Monthly Archives: November 2013
Main Street power outage
Crews worked through much of the day Tuesday to restore power along Main Street in Pickens after an early-morning accident involving a garbage truck. Early Tuesday morning, the commercial sanitation provider for the City of Pickens, Greater Greenville Sanitation Commission (GGSC) backed into a power pole while collecting garbage behind Main Street. The city was notified immediately by GGSC. Public Works Director, Cory Cox was on scene and worked with the crews to secure the area. Cars were directed to Legacy Square for parking and all businesses owners that could be locate at that time were notified.
School Board gives Pew commendable, positive evaluation
COUNTY — On Oct. 28, the School District of Pickens County Board of Trustees met in executive session to conclude Superintendent Dr. Kelly Pew’s 2012-13 performance evaluation.
The annual evaluation is required by board policy and by the district’s employment agreement with the superintendent. This year, the evaluation focused on the district’s 2012–2013 goals and objectives in the four main areas of student achievement, finance, personnel/human resources and completing the building program. Specifically, on June 25, 2012, the board previously adopted goals, or priorities, for Pew, which are the criteria upon which the members evaluated her performance.
Following the executive session discussion and in open session at its meeting, the board publicly expressed its strong approval of Pew’s performance and her overall vision for the
County United Way awarded federal funds
COUNTY — United Way of Pickens County has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program.
United Way of Pickens County has been chosen to receive $45,540 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county.
The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the
Easley High School Hall of Fame announces the 2013 inductees
EASLEY—Easley High School has announce their Class of 2013 athletic hall of fame inductees. The group will be inducted at half time during this Friday night’s home game against J.L. Mann.
Below are the members of the class.
David Hunter
A 1973 graduate of Easley High School, David participated in both the football and track teams. During his senior season he had over 100 tackles. David was a member of the 1972 AAAA State Championship Football Team. As the starting Nose Guard on the State Championship Team, David earned several honors in his career including Defensive Player of the Year, Upstate Player of the Week. As a member of the Green Wave Track Team he participated in the 440 yard spring and the 4 x 4 Relay Team. David has served as an assistant girls’ basketball coach for both Gettys Middle School and Easley High School. David has coached basketball teams for a variety of organizations, including Easley Department of Recreation, the YMCA, AAU Teams, and church leagues. Additionally, David coached Easley Booster Club’s Little League Football Team. Outside of sports David held several positions
Flame to play for Upper State title today
Victory will put Lady Flame in
AAA State title game Saturday
PICKENS — The Pickens Blue Flame volleyball team has dominated in the first three rounds of the AAA State playoffs and is set to play for the Upper State title today. Pickens will host Chapin at 6 p.m., with the winner playing for the State title on Saturday.
If the Blue Flame take the victory over Chapin, they will travel to White Knoll High School in Columbia to battle the winner of the North Myrtle Beach/Airport game for the AAA State Championship. The title game will begin at 3:30 p.m on Saturday.
The Lady Flame continued their winning ways on Monday in the third round of the AAA state playoffs by defeating the River Bluff Gators 25-13, 25-21, 25-17.
“River Bluff has a good team, and they came at us with a strong defense and a powerful offense,” Pickens coach Jennifer Gravely said. “I’m proud of the way we rallied at crucial points and look forward to the rematch against Chapin in the Upper State.”
Baptist Easley Hospital earns top performer recognition
EASLEY — Baptist Easley Hospital was named one of the nation’s Top Performers on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America.
Baptist Easley was recognized by The Joint Commission for exemplary performance in using evidence-based clinical processes that are shown to improve care for certain conditions, including heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, and surgical care. Baptist Easley was the only hospital in the upstate to receive a top performer rating on all four acute care
My wallet
Ben Robinson
All About Ben
By Ben Robinson
I am kind of at a loss today because I do not have my wallet. I got up this morning, got dressed, grabbed my stuff and headed out to the car, ready for another interesting week of work. Then I casually felt in my back pocket and found nothing. No wallet.
No problem. I probably left it in the car. I quickly searched the car, and I could not find it. The clock was ticking away, so I needed to be on the road soon, or be late for the job I appreciate so much. I returned to the house, looked around and still no wallet.
Reluctantly I started the car and pulled out into the world. “Maybe I will be able to come home for lunch, then find the wallet,” I thought. “Hope I don’t run into any Highway Patrol on my way to work.”
Of course, my worries were premature. The Highway Patrol generally does not stop you just because you look like somebody who does not have a driver’s license. If you happen to have problems, you can just show some form of ID, they can radio in to find out if you have a license, or if you are some kind of convicted drug dealer on the run. Still, it’s illegal to drive without a copy of your license on hand, but generally they understand that you are human, or in my case, stupid.
I had to drive past the store this morning without getting my soft drink. There is a good-looking girl working there now, though I understand she recently got married. I don’t know what I am thinking, that perhaps she will ring up my soft drink, smile and say “Things are not working with my new husband, so he’s out. I want to marry you now and have your idiot children.” And the children would likely be idiots, taking after their father. Let’s hope they at least get their looks from their mother. Otherwise I might wind up with ugly kids who can’t keep up with their wallets.
Either way, with no wallet, I simply drove past the store. I know that deep down, she probably missed me.
Hopefully I will find my wallet. I just renewed my driver’s license, and I don’t want to get a new version. The lady at the highway department might say, “You again? These things last 10 years, you know.”
My credit cards are also in the wallet, or at least the ones from the folks still naive enough to give me credit. No loss there. If somebody tries to use one of them, they will have the humiliation I have had of having a nice-looking teenage girl say “Yeah, right.”
But not having the wallet has a psychological affect on me. Honestly, I probably would not spend much today anyhow. But knowing I can’t will drive me crazy, or crazier. I will go through today wanting to call up one of those DVD places and order the latest Sandra Bullock movie.
Of course, depending on whether I misplaced my wallet or it was stolen, the charge for the video may already be on the card.
Is anybody keeping score?
Olivia Fowler
On The Way
By Olivia Fowler
It’s a shame there isn’t a way to scan all candidates for office to determine their level of integrity, statesmanship and ability to serve well.
Perhaps the interior of their mouths could be swabbed and sent to a lab for evaluation of physical, mental and emotional conditions.
All those who were disqualified from running could then become snake oil salesmen, reality show stars or join the Mafia.
We’d probably get a lot better batch of “leaders” working together for the betterment of our nation than what is there now.
PHS Holiday Fair planned for Nov. 9
PICKENS — Pickens High School will be hosting its third annual Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. There are many additions to this year’s fair.
The school will have more vendors with a variety of arts and crafts, along with many favorites from the past two years.
There will be live music and food available all day. Come enjoy the fair and enjoy some holiday shopping.
Courier Community Calendar 11-6-13
• Six Mile Christmas Parade set for Dec. 7
The Town of Six Mile will hold its 43rd annual Christmas parade on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 10:30 a.m. The parade started by the youth of the community continues to be a big event in the town.
The committee, headed by Dora Duncan, is hard at work getting all the preparations ready. For more information, call (864) 868-2349.
• Bethany to host Thanksgiving service
Bethany Church of God, located on Hagood Mill Road in Pickens, will host a community Thanksgiving service on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Service time is 7 p.m., and everyone is welcome.
• Canning class set for November 15
Just in time for the holidays, a hands-on waterbath canning class that focuses on preserving season jams and holiday sauces is planned in Pickens.
The class is to be held Nov. 15, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., at the Pickens County Extension office, located at 222 West Main St. in Pickens. The cost is $30. To register, contact Adair Hoover at (864) 656-9999.
