Greer Citizen E-Edition 12.7.22 Flipbook PDF

SPECIAL SECTION: A walk through town with Santa INSIDE

SOUTH CAROLINA’S PREMIER WEEKLY WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2022

GREER, SOUTH CAROLINA VOL. 109 NO. 49 $1.00

Roundabout to be completed by year end At Gibbs Shoals and W. Phillips BY KAELYN CASHMAN STAFF WRITER

Amanda Davis

Davis joins GCM

As new senior dining coordinator

Construction on Greer’s first traffic circle within city limits began earlier this year, experienced many delays and has now entered the final days. The project has been planned since April 2021 when the Greer Planning Commission approved the Final Development Plan (FDP) for more than 250 apartment units at the intersection of Gibbs Shoals and W. Phillips roads. Due to the vehicle trips projected to be generated by the new development,

the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) stipulated for a traffic circle to be installed by the developer. “The team building The Shoals apartments and the associated roundabout at Gibbs Shoals Road and West Phillips Road is paying approximately $2 million plus on behalf of SCDOT to improve the safety and traffic flow of this intersection,” said Blake Muldrow, Vice President of Homes Urban. “The construction of the roundabout has encountered numerous delays, including weather events, global supply chain issues, and undocumented underground utilities,” he said, “including but not limited to the following: roughly two weeks of weather delays, supply chain issues including

PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN

Crews are working to complete the Gibbs Shoals roundabout by the end of 2022. critical safety components such as lighting and electrical gear for the lighting,

documented underground fiber optic cabling which SEE ROUNDABOUT | A5

delays in getting concrete deliveries which is on allocation from suppliers, un-

Famoda Farm to hold first Live Nativity

BY MACY COCHRAN STAFF WRITER On November 28, Greer Community Ministries welcomed a new Senior Dining Coordinator. Amanda Davis, born and raised in the Greer area, came to GCM after working as a children’s pastor at Bridge Church and volunteering for several years

As free walk through event

‘Everything just clicked, and I felt like this is where God wanted me to be.’

WANT TO GO?

What: Famoda Farm Live Nativity When: Dec. 15-17, 6-8 p.m. Where: 62 Camp Creek Road, Taylors

BY KAELYN CASHMAN STAFF WRITER Famoda Farm in Taylors is holding its first Live Nativity. The free walk-through event, “Experience the Stable of Bethlehem,” will take place Dec. 15-17, 6-8

Amanda Davis

GCM senior dining coordinator

at Skyland Elementary School, where her children attend. She also coached several youth basketball teams at Mount Lebanon Baptist Church. Davis attended Blue Ridge High School and Greenville Tech, and worked for the City of Greer for a short time during her high school years. Prior to working for GCM, she ran a food pantry for the Vineyard Church of Spartanburg in Startex, and after the pantry closed, she looked into positions at GCM. SEE DAVIS | A5

p.m., at 62 Camp Creek Road. “We really want people to visit the farm and realize how awesome the SEE NATIVITY | A5

GPD sees decrease in holiday crimes Provides safety tips PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN

Santa sighting Santa Claus was spotted all around Greer and the surrounding community this weekend, making stops at the City’s Breakfast with Santa (above) as well as parades and photo sessions. See more photos from the weekend events on B5.

zens leaving presents and other valuables in cars or homes, and using personal information online. This year, however, the Greer Police Department (GPD) has seen a 50 percent decrease compared to last year. “The Greer Police Department saw a slight increase (9.3 percent) in SEE CRIME | A5

BY MACY COCHRAN STAFF WRITER During the holiday son, car break-ins, idential burglaries, identity theft crimes ically increase due to

searesand typciti-

BMW begins production of XM At Greer plant BY MACY COCHRAN STAFF WRITER

STEVE BLACKWELL | THE GREER CITIZEN

Taking down the decorations A distracted driver struck two streetlamps on Main Street after running off the road Monday afternoon.

INDEX

CLASSIFIEDS B3 COMMUNITY NEWS A2 EDUCATION B6 ENTERTAINMENT B6 OPINION A4 SPORTS B1-2

SPORTS AWARDS

Touchdown Club celebrates athletes of the year

Production has begun for the first-ever BMW XM at BMW Manufacturing in Spartanburg. The BMW XM will be produced alongside the BMW X6 and the BMW X7 on the same assembly line. The BMW XM is a high-performance car with an electrified drive system from BMW M. The car includes a plugin hybrid system and a V8 gasoline engine with a powerful electric motor. SEE BMW | A5

PHOTO | COURTESY BMW MANUFACTURING

Production has begun on the BMW XM at the plant in Greer.

INSIDE | ACROSS CULTURES Interfaith Dinner brings people together

TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE GREER CITIZEN, CALL US TODAY AT 877-2076

A2 THE GREER CITIZEN COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2022

First Presbyterian to hold candlelight service BY KAELYN CASHMAN STAFF WRITER First Presbyterian Church in Greer is holding its annual Candlelight Joy Gift Service on Sunday, Dec. 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. The Christmas Music Celebration, a tradition for more than 75 years, began as a special offering before Christmas to raise money for retired Presbyterian ministers at a time when they had no medical or pension benefits through the denomination. Today, the offering is administered by the Pres-

byterian 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 Presbyterian-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. Today, an acolyte comes forward to light a seven branch candelabra. The center candle remains unlit while the congregation hears the sacred story of Jesus’ birth from the prophecy of his coming in the Old Testament to the miracle of his incarnation in the New. Interspersed among these sacred readings are instrumental and vocal selections from the Handbell and Chancel Choirs, familiar Christmas hymns, and a string quartet. The unique blend of

biblical narrative and spiritual song, from an assortment of gifted lay readers and talented musicians, combines to announce the gift of God’s love and life in Jesus Christ. As the service draws to its conclusion, the sanctuary is darkened, and the minister lights a candle from the Christ Candle, proclaiming those words from the prologue to John’s Gospel, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the dark-

Community News

MOCHINUT RIBBON CUTTING SET FOR FRIDAY

Mochinut is cutting the ribbon on their new business in Greer on Friday, December 9, at 11 a.m. with the Greater Greer

[emailprotected] | 877-2076

BASS PRO SHOPS TO HAVE FREE PHOTOS

RENTAL ASSISTANCE WINDING DOWN

SC Stay Plus, South Carolina’s federally-funded emergency rental program, will stop accepting new applications at 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 16, 2022. SC Stay Plus will continue to review all current applications to determine if they qualify for assistance, for as long as funds are available. Applications submitted by the Dec. 16 deadline will also be reviewed to determine if they qualify for assistance, for as long as funds are available. Those who live in the 39 counties served by SC Stay Plus and who need rental assistance after the Dec. 16 deadline may sign up for a waitlist at the SC Stay Plus website starting Dec. 17, 2022. For more information, visit SCHousing.com.

ness, and the darkness has not overcome it” (John 1:1,4-5). The elders of the congregation then come forward, lighting their candles from that of the minister and passing the light to all others in the sanctuary. Together, the congregation and choirs sing, “Silent Night,” raising their candles high and celebrating Jesus who said, “I am the light of the world. He who follows me shall not walk in the darkness but shall have the light of life” (John 8:12).

PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN

Street corner caroling Bob Jones Academy High School students performed Christmas carols at the corner of Victoria and Trade streets on Saturday night. Donations received will help send six singers to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City next year. Chamber of Commerce.

LEGION FOOD DRIVE SET FOR DEC. 10

Post 115 in Greer is doing a Food Drive on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Quality Foods in Greer. They will be collecting non-perishable and canned foods as well as personal hygiene items to be donated to Greer Community Ministries for those in need.

CHAMBER TO HOLD RETIREMENT DROP-IN

The Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce is holding a drop-in retirement party for Patty Cornelius on Monday, Dec. 12, from 4-6 p.m., at The Davenport, located at 230 Trade Street in downtown Greer.

MORNING SHOPPE DROP-IN PLANNED FOR DEC. 12

The Christmas Morning Shoppe ribbon cutting and holiday drop-in will

be held on Monday, Dec. 12, at 5 p.m., at 315 Trade Street in downtown Greer. Appointments will run from Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 1 p.m., to Saturday, Dec. 17, 5 p.m., and volunteers are still needed for two morning shifts, four afternoon shifts and two evening shifts that week. Anyone interested can visit Greer Relief’s website, click on the calendar tab and look at the volunteer calendar.

Santa’s Wonderland has returned to Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s with free photos with Santa, giveaways, games and activities available through December 24. This year, millions of kids and families will experience the magic of Christmas at the retailer and receive a free 4x6 studio-quality photo with Santa as well as a free customized digital video they can share on social media. Reservations are recommended and can be made seven days in advance. To learn more, and make a reservation, visit www. basspro.com/santa or www.cabelas.com/santa.

SMITH FUNDRAISER PLANNED FOR DEC. 19

The O’Neal Church of God Mission’s Team has partnered with Zaxby’s of Greer to host a fundraiser for the Wendy Smith family on Monday, Dec. 19, 5-8 p.m. During that time, 10 percent of the proceeds from drive-thru, dine-in, and online orders will be donated to the family, who lost their home in a fire on Thanksgiving week.

Church News LOCUST HILL TO PRESENT ‘MIRACLE OF CHRISTMAS’

Locust Hill Baptist will hold “The Miracle of Christmas” musical presented by the Worship and Drama Ministry on Friday, Dec. 9, at 6:30 p.m. The church is located at 5534 Locust Hill Road in Travelers Rest.

PRAISE CATHEDRAL TO PRESENT ‘BEHOLD JESUS’

The Praise Cathedral Choir and Orchestra will present “Behold Jesus” on Sunday, Dec. 11, at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Admission is free, and nursery will be provided. Praise Cathedral is located at 3390 Brushy Creek Road in Greer. For more information, call 864-879-4878 or visit praisecathedral.org.

TAYLORS FIRST TO HOLD CHRISTMAS EVENTS

Taylors First Baptist Church is holding a Children’s Musical: “A Christmas Yarn” on December 11 at 6 p.m. Christmas lessons and carols are scheduled for December 18 at 6 p.m. to include the Christmas story and Christmas carols. Two identical Christmas Eve services will be held on December 24 at 3 and 5 p.m., and the church will have Christmas Day Worship on December 25 at 11 a.m.

GREER FIRST SETS CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES

HIS Kids Christmas Musical will take place on Sunday, Dec. 11, at 6 p.m. AFamily Movie Night is happening Friday, Dec. 16, at 5:30 p.m. HIS Kids Christmas Party has been set for Sunday, Dec. 18, at 9:15 a.m. AChristmas Eve Service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 24, at 5:30 p.m., and Christmas Day Worship Only on Sunday, Dec. 25, at 10:30 a.m.

SERVING THE UPSTATE FOR 85+ YEARS Whether we’re getting involved in our communities, partnering with local non-profits, or helping out small businesses around Greer, we’re always on a mission to put people first. After all, that’s what makes us Countybank.

BANKING

INSUR ANCE*

MORTGAGE

Come see the difference a community bank can make.

INVESTMENTS*

TRUST

ecountybank.com | 864-331-2190 300 Trade St, Greer, SC, 29651 *Insurance and investment products are not insured by the FDIC or any federal government agency, may lose value, and are not a deposit or other obligation of, or guaranteed by, any bank or bank affiliate.

Opinion The Greer Citizen

A4 THE GREER CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2022

Charlie Brown tree

he one time of year that our I-Hop (what else can I name our A-frame cabin?) looks appropriate with its Swiss angles is Christmas. Then our cramped abode is transformed into something of a chalet. Not that we can ‘ski out’ of the front door. Not in the foothills of South Carolina. We might have a bit of a downhill start towards the mailbox, but that’s about it. Yet we are surrounded by conifers and deep woods behind the house which means armfuls of pine and cedar arranged along the top of the mantlepiece, and if I’m feeling particularly festive (depending if there’s still that half empty bottle of Bailey’s in the fridge), I might even attempt a garland of greenery to wind along the bannister. It smells heavenly. The Bailey’s, I mean. Then there is the tree. Paul and I are still adamant about putting up a live tree, and this proves to be an annual challenge. Once the house has been festooned with decorations and ant-

I’M JUST SAYING

Our tree rode triumphantly

PAM STONE ler-wearing dogs, there is but one place for a tree to go: tucked into the corner between the staircase and the landing, just to the left of the china cabinet. Which means we need a really skinny tree. “What about this one?” Paul begins our search optimistically, holding the top of a lush six-footer for my inspection outside a garden center. “Way too full,” I replied. “There’s no way we could get past that thing when we go upstairs.” “It’s the skinniest one here.” he countered. “Then we’ve got to go somewhere else.” It was the same story at our next stop.

home in the bed of the truck and now stands tucked into the staircase landing, draped from head to toe in lights and baubles. “They make fake, ’skinny’ Christmas trees, you know...” the morose teenager who was clearly seasonally employed offered after we rejected each one he brought over. I stared him down. “Certainly not.” He shrugged and left to help another couple with evidently a far larger house. “We need a Charlie Brown tree,” Paul commented as we drove to the grocery store—our last hope—which was selling a few trees leaning against the building.

“We need a tree that’s built like me.” I said. “Not easy.” he said. “I don’t think Fraser firs have that long an inseam.” But find it we did in all its glory: a six and-a-half foot Fraser with branches as short as dinosaur arms, spindly yet freshly cut. “It’s perfect!” I exclaimed, ignoring the pitying glances of other shoppers who had passed on our tree owing to its anemic appearance. “Who wants a big, bushy tree anyway?” I gave them a somewhat loud, parting shot. “You’ll be vacuuming needles till Easter.” Our tree rode triumphantly home in the bed of the truck and now stands tucked into the staircase landing, draped from head to toe in lights and baubles. Enamored, we step back, having hung the last ornament, saying as we do each year, “This is the most beautiful tree we’ve ever had!” Until, as also happens each year, the cats pull it down.

NOTABLE

KAELYN’S KORNER

Help us pick a Citizen of the Year

KAELYN CASHMAN Staff reporter

It’s a girl

The Greer Citizen is once again seeking the community’s help in deciding who will be named the 2022 Citizen of the Year. The award is given each year to a person displaying extraordinary character and consistent community involvement. Nominations may be dropped off at our offices, located at 317 Trade Street, or sent via email to [emailprotected] by Monday, Jan. 2, 2023.

SEND YOUR NOMINATIONS | Email: [emailprotected] In person or by mail: 317 Trade Street Greer, SC 29651 The Greer Citizen has honored several worthy candidates over the past several years, including: • Former Stomping Grounds Owner Lisa Garland • Daily Bread Ministires’ Martha Bennett •GCM volunteer Bruce Taylor • Greer icon Lonnie “Gee” McGee •The late Sonny Boroughs • Greer CPW’s Johnny Nesbitt • Greer PD’s Jeff Smith •The late Greer High Coach Travis Perry Nominations must include the person’s name and a brief description of why they are deserving of the honor. Once all nominations have been received, the staff of The Greer Citizen will review each one and decide on the recipient. The 2022 Citizen of the Year will be featured in a January edition.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR |

Submission guidelines

he Greer Citizen accepts Letters to the Editor. Letters should be 125 words or less and include a name and a phone number for verification. The Greer Citizen reserves the right to edit any content. Letters to the Editor can be mailed to 317 Trade St., Greer 29651.

SC founding father at center of US Supreme Court case One of South Carolina’s early governors – and one of the nation’s most controversial founding fathers – is taking center stage in a critical U.S. Supreme Court case this week that could fundamentally alter the control of federal congressional elections. Nearly 200 years after the death of Charles Pinckney, who was among four South Carolina signers of the U.S. Constitution, a contentious legal theory has renewed a fierce historical debate surrounding Pinckney’s role in the establishment of the Constitution and American government. A wealthy Charleston planter and slave owner, Pinckney (1757-1824) became political royalty in South Carolina, initially serving as governor from 1789-1792 and later elected to two more non-consecutive gubernatorial terms. He also served in the S.C. Legislature and U.S. House and Senate. At issue in oral arguments set for Wednesday before the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Moore v. Harper is whether the N.C. Supreme Court had the authority under the Elections Clause of the Constitution to throw out that state’s congressional-districts map passed by the N.C. General Assembly and substitute another map drawn by court-appointed special masters. N.C. Republicans, who control the state’s Legislature, want the nation’s top court to adopt the “independent state legislature” (ISL) theory of the Elections Clause. Under that interpretation, the Constitution allows only state legislatures – not state courts or governors – to draw their respective congressional maps, reviewable only by Congress and federal courts. The Elections Clause, found in Article 1, Section 4 of the Constitution, reads in part: “The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof.” So how is South Carolina’s Pinckney connected to the North Carolina case? N.C. Republicans contend in court papers that by designating the

The Greer Citizen Established 1918

Steve Blackwell | Publisher Preston Burch Kaelyn Cashman Macy Cochran

Photographer Staff Reporter Staff Reporter

GUEST EDITORIAL

Shayna Blackwell Julie Holcombe Stephanie Reider

Advertising Graphic Artist Office Manager

state legislatures’ sole authority in regulating federal elections in their respective states, the Constitution’s framers deliberately rejected a more broadly worded version of the Elections Clause submitted by Pinckney. Pinckney’s version of the Elections Clause would have allowed “Each State,” as opposed to specifically state legislatures, to “prescribe the time & manner of holding Elections by the People for the House of Delegates.” Now, 198 years after his death, Pinckney could play a central role in determining which branch of government will set rules for federal elections. “This is the single most important case on American democracy, and for American democracy, in the nation’s history,” said former longtime U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Michael Luttig, who is widely known in legal circles for his conservative views but opposes the ISL theory. “By striking the (N.C.) General Assembly’s congressional map and redrawing their own, with the help of Democrat partisans, the (state) courts have, once again, violated the separation of powers,” said Republican House Speaker Tim Moore, the lead appellant in the case. “This effort to circumvent the elected representatives of the people will not stand.” In a friend-of the-court brief, attorneys general from 13 states,including South Carolina, supported North Carolina’s arguments in the case. The Palmetto State’s seven congressional districts are drawn by the S.C. Legislature and are subject to the governor’s veto, though a ruling in favor of the N.C. General Assembly could eliminate the S.C. governor’s role in congressional redistricting as well as oversight from the state Supreme Court. Given their traditional practice, the nine U.S. Supreme Court justices likely won’t issue a ruling until next summer. This guest editorial was written by Woodhouse, executive director of the South Carolina Policy Council – The Nerve’s parent organization.

The Greer Citizen is published every Wednesday by The Greer Citizen, Inc. 317 Trade St., Greer, S.C. 29651 Telephone 877-2076 Periodicals Postage Paid at Greer, S.C. Publication No. 229500 POSTMASTER - Send address changes to The Greer Citizen, 317 Trade Street Greer, S.C. 29651

Mail subscription rate

Greenville and Spartanburg Counties�� $38/year Elsewhere in South Carolina�� $48/year Elsewhere in Continental U.S. �� $58/year By Carrier and On Newsstand 1.00 Per Copy

y husband Brad brought our now 15-month-old son Luke to my ultrasound appointment on Friday. Together, we discovered that we are having a girl due in April 2023!! We are excited about this new chapter of life—welcoming this baby girl, our daughter, Luke’s little sister. Brad and I are still discussing names for our newest addition. After finding out the gender of our new baby, Brad and I went out together for a very nice dinner date on Friday evening. We went to one of our favorite places and took a walk afterwards. Sitting and talking about the next phase of our lives as a couple and a family is a blessing. We are so thankful to have supportive family and friends nearby. Ecclesiastes 3:1-13 says, “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: “a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; “a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; “a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; “a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; “a time to seek, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; “a time to tear, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; “a time to love, and a time to hate; a time for war, and a time for peace. “What gain has the worker from his toil? “I have seen the business that God has given to the children of man to be busy with. “He has made everything beautiful in its time. “Also, he has put eternity into man’s heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end. “I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as long as they live;also that everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil—this is God’s gift to man.”

All advertisem*nts are accepted and published by the Publisher upon the representation that the advertiser/agency is authorized to publish the entire contents and subject matter thereof. It is understood that the advertiser/agency will indemnify and save the Publisher harmless from or against any loss or expense arising out of publication of such advertisem*nts, including, without limitation, those resulting from claims of libel, violation of rights of privacy, plagiarism and copyrights infringement. © All material in this publication may not be used in full or in part without the expressed written consent of management.

NEWS

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2022

THE GREER CITIZEN A5

IN REMEMBRANCE

NGU celebrates life of baseball team’s Heller After sudden passing North Greenville University hosted a Celebration of Life service for Davis Heller at Ray and Bea Dillard Field last Wednesday. Heller, a member of the NGU Baseball team, passed away suddenly in October at the age of 22. “NGU was blessed to have had Davis as a student for this short period of time, but we were blessed incredibly to be able to host the celebration of his life,” said NGU President Dr. Gene C. Fant, Jr. “The celebration was God-honoring and reminded us constantly of the hope of the resurrection and the importance of living as agents of grace and encouragement to those around us.” Family members, friends and former teammates shared tributes during the event. “He was a special guy,” Heller’s sister, Brianna, said at the service. “He made an impact on people no matter how well you knew him. He genuinely found joy in the success of those around him. His faith told him that God

Davis Heller had a plan for him and there was plenty of success to go around.” Frequently referred to as the “greatest teammate of all time,” Heller was remembered for the way he loved and supported others. “Davis is referred to as the greatest teammate of all time, and quite honestly, that might be an understatement,” said Andrew Pinckney, who played with Heller at the University of Alabama. “Everyone loved Davis,” added his South Mountain Community College teammate, Efry Cervantes. “He was the most loving, caring and supportive teammate I’ve ever had. He was the loudest person in the dugout when you did

PHOTO | COURTESY NGU

Teammates, friends, and family gathered at Ray and Bea Dillard Field to remember the late Davis Heller last week. something great, and the first person to pick you up when you needed it. He was a once-in-a-lifetime teammate.” NGU Senior Noah Takac said Heller was a role model for his teammates. “He was the best of us. He was the person that we needed here,” Takac said. “He was a role model to everybody and somebody

that we all looked up to. He was the greatest teammate, and I see now that he was the same guy everywhere he went.” North Greenville Baseball Coach Landon Powell said Heller was also a competitor on the baseball diamond. “Davis was a tremendous player. He could ball. He could hit. He could

field. He was a great player,” Powell said. “He was such a great teammate that sometimes that gets overshadowed. I talk to the players a lot about building relationships, and Davis made that easy. He’d come every day for 10-15 minutes and just talk with me. It made me realize what kind of guy he was. His teammates

gravitated toward him. He had an infectious personality.” Mike Timlin, Heller’s high school baseball coach, led the ceremony. Hundreds were in attendance, including Heller’s former teammates from the University of Alabama. “He was a rough and tumble gentle giant,” Timlin said. “He was a fast friend to many, and patient and loving to many others.” During the Celebration of Life, Heller’s parents, DJ and Melanie, announced the creation of a foundation in their son’s honor. Takac, an NGU pitcher, received the first $5,000 Davis Heller Foundation Scholarship Award. “The scholarship is an incredible way to honor Davis’s memory, as it is a tangible continuation of his role on the team,” President Fant said. “I know that Noah was humbled by the award and future recipients will not only be humbled but will be inspired to live ‘large,’ just as Davis did.” To learn more about the Davis Heller Memorial Foundation, visit davishellermemorialfoundation.com.

Bank NATIVITY: To be open free to the public BMW: Growth continues offers campaign FROM PAGE ONE

Countybank recently announced the launch of its third annual debit card swipe campaign that results in contributions to local organizations through the Countybank Foundation. Every transaction using a Countybank debit card throughout December will go toward helping the bank reach its goal to donate more than $150,000 to local non-profits, including: Partnership for Tomorrow, soup kitchens across the Upstate, Boys and Girls Club of the Lakelands Region, United Way, Pathway House, Pendleton Place Youth Resource Center, and more. For more information, visit www. ecountybank.com/swipe. html.

farm can be,” said Heather Collins, who is a third generation Famoda and owns the farm with her husband, Travis. “We would just welcome everyone to come out; it’s a completely, totally free event.” “We will be doing performances on the top of the hour, so 6, 7, and 8, all the animals will come through the main barn, and then all the guests will have the opportunity to follow Mary and Joseph and walk through the other barns to see the animals as well as the manger,” she said. “It is a walking event; it is not a drive-through. Hot chocolate and goodies will be provided.” One of her favorite parts of the Live Nativity is the camels. “We of course utilize and rent a lot of things on the farm, just through all of our activities,” Collins said. “This will be the

first time of course that we have ever rented camels; this’ll be the first time that camels are ever on the farm.” “We are really excited to make it as life-like and a true experience of Bethlehem,” she said. Tigerville, Rocky Creek, Oneal, and Highland churches have contributed in some way to the Live Nativity as well as a community of others who have helped. “Every night, we’ve got a cast of about 30,” Collins said. The Collins launched their agri-tourism program with their corn maze in October and continued with the scheduling of Christmas events. “We have a turn-of-thecentury, old barn on the farm, which literally is a great opportunity to illustrate the humble beginnings of Christ,” Collins said. “We have all the an-

imals to do it, minus the camels.” “The event is completely and totally free in hopes that people will see the true meaning of Christmas,” she said. The Collins took over ownership in 2013 while the Famoda Farm has been open since 1962. “We originally started with the farm with just cattle, and then looking at how we’re going to be sustainable for the next 60 years—because we just celebrated our 60th anniversary in January—we opened our event center in ’19,” Collins said. “We opened our store this past year, and we opened agri-tourism and ice cream this past July.” For more information, find Famoda Farm on Facebook at https://www. facebook.com/FamodaFarm/. [emailprotected] | 877-2076

ROUNDABOUT: Experienced unanticipated delays FROM PAGE ONE

was not located by surveys or utility locates and had to be addressed during construction as well as undocumented underground water lines that were not indicated on surveys or asbuilt information and had to be addressed during construction.” Construction began on August 1 with two detour routes from Batesville to Dillard (2.9 miles) or Highway 14 to Suber Road. “This is the same detour used for the SCDOT bridge replacement project on Gibbs Shoals Rd a few years ago,” said Pete Poore, SCDOT Director of Communications. The roundabout is now expected to be completed

by the end of the year. “Our team continues to work as expeditiously as possible,” Muldrow said. “We apologize about the inconveniences that the surrounding community has dealt with during construction, but we anticipate SCDOT’s goal of improved traffic flow and improved safety will be achieved.” “We appreciate the community’s patience as this project comes to conclusion,” he said. SCDOT, which owns and maintains Gibbs Shoals Road, approved the plans and permitted the work. “This project is a requirement for mitigation on behalf of The Shoals Apartments (the Shoals of SC LLC per GIS) that is

currently being installed adjacent to the site,” said Poore, who indicated he was passing along information received from the District Office. “Per our Access and Roadside Management standards, anytime a development is projected to have over 100 trips in the peak hour (i.e. rush hour times), then they are required to do a Traffic Impact Study,” he said. The Traffic Impact Study evaluates the impacts the development will have on the local traffic and compares it with the natural growth of traffic over a given time period if the development never came. “If the development directly contributes to increased future traffic,

then they are required to offset that impact with mitigation improvements,” Poore said. “In this particular instance, a roundabout was required to alleviate the projected increase in trip generation that was to come with the development.This will also provide a much-needed safety improvement to an intersection that has historically had accidents.” Greer City Engineer Steve Grant said the city grading permit was issued in April of 2022. “They received their DOT permit in June,” Grant said.“They began actual construction in August.” [emailprotected] | 877-2076

FROM PAGE ONE

The BMW XM is the first BMW M original since the BMW M1. In spring 2023, the new car will arrive at dealers worldwide. “The modern, future-oriented design and power performance of the BMW XM has generated a lot of enthusiasm,” said Dr. Robert Engelhorn, president and CEO of BMW Manufacturing. “As the center of competence for X models, BMW Plant Spartanburg is prepared to build this vehicle with the highest premium quality that our customers deserve.” BMW Manufacturing has had a remarkable year with 257,876 exports in 2021 that had a total export value of more than $10 billion. Throughout the year, the BMW Group made several million-dollar investments to grow the production of

the plants. Since, they have begun construction of a press shop, they have donated $1.25 million to restore and preserve eight acres of urban wetlands at Unity Park in downtown Greenville, and they celebrated their 30th anniversary. In September, BMW Manufacturing opened its $100 million project of two private bridges connecting the logistics center to the plant site. In addition, Plant Spartanburg opened its new $20 million training center. In October, the BMW Group announced a $1.7 billion investment in its US operation, including $1 billion to prepare Plant Spartanburg for the production of electric vehicles. Another $700 million will be invested in a new high-voltage battery assembly facility in Woodruff.

DAVIS: Enjoys serving FROM PAGE ONE

“I’m used to working with kids, and with seniors it’s the same thing–– be patient,” she said. When Davis met with GCM Executive Director James Abbott, she said, “Everything just clicked, and I felt like this is where God wanted me to be.” Her new position as Senior Dining Coordinator entails organizing the daily senior dining events, their activities and entertainment, and engaging with the seniors. “They come in about 9:30 and have light pastries and coffee, a devotion time, an opening prayer, and an activity or entertainment for about an hour. Then they’re served lunch,” she said. “They’re a fun group. They’re loud, they say

what they mean and mean what they say. They don’t hold back. They’re just good people,” Davis said. “I haven’t met one yet that’s hard to get along with.” Davis thanks her husband Chris, and her two children, Levi and Abby, for their support as she begins her new position with Greer Community Ministries. “I’ve always done ministry work and like helping the community,” she said. “Anything to make people’s lives better and easier. It just makes my life better.” Greer Community Ministries is actively seeking more volunteers and bus drivers to help serve the community. For those interested, visit www.gcminc.org or call 864-8771937.

CRIME: Greer Police Department encourages smart holiday safety procedures FROM PAGE ONE

auto break-ins in 2021 compared to 2020; however, this year, there has been a 51.1 percent decrease compared to 2021,” said Lt. Patrick Fortenberry. “The auto break-ins are not localized to our jurisdiction but are seen throughout the upstate region during this time of year.” Research shows that about one million burglaries take place in America annually, and 83,000 of those take place during the month of December.

Research also shows that 60 percent of criminals are 60 percent less likely to attempt a breakin if they notice a home security system on the property. Fortenberry said that the GPD does not usually see an increase in residential burglaries during the holidays and has seen an 86 percent decrease in residential burglaries since 2021 during the holiday season. “Identity theft is also becoming more prominent since people are choosing to purchase gifts online

through various digital platforms,” he said. “Many people are buying gifts online out of convenience and to not have to go out in all the hustle and bustle that comes with holiday shopping.” Last year, Americans lost almost $7 billion to fraud, according to research by the FBI. Online shopping and non-delivery scams make up $337 million of the $7 billion. To keep safe from identity theft, Fortenberry advises online buyers to safeguard their passwords. In addition, he

advises citizens to store documents with personal information in a safe place and not to share personal or financial information over the phone, through mail, or over the internet unless the individual initiated the contact. “Use only one credit card for your online purchases,” he said. “Do not use a debit card, and monitor your credit reports, bank, and credit accounts.” Fortenberry advises citizens to keep all doors and windows locked. “If you have a deadbolt, use it,” he said.

In addition, keep garage doors and other sheds closed and locked. Do not leave valuables in plain sight, and do not leave spare keys outdoors. Other suggestions include keeping a light on inside the home when residents are away to make it appear occupied, utilizing exterior lighting, and installing motion-sensing lights around homes. Trimming shrubs and trees around doors and windows will limit areas for someone to hide, Fortenberry said. When a theft incident does occur in the Greer

area, Fortenberry said the agency has an officer investigate the crime. He asked that if anyone is the victim of auto or home break-in, or identity theft, to call local law enforcement and provide any evidence to help identify the individuals involved in the crime. “The Greer Police Department encourages everyone to be a good neighbor. If you see something, say something by calling your local law enforcement agency,” Fortenberry said.

A6 THE GREER CITIZEN PAGE LABEL

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2022

Worship With Us ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

Woods Chapel United Methodist Church

2425 Racing Rd., Greer • 848-4521

Zoar United Methodist Church

2388 Brown Wood Rd., Greer • 921-3557

New Covenant Fellowship

1005 Highway 357, Greer • 877-0758

Trinity Fellowship Church

3610 Brushy Creek Rd., Greer • 877-0419 1700 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville • 244-6011

PRESBYTERIAN

Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church

BAPTIST

2094 Highway 101 North, Greer • 483-2140

Abner Creek Baptist Church

Devenger Road Presbyterian Church

2461 Abner Creek Rd., Greer • 877-6604

1200 Devenger Rd., Greer • 268-7652

Airport Baptist Church

Fellowship Presbyterian Church

776 S. Batesville Rd., Greer • 848-7850

1105 Old Spartanburg Rd., Greer • 877-3267

Apalache Baptist

First Presbyterian Church

1915 Gap Creek Rd., Greer • 877-6012

100 School St., Greer • 877-3612

Bible Baptist Church

Fulton Presbyterian Church

6645 Mountain View Rd., Taylors • 895-7003

821 Abner Creek Rd., Greer • 879-3190

Blue Ridge Baptist Church

Reidville Presbyterian Church

3950 Pennington Rd., Greer • 895-5787

340 College St., Reidville • 433-9965

Burnsview Baptist Church

OTHER DENOMINATIONS

9690 Reidville Rd., Greer • 879-4006

Calvary Baptist

101 Calvary St., Greer • 877-9759

Agape House 900 Gap Creek Rd., Greer • 329-7491 Anglican Church of St. George the Martyr

108 Forest St., Greer • 968-0092

Barton’s Memorial Pentacostal Holiness

Calvary Baptist

427 Batesville Rd., Simpsonville • 281-0015

Calvary Hill Baptist

Abner Creek Baptist 2461 Abner Creek Road • Greer

100 Calvery Hill Church Drive., Lyman

Calvary Road Baptist Church 108 Bright Rd., Greer • 593-2643

Camp Creek Baptist

1100 Camp Creek Road, Taylors • 895-6191

Milford Baptist Church

O’Neal Church of God

109 Elmer St., Greer • 877-6216

Mount Lebanon Baptist Church

Pelham Church of God of Prophecy

Cedar Grove Baptist Church Community Baptist Church

642 S. Suber Rd., Greer • 848-3500

Double Springs Baptist Church

3800 Locust Hill Rd., Taylors • 895-1314

Duncan First Baptist Church

103 East Main St., Duncan • 439-7528

Ebenezer-Welcome Baptist Church 4005 Highway 414, Landrum • 895-1461

El Bethel Baptist Church

313 Jones Ave., Greer • 877-4021

Emmanuel Baptist Church

423 S. Buncombe Rd., Greer • 877-2121

Enoree Fork Baptist Church

100 Enoree Circle, Greer • 268-4385

Fairview Baptist Church

1300 Locust Hill Rd., Greer • 877-1881

First Baptist Church Lyman 80 Groce Road, Lyman • 439-8721

First Baptist Church

202 W. Poinsett St., Greer • 877-4253

Freedom Fellowship

4373 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors • 631-1336

Friendship Baptist Church

1600 Holly Springs Rd., Lyman • 877-4746

Good News Baptist Church

1592 S. Highway 14, Greer • 879-2289

Grace Baptist Church

760 W. Gap Creek Rd., Duncan • 879-3519

Greer Freewill Baptist Church

110 Pine Ridge Dr., Greer • 968-0310

Groveland Baptist Church

2 Groveland Rd., Taylors • 879-2913

Heritage Chapel Baptist Church 218 Alexander Rd., Greer • 989-0170

Highland Baptist Church

3270 Hwy. 414, Taylors • 895-5270

Hillcrest Baptist Church

111 Biblebrook Dr., Greer • 877-4206

His Vineyard

656 Arlington Rd, Greer • 801-0544 Hispanic Baptist Iglesia Bautista Hispana 199 Hubert St., Greer • 877-3899

Holly Springs Baptist Church

250 Hannon Rd., Inman • 877-6765

Locust Hill Baptist Church

5534 Locust Hill Rd., Travelers Rest • 895-1771

Maple Creek Baptist Church

609 S. Main St., Greer • 877-1791

Mayfield Chapel Baptist Church

1065 Rogers Bridge Rd., Duncan • 877-1071

Memorial Drive Baptist Church

570 Memorial Drive Ext., Greer • 877-7061

1282 Milford Church Rd., Greer • 895-5533

3794 Berry Mill Rd., Greer • 895-4273

572 Mt. Lebanon Church Rd., Greer • 895-2334

139 Abner Creek Rd., Greer • 801-0528

Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church

Praise Cathedral Church of God

499 Hwy. 912, Travelers Rest • 895-8224

3390 Brushy Creek Rd., Greer • 879-4878

New Hope Baptist Church

EPISCOPAL

561 Gilliam Rd., Greer • 879-7080

Good Shepherd Episcopal

New Jerusalem Baptist Church

200 Cannon St., Greer • www.goodshepherdgreer.org

413 E. Poinsett St., Greer • 968-9203

Highway 101 North, Greer Bethesda Temple 125 Broadus St., Greer • 877-8523

Beulah Christian Fellowship Church 1017 Mauldin Rd., Greenville • 283-0639

Calvary Bible Fellowship

Holiday Inn, Duncan • 266-4269

Calvary Chapel of Greer

3315 Brushy Creek Rd. • Greer • 877-8090 Christ Fellowship 343 Hampton Rd., Greer • 879-8446

Christian Heritage Church

900 N. Main St., Greer • 877-2288 Christian Life Center 2 Country Plaza • 322-1325 Christian Outreach 106 West Rd. • 848-0308

Eagles Wings Church

www.eagleswingschurchupstatesc.com El-Bethel Holiness 103 E. Church St. • 968-9474

New Life Baptist Church

LUTHERAN

Northwood Baptist Church

401 Batesville Rd., Simpsonville •288-4867

3339 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors • 244-0207 Faith Temple 5080 Sandy Flat Rd., Taylors • 895-2524

453 N. Rutherford Rd., Greer • 848-4568

468 S. Suber Rd., Greer • 877-8287

Abiding Peace Ev. Lutheran Church

90 Becco Rd., Greer • 895-3224

Apostolic Lutheran Church

888 Ansel School Rd., Greer • 877-5417

Oneal Baptist Church

Eastside Apostolic Lutheran Church

3420 N. Highway 101, Greer • 895-0930

Pelham First Baptist Church

2200 Mays Bridge Rd, Greer • 895-4008

Immanuel Lutheran Church & School LCMS

2720 S. Old Highway 14, Greer • 879-4032

Peoples Baptist Church

2820 Woodruff Rd., Simpsonville • 297-5815

Redeemer Lutheran Church, ELCA

310 Victor Avenue Ext., Greer • 848-0449

Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church

300 Oneal Rd., Greer • 877-5876

Saints Peter and Paul Ev. Lutheran

201 Jordan Rd., Lyman • 879-2646

Pleasant Grove Baptist Church

400 Parker Ivey Dr., Greenville • 551-0246

1002 S. Buncombe Rd., Greer • 877-6436

METHODIST

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church

Bethel United Methodist Church

4899 Jordan Rd., Greer • 895-3546

105 E. Arlington Ave., Greer • 879-2066

Rebirth Missionary Baptist Church

Covenant United Methodist Church

2375 Racing Road, Greer • 877-0449

Riverside Baptist Church

1310 Old Spartanburg Rd., Greer • 244-3162

Southside Baptist Church

174 Ebenezer Road, Greer • 987-9644

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

1249 S. Suber Rd., Greer • 879-4400

Faith United Methodist Church

410 S. Main St., Greer • 421-5686

1301 S. Main St. (S. Hwy. 14), Greer • 877-0308

Suber Road Baptist Church

Fews Chapel United Methodist Church

445 S. Suber Rd., Greer • 801-0181

4000 N. Highway 101, Greer • 895-2522

Taylors First Baptist Church

Grace United Methodist Church

200 W. Main St., Taylors • 244-3535

627 Taylor Rd., Greer • 877-7015

Victor Baptist

Lee Road United Methodist Church

121 New Woodruff Rd., Greer • 877-9686

1377 East Lee Rd., Taylors • 244-6427

Washington Baptist Church

Liberty Hill United Methodist Church

3500 N. Highway 14, Greer • 895-1510

301 Liberty Hill Rd., Greer • 968-8150

CATHOLIC

Liberty United Methodist Church

Blessed Trinity Catholic Church

4276 Highway 414, Landrum • 292-0142

Lyman United Methodist Church

901 River Rd., Greer • 879-4225

106 Groce Road, Lyman • 439-4047

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Memorial United Methodist Church

Duncan Church of Christ

201 N. Main St., Greer • 877-0956

1234 S Danzler Rd, Duncan • 439-9263

Mountain View UMC

Riverside Church of Christ

1015 North Main St, Greer • 230-3021

Church of God - Greer

3856 N. Highway 101, Greer • 895-5570

Eastside Worship Center

Victor UMC

601 Taylors Rd., Taylors • 268-0523

Bible Trivia BY WILSON CASEY 1. Is the book of Bethlehem in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. Where did the angel Gabriel appear to Mary saying, “Blessed art thou among women”? Nazareth, Tyre, Ninevah, Gazi 3. With perhaps two different biblical answers, who was the father of Joseph? Jacob/Heli, Gideon/ Ishmael, Solomon/Nahum, Samuel/Pilate 4. Which Old Testament prophet predicted Jesus would be born in Bethlehem? Amos, Obadiah, Micah, Nahum 5. For the journey to Bethlehem, how did Mary and Joseph travel? Bible not specific, Cart, Rode donkey, Small raft 6. Which of these wasn’t a gift from the wise men (Magi)? Silver, Myrrh, Gold, Frankincense ANSWERS: 1)Neither, 2) Nazareth, 3) Jacob/Heli (Matthew 1:16, Luke 3:23), 4) Micah, 5) Bible not specific, 6) Silver (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

DILL CREEK COMMONS

1379 W. Wade Hampton, Greer

864-848-5222

FIXED ANNUITIES BEAT CD RATES HANDS DOWN • 4.85 % guaranteed for 4 years* • 5.6% guaranteed for 5 years*

*Subject to minimum premium bands. Gaurantees backed by the claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance companies.

For more information, call Neal Angel with AngelPruitt Wealth Advisors at 864-679-5100.

Heart of Worship

1400 W. Wade Hampton Blvd., Greer • 864-436-0604

International Cathedral of Prayer

100 Davis Avenue • Greer • 655-0009 Journey Fellowship 1846 Old Hwy. 14S • 877-2442

Keeping It Real Ministry

306 Snow Street, Suite 16, Greer • 202-0313

Lifesong Church

12481 Greenville Highway, Lyman • 439-2602

Living Way Community Church

3239 N. Highway 101, Greer • 895-0544

New Beginning Ministry of Taylors

311 Reid School Road, Taylors • 268-0958

New Beginnings Outreach

104 New Woodruff Rd., Greer • 968-2424

New Hope Freedom

109 W. Wade Hampton Blvd. • Greer • 205-8816 New Life in Christ 210 Arlington Rd. • 346-9053

Point of Life Church

12996 E. Wade Hampton Blvd. • Duncan • 426-4933

Resurrection Church

900 N. Main St. • Greer • 877-2288

Shekhinah Kind Glory Church 600 N. Main St., Greer • 655-4545

Springwell Church

4369 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors • 268-2299

True Life Church

12924 Wade Hampton Blvd., Duncan • 350-0641

United Anglican Fellowship

1001 W. Poinsett St., Greer • 629-3350

United Christian Church

P.O. Box 83, Lyman • 439-8788

St. Paul United Methodist Church

2416 N. Highway 14, Greer • 877-8329

2150 Highway 417, Woodruff • 486-8877

1421 Reidville Sharon Rd., Greer • 879-7926 911 St. Mark Rd., Taylors • 848-7141

Church of God of Prophecy

Harvest Christian Church

105 Daniel Ave., Greer • 895-3966 United House of Prayer 213 Oak St., Greer • 848-0727

St. Mark United Methodist Church

500 Trade St., Greer • 877-0374

Harmony Fellowship Church

6525 Mountain View Rd., Taylors • 895-8532

Sharon United Methodist Church

CHURCH OF GOD

Faith Family Church

1 Wilson Ave., Greer • 877-5520

Upstate Friends’ Meeting (Quaker) Upstate Tree of Life

203 East Bearden St., Greer • 848-1295

Victorian Hills Community Church 209 Victor Ave. Ext., Greer • 877-3981

Vine Worship Center

4373 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors • 244-8175

Bible Word Search Verse of The Week BY ELIE’S SPIRITUAL TREASURES Find the bolded/underlined words in the diagram to the right

Yet you are enthroned as the Holy One; you are the one Israel praises. In you our ancestors put their trust; they trusted and you delivered them. Psalm 22:3-4 NIV

Greer

UALITY OODS

508 North Main St. • 877-4043 7 am - 10 pm Mon.-Sat.

301 McCall St. • Greer

848-5500

Has your minister been at your church for over 20 years? We would like to do a profile story. Call us at 877-2076.

NEWS

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2022

Interfaith Dinner welcomed various cultures, religions

Olive’s Branch hosted tree sale

During Thanksgiving event

BY MACY COCHRAN STAFF WRITER Last Saturday, Olive Branch Gallery on Victoria Street in downtown Greer hosted Evergreen Traditions’ Christmas Tree event. Evergreen Traditions, a Christmas tree vendor out of Easley, came to sell 6-10-foot Fraser Firs and Balsam Firs on the patio in front of Olive Branch Gallery. All trees at Evergreen Traditions are grown in Jefferson, North Carolina, and are in the top 20 percent in fullness, health, and hydration of that crop’s yield. On Saturday morning, Evergreen set up about 50 Christmas trees outside of Olive Branch. Owner of Olive Branch Gallery, Debra Mastny, said this is her business’s first Christmas at this new location on Victoria Street, as well as the three other businesses on the street. She said people who attended the farmers market in the park were able to readily stop by and snag a tree for the family. “We wanted to bring an opportunity to have trees sold in Greer and participate in Greer festivities in Greer Station,” Mastney said. The event also featured live music, Java Current Barista coffee and cocoa, Christmas treats by Bleu Porch, Creative Minds Tutoring crafts, and Artisan Made ornaments. “Bringing trees there seemed like a unique new idea for downtown,” Mastney said.

THE GREER CITIZEN A7

BY MACY COCHRAN STAFF WRITER

PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN

Brittnay Albright, of the American Red Cross, takes a blood donation from James Woodworth during Monday’s collection in Greer.

Local church sets goal to collect 100 units of blood BY KAELYN CASHMAN STAFF WRITER Leaders at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have set a goal to collect 100 units of blood for the American Red Cross. During the month of December, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have a world-wide service initiative known as #LightTheWorld. “The purpose of the initiative is to encourage our members to be a light to the world by serving as Jesus served,” said Michael McClellan, regional leader of the church. The regional office is located in Greer. “This year, we are encouraging our members to invite their family and friends to donate blood to the American Red Cross, and we know this will help save lives in the Upstate,” McClellan said.

Representatives from the American Red Cross said there is a shortage of blood during the holiday season and that 100 units of blood has the potential to help save 300 patients. The church held a drive at its Geer location on Monday and has three more scheduled at other Upstate locations: Monday, Dec. 12: 701 W. Buford Street, Gaffney, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13: 3691 Clark Rd, Boiling Springs, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14: 121 Quail Drive, Spartanburg, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. The blood donation locations will be available for anyone 16 years and older. To make an appointment, please visit RedCrossBlood.org or JustServe.org. For questions, contact Jack Lucas, Regional Communication Director, at [emailprotected].

On November 17, the Atlantic Institute of South Carolina (AISC) held an Interfaith Dinner in Greer. Each quarter, the organization holds an Interfaith Dinner somewhere in the state so people from different cultures, religions, and backgrounds may come together and bridge the gap between their cultural differences. This year, AISC held a dinner in memory of September 11, 2001; a dinner for Ramadhan; and this Thanksgiving was their third quarterly interfaith dinner. The dinner was held at the 105 Marshland Lane residence in Greer. AISC invited several local churches of different denominations, synagogues, and mosques to attend and mingle among others. “This was our second annual pre-Thanksgiving potluck,” said Christina Bell, Executive Assistant

PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN

Twenty-five people attended this year’s Interfaith Thanksgiving dinner in Greer last month. and Program Manager for AISC. “Everybody sits at tables all mixed up, next to people you don’t know.” “We have question cards on the table that everyone around the table answers,” she said. “It helps to create communication and understanding of the people there.” AISC has been present in the Greenville, Columbia, and Charleston areas of SC for about 10 years, Bell said, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they had to meet every month through Zoom to continue their monthly events.

Only recently did they begin their in-person dinners again. “What we do is dialogue events that help people to bridge between cultures and faiths and backgrounds,” Bell said. Though many people were unable to attend the pre-Thanksgiving Interfaith Dinner due to illness or holiday travel, a total of 25 people showed up to make connections with those of other faiths and cultures. Bell said that last year, they had close to 60 people attend.

WE’RE BACK!!!

Rothbeck Designs Jewelry Repairs

(RDJ Repairs) Call for an appointment (864) 420-2675, same quality work, only a different format, name & location. No longer a store but a suite, just big enough to service our customers’ repair needs

Your local healthcare experts

Personalized Care Access Specialists At Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital, we’re dedicated to supporting your healthcare needs. We’re making healthcare exceptional for everyone across Greer, Spartanburg and the surrounding communities. Our hospital specializes in cancer care, obstetrics, orthopedics, emergency care, and it is a Primary Stroke Center. Plus, our surrounding campus houses many physician practices and specialty programs. We’re doing even more to help you be your healthiest you.

PrismaHealth.org/ExploreGreer

22-1471

Police and Fire The Greer Citizen

A8 THE GREER CITIZEN

SERVICE SPOTLIGHT Drew Harvey

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2022

LOCAL, NEVER SOLD!

GSP AIRPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT

BY MACY COCHRAN STAFF WRITER Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Drew Harvey knew what he wanted early on in life––after he ran a call with his friend at the young age of 14. He’s been doing what he loves ever since. He’s been with GSP FD for almost three years, and he’s been in the fire service for 12. Currently, Harvey is in school studying Aviation Management to help his career in aviation and working alongside aircraft.

Crime Report (Note: All information contained in the following was taken directly from the official incident reports filed by the City of Greer Police Department. All suspects are to be considered innocent until proven guilty in the court of law.)

DRUG TRAFFICKING

Crystal Leigh Stine, 43, of Landrum has been charged with Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Trafficking Meth and Trafficking a Schedule II Controlled Substance. Gary Joseph Mooney, 45, of Greer has been charged with Possession of Meth and Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance. According to an incident report, on October 19 around 11:30 p.m., officers were alerted via email that a FLOCK camera had observed a grey in color 2019 Ford Fusion driving in a westbound lane of US Highway 29 in the direction of County 23. Officers shortly thereafter located the vehicle parked near the gas pumps at the Spinx at 100 West Wade Hampton Boulevard. Officers approached the vehicle and observed a male passenger, later identified as Mooney, in the front passenger seat of the vehicle. As officers continued approaching the vehicle, the female driver exited the convenience store and identified herself as Stine. Officers informed Stine and Mooney that the vehicle was entered into NCIC as stolen. Stine advised the vehicle belonged to her mother and that the vehicle was not stolen. She advised that if it was entered into NCIC as stolen, it was a mistake. As Stine continued walking towards the vehicle, officers observed that she was carrying a pink in color (with zebra stripes) lunch box. Officers asked Stine why

The Greer Citizen (GC): How did you become a firefighter? Drew Harvey (DH): A friend of mine volunteered and I happened to be with him one day on a call when I was 14. I saw what it was all about. I started volunteering at 18 and became a career firefighter. I started at BMW and left there as a Lieutenant. Then I came here to GSP, and the rest is history.

Savings | Mortgages | SINCE 1907 www.CBLBANKLOCAL.com

GC: What’s your favorite part about working in the Greenville area?

DH: The diversity. You meet so many people from different cultures and backgrounds. I never know who I’ll come in contact with or what I’ll learn about them. I get to meet people from all walks of life, and some make me want to strive to be better, and some of them I just feel for because they have it hard.

she was carrying her lunch box into the convenience store, and she advised that her wallet had been in the lunch box. Officers inquired as to why she carried the lunch box into the convenience store rather than removing the wallet and entering into the store without the lunch box. Stine attempted to reply but was unable to provide a clear answer. As officers continued speaking with Stine, they performed a terry frisk for weapons. Officers made contact with Mooney, the passenger. An officer advised him that the vehicle was entered into NCIC as stolen and began speaking to him. While speaking with Mooney, an officer observed that Mooney had a pocket knife in his front right pocket of his jeans. The officer asked Mooney if he was in possession of any other weapons, and Mooney advised that he had his concealed carry permit. The sergeant asked Mooney if he had his concealed carry firearm with him, and Mooney advised yes and that it was loose under the passenger seat of the vehicle. The sergeant advised Mooney to step out of the vehicle and informed him that he was going to perform a terry frisk for additional weapons. As the sergeant performed a terry frisk, he felt a bulge in Mooney’s front left pocket of his jeans, and the sergeant verbally identified the bulge as a meth pipe. The sergeant, without removing the item from Mooney’s pocket, asked Mooney why he had a meth pipe in his pocket. Mooney denied that the object was a meth pipe, and the sergeant advised him that he knew the object to be a meth pipe, and Mooney advised that it was a lighter. The sergeant advised Mooney to empty the contents of his pockets onto the roof of the vehicle. Mooney began emptying the contents of his pockets onto the roof of the

vehicle and proceeded to remove a clear glass meth pipe with a significant amount of burnt residue inside the pipe and placed it on the vehicle. The sergeant asked Mooney if that was a meth pipe, and Mooney admitted that yes, the meth pipe was, in fact, a meth pipe. Mooney was then placed in handcuffs and advised that he was being detained for the duration of the investigation. Once Mooney was detained, an officer checked under the front passenger seat of the vehicle and located a chrome in color Magnum Research Desert Eagle handgun chambered in 429 DE. The firearm had a round in the chamber and had a magazine inserted with six rounds of 429 DE hollow point bullets. The officer radioed Greer Police dispatch and confirmed that the VIN on the vehicle was in fact entered into NCIC as stolen. The officer requested that they send the hit, and they advised that it had been confirmed by Greenville County. Greenville County also advised that they were unable to contact the owner of the vehicle. Due to Mooney’s possession of drug paraphernalia, the officer conducted a probable cause search of Mooney’s person. The officer initially patted down the front right pocket of Mooney’s jeans due to concern of open needles in his pocket, and the officer felt a rectangular object in his pocket. The officer also asked Mooney to identify the object, and he advised, “that’s meth.” The officer removed the object and discovered that the object was a lighter. The officer then reached back into his pocket and pulled out a clear plastic baggie. The officer unrolled the baggie and observed a white crystal-like substance in the bag, which Mooney identified as meth. The officer continued searching Mooney’s person and did not locate any additional drug or narcot-

GC: What is your main goal as a firefighter? DH: To go home every day to my family. GC: What do you do in your free time? DH: I’m all over the place. I like to hunt, fish, and spend time with my family. I also scuba dive. ic substances. While the officer was dealing with Mooney, the sergeant asked Stine if she would consent to officers searching her lunch box. Stine advised that she did consent to the search. An officer began searching the lunchbox and unexpectedly grabbed a needle that she had not been warned of, and she was not sure if the needle had been capped or not. As the officer continued talking to Stine, another officer took over the search of the lunch box. During the search, officers located a black fabric bag with a locking mechanism that required a three-digit combination to open the bag. Officers asked Stine for the code, and she advised that she did not know the code, as the bag was not hers. Officers asked Mooney for the code, and he advised that he did not know the code, as the bag belonged to Stine. Stine then advised that the bag belonged to Mooney. The officer advised Stine that because the bag was on her person, she was responsible for anything officers may find inside the bag. The sergeant asked Stine if she would be okay with them searching the bag if they could enter in the correct passcode, and Stine advised that they are more than welcome to search the bag, but that she did not know the code. The sergeant continued talking to Stine while turning the combination dials at random while keeping the unlock button depressed, and the lock opened a short while after. Upon opening the bag, officers discovered a large quantity of an off-white in color crystal-like substance in a clear ziplock bag was a plastic bag filled with dozens of smaller blue plastic baggies that are commonly used in selling narcotics. At this time, the officer placed both Mooney and Stine under arrest for possession of meth. Both subjects were transported to the Greer City Jail without incident.

MACY COCHRAN | THE GREER CITIZEN GC: What is your favorite local restaurant?

DH: Wild Ace.

Wellford to hold Toy Drive Sunday Wellford City Police Department and community partners are holding a Christmas Toy Drive on Sunday, Dec. 11, from 2-5 p.m., at 10678 Spartanburg Highway South, Wellford. They are looking for donations of new (unwrapped) toys for local

children in the community. There are multiple drop off sites for toy donations in the Duncan, Lyman, and Wellford community. For more information, contact Chief David Green at (864) 431-5285 or email [emailprotected].

Spartanburg woman charged with fraud Against vulnerable adult South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that his office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (SCMFCU) has arrested Tiawana Renee Smith-Browning, 56 years old, of Spartanburg, for Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult and Breach of Trust with Fraudulent Intent, value of $10,000 or more. Smith-Browning was booked into the Spartanburg County Detention Center on December 2, 2022. An SCMFCU investigation revealed that on or about April 7, 2022, Smith-Browning signed a vulnerable adult resident out of a nursing facility in Spartanburg County in order to obtain power of attorney. Then, as the victim’s power of attorney, Smith-Browning willfully made, with fraudulent intent, unlawful and im-

Dave Ramsey’s Endorsed Dave Ramsey’s Endorsed Local Provider for Local Provider for Investing since 2001. Dave Ramsey’s Endorsed Dave Ramsey’s Endorsed Investing Local Provider for since 2001.

proper use of the victim’s funds and assets. During the time of the alleged misconduct, the victim, a vulnerable adult under South Carolina law, resided at Magnolia Manor in Spartanburg. Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult and Breach of Trust with Fraudulent Intent, value $10,000 or more are both felonies and, upon conviction, have penalties of imprisonment for not more than five years and/or a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars and a fine at the discretion of the court or imprisonment of not more than 10 years, respectively. Pursuant to federal regulations, the SCMFCU has authority over Medicaid provider fraud; abuse and neglect of Medicaid beneficiaries in any setting; and the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of individuals residing in assisted living facilities or nursing homes. Attorney General Wilson stressed all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until they are proven guilty in a court of law.

Local Provider for Investing since 2001. Investing since 2001. Dave Ramsey & the Dave Ramsey ELP program is not affiliated or sponsored by LPL Financial Dave Ramsey & the Dave Ramsey ELP program is not affiliated or sponsored by LPL Financial

SKFS-1001-Green Citizen Ad_5.5x4.25.indd 1

304 N. Main St. Greer SC 29650

304 Gr

304 N. Main St. 864-879-0337 Greer SC 29650 SimsAndKarr.com

864 G

Securities offered through LPL Financial, 864-879-0337 Member FINRA/SIPC

Sim

SimsAndKarr.com 6/8/16 3:40 PM

Dave Ramsey’s Recommended Investing 304 N. Main St. SKFS-1001-Green Citizen Ad_5.5x4.25.indd Professionals Greer SC 29650 Dave Ramsey’s Endorsed Dave Ramsey’s Endorsed1 since 2001.

Dave Ramsey & the Dave Ramsey ELP program is not affiliated or sponsored by LPL Financial

Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC

SKFS-1001-Green Citizen Ad_5.5x4.25.indd 1

6/8/16 3:40 PM

Dave Ramsey & the Dave Ramsey ELP program N. Main St. Local Provider for is not affiliated or sponsored by LPL Financial 304304 N. Main St. Dave Ramsey & the Dave Ramsey SVP program is not affiliated or sponsored by864-879-0337 LPL Greer SCFinancial 29650 Dave Ramsey’s Endorsed Investing since 2001. Greer SC 29650 Dave Ramsey’s Endorsed SimsAndKarr.com Local Provider for Citizen SKFS-1001-Green Local Provider for Ad_5.5x4.25.indd 1 864-879-0337 Securities offered through LPL Financial,

Local Provider for

Dave Ramsey’s Endorsed Investing since 2001. 864-879-0337 Provider for 29650 304 N. Main St. InvestingLocal since 2001. Investing since 2001. 304 N. Main St. • Greer SC SimsAndKarr.com GreerSimsAndKarr.com SC 29650 Dave Ramsey’s Endorsed Investing since 2001. • SimsAndKarr.com Dave Ramsey & the Dave864-879-0337 Ramsey ELP program is not affiliated or sponsored by LPL Financial Dave Ramsey & the Dave Ramsey ELP program is not affiliated or sponsored by LPL Financial

SKFS-1001-Green Citizen Ad_5.5x4.25.indd 1

Member FINRA/SIPC

6/8/16 3:40 PM

Dave Ramsey’s Recommended Investing Dave Ramsey & the Dave Ramsey ELP program is not affiliated or sponsored by LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC Local Provider for Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member864-879-0337 FINRA/SIPC SKFS-1001-Green Citizen Ad_5.5x4.25.indd 1 since 2001. Professionals Investing since 2001. SKFS-1001-GreenDave Citizen Ad_5.5x4.25.indd 1 ELP program is not affiliated or sponsored by LPL Financial 6/8/16 3:40 PM Ramsey & the Dave Ramsey Dave Ramsey & the Dave Ramsey ELP program is not affiliated or sponsored by LPL Financial

SKFS-1001-Green Citizen Ad_5.5x4.25.indd 1

Securities through LPL Financial, Securities offeredoffered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC

6/8/16 3:40 PM

304 N. Main St. SimsAndKarr.com

Dave Ramsey & the Dave Ramsey SVP program is not affiliated or sponsored by LPL Greer SCFinancial 29650 Dave Ramsey’s Endorsed Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC Local Provider for 864-879-0337 304 N. Main St. • Greer SC 29650 304 N. Main St. Investing since 2001. SimsAndKarr.com SKFS-1001-Green Citizen Ad_5.5x4.25.indd 1 6/8/16 12/5/16 3:40 PM SKFS-1002-Green Citizen Ad-3.2x4_11.1.indd 1 Greer SC 29650 Dave Ramsey’s Endorsed 864-879-0337 • SimsAndKarr.com

Securi Memb

S 304 GrS

864 G

Sim

Securi Memb

S M

Dave Ramsey & the Dave Ramsey ELPSKFS-1001-Green program is not affiliated or sponsored by LPL Financial Citizen Ad_5.5x4.25.indd 1

10:48

Securities offered through LPL Financial,

Dave Ramsey & the Dave Ramsey ELP program is not affiliated or sponsored by LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC Local Provider for Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member864-879-0337 FINRA/SIPC Investing since 2001. SKFS-1001-Green Citizen Ad_5.5x4.25.indd 1 6/8/16

SimsAndKarr.com3:40 PM

Dave Ramsey & the Dave Ramsey ELP program is not affiliated or sponsored by LPL Financial SKFS-1001-Green Citizen Ad_5.5x4.25.inddCitizen 1 SKFS-1002-Green Ad-3.2x4_11.1.indd 1

Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC 6/8/16 12/5/16 3:40 PM 10:48

Sports

The Greer Citizen

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2022

PLAYERS OF THE YEAR LINEMAN

Chris Foster Rebel sidelined for playoffs by wreck BY MACY COCHRAN STAFF WRITER

PHOTO | SUBMITTED

OFFENSE

Rob Sanders

Chris Foster, a 17-yearold junior at Byrnes High School, was awarded Lineman of the Year by the Greer Area Touchdown Club recently. As a defensive lineman for the Rebels, his record includes 58 tackles, three sacks, five touchdown field goals, eight quarterback hurries, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. He is also on the Byrnes wrestling and lacrosse teams. Foster said this award “all goes to my teammates. They push me every day.

And it goes to my coach. I put so many after-hours into this. It’s a big accomplishment, and I was really excited for it.” At the beginning of November, Foster suffered major injuries due to a car accident, which occurred during the first week of playoffs. On game day morning, Foster said he was out for breakfast with his team when his dad called to say Foster had left his jersey at home. When Foster left to go home, a truck pulled out in front of the driver of the vehicle and hit headon with a tree. SEE FOSTER | B2

Warrior quarterback credits team for win BY MACY COCHRAN STAFF WRITER Rob Sanders, an 18-yearold senior at Riverside High School, was awarded Offensive Player of the Year by the Greer Area Touchdown Club recently. As a quarterback for the Warriors, Sanders’ record includes: field passing 154-247 for 1,934 yards and 24 touchdowns; rushing 67 carries, 432 yards, and 8 touchdowns. Sanders said he believes he earned this award based off his good performance throughout the season. “We had a good team this year, so I was able to get the ball to play makers, which ended up helping my stats, and it accounted for a lot of touchdowns,” he said. Head Football Coach Matt Rochester said that Sanders has been part of the Riverside football pro-

DEFENSE

Bryce Foster

gram for two years and is an outstanding football player. “His leadership ability is his best attribute. As a quarterback, he gets it done on the ground and through the air. When a play breaks down, he doesn’t panic but sets us up for another down. He is a student of the game, and it shows with his preparation with film and practice, which translates to Friday nights,” Rochester said. He said that Sanders has great size and speed for his position on the field, and his ability to run helps him escape broken plays when the pocket collapses. “He has a great arm with a quick release, and his football IQ is very high. He manages the game well,” he said. Rochester also said that Sanders learns schemes very quickly and reads SEE SANDERS | B2

Hard work pays off for Yellow Jacket BY MACY COCHRAN STAFF WRITER

PHOTO | SUBMITTED

Bryce Foster, a 17-yearold senior at Greer High School, was awarded the Defensive Player of the Year award by the Greer Area Touchdown Club last month. A linebacker for the Yellow Jackets, Foster has a record for this football season of 118 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, five sacks, five QB hurries, one fumble recovery, one blocked punt, and five pass breakups. “I feel like I earned this award because I just went out there and played,” Foster said. “I feel like so many people think they

have to earn stuff instead of having fun. I guess the outcome was getting the award, but I went out there and had fun and did the best I could do.” Head Football Coach Will Young has coached Foster since his middle school years. “Foster made a ton of plays for our defense,” Young said. “He’s an extremely dedicated player who does everything right. He’s an intelligent player who possesses great strength and speed.” Earning Defensive Player of the Year for Foster meant that all his hard work in the gym finally paid off, and all the earlySEE JACKET | B2

Blue Ridge struggles with early season

RHS wins thriller

Over Mauldin

BY STEVE BLACKWELL PUBLISHER

BY STEVE BLACKWELL PUBLISHER The Riverside varsity basketball team won Friday’s home non-conference game against Mauldin by a score of 60-58. Early in the contest, it appeared that Mauldin was in control; however, the Warriors showed a noquit attitude and clawed their way back into the game to secure the non-region win. The Mavericks held a double-digit lead going into the half. In the third quarter, trailing 44-28, the Warriors began their comeback when Mikkell Skinner and Drew Cannon hit 3-pointers to reduce the Maverick lead. Mauldin’s lead continued to shrink as the game went on, with the Warriors closing the score to 52-42 in the 4th quarter. The Warriors then went on a 9-0 run highlighted by a Rylan Jones 3-pointer to bring the score to 5251. The score became knotted at 56; then, Luke Workman was able to steal the ball and feed a wide-open SEE RIVERSIDE | B2

PHOTO | SUBMITTED

The Blue Ridge team fell to 0-3 to start the season with losses to Greer, 2251; Landrum, 59-75; and Greenville 39-49. In the game with Greenville, Tucker Massey led the team with 14 points, hitting three three pointers in the game. Sophom*ore Paul Bishop added 10 points.

PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN

The Yellow Jacket boys basketball team stands undefeated on season.

Jackets off to 6-0 start BY STEVE BLACKWELL PUBLISHER The Greer Yellow Jackets took control of the Woodruff Wolverines to continue their undefeated season, defeating Woodruff 74-47 in a non-conference game. On Friday night the Yellow Jackets defeated Blue Ridge in a one-sided con-

test winning 51-22. In the Monday night contest, the Yellow Jackets went on a 12-0 run in the second quarter and never looked back. The team had nine 3-pointers to outpace the Wolverines. Head Coach Devin Liferidge said that the defense has been exceptional and the full court pressure

has been key to deciding games early in the season. This was the third time the Jackets had faced Woodruff this season. He went on to say that he “felt like our schedule would allow us to start off fast. We are trending in the right direction.” He said he was most proud of the effort his SEE JACKETS | B2

The Red Raiders led 3023 at the half. In the third quarter, each team scored only five points each; however, in the fourth quarter, the Red Raiders outscored the Tigers 14-11 to extend their lead by 10, winning 49-39. In their second game, Landrum won Thursday’s non-conference game defeating the Tigers 75-59. SEE TIGERS | B2

Byrnes improves to 4-1 with road win Over South Pointe BY STEVE BLACKWELL PUBLISHER The Byrnes Rebels continued with their non-conference schedule Friday night as they faced a 3-1 South Pointe team in Rock Hill. The Stallions opened the contest connecting

on seven consecutive three-pointers to take an early lead. “This is the first time in my career that a team has opened with seven consecutive three-pointers and my guys didn’t fold,” said Coach Layne Fowler. The Rebels clawed their way back into the contest and led by eight at the half. In the second half, the score stayed close, but late SEE BYRNES | B2

B2 THE GREER CITIZEN SPORTS

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2022

BYRNES: Will face Yellow Jackets in Friday contest FROM B1

Colby Shaw

Shaw added to N-S game roster

in the game, the Rebels built a good lead and defeated the Stallions 80-67. For the year, the Rebels stand at 4-1. “This could potentially be my best team since 2016,” said Coach Fowler. For the season the Rebels are pretty versatile at scoring as the guards and bigs are getting better. Currently, the top scorers are Will Fowler, averaging 14 points a game, Kade McDowell at 13.5 points per game and Colby Staggs at 12.5 a game. Coach Fowler added that this helps his team since the opposition can’t key in

on one player. “If we do our job as coaches and we play to our potential, we can be in the mix for something special at the end of the season,” he said. Byrnes will face Greer Friday night in what is shaping up to be a great game. Fowler stated that Coach Liferidge is “doing a really good job. They are basketball guys with a lot of experience, and they are playing with confidence.” The game will be at Byrnes, and game time is scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. tipoff. [emailprotected] | 877-2076

PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN

Byrnes stand at 4-1 heading into Friday’s home game against Greer.

GREER: Young team gets comfortable at varsity level

Byrnes High senior quarterback Colby Shaw has been added to the roster for this weekend’s NorthSouth All-Star game. Shaw will join fellow Rebel Kyai Cook and Greer Yellow Jacket Alston McGee in the game. The 75th North-South All-Star game is set for Saturday, Dec. 10, 12:30 p.m., at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium in Myrtle Beach. For tickets or more information, visit https:// touchstoneenergybowl. com/south-carolinas-besthigh-school-players-meetmyrtle-beach.

FROM B1

team has put into practices and that their effort is paying dividends at game time. Liferidge had some concerns as he started the season as seven seniors graduated last year’s team. He said the trio of Brayden Lytes, Bradyn Durrah, and Trelin Johnson are turning into great leaders. The three juniors played for Liferidge as freshmen in his first year at Greer, and he said that the trio is “getting comfortable playing varsity ball.” The Yellow Jackets are

JACKET: To attend local college FROM B1

morning and late-night workouts weren’t for nothing. “All the work I’ve been putting in has paid off, and hopefully wherever I go, it will still pay off,” he said. Foster plans to attend a local college on a football scholarship after he graduates from Greer High School in May. He said that throughout his football career, he has looked to his father for inspiration. “He had to come through some adversities like me,” Foster said. “Also, Pat Tillman, who was an NFL player. He wasn’t the best or strongest, but he went through a lot of adversities. He didn’t aspire to be an NFL player. He just played the game and went along with life.” He thanks his mom and dad for being there for him during his career and helping him in any way they can. “Without them, I couldn’t do anything,” he said.

RIVERSIDE FROM B1

Skinner to give the Warriors the lead. Each team traded baskets before the game’s end. Riverside finished with 35 rebounds, 14 assists, 5 steals and 2 blocked shots. The Warriors record stands at 2-2 before Tuesday nights contest with Byrnes. Riverside will face Hillcrest at home Thursday night and travel to Woodmont for a Friday night matchup.

PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN

Blue Ridge Coach Richie Stevens ‘optimistic’ about team’s future.

TIGERS: Team ‘playing their hearts out’ FROM B1

Massey led the team with 16 points, with five three-point completions. Junior Santana chipped in 11 to pace the Tigers. In the contest, Landrum jumped out to a 22-14 first quarter lead and maintained pressure to take a 20 point lead at the half. Blue Ridge would have a better second half; however, it would not be enough as Landrum would win, 75-59.

FROM B1

He suffered two broken forearms and a broken femur, which resulted in two surgeries. He was in the hospital for about a week after the accident and was no longer able to participate in the playoff games. “My arms are doing great, and my bones are healing. I’m walking without my crutch now,” he said. During Foster’s healing process, he said he was extremely focused on getting back into sports. “My team showed me support through the whole thing,” he said. “I’m thankful to God that he’s okay and he’s back,” Head Football Coach Reggie Shaw said. “He has been part of our program since seventh grade. He’s been on varsity football since ninth grade. He started as a fresh-

and reach more than 2.1 million readers using our small space display ad network

Statewide or regional buys available Randall Savely 888.727.7377 scnewspapernetwork.com South Carolina

er, these guys are playing their hearts out,” said Coach Richie Stevens about his team. “In the Greer game, we turned the ball over 23 times. In the first half, we had good shots that just wouldn’t fall.” Stevens is optimistic that his players will turn things around and stated, “When we hit our stride and start playing together I think we will be okay.” [emailprotected] | 877-2076

FOSTER: Is three-sport athlete for Byrnes

PLACE YOUR AD IN 97 S.C. NEWSPAPERS

Newspaper Network

For the season, the Tigers are led on offense by senior Tucker Massey averaging 11.7 points per game, and on defense junior Isaiah Smith has a team lead of 6.7 rebounds per game. Next up for the Tigers will be a non-region game at home against Daniel, and on Friday night Blue Ridge will travel to Eastside for a 7:30 p.m. contest. “We are struggling early in the season; howev-

man, which is pretty rare around here.” Shaw said Foster is consistent, with tremendous work ethic and “always doing the little things right.” “He impacts others. That’s the sign of a true leader––being selfless,” Shaw said. Foster, he said, is highly intelligent and has a great football mind that understands football schemes and how to attack. “He’s not the biggest, but he’s very strong and athletic,” he said. “He uses his athleticism to his advantage. I think the fact that he plays multiple sports helps. You see

those different skill sets helping him on the football field. A three-sport athlete is extremely rare.” Foster said, “This award means everything. It just shows how much hard work I put in. I’m glad to see that people recognized it.” Currently, he is trying to decide whether to pursue lacrosse and football for college scholarships. He thanks the entire Byrnes Rebel family and his parents for their support during his challenging playoff season. [emailprotected] | 877 2076

a very well balanced team led by sophom*ore Amare Anderson. Coach Liferidge stated that he had a “growth spurt and is doing well.” When asked about the Friday night game with Byrnes, Liferidge stated, “Byrnes is everything we want to be… tradition year in, year out and they are always ready to play.” He went on to add that the “Friday night game will be a good measuring stick to see where we are. This game presents a good challenge against a very well-coached team.” [emailprotected] | 877-2076

SANDERS: Recognized as offensive Player of Year FROM B1

coverages well, managing situations well with down and distance. “This award is really encouraging,” Sanders said. “It kind of helps me be able to look toward the future. It’s always encouraging when other people recognize your success. It doesn’t go to me, though. I couldn’t have been able to win this award without my teammates supporting me

and doing everything they could to get me here.” Currently, several D2 colleges are interested in Sanders, and he is expecting potential offers around January. He thanks his teammates, coaches, and the Greer community for coming out to the games and supporting Riverside. “All the glory to God,” he said. [emailprotected] | 877 2076

Dentures from $320 SIMPLE EXTRACTIONS X-RAY

$75

$95 per tooth

• Repair & relines while you wait • All work done on premises

Dr. Robert Stark Dr. Don Gregory • Dr. Keith Fields

Classifieds CALL 864-877-2076 RATES

20 words or less: $13.50 first insertion Discount for additional insertions

DEADLINE

5pm Monday for insertion Wednesday Cash in advance. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover Card

NOTICE All real estate advertised in this newspaper is Subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin or an intention to make such preference, limitation or discrimination. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwelling advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF AIKEN IN THE FAMILY COURT SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Case No. 21-DR-02-610 SUMMONS, NOTICE OF HEARING [Removal ] South Carolina Department of Social Services, Plaintiff, vs. Carolyn Holcombe Defendents IN THE INTERESTS OF: Children born in 2014 TO: Carolyn Holcombe YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Summons, Notice of Hearing, Complaint in and to the minor child in this action, the original of which has been filed in the Aiken County Office of the Clerk of Court at 109 Park Ave., Aiken, SC 29801, on May 28, 2021, a copy of which will be delivered to you upon request; and to serve a copy of your answer to the complaint upon the attorney, Susanna M. Ringler, for the Plaintiff at Post Office Drawer 1268 , Aiken,SC 29801, within thirty (30) days following the date of service upon you, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the complaint within the time stated, the Plaintiff will apply for judgment by default against the Defendant for the relief demanded in the complaint. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you have the right to be present and represented by an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, the court will appoint an attorney to represent you. It is your responsibility to contact the Aiken County Clerk of Court’s Office, 109 Park Ave., Aiken, SC 29801, to apply for appointment of an attorney to represent you if you cannot afford an attorney (take all of these papers with you if you apply). YOU MUST APPLY FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY. IF YOU DO NOT APPLY FOR AN ATTORNEY WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THE COMPLAINT, AN ATTORNEY WILL NOT BE APPOINTED FOR YOU. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Hearing will be held in this matter on January 26, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.. at the Aiken County Courthouse located at 109 Park Ave., Aiken, SC 29801. You should attend this hearing. If you do not attend, the relief sought may be granted in your absence.

12-7,14,21

VACATION RENTALS VACATION RENTALS ADVERTISE YOUR VACATION PROPERTY FOR RENT OR SALE to more than 2.1 million S.C. newspaper readers. Your 25-word classified ad will appear in 99 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Call Randall Savely at the South Carolina Newspaper Network, 1-888-727-7377.

AUCTIONS AUCTIONS

TERMS

NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE

CLASSIFIEDS

NOTICE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that HARVEST KITCHEN, LLC intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of beer and wine at 112 CANNON STREET, GREER, SC 29651. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than December 23, 2022. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and, (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S. C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214-0907; or faxed to: (803) 896-0110.

12-7,14,21

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

AUCTION. Friday, Dec. 9 at 9AM. 135 Montgomery Road, Lancaster, SC. Farm tractors, trucks, trailers, equipment. Great salvage and parts. For listing photos and terms visit coxauction.net. Rick Cox, 704-574-0024, SCAL 336. 28th Annual Construction-Truck Auction. Tue, Dec. 27th at 8AM. See meekinsauction.com. NCLN 858. 10% BP-onsite; 12%-online ADVERTISE YOUR AUCTION in 99 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Your 25-word classified ad will reach more than 2.1 million readers. Call Randall Savely at the S.C. Newspaper Network, 1-888727-7377.

HELPWANTED WANTED HELP DAA DRAEXLMAIER AUTOMOTIVE OF AMERICA LLC IN DUNCAN, SC is seeking a Industrial Engineer responsible for developing new processes and optimizing existing processes in order to improve the production plants workflow. This position requires 15% domestic and 5% international travel. Send email to Ally Quesada at Alejandra.Quesada@ draexlmaier.com or apply online at https://us.draexlmaier. com/career. Please reference job code 109568 on resume.

12-7

WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORP. seeks Global Project Manager in Duncan, SC to develop and manage dedicated action plans with project team to meet growth and profitability. Requires up to 25% domestic travel. Apply at www.jobpostingtoday.com Ref # 82780. 12-7

ANYONE CLAIMING THE FOLLOWING: 1981 TOYOTA VIN# JT2RT32W380001317. Fees total $1,800.00 Vehicle located at EARL’S MOTORING PLUS, 159 Pinewood Circle, Lyman, SC 29365. Call (864) 7640077. If no oneclaims within 30 days an affidavit for a title on an abandoned vehicle will be filed.

12-7,14,21

EmEry’s Tree sErvicE

• Fertilization • Stump Grinding • Thinning • Fully Insured • Removals • Free Estimates

895-1852

help wanTed

Last Week’s Answers

DRIVERS/ HELP WANTED DRIVERS HELP WANTED ADVERTISE YOUR DRIVER JOBS in 99 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Your 25-word classified ad will reach more than 2.1 million readers. Call Randall Savely at the S.C. Newspaper Network, 1-888-727-7377.

ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS DONATE YOUR CAR TO KIDS. Your donation helps fund the search for missing children. Accepting Trucks, Motorcycles & RV’s , too! Fast Free Pickup – Running or Not – 24 Hour Response – Maximum Tax Donation – Call (888) 515-3810 BATHROOM RENOVATIONS. EASY, ONE DAY updates! We specialize in safe bathing. Grab bars, no slip flooring & seated showers. Call for a free in-home consultation: 844-524-2197 Tuesday, December 13, 2022 is the last day to redeem winning tickets in the following South Carolina Education Lottery Instant Game: (SC1362) LUCKY NO. 7 DOUBLER Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with the compact design and long-lasting battery of Inogen One. Free information kit! Call 833-230-8692 DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance – NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397-7030 www. dental50plus.com/60 #6258

FOR FOR SALE SALE Switch and save up to $250/ year on your talk, text and data. No contract and no hidden fees. Unlimited talk and text with flexible data plans. Premium nationwide coverage. 100% U.S. based customer service. Limited time offer – get $50 off on any new account. Use code GIFT50. For more information, call 1-866-275-0142.

THE GREER CITIZEN B3

FOR SALE Puppies for sale. Beautiful five week old Lab puppies, one silver male. Mom white/ Dad chocolate. Fully registered, first set of shots and worming before pick up. $700 each. Call 864-2377860 or 864-908-2703. Never clean your gutters again! Affordable, professionally installed gutter guards protect your gutters and home from debris and leaves forever! For a FREE Quote call: 877-324-3132 NEED NEW FLOORING? Call Empire Today to schedule a FREE in-home estimate on Carpeting & Flooring. Call Today! 844-254-3873 Prepare for power outages today with a GENERAC home standby generator. $0 Money Down + Low Monthly Payment Options. Request a FREE Quote. Call now before the next power outage: 1-844775-0366 The Generac PWRcell, a solar plus battery storage system. SAVE money, reduce your reliance on the grid, prepare for power outages and power your home. Full installation services available. $0 Down Financing Option. Request a FREE, no obligation, quote today. Call 1-888-655-2175 Eliminate gutter cleaning forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 20% off Entire Purchase. Plus 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-855-875-2449. Up to $15,000.00 of GUARANTEED Life Insurance! No medical exam or health questions. Cash to help pay funeral and other final expenses. Call Physicians Life Insurance Company – 855-837-7719 or visit www.Life55plus.info/scan Trouble hearing your TV? Try TV EARS’ Voice Clarifying Wireless TV Speaker. Better than a soundbar and/or turning the TV volume way up. Special, limited time $50 off offer. Call TV Ears. Use code MBSP50. Call 1-833-8560470

TELEVISION AND TELEVISION & INTERNET INTERNET SERVICES SERVICES DIRECTV Stream – Carries the Most Local MLB Games! CHOICE Package, $89.99/mo for 12 months. Stream on 20 devices in your home at once. HBO Max included for 3 mos (w/CHOICE Package or higher.) No annual contract, no hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-855-2379741 DIRECTV for $64.99/mo for 12 months with CHOICE Package. Save an additional $120 over 1st year. First 3 months of HBO Max, Cinemax, Showtime, Starz and Epix included! Directv is #1 in Customer Satisfaction (JD Power & Assoc.) Some restrictions apply. Call 1-844-624-1107 DISH Network. $64.99 for 190 Channels! Blazing Fast Internet, $19.99/mo. (where available.) Switch & Get a FREE $100 Visa Gift Card. FREE Voice Remote. FREE HD DVR. FREE Streaming on ALL Devices. Call today! 1-877-542-0759 FREE high speed internet for those that qualify. Government program for recipients of select programs incl. Medicaid, SNAP, Housing Assistance, WIC, Veterans Pension, Survivor Benefits, Lifeline, Tribal. 15 GB internet service. Bonus offer: Android tablet FREE with onetime $20 copay. Free shipping & handling. Call Maxsip Telecom today! 1-855-851-8201

EDUCATION EDUCATION TRAIN ONLINE TO DO MEDICAL BILLING! Become a Medical Office Professional online at CTI! Get Trained, Certified & ready to work in months! Call 855-602-1453. (M-F 8am-6pm ET). Computer with internet is required.

MINI-WAREHOUSES FOR RENT

Jordan Rental Agency 329 Suber Rd. Greer, SC 29651

879-2015

3-8-tfnc

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2022

B4 THE GREER CITIZEN FUN AND GAMES

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2022

Swallowing pills all at once is OK, unless meds shouldn’t interact DEAR DR. ROACH: I have always wondered if it matters if you swallow a bunch of pills in one swallow or if it would be better to space them out. I take a bunch, like Eliquis, dicyclomine, gabapentin, etc. -- B.A. ANSWER: With most pills, it’s OK to take them as a bunch together if you can tolerate doing so (I’ve known people who have a tough time taking multiple pills at the same time due to gagging). There are a few combinations of pills that shouldn’t be taken together, such as tetracyclines and calcium, but these should be labelled clearly on your bottle. A few medicines, like alendronate (Fosamax), can’t be taken with any other medicines. Some medicines, including all the ones you mentioned, can cause sedation, which can be worsened if taken together. As always, your pharmacist is your best friend for questions about medication interactions. *** DEAR DR. ROACH: Despite having family history of high cholesterol (including early death due to heart failure), I was told at 53 that my 10-year risk is not alarming. I do not smoke, nor do I drink. I recently had some tests done and was told that my Lipoprotein(a) level is above normal. I am wondering if that may explain my concern of why, de-

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH KEITH ROACH, M.D. spite keeping a very careful diet over two decades (and a fairly good Mediterranean diet before as well) and an ideal BMI, my figures are not getting better.

As always, your pharmacist is your best friend for questions about medication interactions. (I still have a high LDL, low HDL and high triglyceride count.) After I recovered from COVID, I seemed to have a high pulse and was advised that my stress ECG is positive. I find aerobic exercise very challenging, but I keep active when I can. I tend to be anemic and feel tired very often due to heavy periods, but I take iron supplements. What should I do concerning my cholesterol in my blood? I am concerned that my high figures may indicate a serious silent illness. -- M.H. ANSWER: The 10-year risk is a good place to start in deciding whether elevated cholesterol needs

to be treated; however, the 10-year risk does not consider some risk factors, including the high Lp(a), which is an independent risk factor on top of your high LDL and low HDL. The Lp(a) doesn’t affect the other cholesterol numbers. Diet and exercise do tend to help cholesterol numbers and definitely help reduce heart disease risk, but it is possible to have cholesterol results that are not ideal despite a very good lifestyle. A positive stress test is a concerning finding and is usually followed up by a definitive test for blockages in the artery, such as an angiogram. The results of that will absolutely guide your cardiologist as far as further treatment, including whether you need treatment for your cholesterol numbers. Although statin drugs do not reduce Lp(a), they do reduce the risk of heart disease in people with elevated levels of Lp(a). I follow the advice of experts who recommend a lower threshold for medication treatment in people with high Lp(a) levels, especially in people with a family history of heart blockages or heart attacks. Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to [emailprotected]. (c) 2022 North America Synd., Inc.

Soap Updates BY DANA BLOCK

DAYS OF OUR LIVES

Eric found himself going into a downward spiral. Kristen tried to make inroads with Brady. Leo stirred up some drama for Sonny and Will. Alex misread a situation between Stephanie and Chad. Chanel made an unpleasant discovery at Sweet Bits. Eric and Paulina ended up in jail together. EJ had a surprising offer for Nicole. Johnny was tempted to tell Gabi the truth. Jada confided in Rafe. Eric hired Sloan to be his lawyer. Johnny comforted a distraught Chanel. Abe was pressured to step down as mayor. EJ received an unexpected visitor. Eric and Nicole had it out. Gabi made a request to Wendy. Stefan questioned Li about Johnny and Wendy’s trip to Jakarta. Chad talked to Sonny about his feelings for Stephanie. Wait to See: Alex and Stephanie get romantic. Xander is trapped when Justin insists on helping him. Bonnie struggles to deal with the trauma caused by her kidnapping.

CHRIS HASTON | NBC

Greg Vaughan is ‘Eric’ on ‘Days of Our Lives’

GENERAL HOSPITAL

Michael and Willow had a frank discussion. Britt shared her plans with Austin. Robert and Laura put their heads together. Valentin pressed Felicia for information. Sonny pressured Dex. Elizabeth called Esme’s bluff. Ava advised Trina. Spencer received a gift. Alexis sought out Curtis. Jordan received an invitation. Cody opened up to Dante. Terry sensed something

was off with Britt. Victor delivered a surprise. Finn questioned Nikolas. Felicia received some worrisome news. Sonny issued a threat. Martin created a diversion. Finn pleaded with Liz. Nikolas was put on the spot. Ava visited Ryan. Sonny put Dex on notice. Wait to See: Nina tries to make inroads with Josslyn. Finn is shocked by what he sees. Spencer jumps to the wrong conclusion.

THE SPATS by Jeff Pickering

RFD by Mike Marland

AMBER WAVES by Dave T. Phipps

OUT ON A LIMB by Gary Kopervas

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

Victor demanded answers from Chance. Diane invited danger into the Abbott home. Nick made a shocking discovery. Daniel kept a secret. Billy lifted Chelsea’s spirits. Sally felt backed into a corner. Jack gave Phyllis an ultimatum. Audra seduced Noah. Tucker revealed an alliance. Victor took measures to protect Nikki. Nick tested Summer. Kyle lost patience with Ashley’s vendetta against Diane. Wait to See: Jack calls Jeremy Stark’s bluff. Chance makes a bold move. Nate has a change of heart.

Living Here The Greer Citizen

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2022 THE GREER CITIZEN B5

City of Greer Tree Lighting

City of Greer Breakfast with Santa

Greer Christmas Parade

Duncan Parade

Lyman Christmas Parade

B6 THE GREER CITIZEN LIVING HERE

THE WEEK IN

Entertainment

Our Schools

Trade Street Union to stage Rockin Christmas Show

School News

will include a mix of favorite cover songs as well as some favorite Christmas tunes. Trade Street Union consists of Alan Cole on keyboards, MIDI instruments, and vocals; Mike Lynn on bass and backup vocals; and Danny White on guitar and vocals. Each member of Trade Street Union has been a part of the music scene in Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina for decades and came together in recent years to perform tunes from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, and beyond, while not being

GREENVILLE COUNTY |

FOOD Popular Saturday teas from at Stomping around Grounds the globe BY KAELYN CASHMAN STAFF WRITER

An ancient drink with a rich history, tea is one of the most widely consumed beverages around the world. According to legend, the mythological Chinese ruler Shennong discovered tea by accident when the leaves of a nearby plant fell into water he had boiled. Thanks to the nutritional benefits of tea, including its antioxidant properties, which may help strengthen the immune system, tea has been consumed for millenia. It’s become an integral component of cultural rituals and is as beloved for its taste as its medicinal properties. Tea is now a $10 billion industry in the United States and a $38.8 billion industry worldwide. While there are many different types of tea, they all stem from five basic classifications: black, green, white, oolong, and pu’erh. The variety depends on how the leaves are treated after picking, according to Fresh Tea, a tea information organization. Popular varieties include: • Darjeeling: This is a black tea that has a light, nutty taste and a floral smell. It is lighter than other types of black teas. • Earl Grey: Another black tea, Earl Grey gets its flavor from the addition of bergamot, which is an orange extract. • Oolong: Some of the more popular varieties of oolong include Da Hong Pao, Dong Ding, Tieguanyin, Baozhong, and Jin Xua. Oolong is semi-oxidized, so it falls between green and black teas regarding its strength of flavor. • Silver needle tea: This is the most expensive white tea around the world. It has been a favorite among various Chinese dynasties. • Assam: While many teas hail from China, assam is a black tea that originates from Assam, India. It has a full-bodied flavor and brisk taste. • English breakfast tea: This is a traditional blend of black teas originating from Assam, Ceylon and Kenya. It has a relatively high caffeine content, so it’s energizing and robust. • Masala chai: Chai is the Hindi word for tea. Masala chai recipes differ, but generally speaking the tea is made from an assam or another black tea mixed with cinnamon, star anise, cardamom, cloves, fennel, ginger, and peppercorn. It is blended with milk to make a creamy, spicy brew. • Matcha: This is a traditional Japanese green tea powder made by grinding up green tea leaves. The flavor is stronger than other green tea brews because the powder is mixed into the water, rather than being steeped. • Bubble tea: Bubble tea originated in Taiwan. It is made from either black tea or matcha mixed with milk and tapioca balls and served over ice.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2022

Trade Street Union will be back in their hometown of Greer at Stomping Grounds bringing a Rockin Christmas show on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 6-9 p.m. Stomping Grounds was the first place where Trade Street Union played as a trio, and this year’s event

locked into any one genre of music. Their goal is to entertain and play something for every member of the audience, and each band member takes a turn with song suggestions. Their sets blend rock, acoustic melodies, and electronic enhancements to create a full sound, and the band draws from songs popular in all decades and genres from the past 40 years. For more information, visit TradeStreetUnion. com or https://www.facebook.com/TradeStreetUnion/.

CITY OF GREER CENTER FOR THE ARTS

MEET THE ARTIST: CECILY WITCHER Seven artists are housed at the Greer Center for the Arts, which is open to the public Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cecily Witcher, born in Anderson, describes herself as a visual artist, public speaker and world traveler. Cecily exudes an undeniable flow and taps into her personal storehouse of magic. Her bright carefree demeanor radiates lightning on canvas, dream catchers or any medium she chooses to work with. Vibrantly, she takes her butterfly art to new higher levels daily. Her work is texturally imaginative, raw and playful offering her audience a refreshing perspective. With more than 18 years of experience, Cecily has worked with such organizations and brands as Patricia Field, Sean Puffy Combs & NBC. Ms. Witcher’s work has been spotlighted on television show Younger and in various magazines as well as several New York galleries and boutiques. Cecily continues to ex-

Things To Do NEW LISTINGS

LOLLIPOPS CONCERT SET FOR DEC. 10

The Lollipops Concert: Georgia Music for children ages 3-8 is set for Saturday, Dec. 10. The story-based performance features the Greenville Symphony Wind instruments and South Carolina Children’s Theatre’s Traysie Amick. Performance times are: Main Library, 10-10:30 a.m.; Taylors library, 11:30 a.m.-noon.

HOLIDAY ARTS FAIR SET FOR DEC. 10

The City of Greer’s third annual Holiday Arts Fair is set for December 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Center for the Arts, located at 804 Trade Street, Greer. Inside, there will be 28 vendors and seven artist in residence, along with two food trucks, and Santa will be present from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair is offered for residents to buy holiday gifts from local artists and to promote local vendors for the holiday season.

FOOTHILLS TO HOLD CHRISTMAS POPS CONCERT

The Foothills Philharmonic Orchestra will present its Mainstage Orchestra Series: Christmas Pops Concert on Saturday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m. at Riverside Baptist Church, 1249 S. Suber Road in Greer. A Toys for Tots drive will precede the concert at 6 p.m.

PHOTO | BECKA RODGERS

Cecily Witcher creates art to reflect the mood of her subject matters. plore the many techniques and styles of art in each of her pieces where she uses many color combinations and mediums to express the mood and moods of

her subject matters. To learn more about this artist check out her Instagram: Traveling Butterflies Information compiled by Cecily Witcher.

STUDENTS NAMED TO ALL-STAR CHOIR

Several area high school students have been selected for the SC All-State Choir. They include: Eastside Nicole Campos Grace Restine Mario Avila-Parada Riverside Valencia Anderson Katelyn Cohee Brianna Ramirez Noa Martinez These students will join others from all across South Carolina in March at Winthrop University to learn from choral clinicians and sing in South Carolina's top choirs.

DISTRICT FIVE

BERRY SHOALS PLANS CONCERT

Berry Shoals Intermediate will hold a Winter Orchestra Concert on Thursday, Dec. 8, 6-7 p.m.

WELLFORD TO HOST DRIVE-THRU HOLIDAY

Wellford Academy of Science and Technology will host a Drive-Thru Holiday Event on Tuesday, Dec. 13.

FLORENCE CHAPEL TO HOLD BAND CONCERT

Florence Chapel Middle will hold a Band Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 13.

LYMAN ELEMENTARY TO HOLD HOLIDAY CONCERT

Lyman Elementary will hold its Holiday Concert and Santa Shop on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 4:30-6:30 p.m. The event will feature a Santa, cookies and milk, crafts, an Elf Scavenger Hunt, and the Santa Shop.

Greer Citizen E-Edition 12.7.22 Flipbook PDF - PDF Free Download (2024)

References