Monthly Archives: July 2018
Pickens Machine Pitch All-Stars earn Sportsmanship Award at state tourney
CLEMSON — The 2018 Pickens Machine Pitch All-Star 7- and 8-year-old team recently participated in the Dixie Youth State AA Machine Pitch tournament at Nettles Park in Clemson.
The tournament, held July 6-10, hosted 16 teams from across South Carolina. Opening ceremonies were held at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, where the team was presented with their District 1 AA champions flag.
Tournament games began the following day, when Pickens received its first loss against Blythewood.
The team then went on to defeat Georgetown and Moncks Corner before a final matchup with Blythewood that resulted in a loss and sixth-place finish in the tournament.
On closing day of the tournament, Pickens received a trophy for the prestigious tournament Sportsmanship Award.
This award goes to the team that demonstrates outstanding conduct and a positive attitude both on and off the field.
Hicks named broker-in-charge of C. Dan Joyner Easley office
EASLEY — Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced recently that Jennifer Hicks has been named broker-in-charge of 
the company’s Easley office.Hicks brings a strong background in real estate, IT and accounting to her management position, making her an excellent resource for the latest technology tools and market trends in the industry.
Her 16-year real estate career has spanned the roles of agent, team leader and broker, providing a wealth of knowledge and experience from which she will draw. Being a non-competitive broker-in-charge will afford her the opportunity to focus on developing agents’ talents and propelling their individual and collective success.
“My goal is to have a positive culture within the Easley office where team members help each other become the best in the real estate industry while living the lifestyle they desire through helping
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Courier Obituaries 7-18-18
RUBY A. FISHER
EASLEY — Ruby Anderson Fisher, 98, of Mark Street, wife of the late Romie Wilson Fisher, passed away Monday, July 9, 2018.
Born in Oconee County, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Bertha Hann Anderson.
Mrs. Fisher was a homemaker and member of Calvary Hill Baptist Church. She enjoyed growing beautiful flowers.
Surviving are her sons, Ronald Gene Fisher of Atlanta, Ga., and Hal Douglas Fisher (Mary Ann) of Conyers, Ga.; grandchildren, Will Fisher, Travis Fisher (Rachel), Dylan Fisher, Chip Fisher (Beth), Michael Fisher (Staci) and Mackenzie Squires (Jamie); great-grandchildren, Joanna, Madeline, Zack, Sydney, Jake, Annika, Emma, Sloan and Beck; and a sister, Retha Wilson of
Cold Creations
Public invited to make their own
signature Clemson ice cream flavors
By Denise Attaway
Clemson University
CLEMSON — Clemson ice cream has been around for 100 years, and on July 28 the public will have an opportunity to become a part of this deliciously sweet tradition.
The first-ever Clemson Ice Cream Makers Day is slated for July 28 in the only place where Clemson ice cream is made — the Ice Cream Innovation Laboratory in Newman Hall and the Class of ‘55 Exchange on campus. Groups of family, friends, or both are invited to come and make their very own signature flavor of Clemson ice cream during one of three timeslots — 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Cost is $40 per group, limit 10 people per group. Youth participants should be accompanied by an adult. Registration must be done in person at the Class of ‘55 Exchange ice cream shop during normal store hours. No phone-in or online registration allowed. Store hours are 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday
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Six innovative ways to indulge in ice cream
Ice cream is a popular dessert that’s enjoyed across the globe. Blending the cold and the creamy, ice cream is an ideal treat on a hot day. According to 
IceCream.com, 87 percent of Americans have ice cream in their freezer at any given time. While Americans may enjoy their ice cream, New Zealand consumes more ice cream than any country in the world.
Historians and foodies believe Ancient Greeks enjoyed a dessert similar to ice cream as early as the fifth century B.C. Considering ice cream has been around so long, and that many cultures have created their own take on frozen treats, from gelato to sorbet to
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Garrett named teacher of the year at Edwards
CENTRAL — Southern Wesleyan University education graduate Mary Cate Garrett was recently named teacher of the year at R.C. Edwards Middle 
School.
Garrett, who is the school’s athletics director, teaches sixth- to eighth-grade physical education and health. She is also an assistant softball coach at nearby Daniel High School.
Garrett’s mother was a teacher, so her interest in teaching began at a young age. She recalls teachers who inspired her and impacted her life, including Mary Elizabeth Freeman, a second-grade teacher who cared about her students as she would her own children.
Although the classes she teaches at R.C. Edwards tend to be large, Garrett tries to learn something about each of her students and feels that it’s important to keep the lines of
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‘Call me Grandma’ set for the Hagood Center
PICKENS — The play “Call Me Grandma,” written by Carol Baker, directed by Ethan Cashwell and narrated by Mike Waldrop, will be presented at the Hagood Community Center on Saturday, July 21, at 7 p.m. The cast is made up of Alton Banks, Bucky Hendricks, Mike Hayes, Dale Harward, Lib Cowen,
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YAMs to play in Pickens on Friday
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 city’s amphitheater at 114 W. Main St., will run from 7-9 p.m.
This Friday, July 20, Sweet Potato Pie Kids and Carolina Blue will be the
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Courier Community Calendar 7-18-18
• Benefit planned for Anita Owens July 28
All are invited to attend a cancer benefit for Anita Owens at the Ooleney Community Building in Pumpkintown on Saturday, July 28. The event will start at 7 a.m. and will run throughout the day. The benefit will include a raffle, door prizes and a yard sale. Hot dog and barbecue plates will be sold at the event, with live music playing throughout. All proceeds from the event will go toward helping Owens with medical expenses.
• Storytelling event scheduled in Clemson
Do you have stories to share? There will be a storytelling gathering on Tuesday, July 24, at 7 p.m. with Clemson Area StoryTellers at the Arts Center of Clemson, located at 212 Butler St. Come to tell your personal stories, folktales, songs, poems and more or just come to listen. Storytellers from beginners to professionals are welcome to an informal, relaxed evening of sharing tales and learning about storytelling. Call (864) 855-6396 for more information.
Clemson Area StoryTellers (CAST) is an all-volunteer arts group dedicated to promoting and preserving the art of storytelling.
• Lusk Memorial Golf Tournament planned
On Sept. 21, The Rock Golf Club and Resort will be the site of the first ever Logan Lusk Memorial Golf Tournament.
Lusk, who was killed last February in an auto accident, will have the event
Go big, go bold, go brownies
By Olivia Fowler
For the Courier
ofowler@thepccourier.com
Anything concerning chocolate is a serious matter. That’s why it was 
devastating news a few years back to discover that Martha White had discontinued her brownie mix. It was perfect, and now it’s gone. She has broken my heart.
I never bothered making brownies from scratch because this was one package mix that really was “just like homemade.” So now what am I supposed to do? I’ve tried all the other mixes and don’t like any of them. I guess it’s time to go back to basics and make them from scratch. This week, four brownie recipes are featured as alternates to Martha White. One of the recipes, peanut butter brownies, uses mixes.
I wasn’t looking for something just like homemade. I wanted to find something “just like Martha White.” You be the judge.
