Columns & Letters

By Josh Lanier
For The Greer Citizen

A series of unfortunate events had led to a gnarly hole in the bottom of my kayak, big enough to put three fingers in. I won’t go into the details here, but I’ll just say be careful who (my son) you loan your most prized possessions to.

To the editor

As a resident of Greer, I greatly appreciated the Citizen’s June 16th editorial that encouraged readers to “take in multiple sources. Do as much of your own research as you can. Come to your own conclusions.”

Here’s something to consider: have a mental plan in place in the event you see a child left in a car.

According to the nhtsa.gov, “If an unattended child is not responsive and appears to be in distress, attempt to get into the car to assist the child-even if that means breaking a window.”  

Mastering an assortment of cooking techniques is a key to becoming a great chef, whether you’re an amateur cooking at home or a professional aspiring to earn a Michelin star. By understanding the various ways to prepare and cook food, cooks can work with a variety of ingredients and kitchen equipment en route to creating delicious meals.

To the editor:

Q: I’m looking for an old article or picture. Where can I find it?

A new Greer Station event is set for late July.

Downtown patrons are encouraged to sip, shop and sample their way through Greer during the Grillin’ & Chillin’ event.

The event will feature a stroll throughout downtown Greer for tasty samples and boutique shopping.

Tickets include:

By Deborah L. Waldrop
For The Greer Citizen