Daily Archives: 09/11/2013
A third-party financial review of the city of Pickens
By Mayor David Owens, City of Pickens
PIckens Mayor David Owens
On Sept. 9, Greene, Finney and Horton, LLP, the city’s external auditors, presented their summary of the audit for the 2013 financial statements.
As you may know, all city and county governments in South Carolina must be audited annually by an independent, qualified third party. This provides a reasonable assurance to the council and citizens of Pickens of the city’s current financial status. As the mayor of our great city, I wanted to share some of the highlights and take a moment to thank our current city council, finance director, city administrator, and staff for all of their hard work this year which resulted in a clean audit with the best opinion a city can be given by its auditors — an “unmodified opinion.” We all work as a team daily to ensure we get a healthy financial report each year while delivering quality services to the citizens of Pickens. To read the full audit and
35th annual Pumpkin Festival giving away Oolenoy Community Building quilt
PUMKINTOWN — The 35th annual Pumpkin Festival on Oct. 12 will be giving away a quilt depicting the Oolenoy Community Building.
The building was originally the Oolenoy Schoolhouse and was built in 1918. In 1957, when rural schools were consolidated, the building became a community center. It now hosts the annual Pumpkin Festival and many other community events, such as weddings and reunions.
The quilt was designed by Susie Flowers and quilted by Ann Stowe. Tickets for this year’s quilt will be available at various locations in the Pumpkintown area
Annual Pumpkin Festival is right around the corner
PUMPKINTOWN — The 35th annual Pumpkin Festival is coming on Saturday, Oct. 12. The theme for this year’s festival is “35 Years-Memories.”
As usual, the day will begin with the festival parade around 9 a.m. that begins at the Pumpkintown Fire Department and ends after passing the Oolenoy Community Building (5301 Dacusville Highway – S.C. 135).
Festivities will continue until 5 p.m. Saturday afternoon and crowds in the 30,000 to 50,000 range is expected to attend this much anticipated event.
So come early and bring your blankets and lawn chairs to set up in front of the music stage
Crowe shines in tourney
Crowe
Trace Crowe of Easley, second from left, placed second in the Boys 15-18 Division at the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s annual Golden Bear Junior Challenge on Hilton Head Island over the weekend. Crowe finished three strokes behind back-to-back champion Toks Pedro. Crowe had 24 pars and a birdie streak of three in the tournament.
DAR celebrates 226th signing of Constitution
DAR
The Andrew Pickens Chapter (DAR) of Clemson recently celebrated the 226th Anniversary of the signing of the Constitution. Above, Sara Gilliland, Constitution Week Chair, received a signed proclamation announcing Constitution Week from City of Clemson Mayor J. C. Cook.
Terry McCall benefit set for Sept. 21 in Six Mile
SIX MILE — A benefit for Terry McCall will be held Sept. 21 beginning at 10 a.m. with a car, truck and Jeep show at the Roper community building in Six Mile.
Terry has advanced cirrhosis of the liver. All proceeds will go toward travel to MUSC, treatment, and a future liver transplant.
Hot dog plates will be $5, and cake auctions will be held throughout the day. There will be bluegrass music from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Raffle tickets for a new Remington 870 Express Shot Gun will be sold for $5, as will $3 raffle tickets for a Michael Kors designer handbBag. Also, 50/50 tickets can be purchased. There will be a $10 entry fee for show cars. The trophies and raffles will be announced at 1 p.m. Additional parking will be provided at Six Mile Baptist Church for the public. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy.
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
Courier Community Calendar
• 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
Baptist Easley donates to Liberty High
Baptist Easley Donation
Baptist Easley Hospital recently donated a portable training table to Liberty High School. The gift enables Liberty trainer Brandon Manley to have a safe place to evaluate athletes during contests that occur outside. The table will be used at home and away football games and other home outdoor events. Baptist Easley also donated some of the supplies LHS needed to stock its training room this year. “Liberty High’s athletes will benefit from having this table for use in evaluating injuries,” said Liberty athletic director Sherry Haithcock. “We are very thankful to Baptist Easley for their continued support as we try to get the supplies needed for our athletic trainer. The partnership we have established with Baptist Easley has been a wonderful addition to the community support we have and is certainly appreciated.”Pictured, Manley checks on LHS football player Tanner Chambers as Dr. Lori Carnsew from Liberty Family Care looks on.
Courier Obituaries 9-11-13
Lisa Edith Roper Arnold
Easley — Lisa Edith Roper Arnold, age 50, wife of Jeffery Scott Arnold died Monday Sept. 2, 2013 at her home.
She was the daughter of Mary Edith Boswell Roper of Easley, and the late Hardy Roper, Jr. Mrs. Arnold was born Aug. 22, 1963 in Greenville. Mrs. Arnold was a member of Abundant Grace Church of God. She loved her family and also her pets.
Survivors include her husband, mother one brother; Mark Adcox and his wife
