Monthly Archives: October 2012
Sharing 36 philosophical pearls of wisdom
Life As I Know It
By Nicole Daughhetee
Last week I discovered that Ben and I share a love of October — not to mention that we share it as a birth month. I was born on Sunday, the 10th day of this 10th month at 4:07 pm in Miami Beach, Fla. Happy birthday to me (last week)!
This year I turned 36, and even my third-grader could tell you that makes me closer to 40 than 30. But I don’t fear 40. I say bring it on! A dear friend once told me that I am like a bottle of nice wine: I only get better with age. For the first time in my life, that is a compliment I can actually graciously accept.
It’s a crazy, crazy world
On The Way
By Olivia Fowler
It’s been an unusual year so far. It’s not over yet, so we need to stay alert. There are a lot of unhinged people running for office. That is not an exaggeration, just a fact. And if you don’t believe it, check out Arkansas, where running for senate is a man who wants disobedient children to be put to death. Unbelievable as it may seem, it is true.
This may beat the man in Missouri who thinks women who are raped can’t get pregnant. Now really. Is this the best America has to offer? I think not. To add insult to injury, one of South Carolina’s own United States Congressmen has endorsed this candidate, because he says this man’s vote is needed. Every now and then the crazies just come out of the woodwork.
Honoring the real heroes
All About Ben
By Ben Robinson
The Upstate of South Carolina seems to be divided into two different schools of thought: Clemson fans and University of South Carolina fans. It’s been going on for more than a century and will likely continue another 100 years.
I was actually a Gamecock fan growing up, and I vowed to remain that even after I enrolled at Clemson University for my freshman year. But I by chance met one of the Clemson University cheerleaders, one who was destined to wear the crown of Miss South Carolina a couple of years later, at a convenience store in Clemson one morning before a Tiger home game, and she cleverly convinced me I should pull for the Tigers.
Six to be inducted into Green Wave HOF
EASLEY — Easley High School will induct a new class of honorees into its Athletic Hall of Fame at halftime of next Friday night’s football game against Hillcrest at Green Wave Stadium.
There will be an induction dinner at 5:45 p.m. prior to the game in the new school’s cafeteria, and all former Hall of Fame inductees are invited to join.
Being inducted into the Hall of Fame this year are Barry Dean Duncan, Season Brotherton Mauger, Robert Michael (Mike) Owen, Anthony Terrell Robinson, Cornelia Michelle Robinson and James Gregory (Greg) Spearman.
The honorees are all former Green Wave athletes who left an indelible mark on the Easley High School athletic department during their time in high school and beyond.
Courier Community Calendar
• Pickens Church of God hosting annual Fall Festival
Pickens Church of God will be hosting its annual Fall Festival, Saturday Oct. 27 from 4-8 p.m. There will be games, prizes, bouncy house, food, drinks, candy and fun. Everyone is welcome. The church is located at 127 McDaniel Ave., Pickens.
• Faith Lutheran to host yard sale Oct. 19
Faith Lutheran Church will have its fourth annual yard sale October 19 and 20 from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Faith is located at 729 W. Main Street across from Blue Ridge Electric Co-op. The yard sale will be held in the building for your comfort. There will be many household items, clothing, books, furniture and homemade bakery items will be sold to help support the Gleaning House, a community food pantry. Faith, a small congregation, has been able to provide $1500 to the Gleaning House which just about covers the expenses for providing food for one day for the 350 community residents in need. Using supplemental funds from Thrivent Financial, Faith has been able to share $1.50 with the Gleaning House for each single $1 spent.
Cannon, Pickens partner again to offer Trick or Treat on Main
PICKENS — Cannon Hospital, together with the city of Pickens, is once again planning its annual trick or treating event as a means of providing a safe, family oriented atmosphere for trick or treating.
This year’s “Trick or Treat on Main” will be held on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 5-8 p.m. on West Main Street in Pickens and is open to all children ages 12 and under, free of charge. Because of liability issues, no animals will be allowed on the trick or treat trail.
Courier Obituaries for 10-17-12
Sylvia Benjamin
Central — Sylvia Lillie Youngblood Bolding Benjamin, 71, of Central died Monday, Oct. 8, 2012 at The Laurels of Hendersonville.
Sylvia was born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Samuel Odell and Lois Merck Youngblood. She was a member of Mt. Olivet Wesleyan Church and was retired from Easley Nursing Center as an occupational therapist and certified nursing assistant. Sylvia had many loves including horseback riding, children, and taking care of old people.
Sylvia was twice married, first to the late Ernest Bolding and then to the late Joel Benjamin.
Survivors include her step-daughter Gwen Benjamin of Greenville, brothers and sisters, Lucille Kelley of Liberty, Ernest Youngblood of Six Mile, Felton Youngblood of Pigeon Forge, Tenn., Shirley Stubblefield of Six Mile, and Susan Alexander also of Six Mile.
In addition to her parents and husbands, Sylvia was preceded in death by a sister, Syble Jones.
Funeral services were Thursday, Oct 11 at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel of Dillard Funeral Home. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens, Garden of St. Peter.
A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com.
Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Benjamin family.
Alvin S. Harrison
Easley — Alvin Stokes Harrison, 82, of 103 McCollum Street, husband of the late Genethel Macie Thomas Harrison, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2012 at his home.
Born in Brevard, N.C., a son of the late Earl Cranston and Hattie Harren Harrison, Mr. Harrison retired from Michelin North America and was a member of Easley Church of God. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
Surviving are two sons, Butch Harrison (and friend, Karen) and Michael Harrison (Naomi), all of Easley; two daughters, Lisa Adams (Bobby) and Pam Smith (Greg), all of Easley; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were 2 p.m. Friday at Easley Church of God with the Rev. Dr. David Sustar officiating. Burial followed in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Easley Church of God, P.O. Box 443, Easley, SC 29641.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road which is assisting the family.
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Dog debate rages at council meeting
By Nicole Daughhetee
Staff Reporter
EASLEY — A local family’s fight to bring home its dog continued during a packed Easley city council meeting Monday night.
Approximately 50 people showed up at the meeting to address council and urge council member Dave Watson to return the lost Chihuahua he found in May to the Blanton family, Easley residents that say they searched for the dog for months before discovering Watson and his wife had adopted her.
Following the traditional order of the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance at Monday’s meeting, Easley mayor Larry Bagwell addressed the room filled with concerned citizens.
Local businesses receive grants to improve looks
By Nicole Daughhetee
Staff Reporter
PICKENS — The city of Pickens and the Pickens Revitalization Association announced winners for their first Façade Grant Program this week.
A grand total of $10,000 was awarded to four downtown businesses — Foothills Gun and Pawn, Family Chiropractic, Flowers by Virginia and Michael’s Restaurant.
Part of the Pickens Revitalization Association (PRA), the city of Pickens Façade Improvement Committee administered a Façade Improvement Grant Program intended to stimulate improvements to the exterior of commercial buildings in the downtown area.
