Thursday, September 19, 2019

Georgetown artist looks to have gallery in Sumter someday

"Able" was painted by artist Elken Grate during the Grand Finale Show of Sumter Fashion Week.

Discovered in 2008, Georgetown artist Elken Grate, 33, wanted to reach out to the Sumter community to share his talent during the Grand Finale Show at Sumter Fashion Week on Aug. 31. "I recently just became a painter. I started off as a charcoal …

With a nudge from the young and sober, mocktails taking hold

A bartender serves patrons Rae of Sunshine mocktails at Sans Bar pop-up bar at The Factory Luxe in Seattle.

NEW YORK - Five years ago, for her 27th birthday, Lorelei Bandrovschi gave up drinking for a month on a dare. She was a casual drinker and figured it would be easy. It was, but she hadn't banked on learning so much about herself in the …

The bizarre social history of beds

by Brian Fagan University of California, Santa Barbara The Conversation Groucho Marx once joked, "Anything that can't be done in bed isn't worth doing at all." You might think he was referring to sleeping and sex. But humans, at one time or …

Registration open for Shepherd's Center classes

Classes are already beginning to fill for the Fall 2019 Adventures in Learning, but it's not too late to get the Early Bird Special. Until Sept. 19, the class registration fee for the Sumter Shepherd's Centers informative classes is only $15; after …

Many words describe Jiha Moon's incredible exhibition at Sumter gallery

CHRISTINE GONZALES / SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM Jiha Moon's "A Mad Tea Party" is the current exhibition at the Sumter County Gallery of Art.

Imagine that Walt Disney's animation crew from "Fantasia" and "Alice in Wonderland" created a painting project; then grab a Thesaurus: bold, sensitive, creative, mystical, powerful, delicate, voluminous. Welcome to Korean artist Jiha Moon's "A Mad …

Food

These Caramel Apple Wraps are easy enough for children to put together

Make this Farmer's Casserole for a ready-to-serve weekend dish

It's never too early for Spiced Pumpkin Bars

Lemon Cream Puffs

A Lemony Summer Treat

This breakfast casserole will feed a crowd

Fix your own breakfast sandwich at home

30 minutes is all you need for this wrap

Panorama

Sumter Genealogical Society resumes meetings on Sept. 16

The Sumter Genealogical Society will hold its first membership meeting since its summer break at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, at Swan Lake Presbyterian Church, 912 Haynsworth St. Speaking will be Joseph Matheson of Camden. Matheson's topic will be …

Experience sound of Marvin Gaye at Sumter Opera House

What's going on Saturday at the Sumter Opera House? Sumter Cultural Manager Seth Reimer and his staff …
Reception for CCTC's stained glass, welding exhibit on Tuesday

FROM STAFF REPORTS Central Carolina Technical College will hold a free reception for its Stained Glass …
CWU to hold Annual Salad Luncheon Sept. 21 at Aldersgate United Methodist

FROM STAFF REPORTS Sumterites look forward to the only fundraiser that Church Women United of the …
ArtFields 2020 is accepting submissions

SUBMITTED LAKE CITY - ArtFields is now accepting applications for its 2020 competition. Now in its …
Attend a 'Mad Tea Party' at Sumter gallery

Acclaimed artist Jiha Moon will offer A Mad Tea Party on Thursday evening when her exhibition of the same …

Many students take a passion for the planet back to school

For many kids, heading back to school means more than resuming classes and homework. It means …
Why don't hummingbirds get fat or sick from drinking sugary nectar?

"Why don't hummingbirds get fat or sick from drinking sugary nectar?" - Dhruv, age 15, Washington, …
Sumter community band seeks musicians

When the Sumter Community Concert Band has its first practice of the 2019-20 season Thursday night, …
Cast of Sumter Little Theatre's 'Plaza Suite' brings honesty to characters

You may have heard the expression "Life is not funny." Well, you might change your mind after …

Engagements

Gentele-Christmas Edward Louie Jr. and Melanie Bisom Gentele announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Brook Gentele, to Clayton Lee Christmas, son of Robert Allen and Lynn Baker Christmas, all of Sumter. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Donna …

Coleman-Brunson Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Coleman Sr. announce the engagement of their daughter, Alison Paige Coleman, to Taylor David Brunson, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. David Brunson, all of Sumter. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. James Arthur Bradley …

Cromer-Gibbons Mr. and Mrs. Perron Mark Cromer of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Virginia Montague Cromer of Sumter, to Kerry Lynn Gibbons of Manning, son of the late Mr. Edward Guy Gibbons Jr. and Mrs. Lisa Liscio Gibbons of Manning. The …

Celebrations

Knezevichs celebrate 60 years of marriage Mr. and Mrs. Bob Knezevich of Sumter celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Saturday, July 13, 2019. They were married on July 18, 1959. A party was given in their honor by their four children: Sherry Portillo, Deb Knezevich, Pam Osborne …

Majors celebrate 50 years together Mr. and Mrs. Harold Major Sr. of Rembert celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today, June 30, 2019. Their two children are Yolanda Williams and her husband, Nathan Williams, of Charleston and Harold Major Jr. and his wife, Jonika Major, of …

Barkleys celebrate 50 years of marriage Bill and Wanda Barkley of Sumter celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, June 14, 2019. The couple has one daughter and her husband, Tiffany and Arthur Takahashi of Augusta, Georgia; and one granddaughter. Mrs. Barkley is the …

Weddings

Harrison-Evans MANNING - Allison Marie Harrison of Sumter and Carl Matthews Evans III of New Zion were united in marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2019, at Manning United Methodist Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Sean Harrison of …

Faith

Church News: Friday, Sept. 13, 2019

Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 2571 Joseph Lemon-Dingle Road, Jordan community, Manning, announces: * Sunday, Sept. 22 - The 12th pastoral anniversary of Pastor Sam and Meraldine Livingston will be celebrated during 10 a.m. worship. Pastor …

Doris didn't die

Late one night my phone rang. Doris' son was on the phone. She had been found unconscious and was in the …
Church News: Friday, Sept. 6, 2019

Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 2571 Joseph Lemon-Dingle Road, Jordan community, Manning, …
How far your words will go...

It's an old story, but a good one. I've used it as a sermon illustration several times. A woman went …
Church News: Friday, Aug. 30, 2019

Bethel AME Church, 1605 S. Kings Highway, Wedgefield, announces: * Sunday - Homecoming. Sunday school …
The Dan Fogelberg Obsession

I got on a flight to Chicago last week with two books in my bag. That's what I do on planes. Unlike many …

Alice Drive Baptist Church in Sumter pays off mortgage

After a charter member of Alice Drive Baptist Church passed away recently and left $100,000 in his …
Sumter community churches unite as 1 for Ministry in the Marketplace

Sumter community churches and neighbors gathered together to form a united service to promote …
Java still a no-no for Mormons despite fancy coffee names

By BRADY McCOMBS Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day …
Hoe to the end of the row, turn and hoe some more

My stepfather, Lawrence, was not a perfect man by any stretch of the imagination, but he excelled …

Yesteryear

SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO April 7, 1945 - Aboard a Coast Guard-manned troop transport crossing the Atlantic, two Sumter soldiers complete one leg of a trip to bring them to combat zones beyond the Rhine. The men who were to participate in the final phases of the Battle of Germany are Pvt. Gordon L. Usry of West Oakland Avenue and Pvt. Francis M. Hussey of Morgan Avenue.

Housewives urged to take part in paper drive; Rogers begins flowerbeds for city

75 YEARS AGO - 1945 April 6-April 12 - Donors will be able to find the collection depot of the United National Clothing Collection, for E.S. Stroman, head of the signs and placards work of the publicity committee, is planning to have a huge …

Yesteryear by Sammy Way: Admirers flock to see old azalea bush; nation's 1st draft begins in generation

75 YEARS AGO - 1945 March 30 - April 5 - Cpl. Robert T. Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Davis, was …
Pony cart helps beat gas shortage; Sumter choir heads to NYC

75 YEARS AGO - 1945 March 23 - March 29 - When repairs were necessary on the city of Sumter's …
Yesteryear by Sammy Way: Schools donate to war fund; Sumter buys former bank HQ

75 YEARS AGO - 1945 March 16 - March 22 - The eighth-annual South Carolina Fat Stock Show was …
Yesteryear by Sammy Way: Army soldier honored for heroism; Sumter teacher helps film 'Math Place' video

75 YEARS AGO - 1945 March 9 - March 15 - The fierce battle for Iwo Jima is assuming the pattern of …

Yesteryear with Sammy Way: German POWs to work near Shaw; Morris students honored

75 YEARS AGO - 1945 March 2 - March 8 - Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Jones of Route 1, Sumter, whose …
Yesteryear with Sammy Way: Rainbow Cafe owner dies after illness; more in tri-county will vote

75 YEARS AGO - 1945 Feb. 23 - March 1 - Sgt. William H. Seale, son of Mr. and Mrs. Julian …
Yesteryear by Sammy Way: 4-H Achievement Day held; all middle school athletics cut

Editor's note: The author of Yesteryear and Reflections wants to thank readers for their patience …

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