Daily Archives: 01/19/2011
LHS reschedules events
LIBERTY — Liberty High School has announced the rescheduled dates for athletic events postponed due to last week’s winter weather.
The varsity girls’ and boys’ Red Devil basketball squads will play a doubleheader at Chesnee this Thursday night, Jan. 20, beginning at 6 p.m. and will host the Carolina Trojans for a doubleheader next Wednesday, Jan. 26, with opening tip in the girls’ game set for 6:30 p.m.
The boys’ and girls’ JV basketball Devils will play back-to-back against Chesnee this Friday night at home, starting at 6 p.m. The boys’ JV squad will host Carolina prior to the varsity doubleheader on Jan. 26 at 5 p.m.
The Liberty wrestling squad wrestled at Chesnee Monday night to make up for last week’s missed match and will host Carolina next Thursday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m.
Dixie Softball to hold fee at $60
EASLEY — Dixie Softball of Easley has announced its early-bird special will remain in effect through its final sign-up day and that signups can be done three ways. The registration fee will remain at $60 through the final day of Jan. 29.
Signups can be done on-line at www.easleysoftball.com or in person at Hibbett Sports. Board members will be at Hibbett Sports in Easley Saturday, Jan. 22 and 29, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Parents may also go by Hibbett Sports during regular-business hours and ask for a registration card. Birth certificates will be checked during evaluations. Hibbett Sports is located between The Home Depot and Publix on U.S. Highway 123.
To register online, got to www.easleysoftball.com and click on the registration box. Online registration will consist of downloading the registration form, completing it and returning it along with the registration fee. To qualify for the $10 savings, it must be postmarked by Jan. 29. Any player who registers during the late sign-up period will pay $70. Late signups will only be taken to fill rosters if space is available.
Divisions offered are: Dixie Darlings (6-8), Dixie Angels (9-10). Dixie Ponytails (11-12) and Dixie Belles (13-15). Registration fee includes a uniform (jersey, pants and socks) and secondary insurance.
Dixie Softball of Easley anticipates another banner year offering fast-pitch softball to girls in the Easley area. The response in the past has been tremendous. In just eight years, the league has nearly tripled the number of girls in the community who participate in the program. Dixie Softball of Easley offers a program that is focused just on softball and the community has responded.
Easley teams have had successful seasons recently, with three all-star teams playing last year for district titles. Easley has also had several teams advance to the state tournament in their respective age divisions.
Dixie Softball will be offered in Easley this year for girls between the ages of 6 and 15. The age cutoff for each division is the age of the girl on Dec. 31, 2010. Players who register online must bring a copy of their birth certificate to evaluations. Players who register in person must bring a copy of their birth certificate to registration.
Evaluations will be scheduled in mid February. Practice for the season is scheduled to begin in March with the regular season running from April through May. District and state tournaments are scheduled for June and July.
Easley participates in a sub-district that includes teams from Pickens, Liberty, Central/Clemson, Pendleton and Six Mile.
DSE is governed by a board of parent volunteers who are dedicated to the growth of softball in Easley. The board for Dixie Softball of Easley is comprised of eight members who have many years of service to the youth softball program in Easley. The board is comprised of Lynn Albertson, Stan Albertson, Robert Bradley, Tommy Everett, Eric Goodwin, Barbara Page, Randy Parks and Chasity Trammell.
For more information, contact Bradley at 850-0178 or Everett at 306-2662, or any other board member.
Dreary weather…Bright Flavors
Punching up flavorful dishes can make for a wonderful respite from the kind of weather we’ve had lately.
There are so many different kinds of pasta and pastries that numbering them would be difficult. And most are so versatile they can be used in all kinds of dishes, from appetizers to entrees. All of these recipes have a little surprise and all have some flakiness and crunch.
The apple lasagna is a rich sweet dessert that uses lasagna noodles instead of pastry. And it’s easy and delicious. The crab wontons are good as a snack, appetizer or main dish. The only recipe offered this week that requires a fork for consumption is the apple lasagna. Everything else just needs a working set of fingers. I hope you find a favorite here.
Tomato Bruschetta
1 8-ounce loaf French bread (baguette)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium red and/or yellow tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup chopped, pitted ripe olives
3 tablespoons sliced green onion
1 jalapeno pepper or 1 small banana pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
Cut bread into 3/8-inch-thick slices. Brush both sides of each slice lightly with the 2 tablespoons olive oil. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in a 425 degree F oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until crisp and light brown, turning once.
For topping, stir together tomatoes, olives, green onion, jalapeno or banana pepper (if desired), garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, oregano, and pepper.
To assemble, top each toasted slice with a little Parmesan cheese, then about 1 tablespoon of the tomato topping. Sprinkle each with some of the remaining Parmesan. Return slices to the baking sheet. Bake in a 425 degree F oven for 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese starts to melt and topping is heated through. Serve warm. Makes about 24.
Spinach Phyllo Triangles
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1-1/2 cups finely crumbled feta cheese (6 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
24 sheets frozen phyllo dough (9 x14-inch rectangles), thawed
1/2 cup butter, melted
For filling, cook the spinach, onion, and garlic according to spinach package directions. Drain well in a colander. Press mixture with the back of a spoon to remove excess moisture. Combine spinach mixture with feta cheese and oregano.
Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a cutting board or other flat surface. Lightly brush with some of the melted butter. Place another sheet of phyllo on top; brush with butter. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap until needed.)
Cut the 2 layered sheets lengthwise into 3 equal strips, each 14 inches long. Spoon 1 well-rounded teaspoon of filling about 1 inch from an end of each dough strip. To fold into a triangle, bring a corner over filling so the short edge lines up with the side edge. Continue folding the triangular shape along the strip until the end is reached. Repeat with remaining phyllo, butter, and filling.
Place triangles on a baking sheet; brush with butter. Bake in a 375 degree F oven about 15 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.
Makes 36 triangles (18 appetizer servings)
Make-ahead directions: Prepare Phyllo Triangles through step 3. Place the unbaked triangles in a covered freezer container; freeze for up to 2 months. Brush with additional melted butter and bake as directed. Do not thaw the triangles before baking.
Crab Wontons
8 oz. cream cheese — softened
1 tbsp. fresh cilantro — minced
2 tsp. scallions — minced
1 tsp. fresh ginger — minced
1 tsp. sugar
1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
8 oz. crab meat
32 wonton wrappers
1 c. vegetable oil
Crab Filling Directions:
Soften cream cheese to room temperature
In a bowl, combine cilantro, scallions, ginger, sugar, jalapenos and lime juice with softened cream cheese.
Add crab mixture and lightly mix with other ingredients.
Wonton Wrapper Directions:
Using wonton wrappers approximately 4 inches square will work to make smaller dumplings for appetizers.
Lay wonton wrappers on a flat surface and add a teaspoon of crab filling in the center of the wrapper or adjust amount depending on size of the wrapper. Lightly and evenly spread the filling into a round shape making sure to keep it well away from the outer edges.
Dampen the edge of each wrapper with water and fold in half, resulting in a rectangular shape to the wrap.
Dampen the edge of each wrapper with water or a lightly beaten egg and press the edges together so they seal the contents. As they are sealed, press the excess air out of the wonton to keep the wonton from puffing up as it cooks.
Fold the wonton lengthwise in half again, creating a somewhat narrow rectangular shape to the folded dough.
Moisten the edges again if necessary so they adhere better. Fold each end in toward the center of the wrap, allowing half of the end to remain in a vertical position while the other half is folded over on top of and overlaps the opposite side end piece, like the end corners of an envelope.
Press the ends together that overlap, so they adequately seal.
Keep the filled wontons covered with a damp cloth to retain the moisture in the dough while others are being filled.
When ready to cook, place the filled wontons on a baking sheet layered with parchment paper.
Pour cooking oil in a skillet and heat on medium high to 350ºF.
Fry wontons in small batches for 3 to 4 minutes each until they are light golden brown.
Remove and place on paper toweling to absorb any excess grease.
Apple Lasagna
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 cup (8 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cans (21 ounces each) apple pie filling
6 lasagna noodles, cooked, rinsed and drained
Topping
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons cold butter
Sour Cream Sauce
3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
3 tablespoons brown sugar
In a small bowl, combine the egg, cheeses, sugar and extract; set aside. Spread one can of pie filling into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with three lasagna noodles and cheese mixture. Layer with remaining noodles and pie filling.
In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over filling.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until bubbly and heated through. Let stand for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients.
Serve with lasagna.
Obituaries for week of January 19
WILLIE MAE DENTON
EASLEY — Willie Mae White Denton, 94, of Easley, wife of the late Johnny Denton, died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011.
Born in Greenville County, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence Monroe White and Laura Elliott Kelly. Mrs. Denton was a homemaker and a member of Tabor U.M.C.
Surviving are two sons: Mike (Molly) Denton and Tony (Jackie) Denton; grandchildren: Chris (Jill) Denton, Kim (Scott) King and Becky (Brad) Futrell and great grandchildren: Lauren Denton, Kayli Denton, Tyler King and Trey King.
Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday afternoon at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 69, Travelers Rest, SC 29690.
The Howze Mortuary, Travelers Rest is in charge of arrangements.
Bonnie Lou Holder
Pickens — Bonnie Lou Pace Holder, 81, wife of Loyd Parsons Holder of 541 South Glassy Mountain Road, died Thursday Jan. 13, 2011 at Hospice of the Foothills in Seneca.
Mrs. Holder was born in Pickens County, daughter of the late Royce and Stella Parker Pace. She was retired from The South Carolina Forestry Commission as Fire Tower Keeper on Glassy Mountain just outside Pickens. Mrs. Holder was a member of Brushy Creek Baptist Church in Easley and was a member of Brushy Creek Senior Citizens.
Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Loyd P. Holder, son Tim Holder (Melodie) of Easley, grandchildren Ryan Holder (Ellen) of Easley and Hanna Holder of Easley and a brother Harold Pace (Gladys) of Easley.
Funeral services were conducted 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15 in the Chapel of Dillard Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Spencer and the Rev. Rodney Graham officiating.
A message of condolence may be expressed to the Holder family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com.
Helen Smith Crowe
Pickens — Helen Margaret Smith Crowe, 82, widow of Earl Henry Crowe, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011 at Golden Living Center in Hendersonville, N.C.
Formerly of Pickens she was born in Sabillasville, Md. and was a daughter of the late Simon and Lottie Mae Eckard Smith. She was retired from ECP in Easley and was a member of Mile Creek Baptist Church.
Surviving are four daughters, Linda Smith of Easley, Mae Smith of Ware Shoals, Ruby Crowe of Honea Path, and Brenda Barker of Easley; a son, Gary Crowe of Easley; a sister, Mary Flair of Florida; nine grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents she was predeceased by a daughter, Debbie Lynn Crowe, two sister and two brothers.
Funeral services to honor the life of Mrs. Crowe will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Messages of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Garland D. Porter
Liberty — Garland D. Porter, 76, of 100 Crowfield Drive, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011 at his home.
Born in Pickens County, he was the son of the late Barney and Irene Kelly Porter. Mr. Porter was retired from the textile industry and was a U.S. Navy Veteran.
Surviving are his wife, Bobbie Kelly Porter of the home; two children, Vicki Porter Cromer (Frank) and Barney Dean Porter; three grandchildren, Shannon Chapman, Chad Cromer and Becki Porter.
No public services will be held.
Gerald G. Jacks
Pickens — Gerald Gilliam Jacks, 73, of 139 Jacks Drive, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011.
Born in Laurens County, he was the son of the late Thomas Jefferson Jacks and Laura Elizabeth Carley Jacks. Mr. Jacks was the owner of Jacks’ Bait Distributors for 47 years. He was a member of Mt. View Baptist Church and was a U.S. Coast Guard Veteran.
Surviving is his wife of the home, Linda Hunsucker Jacks; his children, Gerald K. Jacks (Patti) of Pickens, Vicki D. Denard (Garen) of Liberty, Dale E. Jacks (Bobbi Jo) of Easley, R. Chad Jacks (Angie) of Pickens, Shane Jacks (Rona) of Williamston and Tanya Fincannon (Rod) of Easley; 10 grandchildren; a brother, Don Jacks of Piedmont; and two sisters, Doris Davis of Easley and Gale Jacks of Myrtle Beach.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Tommy and Freddie Jacks.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, Jan. 19 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at Mt. View Baptist Church, 336 Mountain View Church Rd., Six Mile, SC 29682 with the service to celebrate Mr. Jacks’ life to follow at 3:30 p.m. in the church sanctuary.
The burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family respectfully request that you come as you are.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Operation Smile, 6435 Tidewater Drive Norfolk, VA 23509.
The family will be at the home.
Online condolences may be expressed by visiting DillardFunerals.com
Thomas Robinson Hanna
Easley — Thomas Robinson Hanna, 94, of Easley, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, at McCall Hospice House, Simpsonville.
He was the husband of the late Viola Jameson Hanna.
Born August 16, 1916 on his maternal grandparents’ farm in Anson County, N.C., he was a son of the late Charles Bell Hanna, Sr. and the late Eleanor Robinson Hanna.
Mr. Hanna was a 1938 graduate of Clemson Agricultural & Military College, and he received graduate education at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Mr. Hanna’s first career was as an educator, teaching Agriculture in Cullowhee, N.C. and then at Easley High School, until going to serve his country in World War II. As a First Lieutenant in the 8th Infantry Regiment of the 4th Army Division, he participated in the invasion of Normandy on D-Day and in the Battle of the Bulge. After returning home from service, Mr. Hanna enjoyed a long career with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, retiring as Director of Air Pollution Control for Greenville County. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Pickens.
Mr. Hanna will be remembered as a kind, quiet, generous, and thoughtful gentleman to all who knew him.
Surviving are one brother, William J. Hanna, IV of Virginia Beach, Va.; one sister, Eleanor Hanna McLean of Washington, DC; a brother-in-law, James S. Myrick, Jr. and his wife, Mary McCuen Myrick of Nashville, Tenn.; a devoted sister-in-law, Margaret Jameson Waldrop and her husband Harry Waldrop, of Lynchburg, Va., and many special nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends.
In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Hanna was predeceased by two brothers, Henry H. Hanna and Charles Bell Hanna, Jr. and two sisters, Sarah Craig Myrick and Mary Hanna Barnes.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, in Westview Cemetery, Easley, with the Rev. Jimmy Dillard officiating.
Family members are at their respective homes.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to the Miracle Hill Children’s Home, Goodwill Industries, or to the charity of one’s choice.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.
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