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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 two pictures include people from the Pickens County area. 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.
Delegation taking apps for Foster Care Board
PICKENS — The Pickens County Delegation Office is accepting applications for open seats on the Foster Care Review Board 13-A and First Steps Board until Sept. 14 at noon. Applications can be found on the Pickens County website, co.pickens.sc.us, under the Government/Delegation link and may be sent to tiffanyc@co.pickens.sc.us.
Applicants may call (864) 850-7070 if they have any questions.
PHS names Scholar Athletes of the Week
‘PICKENS — During Pickens High School’s varsity football game against Eastside on Friday night at Bill Isaacs Field, the school announced its Scholar-Athletes of the Week for the weeks of Aug. 20 and Aug. 27.
Scholar-Athletes are nominated by their teachers for demonstrating academic excellence in the classroom. The nominations are reviewed by a committee, and a male and female fall sports recipient will be
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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 two pictures include people from the Pickens County area. 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.
Pickens High Class of 1971 reunites after 50 years
The Pickens High School Class of 1971 held its 50th class reunion on June 19 at the event center of the Lighthouse Restaurant in Lake Keowee. Sixty-five classmates were present, along with 29 spouses. Faculty class sponsor Mrs. Cathy Touchstone was there, accompanied by her husband, Tommy. Bill Crowther prepared a touching memorial display featuring the photos of the 39 known classmates already passed. The class has reunited five previous times through the past 50 years, and plans are already underway for the next one.
Rabon earns BSA Alumnus of Year award
EASLEY — At the Boy Scouts of America Blue Ridge Council annual banquet Aug. 10, Dr. E.W. Rabon Jr. was presented the 2020 Alumnus of the Year award.
The award recognizes individuals who have a lifetime relationship with the scouting program. Only one award is given annually.
Rabon has been in scouting since 1949, when he became a Cub Scout. He received his Eagle Scout award in 1958 in Charleston.
He has received many awards in scouting, including the Silver Beaver award in 1979, Good Shepherd Award in
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Big Cliff’s BBQ plans poker run
PICKENS — Get your motor running. Head out on the highway for a huge poker run at Big Cliff’s BBQ, located at 304 Ann St. in Pickens, from noon-6 p.m. this Saturday.
The event will start and end at Big Cliff’s BBQ, with all proceeds being split between the Alabaster House, a faith-based 12-step recovery program, and a local food pantry.
Food donations are being taken at Big Cliff’s BBQ, the Appalachian Ale House, Moe’s Original BBQ, Big D’s House of BBQ or S.B.H. BBQ
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Courier Community Calendar 8-25-21
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Cub Scouts plan activities for month
Cub Scouts offers a chance for young children to enjoy outdoor adventures. Here are some upcoming activities for the Pickens troop.
Sunday, Aug. 29, 2 p.m.: Scout Day at Greenville Drive. Tickets are $8 per person, but the pack will provide a free ticket to any child who is interested in joining Cub Scouts.
Monday, Aug. 30, 7 p.m.: Cub Scout kickoff meeting at Troop 51 Scout Hut at 188 Blacksnake Road in Pickens.
Elgin and Santeler earn Eagle Badge
PICKENS — Noah Elgin and Jacob Santeler of Boy Scouts of America Troop 51 reached the pinnacle of scouting when they were awarded their Eagle Badge, the highest rank in Scouts, at a ceremony at Holly Springs Community Center on Aug. 7.
Elgin, 15, is a sophomore at Pickens High School and the son of Daryl and Sarena Elgin of Pickens. In addition to receiving Eagle, Elgin earned his Bronze and Gold Eagle Palms for 10 merit badges above those required for Eagle. For his Eagle Service Project, Elgin designed and built a Native American-style earthen oven at Hagood Mill, which has already been used to cook a pizza. As with all Eagle Service Projects, Elgin had the help of his fellow scouts, family and adult leaders. Elgin’s
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Griffin Mason receives Eagle Scout award
EASLEY — At a ceremony Aug. 6 at Easley First United Methodist church, Griffin Mason was presented the Eagle Scout award, the highest award a youth can earn in the Boy Scouts of America.
Mason graduated from Pickens High School as the valedictorian and a National Merit Scholar. He will be attending the University of Miami in the fall on a full scholarship to study marine biology and ecology. Mason’s parents are Mike and Kay Mason, and his older sister is Anne Mason.
At PHS, Mason lettered in basketball, soccer and cross-country, was editor-in-chief of the school newspaper and was a teacher cadet. He is an Eagle Scout with Troop 37 and loves art. He is also a classical pianist and a lifelong member of Easley First United Methodist Church.
