Daily Archives: 09/04/2013
Pickens County YMCA to host Tri the Ridge Sprint Triathlon
COUNTY — The Pickens County YMCA will host its annual Tri the Ridge Sprint Triathlon on Saturday, Sept. 14.
The event will take place at the Pickens YMCA located at 2223 Gentry Memorial Hwy. The silver sponsors for this year’s race are Advanced Family Dentistry and Kelly’s Family Pharmacy.
The Triathlon event will consist of a 300 yard swim, 13 mile bike and a 3.1 mile run. A relay team option is also available for the Triathlon event. All participants receive a t-shirt and are timed.
“The YMCA Race Team and Pickens YMCA are extremely excited about this
Courier Community Calendar 9-4-13
• Vendor apps now available for Fall for Liberty 2013
Fall for Liberty 2013, a bluegrass event, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in downtown Liberty.
Vendors are now being accepted and can apply online at www.libertyscevents.com. Deadline for applications is Oct. 14. payment and forms can be dropped at Liberty City Hall. The event committee only accepts one vendor from any direct sales company (i.e. 31, Avon, etc.) and limits the number of spots for food vendors. Vendor spots are first-come, first-served when payment is received.
• Lynch reunion scheduled for Oct. 5
A reunion of the descendants of Captain William Lynch will be held in the Fellowship Hall of Holly Springs Baptist Church (U.S. 178 at S.C. 11) Saturday,
Pickens Presbyterian CDC plans fall festival
PICKENS — Pickens Presbyterian Church Child Development Center is hosting a free, fall festival on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 311 West Main Street in Pickens.
Highlights of the day’s event will include inflatables and games for the children, as well as child performances by La Dance Studio, A Tae Kwon Do demonstration, the Sweet Potato Pie Kids and Carl Woody will be performing a Magic Show and balloon art. A silent auction will take place featuring many great items.
Bluegrass music provided by PHS Blue Flame Bluegrass Band. Barbecue plates
Still in the rainy season
Olivia Fowler
On The Way
By Olivia Fowler
We’ve grown accustomed to the rain. And that’s a good thing, as it’s inevitable. The pattern has grown so predictable that it is more remarkable to see a patch of blue sky than thick black clouds. No matter the weather in other parts of the county, we can safely say that the stretch of Rice’s Creek Road where Fowler Farm is located will get rainfall every afternoon without fail.
Pickens lies north of us. Six Mile is to the west, Liberty is east and Atlanta is south.
The storm clouds begin gathering around 4 p.m. From our front porch distant thunder can be heard. It sounds as though someone’s bowling with a mighty
A speech to remember
Nicole Guttermuth
A New Day
by Nicole Guttermuth
I came across this commencement speech given by George Saunders, a New York Times Best Selling American writer, and I was inspired by his words. Understanding that my column isn’t long enough to reprint his speech in its entirety, I am going to break this into one of my “series” — with commentary (of course). I, obviously, believe Saunders’ words are worthy of being read.
Without further ado, part one….
“Down through the ages, a traditional form has evolved for this type of speech, which is: Some old fart, his best years behind him, who, over the course of his life, has made a series of dreadful mistakes (that would be me), gives heartfelt advice to a group of shining, energetic young people, with all of their best
Courier Obituaries 9-4-13
Avenell Hunter Welborn
Easley — Avenell Hunter Welborn, 84, of Easley, wife of the late Joe B. Welborn, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2013.
Born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Rev. Fred B. and Mattie Powell Hunter, Mrs. Welborn graduated from Easley High School in 1946 and also graduated from Draughans Business School. She retired from the Payroll Department of Alice Manufacturing Company after 32 years of service and attended St. Andrew United Methodist Church where she belonged to the Lucille Searcy Sunday School Class. Mrs. Welborn was a volunteer with Baptist Easley Hospital for seven years.
Surviving are a son, Arden Welborn (Theresa Hanebrink); granddaughter, Jessica Laura Welborn; sister, Frances Turner; brother, Garvin Hunter (Carol); four nieces and nephews, four great-nieces and nephews and one great-great-nephew.
Courier Classifieds 9-4-13
Free
FREE TO GOOD HOME: 3 7-week old puppies. Mixed breed, small dogs, very cute. All males. Call 864-878-9687. NC
Yard Sales
ARIAL BAPTIST YOUTH YARD SALE/COOKOUT – 618 Rice Road, Easley. September 14 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. $10 tables (you keep all profits) Call to reserve a table 864-859-7234 or 864-313-7062. 8/21, 28, 9/4, 11
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HUGE YARD SALE SEVERAL FAMILIES: Rain or Shine. Saturday, Sept. 7 8 a.m. until. 121 Hayes Rd. Large variety of everything. 9/4
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Announcements
Do you own an antique or modern U.S. or foreign military vehicle? If so, “I WANT YOU” to join our veterans club, USMTM, please email for info: us.mtm66@yahoo.com. TFC
Trespass Notices 9-4-13
In the state of South Carolina, trespass after notice is a misdemeanor criminal offense prohibited by section 16-11-620 for the South Carolina Code.
Those who enter upon the lands of others without the permission of the owner or manager shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor trespassing.
All persons are hereby notified and warned not to hunt, fish, cut timber or trespass in any manner whatsoever upon the lands of the undersigned:
Martha C. White Sept. 2013
Sara Rampy Oct. 2013
Mrs J.T. Edens,
James and Curtis Edens Oct. 2013
Sue Ann and Sammy Bates Oct. 2013
Lola S. Lusk and
Deborah Lusk Young Oct. 2013
Mary S. Craig Nov. 2013
Jim McGrew Sr. Jan. 2014
Treadwell and Erica Zeigler Jan 2014
Betty McGrew Hill Jan. 2014
Charles M. Smith Jr. Feb. 2014
Donald L. Hunter Feb. 2014
John Griffin Jr. March 2014
Mary S. Durham March 2014
Kurt V. Mechling May 2014
Gillian N. Mechling May 2014
Susan Hollis Wade and
Martha Hollis Garrett May 2014
Clifton R. and Elaine Franks June 2014
Larry and or Bertie Gibson June 2014
John F. Hendricks June 2014
Michael A. Whitman July 2014
Artistic Builders Inc. July 2014
Randy and Lynn Griffin July 2014
Ronald & Joyce Duncan Aug. 2014
Glenn & Carolyn Sellers Aug. 2014
Mickey & Savannah Morgan Oct. 2014
Jerry R. Galbreath March 2015
Melvin Lamar and
Catherine Gilstrap July 2016
