Daily Archives: 05/20/2015
Not traveling to Kentucky again
OK, boys and girls. What do we know from reading Ben’s column for the past year? That I am looking forward to making yet another trip to Kentucky this year as part of the Kentucky Missions team?
Well, change that. I’m not going again this year.
I had hoped to go with the group from the Pickens Twelve Mile Baptist Association. We’ve had several meetings, and I am pleased with the spirit of the team, though we are doing fewer churches this year, and all teams look to be full.
As for me, I continue to have stomach problems (and not just the one where my stomach sticks out in front of my body). I am getting better, but slowly. And the last thing this team needs is a sickly member
Courier Letters to the Editor
Saitta talks pay raises
Dear Editor,
I am responding to the letter written by the senior living in Liberty on Social Security who supports raising school taxes again.
Usually the state requires school districts to give teachers an annual pay increase. In 2010 and 2011, the state gave districts the option to freeze teacher pay to deal with budget deficits. Our district cut 30 classroom teaching positions in 2009 and raised class sizes (I voted against that, by the way). In 2010, the administration proposed eliminating another 22 classroom teaching positions. The board opted instead to freeze teacher pay per the state option and protect all classroom teaching positions, keeping
Courier Obituaries 5-20-15
Florence Sargent
Liberty — Florence Davis Sargent, 94, of 603 Anderson Drive, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at Cannon Memorial Hospital.
Born in Liberty, she was the widow of Lloyd L. “Mutt” Sargent and a daughter of the late Rev. James A. and Etta Sue Owen Davis.
She retired from Dan River Mills, where she worked as an executive secretary. Mrs.
The history of Memorial Day
Memorial Day is Monday, May 25
Though many people are quick to refer to Memorial Day as the unofficial beginning of summer, the day is much more than that. Initially known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a day to remember those military members who died in service of the country.
The origins of Memorial Day remain a topic of debate. In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson declared Waterloo, N.Y. as the official birthplace of Memorial Day. However, the roots of Memorial Day likely run
A berry happy place
Steve Lorch/Courier
Offering a wide variety of fruits and berries, the Happy Berry is located at 510 Gap Hill Road in Six Mile.
By Steve Lorch
For The Courier
slorch@thepccourier.com
Local Biz Buzz
SIX MILE — Even on a rainy day, The Happy Berry is a magical place.
Nestled in the foothills within 1,500 feet of Lake Keowee in Six Mile, this 22.5-acre farm is a fruit-lover’s paradise.
“We are a sustainable, environmentally friendly farm committed to providing the best quality, local food for the community,” Walker Miller said.
He owns and manages the land along with his wife, Ann, and daughters, Zoe and Betty-Ann.
As a former Clemson Extension plant pathologist, Miller knows what it takes to make plants “happy.” His wife worked for 33 years in animal science at Clemson. Together, it seems there is nothing the1 team can’t grow.
Courtesy Photo
Walker and Ann Miller have owned and operated The Happy Berry in Six Mile for more than 30 years.
“I started working in agriculture when I was 10 years old,” explained Miller.
“When most of my colleagues were investing in the stock market, I was setting money aside to buy this place. This is my 401k,” he said with a laugh.
Purchased in 1979, the land on which The Happy Berry sits was hand-selected for its natural ability to grow fruit.
“The lay of the land and the nearby lake serve as a buffer to help prevent spring frosts,” Miller said.
The first blueberry bushes were planted in 1981, and judging by their vigor, they do seem to favor the location.
The Happy Berry is a U-Pick farm, perfect for a weekend
Courier Calendar of Events
• 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.
• PPCCDC golf tourney set for June
The warm weather is here, and it is time to hit the golf course. Pickens Presbyterian
Downtown Easley to host Music on the Market each Friday night
EASLEY — The City of Easley has planned the Gilstrap Family Dealerships’ Music on the Market on Friday nights in May and June.
The events will take place from 7-10 p.m. in Old Market Square in Downtown Easley.
On May 22, Nathan Angelo Band is scheduled to perform. May 29 will feature Hot as a Pepper, while June 5 will be Fortunate Sons, June 12 will be Alex Christie and Family and Whitten City News will be in town on June 19. Everyone is asked to bring dancing shoes and a blanket or chair. There will be food for sale and a free children’s play area.
Christy Porter earns Palmetto Gold Award
Christy Porter
EASLEY — Baptist Easley’s Christy Porter, MSN, RN, was named a recipient of the 2015 Palmetto Gold Award for nursing excellence.
The Palmetto Gold Award honors South Carolina nurses from various practice settings who exemplify excellence in nursing practice and commitment to the profession.
Courier Legals 5-20-15
NOTICE OF SALE
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF PICKENS
IN THE COURT COMMON PLEAS
CASE #2014-CP-39-1493
Pickens Savings and Loan Association, F.A. Plaintiff, vs- Monica Lynn Aiken, individually, and as Personal Representativeof the Estate of Melinda Pilgrim Davis, deceased, Phillip G. Pilgrim, Austin Derrick Gilstrap Christy Brooks, a/k/a Melinda Christine Aiken Zinc; Asset Acceptance, LLC; Citibank, NA; Phillips & Cohen
Courier Notice to Creditors 5-20-15
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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
