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SPRING INTO THE ARTS 2007
Continuous, all day — Arts programs, various District 17 schools Noon — Chestnut Oaks Middle School Choir 12:30 p.m. — Bates Middle School Beginning Band 1 p.m. — Crosswell Elementary School Choir 1:30 p.m. — Sumter High School … more
Sumter High senior art show opens at gallery
The Sumter County Gallery of Art will officially open the exhibition by Sumter High School senior art students on Saturday with a reception scheduled for 2 to 3:30 p.m. "This is our senior show," said Sumter High art teacher Heidi Adler. "It's a … more
Consolidation long overdue
I too, would like to commend Sen. Leventis for submitting legislation to consolidate the Sumter school districts. It seems to be long overdue. I hear the arguments against the legislation and I wonder why people who live and work in the districts … more
Let residents vote on consolidation
It struck me as rather peculiar that, after the school consolidation meeting, Sen. Leventis is quoted as saying he was disappointed so much emotion was exhibited. When educators discuss their students, it is usually with emotion. The great majority … more
Shades of spring
You can't see the Twin Lakes from W.C. Hatfield's home in that subdivision, but his yard is a sea of color. Azaleas, camellias, amaryllis, roses, dogwoods and, especially, green shrubs cover the grounds of the retired machinist's home. Like many … more
Consolidation decision requires facts
Sen. Phil Leventis has scheduled a series of public hearings for citizens to give input into the proposed school district consolidation. In order for citizens to make informed not emotional decisions regarding consolidation, the legislative … more
Consolidation won't solve problems
I have been hearing quite a bit lately about the consolidation of the two school districts in Sumter. After reading the editorial about the issue I decided to look up a little bit of the information that was published. South Carolina as a whole has … more
Out & About
Columbia may be having its fine arts festival this week, but lately, it seems Sumter has been having one every week. Just last week, you could see a play ("Alice in Wonderland" at the Sumter Little Theatre), view a photographer's work and hear him … more
See Sumter's gardens
The Sumter Council of Garden Clubs and the Sumter Master Gardeners will hold their annual tour of six local gardens on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In the case of rain, the tour will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 6. Tickets can be … more
Web Links
For more facts, tips and tidbits on ways you can be more aware of the impact you have on the Earth, check out these Web sites: reference.aol.com/savetheplanet. Take a quiz on global warming and learn some strategies for living a little more … more
Eden, Chakiris in Newberry for 'Love Letters'
NEWBERRY — Together for the first time, "I Dream of Jeannie"'s Barbara Eden and "West Side Story"'s George Chakiris will take the stage for A.R. Gurney's unique theater piece "Love Letters." Evocative, touching and frequently funny, the story is … more
What can 1 person do to help the planet? Plenty.
Earth Day presents an excellent opportunity to be environmentally conscious, but it's certainly not the only time you can be Earth-friendly. In fact, it's easy to implement lots of small lifestyle changes each day throughout the year that can have a … 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. Thursday, May 3, first aid, $42; 6-10 p.m. Thursday, May 10, infant / child CPR, $52; 6-10 p.m. Thursday, … more
For these kids, every day is EARTH DAY
There's no age limit for being environmentally aware and taking action to demonstrate that awareness, and students at Millwood Elementary School are evidence that kids can do their part. For nearly 20 years, the school has put on an Earth Day … more
If not you, then who?
Are you the person who's gunking up the side of the highway with trashed couches and old liquor bottles? Are you dumping used motor oil into Sparkleberry Swamp when no one's looking, or burning tires in your back yard? I didn't think so. The … more
By the numbers: The skinny on food, water, recyclables and electronics
From www.treehugger.com 68 pounds The amount of clothing and textiles the average American throws away per year. 1/3 pound The amount of pesticides and fertilizers it takes to grow enough cotton for one T-shirt. 2.5 billion … more
Gibbons donates papers to USC
COLUMBIA — The University of South Carolina's Thomas Cooper Library has acquired the personal papers of Kaye Gibbons, whose novels about self-reliant women in the rural South have made her a prominent figure in contemporary Southern fiction. … more
Howard-Corley
Mr. and Mrs. Morris Howard of Alcolu announce the engagement of their daughter, Angela Howard of Alcolu, to Kerry Corley of Sumter, son of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Corley Jr. of Sumter. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. … more
'The Lesser Of 2 Evils'
"Paper or plastic?" The question used to be on every grocery store cashier's lips, but somewhere in the past decade, they began choosing for you. Now, check-out counters are fitted specifically for plastic bags; the turnstiles at Wal-Mart, in fact, … more
Mikell-Fischer
Frances Marie Mikell and Matthew James Fischer were united in marriage at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 28, 2007, at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Calder Mikell Jr. of Stateburg, and the granddaughter of … more
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