Browsing the World Book
When I was about 9 years old, one of my favorite things was flipping through the colorful and informative pages of the World Book Encyclopedia. Actually, I still love to do that. |
In fact, I have the complete 1963 edition of World Book, the same ones my dad bought for us when I was a student at Calhoun-Clemson Elementary School.
The thing that intrigues me is that whenever I go to look something up, I always come across a lot of other interesting stuff before I find what I was looking for. I usually end up reading two or three articles that I would
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The dangers of drugs and alcohol
We are in the middle of National Drug and Alcohol Week, an initiative launched by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to stimulate educational events in communities so teens can learn what science has taught us about drug use and addiction.
Underage drinking can cause many negative consequences, both in the short and long term.
The following facts are from NIDA.
Research shows that young people’s brains keep developing well into their 20s. Alcohol can alter this
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In God we trust for every situation
Have you known someone who was even-tempered and composed even when circumstances seemed to be falling apart all around them? In times of a serious crisis, somehow these individuals have the type of personality to remain calm and collected. In fact, it’s not unusual to see them comforting the very ones who came to help them.
So, what is the secret to living in a peaceful and tranquil state of mind? For those who trust in God, I believe we come to a point in our spiritual journey where we simply begin to realize that Jesus is the Prince of Peace, and it
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Courier Letters to the Editor 3-23-22
On Lillian Boatwright
Dear Editor,
Lillian Boatwright was not reappointed by four of the six state legislators on the Pickens Election Board. She took the opportunity to whine profusely on social media and in the newspaper.
Lillian lost this position because her social media posts describe her perfectly: She is in favor of destruction of society — either through the anarchistic and anti-human BLM organization, woke ideologies of rampant racism, the breathtaking position that people should not think for themselves or erasing history by tearing down statues. She has promoted the lie that absentee voting is the same as vote by mail. Her posts are frequently filled with sickening wokeness and never retracted: whether she is promoting the mask policy, which has been well known since it was introduced to be almost completely ineffective, or, for the BLM. She may have been part of the roughly 75 percent of the people that polls show rooted for this organization as of July 2021. People were duped without ever checking the BLM website, which said they were trying to eliminate the nuclear family — the fundamental cornerstone to society on the planet. Within five months after witnessing the anarchy and destruction that BLM produced, it fell out of favor to less than 10 percent.
According to woke individuals, believing they are gods and in charge of truth, I am a hater, a bigot, deplorable, Islamophobic, homophobic, neanderthal and transphobic. While none of this has anything to do with reality, those pushing these divisive labels are in fact minions of evil — they are not “social justice warriors” or any other contrived name. America is not rife with racism — as all data shows. Media can find a racist and run that up the flagpole, or a bigot or a hater or a killer or a thief — but these headlines do not define America. America’s problems will end only when we get back to its roots — based in God — and recognize that absolute truth exists, and it comes only from God. I have and will continue to pray for Lillian — and others — that the Holy Spirit might infect them to change their ways.
While the facts and truth of this may seem harsh, they are far less harsh than the derisive, condescending, prideful and discriminatory words in print and social media by Lillian … and she should be a nonpartisan person on the elections board! No. Period.
Luke Campbell
Pickens
T-Mobile is now open
T-Mobile opened its new store at 2829 Gentry Memorial Highway in Pickens on Friday, March 4. Pictured at the ribbon-cutting event are chamber president Bryan Owens and Pickens Mayor Fletcher Perry, who joined store manager Cory Nesbitt and his family and staff during the ceremony.
Pickens Chamber March Member of the Month
The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce March Member of the Month is Southern Home Liquidators, located at 305 E. Main St. in Pickens. Southern Home Liquidators is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Southern Home Liquidators provides quality products for customers’ homes at a fraction of the cost. Pictured are Mayor Fletcher Perry, Stephen Bobby, owner Melisa Sedler, Frank and Donna Bobby, chamber president, Bryan Owens, Amber Finley and Moose.
60 years of marriage
Calvin and Ruth (Hudson) Gilstrap of Liberty celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday, March 17. They were married on March 17, 1962, at the home of the Rev. Lester Collins in Easley. They have two children, Angela (Gilstrap) Bowers and Greg Gilstrap (Joni). Mr. and Mrs. Gilstrap retired from Pickens County government in 2008 and are enjoying their time by traveling, camping and boating.
Issaqueena Festival scheduled in May
SIX MILE — Organizers of the annual Issaqueena Festival expect mild weather with lots of tasty food, craft vendors, kids’ games and activities, along with live music at this year’s family-oriented event on Saturday, May 21.
Approximately 50 vendors will line Main Street in Six Mile as the festival gets underway at 10 a.m., providing food and handmade and locally sourced items of all descriptions. Other activities include a car show, appearances by the PAIA Lower Eastern Cherokees with dance and Cherokee storytelling, train rides for kids and continuous live music from two
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Community Calendar 3-23-22
• Local friends and newcomers to meet
The Tri-County Friends and Newcomers will meet the second Monday of each month through April 2022. The group has a new meeting location in the Powdersville Branch Library off S.C. Highway 81. Social time is 10 a.m. Business meeting is at 10:30 a.m.
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Fish for healthy hearts
By Olivia Fowler
For the Courier
ofowler@thepccourier.com
Fish is a delicious alternative to red meat. The omega-3 fat in fish is beneficial to heart health, and almost every grocery store in our region now has a mini fish market, so it behooves us all to take advantage of the availability.
I believe that the simplest ways of cooking fish are the best. Too much sauce or other ingredients mask the light, delicious flavor and flaky texture.
It’s one thing to enhance the natural flavors, but it’s criminal to drown the flavor. Fish stands well alone.
It can be grilled, baked, broiled, stuffed, and made into chowder or fish cakes. But this week’s recipes focus on simple preparations that most people have a hard time finding fault with.
Nothing beats fresh fish, but if you can’t find it fresh, frozen is an excellent choice.