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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2015
WEDDINGS
Dinkins-Williams WEST COLUMBIA — Mahogany Jade Dinkins and Antonio Kendrick Williams, both of Sumter, were united in marriage at 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, on the waterfront at Stone River. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Dinkins Jr. of Sumter, and the granddaughter of the late Rebecca Mincey, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ramsey, Mr. Samuel Holmes, the late Chloe Canty and the late William “Thadeus” Dinkins Sr., all of Sumter, and Mrs. Annie Lee McLeod of Baltimore, Maryland. The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Zuelda WilliamsSmith and Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Garland Jr., and the grandson of Mr. Irvin and Mrs. Ruby Hannah, Mr. John Williams III, the late Emma and Willie Prince, Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Garland Sr., the late Thomasina and Wright Garland, the late Don and Maggie Weston, the late Rosa Lee Williams and the late Israel Singleton, all of Sumter. The Rev. Ricky Simmons officiated at the ceremony. Music was provided by Cedrick Humes and Terrence Hopkins, vocalists; and Derek Spann, accompaniment. Escorted by her parents, the bride wore an ivory lace and tulle Enzoani gown with a sweetheart neckline, a crisscross tulle bodice, a mermaid skirt, beaded cap sleeves and a keyhole back. She carried a bouquet of yellow succulents featuring ra-
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nunculus, garden roses, Billy buttons and lemon dahlias. Bridesmaids were Nikishia Stevens, Regina Hardy, Kelly Simmons and Stephanie Ketchum. Nate Simmons served as best man. Groomsmen were Frankie Kennedy, Anfernee Williams, Jeremy Garland and Craig Williams. Ushers were Reginald Dinkins, Damien Dinkins-McCall and Anthony Dinkins-McCall. Also participating was Brittney June. The bride’s parents held the reception overlooking the Congaree at Stone River. The bridegroom’s mother held the rehearsal party at The Hilton Columbia Convention Center in Columbia. Following a wedding trip to Hawaii, the couple will reside in Sumter.
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Taylor-Altemus COLUMBIA — Rebecca Alderman Taylor and Nathan Daniel Altemus, both of Columbia, were united in marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, at First Presbyterian Church. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Richard S. McCain and Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Taylor III, all of Columbia, and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Kelly Truluck of Sumter and Mrs. Beverly Taylor and the late Dr. Robert R. Taylor Jr. of Columbia. She graduated from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor of arts in fashion merchandising. She is employed by the Columbiana Belk in Columbia. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Altemus of Columbia, and the grandson of Mrs. Gloria Rissler and the late Mahlon N. Rissler, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Edwin V.
Altemus. He graduated from Midlands Technical College in automotive technology. He is employed by Brown Motor Works in Columbia. The Rev. Neal Mathias officiated at the ceremony. Music was provided by Judy Doudoukjian, organist. Escorted by her father, the bride wore a strapless lace dress with a floorlength skirt and a veil made by her grandmother, Mrs. Taylor. Ann Kennedy Taylor, sister of the bride, and Kayleigh Rich served as maids of honor. Bridesmaids were Allison Auld, Rebecca Pope, Anna Jackson and Emily Laughridge. Mr. Ben Atlemus and Mr. William Coln served as best men. Groomsmen were Mr. Spencer Morris, Mr. Sterling Brown, Mr. Austin Lederman and Mr.
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Vincent Lederman. The reception was given by the bride’s parents at Springdale House and Gardens in Lexington. The rehearsal party was given by the bridegroom’s parents at the church. Following a wedding trip to Cancun, Mexico, the couple will reside in Columbia.
ANNIVERSARY
Moores celebrate 50 years Jimmy and Jumpie Moore of Wedgefield celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 19, 2015 at the family home. Their two children are Selena Moore of Sumter and Tony Moore of Raleigh, North Carolina. The couple has four grandchildren.
MR., MRS. JIMMY MOORE
Decision to join Hollywood, Halloween religion must come perfect party combo from the heart BY KIM COOK The Associated Press
DEAR ABBY — I am a 16-year-old girl who doesn’t believe in God. Frankly, I feel uncomfortable Dear Abby when reliABIGAIL gion is VAN BUREN brought up. All my friends are firm believers of Christianity and attend Bible study, or help out with other things at their church. My parents and brothers don’t believe in God. When I say I’d like to be a Christian, my brothers make fun of me. When they do, it makes me feel ashamed of myself. I want to be a Christian because it would be nice to feel like I belong, and most Christians aren’t accepting of atheists -- especially other girls my age. They might be polite, but they’re distant. It also doesn’t help that the boy I like comes from a religious family. What should I do? Outsider in Alabama DEAR OUTSIDER — I think you should continue being true to the person you really are. Let me point out that if you’re feeling isolated now, consider what a fraud you will feel like if you join a religion and must pray to a deity you don’t believe in in order to “fit in.” While many churches promote church-related youth activities, you should explore what nonsectarian activities are available in your community. If the boy you like cares about you, he will like you even if you aren’t religious, and you will have your self-respect. It’s not easy feeling different, but sometimes it’s worth it. DEAR ABBY — We are not sure what to do about a nosy neighbor I’ll call “Myrtle.” She’s nice to talk to, but quite honestly, I suspect she must be watching us with binoculars because she told me what brand of wine we drink. When my husband
sends me flowers, she calls me to find out why. If we have a party, she calls to find out what it’s about! A few years ago, I was talking to Myrtle in front of her house and mentioned that I usually walk my dog in the morning. She responded, “Oh, I KNOW when you walk your dog.” (Is that creepy or is it me?) Abby, we have nothing to hide, but our life is none of her business. I’ve been neighborly to her, but it seems like she wants too much information about us and has no problem telling us all her business and how much she spends. She’s single and friendly with all the neighbors, as are we. I haven’t asked if they experience the same thing or if we’re the “lucky ones.” How should this be handled? Fed up in Utah DEAR FED UP — Continue to be polite to your neighbor, but when she asks questions you would rather not answer, instead of answering her directly, respond with another question: “Myrtle, why do you ask?” If she presses for an answer, without being confrontational say, “It’s personal,” and change the subject. Be sure to keep your shades drawn on windows that face her house, and when you walk your dog, take a different route. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. For everything you need to know about wedding planning, order “How to Have a Lovely Wedding.” Send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $7 (U.S. funds) to Dear Abby, Wedding Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.) For an excellent guide to becoming a better conversationalist and a more sociable person, order “How to Be Popular.” Send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $7 (U.S. funds) to Dear Abby, Popularity Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.)
THE JACK-O’-LANTERN
serving trays; pop small dishes in the holes. (You can find the reels at www.gotparty.com )
Need some bright ideas for a Halloween party? Look no further than the klieg lights of Hollywood. The history of fun and frightening movies is long, from early horror films like “Phantom of the Opera” and “Bride of Frankenstein” to the current “Goosebumps.” Television, too, is full of scary fare, from “The Walking Dead” to “American Horror Story.” So why not use this trove of screen images and characters to create a monstrously fun Halloween party?
Give your pumpkins personality by primping them up as film characters. Swath one in cheesecloth to be The Mummy; paint one green and hot-glue a bolt to the neck to create Frankenstein. A hockey mask will evoke Jason from the “Halloween” franchise; a black felt hat and a striped scarf bring Freddy Krueger of “Nightmare on Elm Street” to mind. For Hollywood glamour, you can spray craft pumpkins with gold, silver and black paint, and add some star-studded glitter. (www. michaels.com )
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Decorate your party space with a mix of swank and scare. Drape your faux cobwebs and mossy swags with glitter and metallic stars. Better Homes & Gardens suggests spray-painting a few Ken dolls Oscar gold; they have a how-to guide at www. bhg.com. You could use the statuettes as holders for dramatic flower arrangements like black and red roses, or go a little darker by “burying” them in black loaf pans lined with dirt or satin to resemble graves or caskets. Put silent horror flicks or YouTube clips on a big screen, set on a loop that runs throughout the party. A red carpet kicks the Hollywood vibe into high gear as your guests arrive; look for an inexpensive remnant at hardware or flooring stores.
Name your nibbles after horror-genre personalities — think Dracula; Norman Bates; Hitchcock; Stephen King; Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde; Cujo or Wes Craven. Make zombie chicken fingers to reference “The Walking Dead.” S’mores or other marshmallow-based treats reference that creepy Stay Puft Marshmallow Man from “Ghostbusters.” Rent a popcorn machine, or set up a microwave or stovetop team to have fresh, hot kernels always at the ready. Create a punch or a few mixed beverages named after scary movies or characters. Better Homes & Gardens suggests serving canapés and other finger foods using faux-vintage film reels as
That portentous drumbeat in “Jaws.” The white-knuckle theme from “The Twilight Zone.” That catchy, fingersnapping lead-in to “The Addams Family.” Evocative background music really kicks up the spooky vibe. Greg Cwik of Indiewire. com puts a few more obscure but scary scores on his list, including John Carpenter’s “The Fog,” Ennio Morricone’s “The Thing” and Philip Glass’ soundtrack for “Candyman.” Time Out New York suggests fan favorites like Warren Zevon’s “Werewolves of London,” which was used for the movie “American Psycho”; Ray Parker Jr.’s “Ghostbusters” theme song; and Mike Oldfield’s “Tubular Bells,” from “The Exorcist.”
THE DRESS CODE A costume contest can bring a little friendly competition to the party, whether you make it a general horror-film theme, or select one particular character, movie or TV show. Have an all-vampire party (from “Nosferatu” to “Twilight”), or draw inspiration from varied characters in titles like “The Exorcist,” ‘’Alien,” ‘’The X-Files” or “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.”
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