Monthly Archives: April 2019
Hagood-Mauldin House to open during Azalea Festival
PICKENS — The spring opening of the Hagood-Mauldin House and Irma Morris Museum of Fine Arts, located at 104 Lewis St. in Pickens, will be Saturday, April 20.
The house and gardens will be open for tours from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Visitors can sit and relax on the home’s beautifully shaded
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Childhood memories
From my research, I believe my parents, having nothing better to do at the time, decided to round out their farm baseball team with child number nine. I was the fifth boy along with four 
sisters who made up the O’Shields roster. However, little did we know that a pinch hitter in the form of another sister would show up in the next two years.
My early childhood years are filled with lots of memories, some of which I would like to share with you.
I had a memory of a lifetime after I failed to heed my Momma’s orders to get away from the window. I witnessed a tornado heading directly toward our house. I was perhaps six or seven years old at the time. It was a huge mass of dark, swirling debris accompanied by a vicious roar that looked as if it were sent by the Devil himself. I saw it pick up the front end of the meter reader’s truck just as two men ran from the electric meter and
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Courier Letters to the Editor 4-17-19
Thank a lineworker
Dear Editor,
The storms that hit our area Sunday did extensive damage across the Southeast region of the United States, resulting in death and destruction. One of the first things people think about during times like this is loss of electricity, which affects far more than comfort and convenience. Loss of power can have a tremendous adverse impact on life and safety for many people.
During these times, we also should remember the tens of thousands of dedicated lineworkers across the country who work tirelessly to maintain and restore electrical power to communities nationwide, often putting themselves in harm’s way.
April 18 is designated as National Lineman Appreciation Day, a day during which we remember and honor the dedicated, hardworking lineworkers who dedicate their lives to maintaining and restoring power in our communities. Storms, long hours and working in sky-high locations to install and
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A flu shot could save your life
Some of us just don’t want to get a flu shot every year. It’s too much trouble to get an appointment, or we just don’t like 
needles — or maybe we figure that we’ll just tough it out for a week if we do get the flu. After all, it’s not going to kill us, right?
A researcher at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Minneapolis has come up with a strong reason to get an annual flu shot: You could have a heart attack if you don’t.
After studying 450,000 medical records of four flu seasons, the
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Courier Obituaries 4-17-19
LYDA ELIZABETH “LIB” HENDRICKS HAYES
PICKENS — Lyda Elizabeth “Lib” Hendricks Hayes passed from 
this life on April 14, 2019, at Manna Health and Rehabilitation in Pickens.
Born in Pickens County on March 11, 1924, she was predeceased by her beloved husband, Edward Hayes and her son Stanley Hayes and five siblings. She was the daughter of the late Ivy W. Hendricks Sr. and Pearle Childs Hendricks. She is survived by her daughter Jane H. Alexander and her husband Jarrel; one grandson, Chris Alexander; and two great-grandchildren, Ethan Alexander and Ansley Chapman.
Lib was a lifetime member of Griffin Baptist Church, where she dedicated many years to teaching children’s Sunday school and diligently worked in numerous other areas, including 15 years with the Griffin Quilters. She was also very active for 40 years as a volunteer at Cannon Memorial Hospital. Her passions included her sewing and her flowers, second only to loving and caring for her family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 17, from 10-11 a.m. at Dillard Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. in the Dillard Funeral Home chapel, with the Rev. Fred Astin and the Rev. Brandon Wimpey officiating. Burial will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Griffin Baptist Church, 1629 Pumpkintown Highway, Pickens, SC 29671, or Elljean Baptist Church, 605 Elljean Road, Easley, SC 29640.
The family would like to express a special word of thanks for the wonderful care and love shown to their mother by the employees of Manna Health and Rehabilitation in Pickens.
Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Hayes family in making arrangements.
LALLIE ANNE BURDETTE KEITH
EASLEY — Anne entered into eternal rest April 14, 2019.
She was 81 years young and is survived by her two sons, Nathan Andrew and Robert Stephen; his wife, Michelle; and six grandchildren.
Born in Simpsonville, to her parents Bob and Ruth Burdette (deceased), she resided in Easley for the vast majority of her blessed life after early years in Johnson City, Tenn., during WWII. Upon graduation from Easley High School, she proudly completed degrees from Clemson and Appalachian State universities. She worked several years teaching science in both Rock Hill and
Community leader Robinson dies at 93
EASLEY — William A. Robinson Jr. died peacefully at home in 
Easley, on Tuesday, April 9, 2019.
He was 93 years old. Bill was born in Easley in 1925, the son of the late W.A. “Alex” Robinson and Mary Burgess Robinson. He married Mary Elizabeth Black of Greenville in April 1953.
Bill graduated from Easley High School in 1942, Clemson College (Clemson University) in 1948 with a B.S. in economics, and from the University of South Carolina Law School with an L.L.B. in 1950 and a J.D. in 1970. He completed
Railroad Festival rolls into Central April 27
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — The Central Railroad Festival is set for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, April 26, in downtown Central.
The festival highlights the railroad heritage of Central, which got its name due to being located at the central point of the railroad line linking Atlanta and Charlotte.
Admission to the festival is free, festival director Noreene Billado said.
“There’s also free parking at remote sites with free CAT Bus shuttles to the festival,” she said.
This year’s festival features “lots of kids activities,” Billado said.
“There will be inflatables, crafts they can make and take (and) a children’s stage,” she said.
The children’s stage will host a children’s entertainer and magician, a martial arts group, Elevation Dance from Pendleton
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Opera For Kids brings ‘Three Pigs’ to Pickens
PICKENS — A classic children’s story came to life recently for the students enrolled at the Pickens Presbyterian Church Child Development Center.
Opera For Kids, organized and administered by FBN Opera Productions of Chapin, arrived early on Friday, April 5, to set up the scenery for “The Three Pigs.”
Professional singers and actors from FBN Opera Productions, have been presenting children’s favorite stories set to music for 25 years.
The presentation at Pickens Presbyterian Church was the first time for a visit to Pickens, but organizers hope it is not the last
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FOB Foothills Lodge presents checks
On April 1, the Fraternal Order of Police Foothills Lodge No. 9 awarded a $286 check in support of the Special Olympics for Dacusville Middle School’s 35 participants in this year’s contest at Clemson University. Also, an additional check in the amount of $600 was awarded to the eighth grade in support of the educational field trip that is held at the end of each fiscal school year. At left, FOP president J.B. Kelley and DMS’ Darlene Dennis look on as FOP treasurer R.A. Gibson presents a check to DMS’ Heather Bryant. At right, Kelly presents a check for educational support to Teeka Holtzclaw while Gibson looks on.
Courier Community Calendar 4-17-19
• Free concert set for Old Pickens Church
On Sunday, April 28, the historic Old Pickens Presbyterian Church will be the site for a free concert. The event will feature the Seneca High School Madrigal Singers.
The music will run from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to appreciate the marvelous acoustics in this historic landmark. Old Pickens Church is located off U.S. Highway 183 just over
