Monthly Archives: February 2019
How to make Valentine flowers last longer
That would Valentine’s Day be without a beautiful bouquet of flowers? In addition to chocolate, cards and dining out, flowers — particularly roses — are
among the most popular gifts. According to a survey by the National Retail Federation, 58 percent of American men and 16 percent of American women were projected to buy flowers for Valentine’s Day 2016, spending a total of $1.9 billion. Similar spending is predicted in 2019.
Flowers of all shapes, sizes, colors, and aromas can make popular gifts this February. Prolonging the life of beautiful blooms is a priority for those who want their Valentine’s Day arrangements to endure for as long as possible. Florists and other experts differ with regard to the best methods of preserving flowers. Here are some ideas to try.
Trim stems before immersing in water
The natural emollients and sap in the stems of flowers may cause a film to form over the bottom of the stem after it is initially cut. This can reduce the flower’s uptake of water. To alleviate this, cut the stems once the flowers are
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Choose wisely when selecting Valentine gifts
As the clock ticks down to Valentine’s Day, the pressure is on to find the ideal gift. While some sweethearts may provided some clues to help with Valentine’s Day shopping, many gift-givers are on their own.
The National Retail Federation predicts that, in 2019, shoppers may match Valentine’s Day spending from a year ago, when lovebirds spent a total $18.2 billion on gifts for their sweethearts. With so much money invested, shoppers no doubt want to find the best gifts possible. When shopping for Valentine’s Day, try to avoid these common mistakes and choose gifts that are creative and heartfelt.
• Skip the gas station flowers, candy or last-minute gifts. Valentine’s Day is a time to show you care. If you’ve left gifting to the last minute, you may make the situation worse by giving something impersonal you picked up on an errand. If you forgot or ran out of time, simply admit you goofed or time got
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Give the gift of healing this year
The gift of massage treats recipients to relaxation and the healing power of therapy and can serve as an escape from the stresses of daily life.
In their 21st annual consumer survey, the American Massage Therapy Association says 19 percent of consumers reported receiving a massage from a professional therapist in the previous year. Many people rely on massage for medical relief, including to alleviate muscle soreness, stiffness or spasms. Massage can also aid in the recovery from migraines, help prevent injury and assist in general well-being.
Gifting massage is easy when one knows the type of massage a person desires and the place he or she frequently visits for massage therapy. However, those
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University Singers to take part in major National Guard event
CENTRAL — Southern Wesleyan’s University Singers have been invited to perform at the Change of Command Ceremony for the South Carolina 
National Guard Feb. 16 at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, located near Columbia.
The ceremony will honor Maj. Gen. Robert E. Livingston, who will retire following 40 years of service to the South Carolina National Guard. Livingston was first elected to his current office of South Carolina Adjutant General in 2011.
During a visit to Southern Wesleyan University to speak at a 2017 Military Appreciation Luncheon, Livingston heard the University Singers perform
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Former Trans-Siberian Orchestra member to bringing team to LHS
LIBERTY — Former Trans-Siberian Orchestra member Mark Wood will be bringing his team to Liberty High School on Saturday, April 13, to perform alongside hundreds of Pickens County students as part of the Electrify Your Strings music education program.
Liberty High School was chosen as the host site because of its turf football
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Courier Community Calendar 2-13-19
• Next NPS meeting set at Tri-County
The Native Plant Society meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, will feature Melanie Rhulman speaking on “best practices” for both agriculture and the streams and rivers of the Upstate.The event will be held in Anderson Hall at Tri-County Technical College, 7900 Highway 76 in Pendleton. The lecture is free and open to the public. Learn more at scnps.org.
• Pickens Lions Club invites locals to meet
The Pickens Lions Club has been serving the greater Pickens community since 1933. While its membership numbers have flexed over the years, one constant has remained — the club’s desire to help friends and neighbors in need.
The club is beginning a dynamic upswing in membership and is looking for movers and shakers with fresh ideas who want to make a difference in the community. The Pickens Lions meet the first and third Thursdays of each month at 7 p.m. at Pizza Inn in Pickens. Visit the club on Facebook at PickensLions or call Brian at (864) 507-3146 to get more information.
• St. Andrew UMC to host huge yard sale
The 17th annual church-wide yard sale will be held at St. Andrew UMC, 309
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Go the extra mile when indulging this Valentine’s Day
Indulgence and baked goods go hand in hand. For many people, no baked good is truly indulgent unless it includes chocolate. That’s especially true 
come Valentine’s Day, when dietary restrictions are often relaxed so couples can cater to their sweet tooths.
Baked goods range from relatively simple (yet still delicious) fare like chocolate chip cookies to more elaborate indulgences, such as the recipe
Courier Legal Notices 2-13-18
ORDER FOR HEARING
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF PICKENSE COURT
CASE NUMBER: 2018GC3900059
IN THE MATTER OF:
G. RICHARD THOMPSON
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that a hearing on this matter be set for:
DATE: March 5th, 2019:
TIME: 10:00 AM;
PLACE: Probate Court, 222 McDaniel Ave., B-16, Pickens, SC
Pursuant to SCPC 62-1-401, Petitioner is ordered to give notice of this hearing to all interested persons at least twenty (20} days prior to the hearing date.
Executed this 30th day of January, 2019.
David K. Allison,
Probate Court Judge
NOTE. Probate Court recommends that all interested parties be represented by counsel licensed to practice law in South Carolina. If any interested party
Courier Notice to Creditors 2-13-19
The publisher shall only be liable for an amount less than or equal to the charge for the space of the item in error in the case of errors in or omissions from any advertisement, and only for the first incorrect insertion.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES
All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on Form #371ES with the Probate Court of PICKENS COUNTY, the address of which is 222 MCDANIEL AVE., B-16 PICKENS, SC 29671, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the
Courier Trespass Notice 2-13-19
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 trespass in an
