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Volunteers needed to help local abused and neglected children
PICKENS — The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy, is offering free online training beginning Tuesday, May 23, to those interested in becoming a volunteer Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in PickensCounty.
GALs advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children who are involved in family court legal proceedings through the Department of
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Easley High NJROTC drone team takes third place in competition
MARION, N.C. — The Easley High School Navy JROTC drone team competed in its last drone competition of the year on April 24 at McDowell High School in Marion, N.C., with two teams competing against seven other teams. With the Naval Education and Training Department embracing STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) for the Navy JROTC units, it provided funding to purchase drones and encouraged units to develop drone teams and establish competitions.
There were four events in the competition to be completed by all four of the cadet pilots from each team. The Gauntlet Course event is completed by flying a drone through the hallways completing a loop of around 20 obstacles. The Naval Flight Officer (NFO) event was completed by two cadet pilots, one controlling the drone without seeing the drone and the other cadet pilot directing the controlling pilot where to fly. The Maze Runner is a course that includes hallways and steps, with obstacles on both. And the last event was the Predator, a very interesting event. The pilot controlled the drone with their phone using the camera to locate clues to spell out nautical terms. Easley’s remote pilots who competed in the competition were Cadets Willow Armstrong, Zury Melendez, Alex Cochrane, Sarah Romero, Avery Billings, Flor Palomo, Briana Hayes and Arely Franco.
Who are these men?
Doyle (Ray) Black, secretary at the Keowee Lodge AFM #79, recently sent the Courier these photos and asked for readers’ help identifying the men pictured. Black found their pictures in some old folders and did not know who they were. If you recognize either of the men, contact Black at (864) 414-2054.
Community Calendar 5-3-23
• 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.
• Senior Center needs volunteers to help
The Hagood Community/Senior Center needs some help from interested community volunteers to maintain the meal service that is so vital
to the well-being of area seniors. Tragically, the sudden death of kitchen manager and chief cook Debbie Galloway has created the need, and
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Benefit planned Saturday to help Michelle Turner
PICKENS — A benefit for Michelle Turner, who was diagnosed with cancer four years ago, will be held this Saturday, May 6.
The benefit will be held at Amazing Grace Fellowship. There will be a vendor/yard sale beginning at 8 a.m. and running until about 3 p.m.
A hot dog sale is planned from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
A singing featuring Heart Sound will start at 6 p.m. Other activities will include a raffle for baskets. Ticket sales will start at 8 a.m. Saturday.
Turner has recently been told that she only has two months or less to live. She will be leaving a son behind. The benefit is being held to help with any finances the family may endure.
Grace Fellowship Church is located at 229 Pearl St. in Pickens.
Benefit planned May 6 to help Michelle Turner
PICKENS — A benefit for Michelle Turner, who was diagnosed with cancer four years ago, will be held on May 6.
The benefit will be held at Amazing Grace Fellowship. There will be a vendor/yard sale beginning at 8 a.m. and running until about 3 p.m.
A hot dog sale is planned from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
A singing featuring Heart Sound will start at 6 p.m. Other activities will include a raffle for baskets. Ticket sales will start at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 6.
Turner has recently been told that she only has two months or less to live. She will be leaving a son behind. The benefit is being held to help with any finances the family may endure.
Grace Fellowship Church is located at 229 Pearl St. in Pickens.
Now open in Pickens
Meg Garner cuts the ribbon at her new family-owned restaurant, Mama Megs’ Country Cookin’ — a meat and three restaurant located at 203 Farrs Bridge Road in Pickens. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Saturday 6:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and on Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Check the Facebook page for specials. Pictured are Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerrce ambassadors Brittany Chapman of Alliance Pickens, along with Lisa and John Neel of Keller Williams, Sherri Morris, Tabitha Garner, Farrah Garner, Megan Garner, Joann Garner, Jim Garner, chamber ambassador Adam Cantrell of TD Bank and chamber executive director Bryan Owens.
Brezeale honored
Sidney Marie Brezeale of Sunset, left, received Tri-County Technical College’s Outstanding Veterinary Technology Student Award at the College’s annual awards ceremony recently. Presenting the plaque is Ashley Brady, Veterinary Technology department head.
Garrison wins contest
Ava Garrison, a fifth-grader at East End Elementary School in Easley, won the South Carolina Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) American history essay contest. She was honored at the S.C. DAR state conference recently. Her parents, Brett and Lauren, attended the luncheon with her. Fort Prince George Chapter DAR sponsored her for the award. Dianne Crooks is the American history essay contests chair for the chapter. Pictured, from left, are Brett Garrison, Ava Garrison, Dianne Crooks and Lauren Garrison.
Courier Community Calendar 4-23-23
• Hagood-Mauldin to open on Saturday
Visitors enjoying the Azalea Festival in Pickens on Saturday are invited to take a short detour to the Hagood-Mauldin House and gardens to sit on the front porch and reminisce about days gone by beforere turning to the festival. The Pickens County Historical Society invites all to
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