Monthly Archives: October 2014
Time to get in shape
My health problems associated with this wound that never completely heals seem to be close to coming to an end. Each week I go to the doctor and I am told that the wound is improving. Then they wrap me up in bandages that cannot be changed until just before the next week’s appointment.
The leg must be getting better, because nobody enjoys seeing me that often. So with the leg finally getting healed, I need to move on to my next health problem. My weight.
Since I have been disconnected from my former position, I’ve put on a few pounds. I’m not sure how many, because our bathroom scale at some point does not tell the actual weight. It just politely says, “One
Courier Letters to the Editor 10-29-14
Terrorism revisited
Dear Editor,
It’s always been a difficult thing to think about: terrorism, massacres, genocides, beheadings and such. But we’ve known about them for generations. There have been the extermination camps of Nazism, the killing fields of Cambodia, several mass killings scattered around the world from Africa to South America to Yugoslovia. In the Middle East nations, it seems one group or another has been killing people for decades. Well, it’s not just the Middle East nations either — might as well say in some parts of the world. I suppose one of the downsides of old age is to have witnessed by television images most of the worst in human history.
For sure, this latest terrorist group is a bad crowd. They must fancy themselves greater than the worst of what has been. Maybe they are in proportion to the region’s population. They make videos of their actions and post them on the Internet for the world to see. That makes me wonder how World War II would have played out if the Nazis had
First Friday Harvest Market set for Nov. 7
BUFFALO BARFIELD
CLEMSON — Local residents are invited to celebrate fall at the Clemson Farmers’ Market on Friday, Nov. 7, during the second annual Harvest Market.
There will be something for everyone to enjoy, and shoppers can check out all the exciting things happening at Patrick Square. The market will take place at the Patrick Square Village Green, 3-6 p.m., rain or shine.
Shop for fresh, locally grown produce, grass-fed beef and pork, goat’s milk products, muscadines, farm-fresh eggs, local honey, rustic breads, home-baked goods, artisan chocolates, herbs and spices, smoked olive oil, meals to go, jams
Derby Days raises more than $30K for charity
Sigma Chi Fraternity at Clemson University recently hosted its annual Derby Days, one of the largest charitable events by a Greek organization in the Southeast. More than $30,000 was raised this year, and the fraternity donated $28,442 to SYNNEX. Pictured above are John Phillips, Mike Brierton, Ryan Potter, Bob Stegner and Dr. Glenn Head.
CLEMSON — Sigma Chi Fraternity at Clemson University recently hosted its annual Derby Days, one of the largest charitable events by a Greek organization in the Southeast.
More than $30,000 was raised this year, and the fraternity donated $28,442 to SYNNEX Share the Magic, an annual fundraising initiative created by SYNNEX Corporation to provide the much-needed funding for Upstate South Carolina children facing incredible challenges such as illness, abuse or neglect through four beneficiaries — Make-A-Wish South Carolina, A Child’s Haven, Clement’s Kindness and Pendleton Place for Children & Families.
Derby Days is a week-long philanthropic event hosted by Sigma Chi Fraternity chapters across the country to serve
Buddy and Cisco’s Bistro set to open Saturday in Pickens
The staff of Buddy and Cisco’s Bistro invites the public to its grand opening on Saturday.
PICKENS — Buddy and Cisco’s Bistro will open Saturday, Nov. 1, at 321 E. Main St. in downtown Pickens.
The bistro will be focusing on salads, soups, sandwiches and desserts prepared by chef Buddy House. House and business partner Ken Traylor have been in business together for 10 years and had a desire for a sit-down, casual food experience that offered specialty menu items.
The bistro will feature free delivery in the downtown area, natural, gluten- and preservative-free meats that are sliced to order, catering services and a party room. Future plans include the opening of an old-fashioned ice cream parlor in the back portion of the restaurant in March 2015, which will feature a turn-of-the-century theme and style.
“Pickens is very excited to welcome Buddy and Cisco’s Bistro into our downtown,” said Allison Fowler, executive director of the Pickens Revitalization Association. “We are thrilled to have a new business that will be a great asset to our community, especially one with great food.”
The bistro will be open Monday to Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information, call (864) 553-9424.
Local DAR members take part in ‘Honoring our Scottish Heritage’ tour
UPSTATE — Mari R. Noorai, Regent of the Andrew Pickens Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and Dr. Rooksie E. Noorai, Historian of the Wizard of Tamassee Chapter DAR, served as the pages, at the request of Chaplain General Ann S. Crider of Greenville, for the Kirkin’ O’ Tartan ceremony at Saaint Giles’
Pictured at Saint Giles’ Cathedral are Mari Noorai, president general Lynn Young and Rooksie Noorai.
Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland, during President General Lynn F. Young’s “Honoring our Scottish Heritage” tour. During the trip, the sisters served as pages for the Historian General Bana W. Caskey at a historic marker dedication commemorating the Declaration of Arbroath at Newbattle Abbey College in Dalkeith, Scotland and at four separate
Friends of Hampton Library brings programs to community
EASLEY — In September and October, the Friends of Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library presented two dynamic programs for the community.
In September, an homage to Elizabeth Spencer featured the award-winning documentary of the dynamic woman called a “writer’s writer.” Now in her nineties and just publishing her latest collection of short stories, “Starting Over,” she has been writing for 70 years and was a nominee for the Pulitzer for her controversial novel “Voices at the Back
Southern Wesleyan plans dedication for new flag plaza
CENTRAL — This Veterans Day, Southern Wesleyan University is inviting the public to come and be part of a patriotic ceremony to dedicate its new flag plaza.
The ceremony will begin at 4 p.m. at the plaza, located on the corner of Clayton and Wesleyan drives on the university’s campus in Central. Ample parking will be available.
Featured guests will include local and regional elected and appointed officials. The university leadership will be
Courier Oblts 10-29-14
Dr. Donna Faye Haynes
PICKENS — Dr. Donna Faye Haynes, 54, transitioned to her heavenly home on Oct. 20, 2014, after a valiant battle with illness. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported both her and all those who loved her in her struggle and ultimately gives them peace.
Donna was born to Dr. Harvey and the late Billie Faye Gray Haynes, a respected educator and a blessed homemaker respectively, in Asheville, NC on August 29, 1960. She was immersed in the Christian community that would be her lifelong support from an early age. She was a Lay Servant for the United Methodist Church, was a Lay Leader educator who taught classes in prayer, taught Sunday School, played the keyboard, and shared her beautiful high soprano voice in the choir and for worship.
She too was a gifted educator, and an advanced practice nurse with an extraordinary ability to bring healing to mind, body, and souls of those she touched. She graduated from AB Tech, Mountain Area Health Education Center, Clemson University, and held a doctorate in Natural Healing.
Donna was blessed in her life with a son, Gray Lee Haynes, a true blessing to his mother, his family, and to a large village of people that are his extended family. She taught him to love God, love family and friends, and love a good trout stream. He taught many what it really means to live in village.
Through her talents, Donna touched many lives, whether in private practice, teaching nursing students at Greenville Tech, or Clemson University. Her most cherished memories were of taking care of medically underserved people in the upstate of South Carolina, leading mobile operations until her retirement. Her exceptional medical care was full of people that cared deeply. The Greenville Hospital System Oncology floor were her second family who took extra effort to make her life comfortable. Dr. Deborah Meadows, Dr. Lucy Davis, and Dr. Kathy Christman gave her hope, quality of life, and for their efforts we are extremely grateful.
Donna loved to laugh, and hated to cry. She loved her family, and thought her brothers were her world. She was kind, and always had time to help anyone, even offering to pray for others, when she no longer had the strength to physically help. She is dearly missed by her loved ones, and all those who celebrate the fact that she touched their lives. We rejoice that she is at peace with her creator.
She is survived by her son Gray Lee Haynes, her father Harvey Haynes, her brothers Keith Gray Haynes, and Scott Lee Haynes. She was preceded in death by her grandparents O.C. and Thelma Gray, and Dan and Lou Haynes.
Visitation will be Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens, SC with a Celebration of her life and memorial service following in the funeral home chapel at 4 pm. The Porter’s Chapel United Methodist Church Reverend Dick Waldrep will officiate the service. The family gratefully requests any memorials be sent to the Joseph F. Sullivan Center to establish a fund in her honor to care for the medically underserved in the community that she so passionately cared about.
Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Haynes family.
Butch Futrell
Six Mile — Alton Lee “Butch” Futrell, 65, of 554 Gap Hill Road, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, at his home.
Born in Greenville County, a son of the late Edward Lee Futrell and the late Ruby Cisson Gilreath, Butch retired from Pace Electric and was of the Methodist faith.
Surviving are a brother, Raymond Edward “Buster” Futrell (Bobbie) of Greenville; two sisters, Shirley Crittenden (Ralph) of Easley and Ellen Watson (Don) of Archdale, NC; and his step-father, Clinton A. “Whitey” Gilreath of Easley. In addition to his parents, Butch was predeceased by a brother, Lewis Futrell.
Memorial services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Andrew United Methodist Church with the Rev. Cynthia Taylor officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 309 Pelzer Highway, Easley, SC 29642.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.
Thomas Simmons, Sr.
Easley — Thomas Gary Simmons, Sr., 62, of 136 Dearborn Lane, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, at his home.
Born in Pickens County, a son of the late Paul E. and Thelma Louise Murphy Simmons, Mr. Simmons was formerly employed with the Glenwood Plant of Mayfair Mills and a member of Galilee Baptist Church.
Surviving are three sons, Thomas Gary Simmons, II., of Spartanburg, Thomas Chadwick Simmons of Easley and John Paul Simmons of Walhalla; two daughters, Krystal Simmons of Liberty and Daphne Morgan of Walhalla; a brother, David Eugene Simmons (Louise) of Liberty; two sisters, Mary Ann Porter (Cecil) and of Easley, and Patsy Raines (Fred) of Pickens; his ex-wife and caregiver, Nancy Hodge of Easley; a step-son, Phillip Hodge, Jr., of Clemson; an adopted daughter, Tara Arledge of Liberty and nine grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Simmons was predeceased by two sisters, Jonnie Louise Collins Cooper and Linda Joyce Nix.
Graveside Services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Robinson Funeral Home- Downtown prior to the service.
The family is at the residence.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com . or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.
Sarah Gilstrap
Pickens — Sarah Stone Gilstrap, 83, formerly of Massingill Road, wife of the late James W. Gilstrap, died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, in Hendersonville, N.C.
Born in Anderson County, a daughter of the late Joe Stone, Mrs. Gilstrap retired from as a supervisor with Swirl, Inc. and was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church.
Surviving are two sons, Rick Gilstrap (Joan) of Taylors and Ron Gilstrap (Jan) of Marietta; a brother, Ray Stone of Coco, FL; two sisters, Evelyn Miller of Greenville and Myrtle Stockton of Woodruff; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Memorial graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at the graveside immediately following the service.
Family members are at their respective homes.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com. or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.
Sean Lendon
Greenville — Sean Cory Lendon, 24, of 49 Orchard Park Drive, died Monday, Oct. 20, 2014. Born in Naples, Italy, he was a graduate of the University of North Florida.
He enjoyed computers and computer gaming.
Surviving are his mother, Von Rae Alvarez of Liberty; a sister, Tabitha Lendon of California; a stepsister, Hope Alvarez of the home; grandparents, Robert & Julie Lendon, Alan Ayres, and Connie Mills; great grandparents, Robert Garner and Eva Lendon.
Memorial services to honor Sean’s life will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Norris. No visitation is planned.
The family will be at 171 Freedom Forest Drive, Liberty.
Memorial messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Carl Atkins
Easley — Chester Carl Atkins, 67, of 150 Polly Drive, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014 at his home. Born in Easley he was a son of the late Oscar and Alice Ellenburg Atkins.
He retired after working many years as a mechanic at Durham’s Service Station in Six Mile. He was a member of Gap Hill Baptist Church, and was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War.
During his free time he loved working on computers and tinkering with cars.
Surviving are his wife, Ruth Marie Kelley Atkins of the home; a daughter, Tammy Atkins (Terry) of the home; three sisters, Allene Owens and Avanell Rowland both of Pickens, and Alicia York of Easley; a brother, Clyde Atkins of Piedmont; two grandchildren, Angel Atkins and Scott Marcus; three great grandchildren, Nicholas Atkins, Jayce Cox, and Matthew Atkins, Jr.
He was predeceased by a sister, Annette Rosenberg.
Graveside services to honor the life of Mr. Atkins will be at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at Gap Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the Liberty Mortuary.
The family will be at the home. Memorial messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Courier Legals 10-29-14
NOTICE OF SALE
BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for registered Holders of Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-2, Asset-Baked Certificates, Series 2005-2 vs. Sandra Clawson a/k/a Sandra A. Clawson; Sean Clawson; Barclays Bank Delaware; The Peoples National Bank; , C/A No. 12-CP-39-1410,
The following property will be sold by R. Murray Hughes as Special Referee, on November 3, 2014, at 11:00 AM at the
