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Volume 142, No. 34 Wednesday, January 25, 2012

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Gingrich wins South Carolina primaryFormer House Speaker also takes Pickens County

Billy Cannada and Jason EvansStaff Writers

PICKENS COUNTY — Newt Gingrich took the “First in the South” Republican Presidential Primary Saturday and the former Speaker of the House clearly appealed to Pickens County voters as well.

Gingrich garnered 40.4 percent of the state vote, with 243,153 votes. Mitt Romney won 27.8 percent of the vote with 167,279 votes. Rick Santorum came

in third with 102,255 or 17 percent of the vote. Ron Paul captured 13 percent of the vote with 77,983.

Pickens County results closely mirrored the state results.

Gingrich won the county vote with 7,885 votes, or 42 percent. Romney won 21 percent of the vote, with 3,948 votes. Santorum earned 3,317 votes, or 17.6 percent. Paul captured 3,290 votes, 17.5 percent.

Pickens County Republican Party Chairman Phillip Bowers said said the primary

turnout for Pickens County was 30 percent.

“I’d really like to thank Pickens County Elections Director Rodney Allen and the Pickens County Election Commission for conducting a flawless election,” Bowers said.

Two of the candidates visited Pickens County in the days leading up to the primary.

Gingrich stopped by Easley for a Town Hall meeting last Wednesday in a continued effort to win not only the state of South Carolina, but the Republican

nomination as well.A crowd of over 1,000

was on hand at Mutts BBQ to greet the former U.S. House speaker, and to ask some pretty pressing questions.

“It’s important to us because this is a guy we want to see in office,” said Mutts Owner Randy Jones. “This one means a little more to us because it’s the first event we’ve been able to host for Newt.”

Gingrich, who answered questions from the Newt Gingrich brought his campaign for the Republican

Presidential nomination to Easley Wednesday, just days before winning the “First in the South” Republican primary.

Local quarry stresses safety trainingBilly CannadaStaff Writer

Workers at a quarry in Liberty are using their relationship with the local fire department to strengthen safety efforts on the job site.

With help from the Liberty Fire Department, Vulcan Materials Company hosted a fire extinguisher training session for its workers last Thursday. The training is just one of the many efforts the plant is taking to practice safety in dangerous situations.

“It is our goal that everyone who works here leaves safely every day,” said Plant Manager Tracy Snapp. “If you don’t think about these things on a regular basis, then when an emergency does happen, you don’t know what to do.”

Snapp says trainings such as this are quite common around the quarry.

“We do this quarterly to practice our emergency response skills,” said Snapp. “Safety is number one in our industry and we want to stay sharp.”

Liberty Firefighter John McGuire says the training is necessary for both local businesses and the fire department.

“This is extremely important for us because if these guys don’t know how to use an extinguisher, then by the time we get here the fire could have escalated to something much bigger than what it should have been,” said McGuire. “We try to encourage the local businesses to train their employees in this.”

Through the training and other events, the plant has been able to gain a valuable alliance with the fire department.

“This is a partnership,” Snapp said of the plant’s relationship with the fire department. “We rely on their expertise and we provide them with a practice area that gives them a real life atmosphere. We’ve got the facility, they’ve got the training. We learn, and they learn. It’s an ongoing relationship.”

Snapp says in the past, the plant has provided space for fire department to practice life-saving situations that cannot

be simulated in a warehouse. Firefighters have used the facilities to create more lifelike scenarios of trapped victims, and for other exercises such as repelling.

“We’ve been here on some training simulating rescue type situations,” said McGuire. “We’re able to build a good relationship with the workers here.”

Snapp says he believes this will help the fire department with future emergencies that may involve the plant.

“It’s the Liberty Fire Department that would respond here (In an emergency) so we like for them to be familiar with this site,” said Snapp.

Liberty Firefighter Corey Lewis says any kind of training can be very valuable while working in a high risk environment.

“There are a lot of special hazards out here, of course,” said Lewis. “We like to know the area and we like to pre-plan and keep and ongoing relationship so we can stay on top of anything that might happen out here.”

Liberty firefighters who attended a recent safety training session at Vulcan Materials show off a fire truck. They are, from left, Tim Holmes, Keith Evans, Tony Burton, Roger Littleton, Dale Hopkins, Fernando Ortega, Curly Nations, Bobby Tant, Berles Hoxit, Gary Evans, Jerry Hendricks, Brandon Kirksey

Construction begins on Pickens’ Wendy’s

CLEMSON —Wendy’s is coming to Pickens! A Clemson-based franchise group has started construction on a new Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers restaurant in Pickens. The new restaurant, located at 505 Ann Street (US Highway 178), is expected to open in March and bring approximately 35 new jobs to the community. The new restaurant will be operated by First Sun Management Corporation [FSMC] headquartered in Clemson.

“We’re excited about the chance to build in Pickens. It is a great community and we are eager to bring Dave’s Hot ‘N’ Juicy Cheeseburgers to town,” said FSMC chief executive officer Joe Turner.

Wendy’s was founded in 1969 in Columbus, OH by Dave Thomas. Thomas, who was

The South Carolina Department of T r a n s p o r t a t i o n (SCDOT) has scheduled a public information meeting for Thursday, February 2, 2012, concerning the proposed improvements to US 178/Ann Street in Pickens.

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

The meeting will have a drop-in format with displays for viewing, and citizens will have the opportunity to provide written comments. A formal presentation will not be given during this time.

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

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

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

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

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

For more information, the public ma contact Tommy Elrod, SCDOT Program Manager at (864) 241-1010 in Greenville or at elrodjt@scdot.org.

Persons with disabilities who may require special accommodations should contact Lis Bleasdale at (803) 737-1345.

New reporter branches out from his roots

Billy Cannada

After spending the first five years of his life in Easley, a long journey has led Billy Cannada back to the city he first called home.

As the newest member of The Easley Progress staff, Cannada is beginning his journalism career at the same newspaper where his father, Norman Cananda, was managing editor 18 years ago. The young reporter will also serve the staffs of sister papers, the Pickens Sentinel and the Powdersville Post, as well

as the websites of all three publications.

“While I don’t remember much about my first few years in Easley, I do remember what an impact the community had on my family. I remember running the bases with my brother after American Legion Post 52 baseball games, and eating at the local restaurants downtown,” said Cannada. “Most of all, I remember the countless stories my dad would tell us about this community, and how his job at the

Progress was very intense and very rewarding.”

After the stint in Easley, Cannada’s family moved around the Carolinas before settling down in Charleston, WVA. Twelve years later, Cannada found his way back to South Carolina to pursue a degree in journalism. As a recent graduate of North Greenville University, the 22-year old reporter comes to Easley with quite a bit of writing experience. Cannada spent four years on the staff of The Skyliner

at North Greenville, and has held positions at The Greer Citizen and The Baptist Courier, gaining experience and covering news.

Although moving back to Easley may seem like a homecoming of sorts, Cannada says he is just beginning a new chapter in his life.

“My wife, Shannon, and I are happily married as of December, and we are enjoying every minute of

Public meeting to be held concerning road improvements

See NEWT | A12

See WENDY’S | A12

See ROOTS | A12

Ribbon cutting and new Pickens Chamber member N-E-W

Residents speak out on saving historic EHS buildingsSchool board takes no action on issueJason EvansStaff Writer

PICKENS COUNTY — A group of concerned citizens brought their efforts to save historic portions of Easley High School’s campus from demolition.

The district’s building program calls for the demolition of the 1939 building and Scott Auditorium.

A crowd of about 65 attended the school board’s meeting Monday, and 10 signed up to address the board on the issue.

Easley Mayor Larry Bagwell said the losing the high school “would be a big blow to the City of Easley” and losing the buildings would be a further blow.

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Lookers Inc. gets new stylistEASLEY - Katomah

Jones is back in business in the area’s styling community.

Jones, who offers 14 years of experience in bringing out the best in her client’s appearance, returned to work at Lookers, Inc. earlier this month.

She specializes in cut and color and also enjoys providing manicures and pedicures for her clients.

“We are glad to have her,” Lookers, Inc. owner Ashlee Barazzone said. “She is a good complement to the others who work here. She has the experience that customers can trust.”

Jones says she likes Lookers because of the quality products and service it provides. “I can grow here and learn,” she said.

The salon is located in the Carolina Center at 838 Powdersville Road in Easley. Go to lookersincsalon.com, 864-850-1331.

Katomah Jones, left, and co-worker cosmetologist, Brandy Hess, at Lookers Inc.

60 years & countingAttorney continues working with caring, morals and standards

Billy CannadaStaff Writer

EASLEY - A local Attorney is getting set to celebrate over 60 years of legal work, but don’t expect that to slow him down.

Bill Robinson will be hosting a reception on Thursday to commemorate 60 years of practicing law, but by no means is this a retirement party.

“I’ll be here as long as they let me in the door,” said Robinson. “I’m ready, willing and able and I don’t see (retirement) as long as I’m mentally alert.”

Robinson, who was born and raised in Easley, is a World War II veteran that started practicing law in 1950. Since then, he has established his own firm (Robinson Law Firm, P.A.) and managed to recruit his son, James and his daughter, Elizabeth to the firm. The family firm provides many services, but Robinson focuses on the most important one.

“The whole business is about your client,” said Robinson. “You’ve got to do the best job you can do, and I’ve always tried to be honorable.”

Over the years, Robinson has become especially proud of his

children, and he believes they have become very successful as well.

“They have turned out so well because of their background, and I’ve been able to be a part of that,” he said.

“I work for him now,” Robinson said jokingly of his son James. “I know I have to step aside sometimes.”

While James may not agree entirely with that statement, he says his father has been one of the most influential people in his life.

“Practicing law is a fascinating, challenging, and often frustrating adventure involving the best and worst sides of human nature,” said James Robinson. “I have been guided through my

practice by my father Bill and his honesty, integrity, and humanity.”

Working in the same town for so many years has begun to endear him to his co-workers. Tammie Schneider, who has been Robinson’s Legal Assistant for 36 years, says practicing law is more than just a job for Robinson.

“He is a great caring guy with high morals and high standards,” said Schneider. “He truly cares about his clients.”

Schneider says the veteran attorney still isn’t slowing down, even after working over half a century.

“He will keep going,” she said. “He has always loved his job and he needs that in his life. (This job) is probably what keeps him going.”

Schneider says Robinson’s dedication is contagious and it’s the reason the firm is so successful.

“He is so dedicated,” said Schneider. “He puts his life into (his job) and I can’t imagine him not being here.”

Looking back on over 60 years of practice, Robinson can sum it up very simply.

“I’ve been able to earn an honest living practicing law in a small town.”

Bill Robinson

Custom laser cataract surgery offered in Upstate

UPSTATE- Clemson Eye Clinic will soon be offer a unique eye surgery service in the upstate.

It is one of the first practices in the Upstate, the second in the state of SC and the 50th in the nation to offer the LenSx laser for custom cataract treatment.

The LenSx laser revolutionizes the way cataract surgery is performed. Until now, cataract surgery required the use of a manual surgical blade, but with recent FDA approval, selected cataract surgeons across the country can utilize the LenSx laser and eliminate the need for a surgical blade. This “blade-free” laser approach to cataract surgery allows the surgeon to further improve the accuracy and predictability of the procedure, providing patients increased precision and faster healing time.

“Many times patients have inquired, ‘Can my cataract be removed with a laser?’ This notion that was once a futuristic thought

is now an exciting reality. The LenSx laser will boost our surgical potential since the precision of a laser trumps a handheld blade…Even in the skilled hands of a surgeon. This is the approach I would recommend for my parents,” said Joseph Parisi, MD.

“Clemson Eye feels privileged to be among the first 50 practices in the country to obtain the LenSx laser,” said Brian Johnson M.D. “We’re committed to providing our patients with innovative technology and couldn’t be more excited to be the first in the Upstate to offer the LenSx,” said

Donald Glaser M.D. of Clemson Eye.

The LenSx laser will be available for laser-assisted cataract procedures on or before March 2012. Patients who are interested in arranging for a consultation can call 864-268-1000.

Clemson Eye’s doctors have been serving Upstate South Carolina for over 35 years with 4 clinics in Anderson, Clemson, Easley and Greenville, along with Spectrum Lasik. Clemson Eye specializes in advanced cataract and LASIK surgery plus comprehensive medical and surgical eye care.

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A ribbon cutting was held for N-E-W Nutritional Eating for Weight Loss program at Upstate Reflexology and Massage Therapy center located on Hwy 11 near the insertion of Hwy 8 and Hwy 11. Lynn Hecker is a licensed nutrition consultant and has practiced nutrition consulting since1995. You can call for a free consultation at 864-906-5809. Also at the center is Linda Shaw, a certified reflexology, and Tara Manahan licensed massage therapist. They are located at 3252 Hwy 11, Cleveland, South Carolina. Picture are Lynn Hecker and Linda Shaw.

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Now Here’s A Tip!JoAnn DersonKing Features Synd., Inc.

• “Make ice cubes out of punch when you’re entertaining. I like to make different combinations, which can be adapted for adult and child parties. One that I like very much is to make ice cubes from red fruit punch, and then float them in lemonade. As the cubes melt, the mixture turns pinky-orange. — I.F. in Missouri

• Bring egg whites to room temperature before

whipping. You’ll get a better volume, and they will be more stable.

• “Ever make a delicious dinner that involves some stinky ingredients? This happens when I make broccoli-cauliflower casserole, or pork and sauerkraut. No worries, though; you don’t have to smell that odor all day. Just simmer a pan of vinegar on the stove while making such foods.

The vinegar smell goes away quickly, taking with it any other odors. All that’s left is the smell of yummy.” —

M.N. in South Carolina• Wash bath towels in

cold water. It preserves color and still cleans them well. And for smaller dryer loads, add a clean, dry bath towel to speed up drying time.

• “Turn down the maximum temperature on your family’s water heater. You will do two things: One is to avoid accidental scalding, which is especially important if you have young children or seniors in your house. The other is to lower your

electric bill, because the water heater will not have to work as hard to keep that big tank of water so hot.” — T.D. in New Mexico

• Keep a few bandanas handy in cold weather to use as a mouth/face cover to keep your nose from freezing. They are easy to store in a pocket, and easy to put on and remove.

Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475 or e-mail JoAnn at heresatip@yahoo.com.

Grocery Sticker ShockDavid UffingtonKing Features Synd., Inc.

Have you seen the price of hamburger lately? During the past year, the price of beef has skyrocketed, with that made-at-home burger costing 10 percent more than it did a year ago.

The Economic Research Service arm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture keeps track of forecasts, and it’s taken a close look at 2011.

We know it costs more to feed our families, but just how bad is it? As a general rule, food prices go up 2.9 percent each year. In 2011 the average increase was a whopping 4.5 percent, and where it got us in the

wallet was in the staples. A pork chop costs 6.9

percent more than it did a year ago. A chicken leg costs 10.5 percent more. Eggs are up 10.2 percent. Cheese up 8.4 percent. Turkey up 10.5 percent. Milk up 9.8 percent. Even potatoes soared by 12 percent. Cereals, on the other hand, went up only 6.2 percent.

Is it any wonder people are feeding their kids cereal for dinner?

Supply and demand is given as the reason: More of us are sticking to basics, which pushes up the demand, which pushes up the price. The things we’re not buying — steaks, for example — didn’t see

much of a price increase because there wasn’t much of a demand.

The USDA predicts that food prices for 2012 will “only” go up 3 percent to 4 percent, which still is above the long-term average.

How to survive until prices come down?

Here are some ideas: —Shop the ads. This

is no time to be loyal. If another nearby store has a special, go there. Stock up within reason.

—Use your customer cards to take advantage of discounts.

—Invest in a big box “club” membership. Be aware that the food comes in large bulk sizes and be prepared to split the costs

with a friend. Divide and freeze meal-size portions. If you don’t have a freezer, barter with a friend to share the bounty in exchange for freezer space.

—Study nutrition. Learn how to combine cheaper protein sources, such as beans and rice. Get creative with pasta. Go online to www.eatingwell.com and put “cheap” in the search box. Try www.cheapcooking.com and other similar sites.

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

Matilda CharlesKing Features Synd., Inc.

When it comes to leaving something for the next generations, there’s something even more valuable than albums with carefully identified photos — and that is your family’s health history. The U.S. surgeon general has created the “My Family Health Portrait,” an online tool that helps organize the specifics of your family’s health. The potential benefits to the next

generations are big. There are certain diseases that can run in the family, like diabetes, heart disease and cancer. The risk for high blood pressure can show up through the generations. By knowing what diseases are common in the family, the generations that follow will be able to guard against diseases that might have a hereditary basis. Their doctors will be able to assess which diagnostic and screening tests to run at various times based on family history. If you’d like

to create your own family health file, go online to https://familyhistory.hhs.gov/ to access the online tool. You’ll start with baseline questions like your age, gender, whether you were born a twin, and your height and weight. You’ll move into the section on diseases or conditions you have or have had in the past. Then it gets a bit tricky when you have to list your relatives. It’s set up like a family tree: You start with your mother and father, if possible, and

what you know about their health. Ideally, you can gather information for a total of three generations.

At the end you can save the file and update it later as you gather more information, or print out what you have and share it with your family.

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

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SENIOR NEWS LINE

Dr. and Mrs. D. Robert Williams of Chapel Hill, NC announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Durann Yongue Williams to Mr. Stephen Cabot Archer, son of Dr. and Mrs. Earnest R. Archer of Rock Hill, SC.

Durann, a descendant of early residents of Pickens, Robert Eugene Yongue and Catherine Cureton, is a graduate of Wake Forest

University and received her Master’s degree from the UNC Kenan-Flagler School of Business. Stephen is a graduate of Winthrop University and received his culinary degree from Johnson and Wales of Charlotte. They both live and work in the Charlotte area.

A wedding date has been set for April 21, 2012 in Chapel Hill, NC.

Sons of Confederate Veterans to Honor Service of Henry Craig

PICKENS - On Sunday, February 5, at 3 PM the Joseph Norton Camp of the Sons of Confederate

Veterans will honor the service of Henry Craig. The ceremony will be held at his grave at the Craig Family Cemetery adjacent to the Old Pickens Presbyterian Church on Highway 183 near the Duke Nuclear Plant. South Carolina State Senator Robert Ford will speak to Mr. Craig’s honor. Confederate re-enactors and artillery will be present and participate in the ceremony. When John Craig enlisted in the First South Carolina Rifles (ORR’s) in July of

1861, Henry accompanied him and served as his body servant. John Craig was wounded and lost his right arm at Gravely Hill, VA. on August 6, 1864. Henry brought John home to the Upstate and Henry remained with the family until his death on July 18, 1927.

Henry was originally buried in the Craig Family Cemetery which is now at the bottom of Lake Keowee. His body was reinterred along with the other members of the Craig family to its present site. The public is invited to join in honoring the life of this fine man.

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

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

These funds, collected from Pickens County Accommodations Tax, are intended to be used to further the growth of the tourism industry in Pickens County by attracting or providing for tourists.

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

completed Funding Request Applications received and will be meeting during the month of March 2012 to review these applications. The deadline for the receipt of all funding applications is February 24, 2012.

Any Pickens County organization who efforts primarily involve or affect area tourism efforts is encouraged to apply for potential funding.

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

DURANN YONGUE WILLIAMS, STEPHEN CABOT ARCHER,

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In tough economic times Pickens gets to work

The City of Pickens has embarked on at least two dynamic projects that can become the driving force of economic growth for the area.

We will likely look back in 20 years and be thankful that the town leadership had the foresight and courage to act as they have.

Mayor David Owens reminded us of the projects in last week’s Sentinel. They include inauguration of $4.3 million in water system improvements and a multi-faceted, dynamic revitalization plan for downtown.

Leaders studied the water system improvements for eight years, carefully digging out the benefit of the cost of water system improvements and addition of water supply lines. Many small communities have languished for lack of sufficient water supply to quench the thirst businesses that otherwise would want to locate in places with a good, available workforce like ours.

With Pickens County effectively courting four automotive-related manufacturing expansions promising 600 skilled job position, we are showing ourselves as one of the more promising rural areas in the state. With BMW announcing a $900 million expansion to build a new line of vehicle, we don’t want to come up short of water to supply other potential automotive suppliers that might serve the Spartanburg car maker.

For existing downtown retail business some of which have served Pickens for generations, town leaders have helped pull together an organization known locally as Pickens Revitalization Association (PRA). It is part of the decades-long Main Street Program, which has shown successes in small towns across South Carolina.

The Main Street program designation brings a comprehensive approach to re-energizing business in downtowns that suffered losses when retail took on a more mobile face at shopping centers and malls and bigger cities.

The Main Street program endeavors in part to show that shopping locally is good and older downtowns can be fun places. It does so through active support of existing business and recruiting businesses to vacant storefronts. It finds affordable ways for façade enhancements, and it helps create a destination of downtowns by providing events to draw people for fun and profit. We shouldn’t expect be making a mint from PRA projects this year or even next. But consistent, thought work will produce visible results.

Attempts to provide downtown wifi is a stellar idea and is in keeping with wise efforts to make Pickens a tourist friendly place. Our niche in developing tourism and retirement homes will bring new money from Greenville, Charleston and Atlanta.

These are smart projects with a good future.

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Board has accomplished many thingsDear Editor, Thank you for

the coverage on the chairmanship vote of the school board. There is a two year term limit for the chairman, so this will be my last year. The board has accomplished many things this past year.

First, we promoted two respected leaders to top administration positions. The Superintendent Dr. Hunt/ the board promoted Dr. Danny Merck to chief administrator, and Dr. Kelly Pew is now running the curriculum department. Dr. Hunt as well as Merck and Pew have set an 80% goal for the graduation rate. The staff is formulating 3 or 4 initiatives to get us started down that path toward the

80% goal. The district/ board has begun to add back teaching positions. The prior two years 30 teaching positions were eliminated. This year we added back 8.5 teachers, ended combination classes and restored six 4k classes.

The board/ district balanced the budget without raising tax rates (like Greenville), borrowing money (like we did last year), spending savings (like Oconee) or raising fees on parents (as was suggested). About $2.5 million in spending was cut. Everyone else is having to live within their means; the school district is doing the same. Unlike 2010, the district did not have to borrow in 2011 to meet payroll later in

the year. At this point, the budget for next year looks like it is in balance too. Likely, the 3 year streak of system wide reductions in the district workforce is ending.

Buildings Manager, Bob Folkman, and his staff did a great job of opening five new schools on time in September and there were very few kinks. The new Easley and Daniel highs will open in August. Liberty and Pickens Middle Schools will move into the old high schools that are being renovated now. The district has sold or has contracts on selling most of its surplus buildings, with only Pickens Middle School still on the market.

During Superintendent

D’Andrea administration the district got away from promoting from within. Dr. Hunt and this board have steered the district back to doing that. When two department heads left the district last summer, it set-off a series of 17 internal promotions. Employees who work hard and improve now have a greater opportunity of promotion to management.

Last year board members fanned out and met with all 26 principals to get their input. This year the board members are visiting all faculties and answering questions and getting input from teachers.

Alex SaittaChairman, Pickens County

School Board

Obama’s Backdoor AmnestyDear Editor,Recently, I received

a letter from Judicial Watch, a watchdog group promoting transparency, accountability and integrity in government. They exposed a leaked memo from the Department of Homeland Security entitled “Alternatives to Comprehensive Immigration Reform.” In this memo was the following quote,”A bold administrative program would transform the political landscape by using

administrative measures to sidestep the current state of Congressional deadlock and inertia.” My translation is, “We can bypass Congress and the American people’s will and provide backdoor amnesty to illegals and thus get their vote in the 2012 elections.”

Approximately $113 billion dollars are being spent yearly on keeping illegals up in our country. Obama is ignoring the rule of law in order to gain votes…it’s as simple

as that. The Department of Homeland Security is authorizing dismissing cases against illegals on a daily basis. Why is this being allowed? What does President Obama not understand about the word illegal? Illegal means unlawful. Does breaking the law not mean anything anymore? Obama is rewarding criminals with our hard earned tax dollars! We the people deserve to know why our President and the Department of Homeland

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Yeast Infection Tends to RecurPaul G. Donohue, M.D.North America Synd., Inc.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I haven’t seen an article about vaginal yeast infections. The doctor gave me an oral antiyeast medicine for it and a cream to apply. In addition, he gave me something to stop the itching. It seemed worse after the treatment, so the doctor gave me five more days of the oral medicine. What would you suggest if it comes back again? Could it be something I am eating or taking? — N.F.

ANSWER: Candida is the name of the yeast responsible for vaginal infections. Itching is a prominent sign. The vaginal lining also often is irritated and painful. Intercourse can be uncomfortable. White patches adhere to the vaginal lining, and there may be a white discharge. Close to 75 percent of all women will experience at least one Candida infection during their life. It has

nothing to do with what you eat or take. Somewhere between 20 percent and 50 percent of woman harbor this yeast in their vagina but don’t have any symptoms of it. If these women are put on an antibiotic for an unrelated infection, the vaginal bacteria that keep the population of Candida at small numbers die off. Without those good bacteria, the Candida yeasts reproduce at a rapid rate and lead to symptoms. You were put on a standard treatment for Candida. Those treatments are antiyeast medicines that come as ointments, creams or vaginal suppositories. There are many of them. The oral antiyeast fluconazole (Diflucan) is another approved treatment. Recurrence of this infection is common and hard to abolish. If it happens, longer treatment with vaginal antiyeast medicines coupled with a weekly dose of oral Diflucan for six months is a reasonable action. If that

fails, referral to a center that has the capability to check Candida’s sensitivity to antiyeast medication can end the problem. Unproven but popular ways of attacking this infection include eating yogurt with live lactobacillus in it to repopulate the vagina’s normal bacterial population. Another unproven approach is to treat the male partner. It hasn’t been shown that such an approach works, but some experts resort to it.

Vaginal infections are discussed at length in the booklet on that topic. To obtain a copy, write: Dr. Donohue — No. 1203W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada. with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: What can you tell me about hypothyroidism? Does taking iodine help? I hear

that taking thyroid hormone is a lifetime commitment. — C.N.

ANSWER: Hypothyroidism is a thyroid gland that’s putting out way too little thyroid hormone. All body processes slow. People become weak and are exhausted. They’re cold when others are pleasantly warm. They gain weight without overeating. Their skin dries. The face becomes puffy.

The heart beats slowly. Worldwide, iodine deficiency is the main cause of a sluggish thyroid gland. It is not in North America.

Here, the main cause is an attack on the gland by the immune system. The appropriate treatment is supplying the hormone in pill form. It usually is a lifelong treatment, but it’s not an onerous one. It’s taking only one pill a day.

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

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Six Mile Baptist Church to show “Courageous”SIX MILE - On Friday

night, January 27th at 7:00 p.m., Six Mile Baptist Church will host a free showing of the hit movie “Courageous” free to the community. This movie is from the creators of “Fireproof”; “Facing the Giants” and “Flywheel”. The movie centers around four police officers, each at different stages of their lives

and the trials and difficulties they face individually and professionally. Popcorn and drinks are provided free of charge to everyone attending.

Before and after the movie, all men attending will have the opportunity to sign up for the follow-on Sunday that will begin on January 31st at 7:00 p.m. This study is free

to all men and will allow those attending to get to know other men of the community. The movie and the Bible study will be held at the Roper Activities Building located at 150 N. Main Street in Six Mile. For more information you may call the church at 868-2392 or Pastor Ray Longenecker at 506-0410.

Lawrence Chapel to auction off itemsCENTRAL - Lawrence

Chapel United Methodist Church will hold an Auction of Parsonage furnishings on Satuday,

January 28th beginning at 9:30am. Please check the webpage for available items. All purchases must be removed from premises

the day of the auction. lawrencechapelumc.org Location: 2101 Six Mile Hwy (Hwy 133) 3.8 miles North of Clemson.

St. Michael’s Episcopal Church to Hold Oyster Roast FundraiserEASLEY — Oyster season

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

Enjoy all the oysters, Brunswick stew, and side

dishes that you can eat at this fundraiser to benefit the church and its outreach programs, including numerous Pickens County charities.

Oyster shucking happens outdoors and everyone is

invited to bring their personal oyster knives and gloves.

Beverages are included and the cost is $25 for adults, $10 for children 6-12, and children 5 and under are free.

Tickets may be purchased at the church office, Monday–

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

St. Michael’s is located at 1200 Powdersville Road,

Easley. For more information about

the event, ticket sales, or St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, call (864) 859-6296, visit www.stmec.org, or e-mail office@stmec.org.

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

First United Methodist Church of Easley Presents A Winter Concert Series 2012First Series Event: January 15 at 4:00pm

Organ Recital, Brennan Szafron featuring “Five Centuries of ‘Stars’ “. Brennan Szafron, organist choirmaster of Church of the Advent in Spartanburg, will perform luminous music for the Season of Epiphany.

The Star of Bethlehem will shine in our sanctuary as Dr. Szafron presents music written for this special season of the church year.

Second Series Event:

February 19 at 4:00pmEnsemble Radieuse

Kelly Vaneman, oboe; Chris Vaneman, flute and Melanie Taylor piano. This versatile instrumental trio will perform an eclectic program featuring music from Baroque to Modern for oboe, flute and piano.

Third Series Event: March 25 at 4:00pmCarolina Bronze, Alan Lohr Director

Come hear the Upstate’s premiere handbell ensemble! Recently this

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

All concerts will be performed in the Sanctuary of the First United Methodist Church of Easley, 115 West First Avenue, Easley, SC 29641. Admission is free. For more information call the Church Office at 864-859-4584.

Rock Springs hoping to make an impact with movie showingBilly CannadaStaff Writer

A local church is using the magic of the movies to reach people in the Easley community.

Rock Springs Baptist Church will host a free showing of the newly released Christian film “Courageous” on Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. in the main auditorium. The movie, which has just made its way out of theaters nationwide, is one of three films produced by Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia.

With the movie now available on DVD, Rock Springs officials say they hope to use the film as an evangelism tool to reach others.

“This is probably one of the most moving films you can see,” said Rock Springs Associate Music Director Steve Allsep. “We’re looking forward to a big crowd and we’re hoping it makes a difference in people’s lives.”

Rock Springs Pastor David Gallamore says he believes this event will not only offer a chance for people to get out and watch a free movie, but he also hopes it will challenge viewers as well.

“I think it will be good for men to see this movie,” said Gallamore. “I think it will grab their hearts and attention.”

The movie focuses on the different aspects of fatherhood, and Allstep says he believes it can be a tool to reach fathers around the community.

“Courageous is about families drawing closer together and about fathers realizing who they need to be in the home,” said Allsep. “This movie is a very moving portrayal of men wanting to be the best father they can be.”

Allsep says the film is helpful for both Christians and non-Christians, and he believes it will reach both.

“Sometimes Christians get their priorities out of

line,” said Allsep. “This movie will make a major difference in the lives of all that attend.”

Gallamore says he is hoping this event will show people that a local church cares about them.

“We want people to know that we care about their families and their relationships,” said Gallamore. “We hope this will be a tool to minister to our community.”

With the free showing approaching, Gallamore says he is hoping to see quite a crowd.

“We’re hoping to pack it out,” he said. “I believe it will touch the heart of everyone who comes.”

Along with the free movie, Rock Springs will offer childcare for preschool-age children as a way helping more families attend. Parents must call ahead for childcare, and for additional information, contact Rock Springs Baptist Church at 864-859-5046.

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Education

Fifth Grade Engineers test their balloon-powered toy car to ensure that it meets specific performance criteria. Jet propulsion, friction, air resistance, and design are the core scientific concepts students explore as they prepare for the National Jet Toy Challenge. Pictured above are Hunter Eckerd, Drake Anthony, and Taylor Ouellette)

Backyard farming short course to be offered at Clemson

CLEMSON — Clemson University is offering a six-week course for people who want to learn how to have a small farm in their own backyards.

They’ll learn the basics of caring for livestock and honeybees and growing their own fruits and vegetables — they’ll even learn to market the excess produce they grow.

Clemson Extension’s Livestock & Forages team

and the Home & Garden Information Center will offer classes at the S.C. Crop Improvement building on Cherry Road in Clemson.

Weekly classes will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays from March 1 through April 5.

Extension agents and specialists will share information on beekeeping basics, soil fertility, composting, livestock and forages,

fruit and vegetable gardening and marketing.

The registration fee of $150 covers six classes, lesson materials and an optional field trip (weather permitting).

The course also may count for South Carolina pesticide recertification credits. Sign up for the course online.

Registration closes Feb. 16 and space is limited.

Super Power Story Hour at Your Library!EASLEY - Join us at

the Hampton Memorial Library in Easley on Monday, January 30 at 6:30pm for Super Power Story Hour!

We’ll read super

hero stories and have imagination craft stations set up for making capes, masks, crowns, and much more!

After you’ve created your own super hero costume,

have your picture taken!This event is free and

open to the public. For more information, please call the library at 850-7077 or email reference@pickens.lib.sc.us.

‘The Beekeeper’s Apprentice’ at Your Library!CENTRAL - Join the

Central-Clemson Book Club on Wednesday, February 1 at 7pm at the Central-Clemson Regional Branch Library to discuss The Beekeeper’s Apprentice by Laurie R. King.

During the early years of WW I, 15-year-old Mary Russell meets Sherlock Holmes, retired and raising bees. Mary, an orphan rebelling against her strict

guardian, impresses Holmes with her intelligence and insight and he takes her on as a detective’s apprentice. When the daughter of an American senator is kidnapped, Mary and Holmes collaborate and rescue the child. After the rescue, attempts are made on both of their lives and the sleuthing duo must figure out who is out to get them.

“Rousing … Riveting … Suspenseful.” —Chicago Sun-Times

The Central-Clemson Book Club meets regularly on the first Wednesday of each month at 7pm. New members are always welcome. Call or stop by one of our locations to reserve a copy of The Beekeeper’s Apprentice or visit www.pickens.lib.sc.us to place a hold.

Converse College Announces Fall 2011 Dean’s ListLocal Students Honored

Liberty Elementary Fifth Grade Engineers Prepare for National Competition!

S PA R T A N B U R G — Converse College announces that the following local students have been named to the Fall 2011 Dean’s List:

Sarah Nicole Jones, a Senior from Pickens, SC.

Megan Caroline Albertson, a Freshman from Easley, SC.

Victoria Marcene Hand, a Senior from Greenville, SC.

Converse is dedicated to advancing women for professional and personal success. Rich in tradition and adept in developing creative thinkers and doers across all disciplines both in and out of the classroom,

Converse offers a wide range of major programs in the humanities and sciences, business, education and the arts for undergraduate women. Converse also provides coeducational graduate programs in education, music, creative writing and the liberal arts.

Down Home Fun(draiser) to benefit Young Appalachian Musicians

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

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

To reserve a spot for one of these sessions, call (864) 878-4257, e-mail mcdanibw@bel lsouth.net or get a ticket from a Young Appalachian Musician (YAM) or a YAM

school: Holly Springs, A.R. Lewis, Ambler, Ben Hagood, Liberty, Pickens Elementary and Pickens Middle. A donation of $10 or more per person will benefit the YAM program.

Sit by the fire in a 140-year-old farmhouse and listen to stories told by local storytellers like former moonshiner Robert Perry, Dennis Chastain, Nick Hallman and Lib Porter.

Hear some of the area’s best traditional musicians, including some of the YAM instructors and students. Enjoy delicious home-baked goodies and visit with your friends and

neighbors, all the while helping out more than 300 Young Appalachian Musicians.

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

The Young Appalachian Musician program is sponsored by Preserving Our Southern Appalachian Music Inc. (POSAM), a charitable non-profit organization. For more information on the YAM program, visit www.YAMupstate.org, call (864) 878-4257 or e-mail mcdanibw@bellsouth.net.

Pickens taking volleyball registrationsPICKENS - Volleyball

registration is being taken now – January 27 at the Pickens Recreation Center on Sangamo Road in Pickens.

The following age divisions are offered: 2nd - 4th grades; 5th - 7th grades; 8th & 9th

grades; 10th – 12th gradesFollowing registration, a

skills/evaluation day will be held for each age division.

The registration fee provides a jersey to be kept.

The fee is $45.00 for in-city residents and $55.00 for

out-of-city residents. Birth certificates are required at registration.

If you are interested in coaching or need additional information, please call the Recreation Dept. at 878-2296.

PICKENS — Spring Soccer registration is being taken now – January 27 at the Pickens Recreation Center on Sangamo Road in Pickens. The following coed age divisions are offered: 5 & 6 7 & 8 9 & 10 11 & 12

(Depending on size of

leagues, the 9 & 10 and 11 & 12 divisions may have to be combined.)

Following registration, a skills/evaluation day will be held for each age division. The registration fee provides a jersey to be kept. The fee is $45.00 for in-city residents

and $55.00 for out-of-city residents. Birth certificates are required at registration. Birthdate cut-off is November 30, 2010.

If you are interested in coaching or need additional information, please call the Recreation Dept. at 878-2296.

Pickens Rec now taking soccer registrations

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Liberty man killed in Anderson County accidentANDERSON COUNTY

— A Liberty man died last Monday of injuries suffered in an accident involving three vehicles.

Steven Dale Baker, 31, died at the scene of the accident which occurred 6:10 p.m. last Monday on

SC 88, four miles south of Easley, according to Lance Cpl. Bill Rhyne with the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

The accident occurred as Baker was driving a 1999 Chrysler east on SC 88, Rhyne said.

Traffic slowed in front of Baker as a truck was turning off SC 88.

In an attempt to avoid hitting the vehicle in front of him, Baker swerved into the oncoming lane, Rhyne said.

A utility-type truck, driven by Jonathan Pitts of Central, was traveling west in that lane.

Baker attempted to return to the eastbound lane, but the truck struck his vehicle on the driver’s side.

The utility truck then struck a 1999 Honda CRV driven by Scott Baier of Easley.

Neither Pitts nor Baier were injured in the collision.

Baker was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected

from the vehicle, Rhyne said.

A passenger in Baker’s vehicle was transported to Greenville Memorial for treatment of minor injuries.

No charges have been filed in the accident.

Free Tax Preparation Helps Pickens County Residents

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

“As President of United Way of Pickens County, I am thrilled to be offering our community free tax preparation services through the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program with the help of IRS-trained and certified volunteers.

VITA ensures that tax payers receive the maximum amount of eligible tax credits and deductions available to them, particularly the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).

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

“Our area has been hit hard by the economy and families need to be able to keep as much of their earnings as possible.

We want folks to pick up the phone and call 2-1-1 to book an appointment today that is convenient to their schedule and residence. Our sites are located throughout the county in Clemson, Liberty, Pickens and Easley and are open mornings, evenings and weekends from now through April 15.

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

We would rather have our area families keep

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

This Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is a direct result of a joint partnership between the United Way of Pickens and Greenville Counties. In Greenville, VITA has been available to area residents for six years; through this partnership VITA is now being offered as a county-wide initiative in Pickens County for the first time. Pickens County’s program began helping residents file their 2011 tax returns on January 23rd and will continue to do so through April 15th.

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

more financially stable. VITA does this by helping individuals and families increase their income while serving as a natural vehicle for connecting residents to additional financial stability programs.

Those that take advantage of United Way’s free tax preparation services will also learn about financial education classes and work support programs, two more financial independence initiatives that are available free of charge to Pickens County residents through the United Way and its partners.

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

Easley Church to Host Benefit SingingEASLEY - A local church

is hoping to use hot dogs and southern gospel music to draw a large crowd to its Benefit Singing on Jan. 28.

Church members of Full Life Christian Fellowship Church of God say they hope this event will be a good opportunity for some community interaction.

“This gives people an inspiration to come and have a time of fellowship,” said Church Member Wayne Snipes. “It’s more of an opportunity for ministry than anything.

The benefit is to raise money for a much needed heating system in the church, but the event itself is free of charge. Donations

will be accepted, but Snipes says there is a greater mission for this singing.

“The ultimate goal is to reach people and get them on the right track,” said Snipes. We want people to know that somebody cares wants to help give hope to the community.”

While the singing doesn’t start until 6 p.m., Hot dogs will be available at 3 p.m. Singers will include The Atkins Family and Friends of Christ.

All the fun can be found at 118 Pistol Club Road in Easley. For more information contact Rev. Matthew Bixby at 864-430-1947, or Snipes at 864-659-3967.

Beekeeper workshop set for February

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Use your talents to support Pickens County SchoolsPICKENS COUNTY

— “Pickens County Has Talent” competition begins this weekend with auditions at Pickens High School.

On subsequent weekends, auditions will be held in Easley, Liberty and Daniel high school attendance areas, leading to a countywide contest with All proceeds from the events go to the School District of Pickens County. Participation in the contest is free to enter and open to all ages.

“Pickens County Has Talent” is a county-wide talent show that showcases the best of the best within Pickens County.

The ultimate goal is participation in a family-oriented fun event where the proceeds are specifically earmarked for education in Pickens County.

All funds raised will be used for instructional supplies that directly will benefit the 16,000 students and 26 schools in the county, school officials say.

Auditions will take place one week prior to each preliminary event at all four SDPC High Schools. Auditions and the contest are open to all ages. The audience at each event will select its top four acts to represent the area in the competition on the final night.

Local school, business and community leaders will also be encouraged to showcase their talents in the competition. The final event will be held at Pickens High School. Each show will feature the “best of the best” in talent from Pickens County.

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participants, PTO members and local student government members from all schools make up the volunteer team that will coordinate each event. Funds will be raised through ticketed sales and local business sponsorships.

Another goal is to bring an awareness of the quality schools that are available in Pickens County and to raise as much money as possible to help offset the costs associated with education.

The Pickens High School audition was held Saturday at 10 a.m. for the Pickens show on Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. 25 acts came out to audition and 16 were chosen to compete.

The competitors are Vataydra Ferguson, Samantha McClain, Laura Nelson, Jessie Lee Gilstrap, Chelsea Whitlock, Ruby

Faith Dennis, Lucy Porter, Hunter Holliday, Kaitlyn Holder, Caitlyn Howard, Carley Scruggs, Kenneth Barton, Breann Griffin, Grace Chen, Chandra Murphy and Gracie Dellinger.

The Daniel High School audition is set for Saturday Jan. 28 at 10 a.m. for the Daniel show on Feb. 4 at 6 p.m.

The Liberty High School audition is set for Saturday, Feb. 4 at 10 a.m. for the Liberty show on Feb. 11 at 6 p.m.

The Easley High School audition is set for Saturday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. for the Easley show on Feb. 18 at 6 p.m.

The district-wide show will be Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. at Pickens High School.

For more details go to the school district website at www.pickens.k12.sc.us

75 years of wildlife conservation, partnership

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service joins the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies and other partners such as the S.C. Department of Natural Resources to announce the start of a yearlong celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program.

The Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration (WFSR) program is one of the most significant and successful partnership approaches to fish and wildlife conservation in United States history. The “WSFR 75–It’s Your Nature” celebration brings together federal and state fish and wildlife agencies; the hunting, shooting, angling, and boating industries; and conservation groups to mark a milestone of partnership success that has led to 75 years of quality hunting, fishing, shooting, boating and wildlife-related recreation. The occasion also marks the beginning of a new

era in wildlife conservation, during which the partners will establish new goals for fostering and maintaining partnerships to continue conservation and outdoor recreation into the next 75 years and beyond. The WSFR works closely with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources on numerous projects with funding ranging from SC Reel Kids, new gun ranges to state fish hatcheries and more. These federal funds, administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, are combined with hunting license dollars in each state to fund important state wildlife conservation and hunting programs.

The WSFR 75th anniversary will include participation in various fish and wildlife conservation events and conferences throughout the year, to culminate with National Hunting and Fishing Day in September 2012.

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

The meeting will occur from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the new Pickens High School cafeteria located at 150 Blue Flame Drive north of Pickens off of Hwy 178. The meeting will have a drop-in format with displays for viewing, and citizens will have the opportunity to provide written comments. A formal presentation will not be given during this time.

In the future, if an offi cial Public Hearing is held, a formal presentation will be given during the meeting and citizens will have the opportunity to make formal, verbal comments immediately following. Project information, including meeting materials and comment forms will also be available on the SCDOT website (http://www.scdot.org).

Purpose:The purpose of the meeting is to provide information and solicit feedback from area residents concerning the proposed improvements to US 178/Ann Street. Specifi cally, the proposed project would reconstruct and widen the four travel lanes on Ann Street between SC 183/Main Street and the bridge over Town Creek. In addition, intersection improvements would be made at Jones Avenue that would include additional turn lanes. These improvements are needed to reconstruct deteriorating pavement and to accommodate the anticipated future traffi c demand along the corridor. Another purpose of the meeting is to gather information from the public or any interested organization on historic or cultural resources in the area. Personnel from, and representing, the SCDOT will be available to answer questions and discuss the project with interested citizens on an individual basis.

Contact: Additional information concerning the project may be obtained by contacting Mr. Tommy Elrod, SCDOT Program Manager at 864-241-1010 in Greenville, SC or at elrodjt@scdot.org. Persons with disabilities who may require special accommodations should contact Ms. Lis Bleasdale at 803-737-1345.

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January Fine Arts events at Southern Wesleyan UniversityThe Taradiddle

Players present “The Commedia Cinderella”

January 30, 7:30 p.m.Adults, $5; Children

under 12 and all students with ID – FREE

Returning for their 2012 performance, actors from the Charlotte Children’s Theatre will return to Southern Wesleyan University, presenting a unique

approach to the familiar story of Cinderella.

The names have been changed, but the facts remain the same. Children of all ages will enjoy this presentation at

Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the campus in Central.

Call (864) 644-5191 for details and ticket information.

Robert “Mountain Man” Perry Keeps Traditions Alive at the Hagood MillVisitors are sure to take a ‘shine’ to this Pickens County Icon

PICKENS - At Hagood Mill’s moonshine still, Robert “Mountain Man” Perry, age 71, is a one man show of times gone by. Robert started demonstrating “moonshining” at Hagood Mill in 1998. It was the first year that the Pickens County Museum’s annual Heritage Day festival was held at the mill site and before any of the mill site’s various structures had been added. He set up his still in an old log corncrib on the property. Robert is only allowed by law to boil water. While that water boils in the background, Robert tells lots of stories about the making and running of white lightening!

After that first festival, Robert asked Ed Bolt, Hagood Mill’s site manager, “Since you run the mill every month on

the third Saturday, why don’t I come out here every month and demonstrate the still?” This started the folklife and traditional arts demonstrations at the mill. Robert’s wife, Marlene, soon joined him, demonstrating her sewing and knitting. His daughters would sometimes do “black kettle clothes washing in the creek”. One by one, other demonstrators joined in as volunteers and the monthly event grew into what it is today. Hagood Mill’s volunteer recruitment poster, “Hagood Mill Needs You”, features Robert pointing his finger in that classic Uncle Sam pose!

In addition to moonshining, Robert brings his 1937 Dodge Bros. flat bed truck to the mill each month, loaded with chickens, pigs, rabbits, and other assorted

farm animals for the kids to see. Having grown up in the country without an indoor bathroom until he was grown, Robert feels the younger generations need to get a glimpse of what life was like before all our modern conveniences. He still lives on a large farm in a 150 year old farmhouse. Bolt says, “Folks really like Robert and many visitors want to have their picture made with this ‘old timer’ in his overalls and felt hat.”

Robert has also been a part of several professional folklife programs which are held at the mill, the museum, and local libraries. Jerry Alexander’s book, Where Have All the Moonshiners Gone, features Robert and the Hagood Mill still. He is also in the original Hagood Mill coloring book which illustrates many of the mill’s attractions. Additionally,

Robert has appeared in several regional magazines and TV ads.

In 2005, the Pickens County Cultural Commission honored Robert and Marlene, along with his brother Ralph, and his nephew Cooter and wife Misty for their work in building the mill site’s log cabins. The Commission proclaimed that the site’s name be officially changed to “Perryville” for one of the Third Saturday events. Robert liked the name, kept the sign, and named the “old west town” that he has on his farm, Perryville. Robert’s wife Marlene passed away in 2009, but for years each June, they had hosted at their home, “Old Timer Days”, a weekend of music and fun. Robert still keeps this annual event alive and he has collected a lot of old “stuff” ranging from

vehicles to farm tools and other equipment, adding to the charm and aura of the day. He says “Folks give me old things sometimes because they know I’ll never get rid of anything.”

Robert also rents the music building at the weekly Pickens County Flea Market. Every Wednesday Robert is the host, playing washboard, wash-tub bass, and spoons. A great group of musicians join him for a ‘pickin’. He loves to tell his listeners to make their own herbal medicines, avoid all fast food, drink good spring water, and walk every day. He is very proud that he weighs the same today as he did when he was fourteen!

Whether making music or making “shine”, Robert “Mountain Man” Perry is a well known, well loved Pickens County icon. Join

him and “step back in time” at the Hagood Mill Historic Site & Folklife Center every Third Saturday. Stop and visit with each demonstrator, enjoy some music, take home a bag of stone-grounded grits, and savor a bit of the sweet Appalachia culture.

The Hagood Mill operates, rain or shine, the third Saturday of every month and is located just 3 miles north of Pickens or 5 ½ miles south of Cherokee Foothills Scenic Hwy 11 off SC Hwy 178 at 138 Hagood Mill Road. Hagood Mill is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 until 4:00, to tour the buildings and grounds and to visit the Mill Site Gift Shop.

For information please contact the Hagood Mill at (864) 898-2936 or the Pickens County Museum at (864) 898-5963.

Photo by Bill JordanRobert Perry and “Black Jack” pose with his old Dodge Bros truck at the Hagood Mill.

9APickens SentinelWednesday, January 25, 2012

BLONDIE Dean Young/Denis Lebrun

BEETLE BAILEY Mort Walker

HAGAR THE HORRIBLE Chris Browne

HI & LOIS Brian and Greg Walker

FUNKY WINKERBEAN Tom Batiuk

MUTTS Patrick McDonnell

THE FAMILY CIRCUS Bil Keane

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Today’s Answers

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012:

Your dreams play an even stronger role in your life this year. For that rea-son alone, you might want to consider keeping a dream diary. Your positive attitude plays out well, especially in your personal and domestic life. If you are single, curb a tendency to commit before you really know the person. Give yourself at least a year. If you are attached, the two of you expand your household or make some posi-tive changes to your home. PISCES has great ideas for how to spend your money.

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

ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH What you might be think-

ing may not be apparent. In fact, you are working on a very different, intui-tive level. If you have a strong sense financially, follow through, as long as the risk is not too great. Share an inspired idea. Tonight: Relax to some good music.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH You zero in on what is

happening with a friend. Be gracious. Let this person tell you what is going on, though he or she might not be exactly sure. A friend who can be flighty taps into your energy. Do not allow this person to drain you. Tonight: Where the action is.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHHH What you might have

thought of as rumor or hearsay might not be. The end results will be excel-lent. Many of your interactions trans-form within a key relationship. Still, you need to detach from this person’s need to control. Tonight: A spark on the social scene.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHHH You might want to

revamp your plans. The problem lies in the fact that once your day becomes fluid, it might never stabilize. Ask your-self if that is OK. Several demanding people seek you out. You cannot avoid their controlling ways forever. Tonight: Break past your thoughts.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHHH Your fiery demeanor

seems a bit off. You feel as if you must understand what is happening behind the scenes, especially with a key player. Others do not know what to make of you when you are like this. It gives them pause to think. Tonight: All smiles.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHHH Others view you as excit-

able and full of energy. Your ability to detach will emerge, allowing you to make a perfect choice. You know what works. Answer to another per-son clearly. Your ability to understand allows you to be gracious when few can. Tonight: Taking in new vistas.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH Put 100 percent into what-

ever you want. You will see the end results, which will make you smile. You also will feel much better about yourself. A partner comes up with a wonderful investment. Push comes to shove with a personal matter. Tonight: Togetherness works.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Your words make waves.

You might want to decide if that is the end result you desire. Do not try to minimize the situation. Rather, claim responsibility and the ability to change it. Know what it is you want. Tonight: Ever playful.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH Pressure builds, and you see life from a different perspective. Getting your view in line with real-ity needs to occur in order to experi-ence success. Opportunities increase under those circumstances. Be willing to reorganize from a different perspec-tive. Tonight: Happiest at home.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Your self-expression and abili-ty to move forward depend on whether you can open up to a new perspective. Remain sure of yourself, and honor your core integrity. You cannot go wrong. Creativity surges to an unprec-edented level if you relax. Tonight: Let talks flow naturally.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH What you perceive as a

good idea could become one. Test it a little more. Be more sensitive to your personal needs, and you will gain. Not everything is work- or business-related. Let go and relax. Tonight: Buy a coveted item on the way home.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHHH You flow through prob-

lems with optimism, drawing even more positive responses. A meeting that you thought would go a cer-tain way becomes a little more dif-ficult and, in some sense, convoluted. Tonight: Meet a friend; the activity is your call.

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THE LOCKHORNS William Hoest

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COURT OF COMMON PLEASSUMMONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NOTICE OF APPLICATIONNotice is hereby given that FiestaGrill intends to apply to the SouthCarolina Department of Revenue fora license/permit that will allow thesale and on premises consumption ofbeer, wine and liquor at 429 EastMain Street, Liberty, SC 29657.To object to the issuance of this per-mit/license, written protest must bepostmarked no later than January 27,2012.For a protest to be valid, it must bein writing, and should include thefollowing information:(1) The name, address, and tele-phone number of the person filingthe protest:(2) The specific reasons why the ap-plication should be denied:(3) That the person protesting is will-ing to attend a hearing (if one is re-quested by the applicant):(4) That the person protesting re-sides in the same county where theproposed place of business is locatedor within five miles of the business;and,(5) The name of the applicant and theaddress of the premises to be li-censed.Protests must be mailed to: S.C. De-partment of Revenue, ATTN: ABL,P.O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214;or faxed to: (803) 898-5899.

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

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

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

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

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PICKENS

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF

FILING OF COMPLAINT (NON-JURY MORTGAGE

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

DEFICIENCY REQUESTEDF11-05417

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

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

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

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

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretoforegranted in the case of: Wells FargoBank, NA vs. Gary N. Godwin, Jr.;Penny L. Godwin; Wells Fargo Bank,N.A. (Sioux Falls, SD); Hammock BayProperty Owners Association, Inc.; ,C/A No. 11-CP-39-1619, The fol-lowing property will be sold by R.Murray Hughes as Special Referee, onFebruary 6, 2012, at 11:00 AM at thePickens County Courthouse to thehighest bidder: All that certain piece,parcel or lot of land, situate, lyingand being in the State of South Caro-lina, County of Pickens, more par-ticularly shown and designated asUnit #10 of Hammock Bay Subdivi-sion on that certain plat prepared byNu-South Surveying, Inc, Earl B.O'Brien, RLS #10755 dated January12, 2007, revised January 29, 2007and recorded in the Office of theRegister of Deeds for Pickens County,South Carolina in Plat Book 570 atPage 11, the metes and bounds,courses and distances as upon saidplat appear being made a part hereofby reference thereto. Derivation:Book 1072 at Page 204 115 Ham-mock Court, Unit #10, Central, SC29630-3642 4045-16-82-2565SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, PICKENSAD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTSAND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD,AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES.TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in cer-tified funds is required. The depositwill be applied towards the purchaseprice unless the bidder defaults, inwhich case the deposit will be for-feited. If the successful bidder fails,or refuses, to make the required de-posit on the day of sale or fails or re-fuses to comply with the bid within20 days, then the property will be re-sold at the bidder's risk. Personal ordeficiency judgment having been de-manded or reserved, the sale will re-main open for thirty (30) days pursu-ant to S.C. Code Ann. 15-39-720(1976). The Plaintiff may waive any ofits rights, including its right to a per-sonal or deficiency judgment, at anytime prior to the foreclosure sale.The successful bidder will be re-quired to pay interest on the amountof the bid from date of sale to dateof compliance with the bid at the rateof 6.125% per annum. For completeterms of sale, see Judgment of Fore-closure and Sale filed with the Pick-ens County Clerk of Court at C/A#11-CP-39-1619. NOTICE: The fore-closure deed is not a warranty deed.Interested bidders should satisfythemselves as to the quality of titleto be conveyed by obtaining an inde-pendent title search prior to theforeclosure sale date.R. Murray HughesSpecial Referee for Pickens CountySamuel C. WatersEsq. Attorney for PlaintiffP.O. Box 100200Columbia, SC 29202-3200(803) 744-4444013263-00993 FNWebsite: www.rtt-law.com (see linkto Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretoforegranted in the case of: Wells FargoBank, N.A. vs. Betty G. Frizzell a/k/aGeraldine G. Frizzell a/k/a GeraldineFrizzell;, C/A No. 11-CP-39-1607,The following property will be soldby R. Murray Hughes as Special Refe-ree, on February 6, 2012, at 11:00AM at the Pickens County Courthouseto the highest bidder: All that certainpiece, parcel or lot of land, situate,with all improvements thereon, in theState of South Carolina, County ofPickens, being known and designatedas 1.68 acres, more or less, as shownon the plat entitled "Property Surveyfor Louise B. Young" prepared by I.A.Romo, PLS, dated February 26, 2002and recorded March 6, 2002 in PlatBook 444 at Page 16A, in the RMCOffice for Pickens County, SouthCarolina, and having, according tosaid plat, the metes and boundsshown thereon, which are incorpo-rated herein by reference. Derivation:Book 684 at Page 199. 145 LimeDrive, Liberty, SC 29657-97955006-02-77-1584 SUBJECT TO AS-SESSMENTS, PICKENS AD VALOREMTAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RE-STRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHERSENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OFSALE: A 5% deposit in certified fundsis required. The deposit will be ap-plied towards the purchase price un-less the bidder defaults, in whichcase the deposit will be forfeited. Ifthe successful bidder fails, or re-fuses, to make the required depositon the day of sale or fails or refusesto comply with the bid within 20days, then the property will be resoldat the bidder's risk. Personal or defi-ciency judgment having been de-manded or reserved, the sale will re-main open for thirty (30) days pursu-ant to S.C. Code Ann. 15-39-720(1976). The Plaintiff may waive any ofits rights, including its right to a per-sonal or deficiency judgment, at anytime prior to the foreclosure sale.The successful bidder will be re-quired to pay interest on the amountof the bid from date of sale to dateof compliance with the bid at the rateof 6.875% per annum. For completeterms of sale, see Judgment of Fore-closure and Sale filed with the Pick-ens County Clerk of Court at C/A#11-CP-39-1607. NOTICE: The fore-closure deed is not a warranty deed.Interested bidders should satisfythemselves as to the quality of titleto be conveyed by obtaining an inde-pendent title search prior to theforeclosure sale date.R. Murray HughesSpecial Referee for Pickens CountySamuel C. WatersEsq. Attorney for PlaintiffP.O. Box 100200Columbia, SC 29202-3200(803) 744-4444013263-01025 FMWebsite: www.rtt-law.com(see link to Resources/ForeclosureSales)

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

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

SPECIAL REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE

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

11APickens SentinelWednesday, January 25, 2012

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SPECIAL REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE

2011-CP-39-1063BY VIRTUE of a decree heretoforegranted in the case of: JPMorganChase Bank, National Association vs.Dallas Lee Owens, Kimberly W.Owens, et al., I, the undersigned R.Murray Hughes, Special Referee forPickens County, will sell on Monday,February 6, 2012, at 11:00 a.m., atthe County Courthouse, 214 EastMain Street, Pickens, SC, to the high-est bidder: All that certain piece,parcel or lot of land, together withimprovements thereon, situate, lyingand being in Pickens County, SouthCarolina, Town of Liberty, onBranchwood Drive, and being shownas Lot 54, Green Forest Subd., ac-cording to a plat prepared for DallasLee Owens and Kimberly W. Owensby J. C. Smith & Associates, RLS#7882, dated March 25, 1996, andrecorded in Plat Book 52 at page504, in the RMC Office for PickensCounty, SC, reference to which ishereby made for a more completeand accurate description. This beingthe same property conveyed to DallasLee Owens and Kimberly W. Owensby deed of Michael K. Harvell andAlicia L. Harvell fka Alicia L. Holliday,dated March 28, 1996 and recordedApril 18, 1996 in the Office of theRegister of Deeds for Pickens Countyin Book 318, Page 330. TMS No.4087-06-37-8946. Property ad-dress: 215 Branchwood Drive, Lib-erty, SC 29657. TERMS OF SALE:The successful bidder, other than thePlaintiff, will deposit with the SpecialReferee, at conclusion of the bidding,five percent (5%) of said bid is dueand payable immediately upon clos-ing of the bidding, in cash or equiva-lent, as evidence of good faith, sameto be applied to purchase price incase of compliance, but to be for-feited and applied first to costs andthen to Plaintiff's debt in the case ofnon-compliance. In the event of athird party bidder and that any thirdparty bidder fails to deliver the re-quired deposit in certified (immedi-ately collectible) funds with the Of-fice of the Special Referee, said de-posit being due and payable immedi-ately upon closing of the bidding onthe day of sale, the Special Refereewill re-sell the subject property atthe most convenient time thereafter(including the day of sale) upon noti-fication to counsel for Plaintiff.Should the last and highest bidderfail or refuse to comply with the bal-ance due of the bid within 30 days,then the Special Referee may re-sellthe property on the same terms andconditions on some subsequent SalesDay (at the risk of the said highestbidder). No personal or deficiencyjudgment being demanded, the bid-ding will not remain open after thedate of sale, but compliance with thebid may be made immediately. Pur-chaser to pay for documentarystamps on Special Referee's Deed.The successful bidder will be re-quired to pay interest on the amountof the bid from the date of sale todate of compliance with the bid atthe rate of 5.5% per annum.The Plaintiff may waive any of itsrights, including its right to a defi-ciency judgment, prior to sale.The sale shall be subject to taxes andassessments, existing easements andrestrictions of record. The sale or anyresale will not be held unless thePlaintiff or its attorney is present atthe sale or has advised the SpecialReferee's office of its bidding in-structions. This sale is subject to alltitle matters of record and any inter-ested party should consider perform-ing an independent title examinationof the subject property as no war-ranty is given. If the judicial sale isset aside for any reason, the suc-cessful purchaser at the sale shall beentitled only to a return of the de-posit paid, if any. The successfulpurchaser shall have no further re-course or claim of any kind beyondthe return of the deposit paid, if any,against the mortgagors, the Plaintiff,or the Plaintiff’s counsel. Neither thePlaintiff nor its counsel make repre-sentations as to the integrity of thetitle or the fair market value of theproperty offered for sale. Prior tobidding you may wish to review thecurrent state law or seek the adviceof any attorney licensed in SouthCarolina.R. Murray HughesSpecial Referee for Pickens CountyScott Law Firm, P.A.Attorney for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE2011-CP-39-1345

BY VIRTUE of a Judgment granted inthe case of: U.S. Bank National Asso-ciation, ND v. Steven G. Townsendand April D. Townsend a/k/a April O.Townsend, Civil Action No.2011-CP-39-1345, I, the under-signed Clerk of Court (or the desig-nee of the Clerk of Court), will sell onFebruary 6, 2012, at 11:00 a.m., atPickens County Courthouse, Court-house steps, 214 East Main Street,Pickens, SC, to the highest bidder: Allthat certain piece, parcel or lot ofland, with the improvements thereon,situate, lying and being in the Stateof South Carolina, County of Pickens,and being shown and designated asLot No. 10 on a plat prepared by RayDunn Land Surveyor, dated May 31,2006, recorded in Plat Book 62, page17 and more fully shown on currentsurvey prepared by Perry Ray Dunn,PLS # 19400, dated December 6,2006, of record in Plat Book 62 atPage 84 in the Office of the Registerof Deeds for Pickens County, SC, ref-erence to which is hereby made for amore complete and accurate descrip-tion. TMS No. 4098-13-12-7720.This being the same property con-veyed to Steven G. Townsend andApril D. Townsend a/k/a April O.Townsend by deed of Carolina Cus-tom Construction of the Upstate, Inc.by deed dated December 20, 2006,and recorded December 28, 2006, inBook 1062 at Page 171. PROPERTYADDRESS: 222 Harry Davis Drive,Liberty, SC 29657. TERMS OF SALE:The successful bidder, other than theplaintiff, will deposit with the Clerkof Court, at the time of the bid, fiveper cent (5%) of his bid, in cash orequivalent, as evidence of good faith,same to be applied to purchase priceif compliance is made, but in theevent compliance is not made, thedeposit shall be forfeited and appliedfirst to costs of the action and thento plaintiff's debt. Should the suc-cessful bidder at the regularly con-ducted sale fail or refuse to make therequired deposit at time of bid orcomply with the other terms of thebid within twenty (20) days from theconclusion of the bidding, then theClerk of Court may re-sell the prop-erty on the same terms and condi-tions on some subsequent Sales Day,but at the risk of the defaulting bid-der(s). A personal or deficiencyjudgment having been waived, thebidding will not remain open afterthe date of sale, and compliance withthe bid may be made immediately.In the event an agent of the Plaintiffdoes not appear at the time of thesale, the within property shall bewithdrawn from sale and sold at thenext available sales day upon theterms and conditions as set forth inthe Judgment of Foreclosure and Saleor supplemental Order. Purchaser topay for documentary stamps on theForeclosure Deed. The successfulbidder will be required to pay inter-est on the amount of the bid fromdate of sale to date of compliancewith the bid at the rate of 7.740%.SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTYTAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASE-MENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RE-CORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUM-BRANCES. This property may be sub-ject to rights granted to a tenantpursuant to the Protecting Tenants atForeclosure Act of 2009, Public Law111-22, effective date May 20, 2009.Harold P. Welborn, Jr.Clerk of Court, Pickens CountyPickens, South CarolinaJanuary 13, 2012FLEMING & WHITT, P. A.Attorneys for Plaintiff

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

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

NOTICE OFCLERK OF COURT'S SALE

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

SPECIAL REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE

2011-CP-39-1433BY VIRTUE of a decree heretoforegranted in the case of: Flagstar Bank,FSB vs. Jason Kulman and RebeccaKnoll, I, the undersigned R. MurrayHughes, Special Referee for PickensCounty, will sell on Monday, February6, 2012, at 11:00 a.m., at the CountyCourthouse, 214 East Main Street,Pickens, SC, to the highest bidder:ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL ORLOT OF LAND SITUATE, LYING ANDBEING IN THE STATE OF SOUTHCAROLINA, COUNTY OF PICKENS,CITY OF PICKENS, BEING BOUNDEDON THE NORTH BY TIMBER DRIVE, ONTHE SOUTH AND EAST BY LAND NOWOR FORMERLY OWNED BY ACES SALESAND CONSULTANTS, INC., AND ONTHE WEST BY LOT 58 AND BEINGSHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT59, ON PLAT OF LAKEWOOD ESTATES- PHASE I, PREPARED BY T. CRAIG KI-ETH, SURVEYOR, DATED JANUARY 21,1998, AND RECORDED FEBRUARY 5,1998, IN PLAT BOOK 295, AT PAGE17, IN THE RMC OFFICE FOR PICKENSCOUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, ANDHAVING COURSES AND DISTANCES ASREFERENCE TO SAID PLAT WILL MOREFULLY SHOW. THE LOT HEREIN CON-VEYED IS SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONSOF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THECLERK OF COURT FOR PICKENSCOUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, RE-CORDED IN BOOK 12-N, AT PAGE376. TOGETHER WITH ALL AND SIN-GULAR, THE RIGHTS, MEMBERS,HEREDITAMENTS, AND APPURTE-NANCES TO THE SAID PREMISES BE-LONGING OR IN ANYWISE INCIDENTOR APPERTAINING. THIS BEING THESAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JA-SON KULMAN AND REBECCA KNOLLBY DEED OF JEFFREY T. RABY ANDCHRISTINA A. RABY RECORDEDMARCH 5, 2009, IN BOOK 1241 ATPAGE 18, IN THE OFFICE OF THE REG-ISTER OF DEEDS FOR PICKENSC O U N T Y . T M S N o .4180-00-49-9407. Property ad-dress: 209 Timber Drive, Pickens,SC 29671. TERMS OF SALE: Thesuccessful bidder, other than thePlaintiff, will deposit with the SpecialReferee, at conclusion of the bidding,five percent (5%) of said bid is dueand payable immediately upon clos-ing of the bidding, in cash or equiva-lent, as evidence of good faith, sameto be applied to purchase price incase of compliance, but to be for-feited and applied first to costs andthen to Plaintiff's debt in the case ofnon-compliance. In the event of athird party bidder and that any thirdparty bidder fails to deliver the re-quired deposit in certified (immedi-ately collectible) funds with the Of-fice of the Special Referee, said de-posit being due and payable immedi-ately upon closing of the bidding onthe day of sale, the Special Refereewill re-sell the subject property atthe most convenient time thereafter(including the day of sale) upon noti-fication to counsel for Plaintiff.Should the last and highest bidderfail or refuse to comply with the bal-ance due of the bid within 30 days,then the Special Referee may re-sellthe property on the same terms andconditions on some subsequent SalesDay (at the risk of the said highestbidder). No personal or deficiencyjudgment being demanded, the bid-ding will not remain open after thedate of sale, but compliance with thebid may be made immediately. Pur-chaser to pay for documentarystamps on Special Referee's Deed.The successful bidder will be re-quired to pay interest on the amountof the bid from the date of sale todate of compliance with the bid atthe rate of 5.875% per annum.The Plaintiff may waive any of itsrights, including its right to a defi-ciency judgment, prior to sale.The sale shall be subject to taxes andassessments, existing easements andrestrictions of record. The sale or anyresale will not be held unless thePlaintiff or its attorney is present atthe sale or has advised the SpecialReferee's office of its bidding in-structions. This sale is subject to alltitle matters of record and any inter-ested party should consider perform-ing an independent title examinationof the subject property as no war-ranty is given. If the judicial sale isset aside for any reason, the suc-cessful purchaser at the sale shall beentitled only to a return of the de-posit paid, if any. The successfulpurchaser shall have no further re-course or claim of any kind beyondthe return of the deposit paid, if any,against the mortgagors, the Plaintiff,or the Plaintiff’s counsel. Neither thePlaintiff nor its counsel make repre-sentations as to the integrity of thetitle or the fair market value of theproperty offered for sale. Prior tobidding you may wish to review thecurrent state law or seek the adviceof any attorney licensed in SouthCarolina.R. Murray HughesSpecial Referee for Pickens CountyScott Law Firm, P.A.Attorney for Plaintiff

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SPECIAL REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE

2011-CP-39-1433BY VIRTUE of a decree heretoforegranted in the case of: Flagstar Bank,FSB vs. Jason Kulman and RebeccaKnoll, I, the undersigned R. MurrayHughes, Special Referee for PickensCounty, will sell on Monday, February6, 2012, at 11:00 a.m., at the CountyCourthouse, 214 East Main Street,Pickens, SC, to the highest bidder:ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL ORLOT OF LAND SITUATE, LYING ANDBEING IN THE STATE OF SOUTHCAROLINA, COUNTY OF PICKENS,CITY OF PICKENS, BEING BOUNDEDON THE NORTH BY TIMBER DRIVE, ONTHE SOUTH AND EAST BY LAND NOWOR FORMERLY OWNED BY ACES SALESAND CONSULTANTS, INC., AND ONTHE WEST BY LOT 58 AND BEINGSHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT59, ON PLAT OF LAKEWOOD ESTATES- PHASE I, PREPARED BY T. CRAIG KI-ETH, SURVEYOR, DATED JANUARY 21,1998, AND RECORDED FEBRUARY 5,1998, IN PLAT BOOK 295, AT PAGE17, IN THE RMC OFFICE FOR PICKENSCOUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, ANDHAVING COURSES AND DISTANCES ASREFERENCE TO SAID PLAT WILL MOREFULLY SHOW. THE LOT HEREIN CON-VEYED IS SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONSOF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THECLERK OF COURT FOR PICKENSCOUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, RE-CORDED IN BOOK 12-N, AT PAGE376. TOGETHER WITH ALL AND SIN-GULAR, THE RIGHTS, MEMBERS,HEREDITAMENTS, AND APPURTE-NANCES TO THE SAID PREMISES BE-LONGING OR IN ANYWISE INCIDENTOR APPERTAINING. THIS BEING THESAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JA-SON KULMAN AND REBECCA KNOLLBY DEED OF JEFFREY T. RABY ANDCHRISTINA A. RABY RECORDEDMARCH 5, 2009, IN BOOK 1241 ATPAGE 18, IN THE OFFICE OF THE REG-ISTER OF DEEDS FOR PICKENSC O U N T Y . T M S N o .4180-00-49-9407. Property ad-dress: 209 Timber Drive, Pickens,SC 29671. TERMS OF SALE: Thesuccessful bidder, other than thePlaintiff, will deposit with the SpecialReferee, at conclusion of the bidding,five percent (5%) of said bid is dueand payable immediately upon clos-ing of the bidding, in cash or equiva-lent, as evidence of good faith, sameto be applied to purchase price incase of compliance, but to be for-feited and applied first to costs andthen to Plaintiff's debt in the case ofnon-compliance. In the event of athird party bidder and that any thirdparty bidder fails to deliver the re-quired deposit in certified (immedi-ately collectible) funds with the Of-fice of the Special Referee, said de-posit being due and payable immedi-ately upon closing of the bidding onthe day of sale, the Special Refereewill re-sell the subject property atthe most convenient time thereafter(including the day of sale) upon noti-fication to counsel for Plaintiff.Should the last and highest bidderfail or refuse to comply with the bal-ance due of the bid within 30 days,then the Special Referee may re-sellthe property on the same terms andconditions on some subsequent SalesDay (at the risk of the said highestbidder). No personal or deficiencyjudgment being demanded, the bid-ding will not remain open after thedate of sale, but compliance with thebid may be made immediately. Pur-chaser to pay for documentarystamps on Special Referee's Deed.The successful bidder will be re-quired to pay interest on the amountof the bid from the date of sale todate of compliance with the bid atthe rate of 5.875% per annum.The Plaintiff may waive any of itsrights, including its right to a defi-ciency judgment, prior to sale.The sale shall be subject to taxes andassessments, existing easements andrestrictions of record. The sale or anyresale will not be held unless thePlaintiff or its attorney is present atthe sale or has advised the SpecialReferee's office of its bidding in-structions. This sale is subject to alltitle matters of record and any inter-ested party should consider perform-ing an independent title examinationof the subject property as no war-ranty is given. If the judicial sale isset aside for any reason, the suc-cessful purchaser at the sale shall beentitled only to a return of the de-posit paid, if any. The successfulpurchaser shall have no further re-course or claim of any kind beyondthe return of the deposit paid, if any,against the mortgagors, the Plaintiff,or the Plaintiff’s counsel. Neither thePlaintiff nor its counsel make repre-sentations as to the integrity of thetitle or the fair market value of theproperty offered for sale. Prior tobidding you may wish to review thecurrent state law or seek the adviceof any attorney licensed in SouthCarolina.R. Murray HughesSpecial Referee for Pickens CountyScott Law Firm, P.A.Attorney for Plaintiff

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Notice to Creditors

NOTICE TO CREDITORSOF ESTATES

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

Notice to Creditors

Estate: Patrick Dupree FosterCase #2011ES3900778Personal Representative:Linda M. FosterAddress: 102 Medinah DriveEasley, SC 29642Attorney: John R. ThomasAddress: PO Box 2248Greenville, SC 29602

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

Estate: Ernestine Crenshaw StoneCase #2012ES3900017Personal Representative:Brenda S. BowieAddress: 25 Highland TerraceLiberty, SC 29657Attorney: N/A

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

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Mike & Pam Brooks and Wayne Oshields, current owners of Capris Italian of Easley, Inc., also former owners, Bill & Sue Brooks, and on behalf of all the staff, wish to honor, and extend a heartfelt and gracious “Thank You” to Mrs. Pat Finley of Easley, for her 39 years of loyalty, hard work ethics, and faithfulness to her position as cashier/hostess at the restaurant! During today’s tough times and economic struggles, we know without a doubt, a large portion of our continued stability, can be attributed to her offerings of kind words and encouragement to all the guests who have frequented our doors through the years! Pat began employment at Capris, just a short time after fi rst opening our doors for business in August of 1970! She offi cially retired Dec. 20, 2011. Mr. Olin Johnson, also of Easley, and owner/manager of the business at that time, hired Pat, and she has been an asset to the business ever since. Pat has been a long-standing member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Easley, and her Christian example and witness has been a great inspiration to the owners and staff, as well as all the loyal folks who dine with us on a regular basis. We at Capris will sorely miss her, as she has been a key, monumental employee, but now must honor the fact that she wishes to retire from her position, and enjoy participating and contributing to the ongoing ministry of her church, as well spending more time with her precious family. Pat has two children, a son, Mr. Gregg Finley (Pastor of “My Fathers House” church) and a daughter, Mrs. Deedi Barnette, both of Easley. Pat has been blessed with seven (7) grandchildren and four(4) great-grandchildren, whom she loves and adores, and looks forward to spending even more time with, now that she enters retirement. In honor of Pat’s 39 years of service, we wish to show appreciation by having a casual “drop in” on Tuesday night, January 31st at Capris, and know all the friends she has made through the years, would love to drop by, and wish her the best with all her future endeavors, and we encourage them to do so! Pat, please know that it is our prayer that you will have many, many years of health and happiness, you were truly a blessing to work with, and know without doubt, the folks who have patronized us through the years, will also miss your words of encouragement and your smile, and we want you to know, WE LOVE YOU DEARLY, and will miss you so much! Good luck, and may our living Lord, our God of Heaven, bless you abundantly,

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it. We are looking forward to all the new opportunities in front of us, and starting my career in a place that is still so familiar is helping to ease the transition,” said Cannada.

“We are very happy to have been able to hire Billy,” said Lonnie Adamson, general manager, of the three newspapers and websites serving Pickens and northern Anderson counties.

“He is diverse in his writing ability and will serve us well in covering area government, sports and police beat.

He also has experience writing for websites, which will help our readers of those products that we publish,” Adamson said.

“Beyond that, however, he seems to have a heart for Easley and the surrounding areas and a concern for the people here.

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While talking about issues such as health care and job creation, Gingrich said he would be the only one that would last in a campaign against Barack Obama.

“We are going to teach him (Obama) a lesson this fall because the American people are not inferior.”

Since this was a Town Hall meeting, members of the audience were able to scope out their candidate first hand.

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Carolina“I don’t want to run a

republican campaign, I want to run an American campaign,” said Gingrich. “With your help, we will win the primary,”

Texas Gov. Rick Perry visited Pickens earlier this month, but ended his campaign to be the Republican presidential nominee before Saturday’s primary.

Perry remained on the ballot, as did once-hopefuls Michele Bachmann, Herman Cain and Jon Huntsman. Cain captured once percent of the county primary vote, with Bachman, Huntsman

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Gary Johnson also captured less than 1 percent of the county vote. He announced last month he would end his campaign for the Republican nomination to try and secure the nomination of the Libertarian Party.

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“All we are asking is that you take every possible means of saving this building,” Bagwell said. “It may take a dollar or two more, but you don’t realize the value and the goodwill that you all can do to this community.”

Easley is growing, Bagwell said. He thanked the board for its decision to separate Gettys into two middle schools.

“Look at all options before you make this final decision,” Bagwell said. “Do not just jump into this. Don’t keep us from growing. The City of Easley is behind keeping that building.”

Michael Bedenbaugh, Executive Director for the Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation, called the decision to tear down the existing buildings and build new ones on the campus, and the justification that doing so will be cheaper, as “nothing short of ludicrous.”

“The 1939 Easley High School building does not have to be torn down,” Bedenbaugh said.

His organization has told other school boards that “it is less expensive to maintain and reuse existing buildings then to demolish and rebuild new ones,” he said.

“You do have a choice,” Bedenbaugh said.

The 1939 EHS building is “magnificent, strong and sturdy, and cannot only support the needs of current student demands but be

available for the inevitable growth that will come to this community in the future.”

Pickens County Historical Society Senior Vice-President Wayne Kelley said the society supports district leadership’s efforts to provide “the best educational facilities that money can buy

“We decry your intent to destroy a building that could mean so much to our future,” Kelley said.

The 1939 building “can be used and reused for generations to come,” Kelley said.

“This is an opportunity to save an architectural and community landmark for the city of Easley and Pickens County. In the interests of economic development, tourism, heritage and sense of place, (PCHS members) respectfully ask you to revisit your decision to destroy one of the few remaining architectural icons of our county.”

Board Chairman Alex Saitta then had Superintendent Dr. Henry Hunt and Bob Folkman, who heads up the district’s building program, speak.

Hunt said the district considered many options

Hunt said the district’s building program money has been committed.

“The money is limited,” Hunt said.

To go back and change the plan would delay the project, he said.

“To change now would

push it out another year,” Hunt said. “That would push Gettys out another year.”

Renovating the 1939 building would cost an estimated $1.1 million. Renovating the auditorium would be another $664,000, he said.

“Currently, we don’t have that money,” Hunt said. “We don’t have the time there either.”

Folkman said that after site visits and input from personnel, he concluded to meet the building program’s intent — to provide “a safe, healthy and code-compliant environment for our staff, faculty students, and public,” the 1939 building and attached structures would have to be replaced.

Redesigning the project again, after downsizing Easley High School before, could cost the district an additional $150,000 - $200,000 in design fees, Folkman said.

Folkman said the board had four options.

Option one is to continue with the current plan, Folkman said.

“Cost of $13,555,000, completion date of July 2013, which would allow Gettys to be remodeled and completed in July of 2014,” Folkman said.

Option two would save the 1939 building, less the gym and bandroom, and also save the Scott Auditorium from demolition.

“That cost would be

$15, 376, 208, an increase to the building program budget of $1,820,000,” Folkman said. “It would extend the completion date of the Easley High School conversion one year and the Gettys conversion one year, out to July 2015.”

Option three saves the buildings at Easley High School, but eliminates Gettys Middle School addition and renovation.

“If we combine both budgets, for Gettys and Easley, we would have $26,401,177,” Folkman said. “There’s no change to the building program. We can complete the project on time for a July opening in 2014. There would be no work done at Gettys Middle School.”

Option four would see the district sell the 1939 building complex, the 1979 building, and Brice Stadium. Under that plan, the district would build a new building to replace the 1979 building, and a new administration would be built.”

“That would result in an overall cost to that campus of $15,959,139, or a net add to the building program of $2,403,000,” Folkman said.

That option would extend the completion of the Easley campus to July 2014 and the completion of Gettys Middle to July 2015, Folkman said.

Saitta said the board would take no action on the issue of saving the buildings from demolition.

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