Daily Archives: 05/07/2014
Mother’s Day: A history — Mother’s Day is this Sunday
Only recently dubbed “Mother’s Day,” the highly traditional practice of honoring of Motherhood is rooted in antiquity, and past rites typically had strong symbolic and spiritual overtones; societies tended to celebrate Goddesses and symbols rather than actual Mothers.
One of the earliest historical records of a society celebrating a Mother deity is found among the ancient Egyptians, who held an annual festival to honor the goddess Isis, who was commonly regarded as the Mother of the pharaohs.
The festival of Isis was also celebrated by the Romans, who used the event to commemorate an important battle and mark the beginning of Winter. Yet the Roman root of Mother’s Day is perhaps
Baptist Easley honors service of employees
EASLEY — At a special banquet on April 24, Baptist Easley honored 125 employees who had recently attained a five-year milestone in service. These employees were recognized for their customer service, dedication, teamwork, and loyalty.
Those eligible for service awards included 66 employees with five years, 28 with 10 years, 13 with 15 years, six with 20 years, five with 25 years and two with 30 years.
Additionally, three employees, Judy Bell, Helen Brooks, and Dr. Larry Winn, were honored for 35 years of service. Gloria Fowler and Shelby Howard each celebrated 40 years.
Fowler is a medical technologist in the hospital laboratory and serves as the Hematology Coordinator.
Courier Letters to the editor 5-7-15
Analyzing TIF ruling
Dear Editor,
TIF is short for Tax Increment Financing. First, a city creates a TIF area. From that day on, the county, city and the school district (taxing authorities) agree any tax revenue generated from the appreciation of property in that area will not go to the taxing authorities, but instead will be invested in the TIF area within restrictions under the law. The aim is to revitalize that area of the city with an injection of investment funded by that TIF revenue.
The county and school district had two main complaints in their lawsuit against the Clemson TIF.
Under the law, the investment must be limited in size and scope, and a cost estimate of those redevelopment projects must be made known and adhered to. The cost estimate of the projects in the TIF was $10.4 million. By law, the TIF spending must be limited to that $10.4 million figure. Anything
A clean dog is not a happy dog
On The Way
By Olivia Fowler
There’s no such thing as completing a task on Fowler Farm. One thing always leads to another. For example, consider the responsibilities attached to owning dogs. A person may think it’s a simple thing, but I assure you, it is not.
Olivia Fowler
We have four outside dogs and a fenced-in backyard. You would think all four would live happily there, as there is a deck upon which they sun, ample housing, lots of shade and a plentiful supply of water and food.
But, sadly, that is not the case. Due to gender issues which are too complex to explain lucidly, two live in the backyard and two on the front porch, more or less.
The two in the backyard, Kewpie and Diablo, are only outside the fence if we are home. Then they can play with the others. But if we aren’t home and there’s no supervision, they are confined inside the fence. They have absolutely no road sense, and there are also some top-dog issues between our one unneutered male and our two neutered ones.
The porch dogs, Red Dog, our boxer mix, and Sebastian, one of the rat terriers, sleep on the porch in their insulated dog house in winter. They have a heat lamp for cold nights and curl into
Family history
All about Ben
By Ben Robinson
My sister gave me a book last weekend to add to my reading rotation. It’s a biography of former President Ronald Reagan, written by his son, also named Ronald Reagan.
Ben Robinson
I’m not sure whether she gave it to me because I used to be a fan of the former President during my college days, or if she knew I have been pretty much ready to read matchbook covers lately. Perhaps she just thought, “Give it to Ben, and I won’t have to keep up with it.” Whatever the case, I am reading it now.
The book so far does not seem to be recounting the political career of Reagan, but the Reagans’ family history. Ron Jr., it seems, wanted to look into his family roots.
I understand that, as several years ago, I looked into my family roots.
On my mother’s side it’s complicated. She was a Melton growing up, and her grandmother was Elizabeth Melton. I remember her, because we used to get comic books from my cousin Mike Moser through grandma. But here’s the catch: Grandma’s maiden name was Melton. One story I heard was that my grandfather came from up north and may have been in some trouble. So when he settled in South Carolina,
AnMed brings new surgeons to Cannon
PICKENS — Beginning this week, AnMed Health is bringing surgeons from Piedmont Surgical Associates to Cannon Memorial Hospital in Pickens to practice.
AnMed Health is working to ensure that Cannon Memorial Hospital is in a position to provide quality services consistent with a hospital of its size. Within its population, Pickens is seeing a growing need for specialty services. Piedmont Surgical Associates will provide new technology, along with minimally invasive and advanced laparoscopic procedures.
“We are proud to be involved in bringing a general surgery practice with a history of excellent surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction from Anderson to the residents of Pickens County,” said Garrick
Baptist Easley Hospital names physicians of the year and quarter
EASLEY — Baptist Easley Hospital honored John Cox, MD, as the Cam Underhill Practicing Excellence Physician of the Year for 2013. The award was presented to Dr. Cox of Easley General Surgeons at the celebration of Doctor’s Day.
Baptist Easley CEO Michael Batchelor is pictured with Dr. John Cox,
Dr. Cox was cited for his caring and compassion, “always treating us like people and not just patients.”
One nomination read: “I wish to express my feelings of admiration for this physician. My mother had an operation on Dec. 23. I live in Mississippi and only had the information she was able to provide me about the procedure. With her permission, I faxed a note to the physician. The physician quickly called me to discuss my mother. The compassion and willingness to help my mother and ease my mind has had a profound effect upon me personally. I am thankful for the kindness and care he gave to my mother who, praise God, is home and doing as the physician directed, to the best of her ability. I thank this physician and staff members for showing me the heart in healthcare again.”
Courier Obituaries 5-7-14
Clara Sarish
Norris — Clara Boccabella Sarish, 91, of 371 Jule Merck Road, and formerly of 1328 Smith Township State Road, Burgettstown, Pa., died Monday, April 28, 2014 at the home of her daughter.
Born in Bridgeville, Pa. she was the widow of Steve Sarish and a daughter of the late Vincent and Erminia Dallaglio Boccabella. Mrs. Sarish worked at American Bridge and later retired from Coliers Steel. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Burgettstown, Pa.
Surviving are a daughter, Gloria Holladay of Norris; a son, Vincent Sarish of West Hills, Calif.; a sister,
NOTICE TO CREDITORS 5-7-14
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COURIER TRESPASS NOTICES 5-7-14
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 manner
