June 5, 2016

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SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016

Reader needs to request friend bring milk when she comes over

WEDDING

Hall-Brown Laura Gaffney Hall and Daniel Todd Brown, both of Sumter, were united in marriage at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 16, 2016, at First Baptist Church in Sumter.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Lee Hall of Sumter, and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davis McLendon of Sumter and the late Mr. and Mrs. Roy James Hall. She graduated from Wilson Hall and Central Carolina Technical College.

She is a registered nurse employed by Palmetto Health Tuomey.

The bridegroom is the son of Mr. Keith Todd Brown and Ms. Mary Heather Lyles, both of Sumter, and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Ashton Lyles of Sumter and the late Mildred S. Brown. He graduated from Sumter High School.

He is employed by Kemira Chemicals.

Dr. Derald Sterling officiated at the ceremony.

Music was provided by Scott Warren, harpist.

Escorted by her father, the bride wore a cathedral veil and a lace gown featuring a sweetheart neckline of sheer lace and cap sleeves.

She carried a cascading bouquet of pink and white roses, hydrangeas and greenery.

Ms. Lucion Hall served as maid of honor, with Mrs.

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MRS. TODD BROWN

Jamie Rogers as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Ms. Alison Coleman, Ms. Emily Turner, Mrs. Lindsey Havenga and Ms. Mary Daniel Stokes. Ms. Mollie Gray Rogers served as flower girl, with Ms. Lillie Rogers as maiden of honor.

The bridegroom’s father served as best man. Groomsmen were Mr. Justin Cromer, Mr. Luke Stokes, Mr. Cory Glasscock, Mr. Chas Bostic and Mr. Horace Lee Scott.

The reception was held at the Gaymon Barn.

The rehearsal party was given by the bridegroom’s parents.

Following a wedding trip to St. Lucia, the couple resides in Sumter.

EDUCATION NEWS Sumter School District GRADUATION CEREMONIES HELD Crestwood and Lakewood high schools’ graduations were held Friday at the Sumter County Civic Center.

The Lakewood High School ceremony was held at 3 p.m., followed by Crestwood High School at 7 p.m. The Sumter High School graduation was held Saturday at Memorial Stadium at 9 a.m.

The Crestwood distinguished honor graduates were valedictorian Nicolas Ried Davis and salutatorian Jaxon Stone Sellers. Lakewood’s Distinguished Honor Graduates were valedictorian Elizabeth Susan Orban and salutatorian Viktoria Michelle Eaddy.

Sumter High School’s valedictorian was William Charles Stallings, and the salutatorian was Savannah Dayne Jordan. These top two graduates from each school gave a commencement address.

Other Crestwood honor graduates, in addition to Davis and Sellers, were Wilfredo Hector Anderson, Xavier Alec Charlot, Diamonte Chervondra Commander, Allison Rayann Cox, Khaura LaTrese Day, Micaela Quinn Harris, Hope Renee Hillsman, Nikko Alicia Hunter, Brian Van Huynh, Aiyana Lee Jones, Darius Jarve Jones, Ariana Danielle Keele, Danica Marie Keele, Collin Michael Kremer, Sabrora Jauntice Lemmon, Antoine Curtis Lowery, Dajuan Tyrek McDonald, Deiondra Latee Mickel, Alexis Adel Padar, Kimberly Danielle PattersonLittle, Lee Ann Nicole Releford, Amani Jeniece Je’que Sanders, Cassidy Amber Small, Jariya Nicole Taylor, Precious Tanisha Thompson, Michaela Janay Tindal, Ashley Breanna Tuggle, Sade Angelique Turner, Benjamin Andrew Wessendorf and Jonah Terry Williams.

Lakewood honor graduates, in addition to Orban and Eaddy, were Jonté Ricardo Alston, Ivy Elizabeth Benenhaley, Erin Simone Brevard, Jalaina Marselle Brown, TaJané Maxine Carter, Alphonzo Maurice Choice, Ben Kel Evans, Talandra Kalease Gadson, Alexis Nicole Haley, James Austin Harglerode, Kenyanna Quadrolynn Howard, Tyreek Fitzgerald Jones, Halie Elizabeth Josey, Kendra Nakayla Kennedy, Matthew Warren Keyes, Simon Peter Levy, Kelsey Tiana Madison, Alyssa Margaret Owings, Shelby Marlena Pearson, Savannah Kay Perry, Emily Marlene Roland, Aaliyah Khylé Stokes, Michaela LaShae Stukes, Patrice Renee’ Washington and Justin Herbert Yates.

In addition to the Sumter High School valedictorian Stallings and salutatorian Jordan, honor graduates were McLean Marie Achziger, Legacy Michael Allen, Schyler Delaine Anderson, Yasmeen Kai Anderson, Jonathan Emmett Austin, Daniel Forbes Barber, Sierra Christine Briggs, Jonathan Beasley Brunson, Stephen Michael Brunson, Rayana Lucinda Childers, Laurel Nichole Christmas, Tyerra Elizabeth Clayborne, Kiana Rose Colclough, Patrick Bryant Collins, Kaitlyn Marie Cook, Teazia La’Sha Cooley, Na-

DEAR ABBY — My friend “Sara” invites herself and her two children over to Dear Abby play with mine from ABIGAIL time to VAN BUREN time. When it’s time to have a snack or eat, she and her kids make themselves at home — especially with the milk.

Abby, I work 70 hours a week. My children eat cereal often and love milk, but because of my schedule, I don’t get a chance to go grocery shopping as often as I should. (I am a single parent.) How do I politely tell my friend that it’s fine to make herself at home, but getting both of her children refills of milk without asking me is taking it too far? She knows I can afford it, but I’m uncomfortable asking because I don’t know how to draw the line.

Working Mom Out West DEAR WORKING MOM — I assume you communicate with Sara outside of her drop-in visits to your home? The next time you talk, text or email her, explain that you love her

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Junior marshals assisted with the ceremony. Marshals are chosen from among the top academic performers in the current 11th grade.

From Crestwood, chief junior marshal was Keith Collins and marshals were Noah Bittinger, Michael Bradley Jr., Katherine Brinson, Jonathan Dalcourt, Joel Daniels, Shelby Hosack, Kameron Johnson, Symphanie Key, Christopher Langston, Richard Martinez, Marcus McLeod, Edward Neiswonger Jr., Brooke Quiroz, Lindsey Rogers, Taylor Sandifer, Julia Sierra, Niaya Singleton, Deja Stewart, Larissa Taylor, Nautica Vaden, Chrystian Waddell, Arianna Wade and NeTaysia Zeigler.

Lakewood High School’s junior honor marshals were chief marshal Christian Compton, Faith Pringle and Naomi Tellez Duran. Junior marshals were Adam Anderson, Lauren Beam, Trevon Clark, Chryseis Follin, Gavin Hunter, Madison Harris, Gabrielle Hopkins, Sinan Jackson, Tristian Johnson, Shaquania Lipscomb, Tyreece Marrisette, Jontez Moses, Destini Nichols, Jonathan Roberts, Matthew Rodgers, Shjava Roese, Caitlin Sanderson, Bennie Smith, Wyatt Thompson and Joshua Whitley.

Sumter High School’s honor marshals were Najia Taher Almosadder, William Garrett Cromer, Zachary

company and she’s always welcome, but because of your 70-hour work schedule you don’t get to the market as often as she does -- so when she brings her kids, please also bring a quart of milk with her. To do that is stating the facts, it isn’t rude and it isn’t asking too much. If she’s your friend, and not a user, she will comply.

DEAR ABBY — During a recent family dinner, my uncle presented an odd gift to everyone there. He’s in his mid-50s and involved in the community and government of a small town. He and other “public figures” — most of them older —– decided to publish a calendar. On each page there is a nude photo of an aging community luminary posing with strategically placed objects covering his/ her “goods.” To say the least, the photos are not flattering, funny or particularly modest.

Not only did my uncle give one to every family member – including my 80-year-old grandparents — but he took pains to point out HIS photo. The awkward silence that followed ruined an otherwise nice family dinner.

Did this gift cross the line? Is there a rule of eti-

Shawn Delaney, Bronwyn Mary Hartman, Deborah Ann Jamison, Evan Donald Moxley, Mary Kathryn Shaffer, Andrew Brooks Twitty, Jillian Grace Vanderpool and Michael Zhang.

Junior marshals at Sumter High School were Christopher Bailey, Daniel Bailey, Hannah Bettencourt, Kiel Bilton, Brady Black, Kwajo Boateng, Brianna Bryant, Richburg Canty, Analyssa Castro-Richburg, Alana Clabeaux, Christian Clayborne, Asia Conyers, Temonni Croskey, Alazia Daniels, KayDee Darlington, Joy Dukes, Madison Durant, Kayla Dwyer, Miasia Gadson, Corey Gant, Deanna Giles, Lona Gillard, Andrew Gillman, Caroline Glover, Rochelle Goodwin, Autumn Green, Katie Guo, Triston Hall, Skylar Head, Ann High, Jordan Holladay, Cassandra Jackson, Elijah Jordan, Caleb Larrimore, Brittney Lee, Alaysha Maple, Shelley McCoy, Austin McDuffie, Ashleigh McElveen, Keirria McKelvie, Addison McLeod, Amber Monarch, Ryan Moore, Danielle Morris, Rinal Patel, Alexander Perales, Shawna Ragan, Makaila Reilly, Tabitha Simonson, Summer Simms, Takoda Spann, Michael Spurling, Alena Stanley, Haley Stewart, Noah Stewart, Jacob Strimpfel, Megan Taylor, Jermaine Thomas, Neil Thompson, Anna Toburen, Cameron Tomlin, Andrea Washington, Tiana Wilder, Rylan Williamson, Elijah Witt, Albertus Wright and Sara Young.

The combined senior classes of Crestwood, Lakewood and Sumter high schools earned more than $21.1 million in scholarships for their post-secondary educations.

KING AND QUEEN IRIS CROWNED Patrick Collins and McLean Achziger, both seniors at Sumter High School, were named the 2016 Iris Festival King and Queen during the opening ceremony of the annual festival on May 26. The crowning of the king and queen is traditionally the first event of the Iris Festival and is sponsored by Sumter Volunteers.

Jo Anne Morris, director of Sumter Volunteers, coordinates the King and Queen Iris activities by soliciting the nominations, acquiring the judges and planning the crowning ceremony. Each public and private high school in Sumter is asked to nominate one student for the king and queen. Nominees are chosen not only on academics, but also on community involvement and citizenship. Each nominee also submits an essay to the committee.

Other candidates for King and Queen from Sumter School District schools were, from Crestwood High School, Wilfredo Anderson and Amani Sanders.

From Lakewood High School, nominees were Ralph Singleton and Kenyanna Howard.

All candidates chosen by their schools received a $100 scholarship, made possible by donations from Continental Tire the Americas, First Citizens Bank, Palmetto Health Tuomey, SAFE Federal Credit Union and Wal-Mart. The King and Queen Iris received $500 scholarships provided by the Iris Festival Commission.

quette regarding risque pictures of oneself ? And how do I make sure I never have to see any other family members in their birthday suits without my consent?

Flabbergasted in the Heartland DEAR “FLAB” — Personally, I think the premise of the calendar is a hoot. While your uncle may have wanted to “shock” the family, I’m sure he didn’t intend to offend anyone. A movie was made a few years ago about a group of older women in an English village who did something similar to raise money for charity.

I’m sorry your family was offended, but I’m sure they’ll recover and so will you. In the future, don’t accept any gifts from this relative unless they have a warning label.

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attendance for the 2015-16 school year, and Friday was a teacher workday.

This is the final installment of education news for the year; the articles will resume when school starts. Sumter School District Tuesday segments on Good Morning Sumter and Star Teacher recognitions on the local Community Broadcasters radio stations will also be on hiatus until school begins.

Please visit us at www.sumterschools. net for district information, links to all the schools, calendars and additional news items. Information will also be disseminated via our Facebook page and on Twitter.

Beginning this week, summer hours will be in effect in Sumter School District. The district offices and schools will be open extended hours Mondays through Thursdays and closed on Fridays. All operations will be closed July 1-15 with the district reopening on July 18. Regular Monday through Friday operation will resume on Aug.1.

Students return for the 2016-17 school year on Aug. 15. Have a safe and wonderful summer. — Mary B. Sheridan

University of South Carolina Sumter RED CROSS MOVES ON CAMPUS The local branch of the American Red Cross has found a new home at USC Sumter.

The Sumter branch of the American Red Cross of Central SC has moved into the Arts and Letters Building at USC Sumter after last October’s historic floods damaged their previous location. Staff have continued operations without interruption while looking for a more permanent place from temporary office space at First Baptist Church. The Red Cross has assisted more than 200 residents of the four county area since January.

“We are thrilled to have Red Cross on our campus to open opportunities for students through internships, volunteer opportunities and other outreach possibilities. USC Sumter has worked hard to strengthen connections to our community, and this partnership is another demonstration of our commitment to providing educational, cultural and career opportunities to our service areas in and around Sumter,” said Dr. Michael Sonntag, dean at USC Sumter.

The American Red Cross will begin monthly blood drives at their new space in June, as well as continuing their blood drives throughout the community. USC Sumter and the Red Cross look forward to working together on campus, partnering to provide health and safety training to students, support for active military and veterans and of course blood services and disaster assistance.

The Red Cross welcomes any and all community members to visit their new office if interested in learning more and engaging with their services. For more information, call the office at 803775-2363 or visit www.RedCross.org/SC. — AC Sullivan

END-OF-THE-YEAR INFORMATION Thursday was the last day of student

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