Daily Archives: 07/03/2018
Local McDonald’s awards tuition
CLEMSON — Six exceptional Clemson and Seneca-area high school students have earned college tuition assistance 
opportunities totaling $15,000 thanks to a new nationwide career development and education program sponsored by McDonald’s.
The Archways to Opportunity program, founded in 2015, is increasing access to education for thousands of McDonald’s employees nationwide, including several locally who have worked at least 90 days with an average of 15 hours per week.
Eligible employees receive up to $2,500 to put toward their
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Courier Obituaries 7-4-18
MARY JEANETTE BURGESS
LIBERTY — Mary Jeanette Burgess, 84, passed from this life Thursday, June 21, 2018, in Liberty.
Born in Central, she was the daughter of the late Toy Herbert Head and Mary Alice Berry.
Mary was the owner of Jeanette’s Beauty Shop, a previous member of Faith Baptist Church and a present member of Carolina Community Church.
Mary is survived by one daughter, Joyce Burgess of Liberty; two granddaughters, Cassandra Alling and her husband, David, of Easley and Callie Reed of Liberty; two brothers, Jim Oliver Head of Easley and Toy H. Head Jr. of Myrtle Beach; and five great-grandchildren, Noel and Cameron Reed of Liberty, and
Revisiting American history
Festive facts for July 4
Each year on July 4, Americans celebrate the birth of their nation and independence from Great Britain. This day marks the anniversary of the presentation and acceptance of the Declaration of Independence, signed 242 years ago on July 4, 1776.
The Declaration of Independence began as a letter to Britain’s King George to explain why the Continental Congress was interested in declaring independence from Great Britain. The writing of the declaration began on July 2 and the final wording was established on July 4.
Independence Day is full of opportunities to celebrate and enjoy oneself. Parades, fireworks, parties, barbecues, and much more are part of the festivities.
Another way to commemorate Independence Day is to educate
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Oconee Nuclear Station to test sirens
No public action required
UPSTATE — The outdoor warning sirens around the Oconee Nuclear Station will be tested at approximately 11:50 a.m. on Wednesday, July 11.
The 65 sirens within 10 miles of the Oconee Nuclear Station will be tested for three minutes to assure each siren works properly.
The full-cycle siren test is performed once each quarter in
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Jake Bartley Band to play in Pickens July 4
PICKENS — The city of Pickens’ annual spring and summer concert series will continue this week and run through the beginning of September.
The free events, which will be held at the amphitheater at 114 W. Main St., will run from 7-9 p.m.
The Jake Bartley Band will headline the city’s annual Independence Day celebration this Wednesday, July 4, and Jack Greer will take the stage on July 7. On July 20, Sweet Potato Pie Kids and Carolina Blue will be the featured entertainment, and the next night, Itchy and the Chiggers will perform.
In August, the Jamie Wright Band is scheduled to put on a show Aug. 4, and Angela Easterling and the Beguilers will play Aug. 18. The final show of the season will be SplitShot’s performance Sept. 1.
For more information, visit cityofpickens.com/amphitheater.
PHS Class of 1968 holds 50th reunion
The Pickens High School Class of 1968 held its 50th reunion at The Lighthouse in Seneca on June 16. Pictured, front row, from left, are Catherine Hughes Gilstrap, Patricia Alexander Reynolds, Janice Street Stockton, Linda Gillespie Wortman, Norma Cisson Durham, Tommy Bowen, Nancy Wood Bouler, Sharon Trotter Grimes, Belinda Gilstrap Witko, Kay Craig (teacher) and Doug Clamp (principal). and Tretha Simmons Bryant. Second row, Joyce Lewis Bearden, David Beard, Gary Hagood Brightwell, Dianne Townes, Pam Youngblood Martin, Kathy Teague Stipe, Cheryl Lesley Edge, Sandra Shelton Martin, Kathy Hayes Hall, Carolyn Simmons Ross, Joyce Johnson Williams, Donna Banks Godwin, Joyce Cantrell Abercrombie, Linda Bowie, Diane Burgess Paxton and Carolyn Gravely. Third row, Carmen McCollum Neal, Jerry Chastain, Wallace Anderson, Carey Beard, Billy Looper, Pam McCollum Reynolds, Allen Dickard, Wanda Willis Hughes, Audrey Abercrombie Gilstrap, Phyllis Stone Trotter, Jere Rae Anderson Totman, Bob Brazier, Ronnie Jones, Libba Hunt Floyd, Frankie Allgood Summey, Shelby Anderson Anders, Margaret Brewer McJunkin, Eddie Crumpton, Marsha Gibson Miller and Jennie Sue Cassell. In back are Wayne Turner, Hamp Summey, Gary Wimpey, Bobby Roll, Tom Griffin, Steve Anderson, Tommy Ponder and Ronnie Paxton.
Registration open for Wildlife Food Plot Project for youth
CLEMSON — Registration is under way for the 2018 4-H Wildlife Food Plot Project, which gives South Carolina youth a unique opportunity to learn about wildlife habitat management.
Ashley Burns, assistant director of the Clemson Cooperative Extension Service 4-H Youth Development program, said the Wildlife Food Plot Project is a hands-on environmental education program and a competitive, independent-study project for youth ages 5 to 18 opportunities. Participants are
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Community Calendar 7-4-18
• First responders prayer rally planned
On Aug. 2, Cafe Connections will be hosting its third annual First Responders Public Prayer Rally and Appreciation day. The public is invited to come and be a part of the event. Cafe Connections will feed all the first responders breakfast at 7:30 a.m., and the public prayer rally will begin at 8:30 a.m.
• Clemson Farmers Market to open July 5
The Clemson Farmers Market is planning a variety of activities to keep the holiday week going during First Thursday at the Market from 3-6 p.m. this Thursday, July 5, on the Village Green at Patrick Square in Clemson.
The market features fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, beef, heritage pork, chicken and seafood, local honey, plants
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Courier Legals 7-4-18
PETITION for DETERMINATION OF HEIRS
PETITIONER: Freda R. Lewis
CASE NUMBER: Case No. 2018ES3900404
DECEASED: Freda Ruth Lewis
DATE OF BIRTH: <DOB>
DATE OF DEATH: July 29, 2003
NAMES OF POSSIBLE KNOWN HEIRS AND RELATIONSHIPS:
REASON FOR PETITION To establish the heirs of the deceased dated on date of death.
NOTICE OF HEARING
Date: August 8, 2018
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Place: Probate Court
222 McDaniel Avenue
Pickens, SC 29671
PURPOSE: Hearing upon the Petition of Freda R. Lewis in the
