THE EASLEY ROGRESS Serving Easley and Pickens County for more than 100 years. • www.theeasleyprogress.com Vol. 108, No. 104P Wednesday, July 7, 2010 Easley, SC • 50¢ Panama punches ticket for Big League World Series

By Ben Robinson In winning the Latin Venezuela finished pool cao lost in the tie breaker. 4 to win the regional title. can Regional to earn a spot American Regional tourna- play with a 3-0 record, tak- The Since 2006, two Latin in the Big League World Se- PANAMA CITY, Panama ment, Panama also elimi- ing first place in Pool A. received the top seed from American teams have been ries. The regional was held — Panama lost the first nated defending Big League Over in Pool B, there was Pool B and Mexico was invited each year to the Big in Guatamala that year. In game of the Latin Ameri- World Series champions a three-way fight for two given the second seed from League World Series. Mexi- the 2006 BLWS, Panama can Big League Baseball to Dominican Republic. Do- spots. Mexico defeated Cu- the pool. co and alternate finished 2-2, including an Venezuela, 3-2. But the host minican Republic had won racao 14-8 and Columbia 8- Venezuela topped Mexico using an automatic berth. exciting 11-inning 3-2 loss team fought back and played back-to-back Latin Ameri- 7, but lost to the Dominican 8-7 in the first semi-final The second spot goes to the to the host team. perfect through the rest of can titles coming into this Republic 4-2. The Domini- game. winner of the Latin Ameri- Panama, Puerto Rico and the tournament to earn the year’s tournament. can Republican defeated Panama upset the Do- can Regional Tournament. the host team (South Caroli- Latin American Regional After losing its first game, Mexico and Columbia, but minican Republic 7-4 in the This year Puerto Rico will na Distict One) are the only title and earn a spot in the Panama came back with a lost to Curacao 8-6. Cura- second semi-final game, set- receive an automatic berth. three teams that have se- Big League World Series, 14-1 win over Costa Rica cao also defeated Columbia, ting up a rematch between This will be the second cured spots in the 2010 Big coming up July 28-Aug. 4 at and a 5-3 win over Aruba to leaving the team in a three- Venezuela and Panama for trip to Easley by a team League World Series so far. the J.B. “Red” Owens Rec- earn a spot in the tournament way tie with Mexico and the the championship game. from Panama. In 2006, Pan- Eight more spots remain to reation Complex in Easley. semi-finals from Pool A. Dominican Republic. Cura- Panama edged Venezuela 5- ama won the Latin Ameri- be filled for the tournament. Easley woman dies after Saturday fire By Ben Robinson The fire is being investi- gated by the Easley Fire De- partment, the Easley Police EASLEY — An Eas- Department and State Law ley woman died after be- Enforcement Division of- ing trapped in a workshop ficials. closet during a fire Saturday Womack said that SLED afternoon. officials were called in due According to Easley Fire to the case involving a fatal- Chief Butch Womack, Cher- ity, coupled with manpower yl Kinsela, 47, and her hus- issues because of the holi- band Don were in the work- day weekend. shop behind their home at “Normally we would have 131 Beverly Drive. enough manpower with our A fire started, and Don cause of origin team, but be- Kinela was able to escape cause of the holiday, we had from the workshop with mi- to ask other agencies for nor injuries, Womack said. help,” Womack said. Cheryl Kinsela was trapped Easley Police Officer Jer- inside a closet beneath the emy Mills reported that upon Photos by Cancice Harper stairwell of the workshop. responding to the scene, he Jeff Williams holds his daughter and sings for the crowd as the newly crowned 2010 Liberty Idol winner. Easley firefighters arrived could see thick smoke com- on the scene and had the ing from the workshop. blaze under control within Mills said that he found 15 minutes, Womack said. Don Kinsela lying on his Cheryl Kinsela was rescued back in front of the door Norris from the closet within 3 with a garden hose, appar- minutes of the firefighters’ ently trying to extinguish arrival. the fire. The Kinselas were trans- Mills said that Don Kin- ported to Baptist Easley sella seemed dazed, and the man wins Hospital. Cheryl Kinsela hair on his forehead, arms was pronounced dead at the and eyebrows were singed. hospital. Don Kinsela was Don Kinsela told Mills that released from the hospital his wife was inside and Saturday after treatment for needed to be rescued, ac- Liberty Idol minor injuries. cording to the report. Mills The blaze did minor dam- told Don Kinsela that they By Candice Harper Bethany Ghent of Cam- age to the workshop, which would have to wait for fire pobello brought home should be salvageable, department personnel to ar- LIBERTY – A Norris man $1,000 for her third place Womack said. The fire did rive, the report said. now has the title of the 2010 finish. She will also -repre not threaten any other build- Don Kinsela then tried to Liberty Idol under his belt sent Liberty Idol by sing- ings on the property. go back into the building, after participating in the ing the national anthem at A Monday autopsy at which time Mills said he singing competition for the one of the Upstate’s major showed Cheryl Kinsela died had to forcibly restrain him, past couple of years. sports events. from smoke inhalation, ac- according to the report. Jeff Williams, of Norris Double Take brought cording to Pickens County Mills said that Don Kinse- took home a $2,500 check home $750 for fourth place. Coroner Kandy Kelley. la told him that he had been along with a $5,000 AXIOM The girls are from Green- Full toxicology reports working in the yard with a beginning artist package. ville and Easley. They will from the autopsy will be weed eater and was Coming in second was also sing at a major sports available in four to six Easley’s Taylor Stewart. He Easley’s Taylor Stewart took home second place in the weeks, Kelley said. See FIRE, Page 3A took home $1,250. See IDOL, Page 3A 2010 Liberty Idol competition. ‘When all else fails, Ham Radio works’ By Roxanne Shelley communication. When trouble is brewing, Emergency Communica- “It’s a nice time to fellow- Rigdon said there are dif- Amateur Radio’s people are tion group has 15 operators ship,” said Rigdon. EASLEY — The Pickens ferent classes of licenses often first to provide rescu- and has guys that can build When asked what the best County Amateur Radio op- within the Amateur Radio ers with critical information systems as the group is al- part of working with Ama- erators are a part of a world- field and to be licensed- re and communications,” ac- ways trying to improve their teur Radio, Rigdon said, wide radio service as they quires studying and passing cording to the organization’s ability to communicate said “Talking to people. You talk work as volunteers with the an exam. press release. Rigdon. to people you’ve never seen county’s Emergency Man- “During Hurricane Ka- Rigdon said the Amateur The group meets ev- and probably will never agement Agency said mem- trina, Amateur Radio, also Radio Service operates on ery fourth Saturday of the meet, and there’s some good ber Mandell Rigdon. called ‘Ham Radio,’ was a county, state, and national month for breakfast at the people out there.” Rigdon explained the often the only way people level and can be called out Village Inn and it is open for Each year, the “Hams” or group meets each Tuesday could communicate, and by the director within the anyone to come that may be Amateur Radio Operators, of every month, and the hundreds of volunteer county, the governor of the interested in Amateur Radio hold a Field Day which meetings are open to any- ‘hams’ traveled south to state, or the President. and emergency communica- one interested in emergency save lives and property. The Pickens County tion. See RADIO, Page 3A

St. Francis is #1 in for Heart Care We have the technology. A The Easley Progress Wednesday, July 7, 2010 Baptist Easley named BLWS presenting sponsor By Candice Harper the hospital donates money Easley Hospital to our team,” and volunteers to feed the said Jon Humphrey, tourna- EASLEY – On Monday, teams during their stay. ment director. “The commit- the 2010 Big League World The BLWS hosts teams tee feels that the recent addi- Series announced that Bap- from all over the world dur- tion will not only allow the tist Easley Hospital will be ing the eight-day series. series to grow, but will also the new presenting sponsor Some of the most talented increase community involve- for the 10th BLWS that will 16 to 18 year-old base- ment. We value our local take place in Easley July 28 ball players come to Eas- community and look forward – Aug. 4. ley in hopes of becoming to the opportunities that our This will be the hospi- the world champion team. partnership will foster.” tal’s first year as presenting The championship game is 11 teams will represent sponsor, but Baptist Easley broadcasted live on ESPN. six countries worldwide at has been involved with the “The Big League World this year’s event in Easley at BLWS since its first year in Series Committee is ecstatic the J.B. Red Owens Sports Easley in 2001. Each year, about the addition of Baptist Complex. Eight spots left to be filled for BLWS lineup By Ben Robinson for the chance to advance to in Bremerton, Washington the series in Easley. with Oregon, , Ne- EASLEY—With three The first regional in the vada, Montana, Washington, Making it Big Time teams already securing spots United states is the South- , Southern Califor- Big Time Band performed on stage during the Sunday portion of Easley three-day in the Big League World Se- east, which is set for July nia and Northern Fourth of July celebration this year. ries, teams across the world 16-23 in Fort Lauderdale, competing for the title. are competing to earn one Fla. District 21 will The U.S. Central tour- of the final eight spots. In be the host team. Other nament will be held July the United States, teams are teams have not yet been an- 19-24 in Wyoming Michi- Gates named to the 2010 competing in district and nounced. gan. Teams for that tourna- state tournaments, hoping The U.S. Southwest Re- ment have not yet been an- to advance to one of the five gional is set for July 17-20 nounced. International Games Team U.S. regionals. in Rushton, La. Louisianna The U.S. East Regional By Roxanne Shelley Club she is judged in the from the participating coun- No date or site has been District 5 will be the host will be held July 18-24 in barns on how well she treats tries at the end of the tour, announced for the Asia/Pa- teams. Other teams partici- Dover, Delaware. Teams Julia Gates who turns 15 her horses and cares for is secondary to the main cific Regional tournament. pating in the regional in- have not yet been announced in July and is a sophomore them as well as her perfor- purpose of the exchange: The Europe- Mediter- clude the state champions for that tournament. at Easley High School has mance in the competition. making friends and learning ranean-Africa Regional, for Colorado and Louisi- The Canadian Regional been named to the Inter- She further explained that about people, customs and commonly referred to as anna, as well as the will be held July 22-26 in national Games Team and Pony Club provides her culture of the host country.” EMEA, is set for July 12- East and Texas West cham- Regina, Saskatchewan. will represent the United with riding and stable care Gates explained she will be 17 in Ramstein Germany. pions. Teams have yet to be an- States in England during knowledge and riders enter given a pony she has never Germany, Moldovia and the The U.S. West tourna- nounced for that tourna- the month of August. Ac- Pony Club unrated and gain ridden before and will have Netherlands will compete ment will be held July 17-23 ment. cording to the United States higher ratings as their skills to simply get on the horse Pony Club International Ex- develop in competitions. and ride it in the competi- change website, “the United Also, Gates stated many of tion. Easley to participate in States Pony Club (USPC) the big riders were in Pony Gates expressed she is in- Committee selects a team to Club and graduated as top terested in continuing riding participate in an Internation- riders. in college and when asked al Exchange among Great During her stay in Eng- about possibly participating Palmetto Shootout Britain, Canada, the United land, Gates said she will be in the Olympics one day, States, and Australia. The staying with host families she stated, “I think it would By Ben Robinson compete in a third event at School of hosting of the Exchange is and members of the teams be fun.” Gates has been East Hendersonville, N.C., at 6:05 p.m., then Fairfield rotated among the countries from the other participat- riding since 1st grade and DUNCAN—The Easley Wednesday. High School at 6:40 p.m. involved.” Gates, a member ing countries to learn about said, “When I first started, and Wren high school foot- The Palmetto Shootout On Friday, Easley will of the Greenville Foothills various cultures and make I didn’t think I could do ball teams will participate begins Thursday and lasts face Kings Mountain High Pony Club, was selected as new friends. The USPC In- it, but I made myself do it in the “Palmetto Shootout” through Saturday. School from North Caro- a team member from the ternational Exchange web- and kept trying. I started summer passing league Easley will compete lina at 9:05 a.m., then Burns Carolina Region and will be site states, “The purpose of to feel I could do it, and it’s event at Byrnes High School against one of three teams High School from North on a team with 4 other girls the exchange is to fulfill the worked out.” Gates said this weekend. fielded by Byrnes High Carolina at 10:15 a.m. The from other regions of the goals and the mission of the her advice to other young For Easley, this will be School 9:05 a.m. Thurs- Green Wave will face Dutch United States to comprise USPC by providing horse- riders is, “Don’t give up.” their fourth passing league day. Easley will then face Fork at 12 p.m. the International Games related fun and educational Carrie Gates, Julia’s mom, event. Easley has already Hoover High School from Saturday games will be Team that will represent experience for Pony Club said, “The horses keep her competed in two passing Alabama at 4:20 p.m. determined by the results of the United States this year members. To that end, the grounded and focused. league events in Walhalla. The Green Wave will play on Thursday and Fri- stated Gates this past week. emphasis of the three-week It’s exciting to see her go The Green Wave was set to face Thomas Jefferson High day. “This is what every games tour is a cultural exchange through this.” After her par- rider lives for is to make this among the teams from the ticipation in England, Gates team,” said Gates. participating countries be- said she will be traveling to Brown attends 2010 Young Eagles Gates said she learned of cause it offers a variety of Ireland in September with her selection to the team educational experiences the United States Mounted Camp in Oshkosh, Wisconsin this past fall. “I jumped up unique to the host country. Games Association as there and down,” said Gates as The competition, which are lots of opportunities for By Roxanne Shelley perience, and an aviation sions among other activities she described her reaction takes place among teams her to continue in this sport. experience that will last a that will further enhance his to learning she was one of Cody Brown, a 12 year old lifetime.” Stephanie Brown, aviation skills. “I really want the 5 riders chosen from the from Pickens recently par- Cody’s mother, shared that to start as a recreational pi- United States to be on the ticipated in the EAA Young Cody received a scholarship lot, then private pilot, and International Games Team. Eagles Camp in Oshkosh, that helped pay for his camp then corporate pilot,” stated Gates stated that she rides Wisconsin which is spon- fees and the local Greenville Brown as he further de- everyday and is also re- sored by the Experimental EAA Chapter #249 donated scribed flying as, “You’re in sponsible for caring for her Aircraft Association (EAA) through their chapter and your own world.” Clayton horses. When asked about and is for kids that are in- anonymous donors $400 to Kerr, of Easley, took Brown how many competitions she terested in pursuing a career help with travel expenses. on his first flight through had participated in, Gates in aviation. According to Brown added, “If there’s the Young Eagles program replied, “Quite a few,” as an EAA press release, “the any young kids that want to which began Brown’s fu- she estimated being in 50 or EAA Air Academy offers start with aviation, I recom- ture plans in aviation, stated more competitions. young people the opportu- mend looking up your local Stephanie Brown, Cody’s Gates explained in Pony nity to meet and work with EAA chapter and go from mother. If anyone is inter- aviation professionals while there.” ested in taking a Young Ea- living and learning the arts, Brown described using the gle’s Flight, you can contact David D. Cantrell, Jr sciences, and lore of avia- Microsoft Flight Simulator Dale Ellis of the Greenville Attorney at Law tion in both classroom and X program that allows him EAA Chapter #249 at 252- workshop settings.” to do search and rescue mis- 8938. 209 East First Avenue (Next to Suntrust) Easley, SC (864) 859-3317 • www.davidcantrellattorney.com Brown stated, in the work- shops, he was able to con- Bankruptcy struct a compressed rocket Family Court • Personal Injury out of soda bottles and was able to create a foam wing A debt relief agency. We file Ch. 7 and Ch. 13 which is a small version bankruptcy for clients under the US Bankruptcy code of the inside of an airplane wing. Serving Pickens County and surrounding areas for over 30 years. 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Easley areas through her liams as she sat in her kitch- In Louisiana, Williams love for reading and her li- en this past week. served as Head Librarian brarian skills for years. Wil- When asked how she at Lafayette High School. liams and her sister, Dorothy learned the architectural skills Williams said she was able “Dot” W. Till have support- required to complete a replica to lend her design skills to ed the Captain Kimberly of her home, Williams stated the rebuilding of the high Hampton Memorial Library she taught herself through school library. in Easley and the adult read- reading and research. “The architecture told me ing room is now called the Williams also designed as long as I kept the same Williams-Till room in honor and drew the architectural dimensions of the rooms, I of their contributions stated plans for her home before could arrange them how I Williams. building it. She said she thought it would work best,” Williams contributes her spent one year studying Williams said. love for reading and learn- the architectural process She further explained ing to her latest project as of designing and drawing that she was able to design she completed a replica of plans for her home mainly and draw the plans for her her home. The replica has through reading books on home in Louisiana as well. dimensions of one forth of the subject. Williams explained that if an inch for every foot of Then, Williams said, she something comes to her Clemnce Williams holds the replica of her home that she created. Williams’ home, and she spent another year design- mind, she starts researching says she began the project ing and drawing the plans the topic using books. She used our imagination,” Wil- Williams said she has cur- to see where it goes and get approximately four years for her home in Easley. said she has studied Egypt, liams said. She described how rently started to write about some people’s opinions and ago and completed it this “A lot of people ask me Greece, and Rome and con- her mother had a passion for growing and living in Ea- thoughts first. Williams en- past month. how do you know all that tributes her knowledge and reading and was determined sley from childhood until courages others to read. Williams used a foam you know,” Williams said. ability to complete projects that her children would grad- today and said she has seen “I have learned more out- core material to help con- “Well, I have a BA degree such as the exact replica of uate from college. a lot over the years. When side of college than I did struct the replica and had and a MA degree, and I have her home to her childhood “Mama had a passion for asked if she was thinking through school,” Williams help from her friends Mark read all of my life. I couldn’t upbringing. learning and reading,” Wil- of publishing her writings, said, “because I have read, and Lynne Kilinski who lo- do it without reading.” “We played outside. We liams said. Williams stated she is going read, and read.” RADIO Continued from Page 1A and see what we’re doing,” the US, and more than 2.5 shared Rigdon. million around the world,” “is the climax of the week The Field Day is a 24- states the group’s press re- long ‘Amateur Radio Week’ hour event and was held in lease. sponsored by the ARRL, Pickens County June 26-27. Rigdon said there is no the National Association for The event was held at the age for amateur radio as Amateur Radio” expressed Pickens County Emergen- long as you pass the require- the group’s press release. cy Management Agency. ments. Rigdon explained Field Day However, the group may be For more information on is a time for the public to changing venues for next the Pickens County Emer- see what Amateur Radio is year but the final decision gency Communication about and how quickly the will not be made until it is Group, go to www.wx4pg. process of setting up a radio closer to the event date ex- org, or send an email to on the field and making con- plained Rigdon. wx4pg.pccg.com, or contact tacts can be completed. “There are over 650,000 Mandell Rigdon at 864-878- “The public can come by Amateur Radio licensees in 7980. IDOL FIRE Continued from Page 1A Continued from Page 1A ceiling fans when the explo- event. sion happened, the report Liberty’s Jeromy Arnett in the workshop putting fuel stated. come in fifth place and took in it in the weed eater when According to the report, home $500. it exploded, according to Mills said that Don Kinse- The semi-finals and finale the report. Don Kinsela told la said that he had told his Photo by Candice Harper can still be seen on Charter Mills that his wife was un- wife to stay down and that Channel 10 or Northland der the stairs getting some he would not leave her. This could be magic Cable Channel 4 on Friday Magician Marty wowed the crowd at Easley’s annual Fourth of July celebration atE-Edition 8 p.m. The House show Ad:Layout also airs 1 3/5/10 3:48 PM Page 1 during his Magic by Marty acts. on Charter On Demand. www.theeasleyprogress.com

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United Way, they exemplify the bright sparkles and loud noises associated come economic hurdles access to afterschool and As community needs further ways the organiza- with fireworks. Whether it be for Independence and address our communi- supplemental programs are intensify and competition tion is working to address Day, New Year’s Eve, or just a warm summer ties’ most pressing needs just a couple of examples to meet those needs grows the root causes of issues through various innovative of how United Way is ever more fierce, United that face our community night, the mini-explosives continues to capti- strategies. tackling root causes and Way of Pickens County and implement innova- vate audiences across the nation. Over the past 12 months, enabling Pickens County has capitalized on two tive strategies to meet the Easley’s July 4th celebration was certainly no United Way has worked youth to grow into engaged additional opportunities to community’s needs. exception. After two days of sparsely attended with local leaders, volun- young citizens armed with bring added benefit to the United Way’s efforts to teers, and other community the tools and life skills to county’s agencies and resi- ensure that Pickens County events downtown, the downtown streets were representatives to identify succeed. dents. In the fall of 2010, residents have access to packed Sunday night as crowds gathered antici- the most urgent needs in To add to these initia- United Way of Pickens basic social and community pating the city’s annual fireworks show. Pickens County, develop tives, United Way is excited County will implement services also include over and implement strategies to announce the implemen- an AmeriCorps program $50,000 in grant fund- One would think that in these days of spectac- for positive change and pro- tation of a pilot financial focused on financial stabil- ing to support a variety ular computer graphics and instant communica- vide accountability through literacy program in partner- ity and independence, of programs — important tions, the flash and boom of fireworks would be measuring results across ship with Pickens County’s offering volunteer income work that will help abuse our communities. Adult Learning Center tax assistance (VITA) and victims find counseling, old hat. A closer look at the downtown streets This new system utilizes (ALC). other financial literacy provide in-home assistance suggests that there was more than the fireworks a two-pronged approach This program will target resources to local residents. to senior citizens, and allow that attracted such a crowd. Families were shar- to addressing wide-spread young adults enrolled This opportunity will also low-income individuals to need: 1) work with commu- in classes at the ALC by allow seven individuals the feed their families. ing those special moments together. Fathers, nity partners to ensure that offering them incentives opportunity to dedicate a These programs illustrate mothers, sons and daughters were laughing, Pickens County residents to successfully complete year of their lives in service just a few specific compo- cutting up and enjoying their time together as a have access to basic, neces- the MoneySmart financial to America with Ameri- nents of the basic needs sary services and 2) ask curriculum as part of their Corps, through which they service work United Way family. how we can work toward preparation for the GED will earn a small monthly continues to offer in Pick- These days it is difficult to find any activity eliminating that need and exam. This curriculum stipend and an education ens County, despite limited, that a family can enjoy together. Wholesome then join with community will guide students through award upon completion of shrinking resources in movies are rare. Sporting events are overpriced, partners to address the is- topics that range from their service. today’s difficult economic sues identified. banking, budgeting, and United Way is capitaliz- climate. making it difficult for a family of four to af- Through this system the saving to credit, borrow- ing on an opportunity from For additional informa- ford such excursions. We complain about the United Way of Pickens ing, and home ownership the Department of Social tion regarding Community decaying of the family unit, but society really County is targeting issues and will be led by one of Services, leveraging federal Impact funding or the com- in the area of education the ALC’s certified teach- funding and bringing over munity investment process, does little to encourage families to spend time and youth development, ers. The success of this $20,000 in additional dol- please contact Heather together, learn from each other and strengthen financial stability and initiative can be determined lars to Pickens County to Love at (864) 850-7094, family ties. independence, and meeting through measuring results. support afterschool and Ext. 106. We applaud the City of Easley for supply- Progress Poll results: ing such a simple but meaningful activity for families on a Sunday night in July. We hope city officials will continue to keep families in mind Readers support off-shore drilling as they plan future events. By Ben Robinson “The possible reduction of soldiers who are fighting buy time for new technol- dependence on foreign oil wars based mostly on our ogy to make other sources Despite the disastrous oil is too important to let one need for cheap oil.” of energy affordable and spill in the Gulf of Mexico, incident discourage us.” Another reader said that available.” Heroes are not more than three-fourths of Another voter questioned off-shore drilling could On the opposing side, Easley Progress readers which would cost America provide a bridge between one reader felt that Ameri- responding to last week’s more — drilling or not dependence on foreign oil cans will feel different once online Progress Poll said drilling? and the production of alter- they realize the economic hard to find they are in favored of con- “People keep bringing up native energy sources. cost of the oil spill. One of the criticisms of the day is the accusa- tinued off-shore drilling in the potential environmental “The Obama administra- “Once people realize just the United States. cost of off shore drilling,” tion wants the United States how much this spill has tion that heroes do not exist in our society any “The oil spill simply the reader wrote. “But they to quit using oil entirely,” cost us, including the many more. With millionaire professional athletes means that companies don’t think about the price the reader wrote. “That’s a fishermen whose liveli- either taking steroids to gain an advantage, or need to be more careful we are already paying to nice thought, but the tech- hood has been destroyed, being involved in illegal gambling incidents, when they drill, not that keep our supplies from for- nology isn’t there — yet. they will not want any part drilling should be banned eign sources coming — the By carefully drilling off- of off-shore drilling,” the people wonder who children can look up to as entirely.” one voter wrote. lives of our brave young shore domestically, we can reader wrote. role models. This week’s question: One good answer will be on the Easley High School sidelines this year during football sea- son. Jay Hagood was a standout football and Should S.C. legalize video poker? basketball player for the Green Wave. He went By Ben Robinson lottery games and weekly on to star for the Virginia Tech Hokies football drawings of random num- The subject is bound to bers. team in college and play in the N.F.L. come up. Also, opponents of video Now he is back at Easley High School as Years ago, video poker poker say that while the an assistant football coach. But working with was legal in South Caro- extra tax income would lina. And, it was heavily solve some short-term young people is not just a job for Hagood — it taxed. finance problems, it would is his passion. Each video poker ma- www. not be worth the long-term Hagood knows that his good fortune in life chine carried an expensive repercussions that could is due largely to opportunities in athletics that license that had to be re- TheEasleyProgress. cost society millions of newed every two years. The com poll dollars. began right here in Easley. So he has created profits from the machines other argument for another become addicted to video So how do you feel? the Jay Hagood Foundation to help underprivi- meant extra income taxes day. poker machines. Go to www.theeasley- leged kids afford to participate in recreation paid by the operators. The And now state lawmakers The presence of the Edu- progress.com to cast your winnings from the machine are scrambling for money cation Lottery is a separate vote. If you want to share a programs. Last month he ran his first football were also taxed. And mon- to balance the budget each matter. Most studies agree comment with our readers, camp in conjunction with the Easley Recreation ey lost to a poker machine year. The state’s slumping that video poker is more email that to brobinson@ Department. could not be claimed as a economy means less tax addictive then scratch-off theeasleyprogress.com tax deduction. revenue. Smart lawmak- Hagood knows that success comes from hard But the mere morality ers realize that often a work and dedication. Easley is blessed to have of the machines bothered tax increase doe not lead him sharing his knowledge with the city’s next many. Gambling, in what- to increased tax revenue. ever form it takes, generally Though the state would be Editorial Board generation. affects the lower income gaining a larger percentage The editorials in this newspaper are reviewed and approved by portion of society the great- of income in the state, the our editorial board, consisting of Sandy Foster, Jason Evans, Na- est. These are the people tax increase could lead to who need a “get rich quick” an even worse economy, than DiBagno and Ben Robinson. The opinions expressed do not chance in life, or so they with less income to tax. necessarily reflect those of any particular staff member, but of the believe. More financially So lawmakers are forced secure people can invest in to make drastic cuts in newspaper as a whole. Comments and letters to the editor from Established in 1902 stocks or bonds, but those funding for programs, the public are encouraged, and may be sent to news@theeasley- P.O. Box 709, Easley, S.C. • (864) 855-0355 • FAX 855-6825 with little to invest often including education. The progress.com or P.O. Box 709, Easley, SC 29641 Office location: 205 Russell Street choose to “shoot for the fact that a state that has an Published every Wednesday and Friday in Easley S.C., 29641 jackpot.” “education lottery” cannot Managing Editor - Ben Robinson And there was the ac- properly fund its schools is [email protected] cusations that video poker a bit ironic. money often was involved So supporters of video Advertising in the drug trafficking, or poker are waiting in the Christine Wyatt that people would steal in wings, wearing “I told you [email protected] order to have more money so” grins. They know that Kevin Hamilton to play video poker. No they have a product that [email protected] conclusive evidence exist could shoot millions of dol- General Manager - Sandy Foster to prove or disprove this. lars into the state coffers. Drugs and thieves were [email protected] And, they point out, around when video poker video poker is a “choice Subscription prices: was legal; they are still tax.” In other words, people Pickens County: $28 around today, despite video Outside The County: $48 who contribute to the state poker being banned in the tax coffers through video POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: state. poker choose to do so, and The Easley Progress, P.O. Box 709, Easley, S.C. 29641 Publication #164220 The fact that the state are not forced to give as created its own “education” they are through income or ERRORS: The liability of the publisher in or omission of any advertisement will in no way exceed the amount of the charge for the space occupied by the item, lottery after banning the property taxes. and then only for the first insertion. poker machines weakens Many families have seen All written materials, photographs, graphics and advertising designs contained in the moral argument against their economic outlook this newspaper ©2010 Heartland Publications unless otherwise noted the machines. But that’s an- darken when someone Wednesday, July 7, 2010 The Easley Progress A Through The Years 25 Years Ago The Easley Progress Wednesday, July 10, 1985 • A judge denied a injunc- tion against Easley Com- bined Utilities’ proposed sewage treatment plant in Powdersville. • Work was almost com- plete on the new sanctuary for Easley Presbyterian Church. • The Easley Planning and Zoning Board rec- ommended re-zoning of property for a proposed 60-bed psychiatric hospital on SC 135. • Pickens County Council approved funds to hire an archetect to design the county’s new Department of Social Services complex. •Plans were being made for the annual “Foothills Festival” at the Foothills Mall in Easley. The event was set for mid-August. • Obituaries were printed for Joseph Baxter Padgett, James W. Brezeale, James Harold Durham, Oscar Nes- bertt Jones Jr., Mattie Dyar Williams, Bobby Lee Let- low, Bonnie Fox Ragsdale, Bud Arnold Shirley, Hattie Chapman Reeves, Samuel William McClure, Earl Bertram Paffrath, Viola Whitfield Pack, Christine McCollum Collins, John W. Huff, Ervin Morris Rogers and Liller Victoria Davis. This week’s photo is of the 1947 Bible School commencement for Cross Roads Baptist Church. See anybody you know? Share your informa- • Pickens County tion with us at [email protected] or P.O. Box 709, Easley, SC 29641. Sheriff’s deputies arrested M. Sanders, 30 years. the methodist church for Charlotte Kay in Liberty. — Mary Jean Gravely to • The town of Central 21 people for cockfighting. — Mr. and Mrs. Edward use as a parsonage in 1924. • Recent births included Danny LeFoy Crawford. applied for $25,000 in W.P. • Covenant Presbyte- Albright, 50 years; and • Miss Easley Maxine Anite Joan Morgan, Pamela • Margaret Anne McCabe W. funds to construct a new rian Church was nearing — Cecil and Irene Nich- Hunter was ready for the Marcella Melton, William was engaged to Howard high school. completion. ols, 50 years. Miss South Carolina Pag- Byron McCauley, Tommy Edward McCaw Smyth. • Obituaries were printed • Karen Campbell Tot- eant. Lee Owens and James for Thelma Elgin andLeon man wed Frank Simrill 50 Years Ago • Plans for the 1961 Ralph Blackston. 75 Years Ago Smith. Manning. The Easley Progress Easley Football Jamboree • Wedding announce- The Easley Progress • Recent births included • Celebrating birthdays Wednesday, July 6, 1960 were announced. Former ments were printed for: Thursday, July 11, 1935 Patricia Waring and Mary were Jodie Galloway 4, • A farm-business tour of Washington Redskins — Linda Faye Neighbors •Black widow spiders Elizabeth Carpenter. Deborah Ann Kelley 3 and Pickens County was set up quarterback Eddie LeBaron to Larry Dean James; captured by Dr. C.M. Tripp • Wedding announce- Chris Pace 7. to give businessmen a bet- was set to be the featured — Shirley Jean Jones to were on display at Frier- ments were printed for: • Engagement announce- ter idea of the wide range speaker. Also lined up for Boyce Donnald Owen; son’s Drug Store. — Patricia Allen Bailey ments were printed for: of agriculture produced in the show were sports writer Carolyn Lois McCauley • Mrs. Ben Rogers to Samual Banks Hayes Jr.; — Terri Lynn Evans to the county. Fred Russell and Georgia to Calvin Warren McKit- was selected to represent — Una Lesley to Coyet Paul Gregory Bullington; • Crews tore down the football coach Wally Butz. terick; Pickens County in a beauty Addis; and and parsonage of Easley’s First • Obituaries were printed Mary Jane Clardy to Wil- pageant at the state Ameri- — Johnie Mae Sheriff to — Kimberly Sue Turner Methodist Church to make for printed for “Bud” liam Hamilton Turner; and can Legion convention. Willie Gillespie. to Gregory Edward Burns. room for a new sanctuary. Hendricks, Walter Allen • Celebrating anniversa- The building was construct- Mitchell, Francis Satterfield ries were: ed in 1901 by Capt. A.W. Rollins and William Lee — Mr. and Mris Richie Hudgens and was used for Hitt. L. Davis, 50 years; the city’s first telephone • Dr. J.K. Holcombe — Mr. and Mrs. Thomas exchange. It was bought by joined the practice of Dr. Letters to the Editor INSIDE WAL-MART IN EASLEY As I watched my little means to be patriotic and Festival was fun granddaughters dance in I believe it is important to 1023 South Pendleton St, Easley Editor, The Progress: the street and watch the keep events like this going I would like to applaud fireworks, I was thankful to strong in order to pass on the city of Easley for the be right here in Easley cel- the traditions. FOR CALL IN ORDERS hard work and planning that ebrating with my family and Thank you to everyone went into the 4th of July cel- not anywhere else. that had a hand in the event. ebration this year. In this day and age, our Theresa Hurst 864-859-9552 Although our family has kids don’t know what it Easley not missed attending one since the beginning, the past few have paled in compari- Something Old, son to the earlier years. 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Panini Grilled - A Taste of Italy www.pickenssentinel.com Featured on Onion Poppy Ciabatta Bread 6" Regular or 12" Large The Sicilian The Tuscan Buffalo Chicken www.powdersvillepost.com The Ultimate Club The Mediterranean A The Easley Progress Wednesday, July 7, 2010 Obituaries Patricia D. Brooks University of Wisconsin in Ray H. Owens and Aidan Venable. LADSON — Patricia D. Stevens Point, Wis. She EASLEY — Ray H. Ow- In addition to his parents, Brooks, 73, of Ladson, wife was former president of ens, 74, of 133 Grace Lane, Mr. Owens was predeceased of 50 years to Thomas W. Charleston Kennel Club and passed away Thursday, July by his first wife, Nancy Hol- Brooks, died Saturday, July Iris Club of Summerville. 1, 2010, at his home. combe Owens, and by four 3, 2010 at Trident Medical She was also a judge for the Born in Pickens County, brothers, Bill Owens, Mel- Center. Iris Club of Summerville. a son of the late Earl Rus- vin “Pug” Owens, Bennett The funeral mass and Rite She was a former member sell and Mary Stewart Ow- Owens and Marion Charles of Committal with Final of the Charleston Mineral ens, Mr. Owens retired from Owens. Commendation will be held Society. She enjoyed gar- the US Postal Service after Memorial services were on Saturday, July 10, 2010 dening and reading and was 30 years of service and was conducted 4 p.m. Sunday, at St. Thomas the Apostle a homemaker. a life-time member of St. July 4, 2010. at St. Andrew Church, 6650 Dorchester She was a member of St. Andrew United Methodist United Methodist Church Road, North Charleston, Thomas the Apostle Catho- Church where he sang in with the Rev. Barry Cannon SC. Entombment will fol- lic Church. the church choir and was and the Rev. Julian Ford of- low at Dorchester Memory Surviving in addition to teacher of the Men’s Bible ficiating. Gardens, 11000 Dorchester her husband and mother are: Class. He was a Guardian Members of the Men’s Road, Summerville. three daughters: Spring E. Ad Litem and a U.S. Navy Bible Class served as Escort Friends and family may Brooks of Durham, N.C., Veteran. of Honor for the memorial visit 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Fri- Robin L. Brooks of Jack- Surviving are his wife, service. day, July 9, 2010, at St. sonville, Fla. and Betty C. Robin Crosby Owens of Memorials may be made Thomas the Apostle Church. Brooks of Ladson; three the home; a son Mike Ow- to St. Andrew United Meth- A prayer service will be held brothers: Jerome Bodzi- ens (Helen), of Easley; a odist Church - Building at 7:30 p.m. slaw, Robert Bodzislaw daughter, Tracey Watkins Fund, 309 Pelzer Highway, Flowers will be accepted and Thomas Bodzislaw (Chris), of Greenville ; step- Easley, SC 29642 or to or memorials may be made all of Stevens Point, WI; sons, Chris Kelly, of Easley Friends of Pickens County to St. Thomas the Apostle one grandaughter: Lisa K. and Clay Kelly, of Liberty; Guardian Ad Litem, 140 W. Catholic Church, 6650 Ramsey of Oakdale, Conn.; grandchildren, Amanda Main Street, Pickens, SC Dorchester Road, North 1 Grandson: Matthew T. Horn (Paul), Brandi Crum 29671. Overall talent winner Charleston, SC 29418. Ramsey of Oakdale, Conn.. (Alan) and Kayla Watkins, Condolences may be ex- The Little Miss & Teen Miss South Carolina Pageant Pat was born on June 29, A memorial message may all of Easley; step-grand- pressed online at www.rob- was held in Hartsville, SC June 12-19, 2010. Over 200 1937 in Stevens Point, Wis., be written to the family by children, April Venable and insonfuneralhomes.co or in contestants from across South Carolina competed dur- daughter of Cecelia Losinski visiting our website at www. Amanda Venable, both of person at Robinson Funeral ing the week. Hope McKenna Harvard was named the Bodzislaw and the late Jo- jamesadyal.com. Easley; great-grandchildren, Home - Downtown, which overall talent winner. She is the daughter of Clay and- seph Bodzislaw. She attend- Arrangements by James Owen Horn, Griffin Horn is assisting the family. ed St. Wencelslaw Grammar A. Dyal Funeral Home, 303 Melanie Elrod of Easley. Harvard won a $750 schol- Elise H. Oates School in Chicago, Ill., P.J. South Main Street, Sum- mother, Fleda Forrest of arship and was also named fourthth runner-up in the EASLEY — Elise Hig- Jacobs High School and merville. Easley; step-grandparents, Young Miss Beauty Division. For more information, gins Oates, 25, of 407 Du- Raymond and Helen Suit, visit the pageant website at www.littlemisssc.com. Frances Delozier Easley; eleven grandchil- vall Street, passed away of Greenville; special aunt, EASLEY — Frances Ber- dren and three great-grand- Thursday July 1, 2010 at her Elizabeth “Libby” H. Oates, nice Smith Delozier, 72, of children. In addition to her home. of Easley; beloved nephew, 506 Rotterdam Road, passed parents, Mrs. Delozier was Miss Oates was born in Drayton Moore, of Green- Library News away Thursday, July 1, 2010, predeceased by one sister, Greenville, a daughter of ville; longtime boyfriend, has already grown to more at Regency Hospital. Bessie Mae Bloodworth. Ann F. Suit, of Greenville Manley Roach, of Easley Dog Days of than 30 members. Born in Pickens County, a Funeral services were and the late William “Bill” and her precious little dogs, The club is free and open daughter of the late William conducted 4 p.m. Saturday, J. Oates Jr. She was a stu- Coconut and Peanut. Summer photo to all children ages 6 and Elmer and Mary Ina Nix July 3, 2010, in the chapel dent at Greenville Techni- Funeral Services were older. Smith, Mrs. Delozier retired of Robinson Funeral Home- cal College and employed conducted 2:30 p.m. Sat- contest set Beginners, as well as ex- from Materials Management Downtown with the Rev. at Countryside Village in urday, July 3, 2010, in the The staff at the Sarlin perienced chess players, and was a member of Cross- Donald Jones officiating. Easley. She was a member Chapel of Robinson Fu- Branch Library in Liberty will meet new friends, learn well Apostolic Church. Burial was in Greenlawn of First Baptist Church - Ea- neral Home - Powdersville invites the public bring in a about the game, develop Surviving are her hus- Memorial Park. sley. Road, Easley, with the Rev. photo of its dog sometime new skills, engage in casual band, Charles Delozier of Memorials may be made Surviving in addition to Dr. John Adams officiating. between Monday, July 12 play, and work toward priz- the home; three sons, Greg to Crosswell Apostolic her mother are her sister, Burial will follow in Hill- and Monday, July 26. es and recognition. Goforth of Murphy, N.C.; Church, 408 Barton Street, Billie Moore (James), of crest Memorial Park. The photos will be dis- New members are always Dwayne Delozier of Shel- Easley, SC 29640. Greenville; step-father, Mi- Memorials may be made played on the information welcome. Having access to by, N.C.; Thomas Delozier Condolences may be chael Suit, of Greenville; to Shriner’s Hospital for board at the library between a computer and internet at of Easley; one daughter, expressed online at www. step-sister, Allison Suit, Children, 950 W. Faris Road, Thursday, July 29 and Sat- home is helpful, but not re- Therese Goforth of Som- robinsonfuneralhomes.com of Florida; step-brothers, Greenville, SC 29605. urday, July 31. All patrons quired. Chess sets are pro- merset, Ken.; one brother, or in person at Robinson John Suit, of Mt Pleasant, Condolences may be ex- are invited to vote for their vided for use during meet- Grover Smith of Easley; two Funeral Home-Downtown, and David Suit of Green- pressed online at www.rob- favorite photo. ings. sisters, theRev. Ann Smith which is assisting the fam- ville; paternal grandmother, insonfuneralhomes.com or Winners will be an- For more information and Lucille Mason both of ily. Elizabeth “Lib” Oates, of in person at Robinson Fu- nounced Monday, Aug. 2. about the Easley Chess Easley; paternal grandfa- neral Home - Powdersville Wnners will receive a “dog- Club, or volunteering as ther, Otis Forrest, of Vir- Edward W. Stegall Jr. Lona Haywood of Easley; Road, Easley, which is as- gie bag” filled with special a mentor, come to one of ginia; maternal great-grand- EASLEY — Edward four grandchildren, Justin sisting the family. treats for the lucky dog. the meetings or call Wendy Walter Stegall Jr., 81, be- and Sarah Stegall, Lauren Rumminger at 306-7919 or loved husband of Mildred and Meagan Haywood; and Mary Taaffe at 908-6837. Chip the ‘Pearline’ Stegall, went to two sisters, Betty Jo Sisk of Check out our Web page be with the Lord on July 2, Easley, and Sue Masters and Cookie to visit Yack and Yarn 2010, at his home. her husband Heyward of www.theeasleyprogress.ocom Born in Pickens County, Shelby, N.C. Predeceased Hampton at the Sarlin Mr. Stegall was a son of the were three sisters and two late Edward Walter Sr. and brothers, Montez Phillips, Library Branch Lona Ethel Freeman Stegall. Willette Jennings, Aileen CommunitySouth Bank Do you like to quilt, cro- He served in the US Army Porter, Robert Stegall, and NOW OPEN and Trust mascot Chip the chet, knit, needlepoint, or do during the Korean Conflict, Palmer Stegall. Cookie Jar will visit the some other kind of needlec- spent his career as a build- Funeral services were Hampton Memorial Library raft? er, was a life-long member conducted 2 p.m., Saturday, in Easley on Friday, July 16 Mama Mi’as If you are an expert, or of Rock Springs Baptist July 3, 2010 at Rock Springs at 10:30 a.m. need help getting started, Church, and was a member Baptist Church. Masonic Chip visits libraries to come to the Sarlin Branch of Bates Lodge 189 AFM. Rites followed at the grave- For Call In Orders 855-8802 teach children the value of Library in Liberty on Satur- Surviving in addition to side. saving their pennies. Come day, July 17 at 10 a.m. his wife are three children, Memorials may be made listen to a story, have a Don’t forget about Tony’s Restaurant in Pickens Bring your current project Spencer Stegall of Mt. Pleas- to Shriners Hospital. cookie, and find out how Same Owner & Great Italian Foods! or come ask for help from a ant, Palmer Stegall and his PalmettoCare Funeral saving money can be fun. fellow group member on a wife Andrea of Easley, and Home is serving the family. project you want to start. Join the Easley This informal group wel- James Stewart Stewart. comes anyone who likes to LIBERTY — James Le- Those who have gone on Chess Club have a good time and enjoys land Stewart, 91, went home before were his son, Leland At around 4 p.m. on the needlecraft! to be with the Lord on July Thomas Stewart; brothers, first and third Thursday of The Yack and Yarn group 4, 2010. Born in Six Mile, John, Paul, Clyde, and Les- FREE 2-NIGHT VACATION! each month, the Hampton meets on the third Saturday he was the son of the late ter Stewart; sisters, Velma Memorial Library in Easley of each month from 10 a.m.- John Mac and Edna Clardy Pilgrim, Geneva Taylor and Donate Car • Boat • RV • Motorcycle will be filled with children 11a.m. Participation is free Stewart. James was a mem- Anna Bell Gilstrap. 1-800-227-2643 eager to learn about and and open to all. For more ber of Emmanuel Baptist Graveside service were play chess. information stop by or call Church. conducted 3 p.m., Monday, www.boatangel.com Started in September, the Sarlin Branch at 843- Survivors include his July 5, 2010, at Hillcrest www.charityboatsales.org 2009, the Easley Chess Club 5805. wife of 72 years, Dessie Memorial Park, mausoleum Riggins Stewart, one grand- chapel, with Rev. William son, Mitchell Lee Stewart; Heatherly officiating. daughter-in-law, Judy Stew- A message of condolence art; one sister, Vera Merck; may be expressed at www. Pickens Dental Associates and one brother, William dillardfunerals.com. WELCOMES...

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Garrett-Thornburg wedding anniversary The parents of Crystal Nicole Garrett announce the en- John “Curtis” Youngblood and Louise “Dubbie” Sweet gagement of their daughter to Brian Newell Thornburg of Youngblood of Easley celebrated their 60th wedding an- Kings Mountain, N.C. niversary Wednesday, June 30. The bride is a 1999 graduate of Easley High School and Curtis and Dubie are both retired from Alice Manufactur- a 2003 graduate of Gardner-Webb University with a Busi- ing Company and are members of Arial Baptist Church. ness Communication degree. She is currently employed Mr. and Mrs. Youngblood’s children are Gary C. Young- with Time Warner Cable Media Sales in North Carolina. blood and wife Rhonda of Easley; Dee Dyches and hus- The groom is a 2000 graduate of Kings Mountain High Roper-Officer band Chip of Pickens. School and a 2005 graduate of Gardner-Webb University Mr. and Mrs. Donnie and Sarah Roper of Easley an- Their grandchildren are Bree Youngblood Murrell and with a Sports Management degree. He is currently em- nounce the engagement of their daughter Michelle Roper husband Robert of Piedmont, Kyle Youngblood of Easley, ployed with Bessemer City High School in North Caro- of Easley to Alex Officer of Anderson, son of Bob Officer Kamryn Dyches and Charlesie Dyches of Pickens, and one lina. of Anderson and Michele Charvo of Pickens. great grandson, Trent Murrell of Piedmont. The wedding is planned for July 31, 2010 in Greenville, The wedding is planned for October 2010 at Mount Mrs. Youngblood’s sisters are Bobbie Stephens of Eas- South Carolina. View Weddings in Taylors. ley and Patsy Cantrell of Florida. Brothers are the late Bill Sweet, Heyward Sweet, Cotton Sweet and Ronnie Sweet. Mr. Youngblood’s sisters are Linda Black and Kay Alpha XI honors area students Brown of Easley. Brothers are the late Sam Youngblood and Bobby Ray Youngblood. EASLEY — Caroline Elizabeth Martin, a recent Easley High School gradu- ate, has become the latest Companion at Horton Farms Grant-In-Aid recipient from Brand new apartment community!! Alpha Xi Chapter of The 1 and 2 bedroom Apartments Starting at $450 Delta Kappa Gamma Soci- ety International. • Fitness Center •Spacious Floor Plans, Martin was one of five stu- • Social Center •Walk-in Closets dents honored at the Spring • Elevator •Laundry Room Tea at the Captain Kimberly • Sunrooms Washer/Dryer Connections Hampton Memorial Library in Easley. Martin has been an out- 55 + Community Caroline Elizabeth Martin Emily Christine Mallorie Sanders standing student throughout 201 Walnut Hill Easley S.C.• Contact 855-0070 Giambalvo her school career. When in the eighth grade she was cho- tion an essay was submitted sen by Gettys Middle School by Martin, In it she states: Faculty as the outstanding “I want to encourage every Eighth Grade Student. In student to be the best he or high school, Miss Martin she can be. I want to give ev- DENTURES has been “Best of Class” in ery student the courage and grades nine through twelve, confidence to succeed in life, Starting At $390/set SAME DAY SERVICE an upstate Junior Scholar, no matter where they come and Miss Green and White of from. I want to make a dif- Simple Extractions $65 per tooth Easley High School, to men- ference.” General Dentists tion a few honors. Miss Mar- Four outstanding eighth tin plans to attend Southern grade students were also rec- BradfordBradford L. Keeney, L. DDS Keeney, • Robert DDSStark, DDS Wesleyan University in the ognized at the Spring Tea. fall and major in Elementary They are Sarah Bethany 3903 Augusta Rd. 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100 100 100 100 Notice To Creditors No Trespassing No Trespassing Other Services 600 Legals Legals Legals Legals Animals Estate: Joshua Dewayne Monkus Charles M. Smith Jr... 12-08-10 W.R. Upchurch and DIRECTV STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ORDER APPOINTING PUBLIC SALE Faye B. Upchurch... 4-27-11 Personal Representative: Chester or Annette Miller... 4-18-12 For the best TV COUNTY OF PICKENS COUNTY OF PICKENS GUARDIAN AD LITEM All property now stored in the units Linda F. W. Couch Wallace Cisson and Pets listed below will be sold in pursuant Christopher Farm... 3-28-12 experience, up- COURT OF COMMON PLEAS COURT OF COMMON PLEAS STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA Address: 131 Dusty Lane Larry Chase... 10-13-10 to the assertion of a lien for rent. If Mary S. Craig...7-28-10 DOCKET NO. 10-CP-39-0261 CASE NO. 2010-CP-39-853 COUNTY OF PICKENS Walhalla, SC 29691 grade from cable to Happy Jack® Flexen- tenant does not respond by7/28/10 West End Baptist Church... 8-03-11 SUMMONS AND NOTICES SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF COURT OF COMMON PLEAS their property will be sold on 7/29/10 Attorney: B. Allen Clardy, Jr. Homer Crowe...7-14-10 Directv today! hance: relieves joint West End Deficiency Judgment Waived Wells FILING OF COMPLAINT C/A NO. 2010-CP-39-0591 at 12PM noon at: American Stor- Address: 517 Laurens Road Dale and Packages start at & muscle pain in Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff, v. Shar- Baptist Church... 3-14-12 100268.00690 CitiMortgage, Inc., Plaintiff vs. The age, 638 Powdersville Rd., Easley, Greenville, SC 29607 Sandra Dodgins ...9-22-10. $29.99 lene Baird a/k/a Sharlene D. Baird; dogs. Contains Chase Home Finance, LLC, PLAIN- Personal Representative, if any, SC 29642. 864-855-1635. William G. Elrod...12-08-11 Lawrence Brackett a/k/a Lawrence Dan and Dana Riddle... 7-28-10 1-866-541-0834 Mother Nature's flea TIFF, vs. William E. McJunkin, Tri- whose name is unknown, of the Es- #408 Mary Jennings, Misc. Items H. Brackett; Ross Brackett a/k/a tate of Sylvia D. Morton, and any Estate: Thomas A. Moody William T. and Janice E. McCul- repellent. RIDDLE cia McJunkin and United Guaranty #746 Tasha Jones, Sofa, Misc. Dan C. and Judith B.Atkins...4-6-11 DISH NET- Ross D. Brackett; Defendant(s). Residential Insurance Company of other Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Personal Representative: lough... 6-08-2011 (011784-13818) TO THE DEFEN- Items Dana and FARM SUPPLY North Carolina, DEFENDANTS. TO Sylvia D. Morton, Deceased, their Vicki Hatfield WORK DANT(S), Lawrence Brackett a/k/a heirs, Personal Representatives, Malcolm Simmons...9-22-10 (859-9309). THE DEFENDANT(S) WILLIAM E. Address: 3926 Cavill Creek Road Community Best Offer Ever! Lawrence H. Brackett: YOU ARE MCJUNKIN AND TRICIA Administrators, Successors and As- Notice To Creditors www.happyjackinc.com Barboursville, WV 25504 C. Dean Cullison & Calendar HEREBY SUMMONED and re- MCJUNKIN ABOVE NAMED: YOU signs, and all other persons entitled Over 120 Top Chan- quired to appear and defend by an- Paden E. Woodruff...9-22-10 ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and to claim through them; all unknown NOTICE TO CREDITORS Attorney: Kelvin R. Kearse nels only $24.99/mo. swering the Complaint in this persons with any right, title or inter- 900 required to answer the Complaint in OF ESTATES Address: PO Box 1504 Derrick Evett... 12-01-10 Pickens High for one year. Call Now Merchandise foreclosure action on property lo- the above entitled action, copy of est in the real estate described All persons having claims against Easley, SC 29641 Dorsie or 1950 1-888-688-5943 cated at 196 Ossie Hayes Road, which is herewith served upon you, herein; also any persons who may the following estates are required to To host a class re- Dish Network Pickens, South Carolina 29671, and to serve copy of your answer be in the military service of the Blanche Martin... 3-09-11 deliver or mail their claims to the in- being designated in the County tax upon the undersigned at their of- United States of America, being a Estate: Mirtis E. Newton union on Aug. 7, Miscellaneous dicated Personal Representatives, Ray & Martha Duncan...7-14-10 Seeking Work records as TMS# 4193-00-76-7513, fices, 2712 Middleburg Drive, Suite class designated as John Doe; and 2010. appointed to administer these es- Personal Representative: Clean-In/out, debris, of which a copy is herewith served 200, P.O. Box 2065, Columbia, any unknown minors or persons E.A. or D.G. McCall... 2-09-11 tates, and to file their claims on Debbie McKenzie The event will take INVENTORY upon you, and to serve a copy of South Carolina 29202, within thirty under a disability being a class des- gutter, windows, Form #371PC with the Probate Address: 300 W. Beattie Street Edward and place at Michael's on your Answer on the subscribers at (30) days after service hereof upon ignated as Richard Roe, Defen- auto, deck, pressure CLOSEOUT!! Court of Pickens County, the ad- Evonne Elrod... 1-16-13 Main in Pickens. Any their offices, 220 Executive Center you, exclusive of the day of such dants. It appearing to the Liberty, SC 29657 Save thousands on dress of which is 222 McDaniel washing, yard work, Drive, Ste 109, Post Office Box service, and if you fail to answer the satisfaction of the Court, upon read- Attorney: N/A Elizabeth P. Megrail... 8-03-11 class member who steel buildings! Only a Ave., B-16, Pickens, SC 29671, on painting, trees, 100200, Columbia, South Carolina, Complaint within the time aforesaid, ing the Motion for the Appointment did not receive infor- few left 24x30, 35x34, or before the date that is eight Sara F. Emerich... 3-28-12 handywork and odd 29202-3200, within thirty (30) days the Plaintiff in this action will apply of Kelley Y. Woody, Esq. as 30x60. Ask about our months after the date of the first Estate: Ina Bell Nix mation should con- after the service hereof, exclusive to the Court for the relief demanded Guardian ad Litem for all unknown Ernest E. Cantrell...12-29-10 jobs. Work guaran- display program for ad- publication of this Notice to Credi- tact Betty Baker of the day of such service; except in the Complaint, and judgment by persons and persons who may be Personal Representative: teed, lowest rates. ditional savings! tors (unless barred by operation of Fort Hill Natural Gas Auth....7-28-10 Chapman at 859- that the United States of America, if default will be rendered against you in the military service of the United Crystal Hulsey Call now! Section 62-3-803), or such persons Don, 878-1259 named, shall have sixty (60) days to for the relief demanded in the Com- States of America (which are con- Frances Alexander... 3-09-11 8710. We will con- shall be forever barred as to their Address: 124 Couch Street 1-866-352-0469 answer after the service hereof, ex- plaint. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NO- stituted as a class designated as tinue to take claims. All claims are required to be Easley, SC 29640 Frances M. Brazzell clusive of the day of such service; TICE that should you fail to Answer “John Doe”) and any unknown mi- VONAGE presented in written statements, in- Attorney: Harry I. Rivers, Jr. & Brazzell LP... 10-10-12 reservations thru Ladies plus size and if you fail to do so, judgment by the foregoing Summons, the Plain- nors and persons who may be dicating the name and the address July 30th. Unlimited local default will be rendered against you tiff will move for a general Order of under a disability (which are consti- Address: PO Box 1428 Frank & Lida Finley... 4-20-11 clothes. yard sale of the claimant, the basis of the and long distance for the relief demanded in the Com- Reference of this cause to the Spe- tuted as a class designated as Easley, SC 29641 claim, the amount claimed, the date Fred D. and/ or prices, Call 306- plaint. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOUR- cial Referee for Pickens County, “Richard Roe”), it is ORDERED calling for only when the claim will become due, Patricia E. Duncan... 3-02-11 1862. TEEN YEARS OF AGE AND/OR which Order shall, pursuant to Rule that, pursuant to Rule 17, SCRCP, the nature of any uncertainty as to 200 $24.99 per month. MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN 53(e) of the South Carolina Rules of Kelley Y. Woody, Esq. is appointed Estate: Virginia Reid Freddie Zink and or Randy Long... Announcements the amount claimed and the date Get reliable phone YEARS OF AGE AND THE PER- Civil Procedure, specifically provide Guardian ad Litem on behalf of all Personal Representative: 05-23-12 SON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) when due, and a description of any that the said Special Referee is au- unknown persons and persons who Donald L. Reid service from Vonage. NEW MATTRESS SETS RESIDES AND/OR TO PERSONS may be in the military service of the security as to the claim. Freddie Zink thorized and empowered to enter a Address: 118 Anderson Avenue Lost & Found Call Today! Twin $119 • Full $159 UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABIL- final judgment in this cause. TO United States of America (consti- and Randy Long... 11-03-10 ITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUM- tuted as a class and designated as Estate: J.C. Chappell Westminster, SC 29693 1-877-673-3136 MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN Gary and Queen Mismatched $225 MONED AND NOTIFIED to apply “John Doe”), all unknown minors or Personal Representative: Attorney: N/A YEARS OF AGE AND/OR Eleanor Pinkowski...10-16-13 Lost Cat for the appointment of a Guardian MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN persons under a disability (consti- Patsy L. Chappell Pillowtop Queen $289 Ad Litem to represent said minor(s) Please help us find Professional Services YEARS OF AGE AND THE PER- tuted as a class and designated as Address: 537 Issaqueena Trail Gladys, James and within thirty (30) days after the serv- Estate: Mary K. Richey our cat. She is white FULL WARRANTY SON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) “Richard Roe”), all of which have or Curtis Edens...9-15-10 ice of this Summons and Notice Clemson, SC 29631 Personal Representative: with black spots, and RESIDES AND/OR TO PERSONS may claim to have some interest in ASPHALT CALL 843-1263 OR 855-3636 upon you. If you fail to do so, appli- the property that is the subject of Attorney: N/A William E. Kay H&A Properties 1 & 2, LLC...7-28- expecting kittens. UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABIL- PAVING cation for such appointment will be ITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUM- this action, commonly known as Address: 227 Boggs Road 10 She has been miss- made by the Plaintiff(s) herein. *Parking Lots Yard Sale MONED AND NOTIFIED to apply 107 Pendleton Court, Easley, SC Estate: Arnold Cornine Central, SC 29630 Herman and Melvin Barr... 1-12-11 ing from her home Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC 29640, that Kelley Y. Woody, Esq. *Subdivisions for the appointment of a Guardian Personal Representative: Attorney: N/A on Shady Grove Family yard sale, Sat. ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Ad Litem to represent said minor(s) is empowered and directed to ap- Betty McGrew Hill.....12-30-10 *Driveways Samuel C. Waters (SC Bar #5958) Joan Ann Cornine Road since June within thirty (30) days after the serv- pear on behalf of and represent all Mildred S. Holcombe...7-14-10 7/10, 8 Am until, 220 Executive Center Drive, Suite 25 Years Experience ice of this Summons and Notice unknown persons and persons who Address: 144 Galerie Drive Estate: Betty E. Tucker 12th. There is a re- 2020 Ruhamah Rd., 109 Post Office Box 100200 may be in the military service of the James and All Work Guaranteed upon you. If you fail to do so, ap- Easley, SC 29642 Personal Representative: ward for her return or (29202) Columbia, SC 29210 (803) Elizabeth Holcombe... 3-16-10 Robert Crenshaw Liberty. plication for such appointment will United States of America, consti- Attorney: Keith G. Meacham information leading 744-4444 Columbia, South Car- tuted as a class and designated as Robert Tucker be made by the Plaintiff(s) herein. PO Box 10796 James A. Atkinson... 7-13-11 to her return. Call 878-9502 olina February 23, 2010 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that “John Doe”, all unknown minors Address: 201 Cobblestone Trace TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE the original Complaint in the above and persons under a disability, con- Greenville, SC 29603 Easley, SC 29642 James D. and 313-1070. 2000 NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE Automotive entitled action was filed in the office stituted as a class and designated Attorney: N/A Frances O. Martin... 11-17-10 CROWE'S TAKE NOTICE that the Summons of the Clerk of Court for Pickens as “Richard Roe”, unless the De- and Complaint, of which the forego- Estate: Robert G. Fratus, Sr. Jay Cappell... 7-28-10 TREE SERVICE County on May 12, 2010. fendants, or someone acting on Notices ing is a copy of the Summons, were their behalf, shall, within thirty (30) Personal Representative: Owner/ Operator Want to Buy SCOTT LAW FIRM, P.A. Jerome Wilson... 7-07-10 filed with the Clerk of Court for Pick- days after service of a copy of this Karolyn A. Fratus No Trespassing Ray Crowe ens County, South Carolina on Feb- Ronald C. Scott, SC Bar #4996 Joe & Kathy Burgess... 4-27-11 Fitness Classes at Order as directed below, procure Address: 368 Shady Grove Road Serving Pickens WE BUY ruary 11, 2010. Elizabeth R. Polk, SC Bar #11673 the appointment of a Guardian or NO TRESPASSING NOTICES John C. and Cannon. Aerobics, County since 1981 Pickens, SC 29671 JUNK Columbia, South Carolina Brett F. Kline, SC Bar #15661 Guardians ad Litem for the Defen- Section 16-11-610 of the South Sophie Brooks... 12-08-10 Water fitness, Pilates *Insured dants constituted as a class desig- Attorney: Daniel E. Hunt Carolina code pertains to entry on February 23, 2010 Angelia J. Grant, SC Bar #78334 and much more. Log *Free Estimates AUTOMOBILES nated as “John Doe” or “Richard Address: PO Box 887 another's lands for various pur- John, David and Sara J. Volk, SC Bar #74822 $200 & UP NOTICE OF APPLICATION Roe”. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Easley, SC 29641 poses without permission. Wes Hendricks... 3-09-11 onto www.cannon- 864-979-9693 ATTORNEYS FOR THE PLAIN- Notice is hereby given that Toss that a copy of this Order shall be Any person entering upon the lands hospital.org for a CROWSTREESER- CALL TIFF Nancy A. Johnson... 7-07-10 Group LLC dba Country Food Mart served upon the unknown Defen- of another for the purpose of hunt- [email protected] 965-8436 2712 Middleburg Drive, Suite 200 Jones Avenue Baptist Church...7- complete schedule intends to apply to the South Car- dants by publication in the The Estate: Ballenger Ernest Gilstrap ing, fishing, trapping, netting; for 617-7755 olina Department of Revenue for a Columbia, SC 29204 Easley Progress, a newspaper of Personal Representative: gathering fruit, wild flowers, culti- 27-11 and registration form license/permit that will allow the (803) 252-3340 general circulation in the County of Moneta G. Short vated flowers, shrubbery, straw, Robert A. King...7-14-10 or call 898-1333. sale and off premises consumption Pickens, State of South Carolina, Security Address: PO Box 598 turf, vegetables or herbs; or for cut- of beer, wine at 2801 Earls Bridge once a week for three (3) consecu- ting timber on such land without the Kirk and Jane Williams... 10-27-10 3000 Liberty, SC 29657 300 Real Estate Sales Rd., Easley, SC 29640. To object to PETITION for DETERMINATION tive weeks, together with the Sum- consent of the owner or manager, Laura C. Jones... 2-01-12 Services ADT the issuance of this permit/license, OF HEIRS mons in the above entitled action. Attorney: N/A shall be deemed guilty of a misde- written protest must be postmarked SUMMONS AND NOTICE TO THE Leonard P. Looper Jr... 8-19-10 PETITIONER: JOYCE M. NOR- meanor and upon conviction shall, Free Home no later than July 23, 2010. For a DEFENDANT(S) ALL UNKNOWN TON for a first offense, be fined not more James L. Local & William L. Commercial protest to be valid, it must be in writ- PERSONS WITH ANY RIGHT, Estate: Juanita C. Gilstrap Domestics / Security Sys- DECEASED: JOHN B. MCEL- than two hundred dollars or impris- Betts...... 10-27-10 ing, and should include the follow- TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE Personal Representative: oned for not more than thirty days Janitorial HANNON Lois P. McNeely... 1-05-11 tem ing information: REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED Moneta G. Short and, for a third or subsequent of- SMALL SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: $850 value with (1) The name, address, and tele- HEREIN; ALSO ANY PERSONS Address: PO Box 598 fenses, be fined not less than five Lola G. Arnold ...9-22-10 APARTMENT phone number of the person filing 249-26-5649 WHO MAY BE IN THE MILITARY hundred dollars no more than one HOUSE purchase of alarm Liberty, SC 29657 Margaret G. Nealey..12-01-10 COMPLEX the protest: DATE OF BIRTH: April 22, 1925 SERVICE OF THE UNITED thousand dollars or imprisoned for Attorney: N/A CLEANING monitoringservices Available (2) The specific reasons why the DATE OF DEATH: June 20, 1996 STATES OF AMERICA, BEING A not more than six months or both. A Mark Albertson Builders...7-28-10 CLASS DESIGNATED AS JOHN Honest and from ADT Security Great Invest- application should be denied: NAMES OF POSSIBLE KNOWN first or second offense prosecution DOE; AND ANY UNKNOWN MI- Mary Ellen Hughes...11-24-10 dependable with ment (3) That the person protesting is HEIRS AND RELATIONSHIPS: resulting in a conviction shall be re- Services. NORS OR PERSONS UNDER A Estate: Janet S. Hooper Mary S. Craig... 7-21-10 willing to attend a hearing (if one is ported by the magistrate or city very good rates. 1-888-274-3888 Spouse: Christine M. McElhannon DISABILITY BEING A CLASS Personal Representative: Crawford requested by the applicant): recorder hearing the case to the Maybeth T. Harris... 10-27-10 References Children: Rose Marie M. Nix DESIGNATED AS RICHARD ROE; Merle S. Hooper communications and records divi- (4) That the person protesting re- Assoc. Beverly M. Culbertson YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED Address: 209 Lark Circle sion of the South Carolina Law En- Melinda Pilgrim... 1-19-11 available. sides in the same county where the 400 235-7855 and required to answer the Com- forcement Division which shall keep Also organiza- proposed place of business is lo- Joyce M. Norton Clemson, SC 29631 MiLamar & Catherine Gilstrap...6- Financial plaint in the above action, a copy a record of such conviction so that cated or within five miles of the busi- Jean M. Tulk Attorney: Jackson E. Fields, Jr. 29-11 tion. which is herewith served upon you, any law enforcement agency may REASON FOR PETITION: To ness; and, and to serve a copy of your Answer Address: 110 Liberty Drive, inquire into whether or not a defen- Mildred Louise Brown... 9-29-10 Call (5) The name of the applicant and establish the heirs of the deceased upon the undersigned at their of- Financial Suite 202 dant has a prior record. Only those Mildred S. Holcombe... 10-13-10. 918-9448 the address of the premises to be li- dated on date of death. fices, 2838 Divine Street, Columbia, Clemson, SC 29631 offenses which occurred within a censed. NOTICE OF HEARING South Carolina 29205, within thirty period of ten years, including im- Mildred T. Cobb... 8-17-11 (30) days after service upon you, CREDIT CARD Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Date: August 4, 2010 mediately preceding the date of the Avanelle Moore...7-28-10 Home Department of Revenue, ATTN: exclusive of the day of such serv- Estate: Melvin Pope Isbell last offense, shall constitute prior of- RELIEF Time: 9:30 AM Nannie G. Williams... 10-20-10 ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, SC ice, and, if you fail to answer the Personal Representative: fenses within the meaning of this Improvements Place: Probate Court Complaint within the time aforesaid, Buried in Credit 29214; or faxed to: (803) 898-5899. William Sparrow section. Frances M. Parslow...6-01-11 222 McDaniel Avenue Pick- judgment by default will be ren- This is a public notice the persons Card Debit? ens, SC 29671 dered against you for relief de- Address: 112 Buckeye Lane Paul D. Harris... 2-16-11 listed do not consent to others tres- BUDDY's Call Credit Card Re- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA manded in the Complaint. Greenville, SC 29611 PURPOSE: Hearing upon the Pe- passing on the properties they own Randall Griffin...7-20-11 Home Repair COUNTY OF PICKENS tition of JOYCE M. NORTON in NOTICE: NOTICE IS HEREBY Attorney: N/A lief for your free or manage: Dan & Dana Riddle...7-28-10 Painting, pressure wash- COURT OF COMMON PLEAS the Estate of JOHN B. MCELHAN- GIVEN that the original Complaint ing, carpentry, dry wall consultation. in this action was filed in the office A. Kendal & DOCKET NO. 10-CP-39-0745 NON. Robert and doors, windows, floors, 1-877-264-8031 DESCRIPTION OF PLEADING: of the Clerk of Court for Pickens Estate: Lewis J. Merck Wylene G. King... 3-10-11 Sarah Waldrop... 10-13-10 wall, roof repair, siding, SUMMONS AND NOTICES County on March 31, 2010. NO- Petition for Determination of Heirs Personal Representative: Etc. Deficiency Judgment Waived Wells A&E Mini Storage... 2-02-11 Roger and Linda Black... 10-20-10 under South Carolina Code of TICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION: Allowee G. Merck Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff, v. Arnold NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT 25 yrs. Exp. FAST IRS Laws, 1976, as amended. 149 Folger Street Alice N. Woodring...5-2-12 Roy and R. Geary; Sharon R. Timmons; De- an action has been commenced Free Estimates A full copy of the Summons and Frances Campbell... 10-19-11 RELIEF fendant(s). (011784-13391) TO and is now pending or is about to be Clemson, SC 29631 Anthony & Dollie Morris... 7-07-11 864-419-0976 Petition is available from the un- THE DEFENDANT(S), Arnold R. commenced in the Circuit Court Attorney: Randall M. Newton Ruth W. Owen...1-13-11 Do you owe over Geary: YOU ARE HEREBY SUM- dersigned attorney. If you do not upon the complaint of the above Address: PO Box 1539 Audrey E. Galbreath...7-07-10 MONED and required to appear appear at the hearing or file and Sherril Simmons... 1-05-11 $10,000 to the IRS? named Plaintiff against the above Clemson, SC 29633 and defend by answering the Com- Answer, the relief requested will named Defendant for the purpose Barry and Steve P. Pace...7-21-10 Settle Out Over Due plaint in this foreclosure action on be granted. Rhonda Herd, Sr... 12-23-10 of foreclosing a certain mortgage of Mary W. Suggs... 7-07-10 Taxes for Less property located at 411 Blue Ridge Executed this 18th day of October, real estate heretofore given by Estate: Daniel Patrick Miller, Sr. Bernice and Street, Easley, South Carolina 2008. Sylvia D. Morton to CitiMortgage, Sybil M. Looper... 06-30-2011 1-888-692-5739 29640, being designated in the Personal Representative: Fredrick Fortner... 1-19-11 Kenneth D. Acker Inc. bearing date of September 22, Teresa L. Parker &/or Evelyn Boggs County tax records as TMS# 5029- Arlene Miller P.O. Box 9 2005 and recorded October 11, Betty L. Haynes... 7-22-10 Thomason... 6-24-10 General Assignment 10-46-2006, of which a copy is 2005 in Mortgage Book 3085 at Address: 7 Good Street Pickens, SC 29671 Betty McGrew Hill...8-11-10 herewith served upon you, and to Page 60 in the Register of Mesne Greenville, SC 29617 Thomas Hawkins...9-01-10 serve a copy of your Answer on the (864) 878-1184 Reporter Conveyances/Register of Attorney: Daniel E. Hunt Toni and James Johnson... 10-13- subscribers at their offices, 220 Ex- Deeds/Clerk of Court for Pickens A successful newspaper group in Upstate SC is Address: PO Box 887 10 ecutive Center Drive, Ste 109, Post County, in the original principal sum accepting resumes for a general assignment re- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA Easley, SC 29641 Malinda or Billy Chapman...7-28- Office Box 100200, Columbia, of Eighty Four Thousand Five Hun- Tony M. Stephens... 7-21-10 porter.Applicants must have strong writing skills South Carolina, 29202-3200, within COUNTY OF PICKENS 10 dred and 00/100 Dollars Estate: Merrill D. Mills and a willingness to work flexible hours. Knowl- thirty (30) days after the service COURT OF COMMON PLEAS ($84,500.00). That thereafter on C. Dean Cullison & Personal Representative: dege of AP Style, and Indesign and Photoshop hereof, exclusive of the day of such SUMMONS March 31, 2010, the said Mortgage Paden E. Woodruff, Jr... 4-18-12 Grace M. Mills experience a plus. service; except that the United Case Number: 2010-CP-39-781 Electronic Registration Systems, ����������������� States of America, if named, shall Inc. (MERS) as nominee for Wilm- Address: 135 Oak Springs Court C.H. Pinion... 3-09-11 Easley Combined Utilities System, have sixty (60) days to answer after ington Finance, Inc. a division of the Commission of Public Works in Easley, SC 29640 FM &/or Please send resumes to: the service hereof, exclusive of the AIG Federal Savings Bank, for valu- and for the City of Easley, S.C., Attorney: N/A Greg Caddell... 4-23-14 day of such service; and if you fail to able consideration received, did �������������������������������������������������� Sandy Foster, Condemnor, vs. Florine Powell, do so, judgment by default will be transfer, assign and set over the Caroline A. Lark... 10-20-10 General Manager, a/k/a, Florine I. Powell, deceased; ������������������������������������������������� rendered against you for the relief Mortgage and the Note secured Estate: Martin R. Moore Harry E. Jr &/or PO Box 709, demanded in the Complaint. TO F.G. Powell, and if deceased, then thereby unto CitiMortgage, Inc., ������������������������������������������������������ his heirs or devisees; Loretta P. Personal Representative: Beverly Carson... 2-02-11 Easley, SC 29641 MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN which assignment was recorded in ����������������������������������������������������� YEARS OF AGE AND/OR Micheltree, and if deceased, then said RMC/ROD Office on April 9, Mary D. Moore Kimper Cartee...7-27-11 or e-mail to MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN her heirs or devisees; Terry Neal 2010, in Book 4154 at Page 10., Address: 109 Fieldstone Drive ���������������������������������������������������������� CALL YEARS OF AGE AND THE PER- Powell; Melvin Powell, and if de- and that the premises effected by Easley, SC 29642 Charles & Candice Attaway...7-21- SON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) ceased then to his heirs or de- �������������������������������������������������������� 965-8436 said mortgage and by the foreclo- Attorney: N/A 10 RESIDES AND/OR TO PERSONS visees; and Lloyd Powell, sure thereof are situated in the ��������������������������������������������������������� 617-7755 UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABIL- Landowner(s). and John Doe, rep- County of Pickens, State of South Charles F. Fortner...11-24-10 �������������������������������������������������������� ITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUM- resenting a class of known or un- Carolina, and is described as fol- MONED AND NOTIFIED to apply known heirs or devisees and lows: All that certain piece, parcel ��������������������������������������������������������� for the appointment of a Guardian Richard Doe,representing a class of or lot of land situate, lying and being ���� ��������������� ��������������������������������������������������������� sit Ad Litem to represent said minor(s) known or unknown minors, impris- in the State of South Carolina, ����������� Vi ���� e Y within thirty (30) days after the serv- oned persons, or incompetent per- County of Pickens, City of Easley, ����� �������� ������������������������������������������������������ m r L Co ou UL FREE ice of this Summons and Notice sons, Unknown Claimants(s). TO on Pendleton Street, being shown ���������� IF ED ��������������������������������������������������������� T D s 1st MONTHS RENT upon you. If you fail to do so, appli- THE LANDOWNERS AND OTHER and designated as Lot No. 16, ��� ������ ���� AU A nt E GR e cation for such appointment will be PARTIES NAMED ABOVE: YOU Building 4, Unit 4,, D-4, on a plat B P rtm ��������������������������������������������������������� U pa made by the Plaintiff(s) herein. ARE HEREBY SUMMONED, ad- prepared by Romo Land Surveys, � �� �������������������� A NEWLY REMODELED Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC ��������������������������������������������������������� vised and notified that, pursuant to dated October 26, 1994, and 1,2 & 3 BR APARTMENTS ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF the South Carolina Eminent Domain recorded in Plat Book 67 at Page ������������������� ������������������������������������������������������ 1 & 2 BR APARTMENTS Samuel C. Waters (SC Bar #5958) Procedures Act, S.C. Code 56B in the Office of the Register of ���������������������������������������������������������� 220 Executive Center Drive, Suite §28-2-10, et seq., the within Deeds for Pickens County, South � � � �� ���������� WASHER/DRYER CONNECTIONS 109 Post Office Box 100200 Notice of Condemnation and Ten- Carolina, reference to which is ��������������������������������������������������� (29202) Columbia, SC 29210 (803) der of Payment are hereby served hereby made for a more complete ������������������������� 744-4444 Columbia, South Carolina ��������������������������������������������������� upon you. and accurate description. TMS No. April 29, 2010 NOTICE TO THE 5019-20-92-6148 Property Ad- ��������������������������������������������������������� 878-2459 DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: Date: April 26, 2010 dress: 107 Pendleton Court, �������� YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE James M. Robinson Easley, SC 29640 ��������������������������������������������� Pickens & Ridgeview Apartments that the Summons and Complaint, Attorney for Condemnor RILEY POPE & LANEY, LLC 117 Bridgeview Drive of which the foregoing is a copy of ���������������������� ROBINSON LAW FIRM, P.A. the Summons, were filed with the Post Office Box 11412 Pickens, SC 29761 Post Office Box 738 ��� ������������������ Clerk of Court for Pickens County, Columbia, SC 29211 ���������������������������� APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED South Carolina on April 22, 2010. 110 Bradley Avenue (803) 799-9993 ����������������� Columbia, South Carolina Easley, SC 29641-0738 Attorneys for Plaintiff ��������������������������������������������� TUE & FRI 8:30–5:00 April 29, 2010 (864) 859-7501 719213 7/7, 7/14, 07/21/2010 ���������������������� ������������ WED: BY APPT. Housing Choice Vouchers/Transfers Accepted ��� � ��� ��� ���� ��������������������� TDD Relay #1-800-735-2905 ������������������������������������������� ���������� ��� ����� � �������������� ���������������� 00254255 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 The Easley Progress A Clemson names students to President’s List CLEMSON: The fol- Payne, Andrew Jeremy Pitt- beth Smith, Sarah Elizabeth lowing local students were man, Keaton Whiney Powell, Stone, Edgar Turner Vaughn, named to the Clemson Uni- Amy Melinda Quist, Jennifer Amanda Marie Wells, James versity President’s List for Rose Raffa, Taylor Lynne Justin Wilbanks and Christo- the Spring 2010 semester. To Reeves, Alexandra Suzzane pher Wilkins. be named to the President’s Riehm, Anna Kathryn Rob- From Liberty: Shala Jes- List, a student must achieve ertson, Dane Winston Rosier, sica Dodd, Edgar Joseph a 4.0 (all As) grade-point av- Sameka Shaniece Rouse, Jill Fleming, John Daniel Lewis, erage. Melissa Rozzi, Janna Rebeka Leanna Nicole Ramey and From Easley: Austin Guy Sandel, Evan Charles Sand- Perry Blain Willimon. Abella, Dustin C. Atkins, ers, Sara Ansley Selig, Ha- From Pickens: Abigail Christopher Charles Att- leigh Ann Smith, Kandace Lauren Colwell, Catherine away, William Myles Ayers, Cheree Smith, William Tyler Sara Gilcrease, Trevor Ste- Cassidy Danielle Barnette, Smith, Kyle Ronald Spor- ven Gravely, Bethany Anne Julie Nicole Benesole, Sa- rer, Jeremy Isaiah Sullivan, Irwin, Benjamin Keith John- mantha Lauren Bradley, Kemper Dyar Talley, Dana son, Sara Elizabeth New- Lauren Mikell Brown, Jason Lynn Tinklepaugh, Amanda burn, Sara Caitlin Stephens Anton Byers, Charles Dun- Clay Vaughn, Morgan Leigh and Angelia Elizabeth Hager can Cantrell, Lorin Ashleigh Ward, Emilie Caroline Wil- Yates. Coleman, Natashia Lindsay son and Madison Paige Win- From Six Mile: Yancey Cooke, Gabriel Devita, Josh- go. Alexander Appling, Allison ua Phillip Freitag, Courtney From Central: April Lee Jeane Colberg, Heather Mi- Elizabeth Hawkins, Lauren Ackerman, Harrison Stout chelle Greene and Courtney Elizabeth Hayes, Jeffery Beckwith, Jacqualyn Leigh Christina Porter. Thomas Hemmert, Malia Blizzard, Alexandra Lynn From Sunset: Michael Tyne Jenks, Timothy Dan- Bubaris, Gregory Brendan John Abercrombie and John iel Knauer, Jena Leigh La- Bunting, James Peterson Coury. boone, Chelsea Loren Lap- Chow, Thomas Raymond pin, Michael Austin Lewis, Cooney, Bryant Justice Amy Christene Mappes, Dean, Joy Danielle Dimuzio, Christopher Major Marks, Caroline Campbell Faulken- Brittany Renae Marshall, berry, Johan Nils Peter Anna Catherine McFadden, Hakanson, Linday Kay Hill, Courtney Danielle Nations, Erin Aileen Hudson, Nayel Elizabeth Diana Newton, Imad Khan, Krysta Kim- Kevin Thomas Neihaus, berly Klein, Holly Michelle Daena Faye Ott, Cory James Laney, Quanisha Jahnee Mae McGregory, Tracy Eliza-

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Country Club to raise mon- July 10 for a benefit to help Organizers are still in ey for Campbell and Eliza- a little girl battling cancer. need for people to donate beth. 9-year-old Natalie Kris- door prizes to the event, and The shotgun start is at 2 tiansen of Liberty was di- are also still seeking bands p.m. and dinner will follow agnosed with acute lympho- to entertain during the “Ride the tourney, said Heather blastic leukemia, or ALL, in for Natalie.” Call Cum- O’Sullivan, one of the ben- May of 2009, said family mings at 423-5306 for more efit’s organizer. friend Danny Cummings. information on donating a There are a number of “We’re really good door prize or having your sponsorships available. In- friends with the family, and band play the event. dividual sponsorships are know what they’re going In case of inclement $75, team sponsorships are through,” he said. “We’re weather, the run will be held $300. Hole sponsorships are trying to help them out.” the next Saturday, July 17. also available for $75. A poker run will be held Golf tournament to help Sponsors will be recog- at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 10 children nized with signage that will to raise money for Natalie For two children so be displayed at the tourna- and her family. young, Campbell Bradley ment, O’Sullivan said. The poker run begins and and Elizabeth Bivens have A silent auction and 50/50 ends at Aunt Sue’s in Pick- both been through a lot al- raffle will be held during the ens. ready. event, she said. “We’re going to have door When Campbell Bradley Trophies and prizes will prizes, live entertainment,” was just two days old, he be given to the winners of Cummings said. “Natalie’s was diagnosed with neuro- the tourney, and each player actually going to get up and blastoma and tumors were gets a gift bag. sing a song too.” discovered inside his spine “The gift bag includes A $500 grand prize will and at the base of his spinal an Oobe golf shirt and golf be awarded to the best hand column. towel, and a bunch of other during the poker run, and Campbell began chemo- stuff,” O’Sullivan said. $100 will be given to the therapy when he was just a “Organizers are still seek- biggest loser, Cummings week old. He’s now 2 and ing items for the silent auc- said. in remission, but has suf- tion. “It’s $25 to ride in it, and fered nerve damage from “We have a good bit but $10 for a passenger on the the tumors. He’s also in the we are looking for some bike,” he said. process of undergoing sur- bigger items,” O’Sullivan CommunitySouth Vice President/Market Manager Tracy Martin awards Scott Mc- After leaving Aunt Sue’s, geries to correct bladder and said. Crary of Easley $200 as the bank’s latest Tag Ur It winner. McCrary’s license plate riders will ride a 70-mile kidney damage. Early interest in helping number was randomly drawn from more than 500 entries the Bank received during winding, scenic route up Campbell is undergoing the children and their fami- the month of May. Every month, license plate numbers of cars with magnets are Highway 135 to Highway physical therapy to learn lies has been strong, she entered in a $200 drawing. 183 to Highway 11 then how to walk and help him said. back to Aunt Sue’s. catch up to other children “We have a really good Last bike will be in at 4 physically. turnout so far,” she said. Easley man wins $200 p.m., with the awarding of In January of this year, O’Sullivan thanked Glen- the door and cash prizes to Elizabeth Bivens was di- co, a major sponsor of the follow. agnosed with ALL leuke- tournament. T-shirts will also be sold to mia, which has affected her Item donors will also be in bank promotion raise funds for the Kristian- blood. recognized during the tour- sens. The ‘Ride for Natalie’ The 7-year-old undergoes nament, she said. EASLEY — Scott Mc- munitySouth branches, in currently employs more than T-shirt has ‘Ride for Natalie chemotherapy weekly, and To purchase a sponsor- Crary of Easley is the newest the bank’s monthly eNews- 90 banking professionals. on the front with a motorcy- with the chemotherapy’s ship, donate a silent auction winner in CommunitySouth letter, and on the bank’s CommunitySouth serves cle and the leukemia ribbon continued success, is ex- item, or learn more about Bank & Trust’s “Tag Ur It” website at www.csbat.com. the Upstate region of South and a list of contributing do- pected to make a full recov- the benefit, call Heather contest – the promotion that If no one claims the winning Carolina and operates full- nors on the back. ery. O’Sullivan at 238-5425 awards one monthly win- tag number by the end of the service offices in Greenville, ner from the license “tag” month, the prize money rolls Spartanburg, Anderson, numbers of autos spotted over to the next month. Greer, Mauldin and Easley. with CommunitySouth car Ten winners have been The company also operates magnets. awarded a total of $3,200 full-service mortgage and McCrary’s license plate since the contest started in investment divisions. number was randomly February 2009. For more CommunitySouth offers drawn from more than 500 details and official contest a complete line of financial entries the Bank received rules, stop by any Commu- products and services, in- during the month of May. nitySouth location or visit cluding free checking, na- After claiming the winning www.csbat.com. tionwide free ATMs, Free tag number, he was award- To play along with the Refreshment Centers with ed $200 by Vice President Tag Ur It contest, pick up a freshly baked cookies, free /Market Manager Tracy free magnet at any Commu- Online Banking & Bill Pay, Martin. nitySouth branch. free business courier ser- Every month, license About CommunitySouth vice, remote deposit, and plate numbers of cars spot- Bank & Trust: commercial and consumer ted with ‘I bank at Com- CommunitySouth Bank & loans. munitySouth’ magnets are Trust (OTCBB: CBSO) was For more information, call entered in a $200 drawing. founded in 2004. The bank 864-306-2540 or visit www. 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