Monthly Archives: March 2014
Go away, cold weather
All About Ben
By Ben Robertson
Ben Robinson
This past weekend was a bit iffy, but I am pretty sure that this year’s “winter weather” is past us now. I am more than happy if it is.
I know it won’t be but a few weeks before I am complaining about it being too hot. That’s what happens with us fat guys. Weather comes that seems suited toward us — plenty of need for extra clothing to keep us warm, and at the same time keep us from looking so miserable because we’re sweating. But for some reason we wish for warm weather — even “bikini” weather, though we realize we will be sweating and clinging to an air conditioner throughout the summer.
One good cold blast of wind makes me welcome summer that much more. And the theory that if you are cold you can just add clothing until you are warm does not find much support. I guess I’m a little spoiled by the
Courier Letter to the Editor 3-19-14
AdvancED report results overblown
Dear Editor,
I have read about the reaction to the AdvancED report and have attended Pickens County school board meetings.
Like with most audits, AdvancED made some recommendations and requirements for improvement. Normally, those recommendations are taken and requirements are met. I expect the same thing this time.
Does anyone believe AdvancED will not renew the accreditation of our school district? It has recommended accreditation. AdvancED’s purpose is to insure educational quality. How would
Courier Obituaries 3-19-14
Jake Lance
Pickens — J.D. “Jake” Lance, 91, of 169 Massingill Road, died Monday, March 10, 2014 at McCall Hospice House.
Born in Pickens County, a son of the late Elbert and Terzie Stansell Lance, Mr. Lance was employed with Easley Ice Parlor for 27 years, after which he owned and operated J.D. Lance Paint Contractors for 36 years. He was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church where he belonged to the Jim Merritt Sunday School Class.
Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Mary Reece Lance of the home; a son, Randy Fowler (Joyce) of Pickens; two daughters, Lola Clark (Bill) of Augusta, Ga., and Carolyn Boyd of Pawley’s Island; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Lance was predeceased by two brothers, Whitey Lance and Roscoe Lance, and by a sister, Christine
Lenten noon services planned in Pickens churches
PICKENS — Rotating community-wide Lenten services will be held on Tuesdays during Lent at Pickens churches.
The ecumenical series is sponsored by the Pickens Ministerial Association and is open to the entire community. Enhance your Lenten journey to the cross by attending these brief services starting at noon, followed by a light lunch.
Pickens Presbyterian Church and Faith Lutheran Chapel hosted the first two services on March 11 and March 18, respectively.
Next Tuesday, March 25, a service will be held at Pickens View Wesleyan Church, with Rev. Carroll Austin from Griffin Ebenezer Baptist Church preaching.
On April 1, Grace United Methodist Church will host a service, with Rev. Nath Briley from
Blue Ridge Electric teaches students about electrical safety In a Magical Way
Liberty Elementary students John David Sampson and Sheridan Adams participate in a magic trick with the help of magician Scott Davis.
LIBERTY — Students at two local elementary schools got an interesting lesson in electrical safety recently. However, unlike traditional lecture style lessons, this presentation was of a magical variety.
Using magic tricks and comedy to hold the students attention, magician Scott Davis presented his Making Accidents Disappear program to students at Chastain Road Elementary and Liberty Elementary schools.
“There is no performing art that is more universally loved among children than magic,” Davis
Passing The Torch
Dr. Tom Cloer with a huge mountain bird.
By Dr. Thomas Cloer, Jr., Special to The Courier
Editor’s Note: This is the first half of a two-part reflection on five generations of turkey hunting by Courier contributor Dr. Thomas Cloer Jr.
My grandson, Dylan Cloer, came running toward me at our turkey hunting camp, shouting, “Grandpa! Grandpa! I got him; I got a gobbler!”
“Fantastic, Dylan! The torch has been passed!”
Author’s grandsons, Dylan and Ryan Cloer, with Dylan’s first wild turkey.
I can remember when my son — and Dylan’s dad — Tom Cloer III did it as well. He had heard the old gobbler in the Jocassee Gorges and had hidden on a steep bluff overlooking the river. He bagged that turkey with the same Model 12 Winchester that both my dad and I used to bag our first wild turkeys. The torch passes.
I can remember my first successful turkey hunt with my dad as if it were yesterday. I can remember walking into our mountain hunt camp in the 1950s and seeing the magnificent bird hanging in a blooming dogwood tree. My Dad had called it up close and bagged it in the middle
Courier Legals 3-19-14
AMENDED SUMMONS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF PICKENS
C. A. No.: 2013-CP-39-1223
Harold Tinsley, Plaintiff vs. Theryl H. Peek, her heirs known) and unknown, Delinquent Tax Collector of Pickens County and Pickens CountyTreasurer, Defendants.
TO: Defendants Theryl H. Peek, her heirs known and unknown, Delinquent Tax Collector of Pickens County and Pickens County Treasurer
You are hereby summoned and required to answer the AMENDED COMPLAINT in this action, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the said AMENDED COMPLAINT on the subscriber at his office, 105 West Cedar Rock Street, Post Office
Courier Estate Notices 3-19-14
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 OF ESTATES
All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on Form #371ES with the Probate Court of PICKENS COUNTY, the address of which is 222 MCDANIEL AVE., B-16 PICKENS, SC 29671, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim
Courier Trespass Notices 3-19-14
In the state of South Carolina, trespass after notice is a misdemeanor criminal offense prohibited by section 16-11-620 for the South Carolina Code.
Those who enter upon the lands of others without the permission of the owner or manager shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor trespassing.
All persons are hereby notified and warned not to hunt, fish, cut timber or trespass in any
COURIER CLASSIFIEDS 3-19-14
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