Monthly Archives: August 2014
Barn quilt mounted at senior center
Commemorates gift of quilt and hooked rug
collection on display at fundraiser Saturday
PICKENS — On Tuesday, Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative placed a barn quilt created by the Upstate Heritage Quilt
Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative placed a barn quilt created by the Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail on the Hagood Community Center on Tuesday.
Trail, on the Hagood Community Center at 129 Schoolhouse Street in Pickens.
It is a painting of the center portion of a “Bicentennial” quilt by the late Mary Granger that was donated to Senior Citizens of Pickens (SCOP) by her husband, Dr. James A. Granger of Brevard.
A barn quilt is a painting of a quilt on a square board that can be placed on the exterior of a building. Granger created and collected an impressive and valuable collection of quilts, hooked rugs, Depression glass, and sewing
SDPC names finalists for teacher and support employee of the year award
COUNTY — The finalists for the School District of Pickens County’s teacher and support employee of the year awards have been chosen.
The winner of each award will be announced at the district’s back-to-school celebration at Pickens High School at 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 15. In addition to their awards, the winners and finalists will receive cash prizes sponsored by Southern Wesleyan University.
The finalists for teacher of the year are: Susan Orr – Six Mile Elementary School, Jared Roper – McKissick Elementary
Courier Community Calendar 8-13-14
• Sertoma Club invites locals to meet
The Clemson Sertoma Club invites all interested local residents to attend its meetings. The club meets at noon the first and third Tuesdays of each month at Occasions at Wedgefield, located at 1551 Eighteen Mile Road in Central. New visitors are always welcome. Those interested are asked to call Randy Shaw at (864) 423-5469.
• Anderson reunion to be held August 24
The descendants of the late J.R. Anderson and Nancy “Nealy” Reece Anderson will have their annual reunion at
Power Pac Dance performs at Walt Disney World Resort
Orlando, Fla. — Members of the Centre for Performing Arts Power PAC Dance Company became stars of their own Disney show on July 14 when they entertained resort guests at the Waterside Stage in Downtown Disney.
Members of the Centre for Performing Arts Power PAC Dance Company perform a Disney World.
The group traveled from Easley to the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida to take part in the Disney Performing Arts program.
The dance ensemble, under the direction of Melanie Elrod and Taylor Lentz, entertained a large crowd of Downtown Disney guests with several show-stopping numbers, including “Bubblegum” by Bella Thorne and “Diva” by Beyoncé.
This was the group’s second visit to the resort with the Disney Performing Arts program.
Member of the Month
Great Oaks Dental is this month’s Pickens Chamber Member of the Month. Located at 108 Massingill Road across from the YMCA in Pickens, Great Oaks Dental take pride in offering the finest dentistry available in a caring yet professional environment. Dr. Paul Giddings, Dr. Ellen Thrailkill and Dr. Hunter Hicklin, along with the entire staff, provide the treatment that is best for patients. To contact the office, call (864) 878-2428 or visit www.greatoaksdental.com.
Courier Legals 8-13-14
NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE PROBATE COURT
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF PICKENS
CASE NUMBER 2014-ES-39-00-
IN THE MATTER OF ESTATE OF ANTHONY ALEX SPARACINO
TO: ALL HEIRS AND INTERESTED PARTIES:
YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the above captioned action was filed on July 25, 2014 in the Probate Court for Pickens County, South Carolina. This action seeks the determination of the heirs of the Estate of Anthony Alex
Courier Notice to Creditors 8-13-14
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
Courier Trespass Notices 8-13-14
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 whatsoever upon
Courier Classifieds 8-13-14
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50 years of dedication
Jack Tinsley, left, receives the Half Century Silver Cup from Pickens Savings and Loan president Alex Gettys.
Tinsley honored for half century of
service on PS&L board of directors
PICKENS — Jack Tinsley has played a role in the development of Pickens Savings and Loan for longer than many can remember.
Tinsley was honored recently at the company’s annual meeting with the Half Century Silver Cup by bank president Alex Gettys, an award given by the South Carolina Bankers Association to all employees and directors who have been in banking for 50 years.
Tinsley joined the board of directors of Pickens Savings and Loan on May 15, 1964, joining other directors W. E.
