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VA to tackle care for long COVID
The Department of Veterans Affairs has just published “Whole Health System Approach to Long COVID,” a holistic guidebook for the treatment of veterans suffering with long COVID. It’s estimated that 2 percent of the U.S. population will develop long COVID, which equates to 24,000 to 42,000 veterans.
The VA was the first to realize that recovering from COVID didn’t mean it was gone, that a long version was emerging, bringing with it extended illnesses. They opened 20 long COVID programs and dug into research where they looked at those who still had vascular and heart disease a year
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PHS Scholar-Athletes
On Sept. 29, September Scholar-Athletes of the Month were named at Pickens High School. The female Scholar-Athlete is Olivia Wallen. Wallen is a junior and a member of the varsity cheer and cross-country teams. She was nominated by her personal finance teacher, Kathryn Holcombe. Wallen is the daughter of Derek and Amanda King. The male Scholar-Athlete is Sammy Edwards. Edwards is a member of the football team and was nominated by his English teacher, Christie Dunson. He is the son of Bobby and Sandra Rice. Scholar-Athletes are chosen for their leadership and academic excellence. This month’s award was sponsored by friends of the family of legendary former Pickens head coach Bill Isaacs, , in memory of his longtime service to PHS athletics.
Courier Community Calendar 10-5-22
• LHS class of 1961 plans for reunion
The Liberty High School, class of 1961 reunion will be held on November 5, at 6 pm at Black’s Fish Camp in Easley. There must be 20 committed people to reserve a room. If interested, please contact Linda Sanders Moore at 121 Griffin Circle, Liberty, SC. The cost is $25 per person, $50 per couple. This includes meal, drinks, dessert, room and tips. Sure hope to see you there.
• Family Promise planning first-ever dance and auction
Family Promise of Pickens County will hold its first-ever barn dance and silent auction at Arabella Farm in Sunset on Oct. 11. The event will include appetizers,
Joe’s plans anniversary event to mark 50 years of serving Easley
By Julie Lesley Ellison
For the Courier
news@thepccourier.com
Editor’s note: In anticipation of the 50th anniversary celebration at Joe’s Ice Cream Parlor in Easley on Oct. 9, the late Joe Lesley’s daughter, Julie Lesley Ellison, took the opportunity to reflect on the restaurant’s history and her dad’s legacy.
It was July 1972 when my Dad needed a full-time job.
He was always a good worker; he and my mom worked hard and even had second jobs.
One of their second jobs was working at the Huddle, so they had a little experience when they decided to buy the Easley Ice Cream Parlor.
Dad was led to the Ice Cream Parlor because he was working part time at the post office — Dad had
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Post 11 thanks White
Jock White, owner of Jock White Collision Repair Shop, receives a letter of appreciation from Pickens American Legion Post 11 sergeant at arms Rick Noyce for his support of the Legion. White allows the Legion to utilize his parking lot to facilitate bi-yearly garage sales, which help to make it possible for the American Legion to send qualified Pickens High School students to Boys and Girls State each year.
‘A Murder Is Announced’ to open
EASLEY — It is Friday, Oct. 13, in the sleepy village of Chipping Cleghorn, England. A mysterious advertisement has been placed in the Chipping Cleghorn Gazette that has caused a panic at the Little Paddock Home of Miss Letitia Blacklock. Someone has announced that a murder will take place at the home at 6:30 that very evening.
Little Paddock is a boarding house with an eclectic group of residents. Letty Blacklock owns the house and has opened its doors to boarders that include her lifelong friend, Dora
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Member of the Month
The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce’s September Member of the Month is Wellhouse Nutrition Smoothie and Juice Bar, located at 2700 Gentry Memorial Highway in Pickens. Wellhouse Nutrition is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:30 a.m.-noon. The business offers healthy protein shakes, energy drinks, snacks, workout essentials and more to aid in weight loss, muscle gains or just good nutrition. Pictured, from left, are Bryan Owens, Bruce Tyson, Elian Tyson, owner Courtney Pelt, Jessica Callahan and Brandon Albertson. To find out more about Wellhouse Nutrition, visit http://courtneypelt.goherbalife.com or call (864) 507-4333.
Civil rights photo exhibit now at Hampton Library
EASLEY — A photography exhibit by photographer Cecil J Williams documenting the civil rights movement is currently on display at the Capt. Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley.
“Unforgettable: Celebrating a Time of Life, Hope and Bravery” will be on view now through Nov. 30.
Williams is an acclaimed photographer known for documenting many important South Carolina civil rights events. Through a collection of nearly 40 images,
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Parkinson’s Society adds Woschkolup to board of directors
EASLEY — Upstate Parkinson’s Society (UPS) has announced that Kathleen V. Woschkolup, M.D., has accepted a position on its board of directors as medical director and vice chair.
Woschkolup is a Greenville neurologist specializing in movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease. She is highly respected and renowned for her patient dedication, according to a news release. Woschkolup is a member of the Mercy Bon Secours health system. She graduated from Universidad De Guadalajara (UAG), Mexico, and fulfilled her residency at Medical University of South Carolina. Her office is at St. Francis Millenium, 2 Innovation Drive, Greenville.
Community Calendar 9-28-22
• Senior info sharing session set at Hagood
The Hagood Community Center will host an information sharing session for seniors called Senior Gathering this Thursday, Sept. 29, beginning at 11 a.m. in the center’s dining room, complete with a “make your own” ham/turkey cold cut meal, and with no charge to attend.
The event is sponsored by HFC services for the purpose of sharing a variety of information with seniors to enhance their quality of life and knowledge of resources available to them. There will be no sales pitch, only information. The guest speaker for the initial Senior Gathering will be Christian Merrit, and the
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