Monthly Archives: October 2018
Green Wave top Greenwood to guarantee spot in postseason
By Eugene Jolley
Courier Sports
ejolley@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Keyed by a swarming, big-play defense, Easley played its best 
game of the season Friday night to upset Greenwood 24-21 at Bill Carr Stadium.
The performance was Hall of Fame-worthy as the Green Wave inducted six new members into the school’s athletic hall of fame at halftime. Sammy Galloway, Sam Houston, Gary King, Troy McGowens, Zack Reeves and Colt Shope were enshrined in the class of 2018.
The game, which had all the feel of a playoff game with the first cooler weather of the season, was a classic. With the win, Easley clinched a playoff berth and now can look to bigger and better things with wins the next two weeks at home against Woodmont and on the road at Laurens.
“That was huge,” Easley coach John Windham said. “They are such a quality opponent. Great program, great game — a huge game. I’ve seen a lot of games, watched a lot of games, been on a lot of teams, coached a lot of teams, but I’ve never been more proud of a team as I am tonight.”
Both defenses set the tone early. Greenwood’s Braylon Ryan sacked Easley quarterback Dallas Odom, forcing a punt. The Easley defense was up to the task, as a toss play on fourth and two by was stopped for a seven-yard loss by Shabba Little. It would be a night of big plays for Little.
The Green Wave offense couldn’t convert, as Odom’s pass was picked off by Kendrick Makins, who he returned it into Easley territory.
But again the Green Wave defense stood tall, as two plays later, Rhett
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Daniel cruises in homecoming win over Razorbacks
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — The Daniel High School football team had been dominant entering its matchup with the Walhalla Razorbacks on Friday night, and the Lions were looking to keep control of Region I-4A.
Meanwhile, the Razorbacks were 
looking to quell the Lions following their devastating loss to Pickens the previous week.
Daniel’s offensive flurry proved to be too much for Walhalla though, as the Lions cruised to yet another victory in a 45-14 effort.
“I challenged the kids this week just like I challenge them every week,” Daniel coach Jeff Fruster said. “I challenged them to give the best effort and play the best football, and that’s what they did tonight.”
The Lions went up 21-0 in the first quarter and never looked back, as they rushed for more than 300 yards in a change of pace from their usual pass-heavy offense.
“Any time you can have success early, it bodes well for the rest of the game,” Fruster said. “We knew how important it was to come out of the gate strong and get the scoring underway.
“We knew we could run the ball on them. I thought our running game was due for a big game like tonight, and it was a big focus in practice.”
“The big start gave us some momentum,” added Daniel running back Kiandre Sims, who ran for 150 of the Lions’ 339 rushing yards. “We never lost our sense of urgency, though, and kept pounding for all four quarters.”
The huge offensive performance by the Lions came as a surprise following the strong play of the Walhalla defense all season. In fact, the Razorbacks gave up more points in the first half Friday — 31 — than they had in any
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Taking a hike? Think safety first
By Scott Stegenga
Special to The Courier
As the fall season advances, hiking activity will be on the increase. Getting out on a trail is a great way to exercise and enjoy the wonderful natural resources we have close at hand. Longer hikes should be wisely planned 
and require extra preparations. Even a short walk in the woods can turn to misery if some basic safety precautions are ignored.
First and foremost, always let someone know where you are going and when you plan to return. It is always better to hike with someone, but if going alone, this is especially important. If the trail head has a registration system in place, be sure to sign in and out as instructed. If hiking with a group, avoid wandering off by yourself, as this can lead to more serious problems that can affect not only yourself, but others in the group if they don’t know where you are.
Having the right clothing is critical to a good hiking experience. Footwear should always fit comfortably and be sturdy to cope with uneven terrain. Wearing thicker socks or a double pair can help prevent blisters. If your
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Bears I have known
By Dennis Chastain
Special to The Courier
It was the middle of December, and bears were the last thing on my mind. Like most people, I was under the impression that by mid-December bears 
were snuggled in their beds with visions of white oak acorns dancing in their heads. I was wrong.
I was deer hunting up in the top third of a nearby mountain. The situation was pretty tight in there. I was sitting on the ground, actually sitting right in a deer trail at the narrow, V-shaped head of a hollow. I had plopped down on the deer trail itself, because it allowed me to watch another more promising deer trail at the bottom of the hollow, which was all torn up with rubs and scrapes. The morning was going smoothly until a big, bulky, 400-pound black bear
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Snacks for the great outdoors
By Olivia Fowler
For The Courier
The calendar says fall is here, and temperatures finally seem to be dropping.
The season offers a chance to enjoy the outdoors without collapsing from the heat. It’s a perfect time to hit the trail with friends or tour botanical gardens.
But you will get hungry, and you may not be within easy distance of a snack bar. So, it’s a good idea to pack some snacks that are satisfying and good for you. Also, make sure you take some water. We forget how quickly we can become dehydrated outside, so drink before you get thirsty.
These granola bar recipes are all a little different and you can experiment with a variety of ingredients if you like. Feel free to substitute other dried fruits for those listed here and change up the nuts if these aren’t your favorites.
Have a great time in the great outdoors, and never go hungry.
Landowners can apply now for wood duck boxes from South Carolina DNR
A limited number of free wood duck boxes will again be available to private landowners and other qualified applicants across South Carolina this fall 
through a partnership between the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and the State Chapter of Ducks Unlimited.
Interested individuals can apply for the available boxes via the SCDNR website at dnr.sc.gov/wildlife/waterfowl/woodduck/application.html.
Up to five boxes per applicant will be available for distribution throughout the state. The application deadline is Nov. 1. All applicants will be notified as to the status of their application by January.
Approved applicants will be supplied with a wood duck box and predator shield. Each box also requires a 4-inch-by-4-inch-by-10-foot post along with the hardware for mounting the box and predator shield. Posts and
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Morning in the woods
By Iva Stratton
Courier
istratton@thepccourier.com
I was up early in the morning that day as I anxiously awaited the time when I could get on the stand to hunt. It was about an hour before 
sunlight, and as I looked out the window, all I could see was the heavy condensation of fog and darkness.
I gathered up all my gear and jumped into the car and drove down into the woods toward my stand. My eyes were still groggy from the lack of sleep, as I tried to shake off the tiredness from the night before. I was just too excited to be hunting again, and I anticipated great things for the day. It seemed like a hundred years since the last time I was here in the woods.
I always loved getting the opportunity to hunt, and today was no exception. My heart was beginning to beat faster and faster, and my eyes were slowly
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Courier Legals 10-17-18
PUBLIC NOTICE
An official notice is being hereby given that Benjamin A. Roach intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control for a tattoo facility license for the business which will be named Roach & Co. Tattoo Emporium and it will be located at 518 Collage ave. #140 Clemson S.C. 29631
10/3, 10, 17
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NOTICE
TO CURRENT AND FORMER CLIENTS OF DOUGLAS ANDREW GAINES:
By Order of the S.C. Supreme Court, the law office of Douglas Andrew Gaines in Clemson, SC, has been closed. The S.C. Supreme Court appointed Peyre T. Lumpkin as Receiver to protect the interests of the clients of Douglas Andrew Gaines. Personnel from the Receiver’s Office are
Courier Notice to Creditors 10-17-18
In the state of South Carolina, trespass after notice is a misdemeanor criminal offense prohibited by section 16-11-620 for the South Carolina Code.
Those who enter upon the lands of others without the permission of the owner or manager shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor trespassing. All persons are hereby notified and warned not to hunt, fish, cut timber or
Courier Trespass Notices
In the state of South Carolina, trespass after notice is a misdemeanor criminal offense prohibited by section 16-11-620 for the South Carolina Code.
Those who enter upon the lands of others without the permission of the owner or manager shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor trespassing. All persons are hereby notified and warned not to hunt, fish, cut timber or
