Monthly Archives: November 2013
Into every life a leaf must fall
Olivia Fowler
On The Way
By Olivia Fowler
Every beautiful morning we’ve had is a reminder of how nice fall can be. Everything about this season is special. The temperatures are so mild everyone wants to go outside and work in their yards. We don’t see people raking as much as we used to, but we do see a lot of people out with their leaf blowers.
Years ago we put oak trees out in the front yard. They’ve grown for 30 years and now offer protection from hot summer days and branches for birds to rest upon.
I love trees and am constantly amazed
Courier Obituaries 11-13-13
Jody Amspacher
Liberty — Joseph William “Jody” Amspacher, 74, of 323 W. Front Street, died Monday, Nov. 4, 2013 at his residence.
Born in Fort Sill, Okla. he was a son of the late Dr. William and Connie Peeper Amspacher. He retired from AT&T formerly NCR in Liberty.
Surviving are his wife, Josie Davis Amspacher of the home; a daughter, Riley Amspacher of Liberty; a sister, Connie Briley (James) of Pickens; a brother, Dr. William Amspacher (Nelda) of San Luis Obispo, Calif.; a sister in law, Harriett Ellenburg Gibson of Liberty; and
Legals 11-13-13
Notice of Sale
C/A No: 2010-CP-39-1661
BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Pickens County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee of the OWS Remic Trust 2013-1 against, Irving L. Mathews, and Esther M. Mathews, I the undersigned as Special Referee for Pickens County, will sell on December 2, 2013, at 11:00 am , at the Pickens County Courthouse in Pickens, South Carolina, to the highest bidder:
Legal Description and Property Address:
All that piece, or lot of land situate, lying and being in the County of Pickens, State of South Carolina, being in the Southern portion of Lot 96, Wyatt Acres Subdivision and being shown on a surveyentitled “Survey for Arthur
Courier Notice to Creditors 11-13-12
The publisher shall only be liable for an amount less than or equal to the charge for the space of the item in error in the case of errors in or omissions from any advertisement, and only for the first incorrect insertion.
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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 claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements, indicating the name and the address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the
Courier Classifieds 11-13-13
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
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Tuesday, November 19, 2013, is the last day to redeem winning tickets in the following South Carolina Education Lottery Instant Game: (585) $200,000 Jackpot SW
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Pickens Seniors set to host pancake breakfast
PICKENS — There will be a pancake breakfast at the Senior Center of Pickens on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 7-10 a.m.
The Pickens Senior Center is located at 129 Schoolhouse Street in Pickens. The cost of the breakfast is $5 per person. The breakfast is open to everyone. Come and enjoy good fellowship and good food.
The menu consists of pancakes, eggs, bacon or sausage, grits and a drink.
The proceeds from the breakfast will help to complete the renovation of the auditorium.
Liberty elects Boughman
By Ben Robinson
Courier Staff
COUNTY — Four municipalities in Pickens County held elections Tuesday.
Former Liberty City Councilman Eric Boughman garnered enough votes to defeat incumbent Michael Sheriff for the mayor’s seat. Boughman defeated Sheriff 261 votes to 238 votes.
In Liberty’s only other race, Chuck Powell defeated Brian Deese for an at-large seat on Liberty City Council. Powell took the victory with 292 votes to Deese’s 205.
In Pickens, three city council seats were up for election, with incumbents Patrick Lark and Carlton Holley Jr., along with Donald McKinney, earning the seats. Lark led all candidates with 217 votes. Holley was second with 216 votes, while McKinney received 192 votes. Carl Allmond received 167 votes and Jimmy Lee Davis received 166 votes, but neither earned a seat on council.
In Central, four candidates competed for three open seats on town council, with incumbent Benji Cumbie finishing first with 82 votes, incumbent Paige Bowers finishing second with 80 votes and incumbent Ken Dill placing third with 77 votes. Failing to earn a seat was Steven H. Farmer, who gained 14 votes.
Easley had a single seat up for grabs, with incumbent Libby Brown Dodson losing her seat to former Easley Chamber of Commerce director Kent Dykes. Dykes picked up 218 votes to Dodson’s 93 votes.
In Norris, three candidates competed for two seats on Town Council. Wendell Melton had the most votes with 38, and Lawrence McClure won the other seat on council with 33 votes. Brian Norris, who had 24 votes, did not earn a seat on council.
Results include all but failsafe and provisional votes and are unofficial until the recount, set for Thursday.
PHS inducts latest hall of fame class
Pickens High School inducted two new members into its athletic hall of fame at halftime of the Blue Flame’s Oct. 25 football game against Blue Ridge. Former PHS multi-sport stars Erin Winchester Hunter and Alex Gettys were honored as the 2013 inductees. Hunter played multiple sports at Pickens, including lettering in volleyball five years, before signing to play at Presbyterian College. Gettys played both basketball and football for the Blue Flame, earning All-State honors and being named to the North-South All-Star Game on the gridiron. He went on to play for The Citadel. Pictured above, from left, are David Gravely of the PHS booster club, Hunter, PHS principal Marion Lawson, Gettys’ granddaughter Alex Marie Stern, Gettys and PHS athletic director Stan Butler.
Lady Blue Flame claim first AAA state golf crown
Pictured, from left, are Pickens High School principal Marion Lawson, Lauren Harkins, Lilly Turner, Claire Page, PHS coach Frank Sullivan, Maddy Cox and Morgan Cox.
LONGS — The Pickens Lady Blue Flame golf team posted a two-day score of 660 to run away with the 2013 AAA state championship on Oct. 29 at Black Bear Golf Club.
The Blue Flame defeated second-place Greenville by 19 strokes. Led by senior Maddy Cox’s two-under par 70 and sophomore Morgan Cox’s 79, Pickens took a commanding 18-stroke lead after the first day. Senior Claire Page carded an 82, and junior Lilly Turner’s 90 rounded out a strong team score of 322.
“We felt pretty good about having an 18-stroke lead going into the second day, but we knew we would have to play solidly to hold the lead,” Blue Flame coach Frank Sullivan said. “Greenville, St. James, Daniel, and Wren all were within striking distance if we stumbled.”
City responds to Catherine Street traffic concerns
By Ben Robinson
Courier Staff
PICKENS — After the Rev. Bill Pace brought his concerns about traffic on Catherine Street before Pickens City Council last month, the city responded with proof of action in the area.
Pace again appeared at the Pickens City Council meeting Monday night to further express his concerns about the situation.
Pace said that it was rare to see high school-aged drivers on Catherine Street. The problem seems to lie with older drivers, Pace said.
“The problem still exists on Catherine Street,” Pace said as he opened his comments.
Pace wondered if the city could assign more officers to patrol the street.
