Seniors set volunteerism, AP records

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Seniors set volunteerism, AP records
Graduating Wilson Hall Before sending off this year’s senior Placement college-level coursework key indicator of a high school’s overall
class at the commencement ceremony, and a new high for volunteer service success. AP courses allow students to
students say the courses school officials noted various mile- hours per student. be exposed to and pass some college-
stones set by this year’s group. The senior class completed 277 AP level material while still in high
prepare them for college
According to Headmaster Fred courses, averaging 4.01 courses per school, according to The College
Moulton, the class of 69 seniors was student in high school, according to Board. Colleges and universities also
BY BRUCE MILLS one of the largest graduating classes school data. may grant placement and course cred-
[email protected] in school history. The group also In its annual rankings of the top it to students who obtain high scores
stacked up some impressive creden- public high schools in the country, on AP final exams.
For Wilson Hall’s Class of 2018, tials both inside and outside the class- U.S. News & World Report uses the av- U.S. News & World Report doesn’t
Thursday marked a special occasion: room, setting a new school record for erage number of AP courses taken by
It was graduation day. successful completion of Advanced seniors during their prep career as a SEE RECORDS, PAGE A11
miss out
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Busiest day: Friday
Most popular doughnut: Glazed
Most unique doughnut: Nothing
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National Doughnut Day deals:
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day of the week.
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Busiest day: Friday
Most popular doughnut: Glazed
Most unique doughnut: Jesse’s
Apple — cinnamon sugar on the
outside with crushed apple
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Owner Johnny Murray said he will
give away one free glazed doughnut
with the purchase of a beverage.
Un fficial
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celebrates h led treat
BY ADRIENNE SARVIS The day was started in 1938 in recog- followed by Boston cream at 17 per- such
[email protected] nition of Salvation Army volunteers cent and jelly doughnuts at 12 percent. as New
who went overseas to give doughnuts Sprinkled and powdered doughnuts York, Pennsylvania
here are plenty of unoffi- to U.S. service members during World are two of the least favorite flavors at 7 and New Jersey.
Tcial national holidays ded- War I. and 6 percent, respectively. Doughnut shops such as Tim
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Graduate recognized for faith, works
Owen part of Catholic diocese’s
youth evangelization team
BY ADRIENNE SARVIS And, out of the 60 appli-
[email protected] cants, only 27 students were
chosen, she said.
St. Anne and St. Jude Danielle and the other mem-
Roman Catholic Church re- bers have a very important
cently recognized one of its role in reaching middle school
young members for partici- students and other high school
pating in a statewide youth students, Denise Owen said.
evangelism team aimed at It's really neat to see where
ministering to other young these high school students are
members of the in their walk with Christ and
Catholic church. how they can lead the younger
Danielle Owen, students, she said. That's why
18, a senior at St. it’s such an honor to be part of
Anne and St. the team, she said.
Jude Catholic "It makes me want to cry,"
School, worked Denise said. "I'm so proud of
as a member of her."
OWEN
the Diocese of Danielle Owen was the only
Charleston’s person from Sumter to par-
evangelization team to help ticipate in the evangelization
strengthen the faith of her team this year, said Nicole
peers or encourage them to Macedo, director of faith for-
stay in the church. mation at St. Anne and St.
Awards were given to the Jude Roman Catholic
graduating seniors on the Church.
team, Owen said. She is one of the most de-
Her mother, Denise Owen, serving young adults, she said.
said her daughter was modest She is also a member of St.
in her reasoning for receiving Anne and St. Jude's local
the award and said she earned youth ministry, the God
the award through effort and Squad, which helps plan ac-
strong faith. tivities for younger church
"We take our faith serious- members, Macedo said.
ly," Denise Owen said. "She's always willing to step
Joining the evangelization up," said St. Anne and St.
team in itself is a great thing Jude Youth Minister Frank
because it takes multiple Costas who has known Dani-
steps such as completing an elle for about four years.
application, writing an essay There are so many words to PHOTO PROVIDED
and sitting through an inter- say about her that can't be Danielle Owen is recognized at St. Anne and St. Jude Roman Catholic Church for participating in the Dio-
view, she said. said within a few minutes, he cese of Charleston’s evangelization team.
They are looking for stu- said during the interview.
dents who are excited about She has helped serve food at roofs on Sumter homes, graves on Memorial Day and tion, on top of her other com-
God and have great potential Sumter United Ministries cleaned up areas throughout Veterans Day, he said. mitments, Costas said, shows
for leadership, she said. Emergency Shelter, repaired the city and laid wreaths on Danielle Owen's participa- her dedication to her faith,
High-tech vaping devices appeal to underage smokers
BY MICHELE MOSES
in teen use of Juul electronic rettes published by the Nation-
Prevention specialist, executive assistant
cigarettes. The health groups al Academies of Sciences, Engi-
Sumter Behavioral Health Services
include the American Acade- neering and Medicine in Janu-
Electronic cigarettes have my of Pediatrics, American ary 2018 determined that most
quickly evolved from a prod- Cancer Society Cancer Action e-cigarette products contain
uct that looked like old-fash- Network, American Heart As- and emit a variety of potential-
ioned tobacco cigarettes to sociation, American Lung As- ly toxic substances, such as al-
sleek, new products that are sociation, The Campaign for dehydes and toxic metals in-
attracting pre-teens and teens Tobacco-Free Kids and the cluding lead, cadmium and be-
to try them. One of the most Truth Initiative. ryllium. At least 15 of the stud-
popular brands of electronic Because Juuls are sleek, ies reviewed by the National
cigarettes is “Juul.” Even the high tech and slim, they are Academies of Sciences, Engi-
term for smoking electronic easily hidden in the palm of neering and Medicine showed
cigarettes has begun to change the hand and look like a flash that when teens and young
from “vaping” to “Juuling.” drive. Juuls can be charged in adults use e-cigarettes, they are
Juul was introduced to the U.S. the USB port of a computer. more likely to try regular to-
market in 2015 and comes with THE ASSOCIATED PRSS Teenagers are able to easily bacco products within a year.
cartridges of liquid nicotine in The use of high-tech e-cigarettes such as the Juul brand has in- hide them and bring them Michele Moses, a prevention
flavors such as mango and creased in part, it is claimed, because they appeal to teenagers and onto school campuses where specialist with Sumter Behav-
fruit medley. Each cartridge pre-teens. they are often smoked in bath- ioral Health Services, said, “In
contains as much nicotine as rooms and other places on talking with kids in our com-
an entire pack of cigarettes. the younger, under-age 18, is responsible for regulating school grounds. The 2016 Sur- munity, I’ve been amazed at
Because this product is not re- market. The sale of Juuls tobacco products, including e- geon General’s report conclud- how many are familiar with
quired to have a label identify- have dramatically increased cigarettes, and it is unaccept- ed that youth use of nicotine vaping and Juuling, even some
ing that it contains nicotine and today make up more than able that the FDA has yet to in any form, including e-ciga- of the younger children who
until August 2018, many teens half of the market of elec- take action to address the sky- rettes, is unsafe, can cause ad- see their parents doing it. Most
and their parents are not tronic cigarette products. rocketing youth use of Juul.” diction and can harm the de- kids just think of it as a cool
aware that it contains very “Juul is putting kids at risk The health groups include veloping adolescent brain. The new trend and don’t realize the
high levels of the drug. of nicotine addiction and six leading public health and use of e-cigarettes increases potential danger.”
Health and medical groups threatens to undermine de- medical organizations who the likelihood that youth will For more information or for
are urging the FDA to prevent cades of progress in reducing have urged the U.S. Food and start using regular cigarettes. help with alcohol or other
the company, Juul Labs, from youth tobacco use,” several Drug Administration to take Additionally, an in-depth re- drug issues, call Sumter Be-
selling flavored cartridges, prominent health groups strong and immediate action view of more than 800 studies havioral Health Services at
which intentionally appeal to wrote to the FDA. “The FDA to address the dramatic rise on a wide variety of e-ciga- [phone].
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June 13: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Seasonal federal grant gives access to healthy local produce from small farmers
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Study: Christians in west Europe
are less tolerant of immigrants
BY KIRSTEN GRIESHABER practicing Christians and religiously
The Associated Press unaffiliated, including atheists and ag-
nostics.
BERLIN — Christians in western One of their findings was that eth-
Europe are less accepting of immi- nic Europeans as a whole hold “mixed
grants and non-Christians than people views on whether Islam is compatible
without religious affiliations, a study with their country’s values and cul-
published Tuesday that was based on ture.”
a 15-country survey found. In Britain, 45 percent of churchgo-
The Pew Research Center report re- ing Christians and 47 percent of non-
vealed that Christians — whether or practicing Christians agreed with the
not they are churchgoers — are more statement that “Islam is fundamental-
likely than western Europeans who ly incompatible with our values and
don’t identify with a religion to ex- culture,” the survey showed. Among
press negative views of Muslims, Jews non-religious Britons, 30 percent
and migrants. They also are more in- shared that view. AP FILE PHOTO
clined to think their country’s culture In France, nearly three-quarters of Books from the three monotheistic religions, clockwise from bottom left, the Bible, a
and values are superior. Christians who attend church, or 72 Jewish Siddour, several copies of the New Testament and the Quran are seen on a table
“On balance, more respondents say percent, agreed it was important to at a prison in Geneva, Switzerland, in 2008.
immigrants are honest and hardwork- have French ancestry to be “truly
ing than say the opposite,” the study’s French.” Among non-practicing Chris- The survey found that Swedes were For example, 36 percent of Italians,
authors wrote. “But a clear pattern tians, 52 percent took this position, the least likely to express anti-migrant more than in any other country,
emerges: Both church-attending and compared to 43 percent of those with- and anti-minority views, while Ital- agreed with the statement that, “Jews
non-practicing Christians are more out religious affiliations. ians were the most likely. always overstate how much they have
likely than religiously unaffiliated The survey was conducted during “Undercurrents of discomfort with suffered,” compared to the 11 percent
adults in Western Europe to voice an- April-August 2017, after more than 2.3 multiculturalism are evident in West- of Swedes who did.
ti-immigrant and anti-minority million migrants and refugees had en- ern European societies,” the research- One-quarter of all the respondents
views.” tered Europe during the previous two ers wrote in the report. in Italy — Christian and non-reli-
The study was based on a telephone years, according to the European bor- Although Muslim newcomers have gious combined — said they would
survey of 24,599 randomly selected der control agency Frontex. Some Eu- been the focus of far-right candidates not be willing to accept a Jew as a
adults in the 15 countries. Pew re- ropean countries, including Germany appealing for votes and activist cam- family member. The comparable fig-
searchers compared the attitudes of and Italy, have seen an anti-immigra- paigns to seal Europe’s borders, the ure in Britain was 23 percent, in Aus-
respondents who described them- tion backlash and nationalist political survey also asked about attitudes to- tria 21 percent and 29 percent in Ger-
selves as practicing Christians, non- parties gaining support. ward Jews in western Europe. many.
CHURCH NEWS a.m. Minister Jarren A. Johnson held at 10:30 a.m. U.S. Rep. Jim * Sunday, June 17 — Father’s
will speak. Clyburn will speak. Day service at 5 p.m.
* Saturday, June 30 — Kingdom
United prayer breakfast at 10
New Bethel Missionary Baptist Pine Grove AME Church, 41 Pine
Allen Chapel AME Church, 471 Baptist Church of Bishopville, a.m.
Church, 3249 U.S. 15 S., announc- Grove Road, Rembert, announc-
Lynam Road, announces: will speak.
es: es:
* Saturday, June 16 — Father’s * Saturday, June 16 — Friends
* Sunday, June 10 — Graduation * Today-Sunday — Family and Salem Missionary Baptist Church,
Day cookout, sponsored by the and family picnic at noon.
and youth day awards program friends weekend celebration as 320 W. Fulton St., announces:
ladies of the church, from 10 * Sunday, June 17 — Friends
a.m. until 2 p.m. and family worship service at at 10 a.m. Dr. Norris L. Williams, follows: 7 p.m. today, game * Wednesday-Friday, June 13-15
assistant superintendent for night; 10 a.m. Saturday, picnic — Vacation Bible School at 6
* Sunday, June 17 — Father’s 11:30 a.m. Leadership and School Excel- on the church grounds; and 11 p.m.
Day worship service at 10 a.m. * Saturday-Sunday, June 23-24 lence for Sumter School Dis- a.m. Sunday, family and friends
* Saturday, June 16 — Family
* Saturday, June 23 — “Fun — Family and friends weekend trict, will speak. worship service. Elder Joseph
and friends day.
Day” from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., as follows: noon-4 p.m. Satur- * Wednesday-Saturday, June Postell will speak.
sponsored by the Sallie Evans day, family and friends picnic; 13-16 — Vacation Bible School * Monday-Friday, June 11-15 —
Women’s Missionary Society. 11:30 a.m. Sunday, the Rev. B.J. 6-8 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and Vacation Bible School at 6:30 St. John Baptist Church, 3944
There will be food, fun, games, Jefferson, associate member picnic 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Satu- nightly. Classes for all ages. Brewer Road, Manning, an-
health screenings and more. of Joshua Baptist Church of day at the pavilion. Classes for nounces:
Dalzell, will speak; and 4 p.m.
all ages. * Wednesday-Friday, June 13-15
Sunday, Pastor Donnell Peter- Pinewood Baptist Church, 10 E.
Antioch Missionary Baptist son, pastor of City of Praise * Monday-Thursday, June 18-21 Fulton St., Pinewood, announc- — Spring revival at 7:30 nightly.
Church, 2571 Joseph Lemon- Church of Columbia, will — Revival at 7 nightly. The Rev. es: The Rev. Terry Johnson, of Eliz-
Dingle Road, Jordan communi- George P. Windley Sr., pastor of abeth Baptist Church, will
ty, Manning, announces: speak. Ebenezer Missionary Baptist * Sunday-Thursday, June 10-14 speak.
— Vacation Bible School for
Church of Manning, will speak.
* Sunday, June 10 — The 35th ages 3 through adult as fol-
annual youth day will be cele- First Baptist Missionary Church, * Sunday, June 24 — Men’s day lows: 6-9 p.m. Sunday; 6:30-9 St. Paul AME Church, 835
219 S. Washington St., an-
brated during 10 a.m. services annual program at 10 a.m. p.m. Monday-Wednesday; and Plowden Mill Road, announces:
nounces:
featuring former youth choir 6:30 p.m. Thursday, family night * Sunday — Frederick F. Graves
members. The church youth * Sunday, June 17 — Annual New Salem Baptist Church, 2500 and commencement followed mass choir annual day at 4 p.m.
and 2018 graduates will be men’s day at 10:45 a.m. The by supper. Call [phone]
W. Oakland Ave., announces:
honored. Theme: “Let the Glory Rev. Dr. Garry James will or visit www.pinewoodbaptist.
of the Lord-RISE.” speak.* Monday-Thursday, * Sunday-Wednesday, July 15-18 org . Trinity Missionary Baptist Church,
June 18-21 — Vacation Bible — Vacation Bible School 6-8 155 Wall St., announces:
School from 6 to 8 p.m. Classes p.m. Sunday kickoff party with
Bethel AME Church, 1605 S.C. for all ages. Call [phone] games, waterslide, obstacle Refreshing Springs Kingdom Out- * Monday-Friday, June 18-22 —
261, Wedgefield, announces: for information. course, snow cones, hot dogs reach, meets at Colony Square, Vacation Bible School 6-8 night-
ly.
* Monday-Thursday, June 11-14 and chips; and 6-8:30 p.m. Mon- 741 Bultman Drive, Suite 21, an-
— Vacation Bible School 6-8 day-Wednesday. nounces:
Hopewell Baptist Church, 3285
nightly featuring door prizes, * Sunday, June 10 — The fifth Union Station AME Church, 945 S.
Peach Orchard Road, Dalzell,
arts, crafts and refreshments. anniversary of the church and Main St., announces:
announces: New Zion AME Church, 78 Elliott
Highway, Bishopville, announc- 13-year ministerial anniversary * Monday-Friday, June 18-22 —
* Monday-Thursday, June 11-14
Child Evangelism Fellowship — Vacation Bible School “Game es: will be held at 3 p.m. Pastor Vacation Bible School “24/7
(CEF), Santee-Wateree Chapter, On! Gearing Up for Life’s Big * Sunday, June 10 — The 2018 Irene Jamison, of Saints of God Jesus Makes a Way Every Day”
announces: Game” 6:30-8:30 p.m. nightly. baccalaureate services will be House of Prayer, will speak. 5:30-8 nightly. Ages 3-18.
* Saturday — Benefit concert
at Patriot Hall featuring the
Kingsbury Road Church of Christ,
Lefevres Quartet. Doors open
215 Kingsbury Road, announc-
at 6 p.m. with concert begin-
es:
ning at 7 p.m.
* Sunday-Saturday, June 9 —
The 21st Annual Central Caroli-
Cross Road Christian Fellowship / na School of Preaching Lec-
St. Peter BC, 845 Webb St., an- tureship will be held. The
nounces:
theme will be “Family Matters.”
* Sunday, June 10 — The gos- Lectures / classes will be held
pel play “Church Folk Done at 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m.
Gone Krazy,” written and di- and 3:15 p.m. Sunday; 7 and 8
rected by Pastor Effie D. Hilton p.m. Monday-Friday; and 10
and Faith Productions, will be a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and
presented at the Weldon Audi- 3 p.m. Saturday. Speakers will
torium, 17 Maple St., Manning. be Fulton Smith, Melvin Sapp,
Doors open at 3 p.m. with the Markus Martin, Chris Starks,
play beginning at 4 p.m. Tick- Johnny Scaggs, Al Simmons,
ets are $25 in advance or $30 Brock Shanks, Ramdeo Ram-
at the door. Ticket locations: deen, Robert Hatfield, Bernard
The Hair Goddess Studio in McKeiver, Gary Hoss, Kelvin
Manning, Radio Shack in Man- Pugh, Bob Winton, Ron Wilson,
ning and Imports Ltd. in Sum- Hulon McIver Jr., Hiram Kemp,
Prayer Service 6:30 pm nightly
ter. Greg Dismuke, Al Johnson,
Maxine Pugh and the CCSOP Lecture 7:00 pm nightly
staff. Visit www.kingsbury-
Dalzell United Methodist Church, roadcoc.org. Preaching 8:00 pm nightly
3330 Black River Road, Dalzell,
announces:
* Monday-Friday, June 18-22 — Knitting Hearts Ministry, meets at
Vacation Bible School program Bethesda Church of God, 2730
“Shipwrecked — Rescued by Broad St., announces:
Jesus!” for ages 3-12. Free din- * Saturday, June 9 — Knitting
ner each night in the fellow- Hearts will meet from 10 a.m
ship hall beginning at 5:30 p.m. until noon. All ladies, all ages,
VBS will feature singing, danc- are invited to join us for wor-
ing, games and crafts. Family ship, special music and life-
fun night will be held on Friday. changing message. A love of-
Call [phone] and leave a fering will be received. Knitting
message if you have any ques- Hearts is a community-wide,
tions. multicultural women’s minis-
try. knittingheartsministry.
wordpress.com
Edwin Boyle Santee Summer Min-
istry, 1098 Lemon Ave., Man-
ning, (across from Camp Bob Mount Zion Missionary Baptist
Cooper), announces: Church, 325 Fulton St., announc-
* Sundays through Sept. 2 — es:
Outdoor interdenominational * Sunday — The Rev. Johnnie
worship service will be held at M. Gist will speak at 6 p.m.
9:30 a.m. for those who spend
* Sunday, June 10 — Graduate’s
summer weekends at Lake
recognition worship celebra-
Marion. Check us out on Face-
tion honoring the Class of 2018,
book.
pre-k through college, at 10:45
a.m.
Faith Missionary Baptist Church * Monday-Friday, June 11-15 —
No. 1, 115 Laurel St., announc- Vacation Bible School 8-11:30
es: a.m. daily.
* Monday-Friday, June 11-15 — * Sunday, June 17 — Father’s
Revival at 7 nightly. Dr. Gregory Day / Brotherhood anniversary
Jackson, pastor of Elizabeth worship celebration at 10:45
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Walmart offers employees new perk: cheap access to college
BY ANNE D’INNOCENZIO bonuses and expand parental leave
AP Retail Writer benefits. Critics say Walmart should
share even more of its profits with
NEW YORK — Walmart is offering employees.
its employees a new perk: affordable But a shareholder proposal pre-
access to a college degree. sented Wednesday, calling on the
America’s largest private employ- company to invest as much money
er, which in the past has helped its in the stock plan for employees as it
workers get their high school or does on share buybacks, was reject-
equivalency degrees, hopes the new ed.
benefit will help it recruit and re- Also defeated were proposals that
tain higher quality entry-level em- would require Walmart to publish a
ployees in a tight U.S. labor market. report on racial and ethnic pay gaps
The company is working with and to create an independent chair.
Denver-based startup Guild Educa- The partnership with Guild Edu-
tion to give employees the chance to cation goes beyond Walmart’s cur-
obtain a bachelor’s degree in busi- rent program covering the cost of
ness or supply-chain management. workers and eligible family mem-
It will cost a dollar a day at one of bers for earning a high school diplo-
three nonprofit universities with ma or GED equivalent. The compa-
online programs that have had suc- ny also grooms managers at its
cess working with adult learners: Walmart Training Academy and has
the University of Florida, Brand- a career program for entry-level
man University and Bellevue Uni- workers.
versity. Guild Education, founded in 2015,
It plans to eventually expand to works with other national chains
more types of degrees. like Chipotle Mexican Grill, Taco
It will also offer college-prep AP FILE PHOTO Bell and Lowe’s on their employee
classes for workers who need extra A Walmart employee scans items in November while conducting an exercise during a education programs. But Rachel
help. Walmart is subsidizing the Walmart Academy class session at the store in North Bergen, New Jersey. Walmart is of- Carlson, CEO and co-founder of
cost of tuition, books and fees. fering its employees a new perk: affordable access to a college degree. Guild Education, says its partner-
Both full-time and part-time work- ship with Walmart is unique in sev-
ers who have been with the compa- executive vice president of people at skills of their workers as shoppers eral ways, including its low upfront
ny at least 90 days will be eligible, Bentonville, Arkansas-based move online. Store chains including costs.
Walmart said. About 68,000 of Walmart. Walmart declined to dis- Walmart have also raised wages as Walmart’s move puts it more in
WaClmart’s 1h.4 milliuon U.S. remplchoy- close thDe cost of the proigrarm. eclow tunemoployrment gyives trained re- league with Starbucks, which three
ees are expected to enroll in the The move underscores how retail- tail workers more options. years ago began offering four years
first five years, based on interest ers and restaurant chains are under Walmart has said the tax overhaul of tuition for an online college de-
from its workers, said Julie Murphy, increasing pressure to improve the helped it also give workers one-time gree from Arizona State University.
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Skyping the doctor?
Poll shows it’s not
just for the young
BY LAURAN NEERGAARD mains reimbursement,” said
and EMILY SWANSON Johns Hopkins University tele-
The Associated Press medicine chief Dr. Ingrid Zim-
mer-Galler, who has turned to
WASHINGTON — Every grants to help fund such ser-
morning, 92-year-old Sidney vices as telepsychiatry for de-
Kramer wraps a blood pres- mentia patients. The new law
sure cuff around his arm and “is really a huge step in the
steps on a scale, and readings right direction. It certainly
of his heart health beam to a doesn’t cover everything.”
team of nurses — and to his Costs are a major issue for
daughter’s smartphone — people who need ongoing liv- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
miles from his Maryland ing assistance. Less than a Sidney Kramer, 92, uses a remote medical monitoring system Tuesday to check his vital signs at his home
home. third of adults age 40 and in Bethesda, Maryland. A new poll shows older Americans and their caregivers want to give virtual health
Red flags? A nurse immedi- older have set aside any care a try.
ately calls, a form of telemedi- money for their future long-
cine that is helping Kramer term care needs, the AP- About half fear that telemedi- Kramer’s remote monitoring. machine is programmed for
live independently by keeping NORC survey shows, and cine could lead to lower-quali- The Hopkins program pro- some educational feedback,
his congestive heart failure more than half mistakenly ty care, the poll found. vides no-cost monitoring for a too.
under tight control. think they’ll be able to rely on “It’s not about having a month or two to select high- Dubin says her dad learned
“It’s reassuring both psy- Medicare to help cover nurs- video screen or Skype in the risk patients after a hospital- quickly when to cut back. “If
chologically and physically. ing care or home health aides. home or even a blood pres- ization because research he enjoys a pastrami sand-
The way he’s put it to me, it’s Telemedicine will have to sure cuff in the home. It’s found it reduces their chances wich one day, he can see his
like having a doctor appoint- replace in-person care, not about the team that’s behind of readmission. numbers may be higher the
ment every morning,” said add to it, to help with those it and the clinicians who are When the monitor recorded next day.”
Miriam Dubin, Kramer’s costs, cautioned Zimmer- supporting the care of that Kramer’s weight creeping up Dubin says the reassurance
daughter. Galler. patient,” said Rachel DeSan- one week, nurses immediately was worth privately paying,
The vast majority of older As access for seniors prom- tis, chief of staff at Johns knew it was fluid buildup, a about $250 a month, to keep the
Americans and their caregiv- ises to grow, the AP-NORC Hopkins Home Care Group, heart failure symptom that monitoring once Kramer’s ini-
ers are ready to give virtual Center poll shows widespread which provides the 92-year-old needed quick treatment. The tial time in the program ended.
health care a try: Nearly 9 in interest in telehealth. More
10 adults ages 40 and older than half of adults of all ages
would be comfortable using at would be comfortable with a
least one type of telemedicine video visit via Skype or Face-
for themselves or an aging Time to discuss medications,
loved one, says a new poll for ongoing care of a chronic
from The Associated Press- illness or even for an urgent
NORC Center for Public Af- health concern.
fairs Research. In fact, adults 40 and older
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Santee State Park gets $10K grant
Funding from Dominion thanks to a $10,000 grant from a utility hibit in the park’s visitor center and add ural significance of this lake, the better
company. emphasis on native birding at Lake we can manage for future generations,”
Energy to improve, expand Dominion Energy awarded the grant Marion and Lake Moultrie. Gaines said.
through its philanthropic arm, the Do- Phil Gaines, director of the South Santee State Park covers 2,500 acres
educational exhibits
minion Energy Charitable Foundation, Carolina State Park Service, said he is around the 110,000-acre Lake Marion.
as part of its efforts to support environ- grateful to the electric, natural gas and “Educating people about the environ-
FROM STAFF REPORTS mental education and stewardship proj- solar energy provider for its “support of ment is an important step in protecting
ects across its footprint, according to a an important aspect of the visitor expe- South Carolina’s natural resources,”
Santee State Park will soon see im- news release. The grant will be used to rience” at the park. said Kristen Beckham, external affairs
provements to its educational exhibits revamp the aquarium section of the ex- “The more visitors appreciate the nat- representative for Dominion.
LAURENCE MANNING ACADEMY 2017-18 STUDENT AWARDS
2017-2018 YEARLY Seth Witherspoon 2017-2018 YEARLY HONOR Rebekah Fraser — Payton Collett, Mason Jordan, Madison Kelley, Mary Louise Kinlaw,
HEADMASTER’S LIST Penny Windham — Anna Kate Beane, ROLL Hodge, Wesley Matlock and Hunter Broughton Lester, Lola Grace Livingston,
SECOND GRADE Beau Carraway, Rory Carter, Maddie Clark, SECOND GRADE Ridgeway Charlie McGraw, Libby Millix, Carleigh
Moore, Camryn Morris, Emily Mueller, Harlee
Olivia Danback, Kinsey Hatchell, Campbell FIFTH GRADE
Terri Floyd — Andrew Beard, Cade Hodge, Terri Floyd — Logan Finkbeiner, Aubree Newman, Dhanya Patel, Tirth Patel, Brooklin
McInnis and Layton Morris
Elijah Saulsgiver, Sophia Timmons and Holmes, Aiden Pack, Krisha Patel, Johonna Kelley Brunson — Grady Aders, Gavin Thompson, Kaleigh Warren and Elisha
Lilyana Tutt SIXTH GRADE Patterson, Anna Gail Prescott, Sadie Brown, Anna Lewis Burke, Mary Catherine Wilson
Anna Lynn Gamble — Daley Boykin, Cam Barrineau, Karly Bjork, Layken Caines, Robinson, Hunter Rogers, Kiley Scott and Buyck, Ellana Cosson, Haleigh Geddings, NINTH GRADE
Meredith Coffey, Zach Cornor, Willson Epps, Georgia Cantlon, Katie Clark, Audrey Coker, Bryson Turner Jessica Griffith, Laini Kosinski, Lee Lowery,
Charleston Hodge, Logan Hudson, Allen Haley Cruse, Savannah Feagin, Abi Frazer, Anna Lynn Gamble — Brock Bryant, Lila Kate Mathis and Brock Tamburello Abigail Anderson, Kelsie Austin, Grace
Bodiford, Payton Braz, Laura Driggers, Alyce
Johnson, Landry Lee, Anson McCabe, Ian Harris, Carlyn Hill, Brya Jackson, Hugh Colton Geddings, Brady Irick, Ava Lowery Katherine Jans — Blake Arias, Kaylee
Elliot, Cody Embree, Piper Ferris, Elliott Harris,
Miranda Price, Logan Starnes and Caroline Jones, Cadin Ragan, Nina Richburg, Saralynn and Tripp Sweet Avins, Rudra Patel, Megan Phan, Evan
Gabe Harris, Randi Lynn Holcombe, Emily
Welch Spivey, Joshua Stevens and Caroline Weaver Kristen Rembert — Dean Crosby, Mary Reynolds, Jenny Tran and Bailey Wallman Patel, Yesha Patel, Logan Shotwell, Savannah
Kristen Rembert — Alyssa Ardis, Summer SEVENTH GRADE Margaret Fraser, John William Gainey, Penny Windham — Gavin Ard, Emma South, Rylan Strickland, Camella Thompson
Carey, Landon Duke, John Harper Jordan Baker, Karley Brown, Mary-Grace Andrew Gamble, Calvin Grade, Caleb Poplin, Barwick and Anna Charles Lester and Hunter Vohs
Livingston, Gavin Mathis and Christian Carraway, Cadence Coker, Savannah Wyatt Simpson, Crosby Tisdale, Wilson SIXTH GRADE
10TH GRADE
Stermock Coursey, Anna Kate DuBose, Henry DuRant, Tisdale, Coleman Ward and Eli Wilson
Lizzie Ardis, Hunter Arrants, Ashiya Bailey,
Evan Ardis, Rollin Barwick, Katherine Burns,
THIRD GRADE Eva Eaddy, Jayden Hunt, Emily Isgett, Ethan THIRD GRADE Chapell Brogdon, Emma Brown, Jackson
Katelyn Charnock, Jordan Hawkins,
Lee, Hannah Nave, Nathan Phan, Bella
Meagan Glass — Aiden Floyd, Lucy Meagan Glass — Brynli Brewer, Finley Brunson, Gracie Cannady, John Coffey, Lillian Madisyn Hudson, Hailey Isgett, Walton
Plews, Brody Secosky, Noah Tanner, Parker
McCarron, Tyler Woodward and Claire Anne Coffey, Aislin Lea, Marlana Lynn Lee, Cogdell, Noah Collins, Gracie Delecki, Ansley Jolly, Kaitlyn Jordan, Chase Lee, Eaddy
Tisdale, Ansley Welch, Ariyelle Wells and Joe
Wright Ryanne Lynch, Dana Moberg, Olivia Elmore, Jake Erickson, Nate Hawthorne, Osteen, Reilly Ray, Lauren Rembert,
Wilson
Courtney Johnson — Wini Eades, Nathan Newman, Jill Patel, Niti Patel, Grainger Bryson Hodge, Abbie Hodges, Gracyn Iler, Madelyn Richburg, Wyatt Rowland, Shawn
Hyde, McKenzie Mahoney, Norah McCraw, EIGHTH GRADE Powell, Luke Rodgers, Carson Shepard, Autumn Lantz, Mills Lee, Charles Lewis, Schuessler, Freddy Segura, John Terry,
Purav Patel, Shely Patel, Colby Ridgeway and Emily Anderson, Gray Barrineau, Kassi Beard, Jackson Timmons, Noah Tucker and Ryan Christian Moore, Tori Morris, Riley Overstreet, Mckenzie Truett, Will Ward, Alex Wegner
Kaddin Spigner Emma Danback, Emily Fishburne, Grace Vanden Heuvel Keegan Page, Wyatt Powell, Bryson Smith, and Bryson Woodard
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Lee, Chelsea Millix, Heyward Moore, Cooper NINTH GRADE Bryson Hodge, Stormi Lee, Tristan Ridgeway Glass, Joharie Godwin, Elizabeth Hicks, Olivia
and Hunter Stanfield SEVENTH GRADE
Newman, Ben Sanders, Adam Tamburello, Madison Dagesse, Trystan Foht, Hannah Jans, Laura Helen Johnson, Steve Johnson,
Abigail Tanner and Mary Madilyn Way Fraser, Gracie Hudson, Johnson Jolly, James Meg Martin — Taylor Brown, Joey Anna Marie Beard, Porter Davis, Kaitlin Elizabeth McInnis, Morgan Morris, Anna
FOURTH GRADE Kaiser, Mason Lee, Bailey Moore, Britton Hatchell, Adam Millix, Bryce Phan, Cooper Driggers, Harper Epperson, Gabby Fleming, Mueller, Joshua Pack, Cheyenne Rose, Sarah
Morris and Brook Reed Reynolds, Halle Tisdale and Emma Grace Grace Ford, Rylee Gladden, Kihla Jackson, Russell, Seth Stamps, Bryce Thomas, Ashley
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Phillips, Caroline Prothro and Lily Wellborn W. Barrineau, Breanna Boykin, Alyssa Jaidyn Murray, Chandler Newman,
Erica Eaddy — Whitley Boykin, Madelyn Gottheiner, Madi Lew and Carrie Jackie Barwick — Anna Barnes, Maggie Madison Phillips, Emily Porter, Brandt 12TH GRADE
Coker, Gabrielle Garrison, Hayden Mitchiner Rickenbaker Epperson, Peyton McGee, Shawn Thomas Reynolds, Cassandra Schuessler and Emily Samantha An, Ann Bethea Barwick, Harrison
and JJ Ward 11TH GRADE Moore, Makinley Roberson, Thomas Shorter, Stanley Berry, Alexis Bryan, Olivia Coker, Sarah Fraser,
Alyssa Walton, Maggie Welch and Karis Bailey Gottheiner, Maia Grams, Savannah
Rebekah Fraser — Ashley Rae Hodge, Jiya Logan Cruse, Kate Johnson, Leah London, Wright EIGHTH GRADE Johnson, Brent Jordan, Taylor Lee, Kayla
Patel, Lyza Prickelmyer and Matthew Ragan Rachael South and Sarah Faye Turner Lindsey Barwick, Audrey Bennett, Vivian
Erica Eaddy — Brayden Barnhill, Glenn Mack, Reid Norris, Hunter Ren, Peyton
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Autumn Carey, Kendal Clark, Kenya Cogdill,
Kelley Brunson — Lainey Baggette, Lauren Bodiford, Emilee Byrd, Abbie Patrick Ashlynn Holmes, Hagen Jones, Kib Carson Thomas, Brittany Ward, Anne
Camryn Dunlap, Brianne Finney, Ryan
Dakota Brailsford, Rivers Ann Gardner, Daniel and Carly Prebish Newman, Hollie Mae Self, Nathan Stewart Williamson and Justin Wright
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its across rural America. and thrive.”
Farmer Leslie B. McIntosh of McIn-
ABOUT AMERICA’S FARMERS
tosh Brothers Farm directed a $2,500
grant to Clarendon Hall, Summerton, The America’s Farmers campaign
as part of the program. PHOTO PROVIDED highlights the importance of modern
McIntosh is a Clarendon Hall gradu- Leslie McIntosh of McIntosh Brothers Farm applied for and directed a grant in the amount U.S. agriculture through communica-
ate, former board trustee and land of $2,500 to Clarendon Hall from the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program, tions and community outreach pro-
trust board member. which is sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. McIntosh is seen with his grandson, Cortland grams that partner with farmers to im-
He said, “I have always supported McIntosh, who is a rising junior at the school and works with him on the farm. McIntosh is pact rural America. To learn more,
Clarendon Hall and its mission of aca- a Clarendon Hall graduate, former board trustee and current land trust board member. visit America’s Farmers at www.Amer-
demic excellence in a Christian envi- icasFarmers.com.
ronment. I am grateful Monsanto of- “We are most appreciative of this Grow Communities program has part- ABOUT THE MONSANTO FUND
fers these grants to support local com- grant which we will use to purchase nered with farmers to support non-
munities and am happy to direct this more computers for our students. I ex- profit organizations important to them The Monsanto Fund, the philan-
donation to the school where my wife press my sincerest appreciation to Mr. in their local communities. The pro- thropic arm of Monsanto Company,
and I, along with our two sons, gradu- McIntosh and the America’s Farmers gram has given more than $29 million is a nonprofit organization dedicated
ated, and where all our grandchildren Grow Communities program for their to farming communities since its in- to strengthening the communities
now attend.” generosity and commitment,” said ception, including more than $3 million where farmers and Monsanto Compa-
As part of its mission, Clarendon Phillip Rizzo Jr., Clarendon Hall head- in 2018. Each year, farmers enter for a ny employees live and work. Visit the
Hall will use the money to improve master. chance to direct a $2,500 donation to a Monsanto Fund at www.monsanto-
technology. Since the program began in 2010, the nonprofit they care about in their com- fund.org.
LMA student wins 2018 Journalism Contest
scholarship, chooses Clemson University
SUBMITTED Clemson University. achieved his dream job as a motor sports
A panel of professional journalists chose engineer through drive and determination.
MANNING — A former Clarendon his article as the best among entries sub- A member of the National Honor Soci-
County high school student has won a mitted by students from throughout South ety and Beta Club at Laurence Manning
four-year scholarship as part of a contest. Carolina. Academy, Hatfield was selected for Palmet-
Dawson Hatfield, who recently graduat- Students explored the theme “Inclusion to Boys State in 2017. He has played base-
ed from Laurence Manning Academy, won Drives Innovation,” conveying the impor- ball, basketball and football for the school
the 2018 Journalism Contest sponsored by tance of different perspectives in work- and has been a SCISA all-region and all-
the Governor’s Committee on Employment force success and how inclusion of the state selection in baseball. He is active in
of People with Disabilities. skills and talents of individuals with dis- the youth group of First United Methodist
Hatfield won a four-year scholarship abilities strengthens the business commu- Church.
to the state-supported college or univer- nity. Hatfield’s article focused on a young He is the son of Barry and Anita Hat-
HATFIELD
sity of his choice and plans to attend man with a challenging disability who field of Manning.
A8 | FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2018 CLARENDON SUN THE SUMTER ITEM
How to make a yummy Cobb salad without bacon, cheese
BY AMERICA’S TEST
KITCHEN SUPER COBB SALAD Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in now-
empty skillet over medium heat until shim-
Stunning presentation Servings: 6 mering. Add mushrooms and 1/4 teaspoon
aside, Cobb salad has all Start to finish: 45 minutes salt, cover and cook until mushrooms have
the markers of a power- released their liquid, 4 to 6 minutes. Uncover
house meal, including 8 ounces organic boneless, skinless chicken and increase heat to medium-high. Stir in
eggs, avocados, tomato breasts, trimmed of all visible fat and cut paprika, chili powder and 1/8 teaspoon pep-
and lean chicken — we into 1/2-inch pieces per and cook until mushrooms are golden, 4
just had to do something Salt and pepper to 6 minutes. Transfer to second plate and
about all that bacon and 2 teaspoons expeller-pressed canola oil let cool.
cheese. 10 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed Place kale in large bowl and cover with
We were sad to sacrifice and sliced thin warm tap water (110 F to 115 F). Swish kale
bacon’s smoky flavor 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika around to remove grit. Let kale sit in warm
until we tried sauteing 1/8 teaspoon chili powder water bath for 10 minutes. Remove kale
shiitake mushrooms with 8 ounces kale, stemmed and cut into 1-inch from water and spin dry in salad spinner in
smoked paprika and chili pieces (8 cups) multiple batches. Pat leaves dry with paper
powder. 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion towels if still wet. Toss onion with 2 tea-
Now we had smokiness 1 tablespoon lemon juice spoons lemon juice and set aside.
and even some umami 3/4 cup organic plain low-fat yogurt Whisk yogurt, blue cheese, garlic, remain-
meatiness without the 3 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese ing 1 teaspoon lemon juice and 1/4 tea-
saturated fat and preser- 1 garlic clove, minced spoon salt together in bowl until well com-
vatives. Using kale in 1/2 small head radicchio (3 ounces), cored bined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
place of romaine upped and cut into 1/2-inch pieces Toss kale and radicchio with 1/2 cup
the nutritional ante, and 3 hard-cooked large organic eggs, quartered dressing to coat. Transfer to serving platter
radicchio contributed 1 avocado, halved, pitted and cut into 1/2- and mound in even layer. Arrange cooled
beautiful color. inch pieces mushrooms, onion, eggs, avocado and to-
For the dressing, just a 6 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved matoes in single, even rows over greens,
bit of blue cheese
leaving space at either end. Arrange half of
whisked with yogurt, gar- Pat chicken dry with paper towels and chicken in each open space at ends of plat-
lic and lemon juice pro- season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tea- ter. Drizzle remaining dressing over salad.
vided the tangy blue spoon oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over Serve.
cheese flavor we expected. medium-high heat until shimmering. Add THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
We tossed some with our Nutrition information per serving: 223 calories; 108 This photo provided by America’s Test Kitchen in
chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until
greens and drizzled the calories from fat; 12 g fat ( 3 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); May 2018 shows a super Cobb salad in Brookline,
cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to 125 mg cholesterol; 322 mg sodium; 12 g carbohy-
rest over our still-classic, Massachusetts. This recipe appears in the cook-
plate and let cool. drate; 5 g fiber; 4 g sugar; 19 g protein.
yet mindfully updated, book “Nutritious Delicious.”
Cobb salad.
PAT TOURS
Travel with
PETS OF THE WEEK

NO TOURS BOOKED WITHOUT A D E P O S I T in 2018
*July 21-28, 2018 OTTAWA, CANADA & UPPER NEW YORK
STATE $895pp $100 deposit. Finger Lakes,
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Escape the summer heat across the border.
Passport Needed.
*August 5-10, 2018 CAPE COD, PLYMOUTH & RHODE
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Newport, Sandwich and Provincetown 10 meals
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$875pp 10 meals, Trapp Family Lodge at
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White House & Capitol viewing, Smithsonian
Museums, Arlington Cemetery. 6 meals.
*Sept. 18-30, 2018 MAINE, NOVA SCOTIA, PRINCE
EDWARD ISLAND 12 nights $2500pp 24
meals, Halifax/The Citadel, Peggy’s Cove,
Hopewell Rocks, Campobello, Cabot Trail,
Cape Breton, Titanic Cemetery. Deposit: $200pp
to book. PASSPORTS (Discounts may apply-
call)
PHOTOS PROVIDED *Oct. 15-19, 2018 PENNSYLVANIA AMISH Deposit $85pp
Dawson, above, is a 2-year-old neutered $622pp Sight & Sound Production of “JESUS”,
collie mix. He is sweet and would love to Amish Farms, Strasburg, Lititz and Columbia
be the center of attention. He always has as well as Bird-In-Hand areas visited. 8 meals
a big smile on his face and has his tail included.
wagging. He is about 30 pounds and is up
Nov. 4-16, 2018 PANAMA CANAL CRUISE-plus Colombia,
to date on his vaccinations. Come in and
SA, Costa Rica, Honduras, $2985pp $250pp
meet him anytime during the shelter’s
deposit to book. Passport Book Needed.
hours of operation.
REDUCED PRICE NOW.
Chi Chi, left, is a 1-year-old male tan Chi- Nov. 23-Dec. 2, 2018 HAWAII CRUISE – Norwegian Cruise Line
huahua mix. He is 17 pounds and loves to $350 deposit pp. $3990pp Pre night hotel
play. He’s still got a lot of puppy left in in Honolulu. Airfare to/from Columbia SC
him and is as sweet as can be. He is neu- Balconies only. Passports or NEW ID Travelers
tered and up to date on all his vaccines. Driver’s License needed at airports
He comes with a lifetime guarantee of
*Dec. 15-16, 2018 BILTMORE HOUSE-ASHEVILLE AT
love and happiness. Go online and fill out
CHRISTMAS $75 deposit pp $336pp Hotel
an application to get pre-approved today
near Biltmore Village, Dinner Deerpark
at www.ASecondChanceAnimalShelter.com.
Restaurant at Biltmore, Tour of House.
A Second Chance Animal Shelter, 5079
Alex Harvin Highway (U.S. 301), is open March 6-11, 2019 CUBA CRUISE (PASSPORT) interior $1650
from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday through ocean view cabins $1869pp Deposit: $250pp.
Saturday. Flight to/fm South Carolina & Florida Port, pre-
night hotel included
April 10-12, 2019 SPRINGTIME IN SAVANNAH Deposit $75pp
$400pp Guided tour, Savannah Theatre Show,
Dinner at Paula Deen’s. Plus much more.
May 30-June 7, 2019 CANADIAN ROCKIES TRAIN Deposit:
$250pp 9 days $4141pp Includes pre-night hotel
in Vancouver, excursion Glacier Ice Explorer,
BRIEFS
School, 311 W. Boyce St., Man- at Lake Marion Artisans Hotels, Train & guide fees. Airfare to/from
ning — morning snack, 8-9 Gallery, 108 Main St., Sum- Charleston, SC. All Group Meals, National Park
FROM STAFF REPORTS a.m., and lunch, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; merton. Passes, transfers to/from hotels, airport & train,
and Classes will be taught by Tours of Banff, Lake Louise, Calgary. Farewell
Summer program • Manning High School, 2155 Judy Latham, art teacher Group Dinner. On Board Host/Conductor
feeds children for free Paxville Highway, Manning — and ceramics instructor, on Gratuities included. PASSPORT NEEDED.
(fully escorted tour) EARLY BOOKING
lunch only, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. June 8, 9, 11 and 12, from 10
DISCOUNT
Clarendon School District 2 For additional information, a.m. to noon.
Food Service will provide free call Office of School Food Ser- Classes are free and mate-
*Sept. 9-12, 2019 COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA
meals to children Mondays vice at [phone]. rials will be provided, but
Deposit $85pp $530pp Deposit: $85pp.
through Thursdays from June the student must attend
Plantation Tour, Colonial Williamsburg,
Free ceramics class will
11 to July 26 (except July 2-5). every class. Class is limited
Jamestown 6 meals
There are no income require- be held for students to the first 10 students to
ments or registration. Anyone sign up with name, phone Oct 24-Nov. 3, 2019 GREEK ISLES plus 2 pre nights in Venice,
age 18 or younger is invited to Free ceramics class will be number and email address at Italy. Passport needed. $3700pp $350pp deposit.
eat. offered to Clarendon County lakemarionartisans3@gmail. Balcony Cabins. Airfare to/from Charleston, SC.
Each year, the U.S. Depart- students, grades nine to 12, com.
ment of Agriculture partners E&E Feeds ALSO: Fall of 2019 Plans-Fly In Tour- National Parks (Grand
with local organizations such 2236 Hwy. 301, Manning, SC Canyon, Zion & Bryce Canyons), Bus Tour-Helen, Georgia
as Clarendon 2 to provide free [phone] or 1-800-422-8211
* Indicates pickup also in Florence –leaving your car not always available at this pickup.
meals to children when school FARM, GARDEN & PET Locally owned and operated.
NO SINGLE RATES SHOWN ABOVE
is out for the summer. All FISH DAY
Wednesday, June 20 NO ONE BOOKED WITHOUT A DEPOSIT
meals are free but must be
2:00pm Send payments/deposits to:
eaten on site.
PAT TOURS
The following sites will be STOCK YOUR POND Local Fish Day Sales Event
open: Sterile Gras Carp 8” - 10” $12 eachh
• Manning Primary School, Channel Catfish 3” - 5” $45 per 1000000
125 N. Boundary St., Manning *Tilapia 1” - 2” $95 per 100 P.O. Box 716 • Manning, SC 29102
— morning snack, 8-9 a.m., Large Mouth Bass 1” - 2” $125 per 100 803-435-5025 • Cell Phone: [phone]
and lunch, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Mosquito fish or Fathead Minnows (based on availability) - $35 per 100 E-mail: [email protected] or look on Facebook.
• Manning Elementary * Please visit our site for more info about this tropical species. Please call to preorder your fish. 803-776-4923 NO WEB SITE.
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parties and the public records. record in the Office of the Register through them; all unknown persons on March 26, 2010. Court of Clarendon County, the address
Clarendon County of Deeds of Clarendon County in with any right, title or interest in the of which is 411 Sunset Dr. Manning, SC
Board of Education This being the same property Deed Book A671 at Page 294. real estate described herein; also any TMS #: 078-15-03-017-00 29102, within eight (8) months after the
conveyed to Dorothy S. Rembert by persons who may be in the military
" Policy of Public Awareness " Deed of Adelaide S. Elliott and TMS No.: 121-00-02-017-00 service of the United States of SUBJECT TO CLARENDON date of the first publication of this Notice
Ernest H. Sieling dated November Property Address: America, being a class designated as COUNTY TAXES to Creditors or within one (1) year from
The Clarendon County Board of 20, 1973 and recorded November 29, 4700 Rev JW Carter Road, John Doe; and any unknown minors date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC
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term will run for three (3) years TMS No. 078-11-02-020-00 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, Department of Revenue, and Carmen conclusion of the bidding, five (5%) claims are required to be presented in
beginning July 2018. CLARENDON COUNTY AD A. Atkins, of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as written statements on the prescribed form
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application at the Clarendon County First-Citizens Bank & Trust Plaintiff's debt in the case of the claim will become due, the nature of
Board of Education Office at 21 West TERMS OF SALE: The successful TERMS OF SALE: The successful Company vs. Alexander D. Hickson, noncompliance. Should the last and any uncertainty as to the claim, and a
Rigby Street Manning, SC 29102. bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will Individually and as Personal highest bidder fail or refuse to make description of any security as to the claim.
Beginning May 21, 2018, and return it deposit with the Master in Equity, at deposit with the Master in Equity for Representative of the Estate of the required deposit at the time of
to the Clarendon County Board of conclusion of the bidding, five Clarendon County at conclusion of Sheryl Anne Atkins Hickson; the bid or comply with the other
Education Office no later than 12:00 percent (5%) of said bid is due and the bidding, five percent (5%) of his Charlene Fay Clarke, Individually terms or the bid within twenty (20)
noon on June 8, 2018. payable immediately upon closing of bid, in cash or equivalent as and as Heir to the Estate of Sheryl days, then the Special Referee may
the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be Anne Atkins Hickson, Timothy resell the property on the same Estate: Patricia Anne Fockler
Thank you, evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of William Childs, James W. Hodge, and terms and conditions on some Coffey
Clarendon County applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and any other Heirs-at-Law or Devisees subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of #2018ES1400309
Board of Education compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to cost and then to of Sheryl Anne Atkins Hickson, the former highest bidder). Personal Representative:
applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of Deceased, their heirs, Personal Thomas P. Stoney, II
Summons & Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and Representatives, Administrators, Should the Plaintiff, or one of its 516 Central Avenue
Notice non-compliance. In the event of a highest bidder fail or refuse to make Successors and Assigns, and all representatives, fail to be present at Summerville, SC 29483
third party bidder and that any third the required deposit at time of bid or other persons entitled to claim the time of sale, the property is Attorney at Law
party bidder fails to deliver the comply with the other terms of the through them; all unknown persons automatically withdrawn from said 05/25/18 - 06/01/18
SUMMONS required deposit in certified bid within twenty (20) days, then the with any right, title or interest in the sale and sold at the next available
(Jury Trial Requested) (immediately collectible) funds with Master in Equity for Clarendon real estate described herein; also sales day upon the terms and Estate: Clarence Leo Mathis, Jr.
the Office of the Master in Equity, County may resell the property on any persons who may be in the conditions as set forth in the #2018ES1400132
said deposit being due and payable the same terms and conditions on military service of the United States Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or Personal Representative:
IN THE COURT OF immediately upon closing of the some subsequent Sales Day (at the of America, being a class designated any Supplemental Order. Robert G. Mathis, Sr.
COMMON PLEAS bidding on the day of sale, the risk of the said highest bidder). For as John Doe; and any unknown 1130 Perch Dr.
Case No.: Master in Equity will re-sell the complete terms of sale, attention is minors or persons under a disability No personal or deficiency judgment Manning, SC 29102
subject property at the most drawn to the Judgment of being a class designated as Richard being demanded, the bidding will 05/25/18 - 06/01/18
2018-CP-14-00183 convenient time thereafter Foreclosure and Order for Sale on Roe, Discover Bank, South Carolina not remain open after the date of
(including the day of sale) upon file with the Clerk of Court for Department of Revenue, and sale, but compliance with the bid Estate: Tommy Randy Wallace
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA notification to counsel for Plaintiff. Clarendon County. A personal Carmen A. Atkins, I, Frances Ricci may be made immediately. #2018ES1400011
COUNTY OF CLARENDON Should the last and highest bidder deficiency judgment being waived, Land Welch, as Special Referee for Personal Representative:
fail or refuse to comply with the bidding will not remain open. The Clarendon County, will sell on June NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is Thomas R. Wallace
Cynthia B. Rogers, balance due of the bid within 20 successful bidder will be required to 4, 2018, at 11:00 am, at the Clarendon not a warranty deed. Interested 4107 Palmetto Drive
Plaintiff, days, then the Master in Equity may pay interest on the amount of the bid County Courthouse, 3 West Keitt St, bidders should satisfy themselves as Hartsville, SC 29550
vs. re-sell the property on the same from date of sale to date of Manning, SC 29102, to the highest to the quality of title to be conveyed Randal G. Wallace
Alice J. Rollins, terms and conditions on some compliance with the bid at the rate bidder: by obtaining an independent title 6506 Wildwood Trail, Apt. C
Defendant. subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of of 5.750% per annum. Should the search well before the foreclosure Myrtle Beach, SC
the said highest bidder). Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney or agent All that certain piece, parcel or lot of sale date. William H. Johnson
TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVE fail to appear on sales day, the land, with improvements thereon, if The successful bidder will be Attorney at Law
NAMED: No personal or deficiency judgment property shall not be sold, but shall any, situate, lying and being on the required to pay interest on the PO Box 137
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED being demanded, the bidding will be readvertised and sold at some north side of Main Street, in the amount of the bid from the date of Manning, SC 29102
and required to answer the not remain open after the date of convenient sales day thereafter Town of Summerton, in County of sale to date of compliance with the Attorney at Law
Complaint herein, a copy of which is sale, but compliance with the bid when the Plaintiff, Plaintiff's Clarendon, State of South Carolina, bid at the rate of 5.775% per annum. 05/18/18 - 06/01/18
herewith served upon you, or may be made immediately. attorney or agent is present. Plaintiff and being bounded now or formerly
otherwise appear and defend, and to does not warrant its title search to as follows: On the South by Main Frances Ricci Land Welch
sCeormvep laa icnot puyp oonf ythoeu rs uAbnsscwriebre rto a ts ahiids Pstuarmcphsa soenr Mtoa spteary ifno rE qduoictuym's eDnetaerdy. potuhrecrh athseirrds paatr tifeosr,e wclhoos usrheo usladl eh avoer SMtirlederte;d oRn. DtuhBe osWe;e sotn bthye lNaonrdtsh boyf Sfopre Ccilaarl eRnedfoenre Ceounty spring
office, 5 Law Range, Post Office Box The successful bidder will be their own title search performed on lands of Annie G. Grayson; on the
1268, Sumter, South Carolina, required to pay interest on the the subject property. Purchaser is East by lands of Mesdlin. This Theodore von Keller, Esquire
29151-1268, within thirty (30) days balance of the bid from the date of responsible for the preparation and property is shown on the maps for B. Lindsay Crawford, III, Esquire
after service hereof, exclusive of the sale to date of compliance with the filing of their deed. Clarendon County as tax map parcel Sara Hutchins
day of such service, and if you fail to bid at the rate of 1.783% per annum. #078-15-03-017-00. Columbia, South Carolina
answer the Complaint within the Joseph K. Coffey Attorney for Plaintiff
time aforesaid, or otherwise appear The Plaintiff may waive any of its Master in Equity This property was conveyed to
and defend, the Plaintiff in this rights, including its right to a for Clarendon County Sheryl Anne Atkins by deed of
action will apply to the Court for the deficiency judgment, prior to sale.
relief demanded therein, and HARRELL, MARTIN & PEACE, P.A.
judgment by default will be rendered The sale shall be subject to taxes Donald W. Tyler #5664 CITY OF MANNING PUBLIC HEARING
against you for the relief demanded and assessments, existing easements Taylor A. Peace #100206
in the Complaint. and restrictions of record. 135 Columbia Avenue PURSUANT TO SECTION 6-1-80 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS PUBLIC NOTICE
Post Office Box 1000 IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT MANNING, SOUTH CAROLINA CITY COUNCIL WILL HOLD A
NOTICE OF This sale is subject to all title Chapin, South Carolina 29036 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET FOR THE 2018-2019 FISCAL YEAR
FILING COMPLAINT matters of record and any interested [phone]
party should consider performing an ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
DATE: MONDAY, June 18, 2018 TIME: 6:00 P.M.
TO: THE DEFENDANT independent title examination of the
ABOVE-NAMED, ALICE J. subject property as no warranty is NOTICE OF SALE LOCATION: MANNING CITY HALL, 2nd FLOOR, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MANNING, SC
ROLLINS given.
IN THE COURT OF BUDGETED PROJECTED PERCENTAGE CURRENT FISCAL
YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel COMMON PLEAS FOR YEAR FOR YEAR INCREASE MILLAGE
that the original Summons and make representations as to the CASE NO. 2017-CP-14-00487 7/2017 - 6/2018 7/2018 - 6/2019 7/2018 - 6/2019 7/2017 - 6/2018
Complaint for injuries caused in an integrity of the title or the fair
automobile accident in the above market value of the property offered REVENUE $8,088,001 $8,304,850 2.7% 207.1MILLS
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA (General and Utility)
entitled action were filed in the for sale. Prior to bidding you may
COUNTY OF CLARENDON
Office of the Clarendon County Clerk wish to review the current state law TOTAL REVENUES & CARRYOVER $7,694,819 $8,304,850
of Court on May 1, 2018, at 3:10 p.m., or seek the advice of any attorney
First-Citizens Bank & Trust
the object and prayer of which is to licensed in South Carolina.
grant judgment against the Company UF TRANSFER $100,000 $100,000
Defendant for actual damages and Joseph K. Coffey Plaintiff, (ADMIN EXPENSES)
-vs-
for punitive damages commensurate Master in Equity
with the conduct of the Defendant. for Clarendon County Aanledx aans dePre rDso. nHailc kRseopnr, eIsnenditvaitdivuea lloyf BFOURDYGEEATRED PFOROR JYEECATRED PINECRRCEEANSTEAGE CMUILRLRAEGNET FISCAL
the Estate of Sheryl Anne Atkins 7/2017 - 6/2018 7/2018 - 6/2019 7/2018 - 6/2019 7/2018 - 6/2019
JONES SETH & JONES, L.L.P Scott and Corley, P.A.
Hickson; Charlene Fay Clarke,
Richard C. Jones, Bar No. 3206 Attorney for Plaintiff
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Hickson, Timothy William Childs,
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James W. Hodge, and any other
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granted in the case of: United States
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for South Carolina Housing Trust Fund,
Clarendon School District Two I, the undersigned Master in Equity
Budget for 2019-2019 for Clarendon County, will sell on Your Spotlight
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hold a public hearing on the Clarendon County Courthouse, 3 W.
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There will be a designated time on
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speak concerning this item. The land, together with any
meeting will be held at the school improvements thereon, lying, being
district office at 15 Major Drive in and situate in School District 1 of On Clarendon County Businesses
Manning. Clarendon County, South Carolina,
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COMMENTARY
Our military
families face
education
challenges
BY JIM COWEN
Thousands of military service members
will soon be undergoing the all-too-famil-
COMMENTARY
iar ritual of receiving their orders to move
to a different region of the country as part
Danger of authoritarianism may
of a permanent change of station.
PCS orders, which peak around now, trigger a
cascade of issues for those service members with
a family and children in tow. And one of the most
come from center, not the right
difficult of those issues for soldiers, sailors, Ma-
rines or airmen with school-age children is the
worry over ensuring consistent and high-quality
education for them.
Terri Batschelet, a longtime educator and mili-
tary spouse, said service members who are also “Across Europe party. Blair is looking to the mostly Muslim young men to
parents are often gripped by concerns every time and North House of Lords and the courts Germany, made without consul-
new orders come through. America, cen- to force a revote. tation by the most praised cur-
“When a military family pulls up stakes and trists are the In Colombia, voters in Octo- rent centrist politician, Chancel-
moves to Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska from least supportive of democracy, ber 2016 rejected President Juan lor Angela Merkel, was another
another facility in another time zone,” she wrote, the least committed to its insti- Manuel Santos’ peace agree- obvious blunder.
“they shouldn’t have to roll the dice about wheth- tutions and the most supportive ment with the FARC guerrillas. Another centrist policy, eased
er their children will be set back in terms of edu- of authoritarianism.” So wrote Centrists disapproved of the mortgage standards for minori-
cation. ... U.S. military personnel and their fami- political researcher David Adler vote; four days later, Santos was ty homebuyers, got staunch sup-
lies already sacrifice enough.” in The New York Times after an- awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. port from both George W. Bush
But all too often, service members who receive alyzing re- But voters have persisted, and and Barack Obama — and was a
their PCS orders do indeed roll the dice when it sponses to two in last Sunday’s election, San- major cause of the Great Reces-
comes to the education of their children. multi-country tos’ handpicked successor got sion.
In large part, the concerns are a function of the surveys on val- only 25 percent of the vote. Given this record, it’s not sur-
mobile lives military families lead. What sets mili- ues. In Italy, the normally ceremo- prising that centrist leaders are
tary families apart is that they are highly nomadic Adler found nial role of president has just increasingly the objects of vot-
— Department of Defense dependents often attend that centrists changed. The current president ers’ scorn. “The chief accom-
as many as nine schools during their K-12 years. are less likely is about to force another elec- plishment of the current edu-
As a result, more than 1 million military-con- to regard de- tion because he refused to ap- cated elite,” wrote centrist
nected children, most of whom attend public Michael mocracy as prove the new euroskeptic gov- David Brooks in The New York
schools, change schools at a rate far exceeding that Barone “very good” ernment’s nominee for finance Times this week, “is that it has
of their civilian counterparts. Their education can and to consider secretary based on his threats to produced a bipartisan revolt
suffer as students are regularly put at a disadvan- free elections leave the eurozone. against itself.”
tage of being either ahead of or behind their peers and protecting liberties from Blair, the Nobel committee Meanwhile, the centrists’
when they put down roots in a new school. state oppression “essential” fea- and the Italian president — and warnings against the authori-
One of the problems is that parents in the mili- tures of democracy. His study is the would-be Trump impeachers tarianism of the extremes look
tary lack clear and practical information on how subject to criticism, notably that — evoke the oft-cited attitude of like a case of projection — at-
to manage these many school transitions. They his classification of centrists is one American military officer in tributing your own shortcom-
end up relying on informal networks of other mili- overbroad, but it contains at Vietnam: They believe they have ings to others.
tary families. While those networks are essential least a kernel of truth. to kill democracy to save it. It’s slightly absurd for un-
and can provide invaluable insights, much more is The most vitriolic critics of Of course, they could argue — elected and unaccountable Eu-
needed. electoral decisions in recent and sometimes do — that the ropean Union officials to criti-
In an effort to minimize those disadvantages and years around the world have policies advocated by the win- cize decisions of national elec-
help military parents and their children transition been long identified — and cele- ners in the democratic process torates as undemocratic and to
in and out of new school districts, several military brated — as centrists. They have would be harmful and that they refuse to accept the results of
spouses and military-focused organizations band- been arguing that extremists, would undermine democracy. national referendums and force
ed together to provide a concise guide for service mostly on the right, are under- But that’s a stretch, particularly revotes until the people get it
members with children in the K-12 age range. mining the foundations of de- coming from leaders whose cen- right.
“A Military Family’s Guide to School Transi- mocracy. Democracy, in their trist policies have proved to be As for freedom of speech, cen-
tions” explains what parents need to know about a view, is becoming dangerously far less successful than people trist governments in Britain,
pending move and the impact on a child’s educa- undemocratic. used to think. Sweden and Germany aggres-
tion. It provides helpful tips on the need to gather That is the essence of much of Take Blair, whose decisions sively suppress reports of vio-
detailed school records, on connecting with school the “Resistance” in this country were seldom challenged in his lence and crime by Muslim im-
liaisons at military installations and reviewing a to Donald Trump. His election 10 years as British prime minis- migrants. Supposedly centrist
child’s curriculum at the old school and matching was the result of a handful of ter. He surreptitiously changed colleges in the United States
it against that of the new schools, and much more. Russian-sponsored Facebook policy to admit hundreds of routinely suppress free speech,
The guide was compiled by military spouses ads. His complaints about the thousands of low-skilled immi- and their recent graduates hired
with decades of experience moving their children press are seen as a prelude to grants and led a government by Silicon Valley firms —
in and out of schools because of ever-changing as- shutting it down. Hillary Clin- that refused to prosecute Mus- Google, Facebook, Twitter —
signments. ton’s election-season denuncia- lim gangs that preyed on young are busy suppressing speech in
“Moving to a new post can spark anxiety in mili- tion of those unwilling to accept working-class girls. If it hadn’t the larger society.
tary families over the quality of the schools in and an election result has given way been for the opposition of his So if you’re worried about ex-
around a military installation,” the guide says. to nonstop whining from some- colleague and rival Gordon tremists’ authoritarianism, keep
“But families with children in pre-K through high one who bridles at accepting an Brown, who would become an eye on the centrists, too.
school can take certain actions to mitigate these election result. prime minister, Blair would
concerns and help their children transition effec- Similarly, in Britain, Tony have ditched the pound and put Michael Barone is a senior politi-
tively to a new school.” Blair has refused to accept the Britain on the euro. cal analyst for the Washington
Among the groups that have endorsed it are the June 2016 Brexit referendum, in The euro was the work of po- Examiner, resident fellow at the
Association of the U.S. Army, the Air Force Associ- which more voters supported litical centrists — and was clear- American Enterprise Institute
ation, the Military Child Education Coalition, the leaving the European Union ly an enormous policy blunder. and longtime co-author of The
National Military Family Association, Military than have ever voted for any The decision to admit a million Almanac of American Politics.
Families for High Standards, the National Math +
Science Initiative, the Military Impacted Schools
Association, the Military Officers Association of
America and the Navy League of the United States. LETTER TO THE EDITOR
The guide is a go-to resource for families once
IS THERE A 2ND CONNECTION BETWEEN TUSKEGEE AIRMEN AND SHAW?
the PCS orders are received. When the time comes
to depart for a new locale, the guide can better The artist rendition for Vet- the home of three honored training? If that is not possi-
arm military families with battle-tested strategies erans Park depicted in this members of this group, what ble shouldn’t the aircraft be
so that they might make the best educational year’s Memorial Day Celebra- is the connection between the painted in the actual colors of
choices for their children. tion Program shows a P-47 Tuskegee Airmen, Shaw Field the aircraft that flew at Shaw
“Razorback” painted in the and Sumter? Would it not be during and after World War
Jim Cowen is executive director of the Collabora- colors of the famous Tuskeg- more appropriate to have a II?
tive for Student Success and a former U.S. Navy of- ee Airmen “Redtails.” replica of a “T-6” Texan train- MICHAEL DUMIAK
ficer. He wrote this for InsideSources.com. Other than Sumter being ing plane used at Shaw for Sumter
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