greer citizen e-edition for week 1.15.14

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BY AMANDA IRWIN

STAFF WRITER

The City of Greers totalsfor construction and per-mits ended 2013 strongwith more than $47,000collected in permits, thebulk of which was from is-suance of 13 commercialpermits.

However, Greers com-mercial and residentialgrowth is the strongest ithas been in six years. Thegrowth is expected to con-tinue, according to GreersBuilding and DevelopmentStandards Department.

Its indicators from lastyear (that we are) are go-ing in an upward direc-tion, and were seeing, orIm seeing, activity as I didin 2006 and 07, whichwere very robust times,said Planning and ZoningCoordinator Glenn Pace.

Greers growth is ex-pected to continue be-cause of the economysimprovement, completed

and upcoming subdivi-sions that will be followedby commercial growth andthe South Carolina InlandPort bringing in industrialfacilities.

COMMERCIAL GROWTHIn 2011, commercial

permits totaled about $13

million. In 2012, thosepermits totaled about $25million. This past year,commercial permits to-taled more than $33 mil-lion.

What we have on thebooks right now, I say the

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Daily parking lotclosed at GSP

The daily parking lot at GreenvilleSpartanburg International Airport is

closed to new vehicles until Feb. 28.This closure will allow for the construc-tion of a new entrance to the parking lot,along with new sidewalks andcrosswalks. Visitors should park in any ofthe other parking areas at the postedrate. Six dollar parking (per day) is avail-able on the fifth level only of either ofthe two main parking garages.

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nonprofitsBY KATIE JONES

STAFF WRITER

Turning the calendarspage means a lot of dif-ferent things, but to areanonprofits, it can mean aninflux of cash.

At least one local orga-nization had a good year,but others did not.

Greer Community Min-istries has seen a declinein giving this past year,Executive Director CindySimpler said in an email.

Church giving is down50 percent. Individual giv-ing is down 50 percent.That gives us pause goinginto the first quarter of theyear, which is notoriouslya time of famine for us,Simpler said. We need forpeople to step up and be-come consistent monthlypartners with us as we

work to eliminate hungerin the Greater Greer area.We depend on donationsfrom churches and indi-viduals to carry out ourmission.

This wasnt Greer Reliefsbest year either, accord-ing to Caroline Robertson,Greer Relief executive di-rector.

We did all right. Wevehad better years, Robert-son said. We had severallarge donations that aregoing to help us fill outlast year and move for-ward this year.

Greer Relief is movingforward, trying to keep itsahead above water. By Jan.3, the organization hadrun out of financial assis-tance for the month.

It goes fast, Robertsonsaid. In the cold months,it goes faster.

Greer Soup Kitchen re-ceives more donationsevery year, said MarthaONeal, operations man-ager.

It gets bigger every

year, ONeal said.Without the help from

the Greer community, Wecouldnt keep the doorsopen if Greer didnt giveback to us, she said.

I mean we really couldnot keep the doors open

if the areas around us didnot keep giving like theydo. They just keep giving.Blue Ridge, Greer HighSchool, Lyman Elementary,Pizza Inn, Swafford Truck-ing those type little areasdid canned drives. Im still

getting cans, RestorationChurch, Im still gettingcanned goods in, ONealsaid. Mutts just gave me10 turkeys. We get some-thing every day to get usthrough to the next day.Its pretty incredible.

The soup kitchen needscream of celery, creamof chicken and cream ofmushroom, as well as pa-per products.

To donate to Greer Com-munity Ministries, go togreercommunityminis-tries.com or call 877-1937;to donate to Greer Relief,go to greerrelief.org or call848-5355; to donate to theGreer Soup Kitchen, go togreersoupkitchen.com orcall 968-0323.

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By Jan. 3, the organizationhad run out of financial

assistance for themonth.

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Indicators: Greerseconomy booming

BY AMANDA IRWIN

STAFF WRITER

In September, follow-ing Wanda Fowlers re-tirement from the MiddleTyger Community Center(MTCC), Andrea Mooretook the lead as executivedirector.

Prior to accepting hernew role, Moore gradu-ated from the Universityof South Carolina andworked as an attorney.

Its one of those thingsthat is kind of interesting,its a long and interest-ing journey that gets youplaces because Im actu-ally an attorney, and thelast four years I practicedlaw I was doing almostexclusively childrens ad-vocacy, Moore said. And

so I had just really had itlaid on my heart to try anddo work with children andfamilies, and in particu-lar trying to help familieswho were going throughcustody changes, divorcesituation or unfortunately

coming back into court forproblems that were hap-pening.

I had just wanted tobe involved in childrensadvocacy and working tojust try to better the livesof children, and I felt frus-trated really being in thatfamily court system be-cause I felt, number one,like there was not a wholelot I could do to really helppeople in that situation,she continued. What Imreally passionate about isa more holistic approachto family wellness anda bigger picture whatmakes a family healthyand strong. And that islooking at meeting thephysical needs, thatslooking at things as basic

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Andrea Moore is easing into her new role as Middle Tyger Community Centers executivedirector.

New MTCC executivedirector settling in

Potential Snow Roadhousing faces oppositionBY AMANDA IRWIN

STAFF WRITER

Despite oppositionfrom nearby residents,property located on SnowRoad off of S.C. Highway101 received approval forrecommendation for R-15residential zoning.

Mark III Properties ini-tially requested an R-12single-family cluster zon-ing that would allow 194

homes to be erected inthe subdivision. However,after hearing the concernsexpressed during the pub-lic hearing, the commis-sion voted 4-3 in favor ofapproving an R-15 resi-dential zoning limiting thedevelopment to 175 lots.

During the public hear-ing, several residents ex-pressed concerns aboutthe possibility of theirproperties being annexed,

storm water runoff prob-lems the nearly 200 homeswould cause and the in-creased possibility of ac-cidents due to the narrowroads in that area.

Commissioners BrianMartin, Clay Jones andChris Harrison explainedthe commission was votingon whether to recommendthe zoning, not on annexa-tion. However, they added

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Andrea Moore

Executive director,Middle Tyger Community Center

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Stueken LLC, which pro-vides precision deep drawand metal stamping com-ponents to the automo-tive, electronics and con-sumer goods markets, willexpand its Fountain Innlocation to address grow-ing customer demand.

The $3.2 million invest-ment will add at least 27new positions in the nearfuture.

Our Fountain Inn loca-tion is seeing more op-portunity as manufac-turers realign suppliersto enhance local supplychain initiatives, said De-ric Frisch, North Americansales and marketing man-ager for Stueken LLC. Weare pleased with the op-

portunity to expand inSouth Carolina which, webelieve, is becoming a hubfor precision manufac-turers. We appreciate thesupport we have receivedfrom the Department ofCommerce and GreenvilleArea Development Corpo-ration in making this ex-pansion possible.

Stuekens proprietary

processes provide manu-facturers with economicand ecological solutions totheir precision metal com-ponent needs.

South Carolina is con-tinuing to see existingcompanies expand andinvest here, proving to thenation that this is the rightplace for manufacturing,said Gov. Nikki Haley. Ibelieve this will be an ex-citing year for South Caro-lina as our manufacturingsector continues to grow,and Stuekens creation of27 new jobs in FountainInn is a great start.

Since 2011, South Caro-lina has recruited more

than $10.8 billion in capi-tal investment and 29,000jobs in the manufacturingsector.

South Carolina contin-ues to be at the forefrontof the manufacturing re-naissance because of com-panies like Stueken, saidSecretary of CommerceBobby Hitt. We are excit-ed with what 2014 has instore as we stay on trackwith our economic devel-opment efforts.

GODS PANTRYREQUESTS DONATIONS

Gods Pantry needsnonperishable food dona-tions.

Items can be droppedoff at: 100 Enoree Road,Greer, on Thursdays from10 a.m. noon, 2481 Rac-ing Road, Greer, on Thurs-days 1 4 p.m. or 700E. Main St., Duncan, onWednesdays 9 11 a.m.

For questions or to vol-unteer call Wendy at 963-4441.

GHS WEIGHTLOSSCLASSES JAN. 16

GHS professionals willdiscuss how to achievelong-term weight lossthrough surgery on Jan.16, at 6 p.m. at TowerPointe Medical Center inGreenwood.

Call 226-2290 to regis-ter.

GCM NEEDSSERVERS, FOOD

GCM seeks two serversthat can work in the kitch-en on Thursdays on theline getting meals readyfor Meals on Wheels cli-ents.

Call Ellen at 877-1937for more information.

GCM is in need of beefstew, spaghetti sauce,oatmeal, grits and boxedcereal. Donate at the min-istry, 738 S. Line St. Ext.,Greer, Monday Thursday8 a.m. 3 p.m. and Friday8 a.m. 1 p.m.

For more informationcall Wendy Campbell at879-2254.

GREER MEALS ONWHEELS SEEKS DRIVERS

GCMs Meals on Wheelsprogram needs drivers fora number of routes, in-cluding weekly, monthlyor as substitutes.

A MOW driver must bea qualified driver with avalid drivers license andhave a heart for servingothers. MOW has 19 deliv-ery routes in the greaterGreer area. Meals are de-livered Monday throughFriday.

For more informationcontact Wendy Campbell879-2254 or 877-1937.

KNOW YOUR NUMBERS:CHOLESTEROL

Learn about cholesteroland the latest recommen-dations on Jan. 17 at 8:30a.m. or 9:30 a.m. at theGHS Life Center.

The class is free.Call 455-5173 to regis-

ter.

GHS GENTLEBALLET CLASSES

Gentle Ballet classes willbe offered on Saturdaysnow through Feb. 1, 10 11 a.m. at the GHS LifeCenter. The classes teachthe graceful basics of clas-sical ballet.

The cost is $40 for mem-bers, $50 for non-mem-bers, or $15 per class. Call455-4001 to register.

GHS OFFERSSALT SENSE CLASS

Learn guidelines for eat-ing less sodium today, Jan.15, at 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m.or 12:30 p.m. at the GHSLife Center.

The class is free. Registerat ghs.org/healthevents.

FIRST RESPONDERSCONCERT, JAN. 18

A First Responders Rec-ognition Concert will beheld on Jan. 18 at 6 p.m.at the District 5 Fine ArtsCenter in Duncan.

The Hoppers andMark209 will perform.Proclamations will be pre-sented from the governor.

Doors open at 5 p.m. andtickets can be purchasedat globalpromo.org or bycalling 655-3560.

FAMILY MINISTRIESCOAT DRIVE

As the weather getscolder outside, DistrictFive Families Ministriesis sponsoring an ongoing

coat drive. New or gen-tly used coats for men,women and children areaccepted.

Please drop off at MiddleTyger Community Center,at 84 Groce Road, Lyman,to help a family in need.

You can also call thecenter for pickup at 439-7760.

ROAD TO RECOVERYNEEDS DRIVERS

The American CancerSociety needs volunteerdrivers to transport pa-tients to local treatmentcenters.

Anyone interested involunteering as a drivermust have a good driv-ing record, valid driverslicense, automobile insur-ance and a vehicle in goodworking condition. TheAmerican Cancer Societyprovides free training forthis program.

For more informationon becoming a volunteer,contact 627-8289.

KID SUPPORT CLASSESBEGIN JAN. 21

The four-week Kid Sup-port program offers sup-port and teaches copingskills to children ages 7-13who have a family memberdiagnosed with cancer.

The group meets Tues-days, Jan. 21 Feb. 11,4:30 6:30 p.m., at theCancer Institute of GHS.Call 455-5809 to register.

VENOUS DISEASEINFORMATIONAL CLASS

Learn about the signs,symptoms and treatmentsof venous disease onTuesday, Jan. 21, noon to1 p.m. at GHSs PatewoodMedical Campus.

The class is free. Registerat ghs.org/healthevents.

EXERCISE PRESCRIPTIONCLASS JAN. 22

Learn about the compo-nents of a safe exerciseprogram on Wednesday,Jan. 22, 9:30 a.m. and12:30 p.m., at GHS LifeCenter.

The class is free. Call455-4037 to register.

CAREGIVING ABCSBEGINS JAN. 22

The five-week programgives information and sup-port to those caring for aloved one with dementia.

The program beginsWednesday, Jan. 22, 6 8 p.m., at GHS PatewoodMedical Campus.

Visit ghs.org/heal-thevents to register.

GREAT BAY OYSTERHOUSE GIVE A SHUCK

On Jan. 23 the GreatBay Oyster House Give aShuck will be held from 7 9 p.m.

Leland Burch will be thestorytelling time speaker.

Call Diane Christofersonat 905-6806 for more in-formation.

DIABETES 101 ON JAN. 24AT GHS LIFE CENTER

Learn the basics aboutdiabetes on Friday, Jan. 24,1 p.m., at GHS Life Center.

The class is free andregistration isnt required.Call 455-8722 for more in-formation.

NUTRITION CLASSOFFERED JAN. 27

More than Fat, a classabout heart healthy ben-efits of specific foods andnutrients, will be held onMonday, Jan. 27, 8:30 a.m.,9:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. atGHS Life Center.

The class is free. Call455-4010 to register.

MEET THE MIDWIVESSCHEDULED JAN. 28

Learn about GHSnurse-midwifery programon Tuesday, Jan. 28, 6 8 p.m., at Greenville Mid-wifery Care.

The session is free. Call877-447-4636 or visit ghs.org/healthevents to regis-ter.

MOMS COFFEE ANDCONVERSATION JAN. 29

Moms on the go are in-vited for coffee and a con-versation about womenshealth issues on Wednes-day, Jan. 29, noon 1p.m.at Starbucks on FairviewRoad in Simpsonville.

The event is free. Visitghs.org/healthevents toregister.

METABOLIC SYNDROMEINFORMATIONAL CLASS

Learn about the riskfactors that make up themetabolic syndrome andsteps to take to preventor control diabetes, heartdisease and stroke at thisfree class on Wednesday,Jan. 29, 8:30 a.m., 9:30a.m. or 12:30 p.m. at theGHS Life Center.

Call 455-4001 to regis-ter.

LELAND BURCH TOHOLD BOOK SIGNING

The Greer Heritage Mu-seum will host a booksigning and photographyexhibit on Saturday, Feb1.

Leland Burch will signcopies of his new bookGreer, SC: the Center ofthe Universe from 11a.m. - 1 p.m. Books will beavailable for purchase.

The exhibit of Greerscenes will feature thework of local photogra-phers.

The museum located at106 S Main St. is open tothe public free of chargeWednesday, Friday andSaturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

For information call themuseum at 877-3377.

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TODAY, JAN. 15THE AWANAS CLUB at El

Bethel Baptist Church, 313Jones Ave., Greer, from 6:30- 8:15 p.m. Kids ages 3-12 areinvited. Call 877-4021.

GRACE PLACE in Greer willhave its mini-mall open from10 a.m. - noon. Grace Placeis located at 407 RidgewoodDrive. I.D. required.

THURSDAY, JAN. 16THE TAYLORS LIONS Club

at 6 p.m. at the Clubhouse,500 East Main St., Taylors. CallAllen Culver at 350-6939.

THE TAYLORS LIONS Clubat noon at the Taylors FirstBaptist Church Ministry Cen-ter (old Post O ffi ce) on MainStreet, Taylors. The meetingwill last approximately onehour. Call Jerry Hatley at268-0567.

SATURDAY, JAN. 18COMMUNITY FOOD BANK

10 -11:30 a.m. at CalvaryChristian Fellowship, 2455Locust Hill Road, Taylors.Limited supplies available ona first come, first serve basis.

KINGDOM ASSEMBLY

OUTREACH Center will behanding out free groceries toqualified applicants from 10a.m. - noon at 3315 BrushyCreek Road, Greer. Call 848-2728 or visit kingdomaoc.com.

MONDAY, JAN. 20THE NEVER ALONE GROUP

OF NARCOTICS ANONY

MOUS at 7 p.m. at the GreerRecreational Center.

GRACE PLACE in Greer willhave its mini-mall open from10 a.m. - noon. Grace Placeis located at 407 RidgewoodDrive. I.D. required.

TUESDAY, JAN. 21THE LIONS CLUB at Lake

View Steak House, Higway 14at 5:30 p.m.

THE NEVER ALONE GROUP

OF NARCOTICS ANONY

MOUS at 7 p.m. at the GreerRecreational Center.

DISABLED AMERICAN

VETERANS and Auxiliaryat 7 p.m., 721 E. Poinsett St.,Woodmen of the World. CallCommander Preston Johnsonat 979-7758.

BARBERSHOP HARMONY

CHAPTER at 7 p.m. at Memo-rial United Methodist Church,201 N. Main St., Greer. Call877-1352.

THE SOAR LUNCHEON from11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Victor Gym.Bring a covered dish and/ordessert.

GRACE PLACE in Greer willhave its clothing closet openfrom 6-8 p.m. Grace Place islocated at 407 RidgewoodDrive. I.D. required.

GAP CREEK SINGERS willrehearse from 7:30-9 p.m.at The Church of the GoodShepherd, 200 Jason St.,Greer. For further informa-tion or to schedule a perfor-mance contact Wesley Welsh,President, at 877-5955.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22THE AWANAS CLUB at El

Bethel Baptist Church, 313Jones Ave., Greer, from 6:30- 8:15 p.m. Kids ages 3-12 areinvited. Call 877-4021.

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PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN

Rainy day funMimi Schlein, left, and Catalina Schlein, right, did not let a rainy day go to waste, playingwith their dogs, Tom and Maggie, at Century Park over the weekend.

Expansion expected to create 27 new jobs

We are excited with what 2014 has

in store as we stay on track with our

economic development efforts.

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If you havent heard, theTiger Mom is back inthe news again.This time, she and her

husband have written abook about what makes

certain minority popula-tions so successful inAmerica.

51-year-old Amy Chuaearned her nicknamein 2011 when she pub-lished her third book,Battle Hymn of theTiger Mother. The storydetailed how she andher Jewish husband hadraised their two daughterswith a heavy emphasis onattentiveness, disciplineand motivation. In theaftermath of that booksrelease, many criticizedChua for being overlyregimented and demand-ing as a parent.

But, it is becomingincreasingly clear thatthe Tiger Mom and herhusband, Jed Rubenfeld,have done some thingsright. Their eldest daugh-ter, Sophia, played pianoat Carnegie Hall at age14 and is now a studentat Harvard. The younger,kid, Lulu is still in highschool, but will likely haveher choice of collegeswhen the time comes.

Obviously, childrenborn to two Stanford Lawprofessors have seriousadvantages over otherkids, but it also seemsChuas rigid style of par-enting played a major rolein her daughters success.You might not agree witheverything the Tiger Momdid, but you also have togive credit where creditis due.

In the same vein, shemakes some good pointsin her latest book, eventhough many have dis-missed it as racist anddiscriminatory. In TheTriple Package: HowThree Unlikely TraitsExplain the Rise and Fallof Cultural Groups inAmerica, Chua and Ru-benfeld argue that WestIndian, Nigerian, Chinese,Jewish, Lebanese, Cubanand Iranian populationshave flourished in theUnited States. The authorsallege that these groupsshare three critical traits:a superiority complex, aninferiority complex andimpulse control.

Heres how it works. Asuperiority complex gives

people a high degree ofself-worth, making thembelieve they can achievetheir goals. An inferior-ity complex, meanwhile,leads them to worry abouthow others see them,motivating them to provethemselves. And impulsecontrol, of course, allowspeople to compromiseshort-term pleasure andgratification for long-termsuccess and contentment.

As a theory, it certainlymakes sense, and itsalso true that the minor-ity groups presented inthe book have achievedexceptional career andacademic success. Theaverage Asian Americanhousehold, for instance,earns more than $18,000per year than the aver-age U.S. family, while 68percent of Indian-Ameri-cans hold a college degree(compared to 28 percentof Americans overall).

Critics have dismissedthe book as racist, buttheres no denying thatsome minority groupshave flourished whileothers havent. Insteadof taking offense, soci-ologists, politicians andcitizens of all colors andethnicities should try tolearn from Chuas andRubenfelds book. Therewould be far less incomeand educational inequal-ity, for example, if womenwaited to marry beforehaving kids (impulse con-trol) as these groups havedone. Likewise, childrenwould enjoy far more self-

esteem and financial sta-bility if our governmentrewarded individuals forstarting and maintainingnuclear families insteadof continuing the destruc-tive cycle of single-parenthomes.

Put simply, if mostAmericans cared as muchabout their lives, careersand children as someexemplary minoritiesdo, there would be a lotfewer people out therecomplaining about howoffensive and politi-cally incorrect Chuas andRosenfelds book is.

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For firedepartmentBY AMANDA IRWIN

STAFF WRITER

Duncan fire officialsasked city council to con-sider entering into a pro-gram that would allowthe fire department to bereimbursed by insurancecompanies for the cost ofresponding to highway in-cidents.

Basically what this isis for highway incidents we respond to wrecks,traffic, truck fires stufflike that. We are out therefor three or four hours onthe side of the road, FireChief Barry Frost said.State law allows us to billthe insurance companyfor our services that weprovide the insuranceprovider. We dont bill theindividual tax payer any-thing, we bill the actual in-surance company for ourcost of being out there thewhole time.

Frost said several areasin Spartanburg Countyhave already implement-ed this over the last fewmonths.

This is a way that wecan try to recoup someof our money that werespending for these inci-dents for people thats notpaying into our system,Frost said.

He suggested taking themoney reimbursed by in-surance, which accordingto Frost, would be about75 percent of the cost, andputting it into a separate

account to cover unfundedmandated measures, suchas the yearly physicals orreplacing equipment whennecessary.

Council didnt take anyaction, but Frost askedthat after researching it,they consider adopting itas a resolution at the nextcouncil meeting. By adopt-ing it as a resolution, thetown could choose to optout of the program witha 60 day notice if councildecided they no longerwanted to take part in theprogram.

Council approved allow-ing Police Chief Ryan Co-thran to seek financing fora transition to a virtual off-site server and upgradesfor computer hardwareand internet, which he es-timated would cost about$38,000.

The next Duncan CityCouncil meeting will beheld on Feb. 10 at 6 p.m.at Duncan City Hall, 153W. Main St.


Wellford

annexespropertyon I-85BY AMANDA IRWIN

STAFF WRITER

An ordinance to annexthe right of way on I-85contiguous to previouslyannexed property was ap-proved by Wellford CityCouncil during its Jan. 7meeting.

When the area was ini-tially annexed, the word-ing didnt specify that thisincluded the North andSouth lanes as was the in-tent.

Sometime ago the CityCouncil annexed the prop-erties along I-85 right alongmost of the area where129 crosses I-85 downto the Tyger Riger Reser-voir, said Mayor TommyWatson. We did that for acouple of reasons, one ofthe biggest things is wevegot a good growth poten-tial out in that area.

At that point in time,it was our understandingwe had taken in the right-of-way for I-85, which wehave several pieces of I-85nowand for some reasonwe missed actually saying,as this ordinance says,200 feet of the interstateover the bridge both Northand South lanes, in theannexation that broughtin the area down toward129 that language was leftout, he said.

Watson said this mistakecreated a problem for anindividual who wanted tochange out his billboardsin that area because townand the county regulationsfor billboards are differ-ent, thereby preventinghim from acquiring neces-sary permits.

Annexing the area willresolve the problem.

A public hearing regard-ing mobile home zoningwill be held on Jan. 27 at5:30 p.m., and a councilmeeting will follow thepublic hearing to deter-mine where to establishmobile home zoning inWellford.

Council and volunteerswill be meeting to pickuptrash along Cyprus andMain streets on Feb. 15 at8:30 a.m. Contact WellfordTown Hall at 439-4875 formore information.

In December, the PoliceDepartment handled 158calls for service and 245cases.

The next Wellford Coun-cil meeting will be held onFeb. 11 at 6 p.m. at Well-ford City Hall, 127 SyphritRoad, Wellford.


MCLEAN, HUNT GRADUATEBASIC TRAINING

U.S. Air Force AirmenDeana A. McLean andAaron T. Hunt graduatedfrom basic military train-ing at Joint Base San Anto-nio-Lackland, San Antonio,Texas.

The airmen completedan intensive, eight-weekprogram that includedtraining in military dis-cipline and studies, AirForce core values, physicalfitness, and basic warfareprinciples and skills.

Airmen who completebasic training earn fourcredits toward an asso-ciate in applied sciencedegree through the Com-munity College of the AirForce.

McLean earned distinc-tion as an honor graduate.

She is the daughter ofDean Thomas of Brooklyn,N.Y., and Patricia Thomasof Greer.

McLean is a 2010 gradu-ate of Greer High School.

Hunt is the son of Fran-ces Hunt of Taylors, andgrandson of Ruby Hunt ofGreenville.

He is a 2011 graduate ofGreer High School.

MERRITT, SHEEHAN EARNALLEN TATE HONORS

Allen Tate Realtors re-cently an-nounced AliMerritt ofits Greer of-fice was thetop listingagent forDecember.Kathy Shee-han, also ofthe Greeroffice, wasthe top pro-ducer forthe month.

Airman Aaron T. Hunt

Duncan considers reimbursement program

What we can learn

from Tiger Mom

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Amy Chua, also known as the Tiger Mom, is raising some eyebrows with her new book,but is she right?

THE BUCK

STOPS HERE

WILLIAMBUCHHEIT

PEOPLE

Merritt

Sheehan

Critics have dismissed the book as racist,

but theres no denying that some minority

groups have flourished while others

havent.


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Never before in all my born days haveI been more grateful to be a middle-aged broad than this past week.

When its eight degrees and youre fac-ing more than two hours of barn choresin front of you, including breaking theice in water troughs and scooping uppiles so frozen that its like pitch forkingcrush and run, all the while losing thefeeling in your double-gloved hands, ahot flash comes in mighty handy.

(While were on the subject, if youare a person who takes on any type ofoutdoor work in the bitter and windy el-ement known as a polar vortex greatname for a metal band, dont you think? without wearing quilted Carhartt zip-up coveralls, then frankly, youre just aspecial kind of stupid.)

Paul knew, bless him, by the gust ofcold air that entered the house upon myexiting to the barn while the sky wasnot yet light, that I had begun my dailytrek. He knows my routine while he liesin bed, wedged between the terriers andsomething like 32 cats. He knows thatI rise at 5:30 a.m. so that I can have aleisurely cup of hot tea (but never two,because itll make me have to pee once

Im zipped up and in the middle ofcleaning the third stall) before suiting upand heading out. And he knows that ifIm not back inside within two hours and15 minutes, somethings wrong and tocome looking for me.

I didnt need him to come lookingfor me when the thermometer shiveredat eight degrees in the barn last week.I had finished feeding, mucking andwas leisurely sweeping the aisle Iwas so warm from my estrogen powersurge that I had unzipped my Carhartts,wiggled out of the top half of them andtied the arms around my waist, alongwith removing my cap when Paul, outof concern, came looking for me carry-ing a flask of hot tea.

I appreciate that, but Im broiling! Ideclared, fanning myself with a gloved

hand. Drink that yourself.Dont you want just a swig? he

asked, and Im quite certain he beganto wonder whether I was suffering thedelirium of hypothermia when peoplefreezing to death start to rip off theirclothes.

No! I said, returning to my sweeping,Im burning up. Get back inside beforeyou freeze. Ill be along after I turnFozzy and Barry out into the field.

Paul agreed, and there was a glimmer

of admiration inhis eye the sortof instant realiza-tion that he hadpioneer stock fora partner. The kind of woman who couldbrave the elements to put her animalsneeds first. The kind of woman whoknew no limits when it came to follow-ing her passion.

The kind of woman who was simplyout of black cohosh.

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The perks of middle age

The imminent dangers

of distracted drivingWeve all done it. In some form or another,everyone is guilty.

Maybe youve been sitting at a red light thatis taking way too long. Maybe youre phone isringing off the hook with an issue that cannotwait another minute to be addressed. Maybeyoure just calling to tell your family youre onyour way home from work.

In any case, weve all exposed someone to thedangers of our distracted driving.

This issue has made its way into the publiceye recently, but it is something that has need-ed a solution for quite a while.

Weve all seen the dont text and drive cam-paigns, headlined by a sad story on the televi-sion or a gut-wrenching statistic on the radio.How much of an impact does that kind of thingreally have on us, however? Do we take it toheart?

The fact of the matter is distracted driving, of-ten times, is just as bad as driving while intoxi-cated. Taking your eyes off the road to check atext message, Facebook notification or emailcould mean the difference between someoneslife or death.

While we can all admit we drive while dis-tracted at times, we cannot seem to grasp itssignificance. We think, Ive done it a milliontimes, or I only took my eyes off the road fora split second. Even a split second makes thedifference.

The most important box to check when talk-ing about a serious issue is public awareness.The worst thing about distracted driving is thatit is something everyone can relate to. Whilesome of us can say weve never been behind thewheel of a vehicle while under the influence ofalcohol, not as many will be able to say theyvenever driven while distracted.

Where the issue gets a little blurry, however,is defining what distracted truly means. Cansomeone take a sip of a drink or change the CDin their car without being too distracted to drive.What about talking on the phone? Is it okay todo so as long as its a hands-free process?

Theres no simple answer, which is why ithas been nearly impossible to legislate. Whatsdistracting for you may not be distracting foreveryone. The key is to remain thoughtful ofothers, which can be a delirious thought on theroadways. By reaching down to grab somethingyou dropped, answering a phone call, respond-ing to a text message, taking a bite out of anapple or even looking to see what mysteriousobject is laying on the side of the road, youreexposing yourself and others to the dangers ofa serious car accident.

This is a huge issue, but its nearly impossibleto figure out which direction to go with it. Youcant just ban every activity you feel could pro-vide a distraction on the road. Car companiescant engineer special devices that allow a com-pletely hands-free experience, and even if theycould, would that really eliminate distractions?

Right now, the only thing you can do is cutback on your distracted driving. Put the cellphone down for 20 minutes while you get toyour destination. Dont try to multi-task, takingthe opportunity to eat you lunch you didnt havetime for while sitting in traffic. Cut back on theconversations with passengers in the back seat,or anything that might make you needlesslytake the eyes off the road.

Its ridiculous to think you can do all of thesethings everyday. Even the most responsibledriver will take their eyes off the road everynow and again. But, dont let that stop you fromtrying to make a difference.

Far too often we write about fatal road colli-sions involving a distracted driver. Lets try tomake a conscious effort to be a little safer. Ifnot for yourself, for the person driving besideyou.

His heroicvoiceRead John 10:2-4

All we like sheep have goneastray; we have turnedeveryone to his own way;

and the Lord hath lain on himthe iniquity of us all. -Isaiah53:6 (KJV)

During the winter when I waseight years old, my brother,Christian, and I began a smallescapade in the snowy forestbehind our house. The snowwas already high, and it wasstill snowing. Over bushes andunder fallen limbs, my brotherand I trudged not realizing

that our footsteps, whichwould help us find our wayhome, were being covered. Ina little less than an hour, wewere lost; all our efforts to findthe main path were fruitless.As we began to feel afraid andalone, the cold started to nip atour faces, hands and toes. Sud-denly, we heard Dads calmingvoice, calling our names. Partlyfrightened, yet comforted atthe same time, we found ourway to his voice and weresaved.

My brother and I were likelost sheep looking for theirShepard. As we were saved byfrom the cold by our fathersloud voice, we Christians aresaved when we listen to ourLord Jesus calling to us. To mybrother and me, Dad lookedlike our hero and our Shepard.He knew we were lost beforewe did. In the same way, Jesuscomes to find us, ready toserve and comfort us.Prayer:Dear Lord, our shep-

herd and savoir, help us to hearand to follow your voice in allour endeavors so that we maynever go astray. Amen.

Charadeswith

a nugget

Ive always been rather indif-ferent to children. Theyrecute and they do say the

darndest things, but beyondthat, they baffle me. I, myself,was a terrible child.

When I learned how to writemy full name quite the featbeing I had four names com-posed of 24 letters I decidedto take a permanent blackmarker and write my wholename in huge letters acrossthe living room carpet so that,as soon as my mom walkedin the door, she couldnt missit. I just knew, she would beso proud! Obviously, I wasmistaken

But, its because of mymiscalculations as a child thatchildren are like aliens to me.When my cousin leaves mewith her 6-month-old littlegirl, Eva, I never know what tosay or do. My world revolvesaround reading the latest news,but I doubt the latest nationalpolitical scandal would grabthe interest of a baby, whoseday is plagued by the trivialconquest of getting the Cheeto-like food that her hand isclamped so tight around intoher mouth without opening herhand for fear of dropping it.My favorite time to hold her iswhen shes sleeping or eatingbecause shes too unconsciousor distracted to realize I haveno idea what Im doing.

My predicament of baby talkand understanding has becomebothersome to me because inMarch, I will become the proudaunt of a little girl or boy (thebest kept secret my family hasever encountered, and its driv-ing us crazy). Ive been lucky tohave the most amazing aunts,all of whom are vastly differentin personality and approach,but each of who in their ownway have been there for me re-peatedly. I want to be that kindof aunt. But, is that possible ifI cant even begin to guess howto stop a baby from screamingand crying until his or her littleface is red in frustration andsoaked with tears? The lack ofcommunication abilities is veryterrifying to me its like abad game of charades.

Whatever the little nuggetis, boy or girl, Im sure Illlearn on the fly what does anddoesnt work pretty quickly,but none-the-less its going tobe interesting.

To my brother and me,

Dad looked like our

hero and our Shepard.

He knew we were lost

before we did.

The fact of the matter is distracted

driving, often times, is just as bad as

driving while intoxicated.

When its eight degrees and youre facing morethan two hours of barn chores in front of you,

including breaking the ice in water troughs and

scooping up piles so frozen that its like pitch

forking crush and run, all the while losing the

feeling in your double-gloved hands, a hot flash

comes in mighty handy.


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Q: My husband worksconstruction, so we barelyscrape by during thewinter months. Should webuild an emergency fundfor the slow times?

DR:I think thats agreat idea. Although, Idprobably call it somethingother than an emergencyfund.

How about a squirrelfund? Squirrels need tohave nuts saved up forwinter, and in your caseyoud be setting moneyaside during the summerto get you through theslow winter months.

You may think Im play-ing games with the name,but really Im not. Thissort of saving isnt foremergencies. Its a budgetissue, because youreplanning and setting asidecash leading up to thedown time you know iscoming.

Keep your emergencyfund of three to sixmonths of expenses sepa-rate from this, and takea careful look at what hemade this winter and howmuch that left you shorteach month.

Remember, were nottalking about some ran-dom amount of moneyhere. Its an exact amountthat you can budget foraccordingly. Teacherscan do the same thingif theyre not paid 12months a year. Its asimple matter of plan-ning ahead for the downtime, and setting asideenough during the othernine months to see youthrough.

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Local farmers and ranch-ers can apply for U.S. De-partment of Agriculture(USDA) assistance due toexcessive rain and flood-ing.

Spartanburg and Green-ville Counties are eligiblefor USDA assistance as aresult of a disaster des-ignation declared for sixprimary counties in thestate.

According to Robert Par-ris, farm loan manager ofthe USDA Farm ServiceAgency (FSA), the disasterdesignation is a result oflosses caused by exces-sive rain and flooding thathas occurred since Jan. 1,2013. The decision makesall qualified farm opera-tors in the designated ar-eas eligible for low-inter-est emergency (EM) loansfrom USDAs Farm ServiceAgency.

The disaster areas weredesignated on Jan. 8.

All qualified farm op-erators in the designatedcounties are eligible forEM loans, provided eligi-bility requirements aremet. Farmers have eightmonths from the date ofthe declaration to applyfor loans to help cover partof their actual losses. FSwill consider each loan ap-plication on its own mer-its, taking into account theextent of losses, securityavailable and repaymentability.

FSA has a variety of pro-grams, in addition to theemergency loan program,to help eligible farmers re-cover from adversity.

USDA has also madeother programs avail-able to assist farmers andranchers, including theEmergency ConservationProgram, Federal CropInsurance and the Nonin-sured Crop Disaster Assis-tance Program.

Those interested maycontact their local USDService Centers for furtherinformation on eligibilityrequirements and applica-tion procedures for theseand other programs. Ad-ditional information isalso available online athttp://disaster.fsa.usda.gov.

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Vincenc Pearson, Esq.,Corporate Counsel, DAADraexlmaier Automotiveof America LLC, was an-nounced as the new SouthCarolina chapter directorof The German AmericanChamber of Commerce(GACC).

GACC President andCEO Martina Stellmaszeksaid the chamber made agreat choice.

Vincenc is a great choicefor the new chapter direc-tor, said Stellmaszek. Heis very much involved andunderstands the needsof the German-Americanbusiness community inSouth Carolina.

The South Carolinachapter of the GACC South

will provide a networkingplatform for businessesand individuals that areinvolved or are interestedin developing trade andbusiness activities be-tween South Carolina andGermany.

German companies arethe largest foreign em-ployer in South Carolina,and the U.S. Departmentof Commerce reported in2012 that Germany wasa large European inves-tor in South Carolina withmore than $10.2 billion intrade.

G e r m a n - A m e r i c a ncommercial ties in SouthCarolina have a long andprosperous history, saidPearson. It is a great priv-ilege for me to work to-gether with the dedicatedpeople on our chaptersleadership committee tohelp expand and promotethese relationships. Our

mission for the upcomingyear will be to reinvigo-rate our chapter by host-ing events that will striveto educate, entertain andoffer a networking forumto our members and thebusiness community atlarge.

Stellmaszek said SouthCarolina is at the forefrontof incorporating Germancompanies.

South Carolina standsat the forefront of Ger-man-American relations,which is highlighted by thepresence of more than 100German companies withinthe state, Stellmaszeksaid. South Carolina doesa great job extending awarm welcome to Germancompanies looking to lo-cate there.

The chapter is located atDAA Draexlmaier Automo-tive of America LLC, 1751East Main Street, Duncan.

Pearson is appointedSC chapter director

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as nutrition and healthcare and education, andjust a much bigger picturethan just that more nar-row area that I was work-ing in.

In search of a missionthat matched her pas-sions for a more holisticapproach, Moore foundthe position at MTCC andpursed it, and has sinceclosed her practice. Asidefrom finishing up a hand-ful of cases, she has dedi-cated her time to the posi-tion.

Although formerly anattorney, Moore does havesome experience workingfor a non-profit. After be-ing involved as a volunteerfor a year, Moore steppedin as interim director ofChristian education at herchurch for a year, whichshe described as a surpris-ing fit.

I loved that year, andit brought me back to thiswhole idea of workingwith children and families,and I really liked coordi-nating the volunteers andcurriculum, and those as-pects of it. So I had a littletaste of that from that job,and its very different stillfrom this, but its morelike it than practicing lawfor sure, Moore said.But, I wasnt somebodywho ever wanted to be alawyer in particular.

Moore went into law be-cause she wanted a degreethat would afford her op-portunities, but she alsodesired to help peoplethrough difficult situa-tions.

As executive director,Moore is responsible forfundraising and the over-all operation of MTCC withthe help of program direc-tors. MTCC offers adulteducation programs, afood pantry, child care forteen moms, special educa-tion services, counselingand the adolescent familylife program.

I think that this com-munity is extraordinarilyblessed to have somethinglike this, and most commu-nities dont. And so when

you say, Why is it impor-tant to have? you can lookat other communities thatdont have something likethis and theres your an-swer, she said.

Moore said she viewsFowler as a mentor, andsaid the former executivedirector taught her valuesthat would stick with her.

It really isnt about mepersonally, this organi-zation is so much biggerthan any one person. Ithink that was one of thethings that made Wandasuch an amazing andcompelling leader too be-cause even though shewas the first director andshe shepherded it throughthe entire first 15 years, itwas never about herItsabout this community and

what we can do to help itbe strong and healthy,Moore said. To live in aplace where people careabout each other thisway, and to see the waythe community respondswhen we have a need, andto see the way weve beenable to have needs comeup and send out a mes-sage and school teachersrespond. I feel privilegedto just live in a place andbe a part of a communitythat would support peoplelike this.

In (Fowlers) experience,every time there was need,the need was met. And Ithink, if you dont believein miracles, working herewill make you believe inmiracles, she said.

Moore said it is becauseof MTCCs relationshipwith schools and the com-munity that they are ableto provide for the sur-rounding areas.

Moore is continuing for-ward with Fowlers workand is presently work-ing on bringing a familyhealth clinic to MTCC. Thefacility already has a wingfitted to serve as a clinic,but is currently sitting va-cant.

With all the other justwraparound comprehen-sive family services weprovide, I feel like theone missing piece is thathealth care piece. So wereworking diligently on try-ing to fill that wing of thebuilding and have a familyhealth clinic hear hopeful-ly later this year, Mooresaid.


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that to their knowledge,Greer does not forcibly,or without the consent ofthe property owner, annexproperties into the city.

Harrison also pointedout that prior to construc-tion or permits, during aPlanning Advisory meet-ing, storm water runoffand other possible envi-ronmental concerns areaddressed. The commis-sion was also advisedthat the developers of theproperty have been tryingto work with Greer andSpartanburg County to ad-dress the narrow roads inthe area.

Property located at 1249Suber Road received ap-proval for a recommen-dation for rezoning fromR-15 residential to RM-1multi-family residential. Achurch resides next to theproperty and the propertyis presently vacant.

Property located at 3006Brushy Creek Road and34.44 acres of property onBrushy Creek and Alexan-der received approval fora recommendation for R-12 residential zoning.

The next regularlyscheduled Greer PlanningCommission meeting willbe held Feb. 17 at 6:30p.m. at Greer City Hall.

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Richard Lamar Hand

Richard Lamar Hand, 83,of 361 Lyman Lake Road,Lyman, went home to bewith his Lord and SaviorJan. 2, 2014 at St. FrancisHospital.

A native of GreenvilleCounty, he was a son ofthe late Raymond Har-old Hand, Sr. and OdessaBrown Hand. He was aretired employee of theGreenville Police Depart-ment after 30 years ofservice, a member ofApalache Baptist Church,the Goal Reachers SundaySchool Class and a U.S.Navy veteran of the Kore-an War. He was also a ma-son and a member of theWalden Lodge #274 AFMin Greenville.

Surviving are his wife,Joanna Lynn Hand of thehome; a son, Richard GaryHand (Joan Ragsdale) ofLyman; two daughters andsons-in-law, Rhonda LynnSpencer (Tim) of Green-ville and Patty Miller (Joe)of Inman; eight grandchil-dren, Jason (Jennifer) andJonathan (Regan) Hand,Scott (Jamie), Mark, Kevinand Katie Spencer, Justin(Stephanie) and Anna Mill-er (Braden Brock) and onegreat-grandchild, PrestonHand.

He was predeceasedby one grandchild, LoriMichelle Hand and fivebrothers, Harold Hand, Jr.,Billy Hand, Kenneth Hand,Joe Hand and John GaryHand.

Funeral services wereheld at 2 p.m. on Mon-day at Apalache BaptistChurch, conducted by Rev.Eddie Cooper, Rev. JimCarpenter and Rev. Butch

Howard. Burial followed inWoodlawn Memorial Park.

Visitation was held from3 p.m. until 5 p.m. Sundayat the Wood Mortuary.

The family is at thehome.

Pallbearers will be thegrandsons, Jason and Jon-athan Hand, Scott, Markand Kevin Spencer andJustin Miller.

Honorary escort will bethe Goal Reachers Sun-day School Class and theWalden Lodge #274 AFMand the Greenville PoliceDepartment.

Memorials may bemade to Apalache BaptistChurch Building Fund,1915 Gap Creek Road,Greer, SC 29651 or GreerCommunity Ministries,P.O. Box 1373, Greer, SC29652.

Online condolences maybe made at www.thewood-mortuary.com.

Faye PattonGlenda Faye Patton, 78,

of 1119 Jordan Road, Ly-man, died Jan. 11, 2014 ather home.

A native of Spartan-burg County, daughter ofthe late Bennie Fate andEvelyn Moon Patton, shewas a retired employeeof Greenville SpartanburgAirport and of the Meth-odist faith.

Surviving are Roy Braggof the home; two daugh-ters, Janice D. Cleveland(Richard) of Simpsonvilleand Cindy Alexander ofLyman; two grandchil-dren, Jessica Britton andAmy Westmoreland (Don-nie); two great-grandchil-dren, Evey Britton andJada Westmoreland; and a

lifelong friend, Jean Gatesof Greer.

Graveside services wereheld at 4 p.m. on Tuesdayat Wood Memorial Park,conducted by Rev. KeithKelly.

Visitation was held from2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday atThe Wood Mortuary.

The family is at thehome.

Online condolences maybe made at www.thewood-mortuary.com.

Grace Taylor

Grace Taylor, age 90, aformer resident of Elba,Alabama departed this lifeMonday, Jan. 6, 2014 atBethany House in Auburn,Alabama.

Funeral services will beheld at the First BaptistChurch of Elba on Friday,Jan. 10, beginning at 2p.m. with Rev. Mart Grayofficiating.

Burial will follow in Ev-ergreen Cemetery withHayes Funeral Home di-recting. Visitation will beat the First Baptist Churchof Elba on Friday, January10, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.Flowers will be accepted,or those wishing to makememorial contributionsare asked to do so to theFirst Baptist Church ofElba, or Hospice Advan-tage of Opelika.

Mrs. Taylor was preced-ed in death by her parentsAlbert Hoy Brockman andMay Wilson Brockman, herhusband Elmer Taylor,along with a son-in-law,Greg Liles.

Survivors include daugh-ter- Paula King and son-in-law Danny King, of Opelika,Ala., Daughter- MarilynT. Liles of Hartselle, Ala.,g randdaughter -BeckyWard of Hartselle, Ala.,granddaughter- Amy Wileyof Auburn, Ala., grand-daughter- Lori King ofOpelika, Ala., and grand-son- Sam Liles of Decatur,Ala. She is also survived bysix great grandchildren.

Hayes Funeral Home ofElba, Alabama is servingthe Taylor family.

Mary Troy Moore1933-2013

Beloved Grandmotherand Beloved Mother.

God saw you getting tireA cure was not to be,

So, He put his arms around youAnd whispered, Come with Me.

With tearful eyes we watched youAnd saw you fade away,

Although we loved you dearlyWe could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beatingYour tender hands at rest,

God took you home to prove to usHe only takes the best.

Remembering you fondly,Judy, Erin, And Demetrius.

MOORE:Following in Fowlers footsteps

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first quarter of this yearis going to be extremelystrong, said Ruthie Helms,Greer building official.[Businesses] are all up-fit-ting, some are relocating,moving into bigger facili-ties, investing money.

Pace said the WadeHampton commercial cor-ridor seems to be areathats being developedthrough commercial con-struction right now, andDon Holloman, city engi-neer, added that S.C. High-way 101 and S.C. Highway14 are also seeing a lot ofdevelopment.

Im not sure you canquantify it yet, but if youlook at inland port, BMWand all the things goingon together, collectivelythats whats driving thestuff along 101, whichis beginning to pick up abit, Holloman said.

Holloman said the devel-opment of the inland port,though not solely respon-sible, drives a lot of devel-opment and he doesnt seethat changing.

Pace and Holloman saidmore Class A facilitiesare expected to be builtas Hwy. 101 and Hwy. 14develop.

Economic people aretrying to find Class A facil-ities for distribution, man-ufacturing and warehous-ing, Pace said. People arewanting to be in this areaand theyre looking forthat, and thats what wedont have a lot of on theground, is the Class A typeof facilities. But, CaliberRidge is under construc-tion and theyre buildingthem.

RESIDENTIAL GROWTHIn 2013, several subdivi-

sions were approved and,this year, many of themhave begun grading sitesand are expected to beginconstruction and acquirepermits by mid-2014.

A lot of those (subdivi-sions) are new and comingonline and Ive got morecoming this month atcouncil, Pace said. Riv-erside and south of 85 isour good area for [subdivi-sions]. Weve got four that

will be coming just in Riv-erside alone.

Hollo man said therewill be an increase in thenumber of lots availablefor building in 2014.

Anything we would say[about] next year is justconjecture other than,you well know, we alreadyhave many subdivisionsapproved, some of whichwell start building short-ly, but theyre certainlynot going to build out in ayear, Holloman said. But,there will be a significantincrease in the number oflots available for building.And thats partly, I think,due to demand is gettingbetter, economy is gettingbetter.

Helms said growth isbooming.

The unique thing aboutGreer is were a city, werea municipality, but westill have a country feel,beautiful landscaping, andhometown people, goodpeople. We are booming,Helms said.

[email protected] | 877-207 6

GROWTH:Subdivisions being built

PLANNING:

Concerns to be addressed

It really isnt about

me personally, this

organization is so

much bigger than

any one person...Its about this

community and

what we can do to

help it be strong

and healthy.

Andrea MooreExecutive director,

Middle Tyger Community Center


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To statepublichousing

The U.S. Department ofHousing and Urban De-velopment (HUD) recent-ly awarded $120,535 ingrants to South Carolinapublic housing authoritiesto assist residents in gain-ing access to education,job training and employ-ment.

The grants includemore than $47,000 forthe Greenville HousingAuthority and more than$58,000 for the Spartan-burg Housing Authority/

HUDs Public HousingFamily Self-SufficiencyProgram (PH-FSS) helpspublic housing authori-ties across the country tohire or retain more than

300 program coordinatorswho will work directly withfamilies to connect themto the supportive servicesthat meet their individualneeds and to become gain-fully employed.

This is a modest in-vestment that can makea world of difference forfamilies looking to findtheir path to self-suffi-ciency, said HUD Secre-tary Shaun Donovan. AsAmericas economy con-tinues to recover, its criti-cal that we work to makesure every American hasthe skills and resourcesthey need to successfullycompete for jobs in the21st Century.

HUD Southeast RegionalAdministrator Ed Jennings,Jr. said the grants will helpopen up opportunities forlocal residents.

These grants and theservice coordinators theyfund help residents acquire

the skills to open doorsof opportunity to a goodjob and self-sufficiency,said Jennings. Investingin families looking to findtheir way to self-sufficien-cy is a fundamental differ-ence maker bringing hopeand renewed opportunismfor a better life.

The program coordi-nators retained or hiredthrough HUDs Family SelfSufficiency programs workdirectly with residents toconnect them with localorganizations that provideeducation and job trainingand placement opportuni-ties; as well as childcare,counseling, transportationand computer and finan-cial literacy services avail-able in their community.

Participants sign a five-year contract that requiresthe head of the householdto obtain employment andno longer receive welfareassistance at the end of

the five-year term.As the familys income

rises, a portion of that in-creased income is depos-ited in an interest-bearingescrow account. If the fam-ily successfully completesits FSS contract, the familyreceives the escrow fundsthat it can use for anypurpose, including pay-ing educational expenses,starting a business or pay-ing debts.

Considersinitiatives,possiblebranchesBY AMANDA IRWIN

STAFF WRITER

Greer State Bank was es-tablished on Jan. 3, 1989,and this month, marks 25years of serving the Greercommunity. To commem-orate the quarter centuryof service, a drop-in eventfor current and originalcustomers will be held onJan. 30.

Weve got some vari-ous promotions going onthrough the month of Jan-uary, some various thingsgoing on in the branches,and were going to be kindof recognizing the 25thanniversary all year in ourcorrespondence and thatkind of thing, Presidentand CEO George Burdettesaid.

After ending its firstyear with $25 million intotal assets, Greer StateBank expanded to open abranch on N. Main Streetin September of 1992, onBuncombe Road in No-vember of 1998 and inTaylors in August of 2005.Greer State Bank now has

84 employees.The community itself

has grown and changeda good bit in the last 25years so weve had to growand change along withthe community, Burdettesaid. So weve tried tomake sure and keep upwith the services we offerand the way we do busi-ness to accommodate theoriginal customers as wellas the new ones we havecoming on every day.

We are very apprecia-tive of our customers overthese past 25 years, Bur-dette continued. Theygot us off to a good startand they allowed us to bepart of this communityand a part of their livesfor 25 years, and so wevery much appreciate allthe customers and all theother citizens of the Greer

area, he said. We wel-come them to call on usfor anything that we cando to make their financiallives better.

As Greer continues togrow, there remains thepotential for Greer StateBank to continue growingas well.

Let me just say gener-ally that we are looking atsome new initiatives forthe coming year, and justkind of leave it generallyat that, Burdette said. Wecontinually look at possi-bilities for new branches,but there are no specificplans in the works rightnow. Our intent is to re-main the Greer communi-ty and we arent looking atthis time to extend beyondthe Greer community.


Well-known televisionand movie star Kirk Cam-eron is bringing his LoveWorth Fighting For mar-riage tour to First BaptistChurch North Spartanburgon Saturday, Feb. 8 at 6p.m.

For four years, Cameron,along with musical guestWarren Barfield, have beenspreading their passionand faith at churches andcomplexes throughout thecountry.

Marriage is the founda-tion upon which you builda family, and if families fallapart, then our churches,our communities and ul-timately our whole nationcrumbles, Cameron said.Were excited to sharethis event with the peopleof Spartanburg and knowthat it will bring both hopeand healing.

The Love Worth Fight-ing For tour, sponsoredby Feed Your Faith, is in itsfifth year and has touchedmore than 200,000 attend-ees since its inception. The2014 tour will be makingmore than 30 stops acrossthe country includingevents in Tennessee, SouthCarolina, North Carolina,California, Ohio, Missouri,Arkansas, Indiana, Florida,and Alabama, among oth-ers.

According to confer-ence organizers, ticketsare currently still availablefor the Spartanburg event.

Prices range from $20 to$35 each and are availableas reserved seats or gen-eral admission for singles,couples and groups of 10or more.

For more informationabout Feed Your FaithsLove Worth Fighting Fortour featuring Cameronand Barfield, or to ordertickets, visit www.love-worthfightingfor.com.

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GRIEFSHAREFAIRVIEW BAPTIST

Fairview Baptist Church,1300 Locust Hill Road,Greer, will host Grief-Share, a support group ledby Carol Allen, on the sec-ond Sunday of each monthfrom 4:45 - 6:30 p.m.

For more information,contact Carol Allen at 292-6008.

CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOLREDEEMER LUTHERAN

Redeemer LutheranChurch, 300 ONeal Road,Greer, conducts SundaySchool at 9 a.m., followedby the worship service at10 a.m. each Sunday.

Redeemers pastor isScottie Burkhalter. Formore information, call877-5876.

TNT TUESDAY AT NEWBEGINNINGS OUTREACH

New Beginnings Out-reach Ministry will host abible study entitled TNTTuesday every otherTuesday (beginning Dec.3) at 105 Marshland Lane,Greer.

New Beginnings Out-reach meets on Sundays at611 Wade Hampton Blvd.,Greer, from 10-11:30 a.m.in the lower level of thestrip mall across the streetfrom Kia Dealership.

For more Information,call 325-2714.

OFFERING FREE FOODEBENEZER WELCOME

The Bread of Life FoodPantry at Ebenezer Wel-come Baptist Church, 4005Highway 414, Landrum, isopen on Thursdays from2-4 p.m.

The pantry is open tofamilies in need of as-sistance. Photo ID is re-quired.

For more information,call 895-1461.

SINGLES BIBLE STUDYPELHAM ROAD BAPTIST

Pelham Road BaptistChurch, 1108 PelhamRoad, Greer, hosts a Sin-gles Bible Study each Sun-day from 6-8:30 p.m.

PAJAMAS, MOVIE, PIZZA ATUNITED CHRISTIAN

United Christian Churchwill host a Pajama Day,movie and pizza for kidson Jan. 18 from 11 a.m. to1 p.m.

For more information,call 895-3966.

NEW HOPE BAPTISTCHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL

New Hope BaptistChurch, which is celebrat-ing Bishop Allen Burtons13th anniversary thismonth, hosts Sundayschool at 9 a.m. each week-end. Contact the churchat 879-7080 for more de-tails.

WHOS GOT TALENT?New Hope Baptist Church

is hosting Whos Got Tal-ent? on Friday, Jan. 17at 7 p.m. For more infor-mation, call the church at879-7080 or visit www.ne-whopegreer.org

Cameron willspeak inSpartanburg

Greer State Bank marks

its silver anniversary

PHOTO | SUBMITTED

Greer State Bank, located at 1111 W. Poinsett St. in Greer, is celebrating 25 years of ser viceto the community.

601 N. Main St., Greer

871 S. Buncombe Road, Greer

3317 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors

HUD awards more than $120,000

[Our customers]

got us off to a

good start and

they allowed us

to be part of this

community and a

part of their lives

for 25 years, and

so we very much

appreciate all the

customers and all

the other citizens of

the Greer area.

George BurdettePresident and CEO, Greer State Bank

CHURCH

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PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN

Donating to those in needPauline Rusciano, left, accepts a bag of donated clothesfrom Wanda Crichlow at Calvary Christian Fellowship,located at 2455 Locust Hill Road.

Kirk Cameron

WANT TO GO? |What:Love Worth Fighting

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Abner Creek Baptist Church2461 Abner Creek Rd., Greer 877-6604Airport Baptist Church776 S. Batesville Rd., Greer 848-7850Apalache Baptist1915 Gap Creek Rd., Greer 877-6012

Bible Baptist Church6645 Mountain View Rd., Taylors 895-7003Blue Ridge Baptist Church3950 Pennington Rd., Greer 895-5787BridgePointe600 Bridge Rd., Taylors 244-2774Burnsview Baptist Church9690 Reidville Rd., Greer 879-4006Calvary Baptist101 Calvary St., Greer 877-9759

Calvary Baptist108 Forest St., Greer 968-0092

Calvary Hill Baptist100 Edward Rd., Lyman

Calvary Road Baptist Church108 Bright Rd., Greer 593-2643

Camp Creek Baptist Church1100 Camp Creek Rd., Taylors

Cedar Grove Baptist Church109 Elmer St., Greer 877-6216Community Baptist Church642 S. Suber Rd., Greer 848-3500

Double Springs Baptist Church3800 Locust Hill Rd., Taylors 895-1314

Ebenezer-Welcome Baptist Church4005 Highway 414, Landrum 895-1461

El Bethel Baptist Church313 Jones Ave., Greer 877-4021

Emmanuel Baptist Church423 S. Buncombe Rd., Greer 877-2121

Enoree Fork Baptist Church100 Enoree Dr., Greer 268-4385

Fairview Baptist Church1300 Locust Hill Rd., Greer 877-1881

First Baptist Church202 W. Poinsett St., Greer 877-4253

Freedom Fellowship Greer High 877-3604Friendship Baptist Church1600 Holly Springs Rd., Lyman 877-4746

Good News Baptist Church1592 S. Highway 14, Greer 879-2289

Grace Baptist Church760 W. Gap Creek Rd., Greer 879-3519

Grace Place407 Ridgewood Dr., Greer 877-7724

Greer Freewill Baptist Church110 Pine Ridge Dr., Greer 968-0310

Heritage Chapel Baptist Church218 Alexander Rd., Greer 989-0170

Highland Baptist Church3270 Hwy. 414, Taylors 895-5270

Hillcrest Baptist Church111 Biblebrook Dr., Greer 877-4206

Hispanic BaptistIglesia Bautista Hispana199 Hubert St., Greer 877-3899

Holly Springs Baptist Church250 Hannon Rd., Inman 877-6765

Locust Hill Baptist Church5534 Locust Hill Rd., Travelers Rest 89 5-1771

Maple Creek Baptist Church609 S. Main St., Greer 877-1791

Milford Baptist Church1282 Milford Church Rd., Greer 895-5533

Mount Lebanon Baptist Church572 Mt. Lebanon Church Rd., Greer 895-2334

New Hope Baptist Church561 Gilliam Rd., Greer 879-7080

New Jerusalem Baptist Church413 E. Poinsett St., Greer 968-9203

New Life Baptist Church90 Becco Rd., Greer 895-3224

Northwood Baptist Church888 Ansel School Rd., Greer 877-5417

ONeal Baptist Church3420 N. Highway 101, Greer 895-0930

Pelham First Baptist Church2720 S. Old Highway 14, Greer 879-4032

Peoples Baptist Church310 Victor Avenue Ext., Greer 848-0449

Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church201 Jordan Rd., Lyman 879-2646

Pleasant Grove Baptist Church1002 S. Buncombe Rd., Greer 877-6436

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church4899 Jordan Rd., Greer 895-3546

Providence Baptist Church2020 Gibbs Shoals Rd., Greer 877-3483

Rebirth Missionary Baptist Church2375 Racing Road, Greer 877-0449

Riverside Baptist Church1249 S. Suber Rd., Greer 879-4400

Second Baptist Church570 Memorial Drive Ext., Greer 877-7061

Southside Baptist Church410 S. Main St., Greer 877-2672

St. Johns Baptist Church2 Groveland Rd., Taylors 879-2904

Suber Road Baptist Church445 S. Suber Rd., Greer 801-0181

Taylors First Baptist Church200 W. Main St., Taylors 244-3535

United Family Ministries13465 E. Wade Hampton Blvd., Greer 877-3235

Victor Baptist121 New Woodruff Rd., Greer 877-9686

Washington Baptist Church3500 N. Highway 14, Greer 895-1510

Welcome Home Baptist Church1779 Pleasant Hill Rd., Greer 901-7674

CATHOLICBlessed Trinity Catholic Church901 River Rd., Greer 879-4225

CHURCH OF CHRISTRiverside Church of Christ2103 Old Spartanburg Rd., Greer 322-6847

CHURCH OF GODChurch of God - Greer500 Trade St., Greer 877-0374

Church of God of Prophecy2416 N. Highway 14, Greer 877-8329

Eastside Worship Center601 Taylors Rd., Taylors 268-0523

ONeal Church of God3794 Berry Mill Rd., Greer 895-4273

Pelham Church of God of Prophecy139 Abner Creek Rd., Greer 801-0528

Praise Cathedral Church of God3390 Brushy Creek Rd., Greer 879-4878

EPISCOPALGood Shepherd Episcopal200 Cannon St., Greer 877-2330

LUTHERANAbiding Peace Ev. Lutheran Church401 Batesville Rd., Simpsonville 288-4867Apostolic Lutheran Church453 N. Rutherford Rd., Greer 848-4568Immanuel Lutheran Church & School LCMS2820 Woodruff Rd., Simpsonville 297-5815Redeemer Lutheran Church, ELCA300 Oneal Rd., Greer 877-5876

METHODISTBethel United Methodist Church105 E. Arlington Ave., Greer 879-2066

Covenant United Methodist Church1310 Old Spartanburg Rd., Greer 244-3162

Ebenezer United Methodist Church174 Ebenezer Road, Greer 987-9644

Faith United Methodist Church1301 S. Main St. (S. Hwy. 14), Greer 877 -0308

Fews Chapel United Methodist Church4000 N. Highway 101, Greer 895-2522

Grace United Methodist Church627 Taylor Rd., Greer 877-7015

Lee Road United Methodist Church1377 East Lee Rd., Taylors 244-6427

Liberty Hill United Methodist Church301 Liberty Hill Rd., Greer 968-8150

Liberty United Methodist Church4276 Highway 414, Landrum 292-0142

Memorial United Methodist Church201 N. Main St., Greer 877-0956

Mountain View UMC6525 Mountain View Rd., Taylors 895-8532

Sharon United Methodist Church1421 Reidville Sharon Rd., Greer 879-7926

St. Mark United Methodist Church911 St. Mark Rd., Taylors 848-7141

St. Paul United Methodist Church3856 N. Highway 101, Greer 895-5570

Victor United Methodist Church1 Wilson Ave., Greer 877-5520

Woods Chapel United Methodist Church2388 Brown Wood Rd., Greer 879-4475

Zoar United Methodist Church1005 Highway 357, Greer 877-0758

PRESBYTERIANBlue Ridge Presbyterian Church2094 Highway 101 North, Greer 483-2140Devenger Road Presbyterian Church1200 Devenger Rd., Greer 268-7652Fellowship Presbyterian Church1105 Old Spartanburg Rd., Greer 877-3267First Presbyterian Church100 School St., Greer 877-3612Fulton Presbyterian Church821 Abner Creek Rd., Greer 879-3190

OTHER DENOMINATIONSAgape House900 Gap Creek Rd., Greer 329-7491Anglican Church of St. George the Martyr427 Batesville Rd., Simpsonville 281-0015

Bartons Memorial Pentacostal HolinessHighway 101 North, GreerBethesda Temple125 Broadus St., Greer 877-8523Beulah Christian Fellowship Church1017 Mauldin Rd., Greenville 283-0639Brushy Creek First Assembly of God3610 Brushy Creek Rd., Greer 877-0419Calvary Bible FellowshipHoliday Inn, Duncan 266-4269Calvary Chapel of Greer104 New Woodruff Rd. Greer 877-8090Christ Fellowship343 Hampton Rd., Greer 879-8446Christian Heritage Church900 N. Main St., Greer 877-2288Christian Life Center 2 Country Plaza 322-1325Christian Outreach 106 West Rd. 848-0308El-Bethel Holiness103 E. Church St. 968-9474Faith Family Church3339 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors 244-0207Faith Temple5080 Sandy Flat Rd., Taylors 895-2524Glad Tidings Assembly of GodHighway 290, Greer 879-3291Greer Mill Church52 Bobo St., Greer 877-2442Harmony Fellowship Church468 S. Suber Rd., Greer 877-8287Harvest Christian Church2150 Highway 417, Woodruff 486-8877International Cathedral of Prayer100 Davis Avenue Greer 655-0009Lifesong Church12481 Greenville Highway, Lyman 439-2602Living Way Community Church3239 N. Highway 101, Greer 895-0544Mountain Bridge Community Church1400B Wade Hampton Blvd., Greer 350-1051New Beginnings Outreach104 New Woodruff Rd., Greer 968-2424New Birth Greenville3315 Brushy Creek Rd., Greer 848-2728New Covenant Fellowship2425 Racing Rd., Greer 848-4521New Hope Freedom109 W. Wade Hampton Blvd. Greer 205-8816New Life in Christ 210 Arlington Rd. 346-9053Point of Life ChurchWade Hampton Blvd. Duncan 426-4933Springwell Church4369 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors 268-2299United Anglican Fellowship1001 W. Poinsett St., Greer 629-3350United Christian Church105 Daniel Ave., Greer 879-0970United House of Prayer213 Oak St., Greer 848-0727Upstate Friends Meeting (Quaker)39 Hillcrest St., Lyman 877-9392Upstate Tree of Life203 East Bearden St., Greer 848-1295Victorian Hills Community Church209 Victor Ave. Ext., Greer 877-3981Vine Worship Center4373 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors 244-8175

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According to the Spar-tanburg County Detentionwebsite, The SpartanburgCounty Sheriffs Officehas arrested and chargeda Campobello man in con-nection with a home inva-sion in Lyman last Satur-day. Ronald L. Harris, 42,of 3460 Mount LebanonRoad, Campobello, hasbeen charged with: firstdegree burglary, posses-sion of a weapon during aviolent crime and assaultand battery of a high andaggravated nature.

According to incidentreports obtained fromthe Spartanburg CountySheriffs Office, a malevictim was at his home onEdwards Road in Lymanlast Saturday when he saida white male kicked in hisfront door and shoved asilver handgun into hisface before demandingall of his money. The vic-tim told police there werethree other white malesubjects with the man,who all arrived in a whiteChevrolet Suburban. Thevictim told police that hedid not know whom anyof the men were, but hebelieved they were likelyfriends of his estrangedgirlfriend.

The Spartanburg CountySheriffs Office said thatthe victim did, however,have prior knowledge withthe suspect(s), who theyidentified as Ronald Har-ris. He was located and ar-rested late Monday night.He is currently being heldin The Spartanburg Coun-ty Detention Center with-out bond. No word on theother three suspects hasyet been released by thesheriffs office.

(Note: All informationcontained in the followingblotter was taken directlyfrom the official incidentreports filed by the GreerPolice Department or TheSpartanburg County Sher-iffs Office or The Green-ville County Sheriffs Of-fice. All suspects are to beconsidered innocent untilproven guilty in the courtof law.)

HEROIN POSSESSIONChristopher Bowen,

28, of 637 Mill St., Wil-liamston, S.C., has beencharged with possessionof heroin. Jodie Hall, 33,of 2807 Wade HamptonBlvd., Greenville, has beencharged with possessionof heroin.

According to incident re-ports, an officer respondedto a room in the ICU unitat Greer Memorial Hospi-tal in reference to drug ac-tivity. Upon arrival, the of-ficer spoke with a hospitalemployee who stated thatshe observed Bowen andHall in the bathroom withpossible drugs.

She stated that Hall wasa patient at the hospitaland that her boyfriendBowen came to visit her.She stated that the two ofthem went into the bath-room together for a periodof time. The employeefound this odd after solong and told Hall to comeout. She said Bowen ex-ited the bathroom quicklyand attempted to shutthe door instantly behindhim but she (hospital em-ployee) was able to grabthe door and keep it fromshutting.

The employee enteredthe bathroom and found

Hall inside along with aspoon containing a darkliquid and a syringe.

She was able to seizethe items and call police.When police questionedBowen, he stated that hebrought heroin to Hallupon her request becauseshe said she was in pain.

He was arrested andtransported to the GreerCity Jail. Hall will be takeninto custody for her chargewhen she is dischargedfrom the hospital.

CDVBonnie Marie Bettis, 35,

of 103 Jackson St., Greer,has been charged withcriminal domestic vio-lence.

According to incident re-ports, an officer respond-ed to the above addressin reference to a domesticdisturbance. Upon arrival,the officer met with thecomplainant, who statedhis wife, Bonnie Bettisstruck him in the facefive times after the two ofthem got into a verbal ar-gument.

Bettis admitted that shedid indeed strike her hus-band in the face.

She was arrested andtransported to the GreerCity Jail.

MULTIPLE CHARGESAaron V. Holliday, 39,

of 303 Meridian Ave., Tay-lors, has been chargedwith DUI, inhaling hydro-carbons and failure tostop for a blue light.

According to incidentreports, officers weredispatched to the park-ing lot of Home Depot inreference to a suspiciousperson who was passedout in a vehicle. Dispatchalso advised officers thatwitnesses saw the manregain consciousness longenough to inhale some-thing from a can beforepassing out again. Upon

arrival, the officers locat-ed the man passed out inthe drivers seat of a whiteFord truck.

Officers observed a canof Dust Off spray lyingin the drivers side floor-board, which can be usedto inhale in order to obtainhallucinogenic effects.

Eventually officers wereable to wake Holliday upby knocking on his win-dow numerous times.When Holliday woke, heplaced his vehicle in driveand sped away. A pur-suit ensued, which endedwhen Hollidays vehiclejumped a curb near SuberRoad and stopped near adrainage culvert. Officersyelled for Holliday to showhis hands numerous times,but Holliday refused andinstead was rummagingfor something under thedrivers seat.

Fearing what Hollidaywas attempting to grab,an officer used a batonto break out the driversside window so that offi-cers could apprehend Hol-liday. Two cans of DustOff were found insideHollidays vehicle. He wasgiven a series of field so-briety tests that he failed.He was arrested and trans-ported to the Greer CityJail.

DUI, OPEN CONTAINERPatrick Marshall Som-

mer, 38, of 223 LynhavenDr., Spartanburg, has beencharged with DUI (sec-ond), leaving the scene ofan accident, open beer ina moving vehicle, simplepossession of marijuana,and possession of a pre-scription warrant.

Jennifer Ragsdale James,34, of 289 Rock SpringsDr., Spartanburg, has beencharged with having nostate drivers license, nopossession of registration,and no proof of insur-ance.

According to incidentreports, an officer wasdispatched to wreck inthe area of S. Main St.and Pennsylvania Ave.,in which one of the par-ties involved had fled thescene.

While enroute to theaccident, the officer wasadvised through dispatchthat the vehicle that fledthe scene had been locat-ed and stopped so the of-ficer went to that location.Upon approaching the ve-hicle and its driver (Som-mer), the officer detecteda strong smell of alcohol.The officer asked Sommer

to step out of the vehicle.Upon doing so, Sommerhad a difficult time main-taining his balance.

A series of field sobrietytests were conducted onSommer that he failed. Hewas placed under arrest,and a search of his personyielded a small baggie ofmarijuana.

Also located in the ve-hicle were: a bottle of pre-scription pills with a dateof March 2012, a blackplastic cup containing al-cohol in the center cupholder and a half emptypackage of beer.

The officer then went tothe original scene of theaccident where an officerinformed him that thedriver of the other vehicleinvolved (James) only hadan Idaho ID card and thather license had expired in2011.