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‘How’s that working for you?’

How many times have we listened as the highly popular clinical psychologist with the shiny dome and the wooly upper lipholstery posed that question to one of his patients and/or guests over the last quarter century?

Phil McGraw, a.k.a “Dr. Phil,” announced last week that he plans to end his long-running talk show in the coming months. His show, be it real or surreal, has been a fixture on daytime television for more than 20 years.

“With this show, we have helped thousands of guests and millions of viewers through everything from addiction and marriage to mental wellness and raising children,” McGraw said in a released statement. “This has been an incredible chapter of my life and career, but while I’m moving on from daytime, there is so much more I wish to do.”

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There are many, I’m sure, who are saddened by this news. I, for one, am not. I’ve never been a big fan of the doctor or his program. It’s just my personal opinion, but I think most of it was contrived for entertainment and ratings. I don’t see it as too much different from The Jerry Springer Show, except for the fact that I think we all knew that its convoluted shenanigans were just that – nonsense. The Dr. Phil Show seemed to lead people to believe that the guests and their stories were 100 percent truth. As the not-so-affable doctor was also known to say – “I’m not buying it.”

Consider this: If you were having problems which led you to a see a psychologist, would you be willing to let your personal problems be hung out on television like a load of dirty laundry and then get paid handsomely for it?

While I won’t shed any tears over the good doctor’s departure from daytime TV, I know many will. To all of you “Phil-istines,”

don’t fret, because it’s far from the last we have seen of Dr. McGraw. In LeBron-speak, Dr. Phil is merely taking his talent to Prime Time. If anything, he’s planning to up his game so to speak.

We can thank Oprah for introducing us to Phil in 1998. He got his own show in 2002, which went on to dominate the ratings and garnered 31 Emmy nominations and won five PRISM Awards.

In recognition of Phil’s lengthy tenure on the tube, here are some of the more memorable guests that have appeared on the show:

• In 2016 a teenage girl named Haley appeared on the show and was adamant that she was nine months pregnant, despite pregnancy tests and doctors telling her otherwise. She claimed she was giving birth to baby Jesus. Dr. Phil arranged for Haley to get an ultrasound, which revealed that she was not with child. Of course, that didn't stop Haley from still believing she was pregnant.

Haley also claimed rapper Eminem was her father and that she'd been a contestant on American Idol. Her family, not surprisingly, refuted both statements.

• Marianne was shocked when her hus-

band confessed he'd gone to an adult club on a couple of occasions 15 years earlier. Since the confession, Marianne became obsessed not only with her own looks, but those of her 19-year-old daughter, Miranda, as well. Miranda took her mom on the Dr. Phil show because Marianne started doing everything she could to look like a stripper and encouraged the same from Miranda.

Marianne got breast implants and a large tattoo on her back, and she installed a pole in her house. She also talked Miranda into getting breast implants. The mother explained to her daughter that men are into large breasts and they don't care about a woman’s education.

• Jessica was a guest on Dr. Phil who was desperate to know why her mother Patricia was lying to people about having cancer. While Patricia did have brain surgery at one time, she'd never had cancer. She made local TV appearances stating she had stage-three brain cancer. She also claimed to have survived at least 17 strokes, which was also untrue. She used her fake illnesses to scam people out of money in fundraisers.

• The guest of all guest, however, has to be the obnoxious teenager Danielle Bregoli. She was rude and argumentative, not only with Dr, Phil, but also with audience members. At one point during a verbal confrontation with an audience member, the

13-year-old shouted, “Catch me outside. How about that?” To the television audience, it sounded more like “Cash Me Ousside. How Bow Dah?” The phrase quickly hit the Internet and went viral.

Bregoli, now 20, would cash in on her Dr. Phil appearance. Using the stage name “Bhad Bhabie,” she became a rapper and had a top 10 hit with the song “These Heaux” in 2017. Her estimated net worth in 2022 was $29 million. We have so much for which to thank Dr. Phil. If you sense a bit of sarcasm, you are correct. There’s no telling what we’ll see from him in Prime Time.

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Editor Bob Sloan at editor@florence newsjournal.com.

Dr. Sherman James

To celebrate, Black History Month, the Hartsville News Journal recognizes noteworthy African Americans with ties to Hartsville and the Pee Dee Region.

Dr. Sherman James is a native of Hartsville. He graduated from Butler High School in 1960, serving as valedictorian of his class and president of the student body.

A social epidemiologist, James is currently the Susan B. King Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Public Policy at Duke University. He taught at Duke from 2003 to 2014.

Before this, he taught at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill (1973-1989), and the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor (1989-2003). He holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and philosophy from Talladega College and a doctorate in social psychology from Washing-

ton University.

In the early 1980s, James formulated the John Henryism Hypothesis, which posits that repeated, “high-effort” coping (“John Henryism”) over many years with adversity, including adversity caused by structural racism, contributes to the well-known high risk for hypertension in African Americans. His research on John Henryism has been featured in The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Atlantic, and on NPR.

In 2000, Dr. James was elected to the National Academy of Medicine (formerly the Institute of Medicine) of the National Academy of Sciences. In 2001, he received the Abraham Lilienfeld Award from the Epidemiology Section of the American Public Health Association

for career teaching excellence. In 2008, he was the first African American to be elected president of the Society for Epidemiologic Research, the largest professional society of epidemiologists in North America. He was also named a Distinguished Alumnus by Washington University in St. Louis. In 2016, he was named the Mahatma Gandhi Fellow of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, and that same year received the prestigious Wade Hampton Frost Award from the Epidemiology Section of the American Health Association for outstanding contributions to the field of public health.

In 2019, he received the Kenneth Rothman Career Accomplishment Award from the Society for Epidemiologic Research.

JAMES

As Butler Academy scholars and their teachers made preparations for fun “glow parties” to mark the 100th day of the school year, they challenged themselves to tie their class celebrations to a “can-do” winter food drive to warm the hearts of numerous families in our community

The school-wide goal was to collect 500 cans of food (100 cans per grade) to donate to our local food bank. True to themselves and to the high expectations of their families, members of the BA family collected 1,137 cans.

Accepting the donation on behalf of Hartsville Interfaith Ministries, which operates the food bank, was Exec-

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Butler Academy holds food drive

utive Director Beth Repko and Financial Officer Charlene Nelson.

“Our emergency food bank provides muchneeded assistance to local families and individuals and would not be possible without generous support from individuals and organizations like Butler Academy who roll up their sleeves to help,” said Repko. “We are very appreciative of Butler’s students and staff who made today’s donation possible.”

“At the heart of our school’s effort to create an enthusiastic culture of learning is our conviction that sustainable academic success is an outgrowth of strong character development,” said Butler President and

Co-Founder Jerome Reyes. “A shared project like this one, that creates a shared benefit in our community, represents important academic learning opportunities and a chance for our scholars to put themselves in others’ shoes to consider the role they can play in making our community a better place for everyone.

“As the January 2023 calendar rolled over the 100th day of this school year, Butler’s school mantra, ‘I Can, You, Can, WE CAN,’ whispers an apt affirmation to all of us. Even something as simple as a can of hearty soup can make a difference when it is joyfully given from one neighbor to another.”

Broadway, the Great White Way

dam – or “High Street” or “the Highway.” It was renamed “Broadway” after the British took over the city, because of its unusual width.

According to Matthew 7:13, a broad street leads to destruction.

“For wide is the gate and broad is the road that

leads to destruction, and many enter through it.” I ask myself why would the gate be broad or wide as described in the scripture? I believe it’s because there is need to make room for the amount of people that will need access.

Isaiah 5:14 states, “Therefore hell hath enlarged herself, and opened her mouth without measure: and their glory, and their multitude, and their pomp, and he that rejoiceth, shall descend into it.” In other words, all the vast scope

of people without redemption that have been relaxed and unprepared for eternity even with their millions and finery will find themselves one day entering into this wide gaping threshold to damnation.

Am I a judge? By no means do I have the ability to, but I am a true believer of every word that the Most High has promised. Is it worth procrastination? No it definitely is not. The time that we have here on earth is precious and we must use it wisely. Time

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we need to use to prepare for our next level of existence.

The scripture describes a “multitude” that will inherit this fate.

“Many,” according to the Holy Writ, will be cursed to follow this broad way and enter their eternity. Today, you won’t have to be counted in that majority, if you please. There is a decision to be made that will decide where you will spend your forever.

To some of you reading this today, it will change your life not only forever, but in your for-

ever. Take the step and choose the narrow way. “Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it,” it states in Matthew 7:14. Today choose to be the minority and the few and receive a crown of eternal life in splendor and peace.

Every blessing to you who hear these words.

Leslie Williamson is a freelance writer and conference and motivational speaker. Contact her at leslie_williamson@yahoo. com.

Carraway Memorial Scholarship now accepting applications

Applications are now being accepted for the Sgt. Terrence Carraway Memorial Scholarship.

The scholarship was established in 2019 to honor the life of the late Florence Police officer Sgt. Terrence Carraway and to continue his passion for the advancement of youth in the Florence and Darlington communities. The scholarship is a need-based fund, awarded annually to two recipients from Florence County School District high schools and two recipients from Darlington County School District high schools. Scholarship awards are made payable to the recipient’s educational institution.

Eligible applicants must be a senior and attend a Florence County or Darlington County school district high school.

Applicants must also meet all high school requirements to graduate or have GED equivalent and demonstrate plans to attend an institution of higher learning, which may be a two-year or a four-year college or vocational school.

Along with a completed application, applicants must submit a 500-word essay on the topic provided on the application. A current copy of high school transcripts is also required.

Candidates are selected based on a comprehensive review of the information submitted with the candidate’s application by the Florence Police Fund committee and Terrence F. Carraway Foundation board members.

To apply, visit www. cityofflorence.com.

Leslie Williamson Guest Columnist

Butler Academy Teacher Cassie Carpenter and scholars of the fourth grade Vanderbilt University classroom. Standing in rear, left to right, are Charlene Nelson, Beth Repko, and Butler Academy Dean of Culture Heidi Jones.

House of Prayer schedule

Pastor Billy L. Melton and the congregation of House of Prayer Holiness Church wish to invite you to attend services each week.

Wednesday night services begin at 7 p.m. Sunday School is at 10 a.m. Morning worship starts at 11 a.m. and Sunday night worship service will begin at 6 p.m. The church is located at Creekside Drive off Swiftcreek Road. For more information contact Brother Melton at 332-9479 or check them out on Facebook.

Pine Ridge Holiness Church schedule

Pine Ridge Holiness Church, 3524 W. Bobo Newsom Hwy., would like to invite everyone to come join them in services each week. Sunday School will begin at 10 a.m. and worship service will follow starting at 11 a.m. Sunday night service will begin at 6 p.m. and Wednesday night service at 7 p.m.

Revival at Bible Truth Holiness Church

Bible Truth Holiness Church, 5360 Indian Branch Road in Lydia, would like to invite you to come to our revival February 5-8, to hear Rev. Daniel Alford. He will be with us on Sunday, February 5, in the morning service at 11 a.m. and the evening service at 6 p.m. February 6-8, Monday through Wednesday will be at 7 p.m. each night. For more information, call Pastor Ryver Cook at 843222-6037.

Divorce Care at Kelleytown Baptist

Kelleytown Baptist Church is hosting a Divorce Care Weekly Group on Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m. beginning February 1. Meals are available for a small fee starting at 5 p.m. for $5 per person. This is a 13-week group, video-driven seminar that utilizes group discussion, the Bible and a personal workbook for $20 that can be purchased when you register at divorcecare.org. You are welcome to begin attending at any point during the 13-week cycle. Each session is stand alone, so attend one or all of the sessions. For more information call the church office at 843-332-8092, Phyllis Yarborough at 843-307-2453 or Jeff Jordan at 843-3079607. Kelleytown Baptist is at 2609 Kelleytown Road, Hartsville.

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CHURCH HAPPENINGS

Centenary United Methodist Church schedule

Centenary United Methodist Church welcomes everyone for worship each Sunday morning at 10:15 a.m. The church also holds a midweek Bible study on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. and on Zoom. For information, contact the church secretary at (843) 332-5771. Centenary United Methodist Church is located at 830 South Sixth St.

Clyde Church of God schedule

Clyde Church of God, 1736 Catawba Springs Dr., Hartsville. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m., Worship at 10:45 a.m. Sunday evening service at 6 p.m. Wednesday night service at 7 p.m. Classes available for all ages. Bishop Daniel Eli Poston. For more information, call 843-857-0010 or 843687-3471.

Prospect United Methodist schedule

Come worship with us for Sunday School 10 a.m.11 a.m. Sunday morning worship service 11 a.m.12 p.m. with children’'s sermon during worship service. Everyone is welcome. Prospect United Methodist is at 740 Prospect Church Road, Hartsville. Pastor is Rev. Cindy Rumsey. 864-3862765.

‘I Believe in You Ministry’

Do you want to worship the Lord Jesus Christ from the comfort of your home? “I Believe in You Ministry” welcomes you to join us on Zoom. Interactive Bible Study Mondays at 7p.m. Service of Revelation Thursdays at 7 p.m. The Zoom meeting ID is 206-734-7767. The passcode is 6HYe28. For more information, email Pastor Empress Ketoya Monero at ladyladylady1@yahoo.com, or call (843) 957-7970.

Bethlehem United Methodist Church schedule

Come worship with us Sunday mornings at 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Sunday School is 10 a.m.-11 a.m. with children's sermon during worship service. Everyone is welcome. Bethlehem United Methodist Church is at 2240 Bethlehem Road, Hartsville (Byrdtown). Pastor Rev. Cindy Rumsey, 864-386-2765.

Services at Beauford Baptist Church in McBee

Are you interested in awesome music and singing with dynamic preaching?

Visit us at Beauford Baptist Church in McBee, 18182 Highway 151. Worship is at 11 a.m. every Sunday. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Bible Study every first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Gospel singings are held every third Saturday in January, May and September. Come join us and be blessed. Pastor Tim Williams. For information, call (843) 672-8103.

Bethel United Methodist Church schedule

Bethel United Methodist Church invites everyone to Sunday morning worship at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday school at 10:45 a.m. Rev. Daniel Sonny Hall.

Services at South Hartsville Baptist

Pastor Trey Watkins and the congregation of South Hartsville Baptist Church would like to invite you to worship with them. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. Worship service begins at 11. There is a Bible study on Sunday evening at 6 p.m. A meal is served Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. with prayer meeting for adults and Bible study at 7 p.m. for youth and children. SHBC is located at 205 E. Bobo Newsome Hwy.

Hartsville Church of God schedule

Pastor Patrick Dye and the congregation of the Hartsville Church of God, located at 704 Lakeview Blvd., would like to invite you to one of their services: Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., morning worship begins at 10:45 a.m., and Wednesday night at 7 p.m. For more information call 843383-4697. They look forward to seeing you!

Household of Faith Church #3 schedule

Household of Faith Church #3, 720 Hudson Street, Hartsville, invites you to join them for any of their services as follows: Sundays at 7 p.m., Bible study on Tuesdays at 7 p.m., Sabbath services on Fridays at 8 p.m., and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

True Foundation Christ Tabernacle Church schedule

True Foundation Tabernacle Church would like to invite you to their weekly worship services. Sunday school is held at 10 a.m. on Sundays and worship service follows at 11 a.m.

New Market United Methodist Church schedule

New Market United Methodist Church, 1909 W. Old Camden Road, Hartsville, would like to invite everyone to join them in services each week. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. and worship service will follow at 11 a.m.

Faith Baptist Church schedule

Faith Baptist Church, 2316 Faith Road, off Hwy. 151 towards Darlington, invites you to join them for Sunday School at 10 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m. and Sunday night service at 6 p.m. Wednesday night at 6 p.m. The 1st Wednesday of each month they have “Family night.” There will be food and fellowship and their WMU & Brotherhood meetings. They welcome anyone who would like to come join.

Greenhill Church of God of Prophecy schedule

Greenhill Church of God of Prophecy, 3945 Middendorf Rd., Hartsville, invites everyone to their services. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. followed by worship at 11 a.m. Sunday night youth begins at 5 p.m. and the Sunday night worship service begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday night service begins at 7 p.m. Rev. Jerry Gainey is pastor.

Praise The Lord Ministries schedule

Pastor Randy Freeman and the congregation of Praise The Lord Ministries, 824 West Old Camden Road, would like to invite you to attend services each week. Sunday school is at 10 a.m. Worship service is at 11 a.m. Sunday night service is at 6 p.m. Wednesday night service is at 7 p.m. Come worship and enjoy the blessings of the Lord. For more information please call 843-861-3581.

Middendorf Church of The Living God schedule

Middendorf Church of the Living God, 2042 Bullard Ford Road, Hartsville would love to invite you to our services. Sunday School is at 10 a.m., morning worship and children’s church at 10:45, and Tuesday night at 6 p,m. Pastor Burke and Wendy Hoffman invite everyone to attend.

Eastside Holiness Church schedule

Eastside Holiness Church and Pastor Trae Smoak would like to invite you to their weekly services. Sunday school is at 10 a.m. with a worship service following at 11 a.m. Sunday night worship begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday night services are at 7 p.m. The church is located at 201 S. McFarland Street. Come join them in worship!

Praise Temple schedule

Praise Temple would like to welcome you to their services on Sunday at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Thursday night prayer meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Pastor Ricky Dutton and members welcome all.

Children Baptist Church schedule

Children Baptist Church, Patrick and Society Hill Hwy., would like to invite everyone to their Sunday morning services. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. For more info please call the pastor at 287-4130.

William Fleming joins FDTC Area Commission

Florence-Darlington Technical College welcomes William Fleming Jr. to the colleges Area Commission that serves as the college’s governing board.

“I am honored to serve the students, faculty and citizens of the Pee Dee in this capacity,” said Fleming. “A strong technical college is key to an area’s ability to recruit and retain businesses. Florence- Darlington Technical College’s array of academic programs as well as its affordability is a true asset to this region.”

Fleming will be replacing long-time FDTC Area Com-

missioner Alvin Dewitt, who served faithfully for 54 years.

“On behalf of the Area

Commissioners, we are very excited to have Mr. William Fleming join the Florence-Darlington Technical College team as we strive to help the residents of the Pee Dee Region by providing an excellent opportunity to receive a quality education at a very reasonable price,” FDTC Area Commission Chairman Paul Seward said. “I have known Mr. Fleming for over 20 years and by him agreeing to serve is yet another example of his passion to help the residents of the Pee Dee Region through his time and service. We are also very thankful for

Pet of the Week

Handsome, old soul looking for belly rubs, human hugs and perhaps a girlfriend, or two! Sounds like the life for a middle aged lab, don’t you think? DOODLE is the doggy we’re talking about and it’s super easy to find a friend in him when he’s softly leaning into you and gazing into your eyes. Doodle is a pretty calm, chill and polite guy who prefers female dogs. He might tell us that surely there are homes out there where the women doggies need the soft, nurturing presence of a nicer older gentleman doggy. We enjoyed getting to know Doodle and he’s sure happy you stopped by to learn a bit more about him. He’s a lovely, doting, friendly, appealing guy just waiting to head on home. Doodle is a 6-7-year-old Lab and weighs 50 lbs.

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the more than 54 years of service Mr. Alvin Dewitt gave to our college as an Area Commissioner whom Mr. Fleming will be replacing with this new appointment.”

Fleming currently serves as president and CEO of Marlboro Pee Dee Electric Cooperative, one of the largest industrial electric cooperative in the nation. MPD was formed in 2020

through the merger of Marlboro Electric Cooperative and Pee Dee Electric Cooperative.

“I look forward to working alongside other business and education leaders at FDTC, one of the best technical colleges, not just in South Carolina but in the nation,” Fleming said.

He also serves as president and CEO of Marlboro Development Team, a

South Carolina-based real estate developer focused on single tenant build-tosuits, value-add acquisitions, and strategic investments throughout the United States. The organization has successfully delivered more than 13 million square feet across a broad spectrum of development projects including retail, industrial, commercial, and office space.

FDTC Dental Hygiene hosting free children’s dental care event

Florence-Darlington Technical College is hosting a Little Smiles free children’s dental care event on Feb. 21 in honor of National Children’s Oral Health month.

The FDTC Dental Hygiene Department will be giving out free dental care for children at its Health Sciences campus located at 320 West Cheves Street in Florence from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free dental care includes dental assessments, x-rays, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants.

“It is our hope to teach students to serve their community while they are in school, and then after they graduate,” FDTC Dental Hygiene and Assisting Program Director Alicia L. Johnston said. “This event allows us to instill those values

of service into our students, while meeting a need for the children within our local community. It is our honor to serve and host this event each year.”

Appointments are required to be seen. Please call (843) 6618224 to make an appointment.

Johnston added that both first, and secondyear dental hygiene and assisting students will be participating in this outreach event.

To learn more about the Dental Hygiene and Expanded-Duty Dental assisting programs visit FDTC.edu.

WILLIAM FLEMING JR.

FDTC is hosting a free children’s dental care event on Feb. 21.

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Disabilities and Special Needs Board monthly meeting

The Board of Directors for Darlington County Disabilities and Special Needs Board meet on the last Tuesday of each month (except December) at 2 p.m. Due to Covid protocol, meetings are occurring by conference call until further notice. For conference call information, please contact Carrie Chenard at cchenard@dcdsnb.org or by phone at 843-3327252 ext. 1101. The meeting dates for 2023 are: February 28, March 28, April 25, May 30, June 27, July 25, August 29, September 26, October 31, November 28.

Girl Scout meetings

What did you do today?

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Girl scout meetings are the second and fourth Sunday from 3-5 p.m. Troop 029 at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 302 Dunlap Dr., Hartsville. Troop Leader is Ms. Ann Boone, 843-858-7821. Girls grades, K5-12th.

HARTSVILLE HAPPENINGS

Hartsville Evening Lions Club

Hartsville Lions Club now has a Hartsville Evening Lions Club branch that meets every first and third Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Hartsville Chamber conference room on 5th Street in the Center Theater. New members welcomed. We are here to serve our community. We are non-profit.

COVID vaccines at Carolina Pines Walk-In Clinic

To schedule a COVID-19 vaccine at Carolina Pines Medical Group Walk-In Clinic, please visit cprmc.com/covid19

Good News Club

Good News Club is an after-school Bible club held after school for about one hour one day a week filled with songs, games, snacks, and a Bible story at various elementary schools in the area: Carolina Elementary, North Hartsville Elementary, Thornwell School for the Arts and West Hartsville Elementary. Parents who are interested in enrolling their children in this club should contact their school for more information. Participation is voluntary and free.

Christian Recovery meeting location

Christian Recovery is now meeting at New Providence Baptist Church, 1884 Antioch Road at the corner of North Center Road. The meeting is every Thursday at 7 p.m. All those struggling with addiction and family members are welcome. For more information, call 843-992-5222 or 843307-7193.

Hartsville Fire Department

Hartsville Fire Department now has stickers you can put on your door or window at home to inform the fire department there is a pet in your home. You can come by Hartsville Fire Department at 111 S. 7th St. to pick one up.

Alzheimer Caregiver’s Support Group

Alzheimer Caregiver’s Support Group meeting will be held the first Tuesday of each month at St. Bartholomew’s Church, located at 103 Campus Drive, Hartsville. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. For questions, please call 843-332-8765 or email stbartchurch@ gmail.com.

Hartsville Memorial Library

The Hartsville Memorial Library, 147 W. College Ave., has a variety of events for children and adults. Find their monthly calendar and learn more at darlington-lib.org or by calling 843-332-5115.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous will have meetings daily at 310 S. McFarland St. For more information, call 843-307-8565 or 803528-4131.

Hartsville Toastmasters meetings

The Hartsville Toastmasters meet every second and fourth Monday at 7 p.m. at the Hartsville Chamber on 5th Street, located by the Center Theater. Toastmasters International is a nonprofit club specializing in the improvement of leadership and speaking skills in a controlled, constructive setting. Guests are welcome and admission is free. If you have any further questions contact Ray Schnell at 309-0705 or email hartsvilletoastmasters@hotmail.com

Brain Injury Support Group

The Hartsville Brain Injury Support Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Hartsville Memorial Library. For more information call Danny Weaver at 843-861-5413 or Monroe White at 843615-5378.

American Legion Post 53

American Legion Post 53 invites all veterans to come join us and enjoy a meal on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For more information call Post Commander John Benjamin at 843409-0897 or Larry Stegner at 843-621-8189.

A rundown on DIY demos

Homeowners looking to make improvements to their homes likely want to make such projects as budgetfriendly as possible. After soliciting estimates from contractors, homeowners may seek to do some work themselves in an effort to cut costs. That is why many individuals opt to handle demolition and other preparatory tasks before contractors get started. There are important things to keep in mind when doing demo.

• Prybars are your friend. These tools, sometimes called crowbars, can be used to remove nails or pull materials apart.

• Cover vents in the space where you’re working. Construction dust can be sucked into the HVAC system and cause furnaces to clog. This also may cause the distribution of dust throughout the home.

• Use safety gear. Always

wear safety goggles, gloves, boots, and other equipment as needed to remain safe.

• Get a power saw. Circular saws and reciprocating saws can cut through various materials, making faster work of demolition.

• Exercise caution when removing drywall. You don’t know what is behind the drywall, including electric wires, so be careful when choosing a spot to make the first hole in the drywall.

• Get a trash container with a gate. You’ll save yourself some aches and pains by being able to fill a wheelbarrow and dump in into the container, rather than having to toss debris over the top.

• Bust up heavy or bulky items. Cast iron tubs and shower surrounds can be heavy and difficult to move. Unless it’s a family heirloom, cut or break large items into pieces to remove them more easily.

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