Daily Archives: 05/25/2011
SDPC graduation plans announced
COUNTY — Nearly 1,000 high school seniors will receive their diplomas next Friday, June 3, when all four Pickens County high schools hold their annual graduation ceremonies at Clemson University’s Littlejohn Coliseum.
Charles Rogers tournament again proves to be a success
PICKENS — Eleven teams participated in the seventh annual Charles F. Rogers Scholarship Award Golf Tournament held at Pickens Country Club on May 21.
Devil Athletes of the Year
Jake Goodnough and Amber King were recently named Liberty High’s Male and Female Athletes of the Year. Goodnough is a three-sport athlete who was named Region Player of the year and All-State in both track and cross country, finishing third at the state XC meet and second in the 1600m run at the state track meet. He was also chosen to run in the Shrine Bowl Run. King was named the Region I-AA Female Athlete of the Year after earning region player of the year and all-state honors in volleyball, basketball and track. She earned two silver medals and one state championship, in the triple jump, in the recent state track meet.
Davis named new LHS girls XC coach
LIBERTY — Sunday Ford Davis has been named as girls’ cross country coach at Liberty High School.
Davis brings an impressive running resume with her as she takes over the Lady Devils’ program.
She comes from a family of avid runners and ran in her first race at the age of three. As a runner at Wren High School, she was a five-time individual state champion: twice in cross country, twice in the 1600m run and once in the 3200m run.
BPWC wrestlers headed to state championships
WESTMINSTER — After two frustrating weekends of DNPs (did not place), Berkshire-Pickens wrestler Nathan Gilstrap of Liberty, wrestling at 145 lb. Junior, came away with a bronze medal in Greco, Freestyle and Folkstyle competitions at a recent USA Ironman Tournament in Westminster.
Memorial Day 2011: Why we celebrate
“The 30th day of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village, and hamlet church-yard in the land. In this observance no form of ceremony is prescribed, but posts and comrades will in their own way arrange such fitting services and testimonials of respect as circumstances may permit. We are organized, comrades, as our regulations tell us, for the purpose among other things, “of preserving and strengthening those kind and fraternal feelings which have bound together the soldiers, sailors, and marines who united to suppress the late rebellion. What can aid more to assure this result than cherishing tenderly the memory of our heroic dead, who made their breasts a barricade between our country and its foes?”
Put a pepper in every pot
Peter Piper is famous for picking peppers, but his are all pickled.
Peppers are colorful, flavorful and offer an amazing range of temperatures. Some like them hot, some like them cold. But there’s sure to be a pepper out there with your name on it.
Decide how much heat you like and go from there. One of my favorite peppers is the red bell. It’s readily available and has a sweet mild taste that almost everyone can enjoy.
But there are many more. Please try some of these recipes and decide for yourself which you like best.
Obituaries for the week of May 25
Ralph Warren Chapman
Pickens — Ralph Warren Chapman, 67, of Pickens, died Thursday, April 7, 2011. Loving husband of Dorrene (Waldron) Chapman.
Born in Stoneham, Mass., was the son of the late Ralph B. and Dorothy M. (Cleveland) Chapman. Business owner in Pickens since 1992 – Domestic Fence Co., Business owner for 30 plus years. He was an Honorary Member of the Sheriffs’ Association. He was of the Protestant faith.
In addition to his wife of 34 years he is survived by two daughters, Cassandra Garcia and husband Mario and grandchildren, Cheyanne and Dakota Waldron of Cateechee; and Tiffiny L. Chapman and friend Billy Gillespie of Stateville, N.C.; two sons, Ralph C. Chapman of Pickens and Aaron C. Chapman and fiancé Christina Hawkins and her daughters, Allysa and Kaitlynn Fricks of Pickens; a sister, Viola (Cleveland) Chapman and husband Joe of Cape Coral, Fla.; a brother, David A. Chapman and wife Kristen of Louden, N.H. and many nieces, nephews, in-laws and cousins; three aunts, Viola (Chapman) Solis and husband Truman of Ariz., Martha (Chapman) Payton and husband Dick of Mo. and Lois Chapman of Kan.; one uncle, Harold Cleveland II, Fla.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by one daughter, Dorothea A. Chapman and one grandson, Joel E. Waldron.
A Celebration of Life was held at the home on Sunday, April 10. Condolences can be sent to the family of the home 335 Allgood Farm Rd., Pickens, SC 29671.
Palmetto Cremations Services assisted the Chapman family.
Classified Ads for the week of May 25
Yard Sale
YARD SALE: Scout troop having multi-family yard sale to raise funds for Red Cross Disaster Relief. Legacy Square in Pickens. Sat. May 28 (8am-Noon). Games, exhibits and safety instructions by scouts. 5/25
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Yard Sale: 7227 Moorefield Hwy, Liberty. Lot pottery, depression glass, all comes from antique shop. Dealers are welcome. Everything ½ priced. 5/25
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MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE, Sat, June 4, 7 a.m. til 12 p.m., 154-162 Fruit Mtn. Rd, Easley. Furniture, Kitchen Items, Adult and Kid Clothes, Electronics, Books, Toys and Other Household Items. 5/25
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