Weekly Jail Blotter / June 19, 2013

For more details, including access to other Pickens County Sheriff's Office Arrest profiles, see:

http://www.pickenscosheriff.org

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Don't Forgive & Forget … Instead, Remember.

From MarriageWorks:

"Forgiveness is neither forgetting nor pretending the offense never happened. Forgiveness is refusing to retaliate, and walking in love."

This is a perfect view of forgiveness ...

We fool ourselves by saying "forgive and forget" ... You can't forget something unless lobotomized or suffer from Alzheimer's.

You can however remember how to love again.

♥

* http://mymarriageworks.org

Updated June 2013 Precipitation Totals [UPDATED]

The yearly total precipitation is now at 39.28 inches.

June currently has 9.94".

The area usually averages 3.8" of precipitation in the month of June.

Downtown Liberty received .42" of precipitation in the 24 hour period ending Tuesday June 18, 2013 8:00AM.

Please report any weather damage to The Liberty Monitor.

And, please share any pictures of rainbows!

Melba Hendricks Of Liberty Passes ...

Melba M. Hendricks
Liberty, SC

Melba Carol McClain Hendricks, 52, of Forest view Circle, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2013 at her home.

Born in Greenville County, a daughter of Betty Murphy McClain of Easley and the late Mac McClain, Mrs. Hendricks was formerly employed with ECP.

Surviving, in addition to her mother, are two daughters, Kenna Hendricks of Liberty and Amanda Hendricks of Ohio; a sister, Sherry Morris; and a grandson, Kaegan Hendricks.

Memorial services will be at 3:30PM Thursday in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown.

Family members are at their respective homes.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown which is assisting the family.

* Information gathered from www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com

Weekly Jail Blotter / June 18, 2013

Previous arrest record:

http://67.32.48.42/DCN/inmateDetailsHistory.aspx?id=eg5vToJ3SdE%3d&bid=dpIpUikozHbc4uS2rzqpEg%3d%3d

http://67.32.48.42/DCN/inmateDetailsHistory.aspx?id=eg5vToJ3SdE%3d&bid=K6GQjJslXmzU1N0WD7ONZQ%3d%3d

For more details, including access to other Pickens County Sheriff's Office Arrest profiles, see:

http://www.pickenscosheriff.org

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Former Liberty High School Player On Big League World Series Roster

The Big League World Series announced a 17 player roster on Monday June 17, 2013 for the South Carolina District I Host Team in the upcoming Big League Baseball World Series.

The team, comprised of players from 16 to 19 years old from Anderson, Pickens and Oconee counties, has a rich history with four world titles (2003, 2004, 2005 & 2007) and nine semifinals appearances in 12 years.

Last year’s local team advanced to the World Championship Game, but lost to Puerto Rico, 7-3.

Eight local high schools have at least one player on the team this year, led by Easley High School with six selections.

Easley High School's picks include Brice Maready, rising senior Brandon Hood, and Casey Woody, a rising junior.

Liberty High School has Javy Taylor, who just completed his freshman season at North Greenville.

Belton-Honea Path, Wren, and Pickens each have one player on the team.

Hanna High School has three players on the team.

This year’s Big League Baseball World Series is set for July 25 - July 31, 2013 at Easley’s J.B. “Red” Owens Recreation Complex.

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Updated June 2013 Precipitation Totals

The yearly total precipitation is now at 38.86 inches.

June currently has 9.52".

The area usually averages 3.8" of precipitation in the month of June.

Downtown Liberty received .28" of precipitation in the 24 hour period ending Monday June 17, 2013 6:10PM.

Please report any weather damage to The Liberty Monitor.

And, please share any pictures of rainbows!

MJ Owen Of Liberty Passes ...

Mauldin Joseph “MJ” Owen
Liberty, SC

Maudlin Joseph “MJ” Owen, 84, of 8104 Liberty Highway, husband of Pauline Stewart Owen, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013 at AnMed Health.

Born September 9, 1928 in Cateechee, he was a son of the late Bill and Mattie Davis Owen. Mr. Owen graduated from Liberty High School and attended Brevard Junior College and Anderson College. He was the former Mayor of Norris and served in the US Navy during WWII. Mr. Owen was a retired manager with Mohasco Rug Mill and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church since 1956.

In addition to his wife of fifty-six years, he is survived by his brother, Jerry Dean Owen.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Jean Owen Olson and brother, Jimmy Wayne Owen.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00PM Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road with Rev. Jack Turpin and Rev. Larry Wilson officiating. Entombment will follow in the Chapel of Reflection Mausoleum at Robinson Memorial Gardens with military honors.

The family will receive friends from 12:30PM until 1:45PM Tuesday prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family is at the home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Rd., Anderson, SC 29621 or Calvary Home for Children, 110 Calvary Home Circle, Anderson, SC 29621.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road, which is assisting the family.

* Information gathered from www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com

Coy Adams Of Liberty Passes ...

Coy Adams
Liberty, SC

Coy Adams, 76, of Oak Brook Drive, husband of the late Barbara Ann Lowry Adams, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013 at his residence.

Born in Harlan, KY, a son of the late Sydney and Jessie Elm Adams, Mr. Adams retired from the US Navy after twenty-two years of service where he served in Korea and Vietnam and later worked with Marshall Williams in Greenville. He was a member of the Church of Christ and also a member of the FRA.

Surviving are a son, Robert Adams and wife, Brenda, of Taylors; a daughter, Sylvia Ann Menard of San Antonia, TX; a brother, Eddie Adams; two sisters, Virginia Lawrence and Barbara Bush; and grandchildren, Amber Adams, Heidi Menard and Hahaus Menard. In addition to his parents, Mr. Adams was predeceased by a son, Coy Lee Adams.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00PM Thursday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown which is assisting the family.

CHAPEL SERVICE:

Friday June 21, 2013, 2:00 PM at Chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown

* Information gathered from www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com

Wounded Warrior Motorcycle Brigade Rides Through Liberty

Braelyn Elrod cheers on the troops as they
pass through Liberty on June 17, 2013

From the Wounded Warrior Ride through Liberty ...

About 400 gathered along HWY 93 and Main St to support wounded Marines!

Communities For Warriors Bike Brigade Asking Liberty Residents To Line Streets In Support Of Marines

Liberty residents are being asked to line the streets along HWY 93/Main St in support of American service men and women in the Marines.

Estimated time table for Motorcycle Escort - these times are estimates of when the LEAD SC
Highway Patrol vehicle will be at that location and will most likely vary from 5 - 10 minutes (plus or minus) depending upon speed or other issues affecting the escort. Plan on approximately 10 - 15 minutes for the entire escort to pass.

- Motorcycle Escort departs Red Owens staging area 2:15PM
- Rock Springs Baptist Church/SR 123 intersection 2:25PM
- On SR123 at Rte. 8 overpass 2:32PM

- On SR93 at SR178 intersection/ Liberty, SC 2:42PM

- On SR93 at SR137 intersection/Norris, SC 2:50PM
- Continuing on SR93 at mid town Central, SC 2:56PM
- SR93 merge on to SR123 in Clemson, SC 3:03PM

Full list of times:

http://www.c4warriors.org/Times.html

On This Day In 1885 ...

The Statute of Liberty, a gift from the country of France, arrived in New York City on this day in 1885. The base and erection were completed a little over a year later.

Several different pieces sat upon podiums while the construction took place. Three such monument stands were made - one for the bust, one for the torch arm, and one for the unrobed foot. Each "stand" held a small gift shop, food stand, and tourism information depot.

Designed by Frédéric Bartholdi and dedicated on October 28, 1886. The statue is of a robed female figure representing Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom, who bears a torch and a tabula ansata (a tablet evoking the law) upon which is inscribed the date of the American Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776. A broken chain lies at her feet.

The actual title of the iconic monument is La Liberté éclairant le monde, or in English; Liberty Enlightening the World.

The statue of Liberty isn't as big as it may seem from photos, television, or movies. Some, including myself, were rather disappointed once it was seen in real life.

The height of the Statue of Liberty is 151 ft. from the base to the torch. With the pedestal and foundation included in the measurement, the full height is 305 ft. The arm extending upward holding the torch accounts for 3/8ths of the height.

At June 2013 prices … the copper in the statue is worth nearly $1.5 million dollars

* Sources: wikipedia.org, neatorama.com, howtallisthestatueofliberty.org

Forgive & Heal ...

This is a quote I made up and turned a facebook friend's picture into a sharable graphic.

Feel free to share on facebook and pinterest.

Happy Father's Day

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Liberty SC Based Keymark Hires Two

Press Release:

KeyMark Hires Financial Analyst And Computer Systems Analyst 

LIBERTY, S.C., June 12, 2013 – KeyMark Inc., an award-winning document management solution provider, has announced the addition of two new employees to its team. Peggy Gross has joined KeyMark as a financial analyst and Robert Procopio has been hired as a computer systems analyst.

Gross brings more than 20 years of accounting and finance experience to her position as a financial analyst. She comes to KeyMark from industry, where she was previously a senior accountant for nine years, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Ball State University.

In his new role as computer systems analyst, Procopio is responsible for planning and overseeing the delivery of electronic document management solutions to KeyMark customers. Originally from Toronto, Canada, he most recently worked as a field engineer and implementation team lead, a position that involved the coordination and implementation of cardiac and patient monitoring networks in the healthcare industry.

“We are very pleased to have Peggy and Robert join our team,” said chief executive officer Jim Wanner. “With their extensive skills and experience, they are sure to be assets in KeyMark’s continued growth.”

Rachel Coleman Of Liberty Passes ...

Rachel Coleman
Liberty, SC

Funeral services to honor the life of Mrs. Coleman will be 11:00AM Saturday in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. Burial will be at Flat Rock Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Rachel Gillespie Coleman, 75, widow of Charles Bernard Coleman, of 10 Pinewood Drive, died Thursday, June 13, 2013 at the Hospice House in Anderson. Born in Liberty she was a daughter of the late Henry Grady and Mae Melton Gillespie.

She operated the R&J Shop with her father for many years, and was a member of East Side Baptist Church.

Surviving are two sons and daughters in law, Greg and Cindy Coleman of Easley, and Matthew and Jane Coleman of Tennessee; two grandchildren, Dustin Coleman (Lauren) of South Bend, IN, and Amanda Davis (Mark) of Anderson; one great granddaughter, Emma Davis; a sister, Mary "Bo" Davis of Liberty; a brother, Norman Gillespie of Moncks Corner.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Alfred, Carl, and James Gillespie.

In lieu of flowers memorials are requested to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson SC 29621.

The family will be at the home. Memorial messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com

Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

* Information gathered from www.libertymortuary.com

Movie Review: Man Of Steel

I didn't like this movie.

It wasn't the worst movie I've ever seen, that's about the best I can describe it.

So many elements of the story lack explanation, meaning, or are just out of place.

The story doesn't seem to fit together.

Much of Superman's American patriotism is lost.

* Although admittedly in the last "reboot" of Superman, Perry White, editor in chief at the Daily Planet said, "Superman fights for truth, justice, and all that other stuff".

The line used to be,

" … truth, justice, and the American way."

Actor Michael Shannon, who plays General Zod, the film's villain, is unconvincing and the majority of his "tactics" for Superman's demise are very poorly scripted.

The movie's fight sequences while fun to watch at first for their massive destruction of two titans fighting, drag on causing trillions of dollars in damage.

The movie's plot seems to so blatantly want to change the Superman only for the sake of being different, not for the sake of a good plot.

You know the story of Superman, so it's not important to this review to rehash any of the plot. There isn't much of a plot twist.

Many pieces of the story don't fit together, so it would be hard to write a plot review anyway.

I looked at other reviews that did give a plot summary and most are just, "a man discovers his extraterrestrial origins."

Pros:

Actors Kevin Costner and Dianne Lane are very convincing "adoptive earth parents". Very well acted and executed.

Villain side kick Faora is truly scary and well played by actress Antje Traue.

The "S" having a different meaning on Krypton is a compelling story element.

The film's special effects are top notch.

Cons:

The story has been altered for the sake of altering it and making it more modern of a tale.

The script seems disjointed, leaving too much open ended.

The fight sequences drag on and are over the top, seeming to want to top Marvel's Avengers movie rather than entertain the audience.

Poor choices for casting including Lois Lane, Zod, and auxiliary cast.

I do not recommend this movie.

★★  out of  ★★★★★

* Side note: in case you were wondering why they didn't call it Superman: Man of Steel. Copyright ownership was in play. The rights weren't obtained to naming a movie "Superman" long after production had ended and it's one of the reasons we haven't seen an entry in the Superman franchise much sooner. Alexander & Illya Salkind (and their estate own the rights).

Things To Do In Liberty ...

Here are some activities in Liberty this weekend:

Liberty Rec Cheerleaders Yard Sale
7AM-UNTIL
(@ Mills Ave Gym)

Depot Street Market
8:00AM-1:00PM

Flat Rock 5K Run/Walk
8:00AM

Liberty Alumni All Classes/All Years Reunion & Tailgate 
10:00AM-6:00PM
(@ old Liberty High School Stadium)

Weekly Jail Blotter / June 14, 2013

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For more details, including access to other Pickens County Sheriff's Office Arrest profiles, see:

http://www.pickenscosheriff.org

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Updated June 2013 Precipitation Totals

The yearly total precipitation is now at 38.58 inches.

June currently has 9.24".

The area usually averages 3.8" of precipitation in the month of June.

Downtown Liberty received .48" of precipitation in the 24 hour period ending Friday June 14, 2013 6:10AM.

Reports of downed trees due to heavy winds and lightning.

Very heavy rain fell between the hours of 6PM-7PM on Thursday July 13, 2013.

Please report any weather damage to The Liberty Monitor.

Salon 578 Of Liberty

Salon 578 Of Liberty is located at 105 W Main St. in Liberty South Carolina.

Current Pricing: SALON 578

Hours
​Monday-Friday 10AM - 6PM
Saturday 9AM - 1PM
Closed Sundays

Weekly Jail Blotter / June 11, 2013

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http://www.pickenscosheriff.org

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From Easley PD:

June 3, 2013: Cindi Marie Mancia, 37, of 107 Greenbriar Drive, Liberty, shoplifting - 2nd offense.

June 6, 2013: Sheena Brooke Harris, 26, of 167 Bagwell Road, Liberty, bench warrant.

CBS Bringing Stephen King Novel "Under The Dome" To Life For 13 Week Miniseries

CBS Television is bringing a highly anticipated television miniseries, "Under the Dome" to life at the end of this month.

The series is based on the 2009 scifi/horror/drama book entitled "Under The Dome" by Stephen King and will be adapted by "Lost" producer Brian K. Vaughan.

"Under the Dome" will follow the residents of the small Maine town of Chester's Mill as they try to figure out why a giant transparent dome has been placed over their town, and how they can break through it to escape.

"Two thousand people secluded, it just gets pretty scary, very quickly,” Britt Robertson, one of the show's stars, says in the trailer. 

"People's eyes are going to bug out," says Stephen King.

According to wikipedia, the story includes the character, Julia Shumway.

Shumway is a cynical, witty woman who owns and edits The Democrat (despite being a Republican), the town's local newspaper. Julia often feels the need to prove a point and expose those she sees around her. Julia becomes the conduit between Colonel Cox and Dale Barbara via her cell phone. Julia and Dale have a budding romantic relationship. Both Dale and Julia are gutsy and tough, brave enough to try any chance they might have for survival. Julia comes from a family of news executives; the newspaper is a family concern. She was groomed early for success and was viewed by her peers as a "goody-two-shoes." A confrontation with her classmates in fourth grade caused her to rethink her status and changed the course of her academic career; however, this same confrontation is key in helping her formulate a plan to end the siege. She is one of the 26 survivors of the Dome.

The series premeires at 10PM on WSPA/CBS Channel 7 on June 24, 2013.

Reminder: Annual Flat Rock 5K

Flat Rock Baptist Church 5K Run

Saturday, June 15, 2013

8:00AM

Downtown Liberty, SC

Annual 5k run/walk to raise money for out outreach programs at Flat Rock Baptist Church.

85 runners participated in last year's run.

The signup fee is $25 which includes a event t-shirt and water bottle.

Online registration will start soon.

Contact the church at:

Flat Rock Baptist Church

115 Slab Bridge Rd

Liberty, SC 29657

Phone (864)843-6009

Look for the event and group on facebook.

Our Congressional Representatives ...

This is the contact information for the Federal government representatives, representing Liberty, South Carolina (and the whole of Pickens County).

Mail Carrier In Liberty Bitten By Dog

Emily Long, a rural mail carrier for a Liberty SC route was recently bitten by a dog while delivering the mail.

TV station Fox Carolina covers the full story:

http://www.foxcarolina.com/video?clipId=8905564&autostart=true

Scales & Tails @ The Sarlin Library

Safe Haven & Educational Adventures:

Scales & Tails

Tuesday June 11, 2013 2:30PM

A hands on presentation with animals, reptiles, and more.

Sarlin Library
15 South Palmetto St
Liberty SC, 29657

Please click on the tag "Sarlin Library" at the bottom of this post to see other events held at the library.

Special Delivery Of Some Of The 1st Monitor Newspapers In Liberty

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This is a Mr. Woodrow Owens.

The picture was taken near Ruhamah Baptist Church in Liberty around the 1910's.

Mr. Owen had no legs and a stunted torso.

He was pulled around in a cart by a goat and delivered some of the first Monitor newspapers in Liberty.

From reader Sherry T. :

"Just spoke with his daughter Peggy and she said her daddy got palsy when he was 2 years old. There was 4 other children in Liberty that got it. The other 4 died but Woodrow lived. Woodrow's daddy built the cart and he picked cotton using the cart. Like you said he was the first person to deliver the Liberty Monitor. Later Woodrow and his farther opened the Esso station in Liberty and ran it for 33 years. Later Woodrow opened the small grocery store near the cemetery. He died at age 72 liking 1 month being 73. He raised 3 children."

Liberty Rec Cheerleaders To Hold Yard Sale This Saturday

Liberty Rec Cheerleaders

Yard Sale

7AM-UNTIL

JUNE 15, 2013

This Saturday there will be a yard sale at the Liberty Rec building.

The event will be a fundraiser for the Liberty Rec Cheerleaders.

Liberty Rec
520 Mills Ave 
Liberty, SC 29657

Updated June 2013 Precipitation Totals

The yearly total precipitation is now at 38.10 inches.

June currently has 8.76".

The area usually averages 3.8" of precipitation in the month of June.

Downtown Liberty received .80" of precipitation in the 6 hour period ending Monday June 10, 2013 2:30PM.

Heavy rain fell before 2PM.

1-3 more inches more is expected over the next 24 hour period.

Expect flooding in many areas.

Please report any weather damage to The Liberty Monitor.