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Chamber honors Brabham as its Business Person of the Year BY RICK CARPENTER rick@theitem.com

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hen John Brabham Jr. was named Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year on Saturday, he became the first child of a former winner to follow in his father’s footsteps. John Brabham Sr. won the Chamber’s highest honor IN BUSINESS in 1990. And like his Chamber’s father, Brabpresident says ham Jr. was he’s retiring after 31 years honored for his of service. D1 representation across a wide spectrum of community involvement as well as service to the Chamber. Besides previous service on Chamber committees and as Chamber board chairman, Brab-

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John Brabham, right, speaks with Grier Blackwelder, the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce president, at Friday night’s opening reception of the Chamber’s retreat in Spartanburg. Read more on the Chamber’s 2014 goals on page A9 and more about the journey of transformation of its host city on page A3. recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the business community in the last year or a number of years. The selection committee also expects the

ham Jr. has been actively involved in economic development organizations, education, service clubs, hospital boards, his church and has even created Sumter’s first eco-friendly development. The Business Person of the Year

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Senior Cpl. Bryan Rulong interviews a driver he stopped for speeding on Interstate 95, an infamous drug-smuggling highway, on Friday. Rulong only has the length of time it takes to write a ticket to determine if a person is committing a crime.

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The bellow of big rigs roaring across the pebble-strewn asphalt provides the backdrop for Senior Cpl. Bryan Rulong’s office each day. The 9-year Sumter County Sheriff’s Office veteran sits in his squad car parked in the grassy median separating the northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate 95. For the past five years, Rulong has served on the sheriff’s office’s I-95 Interdiction Team, and the thruway’s 13-mile portion of Sumter County has served as his work station. The officers in his unit attentively watch cars and trucks whiz by with the understanding that the 18-wheelers aren’t the only vehicles hauling big shipments on these roads. Every day an army of smugglers traffic illegal narcotics and large amounts of cash, using the 1,900-

Rulong has patrolled the stretch of I-95 running through Sumter County for five years and has made multiple drug arrests.

mile artery to ferry their stashed loads through the county, state and region. Drug experts say the I-95 pipeline is notorious for the role it plays in the American drug trade and has been so for decades. “Even with the Mexican cartel, the 95 corridor is crucial,” said Robert Murphy, assistant special agent in charge for the South Carolina Drug Enforcement Agency. “It’s a lifeline to the East Coast,

and you, as a drug trafficker and cartel member, have got to have people in those markets. So we’re going to always see traffic there because if you’re not in those markets, you’re just not making money.” I-95 is the longest north-south-running interstate in the United States, serving as the main expressway for

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Deaths of 2 young women spur proposals on waterway safety BY SUSANNE M. SCHAFER The Associated Press COLUMBIA — The parents of two young women killed in separate watercraft wrecks last year are hoping South Carolina lawmakers take steps to improve water safety and spare others their grief. Two senators have put forward proposals they say are meant to

save lives but allow people a chance to enjoy boating, too. Democratic Sen. Thomas McElveen of Sumter has sponsored BORDEAUX legislation that would require boaters to travel only at a slow, “no wake” speed after the sun sets. “It’s pretty unregulated out there,” the senator said of South

Carolina’s waterways. “I fish all the time, but it seems every holiday we seem to have accidents. I think it just makes common sense to put your boat at idle speed after dark.” Capt. Robert McCullough of the state Department of Natural Resources, which is responsible for policing the waterways, said there are no speed limits for boats. However, boaters are required to operate their watercraft in a safe

manner and not at speeds that put people in danger, McCullough said. McElveen said his bill was prompted by last summer’s wreck that claimed the life of 21-year-old Hailey Bordeaux, who died of injuries after July 4 boating wreck on Lake Marion. He dubbed his measure “Hailey’s law.” She was a rising senior at University

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Clarendon 1 school board meets Monday KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com Clarendon School District 1 board members will vote on whether to submit an application for a $250,000 grant at their monthly board meeting on Monday. The purpose of the South Carolina Community Development Block Grant is to implement an education model that improves student learning and to create existing partnerships between the community and the school district. The grant will be targeted at grades 6 to 8 at Scott’s Branch Middle-High School and St. Paul Elementary School. It will supplement the STEM approach, which the district began in fall 2013. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. The STEM grant changed Scott’s Branch curriculum for students in grades 9 to 12 to focus on project-based learning, which combines various subjects and changes teachers’ roles to be more of a facilitator. The block grant will help to use some of the project-based learning in the lower grades. “I think it’s an excellent opportunity to help enhance our instructional programs and prepare our students for the future,” said Dr. Rose H. Wilder, the district’s superintendent. Executive session will include a contractual matter concerning district property on the bids received for the Spring Hill property and property in the Silver community. Official action will be taken to sell the properties. A contractual matter concerning request for a proposal for a detailed audit will be discussed. A matter regarding an employee resignation will also be discussed. The board will also discuss the monthly finance report, which includes the General Fund and School Food Service Fund. The district holds its board meetings at 6 p.m. on the first Monday of every month at the district office, 12 South Church St. in Summerton.

The Well Armed Woman holds drive BY HAMLET FORT hamlet@theitem.com The Sumter chapter of the Well Armed Woman, a national organization founded in 2011, held its first membership drive Saturday at the Simpson Ace Hardware at 40 Wesmark Blvd. in Sumter. The organization was founded to follow rising numbers in female gun ownership and interest in both the sport of shooting and self-defense. Sumter’s chapter of TWAW is the largest in South Carolina, out of seven chapters. Debbie Brown, Sumter chapter leader, says the main goal of the organization is to provide “the three E’s” for women when it comes to shooting: equipment, empowerment and education. “When I first started shooting, I didn’t know too much about it,” said Brown. “I started going to the meetings and fell in love with it. I believe in women shooting, I believe in women learning.”

Brown says she doesn’t want women to be “scared of a gun.” “When they pick up a gun, we want them to know ‘Hey, I can pick up a gun. I can go out there and defend myself if need be.’ But our main focus is education,” said Brown. The group’s members are sure to point out that they’re all about guns for recreational shooting and self-defense, and that they have no place in the national debate over gun rights and accessibility. “Politics are not involved at all,” said Brown. “That would be up to the individual. We won’t go out and lobby; that’s not what we do. We give women the education, the equipment and the empowerment.” The group meets once a month and the meetings are centered on a new theme of gun handling. The group also educates about other methods of selfdefense for women such as pepper spray use and martial arts classes. The biggest reason the group meets, outside of education, though, is for recreation.

Corie Rash, a member of the Sumter chapter, says she goes each Monday with her daughter Robin to shoot on the range, for fun. According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, women made up the fastest-growing market in shooting activities in 2014, including hunting and target shooting. According to the NSSF’s statistics, the number of female hunters grew 85 percent from 2001 and 2013, and there was a 60 percent increase in female target shooters over the same time frame. These numbers are significant, according to the group, but the NSSF attributes “personal defense and self-sufficiency” as the largest reason for women buying firearms for the first time. Gun ownership across both genders and the country is at its highest levels since 1993, according to a 2011 Gallup Poll. Membership in TWAW is $50 per year, and the group meets on the second Saturday of each month at the Indigo Gun Club in Eastover.

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City council will not meet Tuesday Sumter City Council has canceled its regular Feb. 3 meeting. Council voted to cancel Tuesday’s meeting during its previous meeting on Jan. 20, to allow all members the opportunity to attend a municipal training session at the Municipal Elected Officials Institute in Columbia. A majority of council will attend the training, according to an email from city clerk Linda Hammett. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 5:30 p.m.

Forestry Commission promotes check-off The S.C. Forestry Commission is urging tax filers to support the five state forests — Manchester, Harbison, Poe Creek, Sand Hills and Wee Tee — by making a check-off contribution on their state tax returns, according to a news release from the commission. More information on the check-off can be found at: http://www.state.sc.us/forest/ releases/Checkoff-StateForests2.pdf.

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Trent Wright, 6, practices his hula hoop skills while visiting Memorial Park on Friday afternoon.

Entrepreneurship, innovation focus of 3rd-annual Santee Lynches Summit FROM STAFF REPORTS Entrepreneurship and innovation will be the focus of business leaders and educators at the third-annual Santee Lynches Summit on Thursday. The free event will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Central Carolina Technical College’s Health Sciences Center, 133 S. Main St. The summit theme of “SEEDs for enterprise and innovation” will bring attention to enhancing entrepreneurship and innovation in Sumter, Clarendon, Lee and Kershaw counties while strengthening the region’s

economy one successful businessperson at a time. Sponsored by the Santee Lynches Regional Education Center, an initiative of the S.C. Department of Commerce and the Santee-Lynches Workforce Investment Board, the event will feature successful local entrepreneurs as well as state and national level KIRK experts. Julie Kirk, innovation director of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration, will

speak on national programs and policies that support innovative economic development. Amy Love, director of innovation for the S.C. Department of Commerce, will cover statewide initiatives and highlight successful programs from across South Carolina. Local business leaders LOVE will discuss their experience on a panel moderated by Rick Jones of Logic2Performance in Sumter. Participants include:

• David Merchant of Merchant Iron Works in Sumter County; • Thomas Anderson of Potter’s Computer Systems in Kershaw County; • Rosalind Jones of Global Clinical Trial Consultants in Clarendon County; and • Jared “Jake” Smith in Lee County. Though free, registration is required. To sign up, visit santeelynchessummit2015.eventbrite.com. For more information, call Brenda Golden, Regional Education Center coordinator, at (803) 651-1893 or Areatha Clark, Workforce Investment Board representative, at (803) 774-1991.

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Spartanburg able to rethink blighted area BY RICK CARPENTER rick@theitem.com SPARTANBURG — When former Spartanburg Mayor William Barnet III began speaking Saturday about how his city once faced a deteriorating downtown, a growing problem with abandoned houses and a lower income community where “hope” wasn’t in residents’ vocabulary, many Sumterites may have thought it sounded like “déjà vu all over again.” Like Sumter, Spartanburg at one time had a deteriorating downtown that has since shown signs of life. It also saw a high number of vacant houses; Sumter has an estimated 500 vacant and unoccupied houses. But Barnet quickly made sure the 162 Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce members attending a retreat in his city knew that former New York Yankees manager Yogi Berra’s famous quote no longer relates to his community. “One of the reasons that South Carolina struggles in many ways is because it doesn’t value its cities,” Barnet said. As in many communities, when graduates went off to college, many didn’t come back. He tackled that issue by identifying two main ways to lure them back: providing good, interesting and well-paying jobs, and a providing a quality of life that suits their needs. That hit home when he asked representatives of a large corporation considering moving to the city if he could show them the city. Those representatives were wise to the tactics of city leaders showing them the good parts of town and not the bad areas. They told him they would go downtown by themselves to look around and visit with residents. One man said, “We can tell a lot about the people and the pride of the community by what’s in that central area.” That conversation was heavy on his mind in 2008 when a local mill closed a sec-

tion near downtown and he faced new challenges. He said in the mill area about 45 percent of the homes were abandoned, 65 percent of the residents were poor and 85 percent were Ablacks with little hope. Instead of giving up on the community, he held meetings there, asked what people wanted and then set out to solve the problems, beginning with poverty. “You cannot change education unless you change the dynamics around schools and education,” he said. That started with making sure youth had healthy eating opportunities and an education with a long-term goal of cradle-to-career education. And they made sure they provided the highest-quality social service, including health care. He convinced a farmers’ market to move to a low-income area of town where residents could get good nutrition while also using economic development resources to build a grocery store in that neighborhood. And, they built community gardens where residents could grow their own produce. They even built a restaurant that serves high-quality cuisine where former criminals are able to return to their community after serving time to become productive citizens — some prisons provide cooking schools. Now, they’re putting mixedincome housing into the area, landscaping community property and even unearthing a buried stream that had been piped to move the water underground. When people visit that area of Spartanburg, they see a revitalized, vibrant community full of pride. Toward the end of his presentation, Barnet put up a slide that read “unprecedented momentum plus unique location plus an engaged community and institutions equal very high probability of success.” He said people want to live

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Former Spartanburg Mayor William Barnet III makes a presentation Saturday about the challenges and opportunities of a community in transition. The presentation was to the 44th Annual Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce retreat. “I hope you go back (to Sumter) and what you learned from our experience is that cities matter.”

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THE SUMTER ITEM WASHINGTON (AP) — Here’s how area members of Congress voted on major issues in the week ending Jan. 30.

HOUSE EXPEDITED NATURAL-GAS EXPORTS Voting 277 for and 133 against, the House on Wednesday passed a bill (HR 351) requiring prompt Department of Energy action on applications from U.S. firms to export liquefied natural gas to countries with which America does not have free-trade agreements. The bill requires the department to issue a final decision within 30 days after environmental reviews have been completed. Critics said this would weaken DOE reviews of whether applications are in the public interest in terms of assuring adequate, affordable domestic supplies of natural gas. A yes vote was to send the bill to the Senate, where it may face a 60-vote hurdle. VOTE H-1 slugged EXPORTS SOUTH CAROLINA Voting yes: Mark Sanford, R-1, Joe Wilson, R-2, Jeff Duncan, R-3, Trey Gowdy, R-4, Mick Mulvaney, R-5, Tom Rice, R-7 Voting no: James Clyburn, D-6 Not voting: None

EXPORT BAN TO STATE SPONSORS OF TERRORISM Voting 175 for and 237 against, the House on Wednesday defeated a Democratic motion to deny the export of U.S. natural gas under HR 351 (above) to state sponsors of terrorism or to countries or firms that use cyber attacks to steal U.S. intellectual property

and military technology. The motion also required the gas to be exported in ships and shipping containers that are built in the U.S. and fly under the American flag. John Garamendi, D-Calif., said, “Is there one among the 435 of us who wants the jobs to be in China or Korea or Japan? I don’t think so. This is an American-made amendment ... for American workers, American shipyards.” A yes vote was to adopt the motion, which, had it prevailed, would have immediately amended the bill. VOTE H-2 slugged BAN SOUTH CAROLINA Voting yes: Clyburn Voting no: Sanford, Wilson (SC), Duncan (SC), Gowdy, Mulvaney, Rice (SC) Not voting: None

SENATE KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE Voting 62 for and 36 against, the Senate on Thursday passed a bill (S 1) to force federal approval of a Keystone XL Pipeline leg reaching more than 900 miles from the Canadian border through Montana and South Dakota to Steele City, Nebraska. Under the bill, Congress would usurp authority over the international project from the Department of State and White House. The bill “deems” that environmental and safety hurdles have been cleared and that U.S. permits for construction, operation and maintenance must be issued. This would be the final link in a nearly 4,000-mile Keystone network for shipping tarsands crude from Hardisty, Alberta, to refineries in Texas and the Midwest and ports on the Texas Gulf Coast. TransCanada Corp. is the pipeline owner.

Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said the bill is about jobs and reliable energy costs and “not really a debate about the environment. President Obama’s own State Department has previously said that Keystone’s impact on the environment would basically be negligible.” A yes vote was to pass the bill. It will be reconciled with a similar House-passed measure. President Obama has threatened a veto. VOTE S-1 slugged KEYSTONE SOUTH CAROLINA Voting yes: Lindsey Graham, R, Tim Scott, R Voting no: None Not voting: None

CAMPAIGN-FINANCE DISCLOSURES Voting 44 for and 52 against, the Senate on Thursday defeated an amendment to S 1 (above) that sought to require corporations that make profits of $1 million or more from the Keystone XL Pipeline to publicly disclose their campaign donations aimed at influencing U.S. elections. Under the Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling of 2010, businesses, unions and interest groups can make anonymous donations of unlimited sums to advocate the election or defeat of congressional candidates.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2015 Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., said the history of earmarks shows “that when you have a project that benefits specific investors and specific corporations ... there is a valuable premium on having the public know about the campaign contributions relative to that project.” A yes vote was to adopt the amendment. VOTE S-2 slugged CAMPAIGN SOUTH CAROLINA Voting yes: None Voting no: Graham, Scott Not voting: None

PRAIRIE CHICKEN, THREATENED SPECIES Voting 54 for and 44 against, the Senate on Wednesday failed to reach 60 votes needed to pass an amendment to S 1 (above) that would remove the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species under Endangered Species Act. The bird inhabits areas of Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas in declining numbers. Critics say the federal designation crimps farming and other commercial activities. Sponsor Jerry Moran, R-Kan., attributed the bird’s decline to prolonged drought, adding that with the return of rainfall and snow this year, “We will have increasing wild-

ALASKA WILDERNESS DESIGNATION By a vote of 50 for and 48 against, the Senate on Wednesday defeated an amendment to nullify President Obama’s recent designation of 12.3 million acres in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as permanent wilderness. Needing 60 votes for passage, the amendment also sought to negate the administration’s recent prohibition of oil and gas drilling in 9.8 million acres of the Beaufort and Chukchi seas off Alaska. A yes vote was to nullify recent administration decisions to protect federal land and seas from oil and gas exploration. VOTE S-4 slugged WILDERNESS SOUTH CAROLINA Voting yes: Graham, Scott Voting no: None Not voting: None © 2015, Thomas Voting Reports Inc.

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Format: From 5:00 pm until 5:30 pm, the meeting format will be informal. Large aerial displays of the entire project will be available for viewing, and project team members from SCDOT will be present to discuss the project with interested citizens, on an individual basis. At 5:30 pm, SCDOT will make a brief formal presentation, and the informal portion of the meeting will continue after the presentation until 7:00 pm. Process: Project details, including environmental documentation of the project’s effects, will be provided. Maps and drawings of the proposed improvements will be available, and citizens may ask questions and provide comments regarding the possible social, economic and environmental effects of the project. Property owners and business owners on or near the project area are urged to attend and fill out the SCDOT provided comment forms. Review: A hard copy of the environmental document, which is an environmental assessment (EA), will be available for public viewing at least 15 days prior to and 15 days after the meeting at the SCDOT Maintenance Office, 703 E. Church Street, Bishopville, SC 29010. In addition, an electronic copy of the EA is available online at http://www.scdot.org/inside/public_hearings.aspx. Further information concerning the project may be obtained by contacting Assistant Program Manager Kenneth Johnson at 803-737-1489, in Columbia. Persons with disabilities who may require special accommodations at the meeting should contact Ms. Heather Robbins at 803-737-1399.

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Try these tips to land a new job BY JADE REYNOLDS jade@theitem.com So you’re looking for a new job, but it’s been awhile since you’ve put yourself on the market, professionally speaking. That’s where people like Emily Freeland, career and learning services director at Central Carolina Technical College, and Toni J. Williams, an admissions counselor, recruiter and dual enrollment coordinator with the University of South Carolina Sumter, come in. “Many do tell us they are changing occupations,” Freeland said. “We suggest they analyze the skills they have to determine which ones are transferable to another industry. Excellent soft skills — i.e., being on time, dependable, etc. — are attractive in any industry.” Career services are available to students as well as graduates, Freeland said, and Williams is the owner and operator of Recession Résumés. People may change careers following a layoff or because they’re looking for a new challenge. “I have been laid off twice, and it is difficult to deal with,” Williams said. “However, there is no shame in it. It does not speak to your character or your abilities. It is only a door closing, although an untimely door.” However, she recommends not listing a layoff on your résumé. You may have to list it on an application. In such a situation, she suggests taking the opportunity to retool by taking inventory of all your skills and abilities and taking free online career assessments.

RÈSUMÈS Tailor your résumé to the job description for which you are applying, Freeland said, and focus on your skills and achievements, not the day-today tasks you performed on previous jobs. Use action verbs, data and numbers to give tangible evidence of your work history. Always be honest. “Do not include skills in which you are not familiar,” Williams said. “Many times people review résumé samples and select skills that sound impressive without knowing what they are. I can bet you dollars to doughnuts, during the interview, the potential hiring manager will ask you questions regarding that skill. If you cannot re-

spond to their question, you have blown your interview.” Do not list every job you ever had. Current résumé information should be no more than five years old, she said. Proof your résumé several times to remove typos and correct errors, Freeland said. Have someone else read over it, too. “One of the biggest résumé killers is the lack of editing,” Williams said. “Spelling and grammatical errors can take a résumé from the top of the pile to the bottom of the pile.” Use a clean font such as Centaur, Garamond or Century, she said. These fonts transfer well during electronic transmission whereas Times New Roman does not always come through clearly. Use readable size font. “I would not go smaller than a size 10 and no larger than a size 12,” Williams said. “If possible, try to stick to one page. A lengthy résumé can be too long to read especially if you have to review a number of résumés.”

COVER LETTERS Direct cover letters to a specific person. “You may need to use the Internet or call the company to learn the contact person’s name,” Freeland said. Show your interest in working for the company and how you can help or make a difference for the company. Keep it short, usually three to four paragraphs, and don’t forget to sign it, she said. “The first paragraph is to inform the hiring manager of the position in which you are applying,” Williams said. “The second paragraph should inform the hiring manager of what you are bringing to the table — your skills, abilities and accomplishments. The third paragraph (may be) used to continue to sell your skills and abilities. Your last paragraph should be your closing — thank them for reviewing your information — and signature block.” Make sure that the heading and contact information are the same as the résumé. Hiring managers sometimes separate cover letters and résumés, she said, and it needs to be the same because it will be easier to identify when they have to put them back together. Then edit, edit and edit again. “Your cover letter serves as a writing sample,” Williams

said. “If your thoughts seem unclear, and it is full of spelling and grammatical errors, again, it can move from the top of the pile to the bottom of the pile.”

INTERVIEWS Before the interview, research the company’s mission, values, history and products as well as services, Freeland said. Become familiar with typical interview questions. “An interview is a two-way conversation,” she said. “Be prepared to ask meaningful questions.” Arrive at the interview about 15 minutes early, Freeland said, and dress professionally. Williams suggested at least 10 minutes early to calm down and get your thoughts together. Make sure your phone is off or on silent. “Greet everyone who works there from the administrative assistant to the janitor,” she said. “Many times hiring managers will ask the administrative assistant and other employees for their opinion and impression of you.” If you fumble in an interview, take a deep breath and ask to answer the question again, Freeland said. “The first thing you can do is apologize,” Williams said. “You do not want that gap or dead air to linger. You can professionally rephrase your answer then. Do not wait until the end of the interview. When the interview is over, let it go. Use it as a learning experience.” If you were let go for any reason, both Freeland and Williams said don’t bash your previous employer. “Most employers will ask why you are applying for the position,” Williams said. “That will be the perfect time to explain the situation.” Do not ask about pay, salary or benefits. If you are offered the position, this information will be part of that conversation, she said. Do not ask how many other people are interviewing for the position. “You are not there to size up the competition,” Williams said. “Only concentrate on you.” After the interview, she recommends sending a note of thanks. “It is courteous, and it can make a difference in your employment status,” Williams said.

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THE I-20 CONNECTION While I-95 may be one of the most popular interstates in the nation, drug officers say thruways stemming out of Atlanta are some of the busiest. According to Murphy, Atlanta has become a main hub in the nationwide network of drug trafficking because it is centrally located and so many interstates emerge from the city. Lee County sits about 260 miles east of Atlanta and is a four-hour drive along Interstate 20 away. The county comprises 26 of the 1,500 miles that make up I-20, a thoroughfare that runs through six states below the MasonDixon line, extending from west Texas through Atlanta and ending in Florence. Lee County Sheriff Daniel Simon said his unit has seen heroin, cocaine, marijuana and a growing presence of “Molly” — a form of MDMA — on I-20. He noted many drug smugglers use the secondary routes, such as U.S. 15 and 401, which run near I-20, to cut across the county and catch I-95 undetected on their way to Miami. According to Lee County authorities, Columbia is becoming a major staging area for the drug trade here in South Carolina because it leads directly to Charlotte from Atlanta. “Atlanta is the hub of the Southeast. But Columbia, now, is going to be the next new hot spot,” Simon said. “A lot of it’s commuted from Atlanta to Columbia. So once again, you’ve got the I-20 connection.”

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Puerto Rico and Miami. Authorities note marijuana and cocaine are mainstays on the thoroughfare. But federal drug officers said heroin is the most-wanted drug in the Northeast right now, and all agreed they’ve seen a recent influx of the drug on their roads. “Heroin’s a huge market,” Rulong said. “As a matter of fact, some of it is making its rounds in Sumter. We’re starting to see a whole lot more of it.”

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t’s only been an hour since you ate dinner, yet you find yourself looking through your pantry and grabbing a bag of chips. Before you know it, you’ve eaten the whole bag. Do you ever find yourself doing this or eating when you’re not even hungry? This is referred to as unemotional, boredom eating. It is an unnecessary yet effortless way to really pack on the pounds and prevent you from reaching your goals. Samuel McFarland, 43, recalls his Missy younger days Corrigan of sitting in front of the TV eating a bag of cookies after dinner. In his late twenties, he got a job. “At first it was new and exciting,” he said, “and then it became very routine. Eating was one way to keep me satisfied and alert while I worked. Drinking a liter of soda in one work day was nothing.” For years, McFarland continued in this way. But an unexpected death in the family was his wake-up call. “My sister died of an unhealthy lifestyle, and she’s just three years older than me. My doctor told me I was following in her footsteps and that I needed to change my ways, ” McFarland said. With 80 pounds to lose, he had a big challenge ahead. “I tried every diet in the book with very little success. I would lose a few pounds here or there, but nothing really stuck. I was frustrated, scared and depressed,” he said. Certain of what his future held, with the recommendation of his physician he enrolled in a health-education course. “I learned that I lived in a

When Missy Corrigan designed and implemented her YFIT programs in 2012, never did she expect the wide range of impact they would create in Sumter and beyond. The Sumter Family YMCA has partnered with Sumter Family Health Center to conduct a pilot study to validate the effectiveness of the health program. Corrigan, Y executive of community health, designed these nutrition education and fitness programs that teach individuals how to fuel the body to improve body composition and reduce risk of chronic diseases. To date, 1,100 participants have completed the program and have shared their success. After changing their lifestyles through YFIT programs, many participants have been able to reduce or eliminate the need for blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes medication under their physician’s care. “We have been very pleased with the individual success reported by participants, but until now, we have lacked an actual medical study,” Corrigan said. But that’s about to change with 30 health center employees participating in the pilot study of Commit to Be YFIT and YFIT Camp classes, both of which will be led by exercise nutrition specialists at the Y. Twenty employees have begun Commit to Be YFIT for the first six weeks. Ten members of that group will continue on to complete YFIT Camp, giving them a full 12 weeks of participation. A second group of 10 employees will join the remaining group to complete the six weeks of YFIT Camp. “The study allows us to evaluate one group who completes Commit to Be YFIT, one group who completes YFIT Camp and one group who participates in the entire 12-week process of both programs,” Corrigan said. Sumter Family Health will run blood work at weeks one, six and 12. “The benefit for Sumter Family Health Center is that its employees receive the opportunity to improve their personal health,” said David Justice, Sumter Family Health Center director of behavioral health. “Happier, healthier employees will help make our organization better. We are developing a weight management program that we plan to implement for our patients at Sumter Family Health Center. We would

like to integrate YFIT programs into that. There is a huge need for this type of service in our community.” Patti Trzcinski, pediatric nurse practitioner and pilot participant, said her main goal is to lose weight and become healthier. “My family has a history of heart disease and diabetes,” she said. “This program will provide me accountability among my peers and will encourage me to reach my goals.” She said she has dieted her entire life and hopes this study will teach her the tools to create a healthy lifestyle and stick to it. “Most of the young patients whom I treat are overweight or obese,” Trzcinski said. “I feel very hypocritical to tell them to eat right and exercise when I am not following my own advice. I want to set a good example for my patients and be able to share with them what has worked for us.” Leslie Perkins, chief of operations and technology, is excited for this opportunity to go through the YFIT programs to improve his nutrition and exercise habits. “This is a great opportunity to have a medical provider monitor the progress over these next 12 weeks,” he said. “I am also looking forward to being able to speak with our patients about our experience and the effectiveness of this program.” Corrigan, who recently completed the Community Health Leadership Program with Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine, said the study will provide a proven intervention method to help obtain funding to expand the program to even more members of the community. “We recognize that there are so many factors that go into improving health and that there is a great need for community strategies that address health disparities,” she said. “With strategic community partnerships, we can improve the health and well-being of the community at large.” Commit to Be YFIT and YFIT Camp classes are offered to the community throughout the year. Discounts are offered to those who have a medical referral at the time of class registration. For more information about upcoming YFIT programs, visit www.ymcasumter.org or call (803) 773-1404. Missy Reese is the marketing coordinator for Sumter Family YMCA. Reach her at mreese@ymcasumter.org.

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HONOR FROM PAGE A1 recipient to demonstrate high ethical standards, gain respect in the community, improve the business image of the community, serve in leadership positions and own or work in a local business. In 2014, Brabham Jr. advocated strongly for the renewal of the Penny for Progress tax by preaching its benefits to anyone who would listen. As a member of the Sumter Economic Development Board, he was instrumental in luring Continental Tire the Americas, Auâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;some Candy and Olympic Steel to Sumter. He serves on the governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Commission for Higher Education and as chairman of the board at Wilson Hall School and implemented a capital fundraising campaign that paid for a second gymnasium that doubles as a practice facility and a staging area for school programs. He has been an elder, deacon, Sunday school teacher and youth basketball coach for First Presbyterian Church. Brabham Jr., who also changed his real estate companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s affiliation from Prudential to Berkshire Hathaway Properties last year, created Sumterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first ecofriendly development, the Cove, which utilizes flat gutters and rain gardens to collect and filter runoff water. But what could go down as one of his biggest challenges may have been as chairman of Tuomey Healthcare System. As a board member for a dozen years, he has dealt with the hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decade-long legal battle with the federal government over a whistleblowerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s allegations of a scheme in which doctors would receive kickbacks for referrals. In November 2013, the board hired Michael Schwartz as inter-

im president and CEO. With Tuomey facing a $239 million judgment and losing more than $25 million in admissions and other fees since 2012, Schwartz advised the board to consider merging with another heath care group. Last week, Tuomey officials, including Brabham Jr. as board chairman, began a campaign to inform the public that it plans to merge with another health care system within 60 days. Bob Smith, chairman of Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce board of directors, said he canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think of a more deserving Business Person of the Year than Brabham Jr. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He has served in various leadership roles in this community and has touched so many people,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whether it is his involvement in economic development, education, civic or community organizations, John always makes a positive difference. â&#x20AC;&#x153;John loves this community and will continue to be one of our greatest ambassadors.â&#x20AC;? Here are the other award recipients announced Saturday:

MILITARY CITIZEN OF THE YEAR â&#x20AC;&#x201D; AIR FORCE: TECH. SGT. EVAN SINGLETON Singleton was honored for developing and managing military support programs during times of deployment, including coordinating Operation â&#x20AC;&#x153;Take Flight,â&#x20AC;? which helps children in military families learn about SINGLETON the deployment process. Singleton has also mentored more than 45 students at Wilder Elementary School, and he has participated in John K. Crosswell Home for Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Holiday Gift Drive, in which he visited with the children of the home on Christmas

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MILITARY CITIZEN OF THE YEAR â&#x20AC;&#x201D; ARMY: MASTER SGT. CHRISTOPHER PAIR Pair was honored not only for coming to the aid of two teenagers involved in a February wreck, but also for his and his wifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foster care of four children, paying off more than $2,000 of layaway PAIR bills as secret Santas and other community volunteer work.

TEACHER OF THE YEAR: SUZANNE KOTY Koty was honored for her recognition as a top teacher at Sumter High School including as two-time recipient of a student-voted most-influential teacher. She teaches English and theory of KOTY knowledge, raises money for the American Cancer Society and serves as co-director of SanteeWateree Writing Project and vice president of Sumter Schools Education Association.

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Boykin was honored for his work on the Penny for Progress renewal campaign and Levy for his work on the Sunday alcohol sales campaign. Both were cited for their volunteer efforts for volunteer planning, promotion of the campaigns to the community and distribution of signs throughout the city.

Chamber celebrates reaching 2014 goals BY RICK CARPENTER rick@theitem.com SPARTANBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; On the first day of a two-day retreat, outgoing Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman Bob Smith recapped five goals he announced at last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s retreat and proclaimed an overwhelming success that was later echoed by the president and CEO of Sumter Economic Development. The two organizations often cross pollinate their economic and strategic plans as well as their volunteers. At the top of both lists were the two goals to pass referendums for the continuation of a 1-cent sales tax geared toward countywide projects and the allowance of Sunday alcohol sales at restaurants within the city. While the referendums required ballot initiatives from local governing bodies, those bodies could not promote either side of the initiatives. Chamber and economic development organizations marketed the proposals by illustrating the economic impacts each had on the city and county. Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other goals were to maintain and en-

hance Chamber relationships with the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legislative delegation, city and county governments and Shaw Air Force Base; create a Chamber website for employers and job seekers to communicate job opportunities in Sumter County; and to support and promote Sumter as a technical education career and technology center while highlighting Central Carolina Technical Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role in that goal. Smith, who works as senior vice president and Sumter area executive for First Citizens Bank, was instrumental in developing a marking plan for the Penny for Progress committee by identifying specific projects throughout the county that would benefit all residents. The campaign also highlighted what had been accomplished since the last penny tax referendum was passed in 2008. Jay Schwedler, president and CEO of the development board, also pointed to a state appropriation of $1.5 million for an I-95 Mega Site rail development that provides seed money to build a $30 million railroad spur to become a major distribution center through an industrial park.

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N.G. Osteen 1843-1936 The Watchman and Southron

H.G. Osteen 1870-1955 Founder, The Item

THE SUMTER ITEM H.D. Osteen 1904-1987 The Item

Margaret W. Osteen 1908-1996 The Item Hubert D. Osteen Jr. Chairman & Editor-in-Chief Graham Osteen Co-President Kyle Osteen Co-President Jack Osteen Editor and Publisher Larry Miller CEO Rick Carpenter Managing Editor

20 N. Magnolia St., Sumter, South Carolina 29150 • Founded October 15, 1894

Another busy news week in the Gamecock City

hile reviewing the past week’s editions of The Sumter Item, it occurred to me that readers might appreciate one of those simple “Week in Review” columns. Summaries and lists are quite popular these days in a busy iPhone world, and our reporters and editors are doing a fine job covering all sorts of Sumter happenings. Just looking over the headlines, in no particular order, makes for interesting reading. The week started off with a story titled “Landfill funding debates continue: Concerns remain about possible leaks, improper permit for site.” The first story I wrote about the former kitty litter mining facility on the shores of Lake Marion, which became known as the GSX landfill, was back in about 1979. That’s how old you’re getting.

Sumter City Council, we reported, has declared war on abandoned houses in Sumter. This is great news and long overdue. As I’ve noted before, the diversion of traffic because of the Lafayette Boulevard repairs has opened up a whole new world of needed civic beautification issues. That’s Graham putting it Osteen mildly. At the other end of the spectrum, we learned that “The Woman’s Afternoon Music Club and Hamptons restaurant will present ‘An Intimate Evening of Fabulous Music and Fine Cuisine: Solomon Eichner at Hamptons’ at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12.” And today, before your Super

COMMENTARY Bowl party, “Swan Lake-Iris Gardens and the City of Sumter are celebrating the fifth anniversary of the unveiling of Grainger McKoy’s sculpture ‘Recovery,’ which sits on the banks of the lake, with a special showing of the artist’s latest work.” Also today, those who appreciate Sumter history can learn about “The History of Sunrise Farms” at the meeting of the Sumter County Historical Society, featuring my friend Mickey Culhane Collins. Mickey was one of the country’s first licensed female professional standard-bred pacer and trotter drivers. It has to do with horses, for those of you who are wondering. Mickey and I spent a lot of time together in the composing room of The Sumter Item,

and if you don’t know what a composing room is, then you should be ashamed of yourself. In other news, Wilson Hall named a new middle school principal; the “Young Professionals of Sumter want you to get more involved”; “No measles reported in S.C.”; the “Chamber encourages, trains mentors to work with schools;” and the “Planning Commission approves grocery store site plans,” which apparently involves a 41,000-squarefoot whopper complex on Bultman Drive, over there near Mary Ann’s Deli. You can also “Call Mike” if you want a vine charcoal drawing made from a photograph. In the “Sumter leaders on the move category,” we learned that Sen. Thomas “TBone” McElveen, a former Sumter Item summer intern, was appointed to “a subcommittee in the state Senate that

will help oversee the Department of Social Services and address its well-publicized issues,” and Charles A. Segars Jr. was elected to the South Carolina Forestry Association’s Board of Directors. If you haven’t read your local newspaper this week, then you just don’t know what’s going on. This brief summary barely scratches the surface. To subscribe, call Earle Woodward at (803) 774-1259. If he’s not out hunting, fishing, camping or stalking Big Foot, he’ll take care of your every need. Or just go online at www.theitem.com. You can do it yourself. You’re welcome. Graham Osteen is Editor-AtLarge of The Item. He can be reached at graham@theitem. com. Follow him on Twitter @ GrahamOsteen, or visit www. grahamosteen.com.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS LUCK IN OUR UNIVERSE I am committed to Reformed Theology not because I am a Presbyterian, but because Reformed Theology is biblical. One aspect of Reformed Theology is the complete sovereignty of God. Dr. R.C. Sproul, president of Ligonier Ministries, noted that if there is one molecule in the universe that is not under God’s control, God is not sovereign. Therefore, there is no such thing as luck. (The Rev. Clay Smith, The Sumter Item, Jan. 29) ROBERT J. TILLER Mayesville

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR SUPPORT DURING CAMPAIGN Sumter has many wonderful and caring citizens. I made this discovery in 1996 after moving here from Charlotte and after completing my first year of theological studies at Allen University. I’ve met people on the streets, business owners, city employees, Sumter School District employees (where I taught for years) and of course, politicians who are still working very diligently to make Sumter the “destination place” for anyone who visits like I had. This is why I’ve chosen to run for city council in Ward 1. Who wouldn’t want to be part of such a great team like this? I am very thankful to all of you who’ve supported me during my campaign and certainly those of you who cared enough to vote for me on Nov. 4, 2014. You are truly the winners. Yes, I’m proud to be a Sumterite; but most importantly, I’m delighted to live among caring and wonderful residents in Ward 1 and all of Sumter. Thanks again for your support. THE REV. CHARLES JOE Sumter

EDITORIAL PAGE POLICIES EDITORIALS represent the views of the owners of this newspaper. COLUMNS AND COMMENTARY are the personal opinion of the writer whose byline appears. Columns from readers should be typed, double-spaced and no more than 850 words. Send them to The Sumter Item, Opinion Pages, P.O. Box 1677, Sumter, S.C. 29151, or email to hubert@theitem.com or graham@ theitem.com. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR are written by readers of the newspaper. They should be no more than 350 words and sent via e-mail to letters@theitem.com, dropped off at The Sumter Item office, 20 N. Magnolia St. or mailed to The Sumter Item, P.O. Box 1677, Sumter, S.C. 29151, along with the full name of the writer, plus an address and telephone number for verification purposes only. Letters that exceed 350 words will be cut accordingly in the print edition, but available in their entirety at www.theitem.com/ opinion/letters_to_editor.

COMMENTARY

A season of wretched excess W

ASHINGTON — Beer, Benjamin Franklin supposedly said but almost certainly didn’t, is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. Without cannonballing into deep theological waters, perhaps Deflategate proves the same thing. This scrumptious NFL pratfall — think of someone insufferably selfimportant stepping on a banana peel; hello, Donald Trump — has come to lighten the mood of America’s annual Wretched Excess Season. It consists of the days — this year, 12 of them — between the State of the Union address and the final merciful tick of the clock of the Super Bowl. The State of the Union has become, George under presidents of Will both parties, a political pep rally degrading to everyone. The judiciary and uniformed military should never attend. And Congress, by hosting a spectacle so monarchical in structure (which is why Thomas Jefferson sent his thoughts to Congress in writing) deepens the diminishment of the legislative branch as a mostly reactive servant of an overbearing executive. Catching the State of the Union’s rising wave of choreographed spontaneity and synthetic earnestness, the nation then surfs into the long run-up to the Super Bowl. This storm before the storm delivers hurricane-force gusts of anticipatory analysis forecasting the minute nuances of enormous people throwing their weight around. The chatter culminates in 60 minutes of actual football — men risking con-

cussions and other crippling injuries for our amusement. And for selling beer (see above) and other stuff. Game Day XLIX will be swaddled in many pre-game hours of advertising leavened by eruptions of patriotic kitsch. So, herewith a suggested pre-game reading: Ben Fountain’s Iraq War novel “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk.” It is set not at a Super Bowl but at a Thanksgiving Day NFL game in Dallas, so the difference is of degree, and not much of that. Anyway, this year the tedium of Wretched Excess Season has been relieved by Deflategate, itself a permutation of wretched excess. Unless you have allowed yourself to be distracted by the dismemberment of Ukraine, Islamic State beheadings and counting the U.S. military personnel in Iraq that are not wearing real boots that are actually on the ground, you know this: When the New England Patriots won a Super Bowl berth by defeating the Indianapolis Colts 45-7, 11 footballs in the Patriots’ custody, and for the team’s use on offense, were filled with less air than NFL rules require, making them easier to pass and catch. Perhaps the 11 balls spontaneously lost exactly the same amount of air in the 2 hours or so between when the officials checked them and kickoff. Religions have been founded on less startling occurrences, but judge not lest ye be judged to be judgmental. The Patriots’ head coach, Bill Belichick, a detail-obsessed martinet of Prussian severity but without even a Junker’s flair for jollity, says he is stumped. Perhaps a rogue equipment manager decided on his own to put deflated balls into the famously and exquisitely sensitive hands of the Patriots’ $27 mil-

lion quarterback, Tom Brady, who never noticed. There has not been such an unmysterious mystery since an 18-and-a-half-minute gap occurred in President Nixon’s White House tapes of a conversation between Nixon and his chief of staff in the Oval Office three days after the Watergate break-in. Concerning cheating, let the sport that is without sin cast the first scuffed baseball. Baseball players have tampered with themselves (e.g., performance-enhancing drugs) and their equipment (e.g., corked bats). Teams with creative groundskeepers have given an outward tilt to infield foul lines when a team adept at bunting comes to town. And on at least one occasion a gifted base stealer has reached first base only to find himself standing in a muddy swamp on an otherwise dry infield. But let us not allow fallen humanity’s sins to spoil today’s fun. On the second-highest calorie-consumption day of every year (second to Thanksgiving), we celebrate the end of Wretched Excess Season by gathering around our televisions, as around a continental campfire. In this communal experience, we say: Take the day off, better angels of our nature, because nothing says America like football played indoors in air conditioning on grass in the desert. Tomorrow, we will still not be sure who or what blew up the USS Maine in Havana harbor on Feb. 15, 1898. But it would be good to know the whereabouts of the Patriots’ equipment manager that day. George Will’s email address is georgewill@washpost.com. © 2015, Washington Post Writers Group

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SAFETY FROM PAGE A1 of South Carolina, majoring in early childhood development, said her father, Shawn Bordeaux. “It didn’t have to happen,” said the Sumter resident. “I know she didn’t suffer, but it could have been avoided.” The 51-year-old Bordeaux said his daughter and two friends were in a boat sitting at a standstill near a dock about 12:30 a.m. and were struck by another boat traveling in the area. “People have to realize that they are driving a potentially deadly weapon out there,” said Bordeaux. In connection with the incident, a Clarendon County man faces charges of reckless homicide by operation of a boat and failing to render assis-

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‘It didn’t have to happen. I know she didn’t suffer, but it could have been avoided. People have to realize that they are driving a potentially deadly weapon out there.’ SHAWN BORDEAUX Father of Hailey Bordeaux tance when a death results, according to county records. The second incident involves the death of 19-year-old Millicent McDonald, who was killed last May on Lake Marion in a collision with a 26-year-old male jet skier. A Florence man has been charged with reckless homicide by operation of a boat in connection with the incident, county records show. Her mother, Mellissa Grice, said she would like to see a “Milli’s Law”

enacted that would require officials to give Breathalyzer tests to watercraft operators involved in an incident that claims a life, which is not required now. “It just seems to be a southern tradition to have a cooler of alcohol on a boat out on the water,” said Grice. “My mission is to get this law passed.” Grice’s representative, Sen. Kevin Johnson of Manning, said he has proposed a resolution asking DNR

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to study the state’s regulations on boating safety and get back to lawmakers before he proposes changes in the law. It also asks DNR to conduct public hearings on safety to educate boaters. Johnson is a co-sponsor of McElveen’s bill. McCullough said DNR statistics show there have been 215 deaths in recreational boating wrecks between 2004 and 2014 in the state. Three-quarters of the deaths could have been averted if people had worn life vests and about half appear connected to alcohol use, he said. “We have far too many,” the officer said of boating deaths. McCullough said the agency has 248 officers who monitor the 465,805 registered motorboats on 460,000 acres of lakes, 8,000 miles of rivers and 3,000 miles of coastline. The agency just hired 20 additional officers, he said.

OBITUARIES JAMES E. NEWBERN JR. James Edward Newbern Jr., age 76, beloved husband of 56 years to Caroline Allen Newbern, died on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. He was born in Jarvisburg, North Carolina, a son of the late NEWBERN James Edward Newbern Sr. and Mary Willa Bass Newbern. Mr. Newbern graduated high school in 1957 from Tempe High School in Tempe, Arizona. After high school, Jim joined the U.S. Air Force where he proudly served his country for more than 21 years, which included a tour in Vietnam, and graduated from SMSgt School with honors. He was a member of the Eastern Star and earned his 32nd degree during his 50 years of membership with the Masonic Order from Solomon’s Lodge No. 1 in Savannah, Georgia. Jim enjoyed traveling the country with family and friends and was the second of nine children. He loved his family and will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, brother and friend. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Surviving in addition to his wife are a son, Willard Newbern and his wife, Q.P.; three daughters, Carol Ann Wallace and her husband, Thomas, Cynthia King and her husband, Robbie, and Rebecca Webb and her husband, Loyd; seven grandchildren, Michael Dailey, Brian Dailey, Daniel Newbern, Christopher Newbern, Joseph Webb, Desire’ Webb and Eddie King; 11 greatgrandchildren; a brother, Stephen Newbern and his wife, Lynda; four sisters, Cora Provau, Margaret Woodward and her husband, Robert, Diana Shaw and her husband, Kirk, and Mary Guernsey and her husband,

Barry; and special friends Billy Vachon and his wife, Joy, and their children, Brayden and Dylan. He was preceded in death by two brothers, David Newbern and William Newbern; and a sister, Evelyn Jergensen. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Shiner’s Hospital, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, 29605-4277, or to The Masonic Children’s Home of Georgia, PO Box 4183, Macon, Georgia, 31208. You may sign the family’s guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

ROBERTA P. BROWN Roberta “Bert” Prince Brown, 56, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence. She was born May 25, 1968, in the Lynchburg section of Sumter County, a daughter of Robert Prince and the BROWN late Janie Rose Prince. She received her formal education in the public schools of Sumter County. She was employed at Craig’s Industry and the Stitching Post and Lake City Manufacturing. She was a former member of Christ Temple, Timmonsville, and later joined Melina Presbyterian Church. Survivors are her husband, Tommy Lee Brown of Manning; her father, Robert Prince Sr. of Mayesville; two sons, Tyrone and Derrick Prince of Lynchburg; three sisters, Maggie Harrison and Terhesa Prince, both of

the home, and Alisa Prince of Florida; a step-sister, Minnie White of Lynchburg; two brothers, Ronald Prince of the home and Robert Prince Jr. of Lynchburg; a special niece, DeNyjhia Prince of the home; nine grandchildren; and several aunts and uncles. Celebratory services for Mrs. Brown will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Melina Presbyterian Church, 3539 Black River Road, Gable. The Rev. Samuel Sparks, pastor, the Rev. Dr. Ella Busby, worship leader; the Rev. Mary R. Hagen, eulogist; and the Rev. Carnell Hampton, assisting. Burial will follow in the churchyard cemetery. Mrs. Brown will lie in repose one hour prior to funeral time. Family is receiving friends at the home of her sister, Maggie Harrison, 4911 1/2 Woods Bay Road, Olanta. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home, Manning.

DOROTHY A. BLANDING On Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, Ms. Dorothy Ann Blanding exchanged time for eternity at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born on June 17, 1944, in Manning, she was a daughter of the late Hiram and Ada Lemon BlanBLANDING ding. Dorothy’s memories will be cherished by a host of family and friends. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the residence, 6413 Silver Road, Manning. Service of remembrance for Ms. Dorothy Ann Blanding will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday at Fellowship Baptist Church, West Huggins St., Manning, where the Rev. Jonathan Anderson Sr., pastor, will bring the words of comfort. Service of interment will follow at St. John Baptist Church Cemetery in the Silver community.

Fleming and DeLaine Funeral Home and Chapel is in charge of services. Online condolences may be sent to www.flemingdelaine.com or Flemingdelaine@aol.com.

EMMA D. DAVIS Emma Dargan Davis, 77, widow of Albert Davis Sr., departed this life on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center, Sumter. Born in Sumter County on Oct. 1, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Ben Dargan DAVIS and Martha Mallette Dargan. Emma received her education from Lincoln and Ebenezer High School. She retired from Campbell Soup Co. after working for many years and cared for many families in the Sumter community. She was a member of St. Mark-Four Bridge Baptist Church in her youth and young adult life. After her marriage to Albert Davis, the love of her life, she joined St. Luke A.M.E. Church, where she served faithfully on the steward board and the usher board until her health began to fail. Emma leaves to cherish her fond memories three sons, Willie L. Dargan of Sumter, Miles E. (Mi-Yong) Davis of Columbia and Larry Davis of Sumter; a granddaughter, Michelle L. Davis of Columbia; a special daughter-to-be, Annette Vaughn of Sumter; two sisters, Estella Singletary of Johnville and Irene (Arron) Pearson of Sumter; a brother, David Dargan of New York; five sisters-in-law, Elouise Andrew, Carrie Dargan and Inez Davis, all of Philadelphia, and Angleline Dargan and Martha Dargan, both of Sumter; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, godchildren, friends and her church family.

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She was preceded in death by her siblings, Susan Gathers, Bert Gathers, Ben Dargan, Mayus Dargan, John Dargan Sr., Martha McCain, Nelod Dargan, Jame Dargan, Rebecca, Hattie, Regina, Isaac Dargan and Shirley Calhoun. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Luke A.M.E. Church, 2355 North St. Pauls Church Road, Sumter, with the Rev. E. Robert Thomas, pastor, eulogist. The family is receiving family and friends at the home, 34 Middle St., Sumter. The remains will be placed in the church at noon. The funeral procession will leave the home at 12:20 p.m. Floral bearers will be the Eloise Bradford Women Missionary Society. Pallbearers will be trustees and family members. Burial will be in St. Luke A.M.E. churchyard cemetery, Sumter. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com. Visit us on the web. Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 North Main St., Sumter.

CHRISTOPHER F. HICKS Mr. Christopher F. Hicks entered eternal rest on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, in Kershaw County. Visitations will be held at the mortuary on Sunday from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Funeral service will be held at noon on Monday at Liberty Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 55 Dove Lane, Bishopville, with the pastor, the Rev. Dr. Jerome Douglas, officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Forrest Cemetery, McBee. 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.

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2015

PUBLIC AGENDA CLARENDON SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Monday, 5:30 p.m., board room, district office SANTEE-LYNCHES REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Monday, 7 p.m., Santee-Lynches Board Room, 36 W. Liberty St. SUMTER CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main St. BISHOPVILLE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Colclough Building TOWN OF LYNCHBURG PLANNING COMMISSION Wednesday, 4 p.m., town hall CLARENDON COUNTY COUNCIL Monday, Feb. 9, 6 p.m., Administration Building, Council Chambers, 411 Sunset Drive, Manning SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Monday, Feb. 9, 6:45 p.m., Sumter Career and Technology Center, 2612 McCray’s Mill Road LEE COUNTY COUNCIL Tuesday, Feb. 10, 9 a.m., council chambers

SUMTER HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION Tuesday, Feb. 10, noon, Sunset Country Club LYNCHBURG TOWN COUNCIL Tuesday, Feb. 10, 6 p.m., Teen Center on Magnolia Street, Lynchburg SUMTER COUNTY COUNCIL Tuesday, Feb. 10, 6 p.m., Sumter County Council Chambers PINEWOOD TOWN COUNCIL Tuesday, Feb. 10, 6:30 p.m., town hall TURBEVILLE TOWN COUNCIL Tuesday, Feb. 10, 6:30 p.m., town hall SUMMERTON TOWN COUNCIL Tuesday, Feb. 10, 6 p.m., town hall MAYESVILLE TOWN COUNCIL Tuesday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m., town hall SUMTER COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION / ELECTION COMMISSION Thursday, Feb. 12, 5:30 p.m., registration / election office, 141 N. Main St. CLARENDON SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 Monday, Feb. 16, 6 p.m., district office, Summerton

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Share your EUGENIA LAST thoughts with others and work toward personal goals. A conversation with a trusted friend will help you approach an important decision. Don’t let a relationship cost you emotionally or financially. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Taking part in community events or a good cause will lead to a very special encounter with someone who will change the way you think. Visit an old friend or relative and you will discover insightful information regarding a health concern. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Keep busy and do your best to stay informed about what is happening in your field of work. Don’t trust anyone who is passing on secondhand information. Gullibility will be your downfall. Make changes based on facts. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Observe what others do and say, and you will know where you stand. Romance is on the rise, and it’s a good idea to share information with someone you would like to spend more time with. Iron out problems now and make a commitment. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): It’s all about partnerships, implementing positive changes, and stabilizing your domestic scene. Talk through any concerns you have and you can avoid drifting away from someone you care about. Make an effort to maintain your status quo. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It won’t do you any good to argue. Take what you know and do well and find an outlet that allows you to use your skills, knowledge and

attributes fully. Choose to be productive and passionate about whatever you pursue. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your sharp intellect and quick response will help you bring about the positive changes that will make you feel good about your personal life and where you are heading. Don’t let an emotional issue slow you down or hold you back.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Avoid letting what someone says bother you. Follow your heart and your creative dreams and don’t look back. You will learn from the experiences you encounter. Love is in the stars, and an improved home life is within reach. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Listen to complaints and take care of your obligations early in the day. The positive changes you make to your home will allow you greater freedom to start a productive and prosperous sideline business. Invest in your future. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Revisit an old idea, dream or professional goal. You can bring a plan back to life if you make changes that are more in sync with current popular trends. A past relationship will get a second chance if you are willing to compromise. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Reevaluate your position and consider what you can do to increase your income and responsibilities. A partnership will allow you more time to spend on the things you enjoy and do best.

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2015

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Tom Brady

Richard Sherman

Repeat or redemption? ’Hawks hope to ride defense to 2nd straight championship

After consecutive SB losses, Patriots seek elusive 4th title

BY TIM BOOTH The Associated Press

BY HOWARD ULMAN The Associated Press

SUPER BOWL XLIX GAMEDAY

PHOENIX — The sideshow is over, which means Marshawn Lynch can go back to not talking and this realization can become obvious again: The Seattle Seahawks are still the best defensive team in football. And as we saw in last year’s Super Bowl, defense still usually wins. “We’ve got a lot of big-name guys, but you would never know because they work like they’re just average players,’’ Seattle linebacker Bruce Irvin said. “They never let the starting get to

WHO: New England (14-4) vs. Seattle (14-4) WHERE: Univ. of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. WHEN: 6:30 p.m. TV: WIS 10

their head and I think that’s the biggest difference. Guys always come to work ready to work. I think that separates us from a lot of teams that we practice our tails off. We bust our butts during the week so when

SEE SEAHAWKS, PAGE B5

PHOENIX — Go ahead, pile on the Patriots. Declare the Bill Belichick-Tom Brady era over after they split their first four games this season. Call them cheaters when their footballs lose too much air. Predict the Legion of Boom will bring the hammer down on Rob Gronkowski. Then jump on the New England bandwagon. Watch one of the greatest quarterbacks ever lower the pressure on himself with handoffs to big LeGarrette Blount and quick passes to

small receivers Julian Edelman and Danny Amendola. See the second-best defense in the Super Bowl silence Marshawn Lynch’s running and put the BELICHICK burden on Russell Wilson to move the Seattle Seahawks with his arm and legs. Finally, concede that the Lombardi Trophy raised by New England owner Robert Kraft on Sunday night is well deserved, no matter how much fans of 31 other teams dislike the leader with the hoodie and the

SEE PATRIOTS, PAGE B5

It’s finally Super Sunday, and talk finally turns to football W

hen the foot of the kicker for either New England or Seattle connects with the football — hopefully properly inflated — at approximately 6:30 p.m. today to start Super Bowl XLIX can’t come quick enough. And not for the National Football League, but for me. It’s not because of my overwhelming anticipation of the game, even though this has

the makings of being a pretty good game. No, maybe once the game itself actually starts, maybe, just maybe, the subject of discussion will be about football. I know, I know; I fell into the same trap when I made the offhand reference about Deflategate in the opening paragraph. Seriously though, it will be so good to watch footballs flying through the air, hard hits, good cuts, etc.,

instead of hearing about deflated footballs, Tom Brady’s cold, whether Richard Sherman should play Dennis should his Brunson wife go into labor (by the way; yes, he should), and oh yeah, exactly what Mar-

shawn Lynch was trying to say. I can’t remember the last time I’ve watched any of the 6-hour pregame shows, and that’s with pregame features on players and matchups. With all of the offfield stuff that has gone on this season, there is very little that will be mentioned about football in this pregame. All of that finally being said, let’s talk about the

game. The buildup for this game is similar to last season’s game: the defense of Seattle going up against a prolific offense led by a veteran future Hall of Fame quarterback. Of course, we know what the Seahawks did to Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos. On the other hand, the Denver defense did was

SEE BRUNSON, PAGE B5

TIGERS BASKETBALL

Roper leads Clemson to 64-49 win over BC BY JOHN CLAYTON The Associated Press CLEMSON — Clemson guard Jordan Roper admits, the past week or so has been kind of fun. Roper’s personal 11-point run set the tone for Clemson early in a 64-49 win over Boston College Saturday at Littlejohn Coliseum. After a 3-pointer from BC’s Patrick Heckmann to start the game, Roper answered with 11 straight points, including three 3-pointers of his own. Roper finished with a game-high 24 points, including 13 in the first half. Roper’s output was nearly 19 points higher than his season average of 5.3 points coming into Saturday’s contest and his second straight game as the

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clemson’s Jordan Roper dunks during the first half of the Tigers’ 64-49 win over Boston College on Saturday at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson. Tigers’ leading scorer. The silky left handed jumper that had let him down for much of the

early season has returned in full effect. “Definitely, my confidence was

down. I wasn’t knocking down shots,’’ Roper said. “But I just stayed positive and kept my faith in God. It’s turned around. . . . It’s just good to get out there and play with energy and fire with the guys.’’ Jaron Blossomgame added 16 for the Tigers (13-8, 5-4 ACC), who had won three straight. All of Blossomgame’s points came in the second half. Junior guard Olivier Hanlon and Aaron Brown each had 15 points for the Eagles (9-11, 1-7). The Tigers led by as many as 17 points in the first half and held a 27-16 advantage at the break despite being held scoreless over the final 5:36 of the first half.

SEE TIGERS, PAGE B4

SPORTS

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2015

AREA ROUNDUP

Swampcats beat TSA 70-41 to stay unbeaten in region DALZELL — Laurence Manning Academy’s varsity boys basketball team improved to 5-0 in SCISA Region II-3A with a 70-41 victory over Thomas Sumter Academy at Edens Gymnasium on Friday. Rashaad Robinson led the 11-9 Swampcats with 25 points. Seth Green and Shakeel Robinson each added 10. On Thursday in Florence, LMA defeated The King’s Academy 5847. Terrell Houston led the Swampcats with 16 points. Jerrell Kelley had 13 points and Maliq Cokley added 11. WILSON HALL 52 ORANGEBURG PREP 48

ORANGEBURG — Wilson Hall improved to 4-1 in SCISA Region II-3A with a 52-48 victory over Orangeburg Prep on Friday at the OP gymnasium. John Ballard led three Barons in double figures with 17 points. Drew Talley had 12 points and Sam Watford added 10. WILSON HALL Ballard 17, Talley 12, Watford 10, Wilder 6, Baker 2, Croft 5. ORANGEBURG PREP Gideon 16, Hughes 12, Union 6, Patel 8, Jeffcoat 4, Griffin 2.

MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL MAYEWOOD 51 LEE CENTRAL 42 Mayewood Middle School defeated Lee Central Middle School 51-42 on Saturday at the Mayewood gymnasium. Xzabien Yates led the Vikings with 18 points while grabbing five rebounds. Jamar Holliday finished with 10 points and six rebounds. Ja-

vontae Jones added 10 points and three steals.

GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL THOMAS SUMTER 30 LAURENCE MANNING 24

DALZELL — Thomas Sumter Academy defeated Laurence Manning Academy 30-24 on Friday at Edens Gymnasium. Maggie Eppley had 10 points to lead LMA.

JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL THOMAS SUMTER ACADEMY 35 LAURENCE MANNING 19 DALZELL — Thomas Sumter Academy defeated Laurence Manning Academy 35-19 on Friday at Edens Gymnasium. Carmen Silvester led TSA with 16 points and five steals. Makayla Font contributed six rebounds and six points and Josie Reed had seven assists in the win. Maci Wilson had nine points to lead LMA.

B TEAM BASKETBALL THOMAS SUMTER 22 CALHOUN ACADEMY 18 ST. MATTHEWS — Thomas Sumter Academy defeated Calhoun Academy 22-18 on Saturday at the Calhoun gymnasium. Sydney Daniel led the team with 14 points, 11 steals and four blocked shots. Ellie Hunter contributed six rebounds and six steals. Emily Jackson had eight rebounds.

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SCOREBOARD TV, RADIO TODAY

4 a.m. -- Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Dubai Desert Classic Final Round from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (GOLF). 8:25 a.m. – International Soccer: Barclays Premier League Match – Aston Villa vs. Arsenal (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 8:30 a.m. – International Soccer: Scottish Cup Semifinal Match – Rangers vs. Celtic (FOX SPORTS 1). 9 a.m. -- Professional Tennis: Australian Open Men’s Final Match from Melbourne, Australia (ESPN2). 10:55 a.m. – International Soccer: Barclays Premier League Match – Southampton vs. Swansea (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 12:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Miami at Florida State (ESPNU). 1 p.m. – College Basketball: Michigan at Michigan State (WLTX 19). 1 p.m. – College Basketball: Cincinnati at East Carolina (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 1 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Wake Forest at Notre Dame (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 1 p.m. -- PGA Golf: Phoenix Open Final Round from Scottsdale, Ariz. (GOLF). 1 p.m. – Professional Basketball: NBA Developmental League Game – Teams To Be Announced (NBA TV). 1 p.m. – NHL Hockey: St. Louis at Washington (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 1 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Kentucky at Georgia (SEC NETWORK). 2 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Connecticut at Temple (ESPN2). 2 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Kansas at Baylor (SPORTSOUTH). 2:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Utah at Southern California (ESPNU). 3 p.m. -- PGA Golf: Phoenix Open Final Round from Scottsdale, Ariz. (WLTX 19). 3 p.m. – College Basketball: Connecticut at Houston (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 3 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Mississippi State at Tennessee (SEC NETWORK). 4 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Iowa at Maryland (ESPN2). 4 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Florida at Vanderbilt (SPORTSOUTH). 4:30 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: South Carolina at Mississippi (ESPNU, WNKT-FM 107.5). 6 p.m. – Professional Basketball: Euroleague Game – Olympiacos Piraeus vs. Anadolu Efes Istanbul (NBA TV). 6:30 p.m. – NFL Football: Super Bowl XLIX from Glendale, Ariz. – Seattle vs. New England (WIS 10, WWFN-FM 100.1).

MONDAY

6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Virginia at North Carolina (ESPN). 7 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Louisville at Duke (ESPN2). 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Morgan State at Coppin State (ESPNU). 7 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Syracuse at Florida State (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Missouri at Louisiana State (SEC NETWORK). 7 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Charlotte at Washington (SPORTSOUTH). 7:30 p.m. – College Basketball: American at Holy Cross (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 8 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Atlanta at New Orleans (NBA TV). 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Iowa State at Kansas (ESPN). 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Alabama A&M at Texas Southern (ESPNU).

PREP SCHEDULE Varsity and JV Basketball Laurence Manning at Northwood, 4 p.m. Junior Varsity Basketball South Florence at Sumter, 6 p.m. Hartsville at Crestwood, 6 p.m. Lakewood at Manning, 6 p.m. B Team Basketball Westwood at Crestwood (Boys Only), 5 p.m. Laurence Manning at Wilson Hall, 5 p.m. Middle School Basketball Bates at Alice Drive, 5 p.m. Chestnut Oaks at Hillcrest, 5 p.m. Mayewood at Furman, 5 p.m. Scott’s Branch at Spaulding, 5:30 p.m.

TUESDAY

Varsity Basketball Sumter at South Florence, 6 p.m. Crestwood at Hartsville, 6 p.m. Manning at Lakewood, 6 p.m. East Clarendon at C.E. Murray, 6 p.m. St. Francis Xavier at Patrick Henry (Boys Only), 6 p.m. Varsity and JV Basketball Timberland at Lee Central (No JV Girls), 5 p.m. Scott’s Branch at Hannah-Pamplico (No JV Girls), 5 p.m. Calhoun Academy at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m. Thomas Sumter at Orangeburg Prep, 4 p.m. Robert E. Lee at The King’s Academy, 4 p.m. Clarendon Hall at Holly Hill, 4 p.m. Northside Christian at Sumter Christian, 4 p.m. B Team Basketball Calhoun Academy at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m. St. Anthony at Robert E. Lee (Boys Only), 4 p.m.

KEITH GEDAMKE / THE SUMTER ITEM

USCS splits season-opening DH The University of South Carolina Sumter baseball team split is season-opening doubleheader against Catawba Valley Community College on Saturday at Riley Park. USCS won the first game 6-5, but dropped the second game 2-1. Sumter scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth inning of the opener to go up 6-4 and held on after giving up a run in the top of the seventh. Freshmen Williams Thomas and Ray Murphy led the team’s offense, going 2-for-3. Murphy scored three runs. Sophomore Brett Auckland had a go-ahead sacrifice fly that scored Murphy to put USCS up 5-4 then freshman Justin Hawkins doubled in Thomas to make it 6-4. Freshman Tee Dubose scored the Fire Ants’ first run of the season. The winning pitcher in relief was sophomore Corey Sox. He pitched three innings, allowing one run on two hits while striking out four. In the second game, USC Sumter struck out 11 and didn’t walk a batter, but left 10 men on base. USCS struck out nine batters after the third inning. Catawba scored the game-winning run on a fielder’s choice. Jake Trejo took the loss in relief, striking out four batters in two innings, allowing one run. Colie Bowers led the offense, going 2-for-4. The two meet again today for one 9-inning game at noon instead of the scheduled doubleheader. In an injury note, the Fire Ants will miss freshman Johnny Flading for at least the next 10-12 days with a broken nose. Flading needed 15

stitches above his right eye after running into the right field wall chasing down a ball. He suffered a concussion and broke his nose but two hours later after being in the hospital he was released and back in the dugout supporting his team.

SEAU, BETTIS, BROWN, HALEY, SHIELDS MAKE HALL OF FAME PHOENIX — Junior Seau, Jerome Bettis, Tim Brown, Charles Haley and Will Shields were elected Saturday to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The class of 2015, announced a day before the Super Bowl, also includes a pair of contributors, Bill Polian and Ron Wolf, along with senior selection Mick Tingelhoff. Five nominees were eliminated in the final vote: Tony Dungy, Kevin Greene, Marvin Harrison, Orlando Pace and Kurt Warner.

LAIRD UP 3 AT PHOENIX OPEN SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Martin Laird made 10-footers for par on the 16th and 18th holes and had a 3-under 68 on Saturday, giving him a three-shot lead going into the final round of the Phoenix Open.

KO TAKES NO. 1 SPOT; CHOI WINS OCALA, Fla. — Though Lydia Ko blew a late lead and had to settle for a share of second place at the LPGA Tour’s season opener, where she finished a shot behind Na Yeon Choi, the 17-year-old Ko became the youngest player of either gender to reach No. 1 in the world ranking. From staff, wire reports

WEDNESDAY

Varsity Basketball Cardinal Newman at Wilson Hall, 6 p.m. Varsity and JV Basketball Pinewood Prep at Laurence Manning, 4 p.m. B Team Basketball Sumter at Marlboro County (Boys Only), 5:30 p.m. Thomas Sumter at Orangeburg Prep, 5 p.m.

THURSDAY

Varsity and JV Basketball Carolina Academy at Robert E. Lee, 4 p.m. Junior Varsity Basketball Carolina Forest at Sumter, 6 p.m. Crestwood at Lakewood, 6 p.m. Manning at Marlboro County, 6 p.m. B Team Basketball Laurence Manning at Calhoun Academy, 5 p.m.

FRIDAY

Varsity Basketball Sumter at Carolina Forest, 6 p.m. Lakewood at Crestwood, 6 p.m. Marlboro County at Manning, 6 p.m. Varsity and JV Basketball Lee Central at Kingstree (No JV Girls), 5 p.m. C.E. Murray at Scott’s Branch (No JV Girls), 5 p.m. Thomas Sumter at Calhoun Academy, 4 p.m. Orangeburg Prep at Laurence Manning, 4 p.m. Colleton Prep at Clarendon Hall, 4 p.m.

SATURDAY

Varsity Wrestling Sumter in 4A State Playoffs (at Goose Creek High School), TBA

GOLF

The Associated Press

PHOENIX OPEN PAR SCORES

Saturday At TPC Scottsdale, Stadium Course Scottsdale, Ariz. Purse: $6.3 million Yardage: 7,266; Par: 71 Third Round (a-amateur) Martin Laird 66-66-68—200 Hideki Matsuyama 69-71-63—203 Brooks Koepka 71-68-64—203 Zach Johnson 66-70-67—203 a-Jon Rahm 70-68-66—204 Ryan Palmer 64-72-68—204 Justin Thomas 67-68-69—204 Russell Henley 69-71-65—205 Russell Knox 69-71-65—205 Kevin Chappell 75-65-65—205 Francesco Molinari 70-71-64—205 Robert Streb 66-70-69—205 Angel Cabrera 67-69-69—205 Bubba Watson 65-71-69—205 Ryan Moore 69-67-69—205 Daniel Berger 65-69-71—205 James Hahn 67-73-66—206 Rory Sabbatini 68-71-67—206 Graham DeLaet 67-70-69—206 Brian Stuard 72-68-67—207 Pat Perez 70-69-68—207 Geoff Ogilvy 68-69-70—207 Matt Kuchar 70-70-68—208 Andrew Svoboda 70-70-68—208 Stewart Cink 70-71-67—208 Michael Putnam 71-70-67—208 Kevin Na 73-69-66—208 Brandt Snedeker 70-68-70—208 Jordan Spieth 70-68-70—208 Sung Joon Park 71-69-69—209

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COATES GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP PAR SCORES

Saturday At Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club Ocala, Fla. Purse: $1.5 million Yardage: 6,541; Par: 72 Final Na Yeon Choi, $225,000 68-70-66-68—272 -16 Jessica Korda, $104,587 66-72-69-66—273 -15 Ha Na Jang, $104,587 67-65-71-70—273 -15 Lydia Ko, $104,587 68-69-65-71—273 -15 Amy Yang, $61,979 74-68-65-71—278 -10 Alison Walshe, $50,710 74-71-68-66—279 -9 Brittany Lang, $42,446 74-69-67-70—280 -8

NBA STANDINGS By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division

Toronto Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia New York SOUTHEAST DIVISION Atlanta Washington Miami Charlotte Orlando CENTRAL DIVISION Chicago Cleveland Milwaukee Detroit Indiana

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L 15 28 29 37 38

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GB – 8 1/2 13 15 23 1/2

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L 8 15 20 29 34

Pct .818 .681 .583 .356 .277

GB – 5 1/2 10 20 1/2 24 1/2

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

FRIDAY’S GAMES

MONDAY

USC Sumter infielder Justin Hawkins fields a ground ball during the Fire Ants’ 6-5 victory over Catawba Valley Community College on Saturday in the opening game of a doubleheader at Riley Park.

Freddie Jacobson Chad Campbell Jamie Donaldson Keegan Bradley Brendan Steele K.J. Choi George McNeill Boo Weekley Tony Finau Shawn Stefani Aaron Baddeley Billy Horschel Brendon de Jonge Jhonattan Vegas Seung-Yul Noh

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Philadelphia 103, Minnesota 94 Atlanta 105, Portland 99 Houston 93, Boston 87 Toronto 127, Brooklyn 122, OT Cleveland 101, Sacramento 90 New Orleans 108, L.A. Clippers 103 Dallas 93, Miami 72 Utah 110, Golden State 100 Phoenix 99, Chicago 93

SATURDAY’S GAMES

Toronto at Washington, 7 p.m. Dallas at Orlando, 7 p.m. Sacramento at Indiana, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Houston at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Oklahoma City at Memphis, 8 p.m. Cleveland at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Portland at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m. Charlotte at Denver, 9 p.m. L.A. Clippers at San Antonio, 9 p.m. Phoenix at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Miami at Boston, 1 p.m. L.A. Lakers at New York, 2 p.m.

MONDAY’S GAMES

Charlotte at Washington, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Milwaukee at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Atlanta at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Orlando at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Minnesota at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Memphis at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

NHL STANDINGS By The Associated Press

EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION GP W Tampa Bay 50 31 Montreal 47 31 Detroit 49 28 Boston 49 26 Florida 46 21 Toronto 50 22 Ottawa 47 19 Buffalo 50 14 METROPOLITAN DIVISION GP W N.Y. Islanders 48 135 Pittsburgh 49 28 Washington 48 25 N.Y. Rangers 46 27 Philadelphia 50 21 Columbus 47 21 New Jersey 49 18 Carolina 48 17

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OT 4 3 9 7 10 4 9 3

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GF 163 127 145 131 114 144 129 94

GA 132 108 128 123 129 155 134 179

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OT 15

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GA 157

13 14 15 22 23 22 25

8 9 4 7 3 9 6

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145 144 135 139 119 110 104

125 124 111 151 148 137 125

WESTERN CONFERENCE CENTRAL DIVISION GP W L OT Pts GF GA Nashville 48 31 11 6 68 145 115 St. Louis 48 31 13 4 66 156 117 Chicago 49 31 16 2 64 155 113 Winnipeg 50 26 16 8 60 140 127 Colorado 50 21 18 11 53 131 141 Dallas 48 22 19 7 51 152 157 Minnesota 48 22 20 6 50 131 138 PACIFIC DIVISION GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 50 32 12 6 70 147 134 San Jose 49 26 17 6 58 137 135 Vancouver 47 27 17 3 57 129 120 Calgary 49 26 20 3 55 140 127 Los Angeles 48 21 15 12 54 133 129 Arizona 48 17 25 6 40 111 161 Edmonton 49 13 27 9 35 113 162 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

FRIDAY’S GAMES

St. Louis 3, Carolina 2, SO Pittsburgh 2, New Jersey 1, OT Colorado 3, Nashville 0 Vancouver 5, Buffalo 2 Chicago 4, Anaheim 1

SATURDAY’S GAMES

Washington at Montreal, 1 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Detroit, 2 p.m. Arizona at Ottawa, 3 p.m. Dallas at Winnipeg, 7 p.m. Toronto at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Carolina at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Florida at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Los Angeles at Boston, 7 p.m. Columbus at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Edmonton at Calgary, 10 p.m. Chicago at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Arizona at Montreal, 1 p.m. St. Louis at Washington, 1 p.m. Nashville at Pittsburgh, 2 p.m. Minnesota at Vancouver, 3 p.m.

MONDAY’S GAMES

Florida at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Winnipeg at Calgary, 9 p.m. Edmonton at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

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Serena wins 19th major

Chatkevicius, Carolina roll past Georgia 67-50

Williams turns away Sharapova for 6th Aussie Open title

BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press

BY JOHN PYE The Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia — Serena Williams won her 19th Grand Slam title and continued her unbeaten run in six Australian Open finals by extending her decade-long domination of Maria Sharapova. She struggled with a hacking cough, she was sick, and she twice celebrated too early, but she held her composure in a 6-3, 7-6 (5) victory on Saturday. On her third match point, she let her racket go before hearing a let call to what she thought was an ace. “I thought, ‘Wow this is it, I did it, only to hear let. I was like, ‘OK Serena!’’’ she said. “I was very disappointed, because Maria was playing so well. I thought she’s going to try to hit a winner now. She’s goes for broke on match point.’’ So she fell back on her biggest weapon, firing another ace — her 15th of the set and 18th of the match. This time, after checking it was official, she bounced around like a little child and the celebration was real. “I’m so honored to be here and to hold this 19th trophy,’’ Williams said. “I didn’t think it would happen this fast, to be honest, but it feels really good.’’ The 33-year-old Williams became the oldest winner of the Australian women’s title in the Open era and moved into outright second place on the list of major winners in the Open era, behind only Steffi Graf’s 22. Almost immediately, her thoughts turned to the next major. “I would love to get to 22. I mean, 19 was very difficult to get to,’’ she said. “But I have to get to 20 first, and then I have to get to 21. It will be a very big task.’’ Still affected by a recent cold, Williams controlled the first set around a rain delay when play was stopped for 13 minutes for the roof on Rod Laver Arena to be closed due. Williams came back on court momentarily, but returned to the locker room.

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Serena Williams holds the trophy after defeating Maria Sharapova 6-3, 7-6 (5) in the women’s singles final at the Australian Open on Saturday in Melbourne, Australia. “I had a really bad cough, I ended up throwing up, actually,’’ Williams said. “I’ve never done that before. I guess there’s a first time for anything. I think in a way that just helped me — I felt better after that.’’ She returned to court and fired an ace to start a run of six straight points and, after dropping serve for the only time in the match, broke Sharapova’s serve for a third time to clinch it. Williams won the first six points of the second set, too, before Sharapova started hitting out. The five-time major winner had 18 of her 21 winners in the second set, and fended off four break points. No. 2-ranked Sharapova saved two match points, including one in the 10th game

when she bravely hit a forehand winner down the line — applauded by Williams — and she calmly held serve twice to stay in the match. Sharapova saved another match point with a winning service return, but Williams took her next chance to secure the title that lifted her above the career records of Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, who had 18 Grand Slam singles titles. She was aggressive from the start, pumping her fist and screaming “C’mon’’ after big points. But she had to tone it down after going slightly too far in the seventh game of the second set when the chair umpire ruled a hindrance when she celebrated too early on a service winner and was docked a point.

KEEPING UP

Outlaw shines in Columbia College’s latest victory

ophomore Anna Outlaw had a season-best performance for the Columbia College women’s basketball team against Allen University. The forward out of Robert E. Lee Academy had a seasonhigh 10 points in OUTLAW 15 minutes during the victory. She added two rebounds, two assists and a steal. Outlaw’s photograph was featured on the school’s online site alongside a recap of the game.

MORE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL USC Upstate junior Brittany Starling led all scorers with 16 points and had a team-high

nine rebounds in a win over Jacksonville University. The Sumter High School graduate was productive in Barbara playing just Boxleitner 17 minutes amid foul trouble. She played the fewest minutes among the Upstate starters and fewest since her 14 minutes in the season opener, when she fouled out. Crestwood High School product Keanua Williams did not play for Jacksonville against Upstate. The freshman has averaged 1.7 points and 1.3 rebounds in six games. College of Charleston se-

nior Mikaela Hopkins had nine points and four rebounds in six minutes of play against University of Delaware. The Thomas Sumter Academy graduate averaged four points and three minutes through 18 games, including one start. Alexandria Scriven of Voorhees College had a season-high five rebounds against Morris College. Previously at Crestwood High, she added four points, one steal and one assist.

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COLUMBIA — South Carolina showed the courage to finish that coach Frank Martin had been seeking since Southeastern Conference play began. Martin said earlier this week after a loss at LSU that his Gamecocks needed a player to make critical plays CHATKEVICIUS that win games. That happened Saturday as South Carolina ended Georgia’s five-game win streak and snapped a fourgame losing string of its own in a 67-50 victory. “Coach said today we had some guts to pull it out,’’ said Michael Carrera, who led the Gamecocks with nine rebounds. Laimonas Chatkevicius scored 12 points and Duane Notice had 11 to lead South Carolina (11-9, 2-6 SEC). Tyrone Johnson and Sindarius Thornwell had 10 points each as the Gamecocks won for just the second time since defeating then-No. 9 Iowa State in Brooklyn, New York on Jan. 3. Martin acknowledged how that win skewed his team’s outlook and changed the focus on winning instead of playing solid, effective basketball. That has reversed itself over the past week, despite losses to No. 1 Kentucky and at LSU (64-58) this past Wednesday. “I think we’re back in a healthy place,’’ the coach said. Georgia played without leading scorer and rebounder Marcus Thornton, a senior out with a concussion. Still, the Bulldogs (146, 5-3) cut a 15-point lead down to 44-36 on Charles

Mann’s two foul shots with 11:01. The rally, though, faded after Georgia coach Mark Fox walked onto the court to yell at officials and received a technical. Johnson hit two foul shots, Carrera made the first and missed the second free throw. But Thornwell got the rebound and eventually found Chatkevicius for a basket to stretch the lead to 49-36. “If I had a little different contract, I might address that,’’ Fox said. “Part of the game.’’ Johnson said the sequence gave the Gamecocks a boost of confidence they could finish things out successfully. “It gave us another turning point,’’ he said. Georgia made just four field goals in the second half and finished 11 of 50 (22 percent) shooting for the game. J.J. Frazier led Georgia with 16 points, 11 of them from the foul line. Chatkevicius, the 6-foot11 center, had scored only eight points his previous three games. He also added three blocks. Georgia’s chance to continue its streak took a major hit on Friday when it said when Thornton, averaging 13.5 points and 7.3 rebounds, wouldn’t play because of a concussion. The Gamecocks took advantage of the Bulldogs reduced presence in the paint to build a 13-6 lead over the first seven minutes. After Kenny Gaines hit a 3 — just Georgia’s third field goal of the first 10 minutes — the Gamecocks answered with an 18-7 run to move in front. Chatkevicius had seven points in the surge and Carrera had a dunk and foul shot the Gamecocks led 31-16 with 2:26 left in the half.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL SCORES STATE

Saturday Clemson 64, Boston College 49 South Carolina 67, Georgia 50 Citadel at Chattanooga (late) Mercer at Wofford (late) Furman at Samford (late) Radford 73, Winthrop 66 Gardner-Webb 66, Coastal Carolina 64 Longwood at Presbyterian (late) Charleston Southern at Liberty (late) Delaware 71, College of Charleston 68 Delaware State at South Carolina State (late) USC Upstate at North Florida (late)

ACC

Saturday (2) Virginia vs. (4) Duke (late) Pittsburgh 76, (8) Notre Dame 72 (10) Louisville 78, (13) North Carolina 68 N.C. State 81, at Georgia Tech 80 Wake Forest 73, Virginia Tech 70 Today (23) Miami at Florida State, 12:30 p.m. (ESPNU)

SEC

Saturday (1) Kentucky vs. Alabama (late) Tennessee 71, Auburn 63 Florida 57, Arkansas 56 Mississippi State 73, Louisiana State 67 Mississippi 67, Missouri 47 Texas A&M 69, Vanderbilt 58

TOP 25

Friday (6) Arizona 57, Oregon State 34 Saturday (3) Gonzaga vs. Memphis (late) (5) Wisconsin 74, Iowa 63 (7) Villanova 68, DePaul 55 (9) Kansas 68, Kansas State 57 (18) Northern Iowa 70, (12) Wichita State 54 Richmond 64, (14) VCU 55 (15) Iowa State 83, TCU 66 (17) West Virginia 77, Texas Tech 58 (19) Texas at (20) Baylor (late) (21) Georgetown 67, Creighton 40 (22) Indiana 72, Rutgers 64 (24) Oklahoma at Oklahoma State (late) (25) Butler 72, Marquette 68 Today (11) Utah at Southern Cal, 2:30 p.m. (ESPNU)

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Florida escapes Arkansas 57-56 GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Michael Frazier II hit two free throws with 1.9 seconds remaining and Florida escaped with a 57-56 victory over Arkansas on Saturday. Dorian Finney-Smith added 16 points, nine rebounds and four assists for the Gators (12-9, 5-3 SEC), who won their second straight after a three-game losing streak and got another much-needed resumebooster for the NCAA tournament. Frazier finished with six points on 2-for-9 shooting, including 0-for-5 from 3-point line. But his play and poise in the final seconds proved to be the difference. Bobby Portis led Arkansas (16-5, 5-3) with 21 points and 10 rebounds. TENNESSEE 71 AUBURN 63

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Armani Moore scored a career-high 19 points and matched a career high with 13 rebounds as Tennessee defeated Auburn 71-63 to spoil Tigers coach Bruce Pearl’s return to ThompsonBoling Arena. The loss was the fourth straight for Auburn (10-11, 2-6 SEC), representing the longest losing streak of Pearl’s 20-year head coaching career. MISSISSIPPI STATE 73 LSU 67

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Duke forward Amile Jefferson (21) goes up for a shot between Virginia forward Darion Atkins (5) and guard Justin Anderson during the Blue Devils’ 69-63 victory on Saturday in Charlottesville, Va.

Duke knocks off Virginia 69-63 CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Tyus Jones scored 17 points and hit a clinching 3-pointer with about 10 seconds remaining Saturday night as No. 4 Duke ended No. 2 Virginia’s 21-game home winning streak, 69-63. Jones’ 3-pointer was the fourth in the last four minutes for the Blue Devils (18-3, 5-3 Atlantic Coast Conference), who had missed 11 of 13 before hitting the critical long-range shots they needed. Virginia (19-1, 7-1)

started the second half with a 16-4 burst and led by 11 with just under 11 minutes to play before some ill-advised shots, turnovers and Duke’s blistering shooting turned the tables. Malcolm Brogdon led Virginia with 17 points and Justin Anderson had 11. PITTSBURGH 76 (8) NOTRE DAME 72

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh guard James Robinson hit a runner with 12 seconds remaining to

give the Panthers the lead for good in a 76-72 upset of No. 8 Notre Dame. (10) LOUISVILLE 78 (13) NORTH CAROLINA 68

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Terry Rozier scored No. 10 Louisville’s first six points in overtime and the Cardinals erased an 18-point second-half deficit to beat No. 13 North Carolina 78-68. N.C. STATE 81 GEORGIA TECH 80

ATLANTA — Trevor

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Fred Thomas scored 18 points and Mississippi State made 13 of 14 free throws down the stretch, as the Bulldogs beat LSU 73-67. Mississippi State hit 11 of its first 21 free throws, but finished 23 of 35, with 7-of-7 shooting from Thomas. MISSISSIPPI 67 MISSOURI 47

Lacey scored 19 points and hit a straightaway 3-pointer at the overtime buzzer to help North Carolina State snap a three-game losing streak and beat Georgia Tech 81-80.

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Stefan Moody scored 23 points and Martavious Newby grabbed nine rebounds to lead Mississippi past Missouri 67-47. Ole Miss (14-7, 5-3 SEC) used runs of 8-0 and 7-0 in the opening 20 minutes to build a 37-25 lead at the break, and led by at least nine points throughout the closing half.

WAKE FOREST 73

TEXAS A&M 69

VIRGINIA TECH 70

VANDERBILT 58

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Codi Miller-McIntyre scored 19 points and Wake Forest held on to beat Virginia Tech 7370.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Jalen Jones scored 15 points, Alex Caruso added 14 points with 10 assists, and Texas A&M extended its winning streak to six games with a 69-58 win over Vanderbilt. Wade Baldwin’s 12 points led Vanderbilt (11-10, 1-7), which has dropped seven in a row.

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Tuttle leads Northern Iowa past Wichita St. 70-54 CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — Seth Tuttle scored a career-high 29 points and 18th-ranked Northern Iowa trounced No. 12 Wichita State 70-54 on Saturday, TUTTLE snapping the Shockers’ 27game regular season winning streak in the Missouri Valley. Wes Washpun had 16 points for the Panthers (20-2, 9-1 MVC). They pulled into a tie with the Shockers for first in the league after a surprisingly dominant performance. Northern Iowa seized control with a 21-3 run late in the first half and pushed its lead to as much as 49-30 early in the second half. Fred VanVleet had 18 points to lead Wichita State (19-3, 9-1), which

shot just 5 of 24 from 3-point range. Star Ron Baker was held to 12 points.

TIGERS FROM PAGE B1 The Eagles struggled from the field from the outset, shooting only 26 percent (6 of 23) from the field in the first half and 39 percent (18 of 46) for the game. “We got off to a bad start, and they played really, really well,’’ said first-year BC head coach Jim Christian. “They played hard. They beat us to every loose ball. They hurt us on the backboard. Everything you have to do to be in the game with them, we probably didn’t do a good job of. “I’m disappointed in

(5) WISCONSIN 74 IOWA 63

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Frank Kaminsky had 24 points and nine rebounds to lead No. 5 Wisconsin to a 74-63 win over Iowa.

victory over Kansas State. RICHMOND 64 (14) VCU 55

RICHMOND, Va. — Kendall Anthony scored 20 of his 22 points in the second half as Richmond rallied to upset No. 14 Virginia Commonwealth 64-55. (15) IOWA STATE 83

(7) VILLANOVA 68

TCU 66

DEPAUL 55

ROSEMONT, Ill. — Ryan Arcidiacono scored all 18 of his points in the second half and No. 7 Villanova beat DePaul 68-55 to take the Big East lead.

AMES, Iowa — Georges Niang scored 23 points, floor leader Monte Morris added 16 and No. 15 Iowa State pulled away in the second half to beat TCU 8366.

(9) KANSAS, 68

(17) WEST VIRGINIA 77

KANSAS STATE 57

TEXAS TECH 58

LAWRENCE, Kan. — Perry Ellis had 16 points and 12 rebounds and No. 9 Kansas bolted to a big lead in the opening minutes Saturday in a 68-57

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Devin Williams scored 18 points and No. 17 West Virginia forced 26 turnovers in a 77-58 win over Texas Tech.

our effort, but they had a lot to do with that.’’ Clemson centers Landry Nnoko and Siddy Djitte controlled the boards. Clemson out-rebounded BC 37-27, including 13-6 on the offensive glass. Christian said Clemson’s bigs were more physical and set the tone for the game in the paint and on the boards. Clemson head coach Brad Brownell said he was pleased with the play of his team, which is over .500 in the ACC for the first time this season after a 1-3 start. “I thought our defense was good, really good,’’ Brownell said. “This is one of those games where

we got a little bit of scoring from everybody. Certainly, Jordan Roper had it rolling tonight with six 3’s. He played fantastic, and I thought we had timely baskets by Landry — it’s good to see him play without fouling.’’ Despite Roper’s 8-of-11 performance from the field, including 6 of 8 from 3-point range, the Tigers also struggled from the field, connecting on 22 of 56 (39 percent) of their field-goal attempts for the game. BC climbed to within 10 points of Clemson early in the second half, but the Tigers finally ended a nearly nineminute span without a field goal with a three-

(21) GEORGETOWN 67 CREIGHTON 40 OMAHA, Neb. — D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera scored 24 points and No. 21 Georgetown held Creighton without a field goal for more than 17 minutes in a 67-40 victory. (22) INDIANA 72 RUTGERS 64

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — James Blackmon Jr. scored 20 points and Nick Zeisloft made two 3-pointers in a late 8-0 run to send No. 22 Indiana past Rutgers 72-64. (25) BUTLER 72 MARQUETTE 68

MILWAUKEE — Andrew Chrabascz scored 30 points and No. 25 Butler overcame a 10point deficit in the final 4:21 of regulation to beat Marquette 72-68 in overtime. From wire reports

point play from Nnoko, followed by a 3-pointer from forward Donte Grantham and a thunderous dunk from Blossomgame that opened up a 43-22 Clemson lead. The victory keeps the Tigers in the middle of the ACC pack with the likes of Duke, N.C. State, Syracuse and Miami, and Brownell said he is happy with his team’s position at the moment. “It feels good, but it’s a long way to go in this league,’’ he said. “You take it week by week and see what we’ve got to do, what’s ahead of us and what we do to have to prepare. But I’m pleased with the way our guys have responded.’’

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Florida forward Dorian Finney-Smith (10) takes a shot over Arkansas forward Moses Kingsley during the Gators’ 57-56 victory on Saturday in Gainesville, Fla.

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Gardner-Webb edges Coastal Carolina 66-64 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. — Tyrell Nelson’s tip-in with two seconds left pushed GardnerWebb past Coastal Carolina 66-64 on Saturday. Jerome Hill and Nelson made all 14 of the Bulldogs’ final points. Nelson finished with 17 points, Hill had 20 with 12 rebounds. Badou Diagne led the Chants (15-7, 6-4) with 15 points. DELAWARE 71 COLL. OF CHARLESTON 68

NEWARK, Del. — Kyle Anderson had 14 points, leading five Delaware players in double figures for a 71-68 victory over College of Charleston. RADFORD 73 WINTHROP 66

RADFORD, Va. — Javonte Green scored 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds, R.J. Price added nine points and Radford rallied to beat Winthrop 73-66. From wire reports

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Concussions, domestic abuse arrests including Ray Rice, right, questionable officiating and another cheating controversy highlight possibly the worst year ever in the NFL. And yet, the league still popular as ever with ratings and revenue streams that make other leagues jealous.

Super Bowl marks final act of NFL’s worst season BY EDDIE PELLS The Associated Press PHOENIX — Domestic violence. Questionable discipline. Player safety. Confusing officiating. Deflated footballs. The disturbing headlines that began last February never slowed down for the NFL this season. The problems — most of them made worse by the ineffectual handling — mushroomed into an imperfect storm that hurt the league’s credibility and turned the lead-up to Sunday’s Super Bowl into a time for damage control, not celebration. “It never ceases,’’ said Orin Starn, a Duke professor who studies sports in society. “It was one crisis and PR challenge after another and I didn’t envy Roger Goodell at all.’’ At the commissioner’s contentious news conference Friday — Goodell fielded one question about whether he thought he should be fired and another about taking a pay cut — he was hit with a

SEAHAWKS FROM PAGE B1 Sunday comes it’s much easier.’’ Therein lays the challenge in Seattle’s attempt today to become the first team in a decade to win back-to-back Super Bowl titles facing New England. For as important a role as Lynch might end up playing, whether Seattle is lifting a second straight Lombardi Trophy will be dictated by its defense. The outcome is certainly deeper than just how Seattle plays defensively. Has Seattle fully recovered emotionally from the NFC title game and its remarkable comeback against Green Bay just to get to the Super Bowl? Can Russell Wilson be an effective passer against a New England secondary that with Darrelle Revis and Brandon Browner is far better than the one Wilson faced as a rookie? And where is Lynch’s head after a week where he was the center of attention? The difference is Seattle’s defense has shown it’s capable of overcoming those problems to win games. The only evidence needed is what the Seahawks did in the

barrage of questions that spoke to the wide range of problems that punctured the league’s integrity, though not its popularity. “On the one hand, you’ve got a league that’s never been more profitable, never been more popular,’’ agent Leigh Steinberg said. “On the other hand, there was less-than-deft handling and anticipation of some major issues that have hit the third rail. They’ve transcended the hardcore football fans to become household issues.’’ It’s a tribute to America’s obsession with football that what feels like a trivial tale about flatter-than-normal footballs hasn’t abated as the week’s top story, even with a looming matchup between New England and Seattle. The Patriots were accused of providing under-inflated footballs for their AFC championship win, and an investigation will be concluded after the title game. That was the lead story on all three major-network news broadcasts one evening. It’s issues such as Deflate-

gate, the confusing rules and the competence of the NFL’s officials that could damage the league most. There’s a general assumption, Steinberg said, “that the contests are performed with equal rules, equal officiating and the games turn on coaching and players who play on the field. “Any suggestion that something else is happening, that there may be cheating or unfair enforcement, is an existential threat to the NFL,’’ he said. The domestic violence crisis that exploded when Ray Rice — the former Baltimore Ravens running back — punched his fiancée and Adrian Peterson — the Minnesota Vikings star — whipped his son with a tree branch has been treated mostly in general terms this week. Goodell used the words “domestic violence’’ only once during his nearly 50-minute news conference, instead referring to it more than once as part of a set of “complex issues.’’

NFC championship game. Three times in the first half the Packers took possession inside the Seattle 35 and came away with only nine points. That defense allowed the Seahawks to hang around long enough to post its late rally. There is a reason Seattle is being mentioned in the same category as the “Purple People Eaters,’’ the “Steel Curtain,’’ and the “Monsters of the Midway.’’ They have accomplished statistical feats that haven’t been seen in nearly 30 years. The best scoring defense. The best at stopping the pass. The best overall. All they need is another Super Bowl title to add credence to their status. “People hate us because, you know, when you talk a lot of smack, people usually hate you,’’ Seattle defensive end Michael Bennett said. “But when you talk a lot of smack and you back it up, they hate you even more.’’ So how does Seattle earn a second title with its defense? By not giving up big plays. They allowed only 39 plays of 20 or more yards the entire regular season and just 17 of those in the final eight games.

And that’s not the strength of the Patriots. New England ranked 26th in the league in offensive plays of 20 or more yards. Make the Patriots move in small chunks. Get to Tom Brady just enough to throw off his timing. Make sure LeGarrette Blount and the New England run game doesn’t get started. And keep Rob Gronkowski from taking over the game. Sounds like a lot. But if successful, Seattle will be put in position to do what no team has done before because of the way it’s been constructed. They are talented. They are still young. And they have most of their core players together through at least the 2017 season with financial flexibility. Some of that extra money will be consumed by a new contract for Wilson, but there will still be room to supplement what Seattle has already created. That’s what makes the potential for today so unique. There has never been a team to win three straight Super Bowls and that will be all the talk for Pete Carroll and his crew going into next season. PREDICTION: Seahawks 23, Patriots 19

BRUNSON FROM PAGE B1 unable to slow down the Seattle offense at all. I may be proven wrong, but the Patriots defense will provide a much more stout challenge to Russell Wilson, Lynch and the rest of the offense. The key for the Patriots will be how effective Brady is in getting the football to tight end Rob Gronkowski. New England doesn’t have the wide receivers it used to have, but Gronkowski

can be a matchup nightmare. The Patriots need to get the ball to Gronkowski often. If they can do that, they can be victorious. If not, it will more than likely be a third straight Super Bowl loss for New England. The Seahawks know they shouldn’t be playing today. It was nothing they did, but just a miracle that they rallied to beat Green Bay. They’re not going to let a chance to go down in history as a 2-time defending Super Bowl champion pass them by. PREDICTION: Seahawks 24, Patriots 17.

scowl — and his fourth Super Bowl championship as coach of the Patriots. “No matter what goes on around this game or outside this locker room, whatever it may be, you have to be ready to play,’’ defensive tackle Vince Wifork said. “We can’t let any distraction alter our course of what we want to be and how we want to do it.’’ They want to be champions. How can they do it against the NFL’s best defense? Start with Brady getting rid of the ball fast to a runner or receiver. Or let Gronkowski occupy two defenders after lining up wide, in the slot or beside a tackle. Or toss in some trickery _ maybe a double reverse or even a flea-flicker. There’s no end to Belichick’s football imagination. What would he like to establish early? “What I’d like to establish is the lead,’’ he said Friday, flashing a rare grin he breaks out in the Super Bowl spotlight as if trying to show there’s more to him than an obsession with Xs and Os and victories. The Patriots have scored first in just four of their last eight games. But they’ve won six of them, with one of the losses coming in a meaningless regular-season finale. Never was their comeback ability more critical than when they overcame two 14-point deficits to beat the Baltimore Ravens 35-31 in the divisional playoffs. Doing that against Seattle will be a tougher challenge. The Seahawks are the first team to lead the NFL in points and yards allowed for two straight years since Chicago in 1985, when the Bears pummeled the Patriots 46-10 in the Super Bowl, and 1986. And in their last eight games, the Seahawks have allowed just seven points in the fourth quarter. Of course, the brainy Belichick probably saved some never-before-seen wrinkles — some might call them deceptions — to catch Richard Sherman and company off guard. “He knows the game in and out. He’s very detailed and he wants perfection,’’ said cornerback Darrelle Revis, a major reason for the Patriots’ improved defense in his first season with them. “He’s a winner.’’ Belichick has the perfect partner in Brady — a twotime Super Bowl MVP who holds numerous postseason passing records and brings great intensity and intelligence. “He has the fight, the will and the determination to go out there and destroy anybody who’s in his way,’’ Revis said.

‘We can’t let any distraction alter our course of what we want to be and how we want to do it.’ NEW ENGLAND DT VINCE WILFORK Describing how the Patriots have dealt with the Deflategate scandal Sounds a bit like Lynch. But the Patriots defense has been successful in neutralizing an opponent’s most dangerous player. They did it this season with A.J. Green of Cincinnati, Peyton Manning of Denver, Andrew Luck of Indianapolis (twice), Calvin Johnson of Detroit and Philip Rivers of San Diego. None, however, is a running back. And Lynch rushed for the fourth-most yards in the NFL and 13 touchdowns. But New England had the ninth-best run defense and allowed only six rushing touchdowns. So they have the players and the strategy to control Lynch. “Green Bay did a really good job of that in the NFC Championship in the first quarter or two,’’ Patriots linebacker Dont’a Hightower said. “They really slowed him down. They forced Seattle to throw the ball a lot earlier, more than they wanted to.’’ The Packers led 19-7 with just over two minutes left after Wilson had thrown four interceptions. But touchdown runs by Wilson and Lynch gave the Seahawks the lead before Wilson capped the incredible comeback with a 35yard touchdown pass to Jermaine Kearse for a 28-22 overtime win. The Seahawks “primary goal is to put the ball in their playmakers’ hands,’’ Wilfork said. “When you have Russell Wilson and Marshawn in the backfield together, you have to make sure you account for both of them.’’ The Patriots will. They’re disciplined, quick and physical on defense. They’ll chase Wilson down, gang tackle Lynch and use a secondary led by cornerbacks Revis and Brandon Browner, a Seahawk last season, to blanket mediocre receivers. New England was the NFL’s fourth highest scoring team, averaging 29 points per game. It won’t need that many to deny Seattle a second straight title and win the Super Bowl for the first time in 10 years. PREDICTION: Patriots 24, Seahawks 21.

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Pats’ Gronk, ’Hawks’ Lynch likely biggest concerns for opposing defenses to stop BY BARRY WILNER The Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. — Key matchups for today’s Super Bowl between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots at University of Phoenix Stadium:

WHEN THE SEAHAWKS (14-4) HAVE THE BALL: If the Patriots can tame the Beast, they will have a big head start toward a fourth NFL championship since 2001. RB Marshawn Lynch (24) will try to impose his will on a solid but not overwhelming defense led LYNCH by DT Vince Wilfork (75), DE Rob Ninkovich (50), LBs Jamie Collins (91) and Dont’a Hightower (54). If Lynch is slowed, that leaves the onus for running on QB Russell Wilson (3). While highly capable — he rushed for 849 yards and six TDs in 2014 — Wilson would prefer balance on offense. When he throws, he must avoid the interceptions that plagued him vs. Green Bay for the NFC title. Not that Wilson was always off-target, with two of his picks being off tips by WR Jermaine Kearse (15). But he was not nearly as precise as usual. Kearse, who caught the winning TD pass in the past two NFC title matches, was targeted on all four interceptions against the Packers. He’ll see plenty of CBs Darrelle Revis (24) and Brandon Browner (39), a Seahawk last season, and could struggle getting open deep. S Devin McCourty (32) also will help in coverage on WR Doug Baldwin (89) and TE Luke Willson (82). One thing Seattle won’t do is lose faith even when things aren’t working on offense. And behind an unsung offensive line led by LT Russell Okung (76) and C Max Unger (60), they won’t back off, either.

WHEN THE PATRIOTS (14-4) HAVE THE BALL: Unquestionably the key matchup, as it often is these days when the Patriots are on the field, will be All-Pro TE Rob Gronkowski (87) against the legions trying to cover him. However, for Seattle’s Legion of GRONKOWSKI Boom, much of the assignment will fall to S Kam Chancellor (31). Chancellor has the size (6-3, 232), speed and tackling skills to somewhat neutralize Gronkowski. If he can do that, it frees All-Pro S Earl Thomas (29) to help with versatile WR Julian Edelman (11), who mostly will draw All-Pro CB Richard Sherman (25) in coverage. QB Tom Brady (12) is particularly comfortable throwing to Gronk and Edelman, and the Seahawks want to force him to look at others instead. But even if the coverage is strong, Seattle must get pressure from pass rushers DEs Michael Bennett (72) and Cliff Avril (56) and LBs Bobby Wagner (54), an AllPro, and Bruce Irvin (51). Brady is most vulnerable —

which isn’t very vulnerable — when he has to throw before he wants to and can’t set his feet. That means an unheralded offensive line featuring tackles Sebastian Vollmer (76) and Nate Solder (77) needs to be steady. Green Bay showed the Seahawks can be run on, so RB LeGarrette Blount (29) could wind up being a featured player.

SPECIAL TEAMS: Although the Seahawks were not great on special teams this season, they were spectacular in beating Green Bay. A fake field goal pass for a TD by holder Jon Ryan (9) — one of the NFL’s most accurate punters — and an onside kick that kept them alive for the NFC title won’t be forgotten in the Pacific Northwest. Generally, though, New England has the edge here. Coverage is very good on punt and kickoff returns, led by Pro Bowler Matthew Slater (18). Edelman (11) was second in the NFL with 12 yards per punt return and had one for an 84-yard TD. Stephen Gostkowski (3) missed only two field goals and led the NFL with 156 points.

COACHING: Pete Carroll’s revenge? It’s not a major story line, but it should be recognized that Carroll preceded Bill Belichick in New England. He wasn’t a bad coach there, either, going 28-23, but that pales compared to Belichick’s numbers. No team brings more energy to the field than the Seahawks, and it stems from Carroll. He always has the pulse of his team: Carroll saw how Seattle was suffering from a Super Bowl hangover early in the schedule. He not only got the Seahawks to snap out of it, but reach peak form down the stretch — at least until last week, when they got lucky, too. Belichick just surpassed Tom Landry’s mark for postseason victories (21). Regardless of the findings of the NFL’s probe into under-inflated footballs in the AFC championship contest, he is known as an innovator — just as much as he is known for stretching the parameters of the rulebook. Belichick keeps things fresh by finding new ways to exploit the opposition. He will have something unusual lined up for Carroll and the Seahawks.

INTANGIBLES: Seattle seeks to become the first repeat winner since the Patriots managed it a decade ago. A victory would stamp these Seahawks as an alltime great team, particularly having beaten Peyton Manning and Brady in successive Super Bowls. The Seahawks also come off a mediocre performance in the NFC title game, which should spur them on. New England, of course, doesn’t want to add a stigma of Super Bowl loser by dropping three in a row after winning in its first three trips with Brady and Belichick. Brady can equal Terry Bradshaw and Joe Montana with four Super Bowl rings, while Belichick can tie Chuck Noll with four.

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Sumter claims a patriot Hidden grave held U.S. veteran BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com

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The Daughters of the American Revolution is about all veterans, all

wars and all patriots,” Susan Saunders said Tuesday. “We do whatever we can to recognize and honor them.” About four years ago, Saunders, a member of Sumter’s Home Chapter, National Society DAR, had been the impetus behind the chapter’s restoration of the lost family cemetery of American Revolution patriot and former S.C. lieutenant governor Thomas Bee of Charleston. Her latest project involves a veteran named James B. Morris, buried in Sumter Cemetery, whose long lost grave was recently rediscovered by workers there. Saunders got involved when she was contacted by Sumter’s Home Chapter member Linda Hawkins, who had found out about the grave while conducting business at the cemetery. “She was speaking to the cemetery director (Jeff Farber), and he mentioned that they had just discovered a gravestone for a man who had served in the Spanish American War (fought in 1898),” Saunders said. “The stone had fallen over and was subsequently buried over time. ... They had no record of this gentleman being buried there. None!” Farber said the cemetery was working leaves and other organic materials into the soil in the area in order to stimulate the growth of grass. “The stone was buried a good foot and a half under the soil,” he said. “When I saw that the stone was for someone who fought in the Spanish American War, I said, ‘This is special!’” Farber explained that the marked graves in the area formerly known as Peterson Cemetery had been relocated to another part of Sumter Cemetery several years ago, but because the stone was buried, this particular grave was not relocated at that time. The Peterson area, he said, had been purchased by

a well-to-do man who “purchased the land so that his workers would have a place to be buried and to bury their family members. It was given to the (Sumter) cemetery many years later.” James B. Morris might have been permanently lost to history, Farber said, had not the DAR agreed to help. Saunders said, “Linda took the information (from Farber) and immediately called me to put on my research hat, which I did.” It was a job she relished. “I’m a definite researcher,” she said. “I love it.” In fact, Saunders is the state lineage research chairwoman for the S.C. DAR, called in to help “whenever someone in one of the other state chapters gets stuck,” she said. Saunders, armed only with the information on Morris’ grave marker, went to work immediately. “He served during the Spanish American War in Company K, 10th Regiment, US Volunteer Infantry (Colored),” she said. “That was literally all the information we had to start from.” Where does one begin with that bit of information? “I started with Ancestry.com (a popular ‘family tree’ research site),’” Saunders said. “I looked at census records and did not find him.” Not discouraged, she next tried to find Morris’ death certificate. “South Carolina started issuing death certificates in 1915,” she said. “You can get a lot of information from those.” From Morris’ death certificate, Saunders learned that his middle name was Bryant, that he was “about 65 years old, was the son of Alex Morris and Frances (illegible last name, possibly “Enlows”) of Darlington County, married to Ella J. Morris.” The certificate also revealed that Morris worked as a “laborer” and had died on Feb. 23, 1936 of a stroke possibly caused by diabetes. The Morrises were living at 12 West Bee St. at the time. Next, Saunders found Morris’ War Department records, confirming his service, as well as his widow’s application for a headstone, which was shipped to her on Sept. 4, 1936. “When I took my informa-

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Susan Saunders of Sumter’s Home Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, places a new U.S. flag on the grave of James B. Morris in Sumter Cemetery. It was her research that turned up details on Morris’ life in Sumter. tion out to the cemetery,” she said, “the director was blown away and thanked me profoundly. They now had records to go in James’ folder and were able to close his file.” Saunders, however, was still not satisfied. “I found Ella in the 1940 census, still living at the same address. I went to 12 West Bee Street,” she said. “The Morrises’ house is not there; there’s a modern house instead. I was not able to find her death certificate.” Saunders found a neighbor,

an elderly woman who was a child when Ella Morris was still living. “She said she was ‘a nice old lady,’” Saunders said. “She said the Morrises had had a daughter, and that the daughter had had a son, who had moved away long ago.” As far as James Morris’ personality, his work, whether or not he was involved in community activities, what his friends and neighbors thought of him, there is no clue at this point. “I am still curious about James and Ella and their

daughter,” she said. “I would love to know more. I am happy that the DAR was able to find out as much as we did about him.” On Tuesday, Saunders placed a new U.S. flag on Morris’ grave on behalf of Sumter’s Home Chapter, NSDAR, honoring his military service and his status as an American patriot. “I am so very proud to have been able to solve this mystery,” she said, “and now Sumter can proudly claim another patriot.”

Sumter woman on TV at World’s Fair; Chief Strange retires 75 YEARS AGO – 1940 June 25-July 1 Ruth Barnett, 24, of Warren Street was televised Sunday in the General Electric television studio at the New York World’s Fair. She was one of those chosen to take part in General Electric’s television proYesteryear gram while hundreds in Sumter of persons watched SAMMY WAY through the glass panels of the television studio and on television receiving sets. • The final drive to complete the fund for the purchase of a bus for the athletic teams of Sumter High School will get underway tomorrow, it was announced today. Only $100 more is needed to complete the amount necessary, and it is hoped that this sum will be quickly donated. Donations are now being received at Lawson’s Pharmacy and a committee will be sent out tomorrow to call on individuals and business establishments. • Robert Moise, son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Moise, left Sunday for Niagara Falls, New York, where he will spend the summer as a counselor at the YMCA camp there. Robert was a star

athlete while in high school here, being outstanding in football, basketball and swimming. He continued his athletic performances at Clemson College where he was one of the outstanding players on the freshman basketball team. • The new road between Columbia and Sumter is being worked on and several bad curves in Sumter County are now being removed. Chief of City Police W.C. Kirven, in a statement issued this morning, urged all the people of this section to refrain from parking on the sides of West Liberty Street, as traffic will be heavy there for sometime. • Three sons of Colonel and Mrs. Wyndham M. Manning are now or soon will be serving with the armed forces of the United States. Richard Manning, who has held a temporary commission for the past year with the United States Army at Fort Moultrie, yesterday notified his parents that he had received a permanent commission as a second lieutenant with the regular army. Charles Manning, who graduated from the law school of South Carolina this year, has received a permanent commission as a second lieutenant with the Marine Corps and will report within the next few days for duty at Philadelphia. W.M. Manning Jr. wired

his parents today that he had passed the entrance examinations for admission to West Point and would report to begin his studies on July 1. • The football game to be played at the county fair on Friday, Oct. 18, between The Citadel and Presbyterian College promises to be an evenly matched contest, judging by reports from these two schools. Cliff Brown said today that a crew of workers has been conditioning the field and that it promises to be in tip top shape for the game. • Yesterday Austin M. Francis, general secretary of the Sumter YMCA returned to Sumter from Asheville, N.C., where he attended the Southern Counselor’s Training institute and served as a member of the faculty. • The State Department, in connection with the city, has worked out traffic regulations for the John Bossard Britton Bridge and vicinity. These regulations have been adopted after a careful study by the traffic authorities, and an officer will spend some time at the bridge for the first few days in an endeavor to familiarize the traveling public with the regulations. • The Shaw Lumber Company, one of the best known and largest building material firms in this section of the state, will celebrate its 10th anniversary on July 1. The company was found-

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1965 — Benton Lutz and Ingrid Evans were named by their classmates in a secret vote to reign over last night’s May Court festivities at Edmunds High School. Crowning the couple was W.S. Jackson, principal. ed a decade ago by Whit Shaw and was incorporated with Mr. and Mrs. Shaw holding all the stock. In May, 1932, the

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Winn-Walden Mr. and Mrs. John Blair Swihart of Aiken announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Danielle Winn of Aiken, to Robert Andrew Walden of Aiken, son of Mrs. Melesia Lee Walden-Mason of Charleston and the late Mr. Robert Dellinger Walden Jr. of Bishopville. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Edgar Winn of Saluda and Mr. John Roger Swihart and the late Mrs. Virginia Blair Swihart of Naples, Florida. She is a 2006 graduate of South Aiken High School and a 2011 graduate of the University of South Carolina with a degree

in experimental psychology and public health. She is the director of public relations and marketing at Faith Magazine. The bridegroom-elect is the grandson of Mrs. Mary Lucia Lee and the late Mr. Warren Shiver Lee and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dellinger Walden, all of Bishopville. He is a 2005 graduate of Robert E. Lee Academy in Bishopville, a 2009 graduate of the College of Charleston and a 2012 graduate of the Charleston School of Law. Following an internship with the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps, he joined the law practice of

CHARACTER AWARDS ANNOUNCED Thomas Sumter Academy has recently recognized the following students with Character Education Awards: Learning Award winners by grade: sixth, Jeremiah Jones and Gabriel Harris; seventh, Ava Newman and Graham Campbell; eighth, Sydney Daniel and Riley Delavan; ninth — Marley McCormick and Zach Fugate; 10th, Emily Stacey and Haley Fike; 11th, Tiffany Daniels and Kevin Hurley; and 12th, Noah White and Elizabeth Teague Humility Award winners by grade: sixth, Joshua Cannon and Caleb Burns; seventh, Will Gurley and Maci Willietts; eighth, Bella Crowe and Kenzie MacQueen; ninth, Allie Lindler and Abigail Khosla; 10th, Katie Moise and Keke Hicks; 11th, James Edens Rabon and Emily Thomas; and 12th, Julie Coffey and Sydney Townsen Compassion Award winners by grade: sixth, Chase Cato and Reagan Troublefield; seventh, Carrington Turner and Cameron Dixon; eighth, Caitleigh Bryant and Emily Jackson; ninth, Jeremy Beaudet and Jana Marie Faircloth; 10th, Callie Burnette and Kelsey Durant; 11th, Danielle Young and Morgan Conte; and 12th, Victoria Barwick and Christi Shannon. — Kim Roedl

Central Carolina Technical College STUDENTS ATTEND GOVERNOR’S INAUGURATION Central Carolina Technical College Criminal Justice students visited the Statehouse on Jan. 14 for the Governor’s Inauguration ceremony. Students spoke with Rep. Murrell Smith, Rep. David Weeks and Sen. Thomas McElveen. CCTC President Dr. Tim Hardee gave students a tour of the Statehouse and talked about the history of the South Carolina Senate. The criminal justice students also visited the S.C. Supreme Court and observed oral arguments in a court case. Chief Justice Jean Toal recognized program manager Chris Hall for his willingness to give his students opportunity.

MEN IN MOTION Men In Motion, a program open to all Central Carolina Technical College male students who are interested in achieving their educational goals, held two tailgatingthemed orientation sessions on Jan. 21 and 22. Attendees learned about the details of the program’s commitments from adviser Mark Murphy. — Becky H. Rickenbaker

Morris College MIDDLE SCHOOL VISITATION The Morris College Middle School Visitation Day will take place on Wednesday. Annually, hundreds of middle school students and their teachers and counselors visit the campus for the early awareness program. For more information, contact the Office of Admissions and Records at (803) 934-3225.

JACKSON TO DELIVER CONVOCATION ADDRESS Morris College honor students will be honored during the college’s Honors Day Con-

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Sen. Tom Young Jr. in Aiken. The wedding is planned for April 2015 at The Ritz-Carlton in Grand Cayman.

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vocation planned for Thursdayat 10 a.m. in the Neal-Jones Auditorium. The speaker for the occasion will be Alumna Barbara R. Jackson. A retired educator and consultant, Jackson is an active member of the Sumter community. She serves on the board of trustees for Sumter School District, Area 7, and the Foster Child Review Board. Additionally, she is president of the Morris College National Alumni Association and is a member of the college’s board of trustees. This event is free and open to the public.

COMMUNITY DAY, MARCH 21 Everyone is invited to join Morris for Community Day on Saturday, March 21. This annual event is designed to strengthen the community’s awareness of the institution, its quality offerings, and the long-standing impact on higher education. — NiCole Williams Lynch

BASE GATE HOURS CHANGING Beginning Monday, the North Gate of Shaw Air Force Base will change its hours of operation. The new operating hours are Monday through Friday, from 6 to 9 a.m. and from 1 to 3:30 p.m. This could impact parents of students who attend High Hills Elementary and Shaw Heights Elementary Schools since this gate is on Frierson Road, and those coming from Stamey Livestock or U.S. 521 via Frierson may use this gate. The North Gate will be closed during other hours of the day, weekends and school vacations. Access to the schools will continue to be available to parents, faculty and staff members via the Rhodes Gate (S.C. 441) for the entire school day. This will allow for other dropoffs, pick-ups and other school related issues throughout the school day. — Mary B. Sheridan

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The Sumter Education Foundation awarded 2014-15 minigrants to 137 Sumter School District teachers last week. Each recipient was awarded $100 to support projects that enhance curriculum and classroom instruction in the categories of Arts and Culture, Health and Wellness, Media and Technology, Math and Science, and Reading and Literacy. Established in 2012, the Sumter Education Foundation serves as the philanthropic arm for Sumter School District. The Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) organization and operates independently from the school district under a separate board of directors. The mission of the foundation is to engage business and community partners in the support of Sumter School District public schools and the academic achievement of all its students. All donations received are for the exclusive use of Sumter School District based on priorities established by the Foundation’s Board of Directors. Funds are used for such things as teacher innovation and recognition, student recognition, special programs and projects, and grants for teachers. For further information about the Sumter Education Foundation or to make a donation, visit the website http://sefoundation.com.

On Dec. 10, Lee County Career and Technology Center’s multimedia students participated in the first student/superintendent group forum. The multimedia class was able to ask superintendent Dr. Wanda Andrews questions from the student body, faculty and staff. Andrews discussed things such as her strengths and weaknesses, keys to success and views on early graduation.

REACH PROGRAM ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Sumter School District’s REACH Program for artistically gifted and talented students is accepting requests for student screenings through Friday. The REACH program offers students in grades 3-11 opportunities to develop and enhance their talents in the areas of visual arts, theater and chorus through two Saturday workshops in April and May and a three-week workshop in June. Students must be screened and meet criteria before qualifying for participation. Request for Screening forms are available at all schools and on the district’s website. For more information, contact Christine Carnes, Sumter School District Coordinator of Gifted Education, at (803) 469-6900, extension 517, or email her at christine.

LEE COUNTY ADULT EDUCATION Lee County Adult Education will offer free tax filing services Thursday through Saturday, April 11. The hours on Thursdays will be from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lee County Adult Education has information available from Central Carolina Technical College on the South Carolina Manufacturing Program, CDL Program, Truck Driver Training and Workforce Development. Interested persons can visit the Lee County Adult Education center or contact Charley Boulware at (803) 7786651.

DISTRICT WIDE January is School Board Recognition Month. Lee County School District recognized their board members on Jan. 20 during the board meeting. Students from each school participated in the ceremony. Lee County School District’s board members are: Sanya Moses, chairwoman; Nathaniel Brunson, vice chairman; Jessie Belvin, secretary; and members Sylvia A. Scott, Quennie Boyd, Graham Drayton and Valarie Haywood. Lee County School District held its second annual spelling bee on Jan. 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lee County District Administration Complex. Students were divided into two categories, grades second-fourth and grades fifth-eighth. The students were very competitive. The second-fourth grade category went 16 rounds before a winner was declared. The winners were: Jamiyah Williams, first place, third-grade student at Bishopville Primary School; Jayden Israel, second place, second-grade student at Lower

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Lee Elementary School; and Jamarae Yates, third place, fourth-grade student at Lower Lee Elementary School. The winners of the fiftheighth grade category are: David Botzer, first place, eighth- grade student at Lee Central Middle School; Reco Boyd, second place, fifth-grade student at West Lee Elementary School; and LaMontica Geddis, third place, sixth-grade student at Lee Central Middle School. Parents Anonymous Inc. has designated the month of February as National Parent Leadership month. This annual event acknowledges the strengths of parents as leaders and generates awareness about the important roles parents can play in shaping the lives of their families and communities. Founded in 1969, Parents Anonymous® Inc. is dedicated to strengthening families by preventing child abuse and neglect all around the world. LCSD will offer several events to celebrate our parents. — Shawnta McKenzie

University of South Carolina Sumter CAROLINA DAY On Wednesday, USC Sumter students and staff will travel to Columbia to lobby local legislators for more support for higher education. This will be the 12th annual Carolina Day at the Statehouse. USC Students from each campus will attend a special legislative briefing, visit with legislators and have lunch with USC President Harris Pastides at the Capital City Club. Each year, USC Sumter students make a difference by reaching out to legislators, letting them know the value of the campus and what it means to them. This year an exceptional groups of students, along with Blaze, Dean Sonntag and USC Sumter staff will make another lasting impression on our local delegation. — Misty Hatfield

Sumter Christian School SPELLING BEE ROUNDS HELD On Jan. 13, elementary students competed in their final rounds of the spelling bee. The winners also competed against one another on Jan. 22 to determine who would represent SCS at the SCACS Fine Arts Festivals. First-grader Wyatt Hughes, second-grader Jackson Jolly, third-grader Kayley Barnett, fourth-grader Brianna Mooney, fifth-grader Joshua Hood and sixth-grader Zoie Blanding all won first place in their classes. In North Charleston on March 6, Jackson Jolly and Kayley Barnett will represent SCS in the lower elementary competition while Joshua Hood and Zoie Blanding will represent SCS in the upper elementary competition.

100TH DAY CELEBRATED K5 celebrated the 100th Day of School on Jan. 27 by having a 100-themed day. They had 100 different choices for snacks, wore special sunglasses, counted to 100 and added up to 100 in their math lesson, and completed a special art activity. Their teacher Jennifer Lundy even showed the students what they would

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CHAPEL / BIBLE CLASS Special groups and college representatives often visit SCS to speak in chapel and share their ministry with the students and faculty, but they also sometimes visit with the junior and senior Bible class for a more personal session. On Wednesday, Ron Davis, pastor of Sumter Bible Church, spent the hour with the class for an open question-and-answer time. Many of the seniors said that they enjoyed the time and found it quite thought-provoking. On Friday, representatives from Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny, Iowa, spoke to the seventh- through 12thgrade chapel and also discussed college life with the junior and senior Bible class. — Miriam Marritt

William Thomas Academy STUDENTS EXCEL William Thomas Academy would like to congratulate the following students for a job well done during the second quarter. These students worked hard and excelled in several subject areas. Principal’s Honor Roll: Jordin Boatwright, Shaniya McDonald, Ryan Ojeda, Justin Rembert, Dashawn Rose, Terrance Rose, Jaden Scott, CJ Simmons, Taylor Walker and Selima Yehudah “A” Average Honor Roll Parrys Dennis, Kamille Gregg, Dai’Jhana Munford, Dorien Smith, Angel Witherspoon “B” Average Honor Roll Leneric Thorne Outstanding K-3/K-4 Students Shamar Bethea, I’yonna Blanding, Ashley Carter, Kadacia Ferrell, Bianca Jones, Shurie McMillian, Robert Osborne — Lateasha Harris

Clarendon School District 1 ST. PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Paul Elementary School will host their 10th Annual Valentines Ball on Friday at 6 p.m .

SCOTT’S BRANCH MIDDLE/ HIGH The Visual Arts Department celebrated a successful closure of fall semester 201415 with its 1st Annual Winter Art Show. The show took place in the Scott’s Branch Middle/High School’s Art Gallery. The participating artists were seventh- through 12thgrade art students. In addition, this exhibition featured a series of one-person shows by senior and junior art students, who are members of both Honors and Artistically Gifted and Talented Programs. The featured artists are: Sherelle Tindal, Brittany Pearson, Kwaneisha Walton, Deja Junious, Maleak Dorsey, Aqukwele James and Altariq Felder. The exhibit will hang until the end of March in the gallery at Scott’s Branch Middle/High School. Art instructor Tarleton Blackwell said, “The primary objectives of the show is for colleges and universities art department recruiters to see the work of our students and hopefully offer them a scholarship.” — Beverly Spry

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‘Super’ Sumter teams recalled in pictures

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This photo was taken during Sumter High School 1949-50 season game with one of its archrivals, Orangeburg. Other traditional big rivals included Gaffney and Florence.

n celebration of today’s Super Bowl, Reflections takes the opportunity to look back at some of Sumter’s greatest football

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teams.

The Sumter community has a rich history of athletic achievement, especially in the sports of football and baseball. Sumter football teams have won numerous state and

The 2001 Sumter High football team goes on the offense.

regional championships. Two Sumter county athletes have played in the Super Bowl: Freddie Solomon and Archie Reese both played for the San Francisco 49ers. Sumter has produced numerous collegiate and professional standouts whose exploits on the gridiron have brought honor and respect to our community. As we pause this Sunday to enjoy an afternoon with our family and friends and watch Super Bowl XLIX we remember those coaches and players whose skills and accomplishments we have witnessed through the years. NEXT WEEK: Part 2 will feature football memories from the former county schools.

This 1908 Sumter High team won the S.C. high school championship. The school has had a football team since the turn of the 20th century, longer than any other school in the county.

Sumter High players and fans celebrate a victory in 1999.

LEFT: The 1951 Morris College backfield is pictured. ABOVE: Dec. 7, 1970 — During the Shine Bowl Game, Freddie Solomon of Sumter is dragged down by a North Carolina defender. They stopped him a few times, but not nearly enough to win.

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Debutantes presented

The Trian Club presented six debutantes at its Christmas Ball on Dec. 22, 2014, at the Sunset Country Club. Debutantes presented were, from left, Callie Hyatt Ramsay, Annabelle Laird Dallery, Lee Holland Stewart, Curtis-Lynne Edens, Anna Crew Kinney and Caroline Elizabeth Johnson. Their escorts, standing from left, were Joseph Closs Barker, Travis Jordan Wells, John Lee Campbell, John Dayton Sorrells, George Craig Stewart IV, Robert James McHugh, Colby Brian Hill, Hunter Jackson Young, Marvin Kendrick Ballard IV, Andrew Byron Kinney, Thomas Rutledge DuRant Jr. and James Finley Bland IV.

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The Sumter Cotillion presented two debutantes on Dec. 27, 2014, at the Sunset Country Club. They are, from left, Elizabeth Harris Munn and Cori Jane Stroebel. Their escorts, standing from left, are Hunter Jackson Young, Kyle O’Bryan Duffy, Joshua McKnight Glenn and Maxwell Harris Stroebel.

YESTERYEAR, FROM PAGE C1 founder’s brother, Bartow Shaw, became a member of the firm, and in 1936 another brother, Charles Shaw, entered the company and established a similar business in Florence. Whit Shaw is president and secretary of the company, and Bartow Shaw is vice president and treasurer. Charles Shaw is president and manager of the Shaw Lumber Co. of Florence. The three brothers all own stock in both companies. 50 YEARS AGO – 1965 April 26 – May 2 At the Miss Sumter Pageant of 1965 Donna Moody was chosen as the fairest in Sumter. Shortly before the midnight hour, she was crowned Miss Sumter of 1965 by Dianne Jackson, who was Miss Sumter for 1964. The daughter of Herman R. Moody, Donna was chosen by the judges as winner of the talent sweepstakes for her song and dance performance depicting the life of a hobo. • Wallie Jones of Furman ran away with individual honors Saturday in the first annual Elks Invitational Tri-County track meet, won by the Edmunds High team over six neighboring schools. Sumter tallied 60 1/2 points, followed by Furman with 33, Hillcrest 21 ½, Mayewood 16, Manning 11, East Clarendon 8 and Bishopville 6. Jones, a star on the local Post 15 American Legion baseball team, raced to first place wins in his specialties, the 100, 220 and low hurdles. • Local fans are getting weary of having to read about Mid-Carolina Racing Assn. happenings and they want to see what is going on for themselves. This Saturday night they will get their twice-delayed chance as Promoter Clint Hyatt opens the gates of Rebel Raceway, the quartermile clay oval which served as forerunner of the four-track Mid-Carolina circuit. Rebel, which has survived under the aegis of four promoters in its eight-year existence and both in and out of NASCAR, continues to thrill thousands of fans each season. Its popularity, although waning at times, has reached new peaks last year and already this year. • First round play in the Men’s Four-Ball Tournament

at Sunset Country Club is underway and continues through May 8. Medalist was the team of Hubert Osteen Jr. and Johnny Mahon who shot a net 61. Other low qualifiers were Bob Royall-Dick Lowery, Richard Moses-Walter Sowell, and Billy Blackwell-Joe Wells. These three teams posted scores of 62. • William Bynum was chosen YMCA “Boy of the Month” for March by leading in the physical fitness contest and swimming events during the month. Will, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Bynum, Jr., is a student at Central School and is in the fourth grade of Miss Lancaster. Will won events in rope climbing, potato race, swimming and target throw. He also had perfect attendance in the Y program. • Things are getting more interesting all the time in lower state AAA baseball. Yesterday, for instance, Sumter High edged Rock Hill 2-1 for their second victory over the Bearcats this spring. Today at 4, the Birds test their skill against Camden at Riley Park. Coach Luther Welsh has said that young Eddie Belkins, a rangy right-hander, will be the starting pitcher in this nonleague contest. • After 21 years in Sumter at the same location on North Main Street, Hughes Tire Service is expanding and moving its tire and recapping plant to 103-105 N. Sumter St., in the building formerly occupied by Bundy Motor Co. George Zeigler, will be manager of the tire store and L.B. Gardner will be manager of the re-capping plant. • City Council in a brief ceremony this morning honored retiring Police Chief Wilson R. Strange for “42 years of faithful dedicated service” as a patrolman. The chief, who served on the police force longer than any man in its history, is retiring effective at midnight tonight. He is being succeeded by Clarence N. Kirkland Jr., 42, an Air Force major who was in command of the Office of Special Investigations at Shaw AFB when he retired on Feb. 28. • Deputy Postmaster General Frederick C. Belen today dedicated Sumter’s new post office to two of the state’s most

1990 — Sumter’s Timmy Singleton takes a swing at his opponent in a preliminary bout Saturday. distinguished legislators, both deceased: Rep. John J. Riley and Sen. Olin D. Johnston. Belen described both men as “distinguished statesmen who served their state and their country with unparalleled devotion and unswerving conviction.” 25 YEARS AGO – 1990 Jan. 26 – Feb. 1 In the middle of William Richardson’s shop are broken chunks of a delicately carved column, made of the kind of chalk-white Vermont marble that isn’t quarried anymore, that stood when whole as a grave monument. The morning after Hurricane Hugo, that monument, like thousands of others, was in ruins. Richardson says families have been bringing the broken stones to him and to others who carve monuments for a living, making still more work for an ancient craft that relies on a steady hand and a good eye more than anything else. • Sumter County’s debrisremoval effort is still weeks, maybe months, away from completion, the county’s interim public works director said Thursday. Eddie Newman said seven crews with the U.S. Corps of Engineers are using 210 large trucks and debris-removal equipment to clear debris primarily in the southwest section of the county. “Hugo is still here,” he said. “We’re very active. We’ll be burning through the weekends for quite some time.” • Of 54 officers who have taken the Sumter Police Department’s mandatory fitness

test, 63 percent have passed, including Police Chief Joe Brunson, and 37 percent have failed, officials said. Those who failed will not be disciplined, although they must take the test again within 90 days, Brunson said. Those who fail a second time could face being fired, according to department guidelines. • According to the dictionary, taxidermy is the art of preparing and preserving skins of animals, birds, etc. and of stuffing and mounting them in a lifelike manner. According to Sumter taxidermist Bobby Player, the operative word in that definition is “art.” You’ve got to be an artist to do it and turn out quality work,” said Player, who said he has been involved with taxidermy since 1969. “Taxidermy has come a long way since I started in 1969, though. We used to stuff ducks with straw until a guy came out with a mold he made from the carcass of a duck. Now, the molds have all the details and features of an actual duck. Deer head forms used to be papier mache, now they are polyurefoam molds. Sawdust was used to mount fish, but now it’s a whole long involved process.” • In front of a packed Optimist Youth Center Saturday night, the Sumter boxing team put on a boxing extravaganza as four of its open division fighters walked in as contenders for the state titles in their respective weight classes. All four walked out champions. Sumter boxers who qualified for the regionals

next weekend at Fort Bragg, N.C., were Tyrone Burton, Orlanda Anderson and twin brothers Essau and Jacob Jefferson. • On Sept. 22, 1989, Kenny Nunnery left his family in their darkened, storm-battered home to go to work. The three-hour trip to his office, only six miles away, was punctuated by long stops to cut trees out of the road and maneuver around the debris. For the next few weeks, Nunnery was on the front lines for 16 hours a day, working hard to get power restored to Sumter residents. “I just had to let my stuff go and tell my wife to handle it the best she could, because I didn’t know when I’d be back,” said Nunnery, a Black River Electric Cooperative employee. “I had to cut trees and stuff out of the road just to get to work.” • The Sumter High School Symphonic Band is one of three concert bands in the United States to be named 1989 winners of the Sudler Flag award for excellence. The first South Carolina band to be selected, they join an elite group of 27 high school bands to receive the Sudler award since it was first presented in 1963 by the John Philip Sousa Foundation. The award is unique in that it recognizes “continued excellence in concert band performance over a period of several years,” according to conductor John Culvahouse, Sumter High’s director of bands. Reach Sumter Item Archivist Sammy Way at waysammy@ yahoo.com or (803) 774-1294.

Couple kisses and makes up, but family tension remains DEAR ABBY — A few years ago, my husband and I had problems. Our marriage was going downhill, but we have reDear Abby cently manABIGAIL aged to work VAN BUREN things out. My problem is, I sounded off to my mother, who had never held him in very high esteem to begin with. She told me she never wanted to see him again. She has finally accepted that we are a package deal and she’s

happy that things are working out. She lives far away, so I don’t see her often, and I’d like to pay a visit with my husband and children. When I approached my husband with the idea of seeing Mom, he told me that a few years ago she had sent him an email telling him she didn’t like him. He is justifiably uncomfortable with going to see her. My husband is contemplating going for my sake, but I don’t want to add any stress to the situation. Should I talk to my mother about it and ask her to apologize? Or should I just let things go? I don’t like the idea of taking the kids and not my husband, and Mom wants

to see her grandchildren. Don’t want to be the middleman DEAR DON’T WANT — By all means speak privately to your mother about this. If she can smooth things over by explaining to your husband that when she sent the email she was a “mother bear defending her cub,” it may make the visit less uncomfortable for your husband. Fences need mending here, and it will take cooperation on everyone’s part. In the future, I hope you will resolve your marital problems like the adult you are and not go running to your mother. DEAR ABBY —I am a

20-year-old woman who works in an office with people who are in their 30s and older. I’m nice to everyone and treat them equally. Many of my co-workers have children who are about my age. I take my job seriously and carry myself with respect. Lately, one of my male coworkers seems to be getting a little “too nice” with me. He brings me treats in the mornings and sometimes pays for my lunch. Sometimes he gives me these uncomfortable backpats and sometimes even on my lower back. He is married with two kids. I have been turning down the breakfast and lunch offers, but

he still seems to want to be around me. I’m not sure how to make these things stop. I don’t want to get any supervisors involved because I don’t want to jeopardize anyone’s job. Please help me. Too close for comfort DEAR TOO CLOSE — The next time this man puts his hands on you, tell him to stop because it makes you uncomfortable. Say it in a firm, clearly audible tone that can be overheard by anyone close by. Then document the incident with date and time. This should stop him. However, if he continues, you must immediately discuss the problem with a supervisor.

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Blackwelder announces retirement 17-year tenure as Chamber’s top administrator draws to close BY RICK CARPENTER rick@theitem.com

Search for successor underway

Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce President Grier Blackwelder announced at Saturday’s Chamber retreat that he plans to retire in July after 31 years of service, including 17 years as the top adminisFROM STAFF REPORTS trator. During Blackwelder’s leadership, Chamber memGreater Sumter Chambership has swelled from 650 ber of Commerce Board in 1998 to 1,150 at the end of Chairman Bob Smith 2014. At the same time, the said the board will creChamber’s budget has ate a search committee grown from $498,000 to to find a replacement for $700,000, it paid off the President Grier Blackbuilding at 32 E. Calhoun St. welder, who announced a year after he took over, Saturday night he will and he has diversified its retire on July 31. sources of revenue. The search committee When Blackwelder began as will likely be comprised general manager in 1984, the of former Chamber Chamber had a merchants’ board chairmen, he said. association to help local busiHe expects the commitnesses compete with big box tee to meet beginning in stores. He has witnessed a March with a goal of secycle of businesses being lecting a new president closed or moving out of downand chief executive offitown to a local mall or an excer by July. panding Broad Street market. More details will follow, The downtown area had he said. deteriorated and was losing businesses. To fight the influence of a local mall, the downtown area even created munity from law enforcement to education to city and a pedestrian boardwalk and closed Main Street to traffic. county government operations. Many members develNow the city has a Main op lifelong friendships and Street revitalization movebusiness partners through ment that has lured new that model that has been business to the area while successful at chambers some mature businesses, across the country. such as C. Anthony’s MensIn a constant effort to imwear, have decided to relocate prove members’ skills, to the area in anticipation of Blackwelder said that proplans for a major hotel comgram has now morphed into plex, a parking garage and a class that develops the new restaurants, bars and a leadership skills of individumovie theater. als, regardless of whether At the same time Blackthe participants have comwelder has watched the pleted a previous leadership Chamber move from a fourprogram. telephone and one copy ma“Over time, things lose their chine organization to a fully luster, and the (Leadership) computerized business that has incorporated social media class wasn’t filling up,” he said. “We had been through 25 to reach a new generation of classes business ownwith 20 or ers. Now, even more peofacsimile maple in each chines that class. Now, they didn’t we have have when he some who started are behad been coming obsothrough it lete. Chamber in the past members can who are access the ornow signganization ing up through Faceagain.” book, Twitter, That Flickr and Youprogram Tube, and they has been a can receive revenue weekly updates source for by email. They the Chamcan register for ber by monthly Busicharging ness After members Hours, BusiChamber Board Chairman annual ness Before Bob Smith fees to Hours and particiother activities on Blackwelder’s leadership pate. online at www. Other revSumterChamenue ber.com. streams Meanwhile, include membership dues an annual Chamber Leaderthat are based on the numship Class has transformed ber of employees at a busibusiness owners into comness, different levels of sponmunity leaders for more sorship at events such as than 25 years by providing this weekend’s retreat, golf in-depth orientations about tournaments, Business After different aspects of the com-

‘When you get an overwhelming 60 percent approval from our community, it tells us that team Sumter is on the move. Grier’s leadership over these many years has been invaluable.’

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Sumter Chamber of Commerce president Grier Blackwelder is seen at his desk. Blackwelder announced that he will be stepping down on July 31 after 17 years as president and 31 years of service to the business organization. A committee to search for his replacement is being formed. Hours and other activities. Blackwelder said he noticed the staff and volunteers were going back to the same businesses for a multitude of events. To streamline and consolidate sponsorship opportunities, the Chamber created a total resource campaign so that members could pick a total annual sponsorship dollar level and specify events early in the annual calendar so that they wouldn’t be approached again during the year. One of his biggest accomplishments might have been building a working relationship with Shaw Air Force Base. Under his leadership, the Chamber created a Military Citizen of the Year award to honor one person each from the Army and Air Force stationed at Shaw. The Chamber also sponsors an annual military picnic to thank military members for their service to the country and to the community. That has led to better communications between the military branches and the communi-

ty at multiple levels. Blackwelder doesn’t like to claim all the accomplishments as personal achievements; he said his employees and volunteers have always worked as a team. And that teamwork spreads beyond the Chamber to build a better community. Chamber Board Chairman Bob Smith credits the passage of the Penny for Progress sales tax to Blackwelder’s leadership with unifying the business community, city and county leaders, our legislative delegation and different areas of the community. Ditto for the passage of a ballot question to allow restaurants to serve alcohol on Sundays. “Under the leadership of Grier as CEO for the past 17 years, the Sumter Chamber has the unique ability to pull various segments of the community together,” Smith said. “While our Sumter County Council and Sumter City Council authorized the recent Penny for Progress and Sunday Alcohol Sales referendums to be placed on

the ballot in November, it was the Chamber of Commerce that led the campaigns to educate the voters why it was important to our economic prosperity. “When you get an overwhelming 60 percent approval from our community, it tells us that team Sumter is on the move. Grier’s leadership over these many years has been invaluable.” After the first attempt to pass a Penny-for-Progresstype ballot initiative in 2006 failed, Smith credits Blackwelder with pulling everyone together and making sure the business community had a unified effort to build a better community. Two years later, the initiative passed, and a renewal of the initiative passed in November. And that follows how he said he made decisions as a chamber president. “You can’t make a decision that will affect someone individually; you have to decide what makes the community better. Hopefully, I have made the community better.”

Local leaders complete economic development certificate program FROM STAFF REPORT Local accountant William Byrd and Sumter County Commissioner Charles Edens recently completed a certificate program of the South Carolina Economic Development Institute. The 2014 class included 50 participants, who attended quarterly, two-day sessions in different communities across the state that have had successful economic development initiatives.

According to a news release, the attendees learned about water and wastewater infrastructure, available industrial and business structures and the importance of community components needed to attract new businesses. South Carolina Department of Commerce and the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association partner to provide the program. The program emphasizes elements necessary to be competitive in today’s global

economy and educates supporters of economic development on emerging trends in community and economic development, the release said. The institute is open to participants from a wide variety of organizations and entities including city, town and county councils, local economic development practitioners, county economic development boards, county school boards, regional economic development boards, utility companies, and

local and state government employees. The 2015 sessions will focus on leadership and communication skills, community development, business and industrial development and product development. The program will kick off Thursday and Friday at Palmetto Electric Cooperative in Hardeeville. For more information on the 2015 Institute, visit www.sceda.org or contact the SCEDA at (803) 929-0305.

STOCKS: THE MARKET WEEKLY REVIEW

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2015

THE SUMTER ITEM

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THE SUMTER ITEM PROPERTY TRANSFERS • Ronnie and Jolly D. Walraven to Pennymac Loan Services LLC, one lot, one building, 90 Mona Court, $97,645. • William Conyers to Nova Molecular Sumter LLC, one lot, 8 Hauser St., $15,000. • Leslie W. Jr. and Etna C. Griffin to Jason M. and Susan Elizabeth Leonard, one lot, 1240 Summit Drive, $65,000. • Axel H. and Joyce C. Reis to Fannie G. Smith, one lot, three buildings, 205 Crescent Ave., $36,000. • The Arbors of Sumter LLC to Wilkes Builders Inc., one lot, 2844 Girard Drive, $85,500; The Arbors of Sumter LLC to Wilkes Builders Inc., one lot, 2838 Girard Drive, $85,500; The Arbors of Sumter LLC to Wilkes Builders Inc., one lot, 2832 Girard Drive, $85,500. • Douglas P. Bleecker Estate to Ronnie T. Barnes, one lot, one building, 752 Ingram St., $100,000. • Jessica L. Stephens to Jessica L. and Michael T. Stephens, two buildings, 3440 Nazarene Church Road, $5 etc. • Angelio M. and Kochitia L. Henderson to Charles Washington Duhaney, one lot, one building, 3200 Dewees Court / 1180 Dewees, $239,000. • Stephen N. and Natalia K. Perakes to Chamal Jamie Rose Abesamis, one lot, one building, 3470 Traditions Place, $119,500. • Hurricane Construction Inc. to Marcos A. Traverzo, 6625 Hidden Haven Road, $258,990. • James Michael Duke et al to Barbara A. Goodman, one lot, two buildings, 5433 Meadow Drive, $85,000. • Robert R. and Cynthia R. Rickard to Christopher G. and Paula A. Hirak, one lot, three buildings, 30 Indigo Circle, $240,000. • Nevetta Ferguson to Lewis Watkins, one lot, 104 Providence St., $1,000. • Janet L. Dallas to Janet L. Dallas and Julia M. Dinkins, one building, 4285 Spencer Road, $5 etc. • Curtis M. Loftis Jr. to Saluda Charitable Foundation Inc., one lot, one building, 409 W. Bartlette St., $5 etc. • Lee S. Beaty to Lee S. and Lee H. Beaty, one building, 35 Jefferson Road (55), $5 etc. • John E. III and Hilerae S. Kinsley to Secretary of Veterans Affairs, one lot, two buildings, 2680 Genoa Drive, $69,741. • Ilona James to Ilona and Washington James, one building, 485 Deschamps Road, $5 etc. • James C. Justice Companies Inc. to FPI Colorado LLC, near Clarendon County line, $3,926,262; James C. Justice Companies Inc. to FPI Colorado LLC, near Clarendon County line, $3,926,262; James C. Justice Companies Inc. to FPI Colorado LLC, Dials Bay, $3,926,262; James C. Justice Companies Inc. to FPI Colorado LLC, Dials Bay, $3,926,262; James C. Justice Companies Inc. to FPI Colorado LLC, Shiloh Twns, $3,926,262; James M. Justice to FPI Colorado LLC, Dials Bay, $3,926,262. • Sharon Humes to Sharon Logan, one lot, 390 Pearson Road, $5 etc. • Dwayne Hardee to Hardee Construction Co. Inc., 6124 Yorkridge Drive, $5 etc. • Nancy Dinkins to Emma Jackson, one lot, 5355 Family Court, $5 etc.; Emma Dinkins to Nancy Dinkins, one lot, 5620 Family Lane, $5 etc. • James A. and Kevin and David Gamble to Capital Investment Properties, one lot, one building, 7 Neal St., $65,000. • Marion Pitts Jr. to Shanna R. Pitts, one lot, one building, 355 N. St. Pauls Church Road, $5 etc. • Barfield to Wendy Barfield, one lot, three buildings, 2039 Pinewood Road. • Tucker Real Estate LLC to Shree Krishna LLC Sumter, one lot, one building, 1235 N. Lafayette Drive, $300,000; Tucker Real Estate LLC to Shree Krishna LLC Sumter, one lot, near North Lafayette Drive, $300,000. • Luanna K. Holley to Pedro Ramirez Jr., one lot, one building, 3175 Explorer Drive, $148,000. • Jerry E. Jackson Jr. Estate to Jrs Properties of Sumter LLC, one lot, one building, 205 Tucson, $62,000. • John Jasper Estate and Linda S. Jasper to Linda S. Jasper, 6250 Jasper Drive, $5 etc.; John Jasper Estate and Linda Jasper to Linda Jasper, Spencer Road, $5 etc.; John A. Jasper Estate and Linda Jasper to Jeffrey Jasper, 6240 Jasper Drive, $5 etc. • Shirley J. Sok to Michael J. Sok, 4445 Muriel St., $5 etc.; Myron M. and Shirley J. Sok to Michael J. Sok, 4429 Muriel St., $5 etc. • Jeffrey C. and Ellamarie F. Powell to Cassandra Bea Straub, one lot, one building, 3815 Rhododendron St., $140,000. • Fred H. Kelly to Roger Wheat, one lot, one building, 12 Kelly Ave., $32,000. • John T. Spencer Jr. and Jannette Spencer to Jannette Spencer, Providence Township, $5 etc. • R. Glenmore Sharp Trust and May B. Sharp Trust (trustees) to Elise S. Moore and Esther B. Sharp (trustees), one lot, one building, 3020 Ashlynn Way, $5 etc.; R. Glenmore Sharp Trust and May B. Sharp Trust (trustees) to Elise S. Moore and Esther B. Sharp (trustees), one lot, one building, 3025 Ashlynn Way, $5 etc.; R. Glenmore Sharp Trust and May B. Sharp Trust (trustees) to Elise S. Moore and Esther B. Sharp (trustees), one lot, Wactor Street, $5 etc.; R. Glenmore Sharp Trust (trustees) (1/2 interest of May B. Sharp Trust to Elise S. Moore and Esther B. Sharp (trustees), one lot, one building, 211 Wactor St., $5 etc. • Linwood G. Bradford to Frank Bradford, one lot, 1949 Linwood St., $5 etc. • Forfeited Land Commission to Douglas Grimm, one lot, $424. • Forfeited Land Commission to Jessrite Enterprises LLC, one lot, one building,

PUBLIC RECORD 3910 Slip Road, $3,350. • Forfeited Land Commission to Louette Earp, one lot, 208 Carver St., $950. • Sarah L. Young to Sarah L. and Shelton A. Young, one lot, one building, 1390 Kentwood Drive, $5 etc. • Federal National Mortgage Association to Sandra Christine and Robert Benjamin Deberry, one lot, one building, 5740 Edgehill Road, $109,000. • Mamie J. Jackson to Frank Williams Jr., one lot, one building, 58 Bradford St., $30,000; Mamie J. Jackson to Frank Williams Jr., one lot, one building, 60 Bradford St., $30,000; Mamie J. Jackson to Frank Williams Jr., one lot, 62 Bradford St., $30,000; Mamie J. Jackson to Frank Williams Jr., one lot, one building, 64 Bradford St., $30,000. • Ruby B. Dubose to CBT Enterprises LLC, one lot, two buildings, 103 E. Clark St., $15,000; Ruby B. Dubose to CBT Enterprises LLC, one lot, 105 E. Clark St., $15,000. • CTW of Dalzell LLC to Thomas W. and Cynthia R. Watts, three buildings, 3780 Tarpley Lane, $5 etc. • County of Sumter to Continental Tire The Americas LLC, 1775-1825 U.S. 521 South, $1,051,670. • William T. Brogdon III to Basem Mohammad, one lot, one building, 4650 Broad St., $175,000. • Erich M. Wedding (estate) to Andrew Kyle Norton, one lot, one building, 2535 Maidenhair Lane, $105,000. • Frances L. and Joan Cox to Frances L. Cox, one lot, one building, 1821 Millwood Road, $5 etc. • Charles Riley Jr. to Santee Lynches Affordable Housing & Cdc, one lot, 24 Walsh Grove, $5 etc.; Charles Riley Jr. to Santee Lynches Affordable Housing & Cdc, one lot, one building, 210 Brand St., $5 etc.; Charles Riley Jr. to Santee Lynches Affordable Housing & Cdc, one lot, one building, 509 W. Oakland Ave., $5 etc.; Charles Riley Jr. to Santee Lynches Affordable Housing & Cdc, one lot, two buildings, 20-22 Dixie Drive, $5 etc.; Charles Riley Jr. to Santee Lynches Affordable Housing & Cdc, one lot, one building, 9 Davis St., $5 etc. • Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. (trustee) to Brenda Whaley, one lot, one building, 6278 Quimby Road, $59,000. • Sylenthia Robinson to Sylenthia Robinson (lifetime estate), one lot, one building, 290 N. Brand St., $5 etc. • Jody Fitzgerald to Shavonne Wright, one lot, 234 Wilson St., $89,900. • James A. Stephenson to Samuel Harrell and Barbara Williamson, one lot, 4530 Donnie St., $5,300; James A. Stephenson to Samuel Harrell and Barbara Williamson, one lot, 4520 Donnie St., $5,300. • John K. Forsythe Jr. to Lawrence Altman Jr., one lot, one building, 2025 Golfair Road, $147,000. • Thomas E. and Helen Wilbur to Thomas E. Wilbur et al, four buildings, 4340 Farmers Road, $5 etc. • Joan McElveen to Alicia Jones, one lot, two buildings, 944 W. Liberty St., $5 etc. • Madeline Carol and George Brown to Secretary of Veterans Affairs, four buildings, 30 Doe Court, $114,818. • Christopher M. and Christy Hardy to Endro P. and Consuelo Accettola, one lot, one building, 3285 Mitchum St., $210,000. • Jeremy H. Griffin to A. Raymon Brown, one building, 2925 London Road, $10,000. • Ronnie Wilkes to Warren Landon Cribb et al, one lot, 660 Lakewood Drive, $26,000. • Antonio M. and Lydia Nicole Chebino to Calvin W. and Alisa D. Grisham, one lot, one building, 3315 Oleander Drive, $136,000. • Christeen M.A. and Andrew G. Hodge to Andrea Summey, one lot, two buildings, 2460 Lorentz Drive, $119,900. • Clarence E. and Rose-Marie Richardson to Travis L. and Rebecca L. Knight, one lot, one building, 2906 September Drive, $132,500. • Linda Gayle Miles to Joshua G. and Carrie C. Coleman, one building, 2880 Southgate Drive, $225,000. • John Bailey to Michael Lee Thomas, one lot, one building, 2395 W. Oakland Ave., $132,900. • Main Street Properties LLC to 33 Willow Drive LLC, one lot, one building, 33-35 Willow Drive, $5 etc. • Main Street Properties LLC to Main Street Maintenance LLC, one lot, 52 A&B Highland Ave., $5 etc. • Jamie L. Darif to Darif Properties & Affordable Homes LLC, one lot, one building, 6885 Claremont Lane, $5 etc.; Jamie L. Darif to Darif Properties & Affordable Homes LLC, one lot, one building, 5920 Lost Creek Drive, $5 etc.; Jamie L. Darif to Darif Properties & Affordable Homes LLC, two buildings, 5154 Christine Drive, $5 etc.; Jamie Darif to Darif Properties & Affordable Homes LLC, one lot, two buildings, 1149 Furman Drive, $5 etc.; Jamie Lumley Darif to Darif Properties & Affordable Homes LLC, one lot, one building, 1230 Ronda St., $5 etc. • Davin J. Pardun to Christin M. and Joseph L. Kaminski Jr., one lot, one building, 274 Mallard Drive, $186,000. • Mungo Homes Inc. to Carlos E. and Brittany A. Hernandez, one lot, 1752 Musket Trail, $185,100. • Randolph A. Dubose and Gwendolyn Dubose Estate to Randolph A. Dubose Sr. et al, one lot, three buildings, 2636 Hilldale Drive, $5 etc. • Gina Fletcher Rabon to Gina Fletcher McLeod, one lot, one building, 835 Farrier Court, $5 etc. • ALC LLC to Thejaytees Properties LLC, one building, 337 Pinewood Road, $1,400,000; ALC LLC to Thejaytees Properties LLC, one building, 1971 Mc-

Crays Mill Road, $1,400,000. • Janie Mae Green Estate to Bertha G. Jeter et al, one lot, one building, 1849 Fletcher Drive, $5 etc. • Beatrice J. Wynn Estate and George H. Wynn III to Donald L. Riggleman, one lot, two buildings, 1565 Jefferson Road, $1,000. • Ernest Hampton and Jennifer Hampton Davis to Ernest Hampton, 885 N. Brick Church Road, $5 etc. • Citifinancial Servicing LLC to Houlson D. Wells III and Roger T. Young, one lot, two buildings, 21 Larkin St., $5,000. • Hope R. Fahey to Sylvia Ballard, one lot, 5730 Alcott Drive, $14,400. • Ruby Robinson to Arnease and Mark Spivey, 3070 Earlene Court, $5 etc. • Mamie E. Pogue to Frank Pogue, one lot, 855 Holmes St., $2,200; Mamie E. Pogue to Frank Pogue, one lot, 845 Holmes St., $2,200; Mamie E. Pogue to Frank Pogue, one lot, 750 Holmes St., $2,200; Mamie E. Pogue to Frank Pogue, one lot, 770 Holmes St., $2,200; Mamie E. Pogue to Frank Pogue, one lot, 715 Holmes St., $2,200; Mamie E. Pogue to Frank Pogue, one lot, 705 Holmes St., $2,200. • Heather Anne Dewitt and Robert Stevenson Dewitt Jr. to Federal National Mortgage Association, one lot, one building, 2628 Hodge St., $67,351. • Patricia M. Jones to Edward B. Richardson and Samuel M. Poole, one lot, one building, 4320 Starks Ferry Road, $4,400. • Danny Watkins to Brenda J. Wilder Watkins and Chase Brandon Watkins, one lot, one building, 5750 Lost Creek Drive, $5 etc. • Wayne Webb to Sumter Habitat for Humanity Inc., one lot, one building, 210 Perkins Ave., $5 etc. • Thomas M. and Stacey S. Seavert to Thomas M. Seavert, one lot, two buildings, 1200 Kolb Road, $5 etc. • Secretary of Housing & Urban Development to Gerod Gore, one lot, one building, 1029 W. Sherwood Drive, $30,000. • TG & El LLC to 3930 McCrays Mill Road LLC, four buildings, 3930 McCrays Mill Road, $5 etc.; TG & El LLC to 3930 McCrays Mill Road LLC, $5 etc. • Lori Boyd to Isabel S. Wallisch and Michael R. Klingshirn, one lot, two buildings, 14 Glendale Court, $103,000. • Susan M. Hill to Susan M. and Ithel E. Freeman, one lot, two buildings, 1050 Dover Circle, $5 etc. • Ronald Joseph and Nina L. Brunelle to Ronald Joseph Brunelle, one lot, one building, 4830 Queen Chapel Road, $5 etc. • Michael K. and Sherry E. Blackmon to Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. (trustee), one lot, one building, 2752 Sandhill Drive, $50,000. • Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. (trustee) to William Alfred, one lot, one building, 2752 Sandhill Drive, $63,500. • Carolinas Homebuilder LLC to Great Southern Homes Inc., one lot, 1767 Nicholas Drive, $5 etc. • Great Southern Homes Inc. to Travis Franklin and Kristen P. Vaughn, one lot, 1767 Nicholas Drive, $185,000. • Rebecca S. Mercer to Jose L. Negron, one lot, three buildings, 2153 Tanglewood Road, $145,000. • Robert M. and Jennifer A. Woods to Jeffrey and Courtney Thurston, one lot, one building, 3895 Vinca St., $173,500. • Brett L. Darif to Darif Properties & Affordable Homes LLC, one lot, one building, 6015 Ramsey Road, $5 etc.; Brett Darif to Darif Properties & Affordable Homes LLC, one lot, two buildings, 4165 Brabham Drive, $5 etc. • Stephen V. and Jessica L. Bleifield to Erica Tiesha Butler, one lot, one building, 3450 Delaware Drive, $101,900. • Melissa Hayden (lifetime estate resident) to Jerry Hardee, 540 Reynolds Road, $50,000. • Jerry Hardee to Michael Dean and Rosanna Healan, 540 Reynolds Road, $50,000. • Daniel Sweeney to Hugh M. McLaurin III, one building, 1195 S.C. 261 S., $55,000. • Michael J. Sok to Michael J. Sok (lifetime estate), 4445 Muriel St., $5 etc. • Barbara Jean Park to Andrea B. and Stephen Eric White, one building, 11330 Douglass Swamp Road, $65,000. • Julius R. Kirven Estate to Harry Lawrence Kirven, one lot, two buildings, 3025 Tara Drive, $5 etc.; Julius Russell Kirven Estate to Harry Lawrence Kirven, East Brewington Road, $5 etc.; Julius Russell Kirven Estate to Harry Lawrence Kirven, three buildings, 2025 E. Brewington Road, $5 etc. • Sallie M. Kirven et al to Sallie M. Kirven et al, near Rocky Bluff Swamp, $5 etc.; Sallie M. Kirven et al to Sallie M. Kirven et al, off Florence Highway, $5 etc. • Donald H. and Barbara H. Dorn to Grace C. and Ferdinand T. Fernandez, one lot, one building, 3050 Foxcroft Circle, $158,888. • Vanderbilt Mortgage & Finance Inc. to David Oliver and Georgianna Lee Ducom, one lot, two buildings, 2155 Bob White Drive, $75,200. • B&S of Lee LLC to Jacqueline W. Wright, one lot, one building, 427 Loring Drive, $1,000. • Curtis V. Goings and Tiffanie Johnson to Patricia Adams, one lot, 144 Lincoln Ave., $5 etc.; Curtis V. Goings and Tiffanie Johnson to Patricia Adams, one lot, 142 Lincoln Ave., $5 etc. • Pauline H. Potts Estate to Susan P. Simpson and Mary P. Moody, one lot, one building, 3360 Lee Altman Road, $5 etc. • Douglas T. and Sara D. Foxworth to Douglas T. and Sara D. Foxworth (lifetime estate), one lot, two buildings, 387 Niblick Drive, $5 etc. • Linda T. and Mary T. Thigpen et al to Thigpen Family LLC et al, Shiloh Town-

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ship, $5 etc.; Linda T. and Mary L. Thigpen et al to Thigpen Family LLC et al, Shiloh Township, $5 etc. • Billy R. and Rebecca I. Coleman to John E. Bailey Jr., one lot, 181 Plowden Mill Road, $7,500. • Vonshay S. Robinson to Federal National Mortgage Association, one lot, two buildings, 29 Cheyne St., $10,000. • Tony D. Anderson to Federal National Mortgage Association, one lot, two buildings, 120 Jasmine St., $10,000. • Jerlly J. Matias to Bank of New York Mellon, one lot, one building, 2489 Talloak Road, $20,000. • Latoya Porcher to Johnnie Porcher, one lot, 313 Lemmon St., $5 etc. • Katherine P. Shirer et al (trustees) (interest of Sam Shirer) to Mark A. and Alison H. Shepherd, West Avenue South, $133,000. • Harris Enterprise to Shiniyah Nyasia Brown and Munir Hasan Sincere, 5935 Orange Hill Road, $5 etc. • Pinnacle Properties of Sumter to Mungo Homes Inc., one lot, 2825 Bismuth Drive North, $23,000. • Lisa C. Knight (lifetime estate resident for Elizabeth Cuttino) to Lisa C. Knight, one lot, 405 Old Manning Road, $5 etc. • Jesse E. McLeod to Lila Mae White, one lot, 1021 Booker St., $8,450. • Charles and Annette Ridgill to Annette Ridgill, one building, 1555 Reynolds Road, $5 etc. • Constance C. Lane to Gleneisha Legette, one lot, 110 Murphy St., $5 etc. • Ann T. Reynolds Estate to William M. Reynolds III (trustee), two buildings, 2261 Kolb Road, $5 etc. • Diana L. Decker to Capital Investment Properties LLC, one lot, one building, 2622 Hilldale Drive, $49,000. • Lee Construction Co. of Sumter to John D. and Sharon Baker Clark, one lot, 1090 Summit Drive, $59,000; Jessica M. Lee to John D. and Sharon Baker Clark, one lot, 1100 Summit Drive, $59,000. • Harry L. Brunson Jr. and Terry Brunson to Terry Jerome Brunson Special Needs Trust, one lot, two buildings, 443 Dogwood Drive, $5 etc. • Marion S. Reed to Tracy L. English Jr., 1050 Caslee St., $4,000. • Mary W. Taylor to Mary W. Taylor and Liza White-Mack, Old St. John Church Road, $5 etc. • Glen Edward Hatten Jr. and Stacie Idell Hatten to Neal E. McRae, one lot, two buildings, 550 Adger Lane, $340,000. • Richard Murray Jr. and Sarah Brunson to Federal National Mortgage Association, one lot, one building, 3033 Queen Chapel Road, $2,500. • Wilfred Ray and Doris J. Guest to Doris J. Guest, one lot, one building, 1994 Forest Drive, $5 etc. • Jonnie E. Harrison to Jonnie E. Harrison Estate, one lot, one building, 1051 Sweetbriar Drive, $5 etc. • Rosa W. Hatfield (lifetime estate) to Ernest D. Hatfield Jr. and Paula H. Gardner, one lot, one building, 242 Burns Drive, $5 etc. • Lucille Strickland Herring to Lucille Strickland Herring Estate, one lot, one building, 409 Wise Drive, $5 etc. • Dreyfus W. Hutson to Dreyfus W. and Elaine Hutson, Colony Road, $5 etc. • Helen M. James and Helen Montague James Vannostrand as trustees to Helen Montague James Vannostrand as trustee, one lot, one building, 500 Haynsworth St., $5 etc.; Helen M. James and Helen Montague James Vannostrand as trustees to Helen Montague James Vannostrand trustee, one lot, one building, 248 Broad St., $5 etc. • Leah D. Peagler to Leah D. Peagler Estate, one building, 5621 Edgehill Road, $5 etc. • Thomas S. Lee to Thomas S. Lee Estate, one lot, three buildings, 1214 Devonshire Drive, $5 etc. • Derle A. Lowder (lifetime estate) to Frances Lowder Estate, one lot, one building, 107 Adams Ave., $5 etc. • Newman Farms LLC to Richard Cale Harrington, 2380 Myrtle Beach Highway, $15,000. • Abraham and Katheryn Mitchell to Isaac Mitchell, 3450 Dinkins Mill Road, $4,000. • Cynthia Whiting et al to Gainey Construction Co. LLC et al, one lot, 5650 Fish Road, $8,000; Cynthia Whiting et al to David Rivers et al, one lot, one building, 566 Fish Road, $5 etc. • Richard M. Spiegel et al (lifetime estate resident for Catherine L. Spiegel) to Sharon K. Smith et al, eight buildings, 20902130 Peach Orchard, $5 etc. • James Leon Holladay and Williams to Carolyn Holliday Williams (lifetime estate) and Carolyn H. Williams, Bart Davis Road, $5 etc.; James Leon Holladay and Williams to James Leon Holladay (lifetime estate) and James Leon Holladay, one building, 3325 Bart Davis Road, $5 etc. • James L. and Virginia S. McDearis to Craig and Angela M. Bagwell, three buildings, 2415 Pipkin Road, $5 etc. • George R. Jr. and Judy L. Elmore to Jerry Hardee, one lot, 1365 Walcora Drive, $10,000. • Lucy Camilla B. Wright to Joshua and Dana Williams, 3310 Cassel St., $28,268. • Knowlton Properties LLC to Heritage Bay Development Co. LLC, one lot, 600 Curlew Circle, $5 etc.; Knowlton Properties LLC to Heritage Bay Development Co. LLC, 610 Curlew Circle, $5 etc.; Knowlton Properties LLC to Heritage Bay Development Co. LLC, 620 Curlew Circle, $5 etc.; Knowlton Properties LLC to Heritage Bay Development Co. LLC, 630 Curlew Circle, $5 etc.; Knowlton Properties LLC to Heritage Bay Development Co. LLC, 640 Curlew Circle, $5 etc.; Knowlton Properties LLC to Heritage Bay Development Co. LLC, 650 Curlew Circle, $5 etc.; Knowlton Properties LLC to Heritage Bay Development Co. LLC, 660 Curlew Circle, $5 etc.

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Draw of the outdoors often stronger than common sense

have no idea what I was thinking. Sometimes something just comes over me, and I feel an urgent need to do something stupid. It’s not a new phenomenon; I’ve lived with it all of my life. I mean, I’ll do something that I know isn’t going to work, but I just can’t seem to help myself. Once, not all that long ago, I had made plans to go fishing in the swamp and nothing was going to keep me from that wonderful time in the woods. The fact that the weather forecast called for severe thunderstorms all afternoon didn’t seem to register with me. I was going regardless of what anyone had to say. A quick check of the radar shortly before I left the house clearly showed that there was a significant storm brewing and headed in the direction of the swamp, but did I care? Did I pay heed to the severe thunderstorm warnings issued for our area? That would be a big old no. I plowed ahead and got my just rewards, knowing full well, at least in my mind, that the storm would dissipate before I got to the woods and all would be well. Wishful thinking? Nope, just delusion. The rain came down in sheets, the wind blew 100 miles per hour and the lightning flashed across the heavens seemingly like the wrath of God showing His displeasure at me. I will admit to being honestly, truly scared. I didn’t

learn a thing. I’ve driven to the woods during ice storms, slipping and sliding all over the place. I’ve piloted boats on the lake when the wind was dangerously high and Earle the waves breaking Woodward over the bow of the AFIELD & boat, and I’ve crawled AFLOAT across alligator grass floating on the surface in the middle of the winter and fallen through. Not smart, and things that I knew better than to do, but I couldn’t help myself. I’ve almost paid the price a couple of times. In an effort to not do stupid stuff, I’ve toned it down just a little, mainly because, well, like my lovely bride, Sherri, says, “You aren’t 20 anymore.” For the first time since I was 15 years old, I did not go duck hunting this year. That’s a streak of 45 years down the tubes. I had plans to go; I even had the decoys and blind in the boat, the gas tank topped off and the shell pouch loaded and stored. I was going to go on the last Saturday of the season, but when the forecast was for a 90 percent chance of rain, well, for once I took a pass. A part of me regrets it, but then the rest of me tells me that I did the right

Rocky Mountain National Park celebrates centennial BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colo. — Rocky Mountain National Park has had its ups and downs during the past century. In the 1940s, gas rationing cut attendance, and the park is still trying to recover from devastating floods in 2013. On Monday, the park marks its 100th anniversary, celebrating a record number of visitors last year who were enjoying one of the nation’s crown jewels. For Colorado historian Tom Noel, Rocky Mountain National Park is the state’s best brand. “It epitomizes the image of Colorado,” Noel said. “Mountains are everywhere, from our license plates to our public-relations materials.” Park attractions include many miles of hiking trails, and the 14,260-foot-high Longs Peak challenges even the best climbers yearround, sometimes requiring helicopter rescues. Not everyone was in favor of the park. Local residents such as Freelan Oscar Stanley, who opened the legendary Stanley Hotel in 1909, were pitted against powerful proponents of timber, mining, hunting and grazing. A six-year fight required six bills presented to Congress and five revisions of those bills, the Denver Post reported Sunday. The leader of the successful campaign was Enos Mills, a writer and

nature guide, who moved to Colorado because of its clear air that helped him cope with health problems. In 1889, Mills traveled to California to see the Pacific Ocean, and on a beach in San Francisco, he ran into the famous naturalist John Muir, who later became a role model and encouraged Mills to follow his dream of creating Rocky Mountain National Park. Excitement accelerated in 1907, when Stanley brought his famous Stanley Steamers to town. They met travelers at the train station in Loveland and whisked them up to Estes Park much faster than the laborious stagecoach journey up Big Thompson Canyon. The park was finally established on Jan. 26, 1915, by President Woodrow Wilson. It covers 415 square miles of climbing trails and tundra, and it sits on both sides of the Continental Divide. During the past 100 years, the park has added campgrounds, roads, visitor’s centers, a trail system and many programs and recreational options. The number of visitors hit 682,000 in 1941 then dropped to 124,000 in 1942. Visitation remained lower during World War II when families were split and Americans were rationing gasoline. The park bounced back, and in 1948, the park broke the 1 million-visitor mark.

thing. It’s one thing to look at a beautiful sunrise and not see any ducks; it’s quite another to sit in the pouring rain and not see any. I was due. My running buddy A.D. called just to say hello the other day and that started me thinking about what he had said about crappie fishing off of his pier at the lake in late January and February. He and I had fished a few nights in years past and would catch a nice mess about every time we’d go. He always told me that we should have been there a week or so earlier because that’s when the big ones are there. I called him. Arrangements were made to head down to his lake house right after work the next night, hang a few minnows from some cane poles off the end of the pier, let them drift around in the light from the floodlight on the pier, and just kind of hang out for a couple of hours. It was a plan. When I got up the next morning it was cold, but the weatherman had assured us that it would warm up by afternoon. I had occasion to be around town about 11:30 that morning and the thermometer in the truck read 39 degrees. I started having a bad feeling about the evening. When I got off at 4 p.m., it was a blistering 43 degrees. When I got to A.D.’s, I told him we were acting a bit dumb, but he assured me it was “bet-

ter than watching QVC”. Off we went with his son Britt in tow. The lake was beautiful, but a bit chilly when we arrived just before sundown. The water was down a bit, but not bad. We plopped our chairs down, baited up and waited. The sun sank below the horizon and that’s when someone turned on the air conditioner. We commented that the fish weren’t biting, but being who we are — Sherri calls us Dumb and Dumber — we just couldn’t leave. It got colder and colder and after almost three hours the original minnows were still going strong and we were freezing to death. Don’t misunderstand, we thought we were dressed for it, but the high humidity on the water and the frigid air pooling all around us had us just short of shivering. I couldn’t feel my toes and the conversation had dwindled to a few grunts and complaints about the cold. My face was stinging. The thing is, I knew better before we ever left home. We packed it up at 8:00. When I saw a mid-day temperature hovering around 40 degrees, I knew we were making a big mistake and acting stupid, but I just couldn’t help myself. I have to have some adverse reinforcing stimuli every once in a while, kind of like Pavlov’s dog, and I guess that was it. It was still better than QVC.

Her first deer

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Christian Brown displays her first deer after a hunting trip in Wedgefield with her husband, Jeremy.

Clemson Extension holds goat workshop FROM STAFF REPORTS Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service Livestock and Forages Team will conduct a one-day Small Ruminant Management Workshop focused on dairy goat production/management. This program will be held on March 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Pee

Dee Research and Education Center in Florence. The cost for the seminar is $70 which includes a notebook containing copies of the presentation, fact sheets, other equipment, lunch and refreshments. This program should prove beneficial to new and experienced goat owners alike. Space is limited so respond quickly. Regis-

tration deadline is March 16. Applications are available at your local Clemson Extension Office. For more specific information, contact Amber Starnes, Chesterfield County Extension Office, PO Box 149, Chesterfield, SC 29709; (843) 623-2134, extension 0; or arstarn@clemson.edu.

FISHING REPORT Santee Cooper System Crappie: Fair to good. Crappie are in deep water around 3-42 feet. Best results on the lower lake. Make sure to check electronics to mark fish. With a few warm days fish should be up shallow where they will eat a slow-moving crankbait again soon. Lake Murray Striped bass: Fair. Captain Brad Taylor reports that good numbers of striper made their way up the river in their annual run, but the rains created muddy water and so a lot of the fish moved back down the lake below the mud line. The fish that stayed up the lake scattered out and became harder to locate, and they seem to be feeding less. Overall the best bet right now is to fish down-lines in 40-45 feet of water down around Buffalo Creek and Rocky Creek, but the rivers may turn on again once the water settles out a bit. Keep your eyes open for schooling fish, and follow the birds, but surface activity has slowed a bit right now. Lake Wateree Crappie: Good. Veteran tournament angler Will Hinson reports that crappie are being caught all over the lake right now as, before the extreme cold, water temperatures remained relatively high

and fish were pretty active. Fish have been caught around Clearwater Cove in the mouths of pockets just off of deeper water - while they are not about to move up, they are holding in places as if they were staging to go shallower. A lot of fish are also further up the lake around the State Park, and of course there are a lot of fish up the river channel. Regardless of the area of the lake the magic depth seems to be about 18-22 feet of water, with fish almost right on the bottom. The primary technique has been tight-lining with minnows on plain hooks. On warmer days look for fish to move into the creeks in 15-18 feet of water. Lake Greenwood Catfish: Fair to good. Captain Chris Simpson reports that drifting with cut herring and shad is the best way to put channel cats in the boat right now. Day in and day out drifting across and parallel to the river channel is the most productive area, although some days anglers might find the best action off the main lake at the mouth or in the backs of feeder creeks, and some days you mind find the fish scattered across flats. Catfish move a lot with the baitfish, but there almost always seem to be some catchable fish in or near the river

channel. Lake Monticello Catfish: Good. Captain Chris Simpson reports that the big fish bite has been very strong recently, although it has gotten a little less consistent. As usual when pursuing big fish anglers need to be patient, particularly now when catfish have their choice of millions of slowmoving or even dying baitfish to feed on. Drifting slowly or giving anchored baits plenty of time can have a huge payoff, such as the 97-pound fish landed on Chris’ boat in December. Overall, both drifting and anchoring are working equally well and he most productive depth zone has been 40-70 feet of water. Ledges of gullies seem to be the most productive terrain and white perch and gizzard shad have been the best baits. Free line anglers report good numbers of ½ to 5 pound fish free-lining small pieces of herring over deep water. Lake Russell Perch: Very good. Guide Wendell Wilson reports that perch fishing remains very strong, with white and yellow perch mixed in with other predatory species around the big schools of bait. Minnows fished just off the bottom are working best. Some very large perch have been caught around timber. Striped bass: Fair

to good. Guide Wendell Wilson reports that the best pattern has been casting Alabama rigs under the birds, which has usually meant over deep water on the main channel. Fish will also take freelined herring or shiners fished in the same areas. The bite has definitely been better on the lower end of the lake than up the lake, and the lower end of the Rocky River has been particularly strong. Most of all, though, be sure to follow the birds and fish in the areas where they are diving. Lake Thurmond Crappie: Fair. Check in 48-55 feet using a sonar blade and mop jigs. Reports of some schooling in the back of pockets. On the surface start at 25 feet in the creeks and keep going back. The best bite is on points which see sunshine all day and get baitfish. Lake Wylie Largemouth Bass: Fair to good. Fishing is continuing to improve. Wind is the biggest factor and not just on the docks. The wind makes the fish more active and breaks up their profile. Jerkbait is a good bet if you can find open, clear water. Check the lower end of the lake for those spots. If the water is running then find a hole for fish, especially on the lower end of the lake.

Lake Jocassee Trout: Fair. Drop your line anywhere from 6 to 50 feet with trolling spoons. Recent reports indicate brownies are predominant right now. Fishing continues to improve with better, bigger fish than last month. Things are slowly beginning to turn on. Lake Keowee Largemouth and Spotted Bass: Fair. Guide Brad Fowler reports that so far this winter high water temperatures have kept the bass from grouping up in a traditional winter pattern where the majority of fish are hunkered down on the bottom in deep water. Instead, a lot of fish have been suspended. The recent cold weather should settle the fish into their normal areas, and the best pattern should be deep drop-shotting in 50-70 feet of water, with some fish deeper and others slightly shallower. Lake Hartwell Black bass: Slow to fair. Not a lot of action, but there are some reports of results on umbrella rigs. Also try free lining up the Seneca River and the big creeks. Catfish: Slow to fair. Some blues are doing pretty well in the 30-50 foot range. Recent cold rains pushed everything out of back of creeks and knocked fish in the creek.

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Land Clearing avail. includes: Digging ponds, excavation, and bulldozer work. Call T & N Septic Tank Co. at 803-481-2428 or 803-481-2421

We have 92, 400 watt metal hallide fixtures & 480 volt valance. All operational, $35 each will sell in small lots. Call 843-552-6300

BUILDING INSPECTOR Under the supervision of the Building Official, the Building Inspector issues building permits and inspects all construction to ensure compliance with the IBC (International Building Code), the IRC (International Residential Code) and all other building/zoning codes and ordinances adopted by Clarendon County. Must be a Certified Building Inspector or obtain certification within one year of employment.

BATHTUB REFINISHING. CarolinasTubDoctor.com. Renew or change the color of your bathtub, tile or sink. Fiberglass repair specialists. 5 yr warranty 864.598.0882, 843.548.4287 or 803.782.6655. Since 1989.

Insurance Insurance Inspector PT Independent Contractor needed for commercial loss Control Service in Sumter area. Exp. Req'd. Email resume transtar@transtartech.com

Lawn Service

New 7x10 Storage building with insulated top, shelves, electricity inside, $800 or Equal Trade Call 803-481-8197 Firewood for Sale Will Deliver. Call 803 651-8672 Martin's Used Appliance Washers, Dryers, Refrig., Stoves. Guarantee 464-5439 or 469-7311

Four Seasons Lawn Care Serving Sumter for almost 20 yrs! Free est. 494-9169/468-4008

Legal Service Attorney Timothy L. Griffith 803-607-9087, 360 W. Wesmark. Criminal, Family, Accident, Injury

Roofing We would like to take this time to Thank everyone who contributed to the well being of my husband Roy Welch, Jr. We are home heading in the direction of what we continue to pray to be a full recovery and CANCER FREE! Please know the help from our community did not go unnoticed. Without the prayers and financial support of many of you he would not have survived. Roy and myself are forever grateful for the outpouring of support. We greatly appreciate everything and please continue to pray. Roy & Sherwin Welch

All Types of Roofing & Repairs All work guaranteed. 30 yrs exp. SC lic. Virgil Bickley 803-316-4734.

Septic Tank Cleaning

Septic tank pumping & services. Call Ray Tobias & Company (803) 340-1155.

Tree Service Ricky's Tree Service Tree removal, stump grinding, Lic & ins, free quote, 803-435-2223 or cell 803-460-8747. Mention this ad & get 10% off. A Notch Above Tree Care Full quality service low rates, lic./ins., free est BBB accredited 983-9721

STATE TREE SERVICE Worker's Comp & General liability insurance. Top quality service, lowest prices. 803-494-5175 or 803-491-5154 www.statetree.net The family of Ms. Stephanie Montgomery Brand wishes to thank all relatives, friends and neighbors for the communications, visitations, flowers, cards and other kind acts of sympathy shown during this time of bereavement. May God bless you always. The Family of Mr. Dale Hodge wishes to thank everyone for all of the cards, thoughts, prayers & other acts of kindness shown during our time of bereavement. Wife, Margaret & Daughters, Mary-Helen & Jennifer.

MERCHANDISE Auctions ADVERTISE YOUR AUCTION in 107 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Your 25-word classified ad will reach more than 2.6 million readers. Call Donna Yount at the S.C. Newspaper Network, 1-888-727-7377.

Garage, Yard & Estate Sales

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Help Wanted Full-Time Plumber needed. Exp. req. & must have tools & transportation. Call 491-4616 Atlas Transmission looking for a FT Secretary/Office Manager . Apply in person at 301 W liberty St. Roper Staffing is now accepting application(s) for the following position(s): ·Industrial Electrical Technician-w/ PLC programming ·Maintenance Technician (Electrical/ Mechanical) ·Senior Accountant (B.A. Accounting) Industrial process + ·Wet Spray Painters( 1+ yr. Supervising) ·Machine Operators (Calipers exp./Blue print reading required) ·Part-time/Full-time bookkeeper positions ·Customer Service Representative (2+ yrs required) ·P/T Janitorial ·Forklift Drivers ·Assemblers (Outside Warehouse environment) ·Quality Assurance (Spray exp. +) ·Shipping and Recieving APPLICATION TIMES: Mon.-Wed. 8:30 am - 10:00 am and again at 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm. Please call the Sumter office 803-938-8100 to inquire about what you will need to bring with you when registering.

Early Tax Time Special No Payment Til March As Low As $175.00 Per Mo. On Site Rent. For A Limited Time Only.

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For Sale or Trade

Nichole Hickman Nichole was in a horrific car accident in November 2014. Nichole is currently doing a lot better, and is still recovering. We want to thank everyone for their support in our time of need. - Nichole and Family

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Financial Service Sell your structured settlement or annuity payments for CASH NOW. You don't have to wait for your future payments any longer! Call 1-800-446-9734

Get The Big Deal from DirecTV! Act Now- $19.99/mo. Free 3-Months of HBO, starz, SHOWTIME & CINEMAX FREE GENIE HD/DVR Upgrade! 2014 NFL Sunday Ticket Included with Select Packages. New Customers Only IV Support Holdings LLCAn authorized DirecTV Dealer Some exclusions apply - Call for details 1-800-291-6954 DISH TV Retailer - Starting at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) & High Speed Internet starting at $14.95/month (where available.) SAVE! Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now! 1-800-635-0278 Expert Tech, New & used heat pumps & A/C. Will install/repair, warranty; Compressor & labor $600. Call 803-968-9549 or 843-992-2364 20 Bowen Ct. Collectibles, household items, some furniture, too much to mention.

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Applications are being accepted at the Clarendon County Administration Building, Human Resource Dept. 411 Sunset Drive, Manning, SC 29102, Monday thru Friday, 8:30 am until 5:00 pm countyhr@clarendoncountygov.org

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ASE Certified Technician needed for a local franchise dealership. 5 day work week with competitive pay. Submit resume to: P-387 c/o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151 The #1 Furniture Retail Company in the U.S. is seeking highly motivated individuals with outgoing personalities to join our Sales Team. Candidates must have a working knowledge of computers. They will be required to build sales volume by providing superior customer service and knowledge of product and finance options. This full time position is based on a flexible work schedule that includes evenings, Saturdays and some holidays. Offering unlimited income potential based on commission and bonuses. Guaranteed salary during training process. Send resume to 2850 Broad St., Sumter, SC 29150. Clarendon County School District Three is accepting applications for Head Football Coach/ Athletic Director for East Clarendon Middle / High School for the 2015-2016 School Year. Applications are available online at www.winthrop.edu/scteach. Deadline for applications is noon, February 9, 2015. If interested, please send a letter of interest and resume to: Dr. Connie J. Dennis, Superintendent P.O. Drawer 270, Turbeville, SC 29162 or email cdennis@clarendon3.org Clarendon County School District Three is an equal opportunity employer.

Help Wanted Part-Time Circulation Asst (PT) Sumter County Library (Wesmark) Afternoons 1 - 6 (M-F). Apply by February 8th. Job description online at www.sumtercountylibrary.org

Trucking Opportunities

Statewide Employment

Class A CDL Drivers with a tanker endorsement / TWIC card that can stay out at least a week dispatch are needed. There is also an opening for local/part-time work. Company based in Summerton, SC. Call 803-488-0100 for further information and to apply.

Experienced Drivers- Local carrier needs company drivers with at least 2 years CDL exp. and clean MVR. Southeast & Midwest lanes. Weekly home time. Vacation, Holidays, Ins., Ard Trucking, 1702 N. Gov. Williams Hwy, Darlington SC., 843-393-5101 Ext 1219

Drivers: Drive The Best. Drive Maverick. Dedicated Flatbed Run Now Open Home Daily!!! Driving jobs in 3 cities: Cove City, NC; Coleridge, NC; and Orangeburg, SC. (must be willing to commute daily from each respective location) $.39 $.40/mile starting pay. $55K W2/yearly avg. Load pay $15 (avg 10 plus loads per week). Home daily & weekends. Mileage will vary by location, ask a recruiter for details. Excellent beneﬁts & top of the line equipment. Class A CDL, 21 yrs old & 6 months of OTR/Driving Experience Req.

Can You Dig It? Heavy Equipment Operator Training! 3 Week Program. Bulldozers, Backhoes, Excavators. Lifetime Job Placement Assistance with National Certifications. VA Benefits Eligible! (866) 974-8827

1-800-289-1100 or visit www.drivemaverick.com Attention Drivers Epes Transport has Local Positions available! Home Daily, Full Time in the Eastover, SC area. Excellent Benefits, Excellent Pay. Paid Vacations and Holidays!! Class A CDL & 1yr T/T exp. Req. Also Hiring for Regional, Short Haul & Independent Contractors. 888-293-3232 www.epestransport.com

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We Can Help! WIN or Pay Nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-404-5928 to start your application today! OTR FLATBED DRIVERS NEEDED!!! Class A CDL required. No hazmat. Home 3 out 4 weekends. Competitive pay & excellent benefits. Apply online: sennfreightlines.com or call 800-477-0792. ATTN: Drivers - $2K Sign-On Bonus SAME DAY APPROVALS Stay Warm w/ APU New KW Trucks! Earn $55K p/yr CDL-A Req - (877) 258-8782 www.ad-drivers.com

RENTALS Rooms for Rent Boarding house with nice rooms for ladies. Call 803-565-7924.

Drivers needed to hauling chips, local, 3 yrs exp. req., full time, Call 803-804-4742

Unfurnished Apartments

Join our Team! Guaranteed pay for Class A CDL Flatbed Drivers. Regional and OTR. Great pay /benefits /401k match. CALL TODAY 864.299.9645 www.jgr-inc.com

Senior Living Apartments for those 62+ (Rent based on income) Shiloh-Randolph Manor 125 W. Bartlette. 775-0575 Studio/1 Bedroom apartments available EHO

Medical Help Wanted Exp. RN's, LPN's, CNA's & PCA's. Apply at SC Workforce, 31 E. Calhoun St. Job Fair Tues. Feb 3rd 10am-2pm 1761 Pinewood Rd Sumter. Needed RN's, LPN's, CNA's. Only serious applicants need to apply.

Schools / Instructional MEDICAL BILLING TRAINEES NEEDED! Become a Medical Office Assistant! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Online Training can get you job ready! HS diploma/GED & PC/internet needed! 1-888-512-7118.

$$$ AVON $$$ FREE TRAINING! 803-422-5555

FAA CERTIFICATION - Get approved Aviation Maintenance Technician training. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM for free information 866-367-2513

Sumter Organization seeks PT Membership and Visitor Services Coordinator. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Hours flexible. Please mail resume to MVSC (Membership and Visitor Services Coordinator), P. O. Box 1456, Sumter, SC 29151

WELDING CAREERS - Hands on training for career opportunities in aviation, automotive, manufacturing and more. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. CALL AIM 855-325-4669

Country Inn & Suites Hotel Front Desk Clerk and Housekeeper Mature, sincere, dep. Must be able to work day or night and weeknds. Apply in person behind IHOP & Applebee's on Broad St.

ADVERTISE YOUR DRIVER JOBS in 107 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Your 25-word classified ad will reach more than 2.6 million readers. Call Donna Yount at the S.C. Newspaper Network, 1-888-727-7377.

Unfurnished Homes 420 N. Magnolia, 2br 1ba, 1 story frame, $400/mo., $400/sec. dep. 803-787-2319 or 840-5305. 3BR 2BA Lake House. Call for more info 803-406-6159 9am-8pm leave msg Duplex Historic Dist. private completely renovated, lg yard. 1BR 1BA $495 mo + dep. 464-3598 before 8am or aftr 5pm Tired of Renting? 2015 Could be the year you own your own home. Bad credit Ok, www.wewelcomeallbuyers.com 2 & 3BR Apt & houses available in Sumter. No Sec. Dep. required. Call 773-8402 for more info.

Mobile Home Rentals

STATEBURG COURTYARD 2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015

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Oaklawn MHP: 2 BR M.H.'s, water /sewer/garbage pk-up incl'd. RV parking avail. Call 803-494-8350 Lakeshore Dr.: 14x60 2 Br, 1 Ba, C/H/A, max 4 people. No inside pets. $300 dep. $400 mo. 481-8134.

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Victorian Mahogany Furniture 4 pc. set. flowers etched in frames $1200 (downsizing) Call 696-4294 Massey Ferguson 35 gas tractor very nice, $3750. OBO Cash only. Call 803-972-0900 Enclosed Trailer Box 5x9 Packed, flea market ready. $1000 OBO 481-8251

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2 & 3 Bd houses for rent ( la casa para alquilar) Call 803-406-0113.

585 Caroland Dr. 3BR/1BA. Pvt lot. $475/mo + $475/dep. Call 803-481-7118 Sect 8 OK

Turn your Tax Refund into your dream home! Low credit score? Been turned down for bad credit? Come try us, we do our own financing.We have 2-3-4 bedroom homes. For more information, call 843-389-4215 AND also visit our Face Book page (M & M Mobile Homes).

2, 3 & 4 Br, all appliances, Section 8 accepted. 469-6978 or 499-1500

For Sale Nice 4Br 2Ba DW with large lot 803-983-0408

Vacation Rentals

Land & Lots for Sale

ADVERTISE YOUR VACATION PROPERTY FOR RENT OR SALE to more than 2.6 million South Carolina newspaper readers. Your 25-word classified ad will appear in 107 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Call Donna Yount at the South Carolina Newspaper Network, 1-888-727-7377.

5 Acres For Sale by Owner with septic & water. 803-427-3888. Owner financing.

SW 3BR 2BA W/D incld. C/H/A Call 803- 410-0136 or 803-410-1153

Commercial Rentals Zoned for medical facility; tanning bed; financial office; furniture store; 4,000 sq. ft. Gamecock Plaza, McCrays Mill Rd. Bobby Sisson 773-4381.

REAL ESTATE Homes for Sale

50 Bryn Mawr Court 2BR/2BA 2045sqft townhouse with LR, DR, den & sun room. Located in quiet downtown setting low maintenance. Drastically reduced to $89,500 for quick sale to close out an estate. Contact Mack Kolb 803-491-5409.

Lake Property

Dalzell 16.5+ acres paved, water, electric $1950 ac. 713-870-0216

Subdivision For Sale Minutes Shaw/Walmart 40 lots, 1+/- acre water, underground electric, Oaks, paved & gutters $160,000 Call 888-774-5720 Clarendon Co. - 400 acres. Productive row crop agriculture farm, timberland & hunting property with frontage on Old River & St. Phillips Church Roads. Great hunting for deer, turkey, doves & ducks. Approx. 200 acres of planted pine. $1,520,000. Lee Co. - 67.95 acres. An affordable retreat offering uplands agricultural fields, natural regeneration pine, hardwoods, a cook shed/camp site, deer stands, internal access throughout, & great wildlife habitat. Located off of Lower Lee School Rd. $176,800. Lee Co. - 233 acres. Affordable, excellent hunting/recreation tract on the Black River Swamp located near Mayesville. A combination of uplands, fields, & bottomland with a stable/tack room provides for a great retreat. $321,400. Call Curtis Spencer 803-773-5461 www.afmLandSales.com

LEGAL NOTICES Beer & Wine License Notice Of Application

2 Br. 1 Bath on Good Water Wyboo 1413 Little John Rd., Manning $110,000 call 803-478-4772

TRANSPORTATION

Autos For Sale 2004 Lincoln Towncar, White, 75500 miles, as good as new, garage kept. $7000 Call 803-481-7171

Notice is hereby given that Baby Boy Club intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale ON premises consumption of Beer, Wine and Liquor at 1115 Bethel Hwy. Manning, SC 29102. To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than February 3, 2015. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110.

1999 Chevy S10 Escort Truck, Legal for any state. $3000 OBO 481-8251 11' Dodge Avenger 17,000 mi. Exc.cdtn, $15K OBO Call 803-406-6159 Lv msg 9-8pm

Summons & Notice

Complaint in this action was filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on November 5, 2014. NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an action has been commenced and is now pending or is about to be commenced in the Circuit Court upon the complaint of the above named Plaintiff against the above named Defendant for the purpose of foreclosing a certain mortgage of real estate heretofore given by Albert Carroll to CitiFinancial Servicing LLC bearing date of September 28, 2009 and recorded September 30, 2009 in Mortgage Book 1129 at Page 3855 in the Register of Mesne Conveyances/Register of Deeds/Clerk of Court for Sumter County, in the original principal sum of Eighty Two Thousand Ninety Five and 45/100 Dollars ($82,095.45). Thereafter, by assignment recorded on October 9, 2014 in Book 1205 at page 3361, the mortgage was assigned to CitiFinancial Servicing, LLC., and that the premises effected

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Summons & Notice SUMMONS AND NOTICE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO: 2014-CP-43-2343 CitiFinancial Servicing LLC, Plaintiff, vs. Albert Carroll, The South Carolina Department of Revenue, and The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Defendants. TO THE DEFENDANT(S) Albert Carroll YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in the above action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon the undersigned at their offices, 2838 Devine Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29205, within thirty (30) days after service upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, and, if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original

by said mortgage and by the foreclosure thereof are situated in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and is described as follows: All that certain piece, parcel or tract of land, situate, lying and being in Sumter County, South Carolina, shown on Sumter County. The Tax Map shows 36.03 acres, but it is believed that this parcel contains only 30 acres, more or less. Tax ID: 076-00-01-021/400-00.28-933. TMS No. 076-00-01-021 Property Address: 3280 Root Road, Rembert, SC 29128 RILEY POPE & LANEY, LLC, Post Office Box 11412, Columbia, South Carolina 29211 (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff, 1129336 2/1, 2/8, 02/15/2015

1, 2, & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Housing for Families, Seniors, and Persons with Disabilities Limited Rental Assistance Available For Qualified Applicants. Housing Choice Vouchers Accepted. THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER. â&#x20AC;&#x153;IF YOU WISH TO FILE A CIVIL RIGHTS PROGRAM COMPLAINT OF DISCRIMINATION, COMPLETE THE USDA PROGRAM DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT FORM, FOUND ONLINE AT HTTP://WWW.ASCR.USDA. GOV/COMPLAINT_FILING_CUST.HTML, OR AT ANY USDA OFFICE, OR CALL (866) 632-9992 TO REQUEST THE FORM. YOU MAY ALSO WRITE A LETTER CONTAINING ALL OF THE INFORMATION REQUESTED IN THE FORM. SEND YOUR COMPLETED COMPLAINT FORM OR LETTER TO US BY MAIL AT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF ADJUDICATION, 1400 INDEPENDENCE AVENUE, S.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20250-9410, BY FAX (202) 690-7442 OR EMAIL AT PROGRAM.INTAKE@USDA.GOV.â&#x20AC;?

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302 Adams

Burns Down S/D. 3 BR home. New paint throughout, new floor in Kitchen and Laundry, CT baths, New Roof 2014 $160,000 MLS#122970.

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320 E Emerald Lake

2.99 acres in Emerald Lake! $254,900 Call or Text Jennifer @ 803-316-0210. MLS#120487.

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2242 Gingko Dr.

Alice Dr. Schools - $154,900 3BR/2BA home. Master suite, huge GR w/ stone fireplace. Call or Text Linda 803-983-5578 MLS#120311.

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3511 Drayton Dr. Dalzell

Beautiful 3BR, 2BA home close to Shaw. Spacious LR w/vaulted ceilings. Lg. Kit w/lots of cabinets. $121,000 Call Becca MLS#122633.

1120 Malone Dr.

4BR, 3BA brick home w/2000sq. ft. Mother-In-Law Suite/2Masters! MUST SEE! SHORT SALE Call 803-469-6350 $160,000 MLS#122678.

623 Antlers Dr.

Second Mill Pond! Beautiful executive 4BR, 3BA, 3 car garage with 3698 sq. ft. $405,000. Call Jan Epps for appt. 803-968-9888. MLS#118367 CED! REDU

2406 Hunt Club Rd.

2133 Balclutha Ln.

Beautiful New Construction Waterfront Home! Built by GSH. Located in Beach Forest. Featuring 4BR, 3BA, 2362 sq. ft., GreenSmart Home $214,990 Call Rodney 803-468-6344 MLS#121494.

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4231 S Lake Cherryvale Dr.

3 BR, 2BA Mobile Home. Priced to sell @ $54,725. Close to Shaw. Call Tina/Mark 803-468-4704/803-468-4702. MLS #122479

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Beautiful home on pond in Lakewood Links. Peaceful setting. 4 Bedrooms, screened porch off eat in kitchen. Call Sharry or Mary $295,000 MLS#120536.

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1619 Musket Trail

2923 Bayside Drive

$115,900. Lovely 3 bedroom/2 bathroom home in Bay Springs subdivision. Fenced yard. Storage Shed. Fireplace. New roof Jan/Feb 2015. Call or text agent for showing. Call or text Mary Anna for showing 803-603-5220. MLS#119438

2955 W. Brewington

3BR, 2BA home located in a subdivision, but the quiet of country. Large yard for kids to play! $147,900. Call Joyce MLS#121111

3225 Arborwood Dr.

Wonderful open split floor plan! 3 BR, 2.5 BA, DR w/high ceiling & palladium window. GR w/gas FP. Lg Kit w/spacious breakfast-table area. Lg. Master suite. A Must See! $159,900 Call Jamie MLS#122428.

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PRICED TO SELL! 3BR, 2BA home in popular Hunterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crossing. Ask about $5,000 down payment assistance. You could pay $0 down and less than $800 a month & OWN this HOME. Call Sabrina $119,900 MLS#121811.

825 BreezyBay Lane

0.62 acres located in Timberline Meadows. Nice lot in a great neighborhood. $46,000 Call Abram MLS#122378.

835 Torrey Pines Dr

Near Shaw; this 3 BR, 2 BA home features a Living rm, Eat-In Kitchen, Dining Rm, Den, Fenced yard w/storage shed. Priced to Sell! $96,000 Call Bill MLS#122512

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Charming 2BR, 1BA home with large enclosed front porch. $35,000 Call Charly 803-236-9746 MLS#122448.

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5140 Longbranch-Dalzell

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Lovely 3BR, 2BA home; close to Shaw. GR w/vaulted ceiling. Nice 1.31 acre lot. SHORT SALE; all offers subject to Bank approval. Call 803-469-6350 $145,000 MLS#122605.

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225 E. Emerald Lake Dr.

Waterfront Lot! Great lot to build your dream house & go fishing. Located in a rural setting on a lake. 1.26 acres of vacant land on the beautiful lake in Emerald Lakes subd. Has dock & night (yard) lights. Call Jane $58,900 MLS#120534.

3190 Expedition Dr

Updated paint. 4th BR can be used as a Bonus Rm. Septic pumped 6/2014. Close to Shaw, HW. Wood fenced byard w/deck. Motivated Sellers. Call Laurie $148,000 MLS#120632.

514 Mattison Ave.

Nice 3BR, 2BA home w/over 1922+sq ft! Lg. den w/FP, Study, LR, DR, Kit, Utility Rm. Lg fenced Backyd. New roof 2007. New H & Air (10 yrs.) Alice Dr. area. $143,900 Call Jeanie MLS#122325.

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16 Baker Street

90% renovation completed & move in ready! Home warranty included. Privacy fence installed. Great for investors! Occupied, call for an appointment. Call Mark/Tina $66,000 MLS#117837.

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February 2015 July 10,1,2011

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2015

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2015

‘Blacklist’ Amps Up Tension Sunday, February 1 - 7, 2015

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James Spader isn’t just the lead of the series, he’s a mentor on “The Blacklist,” returning Sunday at 10:15 p.m. after “Super Bowl XLIX” and then moving to Thursdays at 9 p.m. on NBC.

By Candace Havens FYI Television When “The Blacklist” returns, it will be after the “Super Bowl XLIX” on Sunday at 10:15 p.m. on NBC. It’s prime real estate for a series promotion-wise, and the network hopes it will give new viewers a chance to sample the show. But NBC has a dual purpose for airing their most popular drama after the big game. They want to make sure fans know it is moving from Monday nights to 9 p.m. on Thursday. “I think the Super Bowl itself was the pressure cooker,” says executive producer Jon Bokenkamp. “There’s always pressure to get new viewers and write a compelling episode that draws in those new viewers who haven’t seen the show before. We had a lot of amazing guest stars, and the scope of the episode was so wide. There was a lot of collaboration involved and it was deﬁnitely an all-hands-on-deck type of episode. With that episode done, I think we set up some big questions for the rest of the season and gave ourselves an opportunity to have some great blacklisters in the back half. “Our season cliffhanger promised big revelations in the Liz (Megan Boone) and Red (James Spader) relationship, and I think the Super Bowl episode, along with the subsequent episode, really deliver on that promise. That revelation will reboot the second half of the season.” If there is a theme for the second half of the season, the producers say it is the characters dealing with their inner demons. “For example, Ressler (Diego Klattenhoff) with his drug

addiction,” says executive producer John Eisendrath, “Liz trying to deﬁne her own moral code. Cooper (Harry Lennix) trying to hide his illness, etc. These will all become pivotal plot points in the second half and redeﬁne these characters that we think we know.” At the center of the show is the multifaceted Red. Every time a question is answered about him, more arise. “James is not only great as Red, but he also brings a lot to the writing of the show,” says Eisendrath. “He has a really strong sense of who Red is and gives wonderful suggestions regarding what Red would and would not do in any given scenario. We also have a predominantly younger cast, and I think James has stepped into a mentor-type role on set and not only delivers on his own performance but elevates everyone else’s performance.” Complex characters are the norm on the show. One of the more interesting ones is Tom (Ryan Eggold). He comes in and out of Liz’s life, and at the end of the mid-season cliffhanger viewers discovered he had ties to Red. “Fans have a lot of questions as to who Tom was before he met Liz,” Bokenkamp says, “what his relationship with Red is, and the fundamental question of does he love Elizabeth Keen. And those are the story points we are going to focus on in the second half of the season.” That’s good, because fans want more of Tom and Liz. “We do explore that relationship,” Eggold adds. “I would love to tell you more about what’s coming, but they would assassinate me. I don’t know everything.

It’s been like that from the beginning. When I first auditioned, they gave me sides with the audition material. I hadn’t read the whole script. All I had was a couple of pages. It was a sweet kitchen scene. I thought, ‘Maybe not that exciting, but I’ve done it before.’ I did the scene, and then John and Jon had me read something that was so opposite to that sweet scene. I went out and came back in and read that scene. And they told me then that there was a good chance he was going to go somewhere else, but I had no idea. “For an actor, you want someone who isn’t what he seems. Everyone, including me, wants to know, does he love her? As an actor, when you’re playing something like that when you aren’t sure, you just play what is on the page. It depends on the scene. If you were manipulating someone into believing you loved them, you would play that. And if you really loved them, you would play that. What’s fun about Tom is finding those moments where we can pull the veneer back a little bit, or playing two conflicting things at the same time.” No one was more surprised than Eggold that his character had a relationship with Red. “There are times when I have an inkling of something coming up – that was not one of them,” Eggold says. “I read the script and I was like, ‘What?’ I had no idea. Red has been trying to kill him this whole time. I’m like everyone else in wanting to discover what that means. How did that happen? I do know we’ll get to see more of what makes Tom the way he is, but that’s about it.”

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