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Try glass jars Aminah Taariq-Sidibe's Oct. 13 commentary on single-use plastics drives home the need for a better look at plastic use. My grandmother used Mason jars to store her hand-picked vegetables and fruits, especially blackberries. She always had a jar of blackberries saved for me for every visit until I was about 12 years old. A Mason jar was considered a household necessity. The food inside always had an excellent taste, and she had a way of knowing if the procedure had a flaw. Canning (or jarring) homegrown food was common back in the mountains of West Virginia. My grandmother’s basement had shelves full of food she jarred. To her and my mother, it was an art form. Today, plastic seems to be the answer to all food handling. I wish I had a solution for this problem, but I just can’t come up with one simple answer. However, storing food and drinks in glass jars and bottles might be a good start. STEVE JARRELL Hanahan Centurion for Goose Creek I’ve had the honor of working alongside Ingrid Centurion in several capacities, and I can say without hesitation that she embodies the integrity, leadership and community focus Goose Creek deserves. Ingrid and I first collaborated while moderating the 2023 North Charleston mayoral debate, where she demonstrated fairness, professionalism and a deep respect for civic engagement. Beyond politics, Ingrid has shown her heart for service by personally helping me connect with an investigator to shed light on the Kevin McClam cold case, giving a grieving family renewed hope for answers. She also took time to attend one of my Toastmasters meetings, where she inspired members with her story of service as an Army combat pilot and her commitment to leadership that listens. Ingrid doesn’t just talk about community — she lives it. Whether it’s organizing neighborhood meetings, supporting veterans or empowering citizens to get involved, her actions speak volumes. Goose Creek needs leaders who bring integrity, strategy and compassion to the table. Ingrid Centurion has proven she’s that kind of leader. I strongly encourage my fellow citizens to vote for her on Nov. 4. JAMES JONES Goose Creek Beautiful column The column written by Rickey Ciapha Dennis Jr., pastor of Mt. Pisgah AME Church in Ridgeville, in Sunday's edition of The Post and Courier was beautifully written. Dennis lays out in simple terms that we are all made in the image of God. He states that we are all brothers and sisters of Jesus Christ, and concludes by recognizing that "Jesus is not just above us, that we might worship him," but that he also is with us every day. NORMAN STEWART Charleston Send us your letters What’s on your mind? Join our community conversations and let your voice be heard by writing a letter to the editor. Letters can be a maximum of 250 words, and are subject to editing for clarity, tone and libel. They must include the writer’s name and city for publication, and a daytime telephone number for verification. Email your submissions to letters@postandcourier.com or fill out the form on our online portal.
