Category Archives: Community
Riding in style
Market at the Mill officials held a surprise fundraiser to benefit one of their own, Pickens County resident Mike Hart, presenting him with with an electric scooter on Valentine’s Day weekend. The scooter was presented to Hart by Brian Barner at the Market at the Mill on Feb. 12. Some store vendors and other caring people in the community made this day possible. Hart has medical issues and needs a mobility scooter to get around better. “This is a blessing and will make my life easier,” Hart said. Hart was very thankful to all the people who donated.
Community Calendar 3-2-22
• Scout Troop 51 to host annual can drive
Scout Troop 51 and Cub Scout Pack 51 are set to host a community can drive on Saturday, March 5, for the local food pantry. Scouts will be collecting canned goods in the parking lot of the Pickens Amphitheater between 9:30 and 11 a.m. in conjunction with their award ceremony. The amphitheater is located at 114 W. Main St. in Pickens. All local churches and organizations are invited to participate, and the organization who donates the most cans will receive the second annual Golden Can Award. Financial
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DeBois gets ‘Living Legend’ proclamation
EASLEY — World War ll Navy veteran Mildred DeBois, an Easley resident, has been proclaimed as a “Living Legend” in honor of her military service and her 100th birthday, which was on Dec. 1, 2021, by the Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation.
The ceremony was held at the Foothills Retirement Community on Jan. 26, with South Carolina Military Women’s Memorial ambassador Shelly Langston
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Deep Winter Blues planned this weekend at Hagood Mill
PICKENS — Although the weather has been cold and bleak in recent months, The Hagood Mill is offering a chance to heat things up this weekend with its annual Deep Winter Blues event.
Set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at the Hagood Mill Historic Site off U.S. Highway 178 north of Pickens, the event promises to give visitors “a great day of music and memories,” according to a
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African American oral history project planned for Pickens community Feb. 21
PICKENS — A group of community leaders is heading up an oral history project for the local African American community.
On Monday, Feb. 21, from 2-4 p.m., the group will be hosting a meeting at Smith Chapel FBH (209 S. Church St., Pickens) to collect historical information and interview individuals about their local history.
The primary goal is to capture the history relating to the African American community in general and the history of its churches, schools, music, groups and organizations and community leaders in the Pickens area.
The group is looking for letters, pictures, books, documents and stories that would shed light on the past. Any documents will be copied or scanned on site so no one will need to leave important documents.
This gathering of history evolved out of an award given to Pickens Mayor Fletcher Perry — the Riley Mayors’ Design Fellowship. For the project, funded by Art of Community, which is an initiative of the S.C. Arts Commission, Perry and his committee have planned an interpretive historical walking trail for Pickens, which includes important sites in the African American community. The project also includes plans for the construction of a pavilion at the Charles Johnson Memorial Park next to Griffin Ebenezer Church, which will include information about the history of the local community. While working on the project, the organizational group discovered very little documentation of the rich history of the local community, which prompted the oral history project.
“A community showcasing many of the pioneering but often forgotten black leaders is a dream come true. I am glad to be a part of this project,” said Cathy Breazeale, one of the organizers of the project. “As a child, I always knew there was a hidden GLARE in my community. Now the world will know.”
If you have any questions, would like to participate or provide historical information, contact Breazeale at cathybreazeale@hotmail.com.
Pickens scholar-athletes
PHS Scholar-Athletes of the Week for Feb. 8 are Katherine Sanchez-Gamboa and Elijah Roberts. Sanchez-Gamboa is a member of the varsity basketball team and was nominated by Dr. Angela Lucas. Sanchez-Gamboa is the daughter of Marlynde Gamboa and Leonardo Sanchez. Roberts is a member of the wrestling team and is the son of Jim and Autumn Roberts. He was nominated by Dr. Ginger Hicks and Lucas. PHS scholar-athletes are nominated by their teachers for demonstrating academic excellence, a stellar work ethic and impressive leadership in the classroom.
Three earn Eagle Scout
On Feb. 6, Easley Presbyterian Church was the location for the presentation of the Eagle Scout award to three local scouts. Receiving the award were Ben Branham, son of Greg and Melanie Branham, Skyler Wood, son of Thomas and Tammy Wood, and Chris Baker, son of Keith and Angie Baker and Ben Branham. Skyler Wood and Chris Baker are members of Troop 37, sponsored by the First Baptist Church of Easley.
Courier Community Calendar 2-16-22
• Fleet Reserve to hold monthly meeting
Fleet Reserve Association Branch 15 will meet Saturday, Feb. 19, at 8:30 a.m. for breakfast followed by a business meeting at 9 a.m. at Chicopee United Methodist Church, 403 S. Catherine St., Walhalla.
The organization is open to all former and active duty enlisted U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard personnel. For more information, email spencer.carol@att.net or call (864) 638-7553.
• PLA plans spring book sale Feb. 23-28
It’s that time again for the spring 2022 book sale to benefit the Pickens Literacy Association. Most books are 50 cents and $1 each. There is a large assortment
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Easley group donates ‘Tommy Moose’ toys for kids in need
EASLEY — On Jan 29, the Easley Moose Lodge and Easley Women of the Moose, came together with several community members and local businesses in the spirit of past president Don Harbin and donated “Tommy Moose” stuffed animals to Easley, Pickens and
Pickens County emergency responders.
“Tommy Moose” is a community service program that gives support and care to traumatized children in the event of an emergency situation. Officials gave many heartfelt thanks to Steddy’s, Taco Taco, Ironhorse Steamers, Tip Top Cake Shop, Butterbeans, The Hideout, the Main Street Pub, South Greenville Moose Lodge and the many members of the Easley Moose Lodge for contributing to the cause.
“It’s when a community comes together and supports each other that makes Pickens County a true gem that stands out and shines above all the rest,” a news release said.
Community Calendar
• Quilt of Valor set to go to Bob Cirkus
On Thursday, Feb. 10, immediately following the daily playing of the national anthem at noon, Robert “Bob” Cirkus will be honored with a presentation from Quilts of Valor.
Cirkus served 13 months in Vietnam from 1966 to 1967 as a turret mechanic and member of the 25th Infantry Division.
Since 2003, Cirkus has sold military and veterans support items as a fundraiser for the National Guard Family Readiness group.
Upon relocating to Pickens from New Jersey, Cirkus set up his fundraising tables at the Market at the Mill, located ta 225 Pumpkintown Highway in Pickens.
Immediately following the Quilts of Valor presentation, Cirkus will be presenting his fundraising proceeds to a member of FRG (Family Readiness Group) to benefit families of deployed National Guard members.
• CRMHA Train Expo set for Feb. 18-19
The Central Railway Model and Historical Association will hold its annual train expo on Friday, Feb. 18, and Saturday, Feb. 19. The expo will run from noon-6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the Impact Center at Rock Springs Baptist Church, located at 207 Rock Springs Road in Easley.
Admission is $8 for adults, good for both days. Children under 10 will be admitted free. The event will offer trains of all sizes, operating layouts, dealers, a kids’ zone and more. For more information, visit crmha.org.
• Local friends and newcomers to meet
The Tri-County Friends and Newcomers will meet the second Monday of each month through April 2022. The group has a new meeting location in the Powdersville Branch Library off S.C. Highway 81. Social time is 10 a.m. Business meeting is at 10:30 a.m.
This month’s meeting, set for Feb. 14, will feature guest speaker Ashley Williams, public information officer for the Easley Police Department. Lunch will follow the meeting.
For more information, contact Barbara Cunningham at (864) 855-9570.
