Daily Archives: 08/16/2022
Getting ready for open enrollment
Before we know it, that yearly event will be here — when we have to decide what to do about our Medicare plans between Oct. 15 and Dec. 7 for coverage that will begin Jan. 1.
There are several things we have to consider, such as taking on a prescription drug plan or changing to a new one, or staying with original Medicare or going with an Advantage plan or changing
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Courier Obituaries 8-17-22
JERRY LYNN BANKS
PICKENS — Mr. Jerry Lynn Banks, 75, loving husband of Helen Banks for 44 years, passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, at his residence.
Jerry was born in Pickens on Aug. 29, 1946, to the late Samuel Petty Banks Sr. and Frances McKinney Banks. Jerry was a friend to everyone and never met a stranger. He spent his life as an entrepreneur, starting many businesses, and in his free time enjoyed playing pool, woodworking, working on his ‘31 Model A and gardening. Jerry was a member of Crescent Hill Baptist Church.
In addition to his loving wife of 44 years, Jerry is survived by his three children, Kimberly McCollum (Eric), Julie Patterson (Allen) and Rebecca
Blue Flame hope stout group up front will lead to improvement
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Following a strong start to the 2021 campaign, the Pickens Blue Flame football team faltered down the 
stretch, going just 1-7 over their final eight contests due to a combination of injuries, lack of depth and complications from the COVID-19 pandemic.
With Blue Flame head coach Chad
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Liberty looks to move forward with returning group
By Ryan Davenport
Special to the Courier
news@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — The rebirth of Liberty Red Devils football program is coming together, piece by piece.
Year two of the Paul Sutherland era at Liberty means the Red Devils have a full offseason under their belts. While 
this year’s Devils will be led by a small six-man senior class, each class behind them contributes at
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Easley seeks to build on strong ‘21 campaign in Durrah’s third season
By Eugene Jolley
Courier Sports
ejolley@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — There is a lot of optimism around the Easley Green Wave football program as head coach Jordan Durrah enters his third season.
After making the playoffs last season, finishing as region-runner up and hosting a state playoff game for the first time in many seasons, there is hope that the wins keep coming this year.
The Green Wave had a tremendous summer, winning the Pendleton
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Lions aiming to be 3A’s first three-time consecutive state champion since 1965
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — After taking home back-to-back Class 3A state championships, the Daniel Lions enter the 2022 
football season with a chance to do something no other team in school
history has done before — win three state titles in a row.
In fact, should the Lions take home the championship again this year, they would be the first 3A team in the state since the 1963-65 Gaffney Indians to complete the accomplishment.
However, Daniel head coach Jeff Fruster doesn’t see that as his primary motivator this
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National Gravely family reunion held at Looper’s barn in Pickens
PICKENS — In the late 1700s, as the Revolutionary War was drawing to a close, the Gravely (Gravlee) family moved from Virginia to what is now known as Holly Springs (Sunset community) in upper Pickens County, which was still under the control of Native Americans.
Many descendants of those early pioneers still live in the Sunset community area. Others have moved to Alabama,
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Courier Community Caledar 8-17-22
• Gilstrap reunion set for September 5
The annual Gilstrap reunion will be held on Sept. 5 at the Antioch Baptist Church fellowship building. Lunch will be around 1 p.m.
• Upstate Parkinson’s group hosts meetings
The Upstate Parkinson’s Society will host a Parkinson’s challenged/caregiver discussion group to be held monthly at the Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library, located at 304 Biltmore Road in Easley. Meeting time is every third Thursday of August through December from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Refreshments provided. For more information, contact Chuck Dooley at (864) 507-3034.
• Veterans invited to American Legion
Veterans in the Liberty area are invited to the next meeting of American Legion Post 67 in Liberty.
The Legion meets on the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Scout Hut, circle off North Palmetto Street. All veterans are invited.
• Quilt Guild plans potluck dinner
The UpCountry Quilt Guild will have its annual summer potluck dinner Tuesday, Aug. 23. The meeting will be held at Pickens Presbyterian Church, located at 311 W. Main St. in Pickens.
Steaks grilled right are never wrong
By Olivia Fowler
For the Courier
ofowler@thepccourier.com
Almost everybody grills steak. And there are a few basic rules to apply to all steak grilling projects.
Never put a steak on a cold grill. Get the grill hot before starting. Leave the steak out of the refrigerator for 30 minutes before grilling. Let the steak rest, loosely covered with foil, after cooking. When you take the steak off the grill, put it on a platter that has been heated. Keeping the hot stuff hot is important.
Never leave the grill unattended.
That’s about the size of it. Oh, and buy the best quality meat you can find. Cheap meat is never really a bargain. Enjoy.
