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MR. and MRS. DON HALLAM
50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Don Hallam of Sumter celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 28, 2007, in Spanaway, Wash. A party was given in their honor by their two children: John and Debra Kosmak of Gray, Tenn., and Craig … more
Magnificent trees thriving
Master Gardener Joe Krish, who, like me, needs glue on his bottom to sit still and do one thing for more than five minutes, is spending this summer on the water again. Not like last year when he was the cook on a research vessel based in Charleston; … more
REACH out
The 20 or so students in the Sumter High School auditorium freely chose to spend the first three weeks of their summer vacation doing more "schoolwork." From throughout Sumter School District 17, they came from grades four through 12 to take part in … more
HARRY POTTER FANS:
The end is near -- the seventh (and final!) book in the wildly popular Harry Potter series can be in your hands as early as midnight July 20. Fans are hoping they'll finally get the answers to some of the big questions left at the end of the … more
Part-time pastors juggle jobs, ministry to fill churches' needs
SALEM, W.Va. – For Danny Fleming, Sunday is no day of rest. It starts before dawn, when the United Methodist pastor rises from slumber and gets ready for services. Some Sundays, he travels to two churches. On others, it's three. Every week, he … more
AROUND TOWN
SUMTER DAV CERTIFIED VOLUNTEERS WILL FILL OUT VA CLAIMS for all veterans from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday at the VA Medical Clinic, 407 N. Salem Ave., Sumter. Call (803) 938-9901. THE SUMTER GAMECOCK CHAPTER 5 OF THE DAV will have certified … more
Oh say, can you sing?
Six representatives from Sumter School District 2 stood on the mall in Washington, D.C., on June 14, with another 5,000 students, teachers and parents to celebrate Flag Day and to kickoff the 2007 National Anthem Project. In unison, they sang "Oh … more
Andy Griffith the 'new' star on independent film circuit
RALEIGH, N.C. – At the age of 81, Andy Griffith has been discovered. Sure, he'll always be known as Sheriff Andy Taylor, the gentle father to son Opie and gunless lawman in Mayberry who dispensed a homegrown wisdom on the "The Andy Griffith … more
Gardening for 80 years
It took a horticulturist from Georgia to organize gardeners into the first local club dedicated to the art of planting, landscaping and flower arranging, current members say. Celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Sumter Garden Club this year, they … more
Out & About
Summer vacation is stretching toward its second month for students. For those who might be getting a little bored or for those who'd simply like something that's both fun and educational, there are several activities available.   The Sumter … more
Lincoln museum gets Abe's stovepipe hat, gloves and more
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A battered old hat, a pair of stained gloves, a child's silly rhyme – hardly the stuff of history. Except that this hat is a stovepipe hat, the gloves are stained with a president's blood and the rhyme was written by … more
Briggs-Furse
SUMMERTON — Lindsay Allison Briggs and Mark Lauriston Furse were united in marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 26, 2007, at Summerton Presbyterian Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rhett Briggs Sr. of Manning, and the … more
Sheffer-Oburg
Cherie Ann Sheffer and Marc Paffrath Oburg were united in marriage at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 16, 2007, at First Presbyterian Church in Sumter. The bride is the daughter of Steven J. and Christine J. Sheffer of Sumter, and the granddaughter of … more
Avoid fires and injuries whether you're grilling with gas or charcoal
The summer is a busy time for backyard cooks. While it can be a fun time for families, outdoor grilling can be dangerous when safety is not considered, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Every year dozens of people are injured … more
Delicate arts
Kyran Porter never dreamed he'd spend a good part of Wednesday in a traditional Japanese kimono, but the 11-year-old said he found the experience "really cool. I might even buy one." Kyran, a Willow Drive Elementary School student, is participating … more
Houston-Sok
Mr. and Mrs. Robert "Duck" Pack of Sumter and Paul Houston of Columbia announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Houston of Sumter, to Chris Sok of Sumter, son of Michael Sok of Sumter and Tina Bradley of Linton, Ind. The bride-elect is … more
AROUND TOWN
Register now for upcoming American Red Cross classes at 1155 N. Guignard Drive, Suite 2. Call (803) 775-2363. Classes will be held: 6-10 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, adult CPR, $47; and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 23, babysitting class, $37. Extended … more
Shumake-Elrod
Whitney Nicole Shumake and James Zachary Elrod were united in marriage at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 16, 2007, at Grace Baptist Church in Sumter. The bride is the daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. William Stephen Shumake of Sumter, and the granddaughter … more
Bell-Meendering
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bell of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Genevieve Bell of Sumter, to Kevin Meendering of Concord, N.C., son of Mrs. Sharon Meendering and the late Marvin Meendering of Concord. The bride-elect graduated from … more
Wells-Steen
Mr. and Mrs. Terry W. Wells announce the engagement of their daughter, Carrie Frances Wells, to Michael Ryan Steen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Steen, all of Sumter. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Altman and the … more
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