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Fire guts Chicken Shack eatery BY JADE ANDERSON janderson@theitem.com DALZELL — It’s not exactly how Sarah Eades planned to spend her Christmas break. “Yesterday (Sunday), the fire de-

partment called my parents,” said the University of South Carolina Columbia student Monday as she helped her family and others clean up. “When I got here there were like five to six fire trucks, so I knew then it was kind of a big deal.”

Fire ripped through The Chicken Shack on Sunday, gutting the restaurant and forcing it to close for the foreseeable future. Located on Camden Highway, the restaurant has been owned and operated by Eades’ mother, Ki Suh, and

her stepfather, Sei Suh, since 1997. Because the restaurant was closed on Sunday, no one was injured. Sei Suh thinks the fire started in the cooler in the back room, and the SEE CLOSED, PAGE A10

Cancer patient sets goal to live to see New Year cer permanently transformed her, so she takes life one day at a time. A tombstone inscribed “My goal is to make it to with Paula Scott’s name Jan. 1,” she said with a and birth date waits in smile. “And if I make it a Manning cemetery that far, my resolution will for the breastbe to make it to Jan. cancer patient, INSIDE 2.” who faces the The 63-year-old was Leaders set New Year knowdiagnosed with stageNew Year’s ing that she resolutions. four breast cancer for could soon die. A7 the second time in At one time, 2011, just two hours Paula’s New after her mother died of Year’s resolutions Alzheimer’s. Paula had 42 were like many radiation treatments, six clichés; she want- months of chemo and a ed to quit smokmastectomy. One doctor ing and lose weight. But canSEE GOALS, PAGE A7

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Sumter resident Paula Scott, 63, shows off a pink rose tattoo that symbolizes her breast cancer. She got the tattoo shortly after she was diagnosed in 1996. Paula is going into the New Year terminally ill, but she faces 2014 in good spirits. It shocks some people that she is still alive, and that makes her laugh, Paula said.

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New Year’s: Remember Hoppin’ john, colored underwear BY IVY MOORE ivym@theitem.com In the U.S., many celebrate the coming of the New Year — or perhaps the passing of the old one — with fireworks, champagne, the dropping of the huge crystal ball in Times Square and a kiss at midnight. In many other countries, they do things a little differently. Kensington Tours, which arranges travel to some of those countries, compiled a list of celebrations around the world. We’ve investigated the New Year’s customs in some of the countries they omitted. Carmela Bryan, executive director of the Sumter County Cultural Commission, warns New Year’s Eve visitors to her native Naples, Italy, to be “very careful where you park your car.” That’s because “it’s the time when people throw their old things out. It’s ‘out with the old, in with the new.’ They throw their old glasses and china off the balcony, and they get new ones. It’s dangerous to be in the streets.” Fran Matthews, a Sumter resident who was born and grew up in Switzerland, said New Year’s is a day of feasting in her home country. “My mom always cooked a big, round ham with pastry dough wrapped around it,” she recalled, “and we have lots of salads and wine and beer. A lot of people go out to restaurants while the bells are still ringing, and the young people go to parties where they have dancing.” In Malmo, Sweden, where they have a popular theater company, Expressteatern, Sumter native Ed Damron and his Swedish wife, Vidisha

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Vidisha Mallik and Ed Damron are actors in Malmo, Sweden, where they run their theater company, Expressteatern. They’ll spend New Year’s much like we do in the U.S., Ed said.

Mallik, celebrate New Year’s in much the same way it’s done in the U.S. There are a few customs that are uniquely Swedish, however. Ed wrote, “One tradition is to play ‘Philippine.’ Two people take turns opening hazelnuts. When a nut is opened with two nuts inside, the two decide on a bet. This bet is not money but favors that the other person must do for one, like taking one to a film or washing dishes. The next morning, the first person to say ‘Philippine’ to the other has won the bet, and must do the committed favor. “(Swedes) make different types of foods, typically involving shellfish and caviar, but not, in contrast to all the other holidays, pickled herring. “At home, there are a few TV special items, the most famous being a British TV sketch from the early ’60s called ‘Dinner for one.’ Check it out: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=0N9AuK5fxZM. “Just before midnight a famous Swedish actor reads

Tennyson’s poem ‘Ring out, wild bells’ (in a Swedish translation) in an outdoor live broadcast from the folklore park Skansen in Stockholm. A lot of people watch this and hear the bells ringing in the New Year.” From Kensington Tours comes the following information: “Revelers in Spain and Portugal commonly eat 12 grapes at midnight to symbolize good luck for the 12 months ahead. This tradition and superstition is also popular in Peru. “The Dutch make bonfires by burning their old Christmas trees. This custom is symbolic of getting rid of the old and welcoming in the new. “Buddhist Temples in Japan strike their gongs 108 times at midnight in order to expel the 108 types of human weaknesses. “Filipinos identify New Year’s with all things round, from consuming round fruits and wearing clothing with round shapes, such as polka

dots, meant to represent the shape of coins and symbolize prosperity for the coming year. “The Finnish make predictions for the upcoming year by casting molten tin into a container of water and interpreting the shape the metal takes after hardening. “In Panama, people burn muñecos, or effigies of popular celebrities, television characters and political figures, in large bonfires.” In Belarus, “during the traditional celebration of Kaliady, unmarried women play games to predict who will be wed in the New Year. In one such game, a pile of corn is placed before each woman, and a rooster is let go; whichever person’s pile the rooster approaches will be the first to marry.” In Brazil, Ecuador, Bolivia and Venezuela, “it’s considered lucky to wear special underwear on New Year’s Eve. Different colors are believed to bring different things in the year ahead; for example, red is supposed to bring in love, and yellow brings money. “The Scottish believe in the tradition of ‘first-footing’, where the first person to cross the threshold of their neighbor’s home should carry a gift of good luck for them and well wishes for the upcoming year. “The Welch traditionally give a Calennig, which is an apple with three twig legs stuck with dried fruit, cloves and evergreens, to friends and family on New Year’s Day. The Calennig is believed to bring its recipient good luck. Many people also place the Calennig on their windowsills to bring good luck to the entire house.

“Peruvians often will go around their house or block with a suitcase, a practice believed to guarantee travel in the coming year. “On New Year’s Eve in Hungary, it is customary to make a lot of noise in an attempt to scare off demons and evil spirits. Traditionally a bullwhip with a cracker was used to make a loud noise, but today, Hungarians use horns and other noisemakers as well. “Many people in Poland celebrate New Year’s Day with dances, concerts and meals featuring traditional Polish dishes including bigos, a traditional hunter’s stew.” In Czech Republic and Slovakia, “People generally gather with friends at parties, in pubs, clubs, in the streets or city squares to eat, drink and celebrate together. Fireworks are a popular tradition as well, and in large cities such as Bratislava or Prague, fireworks start before noon and steadily increase until midnight. In the first minutes after midnight, people toast with champagne to wish each other a happy New Year full of fortune and health and watch the fireworks light up the sky.” In Sumter, New Year’s Eve brings parties or quiet evenings at home watching the ball drop in Times Square, punctuated by locals shooting off fireworks. Some place a new coin outside before midnight and bring it in after the New Year begins. The traditional New Year’s Day dinner for many includes hoppin’ john (blackeyed peas and rice), hog jowls and collard greens, believed to bring luck and money in the New Year.

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Leave real Christmas trees for curb pick-up The city of Sumter will begin picking up Christmas trees on Thursday and transporting them to Dillon Park for the annual Grinding of the Greens. Trees will be picked up from city residents’ curbs through Thursday, Jan. 9. County residents can take their trees to any of the Sumter County recycling centers. Public works officials advise that only real trees will be accepted, and they should have all ornaments, lights and tinsel removed. On Saturday, Jan. 11, the trees will be ground into mulch, and from 7 until 10 a.m. that day, residents can take their trucks and containers to the park to get all the free mulch they can carry for use in their gardens and landscaping.

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Wilder Elementary School second-grader Jordan Evans packs boxes with canned goods. The school family embraced the spirit of giving by collecting 208 canned goods for the inaugural Elizabeth Foxworth Helping Hands Food Drive, and representatives from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office picked them up Wednesday. The office praised the student council representatives for their unselfishness and generosity.

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Byren Randolph, 28, of Sumter, was charged with possession of marijuana, second offense, after a driver’s license checkpoint about 1 a.m. Saturday near Oswego Highway and Bell Road. According to reports, there was a strong smell of marijuana coming from the car and the suspect — the passenger in the car — was seen attempting to stuff a green, leafy substance between the seat and middle console. The officers asked Randolph to step out of the vehicle where he was frisked and officers found a blunt with a green, leafy substance in it. The suspect informed police that there was more marijuana in the vehicle. Police also found more than $1,500 while frisking the suspect. Randolph was arrested and transported to SumterLee Regional Detention Center. The money and suspected marijuana were seized and placed into evidence. Altonial Kennedy, 34, of Sumter, was recently charged with burglary. According to police, officers responded to the call of a possible burglary about 6:52 p.m. Saturday at a residence in the 4200 block of Hick-

ory Road in Sumter. The officers witnessed the suspect coming out of the door of the home. The same door had a broken paned window. Kennedy reportedly provided the officer with a false name and date of birth. However, the officer looked inside the home and noticed a wallet just inside the door that contained the suspect’s real name. The suspect told police he had permission to enter the home. When police informed him that the property owners were en route and would confirm they knew him, the suspect allegedly admitted to three officers that he broke into the home. The family stated that several items were missing from the home including: two end tables, a coffee table and a glass kitchen table, valued at about $500, and a jacket valued at about $50. The water heater had also been drained of water and the side panel had been removed in order to start removing the water heater from the home. A screw driver was found near the water heater. A 15-year-old was charged with arson at 6 p.m. Friday. According to the report, the Sumter Fire Department re-

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sponded to a suspicious fire at a vacant residence in the 400 block of Loring Drive. Officers responded to an anonymous tip saying that three black males were seen in the backyard of the residence before the fire started. Officers later located three black males fitting the provided description playing basketball on Robney Drive. The suspects were taken to Sumter Law Enforcement Center. STOLEN PROPERTY:

A laptop computer was reported stolen from Shaw Heights Baptist Church at 2030 Peach Orchard Road sometime between 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve. A dishwasher valued at $300 and a 42-inch slab of granite countertop valued at $300 were reported stolen from a residence in the

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4300 block of Live Oak Road sometime between Dec. 5 and Dec. 28. A Mack CH613 truck, a dovetail flatbed trailer and forklift were reported stolen from a residence in the 100 block of Pudding Swamp Road in Lynchburg sometime between 10:41 p.m. on Dec. 22 and 10:20 a.m. on Dec. 24. The truck was later recovered in Dillon County. A gold 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe was reported stolen from alongside Lynches River Road sometime between 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday. ASSAULTS:

A woman told police another woman threw a beer can at her, striking her in the head, at a residence in the 4300 block of Spencer Road about 2 p.m. Sunday. A woman told police a 27-year-old man

punched her in the face, pushed her to the ground and kicked her during an argument about a text on her phone at a residence in the 100 block of Pack Road on Saturday afternoon. A 35-year-old woman told police a 39-year-old man began threatening people with a rifle at a residence in the 200 block of Memorial Avenue about 2 a.m. Sunday. SUSPICIOUS FIRES:

About 11:50 p.m. Dec. 27, police responded to a fire in a mobile home on Murphy Street. One of the residents reported she was the last known subject at the home, and two other residents were not at the home at the time of the fire. About an hour before the fire, she went to get a heater from the residence. According to police,

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About 3:16 a.m. Saturday, a man reported that his phone, valued at about $150, was stolen at gunpoint. According to the police report, the victim went to a residence located at the corner of Whitney Drive and Babette Road to check on a friend. He told police a black male answered the door and said the person didn’t live there. The suspect invited him in and bolted the door shut. The victim said four males then beat him up causing a large bruise and cuts around his right eye. He said two other black males put guns to his head and took his phone.

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‘Obamacare’ sign-ups pass 1 million mark HONOLULU (AP) — The government’s rehabilitated health insurance website has seen a December surge in customer sign-ups, pushing enrollment past the 1 million mark, the Obama administration says. Combined with numbers for state-run markets, that should put total enrollment in the new private insurance plans under President Obama’s health law at about 2 million people through the end of the year, independent experts said. That would be about two-thirds of the administration’s original goal of signing up 3.3 million by today, a significant improvement given the technical problems that crippled the federal market during much of the fall. The overall goal remains to enroll 7 million people by March 31. “It looks like current enrollment is around 2 million despite all the issues,� said Dan Mendelson, CEO of Avalere Health, a market-analysis firm. “It was a very impressive showing for December.� The administration said that of the more than 1.1 million people now enrolled in the federal insurance exchange, nearly 1 million signed up in December. The majority came days

before a pre-Christmas deadline for coverage to start in January. Compare that with a paltry 27,000 in October, the federal website’s first, error-prone month. “We experienced a welcome surge in enrollment as millions of Americans seek access to affordable health care coverage,� Marilyn Tavenner, the head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said in a blog post announcing the figures. The numbers don’t represent a full accounting for the country. The federal website serves 36 states. Yet to be reported are December results from the 14 states running their own sites. Overall, states have been signing up more people than the federal government. But most of that has come from high performers such as California, New York, Washington state, Kentucky and Connecticut. Some states continue to struggle. Still, the end-of-year spike suggests that the federal insurance marketplace is starting to pull its weight. The windfall comes at a critical moment for Obama’s sweeping health-care law, which becomes “real� for many Americans on Wednesday as coverage through the insurance

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Lisa Donlea, left, and Susan Roberts, a certified enrollment officer, celebrate after working on Donlea’s federal health insurance exchange enrollment in Laguna Beach, Calif., on Dec. 23. The Obama administration says more than 1 million people are now enrolled for health insurance through the federal government’s website.

exchanges and key patient protections kick in. The administration’s concern now shifts to keeping the momentum going for sign-ups and heading off problems that could arise when people who’ve already enrolled try to use their new insurance. “They’ve got the front end of the system working really well,� said insurance industry consultant Robert Laszewski. “Now we can move on to the next question: Do people really want to buy this?� He also estimated 2 million will probably be enrolled this year. The fledgling insurance exchanges are online markets for subsidized private coverage. Obama needs millions of mostly younger, healthy Americans to

sign up to keep costs low for everyone. Open enrollment runs until the end of March. Tavenner said fixes to the website, overhauled to address widespread technical problems, contributed to December’s figures. But things haven’t totally cleared up. Thousands of people wound up waiting on hold for telephone help on Christmas Eve for a multitude of reasons, including technical difficulties.

“We have been a little bit behind the curve,� acknowledged Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, whose state has the highest proportion of uninsured residents. “Obamacare is a reality,� conceded one of the law’s opponents, Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., who as House oversight committee chairman has been investigating the rollout prob-

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Legal pot sales begin Wednesday in Colorado DENVER (AP) — A gleaming white Apple store of weed is how Andy Williams sees his new Denver marijuana dispensary. Two floors of potgrowing rooms will have windows showing the shopping public how the mind-altering plant is grown. Shoppers will be able to peruse drying marijuana buds and see pot trimmers at work separating the valuable flowers from the lessprized stems and leaves. “It’s going to be all white and beautiful,� the 45-year-old ex-industrial engineer explains, excitedly gesturing around what just a few weeks ago was an empty warehouse space that will eventually house 40,000 square feet of cannabis strains. As Colorado prepares to be the first state in the nation to allow recreational pot sales, opening Wednesday, hopeful retailers such as Williams are investing their fortunes into the legal recreational pot world — all for a chance to build even bigger ones in a fledgling industry that faces an uncertain future. Officials in Colorado and Washington, the other state where recreational pot goes on sale in mid-2014, as well as activists, policymakers and governments from across the U.S. and across the world will not be the only ones watching the experiment unfold. So too will the U.S. Department of Justice, which for now is not fighting to shut down the industries. “We are building an impressive showcase for the world, to show them this is an industry,� Williams says, as the scent of marijuana competes with the smell of sawdust and wet paint in the cavern-

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Workers process marijuana in the trimming room at the Medicine Man dispensary and grow operation in northeast Denver on Dec. 5. Colorado prepares to be the first state in the nation to allow recreational pot sales on Wednesday.

ous store where he hopes to sell pot just like a bottle of wine. Will it be a showcase for a safe, regulated pot industry that generates hundreds of millions of dollars each year and saves money on locking up drug criminals or one that will prove, once and for all, that the federal government has been right to ban pot since 1937? Cannabis was grown legally in the U.S. for centuries, even by George Washington. After Prohibition’s end in the 1930s, federal authorities turned their sights on pot. The 1936 propaganda film “Reefer Madness� warned the public about a plant capable of turning people into mindless criminals. Through the years, pot activists and state governments managed

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U.S. eyes Olympic security after Russia attacks HONOLULU (AP) — The White House said the United States would welcome “closer cooperation” with Russia on security preparations for the Winter Olympics following a pair of deadly attacks that sparked fears about the terrorism threat at the February Games. “The U.S. government has offered our full support to the Russian government in security preparations for the Sochi Olympic Games,” White House spokeswoman Caitlin Hayden said. “We would welcome the opportunity for closer cooperation for the safety of the athletes, spectators and other participants.” Officials said that while Russia will be responsible for overall security at the Games, U.S. personnel will be in the country in what the Obama administration is calling “liaison roles.” The effort will be headed by the State Department’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security, which typically assists host nations during events where a large number of Americans will be present. Diplomatic security agents will work with Russian security and law enforcement officials. While the U.S. and Russia had already been in contact about security, the back-toback attacks in the southern city of Volgograd have highlighted the terrorist threat Russia faces as it prepares to host the Winter

An ambulance leaves the site of a trolleybus explosion Monday in Volgograd, Russia. The explosion left 10 people dead, a day after a suicide bombing that killed at least 17 at the city’s main railway. The explosions put the city on edge and highlighted the terrorist threat that Russia is facing as it prepares to host the Winter Games in February. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Parting company H ere’s a question that I’ve asked in the past that needs to be revisited. Unless one wishes to obfuscate, it has a simple yes or no answer. If one group of people prefers strong government control and management of people’s lives while another group prefers liberty and desires to be left alone, should they be required to enter into conflict with one another and risk bloodshed and loss of life in order to impose their preferences on the other group? Yes or no. My answer is no; they should be able to peaceably part company and go their separate ways. The problem our nation faces is very much like a marriage in which one partner has an estabWalter lished pat- WILLIAMS tern of ignoring and breaking the marital vows. Moreover, the offending partner has no intention to mend his ways. Of course, the marriage can remain intact while one party tries to impose his will on the other and engages in the deviousness of one-upsmanship and retaliation. Rather than domination or submission by one party, or domestic violence, a more peaceable alternative is separation. I believe our nation is at a point where there are enough irreconcilable differences between those Americans who want to control other Americans and those Americans who want to be left alone that separation is the only peaceable alternative. Just as in a marriage where vows are broken, our rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution have been grossly violated by a government instituted to protect them. These constitutional violations have increased independent of whether there’s been a Democrat-controlled Washington or a Republican-controlled Washington. There is no evidence that Americans who are responsible for and support constitutional abrogation have any intention of mending their ways. You say, “Williams, what do you mean by constitutional abrogation?” Let’s look at the magnitude of the violations. Article I, Section 8 of our Constitution lists the activities for which Congress is authorized to tax and spend. Nowhere on that list is

there authority for Congress to tax and spend for: Medicare, Social Security, public education, farm subsidies, bank and business bailouts, food stamps and thousands of other activities that account for roughly two-thirds of the federal budget. Neither is there authority for congressional mandates to citizens about what type of health insurance they must purchase, how states and people may use their land, the speed at which they can drive, whether a library has wheelchair ramps, and the gallons of water used per toilet flush. The list of congressional violations of both the letter and spirit of the Constitution is virtually without end. Our derelict Supreme Court has given Congress sanction to do just about anything for which they can muster a majority vote. James Madison, the acknowledged father of the Constitution, explained in Federalist Paper No. 45: “The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the federal government are few and defined. Those which are to remain in the State governments are numerous and indefinite. The former will be exercised principally on external objects, as war, peace, negotiation, and foreign commerce. ... The powers reserved to the several States will extend to all the objects which in the ordinary course of affairs, concern the lives and liberties, and properties of the people, and the internal order, improvement and prosperity of the State.” Our founder’s constitutional vision of limited federal government has been consigned to the dustbin of history. Americans have several options. We can like sheep submit to those who have contempt for liberty and our Constitution. We can resist, fight and risk bloodshed and death in an attempt to force America’s tyrants to respect our liberties and Constitution. A superior alternative is to find a way to peaceably separate into states whose citizens respect liberty and the Constitution. My personal preference is a restoration of the constitutional values of limited government that made us a great nation. Walter E. Williams is a professor of economics at George Mason University.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Baten fails to back up claims in letters “When Republicans resort to lies and distortions, the best way to counteract their manipulative behavior is to seek the truth.” When I read this line from Mr. Baten’s Dec. 20 letter, I realized that Pinocchio was alive and well. I notice that each time Mr. Baten writes, he likes to make claims but he fails to back them up. One quick example was from a recent letter where Mr. Baten said “It’s evident that the war on drugs is a total failure.” I provided him with evidence showing that the laws are working, and yet he has not made a single statement to acknowledge that fact. He has also not made any contradicting statements to prove me wrong. So once again I will challenge

our local politician to some facts versus his race-induced emotions. “The ACA is a magnificent and lawful program” says Mr. Baten. Well, we could argue that point. I know the White House lawyers argued before the Supreme Court that the plan wasn’t a tax, but the Supreme Court said it was a tax and that is what made it legal, because if it wasn’t a tax then it would be illegal. Semantics, I know. But I digress. I agree that the program is magnificent. I have never seen such a magnificent failure in my life. I would like to call this “Why I despise the Affordable Care Act.” So let’s look at a few facts that stand out. “You can keep your doctor,” said President Obama. That was a lie. “If you like your insurance policy you can keep it.” That was a lie. “This will lower insurance

costs.” That was a lie. I will not even begin to list the number of exemptions or the amount of changes that President Obama has pencil whipped without congressional oversight. Every time there is a problem (daily) he simply delays or changes the rules. Mr. Baten claims “I have personally reviewed a current insurance plan from Blue Cross Blue Shield of S.C. The company issued the policy holder a new and better plan that will cost over $300 less effective Jan. 1, 2014.” JOHN GAYDOS Wedgefield Editor’s note: Because this letter exceeded the 350-word length as stated in our Editorial Page Policies which appears regularly on this page, it can be read in its entirety under Opinion on The Item’s website, www. theitem.com.

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ASHINGTON — This report on the State of Conservatism comes at the end of an annus mirabilis for conservatives. In 2013, they learned that they may have been wasting much time and effort. Hitherto, they have thought that the most efficient way to evangelize the unconverted was to write and speak, exhorting those still shrouded in darkness to read conservatism’s most light-shedding texts. Now they know that a quicker, surer method is to have progressives wield power for a few years. This will validate the core conservative insight about the mischiefs that ensue when governments demonstrate their incapacity for supplanting with fiats the spontaneous order of a market society. It is difficult to recall and hard to believe that just three months ago some conservatives, mirroring progressives’ lack of respect for the public, considered it imperative to shut down the government in order to stop Obamacare in its tracks. They feared that once Americans got a glimpse of the law’s proffered subsidies, they would embrace it. Actually, once they glimpsed the law’s details, they recoiled. Counterfactual history can illuminate the present, so: Suppose in 2012, Barack Obama had told the truth about the ability of people to keep their health plans. Would he have been re-elected? Unlikely. Suppose in 2012, Chief Justice John Roberts, instead of rewriting the health care law to save it, had been the fifth vote for overturning it. Would Obama be better off today? Probably. Franklin Roosevelt, emboldened by winning a second term in 1936, attempted to pack, by expanding, the Supreme Court, to make it even more compliant toward his statism. He failed to win congressional

compliance, and in 1938 he failed to purge Democrats who had opposed him. The voters’ backlash against him was so powerful that there was no liberal legislating majority in Congress until after the 1964 election. That year’s landslide win by President Lyndon Johnson against Barry Goldwater, less than 12 months after a presidential assassination, left Democrats with 295 House and 68 Senate seats. Convinced that a merely sensible society would be George a paltry aspiraWILL tion, they vowed to build a Great Society by expanding legislation and regulation into every crevice of Americans’ lives. They lost five of the next six and seven of the next 10 presidential elections. In three years we shall see if progressive overreaching earns such a rebuke. In 2013, the face of progressivism became Pajama Boy, the supercilious, semi-smirking, hot-chocolate-sipping fauxadult who embodies progressives’ belief that life should be all politics, all the time — come on, everybody, spend your holidays talking about health care. He is who progressives are. They are tone-deaf in expressing bottomless condescension toward the public and limitless faith in their own cleverness. Both attributes convinced them that Pajama Boy would be a potent persuader, getting young people to sign up for the hash that progressives are making of health care. As millions find themselves ending the year without insurance protection and/or experiencing sticker shock about the cost of policies the president tells them they ought to want, a question occurs: Have events ever so thoroughly and swiftly refuted a law’s title? Remem-

ber, it is the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. From Detroit’s debris has come a judicial ruling that the pensions that government employees unions, in collaboration with the political class, extort from taxpayers are not beyond the reach of what they bring about — bankruptcy proceedings. In Wisconsin, as a result of Gov. Scott Walker’s emancipation legislation requiring annual recertification votes for government workers’ unions and ending government collection of union dues, more than 70 of 408 school district unions were rejected. This year’s debate about the National Security Agency demonstrated the impossibility of hermetically sealing distrust of government to one compartment of it. Worries about the NSA’s collection of metadata occurred in a context of deepened suspicions about government because of this year’s revelations that the administration has corrupted the Internal Revenue Service, the most intrusive and potentially the most punitive domestic institution. Conservatism is usually served by weariness of government. The prophet Al Gore has given many hostages to fortune and this year fortune shot another of them. In 2008, he predicted the North Polar ice cap would be gone “in five years.” Finally, a regularly recurring fever of progressive indignation about the name of Washington’s professional football team again waned without success, which means Oklahoma will not have to change its name. “Oklahoma” is a compound of two Choctaw language words, “okla” meaning people, and “homma” meaning red. George Will’s email address is georgewill@washpost.com. © 2013, Washington Post Writers Group

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U.S. home electricity use dropping to 2001 levels NEW YORK (AP) — The average amount of electricity consumed in U.S. homes has fallen to levels last seen more than a decade ago, back when the smartest device in people’s pockets was a Palm pilot and anyone talking about a tablet was probably an archaeologist or a preacher. Because of more energy-efficient housing, appliances and gadgets, power usage is on track to decline in 2013 for the third year in a row, to 10,819 kilowatt-hours per household, according to the Energy Information Administration. That’s the lowest level since 2001, when households averaged 10,535 kwh. And the drop has occurred even though our lives are more electrified. Here’s a look at what has changed since the last time consumption was so low. BETTER HOMES

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Big appliances such as refrigerators and air conditioners have gotten more efficient thanks to federal energy standards that get stricter every few years as technology evolves. A typical room air conditioner — one of the biggest power hogs in the home — uses 20 percent less electricity per hour of full operation than it did in 2001, according to the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers.

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“We’re trying to clean it out first,” Sei Suh said. “That will take time and money. We’ll fix it up. We’re not going to move somewhere else.” That is what some locals who stopped by wanted to hear. “We eat here all the time,” said C.J. Coulter. Annette Voigt agreed. “We hope they open back up,” she said. “I’m pregnant, and I like their food.” Both said they heard the sirens Sunday and came Monday to check things out. “It’s nice people keep stopping by to give us some kind words,” Eades said. Reach Jade Anderson at (803) 774-1250.

FIRESIDE from Page A1 paycheck stubs and copies of late bills. This year’s Fireside Fund is dedicated to the late Glen Sharp, one of Sumter’s greatest philanthropists and businessmen. Recently, his immediate family gave a gift of $15,000 to the fund. If you need assistance, please try to make an appointment and call for a list of documentation needed. Families needing assistance should call The Salvation Army at (803) 775-9336. Donations can be mailed to The Item, P.O. Box 1677, Sumter, SC 29151 or dropped off at 20 N. Magnolia St. Names, including groups, should be spelled completely. When making a donation in someone’s honor or memory, please include a full name. Names will be printed as given. Contributions received as of Monday include: Pat Reeves, $100; In honor of T L “Luke “ Rogers by Thomas L Rogers Jr., $100; Barney & Mary Catharine

Williams, $100; In honor of Luke Rogers by Terri Rogers Seignious, $100; In honor of Dr. Kenneth Rosefield, Dr. Timothy Pannell, Dr. Gilbert Parker, Dr. Michael Mease, and Dr. Richard Patrick by Gwen Windham, Lori Feagin, Terry Jett, Mandy Hice and Susan Parnell, $50; Patricia Barnett, $100; Senior Adult SS Class Bethesda Church of God, $100; In memory of Michelle Scott by Lawrence Scott, $200; William and Mary King, $100; Tammy Mickey CPA, $400; Scott and Tammy Mickey, $120; Sumter High School National Honor Society, $111 Total This Week: $1,581 Total This Year: $43,333.19 Total Last Year: $41,221.57 Total Since 1969: $1,364,647.21

City Aiken Asheville Athens Augusta Beaufort Cape Hatteras Charleston Charlotte Clemson Columbia

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Sumter County Fire Department report lists the origin of the fire as the store room and possibly being caused by the refrigerator. The call came in to the fire department about 4:42 p.m., and when the engine arrived on scene about 10 minutes later, smoke was billowing out of the building. Firefighters forced entry into the front and back doors, according to the report, and were able to get the fire under control in less than 20 minutes. Initial reports estimate the building sustained about $50,000 in damage, and the fire caused about an additional $25,000 in damage to the contents inside.

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Sei Suh, owner of The Chicken Shack, tries to salvage items from the restaurant after Sunday’s fire. He and his wife, Ki Suh, have owned the Dalzell restaurant since 1997.

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past behind you and make ARIES (March 21-April 19): the last word in astrology resolutions that promise a Keep your emotions in brighter future. Don’t let check and criticisms or eugenia LAST domestic situations complaints to yourself. discourage you. Avoid Excess will lead to anyone who is overtrouble with authority indulgent or brings you down. figures or someone you love. Be responsible and protect your body, mind and possessions. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Face the past, size Diplomacy and integrity must be maintained. up the future and enjoy the festivities that unfold as one year ends and another begins. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Look ahead with It’s out with the old and in with the new. Use optimism. Consider ringing in the new year your imagination and explore the possibilities with the people you love. Hosting a small that excite you the most. gathering will show your good will and allow you to share any plans you intend to pursue in SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): New year, new the new year. you. Start at home and make whatever GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take time to help positive changes required to achieve your others. Close the year on a high note by goals. Open up your heart to friends and you’ll lending a helping hand or making sure you’ve develop stronger ties and suggestions that done your very best to make personal can help you make any transition required less improvements that will not only benefit you stressful. but the people you care about most. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Enforce CANCER (June 21-July 22): This is the time to discipline if you want to avoid indulgence make amends if you need to. Offer what you mentally, physically or financially. Bring the can to those you love. Bare your soul and year in on a quiet note with close friends. show your intent and earnest need to do Travel and dealing with controversial what’s right and what’s best. Be a role model. individuals or authority figures will lead to trouble. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): An industrious attitude will help you clear up pressing matters. LastAQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): There is too much minute plans will add to your end-of-year at risk to tempt fate. Remember what made celebration. It’s time to unveil your plans for you unhappy or dissatisfied this past year. Use the future and prepare those your decisions today as a turning point. List the changes you will affect. want to make and the timeline in which you should do so. Embrace the future. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Socializing and participating in year-end festivities will help PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Revisit your life you kick off the new year in a spirited, positive goals and structure what you feel you must and eventful manner. Romance will make do in order to make the upcoming year your your personal life better and ensure that you very best. Invest in what you have to offer and maintain a healthy relationship. make plans to follow through. Make tonight a celebration worth remembering. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You’ll want to put the

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New Year’s closing schedule BANKS — All area banks and credit unions will be closed Wednesday. GOVERNMENT — The following will be closed Wednesday: federal government offices; U.S. Postal Service; South Carolina state government offices; Sumter city and county offices; Clarendon County offices; Lee County Courthouse; and Bishopville City Hall. SCHOOLS — The following will be closed through Friday: Clarendon School Districts 1, 2 and 3; Sumter School District; Lee County Public Schools; Robert E. Lee Academy; Thomas Sumter Academy; Wilson Hall; St. Anne Catholic School; St. Francis Xavier High School; Laurence Manning Academy; Clarendon Hall; and Sumter Christian School. Central Carolina Technical College, USC Sumter and Morris College will be closed through Wednesday.

William Thomas Academy will be closed through Friday. A teacher in-service day will be observed on Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, and students will return on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014. UTILITIES — Black River Electric Coop. and Farmers Telephone Coop. will be closed Wednesday. OTHER — Clemson Extension Service will be closed Wednesday. The Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce will be closed today and Wednesday. The Sumter County Library will be closed Wednesday. The Harvin Clarendon County Library will close at 5:30 p.m. today and will reopen Thursday. All offices of The Item will be closed Wednesday. The Item will not publish on New Year’s Day.

SPORTS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2013

THE ITEM To contact the Sports Department, call (803) 774-1241 or e-mail sports@theitem.com

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5 KEYS TO VICTORY Brown: Watch BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennisb@theitem.com

Yes, it’s another boring trip to Orlando for the good, old Capital One Bowl and the Wonderful World of Disney. No, it’s nothing exciting and new like a trip to Dallas for the Cotton Bowl and Jerry’s World. It seems some University of South Carolina football fans have taken a ho-hum attitude about the Gamecocks’ repeated trips around the Sunshine State to the Capital One and Outback bowls over the last several years. That is hard to fathom; there was a time not that long ago when USC fans were salivating over the chance to go to any bowl, the destination didn’t matter. Carolina fans best hope their team hasn’t felt the same way in preparations for Wednesday’s game against Wisconsin. If that is indeed the case, it could be a very long and ugly day for Gamecock Nation. And

Swinney: Tigers must stay focused BY AARON BRENNER Post and Courier MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Dabo Swinney could walk a few paces to his left and inquire about tickets to a swanky New Year’s Eve concert. Or he could change from SWINNEY his threepiece suit to a swimsuit and take a dip in the lavish pools and hot tubs sparkling inside the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Resort. Lounges and DJs, bikinis and night clubs. SEE TIGERS, PAGE B3

WHO: Clemson (10-2) vs. Ohio State (12-1) WHEN: Friday, 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Miami, Fla. TV: ESPN

out for Abbrederis BY RYAN WOOD Post and Courier

WHO: South Carolina (10-2) vs. Wisconsin (9-3) WHEN: Wednesday, 1 p.m. WHERE: Orlando, Fla. TV/RADIO: WOLO 25, WIBZ-FM 95.5

even if South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier has had the full attention of his charges in bowl practice, beating the Badgers is not going to be an easy task. The Gamecocks should be ready to play because a victory adds to the list of credentials for the program. It SEE 5 KEYS, PAGE B3

COLUMBIA — His name is difficult to pronounce, much less for South Carolina defensive backs coach Grady Brown to remember. Watching film of Wisconsin’s offense as BROWN the Gamecocks prepare for their Capital One Bowl matchup on New Year’s Day, Brown saw the Badgers’ senior receiver dart

around the field. Instantly, he was impressed. “I don’t know his name,” Brown said, “but he wears No. 4. He has good length and is a really good player.” There is no shame drawing a blank on Jared Abbrederis’ name. Along with being third in the Big Ten with 73 catches and fourth with 1,051 receiving yards, his 10-letter surname is also among league leaders at his position. Regardless, South Carolina’s secondary knows its work is cut out to prevent Abbrederis

CONNOR SHAW from stamping his name all over the Capital One Bowl. Abbrederis needs just 10 yards against the Gamecocks to move into eighth place in the Big Ten’s career receiving yards list. With seven catches, he would also move into the top 10 in career receptions. Achieving both would cement Abbrederis’ place as the most accomplished Wisconsin receiver ever. Naturally, it’s a challenge junior cornerback SEE BADGERS, PAGE B3

Panthers earn NFC South crown BY CHARLES ODUM The Associated Press ATLANTA — Cam Newton clinched his first division championship with a big win in his hometown. He then celebrated with the large turnout of Carolina fans who made the drive for the I-85 rivalry. Running toward a large group of fans in the end zone, Newton looked like he might be planning a Lambeau Leap. He instead settled for high-fives and pats on his back as he mingled with fans for several minutes. Newton threw two touchdown THE ASSOCIATED PRESS passes, Greg Hardy had a team-record Carolina quarterback Cam Newton (1) led the four sacks and the Panthers clinched Panthers to a 21-20 victory over Atlanta and the their first NFC South title in five years NFC South division title on Sunday. by beating the Atlanta Falcons 21-20

on Sunday. “We’ve come a long way,” said tight end Greg Olsen, who had a touchdown catch. “It’s been a heck of a ride this year. “We just continued to fight when people wanted to rule us out. We continued to press and fight. We’re not done.” Making their first trip to the playoffs since 2008, the Panthers (12-4) secured a first-round bye and homefield advantage for at least one game as the No. 2 seed in the NFC. Newton thanked “all the fans who came out, the thousands and thousands who came from Charlotte, who were rooting for us today. It’s an egoSEE PANTHERS, PAGE B2

Kelly’s worst-to-first Eagles topple Cowboys BY SCHUYLER DIXON The Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas — Chip Kelly engineered a dramatic change in his first season as Philadelphia’s coach. Nick Foles and Brandon Boykin made the plays to finish off the worstKELLY to-first surge, and sent the Dallas Cowboys home with the same sickening feeling for the third straight year.

Foles threw two touchdown passes, one to NFL rushing champion LeSean McCoy, and Boykin had a game-sealing interception Sunday night to give the Eagles a 24-22 victory over the Cowboys, who lost yet another finale with the NFC East title and a playoff berth on the line. Boosted by Kelly’s fast-paced offense that made Oregon one of the best teams in college football, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS the Eagles won the division for Philadelphia’s LeSean McCoy (25) is tackled by Dallas’ the first time since 2010, a year DeVonte Holloman (57) during the Eagles’ 24-22 victory on SEE EAGLES, PAGE B2 Sunday in Arlington, Texas.

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Several NFL coaches, Tampa GM fired It didn’t take long. Barely 12 hours after the NFL’s regular season ended, five head coaches were unemployed. Fired on Monday were Washington’s Mike Shanahan, Detroit’s Jim Schwartz, Minnesota’s Leslie Frazier and Tampa Bay’s Greg Schiano. The Cleveland Browns didn’t even wait that long, dismissing Rob Chudzinski on Sunday night after just one season on the job. Shanahan, who won two Super Bowls in Denver in the 1990s,

SPORTS ITEMS spent four seasons with the Redskins and was 24-40. Frazier had a little more than three seasons with the Vikings to compile an 18-33-1 mark, and Schwartz coached the Lions for five seasons, finishing 29-52. Schiano only got two years with the Buccaneers, going 1121. He had three years and $9 million left on his contract. Tampa Bay also fired general manager Mark Dominik. MANNING GOES 1-2

CHARLESTON —

Manning High School’s varsity boys basketball team went 1-2 in last week’s Modie Risher Basketball Classic at Burke High’s Modie Risher Gymnasium. On Thursday, Manning lost to Beaufort 63-53. The Monarchs had four players in double figures, led by Dontavis Conyers with 13. Rayvon Witherspoon, Dwaymon Samuel and Talaryon Rose each had 12. On Friday, Manning defeated BethuneBowman 59-28. Samu-

el led the Monarchs with 16 points and Witherspoon had 15. On Saturday, Manning lost to Baptist Hill 60-42. Samuel and Witherspoon both had 11 points for Manning, which is 5-7 on the season. Darius Sharper added 10. RANGERS ACQUIRE MIKOLAS

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Rangers have acquired right-hander Miles Mikolas from Pittsburgh in exchange for first baseman Chris McGuinness. From wire reports

The Associated Press Wild-card Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 4 Kansas City at Indianapolis, 4:35 p.m. (NBC) New Orleans at Philadelphia, 8:10 p.m. (NBC) Sunday, Jan. 5 San Diego at Cincinnati, 1:05 p.m. (CBS) San Francisco at Green Bay, 4:40 p.m. (FOX) Divisional Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 11 Green Bay, San Francisco or New Orleans at Seattle, 4:35 p.m. (FOX) Cincinnati, Indianpolis or Kansas City at New England, 8:15 p.m. (CBS) Sunday, Jan. 12 Philadelphia, Green Bay or San Francisco at Carolina, 1:05 p.m. (FOX) Indianapolis, Kansas City or San Diego at Denver, 4:40 p.m. (CBS) Conference Championships Sunday, Jan. 19 AFC, 3 p.m. (CBS) NFC, 6:30 p.m. (FOX) Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 26 At Honolulu TBD, 7:30 p.m. (NBC) Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 2 At East Rutherford, N.J. AFC champion vs. NFC champion, 6:30 p.m. (FOX)

“Honestly, it went exactly as I thought it would go except for the winning part,� Gonzalez said. “We weren’t able to pull it out. ... My career has turned out to be something more than I ever thought and more than I ever dreamed.� Here are five things we learned from the Panthers’ victory: BALANCED BIG-PLAY DEFENSE

The Panthers’ pass rush can’t be contained by focusing on one sacks leader. Hardy said “consistent pressure from everybody� led to a team-record nine sacks. Charles Johnson had two, Mike Mitchell, Frank Alexander and Star Lotulelei each added one. Linebacker Luke Kuechly had a team-leading 10 tackles. BYE WEEK SHOULD HELP

Wide receiver Steve Smith and running back Jonathan Stewart were inactive with knee injuries. Smith favored his knee as he left the field following pregame warmups. Coach Ron Rivera has already said he expects Smith to be ready for the playoffs, and the bye week should help. WHERE’S THE BEEF?

The Falcons (4-12) must address many needs in the offseason, and no weakness was more glaring against the Panthers than the patchwork offensive line. From the time projected starting

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TODAY Noon -- College Basketball: St. John’s at Xavier (FOX SPORTS 1). 12:30 p.m. -- College Football: AdvoCare V100 Bowl from Shreveport, La. -- Arizona vs. Boston College (ESPN). 1 p.m. -- College Basketball: Ohio State at Purdue (ESPN2). 1 p.m. -- College Basketball: Duke vs. Elon from Greensboro, N.C. (ESPNU). 1 p.m. -- Exhibition Hockey: Winter Classic Alumni Showdown from Detroit (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 2 p.m. -- College Football: Sun Bowl from El Paso, Texas -- Virgnia Tech vs. UCLA (WLTX 19). 2:30 p.m. -- College Basketball: Seton Hall at Providence (FOX SPORTS 1). 3 p.m. -- College Basketball: Indiana at Illinois (ESPN2). 3 p.m. -- College Basketball: Eastern Michigan at Syracuse (ESPNU). 3 p.m. -- College Basketball: George Washington at Kansas State (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 4 p.m. -- College Football: Liberty Bowl from Memphis, Tenn. -- Rice vs. Mississippi State (ESPN). 5 p.m. -- College Basketball: Louisville at Central Florida (ESPN2). 5 p.m. -- College Basketball: North CarolinaWilmington at North Carolina (ESPNU). 5 p.m. -- College Basketball: DePaul at Georgetown (FOX SPORTS 1). 6 p.m. -- International Athletics: U.S. Olympic Trials from Kearns, Utah -- Men’s and Women’s Speedskating (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 6:05 p.m. -- Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXYFM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 7 p.m. -- College Basketball: Memphis at South Florida (ESPN2). 7 p.m. -- Higih School Football: Under Armour All-America Game Practice from Orlando, Fla. (ESPNU). 7 p.m. -- NHL Hockey: Montreal at Carolina (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 7:30 p.m. -- College Basketball: Villanova at Butler (FOX SPORTS 1). 8 p.m. -- College Football: Chick-Fil-A Bowl from Atlanta -- Duke vs. Texas A&M (ESPN). 8 p.m. -- NBA Basketball: Portland at Oklahoma City (NBA TV). 9 p.m. -- College Basketball: Connecticut at Houston (ESPN2). 10 p.m. -- College Basketball: Marquette at Creighton (FOX SPORTS 1). WEDNESDAY 7:40 a.m. -- International Soccer: Barclays Premier League Match -- Manchester City vs. Swansea (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 9:55 a.m. -- International Soccer: Barclays Premier League Match -- Chelsea vs. Southampton (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Noon -- College Football: Gator Bowl from Jacksonville, Fla. -- Nebraska vs. Georgia (ESPN2). Noon -- College Football: Heart of Dallas Bowl from Dallas -- Nevada-Las Vegas vs. North Texas (ESPNU). 12:25 p.m. -- International Soccer: Barclays Premier League Match -- Tottenham vs. Manchester United (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 1 p.m. -- NHL Hockey: Winter Classic from Ann Arbor, Mich. -- Toronto vs. Detroit (WIS 10). 1 p.m. -- College Football: Capital One Bowl from Orlando, Fla. -- South Carolina vs. Wisconsin (WOLO 25, WIBZ-FM 95.5, WPUBFM 102.7, WNKT-FM 107.5). 1 p.m. -- College Football: Outback Bowl from Tampa, Fla. -- Iowa vs. Louisiana State (ESPN). 4 p.m. -- Higih School Football: Under Armour All-America Game Practice from Orlando, Fla. (ESPNU). 5 p.m. -- International Athletics: U.S. Olympic Trials from Kearns, Utah -- Men’s and Women’s Speedskating (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 5:05 p.m. -- College Football: Rose Bowl from Pasadena, Calif. -- Stanford vs. Michigan State (ESPN). 6 p.m. -- College Basketball: Southern Methodist at Cincinnati (ESPNU). 6:05 p.m. -- Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXYFM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 7 p.m. -- Women’s College Basketball: St. Bonaventure at Duquesne (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 8 p.m. -- College Basketball: Temple at Rutgers (ESPNU). 8:35 p.m. -- College Football: Fiesta Bowl from Glendale, Ariz. -- Central Florida vs. Baylor (ESPN). 9 p.m. -- College Basketball: San Diego State at Colorado State (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 9:30 p.m. -- NBA Basketball: Charlotte at Los Angeles Clippers (SPORTSOUTH).

NFL PLAYOFFS

PANTHERS from Page B1 booster. It does a team great when you have a lot of support like that.� Newton recovered from a sluggish start to complete 15 of 27 passes for 149 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. Newton threw scoring passes to Ted Ginn Jr. and Olsen, and led the Panthers with 72 yards rushing. The Panthers rallied from a 10-0 deficit in the second quarter. “He stood up in a big-time situation,� Ginn said of Newton. “It wasn’t going good for us for a while, and he just showed leadership and showed who he is.� It was a sweet win, especially coming against Atlanta, the Panthers’ close geographic rival which won the division in 2012. Carolina’s sack-happy defense led the way. Carolina set a team record by sacking Matt Ryan nine times. The defense also produced a touchdown on Melvin White’s 7-yard interception return in the second quarter. Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez had four catches for 56 yards and was honored at halftime in his final regular-season game. He has announced plans for retirement. Gonzalez said his farewell game “was great.�

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right tackle Mike Johnson sustained a season-ending leg injury in training camp, the line has seen near-constant turnover. Undrafted rookie Ryan Schraeder, who ended the season as the starting right tackle, and second-year left tackle Lamar Holmes were overwhelmed by Carolina’s front seven. Displaced starting guard Garrett Reynolds was healthy but inactive. Left guard Justin Blaylock was the only fixture on the line during the season.

NBA STANDINGS By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto 13 15 .464 – Boston 13 17 .433 1 Brooklyn 10 20 .333 4 New York 9 21 .300 5 Philadelphia 9 21 .300 5 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 23 7 .767 – Atlanta 17 14 .548 61/2 Washington 13 14 .481 81/2 Charlotte 14 17 .452 91/2 Orlando 10 20 .333 13 Central Division W L Pct GB Indiana 24 5 .828 – Detroit 14 18 .438 111/2 Chicago 11 17 .393 121/2 Cleveland 10 20 .333 141/2 Milwaukee 6 24 .200 181/2 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 24 7 .774 – Houston 21 12 .636 4 Dallas 17 13 .567 61/2 New Orleans 13 15 .464 91/2 Memphis 13 16 .448 10 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 25 5 .833 – Portland 24 6 .800 1 Minnesota 15 15 .500 10 Denver 14 15 .483 101/2 Utah 9 24 .273 171/2

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The Falcons began the day ranked last in the league in rushing. Steven Jackson and Jason Snelling each showed flashes of effective running, but the Falcons finished with another modest total of 76 yards rushing on 20 carries. Jackson, slowed by a hamstring injury early in the season, was held without a 100-yard game in his first season with the Falcons. Jackson had 13 carries for 41 yards, including a 17-yarder. RYAN’S MILESTONE

Ryan passed Steve Bartkowski to become the Falcons’ career leading passer. Ryan, completing his sixth season, completed 28 of 40 passes for 280 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. He has 23,472 career yards passing, breaking Bartkowski’s mark of 23,470 yards.

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NHL STANDINGS By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 39 26 11 2 54 114 81 Tampa Bay 39 23 12 4 50 110 93 Montreal 40 23 14 3 49 99 89 Detroit 40 18 13 9 45 103 111 Toronto 41 20 16 5 45 115 118 Ottawa 41 16 18 7 39 115 134 Florida 40 15 20 5 35 95 128 Buffalo 39 11 24 4 26 71 110 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 41 29 11 1 59 130 94 Washington 39 20 14 5 45 121 116 Philadelphia 38 18 16 4 40 97 107 N.Y. Rangers 40 19 19 2 40 94 108 New Jersey 40 16 16 8 40 95 102 Columbus 39 17 18 4 38 106 112 Carolina 39 14 16 9 37 91 114 N.Y. Islanders 40 12 21 7 31 102 135 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 41 27 7 7 61 157 115 St. Louis 38 26 7 5 57 137 92 Colorado 38 23 11 4 50 109 97 Dallas 38 19 12 7 45 112 111 Minnesota 41 20 16 5 45 96 107 Winnipeg 41 18 18 5 41 111 121 Nashville 39 17 18 4 38 89 115 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 41 28 8 5 61 131 103 San Jose 39 25 8 6 56 128 98 Los Angeles 39 25 10 4 54 108 79 Vancouver 40 23 11 6 52 108 93 Phoenix 38 19 10 9 47 116 117 Calgary 39 14 19 6 34 95 122 Edmonton 41 13 24 4 30 106 139 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Sunday’s Games Buffalo 2, Washington 1, SO Florida 4, Montreal 1 Pittsburgh 5, Columbus 3 St. Louis 3, Dallas 2, OT Toronto 5, Carolina 2 N.Y. Rangers 4, Tampa Bay 3 Vancouver 2, Calgary 0 N.Y. Islanders 5, Minnesota 4 Winnipeg 2, Colorado 1, OT San Jose 3, Anaheim 1 Monday’s Games Washington at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Los Angeles at Chicago, 8 p.m. Detroit at Nashville, 8 p.m. Philadelphia at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Today’s Games Pittsburgh at New Jersey, 1 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Florida, 5 p.m. St. Louis at Minnesota, 6 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Boston, 7 p.m. Montreal at Carolina, 7 p.m. Buffalo at Winnipeg, 7 p.m. San Jose at Anaheim, 8 p.m. Los Angeles at Dallas, 8 p.m. Columbus at Colorado, 8 p.m. Philadelphia at Calgary, 9 p.m. Edmonton at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Toronto vs. Detroit at Ann Arbor, MI, 1 p.m. Tampa Bay at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

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TIGERS from Page B1 The temptations of south Florida are everywhere. It’s Swinney’s tall task to keep everybody’s eye on the prize who made the trip for Clemson football — players, staff and families alike. “We have a good group of young men, and they’re in society every day. So you can’t shield them,� Swinney said in the middle of a bustling hotel lobby, as a few curious guests occasionally stopped to gawk and take cellphone pictures. “We have rules in place, and curfews and all that. You hope everybody will do what’s right and abide by the rules. But our guys know if they don’t, there’s consequences.� The Orange Bowl rolled out the welcome mat Sunday afternoon at Miami International Airport for the team’s charter plane, and the three busses adorned with Clemson football arrived at the hotel shortly after 4 p.m. The Fontainebleau, a 59-year-old artifact brimming with international flair and more than 1,500 rooms across its four towers, rests on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. Its world-renowned pool area has been showcased on television (The Sopranos) and in the movies (Scarface, Goldfinger and The Bodyguard.) The Tigers stayed at both the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure in Weston, Fla. and the Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa in Hollywood, Fla., preceding their 2012 Orange Bowl trip, arriving a week early to get a head start on warm-weather practice. Ohio State arrived Sunday morning, and is staying in Hollywood. Overcast skies and wind swaying the palm trees from side to side are a slight deterrent to the usual ambiance of Florida this time of year, but temperatures are still rising into the 70s — about 25-30 degrees warmer than Clemson the morning the team flew south. The team’s stay is going to be briefer than two years ago, in part because of this year’s proximity to Christmas break and because the hotel was unable to accommodate the Tigers before Sunday. “We want to have fun, but I told them getting on the

5 KEYS from Page B1 averaging 283 rushing yards a contest. However, if the Gamecocks can take at least 80 yards off of that average, it will make things much more difficult for Wisconsin. Carolina doesn’t need to sell out to stop the run, but it should see early on how well it can do with minimal defenders in pass coverage as it stacks the box.

would give USC a third straight 11-win season; considering it had only one double-digit victory season in 100-plus years of football prior to the 2011 season, there should still be a level of giddiness with this success. Also, a win with some losses by teams in front of it in the ranking could leave No. 8 USC with its highest ranking ever. As mentioned, all of that hinges on Carolina beating Wisconsin. Following are five things USC has to do in order to come away with that victory.

2. RUN, CONNOR, RUN

1. SLOW DOWN THE RUN

Wisconsin possesses one of the top rushing attacks in the country. It has two 1,000-yard rushers in running backs Melvin Gordon and James White. And while the Badgers put the football in the air 323 in their 12 games -- an average of almost 30 a game -- their offense is built around trying to impose their will upon the opposition via the run. The odds are South Carolina won’t be able to shut down a team that is

USC quarterback Connor Shaw will close out his career today, and it is hard to argue with the notion that he is the greatest signal caller in the program’s history. He may not have the flashiest individual statistics, but it is hard to argue with him having the most wins as a starter and his overall impact on the offense, especially over the last two seasons. And while Shaw has made himself into a good throwing college quarterback, it is his ability pick and choose his spots to run with the football that has made him special. He is great with the zone read and his ability to scramble

COLLEGE BOWLS TV SCHEDULE Today 12:30 p.m. -- AdvoCare V100 Bowl from Shreveport, La. -- Arizona vs. Boston College (ESPN). 2 p.m. -- Sun Bowl from El Paso, Texas -- Virgnia Tech vs. UCLA (WLTX 19). 4 p.m. -- Liberty Bowl from Memphis, Tenn. -- Rice vs. Mississippi State (ESPN). 8 p.m. -- Chick-Fil-A Bowl from Atlanta -- Duke vs. Texas A&M (ESPN). Wednesday Noon -- Gator Bowl from Jacksonville, Fla. -- Nebraska vs. Georgia (ESPN2). Noon -- Heart of Dallas Bowl from Dallas -- Nevada-Las Vegas vs. North Texas (ESPNU). 1 p.m. -- Capital One Bowl from Orlando, Fla. -- South Carolina vs. Wisconsin (WOLO 25). 1 p.m. -- Outback Bowl from Tampa, Fla. -- Iowa vs. Louisiana State (ESPN). 5:05 p.m. -- Rose Bowl from Pasadena, Calif. -- Stanford vs. Michigan State (ESPN). 8:35 p.m. -- Fiesta Bowl from Glendale, Ariz. -- Central Florida vs. Baylor (ESPN).

plane today, let’s make sure you have the type of focus you need to give yourself a chance to be successful,� Swinney said. “Managing the distractions and environment is part of it, but it’s the same for both teams.� Clemson had a team and family beach outing Monday, a team dinner at Texas de Brazil in Miami Beach tonight (New Year’s Eve) and a hospital visit scheduled on Wednesday. A little while after the team headed upstairs to check into their rooms, the Bleau Bar blared with The Power Station’s “Some Like It Hot,� urging vacationers to “feel the heat, ready or not.� Five days after landing in Miami, Clemson gets its chance to wipe away the stain of its last Orange Bowl experience, ready or not. “It’s a reward to be here, for the season we put together. But there are rules and regulations you’ve got to follow,� Catanzaro said. “You want to make sure our main focus is to win the game.� OHIO STATE SHORT-HANDED

The Buckeyes might be down their sack leader on Friday. Sophomore Noah Spence, designated OSU’s “viper� on defense, is not with the team in Miami. “Noah didn’t fly down with us,� Ohio State coach Urban Meyer said. “He’s working through some personal issues at home.� Meyer left the door open for Spence, who has eight sacks, to return to the team prior to game time.

out of trouble can make defenders sick. With Shaw seemingly healthy for the first time in a long time with the month layoff, calling his number on the ground could make for a long day for the Badgers. 3. USE ALL OF YOUR WEAPONS

While Carolina doesn’t have any dominant forces on the offensive side of the ball, it has a lot of players who can come up with big plays at opportune times that contribute to a victory. Hopefully, Spurrier will be spreading the wealth. Having running back Mike Davis healthier than he’s been since the middle of the season should help and letting Shon Carson and Brandon Wilds take part in sharing the load is an obvious option. Wide receivers Bruce Ellington, Shaq Roland and Nick Jones and tight ends Rory Anderson and Jerell Adams are all capable playmakers. Not having speedster Damiere Byrd available hurts, but it could open the door for someone else.

fense in bowl games, but special teams can often times be the difference in the game. South Carolina needs to be good in all aspects of its special teams play on Wednesday, and it could use a big play of some sort from its special teams units. In last year’s 33-28 win over Michigan in the Outback Bowl, Ace Sanders returned a punt 63 yards for a touchdown. That ended up being the difference in the game.

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BADGERS from Page B1 Victor Hampton has no problem accepting. “He’s a guy that I’m going to have to play every play. Can’t let up on one play,� Hampton said. “He can go up and get the ball, he’s kind of physical. So I’m just going to have to come ready to play my A-game.� Wisconsin’s running game gets most of the attention, justifiably so. The Badgers rank eighth in the nation with 283 rushing yards per game. With sophomore Melvin Gordon and senior James White, they pose arguably the nation’s most dangerous dual threat in the backfield. When the Gamecocks broke down game film, they realized how often Wisconsin throws the football. Badgers quarterback Joel Stave tossed 323 passes this fall, 64 more than Gamecocks senior Connor Shaw. South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney said one of his defense’s goals is to make Wisconsin one-dimensional, preventing the Badgers from finding balance between the run and pass. “I think they like to pass the ball a lot more than what people expect,� Clowney said. “They do a lot of play-action pass.� The importance of keeping Wisconsin’s passing game — specifically, Abbrederis — in check can’t be overstated. Since the start of October, South Carolina’s strategy has remained the same. Hold the opponent’s star receiver under 100 yards, win the game. Only once in the past eight games has the Gamecocks’ defense allowed a 100-yard receiver. That was Tennessee freshman Marquez North, who caught three back-breaking passes for 102 yards on Oct. 19 in Knoxville. It’s no coincidence Tennessee was the only team to beat South Carolina in the season’s final two months. Abbrederis will undoubtedly test South Carolina’s 5-game streak of not allowing a 100-yard receiver. He’s exceeded the 100-yard mark four times this season, highlighted with a 10-catch, 207-yard performance at Ohio State. “With me outside at corner, the first thing I have to worry about is covering,� Hampton said. “So the run aspect in this game for me, if I’m covering a wide receiver, has got to be something where I’m saving a touchdown with a tackle or something like that. So I just have to focus on my assignment, do my keys, then worry about the run.�

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IDA ESTELLE ARDIS SUMMERTON — Ida Estelle Sweatman Ardis, 87, widow of Oregon Texas “O.T.” Ardis Jr., died Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, at her home. Born Oct. 12, 1926, in Holly Hill, she was a daughter of ARDIS the late William Irvin and Maggie Irene Jackson Sweatman. She was a member of Summerton United Methodist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Arlene Robinson (Darrell) of Columbia and Linda Mae Elliott (Roddy) of Manning; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, O.T. “Texas” Ardis III; and a grandson, Bill Elliott. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Summerton United Methodist Church with the Rev. Randy Bowers officiating. Burial will follow in Summerton Evergreen Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Miles Elliott, Teige Elliott, Ralph Ardis, Steve Hall, Brian Snider, Howard Bryce and Bobby Fleming. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service in the church fellowship hall and other times at the home of her daughter, Linda and Roddy Elliott, 6378 Summerton Highway, Manning.

Memorials may be made to the Ardis-Elliott Scholarship Fund of Clarendon Hall, P.O. Box 609, Summerton, SC 29148 or to the Summerton Evergreen Cemetery Fund, c/o Ellen Ardis, P.O. Box 366, Summerton, SC 29148. Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org

LONZENA J. FELIX LYNCHBURG — Lonzena Jacobs Felix, wife of James “Baby Ray” Felix of Lynchburg, departed this life to be with the Lord on Dec. 28, 2013. Funeral service will be held at FELIX noon Wednesday at Mt. Pleasant AME Church, 1800 Vista Lane, Lynchburg, with the pastor, the Rev. Ernest Brown, officiating. Interment will follow in the churchyard cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. today at Wilson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Mt. Pleasant AME Church in memory of Lonzena Felix. Online condolences may be sent to the family at wilsonfuneralhome@sc.rr.com. Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St.,

Bishopville, is in charge of arrangements.

GRACE A. BROWN Grace Elizabeth Alexander Brown, age 80, beloved wife of the late James Baldwin Brown Jr., died on Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, at Lake Marion Nursing Home in Summerton. Born Sept. 20, 1933, in Darlington County, she was a daughter of the late Arnold Ceil and Maggie Rogers Alexander. She graduated from Timmonsville High School. She was retired from Nu-Idea School and Office Supply. She was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church of Sumter. She served as a Sunday school teacher. She was moderator of the First Presbyterian Church Women of the Church and served on Harmony Presbytery Women’s Council. In 1993, she was designated as an honorary life member of the First Presbyterian Women of the Church. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Surviving are two daughters, Sherry Glidewell and her husband, Charlie, and Alicia Thomas, both of Sumter; a son, Ken Brown and his wife, Gerri, of West Columbia; seven grandchildren, Heather Kurzenberger, Christie Stutz, Shawn Levendoski, Amanda Berry, Simms Brown, William Thomas and Griffyn

Brown; 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Eldredge Lee Alexander and his wife, Jeanette, of Florence and Arnold Cecil Alexander of Jacksonville, Fla.; a sister-inlaw, Judy Alexander of Timmonsville; a son-inlaw, W. Errol Thomas of Sumter; and a host of other relatives. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son James Baldwin Brown III; and a brother, John Luther Alexander. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today at First Presbyterian Church of Sumter. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends one hour prior the service today in the church parlor and at other times at the home of her daughter, Sherry Glidewell. The family would like to express sincere appreciation to the employees of McElveen Manor and Lake Marion Nursing Center and extend a very special thanks to the staff of Caris Hospice and Dr. Mayes Dubose for the love and care they provided. Memorials may be made to Caris Hospice, 105 E. Wesmark Blvd., Suite 4, Sumter, SC 29150. You may sign the family’s guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter for

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CHARLES T. BROTHERTON Jr. DALZELL — Charles Thomas “Junior” Brotherton Jr., 47, husband of Susanne Preusser Brotherton, died Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, at his home. Services will be announced by ElmoreCannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter. IDA JOHNSON Ida Johnson, 64, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013, in Philadelphia, Pa. Born in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Roosevelt Prioleau and Nellie Webb. She leaves to cherish her memories: one son, Michael (Anna) Johnson of Philadelphia; her stepmother, Martha Prioleau of Dalzell; two brothers; eight sisters; one sister-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at High Hills AME Church, 6780 Meeting House Road, Dalzell, with the Rev. Thomas Habersham, pastor, eulogist. The family will receive friends and relatives at the home of her sister, Carol Webb, 5670

Shakemia Road, Dalzell. The remains will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. The funeral procession will leave at 1:20 p.m. from the home of her sister. Flower bearers and pallbearers will be family and friends. Burial will be in the High Hills AME Churchyard cemetery, Dalzell. 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.

EARLINE J. SINGLETON Earline James Singleton, 92, widow of Ulysses Singleton, departed this life on Monday, Dec. 30, 2013, at the Shannon Gray Rehab & Recovery Center in Jamestown, N.C. She was born Nov. 19, 1921, in Rimini, Sumter County, a daughter of the late Rev. Gibb James and Maude D. Johnson James McKnight. She was the sister of Gladys James Montgomery. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc. The family is receiving friends at the residence of her niece, Cynthia MontgomerySmith, 395 N. St. Paul Church Road, Sumter, SC 29154.

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FORT WORTH, Texas — Keenan Reynolds ran for 86 yards with two more touchdowns and Navy won for only the second time its last seven bowl games, beating Middle Tennessee State 24-6 in the Armed Forces Bowl on Monday. Reynolds had a 3-yard score to cap the opening drive for Navy (9-4) and added a 1-yarder in the fourth quarter. Already with the NCAA record for touchdowns rushing by a quarterback, Reynolds upped his total to 31 to match Colorado State running back Kapri Bibbs, also a sophomore, for the national lead this season. Middle Tennessee (8-5) was held to a season low in points. The Blue Raiders finished the regular season with a five-game winning streak, averaging nearly 43 points a game in that stretch — since a 34-7 loss on Oct. 12 at North Texas, about 40 miles away from the TCU campus where the bowl was played. The Midshipmen overcame two fumbles by Reynolds, their first turnovers in six games. Both came after Navy got inside the 20 and were recovered by T.T. Barber, though the Blue Raiders failed to convert either into points. Barber knocked loose one ball after tackling Reynolds, jumping over the quarterback to pounce on it late in the first half. The other came late in the third quarter when the Midshipmen drove from their own 6 to the MTSU 14 after stopping Middle Tennessee short on a fourth-and-2. Reynolds, who finished the season with 1,346 yards rushing leading the triple option offense, had lost only two fumbles during the regular season. Navy won its fifth straight. Down 10-6 at halftime, the Blue Raiders drove to the Navy 7 on the opening drive of the second half.

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Clarendon Branch NAACP will hold its Jubilee Day celebration 11 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, at Historical St. Mark AME Church, Summerton. Transatlantic Brides and Parents Association (British Wives) will meet at noon Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, at Captain D’s, Pinewood Road and West Liberty Street. All British expats are invited. Call (803) 775-8052. The Campbell Soup friends will meet at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, at Golden Corral. The Sumter Benedict Alumni Club will hold an important round-up meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, at North HOPE Center. Call (803) 5064019. Jordan Crossroads Ministry Center — Haven of Rest will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, at New Covenant Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Call (803) 309-8085. Diabetes Support Group will meet 12:301:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, Carolina Diabetes and Kidney Center, 635 W. Wesmark Blvd., in the downstairs education room. Dr. Tepsiri Chongkrairatanakul will speak. The Sumter Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014, in the Bultman Conference Room of USC Sumter. All administrative professionals are invited. The Sumter Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind will hold its 2014 membership meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, at Shiloh-Randolph Manor, 125 W. Bartlette St. Associate member Judy L. Simon will accept annual membership dues. Martha Gaither, of Blind Awareness, will speak. Transportation provided within the mileage radius. Contact Debra at (803) 775-5792 or DebraCanC2@frontier. com.

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Ring in 2014 with retrospectives, celebrations BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH Before ringing in 2014, let’s recall the TV people we’ve lost in 2013. Some giants of the medium departed; others were just starting out. Some died after a long life and career, others far too soon. We lost TV mom Bonnie Franklin (“One Day at a Time�) at 69. Movie critic Roger Ebert (70) died two days after retiring. Original Mouseketeer Annette Funicello (70) passed away. No one can replace Jonathan Winters (87), a comedy original. It’s hard to watch an NFL game without hearing the voice of Pat Summerall (82). People were touched to read of the death of Jean Stapleton (90). As Edith Bunker, she had become a kind of surrogate mother or grandmother, an emotionally wise woman who never quite “stifled� herself. We were both shocked and saddened to learn about the June 19 death of James Gandolfini (“The Sopranos�), only 51. It still hurts. Summer also saw the loss of “Glee� star Cory Monteith (31).

And he was hardly the only television personality to die decades before his or her time. Gia Allemand (29) of “The Bachelor;� Lisa Robin Kelly (43) of “That 70s Show;� Lee Thompson Young (29) of “Rizzoli and Isles;� “Curb Appeal� personality Bill Beckwith (38); Shain Gandee (21) of “Buckwild;� “MasterChef� participant Joshua Marks (26); and Daniel Escobar (49) of “Lizzie McGuire� all come to mind. A former Chicago police officer, Dennis Farina (69) appeared on a cult cop show (“Crime Story�) and one of the most enduring of the genre (“Law and Order�). Unique among TV journalists, David Frost (74) was immortalized on stage and screen in “Frost/ Nixon.� Marcia Wallace (70) was beloved as Bob Newhart’s receptionist and Bart Simpson’s teacher. “The Simpsons� also lost writer/producer Don Payne (48). Best known for her work in Alfred Hitchcock’s classics “Rebecca� and “Suspicion,� Joan Fontaine (96) appeared in many TV shows, miniseries and mov-

ies, from “The Love Boatâ€? to “Hotelâ€? to a more extended stay on “Ryan’s Hope.â€? Apologies to the fans and friends of anyone omitted here. Let’s raise a toast to their memory. • A street peddler (Ed Wynn) tries to put one over on the Angel of Death (Murray Hamilton) in the 1959 “Twilight Zoneâ€? (8 a.m., Syfy) episode “One for the Angels.â€? This is the first episode in a “Twilight Zoneâ€? marathon, ending on New Year’s Day at 4:30 a.m.

New Year’s Eve Retrospectives and Coverage • Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb host “A Toast to 2013!â€? (8 p.m., NBC). • Ryan Seacrest, Jenny McCarthy and Fergie host “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve Presents the 30 Greatest Women in Musicâ€? (8 p.m., ABC, TV-14). • The “Top 100 Videos of 2013â€? (9 p.m., BET, TV-PG). • “NBC’s New Year’s Eve With Carson Dalyâ€? (10 p.m.) starts the countdown from New

York’s Times Square. • Ryan Seacrest hosts “Dick Clark’s Primetime New Year’s Rockin’ Eveâ€? (10 p.m., ABC, TV-14). • The stars of “Girl Code “ and “Guy Codeâ€? glance back at the past year and to the future on “New Year’s Codeâ€? (10 p.m., MTV, TV-14). • Festivities in New York and Las Vegas unfold on “New Year’s Eve Liveâ€? (11 p.m., Fox, TV-14). Mario Lopez hosts. • Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Bill Hemmer co-host “AllAmerican New Yearâ€? (9 p.m., Fox News). • Nick Cannon hosts “TeenNick Top 10: New Year’s Eve Countdownâ€? (11 p.m., Nickelodeon, TV-PG).

Tonight’s Other Highlights • A “Walking Deadâ€? marathon (9 a.m., AMC, TV-14) shuffles along until 5 a.m. on Jan. 2. • Catch “The Mindy Projectâ€? marathon (11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bravo, TV-14). • Carter tangles with the FBI on “Person of Interestâ€? (10 p.m., CBS, r, TV-PG).

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The Sumter County YouthBuild Program is accepting applications for enrollment at the South Sumter Resource Center, 337 Manning Ave. This program is for those 17-24 years old who have not finished high school. Participants will be engaged in completing GED/high school diploma certification and job training in construction. Participants will be paid minimum wage for participation in rehabilitation and/ or new construction of homes for low-to-moderate income families and will also earn an Americorps Education Award. Call Linda Clark at (803) 436-2277.

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The Second (Indianhead) Division Association is searching for anyone/everyone who served in the 2nd Infantry Division. Visit www.2ida.org or contact Mike Davino at MDavino@yahoo.com or (919) 498-1910.

Sumter Area Toastmasters meets at 7 p.m. each Tuesday at the Sumter Mall community room, 1057 Broad St. The group helps in developing speaking and leadership skills. Call Douglas Wilson at (803) 778-0197 or Rebecca Gonzalez at (803) 5659271.

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The Rembert Area Community Coalition offers an after school program for students from kindergarten to sixth grade at the youth center in Rembert. Children receive assistance with homework, school projects, etc. A nutritious snack is served daily. There is a small monthly fee. Registrations are accepted noon-2 p.m. at 8455 Camden Highway, U.S. 521, Rembert, in front of the car wash. Call Dr. Juanita Britton at (803) 4322001.

The Palmetto Singles Club holds a dance from 7 to 10 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of each month at the VFW on Gion Street. Call Nancy McLeod at (803) 469-3433.

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Zumba classes will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Parks and Recreation building on Haynsworth Street. Classes are $5 each. No registration required. Contact Deanne Lewis at zumbadeanne@gmail.com.

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New Year’s Day TV features marathon madness BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH Happy New Year’s! Exhausted from the holiday binge? Many networks are, too, and will ring in 2014 with holiday marathons and traditions. Julie Andrews returns for the fifth time to host “From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2014â€? on “Great Performancesâ€? (2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., PBS, TV-G, check local listings). Daniel Barenboim conducts the Vienna Philharmonic. The orchestra and the Vienna State Ballet perform with the picturesque Middle European city as a backdrop. Among the visual delights will be the completely renovated City Palace (Stadtpalais Liechtenstein), the choreography of Ashley Page and the costumes of Vivienne Westwood. This annual concert is the largest broadcasting event in classical music, reaching more than 80 countries. It has been a showcase for Vienna’s art, architecture and musical culture since 1959. This is the 30th broadcast of the performance on PBS. • There are some who don’t

see foreign culture, or foreign travel, in such a benign light. And for them, there’s the “Locked Up Abroad� marathon (9 a.m. to 3 a.m. Thursday, TV14) on the National Geographic Channel. Other marathons include: “Duck Dynasty� (7 p.m. through 3 a.m. Thursday, A&E, TV-PG); “Ravenswood� (1 p.m. through 5 p.m., ABC Family, TV-14); “The Walking Dead� (midnight through 4 a.m. Thursday, AMC, TV-MA); “The Tudors� (10 a.m. through 5 a.m. Thursday, BBC America, TV-14); “Watch What Happens Live� (6 a.m. through 2 p.m., Bravo, TV-14); “Dual Survival� (1 p.m. through 8 p.m., Discovery, TV-14); “American Pickers� (8 p.m. through 3 a.m. Thursday, History, TV-PG); “Mega Shredders� (7 p.m. through 2 a.m., Science, TV-14); “The Twilight Zone� (8 a.m. through 4:30 a.m. Thursday, Syfy); “My Strange Addiction� (9 p.m. through 12:30 a.m. Thursday, TLC, TV-14); “Bizarre Foods America� (4 p.m. through 8 p.m., Travel, TV-PG); “NCIS� (6 a.m. through 1 a.m. Thursday, USA, TV-14); “Happy Endings�

(6 a.m. through midnight Thursday, VH1, TV-14); “Law & Orderâ€? (10 a.m. through midnight Thursday, WE). Hope I didn’t miss anything! • Following the season premiere of “Dance Momsâ€? (9 p.m., TV-PG), Lifetime introduces “Kim of Queensâ€? (10 p.m., TVPG), a new series that follows an opinionated pageant coach. • A recently divorced woman has no notion that she’s being monitored by a network of hidden cameras in the 2014 thriller “House of Secretsâ€? (8 p.m., LMN). • After her family moves to Miami, a 14-year-old develops a crush on the boy next door and realizes that she has special powers on the new series “Every Witch Wayâ€? (7:30 p.m., Nickelodeon, TV-G).

Tonight’s Other Highlights • Charlie demonstrates maturity on “Revolutionâ€? (8 p.m., NBC, r, TV-14). • The Canary sings on “Arrowâ€? (8 p.m., CW, r, TV-14). • Phil and Claire plan a week without the kids on “Modern

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Familyâ€? (9 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG). • On two episodes of “Law & Order: SVUâ€? (NBC, r, TV-14): over-exposed (9 p.m.); Benson’s abductor (10 p.m.). • A shadowy organization schemes to control an emerging race of gifted youth on the pilot episode of “The Tomorrow Peopleâ€? (9 p.m., CW, r, TV-PG). • Juliette plays a private party on “Nashvilleâ€? (10 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG). • Evidence suggests death by meteorite on “CSIâ€? (10 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14).

Series Notes A hacker expires on “Hawaii Five-0� (8 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14) * On two episodes of “Dads� (Fox, r, TV-14): precious heirlooms (8 p.m.); elder abuse (8:30 p.m.) * Frankie and Mike learn Brick’s secret on “The Middle� (8 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG) * Murray’s romance revealed on “The Goldbergs� (8:30 p.m., ABC, r, TVPG) * Fear stalks the Santa Monica Pier on “Criminal Minds� (9 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14) * Date night on “Super Fun Night� (9:30 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG).

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limb Mount Everest. Lose 50 lbs. Quit smoking. If you wake up in the morning on Jan. 1 and think that any of these will be easily attainable feats, go back to bed, because you clearly haven’t had enough sleep. Or bottle your energy and determination, because selling it will make you rich – quick. Holly Instead BUNCH of setting monumental, life-changing challenges for yourself, perhaps it might be easier to start with a checklist of short-term goals to accomplish first. • Join a gym (and attend it). • Go for a run each morning. • Enter a 5K run. • Drink 8 cups of water a day. • Eliminate fast food. • Practice yoga. • Take vitamins daily. • Buy an e-cigarette, a bulk pack of nicotine gum or patches. Sound a little easier? I

thought so. Rome wasn’t built in a day. To achieve realistic, still life-altering accomplishments, take one step at a time. 1. Sit down and make a list of improvements and changes you’d like to make. 2. Don’t just address the major battles. Break large goals into smaller actions. 3. Review your list and underline what’s most important to you. 4. Share these goals with family and friends and ask for their support. Team up. 5. Don’t let the list making end there. Track your goals in a journal and dedicate 10 minutes a day to keeping up with your progress. 6. Place the list at your home or office to serve as a daily reminder of your commitments. As the Rolling Stones put it, “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometime, you just might find you get what you need.” By not limiting yourself to do-or-die lists and attacking daily, achievable goals, you might find that the finish line is a little closer than you imagined.

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ednesday is New Year’s Day, the day for a new start to a new year. How many of you made New Year’s resolutions? How many of them have you broken? In the past on Jan. 1, I have always read Dear Abby’s column. It is a New Year’s tradition and has always kept me in the mindset for at least one day. I have always cooked the traditional New Year’s Day dinner, and this year I will again. I really just wanted the greens so I could have a chance at more money. Resolutions mean changes. Changes mean we have to do things differently, and that is the hard part. Changes mean our old habits have to be broken. And we can do it. As I am easing out of 2013 and into 2014, I am reflecting on the many changes in the past year, both personal gail MATHIS and professional. My husband and I both lost a sibling. Resolution No. 1: Spending more time with the family that we have and enjoying every moment of them. As Pastor Jason said last Sunday, life is really gone in a flash. To those readers, who lost loved ones over the holidays, I am praying for you. I know several have, and this year will be tough for them. To my friends, who spent Christmas at Clarendon Memorial Hospital, you were in good company. The staff there is great. And this year, I will still be working on minimizing my clutter and my life. I kind of stopped, but over Christmas I have asked both of my daughters-in-law to help me. With their help, this can happen. I like to hold on to the things they will help me to let go. Do any of us really need all that we have accumulated? Would we really miss it, if we didn’t have it tomorrow? I know those that read my column have read this SEE MATHIS, PAGE C2

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Farewell to 2013 Year brought both good and bad

A Manning Police Department cruiser sits beneath a tree in the Bank of Clarendon parking lot in Manning on Dec. 18 just hours after Dennis Michael Dickerson allegedly robbed the bank of an undisclosed amount of money.

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s each year draws to an end, we often find ourselves taking a look back at all we’ve been through over the past 365 days. The ups and downs, the emotional moments and memories we’ll never forget, as they might have been ones that changed who we are as people. The year 2013 was definitely full of excitement and wonder for residents of Clarendon County. It brought both good and bad experiences. We’ve seen, heard, read and written things this year that we’ll never forget. These are 10 of those such stories: KIDNEY TRANSPLANT FOR MAYOR NELSON

After struggling for quite some time with a kidney disease, Manning’s mayor anNELSON nounced in early December that recent tests indicated she is in need of a kidney transplant. Mayor Julia Nelson underwent blood work to reveal the diagnosis, and doctors informed Nelson that her kidneys are now “at a critical point.” “It is uncertain when my kidneys may shut down, so I’m in a very fragile state,” Nelson said in a press release. “I have 10 percent (kidney) function remaining.” As far as her official duties are concerned, however, Nelson reassured the public that her condition would have no effect. With a “back-up plan” intact, the worst case scenario would

From left, Joe Bonsall, Duane Allen, William Lee Golden, and Richard Sterban belt out one of their songs at the Weldon Auditorium in Manning on Thursday.

have Mayor Pro Tempore Clayton Pack assuming leadership, should she be unable to carry out her official responsibilities. Though her condition could be worsened by common illnesses, Nelson remains optimistic, but careful. “I’m moving forward,” Nelson said with optimism. “Though I’ll do so cautiously, I have to keep going.” CLARENDON SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 AWARDED $25 MILLION

In mid-December, the U.S. Department of Education announced that the 2013 Race to the Top-District program has awarded a grant of nearly $25 million to a public school consortium led by Clarendon School District 2. The local district plans to equip each student with a laptop or tablet, allowing the schools to transform their teaching methods to a more personalized approach. “The ultimate goal is to transform education in Clarendon School District 2,” said its superintendent, John Tindal.

Tindal said change is necessary and that he thinks technology is the tool to achieve his goal of enhanced learning. Starting next school year, CSD 2 officials hope to implement the new teaching methodology. The Carolina Consortium for Enterprise Learning was one of only 217 applicants to be awarded a grant in the latest Race to the Top. The Federal Government’s Department of Education awarded about $120 million to four districts across the nation in December. CLARENDON SUN MAKES CHANGES

The relocation of the 27-yearold headquarters of The Item’s Manning branch took place in October. The South Mill Street office closed its doors to consolidate resources, but Clarendon readership and clientele will continue to be served through the Sumter location. The Sun and its loyal staff still remain and SEE 2013, PAGE C3

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Participants at the G.R.E.A.T. conference were, front row from left, Dorothy Rain, guidance counselor of Manning Elementary School, and the students who spoke as part of the program: Alexia Gunter, Ja’Quan House, Akira Thomas and Lorena Sanchez. In the back row are Sen. Kevin Johnson, Clarendon County Department of Juvenile Justic Director Melissa DeVane and Angel Reed, also of DJJ. The program, Gang Resistance and Education Training, included six weeks of activities held in classrooms at participating schools.

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these products. Strong: fatty fish containing omega-3 fatty acids (reduced risk of heart disease). Moderate: cranberry juice (reduced risk of urinary tract infection), organosulfur compounds in garlic (lowered cholesterol levels). Weak to Moderate: green tea (reduced cancer risk), lycopene in tomatoes and tomato products (reduced risk of some types of cancer, especially prostate cancer). Weak: dark-green leafy vegetables containing lutein (reduced risk of macular degeneration), meats and dairy products containing conjugated linoleic acid (various health benefits), cruciferous vegetables (reduced cancer risk), probiotics (beneficial effects on gastrointestinal function and immunity). Safety concerns have been raised about some functional foods, especially foods containing added medicinal herbs. Concerns have also been raised about the possibility that the promotion of functional foods may mislead people into thinking that eating them is more important than choosing a balanced diet or taking other steps to prevent or treat health problems. Exaggerated claims for some functional foods and inconsistent regulations may contribute to consumer confusion. Consumers need to be cautious and skeptical when evaluating claims made for functional food products. ACSH recommends that consumers who are interested in incorporating functional foods into a healthy lifestyle should first consider products that carry FDA approved health claims. These foods have been convincingly demonstrated to be beneficial for their intended purposes when consumed as part of a generally well-balanced and healthful diet. Consumers

who wish to try functional foods that do not carry FDA approved health claims should realize that there is no substantial proof that these foods have the special benefits claimed for them. Functional foods are only one aspect of diet, and diet is only one aspect of a comprehensive lifestyle approach to good health, which should include regular exercise, tobacco avoidance, maintenance of a healthy body weight, stress reduction and other positive health practices. Functional foods can sometimes be part of an effective strategy to promote good health, but they should never be considered a substitute for other good health habits and they should never be used instead of medically prescribed therapy for any health problem. HEALTHY RECIPE: NEW ORLEANS RED BEANS 1 lb. dry red beans 2 quarts water 1 ½ cups chopped onion 1 cup chopped celery 4 bay leaves 1 cup chopped sweet green pepper 3 tablespoons chopped garlic 3 tablespoons chopped parsley 2 teaspoons dried thyme, crushed 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper Pick through beans to remove bad beans, rinse thoroughly. In a 5-quart pot, combine beans, water, onion, celery and bay leaves. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and cook over low heat for about 1 ½ hours or until beans are tender. Stir and mash some of the beans against side of the pan to thicken the mixture. Add green pepper, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt and black pepper. Cook, uncovered, over low heat until creamy, about 30 minutes. Remove bay leaves Serve over hot, cooked brown rice, if desired.

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Blue is a 2-year-old, female Weimaraner. Given up by her owner, she now resides at the shelter awaiting her second chance. A very well-mannered young dog, she enjoys affection and a wonderful walking partner. She’s currently up to date on her vaccines, has already been spayed and is searching for a permanent home. Jack is a 2-year-old Chihuahua mix. With all the energy this little guy is packing, he’ll need a home with a big fenced yard and a committed walking partner. Jack is very friendly and gets along well with other dogs and cats. He’s currently up to date on vaccines and is already neutered. Feel welcome to visit Jack and all his buddies anytime during the shelter’s operating hours. If you’d like a loyal companion, come meet Blue and Jack at A Second Chance Animal Shelter, 5079 Alex Harvin Highway (U.S. 301), which has numerous pets available for adoption. Adoption hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. To drop off an animal, call (803) 473-7075 for an appointment. If you’ve lost a pet, check www.ccanimalcontrol. webs.com and www.ASecondChanceAnimalShelter.com

MATHIS from Page C1 before. I am a diabetic. I am non-compliant. There, I have said it. My first and most important goal for this New Year is to manage my diabetes better. This was also one of my resolutions from last year, in which I failed. But this is a new year and the beginning of a new me. I am looking for tips and recipes. Please let me know if you have any. For most of us with diabetes, it is a hard road, filled with constant choices. What to eat, when to eat, exercise, no carbs, low carbs, mood swings. But I am confident that with my doctor’s help this will be a good year for change. As for professional changes, The Item sold the office building in Manning. I still hear every day that we have left. We have not. We are still here serving our hometown and county. Please call me with your events or email them to me. You can reach me at (803) 464-1157 or gail@ theitem-clarendonsun. com. Rob, Holly and I

will be working hard to make sure our news is in the only daily paper that covers our area. I believe most of us have experienced changes from 2013. I know there are hardships around us, people out of work and wondering about the future. No one can predict what will happen in the brand New Year. But we can control the way we deal with it in a positive way, even in the rough patches. Our forefathers did it before us. We can do it now. I hope that each of you have a wonderful start to 2014. I hope that each of you can begin something new this year. Enjoy the sunrise or sunset on your steps or back porch. The most important goal that I have set is to enjoy more “me time.” We all need our me time. Wednesday will be a New Year, with New Beginnings and New Laughter. Share some today. Be good to each other and to yourself. You deserve it.

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Martha and Rudy Smith met in Florida more than 55 years ago and continue to enjoy a close, loving relationship.

dreaming to be one of them. For 11 young ladies from Manning, this OAK RIDGE BOYS dream came true. September brought a On Thanksgiving Day, long-awaited performentor and instructor mance to the Weldon Donna Prothro led her Auditorium when the girls from The Dancer’s Oak Ridge Boys came to Workshop to the Big town. Apple to perform with For the first time in more than 1,000 other their 40-year career, the ORB tour bus stopped in dancers. The girls were part of Manning for more than the Spirit of America Pro1,000 eagerly anticipatductions’ “Alice in ing fans. Wonderland�-themed Events coordinator for dance exhibition that the Weldon, Ansley Durant, said, “the feeling in took place on turkey day. The Clarendon natives the air was very much represented one of only appropriate.� 20 schools that were acFor the young and the cepted into the perforold, the first-timers and mance. the age-old fans, the air Prothro sent her was electric with excitethanks to the community ment. The crowd erupted for participating in the with a roar bigger than fundraising that enabled the town itself when the the group this once in a Boys took the stage. lifetime opportunity. Nearly packed to the maximum capacity, Wel- BANK OF CLARENDON ROBBERY On Dec. 18, a man don was just 92 seats shy walked into the Manning of a full house when the branch of The Bank of country and gospel Clarendon and robbed group of nearly half a them of an unspecified century appeared. amount of money after MACY’S DAY PARADE DANCERS slipping a note to a teller Some little girls grow demanding money and up watching the Macy’s claiming he had a gun. Day Parade dancers,

That same day, officials produced images and video from the robbery that led to Dennis Michael Dickerson’s being named the primary suspect. Less than 24 hours after he was identified as the suspect, Dickerson was located in Durham, N.C., by one of the city’s police officers. Currently in custody and awaiting bond and extradition hearings, Dickerson will face charges in both North and South Carolina, including entering a bank with the intention of commiting a robbery, which carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison. VALENTINE’S COUPLES

The Dingles More than 42 years ago in the local town of Manning, James and Viola Dingle started their lifelong journey together. Serving as Manning’s municipal judge, Dingle, 82, and his wife Viola, 84, have spent close to five decades — more than half their SEE 2013, PAGE C4

Local business owner Andy Stout said he is hopeful Shoney’s will reopen soon, after a fire in the kitchen forced the restaurant’s doors to close last week. Smoke filled the night sky on Sunday, Dec. 22, as Manning’s 16-yearold Paxville Highway establishment was struck by fire late at night, more than an hour after the restaurant had closed for the evening. “The Fire Department first received the call about 11:35 p.m.,� Stout said. And while the owner said it was apparent the fire began on the cook line in the kitchen, the exact cause is still under investigation. The precise amount of damage also remains unclear. Stout said he

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2013 from Page C1 lives – as husband and wife. “She takes care of everything around the house. She’s a good partner, a good business person, too,� James Dingle said, of his bride. Dingle was not the only one singing praises. Viola Dingle chimed in, commenting on her love for his disposition. He always makes her laugh, she said, and he gets along with everyone. “He’s definitely wellliked. He’s so easy to get along with,� Viola said. Mr. and Mrs. Smith Florida native Rudy Smith met his wife Martha 55 Valentine’s Days ago. Swagger and faith as well as his dazzling blue eyes, are what Martha, a Manning native, recalls of her first impression of Rudy. Parts of a group of three young couples, Rudy and Martha went out one evening – not with each other, however, but with other dates. “I know it probably wasn’t right, but I talked to her more than to my date,� Rudy said with a laugh. “And I think she kind of had eyes for me.� While Martha’s date didn’t quite like Rudy invading his territory, when love blooms, what can you do? This was the

beautiful beginning of a lifelong partnership. “You don’t go to bed with a bad attitude,� recommends the couple. “You get it straightened out so that when you get up in the morning, it’s behind you.� Doting on one another and their children, both the Dingles and the Smiths said they give Christ the credit for being the glue that has held their marriages together. VIETNAM WALL COMES TO TOWN

Law enforcement officers of Clarendon County joined more than 500 motorcyclists who escorted the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall from Santee to Swan Lake in May. Interstate 95, frontage roads andU.S. 521 were all lined with supporters for more than an hour as the entourage made its way to Sumter. Members of the Vietnam Veterans of American Chapter 960 in Manning were present at the Sumter gardens. Volunteering their time, providing information on the Wall, the veterans assisted visitors in finding names of former friends and family members. FIREFIGHTERS: FATHER AND SON

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Firefighters’ Association presidency. Jonathan follows in the footsteps of his father, the former Chief Carter Jones, who served in 1979, and current Chief Frances Richbourg, who served as president in 1996. His mother, Carter’s wife Mary Jo, was also Clarendon’s first female firefighter. At just 32 years of age, Carter was the youngest elected president of the Association. “At one point, my entire family was composed

of firefighters,� Carter commented. “I couldn’t have done what I did without their support. I also want to thank the families of all the volunteers and career firefighters. Their sacrifices have made Clarendon County a safer place to live. Thanks for that support.� Though the duo held the same position, much has changed in the field, especially training-wise. “We have adapted our training, not the content, but the delivery of the information, to try to ac-

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The back of Brammer’s skull was pierced and cracked, a bullet bruising her brain. The bullet from a.25-caliber gun pushed her skull against the lower part of the back of her brain. Five years later, the suspect is still at large. “He either did this somewhere else, was caught and is now in prison for that, or the only thing else, he’s dead. And if he’s dead, then he’ll get justice for what he did to her when he stands before God,� said Brammer’s mother, Jennifer Casselman. Manning Police Chief Blair Shaffer is hopeful the suspect will be found, caught and face a circuit court judge in Clarendon County first. “We still have persons of interest in the case, and we’re hopeful that we will be able to catch (the suspect) one day,� said Shaffer. “It’s a case that really terrified this community, and (Brammer) has probably come out of the situation as best anyone could.�

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travel to a place I have never been, taste a new food I have never tried, love more, laugh more, make new friends and learn new skills. I can do all that at the center.” The Shepherd’s Center of Sumter is supported by community partners, businesses, congregations and individuals who contribute at different levels, as well as membership dues and class fees, which Roveri noted “are very reasonable.” A year’s membership is $20, and the class fee of $15 per semester covers all the classes one person can fit into his or her schedule. Classes are taught by volunteers who have expertise in their subjects, whether they be geography, small engine repair, weaving, Bible study, line dancing, art, crafts, literature or music. Center members also get together to share covered dish lunches and sponsor a flea market and bake sale to help support programs and the facility. The soup cook-off is always a popular and highly contested event. Roveri added that the Shepherd’s Center benefits the community at large, including non-members, through its free, weekly public information classes. Coming up in the winter session are programs on elder abuse, investing, gardening tips and more. Through AARP Driver Safety, the center offers the AARP Safe Driver Course for those older than 50. Completion of the course gains the participant a reduction in auto insurance rates. During each semester, the Shepherd’s Center offers one or more trips, some day trips and others of longer duration. In December, for example, the center sponsored three day trips on the Sumter Trolley to see Christmas sights around town and at Kensington Mansion at Eastover. Coming in July is a weeklong visit to New Orleans, including several guided tours. Many lasting friendships are formed through the center, Roveri said, and members often meet outside of the center for lunch, movies, board and card games and other activities.

Learn to knit, crochet, embroider, make cards, repair small engines, use sign language and quilt, among other skills, at the Shepherd’s Center. PUBLIC INFORMATION CLASSES – 11 A.M. THURSDAYS Jan. 23 – Out of wedlock pregnancy, its socio-economic impact, Dr. Mary E. Blanchard Jan. 30 – Forms and frequency of elder abuse, Helen Cantey, Adult Protective Services, DSS Feb. 6 – Federal Medicaid recoupment, Melinda J. Clark, S.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services Feb. 13 – Investing in uncertain times, Tim Richards, financial adviser with Edward Jones Feb. 20 – Get active, be healthy, Catherine Blumberg, Sumter County Active Lifestyles Feb. 27 – Emergency preparedness, Patty Patterson, former police chief March 6 – Spring gardening tips, Master Gardener Jerry Domrese March 13 – You are what you eat, nutrition and health, Missy Corrigan, YMCA CLASS REGISTRATION INFORMATION • Classes are 1 or 2 hours long • Some classes have limited slots • Registration is first-come, first-served • Class registration fee is $15 by Jan. 10, $20 thereafter • Some classes require additional material fees • Call (803) 773-1944

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Get Granny’s silver appraised at museum COLUMBIA — Curiosity about items found in flea markets, antique shops, tag sales, even basements and attics, will be satisfied when the South Carolina State Museum presents the winter edition of its popular Museum Road Show from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18. Inquisitive guests will have the opportunity to learn about all kinds of heirlooms and artifacts from experts in a variety of fields who will be on site offering informal verbal appraisals. Experts will be available in the areas of fine art, silver, pottery, furniture, books, jewelry, textiles and dolls, as well as mil-

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itary artifacts ranging from the Revolutionary and Civil wars to World War II. In addition,

Crawford Conservation Inc. will give tips on how owners can preserve and care for their

valuable artifacts. “The State Museum is proud to offer this unique service to our guests,” said Meika Samuel, director of operations, S.C. State Museum. “We hear some wonderful stories about things that have been cherished and passed down through the years by families. We also hear of some fabulous bargains that people have picked up and later found out were worth far more than they imagined!” The Museum Road Show is one of the museum’s signature events and has grown from an annual program to being offered twice a year be-

cause of its immense popularity. The event attracts visitors from all over South Carolina and neighboring states. Tickets are $20 for the first item ($15 for museum members), $30 for two items ($25 members), $35 for three items ($30 members) and $40 for four items ($35 members). There is a limit of four items per person. The last tickets will be sold at 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 18. Tickets are non-refundable. The Museum Road Show will take place at the State Museum, located at 301 Gervais St. in Columbia. For more information or to purchase advance tickets,

visit scmuseum.org, call (803) 898-4999 or e-mail publicprograms@scmuseum.org for details. On Oct. 29, 1988, the South Carolina State Museum opened its doors, bringing to the citizens of the Palmetto State the newest, and one of the finest, state museums in America. The museum has four large floors devoted to the disciplines of art, history, natural history and science/technology. It houses both longterm exhibits and changing exhibit galleries. For more information about the museum, visit scsmuseum.org or follow @SCStateMuseum on Twitter.

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Book profiles century-old restaurants BY SUZETTE LABOY Associated Press Writer MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Conventional wisdom has it that many restaurants never make it to their first birthday, never mind their 100th. So it’s a little shocking just how many have done not only that, but have thrived well beyond 100 years. Fascination with what sets these culinary centenarians apart is what prompted Rick Browne to dig into American restaurant history, collecting the stories of some of the nation’s oldest eateries. “These places are American culinary history,� says Browne, who made it a mission to identify restaurants — including taverns, grills, barbecue joints — that are at least 100 years old. And his recent book, “A Century of Restaurants: Stories and Recipes from 100 of America’s Most Historic and Successful Restaurants,� includes the nation’s oldest (White Horse Tavern in Newport, R.I., established in 1673), the youngest (the Pleasant Point Inn in Lovell, Maine, opened in 1911), and many in between. “These old restaurants are serving really good meals,

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Cyclists ride past Joe’s Stone Crab restaurant in Miami Beach, Fla. Joe’s Stone Crab has been family-owned from the start when it opened in 1913 as a mom-and-pop fish house. Today, it’s a must-stop spot where wearing a bib over fine-dining attire is the norm.

made from scratch, plus they’re preserving our culture,� he says. “And we can’t lose that.� Tallying restaurant centenarians is a tricky business. Browne counted any business that serves food — such as taverns — and came up with more than 250. In 2010, the National Restaurant Association and the Nation’s Restaurant News focused on eating establishments (rather than bars and taverns that serve food) and came up with 140.

Further complicating Browne’s search, several of the restaurants he found have changed their names over the years. Some have even changed locations after fires, earthquakes or hurricanes damaged the original structures. But that’s just part of the history that makes these businesses so fascinating. Whatever the exact count, the numbers are surprising in part because the restaurant industry has a notoriously short survival rate. More than

a quarter of new restaurants close within the first year, and that jumps to nearly twothirds by the end of three years, according to research by the Cornell Hotel and Restaurant Administration. And most of that is due to typical industry pressures. Centenarian restaurants have buffeted not only that, but also The Great Depression and multiple recessions and wars. “These older establishments have track records and

history and heritage,� said Grant Ross, general manager at The Black Bass Hotel in Lumberville, Penn. “This building has been here for 270 years and people have been coming here to dine, stay and to drink for 270 years. And just because there is a recession that is not a reason to stop.� Why do so many succeed? One often-repeated theme is family. A majority of the centenarian restaurants have been in one family for decades. Like Joe’s Stone Crab in Miami Beach, which was not featured in Browne’s book but has been family-owned from the start when it opened as a mom-and-pop fish house. Today, it’s a must-stop spot where wearing a bib over finedining attire is the norm. “Has the fact that it’s family-owned been a benefit to them? Yes, because people are nostalgic,� says Bonnie Riggs, a restaurant analyst with consumer research firm NPD Group. “Why do they succeed when the industry right now is not doing well? Because this place is unique. We know it’s pricey, but we are willing to pay for it because we know they will deliver on what we expect. And it’s an experience.�

Keeping Sumter Beautiful By Amanda McNulty County Extension Agent For the Love of Bacteria A handful of soil is a tiny earth in its complexity. Particle sizes range from mountains to ant hills. Ores that are mined by huge machines are found in compounds that become part of the living organisms that inhabit this miraculous substance. Bacteria, fungi, single-celled living organisms and root hairs all perform complex dances in this matrix to provide the world with food.

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Grilled bacon wrapped scallops, an all-protein finger food appetizer, is perfect for holiday entertaining.

A simple recipe for a sensational party food ELIZABETH KARMEL Associated Press Bacon-wrapped scallops are one of the most luxurious appetizers you can serve, not to mention one of the easiest to prepare. And for me, that’s a great combination. I like using big, plump Alaskan sea scallops and apple wood smoked bacon. Because there are only two main ingredients in this dish, you need to make sure you use the best quality — the biggest, freshest sea scallops you can find, and the most flavorful bacon. After that, they are so easy to grill that you hardly need a recipe. There are two types of scallops, but only one of them is appropriate for the grill. Tiny bay scallops are so sweet, you can eat them raw or just lightly sauteed. But they also are more expensive and not suited for grilling. What you want are the larger, less expensive sea scallops. This all-protein finger food appetizer is perfect for holiday entertaining. It’s simple to prep and quick to cook. You even could prepare them in advance. I pre-

GRILLED BACON-WRAPPED SCALLOPS Everything tastes better with bacon! And it doesn’t get any better than fresh-from-the-ocean sea scallops wrapped with bacon. The scallops take very little time to cook, so I cook the bacon in the oven or microwave for a couple of minutes before I wrap it around the scallops. That way, I am guaranteed to get crispy bacon and tender scallops. The best sea scallops I’ve ever had are from Alaska, so ask your fishmonger for them. Start to finish: 20 minutes Makes 12 to 14 scallops 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 pound jumbo sea scallops 1/2 pound center-cut bacon Salt and ground black pepper Round wooden toothpicks, soaked in water for 30 minutes Heat the oven to 400 F. Set a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Heat the grill to medium-high. In a small bowl, mix together the mustard and maple syrup. Set aside. Use paper towels to blot dry the scallops. Arrange them on a plate, then set aside. Arrange the bacon in a single layer on the rack over the baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until just starting to cook. Do not fully cook the bacon. Remove the bacon from the oven. If too hot to handle, let cool for several minutes. Once the bacon can be handled, wrap one slice of bacon around each scallop. Secure in place by threading one of the toothpicks through the bacon and scallop. Use a pastry brush to lightly brush the tops and bottoms of the scallops with bacon fat from the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve with the sauce for dolloping a bit onto each. Nutrition information per scallop: 120 calories; 70 calories from fat (58 percent of total calories); 8 g fat (2.5 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 25 mg cholesterol;3 g carbohydrate; 0 g fiber; 2 g sugar; 8 g protein; 320 mg sodium.

cook the bacon to render some of the fat and make it soft and pliable for wrapping around the scallops. Then just refrigerate until your guests arrive and pop them on the grill when

you want them. We’ve also paired these with a simple maple-mustard sauce that is delicious dolloped on top of the scallops just before serving. But feel free to leave that off.

Perhaps not the way to pitch the Master Gardener Training Program that Sumter’s Clemson Extension office will begin in February – garlands of roses, juicy tomatoes, and sheltering shade trees might be more of a come on. But those who sign up for this journey into the world of plants will have an understanding of the consequences of what they do. Make a pruning cut here and your boxwoods will be thicker. Make a cut there and eliminate those annoying water spouts on your azaleas. Irrigate at the right depth and see those roots stretch down into the earth for a healthier plant above ground. Although plants don’t care what form their nutrients come in – a bag of synthetic fertilizer or composted leaf mold -- learn what the advantages are of increasing organic matter in your soil. It’s rich in micro-nutrients, keeps water molecules from whooshing away, and makes the earth just the right texture for roots and air and water to easily penetrate.

Learn the digital technique to determine when your lawn or garden needs watering. No special tools or instruments needed. Save yourself years of fretting and pruning and doctoring by putting the right plant in the right place. Forget that nonsense about a ten-dollar hole for a one-dollar plant. Did I mention that you never need to wear fancy shoes or tightly-buttoned collars to be a part of this wonderful organization? The only recommendation for clothes is wash and wear and perhaps an elastic waist as we share our enthusiasm for earth’s bounties by preparing our favorite dishes for our association meetings. Recipes are shared. Here’s the drill. The classes meet at the Clemson Extension office in downtown Sumter on Mondays from 11 am to 4 pm, beginning in February and ending in May. As much as we can, we’ll run outside and use living examples to make the material in the training manual immediately applicable. As part of the course, you’ll spend thirty hours in Swan Lake Iris Gardens with a fabulous gardening mentor and attend the monthly meetings of the Master Gardener Association, which you’ll want to join as soon as you graduate. The cost is $300 which comes down to about fifty cents an hour for what you're going to get; honest to Pete. Sure would make a dandy New Year’s gift. If you’d like to know more, please give us a call at 773-5561.

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A quiche that keeps the carbs and fat at bay BY J.M. HIRSCH AP Food Editor This simple low-carb, high-flavor “quiche� calls for no grains, no gluten and no heavy lifting. It has, in fact, become my go-to dinner on busy weeknights simply because it is so effortless. It also happens to be pretty versatile. The whole thing is cooked in a single skillet and requires only a few minutes hands-on time. The “crust� is made from caramelized cauliflower florets, but actually any number of other vegetables could be substituted. I’ve done it with broccoli florets, as well as cubed butternut squash. This quiche also can be seasoned however you like. I usually keep it simple with thyme and garlic, but you can take it in any number of directions. Curry powder would be great, as would smoked paprika and cumin. And if you like it spicy, add some chopped jalapenos to the mix. I also like to finish the quiche with fat-free feta cheese. It adds a salty-savory flavor that I tend to crave.

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Chicken saltimbocca with roasted cherry tomatoes.

A one-skillet chicken dinner packed with flavor J.M. HIRSCH, AP Food Editor This simple, one-skillet dinner needs neither much time nor skill to deliver rich, deep flavors. And it all starts with that most ubiquitous of American meats — the boneless, skinless chicken breast. Traditional saltimbocca often is made with veal cutlets, which are pounded thin, then topped with fresh sage and prosciutto before being wrapped into bundles and seared. My version is equally delicious, but swaps chicken for the veal. And while my version starts on the stovetop, it finishes in the oven. This two-step cooking method not only makes it easy to ensure the meat is cooked through, it also allows you to fill the sides of the pan with cherry tomatoes, which roast nicely as the chicken finishes. The tomatoes get juicy and delicious in the oven, and produce a delicious sauce than can be spooned over the chicken. This recipe also can be prepped ahead. Just assemble and roll the bundles, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to cook the next day. Either way, if you have trouble keeping your bundles rolled tight, just push a toothpick through them to hold them together until served. CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA WITH ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES Start to finish: 30 minutes Servings: 4 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Salt and ground black pepper 4 cloves garlic, minced 16 fresh sage leaves 8 slices prosciutto 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Carefully slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create 2 thin halves, then use paper towels to pat them dry. One at a time, place each piece of chicken between sheets of plastic wrap (spritz the top of each piece with cooking spray before adding the top piece of wrap), then use a meat mallet or rolling pin to gently pound to an even thickness, about 1/4 inch. Season each piece of chicken on both sides with salt and pepper, then scatter some of the minced garlic over one side of each piece of chicken. Arrange 4 sage leaves over each piece of chicken, then top with 2 slices of prosciutto. With the prosciutto and sage on the inside, roll each piece of chicken into a tight bundle. In a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high, heat the

oil. Use tongs to carefully place each bundle, seam side down, in the skillet. Brown for 3 to 5 minutes, then turn and brown for another 3 to 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and olives to the skillet, then place in the oven and roast until the bundles reach 165 degrees at the center, about

10 to 12 minutes. Serve the chicken with the roasted tomatoes and olives. Nutrition information per serving: 300 calories; 130 calories from fat (43 percent of total calories); 14 g fat (2.5 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 90 mg cholesterol; 6 g carbohydrate; 1 g fiber; 2 g sugar; 35 g

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Like a ghost, the snowy owl glides through the air in soundless flight. This owl is different from most owls because it hunts during the day and at night. 10 Most owls hunt at night. In the arctic region, the summer days and nights are always light. An owl waiting for 9 darkness to hunt would starve before the dark days 15 of winter arrive. 2

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LOW-CARB CAULIFLOWER-BELL PEPPER QUICHE Be sure to cut your cauliflower florets very small, something between the size of a nickel and quarter is ideal. This ensures they cook quickly and evenly in the skillet. Start to finish: 30 minutes Servings: 4 5 cups small cauliflower florets (about 1 head) 1 large red bell pepper, cored and chopped Salt and ground black pepper 8 egg whites (or 1 1/2 cups pasteurized egg whites) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup fat-free crumbled feta cheese Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Coat the pan with cooking spray, then add the cauliflower florets and bell pepper, arranging them in an even layer. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, without stirring, for 3 minutes. Stir to turn the florets, then let them cook another 3 minutes without moving them. Once the florets are evenly browned, cover the pan and cook another 3 to 4 minutes. In a bowl, mix together the egg whites, thyme and garlic. Pour evenly over the vegetables, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pan and cook for 3 minutes. Sprinkle the feta over the quiche, then cover again and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, or until the eggs are completely cooked. Season with salt and pepper. Nutrition information per serving: 140 calories; 0 calories from fat (0 percent of total calories); 0 g fat (0 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 5 mg cholesterol; 13 g carbohydrate; 4 g fiber; 7 g sugar; 23 g protein; 730 mg sodium.

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The snowy owl is one of the largest owls, with a height of about 27 inches (69 cm) and a wingspan of up to 60 inches (152 cm). Wingspan is the measurement from wing tip to wing tip, when the wings are fully stretched.

What silly things can you find on this owlĘźs dinner plate? Standards Link: Life Science: Animals need food for survival and have physical structures to help them survive.

Find the words in the puzzle. Then look for each word in this week’s Kid Scoop stories and activities.

Here are three other animals that blend into their habitats, or homes. Can you unscramble their names?

How many of the things in this chart could fit into a snowy owl’s wingspan? Measure 60 inches (152 cm) on the floor. Now lie down with your arms outstretched along the line. Measure your outstretched arms. How do you compare?

Standards Link: Life Science: Animals have external features that help them thrive in the different environments they inhabit.

Standards Link: Measurement; students compare the length of objects by using direct comparison of standard units.

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Baby owls are called owlets. Can you help the mother owl find her way home to her owlets?

All owls have excellent sight so that they can spot creatures like mice that run fast along the ground. Owls’ eyes are not the same as human eyes. We move our eyes in their sockets to see from side to side. The owl must turn his head to see in different directions. Owls also have a third eyelid, which protects the eye. It is a milky white eyelid that comes up from the bottom of the eye. Its purpose is to clean and refresh the owl’s eyes. This third eyelid is called a nictitating membrane. Standards Link: Life Science: Adaptations in physical structures improve an animalʟs chance for survival.

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Create Camouflage Choose a picture in the newspaper. Cut out a circle of white paper that fits over one-third of the picture. Color the white circle to match the picture underneath. This is camouflage. Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple multiple-step directions.

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EAR READERS face reality. I will correct — Welcome to those things that I can 2014! It seems correct and accept those like the world spins fast- I cannot. er every year. With each JUST FOR TODAY: I new year comes our will improve my mind. I chance for a new begin- will read something that ning. It’s an oprequires effort, portunity to disthought and concard destructive centration. I will old habits and not be a mental create healthy loafer. new ones. With JUST FOR that in mind, I will TODAY: I will share my often-remake a conscious Abigail quested list of effort to be agreeNew Year’s resolu- VAN BUREN able. I will be kind tions that were and courteous to adapted by my mother, those who cross my Pauline Phillips, from path, and I’ll not speak the original credo of Alill of others. I will imAnon: prove my appearance, JUST FOR TODAY: I speak softly, and not inwill live through this day terrupt when someone only. I will not brood else is talking. about yesterday or obJUST FOR TODAY: I sess about tomorrow. I will refrain from improvwill not set far-reaching ing anybody but myself. goals or try to overcome JUST FOR TODAY: I all of my problems at will do something posionce. I know that I can tive to improve my do something for 24 health. If I’m a smoker, hours that would overI’ll quit. If I am overwhelm me if I had to weight, I will eat healthkeep it up for a lifetime. fully -- if only for today. JUST FOR TODAY: I And not only that, I will will be happy. I will not get off the couch and take dwell on thoughts that a brisk walk, even if it’s depress me. If my mind only around the block. fills with clouds, I will JUST FOR TODAY: I chase them away and fill will gather the courage to it with sunshine. do what is right and take JUST FOR TODAY: I the responsibility for my will accept what is. I will own actions.

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ou’re ready to kick off the new year, and you want to do it with a stylishly delicious meal. But you probably don’t have time to master fancy new kitchen skills. Or to shop for a million ingredients. We’ve got you covered. We created a simple, elegant meal that won’t tax your time or your kitchen cred. We offer up classic French flavor in easy recipes that deliver rich flavor just right for a winter meal. Start with a spiced carrot soup, then move on to a perfectly roasted filet. Finish the evening with chocolate sorbet sandwiches, the perfect partner for the sparkling wine you’ll be drinking. SPICED CARROT SOUP Start to finish: 30 minutes Servings: 6

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 pounds carrots, peeled and diced 1 teaspoon five-spice powder 1 quart low-sodium chicken broth or stock Heavy cream Salt and ground black pepper In a large stockpot over medium-high, heat the olive oil. Add the onion and carrots and cook until browned, about 10 minutes. Add the five-spice powder and the chicken broth, then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer and cook until the carrots are tender, about another 10 minutes. Working in batches if necessary, carefully transfer the soup to a blender and puree until smooth. Return the soup to the pot. Stir in a bit of heavy cream, just enough to thin to desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper, then heat until hot. Nutrition information per serving: 120 calories; 35 calories from fat (29 percent of total calories); 4 g fat (1.5 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 5 mg cholesterol; 17 g carbohydrate; 4 g fiber; 11 g sugar; 4 g protein; 170 mg sodium.

PEPPERED FILET ROAST WITH PARMESAN ROASTED CAULIFLOWER Start to finish: 45 minutes Servings: 6 3-pound Chateau Briand (center cut filet mignon roast), trimmed Salt and ground black pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 heads cauliflower, trimmed into 1-inch florets 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Generously season the roast with salt and pepper. In a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add the roast and sear for 3 minutes per side. Place the roast in the oven and cook for 30 minutes for medium-rare. Meanwhile, in a large bowl toss the cauliflower florets with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the Parmesan, and a bit each of salt and pepper. Spread the florets on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes, or until tender and browned. Remove the roast from the oven, cover with foil and allow it to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with the roasted cauliflower. Nutrition information per serving: 430 calories; 180 calories from fat (42 percent of total calories); 20 g fat (7 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 135 mg cholesterol; 10 g carbohydrate; 4 g fiber; 4 g sugar; 56 g protein; 820 mg sodium.

CHOCOLATE SORBET SANDWICHES Start to finish: 10 minutes Makes 12 sandwiches 24 chocolate wafer cookies 1 1/2 cups sorbet (any flavor) Scoop 2 tablespoons of sorbet onto the underside of 1 chocolate cookie. Press a second chocolate cookie onto the top to form a sandwich. Repeat with remaining cookies to make 12 sandwiches. Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Nutrition information per sandwich: 90 calories; 15 calories from fat (17 percent of total calories); 1.5 g fat (0.5 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; 17 g carbohydrate; 1 g fiber; 11 g sugar; 1 g protein; 90 mg sodium

A pitcher-style margarita perfect for the holidays ALISON LADMAN Associated Press

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ant to take the fun out of hosting a party? Spend the whole evening playing bartender. As festive as it is to offer a delicious cocktail at your party, picking the right mixed drink involves more than just deciding what tastes great and works with your menu. You also want something that can be prepped ahead of time, then set out for guests to serve themselves. That way, your guests can enjoy a drink and you can enjoy your guests. To keep it simple, we stuck with a pitcher-style cocktail. We start by infusing tequila with cranberries and fresh mint. Then we pair that with a blend of citrus juices for a delicious DIY margarita. CRANBERRY-MINT INFUSED PITCHER MARGARITA Start to finish: 15 minutes (plus infusing time) Servings: 12

12-ounce bag cranberries 1 cup fresh mint leaves, plus additional for garnish 750-milliliter bottle silver or blanco tequila

3/4 cup agave nectar 1 cup lime juice 1 cup orange juice 1/2 cup water

In a blender, combine the cranberries, mint leaves and tequila. Blend until the berries and mint are well chopped. Cover, refrigerate and allow to steep overnight or for up to 3 days. After the mixture has steeped, pour it through a mesh strainer to remove and discard the solids, pressing them to extract as much liquid as possible. Transfer the infused tequilas to a pitcher and refrigerate until ready to serve. In a second pitcher, stir together the agave, lime juice, orange juice and water. Serve the pitchers side-by-side, along with mint sprigs to garnish. Instruct guests to pour equal parts of each mixture (roughly 2 ounces of each) into an ice-filled glass, then gently stir. Nutrition information per serving: 210 calories; 0 calories from fat (0 percent of total calories); 0 g fat (0 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; 21 g carbohydrate; 1 g fiber; 17 g sugar; 0 g protein; 0 mg sodium.

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