Daily Archives: 05/09/2017
Courier Letters to the Editor
County officials get raises
Dear Editor,
I’ve been looking at Pickens County Council meetings, pulling up the meeting agendas and reading the minutes of their meetings. A couple of times I saw an agenda item “Compensation Study” with words added like “Phase I or Phase II” or “Elected Officials.” The topic was mentioned in meetings, but no specifics were given.
Reading the minutes, examining the agenda and watching the meetings, you’d have to be Sherlock
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Could your loved one be a budding ‘Grandma Moses’?
Your loved one may be a budding “Grandma Moses.” Anna Mary Robertson (Moses), also known as “Grandma Moses,” began creating art in her late 70s. She was completely self-taught. Anna lost her husband, Thomas Moses, and suffered a great loss. She sought ways to keep busy and overcome her grief. 
Art was the answer for her.
It may also be the answer for patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that affects the brain in a predictable way. It begins in the hippocampus, the area of the brain responsible for creating memories from experiences. From there it moves to the front of the brain, where language is processed and executive functions like decision making are formulated. Next, it moves to the logic center, where problem solving and planning are controlled. Emotions and creativity remain viable for a much longer time.
Studies have shown that art is a wonderful therapy for patients with any type of dementia. “We would
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Study: Exercise boosts cognitive function
Australian scientists at the Research Institute for Sport and Exercise at Canberra analyzed 39 studies to explore whether structured exercise really does improve cognitive function in adults over age 50.
Results of the study, printed in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, say yes, it does. And it doesn’t matter whether it’s aerobics, resistance training or tai chi, or any combination of those. Even if there is existing mild cognitive dysfunction, moderate-intensity exercise can help.
It’s thought that exercise increases the blood supply to the brain, along with oxygen, reducing the effects of aging and
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Local lineman attends Statehouse ceremony
COLUMBIA — Cecil Hubbard represented Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative at the S.C. Statehouse last Tuesday, May 2, for the designation of Linemen Appreciation Day.
Forty electric utility linemen stood with Gov. Henry McMaster and legislators as they honored the more than 2,000 lineworkers across the state.
Hubbard, a line superintendent with the cooperative, attended a news conference where the governor read a proclamation and legislators unveiled a special automobile license plate to honor linemen.
“Linemen are the backbone of South Carolina’s electric utility system and deserve recognition for their work when the weather is good, after catastrophic events, and at all times in between,” read part of the governor’s proclamation.
“It takes a special type of person to do that work,” said Rep. Mike Forrester, R-Spartanburg. “Most people know you have to be brave, but it takes a heart for service and the ability to be content doing hard work often without thanks, fanfare or attention. I don’t know of a group of people who are more universally humble, dependable and diligent.”
Legislators referenced Ice Storm Pax in 2014, the record-breaking rain and flooding in 2015 and
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Wrestling show set for PHS Saturday
PICKENS — Pickens High School will host a Battlezone Wrestling show on Saturday night.
Doors will open at 6 p.m., and opening bell is set for 7 p.m.
The show will feature U.S. Champion B.J. Hancock taking on Steven Hunter, and Pickens’ own Rudy Hayes, a former football star for the Clemson Tigers and Pittsburgh Steelers, will also be in attendance.
Tickets start at $5 for general admission. Floor seats will cost $10, and front row seats will be $15.
Pickens High School is located at 150 Blue Flame Drive in Pickens.
Mildred Himes
Eustis, Fla. — Mildred Herd Himes, 85, formerly of Liberty, passed away on April 28, 2017, at home in Florida.
Born in Pickens County, she was the daughter of Dennis Guy and Nora Elizabeth Smith Herd. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Liberty.
Surviving are four children, Roger Johnston (Judi) of Arlington, Va., Kathy Honeycutt (Hugh) of Tavares,
Show you care this Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is the one day each year when men, women and children across the country gather to honor the mothers in their lives. Though it can be challenging to find new and unique ways to display your 
affection for Mom on Mother’s Day, rest assured that sometimes the simplest concepts are the ones mothers most appreciate. This year, look no further than the following ideas for some inspiration as you aim to make this Mother’s Day as special as possible for the mother or mothers in your life.
• Give the gift of sweet treats. What better way to highlight mom’s sweetness than with some delicious treats made just for her? Whether you decide to whip up some homemade confections in the kitchen or visit a nearby store for something decadent, mom will no doubt appreciate the chance to indulge on her big day. Moms who
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Muth named SC Teaching Fellow
Central — Katelyn Muth, a senior at Daniel High School, has been awarded the prestigious South Carolina Teaching Fellowship.
Muth will join the freshman class at the College of Charleston this fall, where she will be offered numerous professional development opportunities and be involved with communities and businesses through various service projects and partnerships with local schools.
The state’s Teaching Fellows Program, operated by the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention and Advancement (CERRA), was established in 1999 by the S.C. General Assembly to address the shortage of teachers in our state. The mission of the program is to recruit talented high school seniors into the teaching profession and help them develop leadership qualities. Each year, the program provides Fellowships for up to 210 high school seniors who have exhibited high academic achievement, a history of service to their school and community, and a desire to teach in South Carolina.
Applicants for the program undergo a rigorous selection process that includes an online application, an interview and presentation in front of a team of three
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Happy 100th Birthday
Edna Holden celebrated her 100th birthday on May 3 with a party with family and friends at Pendleton Street Baptist Church. She received a very special present — 100 pink carnations. We give a very prayer of thanks to God, because it is a very special blessing to still have our mother.
We love you very much
Norma, Ruby,
Shirley and Rick
Easley High School students receive national recognition
EASLEY — Five Easley High School world language students attained national recognition for excellent performance on the 2017 National Spanish Examinations.
Banks Starbuck and Olivia Roach earned silver placement, and Gwyneth Waddington, Jeffrey Hommerding and Natalie Deal earned bronze placement, along with 15 honorable mentions — JC Wright, Isha Patel, Isabel Bramblet, Zitisha Faulkner, Maggie McCord, Garrett Nix, Felicia Catlin, Madison Turmon, Regan, Staudt, Sunny Ennis, Katelyn Dailey, Levi Wilson, Tanner Semones,
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