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Pickens High teacher renews National Board Certification
PICKENS — Angela Smith Lucas Ed.D., an English teacher at Pickens High School, is one of 
thousands of teachers across the United States who recently renewed their certification as a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT).
According to a news release, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is excited to celebrate these teachers, along with the more than 20,000 teachers currently pursuing board certification — seen as the profession’s mark
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MasterCare thankful for help
MasterCare Assisted Living employees Valarie Buchanan, left, and Lisa Gilstrap hold signs thanking the community for answering a call for help for residents and staff. MasterCare administrator Jimmy Masters said the community stepped up with an “overwhelming response” after a recent article in the Courier detailing the home’s dire need for supplies to help fight COVID-19.
Spivey – Smith engagement announced
Spivey – Smith
engagement announced
Mrs. Avis Spivey of Liberty
would like to announce the engagement of her daughter
Sheila Spivey
to
Donnie Smith
son of
Mr. Donald Smith, Sr. of Liberty
and the late Mrs. JoAnn Smith.
The bride is also the daughter of the late Mr. Howard Spivey.
The wedding is planned for December 31 and will be held at Potter’s Clay Fellowship at 5 p.m. Potter’s Clay Fellowship is located at 142 Grace Drive in Easley. Formal invitations will not be sent, but all friends and family are invited to attend.
Celtic Christmas set for Saturday at Hagood Mill
PICKENS — The music of the Appalachian region was heavily influenced by the influx of Scotch and Irish immigrants, and this influence has been integral in the development of American folk music 
traditions.
With Christmas approaching and the New Year beckoning, it is time once again to honor our musical traditions by listening to songs of the season. A local seasonal musical tradition is the Ed Harrison Memorial Celtic Christmas program, to be held at the Heritage Pavilion at the Hagood Mill Historic Site this Saturday, Dec. 19, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Ed Harrison Memorial Celtic Christmas program
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Community Calendar
• Legion, Robinson’s to honor fallen vets
Easley American Legion Post 52, along with Robinson’s Memorial Gardens on Powdersville Road, will be paying honor to fallen veterans at 10 a.m. Dec. 19. As part of a national program, a wreath will be placed on every veteran’s grave in the veterans section of the cemetery. Special speaker will
Kay, Parris exchange vows at Windy Hill Barn
Aaron Parris and Christy Kay were united in marriage at noon Dec. 12 at Windy Hill Wedding and Event Barn in Simpsonville.
The Rev. Joey Parris performed the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mark and Patti Kay. She graduated from Anderson University in 2016. She is currently a teacher.
The groom is the son of Joey and Cheryl Parris. He graduated from the S.C. Fire Academy in 2016. He is currently a firefighter.
The bride chose Kyla Kay, her sister, as her maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Amanda Walls, Carly Bruner, Erin Reid, Jessica Bass, and Megan Pruitt.
The flower girl was Skylar McDermott.
The groom chose Shawn Parris, his brother, as his best man. Groomsmen were Josh Berryhill, Wade Brooks, JD Segars, Kevin Oldham and Zach Coates. Ring bearers were Bentley Parris, Caleb Richey and Dylan Richey.
After the honeymoon, the couple will reside in Easley.
Community Calendar 12-9-20
• Legion, Robinson’s to honor fallen vets
Easley American Legion Post 52, along with Robinson’s Memorial Gardens on Powdersville Road, will be paying honor to fallen veterans at 10 a.m. Dec. 19. As part of a national program, a wreath will be placed on every veteran’s grave in the veterans section of the cemetery. Special speaker will be retired Army Col. Jarrel Alexander of Pickens.
The public is welcome to attend the event.
Wreaths Across America is a program to enable designated cemeteries across America to place
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Community Calendar
• Christmas events set in Dacusville
Dacusville will soon be getting into the Christmas spirit with the annual Christmas tree lighting event and Christmas parade in December. The tree lighting event will be held at 7 p.m Dec. 11 at the old Dacusville school on Earls Bridge Road. The annual Christmas parade will be the next day on Saturday, Dec. 12, beginning at 2 p.m.
For more information on participating in the parade, call David Norton at (864) 855-2920 or Randy Williams at (864) 270-1599.
• Liberty Christmas parade set for Dec. 5
The city of Liberty will be holding its annual Christmas parade this Saturday, Dec 5.
The theme of this year’s Christmas parade will be “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”
This year, due to a required approval of a large event to comply with state COVID-19 guidelines, the
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‘Christmas at the Barn’ event raising funds for Happy Hooves
MARIETTA — On Sunday, Dec. 13, Happy Hooves Therapeutic Equestrian Center will be hosting its 17th annual Christmas at the Barn fundraising event at Eden Farms, located at 4700 Dacusville 
Highway in Marietta.
The all-outdoor event will run from 2-5 p.m.
Guests will enjoy “Reindeer Rides” — with horses dressed up with red noses, glitter and antlers — as well as visits with Santa outdoors, a Nativity scene,
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Dabbs earns national recognition for work for Clemson Extension
CLEMSON — Clemson University Extension Associate Amy Dabbs received the Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of County Agriculture Agents during the 2020 Annual 
Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference.
Dabbs, who serves as Statewide School and Community Gardening Coordinator for Clemson Extension, was one of several honorees who represent the top two percent of the membership selected by their peers and the director of Extension.
Based at Clemson’s Coastal Research and Education Center in
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