015; family homelessness rose 8 percent, and chronic homelessness rose 36 percent,” HUD said.

2015 SCROOGES AND ANGELS ANNOUNCED S.C. Secretary of State Mark Hammond recently announced the 20th annual Scrooges and Angels list for 2015. Angels represent those that “exemplify charitable giving in South Carolina,” while Scrooges are so labeled because the charity devoted 40 percent or less of its total expenditures to charitable programs and spent a significant amount of revenue on fundraising.

Greenville nonprofit Fostering Great Ideas and Spartanburg’s Animal Allies were named as angels. The Premier Foundation of Easley was named as a Scrooge.

Angels were selected by financial review by the Secretary of State’s office as well as public nominations. To be selected as an Angel, the charity must have devoted 80 percent or more of its total expenditures to charitable programs.

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PEP, the leading nonprofit supporter of high-quality public education in Greenville, honored the Drive for its commitment to advancing student achievement and accelerating reading success for students. The Drive provided financial support to volunteering. The Drive’s Reading All-Stars program, sponsored by Michelin, has seen more than 60,000 students qualify since the program’s inception in 2008.

“The Drive has been an invaluable partner in helping PEP continue our mission of supporting and strengthening student achievement in Greenville County Schools,” said PEP Board Chair Neil Grayson. “Their values of engaging and championing our students and schools mirrors PEP’s mission, and we look forward to many more years of partnering with the Drive.”

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Power play Local display to be featured on TV’s ‘The Great Christmas Light Fight’ APRIL A. MORRIS | STAFF

amorris@communityjournals.com “When I first started doing this, my wife always called me Clark,” admits Greenville resident Dustin Pelletier. Fans of “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” and Clark Griswold’s obsessive over-decorating with holiday lights can guess how Pelletier got his nickname: Greenville Griswold.

For the last four years, Pelletier has decked his home’s exterior with thousands and thousands of merry, twinkling lights. The first year, he premiered with 200,000 static, clear lights, he said. Now, his annual holiday display has grown to half a million multicolored lights, many of which groove to music.

Each year Pelletier expands his display of Christmas lights, smiling Santas and pleased polar bears. This year’s creation is so spectacular that Pelletier’s work will be featured on ABC’s “The Great Christmas Light Fight” this December – the holiday reality show that profiles families with “elaborate Christmas light displays, incredible choreography and over-the-top designs.”

Greenville’s Griswold launched his show a bit early this year – September, in fact – for a filmed reveal, which was attended by 1,400 people in October.

“It was so overwhelming in a good way to see how many people are impacted and love our show,” he said.

Pelletier said he did not apply to be on the show, but organizers contacted him.

In filling out the questionnaire about his display, Pelletier said he was reminded about its genesis four years ago.

“It bubbled up all the reasons why we do the show. It almost reinvigorated and reignited our passion for it,” he said.

The popular sparkling showcase, which can draw thousands of people to his neighborhood over a weekend, is a nod to Pelletier’s father and the times he helped his dad “put up an above-average amount of Christmas lights on our house,” he said. “I just had a great time doing it with my dad.”

When his father passed away, he wanted to resurrect the tradition with his own

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synchronizing the spectacle to music like another she had seen.

“I was instantly crushed; I didn’t know you could do that. I’m thinking I did a good job here,” he said.

So the next year he stepped up his game and added musical synchronization, along with a 20-foot tree and lit arches. The next year brought color and a 17,000-light digital matrix that can spell out words and shine any color.

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“We have lights hanging 30 feet in the

PUTTING OUT THE WELCOME MAT Visitors can drive past the Pelletiers’ home and tune in to the holiday music on their radios, but Dustin Pelletier recommends parking nearby and walking to the spot because the car line wait can stretch up to two hours. Those on foot can stay as long as they want, he said.

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The family gave out 5,000 cups of the hot drink in one weekend last year, but he has not recorded attendance, Pelletier said. However, this year he has invested in a car counter.

Pelletier said his dream of making the lights a family tradition has come true, with extended family members volunteering to help set up and tear down the display.

“It brought a smile to my heart to see the whole family coming together on one project,” he said. As for wife Tabatha condoning his decorating work, “She is as supportive as she can be. She loves it deep down – and she allows me to do it.”

Pelletier doesn’t take donations to defray the cost of the display, he said. “We want to make it, as always, a free show for the community.” As for the power bill, he signed up for the equal payment plan, spreading the cost throughout the year. However, when he surveys the power usage graph, “It is off-the-chart type power. We’re using enough power for four houses or so.”

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A universal message Chanukah on Main begins festival of lights with public menorah lighting APRIL A. MORRIS | STAFF

amorris@communityjournals.com This year, Dec. 6 is the first night of Chanukah, the eight-day Jewish Festival of Lights, and the community is invited to a public menorah-lighting to celebrate.

“The commandment of the day is bringing more light to the world,” said Rabbi Leibel Kesselman of Chabad Greenville, an event sponsor. Chabad Greenville wants to share this uplifting message with the entire community, he said.

The Jewish holiday has gained popularity over the last few decades among Jews from all different backgrounds, including in the Upstate. “Over the years it has become more and more popular … whether within the Jewish community, affiliated or not, or even outside the Jewish community,” he said.

“There are certain people from outside the Jewish community who I only know from the menorah-lighting,” Kesselman said. “This is one of the few Jewish celebrations that’s communitywide and appeals to a wide spectrum.”

Last year was the first time a new, giant menorah stood in NOMA Square for all eight days of Chanukah, and that will continue this year, he said.

Kesselman also brings the celebration to the streets with a more than 3-foottall menorah affixed to the roof of his car during Chanukah. In larger cities, menorah parades are a Chanukah tradition, he said.

A GLOBAL MESSAGE The meaning of the holiday is universal, Kesselman said, and the celebration “grew to be very friendly, inviting and warm with a very positive message that ultimately good will prevail … so that every single day we add another light … and whatever we did today, tomorrow, we should add something more than the day before.”

He hopes this year’s celebration will

be even bigger. Organizers have worked in recent years to involve more people, including teens and young professionals, planning a celebration for all ages.

Nearly 300 people attended the 2014 menorah-lighting and Kesselman said because the Upstate is so diverse, those who have moved here from other places are reminded of past celebrations.

In addition to the lighting ceremony, the evening includes traditional Chanukah fare like doughnuts, potato pancakes called latkes and chocolate coins called chocolate gelt. Live music, a children’s choir, magic show, children’s carnivalstyle booths by the BBYO and a chocolate menorah will also be part of the evening’s festivities.

Music from the popular a cappella group The Maccabeats will also be played and the group is slated to send in a video message.

Spreading a little light is a concept anyone can understand, Kesselman said.

“You’re not telling them to change the world in one day. Step by step, every little candle, every little light you bring to the world, to your family, to your surroundings will ultimately have a positive effect on the world we live in. It’s an amazing, positive message. It’s so pertinent to our daily lives.”

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It’s not me, it’s them In and out of love with the Carolina Panthers In January 2009, I broke up with the Carolina Panthers. We’d tried again and again to make it work, but they just kept hurting me.

They were out of my life for a while, giving me space while I played the field with the Falcons and the Steelers, but now, like the second verse of Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive,” they’re back.

And they’re 9-0, three games up on the Falcons for first place in the NFC South.

I’m going to be honest with you: I’m thinking about taking them back. Maybe they really mean it this time. Maybe they’ve really changed. Or maybe they’ve pulled this one on me before.

SUNDAY, JAN. 12, 1997: PANTHERS VS. GREEN BAY PACKERS, NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME It was too good to be true: We’d finally gotten a football team in the Carolinas, and our Panthers were one game away from the Super Bowl in only their second season. It was meant to be; I could just feel it. It was like some sort of Hollywood movie. Rookie QB Kerry Collins had been spectacular, kicker John Kasay had been automatic, and we were 12-4. We’d even beaten the previously unstoppable Dallas Cowboys, and they were back-to-back champions!

All we had to do was get past the Packers’ brilliant but erratic quarterback, some dude named Brett Favre. How hard could that possibly be when you’ve got destiny on your side?

Final score: 30-13, Packers.

SUNDAY, FEB. 1, 2004: PANTHERS VS. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS, SUPER BOWL XXXVIII Okay, so it didn’t work last time; this time it was gonna happen. After a few miserable seasons, two head coaching changes, and myriad personnel issues off the field (I’m looking at you, Kerry Collins and Rae Carruth), we’d made it to the Super Bowl. Coach John Fox had taken a couple of years to really get his feet planted, but this was a breakout year for quarterback Jake Delhomme, and John Kasay had been automatic. The team had gone 11-5, beat the Cowboys in the wild-

card and snuck past the Eagles 14-3 in the NFC championship game.

All we had to do was maintain our edge against the Patriots and beat some young QB named Tom Brady. I mean, yeah, the Patriots had managed to win their own Super Bowl a couple of years ago, but this was our time. I just knew it.

Final score: 32-29, Patriots.

SUNDAY, JAN. 22, 2006: PANTHERS VS. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS, NFC CHAMPIONSHIP OK, admittedly, things hadn’t been going well for the past couple of years. I’ll give you that. But we’d gained experience. We’d gotten our revenge on the Patriots, beating them 27-17. We’d beaten the Giants at Giants Stadium and the Bears at Soldier Field, for crying out loud!

Delhomme was throwing laser-accurate passes, and John Kasay had been automatic. I mean, sure, we’d been plagued by injuries, but as long as our incredible RB, Nick Goings, didn’t get a concussion on the very first possession or something, we were going to cruise. All we had to do was get past some dudes named Matt Hasselbeck and Shaun Alexander.

Final score: 34-14, Seahawks.

SUNDAY, JAN. 10, 2009: PANTHERS VS. ARIZONA CARDINALS, FIRST ROUND OF NFC PLAYOFFS. See, the thing is, in the past, we’d had our share of bad luck. But you’ve got to get that out of the way to get to the good times. And this team was a BEAST! Jonathan Stewart and DeAngelo Williams couldn’t be stopped, no one could cover Steve Smith, Delhomme had matured a lot, and John Kasay was... you know.

Unless by some ridiculous turn of events, Delhomme had some sort of fiveinterception, arm-flailing meltdown, we were gonna cruise through this firstround playoff game. I mean, Kurt Warner was ancient, and who the heck was this Larry Fitzgerald guy?

Final score: 33-13, Cardinals.

I’ve thought about it, Carolina Panthers, and I’ve made my decision.

How ‘bout them Falcons?

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COMMUNITY VOICES: CALL TO ACTION

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Fighting cancer one pound at a time With the holiday season on the horizon, now it’s time to start thinking about the importance of maintaining a healthy weight and avoiding the diet and exercise pitfalls that come after the most wonderful time of the year.

Getting one’s weight in check before the holiday season may be especially important, as one study found that a person’s weight going into the holiday season had a large impact on how much their weight increased. According to the study, overweight individuals gained nearly five times as much weight as the general population between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. Unfortunately, the issue is more serious than having trouble fitting back into that favorite pair of jeans.

While many people are aware that being overweight can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure and kidney disease, fewer may realize that it increases the risk of some forms of cancer. The National

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According to the American Cancer Society, there is a clear link to weight issues and numerous types of cancer such as breast (in women past menopause), colon and rectum, endometrium (lining of the uterus), esophagus, kidney and pancreas. It is also believed that there is increased risk of cancers of the gallbladder, liver, cervix, ovaries, more aggressive forms of prostate cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma and multiple myeloma in some cases. There are a number of possible reasons for the increased risk, but the general thought is that increased insulin levels and excess hormones produced by fat cells may contribute to cancer cell growth.

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REACHING AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY WEIGHT The medical community generally determines healthy weight ranges by dividing a person’s weight by their height in order to determine their body mass index (BMI). A BMI between 25 and 30 is considered overweight and a BMI over 30 is considered obese. Individuals can easily access BMI tables online or ask their physician to calculate this number during their next visit.

Because weight gain is the result of consuming more calories than the body burns, the first step to controlling and maintaining a healthy weight is to examine one’s diet. The U.S. dietary guidelines recommend eating nutrient-rich foods such as: • Fruits and vegetables • Whole grains • Lean protein • Fat-free or low-fat dairy products • Legumes (beans), nuts and seeds.

For the most part, individuals should avoid: • Sweetened beverages, • Refined grains (think pasta, white bread, etc.)

• Fried foods or foods made with butter or shortening

The second step is to increase physical activity, which should include a combination of aerobic and strengthening exercises. Adults should strive for 2.5 hours of aerobic exercise a week

and those looking to lose weight should strive for five hours of moderate activity (like walking) a week. At least two days a week of strengthening exercises will also help to burn more calories, reduce injury and maintain bone-strength.

For some, it’s equally important to examine the mental or emotional aspects that may lead to being overweight or obese. Speaking with a counselor or health care professional about the emotional triggers that may lead to overeating, or participating in stress-relieving exercises like yoga or meditation are extremely successful in helping people to manage and control their weight.

Finally, in cases where a physician deems it appropriate, there are medical treatments that can assist with weight loss. This includes medication and bariatric procedures for extreme cases.

While many of these methods have proven results, it is still recommended to start with lifestyle changes tied to diet and exercise.

So, before this holiday season gets the better of your waistline, start to examine these lifestyle choices today. There’s no reason to wait until the new year to make changes that will improve your health and help to ensure that you and your family will enjoy more holidays to come.

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Beckie Cunningham, a senior care worker from Rock Hill, was inspired by handpainted umbrellas representing lives lost in the 9-11 terrorist attacks crafted by an artist in New York City. She helped launch the Life Blooms Eternally movement to represent hospice patients and draw attention to hospice benefits for families. The first Life Blooms Eternally celebration was held at Winthrop University in November 2010 during National Hospice Month. In 2012, it expanded to the State House.

This year, displays were installed at the Laurens County Courthouse and Greenville’s Falls Park. More than 500 colorful umbrellas were displayed in Falls Park.

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The Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 845/Greenville/ Simpsonville delivered 380 complete Thanksgiving dinners to the VA clinic in Greenville Tuesday. (Far left) Chapter commander Doug Greenlaw, clinic administrator Richard Boggan and event organizer Sgt. Harvey Craig.

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St. Joseph’s Catholic School paid tribute to all veterans in a special Veteran’s Day Assembly Nov. 11.

Flags fly at half-staff on the Bob Jones University campus i killed in the recent terrorist attacks in Paris.

The hosts of the Rise Guys Morning Show on 93.3 FM kic Broadcast toy collect cash and toys for Toys for Tots on Th at 6 a.m. and continued through 10 a.m. Friday outside t downtown Greenville. Donors were given free food and c Trans-Siberian Orchestra concert, Greenville Swamp Rabb entertainment memorabilia.

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The annual Holiday Open House last weekend kicked off the holiday season on Augusta Road.

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The Hillcrest Rams played host to the Mauldin Mavericks in the first round of the Class-AAAA Football Championships.

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church held a topping-out ceremony on Nov. 19 for its new $5M church on Augusta Road.

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OUR COMMUNITY COMMUNITY NEWS, EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS Piedmont Spine and Neurosurgical Group recently joined Bon Secours Medical Group. Physicians include Michael N. Bucci, director of St. Francis neuroscience and neurosurgery center, Christie B. Mina, and Hamilton “Earle” Russell Jr. At the annual meeting to discuss the well-being of girls in the state, Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands council representatives, including Kim Hutzell, president/CEO, and Susan Schneider, director of PR and advocacy, met with U.S. Rep. Trey Gowdy. The group reviewed the State of Girls in South Carolina report, compiled by the Girl Scout Research Institute.

U.S. Rep. Trey Gowdy and Kim Hutzell, president/CEO, Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands, met in his district office to discuss issues that impact the wellbeing of girls in the Palmetto State.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) named its 2015 Legislators of the Year for their contribution to eliminate drunk driving.

South Carolina legislators named to the list include: Sens. Joel Lourie, Larry Martin and Brad Hutto along with Reps. Rick Quinn, Ralph Norman and Anne Thayer.

The Joint Commission released America’s Hospitals: Improving Quality and Safety: The Joint Commission’s Annual Report 2015, summarizing 2014 data on 49 accountability measures reported by more than 3,300 Joint Commission-accredited hospitals. Hospitals were measured on how well they were performing on

evidence-based care for treatment of conditions such as heart attack, pneumonia and stroke. In addition, 1,043 hospitals – 31.5 percent –that are performing exceptionally well on these patient care processes were recognized as Top Performers on Key Quality Measures. Local hospitals named as Top Performers included Baptist Easley Hospital, GHS Patewood Memorial Hospital, Greenville Health System, Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, UHS of Greenville, Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital, GHS Hillcrest Memorial Hospital and Mary Black Health System.

Search for specific hospitals at qualitycheck.org.

Comic book legend Frank Miller released “Dark Knight III: The Master Race” this week and DC Entertainment has created a limited number of special variant covers from its roster of comic book artists that are only available at select local comic book stores. In Greenville, Borderlands Comics and Games will carry copies with limited-edition cover artwork created by Klaus Janson, who also inked the entire series. Each of the 47 variant covers is exclusive to a single comic book store and cannot be purchased anywhere else.

Renewable Water Resources’ (ReWa) operations challenge team, the Blackwater Bruisers, took third place overall in the National Operations Challenge Competition for Division II in October. The team also placed second in the collections event. Doug Allen coaches the team and Russ Moore serves as team captain. Other team members include Adam Harvey, Larry Camp and Joe Ortiz.

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EVENTS THAT MAKE OUR COMMUNITY BETTER

Local Subway restaurants are working with The Salvation Army to fulfill the Christmas wishes of children in the 2015 Angel Tree program by offering information about how to donate for a deserving child. Customers will be directed to a website where they can donate the gifts online. Online donations will be accepted through Dec. 24. For more information, visit salvationarmycarolinas.org.

Eighteen Civitans and Wade Hampton Junior Civitans were among the volunteers serving meals each evening to the 1,200-1,400 athletes, their coaches and chaperones at the 2015 Special Olympics South Carolina Fall Games.

The Piedmont Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals honored the Upstate’s Philanthropist and Volunteer of the Year at the 2015 National Philanthropy Day celebration in Greenville. Honorees included 2015 Philanthropist of the Year, Elaine T. Freeman, and Jean Shew, 2015 Volunteer of the Year.

Synnex Share the Magic, a charity fundraising initiative created by Synnex Corporation, announced nearly $1 million will be distributed to four Upstate children’s charities. Recipients include A Child’s Haven, Clement’s Kindness, MakeA-Wish South Carolina and Pendleton Place for Children and Families. Over the past five years, the initiative has raised more than $5 million for Upstate children, distributing more than $3 million to the four charities.

Ten Thousand Villages on Main Street, Greenville, is participating in #FairTuesday on Dec. 1, which showcases conscious consumerism and fair trade, ethical and eco-friendly brands. Ten Thousand Villages supports more than 20,000 craftspeople in more than 30 developing countries.

Through Dec. 31, Tijuana Flats will donate proceeds from the sale of all Smack hot sauce bottles and gingerbread cookie flautas desserts to No Kid Hungry.

Throughout the duration of the campaign, guests can also purchase a $25 gift card and receive a free $5 bonus card both in-store and online.

Through Dec. 21, General Air is collecting clean, gently used warm coats to support its warm coat drive program, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., at 5409 Augusta Road, in Greenville. Upstate residents are invited to drop off coats that will be donated to the Salvation Army for distribution to local children and adults in need.

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Furman University education professors Michael Svec and Paul Thomas have collaborated on a new book, “Democracy and Decency: What Does Education Have to Do With It?” (Information Age Publishing). Svec was one of 20 international scholars selected to contribute a chapter to the book. Thomas co-edited the book with Paul Carr, Julie Gorlewski and Brad Porfilio, the latest volume in the series “Critical Constructions: Studies on Education and Society.” Svec’s chapter, “Democracy and Decency Supporting Science Teaching,” discusses ways that the science classroom culture can be redefined to not only model the nature of science through instruction but also to model democratic principles.

Keith Powell’s Washington Center class revitalized The Greenville Technical Coltwo areas of the school’s courtyard by planting and lege Area Commission has three caring for flowers. new members. Jo Watson Hackl, a corporate attorney with Wyche, P.A., is past chair of the Greenville Area Development Corporation, past president of the Greenville County Bar Association, and past president of the Greenville Professional Women’s Forum. S. Hunter Howard Jr., owner and CEO of The Springs in Simpsonville, has served as a CPA, member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, chairman of the South Carolina Tax Commission, and president and CEO of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce. Keith R. Smith, owner of Keith Smith Builders, has been a homebuilder since 1969 and a realtor since 1972. He is active with many community organizations including Greer Relief and Resources Hackl Howard Smith and Habitat for Humanity.

Nancy Tipton’s seventh-grade English class at Bob Jones Academy has been competing this year with thousands of private and public schools across the United States and Canada on Vocabulary.com. For the month of October, BJA was named state champion for South Carolina. The 16 students have mastered more than 1,600 words this year and earned nearly 6 million points. The two top “vocabularians,” Jonathan Daulton and Ashton Jones, have each answered more than 9,100 vocabulary and spelling questions.

Members of Nancy Tipton’s seventh-grade English class celebrated their vocabulary progress with a “build your own ice cream sundae” party.

Terry Dietrich, an art teacher at Southside Christian School for 30 years, received the Set Free Ambassador Award at the sold-out Keys to Freedom Gala for Set Free Alliance, a Greenville-based nonprofit. The Set Free Alliance Ambassador Award is given to recognize extraordinary service, leadership and generosity benefitting rescued slave children in Andhra Pradesh, India. Dietrich led a team of two graduating SCS seniors, Griffin Lichtenfelt and Katie Mruz, to illustrate the book that tells the story of how child slaves in a rock quarry in India came to be rescued and cared for by a Greenville nonprofit.

More than a dozen Bob Jones Academy students recently competed in the South Carolina Music Educators Association (SCMEA) Region Orchestra audition. Those who successfully auditioned played in the 2015 SCMEA Region Or-

chestra Festival held Nov. 15-16 at Wade Hampton High School. Quintin Gillespie, Charlotte Moore, Grace Hand and Kara Seymour participated in the 2015 Region Junior Orchestra. Christina Wesley, Scott Thompson and Grace Park participated in the 2015 Region Senior Orchestra. Several students competed and ranked the highest in the region, giving them the honor of performing with the 2015 Senior Honors Orchestra. These performers included Nathan Abdo, Chris Koons, Ellie Myers and Kimberly Leone.

Clemson University’s College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences and the board of directors of the Agricultural Alumni Organization are seeking nominations of outstanding alumni for three significant awards including the Professional Achievement Award, the Distinguished Service Award and the Young Alumni Award. NomiEllen Woodside fifth-graders Nadia Rhodes and Zeta nations are due in the Office of Thurman have been chosen to be a part of the SC Children’s Honors Choir. These students auditioned the Dean, College of Agriculture, to be chosen for this honor. The choir will perform Forestry and Life Sciences, Clemin February at the South Carolina Music Educators son University, 101 Barre Hall, Conference in Columbia.

Clemson , SC 29634 by Dec. 1, 2015. Nominees for the Professional Achievement Award must be a graduate of Clemson University for at least five (5) years, achieved a major list of professional accomplishments, provided superb leadership in career-related associations and recognized for substantial dedication to Clemson University and the College. Distinguished Service Award nominees must be alumni of Clemson but cannot have been an undergraduate student for five years. They must have a proven record of dedication and service to Clemson University and the College while possessing a strong personal faith underscored by impressive community and public service. Professional or family accomplishments are important factors in the nominating process. Young Alumni Award nominees must have graduated within the past ten years and be under the age of 35. They must be known for upholding the University’s core values of honesty, integrity and respect. Possessing an “ever-loyal” relationship to Clemson, the nominees must have impacted their business through leadership, educational and philanthropic endeavors.

Bob Jones University fielded five computer programming teams in the Association for Computing Machinery International Collegiate Programming Contest held at Georgia Tech Nov. 14. In the 62-team competition, the five BJU teams placed third, fourth, seventh, 13th and 14th. The programming contest, sponsored by IBM, brings together colleges to compete by region. Each team is given 11 problems to complete within a five-hour period. BJU competed in the Southeast Region Contest in Division II against such universities as the University of Georgia, University of Mississippi, College of Charleston, Wofford College, Morehouse College, Stone Academy fifth-graders and their first- and Kennesaw State University, Emsecond-grade book buddies harvested fall vegetables ory University, Mercer University in the school’s secret garden. and The Citadel.

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Three Agents Join The North Pleasantburg Office Of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces the recent addition of three Sales Associates to the company’s North Pleasantburg office. John Paul Gillis, Holly Daniel and Liz Nunnally have joined the company as its newest real estate professionals.

John Paul Gillis has joined The Gillis Group. A graduate of the University of South Carolina, where he played football, Gillis holds a Bachelor of Science degree in hotel, restaurant and tourism management. In recent years, he has developed a successful promotional products company in the Upstate. Gillis currently resides in Greenville with his wife, Brittney.

Holly Daniel has joined the Chet & Beth Smith Group as a buyer’s Gillis specialist. A native of Taylors, Daniel attended Greenville Technical College where she studied business. She has over 10 years of experience in recruiting for the medical device industry. Daniel and her husband, Mel, are parents to three grown children and serve as therapeutic foster parents with The Bair Foundation.

Liz Nunnally has also joined the Chet & Beth Smith Group as a buyer’s specialist.

Nunnally is a graduate of Converse College where she attained a Daniel Bachelor of Arts in finance and economics. She brings an extensive history of banking experience to her role within the company. A native of Kingstree, SC, she and her husband, John, currently reside in Greer.

“I am delighted to welcome John Paul, Holly and Liz to our office, as well as their respective teams,” said Fritzi Barbour, Broker-In-Charge of the North Pleasantburg office. “I look forward to working with them as they establish their real estate careers.”

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The Pelham Road Office Of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors Welcomes Three New Agents Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces the recent addition of three Sales Associates. Vickie Given, Melanie Graham and Sam Hankins have joined the company’s Pelham Road office as its newest real estate professionals.

Vickie Given joins the company’s Senior Division. She brings over five years of experience as a community relations specialist and marketing director Given for Upstate hospice and assisted living facilities. Previously, Given studied business at Indiana University. A native of Cass City, Michigan, she and her husband, Ed, currently reside in Travelers Rest.

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High point of the year: October Market popular. The desire for High Point Market is the Guest columnist mobility is found in styllargest home furnishings ish, swivel options for trade show in the world. chairs, and also in otEvery October and April, tomans and chairs with the design trade travels to casters.

Furniture is North Carolina to see new with Barbara Dalton smaller in scale and more trends, place orders and proportionate to its space, be inspired. Tens of thouallowing for more versasands of new products are tility. introduced. Attracting deSunbrella and Crypton signers from all over the fabrics are widely acceptworld, High Point can be ed for residential use – inoverwhelming—at least door and outdoor options until you learn your fathat are family- and petvorite showrooms! friendly are available, as My “must-see” list inwell. I am excited about cludes: Hickory Chair, Mr. Traditions Linens, a new and Mrs. Howard, HanTurquoise walls and accents blended with persimmon lamps and shocking pink in the large artwork are beautifully displayed in the Hancock and Moore High Point Showroom. bedding line geared tocock & Moore, C.R. Laine, Jonathan Charles, Gabby, Visual Comfort wards functionality. The designs are conubby, woven and multicolored fabrics, more modern settings and textured faband Stickley. This year I also checked out hesive, casual and easy. Plus, each piece as well as a combination of textures, such rics joined the navy and reds in a Boho or Magnolia Home, the new collection by is machine-washable! as linen and velvet, in the same setting. Farmhouse style. Terracotta and persimJoanna Gaines of HGTV’s “Fixer Upper.”

Wool fabrics were intro- mon are still strong, and I saw shocking Common threads were woven duced in flannels and pinks in large, bold artwork. Turquoise Texture throughout all of these showrooms. Here and chartreuse paired together to offer a plaids.

While at Market, I saw were some of my takeaways: new, fresh alternative to past years’ lime wood furniture with hues. Whites and grays are still strong as Color clean lines, relaxed finLifestyle trends neutrals. Colors? Right now everything ishes, and much less I saw a lot of blue in goes.

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Administration degree. Her most recent professional assignments have included human resources, recruiting and finance. The mother of two children, Graham lives in Greenville.

Sam Hankins joins the company as an experienced real estate professional. Prior to embarking on his real estate career, Hankins worked as a personal banker in the Upstate. He earned a Bachelors of Business Administration degree from Bob Jones University and resides in his hometown of Greenville.

“Our Pelham Road team welcomes Vickie, Melanie and Sam to our office, as well as our company,” stated Duane Bargar, Broker-In-Charge of the Pelham Road office. “We look forward to helping them serve the real estate needs of the Upstate.”

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Two Agents Join The Anderson Office Of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces the recent addition of two Sales Associates. James Iseli and Johnathan Lower have joined the company as its newest real estate professionals and will be based out of the company’s Anderson office.

Iseli James Iseli brings over seven years of property management experience to his new role in residential real estate. Iseli attended Tri County Technical College and Clemson University, where he majored in business management. A native of Walhalla, he lives in Pendleton.

Johnathan Lower joins the company following Lower assignments in robotics programming and retail management. A native of Bucyrus, Ohio, he attended the University of Ohio and is currently pursuing a degree in business management at Tri County Technical College. Lower lives in Anderson.

“On behalf of our entire Anderson office, I welcome James and Johnathan,” said Anush Showghi, Broker-In-Charge of the Anderson office. “We are happy to have them as part of the C. Dan Joyner family and are eager to help them build their business.”

Coldwell Banker Caine Honored With Marcom Award In its first year of participation, Coldwell Banker Caine earned a MarCom award during the 2015 competition. Coldwell Banker Caine was honored in conjunction with its integrated communications partner, Flourish, for their collaboration on “Home is…,” which earned a MarCom Platinum Award designation.

“We are delighted to share recognition with Flourish for this wonderful campaign that truly captured the heart of what it means to own a home,” said Jane Harrison Fisher, Chief Experience Officer.

“Coldwell Banker Caine is proud of the efforts of our agents, staff, and partners to continue our mission of providing superior customer

service for our past, current, and future clients.”

“The ‘Home is…’ campaign provided a visualization for everything Coldwell Banker Caine represents,” said Stephen Edgerton, President.

“Since 1933, we have shown the Greenville community what makes our brand stand apart and the creation of this campaign with Flourish is the perfect continuation of that message.”

The international competition for marketing and communication professional drew in more than 6,000 entries from 34 countries in a range of categories including print, digital media and strategic communication.

The MarCom Awards is administered and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP). This international organization sponsors this annual competition where entries come from corporate marketing and communication departments, advertising agencies, PR firms, design shops, production companies and freelancers.

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Allen Tate Realtors Raise $20,000 for Public Education in the Upstate Allen Tate Realtors® in Upstate South Carolina recently raised more than $20,000 to benefit public education, as part of the company’s 18th Annual FUNday event.

For the past 18 years, Allen Tate agents, employees and guests have gathered each FUNday and “paid to play” to raise money for local public education organizations. This year, four separate regional FUNday events took place through the company’s footprint in North and South Carolina. To date, FUNday has raised more than $1.52 million for public education across the Carolinas.

More than 200 people attended the Upstate event, An Enchanted Evening, held November 3 at the Hyatt in Greenville. The festivities included a silent and live auction, wine pull, reception and dancing.

Special drawings included the Great Restaurant Giveaway ($1,500 in gift cards), drawing for an aquamarine and diamond ring, and a 50/50 raffle.

“Our guests enjoyed an enchanted evening with classic gold and silver tablescapes, adorned with twinkle lights and beautiful centerpieces of white hydrangeas and roses,” said Lindsie Sink, FUNday Upstate event co-chairperson. “Thanks to the dedication and hard work of so many caring agents and generous sponsors, we were able to raise more than $20,000 to support public education organizations in the Upstate.”

Local education organizations that will benefit from Allen Tate FUNday dollars include Greenville County Schools, Pickens County Schools, Spartanburg County Schools District #6, and Public Education Partners Greenville County (PEP). FUNday is made possible through the support of national, regional and local sponsors.

Company-level sponsors included 2-10 Warranty, Arrow, Quantum Digital and Realtor.com.

Upstate event sponsors included: Dean’s List: Crown Communities Doctorate: Ryan Homes Master’s: Tony DiPasquale Law Firm, DR Horton, Legendary Communities Bachelor’s: J. Terry Laws Attorney, Babb & Brown, Candid Home Inspections, Community Journals, First Choice Termite and Pest Control, Heckman Law Firm, Investment Inspections, Kwik Kerb, Lanier Law Firm, Salle Galloway Inc., SC Inspector and Steamatic.

Miscellaneous donations were received from Gigi’s Cupcakes, Greenville Pest Control and Carol Williams. continued on PAGE 38

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Allen Tate is the Carolinas’ largest real estate company with five offices in the Upstate – Greenville-Midtown, Greenville-Woodruff Road, Easley-Powdersville, Greer and Simpsonville – and total of 41 offices in North and South Carolina.

Boyce Duffie Joins Coldwell Banker Caine Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Boyce Duffie as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office.

Duffie joins Coldwell Banker Caine with four years of real estate experience as a Broker in North Carolina. As a Greenville native, he has come back to his hometown to provide great real estate services for his community. In his free time, he enjoys golfing and going for walks. Duffie resides in Greenville, SC Duffie and has two sons and one grandson.

“We are thrilled to welcome Boyce to our Greenville team,” said Stephen Edgerton, president and CEO of Coldwell Banker Caine. “His real estate background in the Carolinas will be a great asset to Coldwell Banker Caine.”

Alice Sargent Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Alice Sargent as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office.

Alice joins Coldwell Banker Caine with a background in healthcare. Prior to her real estate career, she worked as a nurse for REACH. She holds a degree in Health Promotion from Appalachian State University and Nursing from Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor Sargent activities, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. She has twoyear-old twin boys and resides in Greenville, SC. “We are excited to welcome Alice to our Greenville team,” said Stephen Edgerton, president and CEO of Coldwell Banker Caine. “Her compassionate background as a nurse will allow her to provide wonderful and caring service for her clients across the Upstate.”

Three New Agents Join The Pelham Road Office Of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces the recent addition of three agents to its Pelham Road location. Laura Rush Burgess, Taylor Garrett and Roula Pisteolis have joined the company’s largest office as Sales Associates.

Laura Rush Burgess joins the Spaulding Group. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in early childhood education from Clemson University and brings 10 Burgess years of experience as a sales manager to her role within the company. Burgess and her husband, Tyler, reside in Greenville with their daughter, Emma Flynn.

Taylor Garrett begins his real estate career following five years as a buyer for two major South Carolina corporations. A graduate of the University of South Carolina – Upstate and Clemson University, Garrett possesses an undergraduate degree in business administration, as well as a graduate degree in industrial engineering. His professional involvement has included Karrass Garrett Negotiating Training and Michelin Americas Research Company – Diversity Council co-leader. The Greenville native currently resides in Greer.

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Bringing the Christmas story to life Bob Jones University’s Living Gallery features live actors in life-size art reproductions CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

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An actor is made up to appear in a life-sized reproduction of a work of art (top) in Bob Jones University’s Living Gallery.

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Nowhere is the old saying “seeing is believing” more true than in Bob Jones University’s Living Gallery.

A popular Upstate Easter tradition over the past two decades, the Living Gallery turns its attention to Christmas this year.

Live models take the place of human figures in lifesized reproductions of Biblical-themed paintings and sculptures. Through the use of costumes, makeup and lighting techniques, the reproductions and human models look truly like two-dimensional paintings.

“One of the goals is to make the audience think they’ve actually seen the work of art,” said Lewis Carl, the artist for five of the 13 pieces of art featured in this year’s production.

Because of the way the school calendar fell this academic year, the Living Gallery would have had to be held after Easter, which Ron Pyle said they didn’t want to do. But instead of cancelling, they decided to focus on another holiday – Christmas.

That compressed the time they had to work on the show from 18 months to two years to one year. Because a new season was the focus, it meant that five new pieces of art had to be built instead of the usual one or two.

“It’s more new pieces than we usually like,” he said.

This year’s Living Gallery is called “Dawning Light” and is inspired by “A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols,” a Christmas Eve service that includes Christmas carols and readings from the Bible started in 1918 at King’s College at Cambridge University.

“It fits the season,” said Ron Pyle, the stage director for this year’s production. “At Christmas, people like to hear songs they know. It feels a lot like a concert with art woven into it.”

Taking its cue from Lessons and Carols allows “Dawning Light” to incorporate some scripture lessons from the Old Testaments and, therefore, use some of the art pieces that have been seen in previous Easter versions of the Living Gallery.

“We’ll have the story of the birth of Christ, but it’s expanded beyond the shepherds and the wise men,” Pyle said.

In addition to the 100 musicians, this year’s production involves 60 student models and 50 makeup artists.

Scores of others worked on the production’s sets, costumes, are on the wig crew and the production crew.

One of the paintings featured in the production is “The Adoration of the Magi,” a painting by Jan Boeckhorst that is in the Bob Jones Museum & Gallery. Several of the pieces in the production are stained glass.

Two performances are scheduled each day for Dec. 3, 4 and 5. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for children 6 through 12 years of age.

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Fairy tales do come true Real-life couple plays Jasmine and Aladdin in Disney on Ice show CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com Jessica and Brendyn Hatfield are proof that fairy tales do come true.

The Hatfields play Aladdin and Jasmine in “Disney on Ice: Let’s Celebrate!” which will be in Greenville for multiple shows over Thanksgiving weekend. They’re also a couple in real life.

“Personally, I think being a couple in real life makes it way easier to play a couple in the show,” Jessica Hatfield said in a phone interview. “It’s a love story. We don’t have to act like we’re in love. We are in love.”

The two skaters met while skating for another show seven years ago. They spent six years touring the world. This is their first Disney on Ice tour.

Brendyn competed nationally and internationally in pair skating. Jessica, who began skating when she was 2, gave up a

Jessica and Brendyn Hatfield as Jasmine and Aladdin in “Disney on Ice”

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career as a nurse so she could perform. She had never skated pairs before and she said skating with her husband makes it easier because they know each other so well.

Brendyn said skating pairs in the show is a lot different from skating pairs in competition.

“In the show, we’re a lot less limited in the moves we do. In competition, some of the moves we do in the show are illegal,” he said. But no matter the setting, pair skating takes trust.

“She spins around me with her feet on my neck,” he said. “I have to trust her and she has to trust me.”

Jessica said it’s not as easy as it looks.

“When I first saw pairs, it looked so easy for the girls,” she said. “But it’s not.

It was so frustrating. It takes a lot of dedication and timing. The longer we work together, and the fact that I learned from scratch, helped with my technique.”

“Let’s Celebrate!” features a veritable who’s who of Disney characters – princesses like Cinderella, Ariel, Belle, Tiana; Lilo and Stitch; Jasmine and Aladdin; Alice in Wonderland and, of course, Mickey and Minnie. It’s also the only Disney on Ice show that has a section devoted to the villains.

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The Hatfields, who skated in shows on cruise ships and in Europe before joining Disney on Ice, said they were really nervous before their first Disney show.

“It’s such a different atmosphere. They were out of their seats, waving their toys around, waving at Jasmine,” she said.

“One of my favorite parts of being a Disney character is that during that one-anda-half-hour show, you are that character.”

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25 years ago, Peace Center helped revive downtown Arts facility looks to the next quarter century

veloped an education studio, multipurpose loft, an outdoor amphitheater, public plaza and park along the Reedy.

Now in the Peace Center’s CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF silver anniversary year, Presiclandrum@communityjournals.com dent and CEO Megan Riegel is looking forward to the next 25 Greenville’s downtown was dying.

Without a $10 million pledge from years.

“For me, it’s all about susthree branches of the Peace family – one tainability.

We must be able to of Greenville’s most prominent – the idea sustain this wonderful place, to build a performing arts center beside and that takes money,” she the Reedy River likely would have died said.

“We’ve got something long before it ever got started. special.

Now, we need to make That was more than 25 years ago, and sure that 25 years into the fu- The Peace Center under construction. now downtown would be difficult to ture and 25 years after that, imagine without it. Since the Peace Cenwe’re still good.” system infrastructure. ter first opened its doors for a Founder’s Studies have identified more than $20 Riegel estimates the seat replacements Gala on Nov. 19, 1990, and 11 days later for million in projects that are needed at will cost $1.5 million to $2 million. And a Grand Opening Gala and weekend of the Peace Center.

None are the big, eyeno, aisles won’t be installed, she said, public performances, the facility helped catching additions and renovations as because doing so would eliminate too revive a downtown that has become a were financed through the 2009 cammany seats.

When “The Lion King” was national example of downtown renewal. paign; instead, they are maintenance in Greenville, the show required aisles A $23 million campaign that coincided and upfit projects such as replacing the for the animal walk, requiring roughly with the Peace Center’s 20th anniverconcert hall’s 2,100 seats, upgrades to 200 seats to be temporarily removed.

The sary allowed the Peace Center Concert make the building more energy-efficient, Peace Center can’t afford to lose those Hall lobby to double in size, added a 4,000-square-foot patron lounge and de- acoustic curtains, dimmers and sound seats permanently, Riegel said.

“Aisles take up inventory. Fewer seats means the bottom line changes,” she said. “I’d rather people be frustrated over not having rows than frustrated by not being able to get seats or not getting the acts here.”

During fiscal year 2016, Riegel said the Peace Center would kick off a legacy-giving program to help increase the facility’s endowment.

“We’re hoping that as people are doing their wills and planned giving, they’ll think of the Peace Center,” Riegel said.

“We want to find the believers who have thoroughly enjoyed their experiences at the Peace Center. We want to find folks with the means and the desire to make sure the Peace Center thrives for many generations to come.”

The Peace Center’s endowment and reserves stand at about $27 million. But with a $19 million budget this past year and the rule of thumb that says performing arts facilities its size should have an endowment of three times its annual FREE GIFT operating budget, the endowment is less * WRAPPING! than half of what it should be, Riegel said. *Not Valid on Hold or Layaway Items.

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theaters and concert hall to get them done, Riegel said.

“It was easier to do the 20th anniversary projects because in reality, we weren’t in the theaters to do them,” she said.

“With these projects, it will take very deliberate planning and some crafted downtime.”

There’s not as much downtime as there used to be. In the Peace Center’s first season, 45 events were held. Attendance was 75,000. In the 2014-15 season, 318 ticketed events were held and 287,100 people attended.

“When the Peace Center opened, the venue ran from mid-September through May. It was basically shut down in the summer,” she said. “But we’ve got overhead year-round, so we program yearround. The level of activity has increased exponentially.”

The Peace Center thru the years 1978 – The Metropolitan Arts Council proposes the idea of building a performing arts center in Greenville 1985 – Mayor Bill Workman puts a task force together to determine the cost of building a center.

Attorney David Freeman proposes a public-private fundraising partnership.

1986 – Three branches of the Peace family donate $10 million Sept. 1988 – Groundbreaking held 1989 – Dorothy Hipp Gunter donates $3 million for a 400-seat theater Nov. 19, 1990 – Peace Center opens its doors for first time for Founder’s Gala Nov. 30, 1990 – Grand Opening gala is held, followed by weekend of public performances July 1997 – Megan Riegel appointed president and CEO 2003 – Peace Center receives the Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Award 2009 – $21.5 million capital campaign launched to renovate and expand its lobbies and campus May 2011 – Groundbreaking held for renovation Fall, 2012 – Construction complete Sept. 12, 2012 – The new TD Stage opens with a performance by Vince Gill Nov. 19, 2015 – 25th anniversary

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Peace Center art installation honors Betty Stall CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com Without Betty Stall, Greenville may not have had the Peace Center.

Stall, a member of the Peace family for which Greenville’s performing arts center was named, was instrumental in the original campaign to build the facility that is now one of the signatures of downtown.

Three branches of the Peace family pledged $10 million to the project.

Stall, the daughter of B.H. Peace Jr. and a member of the Peace Center board for 14 years, told the Journal in 2010 that while some in the community thought the idea to build a performing arts center on the bank of an almost-forgotten Reedy River was crazy, she and her family did not.

On Nov. 19, a new art installation at the Peace Center was unveiled and dedicated to Stall, who served as the founding president of the organization. “Butterflies for Peace,” comprised of 200 stainless steel butterflies in flight by artist Yuri Tsuzuki, is located on the south side of the Concert Hall building on an exterior wall facing the Reedy River.

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SOUND CHECK

Must-See Movies

Re-launch party

Realism is dead for 1930s German expressionists

By Eric Rogers

Emotion rules

NOTES ON GREENVILLE’S MUSIC SCENE WITH VINCENT HARRIS

New album marks new beginning for the LOZ Band

J. SCOTT SHRADER

When you hear the phrase “album-release show,” you probably think of a band onstage playing songs from their new record. But for the LOZ Band, an Upstate sextet who just put out their new “Straight to Zion” album, it meant something a little different.

The band rented a room at the downtown event space Zen Greenville, presented a documentary on the making of the album, and then played it, rather than just putting on a concert. I was at that event, and it was a well-thought-out, intelligently done presentation (to a packed house) that got people talking.

“It was really a group effort,” says LOZ Band guitarist/keyboardist John Durham of the event. “We tried to be tactical about it. We’ve seen a lot of great album-release shows, but we wanted to do something that stood out a little bit.

We wanted to do something that allowed the album itself to be showcased, like WHAT: The LOZ Band presents The Black Friday/ ‘Here’s exactly what we’ve spent the Thanksgiving Afterglow Jam last four months working on.’”

WHERE: Gottrocks, 200 Eisenhower Ave., Greenville Durham said the band wanted WHEN: Friday, Nov. 27, 9 p.m. the release “to feel like the launch of something. A lot of times, by the TICKETS: $8 in advance/$10 day of show time a band gets the album out, INFO: 235-5519; gottrocksgreenville.com they’re just exhausted. It feels like the end of the journey, like, ‘Ugh, here you go, it’s finally done, we’re in debt, we don’t know if we want to be in a band anymore, here’s the album.’ We wanted to explain it in a way where it felt like the beginning of something.”

In a lot of ways, this is a new beginning for the band. The album is an infectious blend of roots-reggae, jam-band experimentation and melodic guitar pop that signals a clear evolution from the band’s original identity, a straight-ahead reggae group called Lionz of Zion. Durham, who joined the band in May 2014, says that part of the reason the LOZ Band changed their name was their change in musical direction.

“We were ready to travel beyond any limitations that we had as far as genre,” he says. “So I see ‘The LOZ Band’ name as a happy medium. But to me it feels like a brand-new band, since I came in at the very end of Lionz. We needed to move beyond the name because it’s no longer what we are, in terms of lineup or genre.”

The new version of the band, which in addition to Durham includes singer Josh Forbus, drummer Ryan McCarthy, guitarist Wes Treadway, singer/keyboard player Audrey Hamilton and bassist Sam Kruer, has already recorded a new holiday single called “Green Christmas,” and they’re playing a special “Black Friday” show at Gottrocks this week to mark its release.

“We looked at it as a good opportunity to get our family together,” Durham says.

Family is an important concept to the LOZ Band, both within the group and in terms of Greenville’s musical community.

“We have this sort of collective, umbrella concept called ‘Local Green,’” Durham says. “It’s our attempt to create a close-knit but expanding musical family. People like Kelly Jo, Darby Wilcox, April Bennett … those are some of the people we include in the local green family. We try to align ourselves with them as much as possible because we respect what they’re doing.”

VINCENT HARRIS | CONTRIBUTOR | vharris@communityjournals.com

German expressionism is a style of filmmaking that developed in the 1910s to 1930s. The style involves drastic lighting and non-realistic sets and costumes.

For the German expressionist, emotion was most important, not realism. The genre did not last long, but its influences can be seen in the work of certain modern-day directors, most notably Tim Burton. His love of this genre can be seen in his early short film “Vincent” as well as many others, including “Batman,” “Beetlejuice” and “Edward Scissorhands.”

“THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI” Directed by Robert Wiene | 1920 | Available on Netflix and Amazon Prime This is the quintessential film of the genre. It is about a hypnotist who uses a somnambulist (someone who suffers from a sleep disorder) to carry out his murderous fantasies. The somnambulist looks very much like Tim Burton’s character, Edward Scissorhands.

“METROPOLIS” Directed by Fritz Lang | 1927 | Available on Netflix This is a science fiction film set in the year 2026. A precursor to tales like “1984” and “Brave New World,” it involves a dystopian world where the labor force follows management blindly until a savior comes about in an attempt to unite the two.

“M” Directed by Fritz Lang | 1931 | Available for rent on Amazon The title refers to “murderer.” It stars Peter Lorre, who is suspected of killing children, so vigilantes track him down. The film ends with a powerful message against vengeance.

Adolf Hitler was so impressed with Lang’s films that he wanted him to be head of production at his movie studio.

Lang’s mother was Jewish and Lang abhorred everything Hitler stood for, so he sought refuge in America, where he produced many more films under the Hollywood system.

Lang is not only remembered for his superb storytelling, but also for being very difficult to work with. It’s rumored that at one point his crew became so angry that they rigged a light to fall on his head, but fortunately the gaffer intervened. Another interesting story about Lang involves his thick German accent.

When he would refer to a shot that needed no audio, he would say, “Mit out sound” (without sound). As a result, even today when a scene needs no audio, the assistant cameraman will write “MOS” on the clapboard as a signal to the editor that no sound was recorded.

Lorre, also a Jew, came to America as a refugee as well, where he starred in many films including “The Maltese Falcon” and “Casablanca.”

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

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Page turners

Complex concepts, simple words ‘Thing Explainer’ fills a gift-giving niche When Randall Munroe, creator of the popular Web comic “xkcd” and blog “What If?,” wrote his first book, also titled “What If?,” it was the easiest Christmas gift I bought in 2014. I knew my husband would love it, and he did.

Munroe took a lot of the strange questions he gets asked, and compiled his answers.

Questions like: How fast can you hit a speed bump while driving and live? After researching them – by running computer simulations, solving differential equations and any other methods needed – he answers them intelligently and by use of his signature xkcd comic illustrations. (Spoiler: The answers often predict the complete destruction of humankind, or at the very least a very big explosion.)

“What If?” also has the best disclaimer: “Do not try any of this at home. The author of this book is an Internet cartoonist, not a health or safety expert. He likes it when things catch fire or explode, which means he does not have your best interests in mind. The publisher and the author disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects resulting, directly or indirectly, from information contained in this book.”

This year, Munroe’s second book “Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words” is another easy choice when it comes to finding the ever-elusive Christmas present for my husband.

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Thing Explainer does the same with many different diagrams, which feature all sorts of neat stuff, including “computer buildings (datacenters), the flat rocks we live on (tectonic plates) and the stuff you use to steer a plane (airliner cockpit controls).” It features several larger-format prints of these diagrams as well.

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Huangry Sensual and Not-So-Sensual Meals with Andrew Huang

Souped up I’m not even sure I like tomato soup. I think this as I sit underground in the dim – but not too dim – confines of the Trappe Door. But it’s a bit late for second thoughts. I’m already staring down a bowl ladled full of the stuff.

Until the recent past – maybe as recently as sitting down at my table – I had only mediocre to awful experiences with tomato soup. They were invariably canned and somehow managed to be too much and not enough at the same time: too sweet or too sour; too thin and watery; too little oomph to be an attractive choice on the wide spectrum of soups. I suppose it says something when my most positive impression of tomato soup – Andy Warhol’s “Campbell’s Soup Cans” prints – didn’t involve tasting the soup.

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Walking down the stairs into the Trappe Door, I had every intention of eating something else, but I felt a sudden draw to the simple combination of soup and grilled cheese. Perhaps it’s the timeless, undeniable all-American appeal. Perhaps my tastes are evolving as the pressures of adulthood make clear that instant ramen is not an appropriate dietary staple.

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Or maybe I was just drawn to the idea of soup on a cold day – the simple pleasure of being warmed from inside out.

Whatever the reason, there it was in front of me: a yellow bowl full of thick orange soup and topped with croutons. To the side, a pair of crispy, buttery triangles – grilled cheese sandwiches overflowing with gooey Gruyere. It’s a combination that just looks warm, the edible equivalent to a fire crackling in a hearth.

Sampling the soup doesn’t disappoint, either. It’s velvety and creamy like Campbell’s could never hope to be. The menu says something about a hint of cognac, and while it’s not a flavor I notice, its mention certainly doesn’t hurt the impression of richness. As I spoon the soup into my face, a glorious heat simmers through the back of my throat – cayenne pepper, the server informs me – which lingers on, extending the inherent belly-warming, soul-filling properties of soup.

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That’s before I even get to the grilled cheese. When I dip it into the soup, these two simple elements combine in sublime juxtaposition: crunchy, buttery sandwich giving definition to the creamy soup; the nutty tang of Gruyere cutting through the richness. It’s a rather good example of simplicity and luxury in harmony. Which, I guess, is just a fancy way of saying it tasted really good.

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As a general rule, I’m still not sure I like tomato soup. But this tomato soup? It ain’t bad.

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+ Really hits the spot on a cool-to-cold day + Nothing tastes bad with this much butter, least of all a grilled cheese sandwich + Like taking a hot, relaxing bath – but in bowl form

- The crunchy croutons quickly turn soggy - Grilled cheese is extra - If you’re not worried about your cardiovascular health, you probably should be after eating this buttery grilled cheese - Still probably not as good as other (non-tomato) soups

THE TRAPPE DOOR 23 W Washington St., Greenville (864) 451-7490, trappedoor.com Tomato soup: $5; add grilled cheese sandwich for $4 Andrew Huang is senior editor of TOWN Magazine. Follow his food misadventures on Twitter and Instagram at @rooftoptales and #huangry.

NOT ALL STORIES ARE FOUND IN BOOKS. © Andrew Wyeth

Andrew Wyeth (1917-2009) In The Orchard, 1973

Helen DuPre Moseley (1887-1984) untitled, 1964

Lynne Drexler (1928-1999) Gotterdammerung, 1959

Margaret Bowland (born 1953) It Ain’t Necessarily So, 2010

Andrew Moore (born 1957) Zydeco Zinger, 2012

A WORLD OF STORIES AWAITS AT THE GCMA.

NOW ON VIEW: Andy and Helga: This Whole World Helga Testorf posed for Andrew Wyeth for 15 years. Comprised of one major tempera painting and 20 works on paper, some of which have never before been exhibited publicly, Andy and Helga: This Whole World explores the artist’s creative process as he refines and recombines composition and narrative into a compellingly holistic world view.

Ooh, Baby, It’s a Wild World Discover a few of the wild animals that lurk at the GCMA. Ranging from breathtaking realism to fantastical imaginary creatures, this exhibition invites you to explore your wild side.

Wonderful World of Color Whether bold and brilliant or subtle and subdued, color serves as both a stimulus and a deterrent throughout the natural world. This exhibition welcomes viewers to consider the power of color and their own responses.

Greenville County Museum of Art

Andrew Moore Part of an ongoing project that focuses on the American South, large-format color photographs by Andrew Moore capture architectural elements and urban landscapes as they are slowly reclaimed by nature.

420 College Street Greenville, SC 29601 864.271.7570

Carolina Zeitgeist Organized largely from the GCMA permanent collection, Carolina Zeitgeist surveys post-World War II paintings and sculpture created by both North and South Carolina artists. A number of Upstate artists are featured in this exhibition.

Wed - Sat 10 am - 6 pm Sun 1 pm - 5 pm

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gcma.org

Closed November 26 & 27 for Thanksgiving.

Free Admission

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Nov. 27 CONCERT

Freddie Vanderford & The Mill Billy Blues Band Southern Culture FREE Veteran Upstate acoustic blues outfit.

552-1998 southernculturekitchenandbar.com CONCERT

Seasons of Me w/ Meliora & Anonymous Concept Soundbox Tavern Tickets: $10 Heavy TN quartet heads up three-band show.

228-7763 reverbnation.com/venue/1368083 CONCERT

Morgan of the Pines w/ Valentine Wolfe & The Carousers Independent Public Ale House “Black Friday” show features three goth-heavy bands.

552-1265 | ipagreenville.com

Nov. 28 CONCERT

Tonight’s Noise Smiley’s Acoustic Café FREE

Many-Worlds Theory at the Greenville County Museum of Art Through Feb. 14, 2016, Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sundays, 1-5 p.m. • 420 College St. • Free • gcma@org Helga Testorf posed for Andrew Wyeth for 15 years, her image evolving from that of an anatomical study to earth mother and temptress to the artist’s own foil and surrogate. Comprised of one major tempera painting and 20 works on paper, some of which have never before been exhibited publicly, “Andy and Helga: This Whole World” explores the artist’s creative process. With “Ooh, Baby, It’s a Wild World,” discover a few of the wild animals that lurk at the GCMA, including works by Grainger McKoy and Helen DuPreMosley. The “Wonderful World of Color” exhibition from the museum’s permanent collection invites viewers to consider the power of color and their own responses.

Fun Upstate jam-rock band.

282-8988 | smileysacousticcafe.com

Nov. 29 HEALTH/FITNESS

Holiday Recovery Restorative Yoga Workshop with Live Music Vibrant Life Yoga Studio | 2021 Augusta St. 2-4:30 p.m.

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Pausing the new powerful. Discover the antidote for busy. A deep pause helps the mind unwind, improves mental performance, and supports the body’s natural immune system. Relax with restorative yoga postures, the powerful practice of Yoga Nidra (a guided relaxation journey), and therapeutic-grade essential oils. Totally beginner friendly.

241-0870 | vibrantlifeyogastudio.com

Dec. 1

Nov. 29 & Dec. 1 CONCERT

Carolina Bronze Handbell Ensemble presents The Music of Christmas Greenville County Museum of Art 420 College St. | Nov. 29 at 2 p.m. and Furman University, Daniel Chapel 3300 Poinsett Hwy. | Dec. 1 at 7 p.m.

FREE The Upstate’s premier auditioned handbell ensemble founded in 2000.

414-2799 | carolinabronze.net jasminrc@icloud.com

CONCERT

Woodwind Chamber Music Concert South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, Smith Recital Hall 15 University Street 7:30 p.m.

FREE

EDUCATION

The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities presents a winter Woodwind Chamber Music Concert on campus in Smith Recital Hall. scgsah.org

National Alliance on Mental Illness Greenville (NAMI Greenville) Familyto-Family Education

Dec. 2

Greer | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Mondays FREE

EDUCATION

thru Nov. 30

Family-to-Family, a free 12-week course with highly-structured standardized curriculum, is conducted by trained family members of those with a mental illness.

The purpose is to meet families’ needs that health care workers are unable to provide. Family-to-Family delivers education about mental illness and treatments; emotional and practical support; and problem-solving and communication skills for those dealing with the mental illness of a family member. The course is free, but registration is required.

331-3300 | namigreenvillesc.org info@namigreenvillesc.org ARTS EVENT

November Guest Artist Scott Foxx Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville 200 N. Main St. Suite 104 6-8 p.m. | First Fridays FREE Scott Foxx, this year’s Small Works Juror, will be November’s guest artist at the Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville.

239-3882 | wehardaway@yahoo.com artistsguildgalleryofgreenville.com

Noted Economist Alan S. Blinder Speaks at Furman Furman University, Trone Student Center, Watkins Room 3300 Poinsett Hwy. 3:30-5 p.m.

FREE Alan S. Blinder, Princeton University economics professor and former Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, will speak at Furman Wednesday, Dec. 2. His talk, “Why Does the Economy Do Better Under Democratic Presidents?” is sponsored by the Furman Economics Department.

Blinder is the Gordon S. Rentschler Memorial Professor of Economics and Public Affairs at Princeton, and a regular columnist for the Wall Street Journal. Photo: Wilford Harewood, Emory University.

294-3107 newspress.furman.edu vince.moore@furman.edu

thru Dec. 3

Dec. 3-5

ARTS EVENT

ARTS EVENT

Photography Exhibition ‘America: Now and Here’ on Display at Furman

Christmas Living Gallery: Dawning Light

Furman University Thompson Gallery of Roe Art Bldg.

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

Rodeheaver Auditorium | Bob Jones University 1700 Wade Hampton Blvd.

Dec. 3 at 8 p.m.; $30 Dec. 4 at 4:30 and 8 p.m.; Dec. 5 at 2, 4:30 and 8 p.m.; Children ages 6-12: $10; adults: $12

“America: Now and Here” features a portfolio from the same-titled project which was launched in 2011. The initiative was conceived by Eric Fischl who hoped to open dialogue about American identity through art in communities across the country. The show is comprised of 13 photographs by artists: Lyle Ashton Harris, Ross Bleckner, Chuck Close, Eric Fischl, Ralph Gibson, April Gornik, Sally Mann, Vik Muniz, Lou Reed, David Salle, Andres Serrano, Laurie Simmons, and Bill Viola.

294-2074 | newspress.furman.edu/?p=19549 marta.lanier@furman.edu

BJU’s Christmas Living Gallery will be a beautiful celebration of the season.

“Dawning Light” combines the tradition of Lessons and Carols with wonderinspiring tableaux vivants – featuring dozens of live models bringing great masterworks of art to life and will be accompanied by orchestra and chorus.

770-1372 livinggallery.bju.edu

Dec. 3

Let It Snow

FUNDRAISER

St. Francis Martinis and Mistletoe Hyatt Regency, Studio 220 220 N. Main St. 7-9 p.m. | $50 per person Martinis and Mistletoe is a “kick off to the holiday season” cocktail party. Hosted by the St. Francis Foundation and the St. Francis Festival of Trees this is an event that has become a part of the Christmas tradition in the Upstate for 30 years.

Tickets available at Eventbrite.

255-1040 | stfrancisfoundation.com maddy@smoakpr.com CONCERT

Dec. 3-19 THEATER PRODUCTION

Centre Stage | 501 River St. 8-10 p.m. | Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun $30, $25, $10 Christmas meets vaudeville meets disaster in this family. The American premier of this dramatic comedy follows the antics of an eccentric 1950’s English family of vaudeville actors as they gather over Christmas. Get immersed in their many stories and hum along to many of your favorite Christmas classic songs as they end up performing more at home than they do on stage.

233-6733 centrestage.org information@centrestage.org

thru Dec. 4 ARTS EVENT

The Last Portrait: Polly Gaillard

Sinfonia Chamber Orchestra Concert First Baptist Church Greenville 847 Cleveland Street 7:30 p.m.

FREE The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities presents a Sinfonia Chamber Orchestra Concert, A Dance to Celebrate! Works to include: Overture and Dance of the Blessed Spirits, from Orpheus, by C.W. Gluck and Ballet Excerpts by Peter Tchaikovsky. scgsah.org

SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, Lipscomb Gallery 15 University St. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Mondays-Fridays Gallery visitors must sign in at the Administration Building at the front of campus FREE Photographer Polly Gaillard will exhibit works in Lipscomb Gallery at the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities.

282-3705 scgsah.org

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ARTS EVENT

Meet Me At The Mill: First Friday at GCCA Greenville Center for Creative Arts 25 Draper St. 6-9 p.m.

FREE Fun for the whole family at the Greenville Center for Creative Arts. Food trucks will be in the parking lot, dining on the patio, with King of Pops for dessert. Visit the current show in the GCCA Gallery with a free kids activity. Continue the art adventure to the 2nd floor to meet 16 GCCA Studio Artists who call the GCCA home.

735-3948 | artcentergreenville.org CONCERT

Chicora Voices Celebration of the Season Augusta Heights Baptist Church Main Auditorium 3018 Augusta St. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $20 admission | Students and teachers free The 11th season of Chicora Voices, the Upstate’s top vocal experience for children, presents Celebration of the Season.

These talented children perform choral style seasonal favorites. This is a unique family performance for all ages.

255-9596 | chicoravoices.org CONCERT

Furman Symphony Orchestra and Oratorio Chorus Present Handel’s ‘Messiah’ Furman University, McAlister Auditorium 3300 Poinsett Hwy. | 8-10 p.m. $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $5 for students/youth The Furman Symphony Orchestra and Oratorio Chorus will present Handel’s Messiah in McAlister Auditorium on the Furman University campus. The event is part of the Sound Quality Concert Series and is open to the public. Conducted by Furman music professor Dr. William Thomas, the FSO and Oratorio Chorus, featuring outstanding student soloists, will present highlights of the work including the famous “Hallelujah” chorus.

294-2086 | newspress.furman.edu furman.music@furman.edu CONCERT

Tucker Beathard Blind Horse Saloon Tickets: $7 Fast-rising country singer.

233-1381 | blind-horse.com

Dec. 6

CONCERT

CONCERT

Brooks Dixon Band

The Marcus King Band

Moe Joe Coffee (Greenville)

The Bohemian Café FREE

HEALTH/FITNESS

Scorching blues guitarist plays intimate café setting.

235-7922 | thebohemiancafe.com

Vibrant Life Yoga Studio | 2021 Augusta St. 4-6 p.m. $20

Incisive singer/songwriter blends modern rock, folk, country.

263-3550 facebook.com/moejoecoffeegreenville

Dec. 5 FAMILY

St. Francis Teddy Bear Luncheon Hyatt Regency, Ballroom | 220 N. Main St. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $15 for adults $10 for children ages 3-12 The Teddy Bear Luncheon is a childhood favorite and a great way to start the holiday season for the entire family. Hosted by the St. Francis Festival of Trees, this is the 30th anniversary. Come join for a morning with Santa, lunch and holiday entertainment. Any child who donates a new stuffed animal will receive a free photo with Santa. Tickets available at Eventbrite.

255-1040 stfrancisfoundation.com maddy@smoakpr.com ARTS EVENT

World-renowned Concert Pianist Flavio Varani J Harley Bonds Career Center 505 North Main St. 7:30-10 p.m. $30 includes reception with the artist Flavio Varani will be performing his favorites works. Performance time is 1 hour and 15 minutes. Includes a reception with the artist after the show 848-5383 greerculturalarts.com byoukj@bellsouth.net CONCERT

The Mantras w/ Four 14 Gottrocks Tickets: $7 in advance/$10 day of show/$20, $25 VIP Jam-centric sextet pushes the limits of rock.

235-5519 gottrocksgreenville.com CONCERT

Brave Baby w/ The Francis Vertigo & The Jam-Jams Radio Room Tickets: $7 ($10 under 21) Charleston indie-rock quintet.

263-7868 radioroomgreenville.com

Laughter Yoga with Lindsay Carroll

Dec. 5-Feb. 11

Break away from the poker-faced yoga practice and allow yourself to giggle, chuckle, hoot and holler while moving through a vinyasa yoga practice led

by Greenville-native Lindsay Carroll.

Lindsay will explain the basic principles of laughter yoga, and will end class with a full laughter yoga session.

241-0870 | vibrantlifeyogastudio.com

ARTS EVENT

FAMILY

CONCERT

It Lies Within Ground Zero Metalcore-electronica hybrid.

948-1661 | reverbnation.com/venue/groundzero2

Moravian Christmas Lovefeast Furman University, Daniel Memorial Chapel 3300 Poinsett Hwy. 5-6 p.m.

FREE

Brian MacCormick’s Participaintings and Jo Ann Taylor’s Art of Aquarius Pickens County Museum of Art & History 307 Johnson St. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Tuesdays-Saturdays FREE Pendleton artist Brian MacCormick makes work that comes from moments of inspiration – something interesting or compelling – clicking into place to become a painting. Each from a gut feeling that the artist must make the piece, participating in its creation as it is inspired by events that reflect his participation in life.

A Virginian by birth and a South Carolinian by choice, Jo Ann Taylor now resides in the Dacusville area of Pickens County.

A signature member of the International Louisiana Watercolor Society and many others, she says that Plein Air Painting is one of her joys but that every day she paints in the studio using her Mind’s Eye. 898-5963 | visitpickenscounty.com picmus@co.pickens.sc.us

Furman University will host its annual Moravian Christmas Lovefeast service in Daniel Memorial Chapel. Based on traditions originating in the early Apostolic church, then later in the Moravian church, the Christmas Lovefeast service includes the serving of Moravian buns and coffee, and the lighting of beeswax candles. The university’s Chancel Choir will lead the singing of traditional Christmas carols.

294-2133 | newspress.furman.edu susan.bennett@furman.edu CONCERT

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Furman Jazz Combos in Concert Furman University, Daniel Recital Hall 3300 Poinsett Hwy. 8-9:30 p.m.

FREE Furman’s Keith Davis and Steve Watson conduct Furman’s student jazz combos in a mix of jazz standards and new works.

294-2086 furman.edu/academics/music/Pages furman.music@furman.edu

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CONCERT

9 STRING THEORY, a musical collaboration of domra and guitar Temple of Israel, Greenville | 400 Spring Forest Rd. 3-5 p.m. | $20 adult, $5 students Music On Sunday Series featuring a unique musical collaboration of domra virtuoso Angelina Galashenkova and award-winning classical guitarist John Huston featuring music from Argentina, Russia, Spain, France and the US. Reception follows to meet artists. Free parking.

292-1782

thru Dec. 7 ARTS EVENT

Photography Exhibition by Furman Undergraduate Evening Studies Faculty & Students Furman University, Herring Center Baiden Gallery 3300 Poinsett Hwy. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Monday-Friday FREE Photography by students and faculty of Furman University Undergraduate Evening Studies (UES) is on display in the Baiden Gallery. The exhibition, “Personal Narratives of Home: Finding Meaning in Greenville,” is free and open to the public. The exhibition showcases the university’s hometown as seen through the unique perspectives of UES alumni, students and faculty, and debuts the works of instructor and internationally exhibited artist, Bryan Hiott.

294-2155 | newspress.furman.edu jennifer.grissop@furman.edu

Dec. 7 EDUCATION

Coaches 4 Character featuring Coach Joanne P. McCallie from Duke Redemption | 635 Haywood Road 7 p.m. | Free for Students, $5 for Adults Come listen to Duke Women’s Head Basketball Coach, Joanne P. McCallie, spread the message of character and education.

Everyone is welcome.

843-816-3297 | coaches4character.com gblatt@coaches4character.com

Dec. 8 ARTS EVENT

Riverside High School Winter Concert RHS Auditorium | 794 Hammett Bridge Road 7 p.m. | $5 at the door, general seating The Riverside High choral department will present the annual Winter Concert.

Come enjoy the holidays with music to celebrate the season.

244-3963 blrupp@charter.net

Dec. 8-16 THEATER PRODUCTION

Just Tell Me My Name Centre Stage | 501 River St. 7 p.m. | Tuesdays and Wednesdays $15 Centre Stage’s provocative Fringe Series continues with a play about a man seeking to find the people responsible for his birth, fighting a secretive system for the truth. Is it a sin to want to meet your own mother?

233-6733 | centrestage.org information@centrestage.org

Dec. 9 CONCERT

Christmas Lullaby

Dec. 10 LESSONS

Learn To Play Appalachian Music Saint Paul UMC 1107 South Main St. Thursday evenings $60 for six weeks of lessons All ages can learn to play the banjo, guitar, fiddle or mandolin. Join the fun, and register now for the Evening Music Program which begins Dec. 10. This program is open to students third grade through adults of all ages. Rental instruments are available for $25. To register for the Downtown Greenville location contact Susan Ware-Snow. This program supports the nonprofit: Preserving Our Southern Appalachian Music.

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

Dec. 11 CONCERT

John Knox Presbyterian Church | Sanctuary 35 Shannon Dr. 6:30-7:30 p.m.

FREE Please join us for the annual Christmas concert by the Greenville Chamber Singers. Familiar favorites (with some fun twists) as well as new music will be performed by the women’s chorale. Works by William Dawson, Andrew Lloyd Webber, John Rutter and Greenville’s own Dan Forrest will be featured.

244-3340 greenvillechambersingers.org patfuller101@bellsouth.net

thru Dec. 10 EDUCATION

Homework Help Center for Developmental Services (CDS) 29 N. Academy St. 2:30-4:30 p.m.

FREE Every Thursday beginning Sept. 10, CDS will be hosting Outshine, our program to help cultivate young minds. From 2:30 to 4:30, students ages 5-13 will be able to attend and receive extra homework help for various school subjects. There will be prizes and raffles weekly for students with good grades. CDS will also be hosting a party in December for Outshine students with outstanding report cards. cdservices.org kim.perez@cdservices.org

Parents are invited to attend up to three break-out sessions covering a multitude of topics: Curriculum (academics, college guidance, fine arts), Co-Curriculars (athletics, campus ministry, student life), and Family Connections (financial aid, parent involvement). While this evening is designed with parents in mind, prospective students are welcome to attend.

234-9009 | gturcotte@sjcatholicschool.org

Dec. 17 ARTS EVENT

Tall & Lanky Comedy Tour Dive ‘n’ Boar | 2541 N. Pleasantburg Dr. 8-9:30 p.m.

FREE Ashley Strand (winner, 2009 Hong Kong Comedy Festival) and Krish Mohan (IndyFringe and Arch City Comedy Festival) will perform at the Dive ‘n’ Boar. Strand is a grizzled, disillusioned road vet with a dirty mind and Mohan is a fresh-faced first generation immigrant from India bursting with social and political insight. If you like a healthy dose of ideas with your laughs you’ll love this is a comic odd-couple.

509-0388 | facebook.com/divenboar ashleymstrand@gmail.com

Dec. 19 ARTS EVENT

Christmas with the Chorale Furman University, McAlister Auditorium 3300 Poinsett Hwy. 7:30-9 p.m. $30 adults, $15 students, children 12 & under $5 Celebrate the season with a beloved Upstate tradition, as the Chorale presents your holiday favorites with works by Dan Forrest and a special performance by the Blue Ridge High School concert choir.

Santa will visit after the concert so bring the kids and grandkids and don’t forget the camera.

467-3000 | greenvillechorale.com kelly@greenvillechorale.com

Dec. 15 EDUCATION

Prospective parent information night St. Joseph’s Catholic School 100 St. Joseph’s Dr. 5-7 p.m.

FREE This is a great way for parents to see what sets SJCS apart from other schools.

Greenville Ballet’s production of The Nutctacker Furman University, McAlister Auditorium 3-5 p.m. | $22, $24, $26 Andrew Kuharsky’s beautiful and timeless full length production of the holiday classic “The Nutcracker” with dancers from the Greenville Ballet and guest artist.

234-5677 | greenvilleballet.com info@greenvilleballet.com

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Magic of History Author Panel Talk & Signing Fiction Addiction | 1175 Woods Crossing Rd. #5 1-3 p.m. | $10 Meet these historical fantasy authors for a book talk, followed by a Q&A session and a book signing: Michael Livingston (author of The Shards of Heaven”), Christopher M. Cevasco (contributing author to the collections “Shades of Blue and Gray: Ghosts of the Civil War” and “Zombies: Shambling Through the Ages”), and Clay and Susan Griffith (authors of the Crown & Key series, including new book “The Conquering Dark”).

675-0540 fiction-addiction.com info@fiction-addiction.com

Dec. 22 CONCERT

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Peace Center 7:30 p.m. | $55-$85 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for the past 30 years.

Grammy-Award winner Davis has created a show featuring beloved Mannheim Steamroller Christmas music with dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. Audiences will experience the magic of the season coming alive with Mannheim Steamroller’s signature sound. Their holiday CDs have become synonymous with “Christmas” and continue to occupy top spots on Billboard’s Seasonal Charts every year.

467-3000 peacecenter.org boxoffice@peacecenter.org

Dec. 24 FAMILY

Springwell Church Christmas Eve Service Springwell Church 4369 Wade Hampton Blvd.

3 and 5 p.m.

FREE Springwell Church presents “Hope Was Born” on Christmas Eve at 3 or 5 p.m.

There will be music, drama, a great message and more. Invite your family, friends and neighbors. For more information, visit hopewasborn.org.

268-2299 hopewasborn.org jerad.mcnier@springwell.org

thru Dec. 31

Studio 220 will host the modern- contemporary artist Matthew Zedler’s exhibit until Dec. 31.

828-404-6882 | matthewzedlerfineart.com matt@matthewzedlerfineart.com

poetry is open at Furman University’s James B. Duke Library, Special Collections and Archives. The exhibit, “Celebrating South Carolina Poetry: An Exhibition to Mark the Acquisition of The Ninety-Six Press Archive” is free and open to the public. Furman English professors William Rogers and Gilbert Allen founded The Ninety-Six Press in 1991 to publish book-length works of poetry by South Carolina authors.

294-2714 | jeffrey.makala@furman.edu newspress.furman.edu/?p=19301

thru Jan. 3

Jan. 21-22

FAMILY

EDUCATION

Christmas Model Train Display

Furman University Hosts Church Music Conference

ARTS EVENT

Matthew Zedler display Hyatt Regency, Studio 220 220 North Main Street FREE

Miniature World of Trains 2801 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors varies-5 p.m.

Ages 2 and up - $3/$3.50 for credit card purchases (until remaining displays open) The fifth annual Christmas model train display is described as “One of the finest holiday displays in the country.” Due to the delays with the preparation of the new location, the Christmas Model Train Display will be the only display open at this time. Visit miniatureworldoftrains.com/ HoursOfOperation.htm for hours and days of operation. miniatureworldoftrains.com contactus@miniatureworldoftrains.com

thru Jan. 18 FAMILY

United Community Bank Ice on Main Village Green | 206 S. Main Street $10 for Adults and $8 for Children United Community Bank Ice on Main, located in the heart of downtown Greenville, is an open-air ice skating rink - the only one of its kind in Upstate South Carolina. Join us from November through January every year, as we celebrate the holiday season with one of America’s favorite winter traditions - ice skating.

467-4355 | iceonmain.com mayoung@greenvillesc.gov

thru Jan. 15 ARTS EVENT

Furman University, Herring Music Pavilion, Harper Hall, Daniel Chapel and other locations 3300 Poinsett Hwy. noon-5:30 p.m. $70 on or prior to Jan. 7, $90 after Jan. 7 Furman University will host its 2016 Church Music Conference on campus Thursday and Friday, Jan. 21 and 22. The conference is open to the public. Drawing church musicians from all over the Southeast, the conference features nationally known clinicians who present lectures and conduct workshops relating to the practice of church music. Guest clinicians for this year’s conference are Dennis Keene and William Bradley Roberts.

294-2086 | newspress.furman.edu furman.music@furman.edu

Jan. 21-Feb. 14 THEATER PRODUCTION

Heart & Soul Rock Show Centre Stage | 501 River St. 8-10 p.m. | Thursdays-Sundays $35, $30, $25 Centre Stage’s annual hit rock show featuring rhythm, blues & Motown hits.

“Heart & Soul” captures those great songs that brought us all together mixed with a dose of rock n’ roll.

233-6733 | centrestage.org information@centrestage.org

Jan. 26-Feb. 10

South Carolina Poetry Exhibit

THEATER PRODUCTION

Furman University | James B. Duke Library 3300 Poinsett Hwy. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Monday-Friday FREE

Through The Night Centre Stage | 501 River St. 7 p.m. | Tuesdays and Wednesdays $15

A new exhibit showcasing South Carolina

Six interconnected black males experience

an unexpected phenomenon on the same evening that changes their lives forever.

233-6733 | centrestage.org information@centrestage.org

Jan. 28 CONCERT

The Tenors Peace Center | 7:30 p.m. $25-$55 In 2007, four Canadian voices came together to form a classically inspired vocal quartet with a versatile sound. Those voices belonged to Remigio Pereira, Victor Micallef, Fraser Walters and Clifton Murray, and that quartet is The Tenors.

They’ve had albums go double and triple platinum, and they’re Juno Award winners. They’ve been featured on television shows like Oprah and shared the stage with acts like Neil Young, Andrea Bocelli, Elton John, Sting, and Jennifer Hudson.

467-3000 peacecenter.org boxoffice@peacecenter.org

Jan. 29 CONCERT

The Hot Sardines Peace Center 8 p.m. $15-$35 It began with a washboard and a piano. Soon, a tap dancer was added for percussion purposes and The Hot Sardines began to take shape. With a French-inspired 1930s sound and the style to back it up, The Hot Sardines have taken New York City, and much of the world, by storm. Fronted by Paris-born Miz Elizabeth, their original songs blend French and New Orleans jazz with lyrics written in both French and English.

467-3000 peacecenter.org boxoffice@peacecenter.org

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his albums have reached No. 1 on Billboard’s “Top New Age Album” category, with two albums receiving Grammy nominations.

Yanni is known for bringing musicians and instruments together from every corner of the globe to create an authentic world music vibe. He is truly a global artist making music for everyone to enjoy.

467-3000 | peacecenter.org boxoffice@peacecenter.org

Feb. 17 CONCERT

Yamato Peace Center | 7:30 p.m. | $15-$45

Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage Peace Center | 3 p.m. | $35-$65 Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage includes an impressive live symphony orchestra and international solo instruments. People of all ages and backgrounds will experience the franchise’s groundbreaking and wildly popular musical achievements while the most iconic Star Trek film and TV footage is simultaneously beamed in high definition to a 40-foot wide screen. This never-before-seen concert event is perfect for music lovers, filmgoers, science-fiction fans and anyone looking for an exciting and unique concert experience.

467-3000 | peacecenter.org boxoffice@peacecenter.org

Feb. 3 FUNDRAISER

Sip for the Stage Guest Bartending Sip Rooftop Lounge | 103 N Main St. #400 6:30-8:30 p.m.

FREE Drop by Sip and have a glass of vino to help Centre Stage fundraise for its yearround programming. Theatre board members Pam Foster and Jason Fletcher as well artistic and executive director Glenda ManWaring will be guest bartending.

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The Taiko, a drum that is deep-seeded in Japanese culture and tradition, is the driving force behind Yamato. Founded in 1993, Yamato has travelled all over the world, performing for more than 2,500 audiences in more than 51 countries.

Their extensive touring schedule is a testament to their dedication as performers.

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NOTICE The Greenville County Redevelopment Authority (GCRA) is now accepting applications for funding of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) eligible activities. The GCRA Board has reaffirmed its primary mission of affordable housing and its second emphasis of meeting the needs of the elderly population in Greenville County. Preference will be given to applications for programs serving the elderly.

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FIGURE. THIS. OUT. BROADWAY OPENINGS ACROSS

1 China’s Mao — -tung 4 Thumb locale 8 Cries of unveiling 13 Spanish fleet 19 Post-bender headache 21 Poetry Muse 22 One-sided views 23 Old stage actress Duse 24 “Things go by so fast!”

26 “As far as I’m aware ...”

28 Brunched, e.g.

29 Kwik-E-Mart clerk 30 Writer Seton 31 Iris locale 32 Pres. advisory gp.

34 New — (Yanni, e.g.)

35 Become king after being a prince, say 43 Quirk of behavior 46 — Schwarz (toy retailer) 47 Kuwaiti royal 48 A third of IX 49 Totally up the creek 55 Semi section 58 Witty writer Bombeck 59 Hornswoggle 60 Actress Swenson 61 Hill’s partner 62 Nose partition 65 Piece for two 67 Paid no heed 70 “We’ve been raking in the profit” 75 Advance markdown

77 Requirement 78 Church decrees 81 Painter of melting watches 82 Camera varieties, for short 86 Vientiane’s country 88 “My Country” author Abba 89 Hole-poking tool 90 Phrase just before an act is introduced 95 Pouchlike body part 96 Incantation opener 97 River of Bern 98 Veer off course 99 What Thomas became, in kid-lit 107 Alone 108 See 102-Down 109 Love-letter “hugs” 110 Former toy company 114 Alley- — (court play) 115 Juicer 117 Overdoing the effort 123 Writer of the Tonywinning musical featured in this puzzle 126 Flavored with a certain spice 127 Introduced acts, e.g.

128 Lenya of “Cabaret” 129 IRS part 130 Tallies again 131 Arctic people 132 Central part of a church 133 Star site

By Frank Longo DOWN

1 Greek letter 2 Perm place 3 Foe 4 Toot 5 Bristol’s river 6 Pianist Peter 7 Party to a financial transaction 8 Giggled 9 Yank with a #13 jersey 10 Hip-hop bud 11 “Listen up!”

12 “— lied!”

13 Help do bad 14 Plentiful 15 Bad start?

16 Cheese in an Italian deli 17 Intensify 18 Make certain 20 Some Spanish paintings 25 Spiked staff 27 Harsh cleanser 33 “I dunno” gesture 34 Financier Onassis 36 ET ship 37 Avis rental 38 Unemotional 39 Vietnamese New Year 40 Actor Katz 41 Dusk-dawn linkup 42 Move quickly 43 Rail supports 44 Pertaining to 45 Singer Glen

50 Fad dance of the 1960s 51 Bro 52 Sonata, e.g.

53 Honoraria 54 Actor Scott 55 Payload area 56 Bitter brew 57 Part of B&B 61 One of Santa’s reindeer

SUDOKU

63 Old Glory’s nation 64 Wire measure 66 “Sn” element 68 Sierra maker 69 Actress Peeples 71 Lark’s home 72 — -confident 73 Boyfriend 74 Hound’s clue

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Sudoku answers: page 37

75 High-tech “appt. book” 76 Uncooked 79 Zippo 80 Winter drifter 83 — apso 84 Pat of the Christian right 85 Ride a wave 87 Antler sporter 90 — -Mart (retail chain) 91 Unemotional 92 Greek letter 93 “Bali —” 94 Suffix with southeast 95 Wily 99 Worker on a housetop 100 Huge, in French 101 Camel kin 102 With 108-Across, of acceptable quality 103 Department in northern France 104 Near-eternity 105 Noodle 106 Erstwhile anesthetic 111 Spun tales 112 Floorboard sound 113 Curiously 115 Lineup 121-Down: Abbr.

116 REO part 118 Post-Q string 119 Himalayan legend 120 Funny Fey 121 Showing via the idiot box 122 Arch with a double curve 124 Composer Rorem 125 Manning of football Crossword answers: page 37

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COMMUNITY VOICES THE CLASSROOM WINDOW WITH TREVOR BARTON

The shape of God’s heart Father Gregory Boyle is a Jesuit priest and the founder of Homeboy Industries in East Los Angeles, Calif. He lives and works in his economically poor and gang-riddled community building kinship and making connections with the people around him.

He affectionately calls his parishioners “homies” and they affectionately call him “G-Dog.” I highly recommend his book, “Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion,” if you, too, are interested in building kinship in the world.

In the book, Father Greg tells the story of taking two homies to the White House as a part of then-First Lady Laura Bush’s Helping America’s Youth campaign.

On the flight home, one of the homies talks to a flight attendant and tells her about what his life had been to this point, about going to the White House, and about what his life was becoming.

His story made the flight attendant cry, he tells Father Greg in surprise. Father Greg says to him, “Well, mijo, whaddya ‘spect? She just caught a glimpse of ya. She saw that you are somebody. She recognized you as the shape of God’s heart. Sometimes people cry when they see that.”

As an elementary school teacher and a writer, I often recognize my students as the shape of God’s heart, and write about them through tears of wonder.

One of those students is Maria.

She is seven years old and in the second grade. Her parents fled the aftereffects of a brutal civil war in El Salvador and found a new life on the farms and in the fields of South Carolina. She is like those farms and fields, with dark skin the color of the ground and a garden of a heart that produces love and joy. I have seen her hold the hand of a frightened kindergartner in the lunch line during early morning breakfast time and offer her shoulder to a crying friend who scraped her knee on the blacktop during recess. She is a beautiful child.

I can see her smile from all the way down at the end of the hall from the front office. Sometimes, I can hear her steps from there, too, because on special days she wears tiny high-heeled shoes with her flowery dresses and I can hear the click, click, click as she makes her way toward me over the tiled floor.

This always makes me stop and smile.

One day I realized I forgot to send my money through the mail to the water company to pay my bill. I stopped by the office to make my payment in person after school.

Apparently three-fourths of the residents of Greenville County forgot to send in their payments, too, because the place was full of people, standing in the doorway, meandering their way to the payment counter, people everywhere.

In the middle of all of that humanity I heard a click, click, click.

I looked around and there, coming around a desk, was Maria. She was

As an elementary school teacher and a writer, I often recognize my students as the shape of God’s heart, and write about them through tears of wonder.

pushing a stroller with a tiny baby inside of it. I could barely see her over the handles of the stroller. She was leading her mother, who was holding a toddler in her arms.

She saw me. Her face lit up with her Maria smile. She let go of the stroller for just a moment, wrapped her arms around me and said, “Oh, Mr. Barton! Buenos tardes! I am always so glad to see you!”

She took hold of the stroller again and I lost her among the faces of the people around me. But I heard her sincere, serious voice, rise above the noise.

“Excuse me,” she said, “But could you help us pay our bill?”

And there was Maria, seven years old, translating for her mother, helping her family, sharing her life with our world.

Oscar Romero, former archbishop of El Salvador who was martyred by the bullet of a right-wing assassin in 1980, once entreated us in a sermon to try to organize life according to the heart of God. My little Maria does this every day, as do so many of my immigrant neighbors in my school, community, state and country.

Just as Maria’s family was a refugee from a war-torn land, many other refugees are trying to find a new life and a deeper hope in a place that will welcome them with an open heart and a helping hand. I hope you see their faces, listen to their stories and see them as the shape of God’s heart when you hear the words “refugee” and “immigrant” in the coming days. I hope you see Maria.

Trevor Barton is a reading intervention teacher at Berea Elementary School. He believes we all have stories to tell and loves to listen.

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