Monthly Archives: October 2014
‘An Upcountry Boil’ set for Pickens County Museum on November 8
PICKENS — The Pickens County Museum of Art and History and the Pickens County Cultural Commission will host “An Upcountry Boil,” a good-time fundraising event, on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 6-9 p.m.
The event will include a silent auction along with a pick-a-prize featuring creative creations, exciting getaways and an array of gifts from regional businesses.
The after-hours, family friendly, event brings art, music and history lovers together for one night to celebrate in the
Pickens Rotary Club collecting money to help end threat of polio
PICKENS — When Rotary began the fight in 1985 to eliminate polio worldwide polio affected 350,000 people, mostly children, in 125 countries every year. Since then, polio cases have dropped by more than 99 percent.
Since 1988, the number of polio cases has been reduced from 350,000 a year to fewer than 700 cases in 2011. The Americas were declared free from polio in 1994, the Western Pacific region in 2000, and Europe in 2002. A highly
Courier Letters To the Editor
God’s Law vs. Man’s Law
Dear Editor,
God created the Heavens, the Earth, all living things and created man in His own image. He created male and female and charged them with replenishing the Earth — not male and male or female and female to do the job, but male and female.
He said He would be their God and they would be His people. In Deuteronomy Chapter 28 verses 1-14, He tells how He
One thing leads to another
Global warming has so many far-reaching effects that just listing them is almost impossible.
The sad thing is many people with the authority to address the problem are blinded by concerns, largely to do with profit and loss, that encourage denial and defensiveness.
When big problems aren’t addressed, they lead to others.
For example, due to the fact that we’ve had some milder winters, there have been bumper crops of acorns. Why is this
PCLA fall book sale planned this month
PICKENS — The Pickens County Literacy Association will be holding its annual fall used book sale on Oct. 24-25.
Proceeds from the event help the PCLA continue its program of volunteer tutors helping adults improve their reading skills.
The two-day event will be held in the All Saints Hall of Pickens Presbyterian Church, located at 311 West Main St. The sale will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25. It’s not too late to donate to the sale. Items needed include like-new or gently used books of all types, video and audio cassettes, CDs and DVDs.
Faith Lutheran to host ‘Blessing Faith Lutheran to host ‘Blessing
By The Rev. Kathy Harris
Faith Lutheran Church
news@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — On Sunday, Oct. 26, animals will be brought forth during an afternoon worship service for a Blessing of the Animals at Faith Lutheran Church.
Large dogs, miniature dogs, newborn dogs, cats, kittens and even sugar gliders are welcome at the church’s outdoor altar for a blessing. As the animals receive their blessing, they are taken to a grassy area to receive several other gifts, a drink of fresh water from bowls, food treats and a chance to get to stretch their legs and run around and play.
Why would a church have a worship service just for animals? The brief service follows a liturgy that harkens back to
Hatfield turns 100
On Oct. 14, Six Mile resident Mr. James D. Hatfield (Deb) celebrated his 100th birthday with a lunch at The Lighthouse restaurant, attended by 25 friends and family, followed by cake and ice cream at the home of his daughter and son-in-law on Lake Keowee, where he and his wife, Thelma, now live. Deb served in WWII as a sergeant in the HDQ of the 20th Armored Division serving in France and Germany. He retired from the A&P Bakery in Louisville, Ky., where he worked for 35 years. He is an avid fisherman and, as part of the celebration, the SCDNR will be releasing 100 small mouth bass into Lake Keowee to commemorate his big day.
Hinton and Marler celebrate 30 years of practicing dentistry
Dr. Don Marler, Dr Elizabeth Armstrong and Dr. Dan Hinton recently celebrated 30 years in Pickens.
PICKENS — Thirty years ago, when Dr. Dan Hinton was getting ready to graduate from the Medical University of South Carolina School of Dentistry, he knew that he wanted to return to the Pickens area to set up his dental practice.
Although not originally from the area, his family moved to Pickens in 1965 when his father became the pastor of East Pickens Baptist Church. Hinton attended Pickens schools and graduated from Pickens High School in 1971. His wife, Sandra Day Hinton, a 1973 graduate of Pickens High School, is originally from Pickens. Although having lived in several different places before his family moved to Pickens, Hinton considered Pickens to be his hometown.
Hinton and Dr. Don Marler first met in 1980, when they began dental school together at MUSC. Marler and his wife, Patti Ballard Marler, were both from the small town of Woodruff. The Hintons and the Marlers became fast friends
Date and theme announced for Pickens Christmas Parade
PICKENS — The 2014 City of Pickens Christmas Parade will be held Friday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. This year’s theme is “The Doodle Express,” playing off the popular classic “The Polar Express.”
Everyone is encouraged to come early to get a good viewing place, view merchant decorations and sing Christmas carols together. An awards ceremony will follow the parade at the Pickens Amphitheater.
Awards will be given for the parade, as well as the Merchant Decorating Contest. Closing out the night will be a
Pickens craft fair planned
PICKENS — The fourth annual Blue Flame craft fair will be held on Nov. 1 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Pickens High School.
Many new vendors will be on hand this year with a variety of crafts for sale.
Music and food will also be available.
