Daily Archives: 07/08/2015
Why not try an ounce of prevention?
Why are so many of our mentally ill in jail instead of treatment? According to statistics, almost half of the jailed population in our country are suffering from some sort of mental illness. And Pickens County is not an exception.
These are the people who are locked up instead of treated. They also make up about half the homeless population. Many of our veterans are also among these populations.
Recently there was an opportunity for county council to secure funding through a grant to screen inmates for mental and substance abuse conditions before throwing them into the general population. Unfortunately for all of us, they chose not to do this.
We seem to be moving backward instead of forward. Just as alarming is the fact that
Nath Briley is new
The 2015-2016 Pickens Rotary President, Nath Briley, is shown recently accepting the presidential pin from Rotary Assistant District Governor, Kathy Golson, during his induction ceremony. Rotary is an international service organization whose mission is to bring together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian services, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.
Clemson research: Bad sleep habits linked to higher self-control risks
CLEMSON — Poor sleep habits can have a negative effect on self-control, which presents risks to individuals’ personal and professional lives, according to Clemson University researchers.
In a study titled “Interactions between Sleep Habits and Self-Control,” Clemson psychologists concluded a sleep-deprived individual is at increased risk for succumbing to impulsive desires, inattentiveness and questionable decision-making.
Poor sleep habits can lead to self-control risks, according to Clemson University
Seminar offered for those interested in home schooling
EASLEY — A free seminar for parents interested in homeschooling will take place in Easley later on Tuesday, July 21 at 7 p.m. Parents who are thinking about homeschooling, or parents who recently started to homeschool, are encouraged to attend.
The seminar will be held at Easley First Wesleyan Church located on 104 West 6th Avenue in Easley.
The church has a play area and a supervised nursery area will also be available if requested.
Kelly Rowe of the SC Home Educators Association and Kristi Brooks of Christian
Courier Obituaries 7-8-15
EARL FOWLER
LIBERTY — Earl Franklin Fowler, 86, of 102 Norman Street, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, June 29, 2015 at his home. Born in Liberty he was a son of the late Franklin Wilson and Mattie Hinton Fowler.
He retired from BASF and was a member of Calumet Baptist Church. His hobbies included fishing, camping, bird watching, and his Clemson Tiger Football Team.
Mr. Fowler served his country in the United States Navy.
Surviving are his wife, Margie Bryant Fowler of the home; four daughters, Brenda Mull
Clemson inducts three into Hall
CLEMSON — Retired Clemson University Extension agents Rowland Alston, Bill Craven and Bill Riser were inducted into the A. Frank Lever County Extension Agent Hall of Fame for their service to South Carolina residents and commitment to help improve the state’s economy.
The nationwide Cooperative Extension Service, which traces its roots to South Carolina, takes research-based agricultural and food-science knowledge from colleges and universities and, through the work of Extension agents, puts it in the hands of
PCSO stresses security awareness for local churches
PICKENS — In the wake of the recent deadly church shooting in Charleston, Pickens County Sheriff’s Office officials are reminding the public of an initiative launched in 2008 focused on providing safety and security awareness for local church.
Since 2008, the sheriff’s office has continued to provide the service to local clergy and their congregations in hopes that a proactive approach to the potential for crime and violence within sanctuaries will serve to deter an act of violence before it occurs.
There has been substantial growth in the communities throughout Pickens County since the beginning of the program, and numerous churches have experienced new
ymca awarded $22,700 from Toyota of Easley
EASLEY — The YMCA of Easley, Pickens and Powdersville announced that it received a $22,700 donation from Toyota of Easley.
“The YMCA of Easley, Pickens and Powdersville is honored to receive a $22,700 donation from Toyota of Easley,” said Tom Merritt, Capital Campaign Chairman of the Powdersville Y. “This generous grant will go to build an Aquatics Center at the Powdersville Y, creating a powerful magnet for connecting neighbors with one another.”
The local YMCA serves many purposes to the local community, including day camps
Courier Calendar of Events 7-8-15
• Georges Creek to host VBS July 19-23
Georges Creek Baptist Church will hold its annual Vacation Bible School July 19-23. This year’s theme is “Journey Off the Map.” The VBS is for ages 2 years old through sixth grade and will run nightly from 6-8:30 p.m. Georges Creek Baptist Church is located at 1991 Saluda Dam Road in Easley. For more information, call the church at 859-6789 or visit georgescreek.org.
• Movies on the Market start Aug. 29
City of Easley and Gilstrap Family Dealerships will begin Movies on the Market on Saturday nights from August 29 to October 3.
The movies start around 8 p.m. and will be shown at the outdoor amphitheater located
Courier Legals 7-8-15
NOTICE OF EQUITY COURT SALE
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF PICKENS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
C/A No. 2015-CP-39-061
NEAL LANE PROPERTIES, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. CASS CASTO and SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, Defendants.
Pursuant to Court Decree in Neal Lane Properties, LLC vs. Cass Casto and South Carolina Department of Revenue, I will sell at public auction to highest bidder at Pickens County Courthouse on August 03, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. o’clock the following
