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I Fkhay. Ami. 12, 1996 Tm: Gkiknvii i Nkws NEWS IN BRIEF C. 29602. Anyone with questions may call Ms.

Mays at 864 241-3181 fur more infor mation, Environmental conference May 22 1 The South Carolina Environmental Law Technology Conference, in its 14th year, will be held May 23-24 at the Hyatt Regency Greenville, The conference will focus on clean-air issues, environmental audits, water issues. Suerfund. pollution prevention, litigation and management issues. It's sponsored by the Greenville Chamber of Commerce, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and the Institute of Public Affairs at the University of South Carolina. Seakers will include Lewis Shaw, deputy commissioner for Environmental Quality Control with the state Department of Health and Environmental Control; Pete Strom, former U.S.

attorney for South Carolina; Lynn Stovall. general manager of the Greenville Water System; Ray Orvin. executive director of the Western Carolina Regional Sewer Authority; and local lawyers, engineers, industry leaders and government regulators. The conference costs $295, or $30 for students. For more information, call Fran Grainger at Israel and Brotherhood of the Temple, He was a member of the Purchasing Management Association of the Carohnas and Virginia, the South Carolina Association of Governmental Purchasing Officials and IPTAY.

He was a Mason. lie served with the Army in the 11th Airborne Division and was a life member of Disabled American Veterans. Surviving are his wife, Marian Tafl Weinlterger of the home; a daughter, Mary Rachel Weinberger of Greenville; a son, David Louis Weinberger of Lexington. two brothers, Joseph Weinberger of Bica Raton. and Bernard Weinberger of North Woodmere, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Temple of Israel, 400 Spring Forest Drive, Greenville, S.C. 29615. Services: 12:30 p.m. Friday at The Mackey Mortuary, Century Drive, with Rabbi James D. Cohn officiating.

Burial will be in Beth Israel Cemetery. Helen S. White, Greenville Helen Suber White. 82. formerly of Charlotte, died April 10, 1996, at Greenville Memorial Medical Center.

She was a member and former hostess at Hawthorne Lane United Methodist Church and a member of the Joy Outlook Sunday School Class and Circle 1. Surviving are a son. Thomas Len White of Greensboro, N.C.; a daughter, Patricia White Berry of Greenville; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Hawthorne Lane United Methodist Church, Joy Outlook Fund, 501 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte. N.C.

28204. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Friday in Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial services: 11 a.m. Friday at Hawthorne Lane United Methodist Church.

Visitation will be in the church parlor following the memorial service, Harry and Bryant Charlotte. William H. Whitehead, Union William Howard "Bill" Whitehead. 75. of 203 N.

Mountain died April 11, 1996. at the home of his daughter, Tammie, after an ex Deputies sponsor City View cleanup Jessie Buwens normally shows up for woik at Parker Middle School a suit. But on Saturday, the principal will be dressed in blue jeans and tennis shoes, ready for some dirty work. Greenville County sheriff's deputies are hixmsorinK City View Spring Clean '96. The deputies from the third platoon of the Sheriff's Office Northern Command will clean up trash in the neighborhood.

Helping them out will be faculty and students of Parker Middle and the Bob Jones University Student Organization. liowens said the school has offered prizes to the homeroom that has the most students participate. "It is a project that is worthwhile," liowens said. "It instills some pride in this community, and because these children live in this community, it helps to foster pride in them as well." Volunteers will meet at 9 a.m. at Parker Middle.

90 Woodside Ave. The event is expected to last into the aftennton, said Lt. Terence Brooks, spokesman for the Sheriff's Office. WalkAmerica fund-raiser April 27 About 7,000 people will walk a nine-mile course around the city of Greenville April 27 to raise money for the March of Dimes, organizers said. The WalkAmerica fund-raiser will begin at Greenville Technical College at 8 a.m.

It raises money to fund research to improve the health of mothers and babies. More than 300 businesses have signed up their teams to walk that day, according to a news release from the March of Dimes. "This is a really fun and healthy event for the whole community," said Don Watson, March of Dimes Upstate Division chairman. In 1995, more than $475,000 was raised. Organizers want to beat the $500,000 mark in Greenville County this year.

Watson said there is still time for companies and individuals to sign up to participate. Anyone interested is asked to call 235-8576. The March of Dimes is a national voluntary health organization. A news release said its mission is fo WJk mm m- Sra there Gary Moore prepares a field for planting Thursday on his farm near Dawson, Ga. improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality.

Sex education advisor)' panel has vacancies The Greenville County School District has several vacancies on the sexuality education advisory committee. The vacancies are for one health professional, one teacher, one parent and one clergy. The deadline for submitting letters of interest is April 26. The committee is a 13-member group that assists in the selection of components and curricula materials for the sexuality education program required under the state's Comprehensive Health Education Act. It consists of two parents, three clergy and two other persons not employed by the district.

Members serve three-year terms. Vacancies are filled by the board of trustees. Any district resident who meets the eligibility requirements can serve on the committee. Persons wishing to apply should indicate their interest, in writing, to Brenda Mays, Curriculum Associate, Greenville County School District, P.O. Box 2848, Greenville, ray I 4-- active in all phases of the church.

He was a life member of Serto-ma International and established the Greenville Speech and Hearing Clinic in 1951. Surviving are a sister, Elma Cul-bertson of Mauldin; a niece, Ann Funderburk of Greenville; three grandnieces, Amy, Cathy and Laura Funderburk, all of Greenville; and one grandnephew, Joe Edwin Funderburk of Greenville. He was predeceased by a brother, James Edwin Thomason; and a sister, Nancy Mildred Thomason. Memorials may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church. 501 Holland Road, Simpsonville, S.C.

29681. Graveside services; 3 p.m. Friday in Woodlawn Memorial Park, section conducted by the Rev. Clarence Padgett. Visitation: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Friday at Jones-Mackey Funeral Home, Augusta Street. Mrs. Joe D. Tilson, Greenville Deanna Williams Tilson. 58.

of 2525 Wells Sarasota. formerly of Greenville, died April 5. 1996. She was a homemaker. Surviving are two daughters, Jody Kuhn and Frances M.

Tilson, both of Sarasota; her father, Gerald Williams of Sarasota; and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Sarasota Hospice, Southwest Florida, 6055 Rand Sarasota, Fla. 34238. A memorial service was held at Romaine Funeral Home in Sarasota. Courtesy of Thomas McAfee Funeral Home.

Northwest. J. Elbert Tinsley, Travelers h'esl John Elbert Tinsley. 75. of 200 Center Road, died April 11, 1996, at his home following a period of declining health.

He was an employee of North Greenville College until he retired and was a member of Belvue Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mamie Peahuff Tinsley; a son, John "Buck" Tinsley of Travelers Rest; two sisters, Ruth Corn and Marie Goldsmith, both of Travelers Rest; five grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. Graveside services: 3:30 p.m. Saturday in Grand View Memorial Gardens. Visitation: 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Friday at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest. Paul R. Tomlinson Greenville Paul Raymond Tomlinson 88, formerly of Greenville, died April 10, 1996, in Tampa, following a period of declining health. He was a member of University Church of God in Tampa. Surviving are seven children, Paul Raymond Tomlinson Jr.

of Mauldin, Ann Loftis of Greer, Mitchell Tomlinson of Atlanta, Linda Haygood of Greenville, Jack Tomlinson of Monroe, N.C., Margaret Poore of Simpsonville and Ronald Tomlinson of Anderson; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Kenneth Tomlinson of Greenville; and four sisters, Lillian Johnston of Greenville, Beatrice Smith of Orlando, Katie Graham of Apple Valley, and Marie King of Starr. Services: 3 p.m. Saturday at University Church of God, with burial in Sunset Memory Gardens. Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at F.T.

Blount Funeral Home in Tampa. Nettie Vinesett, Gaffney Nettie Vinesett, 90, of 124 Morgan Cross Road, died April 10, 1996, at Upstate Carolina Medical Center. She was a homemaker and a member of Lavonia Baptist Church. Surviving is a sister, Allie Randolph of Hickory Grove. Graveside services: 2 p.m.

Friday in Lavonia Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation: 1:30 to 2 p.m. Friday at the church. Shuford-Hatcher Funeral Home, Gaffney. Edward Weinberger, Greenville Edward Weinberger, 72, of 209 Crepe Myrtle Court, died April 11, 1996.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a son of the late Louis and Minnie Leichtag Weinberger. He received his BBA and MBA from the Bernard M. Baruch School of Business and Public Administration, City College of New York. He was a certified purchasing manager with the Greenville County School District. He was an employee of Orange and Rockland Utilities in Spring Valley, N.Y., for 17 years.

He was a member of Temple of Ceorgene Rowe, Simpsonville Georgette Ounn Howe, 68, of 400 K. Main died April 11. 1996, at Greenville Memorial Medical Center, She was born in Fulton County, and retired from Classic Marble Ltd. She was a licensed Realtor with Cothran, Sims Marker; a former employee of E. Koy Stone Co.

and Carolina Federal Savings Loan; and bookkeeper for Mann, Foster, Ashmore and Hrissey, attorneys. After retiring, she was a greeter at Wal-Mart on Laurens Road until her health failed. Surviving are a stepson, Ronnie G. Rowe Sr. and wife, Jean, of Lexington; a stepdaughter, Piane Riddle and husband, Walter, of Ridge Manor.

four stepgrand-children; and four great-stepgrand-children. Memorials may be made to 'the Greenville County Cancer Society, 113 Mills Greenville. S.C. 29(05. Services: 11 a.m.

Saturday at Simpsonville First Baptist Church Chapel, with burial in Cannon Memorial Park. Cannon Funeral Home, Fountain Inn. 'Joe' Sherard Hilton Joseph "Joe" Sherard 76. of 250 Sherard Road, died April 11, 1996, at National Health Care Center in Anderson. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a retired farmer.

He attended Belton Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife, Frances Mills Sherard of the home; a son, Joseph H. Sherard of Belton; a daughter, Mrs. Phillip (Mary) Waggett of Greensboro, N.C.; three sisters. Martha Burgess, Elizabeth Sherard and Grace Sherard, all of Belton; and five grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the church or charity of one's choice. Services: 3 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home Chapel, Belton, with burial in The Garden of Memories. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

Friday at the funeral home. Alfred D. Staab, Anderson Alfred David Staab, 85, of 311 Simpson Road. G-5, died April 10, 1996, at Anderson Area Medical Center. He was a retired maintenance foreman and former hardware store owner in Wadsworth, Ohio.

He was a 32nd degree Mason and 50-year member of Wadsworth Masonic Lodge 385 and of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rites, Valley of Canton in Canton, Ohio. He was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife, Juanita Flickinger Staab of the home; a daughter, Carol Huntley of Columbus, Ohio; and two granddaughters. Memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 209 Broad Anderson, S.C. 29621.

Memorial services: 1 p.m. Saturday at The McDougald Funeral Home Chapel in Anderson. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Wadsworth at a later date. Edgar Thomason, Anderson Edgar "Whitie" Henry Thomason, 69, of 1001 Wil-liamston Road, died April 10, 1996, at his home. He was a retired self-employed paint contractor.

He served in the Merchant Marines and was a member of Evergreen Hills Baptist Church in Anderson. Surviving are his wife, Joyce Jordan Thomason of the home; a son, Don Thomason of Anderson; a brother, Glenn Thomason of Anderson; two sisters, Hazel Crooks of Anderson and Madge Thomason of Pendleton; and two grandsons. Memorials may be made to the Thomason family, 1001 Wil-liamston Road, Anderson, S.C. 29621. Services: 11 a.m.

Saturday at The McDougald Funeral Home Chapel, Anderson, with burial in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. George L. Thomason, Simpsonville George Leonard Thomason, 80, died April 11, 1996, at Summit Place following several months of declining health.

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He attended Union High School and was a veteran of World War II. He was retired owner of Counts Printing Co. He established the Union County News and served as editor for 20 years. Surviving are his wife, Gladys Eaves Whitehead; two daughters, Nancy W. Lawson and Tammie W.

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William R. Wright Gaffney William Robert Wright 89, of 175 Old Pro's Drive, died April 10, 1996, at Peachtree Centre. He was a retired textile employee and retired owner and operator of V.R. Wright's TV Repair Service. He was a member of Cherokee Avenue Baptist Church and former teacher of the W.R.

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