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Reynolds gives
final report as
city police chief
Hamby to Reynolds highlighted ac-
complishments from 2016
in the report, as well as his
available for development. The Greer Inland Port had 103,000 rail lifts in 2016.
Saved by the Heart held its annual Soriee fundraiser last week at Grace Hall. More pictures We own property both
and information from the event can be found on B5. directions, towards the that number in year of the state and branching
bridge and also towards three, he said. It defi- out into North Carolina
the tree line at the south nitely directly contributed and Virginia, so it will be
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WEDNESDAY, May 13,8,2015
2017 sports
NEWS the
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Greer legion
County set to begins
increase
Road
2015 Maintenance
campaign Fee
Establish
By Billy Cannada
SportS Editor
fire departments, emer- which is such a terrible
gency medical services situation every morning
(EMS) and emergency pre- there from 14 passed Pel-
public
Summer is almost here
and that means American
Legion baseball is back in
paredness entities all on ham Road into Greenville,
the same technological Kirven said, and also the
platform, so they could be Woodruff Road bypass
safety fee
full swing.
Greer Post 115 has
operable in communicat- project that would allevi-
ing interchangeably. ate a lot of the congestion
grown since last season, All of the public safe- in that area thats chronic,
creating an additional ju-
BY KAELYN PFENNING ty elementsfire, res- and it affects a lot of peo-
nior team to handle the
STAFF WRITER cue, police, EMSwill be ple from all over the coun-
rising amount of interest. able to respond faster to ty who go to that area to
The response
Greenville County thisCoun-
year emergencies and medical shop and stuff.
has
cil is been really with
progressing good,an situations where time is Theres about a 15-
senior
ordinance coach
that PaulwouldKon-im- critical, Kirven said, and mile stretch of US 25 from
FilE photo | thE GrEEr CitizEn towsky
prove publicsaid. safety
We had com- a they could get patients to Travelers Rest up to the
very good turnout
munications and for try-
roads care much faster and save North Carolina state line
outs. We had players from
county-wide. lives. thats very dangerous,
Former Yellow Jacket head coach Jeff Neely will host his basketball camp,
PRESTON BURCH | THE Shooting
GREER CITIZEN
every
The school that weofdraw
third reading the The ordinance also will and it would be resur-
for Heaven, in July at Greer First Baptist Church.
Sweet treat
from.
ordinance Werewas able to have
scheduled increase the road mainte- faced with interchanges,
two junior
to take teams
place this
last sea-
night, nance fee from $15, which such as the one leading
son, so ourwere
but results younger guys
not avail- has been in place since to North Greenville Uni-
returns
PORT: Will soonthis July
side,ofRiverside,
fee $14.95, St. Joes,
annually tem is in fairly good US Hwy 25, which is a fast
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A car alarm broke the quiet,
garage to speak of, GUEST EDITORIAL and fear rose in the place of
the peaceful tranquility which
folks are left to either
T
he Greer Citizen accepts Let- linians financial future is in jeopardy. In 1999, ucation, are the product. also thundered in the heavens,
ters to the Editor. Letters the state pension plan was 99% funded; today And the product is the worst in the country. and the Most High uttered his
should be 125 words or less the deficit of $24.1 billion is more than triple We, the people of South Carolina, are the voice, hailstones and coals of
and include a name and a phone our states annual budget. At one point, of the stockholders. We choose the Board and senior fire. And he sent out his arrows
number for verification. 50 states we paid the most in fees to Wall Street management and we get to vote on their per- and scattered them; he flashed
The Greer Citizen reserves the money managers and had the lowest invest- formance every two years. forth lightnings and routed
right to edit any content. ment return triggered by Wall Street specula- them.
Letters to the Editor can be tors, deal makers and crooks. This guest editorial was written and submitted by Charleston businessman Phil
mailed to 317 Trade St., Greer And what happened? Not a single person was Noble. kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
29651.
DAVE
SAYS Spartanburg
DAVE
RAMSEY
a top-10 tourist
Beware destination
of over- Spartanburg reached
new heights and audienc-
es in 2016, according to
able downtowns such as
Landrum, Cowpens and
Woodruff; a dynamic arts
spending
research agencies. scene; plentiful outdoor
Spartanburg is a top- recreation opportunities,
10 destination for tourists and a focus on authentic,
visiting South Carolina, local and made-in-Spar-
Q: I know youre big on said Chris Jennings, Exec- tanburg products.
bargains and saving mon- utive Vice President of the The study noted:
ey. How do you feel about Spartanburg Convention & Average occupancy in-
warehouse clubs, like Visitors Bureau. We have creased again this year
Costco and Sams Club? PHOTO | SUBMITTED become a leading sports (+5 points) to 74 percent.
destination and fun place For the first time ever,
A: We have both of Volunteers are invited to Greenville Downtown Airport on March 18 for a Foreign Object to visit, and the numbers Spartanburgs hotel oc-
those in our neighbor- Debris walk. continue to back that up. cupancy rate out-paced
hood, and Im a big fan. Jennings noted Spartan- Greenvilles, and four oth-
There are definitely some burg County ranked sev- er comparative counties
good buys and great bar-
gains to be had in places
like that. To be honest,
my wife is probably a big-
Foreign Object Debris enth in the state of South
Carolina for economic im-
pact, with travelers spend-
ing more than $390.15
(York, Georgetown, Beau-
fort and Florence).
Total room demand
experienced a notable
No magic
ALDI to open store
number
Q: Im 26, and Ive been
in Spartanburg
running my own busi- ALDI will open another supply of ALDI produce.
ness as sole proprietor
for a year and a half. My
location in Spartanburg
on Thursday, March 16 at
We have our own style
when it comes to gro-
LOOKING FOR
gross revenues are about
$94,000, and my person-
al net worth is around
150 E. Blackstock Road,
Suite B.
This will be Spartan-
cery shopping, and were
pleased to welcome cus-
tomers in Spartanburg to
CAREER GROWTH?
$68,000. Is there an asset burgs second ALDI loca- experience exactly what
level you recommend
reaching before moving to
tion. The grocery chain has
more than 1,600 stores in
sets ALDI apart from
competitors, and how its
GROW WITH US.
LLC status? 35 states, serving more made us one of the fast-
than 40 million customers est growing retailers in
A: Theres not really a each month. the US, said Thom Behtz,
magic number for this To celebrate, ALDI will Jefferson division vice
kind of thing. In your host a ribbon-cutting cer- president for ALDI. We
case, I wouldnt go to the emony at 8:45 a.m. Follow- recognize that customers
trouble for an LLC right ing the ceremony, the first want high-quality, reason-
now. You dont need the 100 customers will receive ably-priced groceries, and
hassle of extra paper- a golden ticket, each con- we invite them to come
work and the expense taining ALDI gift cards of see what Simply Smarter
of processing and filing various amounts. Custom- Shopping is all about.
fees. Just make sure you ers can also tour the store, ALDI is in the midst of
have normal, liability-type sample ALDI exclusive an accelerated growth
insurance in place. That brand products and enter plan. By the end of 2018,
shouldnt cost a lot of an on-site sweepstakes for there will be nearly 2,000
money. a chance to win a years ALDI stores coast to coast.
The main reason you
would consider shifting
to an LLC is if you had
reached a point in life as THE CLIMATE IS IDEAL FOR US
a business owner where
you were afraid you might
TO GROW TOGETHER.
have a target on your
back. By that, I mean you RNs needed in Home Health, Operating Room
would want protection in and other specialties.
the event of a lawsuit if
your company had grown Competitive salary and benefits packages
to sizable proportions
and you had begun to
Employee Referral Bonus Program
accumulate substantial Relocation incentives
personal assets.
At this stage I dont
Tuition reimbursement, nursing advisory councils, board
think anyones going to certification program, new grad residency program and
bother you. leadership advancement opportunities
Marcie A. Cantrell and Rev. Paul White. Buri- Pallbearers were Jimmy
Luxury is Affordable
ens conferences, youth
conventions and various
youth camps.
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Pamela Jones. planned for Apalache Bap-
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The Greer Citizen
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likely have to will anchor our outfield he ceiling is the roof.
go through defense in center field. These are the beau-
B l u e Cannon, along with fellow tiful words of Michael
Ridge this seniors, Brooks and Thom- Jordan, who addressed
year, as as, will give us a solid out- a sold out crowd at the
the Tiger field. Smith Center Saturday
baseball Henson will also ex- night at halftime of the
team gets set pect production from TJ North Carolina/Duke
to defend its 2016 Highsmith, Jeremy Col- game.
conference title. lins, Jackson Morris, Bren- For those that might be
We are certainly excit- nan Deyo, Jake Cooper confused by this quote
ed, head coach Travis and Matthew Pruitt. that has gone viral, theres
Henson said. We have Heading into the season, only one thing you need
a great group of players pitching depth is a con- to understand.
and I have a tremendous cern for the Tigers. Michael Jordan is cool,
coaching staff. Among our graduat- therefore anything he
The Tigers return six of PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN ing seniors last season says (within reason) is
their nine starters from a were Ethan Few and John also cool. Id go a step fur-
year ago. The Blue Ridge baseball team will enter conference play as one of the favorites to win the Coker, who were our top ther to say anything Mi-
We have a great core title after a 20-win season in 2016. two arms in our run to a chael Jordan does (within
of solid players return- region title, Henson said. reason) is cool as well.
ing from a 20-win team ed and will provide great Southern are outstanding add to a great senior class. Colby Thomas has looked Those are just the rights
last season and a Region leadership for our group. team leaders. CJ Brooks, Henderson and South- good in the pre-season, you earn as the greatest
Championship, Henson Clemson-signee, Elijah Blake Cannon, Travis Lan- ern were both All State having made big starts for professional athlete the
said. We have seven se- Henderson, and Toccoa caster, Colby Thomas, and selections last season and us last season. Junior Zach world has ever seen.
niors who have provid- Falls-signee, Brandon newcomer, Sonny Stevens Henderson, Southern, and SEE TIGERS | B2 Michael Jordan makes a
movie called Space Jam.
result: Space Jam, and
Greer baseball
even introduced Satur-
day night, the crowd was
going bananas in anticipa-
tion. Jordan was flooded
BY BILLY CANNADA on. We have to overcome with applause and cheers
SPORTS EDITOR some mental barriers, but as he walked out to center
these young men have re- court.Who wouldnt say
The diamond Yellow sponded well. some dumb stuff under
Jackets are under new For Landreth, it couldnt that amount of pressure.
management heading into be a better gig. Announcing his brands
the spring. The community is new partnership with UNC
Matt Landreth assumed great, he said. They care football and hoping to say
head coach duties for the a lot about their athletics something to the effect of
Greer baseball team earli- and I am proud to say that the sky is the limit, Jor-
er this school year, taking there is some excitement dan muttered The ceiling
over for longtime coach about baseball that has is the roof.
Bob Massullo. returned. We have had Hes not wrong. Hes not
Since his arrival, several businesses and in- right either, but his state-
Landreth said hes been dividuals help with dona- ment isnt completely
trying to build relation- tions and sponsorships. I without truth. The ceiling
ships and make the most cant be thankful enough PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN is basically the roofjust
of his players potential. to those individuals who like the sky is basically
I spent a lot of time are helping our program Led by experienced arms, the Byrnes softball team is hoping to make another run at a the limit.
cultivating relationships get better. The more re- state title in 2017. The internet instant-
and getting to know the sources we have, the bet- ly went crazy over this
A SPORTING VIEW |
Lady Jackets
Welcome battle adversity
to the
To start
Rock
to work much. Thats the
goal anyway.
BY MARK VASTO
new season The Lady Jackets will
open up conference play
next week with a series
FOR THE GREER CITIZEN BY BILLY CANNADA against Travelers Rest.
SPORTS EDITOR Greer will play each region
I
t really made no sense opponent twice, including
at all. How could one of We have dealt with inju- Union County, which won
the greatest left fielders ries and illnesses that have a state title a year ago.
of all-time, one of the kept us from playing in The last week of regu-
great base stealers in his- scrimmages and our pre- lar season, we have Blue
tory (first all-time in effi- season tournament, head Ridge twice and Union in
ciency, fifth all-time base coach Ashleigh Anderson the same week, Ander-
stealer) and a seven-time said. (But) Im pretty con- son noted. That will be
All-Star be ignored for fident in the team I have the true test for us in my
two decades by the pow- returning, plus the new opinion.
ers that be, those baseball PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN additions on the team. As long as we are play-
writers who hold the keys That team consists of ing together pitchers
to Cooperstown. The Eastside baseball team will take on Greenville and Hillcrest next week in non- three seniors, three ju- hitting spots and working
But there it was before conference action. niors, three sophomores on control, offense being
me in the paper that and three freshmen. Key patient at the plate, doing
mid-January morning ... contributors will likely in- the little things that we
Raines had finally been
elected and I, who have
written about Raines
merits ad nauseam in
Eastside baseball set to clude Shaan Delport, Syd-
ney Craig, Taylor Hannah,
Tanaya Ellis and Mary Es-
terak.
need to do each game
there is no reason we
shouldnt make the play-
offs.
this column, was set free.
The fact that the Baseball
Writers Association of
America also took two of
take shot at region title Hitting and pitching
will be strong for us, as
long as pitchers settle in
and hitters are patient
Aside from longterm
goals, Anderson wants her
team to focus on limiting
errors and strikeouts, tak-
my other pro bono cases BY BILLY CANNADA have needed time to get ev- teams, Erwin said. Union at the plate, Anderson ing the season one game
in Jeff Bagwell and Ivan SPORTS EDITOR eryone on the same page. and Greer have new coach- said. Our defense may at a time.
Rodriguez made things From the first scrimmage es that will make them be weak a little as some Greer will travel to Berea
only that much sweet- The Eastside baseball until the previous season better. We will have to be players are playing posi- on Thursday for a non-re-
er. Then I had another team is looking to make tournament, there has ready to play every game tions they would not nor- gion showdown.
question: What took them another run at the play- been great improvement to the best of our ability to mally play. As long as
so long? offs this spring, but with a in the level of play and the have a chance to win. pitchers are hitting spots, billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
Bagwell and Rodriguez tough region schedule and unity of our team. Erwin said he expects our defense may not have
were painted with the some young players, head Tyler Stewart and Hunt- his team to be strong on
steroid scandal tar brush, coach Scott Erwin knows er Garlington will share defense, hopefully creat-
and that was the sole rea-
son why they had to wait
for induction. Apparently,
his guys cannot afford to
look ahead.
Our only goal at this
time at catcher, while Ben
Arendt and Will Posey
share first base duties.
ing opportunities for hit-
ters.
We will be strong pitch-
GREER: Welcomes coach
the unwritten rule for the point is to get better and Infielders include: Noah ing and defensively, Er- FROM B1 will have to focus on doing
BBWAA is that admitted play the best we can play Mitchell, Kane Trujillo, win said. We have a good the small things well and
or indicted steroid abus- every day, he said. If Joseph Mershon, Tank pitching staff and good community. He is a team limiting mistakes.
ers (Barry Bonds, Mark we do that, we will have a Harrison and Hunter Tay- depth. This will help with first guy and is one of my We have to get better
McGwire, Sammy Sosa, chance to make the play- lor; and outfielders will the new pitch count rules hardest workers. at limiting our mistakes,
Roger Clemens, Rafael offs and have a good sea- be Patrick Kress, Cody that are in effect this year. Landreth also expects he said. Whether thats
Palmeiro, for instance) are son. Coffey, TJ Gist, Thomas The way the region strong showings from at the plate or in the field,
to be banned; those who Erwin said his club has Deyoung, Dixon Douglas, schedule is set up,we will Josh Fenton, Garrett Dill to give ourselves the best
are suspected or gossiped performed well over the Bryce Spurrier and Steve have to find ways to score and Noah Hannon. chance to win, weve got to
about will have to wait past two weeks, as the Ea- Wagner. runs, he said. It will be (Fenton) has a good cut down on these things.
a ballot or two to think gles get set to enter region Eastside hopes to find it- different from game to fastball and a good break- Taking the hit by pitch, be-
about their sins in what competition. self in the hunt for a region game. ing ball to keep hitters ing ready to hit when we
is baseballs version of This has been a good title in April, but doing so The Eagles face match- off-balance. He also plays step in the box, being ag-
purgatory. Now they are preseason for us, Erwin will require knocking off ups with Greenville and first base and has been gressive on the base paths,
spotless, enshrined forev- said. We have a lot of some tough competition. Hillcrest next week. one of our better bats in making the majority of all
er in upstate New York. young players and old- Blue Ridge and Trav- the lineup so far, he said. the routine plays and all
Raines, for historical er players with very little elers Rest will be well billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076 Garrett Dill is an eighth of the web gem plays, ex-
reasons, will more than playing experience, so we coached and very good grader playing up. He ecuting pitches and timely
likely be remembered for will play a vital role in hitting - all these can lead
two things: cocaine and our infield and be one of us to victory.
Crusader
collusion. The standout, our guys on the mound Although hes a new
superstar high-school hammered her fourth ho- a single to leadoff of the as well. He brings a con- head coach, Landreth isnt
athlete out of Sanford, mer of the season over the inning as Megan Johnson fidence to the field that afraid to set the bar high.
Corner
Florida, flush with money fence. The dinger scored set the table for Morgan most eighth graders do Our ultimate team goal
for the first time in his Grace DeBoer who led the Herlong. Herlong would not possess. is to win a state champion-
life, decided to spend inning off with a walk and come through in a big way The head coach said ship every year, he said.
it on drugs ... cocaine, earned NGU a 2-0 lead. for NGU, sending back an Hannon will likely serve We can do this is we play
specifically. During the The rally continued and Emmanuel pitch over the as the teams designated hard-nosed baseball. Win-
infamous Pittsburgh drug NGU SOFTBALL KNOCKS the Crusaders finished the fence in right field to ex- hitter. ning helps develop con-
trials in 1985, Raines OFF EMMANUEL opener with nine-hits, led tend the lead to four runs. He may even provide us fidence. Losing helps us
copped to the fact that he North Greenville took by DeBoer and Herlong Amanda Croffin fin- with a few innings on the deal with adversity and
played many games high its first league double-dip who both had two. ished off her shutout in mound, Landreth said. make necessary adjust-
on coke, did coke in the on Saturday sweeping Em- the final half of the frame, He is a great vocal lead- ments. But if we dont
clubhouse during games manuel College with a pair NORTH GREENVILLE 6, stranding two Emmanu- er and his presence alone strive to win a state cham-
and even developed his of 6-0 wins. EMMANUEL 0 el runners in the process. goes a long way in the pro- pionship, we are setting
head-first slide in order to Johnson continued her Croffin pitched a com- gram. We have good team our goals too low.
protect the eight ball he NORTH GREENVILLE 6, solid day in game one as plete game for the Cru- chemistry and leaders.
had in his back pocket. EMMANUEL 0 she gave the Crusaders saders, holding the Lions With a tough stretch of billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
The next year, he won Game one was a pitching with second hit of the day, scoreless while allowing region games ahead, Greer
the batting title, only dual for the first several a double in the third in- just five hits.
the third switch hitter innings as neither team ning that scored Shayna Megan Johnson led the
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NOTICE OF
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Notice is hereby given that
SPARK INVESTMENTS,
INC. d.b.a. TOBACCO
PLUS intends to apply to
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allow the sale and ON
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ing information: Farm workers and Laborers from 04/15/2017 to 12/15/2017: 40
(1) the name, address hrs./ week. Worker will plant, cultivate, and harvest tobacco by
and telephone number of hand. Worker will plant tobacco plugs using tobacco transplanter
the person filing the pro- machine. Chops weeds between plants using hand tools such as
test; hoes and shovels. Worker will top and sucker tobacco to remove
(2) the specific rea- tobacco flowers. Harvest workers may move along rows and
sons why the application break off ripe leaves of tobacco, place on trailer, and move in
should be denied; unison with the field vehicle. Workers are required to work in
(3) that the person pro- fields when tobacco leaves are wet with dew or rain. Workers may
testing is willing to attend
assist in removing tobacco from barn. Other crops may include
a hearing (if one is re-
quested by the applicant); sweet potatoes, corn, and soybeans. Worker must have 1 month
(4) that the person pro- experience in general farm work. The use or possession or being
testing resides in the under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol during working
same county where the time is prohibited May operate a tractor. No smoking permitted
proposed place of busi- due to disease control in tobacco. $11.27/hr. (prevailing wage).
ness is located or within Guarantee of 3/4 of the workdays. All work tools, supplies, and
five miles of the business; equipment furnished without cost to the worker. Free housing
and, is provided to workers who cannot reasonably return to their
(5) the name of the ap- permanent residence at the end of the workday. Transportation
plicant and the address and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided or
of the premises to be li-
paid by the employer, with payment to be made no later than
censed.
Protests must be mailed completion of 50% of the work contract.
to: S. C. Department of Report or send resumes to
Revenue, ATTN: ABL, South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce,
P.O. Box 125, Columbia, Federal Programs/Foreign Labor Certification Unit,
SC 29214-0907; or faxed P.O. Box 995, 1550 Gadsden Street, Columbia, SC 29202,
to: (803) 896-0110. (803) 737-2633 Or your nearest State Workforce Agency,
3-1,8,15
Reference Job Order #10645319.
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UNIVERSAL PICTURES
giant dome, A UH-72A Lakota Heli-
copter with the SC Army
straw rockets, face paint-
ing, or get shrink wrapped
you can go to see space
shuttles, comets, suborbit-
tronaut
Noon - Eclipse: The Sun
National Guard PARI offers AstroSurf al flights, simulator rides, Revealed
Scene from Sing
planetarium Flight Simulators from with Smiley: Take data and speculate about being Visitors can also en-
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Byrnes High School Hon- with a 4.6m radio tele- a tourist in space joy additional activities
COUCH THEATER Roper Mountain Science
ors Aviation
Straw Rocket Design
scope located in North
Carolina.
Build a Styrofoam Plate
Glider with Fisher Middle
across Roper Mountain in
the Marine Lab, Tropical
BY SAM STRUCKHOFF Center has partnered with Challenge Fly Tiny Whoop mi- School Junior Beta Club Rainforest, Ecology, and
organizations from across See a tabletop comet, cro drones throughout Astronomers will be on Discovery Labs, and Living
NEW RELEASES the Upstate to bring in build a solar bead buddy, the Symmes Hall of Sci- hand to demonstrate and History Farm.
FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 20 interactive exhibits and or look at emission spec- ence. Explore drone and discuss telescopes with All events are included
hands on activities for tra with Clemson Physics Radio-Controlled aircraft solar viewing outside the in the general admission
PICKS OF THE WEEK Space Day 2017 to be held and Astronomy technology, try flight for Daniel Observatory and to the Center:
Sing (PG) -- A down- Saturday, March 11, from Hands-on Nanoscience yourself on a drone sim- visitors can purchase cus- Roper Mountain Science
on-his-luck Koala (with 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the center. activities ulator, and learn how to tom Roper Mountain Sci- Center is located at 402
the voice of an enthused A sampling of Space Day Make and Take a Pocket feasibly get involved with ence Center Eclipse glass- Roper Mountain Road in
Matthew McConaughey) 2017 activities include: Solar System with Purdue all facets of aviation es. Greenville.
tries to save his theater Moon Rocks, Meteorites, Club of Upstate SC Experience Asheville Shows and show times For more information,
with a singing contest and and Historic NASA Arti- Space Discovery Lab Star Trek Club, The USS in the newly renovated visit RoperMountain.org
ends up with a whole me- facts on display with Wade Hampton Alaric, and explore their Hooper Planetarium are: or call 355-8906.
nagerie of talented crit-
ters pinning their hopes
To Do
many piglets (Reese With- Call for Artists
chorus
erspoon), sensitive teen Juried Exhibition
gorilla who wants out March 1-17
of his dads gang (Taron Artists Guild of Spartanburg
Egerton), a swaggering ArtistsGuildofSpartanburg.
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changes
mouse (Seth MacFarlane) com
and a hard-rocking porcu- NEW LISTINGS
pine (Scarlett Johansson). Peter and The Starcatcher!
Illumination Entertain- TIBETAN MONKS TO VISIT March 9-11
MIDDLE TYGER LIBRARY 8 p.m.
name
ment (The Secret Life of
Pets) makes another fun, The Tibetan monks from March 12
high-energy entry. You the Drepung Gomang Mon- 3 p.m.
can tell youre not in Pixar astery in India will be vis- Greenville Little Theatre
territory, so dont worry iting several Spartanburg 233-6238 In response to the sig-
about too much emotional County Libraries through greenvillelittletheatre.org nificant growth in singers
depth, subtle humor snuck March 13. from Upstate South Car-
in for grownups or visuals During this time, they Race to Livewell Duathlon, olina and North Carolina,
that bend your perception. will be creating an elabo- Fun Run and to reflect the dynam-
Its like jumping in at the rate piece of art from an- Saturday, March 11 ic, world-wide growth of
finale for a contest show cient Tibetan tradition: the SC Technology a cappella, four-part bar-
--easy entertainment with Sand Mandala. They will and Aviation Center bershop harmony, Green-
all the backstories and also host many workshops www.eventbrite.com ville In Harmony Chorus
best bits in one package. and other cultural events. has officially changed its
The monks will be at the SCCT Character Breakfast name to Vocal Matrix Cho-
Miss Sloan (R) -- Eliz- Middle Tyger Library on March 11, 8:30 and 11 a.m. rus.
abeth Sloan (Jessica Wednesday, March 8, from South Carolina Childrens A new website is under
Chastain) is a redheaded 2-4 p.m. presenting a Mani Theatre construction with a mar-
viper of a lobbyist twisting Stones Workshop, and scchildrenstheatre.org keting message of Dy-
her way to the top of the Saturday, March 11, from namic by Design. This
D.C. pile. Shes calculating, 5-5:30 p.m. for the Sand Furman Singers Concerts name change reflects the
tighter than a knot and Mandala: Sand Release March 13 and 14, 8 p.m. current and future direc-
has seemingly scraped out Ceremony. Daniel Memorial Chapel tion of the Chorus and
the majority of her per- For more information Furman University puts Vocal Matrix in a bet-
sonality to make room for and the remaining sched- IMAGE | SUBMITTED 294-2086 ter position to continue
more ambition. While she ule, visit www.spartanbur- growing its membership
normally works for the glibraries.org. Katherine Klaubers artwork Spicy is among the exhibits Sister Act The Musical and spreading the joy of
juggernaut pro-gun lob- in RIVERWORKS Gallerys Lettered show on display March 16-April 8 a cappella singing across
by, a strange change has MUSIC SANDWICHED IN through March 26. Centre Stage the area.
Elizabeth fighting for a SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 233-6733 Vocal Matrix is a dynam-
gun-control bill, and ulti- Spartanburg County Li- ies at Spartanburg Meth- Baptist churches in the www.centrestage.org ic, award-winning show
mately, in a congressional braries continues its 20th odist College, is the juror Carolinas. chorus dedicated to musi-
hearing over her vicious anniversary season of for the exhibit that in- For more information Themis Spring Show cal excellence and sharing
and underhanded tactics. Music Sandwiched In on cludes works of students about NGUs Cline School Dance Theatre of Greenville the joy of a cappella four-
The movie had to make Wednesdays at the Head- in grades nine through of Music, visit ngu.edu/ March 18, 8 p.m. part harmony through
two points really stick: quarters Library. 12 in Spartanburg County music.php. March 19, 2 p.m. contemporary cutting
This is Jessica Chastains The March performers schools. Peace Centers edge performances. The
vehicle, and the materi- are: Frances Vaughan, lo- LETTERED ON DISPLAY Gunter Theatre group strives to encourage
al is so relevant that it March 8: Sparkle City cal artist and art teacher AT RIVERWORKS GALLERY www.peacecenter.org camaraderie, confidence
strikes a chord despite Brass at Dorman High School, Greenville Technical Col- and community relations.
this version of D.C. being March22:Philharmonic is the coordinator of the leges RIVERWORKS Gal- Men are from Mars, Women The Internationally-rec-
so removed from reality. Flutes exhibit, along with Cindy lery will show Lettered, are from Venus Live ognized Vocal Matrix is a
Chastain has the muscle Each performance takes Goforth, working with the an exhibition of typogra- March 21, 22, 8 p.m. chorus of more than 80
for the role, but the role place in the Barrett Room Guild and area high school phy through March 26. Centre Stage women who sing and per-
doesnt support her in at 12:15 p.m.Guests are art teachers to provide a Gallery hours are Thurs- centrestage.org form for the local commu-
return: Ms. Sloan looks invited to bring a lunch or showcase for young art- day-Sunday 1-5 p.m. nity and charity events,
more like a stock misera- purchase one there. ists. What is topography? Lights, Camera, Cure! most recently at the annu-
ble-greedy-mean-boss-la- For more information, The exhibit is open to Why is it important? To- Saturday, March 25 al Artisphere event held in
dy than a complex and call 285-9013. the public during normal pography is the design TD Convention Center Greenville.
flawed protagonist. gallery hours. Receptions of type including style, 770-0276 Also included in its 2017
LAUGH FOR THE CURE and Awards will be during arrangement and appear- performing season are a
Fire at Sea (R) -- For RETURNS MARCH 28 Art Walk March 16. ance of the printed letters. Llama, Llama Regional Competition per-
many people, the little The Susan G. Komen Greenville Technical SCCT 2nd Stage formance April 1 in Win-
island off of Sicily called Laugh for the Cure will NGU CONCERT CHOIR College teaches Type De- March 25-April 2 ston Salem, North Caroli-
Lampedusa is a peaceful return to Centre Stage on BEGINS SPRING TOUR sign as a core course in scchildrenstheatre.org na, and an Annual Stage
small town; for others, it Tuesday, March 28. The North Greenville the Department of Visual Show in November. The
is their best hope for sur- Laugh for the Cure is a University Concert Choir Arts, graphic arts pro- Zoom Through the Zoo chorus sponsors an annu-
vival. Thousands of peo- comedy event that gener- will begin its annual spring gram. Lettered, an exhi- Family-Friendly 5K al youth Sing For Scholar-
ple have drowned in Med- ates funds for the goal of tour this week. This years bition of typography cele- Saturday, April 1, 8:30 a.m. ships event that showcas-
iterranean fleeing their ending breast cancer. This tour will span churches brates this Type Designing 627-4200 es talented high school
homes in Africa. Over- money helps fund local in the universitys home course by presenting stu- greenvillezoofoundation. students.
packed boats continue to breast health organiza- state of South Carolina, as dents with the most orig- org
make the desperate cross- tions through grants and well as Georgia. inal, well-crafted solutions
ing, and this has become support national breast Tour dates for 2017 will to the courses assigned
part of the everyday back- cancer research efforts. include the following: projects. These students
ground for the islands in- Silent auction, hors March 10, 7 p.m.: Hill- under the guidance and
habitants. The film is split doeuvres and wine pull view Baptist Church, 1974 instruction of Shane How-
-- sometimes confusingly begin at 5 p.m. A live auc- Jefferson Davis Highway, ell, Type Design Instructor
-- between documenting tion begins at 7:30 p.m. Graniteville, SC29829. and Head of the Depart-
the humanitarian crisis Comedians Shivani March 12, 10:30 a.m.: ment of Visual Arts, in-
and the day-to-day life of Nadarajah and Oneshia North Conway Baptist vestigate the potential of
the locals. Its a documen- Edens will follow. Church, 1608 Sessions type.
tary. It has a serious mes- For more information, Street, Conway, SC 29526. Through Howells in-
sage that you cannot miss, visit centrestage.org. March 12, 6 p.m.: First novative project assign-
but there isnt a bunch Baptist Church of the Is- ments students explore
of voiceover or scripted GUILD GALLERY TO HOST lands, 6613 Johnny Mer- the style, arrangement
outrage in the film, just a FOCUS ON YOUTH EXHIBIT cer Boulevard, Savannah, and appearance of hand-
camera that doesnt flinch. In celebration of Na- GA 31410. made and printed letters
tional Youth Art Month, March 13, 7 p.m.: First and how best to use these
Assassins Creed (PG- the Artists Guild of Spar- Baptist Church Florence, as tools to support design
13) -- Making a good or tanburgs annual Focus 300 S. Irby Street, Flor- themes. His mantra for his
even passable movie out of on Youth Juried Art Exhi- ence, SC 29501. students is Impress me.
a videogame is a challenge bition will be held in the March 14, 7 p.m.: Roe- Typography is work.
you just cant win, and this Guild Gallery at the Chap- buck Baptist Church, 1979 Continuously published,
one wastes A-list perform- man Cultural Center. E. Blackstock Rd, Roebuck, it is seldom exceptional.
ers like so many quarters Kristofer M. Neely, a vi- SC29376. Thank you to my students
dumped in a broken ma- sual artist and creative March 21, 7 p.m.: North who have given great con-
chine. Michael Fassbender writer, who serves as Pro- Greenville University, sideration and talent to
(yes, the talented guy who fessor of Art and Director Hamlin Recital Hall. my lettering whims, How-
brings gravitas to ever-spi- of Interdisciplinary Stud- One of eight perform- ell said.
raling superhero series) ing ensembles in the Cline RIVERWORKS Gallery is
and Marion Cotillard (yes, School of Music at NGU, operated by and for the
that one, with the Os- the North Greenville Uni- faculty and students of
car, and Fassbenders co- versity Concert Choir is di- the Department of Visu-
star in the amazing 2015 rected by Dr. Barry Combs. al and Performing Arts at
Macbeth) are essentially Students from all academ- Greenville Technical Col-
time-travelling acrobats ic majors are welcome to lege. The gallery is located
rolled into some convolut- audition for the choir. at 300 River Street, Suite
ed conspiracy for control Past concert events and 202 in Greenville.
of mankind. Even die-hard venues have included the For more information,
fans of the game series South Carolina American call 271-0679, email flem-
will tell you that the story Choral Directors Associ- ing.markel@gvltec.edu, or
elements are garbage, but ation, the South Carolina visit www.gvltec.edu/va/
this movie seems bent on Baptist Conventions an- and click on RIVERWORKS.
proving that evaluation. nual meeting, and various
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2017 FUN AND GAMES THE GREER CITIZEN B7
Are dermatologists
zapping for dollars?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am offers no advantages for
73 years old and lived on TO YOUR people with normal B-12
a boat in my 40s. Now, levels beyond the placebo
whenever I go to the der- GOOD HEALTH response. As I have noted
matologist (two to three many times, the placebo
times each year), he zaps response can be very pow-
me about 20 times and KEITH erful, and 1 mg of B-12
burns off cancer cells ROACH, M.D. orally is very safe.
or maybe potential can-
cer cells. Some of them ***
have been cancer and were fatigue and no energy.
healed with MOHS proce- I have asked her doctor DEAR DR. ROACH: I
dure. While I am grateful to please give her a vita- have heard that drinking
for the care he gives me, min B-12 injection, even water with your meal is
I also sometimes feel that though her B-12, thyroid bad for you. Is this true?
he zaps because each zap function, vitamin D and And if so, why? I have a
means more money. Can blood count are all in the dry mouth due to cancer
you please clarify this for normal range. Her doctor treatment and must have
me? -- G.B. does not believe in B-12 water with everything I
injections. Do you think it eat. Is something bad go-
ANSWER: I often get might help? -- J.L. ing to happen to me? I am
questions like this, where otherwise healthy. -- R.G.
a patient has a concern ANSWER: Vitamin B-12
that their doctor is per- is necessary for proper ANSWER: Its not true
forming unnecessary function in many tissues, at all. Water is, general-
medical care for the pur- but it is critical for blood ly speaking, the health-
pose of enriching himself cell production and neu- iest drink. It is possible
or herself. I always have rologic function. B-12 to drink too much water,
trouble believing it, since I deficiency causes an un- but its very hard to do
cant really imagine it, but mistakable anemia (called so unless you are taking
I recently read about an megaloblastic anemia) and medications that affect
oncologist pleading guilty can cause neurologic and your kidneys or you have
to treating with chemo- psychiatric disturbances excess anti-diuretic hor-
therapy people who didnt even in some people with mone, an unusual medical
really have cancer, which no anemia. The blood test condition. Keep drinking
shakes my faith in my pro- for B-12 is quite reliable. your water.
fession (and colleagues). The major cause of B-12
Still, I truly believe that, deficiency is an autoim- Dr. Roach regrets that
in your case and probably mune disease that pre- he is unable to answer in-
more than 99 percent of vents the stomach from dividual letters, but will
the time, the doctor is be- making intrinsic factor, incorporate them in the
ing extra cautious to treat which is necessary for ef- column whenever possi-
you for the sole purpose of ficient absorption of B-12. ble. Readers may email
reducing your likelihood B-12 can be absorbed oral- questions to ToYourGood-
of developing an invasive ly by people with perni- Health@med.cornell.edu.
skin cancer later on. cious anemia by taking To view and order health
very high doses, such as pamphlets, visit www.rb-
*** 1 mg. This gives as good a mamall.com, or write to
replacement as injection. Good Health, 628 Virginia
DEAR DR. ROACH: My It was common 50 years Drive, Orlando, FL 32803.
mother lives in Florida. ago to give B-12 injections
Her major discomfort is as a tonic. However, it (c) 2017 North America Synd., Inc.
Soap Updates
BY DANA BLOCK chael doubted his father.
Carly demanded to know
THE BOLD AND the truth. Kiki decided
THE BEAUTIFUL to forgive Ava. Jason and
RJ and Coco shared a Sam received some bad
sweet kiss. Ridge met with news. Nelle crossed Mi-
the group at Forrester Cre- chael. Brad confronted
ations and informed them Finn. Griffin made a huge
of what would be hap- sacrifice. Jason risked his
pening in Australia. Coco life. Sam and Alexis com-
arrived back at the Spec- pared notes. Liv used Ava
tra offices and told them as bait. Finns addiction
all about her first day on got the best of him. Wait
the job at their rival. Sally to See: Curtis questions
became skeptical of their CLIFF LIPSON | CBS Andres motives.
plan after seeing how hap-
py her sister was about RJ, Heather Tom stars as Katie THE YOUNG AND
but reluctantly gave her on The Bold and The THE RESTLESS
the bugged jewelry. Katie Lauren asked Victor for
was honored when Brooke
Beatuiful an update on the ransom
invited her to Steffys wed- exchange for Scott. Chel-
ding in Australia. Charlie continued to fall hard for sea admitted she wasnt
and Pam were determined Abigail while working on sure how to make Faith
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to find out whose lipstick a project together. Steve approve of their rela-
was on Ridges napkin. tried his best to rescue tionship. Abby confided THE SPATS by Jeff Pickering
Brooke modeled her wed- Kayla. Chad made a bold in Ashley that she had a
ding dress for Katie. Wait move to dismantle Dei- heated exchange with Vic-
to See: Comic relief ensues mos and his empire. Eli tor over a business deal.
when Sally finds herself forced Valerie to tell Julie Phyllis was suspicious of
sitting next to passengers the truth. Sonny and Paul Jacks behavior and asked
without any social bound- tried to find out what they him if he was seeing some-
aries. could about Deimoss con- one. Mariah was annoyed
nection to the stolen an- when she learned that
DAYS OF OUR LIVES tiquities. Wait to See: Eric Hilary scheduled a photo
Brady searched for Ni- pushes Jennifer away. shoot without her. Cane
cole, who ran into some called Victoria from To-
serious trouble. Joey was GENERAL HOSPITAL kyo and assured her that
there for Jade before she It appeared that Alexis he wouldnt leave until he
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was admitted to surgery. finally washed her hands made a deal with Mr. Sato,
Steve received a myste- of Julian. Laura struck a a high-powered Japanese RFD by Mike Marland
rious call. Adrienne and deal with Nina. Valentin businessman. Reed fled
Justin shared a tender mo- met with his lawyer. Anna the stage at an open mic
ment. Gabi was flustered came face-to-face with her after he saw Zoey laugh-
when Chad again asked past. Liv finally got what ing. Wait to See: Devon has
for her help. Steve learned she wanted. Nina took second thoughts about di-
a shocking truth about his sides. Jordan pressed Ju- vorcing Hilary.
past. Meanwhile, Kaylas lian for information. Liv
life was in danger. Dario wanted Anna dead. Mi- (c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
News
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TAYLORS TO PRESENT ALICE 6:45-7:15 p.m.: Family
IN TAYLORSLAND Folk Dance
Taylors Elementary will 7:15-8 p.m.: Art Show.
host Alice in Taylorsland, Student art will be on
COLLEGE FAIR PLANNED an evening to celebrate display along with some
FOR MARCH 11 Reading and Fine Arts, on select pieces that will be
A College Fair will be Monday, March 13. available for silent auction
held on March 11, 9 a.m.-1 Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with a starting bid of $5.
p.m., at the TD Convention with a student art show in
Center. the gym. 4K PRE-REGISTRATION
The free event is open to The show begins at 6:30 ENDS MARCH 10 PHOTO | SUBMITTED
any high school student to p.m. with a dance presen- At-Risk 4K Pre-registra-
learn more about colleges, tation and brief lesson by tion will continue through Greer Middle College Beta Club attended the state convention in Myrtle Beach recently.
the college process, and fi- Greenville Dancing with Friday, March 10. Pre-reg-
nancial aid.
For more information,
visit www.sacac.org.
the Stars Cesar Jaramillos.
Art teacher, Mrs. Good,
will dance with Jaramillos.
istration will not be ac-
cepted after March 10.
To be considered, chil-
GMC Beta Club attends state
Nancy and Luis Jaramillo dren must turn four years Greer Middle College will compete at the Na- in Creative Writing; and
MAY IS NATIONAL MERIT will do live illustrations. old on or before Sept. 1. Charter High had 65 stu- tional level this summer in the Character Skit Team
SCHOLARSHIP FINALIST Afterward, the story of Parents may pre-register dents attend the SC State Florida. consisting of Riley Bull-
Morganne May is among Alice in Taylorsland will at any district elementa- Beta Club Convention in Jessica Candid, junior, ock, Dakota Jones, Tay-
18 students from the be read aloud and illus- ry school or child devel- Myrtle Beach recently. placed second in Special lor Belue, Sydney Langley
South Carolina Governors trated live on stage by a opment center. Children GMC competed in 19 dif- Talent; Amanda Montjoy, (sophomores),
School for Science and local artist. do not have to live in the ferent academic and artis- junior, placed third in Aysia Cooper, Alex
Mathematics named Na- The evening will be school attendance area to tic competitions and ran Language Arts; Emily Holt, Kull, Michael Davis, and
tional Merit Finalists by capped off by a tea-par- pre-register at that loca- one student for SC Vice sophomore, placed second Francisco Celis-Villagrana
the National Merit Schol- ty, costume party and art tion. President. Carolina Lara in Acrylic Painting; Abigail (seniors) placed third in
arship Corporation. May is show. Notification of 4K ac- won Vice President and Smith, junior, placed first Character Skit.
now eligible for continued Students are encouraged ceptance will be mailed to
competition in the pro- to dress like their favorite parents late March 2017.
PHOTOS | SUBMITTED
Several students were chosen as third quarter Terrific Kids from Crestview Elementary
recently. Two students are chosen for good citizenship from each class. Terrific Kids are
sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Greer. Pictured, top to bottom: kindergarten, first
grade, third grade, fourth grade and fifth grade.