Monthly Archives: May 2014
Courier Notice of Creditors 5-28-14
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 will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to
Courier Trespass Notice 5-28-14
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
Courier Classifieds 5-28-14
Announcements
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52 indicted for drug trafficking
Rocky Nimmons/Courier
Pickens County Sheriff Rick Clark addresses reporters at a news conference announcing the indictments of 52 people on drug trafficking charges Friday morning.
Far-reaching operations target
meth, marijuana, prescription drugs
PICKENS — Local law enforcement agencies continue to wage a battle against drugs, and those efforts took a big step forward last week when officials announced that 52 people had been indicted in two different drug trafficking operations that reached as far as California.
As officers from the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and Oconee County, Anderson County and Greenville County sheriff’s offices stood in support at a Friday morning news conference at the Pickens County Courthouse, Pickens County Sheriff Rick Clark detailed the two operations — codenamed Operation Chill Factor and Operation Loud Tiger — which began as many as five years ago.
Chill Factor concentrated on an Upstate methamphetamine trafficking operation, and 17 people were
Blue Ridge Fest a success
The 17th annual Blue Ridge Fest brought thousands to Pickens on Friday night to enjoy the Upstate’s largest classic car cruise-in and beach music from Lloyd Price, The Tams, and Jim Quick and Coastline. The festival, hosted by Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative at its headquarters on Main Street in Pickens, has
Blue Ridge Fest 2014
raised more than $1.5 million for Upstate charities since its beginning in 1998. (Kerry Gilstrap/Courier)
Clark asks for jail study
By Ben Robinson, Courier Staff
PICKENS — Sheriff Rick Clark rarely asks county council for anything, but Monday night was an exception.
At its meeting Monday, Clark asked council for a study to determine the county’s needs in jail facilities.
Clark said the county facilities are overcrowded, calling the jail the “biggest liability and the biggest headache” he has to deal with.
Clark said he was not requesting a new facility, but to have someone look at the situation and determine what makes the most sense financially.
“We need to study what we need,” Clark said. “We need to come together and start looking at solutions.”
County passes second reading of ’14-’15 budget
By Ben Robinson, Courier Staff
PICKENS — As interim county administrator Ralph Guarino presented the proposed county budget for 2014-15 at Monday night’s county council meeting, he warned that some may not be pleased.
“We had to make some cuts that were not popular,” Guarino said, “just to balance the budget.”
The budget was balanced, though county council will have to adjust the budget when it becomes clear how much of a contribution will be made from state money.
Those adjustments will be discussed at council work sessions May 28 and May 29.
A version of the state budget that is currently going through the senate may require local governments
Teachers honored
Holly Springs Elementary dedicated a new garden at the school to teachers at the school who have dedicated their time to helping the school’s students learn through gardening programs. Pam Jones started the program 20 years ago and has been working with Ann Bowen for the past 16 years, entertaining the children and maintaining the garden projects. The school also is home to an upper garden and a greenhouse. Above, students gather around Jones and Bowen and the markers that note their contributions.
PRA seeks volunteers
PICKENS — The Pickens Revitalization Association is dedicated to the enhancement and preservation of sustainable growth in Pickens’ historic downtown area.
The goal of the Pickens Revitalization Association (PRA) is to work with the City of Pickens to ensure a sustainable future. As such, Pickens is uniquely positioned to strengthen its existing assets, while also diversifying its economic base by bringing in new businesses. The PRA is asking for communty help to be successful in Pickens.
Contact officials today for a volunteer application, or find one online at www.historicpickens.com/pickensmatters/.
Below are some of the ways to get involved:
Organization establishes consensus and cooperation by building partnerships among the various
3rd annual Kids Classic tournament set June 6
PICKENS — The warm weather is here, and it is time to hit the golf course. Officials are asking you to come play “Fore the Kids” as Pickens Presbyterian Church Child Development Center hosts its third annual Golf Classic on Friday, June 6, at The Pickens Country Club.
Registration is at 9 a.m., with a shotgun start at 9:30 a.m. Cost to enter is $100 per person or $400 per team, including breakfast from Bojangles’, and a barbecue lunch will be served after the tournament. Hole-in-one prizes include a BMW, airline tickets and more.
Call 878-9953 for more information.
