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Volume 142, No. 35 Wednesday, February 1, 2012

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Local officials express optimism over unemployment trendsBilly CannadaStaff Writer

PICKENS COUNTY - Local officials expressed optimism over recent downward trends in the unemployment rate in Pickens County and the state of South Carolina.

“I feel like things are moving in the right direction in and around Pickens,” said Pickens Chamber of Commerce Director Mike Parrott. “We still have a fairly high unemployment rate. We still have people whose hours are cut back and their families are struggling,

but there is a little more optimism in the business community in Pickens.”

The unemployment rate for Pickens County is currently 8.2 percent, up .2 percent from November but nearly 1 percent lower than a year ago and .3 percent lower than the national average. Statewide, South Carolina has seen a steady decline in unemployment rates over the last three months, and has a 9.5 percent unemployment rate, down 0.4 percent from November. More than 52,000 people had a

Eduardo Perez, a second grade student,

enjoys his weekly BARK reading session with Emma at Liberty

Elementary School! BARK is sponsored by

SC Dogs. Doug and Barb Menne bring Emma and Aida while Donna Fusco

brings Isabella. These furry friends listen as

students read orally to the dogs. Students

pick out special books, practice their reading

skills, and build friendly relationships with the dogs and handlers. All

dogs, students, and handlers look forward

to their weekly time together!

‘Witness for the Prosecution’

EASLEY — The new production from the Foothills Playhouse promises to serve up courtroom drama and shocking twists as a man accused of murder fights for his life.

“Witness for the Prosecution” opens Friday, Feb 3 and closes Feb. 12. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 8 p.m. Sunday matinees begin at 3 p.m.

“Witness” is the third Agatha Christie play that director Maurice Reed has directed.

“ ‘The Mousetrap’ and ‘And Then There Were None’ were both a whole lot of fun to do, so we tried a trial drama this time, and it’s been a lot of fun, too,” Reed said. “The way she twists the plot and the characters is just incredible.”

The play brings together a cast of Foothills Playhouse veterans with some newcomers as well.

“We’ve got a lot of new people that we haven’t had on our stage before,” Reed said.

“Witness for the Prosecution”

tells the story of Leonard Vole, who is accused of murdering his friend Miss French.

“What a likable character,” Reed said, of Vole, who is played by Trey Lundquist. “Somebody who you

immediately take a shine to, you enjoy talking to and is just thrown into this terrible situation where everything that he says and all the

Sir Wilfred, played by Kevin Tribble, cross examines Inspector Hearne, played by Jim Beischer. The inspector believes his evidence points to Leonard Vole, while Sir Wilfred searches for the clues that will save his client’s life.

Elby Bruce plays Romaine, a woman with secrets of her own.

Agatha Christie classic opens at Foothills Playhouse Friday

BARK reading session

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Chelsey Lardizabal and Jaclyn Suttlemyre set up for Samaritan Soiree, a fundraising event Friday night to benefit Samaritan Health Clinic of Pickens County. It was held at Occassions at Wedgefield in Central. Participants paid $50 each to the sold-out event that featured heavy hors d’oeuvres a silent auction and music by the Flashbacks. The event raised approximately $20,000 from the auction, ticket sales, donations and sponsorships.The medical clinic provides healthcare for the uninsured, low-income residents of Pickens County, performing more than 5,200 medical examinations and filling more than 16,000 prescriptions in 2010.

Samaritan Soiree

Central man charged with murderJason EvansStaff Writer

CENTRAL — An argument between two friends Thursday night ended with one dead and the other in custody.

Gerald Hicks, 55, of Central, has been charged with the murder of Roger Myles, according to Central Police Chief Kerry Avery.

Central Police received a call around 7:30 p.m. Thursday night about a fight at 307 Watkins Road, Avery said.

“It originally came in as just a fight,” Avery said. “Then it got upgraded to where knives were involved.”

Central police asked

county deputies responded, as Central officers were tied up responding to an incident at the Central Wal-Mart, Avery said.

The deputies were the first on the scene.

The victim, Roger Miles, 59, of 101 Jamison Drive, Norris, was dead when police arrived, Avery said.

According to Pickens

County Coroner Kandy Kelley, Myles died of a stab wound to the neck. He was pronounced at the scene, she said.

According to a Central Police Department incident report, when officers arrived on scene, Hicks was sitting on the porch of the home.

Another man told police, “I think you have a fatality in the house,” according to the report.

Officers found the body of Myles on the living room floor.

A large amount of blood was around his upper left shoulder, the report said. Officers were unable to find a pulse.

Gerald Hicks

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Board to discuss future of historic portions of EHSCalled board meeting set for Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.Jason EvansStaff Writer

PICKENS COUNTY — The district is set to reexamine plans to tear down historic portions of

the current Easley High School campus.

The plans, which are a part of the planned conversion of the high school into a middle school, have caused a great

outcry in the community, with residents, business leaders, and historic preservationists all claiming that the buildings should be saved.

District leadership and

board members were set to discuss the issue at a special called board meeting Tuesday, January 31 at 7:30 p.m.

“Dr. Hunt wants the board to look at an alternative proposal or two that would utilize the 1939 building,” said

Board Chairman Alex Saitta. “Given citizens have come forward, I think the board will welcome the discussion. It will be interesting to see what the district has to show the board.”

Saitta said that he would probably not support

additional spending on the district’s building program.

“Personally, given the building program has been increased seven times from its on-the-drawing-board cost of $158 million to

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Special Anniversaries for Five CouplesLynne Curl

PICKENS — The next five know just how special wedding anniversries can be. They all are belated. January 3rd was the 58th for Mr.and Mrs. Bob Lawing, January 14th Mr. And Mrs. Bill Trotter celebrated 51 years of marriage, January 19th marked the 53rd for Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Dawkins and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Moses also celebrated their 48th on that day and January 25th Mr. and Mrs. R.B. Gilstrap celebrated 63 years of blissful marriage. May happiness and joy be with them through the years.

We keep getting request for recipes. Hope you will approve of the two we are inclosing this week.

SOUR MILK GINGER CAKE1/4 cup butter,1/2 cup sugar,1 egg well beaten,1/2 cup molasses, 1 2/3 cups flour, ½ teaspoon soda,1 teaspoon baking

powder,1 teaspoon ginger,1/2 teaspoon salt,1/2 cup sour milk,2 tablespoons sugar,1 teaspoon cinnamonCream butter and sugar

thoroughly, add egg and molasses,blend. Add next five ingredients,sift, alternately with milk, beat until smooth. Pour into buttered pan and sprinkle top with sugar and cinnamon. Bake in moderate oven {350F} for 45 minutes. Serves about 15 people

Sandra Hunter of Pickens recently took a trip to Miami, with daughter, Miah and grandson, Elijah, to watch Clemson play in the Orange Bowl. While there they went sight-seeing downtown, shopping at a few shops,walked on the beach,taking lots of pictures of the ocean. Also saw lots of Clemson fans, out in full color of orange in small outdoor restaurants, all along the beach strand, enjoyed the Orange Bowl except the

score, and the cold weather. They report they are still faithful fans .A visit with daughter, Wendelin and grandson Mordechia,in Biloxi MS was also enjoyed. Her son Daniel, and wife, Martha and grandson,Harrison,drove up to Biloxi, from Austin,Texas where Daniel was recently promoted to High School coach, from Jr.High. We want to congratulate Daniel in his new adventure. They all enjoyed celebrating the New Year together before returning home.

The following comes from the Charleston Recipe Cook Book.

These chocolate cakes are a specialty of the Lady Baltimore Tea Room.

CHARLESTON DEVILS1/2 stick butter,1 cup sugar,1 egg, 4 squares chocolate, 1 cup sweet milk, ¾ cup buttermilk, 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon

soda, 1 teaspoon vanilla,

pinch of saltCook sweet milk,

chocolate and butter in a top of a double-boiler,stirring until thick. Set aside to cool. Cream sugar and egg together; add to chocolate mixture. Sift flour, soda,and salt three times; add to mixture alternately with buttermilk. Add vanilla. Cook in pan lined with wax paper 25 minutes in a slow oven. Cut into squares. Makes 3 dozen cakes

ICING1 box confectioners

sugar, 4 heaping tablespoons

cocoa, ½ block butter or oleo 1 teaspoon vanillaAdd boiling water

enough to mix. Stir until smooth and add vanilla. If icing is runny add more sugar. Spread on cakes.

Our prayers and concerns are with Jim Lewis and his family as he goes for futher consultations and tests for his on going medical condition.

ANNA KATHRYN ROBERTSON-CLAYTON BAHN

Jerry and Lynn Robertson, of Easley, announce the engagement of their daughter Anna Kathryn Robertson to 1st Lieutenant Clayton Bahn. Clayton is the son of Chris and Geri Bahn of St. Louis, MO. Anna is a graduate of Clemson University where she received a Masters of Special Education. Clayton

is also a graduate of Clemson University where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing.

He is currently serving as a Scout Platoon Leader in the 3rd Brigade Combat Team (Rakkasan), 101st Airborne Division. They have planned a March wedding in Clemson.

Richard and Georgia Simmons of Easley announce the engagement of their daughter, Chandra Lynn Simmons to Nathan Lynn Yoder, son of

Jerry and Ruth Yoder of Grantsville, MD.

The wedding has been planned for 4 p.m. on September 15, 2012 at Bethany Church of God.

In Memory of

Michael Frank Knight

July 3, 1963 - January 14, 2012

It has only been a few days since you went to sleep in Jesus’ arms where He took you home to be with our

Savior and God never to hurt any more from the deadly illness that took you away

from us.We love you, Mike

and miss you.

Aunt Marge, Uncle Willie, Mom, Brothers and Sisters. Your sons Chad, John and

Brandon, and Grandchildren.

CHANDRA LYNN SIMMONS-NATHAN LYNN YODER

ENGAGEMENTSPICKENS UPDATE

circumstantial seems to be built against him. Everything’s going against him.”

The great lawyer Sir Wilfred Robarts chooses to defend Vole, even though the case seems airtight.

“What is Sir Wilfred going to find, or who is Sir Wilfred going to break down in order to find that evidence that shows Vole really is innocent,” Reed asked.

Kevin Tribble plays Sir Wilfred.

“When I think of this show and when I think of a lot of Agatha Christie shows, I think of it being one of those 1950s or 60s series,” Reed said. “Sir Wilfred would be like a Perry Mason type of character. He’s the lawyer who’s always going to get his client off. He’ll find some way of breaking down the witness or find some fact that somebody else missed.

Wilfred and Vole are up against the prosecuting attorney, the barrister Myers, played by Jonathan Houston.

“He’s very capable,” Reed said. “He’s got his weird habits, like the clearing of the throat and pulling on his wig. He’s a bulldog. He’s going to keep after the defense witnesses and make sure he gets the information he needs out of them.

Pam Kelley plays Janet McKenzie, a housekeeper

who is convinced that Vole murdered her employer. But her motives for testifying against Vole may be all together different than a desire to see justice done for her late boss.

“An old Scotswoman who is very disdainful of Leonard,” Vole said. “She sees Sir Wilfred as the enemy and Sir Myers as a friend — and acts accordingly.”

Elby Bruce plays Romaine, Vole’s wife.

“A dark exotic woman,” Reed said.

Leonard and his defense team are convinced she’ll help their case, but she serves up some surprises while on the witness stand.

“Why is she turning on him like that?” Reed said. “That’s the key right there, trying to find out what

she’s all about.”The cast also includes

Cedric Byrd, Rhiannon Raggi, Gary Gentry, Jim Beischer, Scott Francis, Bobby Francis, Bill Hutson, Don Lundquist, Jon Strain, Larry Gunter, David Rogers, Thomas Fellows, Errol Suleyman and Cassidy Bryant.

Tickets are $13 for adults, $11 for seniors, and $6 for students/children.

To order tickets, call the Playhouse at 855-1817.

job in Pickens County in December. Recently, the county announced five new additions and expansions for manufacturers in the area, giving Easley Chamber President Kent Dykes a reason to be excited.

“When I speak to the manufacturers in the county, everyone is doing well and everyone is at full employment,” said Dykes. “Some (manufacturers) are actually hunting for skilled laborers. Commercial and retail businesses are still struggling, but this will filter down to the retail level eventually.”

Dykes says the statistical trends make Pickens County a prime destination for a number of new businesses.

“I commend the county for being aggressive and going out and getting these new businesses,” said Dykes. “Our schools are excellent, health care is great and there is a

good work ethic in the county so we’ve had a lot of good things going for us in Easley and the county to attract businesses coming into the area.”

Dykes expects a better year economically in 2012.

“This is going to improve the quality of life, and increase jobs and income in the area,” said Dykes. “This year will be a good year for the Easley and the county. It won’t be a banner year but it will be a good strong steady growth, which is very important.”

Parrott agreed.“I can just take the

temperature around the city of Pickens, and I see optimism, and I see us expanding on that optimism in the next year,” he said.

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Trey Lundquist plays Leonard Vole, who is on trial for murder. He claims he’s innocent, but the evidence seems staked against him.

Clemson University to participate in RecycleManiaCLEMSON — Clemson

University will join more than 600 universities in the United States, Canada and Mexico in RecycleMania, a continental recycling competition, from Feb. 2 to March 31.

Last year, Clemson students, faculty, staff and community members worked together to place first among South Carolina colleges and universities and second in the ACC Division, recycling 255,687 pounds of material. Clemson placed 108th out of 288 schools nationally. This year, Clemson anticipates increasing the recycling rate to 35 percent.

Clemson Recycling Services, University Housing, Undergraduate Student Government and Solid Green are working together to make this year’s RecycleMania bigger than

ever with more events, rallies and informational sessions. A kickoff event from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, in the Hendrix Student Center and University Union Loggia will feature giveaways, games and Clemson’s two new recycling mascots.

The competition focuses on recycling paper, plastic, cardboard, food waste and electronic waste. Everyone is encouraged to join by recycling these materials in the blue bins around campus and on Kite Hill. The community can get involved by hosting collection events, volunteering, supporting the different events and bringing recycling materials to Kite Hill.

“RecycleMania serves as a catalyst to promote sustainability,” said Kate Ripley, Recycling Services

intern.“It would be great if we could

win the ACC Division this year,” said Dave VanDeventer, campus recycling manager. “We finished just outside the top 100 last year and we would like to move up in the national rankings as well. The competition is getting stronger, so these would be great achievements for Clemson University.”

Other events in RecycleMania include a four-week recycling competition between residence halls, “Dirty Jobs: Clemson Edition” on Kite Hill at the end of February, an off-campus recycling day in March, a spring cleaning and shred day on campus in March and an art show at the beginning of April. For more information, visit http://www.clemson.edu/facilities/recycling/get-involved.html.

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‘Get Smart’ Gadget Helps CaregiversMatilda CharlesKing Features Synd., Inc.

Caregivers for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia will applaud a new gadget that can help keep track of those who might wander: a shoe with a tiny global positioning satellite (GPS) tracker in the heel.

Footware company Aetrex and tracking software provider GTX have put a lot of thought into both the shoes and the tracking capability.

The leather shoes, for

either men or women, are either lace up or strap. They look very comfortable, and come with two removable layers for a better fit.

There’s a grooved polyurethane sole for traction. But it’s not cheap. The shoes alone cost $300, and the GPS requires a connection plan that runs $35 a month. You can find information online at www.aetrex.com/gps or call 800-526-2739.

There are additional devices available to make your life easier if you

care for a senior with Alzheimer’s or any other condition where constant monitoring is essential.

Back in 2009, a tracker was created that also uses GPS. Called the i-Tag (www.i-tag.biz), the little device is the size of a nine-volt battery. It can be programmed with a “geofence” — a set area that that you establish.

If the wearer leaves that area, an alarm will sound. There also are locks that sound an alarm if a door is opened, alarm pads that sound an alarm if they’re

stepped on and mini-cams that can help you keep an eye on a room from other parts of the house.

There are a number of tools that will make it easier on those who care for dementia and Alzheimer’s patients. It’s just a matter of finding what works best for you.

Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com.

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Pickens County Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee Announces Tourism Related Projects Funding Availability

PICKENS COUNTY - The County of Pickens is now accepting Accommodations Tax Funding Applications for projects for the 2011-2012 Fiscal year from organizations involved in tourism-related activities or projects.

These funds, collected from Pickens County Accommodations Tax, are intended to be used to further the growth

of the tourism industry in Pickens County by attracting or providing for tourists.

The distribution of these funds is approved by Pickens County Council who receives recommendations from the Pickens County Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee.

The committee will determine its recommendations on

completed Funding Request Applications received and will be meeting during the month of March 2012 to review these applications.

The deadline for the receipt of all funding applications is February 24, 2012.

Any Pickens County organization who efforts primarily involve or affect area tourism efforts is encouraged

to apply for potential funding.

Funding Request Applications can be obtained by writing the Pickens County Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee at 222 McDaniel Ave. #B-2, Pickens, SC 29671, by phone at (864) 868-2196, by e-mail at dalep@co.pickens.sc.us or http://www.co.pickens.sc.us/documents/

Sons of Confederate Veterans to Honor Service of Henry CraigPICKENS - On Sunday,

February 5, at 3 PM the Joseph Norton Camp of the Sons of Confederate

Veterans will honor the service of Henry Craig.

The ceremony will be held at his grave at the Craig Family Cemetery adjacent to the Old Pickens Presbyterian Church on Highway 183 near the Duke Nuclear Plant.

South Carolina State

Senator Robert Ford will speak to Mr. Craig’s honor. Confederate re-enactors and artillery will be present and participate in the ceremony.

When John Craig enlisted in the First South Carolina Rifles (ORR’s) in July of 1861, Henry accompanied him and served as his body servant.

John Craig was wounded and lost his right arm at Gravely Hill,

VA. on August 6, 1864. Henry brought John home to the Upstate and Henry remained with the family until his death on July 18, 1927.

Henry was originally buried in the Craig Family Cemetery which is now

at the bottom of Lake Keowee.

His body was reinterred along with the other members of the Craig family to its present site. The public is invited to join in honoring the life of this fine man.

Down Home Fun(draiser) to benefit Young Appalachian Musicians

Music of the Southern Appalachian Mountains and stories of Upcountry South Carolina will be featured in a series of entertaining down-home sessions Saturday, Feb. 11 in northern Pickens County to help support the Young Appalachian Musicians program.

This special event will be hosted at the home of Ed and Betty McDaniel at 792 Holly Springs School Road, Pickens.

To reserve a spot for one of these sessions, call (864) 878-4257, e-mail mcdanibw@bel l south .net or get a ticket from a Young Appalachian Musician (YAM) or a YAM school: Holly Springs, A.R. Lewis, Ambler, Ben Hagood, Liberty, Pickens Elementary and Pickens Middle.

A donation of $10 or more per person will benefit the YAM program.

Sit by the fire in a 140-year-old farmhouse and listen to stories told

by local storytellers like former moonshiner Robert Perry, Dennis Chastain, Nick Hallman and Lib Porter.

Hear some of the area’s best traditional musicians, including some of the YAM instructors and students.

Enjoy delicious home-baked goodies and visit with your friends and neighbors, all the while helping out more than 300 Young Appalachian Musicians.

The 90-minute sessions are scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 11 from 2-3:30 p.m.; from 4-5:30 p.m.; and from 6-7:30 p.m.

The Young Appalachian Musician program is sponsored by Preserving Our Southern Appalachian Music Inc. (POSAM), a charitable non-profit organization.

For more information on the YAM program, visit www.YAMupstate.org, call (864) 878-4257 or e-mail mcdanibw@bellsouth.net.

Beekeeper workshop set for February

Don’t miss this opportunity to join South Carolina Master Beekeeper, Charlotte Anderson, for an engaging look at the art of beekeeping. The information packed hands-on lectures will be held on Thursdays, Feb. 16 and Feb. 23 from 5 to 7 p.m., in the LaVonne Nalley Piper Auditorium of the Pickens County Museum.

Charlotte Anderson, a Clemson graduate and lifelong resident of Pickens County, spends every Third Saturday at Hagood Mill under her “honeybee” tent enlightening countless visitors on the craft of beekeeping. She also sells natural, raw honey from her small upstate farm, Carolina Honeybees.

Charlotte says, “I have always been fascinated with the idea of beekeeping and the sustainability of producing something to eat on our farm”. After reading several books on beekeeping, she joined the local beekeepers association and made friends with others who had a similar interest. To further her knowledge, she has progressed through the South Carolina Master Beekeeper Program and has recently reached the Master Level. Charlotte is only the second individual, and the first woman, in the state to achieve this certification.

Participants in this two-day workshop will learn everything you need to know to get started in this fascinating hobby. Learning to be a good

beekeeper is a process, knowing the basics before you begin will help ensure a good beginning for you and your bees. This class will cover equipment assembly, choosing a place to put your bees, and practical bee management. All you need to get started with your very own beehive. Participants will receive hand outs and “hands-on instruction” on preparing equipment for bees. Tuition for this two-day experience is only $65 ($55 for museum members). Suitable for ages 18 years and up, pre-registration for the workshops is required. To register call the Pickens County Museum at (864) 898-5963. Class size is limited so sign-up today.

Thistwo-day beekeeper workshop is part of the Pickens County Museum’s Field School. The revenue from all Field School classes is used to pay instructors with any profit or designated donations used to fund the Hagood Mill Nature Conservation Project, protecting and promoting the diverse indigenous plant communities found at the Hagood Mill site.

Located at the corner of Hwy. 178 at 307 Johnson Street in Pickens SC, the Pickens County Museum is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. until 5: p.m., Thursdays from 9 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. For more information please contact the museum at (864) 898-5963.

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Sciatica: Big Nerve Can Be Big ProblemPaul G. Donohue, M.D.North America Synd., Inc.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am a 78-year-old woman, and five months ago I came down with sciatica in my left leg underneath the buttock. It’s very painful. I’d like to know if there is something that can be done. — S.M.

ANSWER: The sciatic (sigh-ATTIC) nerve is the body’s longest and largest nerve. It springs from nerve rootlets that emerge from the spinal cord in the lower back. Those rootlets intertwine to form this big nerve. It travels from the back, through the buttocks and down the leg to the foot. Anything that presses on or irritates the nerve in its long course gives rise to sciatica (sigh-ATTIC-uh), painful inflammation of the nerve. A bulging back disk can press on the nerve. Arthritic spurs on the spine are another source of irritation. A collapse of a backbone from

osteoporosis is another trigger for pain, and the pain can be in the lower back, the buttocks or down the leg to the foot.

Have you tried Tylenol (acetaminophen) for pain relief? Aleve, Advil, Motrin and the many other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs dull pain and quiet inflammation. Icing the painful back area for 10 to 15 minutes three times a day is another way to numb pain. If ice doesn’t work, turn to heat — hot compresses or a heating pad.

Stretching the back might take pressure off the nerve. Sit on a firm chair with feet on the floor and knees shoulder-width apart. Turn slightly to the left.

Then, with your right arm dangling down between the knees and left arm dangling down on the outside of the left knee, bend down to the floor as far as you can and hold that

position for five seconds. Straighten up and reverse the process by turning to your right and arranging your arms with the right arm outside the right knee and the left arm between the knees. If this exercise hurts, stop. If it doesn’t, perform five bends each, to the right and then to the left. Do the exercise three times a day.

Five months is a long time to put up with back pain. I’m not sure if self-treatment will do much for you.

You need a doctor’s intervention, along with physical therapy.

The booklet on back pain delves more deeply into its causes and treatments. To order a copy, write: Dr. Donohue — No. 303W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Some time ago, you answered a letter from an 80-year-old lady who asked if she still needed to have mammograms. I say an unqualified yes. Two years ago, at the age of 82 1/2, my mammogram detected cancer. Surgery was followed by radiation. Two years later, I am feeling fine and doing well. — A.S.

ANSWER: Experts argue about the value of mammograms late in life. Stories like yours make me side with those who promote having mammograms as long as a woman is in reasonable health. If a woman has an estimate of living at least four more years, mammograms are a good idea.

Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

Finding Lower-Rate Credit CardsDavid UffingtonKing Features Synd., Inc.

If your credit is solid but you’re paying higher credit-card interest rates than you’d like, don’t expect the credit-card company to lower your rate without a request from you.

Even then it’s likely you’ll be stuck. But you have another option: credit unions. It’s likely that a credit union will be your best bet for a credit card you’ll want to keep long term.

The National Association of Federal Credit Unions [www.nafcu.org] wrote in a recent news release that credit unions have an upper limit of 18 percent for both credit cards

and loans. Their average credit-card interest rate is 12 percent, with some as low as 9 percent. When it comes to fees, credit unions are generally much lower.

Credit unions are not-for-profit, so they’re not out to charge a fee for every loophole they can get away with. You’ll find ATMs, good service and a friendly staff because as an account holder, you are a member-owner.

If you want to look for credit unions you’re eligible to join and see a comparison between their rates and banks, go online to www.culookup.com. (Tip: On the lookup screen, it asks for your whole street address. Don’t give

it. You’ll get just as much information by putting in just your ZIP code.) You’ll be shown a map of credit unions in your area. On the left side, click on Compare CU Rates for comparisons on nearly any financial product: car and boat loans, adjustable- and fixed-rate mortgages, money-market accounts, credit cards and certificates of deposit. The site also has a number of calculators for home, credit, retirement, savings and auto.

Remember: Don’t cancel your other credit cards if you take a new one for a better deal. Bring the balance to zero on old card, and then let the card sit unused. Your credit score is partially determined by

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1939 EHS building must be savedDear Editor,We have an opportunity

in our county to save an architectural and community landmark in the City of Easley. Built of high-quality materials in 1939, Easley High School is a sturdy and beautiful structure that has faithfully served generations of students and can continue to do so for generations to come. It is an irreplaceable

icon in our area that proudly reminds us of who we are. It is part of our identity and provides us all with our sense of place. In the interests of economic development, tourism, and heritage, we ask the members of the board of the School District of Pickens County and Superintendent Dr. Henry Hunt to revisit their decision to demolish

Easley High School. Many other options are open to them that will not only save taxpayer dollars, but provide income for another century. Far too many of our important buildings and imposing houses have been irretrievably lost. Let’s not repeat the destruction of the Easley Depot and the grand old Easley Central Graded School but learn from

our past mistakes. Let’s not forever regret tearing down Easley High School but decide how to preserve it. We thank the school board members for looking to the future of our county by preserving its past. It is the right and profitable thing to do.

Ken NaborsPresident

The Pickens County Historical Society

Creating community and inspiringLonnie AdamsonEditor/General Manager

The upcoming talent show organized by the School District of Pickens County is one of the better community relations projects devised lately.

It has huge potential to bring communities together and raise a little money for the schools while having a great deal of fun.

The effort kicked off Jan. 21 with auditions at Pickens High School. Those selected performed Saturday at Pickens High School in the first-round of community talent demonstrations. Also on Saturday, contestants participated in auditions at Daniel High School for next Saturday’s show in the Clemson-Central community. Then they will go on to the finals in three weeks. The process goes on like that with auditions at Liberty High School this Saturday and at Easley high School the following Saturday.

Competition is open to students and adults, making the objective a community-wide instead of just a school effort.

This thing can bring folks together in a fun way and help raise some money for schools. There a few more worthy causes to give to than the education of the children in our community.

Beyond supporting communities and schools, celebrating our talents is a good thing to do. We spend a lot of time concentrating on what’s wrong. That is human nature. It is also necessary to identify what we need to fix. But a positive approach to identifying our needs and fixing them is better than simply slamming one another over the head.

Celebrating our talents uplifts us and shows the direction we should travel in. This talent show will likely surprise us as to the abilities of our neighbors of which we were unaware.

Seeing those talents demonstrated can help us dream for ourselves. There are some wonderful voices in Pickens County Church choirs and school choruses. Hundreds of children and learned enough to inspire them to twirl across the stage with dance moves. A personal favorite of mine would be jazz saxophone, but perhaps that identifies me as an old guy.

So old guys like me may not be the ones to listen to when the time arrives to decide what talent you are going to show. In some broad way it may not matter what you do as long as you enjoy doing it. Old guys like me have seen talents turn into occupations, sidelines, church volunteer efforts or just fun and a way to clear your head at the end of a bad day at work.

Pursuing and studying a talent will also affect other parts of your life. If you study and dedicate yourself to a discipline, the process shows you ways to accomplish other difficult tasks better.

What I hope we all can do is enjoy one another’s talents and come together to help our schools.

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Speaker-artist coming to SWU Feb. 2

Eric Timm

Part artist, part speaker, and all passion - That’s how Rev. Eric Samuel Timm describes himself.

Timm, who is an international communicator, artist and author, is coming to Southern Wesleyan University in Central Thursday, Feb. 2 at 10:50 a.m. He shares a positive message that resonates with students who live in a visual culture full of noise and hurt.

Timm speaks, paints and performs to thousands of students each year and is sought after for his ability to present God’s truth in ways that are attractive both to the church and to people who aren’t in a current relationship with Christ. He will be at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center. For details, contact Rev. Ken Dill at (864) 644-5431 or visit www.paintinghope.com.

First Wesleyan Church/ALIVE Members Celebrate Groundbreaking

CENTRAL - First Wesleyan Church/ALIVE located at 807 Wesleyan Drive in Central just celebrated a Groundbreaking Ceremony for their new building! The new location for the church will be at 136 Chastain Rd. in Central. This momentous occasion was held at the new location on Sunday, January 22, with well over 400 people in attendance. The cold weather of the evening didn’t dampen

their spirits at all!For the past two

years, the church has been concentrating and working on a building program entitled 96,000 Reasons, which focuses on the un-churched within Pickens County, and now it is becoming a reality. Definitely a reason to celebrate!

The agenda of the evening included a hot dog supper followed by a short but meaningful service reflecting on what

this has meant to the members of the church. The Children and Youth pastors shared thoughts of those with whom they work. Some thoughts were, “My friends will be able to come and get to know the most important guy ever”, and “My best friend’s family doesn’t go to church. I can’t wait to invite them.” Senior Pastor Tom Harding summed it up with, “This day and this building will be an expression, a testimony

that God is faithful!”Instead of gold handled

shovels, all were given a small plastic shovel to start the “digging”! It was interesting to see two long lines of people on both sides of an exposed dirt path taking their turns! The ceremony ended with a wonderful fireworks display and was enjoyed by all!

You can learn more about FWC/ALIVE by checking out their website at www.fwcalive.com

Congregation members break ground on First Wesleyan’s new building.

Local ministry to offer Valentine’s Tea for Widows

Free event will be held Saturday, Feb. 4PICKENS — A special

event Saturday is aims to help widows in the community make new and lasting friendships.

The ministry Grace In The Wilderness will host “A Valentine’s Tea for Widows” from 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 at Blue Ridge View Baptist Church in Pickens.

Grace in the Wilderness is a ministry for women and teen girls that holds events throughout the year, including conferences.

“We have five a year,” said Sharon Hawkins.

Grace In The Wilderness is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is an out-reach ministry whose mission is to encourage women of all ages to look upward to God as they discover Him in a new and deeper way, to look inward as they discover who they are in Christ, and to look outward as they discover God’s plan for their lives, Hawkins said.

This is the first time the ministry has offered the Valentine’s Tea for Widows.

“This is just something we’re called to do,” Hawkins said. “There’s a need for it. There’s not a lot out there for widows, so we’re offering a day of networking and inspiration.

Speakers include Donna

Tingle, a licensed counselor.“Her speech is entitled,

“Taking Care of Me,” Hawkins said.

Donna is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works in private practice for a local psychiatrist as well as AnMed Health. She is passionate about empowering people through individual and family counseling to become the person God intended them to be. As a Christian speaker, Donna uses the dynamic approach of incorporating humor, therapy skills and the power of God’s Word to inspire others to make life changes to bring joy, freedom and fulfillment to their lives.

Mary Beth Oxedine will speak on “Ten Practical Things That Helped Me Walk Through My Earthquake.”

Mary Beth thought her world had come to an end when her life partner, love of her life, and best friend passed away suddenly four years ago. Tom was her precious husband and loving father to their children, Josh and Marie. He was lovingly referred to as “Mr. O”, and was a beloved and treasured member of the faculty at Easley High School for 33 years where he touched the lives of many students. Mary Beth is a gifted teacher also and is passionate about

sharing her love of Christ with others. Her life and spirit inspire us all to see that God’s grace is enough no matter what we might face.

Special music will be provided by Taylor Hawkins and Reid Long.

Taylor and Reid are 17-year-old Pickens High School Seniors who love the Lord and love using their talents to honor and worship Him. Taylor leads Praise and Worship for the Youth at his church, Blue Ridge View Baptist Church and Reid sings with the Youth Praise Band at her church, Easley Church of God. They also both write columns for the Grace In The Wilderness Teen Quarterly Newsletter, Gracie’s Way.

The Mission for the Conference is a drive for Samaritan’s Health Clinic of Pickens County, collecting items for pharmacy, clinic and general needs.

There is no charge to attend the tea, but organizers encourage pre-registration before Friday, Feb. 3 in order to get an accurate headcount. Walk-ins will be welcomed, but again, pre-registration is encouraged.

Register by visiting the Grace in the Wilderness Web site at www.wildernessgrace.org, by emailing Sharon@wildernessgrace.org or by

calling 864-380-2358.“We hope these ladies will

make some lasting friendships that will be a support for them in the future,” Hawkins said.

The other conferences offered by Grace in the Wilderness include the upcoming Women’s Conference, to be held Feb. 24-25 at Blue Ridge View Baptist Church.

The ministry will hold a conference for special needs mothers at the end of June, a Christmas brunch in December for mothers who’ve lost children, the “Empower Jesus Girl Conference” for teen girls in October.

Grace in the Wilderness offers a bi-monthly women’s newsletter and a quarterly newsletter for teen girls. Subscribe at the Grace in the Wilderness web site.

St. Michael’s Episcopal Church to Hold Oyster Roast Fundraiser

EASLEY — Oyster season is in full swing and St. Michael’s Episcopal Church will host its annual Oyster Roast on Saturday, February 18, 3:00-6:00 p.m.

Enjoy all the oysters, Brunswick stew, and side dishes that you can eat at this fundraiser to benefit the church and its outreach programs, including numerous Pickens County charities.

Oyster shucking happens outdoors and everyone is invited to bring their personal oyster knives and gloves. Beverages are included and the cost is $25 for adults, $10 for

children 6-12, and children 5 and under are free.

Tickets may be purchased at the church office, Monday–Thursday, 8:30 am-noon, or an order form can be found at www.stmec.org. Ticket quantities are limited and the deadline for purchase is February 10.

St. Michael’s is located at 1200 Powdersville Road, Easley. For more information about the event, ticket sales, or St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, call (864) 859-6296, visit www.stmec.org, or e-mail office@stmec.org.

St. Michael’s Episcopal Church invites the community to join in on a oyster roast fundraiser next month. The cost is $25 for adults, $10 for children 6-12, and children 5 and under are free. Tickets may be purchased at the church.

“24 Hours That Changed the World” Subject of Churchwide Study at Lawrence Chapel United Methodist Church

CENTRAL - Beginning Sundays, February 12th thru March 25th at 6pm, join the people of Lawrence Chapel UMC as they embark on an important new study. No single event in human history has received more attention than the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth. In this study, Adam Hamilton guides us through the last 24 hours of Jesus’ life. Each one hour session is designed to help participants experience and understand the significance of Jesus’ suffering and death in a way they may never have before, whether they are long-time Christians or simply curious about the story of Christ’s crucifixion. This will be explored at

Lawrence Chapel UMC, 2101 Six Mile Hwy, Central, SC (3.8 miles North of Clemson on Hwy 133) You are invited to join them as they explore the significance of this crucial time in Jesus’ life. This small-group study features videos, Bible study, and discussion. The study, published by Abingdon Press, was developed by Adam Hamilton, pastor of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas, and is intended for anyone who is interested in the Christian faith. Child care will be available. Sign-up online at the church website. For more information, contact the office at 653-4461 or on the web @ lawrencechapelumc.org .

First United Methodist Church of Easley Presents A Winter Concert Series 2012

First Series Event: January 15 at 4:00pm

Organ Recital, Brennan Szafron featuring “Five Centuries of ‘Stars’”. Brennan Szafron, organist choirmaster of Church of the Advent in Spartanburg, will perform luminous music for the Season of Epiphany. The Star of Bethlehem will shine in our sanctuary as Dr. Szafron presents music written for this special season of the church year.

Second Series Event: February 19 at 4:00pm

Ensemble RadieuseKelly Vaneman, oboe;

Chris Vaneman, flute and Melanie Taylor piano.

This versatile instrumental trio will perform an eclectic program featuring music from Baroque to Modern

for oboe, flute and piano.Third Series Event:

March 25 at 4:00pmCarolina Bronze, Alan

Lohr DirectorCome hear the Upstate’s

premiere handbell ensemble! Recently this group joined the Greenville Symphony on stage at the Peace Center for the annual Christmas concert. The Bronze will perform sacred works for handbells and will unite with our chancel choir to present two exciting anthems.

All concerts will be performed in the Sanctuary of the First United Methodist Church of Easley

115 West First Avenue, Easley, SC 29641. Admission is free. For more information call the Church Office at 864-859-4584.

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Education

Students chosen as January Citizens of the Month at A. R. Lewis Elementary for showing the character trait of self-control are: First row: Hunter Morton and Carolina Wooten. Second row: Kaylee Cox, Hannah Simmons, Zyon Evans, Jackson Moses, Lynzee Tate, Luke Lusk, Jessie Lee Gilstrap, and Kayla Lamontagne. Third row: Logan Crowe, Brielle Suttles, Nathaniel Hickey, Taylor Rackley, R. J. Maulding, Jackson Cudd, and Hunter Springs. Absent for picture was Luke Chapman

Free Computer Classes at the Hampton Memorial LibraryEASLEY - The Pickens

County Library System offers FREE computer classes on a variety of topics. Drop by any of our locations, visit our website at www.pickens.lib.sc.us, or call 850-7077 to confirm class topics, dates and times, and to register for classes.

Throughout the month of February, we will have evening computer classes

on Mondays at 6pm at the Hampton Memorial Library in Easley. The Monday evening class schedule is as follows:

Monday, February 6 at 6pm- Excel

Monday, February 13 at 6pm- Excel II

Monday, February 27 at 6pm- Email

Please note that the Excel II class to be held on Monday, February 13

at 6pm is a brand new class offering!

If you’ve been looking to advance your Excel skills, sign up for this class OR for the Excel II class that will be offered on Thursday, February 23 at 10am.

For more information, please call the library at 850-7077. All classes are FREE and open to the public.

Local residents named to Clemson University President’s ListCLEMSON — The

following local residents have been named to the President’s List at Clemson University for the fall 2011 semester:

Jonathan Allen Brent of Central, who is majoring in Civil Engineering.

Ryan Anthony Caracciolo of Central, who is majoring in Physics.

Ashley Lorraine Dempsey of Central, who is majoring in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management (Community Recreation, Sport and Camp Management).

Brittany Danielle Floyd of Central, who is majoring in Accounting.

Emily Kathryn Haile of Central, who is majoring in Elementary Education.

Johnie O’Neil Hodge of Central, who is majoring in Bioengineering.

Haaris Suwaid Khan of Central, who is majoring in Biochemistry.

Chi Heng Lee of Central, who is majoring in Computer Engineering.

Ali Lara Lefort of Central, who is majoring in Animal and Veterinary Sciences.

Caitlyn Delano Madden of Central, who is majoring in Language and International Trade.

Anna Ralston Qualkinbush of Central, who is majoring in Sociology.

Jessie Leigh Smith of Central, who is majoring in Mathematical Sciences.

Robert Alan Sturkie of Central, who is majoring in Secondary Education (English).

Malisia Lee Wilkins of Central, who is majoring in Sociology.

Alexandria Nicole Wooten of Central, who is majoring in Biological Sciences.

April Lee Ackerman of Clemson, who is majoring

in Special Education.Arthur Francis Antoine

of Clemson, who is majoring in Electrical Engineering.

Kristen Dale Babinski of Clemson, who is majoring in Elementary Education.

Reed Lofton Bennett of Clemson, who is majoring in Political Science.

Brittany Elizabeth Bryan of Clemson, who is majoring in Civil Engineering.

Cassandra Lowana Devol of Clemson, who is majoring in Genetics.

Ashley Victoria Dunn of Clemson, who is majoring in Nursing.

Hannah Kelly Goldstein of Clemson, who is majoring in Sociology.

Ankit Grover of Clemson, who is majoring in Biological Sciences.

Katherine Peppel Holder of Clemson, who is majoring in History.

Maximilian Nathan Hughes of Clemson, who is majoring in Physics.

Julia Frieda Killermannleach of Clemson, who is majoring in Early Childhood Education.

Annimari Katriina Korte of Clemson, who is majoring in Communication Studies.

Brittani Nicole Loukas of Clemson, who is majoring in Psychology.

Emily Scott Martin of Clemson, who is majoring in Preprofessional Health Studies.

John Willis McCrary of Clemson, who is majoring in Philosophy.

Samuel Dylan McGee of Clemson, who is majoring in Packaging Science.

Elizabeth Claire Nelson of Clemson, who is majoring in Special Education.

Joshua Ryan Newberry of Clemson, who is majoring in Philosophy.

Cynthia Marie Nigro of Clemson, who is majoring in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management (Community Recreation, Sport and Camp Management).

Tristan Lawrence Novak of Clemson, who is majoring in Electrical Engineering.

Mariah Frances O’Toole of Clemson, who is majoring in English (Writing and Publication Studies).

Alysa Ann Parshall of Clemson, who is majoring in Genetics.

Kyle Phillip Rothfork of Clemson, who is majoring in Psychology.

Mohammed Dhia Saleem of Clemson, who is majoring in Biochemistry.

Christine Anne Schalkoff of Clemson, who is majoring in Biological Sciences.

Anna Harpe Schleifer of Clemson, who is majoring in Construction Science and Management.

Tyler Joseph Shake of Clemson, who is majoring in Electrical Engineering.

Graham Mackenzie Temples of Clemson, who is majoring in Biological Sciences.

Jordan Wolcott Walker of Clemson, who is majoring in Horticulture.

Hannah Leeann Wood of Clemson, who is majoring in Accounting.

Dawson James Zimmerman of Clemson, who is majoring in English.

Margaret Peronneau Graeber of Clemson, who is majoring in Biological Sciences.

Amos Alexander Hine of Clemson, who is majoring in Mechanical Engineering.

Nathan Alan Schneider of Clemson, who is majoring in Civil Engineering.

Carly Frances Summers of Clemson, who is majoring in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology.

Kevin Correll Keith of Clemson, who is majoring in Bioengineering.

Dana Marie Bradley of Liberty, who is majoring in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology.

Jonathan Andrew Mantooth of Liberty, who is majoring in Preprofessional Health Studies.

Weston Davis Moore of Liberty, who is majoring in Accounting.

Jennifer Rose Raffa of Liberty, who is majoring in Biological Sciences.

Leanna Nicole Ramey of Liberty, who is majoring in Nursing.

Dylan Noah Sobin Sr. of Liberty, who is majoring in Biochemistry.

Sarah Jane Barfield of Pickens, who is majoring in Biochemistry.

Abigail Lauren Colwell of Pickens, who is majoring in Nursing.

Trevor Steven Gravely of Pickens, who is majoring in Biological Sciences.

Sarah Elizabeth Newburn of Pickens, who is majoring in Special Education.

Quinn Allen Nix of Pickens, who is majoring in Biological Sciences.

Lloyd Seth Sutter of Pickens, who is majoring in Mathematical Sciences.

Travis Lee Wood of Pickens, who is majoring in Visual Arts.

Yancey Alexander Appling of Six Mile, who is majoring in Microbiology.

Elyse Marie Gettler of Six Mile, who is majoring in Environmental and Natural Resources (Natural Resources Management).

Justin Allen Holliday of Six Mile, who is majoring in Secondary Education (English).

Michael John Abercrombie of Sunset, who is majoring in Biological Sciences.

Ryan Scott Defever of Sunset, who is majoring in Chemical Engineering.

Samantha Lauren

Bradley of Easley, who is majoring in Marketing.

Lauren Alexandra Looper of Easley, who is majoring in Biological Sciences.

Kaley Breann McLeese of Easley, who is majoring in Psychology.

Kathryn Leigh Miller of Easley, who is majoring in English (Writing and Publication Studies).

Stacy Nicole Powell of Easley, who is majoring in Elementary Education.

Lindsey Morgan Whitfield of Easley, who is majoring in Production Studies in Performing Arts (Music).

Katrina Nicole Alohalei George of Easley, who is majoring in Animal and Veterinary Sciences.

Austin Guy Abellana of Easley, who is majoring in Biological Sciences.

Mary Betheny Allen of Easley, who is majoring in Nursing.

Holly Nicole Anderson of Easley, who is majoring in Nursing.

Anne-Marie Barthelmes of Easley, who is majoring in Communication Studies.

Benjamin Adam Brooks of Easley, who is majoring in Political Science.

Shannon Haley Burkhalter of Easley, who is majoring in Nursing.

Taylor Renae Capps of Easley, who is majoring in Pre-Business.

Natashia Lindsay Cooke of Easley, who is majoring in Accounting.

Ashbie Anna Day of Easley, who is majoring in Elementary Education.

Anthony Lee Dyer of Easley, who is majoring in Bioengineering.

Rebekah Gwinn Fogle of Easley, who is majoring in Secondary Education (Math).

Bethani Hope Galloway of Easley, who is majoring in Graphic Communications.

Hayden Todd Garrett of Easley, who is majoring in Pre-Business.

Joseph Kevin Graver of Easley, who is majoring in Pre-Business.

Timothy Daniel Knauer of Easley, who is majoring in Horticulture.

Andrew Jacob Kohler of Easley, who is majoring in Preprofessional Health Studies.

William Russell Lamb of Easley, who is majoring in Food Science.

Chelsea Loren Lappin of Easley, who is majoring in Language and International Trade.

Rebecca Marie McCombs of Easley, who is majoring in Early Childhood Education.

Maggie Elizabeth McConnell of Easley, who is majoring in Elementary Education.

Holly Christina Odom of Easley, who is majoring in Nursing.

Matthew Derek Parsons of Easley, who is majoring in General Engineering.

Taylor Lynne Reeves of Easley, who is majoring in English.

Dalton Alexander Ribble of Easley, who is majoring in Political Science.

Alexandra Suzanne Riehm of Easley, who is majoring in Biological Sciences.

Sarah Ansley Selig of Easley, who is majoring in Graphic Communications.

William Tyler Smith of Easley, who is majoring in Microbiology.

Jeremy Isaiah Sullivan of Easley, who is majoring in Biological Sciences.

Dana Lynn Tinklepaugh of Easley, who is majoring in Elementary Education.

Clara Dale Waddell of Easley, who is majoring in General Engineering.

To be named to the President’s List, a student must achieve a 4.0 (all As) grade-point average.

Ranked No. 25 among national public universities, Clemson University is a major, land-grant, science- and eng ineer ing - o r i en ted research university that maintains a strong commitment to teaching and student success. Clemson is an inclusive, s t u d e n t - c e n t e r e d community characterized by high academic standards, a culture of collaboration, school spirit, and a competitive drive to excel.

January Students of the Month at A.R. Lewis

CLEMSON — Clemson University’s student-run radio station, WSBF 88.1 FM, has been recognized by RadioFlag as a Spirited College Radio Station.

RadioFlag is a website that combines college radio stations and social media. WSBF was recognized for its participation in College Radio Day in October, which RadioFlag co-sponsored as a day to raise awareness of and interest in college radio stations.

WSBF received $250 from RadioFlag as part of the

award.“This award is a credit to

all the hard work WSBF staff and DJs have put in over the length of our 50-plus-year existence. Our programming is top notch and sets us apart from other radio stations,” said Joseph Dubrowski, a senior and general manager of WSBF. “This award gives us the national recognition we deserve and is a reflection of our spirited Clemson community. Thank you to all of our dedicated listeners and supporters who have made this possible.”

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Tri-County Technical College Celebrates 50 YearsPENDLETON —- At

a community celebration to kick off Tri-County Technical College’s golden anniversary, Senator Thomas Alexander quoted the late Senator Marshall Parker, one of the College’s founding fathers, in an excerpt from a 1991 speech the Seneca senator gave to Tri-County graduates. He read: “Education and economic development are inseparable. Education without job opportunity is folly; a good job without education is impossible.”

“We stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before us,” said Senator Alexander, who is chair of the Oconee County Legislative Delegation. Looking back at photographs from 1963 when Tri-County Technical Education Center opened its doors and attracted 919 students during its first year of operation, Senator Alexander noted how things have changed aesthetically,

but emphasized that the College’s focus of providing educational opportunities for all citizens remains the same. “The great thing about Tri-County Tech is that it has changed as the needs of the community and the needs of its students have changed. ”We’re better today because of the 50 years Tri-County has been part of our community.”

Tri-County President Ronnie Booth recounted the history of the College. “In the early 1960s, there were not a lot of opportunities. The state was rather poor and undereducated and wasn’t attracting industry. We needed a better educated workforce.”

South Carolina’s 16 technical colleges were created as tools for economic development. In 1961 S.C. faced a bleak future. During the early 60’s, young people were leaving in droves because there were few jobs for

them.Senator Ernest

Hollings, who was then governor, commissioned a group of legislators and representatives of the State Development Board to look at the state’s depressed economy at that time. The committee traveled around the United States viewing technical education systems in other states. After a year-long study, they filed a report that said the only way for South Carolina to improve its economy would be to develop its most valuable resource – its people.

Tri-County was founded in 1962 when the tri-county residents pooled their resources to plan the College after Act 323, Section 23, of the South Carolina General Assembly established the State Committee for Technical Education and provided for the establishment of regional centers. Governor Hollings signed Act 905 of the General Assembly

on April 7, 1962, creating what would eventually become Tri-County Technical College.

“We were created with a mission to fuel economic development and I’m proud to say we still do that,” said Dr. Booth. “By forging partnerships, we are where we are today.”

Rep. Mike Gambrell, chair of the Anderson County Legislative Delegation; said the state’s technical college system is recognized as one of the best in the nation. “Tri-County provides the best in technical education and has become an invaluable tool in industrial recruitment. Knowing that there is an educated work force here makes this area an easy sale to industries and businesses. We couldn’t make it work without Tri-County.”

“Clemson University is proud and grateful for the partnership we have with Tri-County,” said Clemson President James

Barker. “I’m inspired by what you are doing. I’m excited about the future of our Bridge to Clemson program.

I’m also proud of the role Clemson played in founding this institution. One of our proudest moments was the hand we had in the beginning this institution,” said Mr. Barker, referencing former Clemson President R.C. Edwards, who was instrumental in Clemson College, at that time, donating acreage that was outside Mr. Clemson’s willed land to serve as the site for Tri-County.

“Tri-County is leading our community to a better quality of life,” said Larry Martin. “Congratulations on a tremendous five decades. So much lies ahead. The technical college system is an easy sell on our front in Columbia.”

There is no more important member of the state’s team than

the technical colleges, said George B. Patrick, III, deputy secretary of the South Carolina Department of Commerce. “Colleges like Tri-County make South Carolina unique and attractive for investment. When I ask manufacturers what keeps them awake at night, the answer is always running out of a trained, skilled workforce. I can’t think of a more valuable partner for the Department of Commerce than the technical college system,” he said.

“The need for Tri-County Technical College is greater now than ever before,” said Senator Lindsey Graham. “For many families, this is the place to start. Working together is increasingly difficult these days, but Tri-County represents that when we work together, we can be better than we are individually. I hope to be here for the 75th anniversary.”

Fifty years ago Tri-County Technical College made South Carolina history by becoming the first multi-county technical institute in the State. The College kicked off its golden anniversary celebration with a community reception January 26 on the Pendleton Campus. During the program, leaders from the three-county area talked about Tri-County’s important role in the community. Pictured from left are Clemson University President James F. Barker; George B. Patrick, III, deputy secretary of the South Carolina Department of Commerce; Senator Larry Martin, chair of the Pickens County Legislative Delegation; Senator Thomas Alexander, chair of the Oconee County Legislative Delegation; Rep. Mike Gambrell, chair of the Anderson County Legislative Delegation; and Tri-County Technical College President Ronnie L. Booth.

Free Tax Preparation Helps Pickens County Residents Maximize Their Tax Credits, Savings

EASLEY – Now that tax season is upon us, United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is in full swing. VITA offers free income tax preparation to low- and moderate-income individuals and families in Pickens and Greenville Counties, ensuring that residents receive all eligible tax credits and deductions.

“As President of United Way of Pickens County, I am thrilled to be offering our community free tax preparation services through the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program with the help of IRS-trained and certified volunteers. VITA ensures that tax payers receive the maximum amount of eligible tax credits and deductions available to them, particularly the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Valuable

tax credits like EITC can literally return thousands of dollars to the pockets of hard working people in Pickens County.

“Our area has been hit hard by the economy and families need to be able to keep as much of their earnings as possible. We want folks to pick up the phone and call 2-1-1 to book an appointment today that is convenient to their schedule and residence. Our sites are located throughout the county in Clemson, Liberty, Pickens and Easley and are open mornings, evenings and weekends from now through April 15.

“Through our free tax preparation assistance program, we can save individuals the fee for filing a tax return that most for-profit preparers would charge.

We would rather have our area families keep that filing fee that others

charge, using it to make ends meet or save for the future,” said Julie Capaldi, President of United Way of Pickens County.

This Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is a direct result of a joint partnership between the United Way of Pickens and Greenville Counties.

In Greenville, VITA has been available to area residents for six years; through this partnership VITA is now being offered as a county-wide initiative in Pickens County for the first time.

Pickens County’s program began helping residents file their 2011 tax returns on January 23rd and will continue to do so through April 15th.

By providing free income tax assistance to working individuals and families, the VITA program plays a vital role in the United Way’s goal of making Pickens County

more financially stable. VITA does this by helping individuals and families increase their income while serving as a natural vehicle for connecting residents to additional financial stability programs. Those that take advantage of United Way’s free tax preparation services will also learn about financial education classes and work support programs, two more financial independence initiatives that are available free of charge to Pickens County residents through the United Way and its partners.

VITA sites in Pickens County are as follows: The Parenting Place- Easley, Pickens County YMCA-Easley, Hampton Memorial Library-Easley, Liberty Senior Center-Liberty, Village Branch Library-Pickens, and Clemson Community Care-Clemson.

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CONCEPTIS SUDOKUby Dave Green

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 ComiCs/EntErtainmEnt

Today’s Answers

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012:

You are full of get-up-and-go this year. Charisma, wit and energy make a close to irresistible mix. Those in creative fields manifest much more dynamic energy and ingenuity. For the most part, your work flows. If you are single, romance might be on your mind more than ever before. You could have several potential sweeties in your life in the next year. Date and make sure you want the person you choose. Someone better easily could be around the cor-ner. If you are attached, the two of you start acting like young lovers. People delight in being around you, as you remind them that romance can stay alive with a commitment. GEMINI is always fun to be around.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Listen to the feedback you

get; you might not have seen what others see. Accept different opinions graciously, even if they are not given graciously. The unexpected occurs out of the blue. Curb a tendency to be sarcastic or nasty. Tonight: Where the action is.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH Stay on top of a situation and

be clear about what is going on. You might want to have a discussion involv-ing finances, with an eye to change. Remember, you need someone’s agreement to make this happen, so cut any sharp comments. Tonight: Out.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)HHHH Your smile might not work

magic in the morning, but by the eve-ning it will. You might not want to repeat the same conversation verbatim — a little change could spark another per-son’s interest. Examine the possibilities with an open mind. Use care with those who seem to be on edge. Tonight: Whatever makes you smile.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)HHH Know that sometimes it is

better to back up rather than get in the middle of a major conflict. Your inter-ests will be better served. Someone you look up to becomes difficult and unstable. Accept the situation, as you might not be able to change it. Tonight: Burning the candle at both ends.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)HHHH Look toward making a dif-

ference where it counts. Your happy and caring side emerges when dealing with others, especially in a group. You note a conviviality that you rarely see.

Let go and enjoy the moment. Don’t allow a difficult situation to develop. Tonight: Only where the fun is.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)HHH Realize what you are expect-

ing from someone you look up to. Perhaps you don’t see this person realistically. Could that be possible? Rather than scrap about a situation, take responsibility for your side of the issue. Tonight: Others notice you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH You’ll get results by pulling

back and dealing with a problematic situation through detachment. Plunge right in. You could have a problem. You could discover that a partner or loved one acts in a most unexpected man-ner. Tonight: Try something unusual or different.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH You might be surprised by

what is happening with a close partner or loved one. You work very hard to clear out an issue. Accept the unex-pected at work. Work with new tech-nology. Your efficiency and flex count. Tonight: Curb sarcasm.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)HHHH Others have a way of chal-

lenging you. Be aware of what is going on with a child or loved one. There might be a side of you that wants no problems. You cannot avoid the inevi-table. Confusion surrounds a personal decision. Tonight: Let another person make the final choice.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)HHH You have been working way

too hard for your taste. Be aware of another’s effort; don’t listen to hearsay about this person. Avoid those who are sarcastic and demanding, if possible. You could have quite a shake-up or realization. Tonight: Choose a stress-buster.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)HHH You simply cannot help your-

self — you feel good and are light and lively. Use care with your finances, as you might not be seeing the situation clearly, could miscount your change or might actually be deceived. Understand your limitations, and remain upbeat. Tonight: Let the fun begin.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)HHH You might not be as present

as you might like to be when deal-ing with another person. Laughter in your mind surrounds a decision that could make you feel a little silly, mainly because you have worried about it for quite a while. Tonight: Order in.

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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINACOUNTY OF PICKENS

COURT OF COMMON PLEASSUMMONS

DOCKET NO. 11-CP-39-1762Deficiency Judgment Waived

Citimortgage, Inc., Plaintiff, v. DoreenA. Patterson; William R. Patterson;OneMain Financial, Inc.; Citibank;Bank of America, N.A. (USA); DiscoverBank; Palisades Collection, LLC;Greenwood Trust t/a The DiscoverCard; Defendant(s). (011654-05878)TO THE DEFENDANT(S), Doreen A.Patterson and William R. Patterson:YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and re-quired to appear and defend by an-swering the Complaint in this fore-closure action on property located at658 Pistol Club Road, Easley, SouthCarolina 29640, being designated inthe County tax records as TMS#5150-01-29-5248, of which a copyis herewith served upon you, and toserve a copy of your Answer on thesubscribers at their offices, 220 Ex-ecutive Center Drive, Suite 109, PostOffice Box 100200, Columbia, SouthCarolina, 29202-3200, within thirty(30) days after the service hereof,exclusive of the day of such service;except that the United States ofAmerica, if named, shall have sixty(60) days to answer after the servicehereof, exclusive of the day of suchservice; and if you fail to do so,judgment by default will be renderedagainst you for the relief demandedin the Complaint. TO MINOR(S) OVERFOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND/ORMINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARSOF AGE AND THE PERSON WITHWHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDESAND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOMELEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHERSUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to applyfor the appointment of a Guardian AdLitem to represent said minor(s)within thirty (30) days after the serv-ice of this Summons upon you. If youfail to do so, application for such ap-pointment will be made by the Plain-tiff(s) herein. NOTICE TO THE DEFEN-DANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILLPLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Sum-mons and Complaint, of which theforegoing is a copy of the Summons,were filed with the Clerk of Court forPickens County, South Carolina onNovember 30, 2011. NOTICE OFFORECLOSURE INTERVENTION PLEASETAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to theSouth Carolina Supreme Court Ad-ministrative Order 2011-05-02-01,you may have a right to ForeclosureIntervention. To be considered forany available Foreclosure Interven-tion, you may communicate with andotherwise deal with the Plaintiffthrough its law firm, Rogers Town-send & Thomas, PC. Rogers Town-send & Thomas, PC represents thePlaintiff in this action. Our law firmdoes not represent you. Under ourethical rules, we are prohibited fromgiving you any legal advice. You mustsubmit any requests for ForeclosureIntervention consideration within 30days from the date you are servedwith this Notice. IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE,OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TOPARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE IN-TERVENTION, THE FORECLOSURE AC-TION MAY PROCEED.Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PCATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFFSamuel C. Waters (SC Bar #5958)220 Executive Center DrivePost Office Box 100200 (29202)Columbia, SC 29210(803) 744-4444Columbia, South CarolinaDecember 12, 2011

NOTICE OF APPLICATIONNotice is hereby given that SouthCarolina CVS Pharmacy, LLC intendsto apply to the South Carolina De-partment of Revenue for alicense/permit that will allow the saleand off premises consumption ofbeer, and wine at 305 W. Main Street,Liberty, SC 29657.To object to the issuance of this per-mit/license, written protest must bepostmarked no later than February17, 2012.For a protest to be valid, it must bein writing, and should include thefollowing information:(1) The name, address, and tele-phone number of the person filingthe protest:(2) The specific reasons why the ap-plication should be denied:(3) That the person protesting is will-ing to attend a hearing (if one is re-quested by the applicant):(4) That the person protesting re-sides in the same county where theproposed place of business is locatedor within five miles of the business;and,(5) The name of the applicant and theaddress of the premises to be li-censed.Protests must be mailed to: S.C. De-partment of Revenue, ATTN: ABL,P.O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214;or faxed to: (803) 898-5899.

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NOTICE OF SALEC/A No. 11-CP-39-0196

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretoforegranted in the case of: CitiMortgage,Inc. vs. Dianna Haynes; KatherineHaynes; , C/A No. 11-CP-39-0196,The following property will be soldby R. Murray Hughes as Special Refe-ree, on February 6, 2012, at 11:00AM at the Pickens County Courthouseto the highest bidder: All that certainpiece, parcel or lot of land, situate,lying and being in the State of SouthCarolina, County of Pickens, beingshown and designated as Lot 10,Camp Creek Homes Subdivision, onplat dated April 25, 1983, recordedin Plat Book 25 at Page 221, in theRegister of Deeds Office for PickensCounty, South Carolina. Referencebeing hereby given for a more com-plete metes and bounds descriptionthereof. Derivation: Book 1190 atPage 1. 113 Southview Drive, Central,SC 29630 4067-06-48-2301 SUB-JECT TO ASSESSMENTS, PICKENS ADVALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTSAND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD,AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES.TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in cer-tified funds is required. The depositwill be applied towards the purchaseprice unless the bidder defaults, inwhich case the deposit will be for-feited. If the successful bidder fails,or refuses, to make the required de-posit on the day of sale or fails or re-fuses to comply with the bid within20 days, then the property will be re-sold at the bidder's risk. No personalor deficiency judgment being de-manded, the bidding will not remainopen after the date of sale, but com-pliance with the bid may be madeimmediately. The successful bidderwill be required to pay interest on theamount of the bid from date of saleto date of compliance with the bid atthe rate of 6.125% per annum. Forcomplete terms of sale, see Judgmentof Foreclosure and Sale filed with thePickens County Clerk of Court at C/A#11-CP-39-0196. NOTICE: The fore-closure deed is not a warranty deed.Interested bidders should satisfythemselves as to the quality of titleto be conveyed by obtaining an inde-pendent title search prior to theforeclosure sale date.R. Murray HughesSpecial Referee for Pickens CountySamuel C. WatersEsq. Attorney for PlaintiffP.O. Box 100200Columbia, SC 29202-3200(803) 744-4444011654-05031Website: www.rtt-law.com(see link to Resources/ForeclosureSales)

NOTICE OF SALEC/A No. 11-CP-39-1094

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretoforegranted in the case of: Wells FargoBank, N.A. vs. George P. Lee, III;Cynthia M. Lee; The Reserve at LakeKeowee Community Association, Inc.;, C/A No. 11-CP-39-1094, The fol-lowing property will be sold by R.Murray Hughes as Special Referee, onFebruary 6, 2012, at 11:00 AM at thePickens County Courthouse to thehighest bidder: All that certain piece,parcel or lot of land, lying and beingin Pickens County, South Carolina,being shown and described as Lot114, on a plat entitled "Final Plat ofThe Reserve at Lake Keowee, Phase1, for Keowee River Club, LLC", Lo-cated 10 Miles +/- West Northwestof Pickens, S.C., Pickens County,South Carolina, prepared by C. E.Shehan Surveying, South CarolinaRegistered Tier B. Land Surveyor No.8810B, said plat being dated July 24,2000, and recorded in the Office ofthe Register of Deeds for PickensCounty, South Carolina in Plat Book392 at Page(s) 14-19 and Plat Book393 at Pages 1-4 (the "Plat). For amore detailed description as to thecourses and distances. metes andbounds of the above-mentioned lot,reference is made to said Plat of re-cord. ALSO: All that certain piece,parcel or lot of land, lying and beingin Pickens County, South Carolina,being shown and described as Lot114-A, 0.05 acre, The Reserve atLake Keowee, Revised Lot 114-A,Phase 1 "Section F" for Potter Gen-eral, Located 10 Miles =/- WestNorthwest of Pickens, South Carolina,on a plat thereof prepared by C.E.Shehan Surveying, South CarolinaRegistered Tier B Land Surveyor no.8810B, said plat being dated October29, 2007 and recorded in the Officeof the Register of Deeds for PickensCounty, South Carolina, in Plat Book592 at Page 12 (the "Plat"). For amore detailed description as to thecourses and distances, metes andbounds of the above-mentioned lot,reference is made to said Plat of re-cord. Derivation: Book 1180 at Page238. 401 Top Ridge Drive, Sunset, SC29685 4131-00-29-9695 SUBJECTTO ASSESSMENTS, PICKENS AD VA-LOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR,RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, ANDOTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES.TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in cer-tified funds is required. The depositwill be applied towards the purchaseprice unless the bidder defaults, inwhich case the deposit will be for-feited. If the successful bidder fails,or refuses, to make the required de-posit on the day of sale or fails or re-fuses to comply with the bid within20 days, then the property will be re-sold at the bidder's risk. No personalor deficiency judgment being de-manded, the bidding will not remainopen after the date of sale, but com-pliance with the bid may be madeimmediately. The successful bidderwill be required to pay interest on theamount of the bid from date of saleto date of compliance with the bid atthe rate of 7% per annum. For com-plete terms of sale, see Judgment ofForeclosure and Sale filed with thePickens County Clerk of Court at C/A#11-CP-39-1094. NOTICE: The fore-closure deed is not a warranty deed.Interested bidders should satisfythemselves as to the quality of titleto be conveyed by obtaining an inde-pendent title search prior to theforeclosure sale date.R. Murray HughesSpecial Referee for Pickens CountySamuel C. WatersEsq. Attorney for PlaintiffP.O. Box 100200Columbia, SC 29202-3200(803) 744-4444011784-18543Website: www.rtt-law.com(see link to Resources/ForeclosureSales)

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINAIN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THETHIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

COUNTY OF PICKENSSUMMONS

Case No. 2011-DR-39-775Christopher Frazier, Plaintiff, vs.Pamela Davis Frazier, Defendant.TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVE-NAMED:YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and re-quired to answer the complaintherein, a copy of which is herewithserved upon you, and to serve a copyof your answer to this complaintupon the subscriber at the addressshown below, within thirty (30) daysafter service hereof, exclusive of theday of such service, and if you fail toanswer the complaint, judgment bydefault will be rendered against youfor the relief demanded in the com-plaint.BRIAN K. JAMES, L.L.C.Attorney for the PlaintiffPost Office Box 93Easley, South Carolina 29641Tel. 864.859.5918Fax. 864.859.8848July 5, 2011Easley, South Carolina

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NOTICE OF SALEC/A No. 11-CP-39-0843

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretoforegranted in the case of: SunTrustMortgage, Inc. vs. Robert A. Miller;Teresa Mil ler; , C/A No.11-CP-39-0843, The followingproperty will be sold by R. MurrayHughes as Special Referee, on Febru-ary 6, 2012, at 11:00 AM at the Pick-ens County Courthouse to the high-est bidder All that certain piece, par-cel or lot of land with improvementsthereon situate, lying and being inthe State of South Carolina, Countyof Pickens, being known and desig-nated as Lot No. 35 as shown on aplat of the Bellestone Subdivision,prepared by Spearman Surveying ,LLC, dated March 26, 2001 andAugust 8, 2001, and recordedAugust 16, 2001 in the Office of theRegister of Deeds for Pickens County,South Carolina, in Plat Book 428 atPages 8 and 9, and having accordingto said plat such metes and boundsas shown thereon. Derivation: Book1146 at Page 319. 205 Brenley Lane,Easley, SC 29642 5048-00-02-4467SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, PICKENSAD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTSAND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD,AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES.TERMS OF SALE: A 5% cash deposit isrequired . The deposit will be appliedtowards the purchase price unlessthe bidder defaults, in which case thedeposit will be forfeited. If the suc-cessful bidder fails, or refuses, tomake the required deposit, or complywith his bid within 20 days, then theproperty will be resold at his risk. Nopersonal or deficiency judgment be-ing demanded, the bidding will notremain open after the date of sale,but compliance with the bid may bemade immediately. The successfulbidder will be required to pay inter-est on the amount of the bid fromdate of sale to date of compliancewith the bid at the rate of 4% per an-num. For complete terms of sale, seeJudgment of Foreclosure and Salefiled with the Pickens County Clerk ofCourt at C/A #11-CP-39-0843. NO-TICE: The foreclosure deed is not awarranty deed. Interested biddersshould satisfy themselves as to thequality of title to be conveyed by ob-taining an independent title searchprior to the foreclosure sale date.R. Murray HughesSpecial Referee for Pickens CountySamuel C. WatersEsq. Attorney for PlaintiffP.O. Box 100200Columbia, SC 29202-3200(803) 744-4444003231-02083Website: www.rtt-law.com(see link to Resources/ForeclosureSales)

NOTICE OF SALEC/A No. 11-CP-39-1104

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretoforegranted in the case of: CitiMortgage,Inc. vs. Sharon D. Sims a/k/a SharonD. Howell; Habersham HomeownersAssociation, Inc.;, C/A No.11-CP-39-1104, The followingproperty will be sold by R. MurrayHughes as Special Referee, on Febru-ary 6, 2012, at 11:00 AM at the Pick-ens County Courthouse to the high-est bidder: All that piece, parcel orlot of land situate, lying and being inthe State of South Carolina, Countyof Pickens, shown and designated asLot 14 of Habersham Phase I Subdi-vision on a plat made by C.E. Shehan,RLS #8810-B, dated February 25,1997 and recorded in the ROD Officefor Pickens County, South Carolina inPlat Book 259 at Pages 9 & 10, refer-ence to which is made for a morecomplete and accurate description.Derivation: Book 448 at Page 5. 194Sheriff Mill Rd, Easley, SC 296425027-11-67-9452 SUBJECT TO AS-SESSMENTS, PICKENS AD VALOREMTAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RE-STRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHERSENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OFSALE: A 5% deposit in certified fundsis required. The deposit will be ap-plied towards the purchase price un-less the bidder defaults, in whichcase the deposit will be forfeited. Ifthe successful bidder fails, or re-fuses, to make the required depositon the day of sale or fails or refusesto comply with the bid within 20days, then the property will be resoldat the bidder's risk. No personal ordeficiency judgment being de-manded, the bidding will not remainopen after the date of sale, but com-pliance with the bid may be madeimmediately. The successful bidderwill be required to pay interest on theamount of the bid from date of saleto date of compliance with the bid atthe rate of 7.5% per annum. Forcomplete terms of sale, see Judgmentof Foreclosure and Sale filed with thePickens County Clerk of Court at C/A#11-CP-39-1104. NOTICE: The fore-closure deed is not a warranty deed.Interested bidders should satisfythemselves as to the quality of titleto be conveyed by obtaining an inde-pendent title search prior to theforeclosure sale date.R. Murray HughesSpecial Referee for Pickens CountySamuel C. WatersEsq. Attorney for PlaintiffP.O. Box 100200Columbia, SC 29202-3200(803) 744-4444011654-05431FNWebsite: www.rtt-law.com(see link to Resources/ForeclosureSales)

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PICKENS

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF

FILING OF COMPLAINT (NON-JURY MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE) C/A NO: 2011-CP-39-1495

DEFICIENCY REQUESTEDF11-05417

Regions Bank successor by mergerwith AmSouth Bank, PLAINTIFF, vs.Bel Co 114 LLC, Lee M. Janzen, Bev-erly W. Janzen, Lott 44 SC, LLC, TheCliffs at Keowee Springs, LLC, andThe Cliffs at Keowee Springs Owners’Association, DEFENDANT(S). TO THEDEFENDANTS, ABOVE NAMED: YOUARE HEREBY SUMMONED and re-quired to answer the Complaint inthe above entitled action, a copy ofwhich is herewith served upon you,and to serve a copy of your answerupon the undersigned at their office,1300 Pickens Street, Columbia, SouthCarolina, within thirty (30) days afterservice hereof upon you, exclusive ofthe day of such service, and if youfail to answer the Complaint withinthe time aforesaid or otherwise ap-pear and defend, the Plaintiff, in thisaction will apply to the Court for therelief demanded in the Complaint,and judgment by default will be ren-dered against you for the relief de-manded in the Complaint. NOTICE ISHEREBY GIVEN that the original Com-plaint in the above entitled actionwas filed in the office of the Clerk ofCourt for Pickens County on October21, 2011and the Amended Com-plaint in the above entitled actionwas filed in the office of the Clerk ofCourt for Pickens County on October27, 2011.KORN LAW FIRM, P.A.P.O. Box 112641300 Pickens StreetColumbia, SC 29211-1264BY: PETER D. KORN / JOHN S. KAY /DEAN HAYESALAN M. STEWART / JOHN B.KELCHNERH. GUYTON MURRELL / SUZANNAHHAYESMEREDITH L. PRICKETT / KELLER C.FOSTERTERESA D. VAN VLAKE / ASHLEYZARRETTAttorneys for PlaintiffColumbia, South CarolinaDecember 21, 2011

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NOTICE OF SALEC/A No. 09-CP-39-0594

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretoforegranted in the case of: Bank ofAmerica, N.A., successor by mergerto BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP, fkaCountrywide Home Loans Servicing,LP, vs. Mina Grace Gordon, individu-ally; Mina Grace Gordon, as PersonalRepresentative of the Estate ofJohnny W. Gordon, Sr.; Johnny W.Gordon, Jr.; Daniel Floyd Gordon ;Michael Tyler Gordon, a Minor; , C/ANo. 09-CP-39-0594, The followingproperty will be sold by R. MurrayHughes as Special Referee, on Febru-ary 6, 2012, at 11:00 AM at the Pick-ens County Courthouse to the high-est bidder: All that certain piece,parcel or lot of land situate, lying andbeing in the State of South Carolina,County of Pickens, being known anddesignated as Lot 143, WhisperingPines, according to a plat preparedfor Johnny W. Gordon and Mina G.Gordon, by J. C. Smith and Associ-ates, RSL # 7882, dated June 28,1994 and recorded in Plat Book 48 atPage 526, in the RMC Office for Pick-ens County, SC, reference to which ishereby made for a complete and ac-curate description. Derivation: Book246 at Page 91. 310 Sharon Lane,Easley, SC 29640 5008-11-55-5373SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, PICKENSAD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTSAND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD,AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES.TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in cer-tified funds is required. The depositwill be applied towards the purchaseprice unless the bidder defaults, inwhich case the deposit will be for-feited. If the successful bidder fails,or refuses, to make the required de-posit on the day of sale or fails or re-fuses to comply with the bid within20 days, then the property will be re-sold at the bidder's risk. No personalor deficiency judgment being de-manded, the bidding will not remainopen after the date of sale, but com-pliance with the bid may be madeimmediately. The successful bidderwill be required to pay interest on theamount of the bid from date of saleto date of compliance with the bid atthe rate of 5.625% per annum. Forcomplete terms of sale, see Judgmentof Foreclosure and Sale filed with thePickens County Clerk of Court at C/A#09-CP-39-0594. NOTICE: The fore-closure deed is not a warranty deed.Interested bidders should satisfythemselves as to the quality of titleto be conveyed by obtaining an inde-pendent title search prior to theforeclosure sale date.R. Murray HughesSpecial Referee for Pickens CountySamuel C. WatersEsq. Attorney for PlaintiffP.O. Box 100200Columbia, SC 29202-3200(803) 744-4444011263-01727 FMWebsite: www.rtt-law.com (see linkto Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

NOTICE OF SALEC/A No. 11-CP-39-1573

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretoforegranted in the case of: DeutscheBank National Trust Company, asTrustee of the Home Equity MortgageLoan Asset-Backed Trust Series IN-ABS 2006-C, Home Equity MortgageLoan Asset-Backed Certificates, Se-ries INABS 2006-C under the Poolingand Servicing agreement dated June1, 2006 vs. Joseph Brock Kay; SouthCarolina Department of Revenue;,C/A No. 11-CP-39-1573, The fol-lowing property will be sold by R.Murray Hughes as Special Referee, onFebruary 6, 2012, at 11:00 AM at thePickens County Courthouse to thehighest bidder: All that certain piece,parcel or lot of land situate, lying andbeing in the State of South Carolina,County of Pickens, being shown anddesignated as Lot 57 of WoodsideMills Subdivision, according to platprepared by Piedmont EngineeringService, dated January 1952 and re-corded in Plat Book 1920 at Page 139in the Register of Deeds Office forPickens County, South Carolina, ref-erence to said plat being herebymade for a more complete metes andbounds description thereof. Deriva-tion: Book 1007 at Page 178. 305 WBeattie St, Liberty, SC 296574097-10-37-3275 SUBJECT TO AS-SESSMENTS, PICKENS AD VALOREMTAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RE-STRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHERSENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OFSALE: A 5% deposit in certified fundsis required. The deposit will be ap-plied towards the purchase price un-less the bidder defaults, in whichcase the deposit will be forfeited. Ifthe successful bidder fails, or re-fuses, to make the required depositon the day of sale or fails or refusesto comply with the bid within 20days, then the property will be resoldat the bidder's risk. No personal ordeficiency judgment being de-manded, the bidding will not remainopen after the date of sale, but com-pliance with the bid may be madeimmediately. The successful bidderwill be required to pay interest on theamount of the bid from date of saleto date of compliance with the bid atthe rate of 6.125% per annum. Forcomplete terms of sale, see Judgmentof Foreclosure and Sale filed with thePickens County Clerk of Court at C/A#11-CP-39-1573. NOTICE: The fore-closure deed is not a warranty deed.Interested bidders should satisfythemselves as to the quality of titleto be conveyed by obtaining an inde-pendent title search prior to theforeclosure sale date.R. Murray HughesSpecial Referee for Pickens CountySamuel C. WatersEsq. Attorney for PlaintiffP.O. Box 100200Columbia, SC 29202-3200(803) 744-4444014773-00741Website: www.rtt-law.com (see linkto Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

NOTICE OF SALEC/A No. 11-CP-39-1619

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretoforegranted in the case of: Wells FargoBank, NA vs. Gary N. Godwin, Jr.;Penny L. Godwin; Wells Fargo Bank,N.A. (Sioux Falls, SD); Hammock BayProperty Owners Association, Inc.; ,C/A No. 11-CP-39-1619, The fol-lowing property will be sold by R.Murray Hughes as Special Referee, onFebruary 6, 2012, at 11:00 AM at thePickens County Courthouse to thehighest bidder: All that certain piece,parcel or lot of land, situate, lyingand being in the State of South Caro-lina, County of Pickens, more par-ticularly shown and designated asUnit #10 of Hammock Bay Subdivi-sion on that certain plat prepared byNu-South Surveying, Inc, Earl B.O'Brien, RLS #10755 dated January12, 2007, revised January 29, 2007and recorded in the Office of theRegister of Deeds for Pickens County,South Carolina in Plat Book 570 atPage 11, the metes and bounds,courses and distances as upon saidplat appear being made a part hereofby reference thereto. Derivation:Book 1072 at Page 204 115 Ham-mock Court, Unit #10, Central, SC29630-3642 4045-16-82-2565SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, PICKENSAD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTSAND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD,AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES.TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in cer-tified funds is required. The depositwill be applied towards the purchaseprice unless the bidder defaults, inwhich case the deposit will be for-feited. If the successful bidder fails,or refuses, to make the required de-posit on the day of sale or fails or re-fuses to comply with the bid within20 days, then the property will be re-sold at the bidder's risk. Personal ordeficiency judgment having been de-manded or reserved, the sale will re-main open for thirty (30) days pursu-ant to S.C. Code Ann. 15-39-720(1976). The Plaintiff may waive any ofits rights, including its right to a per-sonal or deficiency judgment, at anytime prior to the foreclosure sale.The successful bidder will be re-quired to pay interest on the amountof the bid from date of sale to dateof compliance with the bid at the rate

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of 6.125% per annum. For completeterms of sale, see Judgment of Fore-closure and Sale filed with the Pick-ens County Clerk of Court at C/A#11-CP-39-1619. NOTICE: The fore-closure deed is not a warranty deed.Interested bidders should satisfythemselves as to the quality of titleto be conveyed by obtaining an inde-pendent title search prior to theforeclosure sale date.R. Murray HughesSpecial Referee for Pickens CountySamuel C. WatersEsq. Attorney for PlaintiffP.O. Box 100200Columbia, SC 29202-3200(803) 744-4444013263-00993 FNWebsite: www.rtt-law.com (see linkto Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

NOTICE OF SALEC/A No. 11-CP-39-1382

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretoforegranted in the case of: Bank ofAmerica, N.A. vs. Cheryl S. Furlong,as Personal Representative of the Es-tate of Evelyn Martin Smith Johnsona/k/a Evelyn M. Johnson; Cheryl S.Furlong, individually; Michael Smith;James Smith, Jr.; Bullhead Invest-ments, LLC; First Reliance Bank;Beneficial Financial I, Inc.; Aqua Fi-nance, Inc . ; , C/A No.11-CP-39-1382, The followingproperty will be sold by R. MurrayHughes as Special Referee, on Febru-ary 6, 2012, at 11:00 AM at the Pick-ens County Courthouse to the high-est bidder: All that certain piece,parcel or lot of land lying and beingsituate in the State of South Carolina,County of Pickens, located at 207Ridgecrest Drive, being shown anddesignated as Lot 71, Block B, ofMcDaniel Heights Subdivision, ac-cording to a plat prepared by EvelynM. Johnson by G.M. Powell Land Sur-veying, RLS #14184, dated July 22,1998 and recorded in Plat Book 56 atPage 457 in the Register of DeedsOffice for Pickens County, SC, refer-ence to which is hereby made for amore complete and accurate descrip-tion. Derivation: Book 439 at Page167. 207 Ridgecrest Dr, Easley, SC29640 5018-07-58-4857 SUBJECTTO ASSESSMENTS, PICKENS AD VA-LOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR,RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, ANDOTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES.TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in cer-tified funds is required. The depositwill be applied towards the purchaseprice unless the bidder defaults, inwhich case the deposit will be for-feited. If the successful bidder fails,or refuses, to make the required de-posit on the day of sale or fails or re-fuses to comply with the bid within20 days, then the property will be re-sold at the bidder's risk. No personalor deficiency judgment being de-manded, the bidding will not remainopen after the date of sale, but com-pliance with the bid may be madeimmediately. The successful bidderwill be required to pay interest on theamount of the bid from date of saleto date of compliance with the bid atthe rate of 5.875% per annum. Forcomplete terms of sale, see Judgmentof Foreclosure and Sale filed with thePickens County Clerk of Court at C/A#11-CP-39-1382. NOTICE: The fore-closure deed is not a warranty deed.Interested bidders should satisfythemselves as to the quality of titleto be conveyed by obtaining an inde-pendent title search prior to theforeclosure sale date.R. Murray HughesSpecial Referee for Pickens CountySamuel C. WatersEsq. Attorney for PlaintiffP.O. Box 100200Columbia, SC 29202-3200(803) 744-4444011101-00326Website: www.rtt-law.com(see link to Resources/ForeclosureSales)

NOTICE OF SALEC/A No. 11-CP-39-0338

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretoforegranted in the case of: Wells FargoBank, N.A. vs. Walter J. Bailey, Jr.;CitiFinancial, Inc. ; , C/A No.11-CP-39-0338, The followingproperty will be sold by R. MurrayHughes as Special Referee, on Febru-ary 6, 2012, at 11:00 AM at the Pick-ens County Courthouse to the high-est bidder: All that certain piece,parcel or lot of land situate, lying andbeing in the County Pickens, State ofSouth Carolina, known and desig-nated as Lot 4 on plat of Addition toSection A, of Green Forest Subdivi-sion, prepared by Robert R. Spear-man, Reg. L.S. No. 3615, dated Janu-ary 29, 1973 recorded in Plat Book19 at Page 330 in the Office of theClerk of Court for Pickens County,South Carolina, and also being shownon a resurvey dated May 18, 1998and recorded in Plat Book 56 at Page407, records for Pickens County,South Carolina. Reference is herebymade to the most recent survey for amore complete and accurate metesand bounds description thereof.Derivation: Book 982 at Page 151.106 Forest Drive, Liberty, SC 296574087-07-58-2376 SUBJECT TO AS-SESSMENTS, PICKENS AD VALOREMTAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RE-STRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHERSENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OFSALE: A 5% deposit in certified fundsis required. The deposit will be ap-plied towards the purchase price un-less the bidder defaults, in whichcase the deposit will be forfeited. Ifthe successful bidder fails, or re-fuses, to make the required depositon the day of sale or fails or refusesto comply with the bid within 20days, then the property will be resoldat the bidder's risk. Personal or defi-ciency judgment having been de-manded or reserved, the sale will re-main open for thirty (30) days pursu-ant to S.C. Code Ann. 15-39-720(1976). The Plaintiff may waive any ofits rights, including its right to a per-sonal or deficiency judgment, at anytime prior to the foreclosure sale.The successful bidder will be re-quired to pay interest on the amountof the bid from date of sale to dateof compliance with the bid at the rateof 6.25% per annum. For completeterms of sale, see Judgment of Fore-closure and Sale filed with the Pick-ens County Clerk of Court at C/A#11-CP-39-0338. NOTICE: The fore-closure deed is not a warranty deed.Interested bidders should satisfythemselves as to the quality of titleto be conveyed by obtaining an inde-pendent title search prior to theforeclosure sale date.R. Murray HughesSpecial Referee for Pickens CountySamuel C. WatersEsq. Attorney for PlaintiffP.O. Box 100200Columbia, SC 29202-3200(803) 744-4444011784-18528 FMWebsite: www.rtt-law.com(see link to Resources/ForeclosureSales)

NOTICE OF SALEC/A No. 11-CP-39-1607

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretoforegranted in the case of: Wells FargoBank, N.A. vs. Betty G. Frizzell a/k/aGeraldine G. Frizzell a/k/a GeraldineFrizzell;, C/A No. 11-CP-39-1607,The following property will be soldby R. Murray Hughes as Special Refe-ree, on February 6, 2012, at 11:00AM at the Pickens County Courthouseto the highest bidder: All that certainpiece, parcel or lot of land, situate,with all improvements thereon, in theState of South Carolina, County ofPickens, being known and designatedas 1.68 acres, more or less, as shownon the plat entitled "Property Surveyfor Louise B. Young" prepared by I.A.Romo, PLS, dated February 26, 2002and recorded March 6, 2002 in PlatBook 444 at Page 16A, in the RMCOffice for Pickens County, SouthCarolina, and having, according tosaid plat, the metes and boundsshown thereon, which are incorpo-rated herein by reference. Derivation:

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Book 684 at Page 199. 145 LimeDrive, Liberty, SC 29657-97955006-02-77-1584 SUBJECT TO AS-SESSMENTS, PICKENS AD VALOREMTAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RE-STRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHERSENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OFSALE: A 5% deposit in certified fundsis required. The deposit will be ap-plied towards the purchase price un-less the bidder defaults, in whichcase the deposit will be forfeited. Ifthe successful bidder fails, or re-fuses, to make the required depositon the day of sale or fails or refusesto comply with the bid within 20days, then the property will be resoldat the bidder's risk. Personal or defi-ciency judgment having been de-manded or reserved, the sale will re-main open for thirty (30) days pursu-ant to S.C. Code Ann. 15-39-720(1976). The Plaintiff may waive any ofits rights, including its right to a per-sonal or deficiency judgment, at anytime prior to the foreclosure sale.The successful bidder will be re-quired to pay interest on the amountof the bid from date of sale to dateof compliance with the bid at the rateof 6.875% per annum. For completeterms of sale, see Judgment of Fore-closure and Sale filed with the Pick-ens County Clerk of Court at C/A#11-CP-39-1607. NOTICE: The fore-closure deed is not a warranty deed.Interested bidders should satisfythemselves as to the quality of titleto be conveyed by obtaining an inde-pendent title search prior to theforeclosure sale date.R. Murray HughesSpecial Referee for Pickens CountySamuel C. WatersEsq. Attorney for PlaintiffP.O. Box 100200Columbia, SC 29202-3200(803) 744-4444013263-01025 FMWebsite: www.rtt-law.com(see link to Resources/ForeclosureSales)

NOTICE OF SALEC/A No. 11-CP-39-1327

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretoforegranted in the case of: SunTrust Bankvs. Douglas E. Harper; Regina S.Harper; , C/A No. 11-CP-39-1327,The following property will be soldby R. Murray Hughes as Special Refe-ree, on February 6, 2012, at 11:00AM at the Pickens County Courthouseto the highest bidder: All that certainpiece, parcel or tract of land situate,lying and being in the State of SouthCarolina, County of Pickens, shownon survey by Spearman Surveying,LLC, prepared for Douglas E. Harperand Regina S. Harper, and containing7.14 acres, more or less, recorded inthe Office of the Register of Deedsfor Pickens County in Plat Book 447,at Page 20B, and having such metesand bounds as shown thereon. Deri-vation: Book 667 at Page 240 135Georgetown Way, Easley, SC 296405140-15-53-2725 SUBJECT TO AS-SESSMENTS, PICKENS AD VALOREMTAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RE-STRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHERSENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OFSALE: A 5% deposit in certified fundsis required. The deposit will be ap-plied towards the purchase price un-less the bidder defaults, in whichcase the deposit will be forfeited. Ifthe successful bidder fails, or re-fuses, to make the required depositon the day of sale or fails or refusesto comply with the bid within 20days, then the property will be resoldat the bidder's risk. No personal ordeficiency judgment being de-manded, the bidding will not remainopen after the date of sale, but com-pliance with the bid may be madeimmediately. The successful bidderwill be required to pay interest on theamount of the bid from date of saleto date of compliance with the bid atthe rate of 9.25% per annum. Forcomplete terms of sale, see Judgmentof Foreclosure and Sale filed with thePickens County Clerk of Court at C/A#11-CP-39-1327. NOTICE: The fore-closure deed is not a warranty deed.Interested bidders should satisfythemselves as to the quality of titleto be conveyed by obtaining an inde-pendent title search prior to theforeclosure sale date.R. Murray HughesSpecial Referee for Pickens CountySamuel C. WatersEsq. Attorney for PlaintiffP.O. Box 100200Columbia, SC 29202-3200(803) 744-4444014046-00050Website: www.rtt-law.com(see link to Resources/ForeclosureSales)

NOTICE OFCLERK OF COURT'S SALE

2011-CP-39-474BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Courtof Common Pleas heretofore grantedin the case of U.S. Bank, National As-sociation, as Trustee For the Certifi-cateholders of Banc of AmericaFunding Corporation, MortgagePass-Through Certificates, Series2007-B, Plaintiff against James G.Craig, Defendant, under case number2011-CP-39-474, I, the undersignedas Clerk of Court for Pickens Countywill offer for sale at public outcry onMonday, February 6, 2012, at 11:00o'clock a.m., at the Pickens CountyCourthouse, Pickens, South Carolinato the highest bidder, the followingdescribed real property, to wit: Allthat certain piece, parcel or lot ofland, situate, lying and being in theState of South Carolina, County ofPickens, in the City of Easley, and lo-cated on the east side of North 5thStreet, according to plat of J.A. Pick-ens, Surveyor, dated May 17, 1954,being more fully described as fol-lows, to-wit: Beginning at a point onthe east side of North 5th Street, thesouthwestern corner of the lot hereinconveyed; thence N19-15E 70 feet toan iron pin in center of North 5thStreet; thence S81-15E 100 feet toan iron pin; thence S19-15W 70 feetto an iron pin; thence N81-15W 100feet to the beginning corner. Theabove described property is subjectto any and all easements and/orrights of way for roads, utilities,drainage, etc. as may appear of re-cord and/or on the premises and toany and all restrictions, covenants orzoning ordinances affecting suchproperty as may appear of record.DERIVATION: This being the sameproperty conveyed to James G. Craigby deed of Virginia Craig recordedDecember 7, 2006 in Book 1057 atpage 245. TMS# 5019-11-66-4239.PROPERTY ADDRESS: 236 N. 5THSTREET, EASLEY, SOUTH CAROLINA29640. TERMS OF SALE: For Cash:The undersigned Clerk of Court willrequire a deposit of five (5%) percenton the amount of the bid (in cash orequivalent) same to be applied on thepurchase price only upon the compli-ance with the bid, but in case ofnon-compliance within thirty (30)days same to be forfeited and ap-plied to the costs and Plaintiff's debt;Interest on the balance of the bidshall be paid to the day of compli-ance at the rate of $3.66 per diem.The sale shall be subject to any sen-ior encumbrances, the existing taxes,and assessments, existing easementsand encumbrances and restrictionsof record. Purchaser to pay for thepreparation of the deed, deed stampsand costs of recording the deed.NOTE: The Plaintiff has waived itsright to a personal or deficiencyjudgment against the DefendantJames G. Craig,. Should Plaintiff'srepresentative not appear at thescheduled sale of the subject prop-erty, the Clerk of Court shall with-draw the subject property from saleand it shall be sold at the next avail-able sale’s date.Clerk of Court for Pickens CountyPickens, South CarolinaDecember 14, 2011.S.R. AndersonPO Box 12188Columbia, SC 29211-2188

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2010-CP-39-1217BY VIRTUE of a decree heretoforegranted in the case of: JPMorganChase Bank, National Association vs.William Gregory McKinney, et al., I,the undersigned R. Murray Hughes,Special Referee for Pickens County,will sell on Monday, February 6,2012, at 11:00 a.m., at the CountyCourthouse, 214 East Main Street,Pickens, SC, to the highest bidder:ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot ofland situate, lying and being in theState of South Carolina, County ofPickens, being shown and designatedas Lot 63, containing 0.59 acres, in-cluding all rights of way, Big RockLake Development, according to platentitled “Survey for William GregoryMcKinney”, prepared by Bobby JayDunn, PLS # 24276, dated 8/16/06and recorded in Plat Book 62, at Page57, in the R/D Office for PickensCounty, South Carolina, reference tosaid plat is being hereby made for amore complete metes and boundsdescription thereof. The above de-scribed property is subject to anyand all easements and/or rights ofway for roads, utilities, drainage, etc.as may appear of record and/or onthe premises and to any and all re-strictions, covenants or zoning ordi-nances affecting such property asmay appear of record. The above de-scribed property is specifically sub-ject to restrictions governing saidproperty as appear in the Register ofDeeds Office for Pickens County,South Carolina in Deed Book 9-V, atPage 195. This is the same propertyconveyed to William Gregory McKin-ney by deed from Donald E. McKin-ney and Brenda G. McKinney datedAugust 31, 2006, and recorded Sep-tember 5, 2006, in the Office of theRegister of Deeds for Pickens Countyin Book 1034 at Page 86. TMS No.416300590575. Property address:418 Big Rock Lake Road, Pickens, SC29671. TERMS OF SALE: The suc-cessful bidder, other than the Plain-tiff, will deposit with the SpecialReferee, at conclusion of the bidding,five percent (5%) of said bid is dueand payable immediately upon clos-ing of the bidding, in cash or equiva-lent, as evidence of good faith, sameto be applied to purchase price incase of compliance, but to be for-feited and applied first to costs andthen to Plaintiff's debt in the case ofnon-compliance. In the event of athird party bidder and that any thirdparty bidder fails to deliver the re-quired deposit in certified (immedi-ately collectible) funds with the Of-fice of the Special Referee, said de-posit being due and payable immedi-ately upon closing of the bidding onthe day of sale, the Special Refereewill re-sell the subject property atthe most convenient time thereafter(including the day of sale) upon noti-fication to counsel for Plaintiff.Should the last and highest bidderfail or refuse to comply with the bal-ance due of the bid within 30 days,then the Special Referee may re-sellthe property on the same terms andconditions on some subsequent SalesDay (at the risk of the said highestbidder). Personal or deficiency judg-ment being demanded, the biddingwill remain open for a period of thirty(30) days after the sale date. ThePlaintiff may waive its right to a defi-ciency judgment prior to sale, inwhich case the bidding will not re-main open after the date of sale, butcompliance with the bid may bemade immediately. Purchaser to payfor documentary stamps on SpecialReferee's Deed. The successful bid-der will be required to pay intereston the amount of the bid from thedate of sale to date of compliancewith the bid at the rate of 9.7% perannum. The Plaintiff may waive anyof its rights, including its right to adeficiency judgment, prior to sale.The sale shall be subject to taxes andassessments, existing easements andrestrictions of record. The sale or anyresale will not be held unless thePlaintiff or its attorney is present atthe sale or has advised the SpecialReferee's office of its bidding in-structions. This sale is subject to alltitle matters of record and any inter-ested party should consider perform-ing an independent title examinationof the subject property as no war-ranty is given. If the judicial sale isset aside for any reason, the suc-cessful purchaser at the sale shall beentitled only to a return of the de-posit paid, if any. The successfulpurchaser shall have no further re-course or claim of any kind beyondthe return of the deposit paid, if any,against the mortgagors, the Plaintiff,or the Plaintiff’s counsel. Neither thePlaintiff nor its counsel make repre-sentations as to the integrity of thetitle or the fair market value of theproperty offered for sale. Prior tobidding you may wish to review thecurrent state law or seek the adviceof any attorney licensed in SouthCarolina.R. Murray HughesSpecial Referee for Pickens CountyScott Law Firm, P.A.Attorney for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE2011-CP-39-1345

BY VIRTUE of a Judgment granted inthe case of: U.S. Bank National Asso-ciation, ND v. Steven G. Townsendand April D. Townsend a/k/a April O.Townsend, Civil Action No.2011-CP-39-1345, I, the under-signed Clerk of Court (or the desig-nee of the Clerk of Court), will sell onFebruary 6, 2012, at 11:00 a.m., atPickens County Courthouse, Court-house steps, 214 East Main Street,Pickens, SC, to the highest bidder: Allthat certain piece, parcel or lot ofland, with the improvements thereon,situate, lying and being in the Stateof South Carolina, County of Pickens,and being shown and designated asLot No. 10 on a plat prepared by RayDunn Land Surveyor, dated May 31,2006, recorded in Plat Book 62, page17 and more fully shown on currentsurvey prepared by Perry Ray Dunn,PLS # 19400, dated December 6,2006, of record in Plat Book 62 atPage 84 in the Office of the Registerof Deeds for Pickens County, SC, ref-erence to which is hereby made for amore complete and accurate descrip-tion. TMS No. 4098-13-12-7720.This being the same property con-veyed to Steven G. Townsend andApril D. Townsend a/k/a April O.Townsend by deed of Carolina Cus-tom Construction of the Upstate, Inc.by deed dated December 20, 2006,and recorded December 28, 2006, inBook 1062 at Page 171. PROPERTYADDRESS: 222 Harry Davis Drive,Liberty, SC 29657. TERMS OF SALE:The successful bidder, other than theplaintiff, will deposit with the Clerkof Court, at the time of the bid, fiveper cent (5%) of his bid, in cash orequivalent, as evidence of good faith,same to be applied to purchase priceif compliance is made, but in theevent compliance is not made, thedeposit shall be forfeited and appliedfirst to costs of the action and thento plaintiff's debt. Should the suc-cessful bidder at the regularly con-ducted sale fail or refuse to make therequired deposit at time of bid orcomply with the other terms of thebid within twenty (20) days from theconclusion of the bidding, then theClerk of Court may re-sell the prop-

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erty on the same terms and condi-tions on some subsequent Sales Day,but at the risk of the defaulting bid-der(s). A personal or deficiencyjudgment having been waived, thebidding will not remain open afterthe date of sale, and compliance withthe bid may be made immediately.In the event an agent of the Plaintiffdoes not appear at the time of thesale, the within property shall bewithdrawn from sale and sold at thenext available sales day upon theterms and conditions as set forth inthe Judgment of Foreclosure and Saleor supplemental Order. Purchaser topay for documentary stamps on theForeclosure Deed. The successfulbidder will be required to pay inter-est on the amount of the bid fromdate of sale to date of compliancewith the bid at the rate of 7.740%.SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTYTAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASE-MENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RE-CORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUM-BRANCES. This property may be sub-ject to rights granted to a tenantpursuant to the Protecting Tenants atForeclosure Act of 2009, Public Law111-22, effective date May 20, 2009.Harold P. Welborn, Jr.Clerk of Court, Pickens CountyPickens, South CarolinaJanuary 13, 2012FLEMING & WHITT, P. A.Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO.2011-CP-39-1396

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretoforegranted in the case of: U.S. Bank,N.A. as trustee on behalf of Manufac-tured Housing Contract Senior/Sub-ordinate Pass-Through CertificateTrust 1998-5 by Green Tree Servic-ing LLC, as Servicer with delegatedauthority under the transactiondocuments v. Christine M. Richeda,Amy Elizabeth Samson, HabershamHomeowners Association, Inc., SouthCarolina Department of Revenue, andSouth Carolina Department of MotorVehicles, I, the undersigned PickensCounty Clerk of Court, will sell onFebruary 6, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at thePickens County Courthouse, 214 EastMain Street, Pickens, South Carolinato the highest bidder: All that certainpiece, parcel or lot of land situate,lying and being in the State of SouthCarolina, County of Pickens, beingshown and designated as Lot No. 11Yorktowne Subdivision, according toplat prepared by Robert R. Spearman,Surveyor, dated April 13, 1998, andrecorded in Plat Book 56, at Page348, in the ROD Office for PickensCounty, South Carolina, reference tosaid plat being hereby made for amore complete metes and boundsdescription thereof. The above de-scribed property is subject to anyand all easements and/or rights ofway for roads, utilities, drainage, etc.as may appear of record and/or onthe premises and to any and all re-strictions, covenants or zoning ordi-nances affecting such property asmay appear of record. The abovedescribed property is specificallysubject to restrictions governing saidproperty as appear in the ROD Officefor Pickens County, South Carolina inDeed Book 405, at Page 297. Thisbeing the same property conveyed toChristine M. Richeda by deed of StanLand recorded April 30, 1998 in Book423 at Page 328. Thereafter con-veyed by Christine M. Richeda to AmyElizabeth Samson by deed recordedAugust 11, 1998 in Book 441 at Page301. Together with that certain 1989Indies Manufactured Home (VIN:AL2860I895092A&B). TMS No.:5130-00-89-3848 ( land) &M0005892 (MH). SUBJECT TO AS-SESSMENTS, PICKENS AD VALOREMTAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASE-MENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RE-CORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUM-BRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: The suc-cessful bidder, other than the Plain-tiff, will deposit with the PickensCounty Clerk of Court at conclusionof the bidding, five percent (5%) ofhis bid, in cash or equivalent as evi-dence of good faith, same to be ap-plied to purchase price in case ofcompliance, but to be forfeited andapplied first to cost and then toPlaintiff's debt in the case ofnon-compliance. Should the last andhighest bidder fail or refuse to makethe required deposit at time of bid orcomply with the other terms of thebid within twenty (20) days, then thePickens County Clerk of Court mayresell the property on the same termsand conditions on some subsequentSales Day (at the risk of the saidhighest bidder). For complete termsof sale, attention is drawn to theJudgment of Foreclosure and Orderfor Sale on file with the Clerk ofCourt for Pickens County. A personaldeficiency judgment being waived,bidding will not remain open. Thesuccessful bidder will be required topay interest on the amount of the bidfrom date of sale to date of compli-ance with the bid at the rate of11.250% per annum. Should thePlaintiff, Plaintiff’s attorney or agentfail to appear on sales day, the prop-erty shall not be sold, but shall bereadvertised and sold at some con-venient sales day thereafter when thePlaintiff, Plaintiff’s attorney or agentis present. Plaintiff does not warrantits title search to purchasers at fore-closure sale or other third parties,who should have their own titlesearch performed on the subjectproperty. Purchaser is responsiblefor the preparation and filing of theirdeed.Harold P. WelbornPickens County Clerk of CourtPickens County, South CarolinaATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF:Jeffrey L. SilverS.C. Bar No. 51041331 Elmwood Avenue, Suite 300Post Office Box 11656Columbia, South Carolina 29211(803) 252-7689

SPECIAL REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE

2011-CP-39-1433BY VIRTUE of a decree heretoforegranted in the case of: Flagstar Bank,FSB vs. Jason Kulman and RebeccaKnoll, I, the undersigned R. MurrayHughes, Special Referee for PickensCounty, will sell on Monday, February6, 2012, at 11:00 a.m., at the CountyCourthouse, 214 East Main Street,Pickens, SC, to the highest bidder:ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL ORLOT OF LAND SITUATE, LYING ANDBEING IN THE STATE OF SOUTHCAROLINA, COUNTY OF PICKENS,CITY OF PICKENS, BEING BOUNDEDON THE NORTH BY TIMBER DRIVE, ONTHE SOUTH AND EAST BY LAND NOWOR FORMERLY OWNED BY ACES SALESAND CONSULTANTS, INC., AND ONTHE WEST BY LOT 58 AND BEINGSHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT59, ON PLAT OF LAKEWOOD ESTATES- PHASE I, PREPARED BY T. CRAIG KI-ETH, SURVEYOR, DATED JANUARY 21,1998, AND RECORDED FEBRUARY 5,1998, IN PLAT BOOK 295, AT PAGE17, IN THE RMC OFFICE FOR PICKENSCOUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, ANDHAVING COURSES AND DISTANCES ASREFERENCE TO SAID PLAT WILL MOREFULLY SHOW. THE LOT HEREIN CON-VEYED IS SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONSOF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THECLERK OF COURT FOR PICKENSCOUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, RE-CORDED IN BOOK 12-N, AT PAGE376. TOGETHER WITH ALL AND SIN-GULAR, THE RIGHTS, MEMBERS,HEREDITAMENTS, AND APPURTE-NANCES TO THE SAID PREMISES BE-

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LONGING OR IN ANYWISE INCIDENTOR APPERTAINING. THIS BEING THESAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JA-SON KULMAN AND REBECCA KNOLLBY DEED OF JEFFREY T. RABY ANDCHRISTINA A. RABY RECORDEDMARCH 5, 2009, IN BOOK 1241 ATPAGE 18, IN THE OFFICE OF THE REG-ISTER OF DEEDS FOR PICKENSC O U N T Y . T M S N o .4180-00-49-9407. Property ad-dress: 209 Timber Drive, Pickens,SC 29671. TERMS OF SALE: Thesuccessful bidder, other than thePlaintiff, will deposit with the SpecialReferee, at conclusion of the bidding,five percent (5%) of said bid is dueand payable immediately upon clos-ing of the bidding, in cash or equiva-lent, as evidence of good faith, sameto be applied to purchase price incase of compliance, but to be for-feited and applied first to costs andthen to Plaintiff's debt in the case ofnon-compliance. In the event of athird party bidder and that any thirdparty bidder fails to deliver the re-quired deposit in certified (immedi-ately collectible) funds with the Of-fice of the Special Referee, said de-posit being due and payable immedi-ately upon closing of the bidding onthe day of sale, the Special Refereewill re-sell the subject property atthe most convenient time thereafter(including the day of sale) upon noti-fication to counsel for Plaintiff.Should the last and highest bidderfail or refuse to comply with the bal-ance due of the bid within 30 days,then the Special Referee may re-sellthe property on the same terms andconditions on some subsequent SalesDay (at the risk of the said highestbidder). No personal or deficiencyjudgment being demanded, the bid-ding will not remain open after thedate of sale, but compliance with thebid may be made immediately. Pur-chaser to pay for documentarystamps on Special Referee's Deed.The successful bidder will be re-quired to pay interest on the amountof the bid from the date of sale todate of compliance with the bid atthe rate of 5.875% per annum.The Plaintiff may waive any of itsrights, including its right to a defi-ciency judgment, prior to sale.The sale shall be subject to taxes andassessments, existing easements andrestrictions of record. The sale or anyresale will not be held unless thePlaintiff or its attorney is present atthe sale or has advised the SpecialReferee's office of its bidding in-structions. This sale is subject to alltitle matters of record and any inter-ested party should consider perform-ing an independent title examinationof the subject property as no war-ranty is given. If the judicial sale isset aside for any reason, the suc-cessful purchaser at the sale shall beentitled only to a return of the de-posit paid, if any. The successfulpurchaser shall have no further re-course or claim of any kind beyondthe return of the deposit paid, if any,against the mortgagors, the Plaintiff,or the Plaintiff’s counsel. Neither thePlaintiff nor its counsel make repre-sentations as to the integrity of thetitle or the fair market value of theproperty offered for sale. Prior tobidding you may wish to review thecurrent state law or seek the adviceof any attorney licensed in SouthCarolina.R. Murray HughesSpecial Referee for Pickens CountyScott Law Firm, P.A.Attorney for Plaintiff

PUBLIC NOTICESC Department of Health and

Environmental ControlBureau of Water2600 Bull Street

Columbia, South Carolina 29201Public Notice No. 12-007-M

Date: February 01, 2012NOTICE OF PROPOSEDMODIFICATION OF A

NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGEELIMINATION SYSTEM PERMIT

The South Carolina Department ofHealth and Environmental Control(DHEC) proposes to modify the Na-tional Pollutant Discharge EliminationSystem (NPDES) Permit #SC0047716,issued to PICKENS/12 MILE CREEK,(PICKENS COUNTY/GREENVILLE EQCOFFICE) PO BOX 217, PICKENS, SC29671-0217. The facility is locatedat the intersection of Twelve MileRiver and Wolf Creek, west southwestof the city of Pickens, approximately1 mile beyond the intersection of All-good Bridge Road and Penrose Circlein Pickens County. The facility has 1discharge point: 001-treated sanitarywastewater, discharging to: TwelveMile Creek; The Standard IndustrialClassification (SIC) Code for the facil-ity is 4952. The receiving streamsare classified Class FW: freshwaterssuitable for primary and secondarycontact recreation and as a sourcefor drinking water supply after con-ventional treatment in accordancewith the requirements of the Depart-ment. Suitable for fishing and thesurvival and propagation of a bal-anced indigenous aquatic communityof fauna and flora. Suitable also forindustrial and agricultural uses.The proposed modifications are asfollows:1. Based on 17 Mercury samples,there is no reasonable potential forthis parameter; therefore, Hg sam-pling requirement of Part III.A.1, arebeing removed from the permit.Other references to Hg in Part V.G.5& 6 are also being removed.2.. Part III.B - Sludge Disposal Re-quirements: Cross reference to PartIII.D. has been corrected to Part III.E.3.. Part IV.A.1: Since the final limitsare currently in effect, the scheduleof compliance is no longer applicableand has been removed from the per-mit.Persons wishing to comment on orobject to the permit modificationsare invited to submit same in writingwithin thirty (30) days of the date ofthis notice to the attention of: Mr.Mohammed Siddiqui; SC DHEC; WaterFacilities Permitting Division; 2600Bull Street, Columbia, South Carolina29201; Telephone: 803-898-4242.The permit number should be placedat the top of the first page of com-ments. When there is a significantdegree of public interest in a permitor group of permits, the Departmentmay hold a public hearing. SC DHECis not involved in zoning, land use,or property value issues. Please con-tact your local County or Municipalofficials for questions or concerns onthese issues.All comments received within the30-day period will be considered inthe formulation of final determina-tions regarding the permit. All per-sons submitting written commentswill be notified of the final determi-nations. Requests for adjudicatoryhearings may be filed after the abovedescribed determinations have beenmade. Additional information re-garding adjudicatory hearings is

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available from the Legal Office at theabove Department address or bycalling 803-898-3350.Additional information on proposedpermit determinations and on hear-ing procedures is available by writingor calling the Department at theabove address or telephone number.Copies of a specific application ordraft permit of interest to an individ-ual, organization, or company mustbe requested in writing. A feeschedule has been established forprocessing these requests: Repro-duction of documents - $0.25 perpage. Requests must be mailed tothe Freedom of Information Office at2600 Bull Street, Columbia, SC2 9 2 0 1 , p h o n e n u m b e r :803-898-3882; or requests may befaxed to the Freedom of InformationOffice at 803-898-3816. Arrange-ments can be made to review all thepermit information at the Freedom ofInformation Office on the third floorof the Sims Building across from Pee-ples Auditorium.Please bring the foregoing to the at-tention of persons you know will beinterested in this matter.

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Notice to Creditors

NOTICE TO CREDITORSOF ESTATES

All persons having claims against thefollowing estates are required to de-liver or mail their claims to the indi-cated Personal Representatives, ap-pointed to administer these estates,and to file their claims on Form#371PC with the Probate Court ofPickens County, the address of whichis 222 McDaniel Ave., B-16, Pickens,SC 29671, on or before the date thatis eight months after the date of thefirst publication of this Notice toCreditors (unless barred by operationof Section 62-3-803), or such per-sons shall be forever barred as totheir claims. All claims are requiredto be presented in written state-ments, indicating the name and theaddress of the claimant, the basis ofthe claim, the amount claimed, thedate when the claim will become due,the nature of any uncertainty as tothe amount claimed and the datewhen due, and a description of anysecurity as to the claim.

Estate: Annie Rose DozierCase #2011ES3900766Personal Representative:Edward Lee BrownAddress: 653 Connelly RoadPickens, SC 29671Attorney: N/A

Estate: Charles T. Manley, Sr.Case #2011ES3900762Personal Representative:Patricia BaucomAddress: 200 Rabbit RoadTravelers Rest, SC 29690Attorney: N/A

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Estate: Herman Franklin Watsonaka Hermon Franklin WatsonCase #2012ES3900026Personal Representatives:Michael F. WatsonAddress: PO Box 62Liberty, SC 29657AndDonna M. GillespieAddress: 303 Four Lakes DriveEasley, SC 29642Attorney: N/A

Estate: Johnny R. WilkesCase #2008ES3900218-2Personal Representative:Regina A. WilkesAddress: 101 Ware LaneEasley, SC 29642Attorney: Harry I. Rivers, Jr.Address: PO Box 1428Easley, SC 29641

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864-220-9517Unit 43 Allen, #51 Wiggins, #54Vaughn, #105 McGaha, #107 & 109Mobley, #122 Daniels, #126 Dreher,#130 Quarters, #135 Crowe, #153Ramsey, #G Roundtree, #H & 147Bruch, #I Jackson. All units containhouse hold items. The units at the153 location sold first and the 3 unitsat the Hwy 81 location will be sold2nd.

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247 Erin LanePICKENS

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PICKENS - When father and son, Dean and Jeff Holder decided to renovate the old LeJuans building in downtown Pickens, little did they know, today they would be restaurant owners. “Daddy and I had lots of fun working together remodeling the building. Our hope was that someone would lease the building sharing our vision for a restaurant that would be a modern version of what it once was. We listened to quite a few groups with their ideas but when we met with Chef Lee Pollard, we knew we had what felt like the perfect fit for Pickens,” says Jeff.

Lee brings to Pickens and the surrounding community over 50 years of experience and hard work cultivating his love of serving the very best. Previously, Lee was with Calhoun Corners and Pixie & Bill’s Restaurants in Clemson and most recently with Lee’s Café 11, named for Lee, located at the Market on Highway 11 with the Cliff’s Communities to name a few. Because of his reputation for preparing delicious meals, Lee has many repeat customers who continue to follow him enjoying his talents and gifts of fine food preparation. Lee continues his love of cooking at the

GateHouse Restaurant, which offers a unique dining experience blending traditional, southern cuisine with touches of upscale dining in a family atmosphere. Come as you are and enjoy an eclectic menu that has something sure to suit every taste.

An award-winning chef, Lee was honored in 1981 for his soup recipe in South Carolina Cook Book. In 2005, The Heritage Corridor showcased his delicious peach crepes and in 2007, Chef Pollard won the “Best of the Best” in Southern Living Magazine for his peach cobbler. His barbeque has also been recognized statewide among various publications as well.

The restaurant also features historic Hagood Mill’s grits, which are available on the buffet, accompany the featured appetizer, Fried Green Tomatoes and are served with the ever-popular Shrimp & Grits entree’. The grits are also sold at the restaurant in the Grab & Go case, along with Lee’s homemade signature salad dressings, sandwich spreads, homemade cookies and various other selections. Additionally, the Boar’s Head Deli case offers sliced meats and cheeses to go or you can order a Ham or Turkey for any special occasion.

The GateHouse Restaurant offers full-service catering and has unlimited service available to assist you in planning your special event. The banquet room, which seats as many as 80, offers on-site dining for your business meeting or special event. Another option is our outdoor-kitchen at Willow Creek Ranch which allows onsite cooking. You can enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors, which features a rustic open air pavilion, picnic tables, fire pit and rambling creek.

“We would like to thank everyone who has supported us since early November”, Dean states. “Opening a restaurant has been a major challenge for a family with no restaurant experience.

Our goal from day one has been to provide the best food and service we could for the people who come to the GateHouse Restaurant. With Lee’s guidance, we will strive to improve each day to make that happen.”

Located at 116 Ann Street in Pickens, GateHouse Restaurant is open Monday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m – 2:00 p.m. for lunch; 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. for dinner and on Sunday from 10:45 until 2:00 p.m. Take-out orders are also available by calling 864-507-4310.

The community recently helped welcome Gatehouse Restaurant to Pickens with an official Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. The restaurant is located at 116 Ann Street.

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Pickens County Native and Governor’s School for Science and Math Student Studies Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley

COLUMBIA, SC – SC Governor’s School for Science and Math (GSSM) junior and Central native, Graham Von Oehsen, traveled to Silicon Valley as part of January Interim, an innovative “mini-mester” opportunity to explore interests outside of the classroom.

Von Oehsen is the son of James Von Oehsen and Shari Prevost and attended D.W. Daniel High School prior to being accepted to GSSM.

Von Oehsen began his “Tech Trek” on January 3, with 11 other GSSM students. The trip was designed to show students how young entrepreneurs shape the economy. As part of the interim course, students not only traveled to California, they studied their hometowns and the entrepreneurs who influenced local economic growth. Visiting companies like Facebook, Google, Dropbox, Intel and Apple,

students saw firsthand where nearly half of America’s venture capital is invested.

“The purpose of our trip was to expose students to the highly unique environment of talent, technology, and capital in Silicon Valley and to bring them back to South Carolina with this knowledge,” says Robert Fletcher, director of the School’s BlueCross BlueShield Economics and Finance Institute. “We need our students to lead a new generation of free enterprise in the Palmetto State.”

Students were able to meet Dr. Charles Townes, Greenville native and Nobel Laureate in physics; and DuBose Montgomery, Hartsville native and founder of Menlo Ventures, a leading venture capital firm. Meetings with GSSM alumni were also on the agenda. Students met Todd Eisenberger of Dropbox, GSSM Class of 2008 and

originally from Myrtle Beach, and Cooper Bethea of Foursquare, GSSM class of 1998 and originally from Dillon.

This rare trip, along with the School’s other January course offerings, served as a break from routine designed to engage and inspire students with unique and enlightening educational experiences.

“On the Tech Trek, students learned about dreaming big and following their passions,” says Fletcher. “They learned how to be people of conviction, remaining open to new ideas and truths. GSSM aims to be a transformational school — one that develops and enhances each student’s path to success.”

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At Pickens County’s four high schools, plans are underway for students to select 2012-2013 courses. Course selection, completed annually in early spring, is the first step in registering for the next school year.

“Each school has a slightly different schedule and format for the course selection process,” said Ron Webber, coordinator of career and secondary education. “All students, however, will be using the same resources as they follow their Personal Pathways to Success and their Individual Graduation Plans (IGP) called for by South Carolina’s Education and Economic

Development Act of 2005 (EEDA).”

The Personal Pathways to Success initiative begins in elementary with career awareness and middle school with career exploration and culminates in the high school with students moving to careers or college. In eighth grade, students develop IGPs with their parents and their guidance counselors. After that, the IGPs guide students as they select high school

electives that enable them to complete selected majors.

High school elective courses, identified by the IGP, are organized around sixteen career clusters. Clusters contain majors

which are concentrations of related coursework. To complete a major, a student must successfully finish at least four required units. They also have the option of completing other recommended courses that support that major.

Students choose a cluster of study by the end of the eighth grade and a major by the end of the tenth grade. Students can then focus their academic coursework and work-based learning experiences and successfully reach their future career goals.

For example, a student interested in becoming a doctor or nurse can choose a career major in the Health Science cluster.

Then, in addition to selecting courses required for graduation, the student selects the courses required specifically to complete the health care major.

Course selection for the upcoming year is the next step for rising ninth through twelfth graders to complete their IGPs.

Students will use the 2012-2013 Career Planning Guide, a comprehensive listing of courses and their descriptions. The guide also provides graduation requirements, information about the clusters and majors as well as sample course progressions.

According to Webber, students and parents are encouraged to access the career planning/course

selection guide online.“We’re trying to be

good stewards of the taxpayers’ money and the environment, so once again we only printed a limited number of guides,” he said. “Hard copies are available at the high schools for anyone without Internet access.”

Webber also stressed that students and parents should use other resources as they select courses.

“We hope that they will use the many resources on our website,” he said. “Along with the career planning guide, they should examine the 2010-2011 Course Requirements for Majors and SDPC Schools of Study (Personal Pathways to Success Guide) and SDPC Schools of Study document. Our 2012-2013 High School Course Selection page has links to all the resources.”

Webber added, “Most importantly, students should work with their guidance counselors to review their IGPs, make adjustments, and select appropriate courses for the next year.”

Each high school will distribute its own schedule and information for course selection. Information will also be posted on each school’s website: Daniel High School; Easley High School; Liberty High School; Pickens High School.

Ellenberg HonoredBilly CannadaStaff Writer

PICKENS COUNTY - For Ralph Ellenburg, helping blind people in South Carolina has become a lifelong mission, and it is a mission that the 90-year old Easley native plans to keep alive for the foreseeable future.

“As long as I live, I am going to be active with the blind,” said Ellenburg. “I will help them any way I can. I am healthy and I have been blessed, so I need to pass that on to other people. As long as I can maneuver I am going to be maneuvering for the blind.”

Ellenburg has been the Advisory Board Chairman at Rocky Bottom Retreat and Conference Center of The Blind (RBRCCB) for more than 25 years, and has donated tens of thousands of dollars keeping the organization alive and well.

“He has paid all the bills at times when we could not meet all of our expenses,” said RBRCCB Board of Directors Chairman and longtime friend, Donald Capps. “He is a businessman that has always been interested in helping the organization

grow.”Despite his substantial

giving, Ellenberg says there is no way he could do enough for the organization.

“I have been very fortunate in my life,” said Ellenburg. “I have a good family and I have been successful in business. I try to help any cause that comes along, but I don’t regret anything that I have done for the blind. I just wish I could do more.”

The organization provides many services to blind people all over South Carolina, and Capps says a lot of it was made possible by Ellenberg.

“Our purpose is to assist blind South Carolinians,” said Capps. “At Rocky Bottom, there is no money unless we generate it. I really can’t recall having been associated with so many people that were as generous to the blind as Mr. Ellenburg.”

Ellenberg says when he began working with the blind in the 1980’s; it started a journey that he still continues today

“I started with the blind when I was still in business in Easley,” said Ellenburg. “It has been good for them as well as

me. I can’t say enough about the blind. I listen to them and I hear from them all the time. It just does me good to be there for them.”

Capps says his friend is unlike many people he has ever known.

“He is a very good person to be around,” said Capps. “His favorite people to help are blind people, and he’ll help them about as quickly as he would close relatives.”

The organization is getting set to hold a banquet in his honor on February 2 at the center, and Capps says it is the least they could do.

“The celebration will be in recognition of a man who is still active (with the organizations,” said Capps. “His giving spirit is unmatched by anyone.”

With an active future ahead of him, Ellenberg says he hopes he can continue to make contributions to the people he loves.

“I just love the blind,” said Ellenberg. “They are fine, gracious people that will appreciate anything you do for them. They’re doing me a favor by letting me be there rather than me doing them a favor for helping them.”

Public Meeting to be held concerning US 178/Ann Street Improvements Project

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has scheduled a public information meeting for Thursday, February 2, 2012, concerning the proposed improvements to US 178/Ann Street in Pickens.

The meeting will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the new Pickens High School cafeteria, 150 Blue Flame Drive north of Pickens off of Hwy. 178.

The meeting will have a drop-in format with displays for viewing, and citizens will have the opportunity to provide written comments. A formal presentation will

not be given during this time.

The purpose of the meeting is to provide information and solicit feedback from area residents concerning the proposed improvements to US 178/Ann Street.

The proposed project would reconstruct and widen the four travel lanes on Ann Street between SC 183/Main Street and the bridge over Town Creek.

In addition, intersection improvements are needed to reconstruct deteriorating pavement and to accommodate the anticipated future traffic demand along the corridor.

Another purpose of

the meeting is to gather information from the public or any interested organization on historic or cultural resources in the area.

Representatives of SCDOT will be available to answer questions and discuss the project with interested citizens on an individual basis.

For more information, the public ma contact Tommy Elrod, SCDOT Program Manager at (864) 241-1010 in Greenville or at elrodjt@scdot.org. Persons with disabilities who may require special accommodations should contact Lis Bleasdale at (803) 737-1345.

Officers observed that Hicks had “several small cuts to his chest, arms and back” and a four-inch laceration on his right bicep, the report stated.

Hicks and the victim were friends, Avery said.

“These two guys, they were okay together until the liquor was gone,” Avery said.

“We don’t know if they

were arguing because there was no more liquor or if they were arguing for the sake of arguing, but one takes it a little too far.”

Myle’s death was not a case of self-defense, Avery said.

“We looked at that first and foremost,” he said. “It just doesn’t fit.”

Both men had knives “in their possession at one time,” Avery said.

“We ended up taking five

or six knives out of there, scissors, to run tests on them all,” he said.

Hicks has “a quite lengthy” police record, Avery said.

He served time from 2003-2009 for assault and battery with intent to kill, he said.

Myles’ body was taken to Greenville Memorial Hospital for an autopsy. Kelley said she is awaiting toxicology results.

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$374 million, I can’t support spending additional money on the program,” he said. “The building program is 2 years behind its promised termination of 2012, so I doubt I’ll vote for a delay beyond the current June 2014 termination date.”

He said he supports the idea of “trying to find a way to utilize the 1939 building.”

“But not if it means tearing down the 1979 double-decker classroom wing to make it happen,” Saitta said. “Not one structure from this 1980 era has been torn down by the district. Instead, they’ve been kept on line like Hagood 1980, Central 1980, MicKissick 1975 or the old Liberty High 1985.

“It will be difficult for me to support a plan that tears down any multi-million building in the middle of its life cycle,” he continued. “If the plan to keep the 1939 building doesn’t spend more money, doesn’t use more time and preserves that newer classroom wing, I’ll likely support it.”

Saitta said he wished that those who want to save the 1939 building had gotten involved earlier in the district’s building program.

“It is difficult to know what people want if they only voice their opinion after the decisions have been made,” Saitta said. “Tearing down the old building was first discussed a year ago. That’s when these individuals first should

have gotten involved — when the plan for the school was thoughtfully being formulated. The plan was passed in November.”

This comes after a board meeting last week during which Board Chairman Alex Saitta told a crowd that the district did not plan to discuss the issue further.

Many speakers addressed the board during that meeting, and many more attended to show their support to the effort to save the buildings.

“I think the majority of Easley citizens are against this demolition of the 1939 buildings,” said Don Youngblood at last week’s meeting. “If razing these buildings is necessary to realize the second new middle school, I would suggest demolishing the 1970 and late additions.

Don’t destroy one of the most significant architectural and cultural touchstones of our community.”

Youngblood said the buildings were worthy of being placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

He asked “if proper research was done as to the cost” when the decision to level the building was made.

“Was proper research done with architectural and engineering firms that specialize in renovation of buildings?” Youngblood asked.

In some instances, renovation and rebuilding is less expensive than

building new structures, if done properly, he said.

“There’s a lot more to be saved in the old buildings than sentimental value,” Youngblood said.

The older buildings may require less maintenance than new buildings, he said.

“In the long term, they might be less expensive for the taxpayers than new buildings,” Youngblood said.

Former Easley High School principal Bill Houston also called for the buildings to be saved.

“It’s still usable,” Houston said last week. “You can use the building in its present state. Please consider what has been said tonight.”

Houston said that he understood the district’s assertions that there wasn’t money available to save the buildings.

“But if we don’t have the money, then maybe we ought to back up and punt,” he said.

He also said he’d heard that the district planned to tear down a portion of Brice Field.

“Thousands and thousands and thousands of dollars were spent by this board in redoing Brice Field just a number of years ago,” Houston said.

District officials said there was no plan to tear down Brice Field.

For coverage of the called board meeting, see our websites, theeasleyprogress.com and pickenssentinel.com, as well as the Friday edition of the Easley Progress.

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