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Greer Citizen E-Edition 12.19.18 PDF
Greer Citizen E-Edition 12.19.18 PDF
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2O18 GREER, SOUTH CAROLINA VOL. 105 NO. 51 75 CENTS
have 108
The hotel will be locat- tel. The projects will take
ed at the corner of Jason More preparations need place alongside Grace
Street and North Main to be made before the Church’s renovations
Port
gifts for a young mom, spreading cheer during the holiday
season.
power agreement
tension of Norfolk South-
ern’s Carlisle Passing
Siding, according to the
United States Department
of Transportation. BY KAELYN CASHMAN with Piedmont Municipal
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8u Steelers flag football Greer CPW Pelham Medical Center
Abigail Busha - Young Miss Teen Midlands Greer Cultural Arts Council Piney Grove Missionary Baptist
Always Money Greer Event Rentals Walking by Faith -Youth Ministry
American Legion, Post 115, Greer Greer High Band Precision Pro Wash
Ashlan Village Greer High FFA Redeemer Lutheran Church presents a live nativity
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REALTORS® Greer Office Greer Middle College Charter High School SC Jeep Addicts
Blue Ridge Band Greer Parks and Recreation - Greer Yellow Jackets SERVPRO of East Greenville County
Boiling Springs Fire District Greenville SC 10U Football Team Shane and Tammy Bryant
Bonds Career Center Herbalife Nutrition Skyland Elementary School’s Upstate History Club
Boy Scout Troop 260 & Cub Scout Pack 260 St. Peters His Vineyard Southern Cheer Elite
Episcopal Church Hyundai of Greer Southern Dance Connection
Brownie Girl Scout Troop 1069 Ignite Dance Company SSI Physical Therapy
Cannons Restaurant In The Know Upstate Sweet Grass Floral Company
Casey Group Real Estate J & J Equipment Rentals Teen Miss American Royalty USA Megan Hall
Cheer For Greer Korean War POW Frank Tooley US Army 2nd Infantry The Brass Beard Barbershop
City of Greer Div. 1950-’53 The Callaham Family
City of Greer Fire Department L & R Construction & Hauling Co., Inc. The Edge Community Church
Corsa South Carolina Lake Cunningham Fire Department The Palace Salon Spa & Boutique
Country Day School LATIGO COWBOY CHURCH Thrive at Greer Assisted Living and Memory Care
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Cycle Specialties Lithko United Stated Air Force JROTC Honor Guard
Destination Church of God Little Miss South Carolina - Regional Queen Upstate Freelance Mascots
DeYoungs Garage & Towing Lowes Foods USA National Miss
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 39 Lutheran Hospice Victorian Hills Community Church
Donate Life SC Major Rudolf Anderson, American Legion Post 214, WingStop
Expert Real Estate Team Taylors, SC Wren Hospice- Your Hometown Hospice
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Freedom Fellowship Miss Blue Ridge Middle
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GrandSouth Bank North Greenville University
Greenville County School’s Taylors Bus Center OMG Mechanical sponsored Greer Relief Float
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Greer Community Ministries Parker Brothers Auto Interior
A sight to behold
A I’M JUST
s I trudged out the door each butt and as I heaved with all my weight clean the aisle, and now, my hands quite
morning to the gym—I’m sorry, I against a gate stuck fast by a drift of numb, turned for the house and a pot of
mean, to the barn—this past week, SAYING snow, I chuckled inwardly at the woman scalding coffee. Perhaps it was time to
I tried mightily to stay motivated. I’m I’d recently chatted with after a recent rethink keeping horses at home. Maybe
certainly not alone—anyone who farms comedy concert. it was time to board them out, down-
or cares for livestock knows it doesn’t PAM STONE “So you take care of your own farm?” size...
matter if you have the flu, a bad back, she asked, genuinely surprised. “I As I took my first tentative steps
or got little sleep: you’ve got to feed, thought you had people to do all that back into the snow, slick with a hard
clean, milk, clean...and as everyone in texted back. stuff for you.” crust from the night’s plummeting
the Upstate who experienced our 10” of With Paul taking over, hauling the load People, I smiled grimly at the thought. temperatures, I turned my gaze from
snow knows, simply walking through it like a pack-mule, I didn’t even try con- Which people would those be? And what the treacherous path before me to the
is tiring. Pushing a wheelbarrow (actu- necting the hose and instead, began car- a crap career choice they’d made! eastern sky and caught my breath. Like
ally dragging it, backwards) laden with rying the ten, five-gallon buckets to the “Oh, Jeeves, bring the tractor round the most vibrant of watercolors, the sky
soaked manure was darned impossible. I hot water spigot, scrubbing them clean, the front, will you? Madam would like to was aflame with pink and gold—the kind
managed to clean two of the barn’s five refilling, and carrying back, so that the hook up the spreader.” of sunrise that only comes with winter
stalls, muscling the thing one hundred horses could dunk their hay in them and By Wednesday, the mess was begin- mornings when the skies are clear as
feet to the pile, before the third attempt make them slimy all over again. ning to thaw and I could do the majority glass and all is impossibly still. Like an
ended up turning the whole barrow over This is my chosen lifestyle, by the way. of the work on my own. Well into my ethereal halo it clung above the tree line
just outside the barn and the horses, No one is holding a gun to my head. My second hour of labor, I was carrying two before spreading its delicate fingers
contentedly munching their hay, were agent tried very hard to convince me to dirty, nearly frozen buckets of water over my head, turning the snow cloaked
subjected to my turning the air blue with buy a condo in Marina Del Rey twenty when I tripped over something hidden fields a sparkling, shell pink.
frustration. years ago. But noooo: Green Acres is the beneath the snow and ended up on my “All those poor people,” I thought,
“I can’t do it,” I texted Paul, like a place to be! Farm living is the life for knees, my lap and and gloved hands standing hunched against the cold and
defeated mountain climber, trying to me! Land spreading out so far and wide, drenched. The thought of trudging back shoving my stiffly frozen hands deeper
return to base camp. “I need help. I’m when I agreed to do this my brain cells to the house to change was less ap- into the soaked pockets of my coveralls.
not going to make it.” must’ve died... pealing than just getting on with it and “All those poor, poor people still in their
“I was just about to come out,” he Because this past week kicked my dispiritedly, I finished the stalls, swept warm beds and missing all this.”
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he Greer Citizen accepts Let- that’s no proof that they are not there. Nobody the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it all the children come to me, and
ters to the Editor. Letters can conceive or imagine all the wonders there real? Ah, VIRGINIA, in all this world there is do not hinder them, for to such
should be 125 words or less are unseen and unseeable in the world. nothing else real and abiding. belongs the kingdom of God.
and include a name and a phone You may tear apart the baby’s rattle and see No Santa Claus! Thank God! he lives, and he Truly, I say to you, whoever
number for verification. what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil lives forever. A thousand years from now, Vir- does not receive the kingdom of
The Greer Citizen reserves the covering the unseen world which not the stron- ginia, nay, ten times ten thousand years from God like a child shall not enter
right to edit any content. gest man, nor even the united strength of all the now, he will continue to make glad the heart of it.’”
Letters to the Editor can be strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart. childhood.
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29651. push aside that curtain and view and picture Reprinted from the Sept. 21, 1897, edition of The New York Sun.
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, Nov. 9,PRACTICAL
2011 ASSEMBLIES OF GOD Northwood Baptist Church
888 Ansel School Rd., Greer • 877-5417
Liberty Hill United Methodist Church
301 Liberty Hill Rd., Greer • 968-8150
12 noon, and 2HEARING
p.m. Glad Tidings Tabernacle
100 O’Neal Road, Greer • 909-9409 O’Neal Baptist Church Liberty United Methodist Church
SOLUTIONS New Covenant Fellowship
2425 Racing Rd., Greer • 848-4521
3420 N. Highway 101, Greer • 895-0930
Pelham First Baptist Church
4276 Highway 414, Landrum • 292-0142
Memorial United Methodist Church
d Get Straight Unbiased
The Plaza Answers Trinity Fellowship Church 2720 S. Old Highway 14, Greer • 879-4032 201 N. Main St., Greer • 877-0956
3610 Brushy Creek Rd., Greer • 877-0419 People’s Baptist Church Mountain View UMC
417 S. Buncombe Road 310 Victor Avenue Ext., Greer • 848-0449 6525 Mountain View Rd., Taylors • 895-8532
Jim Swiger H.I.S. 1700 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville • 244-6011
HEARING Greer, SC 29650 BAPTIST
Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church
201 Jordan Rd., Lyman • 879-2646
Sharon United Methodist Church
1421 Reidville Sharon Rd., Greer • 879-7926
AID Jim SCSwiger DHEC #412
Abner Creek Baptist Church Pleasant Grove Baptist Church St. Mark United Methodist Church
Blue Cross Blue 2461 Abner Creek Rd., Greer • 877-6604 1002 S. Buncombe Rd., Greer • 877-6436 911 St. Mark Rd., Taylors • 848-7141
REPAIR Licensed Hearing Aid Specialist
Shield
SC DHEC #412 Airport Baptist Church Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
4899 Jordan Rd., Greer • 895-3546
St. Paul United Methodist Church
3856 N. Highway 101, Greer • 895-5570
& Humana 776 S. Batesville Rd., Greer • 848-7850
ALL MAKES
Blue Cross Blue Shield & Humana
Apalache Baptist Providence Baptist Church Victor United Methodist Church
1915 Gap Creek Rd., Greer • 877-6012 2020 Gibbs Shoals Rd., Greer • 877-3483 1 Wilson Ave., Greer • 877-5520
238-4754 Free
se call for appointment. Hearing
Bible Baptist Church Rebirth Missionary Baptist Church
2375 Racing Road, Greer • 877-0449
Woods Chapel United Methodist Church
2388 Brown Wood Rd., Greer • 921-3557
6645 Mountain View Rd., Taylors • 895-7003
269-1007 Tests
r 281-1092 Blue Ridge Baptist Church
3950 Pennington Rd., Greer • 895-5787
Riverside Baptist Church
1249 S. Suber Rd., Greer • 879-4400
Zoar United Methodist Church
1005 Highway 357, Greer • 877-0758
3315 Brushy Creek Rd., Greer • 877-8090
BridgePointe Southside Baptist Church
600 Bridge Rd., Taylors • 244-2774 410 S. Main St., Greer • 421-5686 PRESBYTERIAN
Burnsview Baptist Church St. John’s Baptist Church Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church
9690 Reidville Rd., Greer • 879-4006 2 Groveland Rd., Taylors • 879-2904 2094 Highway 101 North, Greer • 483-2140
Calvary Baptist Suber Road Baptist Church Devenger Road Presbyterian Church
101 Calvary St., Greer • 877-9759 445 S. Suber Rd., Greer • 801-0181 1200 Devenger Rd., Greer • 268-7652
Calvary Baptist Taylors First Baptist Church Fellowship Presbyterian Church
108 Forest St., Greer • 968-0092 200 W. Main St., Taylors • 244-3535 1105 Old Spartanburg Rd., Greer • 877-3267
Calvary Hill Baptist United Family Ministries First Presbyterian Church
100 Edward Rd., Lyman 13465 E. Wade Hampton Blvd., Greer • 877-3235 100 School St., Greer • 877-3612
Calvary Road Baptist Church Victor Baptist Fulton Presbyterian Church
108 Bright Rd., Greer • 593-2643 121 New Woodruff Rd., Greer • 877-9686 821 Abner Creek Rd., Greer • 879-3190
Camp Creek Baptist Church Washington Baptist Church
1100 Camp Creek Rd., Taylors 3500 N. Highway 14, Greer • 895-1510 OTHER DENOMINATIONS
Welcome Home Baptist Church
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Cedar Grove Baptist Church Agape House 900 Gap Creek Rd., Greer • 329-7491
109 Elmer St., Greer • 877-6216 1779 Pleasant Hill Rd., Greer • 901-7674 Anglican Church of St. George the Martyr
Community Baptist Church 427 Batesville Rd., Simpsonville • 281-0015
CATHOLIC Barton’s Memorial Pentacostal Holiness
arolina 4389 Wade
Hampton Blvd.
642 S. Suber Rd., Greer • 848-3500
Double Springs Baptist Church
3800 Locust Hill Rd., Taylors • 895-1314
Blessed Trinity Catholic Church
901 River Rd., Greer • 879-4225
Highway 101 North, Greer
Bethesda Temple 125 Broadus St., Greer • 877-8523
Beulah Christian Fellowship Church
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Ebenezer-Welcome Baptist Church
awn Taylors 4005 Highway 414, Landrum • 895-1461
El Bethel Baptist Church
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Riverside Church of Christ
1017 Mauldin Rd., Greenville • 283-0639
Calvary Bible Fellowship
Holiday Inn, Duncan • 266-4269
864-292-1842
& ractor
313 Jones Ave., Greer • 877-4021 2103 Old Spartanburg Rd., Greer • 322-6847
• 879-2913 Calvary Chapel of Greer
Emmanuel Baptist Church 3315 Brushy Creek Rd. • Greer • 877-8090
423 S. Buncombe Rd., Greer • 877-2121 CHURCH OF GOD Christ Fellowship
Enoree Fork Baptist Church Church of God - Greer 343 Hampton Rd., Greer • 879-8446
For information 100 Enoree Circle, Greer • 268-4385 500 Trade St., Greer • 877-0374 Christian Heritage Church
about advertising Fairview Baptist Church Church of God of Prophecy 900 N. Main St., Greer • 877-2288
on this page, 1300 Locust Hill Rd., Greer • 877-1881 2416 N. Highway 14, Greer • 877-8329 Christian Life Center 2 Country Plaza • 322-1325
call 864-877-2076. First Baptist Church Eastside Worship Center Christian Outreach 106 West Rd. • 848-0308
202 W. Poinsett St., Greer • 877-4253 601 Taylors Rd., Taylors • 268-0523 El-Bethel Holiness 103 E. Church St. • 968-9474
Freedom Fellowship O’Neal Church of God Faith Family Church
4373 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors • 631-1336 3794 Berry Mill Rd., Greer • 895-4273 3339 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors • 244-0207
Friendship Baptist Church Pelham Church of God of Prophecy Faith Temple 5080 Sandy Flat Rd., Taylors • 895-2524
1600 Holly Springs Rd., Lyman • 877-4746 139 Abner Creek Rd., Greer • 801-0528 Harmony Fellowship Church
Good News Baptist Church Praise Cathedral Church of God 468 S. Suber Rd., Greer • 877-8287
QF
Memorial Drive Baptist Church 1001 W. Poinsett St., Greer • 629-3350
Ebenezer United Methodist Church United Christian Church
UALITY
570 Memorial Drive Ext., Greer • 877-7061 174 Ebenezer Road, Greer • 987-9644 105 Daniel Ave., Greer • 895-3966
Milford Baptist Church Faith United Methodist Church United House of Prayer
1282 Milford Church Rd., Greer • 895-5533 1301 S. Main St. (S. Hwy. 14), Greer • 877-0308 213 Oak St., Greer • 848-0727
OODS Mount Lebanon Baptist Church
572 Mt. Lebanon Church Rd., Greer • 895-2334
New Hope Baptist Church
Fews Chapel United Methodist Church
4000 N. Highway 101, Greer • 895-2522
Upstate Friends’ Meeting (Quaker)
P.O. Box 83, Lyman • 439-8788
Upstate Tree of Life
Grace United Methodist Church
561 Gilliam Rd., Greer • 879-7080 627 Taylor Rd., Greer • 877-7015 203 East Bearden St., Greer • 848-1295
New Jerusalem Baptist Church Victorian Hills Community Church
508 North Main St. • 877-4043 413 E. Poinsett St., Greer • 968-9203
Lee Road United Methodist Church
1377 East Lee Rd., Taylors • 244-6427 209 Victor Ave. Ext., Greer • 877-3981
7 am - 10 pm Mon.-Sat. New Life Baptist Church Vine Worship Center
90 Becco Rd., Greer • 895-3224 4373 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors • 244-8175
Police and Fire
The Greer Citizen
864.469.4799
While the officer talk- shopping cart. The green plant material
ed with Barton, he would She then proceeded past was placed into proper-
be very calm and then get all points of sale without ty and evidence where it
what appeared to be frus- offering payment. will be sent to Greenville
trated at him very quickly. She was then escorted to County for lab analysis.
HOLIDAY
LIGHTS
Photos by Preston Burch
Rankings
play hasn’t phased the
Byrnes boys’ basketball
team, which picked up two
conference wins last week
N
against Hillcrest and Boil- ow that you guys
ing Springs. have read through
Layne Fowler’s team is all of my Christmas
a bit more inexperienced movie hot takes, I’m going
Ethan Alexander than expected, but sev- to give you a top ten list
eral great outings from of the worst Christmas
Alexander
two key seniors have him songs of all time.
excited about the team’s Let me preface this list
potential. by telling you that I begin
“We came into this sea- my Christmas music con-
earns son thinking we’d have
three starters returning,
but we ended up just get-
sumption in October, so I
know which ones last the
whole season and which
Jackets looking
game, but we feel Rarely do you find a
song where the verses
like he’s got some are more understandable
than the chorus. There’s
good football ahead
to rebound from
a good chance you didn’t
know he was saying “cele-
of him. Somebody is brate me home” until just
now.
going to get a steal.’
Will Young
rocky start 7. Christmas Time is
Here by Alvin & The
Chipmunks
Greer head coach Guys, I had the Chip-
BY BILLY CANNADA moving in the right direc- munks tape growing up.
Also in action last week- SPORTS EDITOR tion.” I didn’t just listen to this
end were Greer’s Quack With a full roster, Miller song, I listened to the
Cohen and Byrnes’ Ben It’s been a tough start has his sights set on Jan- full-length album. While
Henson and DeAndre Cor- for the Yellow Jackets. uary. I did love this as a kid,
nish. The Greer boys basket- “We’ve got to be ready I find it appalling now.
Dre Williams would have ball team has opened the by the second week of Jan- Maybe my tolerance for
played in the Shrine Bowl, 2018 season at 0-6, but uary, so that’s where all high-frequency noises
but had to sit the contest head coach Greg Miller our work and motivation has declined through the
out after rolling his ankle isn’t worried about his is going right now,” he years.
earlier in the week. guys yet. said.
Greer coach Will Young “We graduated nine se- The Yellow Jackets are 6. Little Saint Nick by
said he wasn’t surprised niors who were very im- led by several new faces. The Beach Boys
by the effort from Alexan- portant to us throughout “Jaleel Skinner is leading The Beach Boys don’t
der. their careers. Now, we the charge for us,” Mill- belong in the Christmas
“He was the only return- have a group that doesn’t er said. “He’s averaging music world. There are
er that we had back in the have a lot of varsity expe- a double-double through lots of Beach Boys songs
secondary,” Young said. rience, but they do what three games, so as a fresh- I love. This is absolutely
“We had some guys that we expect of them. It’s re- man, that’s a big impact. not one of them.
had never played the po- ally been a lot of fun, it’s We’re going to depend on
sition before. Obviously, just going to take a little him to mature and devel- 5. Last Christmas by
Ethan did a great job with PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN time for them to develop,” op as we go. Wham
those guys and it’s going Miller said. “Every day, “McZavion Holley is I can’t describe to you
to pay dividends for Greer Despite an 0-6 start, Greer will have a chance to bounce they’re coming back with playing good minutes for why I hate this song, I just
SEE ALEXANDER | B2 back during a Christmas tournament in Hendersonville. a purpose and things are SEE JACKETS | B2 do. It makes me cringe ev-
ery time it is played, and
the amount of current
artists that have covered
NGU’s Heard
get everybody on the same travel to North Hender- hearts on their sleeves and makes a world of a differ-
page. It takes time. There’s sonville over the holiday continue to do what we ence.”
a short learning curve you break for a Christmas want them to do.
signs with new ALEXANDER: Records four tackles and one INT
team overseas FROM B1
Crusader
Former North Greenville are going to come back Greer has come to a close, steal.” well on the defensive line
standout Ashton Heard with a lot more knowledge Young doesn’t believe Al- Young was also impress in the Shrine Bowl and
will find his way back to because of Ethan. exander is done playing with his other seniors. Kyle Schneider played re-
Corner
the gridiron after signing “He’s one of our top football. “Being able to play in an ally well on the offensive
a contract with the Copen- weight room guys,” Young “You saw a glimpse All-Star game was definite- line in the North-South.
hagen Towers. added. “He does a good of his talent level in the ly one of the highlights on All four guys represented
The Towers are the de- job of putting in the work North-South game, but my life and looking back, Greer in a very positive
fending Danish League and the time in the offsea- we feel like he’s got some you realize how special it way.”
champions, finishing last er, that lead would not last
season with a perfect 10–0 long as the Bobcats would
record to go along with the fight back with a 10-0 run
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1G1JC52F947135185 no one claims, a sale will oc-
was not able to score. NGU 2005 Mazda 4D White VIN# cur on January 14, 2019 at
with finesse and shot 43.2% in the half. DEADLINE JM1BK12F051298898 11:00 a.m. to cover fees.
Ryan Mobley had a strong 5pm Monday 1994 Honda Accord 12-5,12,19
power and has a half with 17 points. for insertion Wednesday White VIN# 1HGC-
tling back from injury in points as the 3rd quarter or an intention to make such
his first season on cam- came to an end, the Cru- preference, limitation or dis- NOTICE OF
NOTICE OF The City of Greer Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 6:30
pus to become on the saders did have a strong crimination. This newspaper APPLICATION
program’s best tailbacks. 4th quarter by scoring will not knowingly accept APPLICATION p.m. on Monday, January 14, 2019 at Greer City Hall located at 301 E.
Poinsett Street on the following:
The talented ball-carrier 24 points and cutting the any advertising for real es-
rushed for almost 3,000 deficit to twelve points. tate which is in violation of Notice is hereby given that DOCKET NUMBER: AN 2019-01
(2,926) – yards and was a 4 Karen Donehew recorded the law. Our readers hereby VITO’S PIZZA AND SUBS, APPLICANT: Aaron Seckinger
– year starter for the Cru- a double-double with 17 informed that all dwelling ad- LLC intends to apply to the ADDRESS: 200 Hammett Bridge Rd
saders in a talented stable points and 11 rebounds. vertised in this newspaper South Carolina Department PARCEL ID NUMBER: 0535010103703 & 0535010103706
of backs. His best game as NGU took a quick 5-2 are available on an equal op- of Revenue for a license/per- EXISTING ZONING: Unzoned (Greenville County)
REQUEST: Annex and zone to DRD, Design Review District
a Crusader came in 2015 lead early on. An even portunity basis. mit that will allow the sale and
when he carried 31 – times quarter saw the game tied ON premises consumption of DOCKET NUMBER: AN 2019-02
BEER AND WINE at 14166
for a school-record 314 –
yards.
at 5-5 and again at 11-11.
Lees-McRae would score
NOTICE OF
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APPLICANT:
ADDRESS:
Jonathan Nett
122 Nichols Dr, 1689 Gibbs Shoals Rd,
In his final season in Ti- the final three points in APPLICATION
APPLICATION BLVD., GREER, SC 29651. Gibbs Shoals Rd
gerville, the Abbeville na- the quarter to take a 16-13 To object to the issuance of PARCEL ID NUMBER: 0528030102000, 0535030101501,
tive helped lead the Cru- lead as time expired. Notice is hereby given that this permit/license, written 0535030101500
saders to the program’s The Bobcats hit a JANAC, LLC, d.b.a. KC protest must be postmarked EXISTING ZONING: Unzoned (Greenville County)
second-ever NCAA playoff three-pointer early to in- MART 9 intends to apply no later than DECEMBER REQUEST: Annex and zone DRD, Design Review District
appearance, putting up 92 crease their lead to six to the South Carolina De- 21, 2018. DOCKET NUMBER: AN 2019-03
– yards against Tuskegee points, but North Green- partment of Revenue for a For a protest to be valid, APPLICANT: Clarius Partners, LLC
in the second round. The ville fought back with a license/permit that will allow it must be in writing, and ADDRESS: 228 Lister Rd, 0 Lister Rd, 0 Lister Rd
Crusaders advanced to the 6-0 run to tie things up the sale and ON premises should include the following PARCEL ID NUMBER: 5-14-00-039.01, 5-14-00-039.02, 5-14-00-039.03
quarterfinals of the tour- yet again. However, LMC consumption of beer, wine information: EXISTING ZONING: Unzoned (Spartanburg County)
nament for the second closed out the quarter and liquor at 701 S. BUN- (1) the name, address and REQUEST: Annex and zone to I-1, Industrial
time in school history with with a 12-2 run to lead 31- COMBE ROAD, GREER, SC telephone number of the per-
Heard as one of four team 21 at the half. The Crusad- 29650. To object to the issu- son filing the protest; DOCKET NUMBER: AN 2019-04
captains. ers shot 27.6% from the ance of this permit/license, (2) the specific reasons why APPLICANT: Clarius Partners, LLC
ADDRESS: 234 Lister Rd
field with Donehew lead- written protest must be post- the application should be de- PARCEL ID NUMBER: 5-14-00-041.00
MEN’S BASKETBALL ing in points with five. marked no later than January nied; EXISTING ZONING: Unzoned (Spartanburg County)
COMES UP SHORT Lees-McRae would come 4, 2019. (3) that the person protest- REQUEST: Annex and zone I-1, Industrial
North Greenville put up a out strong to begin the For a protest to be valid, ing is willing to attend a hear-
strong second half, but ul- second half by scoring the it must be in writing, and ing (if one is requested by the DOCKET NUMBER: RZ 2019-01
timately fell short against first nine points to take should include the following applicant); APPLICANT: Clarius Partners, LLC
the Lees-McRae Bobcats, a 40-21 lead. Both teams information: (4) that the person pro- ADDRESS: 0 Lister Rd
81-78. NGU shot well with would score nine points (1) the name, address and testing resides in the same PARCEL ID NUMBER: 5-14-00-040.00
a 46.0 field goal percent- to close out the quarter telephone number of the per- county where the proposed EXISTING ZONING: R-12, Single Family Residential District
REQUEST: Rezone to I-1, Industrial
age, but 15 turnovers in to keep the Bobcat lead at son filing the protest; place of business is located
the 1st half proved costly. nineteen points. (2) the specific reasons why or within five miles of the DOCKET NUMBER: RZ 2019-02
Roderick Howell posted The Crusaders put up the application should be de- business; and, APPLICANT: Praise Cathedral Church of God
a double-double with 16 quite a fight in the quar- nied; (5) the name of the appli- ADDRESS: 3390 Brushy Creek Rd
points and 15 rebounds ter, including a 10-0 run (3) that the person protest- cant and the address of the PARCEL ID NUMBER: G006000200203
while Ryan Mobley im- to close the deficit to ten. ing is willing to attend a hear- premises to be licensed. EXISTING ZONING: R-M2, Multifamily Residential District
pressed with a 21-point LMC would slightly open ing (if one is requested by the Protests must be mailed to: REQUEST: Rezone to S-1, Services District
performance. their lead back up, finish- applicant); S. C. Department of Reve-
Lees-McRae was able to ing the game up by twelve (4) that the person pro- nue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box DOCKET NUMBER: RZ 2019-03
APPLICANT: Harold and Susan Johnson
get off to a strong start points. NGU improved in testing resides in the same 125, Columbia, SC 29214- ADDRESS: 1198 Abner Creek Rd
with a 10-1 run. NGU the 2nd half with a 40.0 county where the proposed 0907; or faxed to: (803) 896- PARCEL ID NUMBER: 5-28-00-027.00
would trail by as much field goal percentage. Kar- place of business is located 0110. EXISTING ZONING: R-S, Residential Suburban
as 22 before going on a en Donehew and Haylee or within five miles of the 12-5,12,19 REQUEST: Rezone to DRD, Design Review District
15-0 run to cut the deficit Luttrell led the Crusaders
to seven points. Caleb Ar- with twelve points each DOCKET NUMBER: RZ 2019-04
rington closed out the first
half with a three-pointer
for the half.
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Sports
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HANNON SELECTED FOR JR.
ALL-AMERICAN GAMES
Beech Springs Interme-
diate 6th grader Kaylee
Hannon, of Inman, was
selected to participate in
ServiceMaster of
the Junior All-American
Games at Miss Sarasota
Softball Complex in Sara-
sota, Florida, last month. Kaylee Hannon
Greenville/Spartanburg
The event featured top
softball athletes of vari-
ous ages from 32 different Dixon at rdixon@greenvil- • Bo Corne
states. Game Day USA, the lecounty.org or 676-2180 The above inductees
(864) 574-3133
organizer of the event, is a ext. 134. were not selected based
sports event management Adult flag football is on their athletic achieve-
firm based in Naperville, open for Men 7’s (Sun- ments. The premise of the
Illinois, that operates over days) and Coed 8’s (Thurs- club is Rebels that “give
250 baseball and softball days). Game locations are back” in a significant way.
events annually. Pittman Park for 7x7 and Giving back is the mission
Hannon plays for the SC TBD for 8x8. statement.
Impact, coached by Cliff
Wilson.
To register or for more
information, contact Brent
The club plans to give
one male and one female 24/7/365 Emergency Service
The Junior All-American Lewis at brlewis@greenvil- student/athlete each a
Games weekend includ- lecounty.org or 676-2180 scholarship beginning in
ed an opening ceremony, ext. 163. the spring of 2020.
game competition, in-
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Sign-ups for children
age 6 months to adults in
All Byrnes alumni ath-
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• Fire/Smoke Damage • Water Damage
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is underway for Spring
Swim Lessons at Green-
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that went to a District Five
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The Greer High Varsity ByrnesBlockBAlumni Club
Cheerleading Squad was BYRNES ANNOUNCES to pay your $25.
selected to cheer at last NEW ALUMNI PROGRAM
week’s Shrine Bowl held at Byrnes High will host RIVERSIDE ACCEPTING
Wofford College. a banquet to honor the
“Charter Class of Legends”
HALL OF FAME NODS
Riverside High Athletic
Call for a Free
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR on Jan. 12, 2019, in the Hall of Fame nominations Estimate Today!
RECREATION ACTIVITIES school cafeteria. The pro- will be accepted until Jan-
Registration is open for gram will begin at 6 p.m. uary 31, 2019.
several activities at Green- Wises BBQ from Jalapa Those wishing to nom-
ville County Recreation. will be catering the event. inate a former athlete
Registration is open un- Prices for all members and should fill out a nomina-
til Jan. 11 for adult winter
league flag football and
their immediate family
members will be $12.50
tion form on the school’s
website. Forms should be CARPET CLEANING
soccer. per person. Public tickets returned to Coach Oates
Soccer leagues are avail-
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are $20. Tickets must be
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at Riverside.
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Pittman Park for 7v7 and • Shirley McAdams of the criteria, but this is
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This special article comes from Luke 2 of theto be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, “Glory to God in the highest heaven,
a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed
New International Version Bible. In the spirit of and on earth peace to those on whom his
the holiday season, we hope you enjoy this readhim in a manger, because there was no guest favor rests.”
and that you have a very Merry Christmas. room available for them. When the angels had left them and gone
And there were shepherds living out in the into heaven, the shepherds said to one anoth-
Luke 2:1-20 fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks er, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing
“In those days Caesar Augustus issued a de- at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to that has happened, which the Lord has told us
cree that a census should be taken of the en- them, and the glory of the Lord shone around about.”
tire Roman world. (This was the first census them, and they were terrified. But the angel So they hurried off and found Mary and Jo-
that took place while Quirinius was governor said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you seph, and the baby, who was lying in the
of Syria.) And everyone went to their own good news that will cause great joy for all the manger. When they had seen him, they
town to register. people. Today in the town of David a Sav- spread the word concerning what had been
So Joseph also went up from the town of ior has been born to you; he is the Messi- told them about this child, and all who heard
Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the ah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will it were amazed at what the shepherds said to
town of David, because he belonged to the find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a them. But Mary treasured up all these things
house and line of David. He went there to reg- manger.” and pondered them in her heart. The shep-
ister with Mary, who was pledged to be mar- Suddenly a great company of the heavenly herds returned, glorifying and praising
ried to him and was expecting a child. 6 While host appeared with the angel, praising God God for all the things they had heard and
they were there, the time came for the baby and saying, seen, which were just as they had been told.”
CHRISTMAS MORNING
SHOPPE
First Presbyterian Church held their annual Christmas Music Celebration, the Candlelight
Joygift Service, on Sunday, Dec. 9, at 100 School Street, Greer.
the Christmas story Greer Relief cut the ribbon to celebrate the grand opening of its annual Christmas
Morning Shoppe on Wednesday, Dec. 12, at the Greer Mill.
First Presbyterian Church held their annual Christmas Music Celebration on Sun-
day, Dec. 9, at 100 School Street, Greer.
The Candlelight Joy Gift Service has been a tradition at First Presbyterian Church in
Greer for over 70 years.
What once began as a means to collect a special offering for retired Presbyterian
ministers has grown into a music and candle lighting service that tells the sacred
story of Jesus’ birth.
Interspersed among biblical readings were selections from the handbell and chancel
choirs and familiar Christmas hymns.
The Joy Gift began as a special offering before Christmas to raise money for re-
tired Presbyterian ministers at a time when they had no medical or pension benefits
through the denomination.
Today, the offering is administered by the Presbyterian Church Board of Pensions
and is divided equally to support active and retired clergy and church workers and
their families in time of need and to defer basic operating costs at the eight Presbyte-
rian-affiliated racial ethnic schools and colleges throughout the nation.
Around 1944, music and candle lighting began to accompany First Presbyterian’s
celebration of the Joy Gift.
The choir and congregation sang Christmas carols, the Christmas story was read
from the Gospel of Luke, and the legend of the Christ candle was told.
PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
A choir and congregation sang Christmas carols in addition to the reading of the Christmas Resurgent Capital gave a truck load of bikes to Greer Relief for the nonprofit’s shoppe.
story in the Gospel of Luke and the legend of the Christ candle.
B6 THE GREER CITIZEN LIVING HERE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2018
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though December 25th is remembering the visit of acknowledge that the the world (Genesis 1). TWELVE DRUMMERS
celebrated as Christmas the Three Magi, and ale or “evidence” on both sides THE MEANINGS DRUMMING
in these cultures, Janu- wine. is mostly in logical de- On the 7th day of The twelve points of
ary 6th is often the day The popular song “The duction and probabilities. On the 1st day of Christmas my true love doctrine in the Apostles’
for giving gifts. In some Twelve Days of Christ- Lack of positive evidence Christmas my true love gave to me... Creed: 1) I believe in
places it is traditional to mas” is usually seen as does not automatically gave to me... God, the Father almighty,
give Christmas gifts for simply a nonsense song provide negative evidence. SEVEN SWANS creator of heaven and
each of the Twelve Days for children with secular It is certainly possible, in A PARTRIDGE A-SWIMMING earth. 2) I believe in Jesus
of Christmas. Since East- origins. However, some fact probable, that this IN A PEAR TREE The seven gifts of the Christ, his only Son, our
ern Orthodox traditions have suggested that it is a view of the song is leg- The partridge in a pear Holy Spirit: 1) prophecy, Lord. 3) He was conceived
use a different religious song of Christian instruc- endary or anecdotal. So, tree is Jesus the Christ, 2) ministry, 3) teaching, 4) by the power of the Holy
calendar, they celebrate tion, perhaps dating to for the sake of historical the Son of God, whose exhortation, 5) giving, 6) Spirit and born of the vir-
Christmas on January 7th the 16th century religious accuracy, we need to ac- birthday we celebrate on leading, and 7) compas- gin Mary. 4) He suffered
and observe Epiphany or wars in England, with knowledge the likelihood December 25, the first day sion (Romans 12:6-8; cf. 1 under Pontius Pilate, was
Theophany on January hidden references to the that the song had secular of Christmas. In the song, Corinthians 12:8-11) crucified, died, and was
19th. basic teachings of the origins. Christ is symbolically pre- buried. He descended into
By the 16th century, Christian Faith. They con- However, on another sented as a mother par- On the 8th day of hell [the grave]. 5) On the
some European and tend that it was a mne- level, this should not tridge that feigns injury Christmas my true love third day he rose again.
Scandinavian cultures monic device to teach the prevent us from using to decoy predators from gave to me... He ascended into heaven,
had combined the Twelve catechism to youngsters. the song in celebration her helpless nestlings, and is seated at the right
Days of Christmas with The “true love” mentioned of Christmas. Many of recalling the expression of EIGHT MAIDS A-MILKING hand of power. 6) He will
(sometimes pagan) in the song is not an the symbols of Christi- Christ’s sadness over the The eight Beatitudes: come again to judge the
festivals celebrating the earthly suitor, but refers anity were not original- fate of Jerusalem: “Jerusa- 1) Blessed are the poor living and the dead. 7) I
changing of the year. to God Himself. The “me” ly religious, including lem! Jerusalem! How often in spirit, 2) those who believe in the Holy Spirit,
These were usually asso- who receives the presents even the present date would I have sheltered mourn, 3) the meek, 4) 8) the Church, 9) the
ciated with driving away refers to every baptized of Christmas, but were you under my wings, as a those who hunger and communion of saints, 10)
evil spirits for the start of person who is part of appropriated from con- hen does her chicks, but thirst for righteousness, the forgiveness of sins,
the new year. the Christian Faith. Each temporary culture by the you would not have it so . 5) the merciful, 6) the 11) the resurrection of the
The Twelfth Night is of the “days” represents Christian Faith as vehicles . . .” (Luke 13:34) pure in heart, 7) the body, 12) and life ever-
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out local vendors to sell
‘Building
clean the clocks of the evil
that’s to come. Jack Black their products, drawing community is a
is at his most effective in shoppers on Dec. 7-8 to
weirdo roles, and he’s sim- Grace Hall on Trade Street. focus for Ballet
ply magical here as Uncle
Jonathan Barnavelt, a war- Right: Taylors Mill hosted Spartanburg and
lock who is the caretaker the last market of the year
of this house with a secret. on Friday, Dec. 14, in the this class is such
Pull up an enchanted sofa, Southern Bleachery.
and enjoy this film with an enjoyable and
a batch of chocolate chip
cookies. healthy way to meet
“A Simple Favor” (R) new community
-- An unlikely friendship
is struck between glam- members...’
orous fashion executive PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
Emily (Blake Lively) and
mommy vlogger Stepha- Teresa Hough
nie (Anna Kendrick) that Executive director
takes so many twists and
turns that by the end of
the movie you’ll be sick
Things ton Ballew and the GSO
Wind Quintet perform the
classic, musical tale.
his unique gifts for cre-
ative hymn playing and
improvisation at the Even-
EVENT REMINDERS | “We are delighted to re-
ceive this SC Humanities
to your stomach -- and
loving it! The two women
bond over play dates, so
To Do Lollipops concerts intro-
duce children to classical
music and the instruments
song service, accompany-
ing both congregational
hymns and performing an
‘Laughing All The Way’
Through Dec. 22
Centre Stage
community grant which
will allow anyone to at-
tend our African Dance
it’s unremarkable when of the orchestra through improvised postlude. www.centrestage.org Class beginning in Janu-
Emily enlists Stephanie interactive concerts pre- The two conference ses- 233-6733 ary. Building community is
as a babysitter. But then
she doesn’t turn up and
NEW LISTINGS | sented by members of the
Greenville Symphony Or-
sions originally devoted to
King’s College musical tra- Artists Guild Christmas
a focus for Ballet Spartan-
burg and this class is such
eventually is discovered chestra. During each con- ditions will be replaced by Gift Show an enjoyable and healthy
dead in a lake. There’s in- GSO TO PERFORM cert, chamber ensembles Newsick’s lecture demon- Through Dec. 31 way to meet new commu-
trigue, confession, sex and ‘A WINTRY MIX’ accompany a storybook strations, “Creative Hymn Artists Guild Gallery nity members, learn the
alternate personalities. The Greenville Sympho- reading. And, of course, Playing” and “Singing the of Greenville history of West African
Well-done performances ny Orchestra will perform audience members receive Psalms.” Dance, increase the visibil-
by the leads and direc- “A Wintry Mix” on Satur- a lollipop at the end of Neswick has enjoyed a Winter Adventure Day ity of West African Dance,
tion by Paul Feig. Adapted day, Jan. 12, at First Bap- each performance. stellar career as both or- Dec. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. engage community mem-
from the novel by Darcey tist Greenville. Lollipops concerts are ganist and choral director. Greenville Zoo bers in a new understand-
Bell. Two performances will appropriate for children Previously Organist and greenvillezoo.com ing of culture and commu-
be held at 2 p.m. and 7 ages 2 to 7, although all Director of Music at the 467-4300 nity and above all, have
“Little Women” (PG-13) p.m. children and adults are Episcopal cathedrals of fun dancing. This is a free
-- When Louisa May Alcott The program includes: welcome. Programs last St. John the Divine (New Ugly Sweater Party opportunity sponsored by
published “Little Women,” Mozart: Flute Quartet in approximately 30 min- York City) and St. Philip Dec. 21, 6-11:59 p.m. SC Humanities grant for
do you think she knew D major, K. 285 for Flute, utes. Reservations are not (Atlanta), and Professor of 13 Stripes Brewery our community. Accom-
just how many times the Violin, Viola and Cello required and admission is Church Music at Indiana panied by a trained Afri-
March sisters would have Piazolla: Three Tangos free. University, Neswick now Pre New Years Eve Gospel can drummer and taught
to come of age on film? for Violin and Contrabass For more information, directs a nationally-known Concert by Angela Alderson, these
This release marks the Spohr: Nonet in F major, visit greenvillesymphony. and multi-faceted music Dec. 29, 6 p.m. educational dance classes
seventh film adaptation, Op. 31. org or call 268-5955. program at Trinity Cathe- District 3 Auditorium are not limited to age or
this time bringing Meg, For tickets or more in- dral, Portland, where he Spartanburg ability. Everyone is wel-
Jo, Beth and Amy into the formation, visit green- FURMAN TO HOST CHURCH leads the Trinity Choir iTickets.com come,” said Teresa Hough,
present day. Jo is a writer villesymphony.org or call MUSIC CONFERENCE (adults) as well as multi- 237-3214 Executive Director.
challenged to dig into her 232-0344. Furman University has ple youth and children’s This project is funded
own life for meaningful named an alternate clini- choirs. ‘The Diviners’ in part by the SC Human-
material. Meg dreams of GSO LOLLIPOPS CONCERT cian for its 2019 Church A highly sought-after Feb.13-17, 21-24 ities, a state program of
domestic harmony, while SET FOR JAN. 19 Music Conference to be organ recitalist and one of The Playhouse the National Endowment
Beth’s quiet spiritual The Greenville Sympho- held Thursday, Jan. 24, the outstanding improvis- Furman University for the Humanities. For
strength belies her fragile ny Orchestra will hold the and Friday, Jan. 25. The ers of our time, Neswick 294-2125 more information, visit
health, and Amy’s artist free Lollipops concert “Pe- featured clinician for the has won first prize in mul- balletspartanburg.org or
talents blossom as she ter and The Wolf” on Jan. event is one the nation’s tiple improvisation com- call 583-0339.
dreams of material wealth. 19. The group will perform outstanding church mu- petitions including the
It may be updated to the at 10 a.m., at Burdette Li- sicians, Bruce Neswick, 1990 American Guild of
modern times, but it’s 100 brary in Taylors and at director of music and or- Organists National Com-
percent sappy and sweet -- 11:30 a.m. at the Hughes ganist at Trinity Episcopal petition in Organ Improvi-
like, the Hallmark Channel Main Library in Greenville. Cathedral, Portland, Ore- sation.
version. Lea Thompson is There is no better way gon. For tickets or more
Marmee, and Lucas Gra- to introduce children to Neswick takes the place information about the
beel plays Laurie. classical music than with of Stephen Cleobury of Church Music Conference,
Sergei Prokofiev’s musi- King’s College, who is deal- visit https://www.furman.
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Hardy stars as investi- boy who, with the help issues that prevent him ence coordinator and Uni-
gative journalist Eddie of a bird, outsmarted the from traveling abroad. versity Organist Charles
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ed machinations of a big the Wolf in 1936 with the The conference, found- man.edu.
bio-engineering company, hope of introducing chil- ed in 1971, is made possi-
inadvertently bonds with dren to the instruments of ble through a grant from
an alien lifeform that un- the orchestra. It happens the Thomson Foundation.
leashes superhero powers that he also devised a won- Drawing church musi-
in him. This symbiote is
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Soap Updates
BY DANA BLOCK he wanted. Kristina called
Sam out. Sonny and Carly
THE BOLD AND found themselves at odds.
THE BEAUTIFUL Sam received a troubling
Hope asked Liam to message. Chase tried to
choose whether he would get closer to Willow. Peter
rather have a family with wrestled with his feelings.
her or with Steffy. Maya Oscar made it a point to
returned to town and was help others. Anna felt in-
immediately suspicious debted to Maxie. Chase
of Zoe’s relationship with couldn’t stop thinking
Xander. Bill confirmed that about Willow. Jordan con-
Brooke was asking him to fided in Stella. Wait to See:
report Taylor to the po- SONJA FLEMMING | CBS Julian celebrates a late
lice. Emma informed Xan- Christmas.
der that a major fashion
magazine wanted to inter- Tristan Lake Leabu stars as THE YOUNG AND
view him. Zoe expressed ‘Reed’ on ‘The Young and THE RESTLESS
her gratitude to Xander The Restless’ A heartbroken Char-
for his support while her lie told Reed that Shauna
father was in town. Maya
told Brooke the bad news
Sonny. Ciara and Claire
called a truce once they
broke up with him. Mi-
chael disapproved of Fen THE SPATS by Jeff Pickering |
about Rick. Liam bonded heard about Julie’s condi- working as a waiter at the
with baby Kelly, but Hope tion. Abigail secretly made GCAC. Still hurting over
reminded him that as long plans to sever ties with Ste- Phyllis, Billy was reluctant
as Taylor lived with Steffy, fan. Eric let Chloe know to attend the Jabot holiday
they would have separate that he wasn’t giving up party, so Victoria offered
holidays. Taylor accused baby Holly without a fight. to go as his date. Nikki’s
Brooke of trying to keep Gabi prepared to take plan backfired when Rey
Liam and Steffy apart. drastic measures to si- began questioning her
Wait to See: Hope plans a lence Julie for good. JJ was about befriending Mia. Fen
“babymoon” for her and transfixed with a beautiful almost got fired for asking
Liam on Catalina Island. nurse named Haley. Wait Devon’s opinion about his
to See: Abigail comes face- demo. Ana offered to re-
DAYS OF OUR LIVES to-face with Ben. cord a new demo for him,
Chad and Sonny rushed but Fen felt it was beneath
|
to save Julie’s life. Mean- GENERAL HOSPITAL him. Phyllis was jealous
while, Gabi feared that Carly offered her assis- of Billy and Victoria’s re- RFD by Mike Marland
Julie would expose her tance but felt worried. Sam newed chemistry. Kerry
secret. Sonny explained to felt increasingly anxious. felt that Jack was moving
Will that he couldn’t see Margaux got a new lead. too fast after he offered
him anymore. Hope and Lulu pumped Chase for to take her to Bora Bora
Rafe argued about Ted. Eli information. Cameron for the holidays. Lola fell
and Lani questioned Gabi was getting in over his asleep during Kyle’s ro-
about Julie’s fall. Things head. Daisy offered her mantic surprise for her.
got heated when Sarah de- support. Carly vented to Wait to See: Devon hosts a
fended Eric to Chloe. Leo Jason. Nina was shocked. New Year’s Eve bash.
made a sneaky move on Valentin got closer to what
NGU’s PA Medicine
program hosts
first Career Fair
North Greenville Univer- and allowed the facilities
sity’s Physician Assistant the chance to meet all of
(PA) Medicine program our graduates and tour
recently hosted its first ca- our state-of-the-art facil-
reer fair at its Tim Brash- ity,” said Department of
ier campus in Greer last PA Medicine Program Di-
month. rector Jordan Hairr. “We
The event brought em- look forward to continued
ployers to the campus to partnerships with the lo-
meet NGU’s first PA Medi- cal hospitals and medical
cine Class of 2018 that will offices.”
graduate this Saturday, Medical facility partic-
Dec. 8. Employers were ipants included this year
able to meet the students, were: Ortho Carolina of
discuss employment op- Charlotte, NC, Bon Secours
portunities, arrange in- St. Francis of Greenville,
terviews or conduct pre- Carolina Health Centers of PHOTO | SUBMITTED
liminary screening of Greenwood, and ReGene-
candidates. sis Health Care of Spartan- Blue Ridge High graduate Sean Susie participated with the US Navy Ceremonial Guard (right) at the recent funeral of
“The NGU PA program burg. George H.W. Bush in Texas.
appreciates the partici- All 20 members of
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EASTSIDE STUDENTS WIN
School
Shaddi Wright days, which are built into of year calendar will be
DECA COMPETITION Emma Mooney DISTRICT FIVE the D5 calendar. May 30 will now be a full
Eastside High had sever- Megan Dillon October 11 is being day for students and May
DISTRICT ANNOUNCES
News
al students compete in the Sydney Ackerman made up on February 18. 31 and June 3 will be 1/2
DECA Invitational recent- Abigail Burnett SNOW MAKE UP DAYS December 10 is being days for students.
ly. Members of the club 3rd place winners in- District Five has an- made up on March 29. If students should miss
that focuses on pathways cluded: nounced weather-relat- December 11 is being more days, the local board
for business and market- Vincent Wasner ed make up days for the made up on June 3, which “may” forgive up to three
ICE ON MAIN OFFERING ing careers competed in Hiott Sturcken school year. will be 1/2 day for stu- days and any beyond that
SKATE FOR STEM 15 categories including Daim Weaver The state requires that dents. would have to be forgiven
Ice on Main is offering marketing, finance, hos- Drew Laye students make up three The changes to the end by the State Board.
K-12 students the oppor- pitality, management and Dylan Jeffress
tunity to skate for free, entrepreneurship events. Wilsion Heuble
courtesy of the Duke Ener- Out of 200 students in Holden Sakofsky
gy Foundation. 15 events, Eastside had 35 Rhianna Solida
The first 50 students to members place in the top
show a report card with a five of their events, with GREER MIDDLE COLLEGE TO
B or higher in math or sci- eight placing 3rd, seven HOLD CAREER DAY JAN. 18
ence on Wednesdays can placing 2nd, and seven Greer Middle College
skate for free. champions. Charter High will hold a
For more information, Event champions includ- Career Fair on Jan. 18.
visit www.iceonmain.com. ed: The school is currently
Aaron Westberry seeking speakers for the
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Greenville County Maizy Windham O’Malley McGee won Best
Schools will make up snow 2nd place winners in- Junior at the National Dog
days used on Dec. 10 and cluded: Show in Philadelphia re-
11 on March 22 and 25, Chloe Grace Abumoussa cently. She was awarded a
2019. Cerena Brown $1800 college scholarship.
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A
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does a thorough job correspondence. ing children with a place In 2016, the USPS insti-
of making sure chil- According to Smith- where they could send tuted a new letter-writ-
dren’s treats are delivered sonian, the practice of their correspondences to ing option that enables
on the same night, some- writing to St. Nick dates the big guy in red. parents or guardians to
times he needs assistance back more than 150 years. The Universal Postal include a personalized
with reading and respond- Early depictions of Santa Union, an intergovern- response letter back to
ing to the thousands upon show him as a disciplinar- mental organization that children who address
thousands of letters sent ian. The first Christmas- coordinates postal poli- letters to Santa. The pack-
to him each year. That is time Santa letters were cies across 192 member age can be postmarked
why he often relies on actually sent by Santa, nations, indicates that to: North Pole Postmark
an extensive rather than the other 1,350,000 letters to Santa Postmaster, 4141 Post-
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children to be good more than one million Many other letters to
boys and girls. and Britains mailed Santa end up routing to
Eventually, an roughly 800,000 such various post offices where
illustration by letters in 2012, the most thousands of volunteer
Thomas recent year from which “elves” can adopt letters
figures are available. To and make children’s wish-
account for the stag- es come true. A “Letters
gering number of to Santa” program enables PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
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eer Greer's Breakfast with Santa.
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post happy.
offices Children can improve • Make sure you’ve been stand that Santa is busy,
and their chances of letters nice and well-behaved. so keep the list brief.
postal being read and received, • Ask Santa how he has • Thank Santa in ad-
programs with these tips. been and engage in some vance for his kindness.
were • Identify who is writing polite conversation. Hopefully, he’ll have time
established the letter and share some • Politely ask for the to reply.
to help details about your life. toys you’d like. Under-
Christmas
decadent foods, cocktails, of a different faith.
traveling, and gift ex-
changes.
The National Retail Fed-
eration says consumers
ornaments. 25 If weather permits,
go sledding, build
a snowman or have a
will spend an average of snowball fight.
$967 during the holiday
season. However, the joy
of the holidays also is
6 Encourage “pay it
forward” movements in
your community. Start 26 Share favorite
memories at family
about all of the memora- by doing something holiday dinners.
ble experiences that tend simple like buying a
to make the season so
beloved.
With that in mind, here
coffee for a complete
stranger. 27 Remember a de-
ceased loved one
with a special tribute.
are 30 ways to make the
holiday season that much
more merry.
7 Feed birds facing the
cold, winter weather.
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bread house.
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El o le
rate his or her home. troops overseas. look at Christmas errands done
5 Donate money to a
charity or other good
13 Host a tree-trimming
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window displays. or just catch up
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mistletoe and use it.
C2 THE GREER CITIZEN DEAR SANTA WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2018
Please bring me a fun night Please bring me a doll Please bring me a princess Please bring me a pony, toy
at Freddies movie, fun night at house, smurfs, play dresses car, barbie dream house, a wand, fairy, fairy shirt to match
Freddies toy, a dinosaur, and a and costumes, family doll set, phone, markers, a rug and a skirt, another wand, another
dinosaur book. a car for baby dolls and new dry erase board. fairy shirt.
earrings.
Love, Colton C. (age 5) Love, Lainey (age 4) Love, Nora (age 4)
Love, Gabi (age 4)
Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Dear Santa,
Dear Santa,
Please bring me a toy train Please bring me a new stuff Please bring me a chicken
and a toy truck. Please bring me a skate- animal, a sonic toy, a Ben 10 soup, a giant candle, batman
board, Pokeman cards, a nin- toy and Pokeman cards. that fly’s, another toy that’s
Love, Walker (age 4) tendo DS, games for the DS, batman and a cousin.
Pokeman toys and a dirt bike. Love, Gunnar (age 5)
Dear Santa, Love, Landen (age 4)
Love, Cashen (age 4) Dear Santa,
Please bring me a batman Dear Santa,
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man mobile, batman teddy, pony girls, a new barbie doll Please bring me a singing
Sweet treat
batman clothes, anything bat- Please bring me a ninja tur- and a new baby doll. doll, a bracelet, baby doll, a
man. tle that has a motorcycle and a stroller, diapers & paci’s for the
RC dirt bike. Love, Gabby (age 4) baby, a car for the baby, baby
Love, Brooks (age 4) doll toys and mickey mouse
Sophia Ivanov takes a candy cane from Santa Claus at the Love, Brody (age 5) paint brush.
Dear Santa, BiLo in Lyman.
Love, Peyton (age 4)
Please bring me a new tab-
let, a new mermaid, make up Dear Santa, Dear Santa,
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toys, paper to color on. transformer.
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Mouse watch, books, coloring Dear Santa, Dear Santa,
pages, clothes, hairbows, ear-
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thing that spins around with 2 woman toy, paw patrol toys,
Love, Ellie (age 4) wheels. I also want a truck me hairbows, bracelets, trolls,
and my baby brother can ride dress up clothes.
Dear Santa, in and a race car. A motorcycle
(a real one but little) and a 4 Love, Kloey (age 4)
Please bring me a red pres- wheeler, and a wheel driver.
ent, monster truck, cars, build- Dear Santa,
ing toys, coloring books, an- Love, Latham (age 5)
other monster truck. Please bring me a Christmas
Dear Santa, tree, candy, pumpkins, a map,
Love, Henri (age 4) a toy ship, a pirate toy.
Please bring me a batgirl
Dear Santa, cap, play phone, dress up
clothes (dresses), a fly, a house,
Love, Winter (age 4) Merry Christmas
Please bring me a doll, dino- barbies. Dear Santa,
saurs, sparkle shoes, doll that
sings, bracelet, dinosaur ring. Love, Dylen (age 4) Please bring me a real Mick-
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wondering about some I have been thinking about I have been thinking about
things. What did you name Santa Claus made a special some questions for you. I am a some things. How many San-
your first elf? What does your visit to Greer CPW last really good student and do my tas are there? Please bring me
office look like? week. Above: Jace Earle- best work. What do you do all a toy. I have been very good.
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I am curious about some
things that I have been won-
dering about. How many elves
do you have? How do your
reindeer fly? What does your
workshop look like? How
many girl elves and boy elves
do you have? Please bring me
a surprise.
Love,
Madison
Dear Santa, Dear Santa,
Dear Santa,
I hope that you bring pres- I have been thinking about
I help around the house and ents for my family and me. I some things. Where do you
I am good at school. I have am really good in school. I get all of the presents? When
been wondering about how have some questions for you. and where were you born?
old you are. How do you take What do you like to eat? What How did you become Santa?
care of so many elves? I hope does he North Pole look like? What does your workshop
that I get some gifts. How many toys do the elves look like? I like to ask lots of
make for Christmas? Do you questions.
Your friend, like to drink hot cocoa? I may
Grayson leave you some. From, Javier
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in you for as long as I can. Here this year and I wish nothing Jesse I hope you have a great
is a list of things I would like. - changes between my friends, Sincerely, Birthday. Happy Cristmas San-
makeup - girly stuff - art things family, and family members, Diem ta and Jesse and everybody.
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of data and space - and about now or any teacher I get any of Dear Santa, Sincerly,
every thing your think I will my school years. Isabella
like - art toys - notebooks - pa- I want a dirt bike, a long
per - drawing, coloring and Sincerely, bord, a $50 PS4 gift card, iP- Dear Santa,
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I’ve been a good girl this
Sincerely, Dear Santa, Sincerly, year and I was hoping you
Evelynn Nathan could get me a few things for
Ever year scents I was 4 peo- Christmas since I was good
Dear Santa, ple told me you are fake, but I Dear Santa, this year. I want a iPhone case
didn’t belive them. You gave that has glitter in it and I
For Christmas I want an ap- me the best gift ever, you gave I have been good a girl this would like a costume made
ple watch, an art supplies box me a home. I would like a ger- year. My list is down blow theis shirt I know your probly think-
because I love painting and man shepherd for Christmas. message. ing don’t you want more I
drawing, an art desk, an box of My List for Santa don’t want more because it’s
paper mate ink pens because I Love, Iphone not about presents it’s about
write really good with and Keanna More clothes when baby Jessus was born.
there comfturbule, an new More shoes
baseball bat and a new soccer Dear Santa, Unicorn decorations Sincerely,
ball so that I can practice more Janiah
at home. Also I want two hus- Thank you for bringing me From,
ky because their really cute. I Joy every Christmas. This Caydence Dear Santa,
also want an gift card for Christmas I would like a PS4. To
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and family
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really want these things for Thank you for beraning all of bring me. I want Jordan things the
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happiest ofof holidays.
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each and
and every
every one
one of
of you
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about our
our world
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pesially two huskys. love Christmas you always I also want a scooter so I can
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Sincerly, toys under my familys trees with my brothers. I also want a most
most special time of year.
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Dear Santa:
Santa is it
Dear Santa, Bless all seniors over age six-
Peace on Earth. ty five with warmth, good
Merry Christmas! I can’t wait Love, Liz health, plus lots of good cheer.
to open my gifts. Do you like Remember our first respond-
do not like
Do you like your elves, are they All I want for Christmas is gerously situations. Bless each
helping you make presents? I good health and peace in the and their families. Bless the
color velvet.’
mas. December is my favorite Love, Carol and Mrs. Claus. God Bless
month because it snows and America!
you get to open presents and Dear Santa: Love,
eat delicious foods and candy/ Senior Admirer
Shaniya sweets and drink hot choco- Car paid off. New warm
late. shoes and socks.
Dear Santa, Love, Joe B.
Sincerely, Dear Santa: Dear Santa: Dear Santa:
My name is Mackenzie I am Lex Dear Santa:
11 years old, this christmas I All the service men and Peace on earth. More time I ask for blessings and health
would like a rose gold IPhone Dear Santa, I wish for a wonderful Christ- women come back and the with loved ones. for my family and friends. If
8 plus, 5 screen protectors,and mas with my children and that whole world is at peace. Love, Jean B. possible, bring peace to our
2 phone cases one with xxx- Do you have anything to be we will all be well. Also that Love, Helen country.
tentacion on it and the other ashamed of this year? surgery will be a success and Dear Santa: Love, Patsy Q.
with cardi b on it. Also I would If you do please tell me i be back on my feet soon, Dear Santa:
like some blue and rose gold would love to know! My mom knowing that the Lord will be I have been a pretty good Dear Santa:
headphone beats. even buys us pajamas. My with me. Peace on Earth, good will to girl this year. All I want for
Last year I would like to brother got Santa. (YOU!) My Love, Lavonia S. all men and women. Good Christmas is lots of real “love.” Health, happiness for my
thank you for my blue instax sister got Mrs. clause. (your health for all. My children clos- Please give me enough to family and friends and peace
camera and the film I use it like wife) my brother and me got Dear Santa: er to the Lord and those that share with all the ones that I for the nation.
all the time and when we went Rudolph. (your favorite rein- don’t believe come into a sav- come in contact with. Don’t Love, Daisy
to the beach me and my little deer obviously!) I know one Peace on Earth. ing knowledge of the Lord. forget some good health.
cousin went down to the year you fell off the roof. Well it Love, Evelyn Love, Cherie Love, Betty W.
beach really early I thank it was a movie. So it probably
was like 5:00 am and we got a was a lie! What do you want to
really nice picture of just the be called? Well was it Saint
beach i loved it. Nick or Saint Nicholas or Santa
Clause or is it Santa? Well may-
Love your little girl, be you just want to be called
Mackenzie something short. So if you did
really have a list and check it
Dear Santa, twice, would I have been good
and would my family be on
I got a couple of questions the good list?? Well if I have
to ask you. been good I would love to
How much reindeers do you have a few things ok maybe a
have? little more than a few. Alright
What is the name of your fa- here we go: a mini backpack, a
vorite one? few makeup things, gum,
And what I want for christ- slime, gift cards, and a few
mas is beat headphones. pairs of clothes and shoes.
Santa how do you sleep be-
Your friend, cause if you do think about it
Antony you could probably only get
like two minutes of sleep, Un-
Dear Santa, less you are nocturnal. Well do
Merry
you have an elf of the year or a
Marry christmas. I caint wait very special elf that gets to
for you to come down my ride with you in your sleigh?
chimney. I caint wait for you to Well if you don’t maybe you
eat all my cookies and drank should think about it some. Do
all my milk. Here is a question you have a reindeer of the
Christmas!
everybody is wondering. how year? Well if you do, it would
old are you and how old is be Rudolph wouldn’t it?
miss clause, What is your favor-
ite cookies, And what is your Your Sincere friend,
favorite raindeer? This christ- LBM
mas I either want a bowling
ball or a canno to ride in a riv- Dear Santa,
er. And a bowling ball to win
all my tourtanments. Well any- Merry Christmas!! I can’t
way mery Christmas and hap-
py new years!
wait...for you to come down
my chimney and eat all the Here’s hoping your holiday season
Your favorite:
cookies that I made don’t wor-
ry there chocolate flavored. is as special to you as you are to us.
Lauren Also I have a question for, Do
you feel that sometimes you For your support,
Dear Santa, wish you could take a break
from Christmas? Also What’s the Blue Ridge Rural Water Company
For christmas I would want a
Iphone 7 and a real marble
your favorite reindeer? I bet it’s
Vixen. Also How do you give offers our thanks and best wishes
case and 2 popsockets and I
really want for Christmas is for
kids presents if some don’t
have chimney’s? Also one for a happy and prosperous New Year.
my mom to be happy and for more thing is what I want for
me to succeed in school and in Christmas. 1. New earbuds
my life. without a wire. 2. Lemons.
And Santa, is it true (fruit) (yes I know I’m weird) 3.
that your favorite reindeer is Fuzzy socks. 4. A Rottweiler 5.
Blitzen? Because my favorite is A big box of takis. 6. Blue short
Prancer. Santa is it true that lamp. 7. Checkerboard slip-on.
you do not like the color RED 8. Mangos.
but do like the color velvet.
Sincerely,
Sincerely, Isabella
Shaniya
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promise to leave out cookies old. This year, I have been Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Dear Santa,
for you! good all of the time. What I MRS. ROACH - K5
Love, Justin would like most this Christmas This Christmas, I am 6 years This Christmas, I am 6 years This Christmas, I am 5 years
is Barbie hous and LOL. And I old. This year, I have been Dear Santa, old. This year, I have been old. This year I have been
Dear Santa, promise to leave out cookies good all of the time. What I good all of the time. What I good all of the time. What I
for you! would like most this Christmas This Christmas, I am 5 years would like most this Christmas would like most this Christmas
This Christmas, I am 5 years Love, Aleidye is football and cookies. And I old. This year, I have been is drone and XMax. And I is LOL Dols and a Fon. And I
old. This year, I have been promise to leave out cookies good all of the time. What I promise to leave out cookies promise to leave out cookies
Rejoice in the
old. This year, I have been Love, Aubrey Love, Addie Mae
good all of the time. What I
would like most this Christmas Dear Santa, Dear Santa,
Splendor of Christmas!
is lady bug toy and Babie
house. And I promise to leave This Christmas, I am 5 years This Christmas, I am 6 years
out cookies for you! old. This year, I have been old. This year, I have been
Love, Keyla good all of the time. What I good all of the time. What I
would like most this Christmas would like most this Christmas
Dear Santa,
Warmest
good some of the time. What I
would like most this Christmas
is a litl motrsiy and a drt bik.
And I promise to leave out
cookies for you!
Love, Brice
Dear Santa,
What I
for you! Dear Santa,
Love, Evan
This Christmas, I am 6 years
Dear Santa, old. This year I have been
this Christmas is
old. This year I have been Christmas is a kids super hero
good some of the time. What I amd raskors And I promise to
a a roc kr and
would like most this Christmas leave out cookies and milk for
is Spnjbob Set and clw mcin. you!
a robot.’
And I promise to leave out Love, Camden
cookies for you!
Love, Abbkgale Dear Santa,
From:
Love, Bryson Dear Santa,
Dear Santa,
Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 5 years
Duncan
This Christmas, I am 5 years old. This year I have been
old. This year I have been This Christmas, I am 5 years good all of the time. What I
good all of the time. What I
would like most this Christmas
is Superhe and Electrek Scut R.
old. This year I have been
good some of the time. What I
would like most this Christmas
would like most this Christmas
is a a roc kr and a robot And I
promise to leave out cookies
The Town of
And I promise to leave out is a kids cmptur and lit up for you!
cookies for you! lptigmngn. And I promise to Love, Devion
Love, Lunden leave out cookies and milk for
you!
Love, Bayne
Monty D. Desai
WE WISH YOU
Nihar M. Patel
A MERRY CHRISTMAS
&
A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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