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Community Calendar 6-15-22
• 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.
• CRO starts Dolly’s Imagination Library
Cliffs Residents Outreach, a nonprofit supporting education in Pickens County, recently launched Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in the following Pickens
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18th annual Rogers golf tourney a success
EASLEY — Twelve teams participated in the 18th annual Charles F. Rogers Scholarship Award Golf Tournament at Southern Oaks Golf Club on June 4.
The event raised money for scholarships that will be awarded to Pickens High School basketball team members who plan to further their education. A senior from the varsity girls’ team as well as a senior from the varsity boys’ team will receive the scholarship awards.
This will be the 19th year the scholarship has been presented in honor of the late Charles
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Thank you, Mayor Perry
The Pickens Rec 12U Dominators took time recently to honor Pickens Mayor Fletcher Perry for speaking to the team about how life was in Pickens during his youth. Perry inspired the team, speaking about his journey over the years to becoming mayor. Perry also took time to play ball with the team, standing in at first base. The team presented Perry with an autographed picture and a signed baseball with all the player names. Below, following the presentation to Perry, the team got a chance to hear from former big league baseball player Chuck Jackson, who played for both the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers. Jackson entertain the boys with stories of his years on the diamond.
Paying it forward
Stephanie Gillespie made Angel Gowns for infants who passed as part of a way to pay it forward. She is a member of the South Carolina Daughters of the American Revolution (SCDAR) Fort Prince George Chapter of Easley. At her first chapter meeting, she heard the chapter regent talk about a project that was close to her heart and say she would like someone in the chapter to do this wonderful project. Angel Gowns are usually made from wedding dresses, but the ones pictured are made from donated DAR Page dresses. She made five gowns ranging in size from mini preemie to newborn. They were donated to a local hospital to have on hand for families who lose an infant for last pictures and burial. She now has a wedding gown, and the next ones will be made from it. “Losing a child is one of my worst fears. I feel very humbled to be able to provide this small comfort during such a terrible time,” Gillespie said.
Community Calendar 6-8-22
• 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.
• CRO starts Dolly’s Imagination Library
Cliffs Residents Outreach, a nonprofit supporting education in Pickens County, recently launched Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in the following Pickens
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Rogers golf tourney scheduled Saturday
PICKENS — The 18th annual Charles F. Rogers Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, June 4.
The tournament, which annually benefits a male and female senior basketball player from Pickens High School planning to attend a university, college or technical school, is set to kick off with a 2 p.m. shotgun start at Southern Oaks Golf Course in Easley.
The tournament will follow a captain’s choice format, and entry costs $75 per person or $300 per four-person
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Now open in Pickens
The Willow Retreat Wellness Center recently held its formal ribbon cutting and official grand opening celebration. The Willow Retreat Wellness Center is located at 4606 Moorefield Memorial Highway in Pickens and offers massage, esthetics, infrared sauna and oxygen bar. For more information, call (864) 915-7454 or find the business on Facebook @willowretreatpickens. Find the business on Fresha and book your own appointment. Pictured are Joseph Taylor, Casey Taylor, Bailey Whitfield, Brittany Chapman of Alliance Pickens, Bryan Owens of the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce, Emory Taylor, Leticia Taylor, Bonnie Stowers, Jeannie Roberts, Stephanie Rutledge, Alfred Rutledge, Annette Burrell, Lauren Burrell, Angela Harman, Pickens Mayor Fletcher Perry and Melinda Lambert.
Varisian wins chair
The winner of American Legion Post 11’s Azalea Festival Adirondack glider chair fundraiser raffle was Jon Varisian of Marietta. Post 11 would like to thank all the people who stopped by the booth and took a chance to win the chair. All the funds raised will go to support the many activities of Post 11. This year, the post sent five boys to Boys State and six girls to Girls State. The post also sent one young man to Law Cadet Academy. Post 11 is a key supporter of the Pickens High School JROTC program.
Courier Community Calendar 5-11-22
• 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.
• Cleanup day set for Liberty cemetery
Westview Cemetery in Liberty, located on Old Norris Road, will be having a cleanup day on Saturday, May 14, starting at 9 a.m. The event is in preparation for a Memorial Day ceremony. Please bring your weedeaters and mowers and come join Pickens County Veterans Affairs, Liberty American Legion Post 67 and the
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32nd annual Issaqueena Festival set for May 21
SIX MILE — Organizers of the annual Issaqueena Festival are expecting mild weather with lots of tasty food, craft vendors, kid games and activities, along 
with live music at this year’s family-oriented event.
Approximately 50 vendors will line Main Street in Six Mile as the festival gets underway at 10 a.m. May 21, providing food and handmade and locally sourced items of all descriptions.
Other activities include a car show, appearances by the PAIA Lower Eastern Cherokees with dance and Cherokee storytelling, train rides for kids and continuous live music from two
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