Monthly Archives: September 2012
Walking into the record books
Pickens athlete sets U.S. mark
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — After more than 15 miles and two hours of racing, 23 seconds made the difference.
That’s the margin by which Pickens County athlete Jonathan Hallman set a new American record on Sunday, Sept. 9 in Ocean Township, N.J.
With a time of 2 hours, 13 minutes and 42 seconds, Hallman shaved 23 seconds from the previous American Junior record at 25 kilometers — 15.53 miles — in the race walk, a distance competition that differs from running in that one foot must remain on the ground at all times.
Pair of candidate forums planned
COUNTY — The Pickens County Taxpayers’ Association has planned a pair of forums featuring candidates for local offices in November’s election.
On Tuesday, Oct. 2, the candidates for the school board’s district 5 seat will gather to speak at the Farm Bureau office located on U.S. 178 south of Pickens for a 7 p.m. debate.
An Oct. 18 meeting is scheduled between Rep. B.R. Skelton and Ed Harris, candidates for the controversial House District 3 election in November. The event is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. at Six Mile Town Hall.
LMS to hold open house, concert
LIBERTY — Liberty Middle invites members of the community to tour its newly renovated building from 4-5:30 p.m. this Saturday.
The school is housed in the building that was formerly Liberty High School. According to principal Donivan Edwards, the renovations have made the interior look like a brand new facility.
Benefit scheduled for Six Mile native Hale
SIX MILE — A benefit for Richard Hale is scheduled at Keowee Baptist Church in Six Mile on Sept. 22.
The benefit, which will feature an auction and hot dog plates for sale, is set to begin at 5 p.m.
For more information or to make donations, contact (864) 637-8101 or (864) 608-2756.
34th Annual Pumpkin Festival coming soon
PUMPKINTOWN — The 34th annual Pumpkin Festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 13.
This is the time of the year to enjoy a wonderful fall day in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains while taking advantage of some outstanding shopping, music and food. The festival will kick off at 9 a.m. with a parade from the Pumpkintown Fire Department to the Oolenoy Community House and continues until 5 p.m.
Rainy days and Mondays
All About Ben
By Ben Robinson
For the Courier
The old song by the Carpenters said “rainy days and Mondays always get me down.”
Unfortunately, eventually we understood that for Karen Carpenter it was “rainy days and an eating disorder” that got her down. She died much too young from anorexia, which I cannot understand.
Not wanting to eat seems akin to not wanting to breathe, and I believe in breathing a lot. One look at me and even the least experienced doctor can eliminate anorexia as one of my problems.
Kindness works
Life As I Know It
By Nicole Daughhetee
Staff Reporter
I have been on a journey of self-discovery for as long as I can remember. As I have said before, we are all works in progress. Some of us actively seek to learn more about ourselves to improve our lives and relationships with others. Some of us fall into circumstances that wind up teaching us applicable life lessons. Others ignore the idea of self-improvement altogether and are content to move through life in a state of blissful ignorance.
Over the last several months, I have been afforded a variety of opportunities to learn more about myself and how I interact with other people. There are some fairly simple, fundamental truths I constantly attempt to put into practice daily. Sometimes it is more difficult than at other times, but if we could all practice the most basic principle we learn growing up, imagine what a better world we would help shape.
Is it really up to us?
On The Way
By Olivia Fowler
For the Courier
Are elections sold to the highest bidder? What if both candidates raise exactly the same amount of money? Who wins then?
Most people I’ve spoken to made their minds up about their choices for November’s upcoming presedential election long ago. They neither listen to nor pay attention to political ads. And who can blame them?
Courier Obituaries 9-19-12
Mary “Sue” Tinsley
Pickens — Mary “Sue” Oliver Tinsley, 77, of Redeemer Health and Rehab, 138 Rosemond Street, and wife of the late Tommy R. Tinsley, died Tuesday Sept. 11, 2012.
Mrs. Tinsley was born in Pickens, the daughter of the late Norman and Minnie Whitmire Oliver. She retired as a clerk in Pickens County Family Court and was a member of Grace United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her sons, Steve Tinsley and his wife, Sandi and Whit Tinsley and his wife, Sheila, all of Pickens; grandchildren, Travis Tinsley and his wife, Shelley, Brittani Tinsley, Austin Tinsley and Jacob Tinsley.
Graveside services and burial were 1 p.m. Thursday in Robinson Memorial Gardens.
Flame open region with win against TR
By Eugene Jolley
Courier Sports
TRAVELERS REST — The Travelers Rest Devildogs feature a “ground and pound” offensive attack this year.
Friday night at Dean “Chico” Bolin Stadium, the Pickens Blue Flame gave the Devildogs some of their own medicine in taking a 42-6 Region II-AAA opening win.
Pickens (2-2, 1-0) overcame four first-half turnovers and scored touchdowns on all four second-half possessions in rolling to the win. The Flame didn’t attempt a pass in the second half, rolling up 277 rushing yards in the final two quarters and 339 for the game.
