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Do online sales create an unfair market? Internet tax bill could level playing field between online, brick-and-mortar businesses BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com Did you have a good shopping experience on “Cyber Monday”? You may not have realized it, but unless you collected local sales taxes on your online purchases and sent

them to the appropriate agencies, you probably violated state law. Don’t expect the police to be knocking on your door, however. You are among millions of American who are shopping online and under the current law, it is depriving cities, states and other local en-

tities of much needed revenue. All but five states impose taxes on retail sales, but rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court prohibit states and local taxing entities from collecting taxes outside their jurisdiction. Only business with a “physical presence” in a state can be made to

collect local taxes and use fees, the court ruled. The court cited the burden imposed on businesses trying to collect the correct amount of tax in more than 10,000 different jurisdictions nationwide.

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A salute is given as the Shaw Air Force Base Honor Guard presents the colors at the start of the Wreaths Across America ceremony on Saturday. Put on locally by the Sumter Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron at Sumter Cemetery on Saturday afternoon, the wreathlaying event honored fallen veterans and those who continue to serve their country today.

Ceremony honors Sumter’s veterans BY RAYTEVIA EVANS ray@theitem.com

ith adoration and respect for those who serve in the U.S. mili-

tary and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, the Sumter Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron and about 100 people hung wreaths of remembrance and honor for military veterans. Location leader for Wreaths Across America Denise Owen said the local Civil Air Patrol was able to have close to 100 wreaths sponsored for the wreath-laying ceremony at Sumter Cemetery on Saturday afternoon. Owen said that data shows that 3,000

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military men and women were laid to rest at Sumter Cemetery, so supporters, honor guards from Shaw Air Force Base, the ROTC cadets with the Sumter Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron and family and friends of military service members adorned the cemetery’s surrounding fence with the wreaths to honor those fallen veterans and those who continue to serve their country today. “We do this every year, and it’s to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, honor them and teach youth about their service to their country,” said Capt. Robert Buniel, commander for the Sumter Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron. Each city and town across the country has a similar ceremony each year, explained Owen. About the same time Members of the Shaw Air Force Honor Saturday, Florence National Cemetery Guard march with wreaths in hand to

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Torture report suggests CIA lied WASHINGTON (AP) — When CIA interrogators were torturing accused Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed at a secret prison in Poland in March 2003, a top CIA analyst asked them to show him a photograph of an alleged terrorist named Majid Khan. The interrogators slapped Mohammed, denied him sleep, rehydrated him through his rectum, threatened to kill his children and waterboarded him 183 times. And he offered up details on Khan. The analyst later told the CIA’s inspector general that Mohammed’s information helped lead to Khan’s arrest, CIA records show. The watchdog included that as a success story in a 2004 report that became public and for many years stood as the most detailed accounting of the program. But the analyst, then deputy chief of the CIA’s Osama bin Laden unit, knew Khan already had been captured in Pakistan at the time Mohammed was asked about him, according to the 520page Senate Intelligence Committee’s report on CIA interrogations that was released this past week. In other words, what she told the inspector general wasn’t true. The Senate report has exposed years of such CIA misrepresentations that seem designed to boost the case for the effectiveness of brutal interrogations. The CIA acknowledges the misrepresentation about Khan’s arrest, while disputing most and playing down others. But the Senate investigation relied on the CIA’s own records to document a pattern of an agency consistently understating the brutality of the techniques used on detainees and overstating the value of the information they produced. “You’ve decided to do something and now you’ve got to justify it,

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Lou-Von Wilson Foundation kicks off BY JADE REYNOLDS jade@theitem.com

A local business man launched a charity Thursday and invited the community to participate in giving back in a way he’s been doing for years. James V. “Ted” Wilson started paperwork on The Lou-Von Family Foundation in April and just last month put on a Thanksgiving feast for 600. “So many came out just to be fed,” he said. “I had so many volunteer to help with boxed lunches or those that ate here (The Imperial Restaurant). It was a great day, and it went so much deeper than feeding them.” His group partnered with other organizations and agencies to identify people in need. Another mass meal is planned for Dec. 23. But Wilson wants the foundation named after his mother, Louzetha Moore Wilson, and sister, Voncile Wilson, to address much more than physical hunger. With a motto of “We’re

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Sumter’s Mayor Joe McElveen and James V. “Ted” Wilson talk prior to the Lou-Von Family Foundation meeting on Friday. Here to Help,” he hopes to provide lower income families with housing, training and development. He wants to assist people with additional medi-

cation and learning resources as well as programs and housing for battered women. “Someone’s got to do it,” Wilson said. “Our goal is to reach out. Thousands of young children will go to bed tonight hungry with no heat. There are older people without food and shelter. “I’ve been doing this for many years. I’ve had this yearning feeling. I’ve been blessed with so much more than I need that I want to reach out and give back to the community.” He grew up in Fort Lawn. His father died when he was 16, and his mother — who Wilson said had a big, beautiful heart — was left to raise five children. He was mentored by a principal who made sure he went on to higher education. He attended Morris College before going into the insurance business. Wilson gained success and started his own insurance company. Based in Sumter, it now stretches from Atlanta, Georgia, to New Jersey and employs

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about 2,500 people. About 15 years ago, he got into buying and developing real estate. Wilson has about 60 holdings that he now rents to lower and middle income families in Sumter County and Columbia. “I realized we needed to do more,” he said. “We had just scratched the surface.” But his sister was not so fortunate. As an alcoholic, she bounced from one hospital to another for years before dying at the age of 58, Wilson said. “I feel both my mom and sister would be very proud,” Wilson said. “I plan to raise a lot of money and help a lot of people. My heart goes out to people who have had a bad break. We’re looking for people to give a second chance to, (and) I want Sumter County to get involved. I want the state of South Carolina to get involved and other states. There is a need for assisting those that are less fortunate.” For more information, call (803) 7731838 or email Lou-Von_nonprofit@outlook.com.

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Sumter singer adjusts to fame after viral video

BY RAYTEVIA EVANS ray@theitem.com The Sumter Outlaw Street Racing motorist club presented its 10th Annual Bike & Import/Street Car Shoot Out and Grudge Call Out Race on Saturday. The local club invited surrounding area groups along with the public to join them for safe racing and riding, music and some holiday giving. The clubs, which also included the groups the S.C. Queens of the South, Kryptonite Riders, The Untouchable Riders and the South So Cocky Car n Bike Club, made a joint effort with the event, showing the public how to enjoy riding and racing safely and to spread a little holiday cheer. Fred Galloway with the Sumter Outlaw Street Racing club and soon-to-be manager of the strip said this year’s show was also the beginning of many of the club’s efforts to mentor and teach youth who are interested in cars and motorcycles to help prevent car- and biker-related wrecks. “We really want to educate up and coming riders and other people on how to be safe when riding and racing,” Galloway said. “We call it riding and racing with a purpose because there are just too many deaths and accidents happening on motorcycles.” With the support of family members and friends, Galloway said the group was able to organize the event and they hope to continue to make an impact on youth and interested riders before they go about racing and riding in an unsafe manner. The groups also encouraged community involvement through Saturday’s event, asking racers and the public to attend the event and bring toys or canned good to give to less fortunate children and families for the holiday season. Galloway said the clubs will plan to donate the toys and hopefully partner with local schools in Clarendon and Sumter counties to present some of the toys and gifts to students. The clubs also received a number of bikes to do-

Sumter singer/songwriter Kimberly Henderson, 26, is adjusting to sudden fame after a video of her singing to her young daughter went viral. The video, shared Thursday by 95.7 The Jet Seattle on their Facebook page, has been viewed more than 10 million times. The video shows Henderson singing “How Will I Know,” a song first made popular by Whitney Houston in 1985. “I have enjoyed making people happy with my music for a long time,” Henderson said. “I have performed for hundreds of people since I began playing onstage, but I would have never imagined that my nightly audience of one – my baby girl – would instantly become an audience of millions all over the world.” Henderson’s original post can be viewed online at http://bit.ly/1zk9Fm1.

Health coverage deadline Monday COLUMBIA — South Carolinians have until Monday to sign up for health insurance through the federal exchange if they want coverage to start Jan. 1. The deadline applies to both the uninsured and current Healthcare.gov customers. While the second year of enrollment under President Obama’s signature health care law continues through Feb. 15, the deadline is important for people who want insurance — or a new plan — to take effect on New Year’s Day.

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Jaquez Kind, 15, prepares to participate in a drag race during the 10th Annual Bike & Import/Street Car Shoot Out and Grudge Call Out Race Saturday evening at the Silver Dragstrip. The Sumter Outlaw Street Racing motorist club joined a number of other motorcycle clubs in the area to put together an event to help donate toys and canned goods to the needy for the holidays. nate to children for the Christmas holiday. This holiday season, Sumter Outlaw Street Racing also helped feed the homeless for Thanksgiving and hope to continue their community service and partnerships with businesses and schools to give a different perspective of bikers. They plan to also give some of the nonperishable items they received during Saturday’s event to the elderly in the community. “This will show young people and the public a positive side and

give us the chance to give back to the community,” Galloway said. Galloway said they hope to have mentoring sessions at the Silver Dragstrip to be role models for youth and show them the proper way to operate motorcycles and cars when riding and racing. When he steps into the managerial position at the dragstrip next year, Galloway said he will take advantage of the opportunity to partner with community leaders and make an impact on the youth in Clarendon and Sumter counties.

Solicitor to investigate Bob Jones University GREENVILLE — A South Carolina solicitor says he will look into how Bob Jones University handled sexual abuse reports from students to determine if state law was broken or if there was obstruction of justice. The Greenville News reports that Solicitor Walt Wilkins also hopes anyone who wants to prosecute abuse will contact his office. Wilkins’ investigation stems from a report issued Thursday by a Lynchburg, Virginia, group that works with churches and other Christian organizations on the proper ways to prevent abuse and how to work with victims.

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Thomas Sumter Academy fourth-graders Torrie Chapman and Kassandra Martin fill their cart with gifts for The Salvation Army Angel Tree during a shopping trip at Kmart Friday morning. Students raised more than $4,000 through TSA’s 19th annual Christmas Shop community service project to benefit the program. Each year, fourth- and fifth-graders donate holiday themed items to be sold at the school-wide Christmas Shop.

POLICE BLOTTER DAMAGED PROPERTY A 1995 Ford Taurus was reportedly scratched at about 7:45 a.m. Wednesday in the first block of Dant Street and sustained an estimated $1,500 in damage. Several windows were reportedly busted out of a 2007 Nissan Sentra, which sustained $2,000 in damage just after 11 a.m. Wednesday in the 1100 block of Pinewood Road. STOLEN PROPERTY An $820 U.S. Postal Service money order, $12 in cash, a lunchbox and Apple iPod valued at $370 were reportedly stolen from a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer parked in the 2600 block of Lorentz Drive at about 2 p.m. Wednesday. A 47-inch flat-screen TV valued at $700 and two 32inch flat-screen TVs valued at $300 each were reportedly stolen from a home in

the 900 block of Meadowbrook Road about 1:50 p.m. Thursday. A dishwasher valued at $200, microwave valued at $150 and heater valued at $400 were reportedly stolen from a home in the 2100 block of Bob White Drive at 3 p.m. Thursday. A generator valued at $650, leaf blower valued at $300, circular saw valued at $150 and toolbox with assorted tools valued at $150 were reportedly stolen from a backyard porch in the 2400 block of U.S. 521 South at 6:50 Thursday night. A 39-inch Magnavox flatscreen TV was reportedly stolen from a home in the 1900 block of Peach Orchard Road just before 2:40 Friday morning. A trailer valued at $700 was reportedly stolen from a carport in the 200 block of Burns Drive between 2 and 5 p.m. Thursday.

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Sea of people protest killings WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of protesters marched down iconic Pennsylvania Avenue on Saturday, arriving at the Capitol to call attention to the deaths of unarmed black men at the hands of police and call for legislative action. “What a sea of people,” said Lesley McSpadden, the mother of Michael Brown, an 18-year-old killed in Ferguson, Missouri, in August. “If they don’t see this and make a change, then I don’t know what we got to do. Thank you for having my back.” Also speaking were civil rights leader the Rev. Al Sharpton and family members of Eric Garner, killed by an officer in New York in July, and Tamir Rice, a 12-year-old killed in Ohio as he played with a pellet gun in a park. “Members of Congress, beware we’re serious ...,” Sharpton said. “When you get a ring-ding on Christmas, it might not be Santa. It may be Rev. Al coming to your house.” Garner’s mother, Gwen Carr, called it a “history-making moment.” “It’s just so overwhelming to see all who have come to stand with us today,” she said. “I mean, look at the masses. Black, white, all races, all religions. ... We need to stand like this at all times.” Several speakers asked the crowd to chant, “I can’t breathe.” Garner, 43, had gasped those words before his death while being arrested for allegedly selling loose, untaxed cigarettes. Some protesters also wore those words on shirts. Other speakers called for a chant of “Hands up, don’t shoot.” Just before the crowd marched to the Capitol, the rallying was interrupted briefly by more than a dozen protesters who took the stage with a bullhorn. They announced that they were from the St. Louis area and demanded to speak. “This movement was start-

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Samaria Rice, center, the mother of Tamir Rice, the 12-year old boy who was fatally shot by a police officer in Cleveland, and others march on Pennsylvania Avenue toward Capitol Hill in Washington on Saturday during the Justice for All rally. More than 10,000 protesters are converging on Washington in an effort to bring attention to the deaths of unarmed black men at the hands of police. ed by the young people,” said Johnetta Elzie, who ultimately was allowed by rally organizers to speak. Organizers called the interruption unnecessarily divisive. But some in the Missouri group, mostly in their 20s, said they were disappointed and found the rally staid and ineffective. “I thought there was going to be actions, not a show. This is a show,” Elzie said. Protests — some violent — have occurred around the nation since grand juries last month declined to indict the officers involved in the deaths of Brown and Garner. Before the crowd started marching, Sharpton directed, “Don’t let no provocateurs get you out of line. ... We are not here to play big shot. We are here to win.” Then, blocks of tightly packed people moved through the city. Organizers had predicted 5,000 people, but the crowd appeared to far outnumber that. Politicians and others have talked about the need for better police training, body cameras and changes in the grand jury process to restore faith in the legal system. Terry Baisden, 52, of Baltimore said she is “hopeful change is coming” and that the movement is not part of a

fleeting flash of anger. She said she hasn’t protested before but felt compelled to because “changes in action, changes in belief, happen in numbers.” Murry Edwards said he made the trip to Washington from St. Louis because he wants to make sure the momentum from the movement in Ferguson reaches a national stage. “This is the national march,” Edwards said. “We have to get behind the national movement.” Sheryce Holloway, a recent graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, attended a smaller gathering outside Robert F. Kennedy Stadium in Washington ahead of the main rally. She said she also has been participating in protests at her alma mater. Holloway said the goal of the protests is “ending blueon-black crime. Black lives do matter.” The march was sponsored in part by Sharpton’s National Action Network, the Urban League and the NAACP. While protesters rallied in Washington, other groups including Ferguson Action conducted similar “Day of Resistance” movements all around the country.

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Is cleansing necessary? BY MISSY CORRIGAN Special to The Sumter Item With all the tempting holiday treats, you may begin to find that your pants are getting a little tight or that you aren’t as “regular” as you have been. Cleansing is marketed as a way to rid your body of impurities and toxins from these unhealthy foods as well as a way to rid the body of stagnant waste. Cleansing has been around for centuries, and although research has yet to claim whether or not it is necessary, milMissy lions of AmeriCorrigan cans turn to cleansing products or colon irrigation to lose weight or detox their systems. The body’s ability to eliminate waste slows down because of an overload of toxins from the foods we eat. Inadequate digestion leads to laundry list of problems which can include weight gain, headaches, constipation, inflammation, bloating, skin disorders and joint pain. Through time, this accumulation of toxins in the body can lead to disorders in every system of your body: reproductive, immune, cardiovascular and nervous system. Cleanses are designed to speed up the process of elimination by avoiding the intake of these toxic foods. Many people will feel better because they have stopped consuming the foods that contain poisons and toxins, not because of the products used while on the cleansing program. How can you cleanse your system when most cleansing programs are not done with toxin-free foods and supple-

ments themselves? The weight lost during a cleanse program is waste, fluid and muscle tissue. Most forms of cleansing are done through juicing or liquid nutrition and some restricted solid foods or possibly none at all. Most require additional supplements to be taken during this time. Supplements are generally made up of isolated nutrients, which can cause further problems where naturemade food combines nutrients in a way that benefits our bodies. While you will lose weight, you will gain weight back when you start to eat food again. Before you spend money on a cleanse, remember that it is a normal function of the human body. While your body works diligently to eliminate toxins already, (primarily the function of your liver, kidneys, and intestines), we are constantly exposed to dietary, environmental and food-metabolized toxins that we can never be free from. It is your choice of current lifestyle habits and dietary intake dramatically impact your body’s ability to adequately eliminate these toxins. Switching from a diet of processed foods to nature-made foods in their simplest form is a cleansing process itself without having to spend money on expensive programs, supplements and products. Optimize your body’s natural cleansing system with these tips: • Eliminate your intake of chemically enhanced packaged products; • Drink a gallon of purified water daily; • Increase your intake of fiber from natural foods; and • Get your nutrients from natural food sources, not supplements.

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An injured passenger of a New Jersey ferry is loaded into an ambulance in New York in 2013. About 42.9 million people have unpaid medical debts, according to a new report released Thursday by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Report: 42.9M Americans have unpaid medical bills BY JOSH BOAK AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON — Nearly 20 percent of U.S. consumers with credit records — 42.9 million people — have unpaid medical debts, according to a new report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The findings suggest that many Americans are being trapped by debt because they are confused by the notices they get from hospitals and insurance companies about the cost of treatment. As a result, millions of Americans may be surprised to find they are stuck with lower credit scores, making it harder for them to borrow to buy a home or an automobile. “When people fall ill and end up at the hospital with unexpected bills, far too often they have entered into a fi-

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The XZY Singers from Grace Baptist Church sing for the patients and staff of Tuomey Regional Medical Center on Friday. The group went to each floor to sing carols in the hallway.

Volunteers bring Santa to remote Alaska village SHISHMAREF, Alaska — Volunteers who brought Christmas to a remote Inupiat Eskimo community on Alaska’s western coast came bearing necessities such as coats and school supplies as well as rare treats such as apples, oranges and even ice cream. “‘Cause everybody loves ice cream,” said 17-year-old Cheyenne Nayokpuk when asked why anyone living 25 miles south of the Arctic Circle would want the cold treat. The Operation Santa Program and the Alaska National Guard brought toys and other gifts to Shishmaref during the visit Dec. 6. It’s the 58th year the program has brought a little holiday cheer to remote Alaska villages, where poverty is widespread. “For some of these kids, if it weren’t for the toys we’re delivering, they

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Santa and Mrs. Claus get off a C130 military transport plane in Shishmaref, Alaska, on Dec. 6. The Alaska National Guard provided transport for the Good Samaritan program Operation Santa.

maref,” school Principal Ralph Watkins said. “Having access to just some of your basic things is an event.” He said it takes effort to get to the village. For anyone wanting to get there from the Lower 48 states, it would require first a flight to Anchorage, followed by another airplane ride to Nome, followed by a small-plane ride to Shishmaref. It’s a big deal for someone to come in and bring gifts, he said. “It’s all the kids have been talking about for the last week,” he said. The honored couple rode in a pickup to the school for the big event, while other volunteers jumped in sleds and were pulled to town by snowmobiles. Before Santa and Mrs. Claus made their appearance, the children of Shishmaref welcomed the visitors with Alaska Native dances. The Clauses then arrived to a standing ovation from those in the packed gym, including the estimated 300 children who would receive gifts.

might not get a toy or anything at Christmas,” said Maj. George Baker, divisional commander for The Salvation Army in Alaska. “In many respects, some of these village areas are almost like Third World villages, and a lot people don’t understand that,” he said. “You think we’re living in the United States, but for a lot of these folks, this makes Christmas for them. Were it not for (Operation) Santa, they might not have anything.” The other village that received a visit this year was Newtok. Both are among Alaska’s most eroded villages; both plan to relocate, with Newtok further along in the process. The National Guard provided a C-130 transport plane to take the volunteers, including a Salvation Army band, and gifts to Shishmaref, located about 600 miles northwest of Anchorage or about 100 miles east from Russia, across the Bering Strait in the Chukchi Sea. “There is a lot of need in Shish-

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Here’s how area members of Congress voted on major issues during the week ending Dec. 12.

HOUSE TAXPAYER-BACKED TERRORISM INSURANCE Voting 417 for and seven against, the House on Dec. 10 passed a bill (S 2244) renewing through calendar 2021 a post-9/11 program of taxpayer backing to help the property and casualty insurance industry meet the catastrophic costs of any future terrorist attacks. The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act obligates the Treasury to cover 80 percent of losses above varying deductible levels and then seek repayment from insurers. The program would be triggered by any foreign or domestic attack causing damage of $200 million or more. The 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center Twin Towers and the Pentagon cost insurers $40 billion, according to industry calculations. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., said the program was originally designed “to make terrorism insurance affordable and available, and that is exactly what it has done. This has come at no cost whatsoever to the American taxpayer.” No member spoke against the bill. A yes vote was to send the bill to President Obama for his signature. VOTE H-1 slugged INSURANCE SOUTH CAROLINA Voting yes: Mark Sanford, R-1, Joe Wilson, R-2, Jeff Duncan, R-3, Trey Gowdy, R-4, Mick Mulvaney, R-5, James Clyburn, D-6, Tom Rice, R-7 Voting no: None Not voting: None

FISCAL 2015 INTELLIGENCE BUDGET Voting 325 for and 100 against, the

House on Dec. 10 gave final congressional approval to a bill (HR 4681) authorizing an estimated $80 billion in fiscal 2015 for the 16 U.S. civilian and military intelligence agencies. The actual sum is classified. The bill tightens security rules for private contractors in response to Edward Snowden’s theft of National Security Agency secrets while he worked for a private consulting firm. The bill downplays the impact of climate change on national security, expands cybersecurity operations, makes it more difficult for government intelligence specialists to take jobs with foreign-owned companies and seeks to better secure U.S. oil refineries and rail infrastructure. C.A. “Dutch” Ruppersberger, D-Md., said the bill would “step up our intelligence efforts to counter evolving threats such as (the Islamic State). It is a dangerous world out there, and our bill accounts for that.” No member spoke against the bill. A yes vote was to send the bill to President Obama for his signature. VOTE H-2 slugged INTELLIGENCE SOUTH CAROLINA Voting yes: Wilson (SC), Clyburn, Rice (SC) Voting no: Sanford, Duncan (SC), Gowdy, Mulvaney Not voting: None

CALIFORNIA DROUGHT RELIEF Voting 230 for and 182 against, the House on Dec. 9 passed a Republican bill (HR 5781) to deal with California’s prolonged drought, in part by pumping water during rainy periods from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to the benefit of farms and communities in the San Joaquin Valley. The emergency measure would

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expire Sept. 30, 2016. Doc Hastings, R-Wash., said the bill “doesn’t pre-empt the Endangered Species Act (or) other environmental laws. It simply says that when it rains ... that we should have the ability to direct that water where it is needed.” Jared Huffman, D-Calif., said the bill “would override Endangered Species Act protections for salmon, steelhead and other species ... in order to allow increased pumping from the (delta) in excess of scientifically justified levels.” A yes vote was to send the bill to the Senate, where it appeared certain to die. VOTE H-3 slugged DROUGHT SOUTH CAROLINA Voting yes: Sanford, Wilson (SC), Duncan (SC), Gowdy, Mulvaney, Rice (SC) Voting no: Clyburn Not voting: None

WATER RIGHTS, FISHING, TRIBES Voting 182 for and 228 against, the House on Dec. 9 defeated a Democratic motion to prevent HR 5781 (above) from expanding California’s water rights to the detriment of neighboring states, reducing the quality and flow of water to Native American tribes or harming commercial or sport fishing in California, Oregon and Washington. Sponsor George Miller, D-Calif., said his measure would prevent “significant harm to our tribes, fishermen and neighboring states.” Doc Hastings, R-Wash., said the amendment would thwart “shortterm relief to the drought in California.” A yes vote was to adopt the Democratic motion. VOTE H-4 slugged TRIBES SOUTH CAROLINA

SENATE LABOR BOARD CONFIRMATION The Senate on Dec. 8 voted, 54 for and 40 against, to confirm Lauren M. McFarren to a five-year term on the National Labor Relations Board, which is charged with overseeing collective bargaining and protecting the workplace rights of both labor and management. Her confirmation to fill a soon-to-be-vacant seat means the board will continue to operate with a full complement of five members, three appointed by President Obama and two by President George W. Bush. It is customary for the party occupying the White House to hold a majority on the board. McFarren had been deputy staff director of the Senate’s Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, said, “By preventing or resolving labor disputes that could disrupt our economy, the work the board does is vital to every worker and every business across the nation. That is why it is so important that we maintain a fully functional five-member NLRB.” No senator spoke against the nominee during brief debate. A yes vote was to confirm McFarren. VOTE S-1 slugged LABOR SOUTH CAROLINA Voting yes: None Voting no: Lindsey Graham, R, Tim Scott, R Not voting: None © 2014, Thomas Voting Reports Inc.

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Biography captures contradictory life story of Bishopville bluesman BY CAROLYN CLICK The State A new biography of one of South Carolina’s most-recognized bluesmen paints a portrait of an irrepressible showman who has spent a lifetime “boogalooin’ on Saturday night and hallalujehin’ in church on Sunday.’’ But the story of Drink Small by Gail Wilson-Giarratano does more: It delves into the wellspring of Small’s signature Piedmont blues, from a horrifying boyhood accident in the cotton fields of Lee County to the baby thrust into his arms by a departing woman and the dimming of his eyesight in his later years. Blues and gospel flowed in and out of Small with abandon, no matter whether he was playing music festivals, touring with gospel groups like the Spiritualaires, or printing his own fliers to jumpstart a flagging career, she writes. “It was always highs and lows,’’ said Author Wilson-Giarratano, who signed books recently in Columbia. “He has always said everybody gets the blues, but not everybody has the blues.’’ In many ways, Wilson-Giarratano says the story of Drink Small is the story of South Carolina, tortured and contradictory, mysterious and luminous. Always, always the geography of South Carolina, its cotton fields and wooden shacks, juke joints and houses of worship, its people, black and white, formed the soul of the man known as the “Blues Doctor.’’ He never wanted to leave, which in the end stymied his attempts to make it nationally and internationally. “Drink has been part of so many significant moments in people’s lives in South Carolina,’’ Wilson-Giarratano said. He played on college campuses, in churches and dance halls. There were gigs at blues festivals, beach pavilions and weddings. But in the end, she wonders: “How much do we know about his life?’’

‘I JUST WANT MY STORY TOLD’ Wilson-Giarratano clearly loves Small, whom she met in the 1980s when she worked for the Lancaster Arts Council and ferried Small to various arts functions. After a hiatus working in New York, Wilson-Giarratano renewed her acquaintance with Small when she returned to South Carolina and began heading up the nonprofit City Year in Columbia. Shortly after his 80th birthday celebration Jan. 27, 2013, at the 145 Club in Winnsboro

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— a party where the blues legend celebrated the sayings he calls “Drinkisms’’ — Small and his wife, Adrina, asked Wilson-Giarratano to write his story. “I just want my story told. I ain’t got much time,’’ he told her. The History Press in Charleston published the 175page book. A Kickstarter campaign, and grants from the S.C. Arts Commission and the Tradesman Brewing Co. of Charleston cleared the path to the book’s publication. Wilson-Giarratano had to purchase the first 500 books but she has signed over royalties to Small. The book already is getting some attention. The German blues online publication Wasswe-Prawda did a feature in hopes of luring the 82-yearold to come to Europe to tour. Small, who got on an airplane once many years ago for a European tour, isn’t about to do that again — he’s deathly afraid of flying -- although he said Monday he is excited about the book launch. “Just don’t think of me as a blues and gospel man — they don’t have Drinkisms,’’ he said, speaking of his repertoire of life aphorisms. “I want everyone to read this book,’’ he said. “I guaranteed if you read this book, you are going to get hooked. It was one of those slamjams.

There is no other Drink Small. I’m an original.’’

‘SO SAD MAKE YOU WANNA CRY’ The story of the Bishopville native with the unusual name began in 1933 when he was born into a sharecropping family. Like thousands of other Southern children, he expected to live and work in the fields, but one moment on the old Stuckey plantation changed his path. The 8-year-old Drink was riding a mule-drawn wagon, when the wagon lurched into a trench, tossing Drink and cotton bales off the side. As his uncle Louis slapped the reins to get the mule moving again, the young Drink was caught under the moving wheel and suffered a severe injury to his back. Doctors and hospitals were out of reach of the Small family but a midwife rushed to the shack where Drink lay. Shortly after, she directed Drink’s mother, Alice “Missy’’ Small, to prepare a mud-clay mixture which she applied to Drink’s back and then wrapped him in thin strips of flannel and wool. It hardened into a makeshift body cast, which he wore for weeks. When the cast came off, it was clear he would never pick cotton again. Small turned that accident on its head and called it a moment of luck that turned

him onto his musical path. He resisted Wilson-Giarratano’s probing into the longago incident. “He said something so sad make you wanna cry,’’ she said. “He didn’t want to talk about it. There is just a vulnerability, an underlying level of sadness and pain.’’

THE MOST ‘UNUSUAL CHARACTER’ The lyrics that Small penned through the years, and sometimes recorded, testify to the tribulations of his life as well as its joys — good food, particularly barbecue, pretty women, the thrill of the shag dance and the memories of his hometown. When he moved to Columbia in 1955, bringing his mother Missy with him to care for her, something was always surprising him or knocking him off his feet. There were great gigs, touring with the gospel group, the Spiritualaires, with the Staple Singers and with Sam Cooke, and his work at WOIC. But he also found himself in 1961 with a baby to support when a woman of his acquaintance told him she was having his child. A year later, the woman left the baby with Small and his mother to raise. In 1957, Sam McCuen was a 16-year-old white high school student, managing a

fledgling entertainment business with his friend Bill Otis, when he met Drink Small and began a friendship that lasts to this day. McCuen swears Small could have made it big if he would only have been willing to leave South Carolina. But Small had done that in 1991 when he played the Finland Blues Festival and he wouldn’t do it again even though he was a sensation there. “We begged him, we pleaded with him and we even thought about drugging him and putting him in a body bag,’’ McCuen recalled. “Had he played Europe, he would be a millionaire today. It just breaks your heart thinking about it.’’ Still, McCuen said, he wouldn’t have given anything for the friendship he has shared with Small. “He is the most unusual character you’ll ever meet in your lifetime,’’ McCuen said. “If you enjoy the foibles of life and the humor of living can you imagine having a friend like that?’’ “His Drinkisms, his spirit and his passion are still there.’’ If not fame and money, South Carolina has repaid his loyalty with awards galore, including induction into the S.C. Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, Wilson-Giarratano notes in the book. He also received a South Carolina Folk Heritage Award from the S.C. Legislature. “I’ve never met anybody who loves this state more,’’ she said.

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he signs are bad, the vibrations are bad. Hugo, dead pigeons, swans with their necks wrung, the Hogs from Hell descending on Brunson’s Nursery. Brother, this has been some kind of a bad year. Can we move New Year’s Eve up by two weeks and drop the ball in Times Square? Let’s get 1989 over and done with and start the ’90s rolling. Enough already. And to make my year complete, I receive another letter from Eugene Changey. Changey is a guy in Ohio whose elevator hasn’t even climbed out of the basement who periodically writes letters to 1,000 newspaper editors and publishers claiming he is the son of God. One of The Item’s edi-

COMMENTARY tors, who hails from Indiana, recalls hearing about Changey while working on a paper in that state when an editor walked into the newsroom one day with one of his letters. “Take a look at this,” he said to another editor. “God’s a Buckeye.” Another editor in Maine responded to one of Changey’s missives by reminding “Almighty God,” as Changey deHubert D. scribes himself, that Osteen Jr. they had an agreement: “If you quit writing me,” the editor said, “I won’t tell the authorities where they can find you.” This response provoked an outpouring of invective from Changey, who called the editor, among other things, a

“jackal” and an “atheistic bastard.” The latest letter from Changey contains another exchange between him and a Canadian editor, who questioned his language in responding to the Maine editor. “Your language,” the editor wrote, “in calling him an ‘atheistic bastard’ and threatening to ‘chock’ his palate with your free air, doesn’t sound like the one true God you claim to be.” Responded Changey: “We receive many letters from individuals who also reply that they are ‘shocked’ by my language to puny mortals like you. Am I supposed to be a ‘door mat’ to be trampled upon by heathens who are prompted by Lucifer who assist people to ONLY read the ‘good’ scriptures and not concerned about ‘controversial’ ones?” He concluded with this warning: “I suggest ... you keep your own house in order and NOT pronounce judgment upon me,

YOUR CREATOR, whether you believe it or not or like it or not!!!” Changey spends a lot of money sending these letters around the country to editors. A few years ago he even published his own book and mailed copies of it to editors. I was one of the lucky recipients of “The Hare’s Relier,” a compendium of Changey/Almighty God’s pronouncements and diatribes on the state of a sinful world that only he, as the Living God and Creator, can rescue. Editors receive such communications all the time from various and sundry prophets, although Changey has been at this game for at least 20 years. Some day, the men in the white coats will come for him, and we editors will lose another correspondent from the lunatic fringe. Reach Hubert D. Osteen Jr. at hubert@theitem.com.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS MUSIC HEARD ALL ACROSS SUMTER Sumter has enjoyed beautiful sacred music over the preceding weeks. I have been able to attend several programs. I appreciate the spirit, the practice time and the dedication of many of our residents. The singing Christmas tree at First Baptist Church was performed without a flaw. The soloists were outstanding. Jill Jones directed perfectly. The children of St. Anne Catholic Church performed under the direction of Linda Coyne. The children are wonderful every year. Several voices were outstanding.

Linda Coyne inspires musical talent. The Festival of Choirs at Trinity Church was appreciated by a large audience. I am impressed that so many groups of musicians can be coordinated in a disciplined fashion. Special accolades are given to Bill Scobee who played the organ for the Hallelujah chorus. I have heard positive comments of other performances. Christmas music is a very special part of Christmas. DR. PHIL BRANDT Sumter

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NOTABLE AND QUOTABLE The Sumter Item reports, “Sumter County has seen some good economic numbers released in recent days.” Read it online at www.theitem.com: “It’s all good information,” said Jay Schwedler, president and CEO of Sumter Economic Development. “We have been tracking it since 2006 as it relates to the board’s efforts. Our primary mission is to raise per capita income for all people in Sumter County. This is our primary measure of whether we are succeeding in the goals and objectives that we set forth.” Schwedler said that to sustain the numbers of the next several years, local leaders need to continue their current efforts. “Mostly we just need to keep on doing what we are already doing: creating an environment where Shaw can grow and fostering industrial and commercial growth with business-friendly policies designed to build on Sumter County’s reputation as one of the best places to do business in the world,” he said. ••• New York Times columnist Charles Blow writes that for young people dealing with racial issues in America, “This is your moment.” Read it online at www.nytimes.com: I knew then that whatever progress might have been made in previous generations would not continue as a matter of perpetual momentum, but rather as a matter of constant pushing. So I deeply understand and appreciate the feelings of the protesters — particularly the young ones — who have taken to the streets with outrage and outcry in cities across this great country over the Michael Brown and Eric Garner cases. It is that moment when consciousness is raised and unwavering optimism falters, when the jagged slope of truth replaces the

soft slope of fantasy, when the natural recalcitrance of youth gathers onto itself the force of purpose and righteousness, when we realize that fighting is the only way forward, that equality must be won — by every generation — because it will never be freely granted. This is a moment of civic awakening and moral maturing for a generation, and they are stepping boldly into their moment. Yes, they are struggling to divine the most effective way forward, but they will not accept being dragged backward. It is a profound moment to which we should gladly bear witness. ••• The Sony Pictures hacking scandal is producing great Hollywood drama. Now public are “email addresses and contact info for every A-lister in front of and behind the camera who has ever worked with Sony.” And there’s this diatribe from “mega-producer” Scott Rudin, discussing why he won’t work with actress/director Angelina Jolie, wife of Brad Pitt: I’m not destroying my career over a minimally talented spoiled brat who thought nothing of shoving this off her plate for eighteen months so she could go direct a movie. I have no desire to be making a movie with her, or anybody, that she runs and that we don’t. She’s a camp event and a celebrity and that’s all and the last thing anybody needs is to make a giant bomb with her that any fool could see coming. We will end up being the laughing stock of our industry and we will deserve it, which is so clearly where this is headed that I cannot believe we are still wasting our time with it. Notable & Quotable is compiled by Graham Osteen. Reach him at graham@theitem.com.

Thanks, community cookie bakers. You “Showered Shaw” with 3,899 dozen cookies in our 22nd endeavor to sweeten up the holidays for our friends at Shaw. That’s 46,788 cookies from a caring Sumter community. 6,181 cards accompanied the sweet treats delivered again this year to the Visitors Center at Swan Lake. This site works so well and we are grateful to the City of Sumter for its use. Bethany Baptist Church is the 2014 Cookie Champion with 357 dozen followed by Crestwood High (300 dozen), Shiloh UMC (297 dozen), Mayewood Middle (202 dozen) and Lakewood High (185 dozen). Shaw Heights Elementary (161 dozen), Willow Drive Elementary (156 dozen), Sumter High School (138 dozen), Ebenezer Middle (129 dozen), First Presbyterian Church (126 dozen), Crosswell Drive (125 dozen), Oakland Primary and Grace Baptist Church (122 dozen each), Sumter Career and Tech. (118 dozen), Bates Middle School (109 dozen), Pocalla (90 dozen), Kingsbury (86 dozen), Dalzell UMC (77 dozen), Manchester (76 dozen), Goodwill Presbyterian (75 dozen), High Hills (68 dozen), R.E. Davis (67 dozen), Furman Middle (65 dozen), Lemira (55 dozen), Delaine (54 dozen), Chestnut Oaks and Millwood (52

dozen each), Wilder and Rafting Creek (51 dozen each). Thanks to these leaders. Other churches providing cookies were: Bethel Baptist, St. Anne Catholic, St. Jude, St. Mark and Westminister Presbyterian. Additional schools were Alice Drive Elementary, Cherryvale and SHS Civitans. The remaining cookies were provided by individuals. Thanks to each of you. Special thanks to superb volunteer Nancy Baak for her strong assistance at the Visitors Center and to the great group of Honor Society Members from Lakewood High who helped unload cookies. They have already signed on for next year. Also thanks to Jennifer Jordan and her committee for getting the cookies packed and transported to Shaw in record time and distributing the cookies to the troops. Once again during another Christmas season, this community tradition involving so many of all ages has provided an opportunity to remind Shaw of our appreciation and support. Many thanks again for making “Shower Shaw With Cookies” 2014 so very special. Have a wonderful Christmas. JO ANNE MORRIS Director Sumter Volunteers

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TAX FROM PAGE A1 Local businessman Chip Bracalente of C. Anthony’s Menswear says his business is definitely at a disadvantage under the current system. “I am in competition with my manufacturers these days,” he said. “On most days they are offering discounts, plus no shipping, plus no sales tax.” Members of both parties in Congress are backing legislation called the “Marketplace Fairness Act” that many claim would address the problem. The legislation, which would create mechanisms to simplify tax collection by the affected retailers, has previously passed the U.S. Senate but has not come up for a vote in the full House of Representatives. Backers of the act say online sales create an unfair marketplace for brick-andmortar stores which must collect taxes on the sales, on top of the overhead costs of maintaining a store. “The Marketplace Fairness Act simply puts brick-and-

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Local businessman Chip Bracalente of C. Anthony’s Menswear says his business is at a disadvantage under the current Internet tax system. mortar businesses on a level playing field with Internet retailers,” said U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, who supports the act. Opponents, however, say the act tramples due process, consumer privacy and tax competition between the states. Sean Conner, U.S. Sen. Tim Scott’s press secretary, said the legislation does not do enough to reduce the burden that collecting the taxes

would place on small business. “Sen. Scott believes that the current version of the Marketplace and Internet Tax Fairness Act would generate significant compliance costs that small business owners simply cannot afford,” he said. “Any future legislation must help create an environment that allows small businesses to unleash their potential in the marketplace by lowering taxes and

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2014 repealing burdensome regulations.” Opponents also claim the legislation would do little to help local retailers. A study by the National Bureau for Economic Research reported that in markets where Amazon.com was forced to collect local sales taxes, the giant Internet company lost 9.5 percent of its sales, but it only resulted in a 2 percent increase in sales at local brickand-mortar businesses. Instead, the study said sales at big box stores, such as Walmart and Target increased 19.8 percent. Among big supporters of the legislation are those same big box stores, which, because they have outlets throughout the county, already collect local sales taxes from customers. Graham points out that the legislation does not represent a tax increase. “No new taxes will be imposed as a result of this legislation,” he said. “The bill provides for the collection of state taxes, that in most cases, are already owed by the consumer.” Bracalente, whose princi-

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pal product is men’s clothing, said he thinks many customers will use the Internet regardless of whether local taxes are collected. “I feel certain there are a number of customers who will buy online, regardless,” he said. “They are working from 8 a.m. in the morning till 6 p.m. at night and a lot of stores aren’t open when they get off, or they are just too tired to shop.” He said he will rely on what his store can offer that online stores can’t – customer service. “Unless you have bought that product in the past you don’t know what the fit is going to be like, and that’s where we come in,” he said. “We let people try their clothes on.” When he spoke with The Sumter Item on Friday, he said he had just served two customers who both wanted to try their shirts on before buying. “You can’t do that on the Internet,” he said. “We offer free alterations and free delivery and as much service as we can to keep them away from the Internet.”

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and you may even believe your justifications,” said Cynthia Storer, a former CIA analyst whose work has been credited with helping locate bin Laden and who opposed the torture. “The CIA lied,” Democratic Sen. Mark Udall of Colorado, one of the agency’s toughest critics, said in the Senate a few days ago. In its written response to the report, the CIA said it was “dismayed” that it had “failed to meet its own standards for precision of language, and we acknowledge that this was unacceptable.” But, the agency said, “Even in those cases, we found that the actual impact of the information acquired from interrogations was significant and still supported.” CIA officials insist that the treatment of Mohammed and other detainees yielded valuable intelligence, something the Senate report disputes. The CIA stands by 18 of the 20 cases in which the Senate says the agency failed to obtain uniquely valuable intelligence from detainees through harsh interrogation.

laid 4,000 wreaths on the graves of fallen military men and women. Last year, the Wreaths Across America organization hung more than 540,000 wreaths across the country in honor of those who served their country. This year’s local event brought in more sponsored wreaths than they had seen in previous years, Owen said, recalling that the squadron only received about 60 sponsored wreaths last year. During the ceremony, active service members with the U.S. Air Force also read aloud the names of service members whose friends and family members sponsored wreaths in their honor. Former First 12-1 Flotilla Commander for U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Perry Moses III was the speaker for the ceremony, and he took the time to thank those who serve and have served and also thanked their families. Moses explained that he was enamored, even as a young man, by soldiers’ bravery, courage and perseverance and continues to be in awe of those who serve today. “Their courage and sacrifice know no bounds,” Moses said. “This helps remind us and keeps the memory alive of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Let us never allow their names to become empty memories, because we owe our fallen for the lives we live today.” Wreaths Across America is an annual national ceremony that went on quietly until about 2005. Through the years, the event has grown with the help of Civil Patrol, volunteers and other civic organizations.

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Members of the Shaw Air Force Base Honor Guard hand out wreaths to service members, family, friends and supporters in Sumter to hang on the fence at Sumter Cemetery in honor of U.S. military men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.

OBITUARIES KENNETH W. LA MONT MANNING — Kenneth Willis La Mont, 72, formerly of Rochester, New York, husband of Ellen Arva La Mont, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014, at his home. Born Sept. 5, 1942, in Rochester, New York, he was the son of LA MONT the late Willis B. La Mont and Cora Curtis La Mont. He was a photo plate technician and worked for Kodak for more than 30 years. He is survived by his wife of Manning; a son, Mark Daniel La Mont (Diane) of Binghamton, New York; and two stepsons, Kenneth M. Doran (Pamela) of Henrietta, New York, and Jeffrey T. Doran of Rochester, New York. Services will be private. Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179, www.stephensfuneralhome. org.

ROBERT J. ROHRLACK SR. LEXINGTON — Robert James Rohrlack Sr., 86, of Lexington, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 12, 2014. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, he was a son of the late Edward L. and ROHRLACK Mary (Connell) Rohrlack. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Suzan (Thomas) Rohrlack, his sons, the Rev. Steven E. Rohrlack and his wife, Linda, of Lexington and Robert J. Rohrlack Jr. and his wife, Sue, of Tampa, Florida. He is predeceased by his brothers, Edward and

John. He is survived by his grandchildren, Zachary Rohrlack (Lindsay), Lauren Pruitt (Jeff), Robert James Rohrlack III, Stephen Rohrlack and Thomas Rohrlack as well as his six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at Thompson Funeral Home in Lexington at 11 a.m. Monday. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Contributions may be made in his loving memory to the Alzheimer’s Foundation, 322 Eight Ave., 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001 or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www. thompsonsfuneral.com.

JOSHUA R. LANE Joshua Ronald Lane, 20, beloved husband of Megan Lynn Scurry Lane, died on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014. Born in Florence, he was the son of the late Tony Ray Lane and Peggy Hunt Lane. Josh gradLANE uated from Crestwood High School in 2013 and had plans to attend Central Carolina Technical College. He was an avid fan of the UNC Tar Heels and the Carolina Panthers. He attended Shaw Heights Baptist Church. Josh will be remembered as a loving husband, brother, son and friend. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a brother, Clinton Ary Lane and his wife, Ashley, of Dalzell; maternal grandmother, Ruby Hunt of Fairmont, North Carolina; father and mother-in-law, Ricky and Tracie Scurry, of Dalzell;

brother-in-law, Richard Dylan Scurry of Dalzell; grandmother-in-law, Jackie Welch of Dalzell; special friends, Richard and Amy Mohr of Florence; and a host of other family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandmother, Donnie Mae Snipes. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Bullock Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bob White and the Rev. Sammy Geddings officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, one hour prior to the service, at Bullock Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, it is asked that memorials be made to the family. You may sign the family’s guest book at www. bullockfuneralhome.com. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter for the arrangements.

IDA COOKE Ida Cooke, 84, affectionately known as “Sister,” departed this earthly life on Tuesday evening, Dec. 9, 2014, at Sumter Health and Rehabilitation Nursing Facility. Born June 16, 1930, in Sumter County, she was the daughter of the late Nathaniel Cooke and Nettie Albert Cooke. She was a lifelong member of Antioch United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the United Methodist Women Organization, the gospel choir and also

served on the Kitchen Aide Committee. Her favorite Scripture was Psalm 23. She attended the public schools of Sumter County and was an advocate for education, always encouraging the younger generation to stay in school. She provided for her family while working on the farm and in the domestic profession. She leaves to cherish her memories: two sons, Johnny (Mary) Cooke of Sumter and Jesse (Debra) Cooke of Hamburg, Arkansas; a brother, Robert (MayBell) Cooks of Sumter; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, four of whom she nurtured and loved as her own, Mary Samuel, Ada Cooke, James Edward Cooke and Carola Montgomery; a special cousin, Flossie Cooke; a special friend, Rosa Linton; and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, James (Rebecca) McDuffie and Ben Cooke; and two sisters, Rosa Lee (Robert) Champagne and Anzie (Clyde) Oliver. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Monday at Antioch United Methodist Church, 4040 Dubose Siding Road, Sumter, with the Rev. Lawrence Cantey Jr., pastor, eulogist. The family is receiving family and friends at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Johnny (Mary) Cooke, 2819 August Drive, Sumter. The remains will be placed in the church at 10 a. m. The procession will leave from the home of her son and daughter-in-law at 10:30 a.m. Floral bearers will be United Methodist Women. Pallbearers will be nephews and friends. Buri-

al will be in Antioch United Methodist Church Cemetery, U.S 15 North, Sumter. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com. Visit us on the web. Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.

ROBERT L. GILYARD SUMMERTON — Robert Lee Gilyard, 69, husband of Minnie Riley Gilyard, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. He was born Dec. 24, 1944, in Summerton, a son of the late Jim Gilyard and Hattie Georgia Gilyard. Family is receiving friends at the home of his daughter, Ernestine Riley, at 4 Georgia St. in Summerton, from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. starting Sunday, Dec. 14. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning. Services are incomplete and will be announced at a later date by Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

ANNETTE “NETTE” COUSAR GABLE — Annette “Nette” Cousar, 55, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center in Sumter. She was born May 14, 1959, in New Zion, a daughter of Ruth Burgess Cousar and the late James “Jim” Cousar. The family is receiving friends at her residence, 13412 Highway 301 North Gable, SC. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning. Services are incomplete and will be announced at a later date by Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

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AROUND TOWN the Birnie HOPE Center, 210 The Sumter Branch NAACP will S. Purdy St.. Contact Jim Mchold its annual membership Cain at (678) 429-8150 or jtmeeting at 5 p.m. today at NAACP to hold membership mccain@bellsouth.net. High Hills Sumter Baptist Church, 6750 Meeting House Road, meeting Performing Arts for the HoliDalzell. days will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 15, at PatriThe One Sumter Community ot Hall, 135 Haynsworth St. meeting will be held at 6:30 All forms of entertainment p.m. today at Mount Zion are welcome: instrumental, Missionary Baptist Church. vocalists, mimes, choirs, poThe Westside Neighborhood Asetry, praise dancers, and sociation will meet at 5:30 more. Call (803) 436-2276. p.m. on Monday, Dec. 15, at

PUBLIC AGENDA CLARENDON SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 Monday, 6 p.m., district office, Summerton MANNING CITY COUNCIL Monday, 6:30 p.m., second floor of Manning City Hall, 29 W. Boyce St.

CREATIVE ENVIRONMENTS INC. INDEPENDENT LIVING INC. ABILITIES UNLIMITED INC. ADAPTIVE LIFESTYLES INC. MAGNOLIA MANOR INC. FIRST FLIGHT INC. Tuesday, 5 p.m., 750 Electric Drive. Call 778-1669, Ext. 119.

LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Monday, 6:30 p.m., cafeteria, Lee Central High School

SUMTER CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main St.

TAX ACCOMMODATIONS ADVISORY BOARD Tuesday, 3 p.m., Swan Lake Visitors Center

CLARENDON COUNTY PLANNING & PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Tuesday, 6 p.m., planning commission office, Manning

SUMTER COUNTY DISABILITIES & SPECIAL NEEDS BOARD INC.

CLARENDON SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., district office

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t show EUGENIA LAST concern to those looking for your vulnerability. Speak directly and with experience to avoid disrupting your train of thought or your direction. Change can be good when executed properly. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Travel, visit a friend or take time out for personal pampering. You deserve a break, so take the chance to reflect on the past year while you establish what you want to accomplish in the future. Love is highlighted. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You’ll face opposition if something you do or say isn’t accurate. Don’t venture off course mentally, emotionally or physically, or you’ll face complaints and be corrected. Someone is likely to single you out, so proceed with caution. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You need a change of scenery. Even changing your furniture around or redecorating to liven things up will help lift your spirits. Don’t let little things people do bother you. Offer love and compassion and enjoy the moment. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Mingle and meet people who can help you get moving in a direction that shows promise and positive change. Lay down your roots and line up what you want to do and where you want to head. It’s up to you to make things happen. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t rely on things to happen according to plan. Your responsibilities will mount, and you’ll be faced with disgruntled and demanding individuals. Look for someone with experience to help lighten your load. Romance is on the rise.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Consider your options and plan your next move. Use intelligence and intuition when dealing with friends, relatives or peers. Protect your home, possessions and important relationships from interference and loss.

Today: Mostly sunny and pleasant. Winds light and variable. Monday: Partly sunny and beautiful. Winds light and variable.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Offers look good, but do your research. Sometimes less is more, so before you take a leap in a direction that looks too good to be true, consider one that is more realistic. Once you secure your position, celebrate with someone special. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Emotional matters will escalate if you exaggerate or evade issues. Be as straightforward and compassionate as possible if you want to make personal changes you desire with as little meddling as possible. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Look over personal papers, contracts, pending settlements and your financial situation carefully before making changes. You have less to worry about than you think, so don’t let anyone talk you into an unwarranted alteration. Love will take an unusual turn. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Check out a job possibility or an opportunity to pick up more skills. Use knowledge and expertise to your advantage. Make the changes that will encourage a better home and family life. Ask and you shall receive.

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ACROSS 1 Cried like a kitten 6 Up to it 10 Shepard in space 14 Woman’s shoe 18 Reddish yellow 19 Life story, for short 20 Cross the goal line 21 Elevator guy 22 Last live-action film OK’d by Walt 24 Film with the 2011 Best Song Oscar winner 26 Areas with available Wi-Fi 27 Toon skunk Pepe 29 Valve-moving rod 30 Family member, for short 31 Hand over formally 32 Low-quality 34 Low-quality 38 Take for grant-

ed 39 Cambridge school 40 Finance degree 43 One of the Coen brothers 44 Film with the 2001 Best Song Oscar winner 47 Austrian peak 48 Proofreader’s mark 49 Came out with 50 Range above tenor 51 Hammock support 52 Prefix for drama 53 Walt’s second animated feature film 57 Recent ABC World News retiree 59 __ Lanka 60 Sound off 61 Does a garden chore 62 Impudent 63 Handy to have 65 Inventor and artist 66 LP player 68 Felt nostalgic (for)

70 Really bugs 71 Off the hook 72 Downton Abbey’s US network 75 Bracelet locales 77 Film based on a Newbery Medal-winning book 79 Told, as tall tales 80 Comic vignette 81 Milk holder 83 Shakespearean schemer 84 Rhine valley product 85 Metal in solder 86 First Disney film to win a Best Animated Feature Oscar 90 Carter secretary of state 91 Life of Pi director Lee 92 Ending for exist 93 Unaccompanied 94 Network watchdog 95 “Tomorrow” musical 97 Paintball weaponry

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98 Lose elasticity 99 Point of view 102 Jai alai basket 104 Land on the Black Sea 109 Film based on a French fairy tale 111 Reimagining of an earlier Disney film, from the antagonist’s perspective 113 Chip in 114 Put on a pedestal 115 Red-coated cheese 116 Upright 117 State of disarray 118 Rugrats 119 A few 120 Auto style

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DOWN 1 Closet invader 2 Imitate 3 Stimulate, as the appetite 4 Sushi servings 5 Visits casually 6 Helps in bad deeds 7 Lobster-house handouts 8 Gymnast Mary __ Retton 9 Like some cake recipes 10 Yearning 11 Luxury hotel chain 12 Bracelet locale 13 Subatomic particles 14 Bagel-seed source 15 Lone Star State sch. 16 Minimal amount 17 Call for attention 20 City on Tampa Bay 23 No longer valid 25 Branch of Medicare 28 Amend or abridge 31 Dweller-owned apartment 33 Leave unsaid 34 Nuisances 35 Out-and-out

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36 First Disney animated film with an original story 37 Be worthy of 38 Moment in time 40 Disney film with the most Oscar nominations (13) 41 Audio erasure 42 Foolish behavior 44 New Brunswick neighbor 45 Hike up 46 __-mo replay 49 Mineral springs 51 Perfect match 54 Notes played together 55 How some spoiled wine tastes 56 Wiesbaden’s state 58 Sunburn soother 60 Boorish

64 Pool-table covering 65 Metric prefix 66 Ragu rival 67 Parade honoree, perhaps 68 Bow ties and elbows 69 Finalize, as a cartoon 71 Olympic symbol 73 Con game 74 Derisive look 76 Spider’s webmaking organ 77 It means “resembling” 78 Property claims 79 Graceful swimmer 82 Social starter 86 Park enclosure 87 Keeps worrying 88 Oversupply 89 Opposite of “celebrities” 90 Garden salad ingredients

94 Young elephant 95 Alpacas’ habitat 96 Conspicuous success 98 In-your-face response 99 Con game 100 Trident prong 101 Barbecue crashers 103 Half-rectangle

shapes 104 Comics explosion sound 105 Forest measure 106 Swamp stalk 107 __ Gold (Cussler novel) 108 Envelope abbr. 110 Outer: Pref. 112 It often follows “further”

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2014

PREP FOOTBALL

EC’s Elmore makes splash in South’s 23-18 victory Wolverine WR catches 50-yard TD pass for 1st score in all-star contest BY DAVID SHELTON Special to The Sumter Item MYRTLE BEACH — He came from one of the smallest high schools in South Carolina, but East Clarendon wide

receiver Marquise Elmore made the biggest offensive splash of the 64th annual Touchstone Energy NorthSouth All-Star football game on Saturday at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium. Elmore, a 6-foot-1-inch, 185-pounder, did a little bit of everything for his team at East Clarendon, but made his mark at wide receiver in the all-star battle, which was won

by the South 2318. Early in the first quarter, after an interception gave the South possession ELMORE at midfield, Elmore caught a pass over the middle from South Florence quarterback Nick Jones, broke an early tackle, and raced to the end zone for a 50-

yard touchdown score. As it turns out, Elmore’s touchdown was the only offensive score for the South team, which scored on a fumble recovery, a blocked punt return and a safety. “To have the only touchdown by the offense is really special,” said Elmore after the game. “This was a great experience. I came here from a class A school and competed

against all these guys from bigger schools. And to score in this game, amazing. It makes me feel good to know that I can compete and play well against the best in the state. Nobody knew who I was when I got here, but I think I practiced well all week and the coaching staff had confidence in me.”

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PREP BASKETBALL

Sumter takes 2 from Gators

Storm surge Hurricanes get best of WH boys on final day of Baron Classic

BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER michaelc@theitem.com

BY EDDIE LITAKER Special To The Sumter Item As early-season measuring sticks go, Wilson Hall’s varsity boys basketball team didn’t fare much better against First Baptist School in Saturday’s Baron Classic play than Laurence Manning Academy’s squad did in the tourney’s opening night on Friday at Nash Student Center. The Barons closed out play in the 2014 version of the school’s annual holiday tournament with a 63-50 loss to the Hurricanes in a game that saw Wilson Hall fall behind 8-0 at the start and never seem to recover. The Swampcats lost to First Baptist 61-52 on Friday, with Shakeel Robinson and Rashad Robinson chipping in 11 apiece. Tyler Garvin led the Hurricanes with 12 and Kaivon Rivers added 10 against LMA. Wilson Hall saw its record fall to 2-6, including a 75-57 loss to Pinewood Prep on Friday. Brent Carraway finished with 16, including three 3-point baskets, while John Wells Baker added 12 and Sam Watford pitched in with 10. The Panthers were led by Ahmad Ray with 22, Michael Wright with 15 and Gavin Williams with 11. While disappointed that his team closed out the tourney with two losses, Wilson Hall head coach Eddie Talley said that playing against tough competition early can only help the Barons as they move on to region play after the Christmas break. “It will be a good experience for us,” Talley said. “We’ve played some very good competition, not only in this tournament, but up until this point. We’re taking our lumps right

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Wilson Hall’s Sam Watford (3) shoots while First Baptist’s Tyler Garvin (34) defends during the Barons’ 61-52 loss on Saturday at Nash Student Center on the final day of the Baron Classic.

Heading into Saturday’s rivalry contest between Sumter and Lakewood high schools at The Swamp, the Lady Gators were the only remaining unbeaten Sumter County team. After completing a sweep of Sumter School District rival Crestwood on Friday at The Castle, SHS continued to play well against its LOUDENSLAGER other 3A district rival as the Lady Gamecocks came away with a 46-37 victory. “It probably took us a quarter to get into it. We missed some easy shots early on which is been our nemesis so far this year,” Sumter head coach Jason Loudenslager said. “Once we start making shots and getting after people defensively, we’re causing all sorts of problems. We finished today identical to how we finished last night. We’ve just got to put it together for four quarters.” In the boys game, Sumter put the pressure on defensively all night to top the Gators 70-56 and improve to 4-1 on the year. In the boys game, the Gamecocks used a 13-0 run in the fourth quarter to push their lead to 20 points with nearly four minutes to play, but the Gators, now 2-3, didn’t go quietly. Jalen White’s 3-point basket with 1:19 to play pulled the Gators within 10 at 64-54.

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Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota holds the Heisman Trophy after being named college football’s best player during Saturday’s ceremony in New York.

Oregon quarterback Mariota wins Heisman Trophy in landslide vote BY RALPH D. RUSSO The Associated Press NEW YORK — Marcus Mariota, the prototypical 21st-century quarterback, took an old-fashioned approach to become Oregon’s first Heisman Trophy winner. The Ducks’ understated star won the Heisman on Saturday night going away, capping a threeyear climb to college football’s most prestigious individual award. “I’m humbled to be standing here today,”

Mariota said, reading an acceptance speech he had a hard time getting through without choking up. A pinpoint passer with wide-receiver speed, Mariota came into his junior season as the favorite to win the 80th Heisman and delivered a performance that turned the presentation ceremony at a theater in Times Square into a foregone conclusion. Mariota received twice as many points as secondplace finisher Melvin Gordon, the record-breaking

running back from Wisconsin. The other finalist, Alabama receiver Amari Cooper, was third. Mariota received the second-highest percentage of possible points (90.92) in Heisman history, behind only Ohio State quarterback Troy Smith, who had 91.63 in 2006. Southern California tailback Reggie Bush received 91.77 percent of possible points in 2005, but his victory was later vacated for violating

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SPORTS

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2014

SPORTS ITEMS

Warriors win 15th straight DALLAS — The Golden State Warriors won their franchise-record 15th straight game, with Stephen Curry scoring 29 points and Klay Thompson adding 25 Saturday in a 105-98 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. The Warriors became the 12th NBA team to open a season 20-2. Steve Kerr, in his first season, is the first coach to start that fast. Curry and Thompson each scored 17 in the first half as Golden State ran out to a 28-point lead. The Mavericks got as close as seven in the final minute of the game. Monta Ellis scored 24 points to lead the Mavericks, who played without Chandler Parsons because of a sore back. Dallas dropped to 0-5 against the top seven teams in the Western Conference. THOMAS SUMTER 30 FLORENCE CHRISTIAN 28

FLORENCE — Thomas Sumter Academy’s varsity girls basketball team improved to 6-2 on the season with a 30-28 victory over Florence Christian School on Friday at the FCS gymnasium. Latrice Lyons led TSA with 12 points and came up with six steals. Taylor Knudson finished with nine points, seven rebounds and four assists. MUSCHAMP RETURNS TO COACHING AS AUBURN COORDINATOR

AUBURN, Ala. — Will Muschamp didn’t quite make it through two weeks out of coaching. Muschamp accepted the job as Auburn’s defensive coordinator 13 days after coaching his last game at Florida and following a week-

ELMORE FROM PAGE B1 Elmore’s touchdown was his only catch in the game, though he was the target on several other passing plays with no success. Lakewood defensive back Khafari Buffalo also made his mark in the game — on special teams. Buffalo was the primary kick returner for the South and totaled 85 yards on three returns, including a 49yard return in the first quarter. He had another return of 22 yards later in the game. Sumter offensive lineman Blake Durant started on the South offensive line, while Manning offensive lineman Hazen Williams also saw his share of snaps on the offensive front. Crestwood running back Ty’son Williams was selected to play for

MARIOTA FROM PAGE B1 NCAA rules. The first Hawaii native to win the Heisman has accounted for a Pac-12-record 53 touchdowns (38 passing, 14 rushing and one receiving) while directing the Ducks’ warp-speed spread offense. He also led Oregon to a spot in the first College Football Playoff. It will be a matchup of Heismanwinning quarterbacks in the Rose Bowl semifinal Jan. 1 with Mariota and the second-seeded Ducks facing Florida State and Jameis Winston. Mariota has been making a whirlwind tour up the East Coast collecting trophies. First stop, Orlando, Florida, on Thursday, to pick up an armful of hardware. Next stop, Baltimore for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. He took a train to New York on Saturday morning. It was his first time on a train and his first time in the Big Apple. “It’s breathtaking, really,” he said of the city hours before being announced as the winner. “I’ve never been around so many skyscrapers and lights and people. It’s definitely been a different feel, but it’s cool.” In an era when so many Heisman winners seemingly come from out of nowhere — the last two were the first freshmen winners — Mariota’s rise was slow and steady. Three of the last four Heisman winners were in their first seasons as starters, including Cam Newton, who won the award in his only season at Auburn after transferring from a junior college. Before Newton, three straight sophomores won the award (Tim Tebow of Florida, Sam Bradford of Oklahoma and Mark Ingram of Alabama). Tebow was the first sophomore winner. Like Texas A&M quarterback

long vacation in the Dominican Republic. Muschamp said Saturday at his introductory news conference that he’s “just a ball coach and at the end of the day that’s what I enjoy doing.’’ Coach Gus Malzahn quickly targeted Muschamp to replace fired defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson. He gave him a three-year deal worth about $1.6 million annually. Muschamp says his “goal was to go out there and get the best defensive coordinator in the country.’’ Muschamp will monitor practice leading to the Outback Bowl against Wisconsin. Safeties coach Charlie Harbison will serve as defensive coordinator for the bowl. DAY, TRINGALE WIN FRANKLIN TEMPLETON SHOOTOUT

NAPLES, Fla. — Jason Day and Cameron Tringale overcame a slow start Saturday to win the Franklin Templeton Shootout by a shot. Day and Tringale shot a 7-under 65 in the better-ball final round to finish at 32 under at Tiburon Golf Club. They each earned $335,000. Leading by three shots going into the final round, they had just one birdie in the first eight holes before closing with six in their last nine. Day and Tringale opened with a 55 on Thursday in the scramble round and shot a 64 on Friday in modified alternate-shot play. Matt Kuchar and Harris English, the 2013 winners, finished second after a 62. Kuchar just missed an eagle chip on No. 17. From wire reports

the South team, but missed the game due to injury. As for the game itself, the play of the game came late in the fourth quarter with the South trailing, 1816. With the North punting with less than two minutes remaining in the game, a second high punt snap led to a block by Myrtle Beach’s Kyle Belack. The ball was picked off in mid-air by Georgetown linebacker Michael Billings, who raced seven yards for the game-winning touchdown. Billings also returned a fumble two yards for a South touchdown. Jones was named the South’s offensive Most Valuable Player, passing for 156 yards. Bamberg-Ehrhardt defensive end LeSamuel Davis, a Clemson commitment, was the South’s defensive MVP, finishing with seven tackles, including three for loss.

Johnny Manziel and Winston, the previous two winners, Mariota started as a redshirt freshman. It didn’t take long for him to establish himself as a star, but unlike Johnny Football and Famous Jameis, Mariota wasn’t the face of college football in his first season. In his second season he was even better, putting up numbers that rivaled those of Heisman finalist quarterbacks Winston, Manziel, AJ McCarron and Jordan Lynch, but when it came time to vote for the Heisman, Mariota was forgotten. He didn’t even finish in the top 10 in 2013. This season Mariota was the man to beat from the start and nobody could touch him. Except for a blip in early October, when the Ducks lost to Arizona, Mariota exceeded the hype. He leads the nation in passer rating (186.2), is fifth in total offense (342.5 yards per game) and has led the Ducks to a Pac-12 title with a chance to play for their first national championship. Of course, patience and poise have defined Mariota’s career. He didn’t start for his high school team until he was a senior — then led Saint Louis in Honolulu to a state title. A quiet leader with a nice-guy reputation, Mariota brought no offfield baggage to this Heisman ceremony. After a season beset by offfield troubles, including a school hearing into sexual assault allegations, Winston wasn’t a finalist this time around. Mariota has another year of eligibility, but he’s been in Eugene, Oregon, for four years and is on target to graduate soon. He has yet to declare for the NFL draft, but he has likely played his last home game at Autzen Stadium. Mariota passes the NFL eye test, too. He could have been a high draft pick last year, and his stock has only gone up this season.

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SCOREBOARD

Phoenix at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Minnesota, 7 p.m. Toronto at New York, 7:30 p.m. San Antonio at Denver, 8 p.m.

TV, RADIO

MONDAY’S GAMES

TODAY

5:30 a.m. -- Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Alfred Dunhill Championship Final Round from Mpumalanga, South Africa (GOLF). 8:25 a.m. – International Soccer: Barclays Premier League Match from Manchester, England – Liverpool vs. Manchester United (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 10:55 a.m. – International Soccer: Barclays Premier League Match – Tottenham vs. Swansea (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Noon – College Soccer: NCAA College Cup Championship Match from Cary, N.C. (ESPNU). Noon – College Basketball: St. Peter’s at Seton Hall (FOX SPORTS 1). 1 p.m. – NFL Football: Pittsburgh at Atlanta (WLTX 19). 1 p.m. – NFL Football: Tampa Bay at Carolina (WACH 57, WWFN-FM 100.1, WPUB-FM 102.7). 1 p.m. – Professional Basketball: Euroleague Game – CSKA Moscow vs. Unicaja Malaga (NBA TV). 1 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Mercer at Alabama (SEC NETWORK). 2 p.m. – College Basketball: Butler at Tennessee (ESPNU). 2 p.m. – College Basketball: Temple at Villanova (FOX SPORTS 1). 2 p.m. – Professional Golf: Father/Son Challenge Final Round from Orlando, Fla. (GOLF). 3 p.m. – Professional Golf: Father/Son Challenge Final Round from Orlando, Fla. (WIS 10). 3 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Tennessee at Rutgers (ESPN2). 3 p.m. – Professional Basketball: NBA Developmental League Game – Fort Wayne at Maine (NBA TV). 4 p.m. – College Basketball: Louisiana Tech at Syracuse (ESPNU). 4 p.m. – College Basketball: Illinois State at DePaul (FOX SPORTS 1). 4 p.m. – College Basketball: Wofford at North Carolina State (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 4 p.m. – College Basketball: Jacksonville at Florida (SPORTSOUTH). 4 p.m. – College Basketball: Auburn at Clemson (WWBD-FM 94.7). 4:25 p.m. – NFL Football: San Francisco at Seattle (WLTX 19). 6 p.m. – College Basketball: North Carolina (Wilmington) at Louisville (ESPNU). 6 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Belmont at Kentucky (SEC NETWORK). 6 p.m. – College Basketball: Savannah State at Kansas State (SPORTSOUTH). 8 p.m. – College Basketball: Oakland at Michigan State (ESPNU). 8 p.m. – College Basketball: Fordham at St. John’s (SPORTSOUTH). 8:20 p.m. – NFL Football: Dallas at Philadelphia (WIS 10, WWFN-FM 100.1, WNKT-FM 107.5).

MONDAY

6 a.m. – International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Round-of-16 Draw from Nyon, Switzerland (FOX SPORTS 1). 1 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Nashville at San Jose (FOX SPORSTOUTH). 2:55 p.m. – International Soccer: Barclays Premier League Match – QPR vs. Everton (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WPUB-FM 102.7, WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Elon at Duke (ESPNU). 7 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Los Angeles Lakers at Indiana (NBA TV). 7 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 7 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Charlotte at Cleveland (SPORTSOUTH). 8:15 p.m. – NFL Football: New Orleans at Chicago (ESPN, WWFN-FM 100.1, WNKT-FM 107.5).

GOLF The Associated Press

NBA STANDINGS By The Associated Press

EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION

Chicago Cleveland Milwaukee Indiana Detroit

W 17 9 7 5 2

L 6 12 14 20 20

Pct .739 .429 .333 .200 .091

GB – 7 9 13 14 1/2

W 16 16 11 9 6

L 6 6 12 16 16

Pct .727 .727 .478 .360 .273

GB – – 5 1/2 8 1/2 10

W 14 13 11 7 4

L 8 9 12 16 19

Pct .636 .591 .478 .304 .174

GB – 1 3 1/2 7 1/2 10 1/2

W 18 17 17 16 11

L 4 5 7 7 11

Pct .818 .773 .708 .696 .500

GB – 1 2 2 1/2 7

W 17 10 10 6 5

L 6 12 13 17 17

Pct .739 .455 .435 .261 .227

GB – 6 1/2 7 11 11 1/2

W 19 16 12 11 7

L 2 6 12 12 16

Pct .905 .727 .500 .478 .304

GB – 3 1/2 8 1/2 9 13

WESTERN CONFERENCE SOUTHWEST DIVISION Memphis Houston Dallas San Antonio New Orleans NORTHWEST DIVISION Portland Denver Oklahoma City Utah Minnesota PACIFIC DIVISION Golden State L.A. Clippers Phoenix Sacramento L.A. Lakers

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Chicago 115, Portland 106 Washington 104, L.A. Clippers 96 Atlanta 87, Orlando 81 Toronto 106, Indiana 94 New York 101, Boston 95 Brooklyn 88, Philadelphia 70 New Orleans 119, Cleveland 114 Memphis 113, Charlotte 107,2OT Oklahoma City 111, Minnesota 92 Detroit 105, Phoenix 103 Miami 100, Utah 95 L.A. Lakers 112, San Antonio 110, OT

SATURDAY’S GAMES

Golden State at Dallas, 2 p.m. Atlanta at Orlando, 7 p.m. Portland at Indiana, 7 p.m. Brooklyn at Charlotte, 7 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Milwaukee, 7:30 p.m. Memphis at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. Denver at Houston, 8 p.m. Detroit at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Golden State at New Orleans, 6 p.m. Utah at Washington, 6 p.m. Chicago at Miami, 6 p.m.

AMERICAN CONFERENCE EAST New England Miami Buffalo N.Y. Jets SOUTH Indianapolis Houston Tennessee Jacksonville NORTH Cincinnati Pittsburgh Baltimore Cleveland WEST Denver San Diego Kansas City Oakland

W 10 7 7 2

L 3 6 6 11

T 0 0 0 0

Pct .769 .538 .538 .154

PF 401 314 281 214

PA 267 260 241 349

W 9 7 2 2

L 4 6 11 11

T 0 0 0 0

Pct .692 .538 .154 .154

PF 407 314 220 199

PA 307 260 374 356

W 8 8 8 7

L 4 5 5 6

T 1 0 0 0

Pct .654 .615 .615 .538

PF 281 362 356 276

PA 289 319 255 270

W 10 8 7 2

L 3 5 6 11

T 0 0 0 0

Pct .769 .615 .538 .154

PF 385 293 291 200

PA 293 272 241 350

NATIONAL CONFERENCE EAST Philadelphia Dallas N.Y. Giants Washington SOUTH Atlanta New Orleans Carolina Tampa Bay NORTH Green Bay Detroit Minnesota Chicago WEST Arizona Seattle San Francisco St. Louis

W 9 9 4 3

L 4 4 9 10

T 0 0 0 0

Pct .692 .692 .308 .231

PF 389 343 293 244

PA 309 301 326 346

W 5 5 4 2

L 8 8 8 11

T 0 0 1 0

Pct .385 .385 .346 .154

PF 328 333 269 237

PA 342 359 341 348

W 10 9 6 5

L 3 4 7 8

T 0 0 0 0

Pct .769 .692 .462 .385

PF 423 265 263 281

PA 304 224 281 378

W 11 9 7 6

L 3 4 6 8

T 0 0 0 0

Pct .786 .692 .538 .429

PF 287 322 244 291

PA 244 235 268 297

THURSDAY’S GAME

Arizona 12, St. Louis 6

SUNDAY’S GAMES

Oakland at Kansas City, 1 p.m. Pittsburgh at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Washington at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. Miami at New England, 1 p.m. Houston at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. Jacksonville at Baltimore, 1 p.m. Green Bay at Buffalo, 1 p.m. Tampa Bay at Carolina, 1 p.m. Cincinnati at Cleveland, 1 p.m. Denver at San Diego, 4:05 p.m. N.Y. Jets at Tennessee, 4:05 p.m. San Francisco at Seattle, 4:25 p.m. Minnesota at Detroit, 4:25 p.m. Dallas at Philadelphia, 8:30 p.m. New Orleans at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday At Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort (Tiburon Golf Club) Naples, Fla. Purse: $3.1 million Yardage: 7,288; Par: 72 Final Money amounts per player Jason Day/Cameron Tringale, $385,000 55-64-65—184 -32 Harris English/Matt Kuchar, $242,500 57-66-62—185 -31 Keegan Bradley/Camilo Villegas, $130,000 59-67-61—187 -29 Billy Horschel/Ian Poulter, $130,000 61-65-61—187 -29 Graeme McDowell/Gary Woodland, $95,000 59-63-66—188 -28 Jerry Kelly/Steve Stricker, $95,000 60-68-60—188 -28 Charles Howell III/Scott Verplank, $83,750 61-64-65—190 -26 Justin Leonard/Rory Sabbatini, $83,750 60-67-63—190 -26 Ryan Palmer/Jimmy Walker, $80,000 59-68-64—191 -25 Patrick Reed/Brandt Snedeker, $77,500 61-65-66—192 -24 Sean O’Hair/Kenny Perry, $75,000 60-69-65—194 -22 Retief Goosen/Mike Weir, $72,500 60-74-67—201 -15

Atlanta Washington Miami Orlando Charlotte CENTRAL DIVISION

NFL STANDINGS By The Associated Press

MONDAY’S GAME

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON SHOOTOUT PAR SCORES

Toronto Brooklyn Boston New York Philadelphia SOUTHEAST DIVISION

Boston at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Indiana, 7 p.m. Charlotte at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Chicago at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Orlando at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 9 p.m. San Antonio at Portland, 10 p.m. Detroit at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, DEC. 18

Tennessee at Jacksonville, 8:25 p.m.

SATURDAY, DEC. 20

Philadelphia at Washington, 4:30 p.m. San Diego at San Francisco, 8:25 p.m.

SUNDAY, DEC. 21

Baltimore at Houston, 1 p.m. Detroit at Chicago, 1 p.m. Atlanta at New Orleans, 1 p.m. Minnesota at Miami, 1 p.m. Cleveland at Carolina, 1 p.m. Green Bay at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. Kansas City at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. New England at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. N.Y. Giants at St. Louis, 4:05 p.m. Buffalo at Oakland, 4:25 p.m. Indianapolis at Dallas, 4:25 p.m. Seattle at Arizona, 8:30 p.m.

MONDAY, DEC. 22

Denver at Cincinnati, 8:30 p.m.

NHL STANDINGS By The Associated Press

EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION GP Tampa Bay 30 Detroit 30 Montreal 31 Toronto 28 Florida 27 Boston 29 Ottawa 28 Buffalo 29 METROPOLITAN DIVISION GP Pittsburgh 28 N.Y. Islanders 29 Washington 28 N.Y. Rangers 26 Philadelphia 29 New Jersey 30 Columbus 28 Carolina 29

W 19 17 19 16 12 15 11 11

L OT 8 3 6 7 10 2 9 3 8 7 13 1 12 5 16 2

Pts 41 41 40 35 31 31 27 24

GF 103 91 83 95 61 74 73 52

GA 78 75 79 81 70 75 79 88

W 19 19 13 12 11 11 11 8

L OT 6 3 10 0 10 5 10 4 13 5 14 5 15 2 18 3

Pts 41 38 31 28 27 27 24 19

GF 91 93 81 77 79 69 67 61

GA 65 85 77 76 87 87 92 83

Pts 41 40 40 36 31 26 25

GF 91 78 86 72 77 76 81

GA 57 55 68 70 67 95 100

WESTERN CONFERENCE CENTRAL DIVISION Chicago Nashville St. Louis Winnipeg Minnesota Colorado Dallas PACIFIC DIVISION

GP 29 28 29 30 27 29 28

W L OT 20 8 1 19 7 2 19 8 2 15 9 6 15 11 1 10 13 6 10 13 5

GP W Anaheim 31 20 Vancouver 29 18 Calgary 31 17 San Jose 31 16 Los Angeles 30 15 Arizona 29 10 Edmonton 30 7 NOTE: Two points for a time loss.

L OT Pts GF 6 5 45 91 9 2 38 88 12 2 36 94 11 4 36 88 10 5 35 79 16 3 23 67 18 5 19 65 win, one point for

GA 82 81 83 82 69 95 102 over-

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Florida 3, Detroit 2, SO Pittsburgh 3, Calgary 1 Montreal 6, Los Angeles 2 Anaheim 4, Edmonton 2

SATURDAY’S GAMES

Ottawa 3, Boston 2, SO Philadelphia 5, Carolina 1 Florida at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Detroit at Toronto, 7 p.m. Chicago at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Tampa Bay at Washington, 7 p.m. Pittsburgh at Columbus, 7 p.m. Anaheim at Winnipeg, 7 p.m. Minnesota at Arizona, 8 p.m. New Jersey at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. St. Louis at Colorado, 10 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Nashville at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Los Angeles at Toronto, 5 p.m. Calgary at Chicago, 8 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m.

MONDAY’S GAMES

Ottawa at Buffalo, 7 p.m. New Jersey at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

TRANSACTIONS

By The Associated Press BASEBALL American League MINNESOTA TWINS _ Agreed to terms with RHP Ervin Santana on a four-year contract.

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Crockett, NDSU hold off Chants 39-32 BY DAVE KOLPACK The Associated Press FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State has built its reputation around defense, but the Bison needed a career game by running back John Crockett to hold off Coastal Carolina 39-32 Saturday in the Football Championship Subdivision quarterfinals. The three-time defending champion Bison, who will play at home again next Saturday against Sam Houston State, survived a rare shootout, by their standards. The last time they gave up more points was Dec. 11, 2010, in a playoff loss to Eastern Washington. Crockett rushed for 227 yards and two touchdowns, including a game-winning 45yard scamper with less than 10 minutes to play. It was his best performance in a single game and broke the NDSU playoff record of 207 yards, by D.J. McNorton in 2010. “He’s a special player and he loves this stage,’’ NDSU head coach Chris Klieman said of Crockett. NDSU (13-1) and Coastal Carolina (12-2) combined for nearly 900 yards of total offense in front of more than 18,000 fans at the Fargodome. NDSU finished with an even 500 yards. “It always stings,’’ said Coastal Carolina quarterback Alex Ross, whose team lost to the Bison 48-14 in last year’s playoffs. “To invest that much time and that much effort, it hurts. I hurt for those seniors.’’ The Bison had trouble containing Ross and running back De’Angelo Henderson through the first three quarters, when the pair combined for 352 yards of total offense. But the NDSU defense managed to stop Coastal Carolina on its final three possessions, including an interception by safety Colten Heagle at the

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Coastal Carolina quarterback Alex Ross, center, carries the ball against North Dakota State during the Chanticleers’ 39-32 loss on Saturday in Fargo, N.D., in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs. NDSU 49 with 53 seconds left. “I was just so tired, I just wanted to get off the field,’’ Heagle said about the play. Crockett, a senior from Minneapolis, scored the goahead touchdown early in the fourth quarter on third down. That made it 39-32 and wiped out Coastal Carolina’s only lead. The Chanticleers had gone ahead 32-31 when Henderson scored on a 2-yard run to open the fourth quarter. That finished off a 95-yard drive that took just four plays, including a 48-yard pass from Ross to John Israel and a 32-yard run

by Henderson. The Bison regained the lead in three plays on a 69-yard drive that started with a 15yard penalty for pass interference. “You can lose and go home or you can keep playing,’’ Crockett said of the winning march. “I was just happy to give my team the lead.’’ Klieman called Ross as good as any quarterback in FCS and said Henderson “was better than advertised.’’ Henderson wound up with 143 yards rushing. “We did enough things in the fourth quarter to get some

stops, and that’s a bunch of seniors and a bunch of experienced guys who said we’re not going to let this thing slip,’’ Klieman said. Ross said the Chanticleers executed well for the first three quarters but “slid down a little bit’’ in the fourth quarter and the Bison defense played better. He was sacked twice late in the game. “They weren’t letting me step up in the pocket and escape like I’m usually able to do,’’ Ross said. Crockett started his show with a 70-yard touchdown run on the fourth play of the

game, aided by two blocks more than 40 yards downfield. He finished with 132 yards rushing in the first half in helping NDSU to a 24-20 lead. The Chanticleers fell back 14-3 early but came back to tie it at 17-all on a 98-yard kickoff return by Devin Brown. Coastal Carolina coach Joe Moglia said several times afterward that “he couldn’t be prouder’’ of his team. “My hat goes off to anybody associated with the football program at North Dakota State,’’ he said. “And their fans are as good as any fans in the country.’’

PLAYOFF SCHEDULE FCS

The Associated Press Quarterfinals Friday New Hampshire 35, Chattanooga 30 Saturday North Dakota St. 39, Coastal Carolina 32 Sam Houston State 34, Villanova 31 Illinois State 59, Eastern Washington 46 Semifinals Friday, Dec. 19 or Saturday, Dec. 20 New Hampshire (12-1) vs. Illinois State (12-1), TBA North Dakota State (13-1) vs. Sam Houston State (11-4), TBA

Division II Semifinals

Saturday Minnesota State-(Mankato) 47, Concord (W.Va.) 13 West Georgia at Colorado StatePueblo (late)

CHAMPIONSHIP

Saturday, Dec. 20 At Sporting Park Kansas City, Kan. Minnesota State-(Mankate) vs. TBA, 4 p.m.

Division III Semifinals

Saturday Mount Union 70, Wesley 21 Wis.-Whitewater 20, Linfield 14

AMOS ALONZO STAGG BOWL

Friday, Dec. 19 At Salem, Va. Stadium Mount Union vs. WisconsinWhitewater, 7 p.m.

NAIA CHAMPIONSHIP

Friday, Dec. 19 At Municipal Stadium Daytona Beach, Fla. Marian (Ind.) (11-2) vs. S. Oregon (12-2), 3 p.m.

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Navy quarterback Keenan Reynolds, left, dodges Army defensive back Hayden Pierce as he rushes the ball during the Midshipmen’s 17-10 victory on Saturday in Baltimore.

Navy makes it 13 straight over Army BY DAVID GINSBURG The Associated Press BALTIMORE — The game was over, and it was time for Navy to celebrate its 13th straight victory over Army. After the Midshipmen stood respectfully for Army’s alma mater, defensive ends Paul Quessenberry and Will Anthony hoisted Ken Niumatalolo on their shoulders to give the winningest football coach in Navy history a free ride in the wake of a 17-10 triumph Saturday. Niumatalolo (56-35) broke a tie with George Welsh for most wins at Navy. He also became the first to win his first seven games against Army (48). Asked about his awkward jaunt aboard the two players, Niumatalolo said, “I tried to get down. I have so much respect for Army, I didn’t want to upstage anyone.” The streak remained intact because of Navy’s unrelenting defense and quarterback Keenan Reynolds’ versatility. After Army turned a blocked punt into a touchdown in the first quarter, the

Midshipmen used the passing of Reynolds to pull even at halftime. Navy (7-5) then took a 10-7 lead before Reynolds scored from the 1 with 12:07 left to put the Mids in control. Reynolds ran 26 times for 100 yards and completed six of eight passes for 77 yards and a touchdown. As the clock ticked down the final seconds, the thousands of Midshipmen in attendance jumped, yelled and cheered from their perch in the end zone. And soon after that, Niumatalolo went airborne. “It was awesome,” Quessenberry said. “If you watch to the end, I ran into the Secretary of the Navy.” The 13-game run by Navy is the longest in the history of a series that began in 1890. Before the Midshipmen went on their unprecedented streak, neither team in this storied rivalry had won more than five in a row. “It’s not as if you carry points over from one year to the next,” Niumatalolo said. “It is a heck of a run, and you have to give credit to a lot of players and coaches.”

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Devin Booker and Willie Cauley-Stein each scored 15 points and top-ranked Kentucky shook off the shock of losing junior forward Alex Poythress by rolling past No. 21 North Carolina 84-70 on Saturday. With Poythress courtside two days after sustaining a season-ending knee injury in practice, the Wildcats (11-0) combined depth, length and strong shooting to post a convincing win over the Tar Heels (6-3). Booker returned from a one-game absence to make all three long-range attempts and 5 of 8 overall on a day that Kentucky shot 57 percent from the field. Kentucky never trailed and eventually built a 19-point second half lead, though North Carolina got within 66-57 midway through when Marcus Paige (14 points) warmed up from outside. But the Wildcats used a 14-5 run over 5:56 for a cushion. Aaron Harrison added 14 points and Trey Lyles had nine in place of Poythress.

reshman Keanua Williams had a performance to remember in her college debut. The Jacksonville University guard out of Crestwood High School came off the bench to play a season-high 19 minutes against Trinity Baptist College. She had eight points, seven WILLIAMS steals, four rebounds and four assists. Her four assists led the team, and her seven steals led both teams. The steals tied the school’s record for an individual in a game.

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(3) ARIZONA 80 MICHIGAN 53

TUCSON, Ariz. — Stanley Johnson scored 17 points, Gabe York added 15 and No. 3 Arizona crushed struggling Michigan 80-53. Kaleb Tarczewski had 15 points and seven rebounds for Arizona (10-0), which shot 58 percent. Zak Irvin led Michigan (6-4) with 14 points.

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Kentucky’s Willie Cauley-Stein (15) tries to shoot while being pressured by North Carolina’s Kennedy Meeks (3) during the Wildcats’ 84-70 victory on Saturday in Lexington, Ky.

(5) WISCONSIN 86 NICHOLLS ST. 43

MADISON, Wis. — Sam Dekker scored 17 points to and No. 5 Wisconsin dispatched Nicholls State 86-43. Josh Gasser had 14 points, while Nigel Hayes added 12 points and eight rebounds for the Badgers (10-1). Frank Kaminsky and Vitto Brown scored 10 apiece. (10) KANSAS 63 (13) UTAH 60

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The No. 10 Kansas Jayhawks made six straight foul shots in the final 39 seconds, allowing them to hold on for a 63-60 victory over No. 13 Utah in their annual game at Sprint Center. Jamari Traylor had 13 points and Frank Mason III had 10 for the Jayhawks (8-1). Traylor and Brannen Greene combined on the final six free throws, the last of them with 13.7 seconds left. Delon Wright finished with 23 points for the Utes (7-2).

Wichita State rallied from a 10-point second half deficit to beat Detroit 7768. Ron Baker added 19 points for the Shockers (7-1), who went on a decisive 15-3 run in the final minutes. The Titans (6-4) fell short in their upset bid despite a 27-point performance by Juwan Howard Jr. Fred VanVleet had 11 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for Wichita State.

No. 16 Oklahoma routed Tulsa 87-68. The bigger Sooners (6-2) shot 46.9 percent and never trailed. They quickly expanded a 44-32 halftime with a 16-9 run to open the second period. Thomas, a 6-foot-8, 242-pound transfer from Houston, dominated inside. He went 9 of 12 from the field and finished 7 of 8 from the free-throw line.

(12) OHIO ST. 87

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Freshman Melo Trimble earned his first doubledouble with 14 points and 12 rebounds as No. 19 Maryland overcame a halftime deficit to pull away from South Carolina-Upstate 67-57. Jake Layman scored 17 points and Evan Smotrycz added 10 for the Terrapins (10-1).

Kaitlin Knight is a freshman for Converse College. The past Gamecock won 6-3, 6-0 against her Southern Wesleyan University opponent and also won a match at the Conference Carolinas tournament. Another from the Gamecocks, Suzanna Mickey is a freshman for Coker College. She lost in first doubles at the Belmont Abbey Invitational. Previously at Robert E. Lee, Jenna Gainey is a freshman for Coker. She lost her doubles match during the Belmont Abbey event.

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MONTREAT 68

Formerly of Sumter, Queens University of Charlotte sophomore Will Hicks finished fifth in the 100yard breaststroke against Davidson College.

MOREHEAD ST. 71

COLUMBUS, Ohio — D’Angelo Russell and Sam Thompson scored 15 points each and both had dunks during a second-half spurt to lead No. 12 Ohio State past Morehead State 87-71. The victory came in Thad Matta’s 500th game as a head coach. Amir Williams added 12 points and nine rebounds and Jae’Sean Tate also had 12 points for the Buckeyes (8-1). (16) OKLAHOMA 87

(11) WICHITA STATE 77

TULSA 68

DETROIT 68

TULSA, Okla. — TaShawn Thomas scored 25 points and Isaiah Cousins added 21, including five 3-pointers, as

DETROIT — Darius Carter had 18 points and 11 rebounds, and No. 11

Another from Crestwood, Alexandria Scriven had two assists and one rebound for Voorhees College against Morris College. College of Charleston senior Mikaela Hopkins, a Thomas Sumter Academy product, had 10 points and four rebounds against George Mason University. USC Upstate starting center Brittany Starling had 10 points and 10 rebounds against Western Carolina University. The Sumter High School graduate led the team in rebounds. Columbia College sophomore Anna Outlaw has played in seven games. The Robert E. Lee Academy graduate had three points against Reinhardt University.

(19) MARYLAND 67 USC UPSTATE 57

CLINTON — Jordan Downing scored 22 points, William Truss added 17 and 12 rebounds, and Presbyterian pulled away midway through the second half to beat NAIA Montreat 79-68.

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Dallas eager for rematch with Eagles BY ROB MAADDI The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — For a team that was dominated at home in front of a national television audience on Thanksgiving, the Dallas Cowboys have plenty of confidence going into their rematch against the Philadelphia Eagles. First place in the NFC East is on the line when the Eagles (9-4) host the Cowboys (9-4) under the prime-time lights tonight. The winner ROMO takes control of the division while the loser has a tough road to get into the playoffs. “If we play like the team we are capable of, we shouldn’t have any worries,’’ Cowboys cornerback Orlando Scandrick said. Just 17 days earlier, the Eagles routed the Cowboys 33-10. But Dallas rebounded with a win at Chicago and has three extra days to prepare for the Eagles, who are coming off a loss to Seattle. “We need to be the best version of ourselves this game,’’ Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo said. “I don’t think our team played as well as we’re capable last time. The guys will be ready to go. Having a few more days off, I expect our team to be at our best.’’ The Cowboys lost a winnertake-all game at home to the Eagles in the regular-season finale last year. So, they have extra motivation going for them, a factor that may be a bigger deal for oddsmakers than anyone else. “We’re not satisfied with the last game,’’ Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr said. “It’s out of character for us the way we played. We’ve got an opportunity to go out there and prove ourselves one more time.’’ The Eagles also have something to prove after the Seahawks snapped their 10-game home winning streak. They’re only 2-4 against winning teams, including a blowout loss to Green Bay and a lastminute loss to Arizona. Mark Sanchez and the rest of the offense were shut down by Seattle’s “Legion Of Doom’’ defense, holding Philadelphia to just 139 total yards and 18:04 time of possession. DeMarco Murray leads the NFL with 1,606 yards rushing while LeSean McCoy is fourth with 1,068. McCoy won the first matchup. He rushed for 159 yards and a TD in the first game and has 474 yards against the Cowboys in the past four meetings. The Eagles held Murray to a season-low 73 yards on Nov. 27. “I think they’ll come in trying to stop the run,’’ McCoy said. “I’m sure they’re not happy about last game. I don’t think it’ll be like that, that type of blowout.’’ The Cowboys are 6-0 on the road for the third time in franchise history. They’ve had their two best rushing games on the road and also beat the Seahawks in Seattle, handing Russell Wilson only his second home loss in three seasons. “There aren’t a lot of the distractions that sometimes you have at home,’’ Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said of the team’s road success. “And sometimes there’s that warrior mentality where you go on the road and you kind of embrace all the challenges that come with it. I think our team has done a good job of that this year.’’ While the Eagles played a tough, physical game against the Seahawks late Sunday afternoon, the Cowboys were sitting on their couches and relaxing after a win at Chicago on Thursday night. No doubt the extra time off could help Dallas. “As coaches, we try to take advantage of this little bit of extra time,’’ Garrett said. “For our players, the biggest thing is to get away from it, get refreshed.’’

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Heeeere’s Johnny Browns rookie QB Manziel gets 1st start against rival Bengals BY TOM WITHERS The Associated Press CLEVELAND — Hours after the Browns switched starting quarterbacks, Cavaliers superstar LeBron James stood at his locker following a win rocking a “Money Manziel’’ T-shirt. “You know I know timing,’’ James quipped. The Browns hope theirs is right, too. Johnny Manziel, the stage is yours. The hyped rookie, who depending on whom you talk to is either the NFL’s next big thing or everything that’s wrong with today’s athlete, will make his first career start today against the Cincinnati Bengals. With their offense sputtering and their playoff hopes wilting, the Browns (7-6) are handing the ball to Manziel. And once he’s got it, anything is possible. “If something breaks down he runs around and makes a play,’’ Browns Pro Bowl tackle Joe Thomas said. “That can be a huge spark for any team when you have a quarterback who can extend plays the way he does. I’m excited to see what he can do. Hopefully he can lead us to where we want to go because I think our goal is still out there.’’ Manziel will take the knowledge he has gathered from spending months

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Cleveland quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) will make his first professional start today when the Browns host Cincinnati in a key AFC North matchup. learning as a backup behind Brian Hoyer, who helped make the Browns relevant again before it seems the pressure of playing in his hometown, trying to earn a new contract and having Johnny Football over his shoulder became too much. The Browns drafted Manziel with an eye toward the future, and it’s here. Sure, he’s a social media sensation and a star to a young generation of fans, but there’s no denying Manziel’s ability to drop thousands of jaws in a packed stadium and keep defensive coordinators up at night. At Texas A&M, he ran a

simple offense that consisted of Manziel mostly taking the snap in the shotgun. If his receivers were covered, Manziel would spin, duck, jump, whatever he had to do to buy time until they got open. If they didn’t, he took off running to avoid a sack. Browns offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan is expected to utilize Manziel’s unique skillset. “I’m excited to see what he can do, I’m not going to lie to you,’’ said Browns defensive coordinator Jim O’Neil, who has only had to deal with Manziel in practice. “Everybody in the build-

ing can feel the buzz. Everybody can’t wait to get to Sunday. I’m glad I don’t have to defend it. It can be a major headache.’’ The Bengals (8-4-1) lead the AFC North, but to keep it they’ll have to control Manziel, which won’t be easy. “The challenge is even if you do get a good rush on him, he has the ability to make you miss in the pocket,’’ Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap said. “King of like (Tony) Romo and some of those guys who are good in the pocket. But at the end of the day, he is still a rookie.’’

Anderson, Panthers look to top Buccaneers again BY STEVE REED The Associated Press

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Carolina quarterback Derek Anderson will start at quarterback in place of Cam Newton today against Tampa Bay. Anderson led the Panthers to a 20-14 victory over the Buccaneers in Week 1.

CHARLOTTE — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will avoid facing Cam Newton for the second time this season. The first time didn’t work out so well. Derek Anderson returns to the starting lineup for Carolina while Newton recovers from two fractures in his lower back sustained Tuesday when his truck overturned during a two-car accident that left him hospitalized. Anderson started the season opener against the Bucs and turned in a solid, methodical performance,

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completing 24 of 34 passes for 230 yards and two touchdowns in a 20-14 win. “It’s obviously not an ideal situation to lose your starting quarterback, especially in this manner, but we have all the confidence in the world in Derek Anderson,’’ said tight end Greg Olsen, who caught eight passes and a touchdown in the last meeting. Newton’s playing status will be reevaluated next week. Anderson said he’s prepared and ready to play. He warned the Panthers (4-8-1) can’t simply expect to show up and beat the Buccaneers (2-11) because they have a better re-

cord. “Yeah, they’re 2-andwhatever, but they’ve been in every single game,’’ Anderson said of Tampa Bay. “They play hard. They’re scratching and fighting, just like we are every single week. So it’s not like we just roll it out there and say, `Hey, we beat them once. We’re going to beat them again.’’’ Despite their record, the Panthers still have plenty at stake. They’re a half-game behind Atlanta and New Orleans in the NFC South with three games remaining. If the Panthers win all three and the Saints lose one, they’ll repeat as NFC South champs.

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Wilson Hall’s Grier Schwartz, right, battles for the ball against First Baptist’s Brice Sharpton, second from right, and Devin Ramsey, left, with help from teammate John Ballard during the Barons’ 63-50 loss to the Hurricanes on Saturday at Nash Student Center on the final day of the Baron Classic.

STORM FROM PAGE B1 now, but the kids are competing and giving it all they have right now. We’re making some mistakes, and the mistakes that we are making are correctable. The effort has been there. I didn’t feel like tonight was our best effort, but the effort is there. Now, we’ve just got to execute and perform a little bit better, which is all things that we can do.” The Barons stormed back Saturday after falling into the early 8-0 hole to cut the lead to 10-9 before the Hurricanes righted the ship to hold a 17-14 advantage heading to the second quarter. By halftime, that lead had been stretched to eight, 32-24. The third quarter was fairly split, with First Baptist dominating early to build a 41-28 lead after a Brice Sharpton 3. Wilson Hall rallied to pull back within eight, 43-35, as Grier Schwartz closed the scoring with a follow at the 5-second mark. The Barons pulled within six, 45-39, after a Jake Cadet steal and layup with 6:39 to go, but the Barons would get no closer than that as the Hurricanes went on an 8-0 run to push the lead back to 14. John Ballard converted a 3-point play to pull Wilson Hall within seven, 57-50, with 1:31 on

the clock, but First Baptist scored the game’s final six points to account for the final margin. “We got behind 8-0 to start the game, and it pretty much stayed that way,” Talley said. “We’d make a run or two, but we never really threatened them. We have to take care of the basketball and we have to shoot well, and tonight we didn’t shoot very well. Their height bothered us - we’re not the tallest team in the world but as long as they’ll continue to give the effort it will be my job to get us to execute and perform better. As long as they’ll keep giving me the effort, I feel like we’re going to have a good year when it’s all said and done.” Watford led the Barons with 12 while Ballard ended with 10. Rivers scored 14 and Devin Ramsey 12 for First Baptist. Both of the local boys teams closed out the tournament with two losses as LMA fell to Palmetto Christian 75-64 in its Saturday game. Malik Cokley topped the Swampcats, now 0-5, with 19 while Terrell Houston closed with 15. Chris DeMarco led four Eagles in double figures with 30 points. DeMarco was joined by Jack Dragon with 15, Cale Lewis with 14 and Isaiah McGraw with 12. LMA’s girls also suffered two losses in the tourney. Brooke Bennett scored 11 to top the

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“We stayed in our press tonight and the kids didn’t want to back up, didn’t want to play zone,” Sumter boys head coach Jo Jo English said. “The guys dug down deep and they moved their feet, got big rebounds and protected the ball a lot better.” Lakewood had three players score in double figures as it was led by White’s gamehigh 20 points. Tyshawn Johnson had 16 and Daquan Tindal added 14. “We’re learning a new system and we’ve got to take our time execution-wise and even defensively,” first-year Lakewood boys head coach Bryan Brown said. “They were longer than us and I think our guards struggled a little bit with their size. I’m looking forward to next Friday. We’ve got to find a way to get better and to execute and find a way to make their size work to our advantage.” Sumter’s Micah McBride found his shot from the behind 3-point line three times in the first half and the Gamecocks were having success in the paint as well as in transition. McBride finished with a teamhigh 19 points, connecting on five treys for the game. The Gamecocks had 10 of its 12 players record at least two points. Quentin Kershaw and Brandon Parker also scored in double figures with Kershaw scoring 12 and Parker contributing 10. Charlie Richardson pitched in nine points. “I preach to the kids that we need to play as one,” English said. “Everybody has a role and everybody needs to be able to contribute something even if it’s for a minute and half, and the kids bought into that and did the best job they could.” In the girls game, Cy Cooper and Jessica Harris fueled the Lady Gamecocks, now 6-2, in the second half. Cooper contributed 13 of her 15 points in the second half and hit two crucial 3-pointers. Harris led SHS with 17 points and hit six straight free throws in the final stanza. “Jessica was huge at the free throw line today as well as last night,” Loudenslager said. “She hit five of six in the fourth quarter last night, stepped up tonight, hit six straight in the fourth quarter. “Cy Cooper is the X-factor for us,” he said. “When

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Varsity Basketball Branchville at East Clarendon, 6 p.m. Jefferson Davis at St. Francis Xavier (Boys Only), 6 p.m. Varsity and JV Basketball Robert E. Lee at Dillon Christian, 4 p.m. Junior Varsity Basketball Camden at Lakewood, 6 p.m. Middle School Basketball Ebenezer at Alice Drive, 5 p.m. Chestnut Oaks at Bates, 5 p.m. Hillcrest at Furman, 5 p.m.

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she’s on we’re one of the best teams in the state.” The Lady Gators, who fell to 4-1, led 24-17 at halftime, but managed just two field goals in the third and fell into foul trouble in the fourth quarter. “We got into a little bit of foul trouble, Lakewood head coach Frances Field said. “There wasn’t that intensity like the first half of just playing and having fun.” Lakewood senior Sonora Dengkol hit a 3-pointer to pull her team within a point at 33-32 with about four minutes to play. That’s as close as the Lady Gators got as SHS went on an 8-0 run to go up 41-32 with 1:26 to play. Dengkol finished with 15 points, nine rebounds and two blocks. Kamryn Lemon had nine points, four rebounds and two assists and Taja Randolph added seven points and six rebounds.

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A cyclist makes his way up Manning Avenue in front of the South Sumter Resource Center just after sunrise Wednesday morning. The center recently celebrated 20 years of providing a variety of services in the arenas of educational, economic, cultural and social growth.

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Youth Build participants water a garden they planted at the South Sumter Resource Center on Manning Avenue. The Youth Build program housed at the center continues to maintain the garden, offering seasonal vegetables to senior members of the South Sumter community. Youth Build is one of dozens of programs that have been offered through the center over the past 20 years.

wenty years ago, the building at the corner of Manning Avenue and Fulton Street stood empty. The former Piggly Wiggly grocery store was in a perfect location for a South Sumter community resource center, it was big, and there was room for expansion. The Sumter City-County Comprehensive Development Plan included the area of then more than 5,000 residents in its recommendations for improvements, and in 1989, the South Sumter Revitalization and Redevelopment Plan was established. Sumter City Council, in a unanimous vote, elected to buy the building for conversion into the center. Grants were obtained to cover most of the purchase price and cost of renovations, and the county agreed to pay the director’s salary. The stated role of the center has always been “to promote educational, economic, cultural and social growth in the community and to foster an environment for training opportunities, skills development, entrepreneurship and enterprise exploration and expansion.”

In the plan for the resource center were facilities for a branch of the Sumter County Library and space for schools, satellite offices of government and private social agencies to provide child care, pregnancy and drug abuse programs, as well as resources for youth job training, services for the elderly and more. Once the plans were approved and in place, the search for a director for the center began. The facility opened in October 1994, and Lana Odom accepted the position she held for almost the entire two decades it’s been open. During the recent celebration of the South Sumter Resource Center’s 20th anniversary, the recently retired director was surprised when she was honored for her service by many local dignitaries, friends, co-workers and those who have benefited from the resources she shepherded. Odom and Gwen Clyburn, housing coordinator for the Sumter Community Development Corporation that has its offices at the center, both said the center has been very successful in making resources available to the community.

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Night baseball comes to city; vets remember Pearl Harbor 75 YEARS AGO – 1940 May 7-13 According to a letter received by Mayor F.B. Creech from H.P. Fulmer, congressman from the Second District, a WPA project (No. 40329521151) has been approved allotting $69,530 for the citywide improvement of streets. This work will include clearing, grubbing, excavating, grading, draining, placing base, and surfacing, constructing curbs, gutters, sidewalks and drainage Yesteryear structures, and performin Sumter ing incidental SAMMY WAY appurtenant work. • A crowd that filled nearly every available seat at the municipal baseball park witnessed the first night baseball game ever played in Sumter last night. Everybody was delighted with the new floodlight system and everybody had a fine time, except the Citadel team which took a 12-1 lacing from the powerful Clemson Tigers. • Sen. James F. Byrnes has written Maj. Gen. Thomas Holcomb, commandant, the U.S. Marine Corps, Navy Department, at Washington, D.C. requesting him to detail the Marine Band from Parris Island,

of the beautiful gardens, stated that he believed that by the following Friday the blooms would make a fine show. • Alvenia Hurst was crowned Queen of May by O.C. Lemmon on Wednesday night, May 1, in the Pinewood gymnasium before a large audience. Betty Jean Woodham and Susan Geddings, dressed in blue organdy, carried the white satin train. Hazel Byrd was maid of honor. • The Savage-Glover Gas House Gang defeated the Alcolu Blue Cups 18-7 in a game SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTOS played here Saturday afternoon. The gang got 32 hits off 1940 - Comprising the receiving line at a tea given by Edmunds High the two pitchers that worked School home economics department were, from left, front row: Miss Ruth Altman, home economics teacher at the junior high school; Miss for Alcolu while the visitors managed only 5 hits. Julia Obenshain, Tuomey Hospital dietitian; Miss Catherine Wright,

home economics teacher at Edmunds; Miss Hattie Altman, EHS home economics teacher; Amelia Hodge. Second row, from left, Hugh T. Stoddard, EHS principal; Mrs. Stoddard; Mrs. Louise Y. Earle, assistant superintendent of city schools; Mrs. W.H. Shaw; Melle Pringle; Marie Gibson; and Mrs. Pretto Brunson, modern problems teacher at Edmunds. Back row: Mildred Kolb; Marion McLeod; Mrs. R.C. Forester, Edmunds dean of girls; and W.H. Shaw, superintendent of the city schools. to give a concert in Sumter, on Friday, May 17, the opening day of Sumter’s first Iris Festival. • About 25 members of the Sumter School Safety Patrol will leave for Washington, D.C., where they will attend the annual patrol convention which will begin tomorrow afternoon. City Officer T.C. Jones will again accompany the youngsters and it is largely due

to his work and efforts that the trip is being made possible this year. • At a meeting of the Iris Festival committee yesterday afternoon at the Board of Trade it was unanimously decided to postpone the date of the Festival from May 17 to May 24. The postponement of one week was decided upon because of the lateness of the Japanese iris at Swan Lake. H.C. Bland, owner

50 YEARS AGO – 1965 March 7-13 The 1965 campaign kick-off of the Sumter Jewish Welfare Fund will be launched with a dinner-meeting Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Minnie L. Barnett Memorial Room at Temple Sinai. This fund is maintained by the Men’s Club of Temple Sinai and its current trustees are Max Edlesburg, senior member, who also serves as Campaign Chairman, Perry M. Moses, Jr. and Marion Moise. Funds raised annually go to U.J.A. for overseas relief and to various domestic institutions which serve the needy. • When Mike Watson defeated Bobo Brinson of Charleston

Friday night, it marked the 34th straight victory for the 12-year-old Sumter boxing wizard. Mike, son of former Southern Conference lightheavyweight champion Burke Watson, who did his leather pushing for The Citadel, has run up a remarkable record of 43-1 in the six years he has been boxing. • Wednesday at assembly, basketball letters were awarded to the following: Chris Edens (tri-captain), Rita Edwards (tri-captain), Anne Greene (tri-captain), Tricia Young, Sudie Summers, Shannon Wilson, Catherine White, Deckie Jordan, Bonnie Warner, Carol Catoe, Emily Roddey, Betty Stuckey, Beth Gattshall, Laura Troutman and Polly Thomas (manager). The girls ended the season with a 10-4 record. Boys receiving letters were: Dwayne Windham (cocaptain), Randy Gleaton (cocaptain), Tommy Parker, Howard Reid, Averil McCoy, Mark Brown, Ray James, Eddie Wilson, Gene Durant (manager), and Phil Richardson (manager). The boys ended the season with a 9-5 record. • Carlisle Lewis of Buckeye Plantation won top honors recently for having the top milk producing dairy herd in South Carolina. Lewis accepted the award last week from the

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Clarendon School District 1 SUMMERTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER “Healthy Habits for Life “is the phrase that is being echoed at Summerton Early Childhood Center. Hugh Latimer, SNAP Nutrition Educator from Clemson University, is collaborating with Lindsey Chappell, physical education teacher, to teach the basic concepts of nutrition and physical fitness. The SNAP Education Curriculum will be implemented in conjunction with the regular school physical education curriculum to help establish a connection with each student and their respective families. This will allow healthy habits to be practiced at home as well as at school.

ST. PAUL ELEMENTARY Students returned Dec. 1 eager to continue learning after a weeklong break. Math was their most exciting subject this week. Students were enthusiastic about learning how to determine the perimeter of an object. Most students have mastered the rules and know the exact tools for measuring and obtaining the perimeter of an object. Ask your third-grader how to measure your kitchen table at home? They will be sure to give you the correct answer. St. Paul Elementary is gearing up to participate in Hoops for Heart in February. Through Hoops for Heart, kids learn basketball skills, how their heart works and raise money to help kids with special hearts. One hundred percent of proceeds will go directly to the American Heart Association. — Beverly Spry

petition was to celebrate and inspire career development. Lee Central High School had several winners that advanced to the regional level. In the Poetry Division, senior Megan Boyd placed first, sophomore Andrea Moyer placed second and sophomore Andrea Layne placed third. In the Poster Category No. 1 (Original Artwork), senior Tamia Stinney placed first, senior Brianca Sigler placed second and sophomore Alexis McMillian placed third. In the Poster Category No. 2 (Clip Art), junior A’Leah Johnson placed first, senior Ternissia Reames placed second and sophomore Roynee Jones placed third. Regional winners will advance to the state competition.

PARENT CAMP HELD Lee County School District held its Parent Camp on Dec. 6 at Lee County School District Office. Guest speakers were Chris Watson, Care Reach manager of Tuomey Medical Professionals; Lisa Canty, Parent Resource Navigator; and nurse Jennifer McCray of Lee Central High School. Dr. Carolyn Young and Kelvin Williams, district social workers, and Deanna Dimick, district school psychologist, also participated. The Parent Camp was coordinated by Gwendolyn Frederick, Lee County School District’s Title I Parent Liaison. — Shawnta McKenzie

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The University of South Carolina Sumter campus will be closed Dec. 23 through Jan. 1, 2015, in observance of the holidays and winter break. Staff offices will open Jan. 2, and spring classes will resume Jan. 12. — Misty Hatfield

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The Lee County Career and Technology Center’s DECA chapter sponsored “Pink-Out” Friday on Oct. 31 in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In exchange for a $1 donation, students, teachers and staff were allowed to wear pink collar shirts, pink T-shirts and pink jackets with their school uniforms. The proceeds collected were donated to Palmetto Health Care Center Unit in Columbia.

LEE CENTRAL MIDDLE Students and staff from Lee Central Middle School are celebrating the reason for the season by giving to the less fortunate. The students, faculty and staff are participating in their first toy drive. The drive will be held through Thursday. Toys will be donated to Good Samaritans For All People Inc. in Bishopville. Lee Central Middle School held its monthly Student Improvement Council and Parent Teacher Organization meetings on Dec. 2. Students from each grade level participated in a field experience to Francis Marion University in Florence on Dec. 4. Francis Marion University is a state-funded liberal arts university with degree programs in education, business, arts and sciences.

LOWER LEE ELEMENTARY Lower Lee Elementary School Principal Angela Jacobs places an emphasis on attendance at the school by having a weekly perfect attendance celebration for her students. During the ceremony, students are recognized for perfect attendance and receive an incentive treat. Students from LLES showed their principal just how much they wanted to see her get a pie smashed in her face by exceeding their collection goal in their annual Holiday Food Drive Competition. The top five classes who collected the most food were rewarded with a popcorn party. Principal Jacobs, physical education teacher Jeffrey Hunter and 5K teacher Beauty Veney all got pies smashed in their faces on Dec. 5.

LEE CENTRAL HIGH Students from Lee Central High School participated in National Career Development Association’s 49th annual poetry and poster contest. This year’s contest theme was “Celebrating First Jobs through Encore Careers.” The goal of the com-

SCHOOL RECEIVES VOLUNTEER AWARD Because of its service to the S.C. Independent School Association, Wilson Hall was presented the Charles J. Beach Volunteer of the Year Award at the SCISA Fall Heads’ Conference. Fred Moulton, headmaster, accepted the award on the school’s behalf. This is the second time Wilson Hall has received this award from SCISA which has 110 member schools. Wilson Hall regularly hosts regional and state competitions for drama, quiz bowl and spelling bees, as well as state tournaments and all-star games for basketball, football and volleyball. Faculty members and administrators assist with state chess tournaments and math competitions and serve on SCISA committees.

DEHOLL PLAYER OF THE WEEK Senior Simmons deHoll, a member of the varsity volleyball team, was named the WLTX News 19 Player of the Week. For this program, News 19 honors exceptional high school seniors who participate in varsity sports, maintain a high GPA and are outstanding citizens in their community. Area coaches send letters to News 19 recommending student athletes, and deHoll was nominated by her volleyball coach, Teresa Alexander. News 19 Sports presents each winner with a letter jacket and a plaque, and the student is then featured in a 30-second promotional announcement that airs for one week.

BATTLE OF THE BOOKS Both the middle school and lower school Battle of the Books teams placed third in the S.C. Independent School Association Regional Competition and will advance to the state competition in March. The middle school team is advised by Katie Pink, and the lower school team is advised by Kathy Coker and Susie Herlong. America’s Battle of the Books is a reading incentive program for students in grades 3 through 12. Students read books and come together to demonstrate their abilities and to test their knowledge of the books they have read. The teams are given a list of 20 books to read prior to the competition, and then they are asked specific questions about the books to earn points.

EDUCATION ATHLETIC RECOGNITION Several athletes received special recognition by the S.C. Independent School Associaton at the conclusion of the fall season. For cross-country, seventh-grader Madison Elmore, junior Anna Lyles and sophomore Andrik-Rivera Nesrala were named to the AAA AllState Teams. Lyles was named the Region Runner of the Year and joining her on the All-Region Teams were Elmore, junior Brayden Fidler, sophomores Julia Ladson and Drew Reynolds, and freshman Matthew Tavarez. Selected for the SCISA North/South All-Star Football Team were seniors Walker Ard, John Wells Baker, Cody Hoover and Thomas McGinnis. Chosen for the All-State First Team were Baker, Hoover, McGinnis and sophomore McLendon Sears, and selected for the AllState Second Team were juniors John Ballard, Robert James and Sam Watford and senior Will Watson. In swimming, eighth-grader Olivia Hilferty and senior Lindsey Tisdale were chosen for the AllState Team. For tennis, freshman Zan Beasley and senior Mackenzie Lecher were named to the All-State Team, and they were chosen for the All-Region Team along with junior Mary Margaret Munn, senior Anna Louise Segars and sophomore Sallie Spencer. Beasley was named the Region Player of the Year and Debby Williams was named the Region Coach of the Year. Senior Simmons deHoll was chosen for the SCISA/Georgia Independent School Association All-Star Team and AllState Team, and she was selected for the SCISA North/South All-Star Team along with freshman Courtney Clark. deHoll was named the Region Player of the Year and was selected for the All-Region team along with Clark and junior Courtney Clark.

FIELD TRIPS The preschool and kindergarten classes went to Patriot Hall on Nov. 21 to watch Columbia City Ballet’s production of “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.” The kindergarten classes visited the residents of Covenant Place on Nov. 25 to present a Thanksgiving music program. — Sean Hoskins

Thomas Sumter Academy SPELLING BEE WINNERS The following Thomas Sumter Academy students are grade-level winners in this year’s Spelling Bee. They will represent TSA at the SCISA Regional Spelling Bee: third grade, Hana Caluag and Asher Park (Cadin Ragan, alternate); fourth grade, Jessica Jost and Evan Stevens (Tal Wilkes, alternate); fifth grade, Davis Wade and Jacob Crowe (HaileeRhodes Eargle, alternate); sixth grade, Ethan Lisenby and Preston Houser (Caleb Burns, alternate); seventh grade, Graham Campbell and Caleb Galloway (Ava Claus, alternate); eighth grade, Bella Crowe and Riley Delavan (Ed Lee, alternate) — Kim Roedl

THE SUMTER ITEM Star Teacher for the month of December. Ray has been employed at the center for 11 years. She was nominated by Sherreese Johnson, a senior at Sumter High School and a second-year student in Ray’s class. Miller Communication began this program last year. On the first Thursday of each month, the Star teacher and Superintendent Frank Baker are guests on “Good Morning Sumter Show.” The show airs on 105.9FM and is hosted by Derek Burress. During the radio interview, Ray discussed the program at the Career and Technology Center. She explained that the students learn everything about the food industry from baking and food preparation to restaurant management and cost analysis of food. Many of her students go on to attend culinary schools such as Johnson and Wales. “I love hearing from my students. I have several working in restaurants in Sumter, including Hamptons, and many in Columbia. I love it when I go to a restaurant and see them working and enjoying their jobs.” According to Baker, Ray is an asset to the center and to the school district as a whole. “She teaches the students all aspects of culinary arts so that they can obtain work after high school in the food service industry, or they can go right into the next level in a college or university. She truly cares about her students and is willing to pitch in to help with any activity, meal, or fundraiser the Career and Technology Center has. She and her students just baked over 100 dozen cookies for Shower Shaw with Cookies. We are fortunate to have her in the district.”

ELEMENTARY STUDENT SELECTED Shauna Johnson, a fourthgrade student at Wilder Elementary School, was selected for the South Carolina Elementary Honor Choir. This choir is comparable to the All State Choir for high school students. During the audition, Johnson was judged on the singing of a prepared selection, the echo singing of melodies and singing in harmony. She will now go to Columbia in February to rehearse with a nationally known choir conductor and along with 200 other selected students, will perform in a concert for the South Carolina Music Educators’ Convention. Jessica Bettinger is the music teacher at Wilder.

COCKY’S READING EXPRESS VISITS OAKLAND Cocky’s Reading Express visited Oakland Primary recently and delighted 600 pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and firstgrade students. The program is a collaboration of the University of South Carolina Student Government and the University’s School of Library and Information Science. USC students travel the state with the Gamecock mascot to visit elementary schools. The students read to the children,

and Cocky emphasizes the importance of life-long reading. The program primarily serves students in 4-year-old kindergarten through third grade. Research shows that if children acquire strong reading skills and a love of reading by the end of third grade, they are more likely to succeed academically and graduate on time. All the children are given books to take home.

BLOOD DRIVE The Sumter District Teacher Forum is hosting a blood drive today from noon to 5 p.m. in the Alice Drive Middle School multi-purpose room. One pint of blood can save up to three lives, and the Red Cross often runs low on their blood supply during the holidays. Please consider “giving the gift of life” this year. To schedule an appointment to give, call blood drive chairman Trevor Ivey at (803) 3167849 or go online at www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code ADMIDDLE.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Sumter School District schools will be closed from Dec. 22 through Jan. 2, 2015. School will resume on Jan. 5. — Mary B. Sheridan

Sumter Christian School CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS SET On Tuesday, Pre-K through fifth grade will present their Christmas programs. Elementary students have been working hard to learn their different parts in the program, and students in grades 6 through 12 are perfecting their pieces for their concert on Thursday. Three bands, small groups and individuals will be performing songs that relate to the theme “A Traditional Christmas.” Several members of the student body and faculty have recorded messages about their favorite Christmas memories or traditions for a special video that will play throughout the program, tying each song together with the theme of the evening. Both programs are scheduled for 7 p.m. and are open to the public. As Christmas break nears, several classes have been working on projects and planning parties. Elementary classes have enjoyed making Christmas crafts such as a puzzle piece wreath, a nativity scene, pinecone Christmas trees, a candy Christmas house and handmade ornaments. Additionally on Saturday, SCS AAA Booster Club was successful with the first annual Christmas Bazaar which was open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to vendors, buyers and volunteers. With several door prizes, raffles and gift certificates from local restaurants and businesses given away throughout the day along with the Bear Café open for meals and snacks, the Christmas Bazaar was able to significantly serve SCS financially. — Miriam Marritt

Central Carolina Technical College

Sumter School District SHOWER SHAW A SUCCESS Sumter School District again participated in the annual Shower Shaw with Cookies project. Shower Shaw is sponsored by Sumter Volunteers, under the leadership of director Jo Anne Morris, and provides thousands of dozens of cookies to Shaw Air Force and U.S. Army Central men and women living here and serving abroad. Sumter School District provided 2,734 dozen cookies for the effort, an increase of more than 600 dozen from last year. Crestwood High School led the baking with 300 dozen; Mayewood Middle School followed with 202 dozen; and Lakewood High School baked 186 dozen. Crestwood High School students turned in 1,500 holiday cards, Alice Drive Elementary did 339 cards, followed by Lemira Elementary with 285 cards. Sumter School District schools produced a total of 4,493 cards.

TEACHER HONORED Kimberly Ray, culinary arts teacher at Sumter Career and Technology Center, was chosen as Miller Communication’s

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Students from Central Carolina Technical College’s Criminal Justice Program participated in a mock trial Nov. 18 and 20 complete with a judge, jury, lawyers, witnesses and a court reporter. Program manager Chris Hall acted as bailiff. The trial was held at the CCTC Legal Studies Center in downtown Sumter.

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE HELD Central Carolina Technical College’s Office of Student Life and several campus clubs held a membership drive on Nov. 19 in the Student Center of the Main Campus.

OFFICE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM STUDENTS RECOGNIZED Administrative Office Technology Program students in Elizabeth Bastedo’s AOT 251 class received Career Success Certificates from Career Services on Dec. 3. The students each attended at least one Career Services presentation; completed a resume, cover letter and an interview thank you letter; and participated in a mock interview. — Becky Rickenbaker

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The Rev. Billy Graham held a service that filled the Sumter Fairgrounds, then a football field, in March of 1950. Schools closed early, and the service was broadcast on radio station WFIG.

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his issue of Reflections focuses on the evangelistic services the Rev. Billy Graham conducted in Sumter on Thursday, March 16, 1950. The services, originally planned to be housed within the Edmunds High School auditori-

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the Legion Football Stadium (now the fairgrounds) in order to ac-

commodate the overflow crowds in attendance. According to an article in The Item at the time, “The 31-year-old college president and evangelist closed a three-week crusade of evangelism in Columbia (attendance estimated to be 40,000) and was expected to arrive in Sumter with his associates on Thursday morning. He and his group will be seated on a platform on the north side of the stadium, as will be members of the choir and ministers and their families.” The city of Sumter made a gargantuan effort in preparation for the visit to Sumter by the evangelist. The services are believed to be the largest religious meeting in the history of the county. The gates at the fairgrounds opened at 2 p.m., and schools closed at the same time to allow children who wished to attend the services time to get to the stadium. Children were allowed to sit anywhere; there were no reserved seats. K.E. Ward, manager of the city’s theaters, announced that the theaters would not open until 5 p.m., one hour after the religious services concluded. “Frank Bostick of the Sumter Coach Company announced that several extra buses to the fairgrounds would be placed in operation at the corner of Main and Liberty streets beginning at 1 p.m. The program was conducted in the biting cold with Dr. Graham remaining at the center of the activities.” The services were well received and are still remembered by many local citizens who were in attendance. Graham, now living in retirement in Charlotte, is still regarded as one of the most recognizable evangelists in this country. His prominence allowed him access to heads of state around the world and drew millions to his crusades over a six-decade career of service. The information and photos used in preparing this report were obtained from The Sumter Item archives. Reach Item Archivist Sammy Way at waysammy@yahoo.com or (803) 774-1294.

ABOVE: The Rev. Billy Graham is shown on the stage set up for him to deliver his sermon to a packed football stadium on the Sumter fairgrounds in 1950. Note the microphones: Those who couldn’t go to the service could listen at home on the radio, as WFIG broadcast it live. LEFT: Graham, right, met James F. Byrnes and Richard M. Nixon when Nixon campaigned in Columbia in February of 1973. The evangelist was frequently invited to open candidates’ campaign appearances with a prayer. He now lives in retirement in North Carolina.

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RESOURCE CENTER, FROM PAGE C1 “That’s our main goal,” Odom said, naming many successful programs. Housing, health and job fairs are a regular occurrence at the center, as are back-toschool functions, adult education, tax assistance. Over the years, the center has housed satellite offices for Community Oriented Policing (COPS), Sumter County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse and has brought in programs on HIV/AIDS, the Department of Health and Environmental Control and other service agencies. “It’s still full,” Clyburn said. “There are activities at the center seven days a week.” She works with YouthBuild, which helps young people “who were delinquent in some way, with behavior modification and training. We work with a lot of high school dropouts.” Odom added, “Many of them have become quite suc-

cessful. We also have had JRT — Job Readiness Training — and have found part time jobs for high school students. A mentoring program targets 16- and 17-year-olds. They also plant a vegetable garden and give away the produce at the (Manning Avenue) Farmers Market” next door to the center. “Just helping people,” Clyburn said. “People who are distressed and depressed; the youth repair rotten floors, leaking roofs ... and more.” In fact, Odom said there is a plethora of activities and services available through the South Sumter Resource Center. “We just open our doors to whatever we can do to help,” she said. “So many organizations meet there.” Among the cultural programs, the center offers literary events, as when acclaimed poet and musician Kwame Dawes filled the meeting room

YESTERYEAR, FROM PAGE C1 South Carolina Federated Cooperative Breeding Assn. on behalf of Buckeye Plantation. Lewis’ cows averaged 15,432 pounds of milk apiece during 1964. • The District 5 Palmetto Trade and Industrial Vocational tournament was held at Whittimore High School in Conway and Robert Carter of Sumter’s Lincoln High won first place in bricklaying from seven other schools – Howard, Wilson, Whittimore, Thomlinson, Butler and East Side, and Lincoln of Clio.

25 YEARS AGO – 1989 Dec. 8-14 On a cold and rainy Pearl Harbor Day, about 150 people gathered at Sumter’s new Veterans Memorial Park Thursday to help keep the fires burning for those who died for the freedom we now enjoy. With several war veterans on hand, the memorial park next to Shaw Air Force Base was dedicated to Maj. Gen. George L. Mabry, Jr., a Stateburg native who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his bravery in World War II. Also present were Congressional Medal of Honor recipients Sgt. 1st Class Webster Anderson and Chief Warrant Officer Harold E. “Speed” Wilson and former prisoners of war Col. Bobby R. Bagley and Master Sgt. John A. Northrop. • After spending five weeks of intense training at the Governor’s School for the Arts, three Sumter High School students will be on center stage tonight when some of the state’s best singers and musicians perform for Gov. Carroll Campbell. Sumter High vocalists Cameron Aiken and Paul Nutter and flutist Sarah Ropp were chosen to perform at a black tie dinner being held to honor those who contribute financially to the prestigious school. • The 53rd annual Shrine Bowl at Charlotte Memorial Stadium Saturday was supposed to be a showcase for some of the finest high school football talent in North and South Carolina, and Sumter High’s Derrick Witherspoon hoped to be among those in the spotlight. Instead, frigid temperatures and freezing rain turned the contest into a test of endurance and further hindered the efforts of the Gamecock running back, who was already battling an injured leg. Witherspoon was used sparingly in the game after sustaining a pulled thigh muscle during practice early in the week. • Byron Kinney is a lucky man. It’s not every high school basketball coach in the state who can say his second five players can be as effective as his first five. The Sumter High head coach is one who can and his second quintet proved it against Manning Saturday. Kinney pulled his first five with over six minutes left in the first half and the Gamecocks only leading by five. With the second team on the floor the rest of the half, SHS led by 23 at halftime on its way to an easy 87-53 victory at the Sumter gymnasium. • Apparently bowing to pressure from a boardroom full of Willow Drive parents whose

concerns are not racial but “green,” Sumter School District 17 trustees stopped short of an expected vote on elementary school rezoning Tuesday night. The board instead released the latest map of proposed new zones which for Willow Drive is essentially unchanged from the original Oct. 8 proposal for public perusal and response. The board delayed an initial vote at least until the Jan. 16, 1990 board meeting… • Thanks to a number of donations, Samaritan House of Sumter will be able to stay open to homeless men, women and children throughout the winter. The Samaritan House board of trustees had sought a government grant this fall to repair the former Jenkins Center, where the shelter is housed. The building was in need of renovation even before Hurricane Hugo, but the storm threatened to close the shelter if major repairs to the roof weren’t made. • Cutbacks in defense spending spurred by recent events in Eastern Europe should have little or no impact on military bases in South Carolina, U.S. Sen. Ernest F. “Fritz” Hollings said Tuesday. Hollings also maintained his criticism of the Hugo relief effort. The senator was in Sumter to attend a Sumter School District 2 luncheon in his honor for his work in restoring federal Impact Aid funds lost last year. • Some disliked their roles, others were too young to remember theirs, but 10 surviving cast members of “Gone With the Wind” are excited about the hoopla surrounding the classic’s 50th anniversary celebration. “Thank God I had a part in it,” said Ric Holt, who played Beau Wilkes, son of Melanie and Ashley Wilkes. The Civil War saga’s lone surviving star, Olivia DeHavilland, who played Melanie, was at Wednesday’s reunion in spirit. • Patti Baker says she isn’t afraid to tell it like it is and convinces her clients that it’s best to be honest, even if it means revealing a criminal background to a potential employer. Baker, an employment counselor with the Alston Wilkes Society, helps criminal offenders find and keep jobs once out of prison. She said ex-convicts face a tough time in the job market, but that if given a chance, most prove to be hardworking, loyal employees. • Darlene Bryant stood in front of the remnants of her uninsured mobile home Monday wondering how she could put back the pieces of her life, splintered in just a matter of hours by Hurricane Hugo. About three months after the storm hit, Bryant still can’t find the old pump house that stood at her Silo Acres Home in Sumter County. Her husband was laid off from his job following the storm and is now working as an independent roofing contractor to earn enough money for the family. Recently, she was laid off and is now working for her husband as a roofer. Reach Item Archivist Sammy Way at waysammy@yahoo.com or (803) 774-1294.

PANORAMA to overflowing with his multimedia launch of his book of poetry, “Wisteria,” which he based on interviews with elderly South Sumter residents. Dance and art classes are presented often at the center, and during the annual Festival on the Avenue anchored by the center, young people present the Living Museum, for which they portray prominent African-American characters, telling their stories. When the center first opened, then-State Rep. the

THE SUMTER ITEM Rev. Ralph Canty said the center was only the beginning. “This building becomes a tribute not to what we have done, but to what we can do,” he said. His words were prescient, Odom and Clyburn said. While the list of accomplishments made through the center is extensive, they foresee more in the future. “It’s a good team effort by staff and the community,” Odom said, as Clyburn nodded.

“People are always coming by looking for a place for their kids to be, out of the street,” Clyburn said. “At the center, they don’t just get babysitters, they get resources, assistance with education, behavior (concerns) and more.” Odom said, “The center has been quite successful helping adults and young people” for 20 years. “I’m sure that success will continue.” Reach the South Sumter Resource Center, 337 Manning Avenue, at 436-2277.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS IRS sets new mileage rates The IRS released standard mileage rates for 2015 on Wednesday. Beginning on Jan. 1, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car, van, pickup or panel truck will be: • 57.5 cents per mile for business miles driven, up from 56 cents in 2014; • 23 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes, down half a cent from 2014; and • 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations.

Sumter physician re-elected to board Dr. Gene Dickerson, vice president of medical affairs at Tuomey Healthcare System, was recently re-elected to serve three-year terms on three boards — Palmetto Hospital Trust, PHT Services Ltd. and Palmetto Healthcare Liability Insurance Program. DICKERSON South Carolina health care executives founded Palmetto Hospital Trust in 1977 as a group workers’ compensation self-insurance pool, and it is a leading provider of workers’ compensation coverage to the state’s health care industry. PHT Services Ltd. provides a variety of risk management services to the state’s health care industry. Founded in 2001, the Palmetto Healthcare Liability Insurance Program offers members group self-insurance alternatives for health care professional and general liability and medical stop-loss coverage.

Cotton council will conduct 4 webinars As a follow-up to its Stacked Income Protection Plan/Farm Bill workshops, the National Cotton Council is hosting four regional information webinars. Each session will include regional examples of insurance rates, county yields and information regarding farm programs. For the Southeast Region, a webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 10 a.m. to noon. NCC President/CEO Mark Lange said cotton producers, other cotton industry members and agribusiness personnel unable to attend any of the NCC’s 25 workshops that were just completed across the Cotton Belt or those who want additional information are encouraged to participate in one of the webinar sessions. To participate in the webinars, call the conference number, (800) 377-8846, and enter the participant code (55634947#) on your phone in order to receive the webinar audio. To view the webinar slides, log in at https:// cotton.adobeconnect.com/stax/. Once at the web address, the default option is to enter as a guest. Type your name into the box, and select the button “Enter Room.” If you have any questions, contact the NCC at (901) 274-9030.

Chamber hosts annual retreat The Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce will host its 44th annual retreat at the Marriott in Spartanburg from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1. The event opens on Friday with an open bar social. On Saturday, Jan. 31, the Chamber will present a progress report and a keynote speech by Carl Hurley and will offer afternoon leisure activities including a golf tournament. On Saturday evening, the Chamber will present its annual community awards. On Sunday, Feb. 1, a general session will feature community reports and guest speakers. For more information and to register for the retreat, contact the Chamber at (803) 775-1231 or go to www.sumterchamber.com. To guarantee rooms for your business, you must register by Jan. 15.

PHOTOS BY KEITH GEDAMKE / THE SUMTER ITEM

Jeff Dennis, head chef for Simply Southern Bistro, prepares a serving of the restaurant’s signature shrimp and grits. The restaurant is celebrating five years of serving up Southern favorites to Sumterites.

5 years of serving Southern favorites Sumter restaurant’s owners celebrate anniversary today; future might bring expansion BY JADE REYNOLDS jade@theitem.com

local restaurant celebrates five years today. Most new restaurants only make it

two to three years, said Jeff Dennis, head chef of Simply Southern Bistro. He opened the Sumter eatery at 65 W. Wesmark Blvd. on Dec. 14, 2009, with his parents, Wayne and Gail Dennis. “He’s the brains of the operations,” Wayne said. Jeff Dennis started cooking when he was 18 and went on to study culinary arts at Trident Technical College. He worked in the restaurant industry for years cooking “pretty much everything,” he said. “I try to continuously change the menu, to keep up with food trends,” Jeff said. “I’ve worked so many places the past year that a lot of dishes are a collaboration of dishes from one place and another.” The restaurant has also grown to employ 15 people, Wayne said, but one of the owners is always available to answer questions or greet customers. “We want to make sure customers have the best experience possible,” Jeff said. Internet review sites have also contributed to the restaurant’s success, Wayne said. People come from Columbia and Florence for the she-crab soup and the loaded chicken biscuit, Gail said. The menu ranges from burgers and steaks to chicken and pork and includes appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches

Martina Gainer, a server at Simply Southern Bistro, recites the daily specials recently at the Wesmark Boulevard restaurant. and entrees. Prime rib, chicken and turkey breast are available from the rotisserie, too. “We have something to hit about everybody’s taste buds,” Jeff said. “We use fresh ingredients, no frozen products. Our beef is certified Angus. We do offer daily specials, and I try to change them out every few days.” Jeff makes his own dressings and bacon, too. The most popular items are shrimp and grits, salmon and burgers. Popular appetizers include green tomatoes and crab cakes. Desserts offered include chocolate-covered red velvet bundt cake, rustic apple pie with ice cream, triple chocolate mousse and lemon berry mascarpone. “The lemon berry mascarpone has been with us since we opened,” Wayne said. “It’s been one of the best.” The seasonal selection is the maple sweet potato cheesecake. The atmosphere, too, is aimed at being welcoming. It’s not fine dining or chain style, Jeff said. It’s mid-scale casual. “Groups come here because they say

it feels like a more relaxed atmosphere where they can talk,” Gail said. Simply Southern also offers catering, and Shaw Air Force Base has hosted a number of parties and functions, said Wayne. “We want to thank the community for its full support, especially Shaw,” he said. Normally, they can serve 50 to 75 people and are open to requests as far as the menu. “We recently did a wedding reception that was all Mexican food,” Gail said. “It’s not something we normally offer, but it’s what they wanted. If there is a way to do it, we’ll do it.” Five years from now, Jeff said he hopes to remodel the current place or maybe move to a larger one. “We’ve been getting busier and busier every year,” he said. “I’d like to expand the operation, but not into a new restaurant.” Lunch is served every day, and dinner is served Wednesday through Saturday. For more information, call Simply Southern Bistro at (803) 469-8502.

STOCKS: THE MARKET WEEKLY REVIEW

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2014

THE SUMTER ITEM

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THE SUMTER ITEM PROPERTY TRANSFERS • Adam R. and Kristienne M. Porter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs, one lot, one building, 4965 McPhail St., $87,177. • David A. and Ire Lepage to James William Tucker Jr. and Vicki L. Tucker, one lot, five buildings, 2184 Kingsbury Drive, $106,000. • Taylor Windham Motley and Martha Carolina Shaw to Robert Scott Bradford and Tami P. Bradford, one lot, two buildings, 204 Haile Drive, $153,000. • Jennifer L. Holliday to Justin Derek Ewing, one lot, two buildings, 5 Sweetbriar Court, $104,000. • Gary L. and Angela G. Anderson to Reginald T. Dingle, one lot, one building, 3105 Tamarah Way, $167,000. • John H. Dargan to John L. Dargan, Lacy Road, $7,050. • Edward B. Richardson and Samuel M. Poole to Mark and Bonnie G. McLeod, one lot, one building, 374 Gatewood St., $17,000. • Catherine Jenkins (lifetime estate) to Cathy Marie Jenkins, 5070 Live Oak Road, Dalzell, $5 etc. • Cyrus Leon Neal Jr. and Gloria Neal Showers to Gloria Neal Showers, one lot, two buildings, 365 E. Emerald Lake Drive, $5 etc. • Walter Bryant and Frances Loretta Elmore to Frances Loretta Elmore, one lot, two buildings, 9 Pickens Court, $5 etc. • Patty G. Creech and Peggy G. Lester to William D. and Cynthia L. Dangerfield, two buildings, 3145-3155 Nazarene Church Road, $137,500. • Stephen R. Lopp Estate to Joann J. McIntosh, 1543 Old Ford Road, $5 etc.; Stephen R. Lopp Estate to Joann J. McIntosh, one lot, one building, 1547 Old Ford Drive, $5 etc. • Adam C. and Leshan R. Arnold to Gregory and Jennifer M. Howard, one lot, one building, 100 Trailwood Drive, $191,000. • Geneva D. Wilson to Danny Weible, one lot, one building, 4452 Confederate Road, $7,500. • Robert Jr. and Betty C. Watkins to Betty C. Watkins, one lot, one building, 2925 Lens Heavens Road, $5 etc. • Charles L. and Sharon Joe to Charles L. Joe, one lot, two buildings, 615 Brockington St., $5 etc.; Charles L. and Sharon A. Joe to Charles L III and Sharon A. Joe, one lot, 606 Brockington St., $5 etc. • Margaret G. Kelly to Margaret G. Kelly (lifetime estate), one lot, four buildings, 916 Mathis St., $5 etc. • Rosa M. Brunson Bowens to US Bank NA (trustee), one lot, one building, 99 Middle St., $2,500. • Ronnie E. Blakeney to Emanuel Acquisitions Rentals LLC, one lot, three buildings, 335 Old Manning Road, $5 etc.

BUILDING PERMITS • David H. Beasley, owner and contractor, 1399 Crowndale Drive, 1,050 unheated square feet, $8,300 (detached metal storage building on concrete slab, residential). • C.C. Goodwin LP (a South), owner, G&S Sign Co., contractor, 2700 Broad St., $5,900 (freestanding sign — Goodwin Automall, commercial). • Regina A. Richard, owner, Sol Stein dba Mid Carolina Exteriors Inc., contractor, 125 Haynsworth St., $22,900 (replace 25 windows and metal roof, residential). • Richard W. and Peggy C. Smith, owners, Jason Josey dba Josey Builders, contractor, 400 Veranda Drive, $11,000 (new shingles, house only, residential). • Robert Brown, owner, Timothy Kelley dba Kelley Construction, contractor, 899 Griffin St., $5,000 (vinyl siding, residential). • Mayester Capers, owner, Baxley’s Bestway Transportation, contractor, 2920 Pelfrey Road (mobile home, residential). • James Jr. and Sarah Lynn Euten, owners, Harvey McDonald, contractor, 4930 Significant Drive (mobile home, residential). • Gleneisha Legette, owner, Frank Mishoe, contractor, 110 Murphy St. (mobile home, residential). • York Seal Jr., owner, Ralph Brown, contractor, 3195 Homestead Road (mobile home, residential). • William H. and Deborah T. Smith, owners, Jason Josey dba Josey Builders, contractor, 410 Veranda Drive, $15,000 (tear off old shingles and put new on house, residential). • Charlie S. Ridgeway, owner, Baxley’s Bestway Transportation, contractor, 1905 Plowden Mill Road (mobile home, residential). • Timothy T. and Dianna W. Welch, owners, David Windham dba Windham Roofing, contractor, 1070 Rockdale Blvd., $8,640 (reroof house, residential). • Edilma E. Meyer, owner, Robert Burleson, contractor, 100 Lucky Court, $5,970 (remove and replace approximately 2,000 square feet of shingles, vinyl soffit — house only, residential). • Crosspoint Baptist Church, owner, G&S Sign Co., contractor, 2755 Carter Road, $6,784 (freestanding sign — Crosspoint Baptist Church, commercial). • Dennis Blanding, owner and contractor, 113 E. Moore St., 875 heated square feet, $25,000 (two bedroom / one and one half bathroom / den / kitchen addition to back of house, residential). • New Hope Church of Our Lord, owner, Cephus Gregg dba Designer Thoughts, contractor, 95 Community St., $5,000 (brick monument sign — New Hope Church, commercial). • Catherine Washington, owner, Sears Home Improvement Products Inc., contractor, 7320 Pasture Road, Wedgefield, $6,640.85 (nine window replacements, residential). • Gainey Construction Co. LLC, owner and

PUBLIC RECORD contractor, 1820 Pheasant Drive, 1,250 heated square feet and 443 unheated square feet, $81,803 (new dwelling, residential); Gainey Construction Co. LLC, owner and contractor, 1830 Pheasant Drive, 1,253 heated square feet and 487 unheated square feet, $82,991 (new dwelling, residential). • Larry E. and Suzanne R. Gill, owners, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 1775 Hideaway Drive, $11,991 (reroof house, residential). • Juan Jr. and Kathryn K. Flores, owners, Ginn Contracting, contractor, 3250 Royal Colwood Court, $12,257.49 (roof replacement / repair house, residential). • Todd D. McDonald, owner, Ginn Contracting, contractor, 820 Pearson Road, $5,000 (roof replacement / repair home, residential). • Wanda S. Murray, owner, Ginn Contracting, contractor, 522 Cedarwood Drive, $6,075.30 (roof replacement / repair house, residential). • Pak Nin Chan, owner, Ginn Contracting, contractor, 735 Torrey Pines Drive, $13,713.28 (roof replacement / repair house, residential). • Sanford H. Jr. and Martha A. Weaver, owners, Ginn Contracting, contractor, 2116 Avalon Drive, $8,250.24 (roof replacement / repair house, residential). • James H. Bell, owner, Ginn Contracting, contractor, 669 Marlborough Drive, $12,745.17 (roof replacement / repair house, residential). • Ingeborg Dunlop, owner, Ginn Contracting, contractor, 610 Torrey Pines Drive, $12,879.96 (roof replacement / repair house, residential). • Spencether and Shelia Tindal, owners, Ginn Contracting, contractor, 2870 Waverly Drive, $9,891.86 (roof replacement / repair house, residential). • Carl and Doreen James, owners, Ginn Contracting, contractor, 2143 Avalon Drive, $10,852.50 (roof replacement / repair house, residential). • Farrell E. and Carol A. Jones, owners, Ginn Contracting, contractor, 80 Lucky Court, $6,564.48 (roof replacement / repair house, residential). • Kevin B. and Meredith P. Mateer, owners, Ginn Contracting, contractor, 880 Torrey Pines Drive, $11,573.61 (roof replacement / repair house, residential). • Lorraine A. Young, owner, Ginn Contracting, contractor, 6 Brogdon St., $5,797.59 (roof replacement / repair house, residential). • William S. and Lisa D. Gamble, owners, James Miller Construction, contractor, 1070 Meadowcroft Drive, $7,000 (new roof on house, residential). • Randal B. and Natalie S. Smith, owners, Jeffrey D. Haas, contractor, 1828 Palomino Circle, $6,908.45 (reroof / fascia / siding, residential). • Nancy Lou Hunt, owner, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 206 Lesesne Drive, $5,950 (reroof house, residential). • City Electric Supply Co., owner, MSW Electrical Contractors of South Carolina Inc., contractor, 1142 Pocalla Road, 4,050 heated square feet, $405,000 (new mercantile / warehouse — City Electric Supply, commercial). • Marvin E. McMillan Jr., owner, Evans Construction Co., contractor, 2874 Lillington Drive, $5,000 (six feet brick fence, residential). • Great Southern Homes Inc., owner and contractor, 50 Saresden Cove, 440 unheated square feet, $12,000 (detached garage, residential); Great Southern Homes Inc., owner and contractor, 50 Saresden Cove, 2,004 heated square feet and 440 unheated square feet, $102,574 (new dwelling, residential); Great Southern Homes Inc., owner and contractor, 60 Saresden Cove, 440 unheated square feet, $12,000 (detached garage, residential); Great Southern Homes Inc., owner and contractor, 60 Saresden Cove, 2,004 heated square feet and 440 unheated square feet, $102,574 (new dwelling, residential); Great Southern Homes Inc., owner and contractor, 985 McCathern Ave., 2,567 heated square feet and 344 unheated square feet, $97,066 (new dwelling, residential); Great Southern Homes Inc., owner and contractor, 1020 McCathern Ave., 2,272 heated square feet and 352 unheated square feet, $98,668 (new dwelling, residential). • Carolinas Homebuilder LLC, owner, Great Southern Homes Inc., contractor, 379 Niblick Drive, 2,205 heated square feet and 363 unheated square feet, $96,290 (new dwelling, residential); Carolinas Homebuilder LLC, owner, Great Southern Homes Inc., contractor, 343 Aberlour Drive, 1,861 heated square feet and 363 unheated square feet, $103,069 (new dwelling, residential); Carolinas Homebuilder LLC, owner, Great Southern Homes Inc., contractor, 1737 Nicholas Drive, 3,113 heated square feet and 400 unheated square feet, $114,050 (new dwelling, residential). • Albert Allen Staley, owner, Sears Home Improvement Products Inc., contractor, 7000 Acton Road, Dalzell, $10,173.40 (two window replacements and two door replacements, residential). • Rondell D. Harnett, owner, Anthony Myers, contractor, 4885 Cannery Road (mobile home, residential). • Wilber Tomlin, owner, Baxley’s Bestway Transportation, contractor, 5060 Joe Billy Road, Gable (mobile home, residential). • HMTR 1 LLC, owner, Larry E. Timmons, contractor, 44 Albert Spears Drive, $5,400 (replace shingles — house only, residential). • William R. and Sue H. Miller, owners, Mychael G. Smith LLC, contractor, 655 Mallard Drive, 280 unheated square feet, $9,378 (detached storage building, residential). • Marion D. Nesbitt, owner, George E. Cantlon dba Sumter Siding, contractor, 3570 Green View Parkway, $10,276 (reroof — house only, residential). • Freddie Allen Jr., owner, Baxley’s Best-

way Transportation, contractor, 2444 Lisbon Drive (mobile home, residential). • Isaac Wright, owner, Harvey McDonald, contractor, 4470 Ikeyah Lane (mobile home, residential). • James Aaron Dyson Construction, owner, James A. Dyson dba Aaron Dyson Construction, contractor, 1400 Holiday Road, 1,489 heated square feet and 708 unheated square feet, $82,000 (new dwelling, residential). • Nicole B. Miller, owner, James A. Dyson dba Aaron Dyson Construction, contractor, 2235 Waterwheel Drive, $5,000 (reroof with shingles — house only, residential). • Brady Jack and Morganne Anderson, owner, Johnny M. James, contractor, 2695 Eldredge Lane, 2,185 heated square feet and 657 unheated square feet, $205,000 (new dwelling, residential). • J.E. Eldridge Jr., owner, Trey Wellborn, contractor, 442 Broad St. (444), $9,950 (remove / replace roof, commercial). • Jennifer L. Smith and Donald I. Smith Jr., owners, Jeffrey D. Haas, contractor, 90 Old Spring Court, $12,000 (reroof house / fascia / siding / gutters, residential). • Lester D. and Candy Sega Richburg, owners, Nunnery Roofing & Remodeling, contractor, 705 Torrey Pines, $9,600 (remove / replace shingles on home only, residential). • Bryant and Gwendora Wiley, owners, Sears Home Improvement Products Inc., contractor, $18,103.87 (siding, residential). • Rachel Scott, owner, Baxley’s Bestway Transportation, contractor, 1489 Boots Branch Road (mobile home, residential). • James English, owner, Donald Buddin dba Sumter Roofing, contractor, 2122 Kingsbury Drive, $5,000 (reroof home, residential). • Stanley Taylor, owner, Donald Buddin dba Sumter Roofing, contractor, 330 Derek Drive, $5,000 (reroof home, residential). • Gainey Construction Co. LLC, owner and contractor, 6240 Brookland Drive, 2,269 heated square feet, $131,602 (new dwelling, residential). • Frank B. Jr. and Christine Rutan, owners, Baxley’s Bestway Transportation, contractor, 2480 Cubbage Road (mobile home, residential). • Billy D. and Mary Carolyn Anderson, owners, Empire Roofing Claim Services, contractor, 3240 Widman Drive (3230), $13,959.50 (remove / replace roofing shingles and felt on house, residential). • Charles Smith, owner, Harrell E. Durant Jr., contractor, 4166 Broad St. (4176), 644 heated square feet and 300 unheated square feet, $5,000 (modular office unit with handicap ramp, commercial). • Lewis S. Jr. and Evalaine Jackson, owners, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 1010 Kentwood Drive, $5,922 (reroof, residential). • Barry Joe and Brenda K. Stanley, owners, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 1025 Oak Brook Blvd., $8,418 (reroof house, residential). • Felipe* and Carmen R.* and Fe Vergara, owners, Jeffrey D. Haas, contractor, 2270 Toxoway Drive, $9,107 (reroof house / gutters / fascia, residential). • John Durant, owner, Tim Alsbrooks, contractor, 3305 Tamarah Way, $5,000 (remove / replace shingles on house only, residential). • Helen Walters, owner, George E. Cantlon dba Sumter Siding, contractor, 2930 Tidewater Drive, $17,368 (reroof house only, residential). • Joey R. Holliday, owner, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 2187 Stanley Court, $6,000 (reroof house, residential). • Della Ann Moore, owner, Della Moore, contractor, 1615 Norwood Road, Olanta, 550 unheated square feet, $6,500 (detached storage building on concrete slab, residential). • Suzan Davis, owner, Roofco Inc., contractor, 121 Radcliff Drive, $5,500 (shingles on house only, residential). • Douglas and Lori Grimm, owners, Schumacher Homes of South Carolina Inc., contractor, 1,653 heated square feet and 2,435 unheated square feet, $246,555 (new dwelling, residential). • Palmetto Properties of Sumter, owner, William Wilson, contractor, 20 Corn Court (mobile home, residential). • Robert L. Jr. and Loretta Johnson, owners, Jason Josey dba Josey Builders, contractor, 9 Teton Road, $7,145 (reshingle house only, residential). • Elizabeth S. Seegers, owner, Donnie Ryan Beard, contractor, 1778 Kolb Road, $5,600 (reroof, residential). • Mark I. Brody (trustee for Jacq), owner, G&S Sign Co., contractor, 9 E. Liberty St., $6,000 (wall sign — Subway, commercial). • Amy A. Trimnal, owner, Harvey McDonald, contractor, 1875 Horatio-Hagood Road, Rembert (mobile home, residential). • Wilkes Builders Inc., owner and contractor, 1285 Summit Drive, 3,400 heated square feet and 1,000 unheated square feet, $222,000 (new dwelling, residential); Wilkes Builders Inc., owner and contractor, 3190 Girard Drive, 1,600 heated square feet and 300 unheated square feet, $98,500 (new dwelling, residential). • Summit Realty, owner, Wilkes Builders, contractor, 2832 Girard Drive, 1,850 heated square feet and 700 unheated square feet, $126,250 (new dwelling, residential). • Joyce C. Barwick, owner, W. Wheeler dba WW Repairs & Renovations, contractor, 1145 Meadowcroft Drive, $5,325 (reroof, residential). • Thomas J. and Kristina Deppa, owners, Guy Roofing Inc., contractor, 30 Seay Court, $10,133.26 (remove / replace shingles, residential).

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• Linda D. Windham, owner, Harvey McDonald, contractor, 2605 Tindal Road No. 8 (mobile home, residential). • Wyman N. and Robin T. Geddings, owners, James Miller Construction, contractor, 3100 Hammond Road, $9,000 (new roof on house, residential). • Sam Jr. and Inez Ethel Belin, owners, Sears Home Improvement Products Inc., contractor, 2306 Primrose Court, $6,499.49 (siding, residential). • Henry B. Richardson III, owner and contractor, 20 Paddock Court, $20,500 (replace front bedroom wall and bathroom wall / repair electric — fire damage, residential). • Janet Smith Clayton, owner, Timothy Kelley dba Kelley Construction, contractor, 1330 Covent Garden Drive, $9,800 (install new roof — house only, residential). • Geraldine Brown et al, owner, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 2430 Lorentz Drive, $5,080 (new roof on house only, residential). • Jessie Jackson, owner, Harvey McDonald, contractor, 202 Webb Ave. (mobile home, residential). • Jimmie Antonio and Nat Williams, owners, Nunnery Roofing & Remodeling, contractor, 3215 Daly St., Dalzell, $7,904.55 (new shingles, residential). • Elizabeth Washington, owner, JAMG and Co., contractor, 205 Carver St., $5,750 (install shingles on home and install hard wired smoke detectors, residential). • Charles and Thelma A. McBride, owners, Wells Builders, contractor, 1060 Peppercorn Lane, $6,000 (remove / replace shingles on house, residential). • Karen and Marion Barwick, owners, Harvey McDonald, contractor, 2339 Churchill Drive (mobile home, residential). • Joseph Jr. and Wright Stinney, owners, Palmetto Building Services, contractor, 110 Lucky Court, $6,500 (reroof house only, residential). • Vicky M. Fulmer, owner, Gregory Willis Baker dba Baker Roofing, contractor, 1018 Alice Drive, $5,700 (reroof house, residential). • Charles T. Powell (lifetime estate), owner, David Windham dba Windham Roofing, contractor, 145 Cotton Tail Lane, $8,565 (reroof house only, residential). • Jerry Garland Jr. and Delain Dire, owners, Jason Josey dba Josey Builders, contractor, 3090 Sun Valley Drive, $8,900 (reshingle house only, residential). • Kellie K. and Michael K. Chapman, owners, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 490 Derek Drive, $6,932 (reroof house, residential). • Lawrence David and Mary Al Grant, owners, Ginn Contracting, contractor, 210 Lakewood Drive, $14,674.92 (roof replacement on house only, residential). • Steve R. and Marilyn L. Lowe, owners, Ginn Contracting, contractor, 3305 Royal Colwood Court, $16,180.36 (roof replacement on house only, residential). • David A. and Karen G. Thevenet, owners, Ginn Contracting, contractor, 3295 Royal Colwood Court, $11,788.87 (roof replacement on house only, residential). • Mitchell E. and Gayle L. Richburg, owners, Ginn Contracting, contractor, 3290 Green View Parkway, $9,143.49 (roof replacement on house only, residential). • Joseph M. and Darleen A. Mader, owners, Ginn Contracting, contractor, 2149 Kingsbury Drive, $13,333.40 (roof replacement on house only, residential). • Christi C. and Carlisle Bradley, owners, Ginn Contracting, contractor, 925 Muirfield Court, $11,309.21 (roof replacement on house only, residential). • Patrick G. and Hanni B. Dillion, owners, Ginn Contracting, contractor, 2985 Tidewater Drive, $13,501.03 (roof replacement on house only, residential). • Gregory F. and Jill L. Carr, owners, Ginn Contracting, contractor, 3000 Tidewater Drive, $11,991.31 (roof replacement on house only, residential). • Kenneth D. Sr. and Joye B. Mims, owners, Ginn Contracting, contractor, 740 Lakewood Drive, $15,447.84 (roof replacement on house only, residential). • Norine G. Hoch (lifetime estate), owner, Pack Construction LLC, contractor, 111 Reynolds Road, $21,000 (enclose carport and back patio — all attached, residential). • Ronald B. and Ruth D. Craven, owners, Pack Construction LLC, contractor, 710 Bay Springs Drive, $22,500 (remove walls and add new cabinets, residential). • Jordan Fitzgerald dba Fitzgerald Group, owner and contractor, 6095 Ramsey Road, 1,500 heated square feet, $89,000 (new dwelling, residential). • Cynthia Y. Dennis, owner, Ronnie V. Gainey, contractor, 2 Golfair Court, $5,000 (reroof house only, residential). • Michael Baxley, owner, Baxley’s Bestway Transportation, contractor, 4475 Questria Drive (mobile home, residential). • Sumter Square South Carolina, owner, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 1003 Broad St. (1019), $7,775 (recover roof awning, commercial). • Alfred L. Reese, owner, Sharon D. Tindal, contractor, 12 N. Purdy St., $10,000 (rewire / windows / cabinets / sink / flooring, residential). • Sumter Wood Preserving Co. Inc., owner, Roofco Inc., contractor, 1455 N. Pike East, $11,500 (roof repair, commercial). • Richard E. Lee III and Lau Gaymon, owners, Square It Up Roofing, contractor, 340 Wendemere Drive, $7,750 (reroof house, residential). • Daniel W. Cantlon, owner and contactor, 1365 Jefferson Road, 1,900 heated square feet and 350 unheated square feet, $115,000 (new dwelling, residential).

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2014

THE SUMTER ITEM

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Hunters’ saying: ‘You can’t kill them from your sofa’ E

verything was just wrong, but there’s an old saying among hunters: “You can’t kill them from your sofa.” If you’ll remember all the way back to the first of the month, that Monday turned off almost hot after a week or so of unseasonably cold weather. Earle Given that Woodward deer usually AFIELD & don’t move a lot during peAFLOAT riods of hot weather, the choice to hunt seemed ridiculous. The moon phase was just a few days prior to being full, and with the brighter than normal nights, deer often move well after dark. Sometimes though strange things do happen. I get off of work at 4 in the afternoon, which is great during Daylight Saving Time, but by this time of the year, it’s

really hard to make it to the stand on time. Fortunately, when I made the bank run, I actually finished the transaction about 3:55; that extra five minutes helped. I would have to go without taking my usual scent-free shower, and I was out of Nose Jammer, I’m telling you, things just weren’t adding up. As a general rule, I like to get into the tree stand or ground blind about an hour before sundown, but not on this day. I got to the property about 4:20, changed into my Scent-Lokt clothing and headed for the ground blind overlooking the clover patch. I was in place about 4:35 to 4:40 and sundown was at 5:11. So, I was in place about 30 minutes before sundown. I did have one thing in my favor. The wind was blowing steadily, at about 3-4 miles per hour from the south/southwest. That was perfect for the ground blind. Having little to no confidence that I would even see a deer, much less get a shot off at one, I harassed the squirrels that zig-zagged back and

forth across the clover and through the woods around the blind. I’m telling you, with everything that was going on there was no way in the world that a deer would show up. Ooops! Just as I pulled my face back into the window of the blind from scaring the squirrels, I saw movement in the road that runs along the edge of the woods on the far side of the clover patch. It was 5:15 and there was plenty of light to see, even 15-20 yards back into the woods on the far side of the patch. Heck, the sun had just set minutes before! Deer shouldn’t have shown up for another 20 minutes or so. It was one of the fawns of this past year, and she was busy heading for the clover while watching over her shoulder at the same time. Her twin showed up a few seconds later, and he was sporting a little set of buttons on top of his head where next year’s antlers will be. Both of the twins were anxious about something behind them as they nibbled clover. Mom made her appearance before the kids found the mid-

dle of the clover. She too was busy covering her back trail. Something else was behind them and I really wanted to see what it was. No problem; there was still plenty of light and plenty of time. Back in the woods, I saw a form walk behind a clump of bushes and it was followed by a second form. The first “form” stepped into the clover and proved to be another large doe, about equal to the size of the mother of the twins. She was followed by a second large doe. At this point, I had five deer standing in the clover at a range of about 15 yards from the ground blind and I had ample light to determine which one of the three larger ones was the biggest. I had a doe tag and I needed some hamburger and cube steaks. I just wanted to be sure that I selected the biggest of the bunch. From what I was seeing, the fourth deer to come on the scene was the largest, but not by much. The problem was that they were milling around like a flock of chickens. Every time the big one was broadside,

she had another deer in front of or behind her preventing a shot or she would be facing me. It seemed like hours, but eventually two of the deer moved off and as the big doe turned broadside, one of the twins turned with her backside to me and blocking the vision of the big doe. It was time to draw the bow! I guess it was being able to watch the deer for some time that helped me calm down and when I drew, the thought went through my mind, “AIM!” I settled the sight pin right behind the front shoulder, and thought, “Squeeze the release, don’t stab at it”. The arrow was away, and well, let’s just say that there will be cube steaks at my house this winter! Yep, everything was wrong, the temperature was too hot, the moon was too bright, I didn’t get to take my shower, I was late getting into the stand and the squirrels pushed my buttons. Even the deer showing up too early was wrong, but you know what they say, “You can’t kill them from your sofa!”

Upstate mobility impaired deer hunts a success again in 2014 BY SC DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES A partnership among private landowners, hunt clubs and the S.C. Department of Natural Resources provided individuals who are severely mobility impaired an opportunity to go deer hunting again this year at some of the most well managed and exclusive private tracts of land in the Upstate. The DNR handles the publicity, application and notification processes, but the private landowners who host mobility impaired hunters on their property are providing the opportunity. There is no application fee or other costs to participate in these hunts. Hunt participants at these events must meet one of three, very specific criteria: Applicants must be (1) permanently confined to a wheelchair, or (2) permanently require some type of mechanical aid (walker, braces, canes, etc.) to assist them in walking or (3) have had a single- or double-leg amputation. Each participant can bring someone to assist them in a non-hunting capacity and all hunting is conducted from ground blinds. During 2014, two special 2-day hunts were held at 46 host sites in Cherokee, Laurens, Newberry, Spartanburg and Union counties. Participating in the hunts were 147 hunters, and they harvested 35 deer (13 bucks and 22 does). The first hunt was conducted on Oct. 24-25 at sites in Cherokee, Spartanburg

and Union counties. All hunt participants, their assistants and hosts met at Tyger Ranch in Union County on Friday for bluegrass music and an outstanding barbecue lunch. After lunch and prior to everyone dispersing to go hunting, a number of hunt participants won some very nice door prizes that included gift certificates, shotguns, rifles and various other items. The second hunt was conducted on Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at sites in Laurens and Newberry counties. All hunt participants, their assistants and hosts met at the Clinton National Guard Armory in Laurens County on Friday for bluegrass music and an outstanding barbecue lunch. After lunch and prior to everyone dispersing to go hunting, a number of hunt participants won some very nice door prizes that included gift certificates, a rifle and various other items. The Upstate Warrior Solution in Greenville arranged for several servicemen injured in combat in Iraq or Afghanistan to attend these special events. Outdoor activities such as hunting can provide immense physical and psychological benefits to injured service people as they transition back into civilian life as well as to other individuals who as a result of an illness or accident are forced to adjust to a new lifestyle that drastically restricts their mobility. Applications for the 2015 Upstate hunts will be available in early summer, but a person can get his or her

2014 UPSTATE HUNT HOSTS The list of hosts accommodating hunters during the 2014 Upstate hunts included the following individuals and organizations: Hawkins Beulah Creek Hunt Club - Ron Cherokee County Roberts Pitts Place - Wade Pitts Arcon Land & Timber, LLC Chufa Ridge Farm - Bob Jeter Wayne & Judy Cooper Quaker Creek Farm - Dr. Wallace Boyd Fairforest Timber Company Spartanburg County Frank Sistare Fowken Farm Southern Timber Associates Booger Den Hunt Club - Larry Kegan Roberts (Norris Fowler) Steve Frantz Spearman Cook Laura Lyn Farm - Steve Property - Penny Spearman Campbell Property - Harold Koskela Padgett’s Creek Sugar Flat Hunt Club - Tim Campbell Reserve - Bob Santanello Howard The Clinton House Cross Anchor Hunt Club (Donnie Loftis) Pea Ridge Plantation - Mike Johnson Darrell Merchant Four T’s Hunt Club - Ty Cheek Rabbit (Chris Grant) Togo - John Hunt Club - Steve Pettit Road Hunt Club - Chick McCaulie (Tom Pope) Triple S Gordon Farms - John W. Floyd Hutchinson (Donnie Loftis) Hunt Club - Dave Schemm Jimmie’s Creek Farm - Wayne Rackmaster Hunt Club - Larry Woollen Farm - Dr. Claude Barnes (Stewart Johnson) Cook (Rusty Sellers) Triangle Woollen Little Tyger Hunt Club 113 Hunt Club - Walter Oates Newberry County Wayne High Magnolia Trophy Buck Hunt Club - Terry Belfast Hunt Club - Lee Walsh Wayne High (George D. Shockley Tyger Ranch - Wayne Johnson Jr.) Police Hunt Club Belfast WMA - Gary Stephens High (George D. Johnson Jr.) - Curtis Stacy Riverside Hunt Lester Estate - Terry Cotney U. S. Sportsman’s Hunt Club Club - Sam Shackelford, III Tri Wayne Garner Mudlick Lodge - Mr. & Mrs. G Gun Club - Dr. George Roy Jones Laurens County Graham Weir Property - Dr. Pacolet Milliken Enterprises Benjamin Property - Ricky David Weir Danny Roach Piedmont Childers Union County Conservation Club - Rusty Blackmon Farm - Charles Arrowhead Farm - Tad Harter The Scott Place (TCA Blackmon Cannon Timberlands) - Otis Taylor Hawks Nest Hunt Club - Tom

name on the mailing list for an application or about being a host by contacting the Union DNR office. The address

is Union DNR Office, 124 Wildlife Drive, Union, SC 29379 and the telephone number is (864) 427-5140.

FISHING REPORT Santee Cooper System Striped bass: Good. Striped bass fishing has been good in both lakes. Fish are often located in the deeper sections of Lake Moultrie and on the edges of drops that run from 35-45 feet of water. Lake Marion fish are scattered along the old river channel and into flooded timber as well as in the mouths of bigger creeks like Wyboo and even further up the creek if bait is sufficient. Anchoring will catch fish as well as drifting live bait and/ or jigging spoons and jigs. Fishermen have also been targeting schooling fish; schooling can be found at various depths in both lakes depending on where the bait is found. Largemouth bass: Fair. After a slow-down largemouth bass fishing has been better over the past couple of weeks, and fishermen have resumed targeting fish around visible structure in shallow water. This pattern should hold up until water temperatures drop much below 60 degrees or cold fronts push fish to deeper water. There has also been some schooling activity reported in the afternoon and some fish have been caught on swimbaits. Lake Murray Largemouth bass: Slow. Bass fishing is still slow and fishing activity has

been relatively light. Tossing buzzbaits first thing was the best way to target fish. During the day throwing Carolina rigs off points in 15-20 feet of water has been the best pattern. Crappie: Fair. From the mid-lake on up crappie are biting pretty well around brush in 5-15 feet of water. Both minnows and jigs will catch fish. Lake Wateree Crappie: Fair to good. When it’s warm you can still land fish in the grass. Check around the shallows that have a nearby deep drop. Docks with brush are always a safe bet in the 8-13 foot range. Lake Greenwood Catfish: Good. Captain Chris Simpson reports that the Lake Greenwood catfish bite is pretty strong. For numbers of channel catfish drifting across main lake flats with shrimp, cut herring and cut shad in 15-20 feet is the best bet. As water temperatures continue to cool more and more fish will orient to the channel ledges. If you are hoping to catch a big flathead then anchoring on the edges of the river channel and using live bream or white perch is working pretty well. Lake Monticello Catfish: Good. Captain Chris Simpson

reports that drifting or anchoring in 45-65 feet of water is the most productive pattern, although Chris notes that the ideal depth range can change overnight. Gizzard shad and white perch have been working best for large fish. Free-line drifting with small pieces of cut herring has also been very productive. Lake Russell Catfish: Fair. Guide Wendell Wilson reports that catfish are still being caught in pretty good numbers. Anchor on main lake points and fish cut herring on the bottom in approximately 30 feet of water. Striped bass: Fair. Guide Wendell Wilson reports that striper are still very scattered, but towards the end of this month he expects them to start showing up in deep water on the lower end of the lake. Soon it will be time to follow the birds to locate striper. Crappie: Fair. Guide Wendell Wilson reports that crappie are still on deeper brush, although the bite slows down when it gets very cold. On warmer days look for crappie 12-14 feet down over brush in 20-25 feet of water and fish minnows. Lake Thurmond Crappie: Fair to good. Crappie are in a traditional winter pattern, and they can be caught around trees in about 35

feet of water. Fish 15-20 feet down with minnows. Black bass: Fair. Up and down temperatures seem to have fish in flux. Early in the morning there has been some schooling activity in the backs of coves and in the mouths of pockets, and fish have been taking flukes and Spooks. When fish are not on the surface spinnerbaits have been the best bet. Lake Wylie Catfish: Fair. Try starting relatively shallow in the creeks early in the day, moving out from the back of the creek into deeper water as the day progresses. If the creek bite is not productive then try fishing around offshore structure in 10-25 feet of water when the sun is higher. Drifting or anchoring with cut white perch or cut shad is a good option. Around dusk and after dark flathead catfish can also be caught fishing live bait around brush. Lake Jocassee Bass: Slow to fair. Captain Steve Pietrykowski reports that bass are scattered both shallow and deep, but the bite is not hot anywhere. It’s worth trying topwater lures off points during low light conditions, but the most consistent pattern is drop shotting and fishing shakey head worms off points.

Lake Keowee Largemouth and Spotted Bass: Fair to good. Fish are not following any pattern and can be found shallow and deep. Check deep with drop shotting and spoons. Or try shallow with jerkbaits and blade runners. Also check in the back of creeks as some action is reported as the cold weather hasn’t hit just yet. Lake Hartwell Crappie: Fair. Fishing has been off and on, but if anglers can locate crappie they can generally catch them. The best action has come in 20-25 feet of water around the top of brush in 30 feet of water, as well as around bridges at night. Catfish: Good. Captain Bill Plumley reports that channel catfish are still biting well all over the lake, particularly in the 5-20 foot range. Cut bait (herring or other fish) and nightcrawlers are working best, although a few are still being caught on dip baits even as the water cools. The blue catfish bite continues to accelerate and recently Bill caught 7 blues weighing 198 pounds on a trip. The best blue catfish action has been in the creeks in 25-30 feet of water, with both anchoring and Santee-style drifting working. Cut herring, gizzard shad and white perch have all been productive. Flatheads can still be caught on live bream.

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Legal Notice BID SOLICITATION Sumter School District will be receiving sealed bids for the installation of a Blue Metal Covering over the Batting Cage at Sumter High School. You may pick up bid specifications at Sumter School District in the Maintenance Department, 1345 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter, SC 29150. Sealed bids will be opened in the Maintenance Department on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. PUBLIC NOTICE OF SIGNIFICANT INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION VIOLATION

number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110.

Bid Notices The following is a violation of 40 CFR Part 403 (General Pretreatment Regulations) for an industry that discharged to the City of Sumter's Pocotaligo Wastewater Treatment Plant during the second and third quarter 2014: 1. Industry Name: Metal Finishing Services Address: PO Box 2789, Sumter, SC Violation: Exceeded the Nickel monthly Average Limit by twenty percent or more on more than 33 percent of all samples taken between April and September 2014. Action Taken: Metal Finishing Services was issued Notices of Violations. In addition, the industry has been taking extra samples to show compliance with their Wastewater Discharge Permit.

PROPERTY FOR SALE TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER The Board of Trustees of Clarendon School District One is accepting bids on the following properties.

Furse Road in the Silver Community. This property is landlocked. The minimum bid accepted is $2,000.00. Bids are to be sealed and mailed or delivered to: Clarendon School District One, P.O. Box 38, 12 South Church Street, Summerton, SC 29148. The administration office opens at 7:30 a.m. and closes at 4:30 p.m. The bidding closes on Friday, December 19, 2014, at 4:30 p.m. The bids will be opened on January 6, 2015, at the Administration Office in the conference room at 2:00 p.m. The bids must include contact information. The successful bidder will be notified in a timely manner and will have a grace period of 15 days to pay the acceptable amount plus legal fees for transfer of title. A certified check is the only acceptable form of payment. All questions should be directed to Mr. Gregory Holliday at 803-225-2963.

Spring Hill School and 9.35 acres of property: Map No. 118-00-02-006, located at 1087 JR & FA Richburg Road. There is asbestos in two areas of the building. An Asbestos Abatement was prepared in March 2007 by an independent company. The minimum bid accepted for the building and property is $35,000.00. One acre of property in the Silver Community: Parcel is identified as the Friendship School Property: Map No. 081-00-01-001-00, located off

Beer & Wine License Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that Blazin Wings, Inc. / Buffalo Wild Wings intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale ON premises consumption of Beer, Wine, and Liquor at 2625 Broad Street, Sumter, SC 29150. To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than December 30, 2014. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone

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By Candace Havens I always wonder how celebrities spend FYIthe Television holidays. What kind of foods do

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I always wonder how celebrities turkey? Buy crazy gifts? Do they go off spend the holidays. What kind of on exotic vacations? And what happens foods do they eat? Do they gorge when thoseon celebrities cutthroat themselves turkey?are Buythe crazy entrepreneurs on off “Shark Tank,” airing gifts? Do they go on exotic vacations? happens when FridayAnd at 9what p.m. on ABC? Mark Cuban, those celebrities the cutthroat Robert Herjavec, are Kevin O’Leary, Barbara entrepreneurs on “Shark ” airing Corcoran and Lori GreinerTank, shared their Friday at plans 9 p.m.with on us. ABC? Mark holiday Cuban, Robert Herjavec, Kevin For Mark Cuban, the holidays are O’Leary, Barbara Corcoran and Lori about two things. “Eating wayplans too much Greiner shared their holiday withus. my family and watching NBA baswith ketball,” he says. “If Ithe seeholidays it, I’m going For Mark Cuban, are about things. “Eating way too to eattwo it. My mother-in-law makes this much withcranberry my family andIt’swatching amazing salad. so good, NBA ” he says. my basketball, kids hide it from me.” “If I see it, I’m going to eat it. My mother-in-law When it comes to gifts, Corcoran, who makes this amazing cranberry salad. will hanging Australia herme.” It’s sobe good, my in kids hide itwith from family the holidays, likes to comWhenover it comes to gifts, Corcoran, binewill hersbewith food. “Iinsend homemade who hanging Australia with herCake family the holidays, Daisy to allover of my siblings – there likes combine “I are to nine of them.hers And Iwith sendfood. a Cousin’s send to all of live homemade Maine lobsterDaisy to all ofCake my in-laws. my – there ninelast offive them. I’vesiblings been doing thatare for the And I send a Cousin’s live Maine lobyears, but they’re still surprised. When ster to all of my in-laws. I’ve been I first met my mother-in-law, I invited doing that for the last five years, but her to still my new home for Thanksgiving. they’re surprised. When I first I didn’t know the stores were closed met my mother-in-law, I invited heron toThanksgiving my new home Thanksgiving. so I for decorated the houseI didn’t know the stores closed like Italy, bought frozen were lasagna from onthe Thanksgiving so I of decorated the local deli instead the usual turkey house like Italy, bought frozen lasafixins, and she fell for it. It was a good gna from the local deli instead of the startturkey to a long, happy relationship. usual fixins, and she fell forI love it. getting together with friends. It was a good start to family a long,and happy In recent years, we’ve started having a relationship. I love getting together lobster-fest dinner on Christmas Eve, with family and friends. In recent years, whichwe’ve I love.”started having a lobsterfestTraditions dinner on Eve, which I areChristmas also important to love. ” Greiner. “My husband and I have the Traditions are also important to tradition of collecting ornaments from Greiner. “My husband and I have the all over the world,” sheornaments says. “It’s fun tradition of collecting to pull out and remember great from all them over the world, ” she says. “It’s fun to pull them out and remember

Real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran, who stars on “Shark Tank” Fridays at 9 p.m. on ABC, likes to send food items as holiday gifts.

memories of the places we’ve been and vacations we’ve had as we hang them on thememories tree. And the – well, great of one the food places we’ve been vacations we’ve hadand as we two –and I have to have are stufﬁng hang on the mix tree.isAnd the one gravy.them My preferred 50/50.” food – well,betwo – I have He might cutthroat onto thehave show,are stuffing and gravy. My preferred mix but for O’Leary, the holidays are all is 50/50.” about family. “I’ll be with myon wife, He might be cutthroat theLinda, and mybut twofor children, Savannah and show, O’Leary, the holidays Trevor,” says the entrepreneur. “I love are all about family. “I’ll be with my turkey, and I and love my carving myself. I’mSawife, Linda, twoitchildren, vannah Trevor, ” says the entrethe bestand turkey carver I’ve ever met. preneur. “I love turkey, love Everybody’s happy exceptand theIbird.” carving it myself. the best turkey Herjavec plans onI’m heading home for carver I’ve ever met. Everybody’s the holidays to Croatia, where all he happy except the bird.” wants is “a home-cooked meal,” he Herjavec plans on heading home says. meals are rare inall for the“Home-cooked holidays to Croatia, where mywants busy world. If someone wants to ” he is “a home-cooked meal, he says. meals are cook me“Home-cooked a home-cooked meal – any rare in my busy world. someone home-cooked meal– I amIfmore than wants cook happy to to eat it.”me a home-cooked meal – any home-cooked meal– I If you’re thinking of beginning your am more than happy to eat it.” own business next year, might want If you’re thinking ofyou beginning to listen this advicenext fromyear, the Sharks. your owntobusiness you “Whenwant I’m looking to invest, to might to listen to thisI want advice see three things,” “When says O’Leary. “First, from the Sharks. I’m looking to invest, I want see threein things, a good idea can betoexplained 60 ” says O’Leary. “First, good idea seconds. Second, theaperson needscan to be in 60 seconds. Second, be explained in place to execute the business plan. the person needs to be in place to A business idea without a plan is just execute the business plan. A busia hobby. then I want solid ness ideaAnd without a plantoissee just a numbers. When an Ientrepreneur hobby. And then want to seedoesn’t solid know theirWhen numbers, my moral oblinumbers. an it’s entrepreneur doesn’t their eviscerate numbers,them.” it’s my gation toknow personally moral obligation to personally “I also look for three things,” sayseviscerate ” a product or service Greiner.them. “I want “I also look for three things,” says that has broad mass appeal. I look at Greiner. “I want a product or service an entrepreneur/partner and assess that has broad mass appeal. I look whether or not they are dedicated at an entrepreneur/partner andand ashardworking. have to they feel they sess whetherI or not are have dediwhatever takes, even when hitting cated andithardworking. I have to feel they have roadblocks. Andwhatever it’s good if itthetakes, company even when hitting roadblocks. And has some sales history.” it’sHerjavec good ifwants the company has some a great entrepreneur, sales history.” but he doesn’t believe in business plans. Herjavec wants a great entrepre“In thebut tech things moveintoobusifast neur, heworld, doesn’t believe

to write things down.” Corcoran is looking for someone who shines she’stoinvesting in a commovewhen too fast write things down.” lookingentrepreneur,” for someone pany.Corcoran “I want aisfabulous who shines when who she’scan investing in a she says. “Someone talk a dog company. “I wantI’ma also fabulous off a meat wagon. lookingentrefor an preneur,” she says. “Someone who entrepreneur with a low IQ,” she jokes, can talk a dog off a meat wagon. I’m “who is too dumb low when he also looking for to anlay entrepreneur gets over IQ, the” she headjokes, again“who and again. withhit a low is too Idumb think business plans are overrated. to lay low when he gets hit The you get out and on theagain. street,I overminute the head again think business plans arepretty overrated. you begin to realize they’re much The minute youThe getmore out important on the good for nothing. street, they’re thing to you havebegin in placetoisrealize the ability to pretty much good for nothing. The jump and change, depending on the more important thing to have in obstacle.” place is the ability to jump and Cuban keeps it simple.on When change, depending the investobstacle.” ing, Cuban he’s looking forit“the abilityWhen to do inkeeps simple. vesting, he’s looking for “thehe ability something unique and special,” says. toyou do something uniqueand and spe“If know your business industry cial,” he says. “If you busibetter than anyone, andknow you’reyour always ness and industry better than anylearning, you don’t need a written plan.” one, and you’re always learning, you Whenneed it comes to resolutions, don’t a written plan.” Cuban doesn’t believe in them. “My resolutions When it comes to resolutions, are resolute,” he says. Cuban doesn’t believe in them. “My O’Leary justare wants to make a lot more resolutions resolute, ” he says. O’Leary just wants to make a lot money, but Corcoran makes the same more money, resolution everybut year.Corcoran “I want tomakes see the same every how far I canresolution go, and how muchyear. fun “II want to see how far I can go, and can have getting there,” she says. how much fun I can have getting Greiner’s are a little there, ” sheresolutions says. different. “I make the same are oneaevery Greiner’s resolutions little year and I never seem quite fulﬁll different. “I make thetosame one it. I every year and I never seem to yoga quite always say I’m going to start doing fulfill it. I always I’magoing and meditate threesay times week, to but it start doing yoganoand meditate three always falls apart, matter how well times a week, but it always falls intended I might be. I always say that apart, no matter how well intended I’ll give back, that’ssay onethat resolution I might be. Iand always I’ll give Iback, do keep.” and that’s one resolution I do As for” Herjavec, he has a special way keep. of reminding himself ofhehishas plans for the As for Herjavec, a special wayYear. of reminding himself New “I write them down,ofputhisthem for the and Newmail Year. “I write them inplans an envelope them to myself.” down, them in anis envelope Chasingput down Sharks exhaust- and mail them to myself.” ing, but we wish you the happiest of Chasing down Sharks is exhaustholidays. ing, but we wish you the happiest of

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