Monthly Archives: December 2017
Vietnam parasite is killing vets
A year ago, bile duct cancer seen in Vietnam veterans was a hot topic in the news, briefly. Now it’s fallen out of the headlines — but it hasn’t 
stopped affecting veterans, and a U.S. senator is calling for a federal study.
Bile duct cancer in veterans who served in Vietnam (or Korea, Thailand or Laos) no doubt comes from eating fish contaminated with a water-borne parasitic worm called a fluke, from
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Now at new location
Quick Copy Print Center and Bowers School Supply of Easley have recently moved into a newly remodeled and larger facility. Serving the area 29 and 43 years, respectively, the move reflects the expanded value that customers have placed on the two companies over the years. By purchasing the former Roper Motor Company and Winfields location at 102 N. 1st St. next to Uncle Sam’s Antiques, the businesses have doubled their production and retail spaces. Preserving some of the items left behind by former occupants and the early 1900s style of the building was a priority of
owners Don and Diane Williams, who took more than a year to accomplish the project from start to finish. The new location was updated to allow the addition of new production equipment for the copy center and inventory space for items serving the area’s schools, parents, churches, medical offices and child care facilities. The new facility is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and on Saturday from noon-4 p.m. Quick Copy/Print Center can be reached at (864) 859-0048, and Bowers School Supply can be reached at (864) 855-3222.
Courier Obituaries 12-6-17
Lois Brown Martin
EASLEY — Mrs. Lois Brown Martin, 85, of 113 Momart Drive, Easley 
(Dacusville community), wife of the late Edgar M. Martin Sr., passed away Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, at Manna Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Pickens.
Born in Dacusville, the daughter of the late James Roy and Carrie
Here comes Santa Claus
COUNTY — Central, Six Mile and Liberty kicked off the Pickens County Christmas parade season last weekend, as they enjoyed 
beautiful weather for their annual celebrations.
Huge crowds showed up to ring in the season, spready holiday cheer and even collect a little candy.
After originally being scheduled for Tuesday night, the threat of rain forced Clemson to reschedule its parade for this Thursday, and Dacusville, Pickens and Easley will also join in the fun this weekend. Children in Norris will also get a visit from Santa
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‘Christmas on the Lawn’ comes to First Baptist
PICKENS — This Sunday, Dec. 10, Pickens First Baptist Church will 
host Christmas on the Lawn. The event will be a free evening of family fun.
Beginning at 4:30 p.m., guests can enjoy outdoor activities on the front lawn like live music, a trackless train, Christmas karaoke, a child-sized ferris wheel, an interactive nativity photo booth, hot chocolate and more.
At 5, 6, 7 and 8 p.m., free pizza will be served during the brief Christmas presentation in the Fellowship Hall.
Seating is free, but requires a ticket (available that evening at the door). There will also be a free drawing for a decorated Christmas tree. Call (864) 878-6564 for more information.
Pickens First Baptist Church is located at 406 East Main St. in Pickens.
SDPC partners with Clearview Simpson Heritage Foundation
EASLEY — The School District of Pickens County has announced a 
new partnership with the Clearview Simpson Heritage Foundation to serve the Easley community.
The district plans to transfer the property at 304 West D Ave., which is the site of the Pickens County Head Start Program, to the Clearview Simpson Heritage Foundation after a five-year agreement.
“We have two goals in mind for this property — a family life center and an after-school education
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Community Calendar
• Lunch and Learn at FLC Wednesdays
Do you want to enjoy your favorite holiday foods without gaining 
weight? Join us to learn ways to improve your health even during the holidays.
The group meets on Wednesdays at noon at Faith Lutheran Chapel, 729 W. Main St. in Pickens. The lunch-and-learn events are open to
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Santa visiting Norris for cookies with kids
NORRIS — Are your children hoping to meet Santa Claus in person 
and let him know what they want under the tree on Christmas morning?
If the answer is yes, the Norris Community Building will be the place to be on Saturday, as Santa will be there to enjoy cookies with all the kids.
Santa will take time out of his busy schedule to come to the event to see all the area boys and girls from 10 a.m.-noon. Parents are encouraged to bring a camera or cellphone to take a picture.
For more information, call (864) 639-2033.
These cookies are not just for Santa
By Olivia Fowler
For the Courier
ofowler@thepccourier.com
There are many great cookie recipes out there, and everybody has favorites.
However, Christmas cookies are in a special category. These four recipes are associated with Christmas in my family and give an extra memory to the kitchen.
The best way to make these cookies is with children. Even small children can do some task. Cracking eggs, taking the wrapper off the butter or helping mix are just a few of the things they enjoy doing. Older children are great for the heavy work of creaming butter and sugar together and mixing. Everybody enjoys dumping in flour. And the
Courier legals 12-6-17
Public Notice:
Milestone Communications proposes the construction of a 160-ft (164-ft with appurtenances) AGL monopole communications tower to be located at 150 Blue Flame Drive, southwest of a portion of Fox Squirrel Ridge Road, in the City of Pickens in Pickens County, South Carolina
