Daily Archives: 06/14/2016
Georges Creek plans VBS for next month
EASLEY — Georges Creek Baptist Church will hold vacation Bible school July 17-22, from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. each night.
This year’s theme is “Submerged.” As kids are submerged in God’s Word, they will discover that Jesus saw people differently. He saw people for who they were deep down, not who they appeared to be on the surface. Kids will look below the surface to find the truth about how Jesus sees them.
VBS is for ages third through sixth grade.
There will be music, learning and recreation each and every night. Meals will be served from 5:30-6:15 p.m. each night.
Georges Creek Baptist Church is located at 1991 Saluda Dam Road in Easley.
For more information, call the church at (864) 859-6789 or visit georgescreek.net.
How many deaths are too many?
Right now, according to a report on CBS News, there are 700,000 people in our country on the terrorist watch list. They aren’t allowed to fly, but they are allowed to buy an AR-15 assault weapon, the weapon of choice for mass murderers.
This past weekend, 50 people were slaughtered in a night club in Orlando with an AR-15. The shooter is linked to ISIS and was under suspicion by the FBI.
The AR-15 was one of the guns used to kill 14 people in San Bernardino, Calif. It was the weapon used to kill nine people at Umpqua Community College in Oregon.
It was the weapon used in the slaughter of 12 people at a Colorado movie theater in 2012.
And in 2012, 20 first graders and six adults in Newtown, Conn., were shot down with an AR-15.
The assault weapon ban instated in 1994 lapsed in 2003. Although numerous attempts have been made in the past 13 years to reinstate the ban, time after time the bills have been defeated in Congress.
Colt, one of the makers of this weapon, describes it as being manufactured for our armed forces.
So why is it on the streets and readily available to anyone?
The National Rifle Association spends millions lobbying Congress to defeat any bill that increases public safety in the United States, according to a 2014 report from the Pulitzer Prize-winning Center for Public Integrity.
In the first three months of 2014, the NRA spent $800,000 lobbying Congress to oppose any form of gun control. And it was successful. Below is a list of proposed legislation that was defeated.
• H.R. 751, the Protect America’s Schools Act of 2013
• H.R. 274, the Mental Health First Act of 2013
• H.R. 329, the Strengthening Background Checks Act of 2013
• H.R. 575, the Second Amendment Protection Act of 2013
• S. 54, the Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2013
• S. 374, the Fix Gun Checks Act of 2013
• S. 146, the School and Campus Safety Enhancements Act of 2013
• S. 174, the Ammunition Background Check Act of 2013
• S. 480, the NICS Reporting Improvement Act of 2013
• H.R. 138 and S. 33, the Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act
• H.R. 142 and S. 35, the Stop Online Ammunition Sales Act of 2013
• H.R. 437 and S. 150, the Assault Weapons Ban of 2013
According to a report from PBS, our own senator and Pickens County native Lindsey Graham also opposes the ban on assault weapons and expanded background checks, but he does think the mentally ill should not be allowed to buy them.
Approximately 75 percent of Americans polled want assault weapons off the streets.
I would be very surprised to see any sensible legislation to keep assault weapons out of the hands of terrorists pass unless the public could form a public interest lobbying group that could exceed the millions of dollars the NRA uses to control votes on public safety issues.
It is also doubtful that any campaign finance reform act would pass. In other words, as long as the votes of some members of Congress are bought and paid for the public must rely on a miracle for meaningful change, and there is no school, church, restaurant, movie theater or club that is safe.
Courier Letters to the Editor 6-15-16
Now I lay me down to die
Dear Editor,
Three thousand four hundred abortions in America a day. With that in mind, I wrote the following.
Now I lay me down to die, no one will ever hear my silent cry. Now I lay me down to die.
Never asked to be conceived, America you have been so greatly deceived. Told I’m only a fetus, not human like you. Never will lay my precious head upon my mother’s breast. Never feel her warm loving arms around me or her gentle caress. My little ears never hear her sweet voice sing me to sleep with a lullaby. Never speak my first word, take my first step, laugh or with my sweet little face smile, coo or sigh. Now I lay me down to die, no one will ever hear my silent cry. now I lay me down to die.
Today it’s me, tomorrow the mentally challenged, physically impaired, elderly or perhaps even you.
Now I lay me down to die, no one will ever hear my silent cry. Now I lay me down to die. Now I lay me down to die.
Wake up and scream bloody murder, America!
Eddie Boggs
Westminster
Courier Obituaries 6-15-16
June D. Ritota
Liberty — Mrs. June Eileen Dineen Ritota, 77, wife of Pasquale “Pat” Ritota, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016, at her home.
Born in London, England, the daughter of the late Albert John and Hilda Alice New Dineen, Mrs. Ritota was a graduate of the University of Oxford and was a retired claims adjuster with Protective Life Insurance.
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Surviving, in addition to her husband, are two sons, Mark Christopher DuSaules (Lydia) and Michael Lee DuSaules, all of Hammond, La.; a daughter, Laurie Mai DuSaules (David Hazen) of Liberty; a stepson, Joe Ritota (Annie) of Asheville, N.C.; a stepdaughter, Maria Nagy-Gyorgy (Louis) of Liberty; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Ritota was predeceased by two sons, Christopher John DuSaules and Joseph DuSaules; and a brother, Roy William Dineen.
Memorial services were held June 14, 2016, in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown.
Memorials may be made to the Cancer Society of Greenville County, 113 Mills Avenue, Greenville, SC 29605, or to Homestead Hospice, 3453 Pelham Road, Greenville, SC 29615.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.
Betty L. Russo
Clemson — Betty Lou Randall Russo, 83, of 425 Poe St., Clemson, passed away on June 10, 2016.
Betty was born June 11, 1932, in Ramsey, N.J., to the late Clarence L. Randall and Elvira L. Seely. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth J. Russo, and daughter, Karen Odette. Also preceding her in death were her siblings, Virginia Ernst, James B. Randall II and Thomas J. Randall.
Betty is survived by her son, Garth S. Russo, (Natalie) of Watkinsville, Ga., daughter, Melissa L. Wilbanks (Scott) of Easley. and grandchildren, Kenneth Brian and Matthew John Wilbanks of Easley.
Betty, a longstanding member at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Clemson, was a member of the Altar Guild and a volunteer worker at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Thrift Shop since its beginning in 1975. Betty was 1st Vice Regent of Andrew Pickens Chapter of the DAR. In years past, Betty was the student wives’ advisor, as well as coordinator of the commencement activities’ at Lee Hall, College of Architecture. She was also active in both the state AIA ladies’ auxiliary and the Greenville Council of Architectural Wives.
Services were held June 13 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, followed by interment at St. Paul’s Episcopal Churchyard.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 193 Old Greenville Highway, Clemson, SC 29631.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central.
Fred Harold Dalton Jr.
Pickens — Mr. Fred Harold Dalton Jr., of 925 Mile Creek Road, husband of the late Patricia “P.J.” Moses Dalton, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016, at St. Francis Hospital – Downtown.
Harold was born in Pickens County on Aug. 2, 1938, to the late Fred Sr. and Virginia Hendricks Dalton. A graduate of Pickens High School, Mr. Dalton retired from Southern Railway as a train dispatcher and then owned Dalton’s Video Store in Pickens for many years. Harold enjoyed reading, gardening, traveling with his late wife and was also a professional photographer.
Harold is survived by a daughter, Heather O’Shields (Don) of Easley; two sons, Brian Smith (Vivian) and Rocky Smith (Tara), both of Pickens; and a brother, Jim Dalton (Tallulah) of Pickens. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Will O’Shields, Griffin O’Shields, Dalton Smith, Logan Smith, Emily Smith and Lacey Smith; and one great-granddaughter, Elyssa Smith.
In addition to his loving wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Francis Reeves.
Memorial services were held June 12 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home.
Flowers are optional, or the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Wildlife Rehab of Greenville, P.O. Box 1801, Greenville, SC 29602.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.
Samuel Douglas “Sammy” Nix
Pickens — “Sammy” Nix, 65, of 236 Amberwood Road, Pickens, loving husband of June Nix, met his heavenly father on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson.
Sammy was born in Pickens on Aug. 16, 1950, to Thelma Porter Thrift of Pickens and the late Floyd Leroy Nix. He was a 1968 graduate of Pickens High School and retired from both the U.S. Army Reserve as a staff sergeant with 28 years of service in the 7225th Medical Support Unit, and the U.S. Postal Service. He was the current owner and operator of Palmetto Gold Pawn and Gun in Liberty, and in his free time he was a “yard perfectionist.”
A loving husband, father and grandfather (Pappi), He was always up for conversation and enjoyed meeting new people. Sammy was an avid sports fan and officiated basketball and softball for more than 25 years throughout South Carolina. He was very enthusiastic about his love for the USC Gamecocks, and it was only topped by his love for his family and for his Lord and Savior. Sammy was an active, loyal member of Mile Creek Baptist Church in Six Mile.
In addition to his loving wife of 43 years and his mother, Mr. Nix is survived by a daughter, Jody Nix Wilson (Richard) of Pendleton; a brother, Skippy Nix (Debbie) of Pickens; two sisters, Judy Durham and Renee Thrift, both of Pickens; a stepfather, Dwight Thrift of Pickens; and one granddaughter, Addison Wilson. Sammy is also survived by numerous extended family members, a special church family and many loving friends.
Services to honor the life of Sammy were held June 11 at Mile Creek Baptist Church, followed by interment with military honors at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens.
Flowers are optional, or the family requests that memorial donations be made to Mile Creek Baptist Church, 104 Lakeside Drive, Six Mile, SC 29682.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home Downtown, which is assisting the family.
Wanda Deloris Townes
EASLEY — Wanda Deloris Townes, 60, of Easley, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 9, 2016.
She is survived by her husband, Wade Townes; her son, Chris Townes; her daughter, Jennifer Foley; her sister, Linda Belk; and her three grandchildren, Jordan, Cody and Jaxson.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Clara Mae Belk; her sister, Sharron Rejan Hellams; and her brothers, Samuel, Mickey, Tony and Gene Belk.
Services were held June 13 at Gilead Baptist Church in Pickens, followed by interment in Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.
Vincent Cerqua
Six Mile — Vincent Cerqua, 75, of 146 Duncan Road, husband of Jane Chart Cerqua, passed away, surrounded by family, on Friday, June 10, 2016, at his home.
Born in Philadelphia, Pa., he was son of the late Daniel and Elsie LaMacchia Cerqua. Vincent was a retired captain in the United States Marine Corps, having served for 21 years, including three tours in Vietnam and various other locations. Following his retirement, he worked for the Department of Social Services in the Child Protection Office and was an entrepreneur. He was a member of the Bahá’í faith.
Surviving in addition to his wife are daughter, Candace Cerqua of Six Mile; sons, James Vinson Cerqua (Carolina Vásquez) of New York City, and Marq Vincent Cerqua (Andrea Rodriguez) of Miami, Fla.; grandchildren, James Anthony, Ciara and Marcus Cerqua, Elías Cerqua Vásquez, Asiri Cerqua Vásquez, Sofia Cerqua and Vincent Cerqua.
Graveside services were held June 12 at Memory Gardens.
Condolences maybe expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central.
Dwight Kelly
SIX MILE — Dwight Ernest Kelly, 77, of 1261 Liberty Highway, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 14, 2016, at Baptist Easley Hospital.
Born in Pickens, he was the widower of Nancy Bryant Kelly and a son of the late William E. and Gladys Dorsey Kelly. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was retired from Pickens Machine Works. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.
Surviving are two sons, Randy Kelly (Julie) of Six Mile, and Ron Kelly (Larissa) of Easley; four sisters, Betty Holliday of Seneca, Mildred Holliday of Six Mile, Belinda Finley of Williamston and Joan Smith of Pickens; a brother, Wallace Kelly of Pendleton; five grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Ricky Kelly.
Funeral services to honor the life of Mr. Kelly will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Liberty Mortuary chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Liberty Mortuary. Burial will follow at Liberty Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to Fairview Baptist Church c/o Rev. Billy Ray Merck 766 Kelly Mill Road Six Mile, SC 29682. The family will be at the home. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements. www.libertymortuary.com
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DAR gets $10K grant for Clemson property
CLEMSON — The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has donated $10,000 to the Clemson University Foundation for the Hopewell Plantation front porch restoration.
Funding for this project was made possible through the sponsorship of the Andrew Pickens Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, located in Clemson.
Hopewell Plantation, located on the picturesque Cherry Farm, is the circa 1785 home of Gen. Andrew Pickens and includes some of the land he received for his service as a brigadier general in the American Revolution. The grant will help fund the restoration of the home’s front porch, which needs to be repaired to make it safe for public use.
Pickens was a militia general whose major battles included the Siege of Ninety-Six, Kettle Creek, Augusta, Eutaw Spring and Cowpens, for which the Continental Congress presented him a commendation.
As a commissioner of Indian Affairs, Pickens led the negotiations at Hopewell with the Cherokee, Choctaw and Chickasaw nations on behalf of the U.S. government for the treaties of Hopewell.Pickens lived at Hopewell with his wife, Rebecca Calhoun Pickens, and their children, including Andrew Pickens Jr., who would become governor, and Ezekiel Pickens, who would be lieutenant governor.
Pickens lived there until 1809 and the home remained in the Pickens family until 1824. The Cherry family owned Hopewell from the 1830s to 1930s, when Mary Cherry Doyle, a former South Carolina DAR state regent, sold the home and property to the federal government and later ownership passed to Clemson University.
The Clemson University Foundation, founded in 1933, supports Clemson University by promoting the growth and stewardship of the resources entrusted in fulfillment of its covenants with donors and grantors. As part of this mission, the foundation applied for this Historic Preservation Grant to ensure visitors’ safety and access to the historic home while helping to uncover any original fabric and artifacts.
Summer art classes for adults, children planned at museum
PICKENS — The Pickens County Museum of Art and History is now offering two new art classes with Renee Gillespie. Plans are to have one class for children and one for adults, starting in June.
Adult Painting Class
Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Six-week session runs June 21, 28; July 12, 19, 26; Aug. 2 in the Liz Smith-Cox Educational Studio at the Pickens County Museum. Beginners or experienced painters will enjoy painting with watercolors or acrylics in an encouraging studio environment. Each student will choose the subject of their painting and receive individual instruction at each class. Instruction will be based on the painter’s skill level and beginning painters may begin with basic painting exercises. Students will provide their own supplies. Supply list, if needed, will be given at first class. Tuition for the class is $88, or $78 for museum members. Pre-registration is required. Tuition must be paid prior to the first class. No refunds on tuition after start of class.
Children’s Art Class
This class is for ages 10-14 years old. Tuesdays from 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Six-week session runs June 21, 28; July 12, 19, 26; Aug. 2 in the Liz Smith-Cox Educational Studio at the Pickens County Museum. During this six-week course, artistic youth will be encouraged to develop and refine their art skills and creativity while they learn painting and drawing techniques to create their works of art. Art supplies are included in tuition fee. Tuition for the class is $88, or $78 for museum members. Pre-registration is required. Tuition must be paid prior to the first class. No refunds on tuition after start of class. Class size is limited so register today. Students will need to wear art class clothes or bring a smock or apron to class.
Those interested may register online at visitpickenscounty.com/calendar, stop by the museum in person or call the museum at (864) 898-5963. Tuition may be paid by cash, check, or charge. Make checks payable to the Pickens County Museum, or call the museum to use a Visa, Mastercard or Discover Card. Classes will be held at the Pickens County Museum, located at 307 Johnson St. in Pickens. Each class is offered as a six-week session only, and no classes can be selected by individual weeks. Students will be notified if a class has been cancelled or filled. If a class is cancelled, all tuition will be reimbursed to the registered student. No tuition will be reimbursed after the starting date of the classes.
How to make the big day more enjoyable for Dad
Dad gets to be king of his castle at least one day during the year. Come mid-June, children near and far scramble for ideas to treat their fathers to a special day and award him with gifts for being a role model, provider and confidante. Father’s Day activities should be centered around Dad’s interests. With that in mind, the following are some ideas to honor Dad or another special man in your life.
• Sports Sunday: If Dad is a sports fan, his idea of spending a fun-filled afternoon very well may be cheering on his favorite players. Whether your father enjoys golf, tennis, baseball, soccer, or another sport like hunting or fishing, chances are there is a television broadcast on that you can watch together. Otherwise, you can surprise Dad by purchasing tickets to a sporting event and making a day of it at the ballpark.
• Beach bound: A relaxing day at the beach may be the perfect way to spend Father’s Day. Dad can enjoy the entire family while sitting back in his beach chair and watching the waves roll in. Pack a picnic lunch with his favorite foods and a cold beer, and Dad may just say this was his best celebration yet.
• Adventure seeker: If yours is a father who enjoys living on the edge, a Father’s Day activity built around action and adventure should be a winner. Take Dad base jumping, rock climbing, scuba diving, or race car driving. Any of these activities is bound to get Dad’s adrenaline pumping.
• R&R: Dad’s idea of the perfect Father’s Day may be an afternoon free of obligations and deadlines. A relaxing day in the yard swimming laps in the pool or hitting a few grounders to your waiting baseball mitt may be all the excitement he needs. Toss a few steaks on the grill to give Father’s Day a truly perfect ending.
• Impromptu party: Some dads like to be the center of attention. A Father’s Day party thrown in his honor, complete with friends and family, can be an entertaining way to spend the day. If you are worried about interrupting others’ Father’s Day plans, host the gathering on the Saturday before Father’s Day and let Dad be the life of the party. Finger foods, barbecue, a limited list of cocktails and other beverages and some background music are all that you need to host a festive function.
Plan a Father’s Day celebration with your dad in mind. Cater to his favorite activities and opt for entertainment that he will enjoy.
Father’s Day is an annual celebration of fathers and the contributions they make to their families. Dads get their due on Father’s Day, when sons, daughters and wives typically give dad a few gifts to show their appreciation for all he has done for them and how much he means to them.
Finding the right Father’s Day gift is not always so easy. No two fathers are the same, so while a silk necktie might bring a smile to one father’s face, such a gift may fall flat with other dads. By asking themselves a few questions in the weeks before their dads’ big day, Father’s Day shoppers can narrow down their options and find gifts that Dad will appreciate.
What are Dad’s hobbies?
Even if your father or husband loves what he does for a living, a gift that indulges one of his favorite hobbies may be just the thing to make this Father’s Day extra special. Outdoorsmen may prefer some new camping or fishing gear, while fathers who have an artistic side may prefer some new paint brushes and canvasses. If Dad’s a car guy, book a day at a nearby racetrack where he can race around the track and embrace his inner race car driver.
What does Dad need?
Sometimes the best gifts are what a recipient needs as opposed to what he wants. If you no longer live at home, ask your mother if there’s anything your father needs that would make his life easier or more enjoyable. If you live at home, pay close attention to your father to see if there’s anything that could lighten his load. For example, if Dad loves spending time in the garden, take a sneak peek at his gardening tools and replace any that have grown dull or rusty.
What does Dad want?
For the Dad who doesn’t seem to need anything, consider something he may want that he’s never had before. If Dad loves to cook but has never had formal training, enroll him in a cooking class. If Dad loves a local sports team but hasn’t been to a game in years, purchase tickets to a game and go with him to make the day even more special.
Is Dad a techie?
Dads with a love for technology are living in the golden age of gadgets. Father’s Day shoppers looking to satisfy their fathers’ love of technology have a host of possibilities at their disposal. Even if Dad is an early adopter who tends to get all the latest gadgets before anyone else, the tech industry evolves so rapidly that you’re bound to find something new on Dad’s wish list that he hasn’t purchased yet.
Finding the right Father’s Day gift can be challenging. But shoppers who stop to think about their father and what makes the family patriarch happy can unearth a host of gift ideas that Dad is sure to love.
SCETV’s ‘Making it Grow’ to film in Six Mile next week
By Rocky Nimmons
Publisher
rnimmons@thepccourier.com
SIX MILE — Six Mile will soon hit the small screen, as scetv’s “Making It Grow” will feature the town’s Farmers Depot and be in town on Thursday, June 23.
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During a regular called town council meeting last Tuesday, Six Mile mayor Roy Stoddard urged the community to come out en masse for the special episode that will feature the town.
“We need vendors and a big crowd to come out for the event,” Stoddard said. “This is a great way to get Six Mile on the map more than it already is.”
Six Mile officials have worked for three years to get the show to come feature their community.
Crews will be doing interviews with vendors on products grown by vendors and showing the importance of farmers markets in our state.
Those attending are asked by the town to dress in visual attire depicting S.C. agriculture. They hope that there will be a huge selection of vendors with products they have grown and live music. The event is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m.
Six Mile Issaqueena Festival coordinator Amy Goodin was also on hand at last week’s meeting to distribute funds raised at this year’s festival. This year the committee decided to charge a nominal fee to be in the annual car show, which is always a major part of the festival, with the proceeds going to Six Mile Baptist Church for its food pantry.
Six Mile Issaqueena Festival committee members Amy Goodin and Kayla Seaborn display checks from this year’s dunking booth for Central Independent Baptist Church and the HotFoot Cloggers.
“This year’s show was a huge success and raised more than $500 for the church,” Goodin said. “I want to say on behalf of the committee thanks to Six Mile Baptist Church for the many, many years they have allowed us to use their parking lot for the car show and for allowing us to use the Roper Building field for various activities.”
Six Mile Issaqueena Festival committee members present a check from the funds generated at this year’s festival car show to Six Mile Baptist Church pastor Ray Longnecker for the church’s food pantry that provides for families in need in the Six Mile area.
Goodin, along with other members of the festival committee, then presented Six Mile Baptist pastor Ray Longenecker with a check for the church’s food pantry.
Longenecker said the money will feed many area families, who come on the fourth Thursday of each month to enjoy food and fellowship at the church.
“There is no restriction or limitation, and people come and we provide them with a couple of weeks of food stuff, and that gets them through the toughest part of the month,” Longenecker said.
The committee also gave a donation to Central Independent Baptist Church and the HotFoot Cloggers from proceeds from this year’s dunking booth at the festival.
Lowell Haynes and his sons, Carson, Jared and Parker, speak to Six Mile Town Council members about their Little Free Libraries community project, which they hope to expand in the Six Mile area.
In other business, Liberty Elementary School principal and Six Mile resident Lowell Haynes and his three sons, Parker, Carson and Jared, addressed council and talked about the Little Free Libraries that the boys have started in the area.
Little Free Library was started in 2009 by Todd Bol and Rick Brooks of Hudson and Madison, Wis., respectively. It became an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2012. There are Little Free Libraries in more than 70 countries, and the movement continues to grow.
Haynes’ wife got the boys involved in the program as a community service project. Haynes said that Six Mile has one at Ponderosa Park and is looking for other places to start them. He told council that he has them at his school and at several locations in Liberty, and all are thriving. Haynes added that he has several sources to keep the book exchange libraries stocked.
He added that he had already talked to Six Mile Elementary principal Clif Alexander and he was behind the project for the Six Mile area.
During the meeting, Stoddard also took a moment to recognize and honor former Six Mile councilman Jeff Dennis for the eight years he served on council. “Jeff Dennis served this town and its constituents, and this plaque is for his dedicated service for serving on town council,” Stoddard said.
Six Mile mayor Roy Stoddard presents a plaque of appreciation to former councilman Jeff Dennis for his years of service.
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Courier Community Calendar 6-15-16
• Hagood Mauldin House open for tours
The Pickens County Historical Society extends an invitation to visit the Hagood-Mauldin House. This historic home was built in the 1850s in the old town of Pickens Court House on the west bank of the Keowee River. The home was disassembled and moved to its present site at 104 N. Lewis St. in Pickens in 1868, when Pickens District was divided into Pickens and Oconee counties. The house is furnished with period antiques.
The Hagood-Mauldin House is open the third Saturday of each month, April through October 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The fees are $5 for adults and $1 for children and students (18 and under). Private tours may be arranged during the week by calling (864) 421-4771. Parking is available at Legacy Square, next to McDonald’s.
• Enrapt set to offer summer classes
Enrapt is kicking off its Summer of Theatre class series.
Each Tuesday during the summer from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Enrapt will be providing a variety of theatre-based classes. The price will be $20 per class, each week. Each class is not mandatory, and this gives the student the opportunity to pick and choose the classes they want to participate in. The classes are fun, exciting and an awesome learning experience.
The classes will be held at the Enrapt Annex, located at 319 Gentry Memorial Highway in Easley. To sign up each week, call Enrapt at (864) 419-0046 or email Enrapt at bgriffin@enrapt.org.
The list of remaining classes are as follows: Week 3 (June 21) Directing; Week 4 (June 28) Kids Acting (10 and under); Week 5 (July 5) Improvisation; Week 6 (July 12) Shakespeare and his Works; Week 7 (July 19) Suzuki Acting; Week 8 (July 26) Playwriting and how to get started; Week 9 (Aug. 2) Stage Management; Week 10 (Aug. 9) Importance of Theatre in Community.
• Legion Post 67 seeks members
American Legion Post 67 in Liberty is accepting applications for membership from all U.S. military wartime veterans.
For more information, call (864) 787-2322.
• 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.
New potatoes are a different tater
By Olivia Fowler
For the Courier
ofowler@thepccourier.com
For a few short weeks in late May and June we have access to new potatoes. These are potatoes just rolled from the dirt with skins so thin they easily wash away when cleaned.
They have a unique flavor. And though there are hundreds of ways to cook potatoes, sometimes simplest is best. My favorite is to just have them cooked in water that’s been salted and eaten with a little melted butter.
But variety is the spice of life, so this week a few other options are available. Enjoy.
Dill Potatoes
- 8 medium red potatoes, cubed
- 3 tbsp. melted butter,
- 1 tbsp. chopped fresh dill
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Place the potatoes in a steamer basket, and set in a pan over an inch of boiling water. Cover, and steam for about 10 minutes, until potatoes are tender but not mushy.
In a small bowl, stir together the butter, dill, garlic, and salt. Transfer the potatoes to a serving bowl, and pour the seasoned butter over them. Toss gently until they are well-coated.
Oven Roasted New Potatoes
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. finely minced garlic
- 2 tbsp. fresh minced chives
- Salt and pepper
- 16 large new potatoes, scrubbed and chunked
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Spray a glass baking dish with cooking spray. Place the olive oil, garlic, chives and salt and pepper, to taste, in a large re-sealable plastic bag. Add the potatoes, seal and toss to coat evenly. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Roast the potatoes for about 30 to 40 minutes until crisp on the outside and tender on the inside.
New Potatoes and Green Beans
- 12 small red potatoes
- 3 lbs. fresh green beans
- 1/4 lb. salt pork, sliced (Can reduce by half)
- 1/4 c. bacon grease (Can reduce by half)
- 2 c. chicken broth, plus more if needed
- 1 onion, sliced thin
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
Remove the ends from the beans. Snap the beans into pieces, wash and drain
Meanwhile, in a large cast iron Dutch oven, lightly brown the salt pork in the bacon grease over medium heat, turning often, for approximately 10 minutes. Toss the green beans into the pot, stirring them with a wooden spoon to coat well with the pork fat. Add the broth and seasoning. Cook over medium-low heat, covered tightly, for approximately 30 minutes, or until the beans are half done.
While the beans are cooking, peel a center strip from each new potato with a potato peeler. At the end of 30 minutes, add the potatoes and onion to the beans; add 1/4 cup more broth, if needed. Cook, covered tightly, until the potatoes are tender, approximately 25 to 30 minutes, periodically checking the pot to make sure a small amount of liquid remains. When the potatoes are tender, tilt the lid slightly, off to the side of the pot, and continue to cook until the green beans are wilted, approximately 15 minutes. Adjust seasoning and serve.
Baby New Potatoes in Parmesan Sauce
- 18 small new potatoes, unpeeled and cut in half
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 2 tbsp. flour
- 1 c. milk
- 1⁄2 tsp. salt
- 1⁄4 tsp. black pepper
- 1⁄8 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1⁄3 c. grated parmesan cheese
Cover potatoes with water, bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and simmer until tender, about eight minutes. Drain and cover to keep warm. In a pot over medium high heat, melt butter, whisk in flour, then milk, stirring constantly until thick.
Season sauce with salt, black pepper and nutmeg. Stir in cheese. Pour sauce over potatoes and stir to coat. Serve.
