Monday, May 17, 2021

Updated field guides, other titles lure readers outdoors

KNOPF VIA THE ASSOCIATED PRESSThis combination of cover images shows "Birds of North America," left, and "Trees of North America" by the National Audubon Society.

The new season of shows has begun, and viewership is way up by all accounts. We're not talking about screens, which we've all been glued to during the pandemic. Less noticed is another trend: people tuning in to nature for quieter, real-life, …

Impeachment will be topic at Sumter County Genealogical Society meeting

At Monday's meeting of the Sumter County Genealogical Society, Wilson Hall U.S. history teacher Tom O'Hare, guest speaker, will examine the process and impact of impeachment. He will concentrate his talk on the impeachment of 17th U.S. President …

A summer treat: Very Berry and Creamy Coconut Ice Cream

Sometimes food can be presented so beautifully, it’s hard to take that first bite. However, once you dig your spoon into the bowl, there is no going back. Imagine a bite that is chilled, …

An unforgettable fruity flavor: Lemon Cheesecake with Fresh Fruit

Fresh fruit is finally in season. When the sun is out and kids are hitting the pool, it’s also time to indulge in some sweet fruit flavors. Watermelon, berries, bananas and more can all be …

Millennial Money: A flashy credit card may not fit you best

The credit card you pluck out of your wallet can make as much of a statement as the purse or pants you keep your wallet in. With cards touting sleek metal designs, luxury perks and loyalty program …

Food

CREAMY BUFFALO BAKED VEAL CUTLET SANDWICHES

Crunchy Buffalo Baked Veal Cutlet Sandwiches

Lime-Ginger Shrimp Fried Rice, Cuban Shrimp and Rice Tacos for Lent

GRILLED PORTOBELLO GYROS WITH YOGURT DILL SAUCE

Hearty, wholesome dishes to support immune systems

5 health benefits of oranges beyond Vitamin C

Lightlife Smart Sausages are displayed at a store in Jersey City, New Jersey, in September 2018.

Should you avoid meat for good health?

Hangovers happen as your body tries to protect itself from alcohol's toxic effects

Panorama

This cover image released by shows "The Chef’s Garden: A Modern Guide to Common and Unusual Vegetables — with Recipes" by Farmer Lee Jones. The 640-page handsome book is equal parts vegetable reference bible, family memoir and recipe collection.

Ohio farmer reveals deep knowledge of vegetables

NEW YORK — Despite thousands of years of humans working the soil, there are still things to learn. Just ask Farmer Lee Jones about the beet leaves.The Ohio-based farmer had planted too many …

Sumter County Museum hosting Backcountry Springtime on Saturday; other May events include talk by bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe, basic stitching class

The Sumter County Museum will present its annual celebration of the season Saturday with its virtual trip …
Church Women United of the Greater Sumter area celebrate friendship

PHOTO PROVIDED Church Women United of the Greater Sumter area turned out with friends recently …
Go beyond a traditional window-box garden

The gardening world has a tried-and-true formula for the perfect window box: a thriller, a filler and a …
Review: Legal writer John Grisham pens a basketball thriller

"Sooley," by John Grisham (Doubleday) When you've written 35 novels and are working on a streak of 43 …
A REVIEW: 'Fractured Fictions' at Sumter County Gallery of Art will lift your spirits

The current Sumter County Gallery of Art exhibition Darien A-Johnson: Fractured Fictions focuses on …

DIY rain barrel workshop offered by Clemson Extension

FROM STAFF REPORTS If you missed out on Clemson Extension's last DIY rain barrel workshop, you …
S.C.'s Baltimore Oriole Winter Survey a huge success

COLUMBIA - South Carolina's 2021 Baltimore Oriole Winter Survey, conducted recently by the S.C. …
Sumter Council of Garden Clubs 2021 Spring Garden Tour to be held May 1

The 2021 Spring Garden Tour will be presented by the Sumter Council of Garden Clubs from 11 a.m. to …
Sumter Art in the Park 2021 canceled, new date scheduled for April 23, 2022

Sumter artists and crafters will be disappointed to learn that the annual Art in the Park has been …

Sumter Scene

Previous Issues

Engagements

Golden-MaGee Ida Lee Golden and Alphonso Douglas Golden, both of Sumter, announce the engagement of their daughter, Allicia Marie Golden of Durham, North Carolina, to Derrick Magee, also of Durham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Magee of Jackson, …

Allan-Miles Mr. and Mrs. Troy William Allan of Summerton announce the engagement of their daughter, Morgan Addison Allan of Summerton, to Mason Hunter Miles of Manning, son of Ms. Stacy Leigh Mosier and Mr. Laurence Wade Andrew McLeod, both of Manning. The …

Celebrations

Hodges of Sumter celebrate 65 years of marriage Mr. and Mrs. Benny Hodge Jr. of Sumter will celebrate 65 years of marriage on March 24, 2021. The couple has one daughter, Cindy Hodge Timmons, who passed away in 2015. The couple has two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mrs. Hodge …

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Hall of Sumter celebrate 60 years of marriage Mr. and Mrs. Gary Hall, of Sumter, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021. They were married on Feb. 25, 1961. The couple's two children are Randy Hall of McDonough, Georgia, and Michelle Cipov of Sumter. The …

Weddings

Wilson-Davis ALCOLU - Olivia Dean Wilson and Raymond Bradley Davis were united in marriage at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2021, at New Harmony Presbyterian Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Joe Wilson Jr. of Manning and the granddaughter of …

Hodge-Frierson Faith Hodge and Hervey Richardson Frierson were married on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, at the home of the couple in Sumter. The bride is the daughter of the late Mr. Judge Thomas Hodge and the late Mrs. Noonie Lee Frierson Hodge. The bridegroom is …

Curtis-Johnson LENOIR, North Carolina - Sara Suzanne Curtis of Lenoir, North Carolina, and Samuel Lawrence Johnson of Sumter were united in marriage at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at Yadkin Valley Baptist Church. The bride is the daughter of Jeff and …

Faith

The Rev. Dr. Clay Smith of Alice Drive Baptist Church: Every rug has a home ...

We decided to get a new rug for our breakfast room. I admit I was barely aware we had a breakfast room. But I knew I had agreed we needed a new table, and that meant we needed a new rug. Funny how these things interlock. There is a store in …

Church News: Friday, May 14, 2021

Hopewell Baptist Church, 3285 Peach Orchard Road, Dalzell, announces: * Sunday, May 23 - The 145th …
For some pastors, the past year was too much to bear

Jeff Weddle, a 46-year-old, wise-cracking, self-deprecating, Bible-loving, self-described "failing …
2 Catholic bishops at odds over Biden receiving Communion

They share Roman Catholicism as a faith and California as their home base. Yet there's a deep gulf …
Church News: Friday, May 7, 2021

First Baptist Missionary Church, 219 S. Washington St., announces: * Today - Food giveaway beginning …
Jeremy Camp performs at Sumter church

PHOTO SUBMITTED Top contemporary Christian artist Jeremy Camp performs in concert at Alice Drive …

Bishopville residents, officials come together for National Day of Prayer

BISHOPVILLE - Lee County residents observed National Day of Prayer in person for the first time on …
Sumter Pastor Clay Smith: Carry the load

I was carrying a load of heifers to the market. They had made weight, and I was out of grass. It …
Column by Sumter Pastor Clay Smith: It all smells the same

I traveled last week to Oklahoma City for a conference. Accompanying me were three other team …
Church news for April 30, 2021

First Baptist Missionary Church, 219 S. Washington St., announces: * Friday, May 7 - Food …

Yesteryear

Signing the lease for play areas for Sumter youth on July 1, 1971, is Mrs. J. E. Logan; she is watched by Harold Moise, seated, who also leased land to the city for one of the new playgrounds, which was to be equipped by the Junior Welfare League. Standing are Sim P. Wright, director of the city parks and recreation department, and Mrs. Wendell Levi Jr. of the league.

Yesteryear by Sammy Way: Girl Scouts want bright yarn for veterans' afghan; 'Fresh Peach Week' designated

75 YEARS AGO - 1946 Oct. 22 - 28 - Everything points to a successful fair this year. Already several outstanding herds of cattle and hogs from various sections of the state are scheduled to be here for exhibition. Among those we are expecting …

Yesteryear by Sammy Way: Cotton picker demonstrated; Sumter runners take part in breaking record

75 YEARS AGO - 1946 Oct. 15 - 21 - Workers in the 1946 Community Chest campaign set out this …
Summer camp officially named Camp Logan; Palmetto Trail building continues

75 YEARS AGO - 1946 Oct. 8 - 14 - The 20th Fighter group, accompanied by an air service squadron, …
Yesteryear by Sammy Way: American Legion holds veterans' parade; Iris Fest ends with 140-lap race

75 YEARS AGO - 1946 Oct. 1 - 7 - Citizens of Sumter were called upon today by Mayor Edwin Boyle to …
Yesteryear by Sammy Way: Swamp Fox Chapter Association holds 1st meeting; Bass Festival starts

75 YEARS AGO - 1946 Sept. 25 - 30 - The newsprint shortage, which has been, and still is, plaguing …
Yesteryear by Sammy Way: Missing Shaw Field cadet's remains found; Manning voters choose new mayor

75 YEARS AGO - 1946 Sept. 17 - 24 - South Carolina's share of a $12,000,000 fire loss of cotton and …

Yesteryear by Sammy Way: Stairway to the Stars held at Sumter NCO Wives' Club; Stateburg residents want zoning change

75 YEARS AGO - 1946 Sept. 10 - 16 - Teenagers will meet at the Birnie Community Center to …
Yesteryear by Sammy Way: Sumter gridiron gets better lighting for fall games; relay event held at stadium

75 YEARS AGO - 1946 Sept. 3 - 9 - Carolina veterans and others seeking to get automotive …
Yesteryear by Sammy Way: Mystery of strange Sumter light solved; airman posthumously honored

75 YEARS AGO - 1946 Aug. 28 - Sept. 2 - The Sumter community cannery will reduce its …
Yesteryear by Sammy Way: Shaw B-25 flies child to surgery; women's history exhibit at Sumter museum

75 YEARS AGO - 1946 Aug. 21 - 27 - Two civilian meteorologists are needed at Shaw Field, and …

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