Daily Archives: 09/18/2013
‘Knit Pickens’ celebrates second anniversary
“Knit Pickens”
Knit Pickens” members celebrated their second anniversary on Saturday. The “Knit Pickens” are a needlecraft group started by Rachel Harshman in 2011. Members not only create special personal items but also make and donate hats, scarves, shawls and lap blankets for homeless folks and cancer patients. For abused and traumatized children they make dolls, teddy bears and blankets. Join the “Knit Pickens” to learn new projects or help others with your knowledge — be it knitting, crocheting, embroidery or sewing. Best of all, there is no charge. The “Knit Pickens” meet every second and fourth Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Village Branch Library in Pickens.
Owens signs proclamation to honor constitution this week
Mayor David Owens poses with members of the Fort Prince George Chapter of DAR Lynda Abegg, Kitty Gallagher, Carolyn Peloza, Marianne Holland, Una Welborn, Anne Kilpatrick and Mildred Brewer.
PICKENS — Many people are not aware that the City of Pickens was once ruled by a queen.
Born in 1870, she was known as “Miss Queen,” and during her reign, she founded the Fort Prince George Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). “Miss Queen” was the daughter of James Earle Hagood and later married Judge Thomas Mauldin. The classic Greek-style revival home where she lived and entertained, built in 1856, is now a museum, the Hagood-Mauldin House.
Mayor David Owens understands the significance of the town’s historic tradition and its ties to the Revolutionary War. When the current members of the Fort Prince George Chapter asked the mayor to sign a proclamation that declared Sept. 17-23 be observed to honor the United States Constitution, he was more than willing to comply.
“It is an honor to sign this proclamation on behalf of the city of Pickens,” he said. “As you probably know, the city of Pickens was named for the
Congressman Jeff Duncan scheduled to visit Dacusville
DACUSVILLE — Dacusville Business Association President Ronny Hall announced recently that South Carolina Congressman Jeff Duncan will be the featured speaker at the association’s meeting next Monday, Sept. 23.
The meeting will be held at the Dacusville Community Building, located at 2671 Earls Bridge Road, and will begin at 7 p.m.
The building formerly housed Dacusville Elementary School, but the building and grounds
Rabon Creek singing set for Six Mile Baptist
SIX MILE — On Sunday, Sept. 29, Six Mile Baptist Church will host the Rabon Creek Bluegrass Gospel singing group, based in Mountville.
The group will provide the music for the Fifth Sunday Night Singing and will have charge of the service.
The group is comprised of five members of the Michael Walker family, and even their 10-year old son gets involved in the playing and singing.
The service starts at 6 p.m., and everyone is invited to an evening of Bluegrass Gospel with Rabon Creek. A love offering for the family ministry will be received. The church is located at 149 North Main Street in Six Mile. For more information, please call the church office at 868-2392.
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 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
Pickens High Athletic Hall of Fame nominations open
PICKENS — The Pickens Athletic Association is now accepting nominations for the 2013 class of the Pickens High School Athletic Hall of Fame.
The 2013 Hall of Fame Game is scheduled for Oct. 18, when the Blue Flame play host to the Greer Yellow Jackets.
Last year’s class consisted of Dean Holder and R.J. Webb.
Nominations may be sent to Pickens High or dropped off at the Pickens County Courier, The Corner Drug Store or Brock’s Department Store. Nomination forms can also be picked up at these locations.
Pickens volleyball turns up the defense against Eagles
Lady Flame
PICKENS — “It’s all about defense for us,” Pickens volleyball coach Jennifer Gravely said. “Serve receive, ball control and a relentless pursuit of the ball.”
Gravely’s Lady Flame definitely showcased those qualities last Thursday at Eastside High. The team posted an impressive 121 digs in four games, adding 24 blocks.
Pickens won the first game 25-15 before tightening up in the second. Despite tying the game at 23, the Flame coughed up the next two points to lose 25-23. In the third game, Eastside jumped out to a large lead before Pickens went on a run to pull ahead. The visiting team managed to secure a 25-20 victory. The home crowd grew rowdy at the start of the fourth,
Courier Obituaries 9-18-13
Arthur Ray Martin
Six Mile — Arthur Ray Martin, 70, died Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013, at his home.
Ray was born in Elkin, N.C., son of the late Marvin J. and Dorothy Simmons Martin. He was President of Industrial Instrument Company, and was widely respected in the systems control industry. He had traveled extensively, both nationally and internationally on consulting and engineering applications, especially in the paper industry. Ray was also well known for his wildlife habitat enhancement and his love of farming. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and a member of Ridgeland Drive Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Geri Woodall Martin; son, Erik Martin and his wife, Shea of Seneca; daughter, Adrienne Ambrose and her husband, Tony, of Ormond Beach, Fla.; sisters, Johnsie Crawford and her husband, Vic, of Brandon, Fla. and Connie Routson and her husband, Fred, of Bixby, Okla.; grandchildren, Max, Sam and Rex Ambrose, Makenzie and
Courier Legals 9-18-13
Special Referee’s
NOTICE OF SALE
2013-CP-39-709
BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of Hoyt Grant vs Robert Lee Trantham, I, the undersigned R. Murray Hughes, Special Referee for Pickens County, will sell on Monday, October 7, 2013, at 10:00 a.m., at the Pickens County Courthouse, 214 East Main Street, Pickens, South Carolina to the highest bidder:
“ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land lying and being in the State of South Carolina, County of Pickens, on Route 2 Shemiah [Shemaiah] Road, Central, South Carolina, containing 1.34 acres with 20’ x 337’ taken from the West side, as shown on Plat prepared by R.J. Cooper, RLS #4682, dated March 28, 1979, and recorded in Plat Book 22, at Page 680, in the Office of the
Notice To Creditors 9-18-13
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
All persons having claims against the following estates are required to deliver or mail their claims to the indicated Personal Representatives, appointed to administer to these estates, and to file their claims on Form #371PC with the Probate Court of Pickens County, the address of which is 222 McDaniel Ave., B16, Pickens, SC 29671, on or before the date that is eight months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors (unless barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their
