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Monthly Archives: April 2022

Walk a mile in someone else’s shoes

It’s easy to mock and be critical, and unfortunately our human nature loves to judge unfairly and display negative thoughts about others. If we could only remember that many people are going through some type of painful trial, which usually explains why they seem peculiar.

I often counsel with those who are struggling with personal problems and it changes our perspective when we know the bigger picture. As Christians, we are called to be a light that represents God’s nature and this includes

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Surveys show VA hospitals improving

In the latest Medicare Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems patient survey, the Department of Veterans Affairs outperformed community hospitals in 10 of 11 different categories.

The report said that 54 percent of VA hospitals earned four or five stars, while only 35 percent of community hospitals did. That’s a hefty increase; just a few years ago, only 26 percent of VA hospitals rated four or five

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Surviving inflation

Recent government figures outlined food price increases for one month. The numbers are grim.

Fruits and vegetables went up 2.3 percent, the highest since 2010. Dairy went up 1.9 percent, the highest since 2011. Cereals and bakery items went up 1.1 percent.

Averaged over the past 12 months, food prices have risen 8.6 percent (the highest increase since 1981), with poultry and fish climbing 13 percent and beef soaring 16 percent.

Wow! We knew it was bad because each time we go to the grocery store, we’re spending more to get less. But to see

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Graham to speak at SWU

CENTRAL — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham will serve as the keynote speaker at Southern Wesleyan University’s May commencement ceremony, the school announced Tuesday.

Graham, who was first elected to the Senate in 2002, lives in Seneca and holds undergraduate and law degrees from the

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DHEC warns of algal blooms

UPSTATE — With weather warming up, people on the water should be on the lookout for algal blooms.

Algae and cyanobacteria are tiny plantlike organisms that can overgrow under the right conditions, according to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). Algal blooms are more likely to occur in late spring to early fall because water temperatures are warmer and there’s more sunlight.

Algal blooms on the surface of untreated lakes and rivers can be potentially harmful because some are caused by

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Courier Obituaries 4-27-22

BARBARA GALLOWAY OWENS

LIBERTY — Barbara “Jane” Galloway Owen, 72, of Blue Ridge Drive, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at NHC Healthcare of Anderson.

Born in Pelzer, she was the widow of Clyde Terry “Ted” Owen and a daughter of the late Tillman Hope and Elizabeth Jane Boyce Galloway. She was retired from the School District of Pickens County, where she had taught at several schools, most recently as the special education teacher at Pickens High School. She enjoyed shagging and cooking, but mostly spending time with her family. She was a member of East Side Baptist Church.

Surviving are her daughter, Kelley McCullough (Johnny) of Pelzer; a son, Zachary Owen (Teresa) of Liberty; a brother, Tim Galloway of Williamston; five grandchildren, Karsen McCullough, Haygen McCullough Johnston (Drew), Owen Grace McCullough, Payten McCullough and Duncan Owen; and one great-grandchild, Mollie Marie Johnston.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Foundation For Geriatric Education, P.O. Box 1327, Anderson, SC 29622.

Graveside services to honor the life of Mrs. Owen were held at Liberty Memorial Gardens on Friday, April 22, conducted by Rev. Carlton Cleveland.

The family will be at the home. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting libertymortuary.com. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

 

JENNIFER MARIE BLALOCK

EASLEY — Jennifer Marie Blalock, 42, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022.

Born in Oconee County, she was a graduate of Easley High School, employed with Precision Valve-Travelers Rest and was of the Baptist faith. Jennifer loved

Easley takes season series against Flame with come-from-behind win

By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com

PICKENS — Falling behind 1-0 to county rival Pickens early on Monday night, the Easley Green Wave baseball team had their work cut out for them as they tried to come back.

However, after escaping multiple jams with runners in scoring position, the Wave finally found their groove in the batter’s box late to pull out a 7-1 win and take the season series 2-1 over the Blue Flame.

“That was an unbelievable effort from those guys,” Easley head coach Gill Payne said. “They’ve been battling all year.”

The Green Wave needed a standout effort on the mound and in the field to stay in the game, but when they got that it was only a matter of time before they got going in the batter’s box. However, it certainly wasn’t easy against Pickens’ Ryan Ford.

Ford held Easley off the board over his first five innings, giving up just three hits and striking out three Green Wave batters.

Easley started to show some fight in the sixth, getting Gavin Harvey into scoring position when freshman first baseman Jonathon Sonderfan went to bat. In heartbreaking fashion for the Blue Flame, Sonderfan reached base on an error after a dropped third strike as Mason Bryant’s throw struck him as he ran to first, allowing Harvey to score and tie the game.

In the seventh inning, errors continued to haunt the Blue Flame as another throwing error on a bunt by Payton Anders scored Alex Mitchem to end Ford’s night and start the Green Wave run.

“He pitched 12 of 21 innings in the series and he saved his best two performances for last,” Pickens head coach Matt Smith said of Ford. “I hate that we couldn’t get the job done for him.”

C.J. Martin came on in relief of Ford and the Blue Flame collapse continued, with four straight batters reaching for Easley  before the Blue Flame finally picked up their first out. By inning’s end, the Wave had put up six runs to take an insurmountable 7-1 lead.

While the Wave win wouldn’t have been possible without a late scoring outburst, Easley might have been in a much different position if not for some crucial plays in the field in the middle innings.

With starter Levi Recio struggling in the second, Easley  second baseman Payton Anders made a jumping grab on a hard-hit liner, catching the Blue Flame off guard before turning a double play.

Then, when Recio was pulled at the start of the third after walking Pickens’ Martin, sophomore pitcher Brayden Bryson did strong work in relief, quickly getting out of the inning  and holding the Flame off the board over three innings.

After Bryson came off in the sixth after a leadoff walk, the Green Wave turned to senior USC Sumter commit Carter Morgan, who picked up three outs in two pitches before getting the win in the next inning.

“Levi struggled a little bit early, then BB (Bryson) came in and got us an immediate double play and Carter comes in and does the same,” Payne said. “These pitchers have done it all year, and there were some big defensive plays.”

With the win, the Green Wave managed to secure the second or third seed in Region 1-4A and will take on the Westside Rams for the higher seed on Wednesday. According to Payne, he likes his team’s chances against anybody.

“I feel good about these guys every time I go out,” Payne said. “Every game I expect them to win.”

Meanwhile, the loss eliminated the Blue Flame from playoff contention, as they will finish the season against Seneca on Wednesday.

“I just challenged the boys,” Smith said. “Even though we don’t have anything to play for as far as playoffs go, we have four seniors who have given their all for this program and we’re going to go out and try to win for them.”

 

Easley 7, Pickens 1

EHS 000 001 6 7 7 1

PHS 100 000 0 1 5 4

 

WP: Morgan 2 IP, K

LP: Ford 6 IP, 5H, 2R, BB, 5K

EHS: Recio 2-4, R, 2B; Harvey 2-4, R, RBI, BB.

PHS: Lewis 2-3, R, 2B; O’Sullivan 1-3, RBI.

Daniel soccer ranked among Carolina’s best

By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com

CENTRAL — With the playoffs opening next week, two Pickens County soccer teams can count themselves among the 10 best in their classification, according to the latest rankings from the South Carolina High School Soccer Coaches Association (SCHSSCA).

Both teams reside in Central, as the defending upper state champion Daniel boys and girls were ranked in the poll that came out on Monday.

The Daniel boys’ soccer team is the higher-ranked of the two teams, coming in at second in the Class

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Lions respond with win over Walhalla

By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com

CENTRAL — After a tough region loss to Belton-Honea Path last Tuesday, the Daniel High School baseball team knew it needed to get back on track against Walhalla the following night.

“We challenged them (Tuesday) night after the game to come out and be the best version of

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Family Promise to hold ‘Giving Day’

EASLEY — On Thursday, April 28, Family Promise of Pickens County will be celebrating National Family Promise Giving Day, a 24-hour online campaign to raise awareness and support for families battling homelessness.

Family Promise, the first homeless shelter in Pickens County, was founded in July 2012. Since August 2014, with the support of the community and partnership with congregations of the community, the organization has been providing services to homeless families with children at its Day Center, located at 104 Stewart Drive in Easley.

Family Promise of Pickens’ holistic community-based approach is key to helping families achieve stability and

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