Monthly Archives: December 2015
Courier Notice to Creditors 12-16-15
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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 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 the claim, and a description of any security as to the claim.
Estate: David William Shove, Sr.
Date of Death: 10/28/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900751
Personal Representative: Hildegard Shove
Address: 259 Willow Spring Road
Six Mile, SC 29682
Dec. 2, 9, 16
Estate: Monroe Revis, Jr.
Date of Death: 08/23/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900609
Personal Representative: Juanita Revis
Address: P.O. Box 226
Norris, SC 29667
Dec. 2, 9, 16
Estate: Mae Evelyn Brown
Date of Death: 07/15/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900750
Personal Representative: Tony Lee Brown
Address: 532 Pope Field Road
Easley, SC 29642
Attorney: James M. Robinson
Address: P.O. Box 738
Easley, SC 29641
Dec. 2, 9, 16
Estate: Thelma Jean Whitney
Date of Death: 10/26/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900766
Personal Representative: Cindy J. Miller
Address: 115 Madison Bridge Rd.
Piedmont, SC 29673
Attorney: James E. Sterling
Address: Post Office Box 1207
Easley, SC 29641
Dec. 9, 16, 23
Estate: Marilyn Dianne James Bruce
Date of Death: 10/21/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900759
Personal Representative: Maggie D. Owens Ballew
Address: 134 Miller Kids Dr.
Pickens, SC 29671
Attorney: R. Murray Hughes
Address: P.O. Box 1389
Pickens, SC 29671
Dec. 9, 16, 23
Estate: Carolene Elizabeth Lewis Marchbanks
Date of Death: 04/30/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900771
Personal Representative: D. Ken Whitener
Address: 133 Old Greenville Hwy., Ste. 201
Clemson, SC 29631
Attorney: R. Murray Hughes
Address: P.O. Box 1389
Pickens, SC 29671
Dec. 9, 16, 23
Estate: Phillip Chad Crenshaw
Date of Death: 10/08/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900765
Personal Representative:
Melanie Faye Crenshaw
Address: 128 Bovine Lane
Easley, SC 29640
Attorney: R. Scott Dover
Address: Post Office Box 462
Pickens, SC 29671
Dec. 9, 16, 23
Estate: Grady Frank Kelley
Date of Death: 11/18/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900779
Personal Representative: Joel Dean Kelley
Address: 75 East Boling Rd.
Jasper, GA 30143
Attorney: R. Murray Hughes
Address: P.O. Box 1389
Pickens, SC 29671
Dec. 16, 23, 30
Estate: James Charles Galbreath
Date of Death: 10/05/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900782
Personal Representative:
Jamie Lynn Galbreath Hudson
Address: 901 Shackleburg Rd.
Anderson, SC 29621
Dec. 16, 23, 30
Courier Trespass Notices 12-16-15
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 the lands of the undersigned:
Peggy Noblett Dec. 2015
James Dan Winchester and Avenelle S. Winchester Dec. 2015
Dana and Donna Wolfe Dec. 2015
Betty McGrew Hill Jan. 2016
Jessica Anderson Faus Jan. 2016
Barry and Rhonda Herd Feb. 2016
Harold Caddell Feb. 2016
Pamela Wilson Feb. 2016
Danny McCall March 2016
L.C. Russell March 2016
Joshua Daughety and Sue Mittelstadt March 2016
Jim D. Kelly April 2016
The Echo Valley Land Trust June 2016
Frank M. and Marie M. Crane June 2016
Jimmy McGrew June 2016
Dwight C. and Thelma P. Thrift June 2016
Melvin Lamar and Catherine Gilstrap July 2016
Artistic Builders Inc. July 2016
Larry Gibson July 2016
Greg M. Cadell and Mary E. Caddell. July 2016
John F. Hendricks July 2016
Doris and Waymon Aikens July 2016
Cecil and Ruby Reid Aug. 2016
Jerry Galbreath Aug. 2016
Glenn and Carolyn Sellers Oct. 2016
Carl W. Porter Nov. 2016
Charles M. Smith Dec. 2016
Dolly Morris Dec. 2016
John T. M. Tompkins Dec. 2016
Sarah Rampy Jan. 2017
Tredwell and Erica Zeigler Feb. 2017
Edward and Evinne Elrod July 2017
Randy and Lynn Griffin Aug. 2017
Jeffery D. and Sandra Couch Aug. 2017
Courier Classifieds 12-16-15
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Heisman finalist Watson leads Tigers to ACC title, College Football Playoff
Clemson running back Wayne Gallman carries the ball during the Tigers’ ACC Championship win over North Carolina on Saturday. Gallman had 187 rushing yards against the Tar Heels.
Kerry Gilstrap/
Courier
By J.D. Elliott
Courtesy The Journal
jdelliott@upstatetoday.com
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — For each season’s Heisman Trophy winner, there always seems to be a defining game where college football’s best player cements his case for the award.
Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson celebrates with a teammate after a touchdown during Saturday’s ACC Championship victory over North Carolina in Charlotte, N.C. Watson, who was named Monday as the school’s first-ever Heisman Trophy finalist, has led the 13-0 Tigers to their first berth in the College Football Playoff, where they will take on Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl on Dec. 31 for a shot at playing for the national championship the following week.
[cointent_lockedcontent]With No. 1 Clemson’s playoff hopes on the line in the ACC Championship, quarterback Deshaun Watson delivered his best game of the season in a 45-37 victory over North Carolina at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Saturday.
The victory clinched Clemson’s second ACC title under head coach Dabo Swinney — the other coming in 2011 — and capped a perfect 13-0 season to put the Tigers in the drivers’ seat for the unveiling of the College Football Playoff’s semifinal matchups.
“All you doggone media people wanted me to get fired up about a poll six weeks now,” Swinney said. “Now is the time to get fired up about a poll. Tomorrow is Dec. 6, and I can’t wait to be there to be a part of it.”
“We’re going to find out where we’re going and who we’re going to play, and man, our fans, they deserve this, they really do.”
On Sunday, Clemson maintained its No. 1 ranking and found out it will play No. 4 Oklahoma in the Capital One Orange Bowl in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Dec. 31. The winner will take on the winner of the Cotton Bowl, an Alabama-Michigan State showdown also set for Dec. 31.
Two days after earning the ACC Championship MVP award, Watson was named Monday night as one of three finalists — along with Alabama’s Derrick Henry and Stanford’s Christian McCaffrey — for the Heisman Trophy, to be awarded Saturday night.
Against the Tar Heels, Watson was spectacular all night long, throwing for 289 yards and three touchdowns, while adding 131 yards and two touchdowns on the ground, his fourth 100-yard rushing performance in the last five games.
Watson also broke a number of ACC Championship game records — the first player to account for more than 400 yards of total offense (411), completing 13 consecutive passes, most total yards in the first half (290) and longest run by a quarterback (33).
“If you really sit down and watch our 13 games, he’s the best player in the country and there’s no doubt about it,” Swinney said. “This guy beats you not just with his legs, he beats you with his arm, his mind, his heart, his guts, his toughness — this is a great champion of a player. He’s just special, and I’m just proud of him.”
The turning point in the game was Clemson’s final drive of the opening half.
With North Carolina leading 16-14 with less than two minutes remaining before the break, the Tigers began the drive at their own 32-yard line. Watson and the Tiger offense marched all the way down the field, but were stuck on the Tar Heels’ 1-yard line with just six seconds left on the clock.
Turning down a chance to kick a field goal and take the lead, the offense ran back out onto the field
From the shotgun formation, it appeared Watson would try to run for the yard himself, but as the defense converged on Watson, the quarterback lofted the ball to a wide open Jordan Leggett for a touchdown, giving Clemson the lead for good.
North Carolina began the second half with the football, and the Tar Heels marched 59 yards to the Clemson 16-yard line, but North Carolina quarterback Marquise Williams threw a ball that was tipped at the line of scrimmage and Clemson cornerback Cordrea Tanksersley made an athletic interception to shift momentum back in the Tigers’ favor.
On the ensuing drive, Watson drove the Tigers 97 yards down the field, capped off by a 3-yard touchdown run by running back Wayne Gallman. The sophomore tailback rushed for 17 yards on nine carries in the first half, but exploded in the second half, finishing with 187 rushing yards.
“We changed our schemes a little bit because they were geared up to take away our inside run game,” co-offensive coordinator Tony Elliott said. “He was challenged at halftime, challenged by myself, challenged by Terry (Allen). (We were) challenging him to be the ‘Wayne Train.’ If you want to be called the ‘Wayne Train,’ you have to go out there and run.”
Though Clemson had a comfortable lead for most of the second half — twice holding a 19-point edge — the Tar Heels scored on a 17-yard pass from Williams to wide receiver Ryan Switzer with 1:13 remaining to cut the Clemson lead to back to one score at 45-37.
On the following kickoff, North Carolina appeared to recover an onside kick, but the Tar Heels were flagged for being offsides — replays showed it was an incorrect call — and were forced to re-kick the ball. On the second attempt, the ball was bobbled by Clemson and North Carolina players alike before Tiger wide receiver Hunter Renfrow fell on the ball.
A few plays later, Watson sealed the game as he rushed for a first down.
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Police ask for help in finding woman suspected in robbery
CLEMSON — Clemson police released two photos Thursday afternoon of a black female being sought in connection with an armed robbery last week at Advance America on U.S. Highway 123.
Courtesy photos
The photo above shows a woman suspected of robbing the Advance America store in Clemson at gunpoint last week. Police ask anyone with information on the woman’s identity to call (864) 624-2000.
One photo shows the suspect entering the business prior to committing the robbery wearing facial makeup to appear like a man. The other photo was taken during the robbery, officials said.
[cointent_lockedcontent]Chief Jimmy Dixon said on the day of the robbery last Tuesday the female was wearing a black North Face coat with a red hat and white Air Jordan shoes upon entering the store at approximately 10:15 a.m. He said the woman, described at between 5 feet and 5 feet 2 inches tall, with a heavy build, presented what appeared to be a semi-automatic pistol to the clerk before going behind the counter and leaving with an undetermined amount of cash. The chief said it is not known whether the suspect left the scene on foot or in a vehicle.
No one was injured during the incident, and no shots were fired.
Clemson police are asking anyone with information about the suspect to call (864) 624-2000. Callers may remain anonymous.
— Greg Oliver of The Journal contributed to this article.
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Armed robbery suspect caught
CLEMSON — A man suspected of committing armed robbery at stores 
in Clemson and Easley last month has been arrested.
Clemson Police Chief Jimmy Dixon said Thursday that his jurisdiction charged 20-year-old Taz Fredrocko Long was charged with armed robbery and possession of a weapon during commission of a violent crime.
[cointent_lockedcontent]At 4:30 a.m. Nov. 18, police were called to the 7-Eleven store on Old Greenville Highway in Clemson by a clerk who said she had just been robbed. The clerk said a lone black male entered the store wearing a dark-colored North Face coat with a hood and a black or dark-colored full face hood covering the face. Only the eyes were visible to the clerk.
Dixon said the suspect presented a handgun to the clerk, demanding she lock the front doors to the store and place a sign in the window reading “will return in 15 minutes.” Once the door was locked, the suspect demanded the clerk empty the money from the cash registers inside the store. The suspect then left the store on foot, although Dixon said police had reason to believe he went to a vehicle parked in another location.
Dixon said the suspect had used the same method of operation at a store in Easley and was charged by Easley police last week with armed robbery. Dixon said further investigation revealed the suspect to be the same person who committed the robbery at the Clemson store.
Easley police charged Long with armed robbery, possession of a weapon during commission of a violent crime and possession of stolen goods.
Long was being held Tuesday at the Pickens County Detention Center on combined $57,000 surety bonds.
— Greg Oliver of The Journal contributed to this article.
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McKissick’s Anita Richardson earns statewide honor
Courtesy photo
Pictured, from left, are School District of Pickens County superintendent Dr. Danny Merck, McKissick Elementary assistant principal Anita Richardson and SCASA executive director Beth Phibbs.
EASLEY — McKissick Elementary School assistant principal Anita Richardson has been named the 2016 Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators.
Richardson was selected from an outstanding field of elementary school administrator candidates by a veteran panel of judges. The other finalist for the award was Jennifer Dodds of Chandler Creek Elementary School in Greenville County.
“We are pleased to announce that Anita Richardson has been named the SCASA Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year,” said Beth Phibbs, executive director of the South Carolina Association of School Administrators. “She is an exceptional leader who has had a positive impact on not only her students, but also the district and community as well.”
“Mrs. Richardson is such vital member of the McKissick family,” McKissick principal Gary Mohr said. “Working closely with someone who has many of the same thoughts and philosophies when it comes to education, running a school and being an advocate for children makes doing what we do even more enjoyable. I can’t begin to describe what she means to McKissick.”
School district superintendent Dr. Danny Merck touted the impact assistant principals have in lauding Richardson for her honor.
“Assistant principals are so important, not just for all of the responsibilities they take on to keep our schools running smoothly, but also because they are the future of leadership for our district,” he said. “Mrs. Richardson is an indicator that the future of our schools looks very bright.”
The award was presented during a surprise announcement at the school on Monday.
SCASA, the professional organization for school leaders in South Carolina, has more than 3,900 members. From professional development opportunities and research to publications and legislative advocacy, SCASA’s focus is to support school leaders in providing the best possible education for South Carolina’s young people. As a state affiliate of three national associations for school leaders, SCASA also works on the national level.
Couple gives $1M to S.C. Botanical Garden
CLEMSON — Clemson University alumnus Mike McBride and his wife, Lynn, of Simpsonville have given $1 million to expand and improve the Children’s Garden of the South Carolina Botanical Garden (SCBG) at Clemson University. Mike is a 1981 graduate.
“We have been searching for the right choice for a contribution, and the Botanical Garden is the right choice for us,” he said. “We are making this gift because of my love for Clemson and the education and experiences I had while here as a student. Also because Lynn spent a lot of time in the Botanical Garden as a child when she lived in Clemson. Her parents, Joe (Class of 1962) and Sue Wallace, took her to visit the duck pond and garden as a child. Where much is given, much is expected. The Children’s Garden will be an amazing place for children and their families for generations.”
The gift ensures that families will benefit from the unique beauty of the the Botanical Garden for generations to come, Clemson president Jim Clements said.
“I am extremely grateful to Mike and Lynn McBride for their generous support of the South Carolina Botanical Garden,” said Clements. “The Botanical Garden is an important resource for South Carolina, and their gift to expand the Children’s Garden will make a difference for so many children and families.”
The purposes of the gift are to complete the engineering for the canopy walk in the children’s garden, to construct and name a duck dock at the duck pond, and to advance the mission of the Botanical Garden.
“This incredibly generous gift is the largest single gift we have received in our history here,” said Garden Director Patrick McMillan. “This gift will allow us to provide a space to inspire and connect the next generation of South Carolina citizens to our natural heritage through the construction of the Children’s Garden. One of the greatest challenges we face today as a society is the loss of our connection to the world; it impacts our health, our productivity and our ingenuity.
“The younger generations are unique in being the first in our history to have a life expectancy that is less than ours. Change only comes with dedicated efforts and through the creation of a safe, fun and engaging place for children to be children, outside. Lynn came to the duck pond at the SCBG frequently as a young child and built connections in this magical space that transformed her life and will continue to transform lives far into the future.”
The McBrides both enjoyed successful careers in health care — Lynn in patient services and Mike as the president and chief executive officer of HMR Advantage Health Systems Inc. and chairman of the board for HMR Veterans Services Inc.
The McBrides challenge others to join their family and raise an additional $1 million to turn the Botanical Garden into a showcase in the Upstate. The goal is to meet that challenge by May 30, 2016.
The McBrides live in Simpsonville with their daughter, McCain, 11, a huge Clemson Tigers fan. They have two older children: Michael H. McBride II (Class of 2010) and Erin McBride Fredericks.
This gift is part of Clemson University’s $1 billion The Will to Lead capital campaign to support faculty and students with scholarships, professorships, facilities and technology.
Mill planning annual Celtic Christmas event
PICKENS — Santa Claus is coming to town — and he’s bringing a little fun and music along with him.
The Hagood Mill will host its annual Ed Harrison Memorial Celtic Christmas show from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Dec. 19, featuring music, crafts, food and a visit from jolly old St. Nick himself. There is a $5 parking fee, but admission is free. All proceeds from parking will go to help the Hagood Mill. Music will start at noon.
Several years ago, Hagood Mill approached well-known local Uilleann pipe player Ed Harrison to host a Celtic Christmas show in December. Visitors loved it, and it has become an annual event and featured many fine regional musicians sharing songs of the season, mill officials said.
Harrison was a versatile musician with a passion for playing multiple styles of roots music on a wide variety of instruments. He was an accomplished dobro player and clawhammer banjo player, as well as playing cajun accordion and the Uilleann pipes. His warmth, good humor and ready laugh were a comfort to his family and many friends in the area. Sadly, after more than 20 years of battling cancer, Harrison passed away in 2012. The annual event has been named in his honor.
Along with the event’s co-hosts, Lucy Allen and Marshall Goers, this year’s event will feature local musical groups The Wolf Moon String Band and Lissakeole.
The Wolf Moon String Band is composed of a group of old friends who have played music together in various bands and settings going back 15 years. Allen and Goers have been regulars at the Celtic Christmas show since 2008. Allen and Goers are an acoustic duo whose passion for roots music combines elements of various musical genres. Returning this year is local Irish group Lissakeole, which plays and sings many popular Irish tunes and songs, but the members put their own stamp upon them.
Kids and adults alike are welcome to sit on Santa’s lap and share a Christmas wish. Bring a camera and St. Nick will pose for a picture with you from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Taking the oath of office
Those elected to the Pickens City Council and Mayor David Owens all took their oaths of office during the final meeting of the year on Monday. 
Owens also took a moment to present outgoing Councilman Isaiah Scipio with a memento of appreciation for his four years of service to the city. Above, Owens swears in incumbent council members Fletcher Perry and Patti Welborn, as well as new councilwoman Lois Porter. Below right, city attorney Ken Acker gives the oath of office to Owens, and at left, Scipio is presented his gift of appreciation.
