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few previews of festivals and events, including the 86th Carolina Cup in Camden, a barbecue cook-off where every taste test you buy helps local Boy Scouts and an 11-day celebration of food, arts and music that benefits local organizations. We have an update on the indoor shooting range coming to Sumter, which will be the first of its kind in South Carolina, and a look back at Santee Cooper before it was a lake. If you’re more active than a spectator or want to get the family together outside, we have a story detailing the recently completed renovations at Mill Creekww Park, which was a penny sales tax initiative that now offers improved services in the ways of camping, hiking, equestrian trail riding and rentable event space. So, whether you’re watching or riding, eating or shooting, I hope you find something inside these pages for you.
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There’s an endless supply of content to watch on the internet that comes with its share of shock value, but I hadn’t seen what I saw Chase Smoak do until someone showed me his Facebook page. There he was, one of three Clemson Extension agents at the Sumter County office (he also fields calls from Clarendon County), eating a leaf straight off a poinsettia plant. And he didn’t die. That realization that poinsettias are not, in fact, poisonous prompted me to have a chat with him about his job and how his charge is to teach people how to implement research and practices coming out of Clemson. From turfgrass management to garden soil testing to tree identification to anything under the realm of urban horticulture, he’s got an answer, and he measures his success by other people using his advice. It’s a teach a man to fish kind of thing. Our almost-spring issue of Lakeside is full of ways you can get outside in February and March. We have a
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ORANGEBURG COUNTY The 2nd-Annual Sweetheart Bass Fishing Tournament, hosted by Taylors Landing and Campground, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 708 Ferguson Landing Way, Eutawville. Check-in is at 5 a.m. Weigh-in at 3:30 p.m. Payout will be based on the number of entries. Call (843) 7328084 for details.
Winter Challenge XVII Off-Road Triathlon
This event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22, at Dome Farms, S.C. Highway 39, Springfield. Race begins at 10:30 a.m., and participants should plan to arrive no later than 8 a.m. Registration is now live. Visit www.winterchallenge.net for the details.
The Crappie USA Trail Tournament
Event will be held Friday-Saturday, Feb. 2829, at Lakes Marion and Moultrie, Santee. Start time is 6:30 a.m., stop time of 3 p.m. with weigh-in at 4 p.m. at Santee Town Hall Gazebo, 194 Municipal Way, Santee. Visit www.crappieusa.com for details.
The Queen and Princess of Roses Pageant
Held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, at Stevenson Auditorium, located inside City Hall, 979 Middleton St., Orangeburg.
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Presented by the Downtown Orangeburg Revitalization Association (DORA), will be held 6-9 p.m. Friday, March 13, in Downtown Orangeburg on the Square. Featuring live music, dancing, food and beverages. Bring your lawn chairs and wear your green to this fun event. Call (803) 5316186 for details. A town-wide yard sale featuring street vendors, sidewalk sales, in-store specials, food and fun will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, along the historic Cleveland Street District of Elloree.
The 58th-Annual Elloree Trials
A family fun day of thoroughbred and quarter horse racing will be held 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, at the Elloree Training Center, 170 Wishbone Circle, Elloree. Call (803) 897-2616 for details.
The Orangeburg Civic Ballet will present “The Lion King”
At the Martin Luther King Jr. Auditorium, 300 College St. NE, Orangeburg, on the campus of South Carolina State University. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 27, and 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 29. Tickets are $12. Visit www. orangeburgcivicballet.org or call (803) 533-0017.
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A family event with food, music, amusement rides arts and crafts, beer, wine, games and more will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, at the Santee Town Hall Complex, 194 Municipal Way, Santee. Cost is $5 per person; free for children 12 and under.
The City of Goose Creek’s 5thAnnual Daddy Daughter Dance
Will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7, at Metro North Church, 109 Central Ave., Goose Creek. This popular Valentine-themed event will consist of dancing, crafts, food, an ice cream bar and a few fun contests. Registration is $20 for Goose Creek residents or $25 for non-residents. Tickets are limited. Call (843) 569-4242.
The Goose Creek Police Department will host a free women’s self-defense class
From 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, at the Goose Creek Police Department, Municipal Center. Minimum age for participation is 15. The class will focus on awareness, prevention, risk education, risk avoidance and self-realization of
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The Give Me Shelter Color 5K benefit will be held at 9 a.m. on
Saturday, March 7, at the Moncks Corner Regional Recreation Complex, 418 E. Main St., Moncks Corner. As participants walk, run, hop, skip, leap or mosey along the designated route, they will go through stations where they are sprayed with colored powder. Cost is $35 per individual. Visit https://bit.ly/2GQMdHZ
Woofstock 2020: A Lowcountry Dog Music Festival
Will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, at the Hanahan Amphitheater, 3100 Mabeline Road, Hanahan. This familyfriendly and pet-friendly festival will last all day and will benefit eight local rescues and shelters. There will be food trucks, local vendors, adoptable dogs and more. The music lineup includes Drivin N Cryin, Ken and Drew from Sister Hazel, Lauren Morrow (formerly of The Whiskey Gentry), Greg West, Gaslight Street and more. For tickets or information, visit www.freshtix.com/events/ woofstock-2020.
Enjoy an evening of live music at the City of Goose Creek’s BBQ & Brews festival
On Saturday, March 14, at Carnes Crossroads Green Barn, 513 Wodin Place, Summerville. Held from 4 to 7 p.m., this event will feature a variety of barbecue food vendors, beer, St. Patrick’s Day crafts, free children’s activities and lawn games. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. Admission and parking are free. Parking available at the pool parking lot, in the grassy lot behind the barn and at Sweetgrass Pediatrics. Call (843) 5694242.
KERSHAW COUNTY
The Arts Center of Kershaw County presents a female version of “The Odd Couple”
At 7 p.m. Feb. 7-8 and Feb. 14-15 and at 3 p.m. Feb. 9 and Feb. 16. Set in New York City in 1985, this female version of Neil Simon’s comic classic will focus on Florence Unger and Olive Madison. Instead of a poker party that begins the original version, Ms. Madison has invited the girls over for a night of Trivial Pursuit. The Arts Center is located at 810 Lyttleton St., Camden. For tickets or more information, call (803) 425-7676 or visit https:// artscenterofkershawcounty.wildapricot. org/.
The 34th-Annual Multi-Cultural Heritage Tea
To celebrate diversity and showcase the talents of local youth and residents will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, at the Arts Center of Kershaw County, Woods Auditorium. For more information, call (803) 425-7676 or visit https:// artscenterofkershawcounty.wildapricot. org/.
The 4th-Annual Irish Fest Camden Will be
held March 5-7 as follows: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 5, Irish authors reading and open mic night featuring Irish poet Adrian Rice and Irish-American author Ray McManus at Books on Broad, 944 Broad St., Camden, (803) 713-7323; 7-10 p.m. Friday, March 6, Pub Crawl featuring live Irish pub music in downtown Camden at Sam Kendall’s, 1043 Broad St., Steeplechase Sports Bar & Grill, 1044 Broad St., and Baron’s Bar, 1020 Broad St.; 8 a.m. Saturday, March 7, Lucky Leprechaun 5K, Town Green, 1010 Market St., Camden; and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, March 7, Irish Fest Camden Main Event, 222 Broad St., family-friendly festival celebrating Irish
and Celtic heritage with music, dancing, children’s leprechaun parade, kids zone, arts, crafts, Medieval/Renaissance encampment, Irish wolfhounds, Gypsy Vanner horses, food trucks, green beer and more. Tickets are $10 or $5 for children 2-12. Visit www.irishfestcamden. com.
The Arts Center of Kershaw County presents “The Great Gatsby Gala”
At 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, at Springdale Hall Club, 161 Knights Hill Road, Camden. Pull out your flapper dress, silk gloves, tuxedo and top hat and enjoy the luxury and glamour of Gatsby in support of the arts. Guests will dine on heavy hors d’oeuvres, sip champagne and dance to the music of Queen City Band. There will be a gaming room featuring roulette, blackjack and poker tables. Be a VIP and visit the special Speakeasy Lounge, featuring a selection of drinks, bourbons, cigars and desserts. The gala will also feature silent and live auctions. Visit www.artscentergala.com/ for ticket and event information.
Enjoy an afternoon of music and merriment at Historic Camden’s Kershaw-Cornwallis House
At 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, as the South Carolina Philharmonic celebrates the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth with a house concert open to the public. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased by calling (803) 771-7937 or visiting https://bit.ly/2RUbSFZ
The 86th Carolina Cup
Will be held on Saturday, March 28, at Springdale Race Course, 200 Knights Hill Road, Camden. This southern tradition will feature tailgating, horse racing, contests, fancy hats and more. Gates will open at 9 a.m. Call (803) 432-6513 or visit www.carolina-cup.org
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CLARENDON COUNTY The John C. Land III Boat Landing Fishing Tournaments
4404 Greenall Road, Summerton, will host several fishing tournaments during the months of February and March as follows: Feb. 8, CATT Santee Cooper 1; Feb. 15, CATT Santee Cooper 2; Feb. 22, CATT Santee Cooper 3; March 7, South Carolina High School Bass Challenge Tournament; March 14, CATT Santee Cooper 4; March 21, Carolina Bass Challenge Tournament; March 28, FLW-BFL Tournament; and March 29, CATT Santee Cooper 5. Call (803) 435-4405.
A Second Chance Animal Shelter’s 8th-Annual Lasagna Dinner and Silent Auction Will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 29, in the fellowship hall of Manning United Methodist Church. Tickets are $15. Call Anne at (803) 460-5535 or Donna at (8033) 460-0887.
SUMTER COUNTY “One Night in Memphis”
A recreation of the night of Dec. 4, 1956, when rockabilly, country, gospel and 1950s rock 'n' roll jammed together at Sun Studios, will feature tributes to legendary artists Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley. Be prepared for a whole lotta shakin’ going on from 7:30 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main St. Tickets are $25, $27 and $30 and can be purchased at www. sumtersc.gov/event/one-night-memphis.
The Sumter Little Theatre will present “A Soldier’s Play”
Feb. 13-16 and Feb. 20-23. Exploring systemic racism in the U.S. Army during World War II, the play won the 1982 Pulitzer Prize in drama and the New York Drama Critics Circle Award. The story takes place at Fort Neal, Louisiana, during 1944 when the military was segregated. The play opens with the murder of Vernon Waters, a black Army sergeant, by an unseen shooter. The play focuses on the murder investigation led by Capt. Richard Davenport, a black officer, and the shocking truth about Sgt. Waters and his murderer through Davenport’s interviews with the men in the platoon. Show times are 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Cost: $20 for adults; $15 for students/seniors/military. Call (803) 775-2150 or visit www.sumterlittletheatre.com.
As part of its Main Stage Series, the Sumter Opera House will host The Mystics
Feb. 15 and Delbert McClinton on Feb. 21. Both shows will begin at 7:30 p.m. The Sumter Opera House is located at 21 N. Main St. For details or to purchase tickets to the shows, visit www.sumtersc.gov/operahouse/events/ mainstage.
Untapped Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival
Are you a fan of mobile cuisine and craft beer? If so, you won’t want to miss out on the Untapped Food Truck & Craft Beer festival scheduled for 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Sumter County Fairgrounds. Featuring a variety of food trucks from South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia, there will also be a beer tent with domestic and craft beers. Beer tasting will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Visit www.sumtersc.gov/untapped for more information or to purchase tickets.
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Veteran comedian James Gregory
Could you use a few laughs? Veteran comedian James Gregory will provide a down-home, hilarious comedy experience when he takes the stage at the Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main St., at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 20. For details or to purchase tickets, visit www.sumtersc.gov/event/james-gregory-0.
The Columbia City Ballet will present the classic “Cinderella”
At 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, at Patriot Hall, 135 Haynsworth St. Tickets are $15 for children and $25 for adults. Call Jamie White at (803) 799-7605 or email jwhite@ columbiacityballet.com. Tickets can also be purchased at m.bpt.me/event/4314250.
The 10th-Annual Knot Mountain Bike Race
Series opener for the Cane Creek Cup and part of the South Carolina State MTB Championships, will be held 9 a.m.-noon on Sunday, March 22, at Poinsett State Park, 6660 Poinsett Park Road, Wedgefield. Registration is open at https://www. bikereg.com/the-knot-mtb-race. For further information, visit https://www.mtpleasantvelo. org/the-knot-mountain-bike-race.
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hosted by USC Sumter and the Sumter County Cultural Commission, celebrates all things comic book and science fiction. There will be an artist panel at 1 p.m. Friday at USC Sumter, 200 Miller Road. Saturday’s events will be held at Patriot Hall, 135 Haynsworth St., from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will include artist panels, vendors, cosplay and more. Visit www. patriothallsc.org/swancon.html.
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Benefit the Boy Scouts. Friday-Saturday, March 27-28, at the Sumter County Fairgrounds, 30 S. Artillery Drive. Friday from 5:30 to 9 p.m. will be the wing competition and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. will be the barbecue competition. Tickets for Friday’s wing night are $10, which gives you 10 coupons redeemable for 10 wings from the cook teams. Tickets for Saturday’s barbecue competition are $5 for ages 5-12 and $10 for ages 13+. Free for children under age 5. Each Saturday ticket includes a wristband to visit the cook teams and receive samples of their barbecue. After 1:30 p.m. Saturday, containers of barbecue will be available for purchase. There will be a live band and a children’s play area. Drinks and other food items available for purchase. Visit www.pdac. networkforgood.com/events/17339-9thannual-henry-shelor-bbq-cook-off-tobenefit-scouts.
FLORENCE COUNTY
The Florence Stampede and Pro Rodeo
Presented by the Southern Rodeo Association (SRA) will be held at 7 nightly Friday-Saturday, Feb. 7-8, at the Florence Center, 3300 W. Radio Drive, Florence. The entire family will enjoy the animals, special attractions and great competition. Visit https://www. florencecenter.com/events/2020/rodeo.
Lake City for the American Heritage Festival
Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 15-16. Watch battle reenactments, visit merchants, listen to 18th-century presenters and dance to live music. Held at Graham’s Historic Farm, 843 McCutcheon Road, Lake City, this festival offers something for the whole family. Visit www.theamericanheritagefestival.com or call (904) 200-1232.
The 2020 Pee Dee Outdoor Classic Combining everything outdoor related from boats to hunting and fishing to camping and hiking, will be held March 13-15, at the Florence Center, 3300 W. Radio Drive, Florence. Featuring archery, knives, taxidermy, truck conversion, tree
stands and more, there will be products, services and entertainment for any and all outdoor enthusiasts. For more information, visit peedeeoutdoorclassic. com or to purchase tickets, visit www. florencecenter.com/events/2019/ peedeeclassic182.
RICHLAND COUNTY Guitar Gala 2020
Benefiting the Southern Guitar Festival and Competition will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, at 316 Senate St., Columbia. Enjoy a delicious dinner by Dupre Catering and beautiful music provided by Steve Sloan, Chris Teves, Natalia Petrova and Marina Alexandra. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ guitar-gala-2020-tickets-88397404015 for tickets.
Kick off Irish Heritage Month 2020
By attending the Ancient Order of Hibernians Annual Ceili at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at Richland Post 6 American Legion, 200 Pickens St., Columbia. Doors open at 6 p.m. The Bograts, the house band at Tommy Condon’s Irish Pub in Charleston, will provide music. Attendees can expect a night of Irish music, Irish dancing, Irish food and Irish beer. Visit www. aohcolumbia.org/annual-ceili/.
The Craftsmen’s Classic Art & Craft Festival Spring Show
Featuring original work from more than 300 talented artists and crafts people. Friday-Sunday, March 6-8, at the S.C. State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Ave., Columbia. Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $8 for adults; $1 for children ages 6-12. Visit www. craftshow.com.
Overflowing with fun for the entire family, St. Pat’s in Five Points 2100 Greene St., will be held on Saturday, March 21. Festival gates will open at 9 a.m. Event highlights include live music, parade, Pot O’ Gold Playland children’s area, food and more. Visit www.stpatscolumbia.com/index.php.
S.C. GUN AND KNIFE SHOWS Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 8-9, Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 2101 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach. Show hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $8 per person, children ages 12 and under admitted free. Parking is $5. Call (770) 6307296 or email mike@mkshows.com. Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 15-16, The Greenville Convention Center, 1 Exposition Drive, Greenville. Show hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $8 per person or $6 with military identification, children ages 12 and under admitted free with an adult. Call (803) 463-9377 or email showdirector@ scgunshows.com. Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 29-March 1, Laurens Exchange Club, 137 Fairgrounds Road, Laurens. Show hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $8 per person, children ages 12 and under admitted free with paid adult. Visit Great American Promotions LLC at www.greatamericanpromotionsllc.com or call (865) 453-0074. Email mwxmarketing@ aol.com. Saturday-Sunday, March 7-8, Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds, 575 Fairgrounds Road, Spartanburg. Show hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $8 per person, children ages 12 and under admitted free with paid adult. Visit Great American Promotions LLC at www.greatamericanpromotionsllc.com or call (865) 453-0074. Email mwxmarketing@ aol.com. Saturday-Sunday, March 14-15, Florence Civic Center, 3300 W. Radio Drive, Florence. Show hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $8 per person, children ages 12 and under admitted free. Parking is $5. Call (770) 6307296 or email mike@mkshows.com. Saturday-Sunday, March 21-22, S.C. State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia. Shows hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $8 per person, children under age 12 admitted free. Parking is $5 per car. Call (770) 630-7296 or email mike@ mkshows.com. Saturday-Sunday, March 28-29, Upper S.C. State Fairgrounds, 3800 Calhoun Memorial Highway, Easley. Show hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $8 per person, children ages 12 and under admitted free with paid adult. Visit Great American Promotions LLC at www.greatamericanpromotionsllc. com or call (865) 453-0074. Email mwxmarketing@aol.com.
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n its early days, the Palmetto Sportsmen’s Classic in Columbia was an event just for men looking to buy a few new fishing products. Now, Dan DuPre, director of the classic and special events coordinator for the state Department of Natural Resources, says the weekend event in late March has become the largest hunting, fishing and outdoors show in South Carolina and a festival fit for the whole family. “Back in the day, when it first started, it was just the dads and grandpas going and getting their fishing lures,” DuPre said. “Now, over
the last 10 years, we have kind of progressed into making it a family event. So, if you bring your family out, there are definitely vendors to appeal to men, women and kids.” In addition to 350-plus vendors on hand, 17 different activities will take place across the state fairgrounds at this year’s classic, scheduled for Friday, March 27, through Sunday, March 29. Many of those activities are geared toward children, including a kids’ fishing pond to catch catfish, a BB gun range and a scavenger hunt trial, among numerous others. Some activities are also for adults. All activities are free after admission. A food court is also outside on the fairgrounds. “I like to emphasize the activities,” DuPre said, “because everybody
knows what you are getting when you get there with having all the wonderful angling, hunting and outdoor vendors. But there is a lot more to it than that. You can easily spend the whole day at the classic and find new and crazy things to do over the course of the day.” The classic, now in its 36th year, will feature a handful of main attractions. Those will include Nature Nick's Animal Adventures, which is an educational wildlife show, and Whitetails of North America, a collection that includes full mounts of current world-record whitetails. Jim Vitaro’s Hawg Trough is a mobile 5,000-gallon fish tank, where fishing experts provide seminars and demonstrations in a building along the midway. A PUBLICATION OF THE SUMTER ITEM 11
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Joey Mines of the popular Outdoor with Joey Mines TV show will also be on hand in the Cantey Building. A new attraction this year will be the 2020 South Carolina Duck Calling Championship on Sunday, March 29, in the Ruff Building. The winner will go the national competition in Arkansas later in the year. The classic will also have 34 educational seminars for adults. That’s about twice as many as last year, DuPre said. In recent years, attendance has grown to about 40,000 over the three-day event. People come from all over the state to attend and take in the fun, and some even come from North Carolina and Georgia, DuPre said. All money raised from the classic goes to the Hampton Wildlife Fund. The nonprofit then distributes money to applicants for scholarships and supports different educational and environmental programs through the Department of Natural Resources. In its early days, the Palmetto Sportsmen’s Classic in Columbia was an event just for men looking to buy a few new fishing products. Now, Dan DuPre, director of the classic and special events coordinator for the state Department of Natural Resources, says the weekend event in late March has become the largest hunting, fishing and outdoors show in South Carolina and a festival fit for the whole
family. “Back in the day, when it first started, it was just the dads and grandpas going and getting their fishing lures,” DuPre said. “Now, over the last 10 years, we have kind of progressed into making it a family event. So, if you bring your family out, there are definitely vendors to appeal to men, women and kids.” In addition to 350-plus vendors on hand, 17 different activities will take place across the state fairgrounds at this year’s classic, scheduled for Friday, March 27, through Sunday, March 29. Many of those activities are geared toward children, including a kids’ fishing pond to catch catfish, a BB gun range and a scavenger hunt trial, among numerous others. Some activities are also for adults. All activities are free after admission. A food court is also outside on the fairgrounds. “I like to emphasize the activities,” DuPre said, “because everybody knows what you are getting when you get there with having all the wonderful angling, hunting and outdoor vendors. But there is a lot more to it than that. You can easily spend the whole day at the classic and find new and crazy things to do over the course of the day.” The classic, now in its 36th year, will feature a handful of main attractions. Those will
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ulled, chopped, shredded, sliced – no matter how you like your barbecue, you’re likely to find a favorite at the Ninth-Annual BBQ Cook-Off benefitting the Boy Scouts in March. Different sauces and/or spices will flavor the meat as well, as 20 or more pitmasters show off their techniques at the event. Glenn Button, who works on the Henry Shelor District Committee for the Boy Scouts, also serves as chairman of the event. He said the barbecue is the biggest fundraiser for the Henry Shelor District, which comprises Sumter, Clarendon, Lee and Williamsburg counties. Pork is not the only dish served during the March 27-28 event. “The contestants also cook wings on Friday night,” Button said, “and the (2020 Best Wings) winning cook team will receive a prize of $250.” During the “Wing Ding” from 5:30 to 9 p.m., patrons can purchase 10 tickets for $10 and walk from booth to booth at the Agricultural Building at the Sumter County Fairgrounds to sample the different styles of wings and purchase other items. Additional tickets are $1 each. During the Friday Night Wing Ding, the band Big Thunder and the Rumblefish from Columbia will play. The main event, the barbecue competition, is set for 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 28. Button said several pork butts will be provided to each cook team by the 14 FEBRUARY - MARCH 2020 | LAKESIDE
district so that the competitors will start at the same level and make the barbecue their own. The South Carolina Barbecue Association’s team of judges will taste each team’s pork Saturday morning
before the public is admitted at 11 a.m. For an admission fee of $10, attendees will receive a wristband that permits them to sample the ‘cue from the stations they choose. After 1 p.m., they can purchase half-pound and pound portions of their favorites to take home. The team judged to have made the best barbecue by the SCBA will be awarded $1,000 at 2:30 p.m. Sumter band Dustin Preast will entertain the crowd on Saturday. To end the festivities, teams can participate in the optional ribs competition, which the cooks will manage themselves and for which they must furnish their own ribs. Following the judging, patrons of the event can purchase ribs, and the competitors will keep the proceeds “in appreciation for participating,” Button said. Beverages will be provided by the Shaw Spouses Club. For more information or to register, contestants should check in with Button at the American Legion (Sumter County) Fairgrounds Agricultural Building, 700 W. Liberty St, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Friday, March 27; they can also call Button at (803) 983-9934 during the same hours. They should have their wings ready to serve at 5:30 p.m. when the fairground gates open to the public. All the cooking must be done on site, Button said.
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A CELEBRATION OF FOOD, ARTS & MUSIC IN SUMTER, SC Story by Kayla Green | Art by Matthew Morse
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oger Ackerman loved the arts, he loved people, and he loved Sumter. He may no longer be with us, but those dear to him are making sure his love of life, his passion for the arts and his impact on the Sumter community continue on in his memory with the Inspire! Festival. Now in its second year, the 11-day food, music and arts celebration combines unique performances from across the world in historic theaters and outdoor spaces, showcasing the vibrant community Sumter has to offer. Inspire! was established in memory of Ackerman, one of Sumter’s most prominent philanthropists, and proceeds from the various events will benefit the Ackerman Legacy Foundation, a nonprofit created after his ___ death that financially supports the Sumter County Museum, Sumter Little Theatre, Sumter County Gallery of Art and the Rotary CART Fund.
“Roger loved people. He was best at connecting Above Self Award in 2006, the highest honor given to an people,” said Johnny Hilton, one of Ackerman’s friends individual Rotarian. and an Inspire! committee member. Ackerman received the Order of the Palmetto in He served on a variety of boards and community 2008, the highest civilian honor awarded by the governor groups, including the Greater Sumter Chamber of for excellence in service. The last years of his life were Commerce, Sumter Family YMCA, the theater, the art dedicated to preserving Temple Sinai and opening gallery, the Sumter County Cultural Commission, the the Jewish History Center in June 2018. He died in Sumter Industrial Association and Covenant Place of September 2018. Sumter. He served as co-chair of the 2002-03 Building Events at the festival range from a play at Sumter Little Fund for the gallery and was named the YMCA’s Theatre and live music at Sumter’s outdoor downtown Humanitarian of the Year in 1997. He was an active eventOF venue to a talent showcase, a gourmet dinner on WALK ART • THE HOBBIT member of the Sumter Rotary Club for more than 50 Main Street and a Walk of Art. years and served as president from 1978-79. He was THE TRUE The inaugural year collected $24,000 for the four WARTIME ESCAPE recognized as Rotarian of the Year in 1982 and 2017 and beneficiaries, and organizers are hoping to increase their GALLERY AFTER HOURSimpact • MAIN STREET DINNER was named District 7770 Rotarian of the Year in three in this second year. They eventually want it to different decades. He has received Rotary International’s become as iconic as something like Charleston’s Spoleto, • CECIL Distinguished Service Award and was given the Service DECODA one of America’ s premierWILLIAMS performing arts festivals.
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Other events include The True Wartime Escape, the opening reception for a traveling exhibit at the Jewish History Center that tells the story of the creators of an irrepressible monkey we know as Curious George and Margret and H.A. Rey’s amazing escape, by bicycle, from the Nazi invasion of France. The exhibit hall where that will be will also host Decoda, an affiliate ensemble of Carnegie Hall. They will feature music from two Jewish composers, Erwin Schulhoff and Gideon Klein, who were victims of the Holocaust but whose beautiful music is cherished and celebrated today. Inspired by the True Wartime Escape exhibit, local artist and magazine creator Sarah Jones will host an ink and watercolor workshop at the Jewish History Center. Cecil Williams will host a presentation opening his traveling photography exhibit at the museum called “Unforgettable,” featuring his view of events of significant social change during the 1950s through 1970s.
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Another new event for this year’s festival will showcase Sumter’s talent in all its forms. Participants will have the chance to show off what they do best, whether that’s dancing, singing, acting, performing magic or creating something on stage. Anything family appropriate is acceptable as long as whatever is performed, demonstrated or created on stage is done within the allotted time. Solo acts and duets have up to two minutes 30 seconds, small group performances of up to six people have four minutes, and large group or ensembles performances with seven or more people have up to six minutes. Andrea Freed, owner of Freed School of Performing Arts and one of the event’s organizers, said she wants all types of talent. It’s “not a dance recital. We want it to be like a variety show.” Participation is free, but performers must submit an application by Feb. 14 and be in a live audition on Feb. 16. The actual show during the festival will be on April 2, and it will be a ticketed event. Applications and more information are available on the festival website.
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Walk of Art – March 26 The Hobbit – March 26-29, April 2-5 The True Wartime Escape – March 27-28 Gallery After Hours – March 27 Dinner on Main – March 28 Live Music at La Piazza – March 28 Decoda – March 29 Cecil Williams – March 31 Sumter’s Got Talent – April 2 Ruben Studdard – April 3 Sons of Mystro – April 4 Ink and Watercolor Workshop with Sarah Jones – April 4
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ost people, especially in the South, do whatever it takes to stay out of the cold. That’s not the case for steeplechase trainer Richard Valentine and his crew, who spent a bitter January morning getting some thoroughbreds into shape for the upcoming Carolina Cup. Watching from the infield of a track at the Springdale Race Course in Camden, Valentine focused all his attention on not his two trainers, Jason Rush and Vicky Lawrence, but the two horses they were riding. He watched the two steeds trot the grounds, critiquing their movements and posture rather than their speed. With the cold temperatures in January and early February, the training grounds tend to be frozen or too dry for the horses, which makes it difficult for their hooves to grab ahold of the dirt while they gallop. “We’ve been trotting on it, which is fine,” Valentine said. “It’s no harm for them not to be galloping every day.” Valentine said trotting helps the horses build strong muscle tone and creates the right muscles so they can carry themselves well when they start galloping later in February or early March, just in time for the 86th-Annual Carolina Cup. The Carolina Cup is considered a rite of spring to equestrian sport enthusiasts in South Carolina. The race is managed by the Carolina Cup Racing Association, a nonprofit that was first organized in 1963. The association manages the Springdale Race Course property as a training center and as a staging ground for race meets, including the Carolina Cup and the Colonial Cup. Valentine has been training steeplechase and flat-race horses in Camden and the South for 22 years. He travels a fair amount for the job, going as far south as Atlanta, Georgia, and as far north as Saratoga Springs, New York. “It’s sort of like the traveling circus sometimes,” Valentine said. He grew up in this profession, surrounded by fox hunting and point-to-point racing in
“We have to teach the horse to carry themselves in the proper balance, and you don’t want to interfere too much as a rider because they need to figure it out.” — Richard Valentine, Trainer
Pennsylvania, but he didn’t plan to become a horse trainer in the beginning. Valentine took his time figuring out what he wanted to do for a career. After realizing school and skiing weren't for him, he ended up circling back to equestrian sports and moved to Ireland to start training racehorses. From racing to event and show horses, Valentine learned to train different types and became fond of steeplechase training, a distance horse race in which competitors are required to jump obstacles. “The difference with steeplechase is you go longer and slower, so we have to put a tremendous amount of base conditioning in them so when the races get longer, they can put stamina in them,” Valentine said. “We have to teach the horse to carry themselves in the proper balance, and you don’t want to interfere too much as a rider because they need to figure it out.” Eventually, Valentine moved back to the U.S. because he believed steeplechase tracks were better and more common here than overseas. Since then, he has and is still training for many owners in steeplechase and flat races, like Magalen O. Bryant, who was the first female owner to win the Grand Steeplechase of Paris.
“Lachares is very fond of himself,” Valentine said as one of the horses passed by. “That’s great, Jason!” Rush rode an Irish horse named Lachares who ran in the 2017 Carolina Cup. Valentine said he was injured racing in Tennessee and had a year and a half off to recover. This will be Lachares’ first season running back after the injury, and Valentine has a goal to get him back to normal. In doing that, Valentine has to
train the horses six or seven days a week, keeping them exercising and staying healthy. His daily routine starts as early as 6 a.m. to feed and prep the horses before the rest of the trainers get there and start riding at 8:15 a.m. Training lasts until 11:30 a.m., when the horses and trainers both get a three-hour break. Then it’s back to riding again until 5:30 p.m., sometimes even later. The trainer’s role is to develop a fitness program for the horses. Valentine said he works on everything from shoeing to nutrition and working with veterinarians and riders. He makes the horse his No. 1 priority because the owners entrusted him with their thoroughbreds. “It is a huge team effort because you can’t do it all yourself,” Valentine said. “We spend a lot of time caring for them.” Valentine not only focuses on the horse’s perfect gallop, but he
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Watching Rush and Lawrence continue to circle the horses around the track, Valentine decided to have the two horses pick up a little speed and do an easy gallop. Valentine prefers to observe at their eye and let the horses make their mistakes so he can fix it the next lap.
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Land used his mouth to knock down the riding gear dangling next to him. “You are a menace to society,” Valentine jokingly said while picking up the gear. Valentine said he has as many as four horses possibly competing in this year’s Carolina Cup. He spends a majority of the race day with the horses and even takes them to the paddock right before they start the race, leaving them to shine on their own without his guidance. Valentine said watching the horses he trains race over the years is an unbelievable feeling that never gets old, especially when they’re the first to finish. “It’s a tough game because you do get attached,” Valentine said. “It’s those five minutes that you can’t control, and then when it’s over, it’s the relief, especially when they finish in front.”
W a n t to g o ? The 2020 Carolina Cup will take place on March 28 at the Springdale Race Course. The gates open at 9 a.m., and the first race starts at 1:30 p.m. For more information and ticket prices, visit www. Carolina-cup.org or call (803) 432-6513.
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An agent of life Is your lawn patchy? Why is your garden dying? What kind of plant is this? Chase Smoak has an answer for that. Story by Kayla Green | Photos by Micah Green 28 FEBRUARY - MARCH 2020 | LAKESIDE
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t’s December, Christmas decorations and festive plants are probably in your home, and Chase Smoak has a party trick he wants to show you. He gets on Facebook and records a video. He’s going to answer one of the questions he gets two or three times every day this time of year. Are poinsettias poisonous? What happens if my pet eats a leaf off one? How quickly do I need to rush my fur baby to the vet? He’s sitting at a dining table, a poinsettia plant next to him. A jingle bell poinsettia, he identifies. Red leaves, crinkly green wrapping to mark the season. “Here’s your answer,” he says as he grabs a leaf off the plant. And eats it. “It tastes horrible. But, they’re not poisonous.” Smoak, the son of the longtime local business owner of Smoak Irrigation in Sumter, is used to getting those questions. He doesn’t mind them. It is his job, after all. He spends his workdays answering people’s questions about plants and lawns, trees and gardens, going out to people’s houses and businesses to do so and writing columns and articles for magazines that teach people how to implement research coming out of Clemson University. He has learned in his two years as an urban horticulturist for Clemson Extension that people learn easier if you show them. Prove it to them. Smoak didn’t receive his job offer at the Sumter County Cooperative Extension office
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with a section that details his job duties as chomping on innocuous holiday plants to disprove myths. He has figured out how to best get his point – and the research he is given to disseminate – across, and he finds joy in its success. “I figured out how cool it was to be able to teach somebody
something new or tell a story that hadn’t been told. To have someone come up to you and say, ‘Hey, I read what you wrote, and I learned something from it,’” he said. He didn’t know this was his passion until he started doing it after going back to college on the GI bill. He didn’t know he wanted
to join the Marines, either. He originally wanted to be a historian and curate a museum. Realizing he needed more structure than undergraduate college life demanded, he left Clemson for his military stint, definitely not thinking he’d come back and make a career in the agriculture or landscape arena. He worked for his dad’s landscaping and irrigation business every summer at their farm in Pinewood and thought he was done with it. “I always thought it would be cool to walk out into the woods and know what plants are around me,” he said. Now, he’s using that background to help people in Sumter and Clarendon counties identify and use plants and trees in urban spaces. It’s more than beautification. It’s economics. Businesses with welllandscaped properties get better business, he said. Properly planted neighborhoods slow roadway degradation. It’s easier for students to learn in a greenspace, and he has even consulted for medical facilities that use healing gardens and murals of plants. He mainly deals with consumers and homeowners. “Anyone who has a yard or wants to grow a plant,” he describes. His next-biggest demographic is what he calls “green industry professionals,” landscape installation and maintenance companies, nurseries, turfgrass suppliers. He also helps municipalities and historical
societies. He recently consulted on an Eagle Scout project that designed an educational gardening project at Swan Lake-Iris Gardens. They’re waiting for spring to plant 56 new species. He identifies turfgrass diseases and tailors research coming out of Clemson to an individual’s wants and needs. “I get a lot of questions about pruning, why is my turfgrass dying, what plant is this in my yard,” he said. He answers questions and offers solutions in his office, via email, over the phone, or, if it’s a big problem – or he just wants to see something that sounds interesting – in person. Just don’t bring him the bed bugs you’re trying to get rid of. Over the summer, he estimates, he identifies 30-50 plants a week. Sometimes, he’s presented with harder problems like “weird nutrient deficiencies” in turfgrass that are hard to distinguish. He tests plants and yards for chemical drift from agricultural fields and hosts monthly Yard Talks lunch and learns at Patriot Park. One of his most memorable
house calls was to the largest Southern magnolia tree in the state. The homeowner’s family had brought it over from Alabama during the Civil War and planted it off Queens Chapel Road in Sumter. Something was wrong with it, and he identified that it had been struck by lightning, causing the main branches to crack on their back side. “There was so much weight, if it broke, it would be disastrous,” he said. He was able to present the homeowners with their options on how to deal with the massive tree, helping them to save it. Smoak loves helping people with their yard needs, whether he’s on site, on the phone or writing a magazine column. “You can tell somebody the correct way to solve a situation in any given area, but if they’re not going to implement that later on, you’re not successful. The hardest part is teaching,” he said. Especially when the internet is never further than your fingertips, he has to keep people engaged and approach their potentially incorrect
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CHASE SMOAK’S LATE WINTER YARD TIPS Manage your expectations. Your plans are not always realistic. “Folks look in magazines and want their yards to look exactly like that.” That often takes more money and time than people can or want to spend, and homeowners should know the difficulty level they can take on or pay to hire out.
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s part of a Penny for Progress project, Sumter County completed renovations of the 1940s-era clubhouse at Mill Creek Park, 7995 Milford Plantation Road, in the summer of 2019, which many have grown fond of and have claimed as their perfect party venue for any occasion. The renovations included 20 new horse stables and a newly renovated picnic shelter as well as the clubhouse receiving new heating and air, roof insulation, flooring, appliances, a lighting system and renovated bathrooms. The clubhouse also made renovations to a propane log fireplace and provides a ramp to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Sumter County's Penny for Progress initiative is a referendum that voters approved first in 2008 and again in 2014 to fund capital projects throughout the county by raising the sales tax by 1 cent and funneling those pennies to the initiative. According to Sumter County government data, the first referendum funded 16 projects and ushered in a $75
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during the event. The Manchester Trail Riders plan to use Mill Creek Park again for their annual spring ride on March 19-22, where hundreds of riders from all over the state and neighboring states will hit the trails of Manchester State Forest for the weekend event. Another fan of the renovations recently rented out the clubhouse on Jan. 13 for her granddaughter’s birthday. Phyllis Wingard said her daughter held a party at the clubhouse two years ago, before the renovations. “It’s a big difference with a real rustic look,” Wingard said. “It’s a lot nicer. The kitchen has been renovated with counter tops and appliances. It was especially a big improvement with the air conditioning and heating.” Wingard said she had a sister attend her granddaughter’s birthday party who liked the clubhouse so much that she planned to rent it for a graduation party later in the year. The park offers 126 camping sites with 50-amp hook-ups costing $15 per night and 30-amp hook-ups costing $10 per night. Horse stalls cost $5 per day per horse. For more information on camping at Mill Creek Park or renting the clubhouse, call (803) 436-2248.
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Cha-Ching Cherry petunias grow well in containers and will help attract beneficial insects.
Planting the seeds A little garden planning as winter winds down can save you time and money Story and photos by Melanie Smith A PUBLICATION OF THE SUMTER ITEM 39
One of my watermelons escaped from the garden into the yard. 40 FEBRUARY - MARCH 2020 | LAKESIDE
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his time of year, most of us start thinking again about how to spiff up the inside of our homes – the dreaded spring cleaning. But for those who dream about adding fresh tomatoes to a sandwich and cutting homegrown roses for a bouquet, this season is an opportunity to plan for the outside of your home, too. Think about what you want out of your garden this year. Do you want to try a cut flower garden? How do you get more cucumbers out of your garden this year? What can you add to your garden to help reduce the work? I’ve already chosen about a dozen varieties of daylilies to add to my front yard, I’ve debated which colors of Benarys giant zinnias would complement the daylilies (all of them!) and decided which herbs to try growing this spring – dill, oregano, basil and rosemary. Even if you’re a beginner gardener like me, you probably already have ideas about what you’d like to try growing, too. Here are a few tips for starting your garden this year – mostly things I’ve learned in the past few years of having a 100-square-foot vegetable garden in my backyard. This year, I’m expanding my daylily garden into a cutting garden and hope to learn more about growing ornamental plants.
MULCH FOR WEED CONTROL, MOISTURE RETENTION
I can’t stress having mulch enough. Mulch is what will keep you from battling weeds every few days, and it’s perfect for retaining water so that you can reduce dragging out the hose or lugging the watering can across your yard. An organic mulch will also break down over time, further feeding your plants. According to Clemson University Extension, mulch is also useful for regulating
soil temperature, preventing soil from becoming compacted, encouraging more root growth, preventing soil splashing and spread of disease and more. There are plenty of options out there, but I tend to stick with non-dyed hardwood or cypress mulch for my flower garden and straw and yard waste materials such as leaves for my vegetable garden. I will probably ditch the straw this year because it has plenty of seeds in it, and I end up weeding out the resulting grass anyway. I like to collect a few of my neighbors’ bags of pine straw and leaves to use in my own yard. This saves it from being thrown into a landfill, and both my yard and wallet benefit.
MAKE YOUR OWN COMPOST
This goes hand in hand with mulch. If you’re serious about getting the most out of what you already have, composting is one of the best things you can do. You can buy compost from any hardware or garden store, but seeing what you’ve created – and saved from waste – feed your plants is rewarding and will help the environment, too. You can buy a fancy bin for composting, but what has worked for me is simple black plastic bins perched on old bricks with holes drilled throughout them for drainage. Just add kitchen scraps and dried yard materials such as grass and leaves, mix occasionally to aerate and let everything break down. Composting takes a while, but in the end, you’ll have the best soil amendment available to you. If you have enough bins you’re adding materials to, you can have a compost “harvest” each growing season. This year, I’m investing in a handheld compost aerator that brings the material at the bottom of the pile to the top. Visit https://hgic.clemson. edu/factsheet/composting/ for more advice on composting.
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SPACING TO REDUCE DISEASE Whether you’re growing vegetables or flowers, leaving enough space between plants is important for several reasons. Probably most important is that having more air flow between them cuts down on the spread of disease such as powdery mildew and black spot because it allows the plants to dry more quickly. More space also means the plants will have more nutrients to draw from in the soil around them, as they won’t be competing with their neighbors’ root systems. If you’re planting something that produces vines, such as cucumbers, I recommend planting those at the edges of your garden so that the vines can be moved into the grass and won’t choke out other plants (you can shift the vines to mow the yard). You can also find bush varieties that stay more compact. This worked great for my cucumbers last year; it was my watermelon vines that tried to take over. If you aren’t sure how much space a plant requires fully grown, leave more space than you think it will need.
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OTHER GARDENING TIPS
• Water in the morning so plants can dry before nightfall. This helps prevent disease. • Think about which crops are your family’s favorites to eat and look at, and grow those. • Throw a few handfuls of Epsom salt around your plants every few weeks as a fertilizer. • Don’t wait too late to plant. Clemson Extension
gives the last frost date for Sumter as March 26. • Marigolds can help keep pests away from some plants. Keep them in the borders of your garden or in pots nearby. • Grow other flowers around your vegetable plants to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. You won’t get vegetables without their help.
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Basil is easy to grow, loves sun and does very well in pots.
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Before the lake Story by Dan Geddings
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he shallow water was clear, and the sandy bottom was firm. A scattering of small cypress trees off the end of the island gave us some cover. A dozen decoys bobbed on the choppy waves that rolled in from the big water. Only one kamikaze mallard had dropped in, from high in the bright blue winter sky. The slow afternoon action gave me a chance to let my mind and eyes wander. An unnatural shape on the sandy bottom caught my attention. It was a square. Closer examination revealed that it was made of bricks. Slightly oversized, solid reddish bricks. Another square was a few yards away, then another. These were brick footings. A building had been here – before the lake. My duck hunting buddies and I were out on Lake Marion, hundreds of yards from the shore, where a string of islands separated the main lake from the shallow flats filled with patches of open water, lily pads and button brush. Dead trees and stumps were scattered across the expanse. Rocks Pond Campground could be seen on the distant shore. The history of Lake Marion and the Santee Cooper Project can be traced to the Santee Canal that opened in 1800. The 22-mile-long canal connected the Santee and Cooper rivers and improved navigation
between Charleston and Columbia. Engineers discovered a significant change in elevation between the rivers, a fact that made the future Santee Cooper Project possible. A map of Sumter District by Robert Mills gives us an idea of what the area was like in 1825. Nelson’s Ferry can be seen toward the bottom of the map where it crosses the Santee River. The road from Charleston to Camden crossed at Nelson’s. Black Oak Island and Little River are to the east where the Wilson Dam was constructed. Potato Creek and Wyboo are north of the river. To the west along the river are Scott’s Lake, Wright’s Bluff and Fort Watson. Farther west is Jack’s Creek and Halfway Swamp. Many of these locations were battlegrounds during the Revolutionary War. Eutaw Springs on the Orangeburg side of the river was the last major battle of the Revolution. The lake takes its name from Revolutionary War Gen. Francis Marion, whose plantation home place, Pond Bluff, lies beneath the waters. Marion was buried at Belle Isle, his brother Gabriel’s plantation, just downriver from the lake. In 1934, Gov. Ibra Charles Blackwood signed a bill granting the state permission to clear the land for two large reservoirs, construct a hydroelectric plant and
provide electricity to rural areas of the state. The bill created the South Carolina Public Service Authority, more commonly known now as Santee Cooper. Several private utilities challenged the project in court, which delayed construction until 1939. Loggers started clearing the floodplain of the Santee River with handsaws, cross-cut saws and mule-drawn wagons. More than 170,000 acres of bottomland hardwood forest were to be cleared. Private landowners fought the dislocation of families and the inundation of historic homes, churches and battlefields. Many inhabitants of the area took offense to the government’s claim that the land was mostly barren and worthless. In 1941, with war looming, President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared Santee Cooper a defense project. There was pressure to get the job completed, and the land clearing was halted, leaving many trees standing. In February 1942, the lakes were full, and electricity was being generated at Pinopolis power plant. We look at the lakes today that were created before many of us were born. It is hard to imagine what our world would be like without them. To us, it has always been there, but there was a time – before the lake.
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Taking aim
An update on the state's first indoor shooting range of its kind
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Story by Bruce Mills
here have been some delays in the process, but an indoor firearms range is set to open in March in Sumter. Couples Rob and Megan Richards and Gary and Jenny Chapin, owners/operators of Ricochet Range, will soon open Sumter's firstever indoor pistol and rifle range. Site construction at 1410 U.S. 15 South involved three phases: demolition of sections of the former longtime Sumter Marine Supply facility, facility renovation and construction of the separate cinder block and concrete range building on the back end of the property. Demolition is completed, and a 4,700-square-foot range has been constructed that will feature 10 firing lane stalls separated by ballistic plating. A 4,600-square-foot retail building is also part of the project, the co-owners said. In total, a little more than $2 million will be put into the project before the March opening, according to Rob Richards. A key feature of the indoor range will be a state-of-the-art target retrieval system, where shooters can fire their pistol or rifle up to 25 yards. It will be the first of its kind for indoor ranges in the state, Richards said, and one of only a few in the nation. The system, named Genesis, sends targets back and forward and also twists. The system contains pre-programmed games and shooting drills and has an integrated camera system. 46 FEBRUARY - MARCH 2020 | LAKESIDE
"So, once you send your target down to 25 yards," Richards said, "instead of bringing the target all the way back to you to see how you have shot, you can look to your left and see the mounted screen on the stall wall and see your target down range." A shooter can program the system for precise target distance. "Targets can be from three yards all the way out to 25," Richards said. "If you want it to be 3.7 yards away, it will go 3.7 yards away." Action Target, the system manufacturer, debuted the advanced system last year. The facility will also feature a "smokeless range" by Laser Ammo, which is basically a firearms training simulator using laser technology, Gary Chapin said. The videosimulated training allows shooters to do speed and timing drills. The private range will offer four levels of membership that include additional perks the higher up you go. Courses will also be offered for concealed weapons permits, basic pistol and basic rifle, among others. Richards and Chapin are both certified instructors. Chapin is a former U.S. Air Force combat arms training and maintenance instructor. WANT MORE INFORMATION? Website: ricochetrange.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/RicochetRangeLLC
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