Monthly Archives: May 2021
Being happy never grows old
I remember as a kid how the days seemed so long.
I recall in the summertime after breakfast, I would shoot basketball until the sun became too hot, and then I would ride my bike to cool off.
Our neighbors had five children, and we would play kickball until it was too dark to see.
Life was fun, and I was always excited to do it all over again the next day.
I can still recall the simple joys of running through clover as fast as I could for no reason except to feel the wind on my face. I made sure to wear shoes, because being stung by a honeybee was
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Courier Letters to the Editor 5-5-21
Make this Mother’s Day a special one
Dear Editor,
I’ve heard it said almost any woman can be a mother, but it takes a special woman to be a Mama. She’s the one who encourages her husband and family when they’re down and out. Shines a light of joy into a gloomy world. Makes you believe in yourself by believing in you when
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Courier Obituaries 5-5-21
ARNOLDEAN BRADFORD
EASLEY — Mr. Arnoldean Bradford, 85, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 29, 2021.
Mr. Bradford was born in Elbert County, Ga., on June 8, 1935, and was the son of the late Collie Bradford and Hazel Partain. He was a loving husband to Joyce Phillips Bradford.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Joyce Bradford; a daughter, Robin Snelson (Tommy) of Easley; grandchildren, Van Massingill (Haley), Alicia Reddy (Kevin) and Bailey Bradford (fiancé Lukas); daughter-in-law, Amy Bradford; and the love of his life, great-granddaughter, Paetyn Reddy. Also surviving are stepgrandchildren, Eric Snelson (Joy), Ashley
Pickens’ Cloer recalls hunts
By Dr. Thomas Cloer, Jr.
Special to The Courier
fter several weeks of action, spring turkey season is winding down in South Carolina. I can vividly remember my Grandpa W.T. Cloer working on his turkey calls.
My family’s sawmill home and Grandpa’s home were next to each other in the little sawmill village 
in the mountains of Northern Georgia in the 1950s.
Grandpa made his calls from cedar, walnut and poplar wood as he and I spent precious time together in his woodworking shop. He always made
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Flame making playoff push
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Coming out of their series with Easley, the Pickens Blue Flame knew they had a 
daunting task ahead. Their only path to the playoffs was winning the remainder of their four-game region slate.
That trek toward the playoffs began over the weekend against Travelers Rest, and
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Pickens’ Howard signs with Hampden-Sydney
PICKENS — The Pickens High School football team added another member to its signing class last 
week, as defensive lineman Peyton Howard signed to play on the next level at Hampden-Sydney College.
Howard was a difference maker on the Blue Flame’s defensive line last season, finishing fifth on the team in
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Forestry association honors Hiott
Representative receives first Guardian of Forestry award
COLUMBIA — Forestry Association of South Carolina president and CEO Cam Crawford presented Rep. Davey Hiott of Pickens with the first-ever Guardian of Forestry award during a House Ag Committee reception hosted by the association last week.
Several FASC board members and former chairmen were among the attendees.
The new FASC award was established to be given to a public official or forestry advocate with an
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Who are they?
Officials at the Clayton Research Room at the Southern Wesleyan University Library have a collection of original pictures that they are attempting to identify. We at the Pickens County Courier thought our readers might be able to help. The four pictures are people who have served in the armed forces. If you can identify any of these people, contact Mildred H. Brewer at wycar@aol.com or claytonroom@swu.edu with the name and image number under the picture.
Duke names Steve Snider Oconee Nuclear Station site vice president
SENECA — Duke Energy’s Steve Snider has transitioned to the role of Oconee Nuclear Station’s site 
vice president.
He succeeds Ed Burchfield, who recently retired from the position he held since 2017.
Most recently, Snider served as vice president of nuclear
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Fresh lemons brighten flavor
By Olivia Fowler
For the Courier
ofowler@thepccourier.com
Fresh lemons smell so good that manufacturers add their scent to furniture polish and dishwashing liquids. But lemons really shine in the kitchen.
They’re versatile and can enhance flavors of meat, fish, vegetables or fruits and, of course, star in lots of favorite desserts.
It’s hard to pick a favorite, but the selection of recipes offered this week rank high on the list.
