Daily Archives: 01/21/2015
The moral test of government in SC
Last week, Gov. Nikki Haley was sworn in for her second four-year term and a new legislature 
convened in the Statehouse. This seems like an appropriate time to look back on their record over the last four years.
Gov. Haley delivered a short Inaugural Address in which she laid out her ideas for the next four years. This caused me to begin to think about the standards and measures we use to evaluate what government does and what it ought to do.
In short: What is the test by which we should judge what government should do?
In thinking about what would be a good standard, I began by Googling a number of terms, such
Courier Letters to the Editor
Saitta talks school taxes
Dear Editor,
When I read the letters of those advocating higher school taxes in Pickens County, I wondered if these individuals actually looked at the data. Responding point by point…
Academic performance is not falling in Pickens County, nor is it low. Pickens ranks seventh in the state out of 85 districts on the SAT. Our PASS ranking is 20th. The graduation rate has risen significantly from 71.2 percent in 2010 to 80.4 percent this past year.
It is also untrue starting teachers in Pickens make $3,000 less a year than teachers in surrounding districts. A first year teacher with a bachelor’s degree in Pickens earns $893 less
Courier Obits 1-21-15
Elizabeth Littleton
LIBERTY — Elizabeth Herd Littleton, 88, died Jan. 16, 2015, at her home, with her husband of 70 years, J.D. Littleton Sr., by her bedside. She retired from Sangamo Electric in 1989 and was a member of Smith Chapel Wesleyan Church.
Surviving in addition to her husband are three children, Brenda Robinson (Jack) of Easley; J.D. Littleton, Jr. (Gloria) of Taylors; and Paul Littleton of the home; three grandchildren, Lisa
Ready for a change? Use these tips to make 2015 healthier & happier
Easy ways to start living healthier every day
Contrary to popular belief, adopting a healthy lifestyle is not a difficult undertaking. In certain instances, convenience may need to be sacrificed in favor of nutrition, but many people find that living healthy is not nearly as difficult as they assumed it would be when they initially decided to make a change.
When men and women decide they want to start living healthier, many mistakenly assume they must abandon their existing habits entirely and start from scratch. But the following are some
World of Energy offers two science programs
UPSTATE — The World of Energy in Seneca will host two programs offered by the Roper Mountain Science Center.
The first program, called “Science Magic,” will be held on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 12:30 p.m. in the World of Energy education center auditorium. The program is full of experiments that look like magic but are really all about science. Recommended for ages 5 and up, the program is free to the public.
The second program is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, in the World of Energy lobby area, with
Funding available for county tourism-related projects
COUNTY — Pickens County is now accepting accommodations tax funding applications for projects for the 2014-2015 fiscal year from organizations involved in tourism-related activities or projects.
These funds, collected from Pickens County Accommodations Tax, are intended to be used to further the growth of the tourism industry in Pickens County by attracting or providing for tourists. The distribution of these funds is approved by Pickens County Council, which receives recommendations from the Pickens County Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee. The
EarthSkills returns to Hagood Mill
PICKENS — Hagood Mill will welcome back an EarthSkills wilderness self-reliance workshop for 2015.
The hands-on survival class is open to all adults and will run from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28. Each class is limited to 10 students. Students wishing to enroll must be at least 18 years of age.
EarthSkills instructor Alex Garcia, a U.S. Army veteran, will return with an expanded training
Courier Legals 1-21-15
INFORMATION TO HEIRS AND DEVISEES
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF PICKENS
IN PROBATE COURT
CASE # 2013-ES-39-00299-2
On October 2, 2014, Application/Petition was made to the Probate Court of Pickens County at (address), 222 McDaniel Ave. B-16, Pickens SC 29671 (check all that apply):
IN THE MATTER OF:
Courier Notice to Creditors 1-21-15
The publisher shall only be liable for an amount less than or equal to the charge for the space of the item in error in the case of errors in or omissions from any advertisement, and only for the first incorrect insertion.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES
All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on Form #371ES with the Probate Court of PICKENS COUNTY, the address of which is 222 MCDANIEL AVE., B-16 PICKENS, SC 29671, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this
Courier Trespass Notices 1-21-15
In the state of South Carolina, trespass after notice is a misdemeanor criminal offense prohibited by section 16-11-620 for the South Carolina Code.
Those who enter upon the lands of others without the permission of the owner or manager shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor trespassing.
All persons are hereby notified and warned not to hunt, fish, cut timber or trespass in any
