Monthly Archives: November 2013
Six Mile plans ice cream social for bank
SIX MILE — To celebrate the upcoming opening of the town of Six Mile’s new Our Bank branch, bank officials are inviting residents to an ice cream social this Thursday from 4-7 p.m.
The social, scheduled to be held coinciding with the Six Mile Farmer’s Market’s final open day of the year, will be held at the former Six Mile Fire Department.
John Kreighbaum, president and chief executive officer of Carolina Premier Bank, announced last month that Our Bank would be located in the building that formerly housed First Citizens. Six Mile has been without a bank since First Citizens closed its branch in town in April.
Flame named All-State
Pickens seniors Michaela Leslie and Brianna O’Shields both earned CAWS All-State and North-South All-Star honors for their play this volleyball season. Leslie, a co-captain and outside hitter, led the team with 325 kills, a .255 hitting efficiency, and 52 aces while totaling 22 blocks and 490 digs. Middle blocker O’Shields was first on the team in blocks with 69, registered 255 kills, a .229 hitting efficiency, 62 digs, and 33 aces. Both athletes will compete for the 3A/4A North team this weekend at Erskine College.
Six Mile Feast-O-Plenty set for Saturday
SIX MILE — Six Mile Baptist Church, together with Prater’s Creek Baptist Church and B&B BBQ, will host the sixth-annual “Feast-O-Plenty” on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Last year, approximately 280 people enjoyed the event, and this year the group is hoping to share with even more. The meal will be served in the Roper Building, located at 150 North Main St. in Six Mile.
The event is a free Thanksgiving meal for anyone living in and around the Town of Six Mile. A traditional holiday meal of turkey, dressing and gravy, vegetables, cranberry sauce, bread, desserts and drinks will
PRA announces merchant Christmas decorating contest
PICKENS — Pickens merchants have an opportunity to showcase their businesses this holiday season.
Merchants are asked to decorate storefronts, store windows or interiors in the spirit of the season, with “Christmas Lights” as the theme.
The Pickens Revitalization Association will present first-, second- and third-place awards. Judging by three Pickens residents will take place on Dec. 3.
Winners will be announced and awards presented after the City of Pickens’ Christmas Parade by the City Christmas Tree on Dec. 13.
Publicity will include newspaper articles announcing the contest and winners. The winners will each receive an award and a free ad in the Pickens County Courier, encouraging residents to Shop Historic
Christmas parades to kick off soon in county
By Ben Robinson, Courier Staff
UPSTATE — Several local communities have made plans to usher in the holiday season with Christmas Parades and associated activities.
Easley will kick off the holiday season Dec. 7 with a Christmas Parade beginning at 10 a.m. The city will have its grand illumination at 7 p.m. on Dec. 6. For more information call Dunburks Premiere Events at (864) 423-4344.
Dacusville will hold its Christmas Parade Dec. 14, with a salute to military veterans, with an emphasis on World War II veterans. The parade will begin at 2 p.m. on Dec. 7. For more information, call David Norton at (864) 855-2920.
The Pickens Christmas parade will be held at 7 p.m. on Dec. 13 with the theme of “Christmas Lights.” For more information, call Pickens City Hall at (864) 878-6421.
Lt. Robert Morgan receives Cross of Honor
Members of the 16th Regiment Color Guard post the Colors at the beginning of the dedication ceremony.
By Kayce Shusterman, For the Courier
SIX MILE — Descendants of Robert Finley Morgan gathered at his grave site in the Morgan-Cannon family cemetery near Six Mile to participate in a Southern Cross of Honor dedication ceremony in October.
Robert Morgan was born May 27, 1812, and grew up in Upper Pickens District. He was married to Malissa Cannon, and the couple had eight sons and three daughters. The families at the dedication ceremony traced their ancestry back through Robert and Malissa’s children.
The event was sponsored by the Pickens County 150 Confederate Project, Central Heritage Society, Pickens County
Shugart elected to American College of Healthcare Executives Council of Regents
CHICAGO — Susan C. Shugart, FACHE, Chief Administrative Officer of Baptist Easley Hospital, has been appointed to the Council of Regents, the legislative body of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
The Council of Regents serves as the vital link between ACHE and members by approving governance and membership regulations as well as promoting ACHE programs, services, and activities within their respective areas.
Shugart will take office at the Council of Regents meeting March 22, 2014,
KentWool named Nov. Pickens Chamber Member of the Month
Pictured are 30 year KentWool veterans Deborah Hare, Sandra Green, Peggy Holbrook, Audrey Fisher, Diane Ussery and Janice Hendricks.
PICKENS — KentWool is this month’s Pickens Chamber of Commerce member of the month.
Family owned and operated, KentWool has earned a reputation as being a manufacturing pioneer. KentWool has developed a state-of–the art, wool-based yarn spinning operation which produces the highest quality yarns in the industry.
The Kent Manufacturing Company was established in
Faith Lutheran makes donation to help the Gleaning House
David Vorpagel and Pastor Cathy Harris of Faith Lutheran Church present a check to Esther Corn of The Gleaning House.
PICKENS — For the fifth time, the annual yard sale of Faith Lutheran Chapel met its goal to help fund the Gleaning House.
Now feeding 350 families weekly, the Gleaning House is in great need of a larger walk-in freezer to help store meat. With $13,000 needed to purchase the freezer, the Gleaning House has only $10,000 available to date. The current freezer space was adequate in the past, but with the cut backs in the government food programs and the elimination of the emergency food assistance program for people, the Gleaning House cannot supply the needs for
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Olivia Fowler
On The Way
by Olivia Fowler
We hear tales of what happens to people who win the lottery. It doesn’t always turn out to be a good thing. Especially if their names are released.
Think how it would be to be a nine-to-five person, faithfully showing up for work every day, and suddenly becoming the recipient of millions of dollars. It boggles the mind.
One winner tried to donate winnings to his church, but his church turned it down. One winner didn’t quit his job at Dunkin Donuts because he needed to work in order to feel worthwhile.
There was a man in Georgia who was slow to claim his prize because he said he couldn’t take off work. He might lose his job. And when asked what he planned to do with his winnings, he announced that he
