Monthly Archives: June 2020
Rogers scholarship golf tournament winners announced
PICKENS — Twelve teams participated in the 16th annual Charles F. Rogers Scholarship Award Golf 
Tournament at Southern Oaks Golf Club on June 20.
The event, which is held annually, raised money for scholarships that will be awarded to Pickens High School basketball team members who plan to further their education. A senior from the varsity girls’ team and a senior from the varsity boys’ team will receive the scholarship awards in a few weeks.
This will be the 17th year the scholarship has been presented in honor of the late Charles Rogers, a man who gave so much to Pickens High
Land of the lost and missing
Somewhere out there, possibly in the fourth and invisible dimension, is a country with an unknown location. None of us will ever be able to go there. We are not sure, but we think it isn’t populated by 
humans.
But we know that in this strange country are the answers to many questions we have and have had.
For example, “Where are my car keys?” On occasion, a set of car keys disappears, and although a thorough search is carried out by the owner of the keys and every available person, the keys will never be found.
You may think that’s impossible. But it is not. Because this and other similar disappearances
Critical mass not difficult to achieve
Critical mass not difficult to achieve
Dear Editor,
In the 1990s, I stumbled across the statement below. In our country today, it seems to fit now more than ever.
“‘Critical mass’ is not that difficult to achieve. It is not nearly as high a number as most people think.
Still hip at age 95
When I was 10 years old, I discovered a strange and wonderful thing about my mother: She was a 
guitar player.
I found out about it when my dad bought her a Gibson electric guitar and a little Fender amplifier for Christmas in 1963. She hadn’t had a guitar since she was a teenager, I think, which explains how I didn’t realize she had this rare talent.
But it was only a couple of months later that The Beatles made their first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, and suddenly, my mom was the hippest mother in the neighborhood. Everybody in Clemson wanted
Surrendering our will is not an option
I was asked recently if being born again was the same thing as believing in God. I felt I needed to give a more thorough answer than just a simple yes.
It might sound strange, but it’s true that Christians do believe that God is real, and yet there are others who believe in God who are not born again. I realize this seems confusing, and how can this be? Well, the devil believes that God is real, but he does not love or serve Him. So we can see there is a big difference between just believing and being spiritually transformed and embracing Christ as the Lord of our life.
There is more to salvation than just acknowledging there is a God. It has everything to do with knowing
Courier Obituaries 6-24-20
BARBARA JEAN HOLLOWAY ROBINSON
EASLEY — Ms. Barbara Jean Holloway Robinson, 65, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020.
Born in Easley, she was the daughter of John Marshall Holloway and the late Betty Jean Bowens Holloway.
Barbara retired from the Easley Recreation Department and was a member of the Avon Club. She loved to read and cook. Barbara was a people person, always putting the care of others ahead of her own and loved meeting people at all types of sporting events. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Surviving, in addition to her father, are a stepsister, Yolanda Anderson; a stepbrother, George Davis, and his wife, Teresa; and their children, Porsha Mansell, Wesley Davis and Taylor Davis.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Visit robinsonfuneralhomes.com or Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory-Downtown, Easley.
JIM REID
EASLEY — James Otis “Jim” Reid, 85, of Holly Bush Road, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020.
Born in Pickens County, he was a son of the late James Lewis Reid and Bertha Spearman Reid.
Mr. Reid was retired from General Electric in Greenville. He was formerly employed with Saco-
An in-depth look at of one of the world’s great wonders
By Dr. Thomas Cloer, Jr.
Special to The Courier
I have always been interested in caves. I have tried to psychoanalyze myself to understand why.
I think Mark Twain had an early effect on me. I do remember vividly the writings of Mark Twain
(Samuel Clemens) about Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher. Becky was Tom Sawyer’s sweetheart. They were on a ferry boat ride that stopped to visit McDougal’s Cave in the novel, “The Adventures
Burkett named May’s Pinnacle Performer
COUNTY — Dale Burkett of the Pickens County vehicle maintenance department was recently named the Pickens County Pinnacle Performer for May 2020.
Burkett came to work for Pickens County as a mechanic II in 2001. He was promoted in 2016 to auto paint and body specialist, the position he holds today.
“Dale’s commitment to his job and the county is impeccable,” said county Emergency Services chief Kevin McClain, who nominated Burkett. “The job that Dale performs for the county saves the taxpayers thousands of dollars each year.”
McClain said that not only is Burkett’s skill level above average, but that he always has a great attitude and shows a willingness to help others.
Vehicle maintenance director Toney Chastain, who is Burkett’s supervisor, said “he is one of those unique employees that all managers long to have.”
He said Burkett shows up ready to work earlier than he’s scheduled so that he can open the shop and get it ready for the day.
“You never hear a complaint or negative comment from him, and his work ethic and attention to detail are second-to-none,” Chastain said. “He is in a position that is most often overlooked, but without him, our fleet of vehicles would not look as good as they always do. He has played a part in keeping all of the vehicles in service for the county. Whether it’s installing all of the decals on the sheriff’s office’s vehicles or repairing wreck-damaged vehicles, or completely repainting a vehicle or piece of equipment, he goes above and beyond to try to find the most cost-effective solutions when performing the body and paint repairs on our fleet of vehicles. I was glad to see Dale win the Pinnacle award. It is well deserved, and it was good to see him be recognized for the outstanding job he does for the county. He is truly an asset to us all.”
Pickens County Pinnacle Performers is a peer-to-peer recognition program that is designed to reward those who go above and beyond in their jobs. Some of the traits of a Pinnacle Performer include dedication and commitment to fulfilling their job responsibilities, good customer service, having a helpful and positive attitude and demonstrating initiative to save taxpayers money. One employee is selected each month. At the end of the year, one of the 12 recipients of the monthly award will be named Pinnacle Performer of the Year.
Pickens County also congratulated the following employees for being nominated for possessing the traits of a Pinnacle Performer: Samantha Greer — assessor’s office, Paula Wagler — assessor’s office., Anthony Raines — Sheriff’s Office, Melissa Rice — Pickens County Library System, and Harold Young — building maintenance.
Community Calendar
• Pickens Lions plan meetings each month
The Pickens Lions Club is in need of new members. The club meets the first and third Thursday of every month at Pizza Inn in Pickens. Dinner begins at 6:40 p.m., and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. Meetings are open to anyone interested in joining the club or simply finding out more about the club and how it serves Pickens. The Club will not meet the week of July 4. The next meeting is set
Now open in Pickens
Deep and Twisted Roots Bar and Grill held its formal grand opening and ribbon-cutting on Saturday, June 12. The new restaurant, located at 304 Ann St. in Pickens, offers a delicious selection of Cajun, soul, seafood and barbecue dishes. Pictured, Pickens Mayor Fletcher Perry celebrates with owners Johnny Ferguson, Katrina Ferguson and Rodney Derossett during the event. To place an order or get more information, call (864) 507-2002.
