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The Sumter County Historical Society will present "An Evening with Clara Louise Kellogg" at its Thursday meeting in the Parish Life Building at the Church of the Holy Comforter on North Main Street. The speaker for the program will be Jill Taylor …
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BY IVY MOORE
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2/19/12 01:00 AM
Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc., Eta Zeta Omega chapter presented 11 debutantes and two beaus at its annual cotillion held at Patriot Hall on Jan. 7. The event titled "An Evening of Timeless Grandeur," marked the formal presentation of the 13 young people …
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2/19/12 01:00 AM
KEITH GEDAMKE/SPECIAL TO THE ITEMThe Rising Stars of Miss Libby's School of Dance, some of whom are shown here in rehearsal, will be joined by the Sumter High School Show Choir and other local performers for the upcming Sumter Arts Showcase, titled …
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2/18/12 07:00 PM
KEITH GEDAMKE/SPECAL TO THE ITEMOne of the big numbers in the Sumter Arts Showcase will salute the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes' Christmas show.
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2/18/12 07:00 PM
DEAR ABBY - I am a divorced mother of two incredible children. It took a bit of work but after some time, my ex and I have come around to being civil, if not friendly with each other. He has been dating a woman for more than a year and now tells me …
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2/18/12 01:00 AM
DEAR ABBY - My father died suddenly a year ago. My sister went to his house and discovered something that deeply disturbed her. Dad was secretly gay. There were lots of materials in his home that I'm sure he never intended for us to find. …
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2/17/12 01:00 AM
DEAR ABBY - "Mild-Mannered Motorist in Virginia" (Dec. 26) asked you for a hand signal to indicate "I'm sorry" to fellow drivers when he makes mistakes behind the wheel. Not long ago, I made a not-so-serious mistake that angered another driver. When …
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2/16/12 01:00 AM
The colorful works of tapestry artist Jon Eric Riis will be featured at Sumter County Gallery of Art through April 20. "Shimmer: The Contemporary Tapestries of Jon Eric Riis" opens with a reception from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday at the gallery in the …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS |
2/15/12 01:00 AM
DEAR ABBY - I married "Andy" a year ago. He has three children from a prior marriage. He had a vasectomy eight years ago, but promised he'd have it reversed so we could have a child together. He didn't get around to it, but I'm pregnant …
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2/15/12 01:00 AM
DEAR ABBY - At this time of year I have seen letters in your column from couples describing how they met. I hope you will print ours.
During a study break one evening in April 1937, I walked to Bruckner Boulevard Park in the Bronx to sit on a …
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2/14/12 01:00 AM
It's a very good English custom
Though the weather be cold or hot
When you need a little pick-up, you'll find a little tea cup
Will always hit the spot.
... from "Everything Stops for Tea" by Al Hoffman
In the South, order tea in a …
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BY IVY MOORE
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2/12/12 01:00 AM
DEAR ABBY - My boss, "Ms. M.," knows her stuff. She's supportive, flexible and communicates well about what's happening within the organization. However, she spends most of her time in my cubicle. She'll start out in her office and, 15 minutes …
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2/12/12 01:00 AM
Brr It's cold outside! Have you told yourself it's too cold to walk? If so, banish the thought; bundle up in warm clothing and move into a "mind over matter" mode. Quit thinking about the cold and focus on finding reasons to walk.
A well-known …
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By Catherine Blumberg
Assistant SCAL Director |
2/12/12 01:00 AM
DEAR ABBY - I am 11. My mom is engaged to a man who I think is a wonderful person, but she always questions whether he's cheating on her. She's 37. Personally, I think she won't get another chance like this. Their wedding has been postponed three …
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2/11/12 01:00 AM
DEAR ABBY - There is an ongoing issue between my husband and me. It's his disregard for my personal safety. Our large city is known for its heavy, fast traffic and impatient drivers. "Jon" is a good driver. He likes to drive in the left (passing) …
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2/10/12 01:00 AM
DEAR ABBY - I was recently diagnosed as gluten intolerant. My question is, when dining at a restaurant, while everyone else is eating the bread that is served, is it acceptable to discreetly take a few gluten-free crackers from my purse and snack on …
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2/9/12 01:00 AM
DEAR ABBY - My boyfriend, "Brady," broke up with me in November. Five weeks later he became engaged to someone else. I found out after that I have genital warts. My yearly exams never showed any problems before, so I know I got them from Brady.
I …
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2/8/12 01:00 AM
Sometimes, under those hats, there's a lot of joy and a lot of sorrow.
... Velma in "Crowns"
Velma, one of the five wise women in Regina Taylor's "Crowns," comes close to stating the gist of the play opening at Sumter Little Theatre Thursday …
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BY IVY MOORE
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2/8/12 01:00 AM
DEAR ABBY - I just read the letter from a fellow frustrated night shifter, "Working a 40-Hour Week at Age 73" (Dec. 20). I have worked 12-hour shifts for many years to accommodate our family life. It is easier for me to be home in the morning to get …
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2/7/12 01:00 AM
We can listen to rap and rock every day, but when Valentine's Day comes around, it's those classic love songs we want to hear, music with a lyric you can get lost in and a rhythm that's made for dancing close. And one of the foremost interpreters of …
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BY IVY MOORE
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2/5/12 01:00 AM