Local councils take part in state leadership training
COLUMBIA — City council members from the City of Liberty and the City of Pickens spent last week in Columbia More »
Hot-shooting Hillcrest keeps Easley winless in region play
By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor bnimmons@thepccourier.com EASLEY — Holding a 60-57 lead entering the fourth quarter of their matchup against More »
LWVOP receives empowerment grant to expand local voter education efforts
UPSTATE — The League of Women Voters of Oconee and Pickens Counties (LWVOP) is excited to announce that it has More »
Realtors pay off school lunch balances
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — A effort by group of Easley realtors to pay off outstanding school lunch accounts reached its goal and then exceeded it.
The staff of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner Realtors began collecting funds in mid-November, according to broker in charge Jennifer Hicks.
After contacting School District of Pickens County director of student nutrition Jenaffer Pitt, Hicks learned that 5 Point Church had paid off the balances of the Easley-area schools.
The schools with the next biggest need were the Liberty-area ones, Pitt told
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Courier Obituaries 12-19-18
Judy “Cheryl” Anthony
GREENVILLE — Judy “Cheryl” Donahue Anthony, 75, wife of Darrell Roger Anthony Sr., went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, Dec. 10, 
2018, at her home.
Born in Greenville, a daughter of the late Walter R and Bertie Anglin Donahue, she was a member of Antioch United Methodist Church and of the Eastern Star.
Surviving, in addition to her husband of more than 20 years, are children Tina K. Panganiban, John Kancz (Kimberly), Faithe K. Silver, Tara M. Posey (Eddie) and Dawn M. Baker; stepson, Darrell R. Anthony Jr. (Dorothy); step-daughter Cathy A. Taylor (Rusty); 17 grandchildren; two
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus
Editor’s Note: In 1897, 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York Sun, and the quick response was printed as an unsigned editorial Sept. 21, 1897. The work of veteran newsman Francis Pharcellus 
Church has since become history’s most reprinted newspaper editorial, appearing in part or whole in dozens of languages. We offer the letter and editorial response to you in this week’s issue. Merry Christmas.
Dear Editor:
I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, ‘If you see it in The Sun, it’s so.’ Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus?
Virginia O’Hanlon
Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men’s or children’s, are little. In this great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect,
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Enough to warm the cockles of your heart
The fire in the old fireplace in the front living room was burning steadily, putting out the only warmth in the living room.
I lay on the rug before the fire with my stocking. We’d finished opening gifts in front of the tree, Grandmama in her chair wearing her green quilted 
robe, Uncle Walter fully dressed in his starched white shirt and grey sweater and Mama in her bright red cardigan. Grandmama had left and gone to dress, to prepare for kitchen activities, Uncle Walter had thumped down the hall with his walking stick to help, and Mama was busy picking up wrapping paper and throwing it into the fire, bustling around, straightening up the room.
I lay there in my pajamas with my stocking, choosing a piece of candy from it that was slightly fuzzy from spending a sticky night in the felt toe. It didn’t bother either of us to suck on fuzzy candy. It was the ribbon striped hard candy that only appeared at Christmas and tasted like wintergreen.
We lay there, listening to a broadcast on the radio of Charles Dickens’ “A
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Others are watching and listening
Even though it rarely crosses our mind, there is always someone listening to what we are saying. Words are not just meaningless sounds, but were created to communicate and most importantly to relay God’s thoughts. 
They contain the power to influence and persuade the listener, which means those who speak are being held accountable for their intentions.
Words that are presented from a negative attitude can cause much damage, while words spoken from a heavenly influence are filled with life and can bring hope, faith and encouragement. A wonderful reminder about how we are to guard our communication is recorded in Philippians 4:8, “Finally brethren, whatsoever things are true,
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Making spirits bright.
The holiday season begins in late November and runs through New Year’s Day. It is marked by various gatherings of friends and family, decadent foods, cocktails, traveling, and gift exchanges. The National Retail Federation says consumers will spend an average of $967 during the holiday season. However, the joy of the holidays also is about all of the
memorable experiences that tend to make the season so beloved.
With that in mind, here are 30 ways to make the holiday season that much more merry.
1. Visit with an elderly or housebound neighbor and share conversation.
2. Donate gently used toys to a children’s hospital.
3. Research the history of the holiday and share it with people you care about.
4. Make handmade Christmas tree ornaments.
5. Donate money to a charity or other good cause.
6. Encourage “pay it forward” movements in your community. Start by doing something simple like
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Think outside the box for great last-minute gift ideas
Tradition is a hallmark of the holiday season. Religious services, family gatherings and trips to see Santa Claus are just a few of the many traditions people adhere to during the holiday season.
Many holiday shoppers also adhere to the time-honored tradition of last-minute shopping. The perfect gift can sometimes prove elusive, especially as the sand in the holiday hour glass keeps dwindling. These last-minute gift ideas may be just what shoppers need to put smiles on the faces of their loved ones this holiday season.
• Books: Books are often overlooked, especially now that so many readers use e-readers. But books can be an ideal gift and especially convenient for last-minute shoppers, who can even gift e-books. For example, Amazon, which has thousands of e-books in its online library, makes it easy for shoppers to gift e-books to Kindle users, who will simply receive an email on Christmas morning informing them that their
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Easy entertaining with one-bite appetizers
By Olivia Fowler
For the Courier
ofowler@thepccourier.com
There’s nothing quite like a holiday get-together, but if you’re the host, you think twice before committing to the project.
If you have the house relatively clean and your guest list drawn up, the only matter of concern is the food. If gguests plan to bring a dish, that’s one thing. But if you plan to provide the entire spread, be careful not to overextend yourself. You don’t want to be exhausted for your party.
Easy and simple appetizers can be just as delicious as complicated recipes that are time-consuming to prepare.
Try some of these quick and easy recipes to make the party fun for everybody, including you.
Courier Legal Notices 12-19-18
NOTICE OF HEARING
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF PICKENS
IN THE FAMILY COURT
CASE #: 2018-DR-39-841
KEVIN CHAD RHINEHART, PLAINTIFF, -vs- ANITA N. PAYNE, DANIEL SANCHEZ, JOHN DOE AND DANIELPAYNE-SANCHEZ, A MINOR,DEFENDANTS.
TO: THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS,
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, you are hereby notified that a FINAL HEARING has been scheduled for FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2019 AT 9:45 A.M., at the
Courier Notice to Creditors 12-19-18
The publisher shall only be liable for an amount less than or equal to the charge for the space of the item in error in the case of errors in or omissions from any advertisement, and only for the first incorrect insertion.
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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
