Daily Archives: 07/09/2019
Soccer, volleyball signups now open
PICKENS — Fall soccer and volleyball registration is open now through July 26 at the Pickens Recreation Center on Sangamo Road.
The following coed age divisions are offered for soccer — 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-15. For volleyball, age divisions are 7-9, 10-12, 13-14 and 15-17.
Birthdate cutoff for both sports is Sept. 1, 2019, and birth certificates are required at registration.
Following registration, a skills and evaluation day will be held for each age division. The registration fee of $45 for in-city residents and $55 for out-of-city residents provides a jersey to be kept.
Those interested in coaching or who need additional information are asked to call the recreation department at (864) 878-2296.
Making of the coffee
One of the most important rituals observed on Fowler Farm is the making of the morning coffee. It may sound unimportant to those who don’t share the need for this very important beverage, but they are all wrong. It is of the utmost importance.
Without coffee, there is no morning. The sun won’t come up. The news won’t come on. And although the birds may sing, we will 
know nothing about it.
There’s only one person in this house who can make good coffee, and it isn’t me. Even though there have been multiple attempts at carrying out this task, none have been considered successful.
Foolishly I thought that if I measured the coffee water with a measuring cup, there would some consistency in the brew. This isn’t true.
As Fowler will tell you, that is not the correct method. The coffee law according to
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The diaper boogie
In the dimming shadows of the depths of my mind, I recall Aunt Ollie Little. She was a very pleasant and proper lady of color, who on occasion served as our nanny and often looked after us younger children while Momma worked in the fields.
She and her husband, Sam, lived in our house before we moved into it. Her, Sam and their family lived about a mile distant from our 
house. I don’t recall any money ever changing hands between my Momma and Aunt Ollie. She worked for scraps of cloth (to make quilt tops), old clothes and an occasional visit to our garden or can house.
We had eight fireplaces in our house, which we used for heat. Aunt Ollie often used them for cooking when not trying to keep us kids from throwing things into or falling into the fire.
I do not remember my exact age, but I was still in diapers. As little kids often do, I had
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Courier Letters to the Editor 7-10-19
Suggestion to help with landing theft
Dear Editor,
Recently, the boat launch at Fall Creek on Lake Keowee has had three tow vehicles broken into and their contents stolen in broad daylight in the middle of the afternoon.
With digital cameras available from Amazon for a mere $65, I would love to see Duke Energy invest in these at all their boat ramp parking lots.
Just one rear-facing camera at each entrance would record the license plates of all vehicles entering the lots and if someone gets
Courier Obituaries 7-10-19
JIMMY RAY MOORE
EASLEY — Mr. Jimmy Ray Moore, 62, husband of Robyn Hunter Moore, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 4, 2019.
Born in Bitburg, Germany, a son of the late Heyward Cleveland Moore and the late Etta May Howard Moore, Mr. Moore was retired from the Clemson University Police Department, where he was disabled in the line of duty. He was an active member of Rock Springs Baptist Church, where he belonged to the Redeemed Sunday school class.
Jimmy was an avid rock climber and loved being a member of the Easley Rescue Squad, serving on the Mountain Rescue Team and the Dive Team. He loved children and was proud to serve as chairman of the Friends of the Guardian ad Litem. Mr. Moore loved and 
adored his family, but his greatest love was for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
The Lord blessed Jimmy and his family for many years, having allowed him to be the longest living heart transplant survivor. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Surviving, in addition to his wife of 44 years, are one son, John Cleveland Moore (Kelley) of Nashville, Tenn.; one daughter, Nicole Moore Hemphill (Adam) of Easley; four brothers, Floyd Glen Moore, Lloyd Lynn Moore (Rebecca) and David Bruce Moore (Brenda), all of Easley, and Harold Cleveland Moore (Linda) of Lipan, Texas; three sisters, Corliss Faye Moore Burckhalter of North West, N.C., Darlene Ann Swann (Larry) of Dallas, Texas, and Frances Olivia Moore of Greenville; and six grandchildren, Emma
Making memorable family moments
Educational activities ideal for making memories together
Family Features
ducational activities and plans that allow kids to flex their brain muscles in fun and creative ways can be ideal ways to spend family time that makes lasting memories.
While children typically gain invaluable knowledge and experience in the classroom, purposeful activities done outside of that setting can help encourage kids to keep learning and make family moments more enjoyable for everyone involved.
From planning trips that celebrate animals and the great outdoors to rainy day activities at home that inspire creative expression, these ideas can produce some family moments worth remembering.
1. Go on a scavenger hunt. From native species of plants, animals and insects to neighborhood landmarks, there are plenty of interesting things that can be found right in your own backyard. Organize a scavenger hunt and work together in teams of family members to search for each item on the list, then do more research on the things you found once you return home. For a real challenge, expand your hunt to the city limits of your hometown and make a day trip of the adventure.
2. Hang out with wildlife. Learn about different species of animals, how to help protect them and the importance of eco-friendly everyday practices by visiting a destination like an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)-accredited zoo or aquarium. You can explore the challenges facing endangered species, discover how community programs are spurring positive
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Tasty sides for your next cookout
By Olivia Fowler
For the Courier
ofowler@thepccourier.com
There’s nothing that says summer like getting together with friends and family to cook out.
And whether its hamburgers, hot dogs, steaks or chicken, man cannot live by meat alone. You have to have some crowd-pleasing side dishes to complement the main course.
And it needs to be delicious, easy to prepare and hit all the right flavors for your most discriminating group.
Now, you don’t have to limit serving these sides just for cook outs. Enjoy them anytime.
There’s nothing that says summer like getting together with friends and family to cook out.
And whether its hamburgers, hot dogs, steaks or chicken, man cannot live by meat alone. You have to have some crowd-pleasing side dishes to complement the main course.
And it needs to be delicious, easy to prepare and hit all the right flavors for your most discriminating group.
Now, you don’t have to limit serving these sides just for cook outs. Enjoy them anytime.
United Way to gather input from residents
EASLEY — Starting Monday, July 15, United Way of Pickens County will be asking residents to participate in a short, simple, online survey about community issues in Pickens County.
The link will be posted on Facebook and on the United Way of Pickens County website, uwpickens.org.
“What will United Way do with this data? We want to know what is important to the community we serve,” UWPC president Julie Capaldi said. “The results of this survey will give us tremendous insight. We think we know what critical issues are facing our
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Tri-County Business and Professional Women’s dinner planned next week
UPSTATE — All working women and women who have retired are invited to the Tri-County Business and Professional Women’s dinner at LifePoint Church, located at 1926 Blue Ridge Boulevard in Seneca, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 16.
The group will have a light dinner this month instead of lunch to include more working women in the Upstate. There is no cost for
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AnMed Health doc using innovative technology to treat irregular heartbeats
UPSTATE – Heart rhythm expert Dr. Rick Henderson with AnMed Health Arrhythmia Specialists uses new cutting-edge technology to treat irregular heartbeats.
The new technology is the CardioInsight mapping vest, a 252-electrode vest that helps pinpoint the locations of electrical malfunctions in the heart that cause irregular heartbeats. Henderson’s practice is the only one in South Carolina using the CardioInsight mapping vest.
The CardioInsight mapping vest allows heart rhythm experts to see and destroy the electricity inside the heart, which causes the
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