Daily Archives: 11/26/2019
Russia doesn’t really love us
We were watching the evening news on our black-and-white TV. The Cold War between the U.S. and the Soviet Union had begun, Radio Free Europe was broadcasting behind the iron curtain and John F. Kennedy was 
president.
The Berlin Wall was dividing the city of Berlin, separating free Germans from those living under those under the thumb of communism.
Nikita Khrushchev was premier of the Soviet Union, and he was coming to America.
We knew that the Soviet Union was an oppressive power and a threat to America.
Khrushchev appeared at the United Nations in New York, and when a representative from the Philippines made a protest of communism, Khrushchev took off
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The joy of getting old, part 3
Editor’s note: This is the continuation of a column that has run over the last two weeks.
I have noticed lately that when talking to my grandchildren about having to work so hard as a kid or having to walk to school in a foot of snow, they immediately yawn and start searching for their iPod. This is so disturbing 
to my ego that I just want to retreat to my closet and count my shirts or shine my shoes, if I can retrieve my old shoeshine kit from the garbage.
At a recent routine visit to my cardiologist, he noted that I looked a little pale. I responded that only yesterday my ophthalmologist, my dentist, my urologist, my neurologist and my dermatologist had all said the very
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Courier Letters to the Editor 11-27-19
Be thankful for all you have
Dear Editor,
November is when we think of Thanksgiving. We were brought up to believe that the Pilgrims were the first settlers in America. Actually, there were many here before the Pilgrims landed in 1620. The French Huguenots were in Florida in 1562. That’s more than 50 years ahead of the Pilgrims. Settlers prior to the Pilgrims died from the weather or unfriendly Indians. The Huguenots lost Florida to the Spanish.
Unlike the story that says that the Pilgrims had turkey for Thanksgiving, they actually had deer and vegetables from their crops.
The Indians did participate in the feast, contributing deer, too. But of the 102 Pilgrims who came over from
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PS&L’s new Six Mile branch holds formal grand opening
SIX MILE — Pickens Savings and Loan Association formally marked the opening of the first-ever branch in the
company’s nearly 100-year history on Friday.
The branch is located at 115 N. Main St. in Six Mile and will expand Pickens Savings and Loan’s presence in Pickens County.
“This office will allow us to better serve our existing Six Mile customers and develop new relationships,” PS&L president and CEO Roddey B. Gettys said. “We invite the Six Mile residents to visit our website at www.pickens.bank or call us to discuss our products and services, and we look forward to being your local bank. Pickens Savings and Loan will be 100 years old next year, and this expansion will be a big part of our celebration.”
Courier Obituaries 11-27-19
BETTY MAE PLESCHAKOW
PICKENS — Betty Mae Pleschakow, 92, passed away peacefully with her family present on Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, at her home.
Born in Flint, Mich., she was the daughter of Edward Monroe and Ethel Corrine Lincoln, who resided in Flushing, Mich., where she grew up. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Pickens.
She loved crocheting and made countless afghans, especially for several members of church. She was known as “Betty the Baker,” as she was well known for her numerous cakes, cookies and many other baked goods.
She also loved bowling and bowled for several years with the Tri-City seniors league in Easley.
Surviving are daughters, Linda Haney of Pickens and Jill Jones of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and two sons, Michael Bruner of Nenana, Alaska, and Robert Bruner of Michigan.
She had eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two great-
Wreath-laying ceremony Dec. 14 at Pickens Cemetery
CENTRAL — There are 273 known gravesites in Pickens Cemetery, including 37 confirmed veterans, most of whom are Revolutionary War veterans.
That number also includes the grave of Robert Pickens, a relative to General Andrew Pickens and captain of the South Carolina Militia.
Southern Wesleyan University acquired the cemetery and surrounding property through a generous donation by the Rev. Carl Garrison. The university is excited for the opportunities the property will provide to students as they
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Easley Navy JROTC orienteering team takes training to next level
EASLEY — The Easley High School Navy JROTC competed in its first-ever “Bubba Goat” orienteering competition on Oct. 19 at King’s Mountain Military Park, hosted by the Carolina Orienteering Klubb.
Dressing up as hillbillies was encouraged, and chasing the goat was the theme. It was a mass start, and the goat was the person out in front. There were two courses — a 7,000-meter long course and a 5,000-meter short course.
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Stay safe from scams this holiday season
COLUMBIA — It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and scammers are looking to take advantage of your holiday spirit.
While it’s impossible to know every scam out there, knowing the common red flags will keep you safe. A fraudster often:
• Ask you to pay in prepaid debit cards, gift cards, wire or bank transfer. Prepaid debit and gift cards are used like
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Courier Community Calendar 11-27-19
• Six Mile Christmas parade is Dec. 7
The 49th annual Six Mile Christmas parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 10:30 a.m. There is no fee for entry, but all entries must submit an entry form. Call or visit Six Mile Town Hall to complete an entry form. All entries must have a holiday theme.
No go-carts or four-wheelers will be allowed to enter the parade. Horses will not be allowed on Main Street prior the parade unless approved to do so. All entries have to be walking in order to hand out candy. Rain date is set for
Mistakes doom Lions in season-ending playoff loss
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — The Daniel Lions seemingly found a way to make it through everything during the 2019 season, leading 
up to their third-round playoff game with the Ridge View Blazers on Thursday night.
A perfect 11-0 on the year, the Lions had even made it through that very same Blazer team earlier in the year in a 45-26 game that was not as close as the score indicated.
But it all came crashing down on Thursday, as the Lions fortunes changed drastically, with four first-half turnovers and an injury-depleted offense giving way to a stunning 35-28 loss to put an end to the season.
“I’m very proud of these young men and what they were able to accomplish this year,” Daniel coach Jeff Fruster said. “They gave a great fight tonight. We expected nothing less from a formidable opponent like Ridge View, and we knew they were going to adjust their game
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