Daily Archives: 03/23/2011
Laurel Hill becomes Manna Health & Rehab of Pickens
PICKENS — A new owner, Olive Leaf Holding Company, acquired Laurel Hill Living Center on December 29, and renamed it Manna Health & Rehab of Pickens, LLC.
Benefit planned for Cannon
SALEM — There will be a benefit for J. Loyde Cannon, native of Oconee County, on Saturday, March 26, at Calvary Baptist Church in Salem from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. There will be gospel singing, hot dog plates, a yard sale and a bake sale.
Wimpey qualifies for state bowling finals
Matthew Wimpey of Pickens competed in the Pepsi USBC Youth Championships in Columbia this past Sunday. Bowlers had to bowl six games, and Wimpey finished in the Top 15 percent of 428 bowlers with a total score of 1529, finishing in eighth place. He will return this Saturday for the state finals in Columbia.
Daniel track, XC standout picks Furman
CENTRAL — Stepping out of the shadow of a well-known and highly respected parent can sometimes be a challenge, but don’t tell that to Daniel High School senior Sinead Haughey.
Charles F. Rogers scholarship golf tourney date set
PICKENS — The seventh annual Charles F. Rogers Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament is scheduled for May 21 at the Pickens Country Club.
Proceeds from the event will go to benefit a male and female Pickens High School basketball player planning to attend a university, college or technical school.
Great home improvement projects
(StatePoint) For many Americans the warmer weather of spring means it’s time to focus on all those home improvement projects that would be inconvenient during winter.
Adding an extension, sanding wooden floors or replacing a roof are a lot easier when you’re not worried about the weather and diminished day light. Also, contractors are less likely to have weather-related delays that blow timelines, making spring renovations run more smoothly.
Spring — Garden time!
Few things are anticipated more in spring than the arrival of new leaves on the trees and budding flowers in the garden. A landscape awash with fresh colors can brighten the spirit and make anyone want to head outdoors.
There are many different plants that begin to show their colors in the spring. A number of perennials, annuals and trees begin to flower or show new sprouts come the springtime. Here are some plants that can be planted for springtime enjoyment.
Bring back homemade biscuits
There’s nothing quite like a hot flaky biscuit right out of the oven.
The four recipes featured this week should please the pickiest eater.
Now, I’m not claiming that they’re fat-free, because they’re not. Nor am I even claiming they’re low in fat, because when it comes to good biscuits I don’t care about any of that. I care about how they taste.
None of these recipes are for people who are looking for diet food. If it calls for butter, use real butter. If it calls for cheese, use real cheese. After eating any of these, you may feel slightly guilty, but you will not be hungry.
Go for the gusto, and happy baking.
Region Band honors
Region One high school band auditions were hosted by Greer High School in January. Band students from all seven Spartanburg school districts, both Laurens school districts, Greenville school district, Pickens school district, and Oconee school district performed audition criteria for a panel of judges. After the tabulation of the scores of more than 1,500 students competing, the top scores were chosen, and those students were awarded placement into this year’s Region Band. These students attended the 2011 Region One Band Clinic in February at Furman University. During the clinic they were under the direction of fine clinicians, studied music with students from all over the region, and performed a concert attended by approximately 2,000 people. These Pickens High School band students won placement in the Region Band: Jennifer Bramel, Anna Chastain, Madison Vaughn, Cydney Reid, Liz Whitaker, Kaylee Sandor, AJ Keene, Antwan Sloan, Alex Powers, Josh Seawright, Austin Tinsley, Renee Chastain, Tyler McManis, John McManus, Austin King, Danielle Buckhiester, Paul Dennis, Joseph Stockton, and Camden O’Bryant.
New award named for SWU president
The Dr. David Spittal Community Award, named for Southern Wesleyan University’s retiring president, was announced during the 2011 Central State of the Community dinner, held March 17 at Founders’ Hall on the university’s campus in Central. University President David Spittal, left, was the inaugural recipient for the award, presented by Will Gregory, chairman of the Clemson Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors. Southern Wesleyan University hosted community leaders, including area political leaders and representatives from area businesses. The dinner was organized by the Central Area Business Council and the Clemson Area Chamber of Commerce. Southern Wesleyan was one of several community sponsors for the event.
