Two accused of abusing Easley teen
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Ruff hired as LHS football coach
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Duke Energy gives tips to save energy during the winter months
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New book tells story of Holly Springs dog
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — A new children’s book tells the story of a connection between a local woman and the dog she befriended.
“Hambone” was published Nov. 1 by 
Ambassador International.
“I am a lifelong Pickens County resident,” author Liz Rampy said.
A Clemson University graduate, Rampy has experience in the classroom and in the public sector. “Hambone” is her first book.
“I have always had the idea that I would probably write a children’s book,” Rampy said. “I work with children, I relate to them well and I enjoy writing.”
The subject of her book may be familiar to customers and
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Grant will provide training to help workforce needs
PENDLETON — Tri-County Technical College received a $57,310 grant to award 20 scholarships for industry-based training that can give individuals the skills training and certifications that can qualify them to work in local manufacturing within two weeks.
The grant was awarded to Tri-County by the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce through the S.C. Technical College System.
Individuals can apply now for the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) classes that will begin in February. Contact Wade Pitts at (864) 646-1718 or visit him at the Industrial and Business Development Center
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Poster contest winners
The Six Mile and Clemson Lions Clubs sponsored the International Lions Clubs Peace Poster Contest for the sixth, seventh and eighth grades at R.C. Edwards Middle School in the fall. First-place winners were recognized during a joint awards banquet of the two clubs on Nov. 14 at Six Mile Town Hall. Pictured are sixth-grader Marenda Riggins of Six Mile, sponsored by the Six Mile Lions Club, and seventh-grader Hallie Ray of Central and eighth-grader Marie Burton of Clemson, both sponsored by the Clemson Lions Club. Christy Garrett, pictured at right, is their art teacher. She led their creative work under the theme of “Journey of Peace.”
Inspired
John Wakefield of Pickens created this artwork after he said it came to him when he awoke one morning about a month ago. Wakefield went to work to create the piece and hopes it will lead at least one person to God.
Central names Mealy Volunteer of the Year
CENTRAL — The town of Central recently honored Mark Mealy as Volunteer of the Year for his unselfish service 
to the community.
A resolution from the Central Town Council states that Mealy “has demonstrated his willingness to give of his time and talents to the town of Central.”
The resolution also says Mealy “has displayed constant and compassionate concern for
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Courier Community Calendar 1-15-20
• Quilters plan next meeting on Jan. 28
The UpCountry Quilters Guild will have its next meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 7 p.m. The meeting will take place at Pickens Presbyterian Church, located at 311 W. Main St. in Pickens. The guest speaker will be Faye Jones. She will share fabric surface design techniques by sharing many examples of her work, including quilts using various methods such as shibori, soy batik, rust dyeing, color magnet and more.
• Genealogical group set to meet Jan. 21
The next meeting of the Old Pendleton Genealogical Society will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 7 p.m. at Central Clemson Library, 105 Common Way in Central. The speaker will be Vanessa Cole, who will speak on little-
Eagle Scout
Dalton Tobias Vogel, a member of Boy Scout Troop 37 and a resident of Easley, has earned the honor of Eagle 
Scout, the highest rank that the Boy Scouts offers. Only 4 percent of Boy Scout members ever attain the prestigious honor. Vogel achieved the necessary requirements to receive his Eagle Scout rank last year. For his Eagle project, he built an arbor swing for Easley’s Doodle Trail Park. A ceremony honoring Vogel took place on Jan. 5 at Easley First Baptist Church, the sponsor home for Troop 37. Vogel is the son of Tobias and Lori Vogel and is currently a freshman at the University of South Carolina studying biomedical engineering. Troop 37 is guided by Troop Leader Bryan Dickard, and Vogel is the troop’s 93rd Eagle Scout dating back to 1937.
Courier Classifieds 1-15-20
Announcements
I am trying to locate Silas Jeremy Smith Jr. whose last known address is 1877 Pumpkintown Highway Pickens, SC and was the previous owner of a 1979 Chevrolet C10. Please call or text (864) 609-7569 with any information you may have. 1/15, 22
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ABSOLUTE AUCTION: All property now stored in the units listed below will be sold in pursuant to the assertion of a lien for rent. If the lessees do not respond by 12:00 PM February 1, 2020 the property will be sold on Saturday February 1, 2020 at 12:01 PM. All bids must be in CASH. All sales final. All items sold as is. A Storage Place, 109 Pilgrim Drive, Easley, SC 29640 (864) 859-3575. Unit #4: Helen Lance, tanning bed, upholstered chair, boxes. Unit #11: Jerri Vaughn, Octagonal table, plastic containers, bowling set, hamper, drawers, dishes,
Courier Trespass Notices 1-15-19
In the state of South Carolina, trespass after notice is a misdemeanor criminal offense prohibited by section 16-11-620 for the South Carolina Code.
Those who enter upon the lands of others without the permission of the owner or manager shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor trespassing. All persons are hereby notified and warned not to hunt, fish, cut timber or
Courier Notice to Creditors 1-15-20
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES
All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on Form #371ES with the Probate Court of PICKENS COUNTY, the address of which is 222 MCDANIEL AVE., B-16 PICKENS, SC 29671, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the
