Monthly Archives: March 2017
‘Old’ Six Mile Elementary School reunion planned
SIX MILE — If you or anyone you know attended the “old” Six Mile Elementary School that was in operation from 1955 until the 1980s, a reunion celebration of students and faculty is being planned.
The old school building is now abandoned and holds only memories, but a group
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Easley to cut ribbon on trail extension Saturday
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Easley officials have announced the time that a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held for the Doodle Trail extension into downtown Easley.
The ribbon-cutting will be held at 9 a.m. this Saturday, April 1, in front of the city’s
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Dr. John Harden Scholarship applications now available
PICKENS — For the 21st year, the Cannon Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is offering a scholarship to a graduating high school senior and/or a member of the community already in the medical profession, or someone who is continuing their education in
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New Summer Superstars arts program soon to be offered
PICKENS — The Pickens Summer Superstars will be a new summer program to be offered this year at Pickens Elementary School.
The program will involve interested students from Hagood, Pickens and Amblear elementary schools.
If there is interest from parents at other schools within the School District of Pickens
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March Madness — off the court
After exhaustive research and many test drives, I found a car to replace my beloved Buick Regal. It wasn’t easy. After test-driving a Toyota Camry XLE, the decision was made. But it took another week to seal the deal. Negotiate, negotiate, negotiate.
And after they’d gone down on price as far as they claimed possible, I called in the negotiator of all time.
Our daughter’s college roommate, Henry, owns a dealership in Rock Hill. He primarily handles jeeps and trucks, but is a master negotiator. He’s always the one who gets the beach house rent reduced, reservations at anywhere for less and has a reputation for winning at almost every card game we play. He’d said if I found a car I liked to give him a call and he’d
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Gorsuch: Right man for the job
Last month, I had the pleasure of meeting Judge Neil Gorsuch in my office. He was genuine, knowledgeable, and made it clear that he would exercise judiciary
independence when interpreting the law. After our conversation, I walked away convinced that he has the right temperament to fill the ninth seat of the highest court in our nation.
During his opening statement at his confirmation hearing last week, Judge Gorsuch said, “my decisions have never reflected a judgment about the people before me, only about the law, facts, issue in
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Letters to the Editor
Thank you to educators
Dear Editor,
I recently read an article in U.S. News & World Report regarding South Carolina being ranked last in education, specifically in reading and math scores.
I am also sure you have been made aware of this report, and I am sure you and
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Reverend Homer Smith
Easley — The Reverend Homer Smith, 89, of Easley, went home to be with the Lord on March 23, 2017.
Born in Pickens County, he was the son of the late James Frank and Bernice Black Smith.
Homer served our country in the United States Navy during World War II. After the service, he pursued a theological degree from Owosso Bible College and also Southern Pilgrim College.
Rev. Smith pastored churches in South Carolina, Alabama and North Carolina for 50+ years.
Homer’s greatest hobby was repairing bicycles. He was known for spending
Planting a love of reading
Pickens County Literacy Association creates inspiration
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
PICKENS —
There is a famous quote, from a farmer named Nelson Henderson, who said “The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.”
But sometimes if you’re fortunate, you get to see those seeds take root.
Rebecca Davis, a tutor with the Pickens County Literacy Association, has seen a love
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West End teacher Harris earns ITEEA Teacher Excellence Award
Dallas, Texas — At the recent annual conference for the
Debra Harris and Dr. Angie Rodgers, principal of West End Elementary School.
International Technology and Engineering Educator Association, Debra Harris of West End Elementary School in Easley was recognized as one of only 40 teachers worldwide to earn the prestigious Teacher Excellence Award.
Sponsored by the ITEEA and Goodheart-Willcox Publisher, the Teacher Excellence Award is the most prestigious award given to technology and
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