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FROM LAST WEEK • About 50 Sumter residents gathered in Nettles Auditorium on the USC Sumter campus on Jan. 29 to hear U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney, R-S.C., discuss countrywide concerns including the “fiscal cliff,” gun rights and gun control and the national debt. He was kicking off a new series of town hall-style meetings and showing off a presentation designed to make big issues easier to understand.

The second-term congressman from Indian Land said he is opposed to the military receiving the bulk of $110 billion in spending cuts at the end of February; that big changes including banning the sale of assault-style weapons and reducing the size of ammunition magazines and clips for weapons likely won’t pass in favor of changing background checks; and he’s done what he can to try to stay true to his stance on deficit reduction.

• Sumter School District Superintendent Randolph Bynum reversed his decision to expel kindergartner Naomi McKinney from Alice Drive Elementary School for having what her parents said was a broken, clear plastic toy gun in her backpack on Jan. 4 for show and tell. Questions were raised regarding the disciplinary and weapons policy after the six-yearold was expelled. Sumter School District Board of Trustees Chairman Keith Schultz said the incident highlights the need for the board to revisit policies’ wording regarding “age appropriateness,” he said. The school’s disciplinary code says “students will not possess any item capable of inflicting injury or harm (hereinafter referred to as a weapon) to persons or property,” but the child’s parents, Hank and Angela McKinney, said the toy gun could not fire.

• Winds from a storm system moving through the state Wednesday kicked up at least four fires in the Sumter area. One fire near U.S 15 north of Browntown destroyed a chicken house being used for storage. At least three other fires, including one near Loring Mill Road in Sumter, one near the Sumter-Kershaw county line and another along U.S. 401 near McCoy Road, struck the area about the same time Wednesday afternoon. Those fires caused no property damage, according to Capt.

Brian Horton of the Sumter Fire Department, but each burned several acres.

• Residents of Lighthouse of Hope at 11 Laverne St. off North Main Street, a nonprofit men’s shelter, might have to move out of the group home, according to a letter received by the home Jan. 18. The letter stated the facility located on a residential street does not meet zoning requirements, according to the Sumter County Planning Department. Complaints from neighbors and a visit from a zoning enforcement officer resulted in the letter being sent. The department has no record of the home ever being legally permitted to operate as a group home, and it has 20 days to cease operations. The home currently houses five men and has been in operation for seven years, said owner Jeff Yarborough.

GET INVOLVED • Concerned about your health? Wateree Head Start is sponsoring a “Check Your Heart” event Friday at the North HOPE Center, 904 N. Main St., Sumter. Registration for the community health fair begins at 8 a.m. and the program will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• There will be a free screening of the first of National Geographic’s “Inside Combat Rescue,” a sixpart documentary about the U.S. Air Force’s mission in Afghanistan, at the Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main St., at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. The event is open to all ages, but parents are cautioned some material may not be suitable for younger viewers. The documentary chronicles the work of members of the U.S. Air Force during the conflict in Afghanistan, including those from Shaw Air Force Base.

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Lee, Clarendon jobless services to end Residents seeking one-on-one assistance will have to travel to Sumter

BY BRADEN BUNCH bbunch@theitem.com Out-of-work residents of Clarendon and Lee counties seeking in-person assistance to apply for unemployment benefits will have to travel to Sumter beginning later this month.

The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce announced Monday it is discontinuing the service in 17 of its 56 offices, including offices in Bishopville and Manning. Starting Feb. 19, people wanting assistance in Clarendon and Lee

counties will now be served by the Sumter office at 31 E. Calhoun St. “We’re just moving traffic from the lower-volume areas to the higher-volume areas,” said Adrienne Fairwell, public information director for the DEW. Fairwell also said the

decision to end the services was simply part of an overall effort to increase efficiency within the department.

The offices discontinuing the support services are scattered throughout the state, SEE BENEFITS, PAGE A10

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Runners in Westside Baptist Church’s 5K arrive at the finish line Saturday morning. The second annual Resolution Race sponsored by the WCA Parent/Teacher Fellowship officers was part of the Sumter Race Series, which includes six races throughout Sumter in 2013. The overall winner was Ryan Plexico, age 29, from Columbia, with a finishing time of 17:06. The top finishing female was Shannon Iriel, age 40, from Columbia, with a finishing time of 20:13. Plexico and Iriel both won $100 for their first-place finishes.

Fund helps soon-to-be father, single mother

BY ROBERT J. BAKER bbaker@theitem.com Salvation Army caseworker Pam Lassiter is booked solid for the next four weeks with needy families seeking help with their heating costs.

The good news for those families is that generous Sumterites continue to donate in large amounts each week.

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“We helped 26 families alone last week,” Lassiter said Monday, noting those families included a single mom whose unemployment ran out just the week before and a soon-tobe father leaving his

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The wife can’t travel as she is expecting to deliver a baby in a few weeks.”

“I couldn’t help but think it’s sad that someone would have to choose to move away just as their new

baby is due because they need work so badly,” Lassiter continued.

Started by The Item in November 1969, the Fireside Fund works from November through March each year to provide assistance to such families.

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Boy, 13, charged in sexual battery on child A teenage boy was arrested Friday and charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor, first degree, according to a Sumter County Sheriff’s Office news release Monday.

The 13-year-old is accused of engaging in sexual battery to a 10-year-old boy. The assaults allegedly took place during a fourmonth period, between August and December, according to the victim.

Capt. Allen Dailey of the sheriff’s office said the teenager is scheduled to have a hearing soon at the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice. Following the hearing, Dailey added, the teen will either continue to be held at a DJJ facility until a trial takes place or be released to a parent or guardian on a safety plan.

2013 off to less deadly start on S.C. highways FROM STAFF REPORTS Fewer motorists died on South Carolina highways during the past month compared with the same period last year, new data shows.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol’s fatal crash and fatality information for Jan. 1 through Feb. 2 shows: • 47 fatal crashes occurred during the past month, result-

ing in 49 deaths. But both of those figures are less than they were a year ago; • 82 people died in 76 fatal crashes, meaning there were 29 fewer fatal incidents and 33 fewer deaths compared with last year; • 8 of those who died in fatal crashes so far this year; • 20 of those killed were not wearing seatbelts and 20 were not;

• 30 fatalities were passengers who had access to a seatbelt; • 36 were not wearing seatbelts and 22 were in 2012; and • 62 of the fatalities last year were passengers with seatbelt access.

The drop in fatalities is directly related to the increased use of seatbelts, said Lance Cpl. Brent Kelly of the Highway Patrol.

“The number of fatalities we had last year from people not wearing their seatbelts when they could have was way too high, but we’re heading in the right direction and we want to continue to head that way,” he said. “If we can continue to get the message out and really show everybody how important it is to wear them, we’ll continue to see these kinds of decreases.”

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LEFT: Each year the Thomas Sumter Academy fifth-graders write and illustrate their own book after studying different types of genres.

From left, Michael Conte, Blake Jayroe, Cassy Jones and Madelyn Ross (at left, back) type in their stories for their books after spending time correcting their grammar and spelling.

BELOW: Gianna Maldonado gets her papers in order to get ready to key her story into the computer.

Vietnam Wall coming to Iris Festival The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will be on display at this year’s Iris Festival, the city of Sumter announced.

The wall will be at Swan Lake beginning with an opening ceremony at 5:30 p.m. May 24. It will remain on display through the evening of May 27.

The wall, which is a scaled down version of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C., will stretch from the Iris Market toward West Liberty Street. The wall stands 6 feet tall at the center and covers almost 300 feet.

The was serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made during the Vietnam War. It was made for the purpose of helping to heal and rekindle friendships and to allow people to opportunity to visit loved ones in their hometown, who otherwise might not be able to make the trip to the nation’s capital.

The wall will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. Shuttles from the fair grounds run Saturday and Sunday during festival hours, while there will be limited handicap parking at Swan Lake.

For more information, visit www.travelingwall. us.

Girl with Sumter ties becomes poster child for cause

BY JASON LESLEY The Coastal Observer Anna Parish, 11, a frequent visitor to family vacation homes at DeBordieu and Prince George, has become the face of the organ donor drive in Kentucky.

Parish, a daughter of Phillip and Cheryl Parish and granddaughter of Sumter native Joe Parish and Marian Parish, all of Louisville, Ky., received a liver transplant last year from an anonymous donor that saved her life.

Her story inspired residents to make Kentucky the 46th state to place an organ donor symbol on driver’s licenses.

At 5 weeks old, Anna was diagnosed with a rare disease called biliary atresia that affects the bile ducts. After more than a decade, her liver was failing, causing heart and lung problems.

“I would wake up every night and itch all the time, and the next morning, be like, I don’t want to go to school,” she told the Louisville Courier-Journal.

Anna’s doctor gave the family the grim news: the only hope for a cure was a liver transplant. A new name is added to the transplant list every 10 minutes.

Fortunately for Anna, the nearby Cincinnati Children’s Hospital had a pediatric liver specialist who had cared for her

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When Anna got the news that a liver donor had been found, the family had to scramble. Her parents had just arrived in Utah on a business trip. They caught the first plane to Cincinnati and met Anna and both of her grandmothers at the hospital.

“I can’t say enough about her doctors,” Marian said. “They explained every part of the six-hour operation to her like she was an adult.”

Anna told the local newspaper, “They just had to worry, and I just had to sleep.

I did the easy part. They did the hard part.”

As the family waited, doctors sent out word that they had removed part of Anna’s diseased liver. Her parents asked about its color, and doctors said it was dark brown.

“She was at the end,” Marian said of her granddaughter’s condition.

After a delay, a new pink liver arrived by courier. It was a nearly perfect fit for Anna.

“It was a miracle,” Marian said.

Steroids and other anti-rejection drugs caused Anna to gain some unwanted weight.

“Now she’s looking more like herself,” her grandmother said.

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Locals begin annual Relay for Life campaign for May event

BY JAMIE H. WILSON Special to The Item The local Relay for Life effort is once again lacing up its sneakers for the annual Relay for Life event beginning 6 p.m. May 17 through 6 a.m. May 18.

Each year the Sumter branch of the nationwide effort raises awareness and funds for cancer research. The campaign’s culminating event is held in late spring, when cancer survivors, caregivers or those in support of a cure for cancer host an allnight walkathon.

“It is more than an event; it is lifechanging experience,” said Leslie Mitchum, co-chairwoman of the event. “The Relay for Life event brings together people each year to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and fight back against a disease.”

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The ceremony is deeply symbolic, as cancer survivors take the first lap around the track.

“It’s a celebration of their victories and of the progress being made in the fight against cancer,” said Mitchum.

The second lap is trod by the caregivers of cancer victims. Luminaries are lit to honor cancer survivors as well as those who have succumbed to the disease.

“The money raised at Relay for Life enables the American Cancer Society to save lives by helping people stay well by finding cures and by fighting back,” said Mitchum.

This year, she said, the Sumter participants have a goal of $170,000. Currently, the effort has registered 53 teams which include 312 participants. The goal for the May event is 100 teams and 1,500 participants.

Dennis Antonio Archie, 23, of 1302 Alva Drive, was arrested Friday and charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine and unlawful carrying of a pistol. At 2:37 p.m., Archie was stopped for speeding on Eagle Road near U.S. 378.

The officer reported smelling the odor of marijuana inside the car. Archie reported turned over a 2.5 gram bag of marijuana he had in his pocket. A search of the vehicle allegedly revealed another 53.5 grams of marijuana, 1.3 grams of crack cocaine and a black Glock 23 .40-caliber handgun inside the car. Archie was arrested and transported to Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center.

Marcia Y. Heyward, 31, of 1015 Vaughn St., was arrested Friday and charged with interfering with the operations of a school bus.

On Tuesday, Heyward allegedly stepped onto a school bus stopped at a bus stop on Gordon Street and verbally threatened students on the bus, reportedly claiming to have a weapon inside of her car.

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A pickup truck and attached trailer were reportedly stolen from the 6200 block of Brookland Drive at 10:05 a.m. Friday.

The vehicle is valued at $11,000.

Six batteries each were reportedly stolen from 11 golf carts parked on the 3600 block of Green View Parkway at 12:55 p.m. Friday. The batteries are valued at $9,900.

A Plymouth Voyager was reportedly stolen from the 1500 block of Pinewood Road at 12:09 a.m. Friday. The vehicle was later spotted by an officer on U.S. 15 South near Geddings Road driving with an expired tag. When the officer initiated a stop, the vehicle pulled over and two people ran from the car, which was towed from the scene. The vehicle is valued at $3,500.

From elementary through high school, counselors help guide students to success.

National School Counseling Week started Monday and runs through Friday. Sponsored by the American School Counselor Association, this week aims to bring attention to the work of more than 30,000 school counselors nationwide.

“Every year, we take the first week of February to say ‘thank you’ to the people that help everybody else — staff, parents and students,” said Zan Tracy Pender, student counseling services coordinator for the Sumter School District. “We are an important, integral part of student achievement. Counselors are involved from classroom guidance on topics such as bullying or suicidal thoughts to individual guidance to group counseling for students dealing with anger management or their parents divorcing. We help students with weaknesses such as attendance issues and study habits.

We fill all roles.”

Sumter School District will celebrate the week with lunch at a local restaurant Wednesday.

While the counselors will have to pay for their own meals, the principals are giving them the time off to go enjoy themselves as a reward, Pender said.

The district is also in the processing of aligning their school counseling model with the national association’s.

“Counselors are currently completing a book study on the ASCA (American School Counselor Association) model for preparation of full implementation next year in all of our school counseling programs,” Pender said. “We are enhancing our school counseling programs as comprehensive, data-driven programs which positively impacts our students’ social/personal, educational and career development.”

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Gary Collick, a guidance counselor in his fifth year at Crosswell Drive Elementary School, said a majority of his time is spent on classroom guidance lessons, individual counseling and group counseling.

“Even though they are little people and a lot of their problems may not always seem like problems to us, to them it is a problem,” he said. “It’s our job to sort of work through it. For the most part, they come up with it on their own solutions.

We’re here to listen.”

His classroom instructions have focused on this week’s job shadowing event.

“We’re talking to them about dressing for success and rules that apply at school that they might encounter on a job,” Collick said.

He agreed with Pender that the S.C. comprehensive model the district currently uses is similar to the new model used at the national level.

“We’ll transition to the new model next year, but hopefully there will be a learning curve,” Collick said. “Our No. 1 mission and the part I enjoy doing, is we hope to have a positive impact on their lives. Hopefully (the students) can be successful.”

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LaWhan Jordan, a counselor at Chestnut Oaks Middle School, also is in her fifth-year.

“If I was to win the lottery, I’d work for free,” she said. “I absolutely love it. I find that as a middle school counselor, we’re not here just for the students, but we are here for their parents and their guardians as well.”

She said there is no such thing as a typical day.

Jordan gave the example of a recent Thursday where she started her day in classroom

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Zan Pender, Lemira Elementary School counselor, shows pictures from “The Hynea Who Lost Her Laugh: A Story About Changing Your Negative Thinking” to students in a kindergarten class in November 2010.

guidance going over goal setting with eighth-graders. After that, she had professional development on school safety. Then Jordan took a student home and grabbed a bite to eat before returning to classroom guidance.

She finished up the day trying to convince a new student to get on the school bus. Jordan realized the student had an Individualized Education Plan for a learning disability and some other issues that were causing the child to have attention-seeking behavior that led to referrals.

She was then able to work with the child to get the student on the bus.

“I don’t sit in my office eating bonbons all day,” she said.

As for the new model, she said Pender initiating a book study has made the transition easier. She especially appreciates counselors serving as presenters so they all get different insights into the material, Jordan said.

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counselor Elizabeth Williams, part of her job is what one might expect.

“Some of it is the stereotypical schedule concerns and the student-to-student conflict,” she said. “Some stuff is more exciting, though. When you get the opportunity to actually be able to help a student plan and goalset not only for their high school career but their post secondary plans and match colleges to their desires and career goals, I consider that fun.”

In her eighth-year, Williams is looking forward to the new model.

“The important thing with the ASCA model is when it’s implemented across the board, it’s specifically designed to try to help you manage your time as a counselor most effectively. Instead of just being reactive, it’s helping us be more proactive.

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So far, the local effort has raised only a small percentage of its 2013 goal.

“We have approximately $20,000 to date,” said Mitchum. “We need the community’s support to raise an additional $150,000.”

From chili cook-offs and golf tournaments to bake sales and dress-down days at participating workplaces, local participants are finding creative ways to bolster the Sumter effort and raise as much money as they can for cancer research and survivor support.

Last year, the Sumter Relay for Life boasted 81 teams and 1,457 participants.

About 3,500 community friends and family members attended.

For more information on Relay for Life and the 2013 event, including how to register to participate, visit www.relayforlife. org/sumtersc.

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Alabama standoff ends; boy OK, captor killed MIDLAND CITY, Ala. (AP) — Officers stormed an underground bunker in Alabama where a 5-year-old boy had been held hostage for nearly a week, rescuing the child and leaving the boy’s abductor dead, officials said Monday.

Steve Richardson with the FBI’s office in Mobile said at a news conference Monday afternoon that negotiations had deteriorated with 65-year-old Jimmy Lee Dykes. Dykes, who a week earlier had abducted the child from a school bus after fatally shooting the driver, had been seen with a gun. Officers believed the boy was in imminent danger, Richardson said.

Officers stormed the bunker just after 3 p.m. CST to rescue the child, who was taken to a hospital in nearby Dothan. Officials have said the child has Asperger’s syndrome.

However, it was not immediately clear how Dykes died.

Daryle Hendry, who lives about a quarter-mile from where Dykes’

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Armed law enforcement personnel station themselves near the property of Jimmy Lee Sykes on Monday in Midland City, Ala. Officials said they stormed a bunker in Alabama to rescue a 5-year-old child being held hostage there after Sykes, his abductor, was seen with a gun.

bunker was located, said he heard a boom Monday afternoon, followed by what sounded like a gunshot, all around the time officials said they stormed the bunker.

Melissa Nighton, the city clerk in Midland City, said a woman had been praying in the town

center Monday afternoon. Not long after, the mayor called her with news that Dykes was dead and that the boy was safe. “She must have had a direct line to God because shortly after she left, they heard the news,�

Nighton said.

Remains of King Richard III unearthed LEICESTER, England (AP) — He was king of England, but for centuries he lay without shroud or coffin in an unknown grave, and his name became a byword for villainy.

On Monday, scientists announced they had rescued the remains of Richard III from anonymity — and the monarch’s fans hope a revival of his reputation will soon follow.

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Remains peer through dirt at an excavation site dug beneath a parking lot last September in Leicester, England.

Experts said Monday they were “beyond reasonable doubt� the long lost remains of England’s King Richard III, missing for 500 years.

cists, genealogists and other scientists from the University of Leicester announced

that tests had proven what they scarcely dared to hope — a scarred and broken

skeleton unearthed under a drab municipal parking lot was that of the 15th-century king, the last English monarch to die in battle.

Lead archaeologist Richard Butler said that a battery of tests proved “beyond reasonable doubt� that the remains were the king’s.

Lin Foxhall, head of the university’s school of archaeology, said the discovery “could end up rewriting a little bit of history in a big way.�

S.C. legislators to debate control of court docket COLUMBIA (AP) — A discussion over who should control South Carolina’s court schedules is heading for the state Legislature this week.

State lawmakers on Tuesday are expected to take up debate on a piece of legislation that would return control to prosecutors with certain protections. The bill, sponsored by dozens of lawmakers — many lawyers and a few former prosecutors among them — removes the word “exclusively� from the state statute governing prosecutors’ control of the case management system. It also adds a provision noting that the prosecutor’s management of the docket shouldn’t in any way interfere with the rights of a person on trial.

Local prosecutors throughout the state have long decided when to call cases to court. But in November, South Carolina’s Supreme Court ruled that state law giving local solicitors that power was unconstitutional, siding with public defenders who said the law violates the separation of powers by giving judicial responsibility to a prosecutor, or member of the executive branch.

The court also issued an order putting judges in control of case docketing, a system that had been set to go into effect this week. But after state prosecutors challenged the opinion — solicitors’ request for another hearing was ultimately denied — the Supreme Court instead opted to put together a panel to study the best way to manage the state’s court calendars.

South Carolina is the only state where prosecutorial control has been set in statute, but two other states also involve prosecutors in docket management, according to the National Center for State Courts. In North Carolina, district attorneys schedule criminal cases, but the court system has ultimate authority over trial calendars. Maryland prosecutors set trial dates, but a county’s chief judge can make changes.

Recent legislative efforts in both states to wrest that control from prosecutors completely have been unsuccessful. Many other states previously had such a practice, according to NCSC, but opted decades ago to shift control from prosecutors to within the court system in an effort to improve efficiency. “For the most part, the practice has been done away with,� NCSC analyst Bill Raftery said. “Most states have already had this fight, but they had it 30 years ago.�

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Obama presses his gun proposals in Minnesota serves a vote in Congress. “Changing the status quo is never easy,� Obama said. “This will be no exception.

The only way we can reduce gun violence in this county is if the American people decide it’s important, if you decide it’s important — parents and teachers, police officers OBAMA and pastors, hunters and sportsmen, Americans of every background stand up and say, ‘This time, it’s got to be different.’�

Before his remarks, Obama held a roundtable discussion at the Minneapolis Police Department Spe-

BY JULIE PACE AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON — With his gun proposals dividing Congress, President Obama conceded Monday the challenges he faces in winning support for measures ranging from criminal checks on gun buyers to an assault weapons ban. But, he declared: “We don’t have to agree on everything to agree it’s time to do something.�

Obama argued that there’s bipartisan support for universal background checks and for gun trafficking laws. But, acknowledging the political challenges he faces, he would say only that the assault weapons ban de-

cial Operations Center, speaking with law enforcement and community leaders.

Obama made his pitch in Minnesota, a Democraticleaning state where officials have been studying ways to reduce gun-related attacks and accidents for several years. It was the first he has campaigned on his proposals outside of Washington.

Ahead of the trip, the White House released a photo of the president skeet shooting at Camp David, the presidential retreat. Obama cited skeet shooting when asked in a recent interview whether he had ever shot a gun.

The president unveiled his sweeping package of

proposals for curbing gun violence last month after the mass shootings at a Newtown, Conn., elementary school. But many of the proposals face tough opposition from some in Congress and from the National Rifle Association.

Reinstatement of the assault weapons ban, which expired in 2004, is expected to be the steepest climb for Obama. Universal background checks for gun purchasers may have an easier time passing Congress, though the NRA also opposes that measure.

White House press secretary Jay Carney, speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, said Obama remained committed to the assault

weapons ban and it was too early to write off prospects for any part of the package. “We all recognize that all the components of this are difficult and face challenges, some perhaps even more than others,� Carney said. “But the president’s support is firm and clear.�

Senate Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., has said he hopes his panel can write gun legislation this month, though it’s unclear what it will contain.

The White House picked Minneapolis as the backdrop for Obama’s remarks in part because of recent steps the city has taken to tackle gun violence, including a push for stricter background checks.

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Sumter students place in Jr. Duck Stamp contest

BY IVY MOORE ivym@theitem.com The Junior Duck Stamp art competition has announced its 36 winners and runners up for 2013, and six of them are Sumter students. In addition, four of the 12 winners in the conservation message contest are Sumterites. “Sumter won big,� said Michael Hodge, who teaches the 10 winners at her school, Michael’s Masterpieces. Additionally, 15 of her students won honorable mentions. “I love teaching how to paint a duck, because it’s a good starting point to teach art — nice shapes, beautiful colors, it’s realistic, and it’s a good place to start a child when they come into art class.�

Winning students receive art supplies, she said.

The Junior Duck Stamp Contest, open to students in kindergarten through 12th grade, is sponsored by S.C. Ducks Unlimited in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Southeastern

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Winners in the S.C. Junior Duck Stamp competition are, from left, Mary Ellis Waynick, Adelia Singleton, Elizabeth Chandler, Ingrid Singleton, Hannah Hoover and Audrey Lenderman. All are students of Michael Hodge at Michael’s Masterpieces.

Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) and the S.C. Department of Natural Resources. Winners are selected in four grade groups, K-3, 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12.

According to the SEWE website, “the contest is designed to teach students the importance of wetlands habitat and waterfowl conservation while incorporating scientific and wildlife management principles into a visual arts curriculum.

It introduces schoolage children to an important and fragile part

of the natural world.

Students can learn about the importance of wetlands, benefits of South Carolina waterfowl, learn about migratory birds, and hundreds of plants and animals that share wetland habitats. This program is a great way for your students to learn about refuges and wildlife while displaying their artistic abilities.�

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Elizabeth Chandler’s painting of a wood duck took first place and was second runner-up for Best of Show in the S.C. Junior Duck Stamp competition. She and several of her classmates won awards in the annual contest.

Carolina participated in the 2013 contest, submitting more than 450 entries. The Junior Duck Stamp competition involves about 44,000 children each year. The best in show from each state’s competition is used in creating the following year’s Junior Duck Stamp, proceeds from which support environmental and conservation education efforts.

First-place winners from Sumter were Elizabeth Chandler, who was also named second runner-up for best in

show, and Adelia Singleton. Both are 15 and entered the grades 10-12 contest.

Elizabeth painted a wood duck in flight, while Adelia’s painting is of a red-hooded merganser.

She was already sort of familiar with wood ducks, Elizabeth said.

The hardest part of painting the duck was “getting started,� she said, “because it doesn’t look like anything, but then you get going, and it’s fine.�

Adelia said she studied photos of redhooded mergansers in reference books but used her imagination to determine what would “look good on the canvas, what’s balanced.�

Hodge said the background in Adelia’s painting is “incredible.�

Other winners from Michael’s Masterpieces are: • Grades K-3: Second grade — Mary Ellis Waynick, age 9; Third — Audrey Lenderman, 7; 3rd — Hannah Hoover, 8

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Florence to get new boutique hotel

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Postcards detail Spartanburg’s history

BY GAVIN JACKSON The Morning News FLORENCE — In less than 100 days another major anchor and piece in the downtown redevelopment puzzle will come into place — the opening of the Hotel Florence.

The $7.2 million, 50room boutique hotel with a separate penthouse, complete with Victor’s Bistro in the lobby area with the capacity for 275 — 135 in a private dining area, 70 regular seating, 30 bar seating and 40 on the back patio — represents the largest private, economic investment in the downtown area in decades.

But for Grey Raines of Raines Development group and development partners Tim Norwood (owner of Victor’s Bistro), Carolina Bank, Pearce Land Co. LLC, Mashburn Construction, CMI of Florence and others involved in the historic hotel’s transformation, this hotel concept could not have become what will be one of the fanciest boutique hotels north of Charleston without a large group.

“We’ve had such great public investment from whether from the city or the (Drs.) Bruce and Lee Foundation or Dr. Carter and the great things they’re doing at Francis Marion, it’s that private sector coming in. It’s the restaurant, it’s the hotel, it’s other retailers that are interested in the area,” Raines said. “It’s kind of that final piece of the puzzle to know that downtown is going to work and happen. It’s here, and we’re glad to be playing a part of it.”

The development partnership also received development and tax incentives from the city for about $901,000.

The journey to transform the building, referred to as the old Schofield Hardware building — which actually was The Family Hotel in the early 1900s to 1925 — has so far taken two years and three months.

By mid-April, another journey will begin, one that will bring more people and businesses downtown.

“We want it to be more than a hotel, more than a restaurant. We want it to be kind of that central meeting location whether it’s after work, before work or that midday lunch meeting,” Raines said. “We want it to be somewhere that people come and for locals to come and to host all sorts of meetings.”

Hotel Florence and Victor’s Bistro are located in a prime position to take advantage of such opportunities. A recent work population study commissioned by the Florence Downtown Development Corporation found that 13,571 workers occupy a one-mile radius of the intersection of Irby and Evans streets.

Expanded to two miles, it reaches 9,000 more people.

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Jennifer Land, coordinator of web services, looks at some of the post cards available for viewing at the Spartanburg County Public Library on Jan. 10. The Spartanburg County Public Libraries’ newest and largest digital collection represents more than a century’s worth of history in postcard form. The William Lynch Postcard Collection is a scanned, searchable database of more than 1,200 postcards, mostly centered around Spartanburg. The earliest shows a date of 1875, but entries span through to the modern day.

FIRESIDE from Page A1 vouchers for kerosene or wood. Lassiter also calls utility companies and pledges to make payments on late bills, although the fund does not cover the entire amount of the bill.

“And the time for them to come and ask us is before they get cut off,” Lassiter said.

“We also don’t pay connection fees.”

This year’s fund is dedicated to the memory of Sumter High and NFL football great Freddie Solomon, who died last year after a fight with colon cancer. Lassiter said she has been grateful so many have donated in Solomon’s name to help those

less fortunate.

“The cold weather has many struggling to keep heat in homes,” she said. “We are booked up until March 4 as of (Monday). We will see people as quickly as possible.”

Families who need assistance with heating costs should call (803) 775-9336, extension 15, to schedule an appointment with Lassiter.

Contributions may be mailed to: The Item P.O. Box 1677 Sumter, SC 29151 They may also be dropped off at The Item, 20 N. Magnolia St. When making a dona-

SPARTANBURG (AP) — The Spartanburg County Public Libraries’ newest and largest digital collection represents more than a century’s worth of history in postcard form.

The William Lynch Postcard Collection is a scanned, searchable database of more than 1,200 postcards, mostly centered around Spartanburg. The earliest shows a date of 1875, but entries span through to the modern day.

Library staff say the cards provide a truly unique glimpse into the past.

“With the other collections we have online, it’s mostly photographs and what we’ve interpreted things to be,” said Jennifer Land, coordinator of web services.

“I think with the personal messages, you see a whole new, personal view of history.”

Bill Lynch, Spartanburg resident and amateur historian of Spartanburg County history, began collecting the postcards some 30 years ago. He’s chased them across the country, purchasing cards from dealers and salvaging them from flea markets.

“They’re a glance into the past. The history of Spartanburg,” Lynch said.

“The way we were and the way things used to look.”

Lynch said he was happy to share his collection with the local library and hopes others will enjoy scanning through pieces of the past.

“It’s good to share them,” he said.

“Anybody looking for a picture of the building that Grandpa had in Spartanburg can find it there. Over the years, most everything in Spartanburg has been turned into a postcard.”

From sweet messages mailed home from college campuses to mournful tales of illness and loss, the cards paint a vivid picture of life in and around Spartanburg through the decades. Many are from visitors simply passing through the Spartanburg area. Others are from young men stationed at Camp Wadsworth or Camp Croft addressed to loved ones at home.

tion in someone’s name, please identify that person clearly and make sure last and first names are spelled correctly. If sending donations from a group, please give the entire group name, not acronyms, and state what organization or church with which the group is affiliated.

Again, make sure group names are spelled correctly.

Contributions received by Thursday included: Woodman of the World Camp No. 19, $300; Mrs. Scott Rumph Jr., $100; in memory of Renee Sublette Garner from Joe and Janet Sublette, $150; Diane Degnan, $25; Henrietta Evans Dailey, $25; Charles and Mary White, $100; in memory of granddaddy Joe Ridley from Jonathan and

Benjamin June, $20; in memory of Rosa Weinberg Schwartz from Ramon Schwartz, $500; and Carolyn Brogdon and Jane Best, $100.

In memory of R. Glen Sharp from Alvin and Marie Burns, $100; in honor of Teresa Hancock from the Aldersgate United Methodist Church choir, $100; Maxine Cupp, $200; the Friendship Circle of Concord Presbyterian Church, $50; the Friendship Circle of St. John United Methodist Church, $50; and Jennifer and Charles Moss, $100.

Combined anonymous donations totaled $500.

Total this week: $2,420.00 Total this year: $32,412.57 Total last year: $50,657.95 Total since 1969: $1,312,505.02

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The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program will offer free income tax assistance and electronic filing for taxpayers with low to middle incomes. Assistance will be available 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through April 10 at the Shepherd’s Center, 24 Council St. You will need: picture ID; Social Security card for all dependents; all W-2s, 1099s and 1098s; all supporting documents if you itemize; and a check for refund to be direct deposited. Call Lynda at (803) 4698322 or Sandra at (803) 469-2052.

The Sumter County Library will offer “Get Connected,� a free series about the latest technology available and how it can be used to improve your life. Scheduled programs are as follows: “Just Google It,� 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9; “Going Mobile,� 3 p.m. Saturday, March 9; and “Getting Social,� 3 p.m. Saturday, April 13. All programs will be held in the main meeting room of the library, 111 N. Harvin St. The S.C. Bar Pro Bono Program will sponsor a free legal clinic on wills, estates and probate 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Delaine Community Center, 5400 Cane Savannah Road, Wedgefield.

No registration required. A schedule of additional upcoming seminars in the area is available at www.scbar.org/clinics. Call (803) 7996653, ext. 158, for details.

An Eagle Scout Court of Honor Induction will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1770 U.S. 15 South.

There will be a presentation by the USAF Honor Guard.

The public is invited.

The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) Sumter Section will meet at 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at Mount Zion Enrichment Center, 315 Fulton St. The Devine Sistas of PGR will present a “Pink and Yellow Valentine’s Ball� for children age 6 and up from 7 to 10 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 8, at Delaine Community Center. Cost is $2.

Food will be served.

Call (803) 406-5917 or (803) 406-9621.

The Ashwood Central High School Classes of 1976 and 1977 will meet at 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, at McDonald’s in Bishopville. Plans for the Aug. 2-4 reunion will be discussed. Call Debra Martin Mickens at (803) 2292979 or Barbara Mathis Wactor at (803) 983-5132.

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‘Silicon Valley’ focuses on ‘Traitorous Eight’

BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH Say the words “revolution� and “Northern California� in the same sentence, and you wouldn’t be blamed for conjuring images of Beat Generation poets or Berkeley hippies. But the revolution discussed on “Silicon Valley� (9 p.m., PBS), an “American Experience� presentation, was hatched by guys with skinny ties, slide rules and multiple doctorates in chemistry and physics.

And it proved to be much more permanent and profound. “Valley� follows a group of scientists known as the “Traitorous Eight.�

They had followed the brilliant William Shockley to California’s rural orchard country to work on semiconductors. But after receiving a Nobel Prize for his contributions to the creation of the transistor, Shockley became a mercurial taskmaster who treated his employees like children.

Taking a great financial risk, the eight men formed their own company, Fairchild Semiconductor, whose integrated circuit was at the heart of both the space race of the ‘60s and the personal computer innovations of the last 30 years.

Arguably, their greatest act of rebellion was their first. These men quit their jobs and founded their own company. That may sound normal now, but in 1957, it was a titanic leap of faith. Businesses — particularly in the science, research and technology field — were as rigidly hierarchical as the military they served.

People remained at companies like IBM for life.

And that life involved a corporate ladder with well-known and respected rungs. At Philco, office

furniture was dictated by rank.

In starting their own firm, these men, led by the charismatic scientist and salesman Robert Noyce, helped create a freewheeling Northern California corporate culture that changed America. Many people like to think of Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak building the first Apple in their garage as the Big Bang of the computer revolution.

But that came a full two decades after the buttoned-down Traitorous Eight declared, “Take this job and shove it.â€? • “Smashâ€? (9 p.m., NBC, TV-14) returns, as brassy as ever — and maybe a little more obvious and over-the-top.

That’s not a bad thing.

Not to give too much away, but more than a few explosions occur among the cast and crew of “Bombshell� in the first hour. We also get to see a duet by Karen Cartwright (Katharine McPhee) and a reigning Broadway diva played by Jennifer Hudson. It reminds us how much more fun it is to watch “American Idol� veterans than “American Idol� itself.

In a nod to the critical drubbing “Smash� received last year, “Bombshell� takes a few brickbats from a fictionalized scribe for the New York Post. Most are thrown in the direction of the play’s book, written by Julia Houston (Debra Messing), calling it “diagrammatic� and obvious. That still goes for much of the soap opera antics on “Smash.�

There’s a creaky, obvious quality to much of the melodrama, particularly that involving Eileen Rand (Anjelica Huston) and her husband, a twodimensional villain. But fresh blood, younger tal-

“Smash� too calorie-free might savor the 1972 screen adaptation of “Cabaret� (10:15 p.m., TCM).

ent and new voices are on the way.

Tonight’s Other Highlights • Candles and cake on “Betty White’s 2nd Annual 90th Birthday Specialâ€? (8 p.m., NBC, TVPG). • Two go home on “The Tasteâ€? (8 p.m., ABC, TV-PG). • More light is cast on the twins’ birth mother on “The Lying Gameâ€? (9 p.m., ABC Family, TV14). • Cupid’s arrow is crooked on “The Mindy Projectâ€? (9:30 p.m., Fox, TV-14). • Mia must be handled delicately on “Vegasâ€? (10 p.m., CBS, TV-14). • Raylan’s search for Drew leads him to dangerous country on “Justifiedâ€? (10 p.m., FX).

Cult Choice Musical fans who find

Series Notes A hacker proves useful on “NCIS� (8 p.m., CBS, TV-14) * Starstruck on “Raising Hope� (8 p.m., Fox, TV-14) * Priorities are established on “Hart of Dixie� (8 p.m., CW, TV-PG) * A kingpin to be bowled over on “NCIS: Los Angeles� (9 p.m., CBS, TV-14) * Hot times at the dating convention on “New Girl� (9 p.m., Fox, TV-14) * Jealousy complicates things on “Emily Owens, M.D.� (9 p.m., CW, TV-PG).

Late Night Ray Kelly is booked on “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart� (11 p.m., Comedy Central) * Jennifer Lawrence, Nick Kroll and Randy Houser ap-

pear on “Conan� (11 p.m., TBS) * John Caparulo, Fortune Feimster and Jo Koy appear on “Chelsea Lately� (11 p.m., E!) * Julie Andrews is on “The Colbert Report� (11:30 p.m., Comedy Central) * Eric Stonestreet and Pauley Perrette appear on “Late Show With David Letterman�

(11:35 p.m., CBS) * Jay Leno welcomes Josh Duhamel, Kathryn Bigelow and Lianne La Havas on “The Tonight Show�

(11:35 p.m., NBC) * Bradley Cooper, Kate Mara and Emeli Sande are on “Jimmy Kimmel Live�

(11:35 p.m., ABC) * Justin Bieber, Naomi Campbell, Local Natives and Jim James visit “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon�

(12:35 a.m., NBC) * Craig Ferguson hosts Amanda Peet and Paul Williams on “The Late Late Show�

(12:35 a.m., CBS).

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Baten professes to know more than our founding fathers I see Mr. Baten has again professed to know more than our founding fathers. In his letter on Jan. 29 he attempts to make the argument that because the Constitution was adopted before the Bill of Rights, that it somehow lessens those rights or the need for them.

The following is taken directly from the U.S. government’s archive web page: “During the debates on the adoption of the Constitution, its opponents repeatedly charged that the Constitution as drafted would open the way to tyranny by the central government. Fresh in their minds was the memory of the British violation of civil rights before and during the Revolution. They demanded a “bill of rights” that would spell out the immunities of individual citizens. Several state conventions in their formal ratification of the Constitution asked for such amendments; others ratified the Constitution with the understanding that the amendments would be offered.”

That last line sums it up: Some of the states would not have ratified the Constitution without the understanding that these amendments would be offered.

Mr. Baten goes on to say that this country follows majority rule. Mr. Baten should remember that this country is a republic and not a democracy. A perfect example is samesex marriage. In many state elections people have overwhelmingly voted to ban same sex marriage. Yet, through the rule of law, such bans continue to be overturned. If it were left to the majority to decide, those in the minority would never attain the equalities they fight for.

Mr. Baten says, “We the People have no fear of a tyrannical government because our system of government will not allow it.” Since those who actually wrote and voted on the Constitution felt so strongly that it would lead to tyranny that they demanded the inclusion of a Bill of Rights, I would like to know how Mr. Baten could be so certain this will not happen when the framers were certain it would.

President Obama approved the “targeted killing” of Anwar al-Awlaki, a U.S.-born Muslim cleric. That was a violation of Anwar al-Awlaki’s 5th Amendment rights.

JOHN GAYDOS Wedgefield Editor’s note: Because this letter exceeded the 350-word length as stated in our Editorial Page Policies which appears regularly on this page, it can be read in its entirety under Opinion on The Item’s website, www.theitem. com.

Test to determine political affiliation, part II This is in response to the letter to the editor entitled “Simple test can help you determine political affiliation.”

I’m a proud Democrat.

If you see someone who is hungry and homeless, but who is not a member of your family, so you do nothing, you are probably Republican.

If you see someone who is hungry and homeless, and even though not a family member, you attempt to make changes in your community to help such people anyway, you are probably a Democrat.

If you see someone being discriminated against because of their race, ethnicity, gender, age or sexuality, but it does not affect you, so you do nothing, you are probably a Republican.

If you see someone being discriminated against because of their race, ethnicity, gender, age or sexuality, and even though it does not affect you, you try to make changes so that this does not continue, you are probably a Democrat.

If you see that some people cannot afford decent health care, but you can, so you do nothing, you are prob-

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ably a Republican.

If you see that some people cannot afford decent health care, but even though you can you still wish to make changes so that everyone can have decent, affordable health care, you are probably a Democrat.”

VonGRETCHEN C. NELSON Sumter

Second Amendment in place to prevent tyranny For those who continue to fail to grasp the meaning of the Second Amendment, allow me to reference decisions of case law pertaining to this issue. I hope this will better educate you and clear up all misconceptions.

“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Read that last part again, “shall not be infringed.”

The purpose of the Second Amendment is to arm people in order to prevent future tyranny (yes, tyranny can happen in this country if we allow it). They need the proper tools to do this. Do you want the choice to be yours to determine what tool is suitable or would you like the government to determine that for you?

The term “Well Regulated” in the Second Amendment meant “Well Manned and Equipped” in 1791 as was determined in the 1939 United States v. Miller case after referencing the autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. The concept of government regulation, as we understand it today, did not exist at the time.

United States v. Miller also determined that the term “Arms” refers to “Ordinary Military Weapons” (not crew operated). American citizens have the right to keep and bear, which means own and carry, any weapons that a soldier carries into battle. That includes past, present and future weapons. A militia consisted of armed volunteers willing to fight with their personal arms and not under government control.

The 2008 Heller v. Washington D.C. decision reaffirmed that the right to bear arms was an individual right.

The 2010 McDonald v. Chicago decision reaffirmed it yet again and made it clear that it applies to every state, every city and every town in the United States.

To limit the Second Amendment to muskets would be the equivalent of limiting the First Amendment to writings in quill pens.

ROBERT JENKINSON Pinewood

Baten obviously doesn’t care about our rights Addressing Mr. Baten’s wonderful letter to the editor on Jan. 29: Just as I thought, you don’t really care about others rights. You just make a statement and expect us to say “Yes Sir, when and where would you like us to take our guns? We want to give them up so there will not be any more violence. Thank you so much, Mr. Baten, for making us safe.”

Maybe you can get The Item to come and take a picture of you turning your gun(s) in. Just because 51 percent of the U.S. population is unaware of what is going on in this country doesn’t mean that the other 49 percent are in the same category. In other words, you can fool many of the people all the time, but you can’t fool the others any of the time. (Is that a misquote? I hope you get the idea).

What’s your point in your second paragraph? I know that it is supposed to mean something but it went over my head.

Your third paragraph is a little better. I agree with “we the people have had enough.” Your idea of enough and mine would differ. Your words are eloquent just like the man in Washington’s words are eloquent. They just don’t mean anything. “We the People” do have a fear of a “tyrannical government” because our system of

government is not supposed to allow it but is on the fast track to becoming just like that. Our country has a president who is elected by the people. He acts like a king, doing what ever he wishes and not doing what he doesn’t want to do. He breaks the law and someone else takes the blame. He spends his subjects’ money like an oppressive leader would do. What we do fear are people who are so misinformed and have the “Pied Piper” syndrome. If you think I want to follow what you call the majority you need to read/reread some of the letters that you said you “greatly appreciated.” Your supposed majority doesn’t respect the minority in this country unless we go along with what they say.

As for your last paragraph, have you ever thought that they could foretell the future and knew that one day the government would try to take over “We the people?” That is what England was all about so they knew what had and could happen. You do have the part about “God help the U.S.” correct. Why should He? We don’t respect Him anymore because the government has become their god.

What’s wrong with the U.S. Read Exodus 20:1-17 and you’ll know.

JACQUELINE K. HUGHES Sumter

In new term, Obama will do little, accomplish less What a week. A president was sworn in for another term, this time as a “lame duck” who will do little and accomplish less. Perhaps that’s good for all of us. No decisions should lead to fewer problems. This president has had no domestic policy and even less a foreign policy, both of which have led to a dismal economic situation and a loss of prestige in the world. Our allies must wonder which direction we’re heading in.

Then we had Mrs. Clinton defending our administration on it’s handling of the Libyan situation.

The inability of our country to respond to this aggression, and it’s refusal to give us the truth of the matter, were and are horrible. She is accepting responsibility but not the accountability. This has not been addressed and won’t be. There are many questions yet to be addressed and answered. It’s difficult to admit to errors, however it happened.

Now let’s move on.

Now we have a “clone” of Obamas being heralded as our next secretary of state. And from Massachusetts yet.

Just a short paragraph on gun control. We’re arming Egypt with billions of dollars of arms, which could be used against us. Yet, Washington wishes to control arms in our hands, so we can’t defend ourselves. Doesn’t seem right, does it?

God bless America.

PAUL KORZEC Manning

Hunt club has no respect for private properties Hunting season is over again and so the citizens of Clarendon County have eight months before the dog hunters will be back running their dogs through our private properties without permission. Thank you, Liberty Hill Hunting Club in Summerton, for not having any respect for the private land owners, their still hunting rights, their livestock and their personal homes. Every year, the problem becomes worse and more of a problem. I have had to call the DNR and sheriff’s department more times than I can count because this hunt club brings in people from other counties to hunt on our private lands. I would venture to guess they are making a profit off using private citizens’ lands to run their dogs on.

Oh, they have five or 10 acres here and there between landowners and they know full well that their dogs are going to run right onto private lands — but who cares, right? Well, I do and so do my neighbors with large tracts of land and livestock on their lands. We wonder if the IRS is collecting taxes off the dog hunting

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clubs who are getting paid to let hunters from other counties come and hunt our lands. The still hunters who own land have spent good money on feed plots, corn and deer stands on our own properties only to have the hunt club run their dogs through our properties every single weekend of hunting season while they stand on the major roads waiting to shoot the deer that their dogs run off our property.

Unfortunately, the DNR and sheriff’s department have only so many officers to answer all the complaints so there is little that they can do. They are seriously understaffed during hunting season. I have been personally threatened three times by the outof-town hunters that “hunt” with Liberty Hill Hunt Club. They have threatened to burn down my house and kill my horses and dogs. My wife was almost trampled to death the last weekend of hunting season while she was in the barn feeding the horses and the hunting dogs came running through my pasture and around the corner of my barn, startling my horses.

GARY MEYER Pinewood Editor’s note: Because this letter exceeded the 350-word length as stated in our Editorial Page Policies which appears regularly on this page, it can be read in its entirety under Opinion on The Item’s website, www.theitem. com.

Gun-related murder rate down during past 20 years In Mr. Bell’s letter of Dec. 28, 2012, he said that the statements that I made in a previous letter were not correct. He referenced statistics from the Uniform Crime Report from the FBI. The statistics used in this letter came from the Uniform Crime Report from the FBI and the different states’ state law enforcement websites. You the reader can draw your own conclusion. Historically, the murder rates have been higher in the South, Midwest and West than the Northeast.

The liberal explanation for this has been poverty, being uneducated, etc., unless it doesn’t fit their agenda.

These statistics were established over 50 years ago.

In 1991, South Carolina’s gun murder rate was 8.05 persons per 100,000 people. Georgia’s rate was 8.68. North Carolina’s rate was 8.3 for 1993. Florida’s rate was 3.22 in 1996. Virginia’s rate for 1991 was 6.37. Virginia’s statistics included Washington, D.C. California had a rate of 8.89 in 1991. New York had a rate of 3.57 in 1998. Massachusetts had a rate for 1991 of 2.94.

Connecticut had a rate of 3.99 in 1991. Pennsylvania had a rate of 4.7 for 1991.

In 2011, the gun murder rate for South Carolina was 4.0 persons for 100,000 people. Georgia’s rate was 3.93 in 2011. Florida’s rate was 3.08 in 2007. North Carolina’s rate for 2011 was 3.87. Virginia’s rate for 2011 was 2.58, including Washington, D.C., California’s rate for 2011 was 3.25. New York’s rate for 2007 was 2.94. Massachusetts’ rate for 2011 was 2.02. Connecticut’s rate was 2.71 for 2011.

Pennsylvania had a rate of 3.97 for 2011.

The gun-related murder rate for the last 20 years has drastically declined over the entire United States.

South Carolina’s gun murder rate dropped from 1991 to 2011 by 101 percent. Georgia’s rate dropped by 121 percent. Florida’s rate dropped by 4.5 percent from 1996 to 2007. North Carolina’s rate dropped by 114 percent from 1991 to 2011. Virginia’s rate dropped by 147 percent, including Washington, D.C., from 1991 to 2011.

All these states don’t have restrictive gun laws and thousands of guns have been legally purchased in these states.

W.E. DAVIS Sumter Editor’s note: Because this letter exceeded the 350-word length as stated in our Editorial Page Policies which appears regularly on this page, it can be read in its entirety under Opinion on The Item’s website, www.theitem. com.

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BENEFITS from Page A1 primarily in rural areas.

The Sumter location is one of three offices statewide that will begin serving people from two other counties where the service is being discontinued.

Despite the cutback, the SC Works centers in both Manning and Bishopville will remain open, providing all the other services they currently offer, Fairwell said. This includes aiding unemployed people in making connections with employers offering local jobs. A complete list of SC Works services can be found at its website: www.scworks.org.

In addition to the Sumter office, residents of Clarendon and Lee counties receiving or seeking benefits can continue to use the DEW’s online services at mybenefits.dew.sc.gov.

Those using the website for the first time will need to set up a personal account, which will require an active email address, as well.

“We’re attempting to have claimants be able to utilize technology to their advantage, and that’s what we’re hoping to do, as well,” Fairwell said.

Claimants can also continue to file weekly claims by phone through DEW’s TelClaim system at 1-866831-1724.

But an advocate for the poor said it’s the rural counties where people need the most help with computers and transportation, the

Associated Press reported.

“People in rural counties probably have a harder time getting to the office than anybody else because of transportation issues,” said Sue Berkowitz of Appleseed Legal Justice Center. “Rural areas cannot afford to lose one service.”

She called the decrease of in-person help one more barrier for people to get benefits, which average just $239 weekly. In South Carolina, the maximum payment is $326 weekly for up to 20 weeks.

Seven of the 17 offices are located in counties posting the 10 highest jobless rates in South Carolina: Allendale, ranked second highest in December with 15.6 percent unemployed; Clarendon, fifth-highest; Bamberg, Dillon, and Union counties, tied for sixthhighest; Chester, seventh-worst; and McCormick, eighth-worst at 12.7 percent.

The agency said 6,000 affected clients have been notified by mail.

The letters went to people assigned to those 17 offices who have filed a claim in the last month. While the jobless are assigned to their nearest office, they can go to any of the soon-to-be 39 locations for help, Fairwell said.

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Mixed-race daughter of Thurmond dies

BY MEG KINNARD The Associated Press COLUMBIA — Essie Mae Washington-Williams, the mixed-race daughter of one-time segregationist Sen. Strom Thurmond who kept her parentage secret for more than 70 years to avoid damaging his political career, died Monday. She was 87.

Vann Dozier of Leevy’s Funeral Home in Columbia said Washington-Williams died Monday. A cause of death was not given.

Washington-Williams was the daughter of Thurmond and his family’s black maid. The identity of her famous father was rumored for decades in political circles and the black community.

But not until after Thurmond’s death in 2003 at age 100 did Washington-Williams come forward and say her father was the white man who ran for president on a segregationist platform and served in the U.S. Senate for more than 47 years.

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Essie Mae Washington-Williams, the illegitimate daughter of the late Sen. Strom Thurmond and a black maid who worked in his family home, is seen during a news conference Dec. 17, 2003, in Columbia.

Washington-Williams died Monday at 87.

“I am Essie Mae Washington-Williams, and at last I am completely free,” Washington-Williams said at a news conference revealing her secret.

She was born in 1925 after Thurmond, then 22, had an affair with a 16-year-old black maid who worked in his family’s Edgefield, S.C., home. She spent years as a school teacher in Los Angeles, keeping in touch with her famous father.

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SUMTER CITY COUNCIL Today, 5:30 p.m., Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main St. BISHOPVILLE CITY COUNCIL Today, 6:30 p.m., Colclough Building TOWN OF LYNCHBURG PLANNING COMMISSION Wednesday, 4 p.m., town hall

Chris Oliver keeps a small brush fire under control at Swan Lake-Iris Garden on Saturday, Jan. 23, until Sumter firefighters can arrive to extinguish it. Photo taken and submitted by Pam Cody.

SPORTS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2013

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Lady Gators still eyeing playoff spot

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennisb@theitem.com The Lakewood High School varsity girls basketball team is just 1-7 in Region VI-3A, but if it is to make the state playoffs, it has its future in its hands.

Well, almost.

If the Lady Gators can win on the road today against Marlboro County and fellow Sumter County school Crestwood defeats Darlington in Darlington, then Lakewood and Darlington will be playing for the fourth and final playoff spot from the region when they face each other in Sumter on Thursday.

“The girls know about the importance of these games,” SEE GATORS, PAGE B5 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Baltimore wide receiver Anquan Boldin (81) stiff-arms San Francisco cornerback Chris Culliver (29) during the second half of Super Bowl XLVII on Sunday in New Orleans. The Ravens won 34-31.

Ravens hold on for title

BY BARRY WILNER The Associated Press NEW ORLEANS — For a Super Bowl with so many story lines, this game came up with quite a twist.

Try a blackout that turned a blowout into a shootout — capped by a brilliant defensive stand.

The Baltimore Ravens survived a frenzied comeback by the San Francisco 49ers following a 34-minute delay in the third quarter for a power outage Sunday night, winning their second championship 34-31. Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco threw three first-half touchdown passes, Jacoby Jones ran back the second-half kickoff a record 108 yards for a score, and star linebacker Ray Lewis’ last play fittingly was part of a

34 31 defensive effort that saved the victory.

“To me, that was one of the most amazing goal-line stands I’ve ever been a part of in my career,’’ said Lewis, who an-

nounced a month ago he would retire when the Ravens were done playing.

They are done now, with another Vince Lombardi Trophy headed for the display case.

“What better way to do it,’’ Lewis said, “than on the Super Bowl stage?’’

That stage already was loaded with plots: • The coaching Harbaughs sibling rivalry, won by older brother John, who said the postgame greeting with Jim was “painful.’’

• Flacco’s emergence as a top-level quarterback, and his impending free agency.

• Colin Kaepernick’s rapid rise in the last two months as 49ers QB. SEE SUPER BOWL, PAGE B3

Lewis ends career in championship fashion

BY DAVID GINSBURG The Associated Press NEW ORLEANS — So, Ray Lewis, now that you’ve won a Super Bowl, what’s next?

No, he’s not going to that amusement park. The Baltimore Ravens linebacker is heading into retirement — and he can’t wait.

“Now I get to see a different side of life,’’ Lewis said Sunday night after helping the Ravens beat the San Francisco 49ers 34-31. “My family, and my sons, my kids, they’ve sacrificed for me. Now I have the opportunity to sacrifice for them.’’

Lewis ended his 17-year NFL career in perfect fashion, directing a successful goal-line stand that provided him a world championship to take into retirement. After the 49ers failed to score on three straight plays from the

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Baltimore linebacker Ray Lewis (52) celebrates with the Lombardi Trophy after defeating San Francisco 34-31 on Sunday in Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans.

Baltimore 5-yard line in the closing minutes, the Ravens could begin celebrating their

first Super Bowl title in 12 years.

“How else can you finish

that off but with a goal-line stand?’’ Lewis said. “That is championship football.’’

The 13-time Pro Bowl star began his final night on the football field with a motivational speech to his teammates. He ended it looking upward into a waterfall of silver streamers and purple confetti. And minutes later, he put his hands on the Lombardi Trophy.

“What we did as a team today was the ultimate,’’ Lewis said.

As an individual, Lewis made seven tackles. Nothing special, really. He had 44 in Baltimore’s previous three playoff games. But the Ravens played like champions behind Lewis, and as usual, they drew inspiration from him.

“There will never be another leader like him and we SEE LEWIS, PAGE B3

PREP SCHEDULE TODAY Varsity Basketball West Florence at Sumter, 6 p.m.

Crestwood at Darlington, 6 p.m.

Lakewood at Marlboro County, 6 p.m.

Hartsville at Manning, 6 p.m.

East Clarendon at Timmonsville, 6 p.m.

Hemingway at Scott’s Branch, 6 p.m.

Jefferson Davis at St. Francis Xavier (Boys Only), 6 p.m.

Varsity and JV Basketball Wilson Hall at Laurence Manning, 4 p.m.

Dorchester at Thomas Sumter, 4 p.m.

The King’s Academy at Robert E. Lee, 4 p.m.

Patrick Henry at Clarendon Hall, 4 p.m.

Junior Varsity Basketball Lee Central at Lake City, 6 p.m.

B Team Basketball East Clarendon at Timmonsville, 5 p.m.

WEDNESDAY Varsity Basketball Timberland at Lee Central, 6:30 p.m.

B Team Basketball Calhoun Academy at Laurence Manning, 5 p.m.

THURSDAY Varsity Basketball Darlington at Lakewood, 6 p.m.

Scott’s Branch at East Clarendon, 6 p.m.

Junior Varsity Basketball Lee Central at Timberland, 6:30 p.m.

B Team Basketball East Clarendon at Scott’s Branch (Boys Only), 5 p.m.

FRIDAY Varsity and JV Basketball Florence Christian at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m.

Laurence Manning at Orangeburg Prep, 4 p.m.

Local trio set to sign Wednesday

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennisb@theitem.com Crestwood High School’s Keiton Burgess and Andre Bennett and Manning High’s Hugh McFadden will be signing national letters of intent BURGESS to play college football on Wednesday, which is Naitonal Signing Day. Burgess, a BENNETT Shrine Bowl offensive lineman, will sign with North Carolina Central and outside linebacker Bennett will sign MCFADDEN with Limestone SEE TRIO, PAGE B5

Wildcats likely to give USC trouble

BY DARRYL SLATER Post and Courier COLUMBIA — South Carolina’s starting guards, Bruce Ellington and Eric Smith, are 5-9 and 5-11. The Gamecocks start 6-5 Lakeem Jackson on the wing.

While Michael Carrera has long arms, he is still 6-5 — a liability in the post, where USC often

needs him to play.

The Gamecocks have 6-8 RJ Slawson and 6-11 Laimonas Chatkevicius, and while the MARTIN latter starts, he is a freshman and a project.

In USC’s eight Southeastern Conference

games, Slawson has averaged just 16.6 minutes, Chatkevicius 10.

The upshot: Longer opponents are likely to give USC trouble when the Gamecocks try to run half-court offense, which isn’t their strength in the first place.

In Saturday’s home loss to Georgia, the longer Bulldogs ren-

dered USC impotent in the halfcourt — a situation exacerbated by USC performing so poorly on defense that it couldn’t rely on a fast-break offense that might neutralize Georgia’s defensive length more effectively than THE STATE when the Gamecocks have to set up against it South Carolina’s Lakeem Jackson, left, tries to get the ball from Georgia’s Donte’ Williams during the Bulldogs’ 67-56 SEE USC, PAGE B5 victory on Saturday at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia.

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SCOREBOARD TV, RADIO TODAY 5 p.m. -- College Football: ESPNU Signing Day Preview Show (ESPNU).

5:45 p.m. -- Girls and Boys High School Basketball: Chapin at Camden (WPUB-FM 102.7) 6:05 p.m. -- Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXYFM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240).

7 p.m. -- College Basketball: Florida at Arkansas (ESPN).

7 p.m. -- College Basketball: Villanova at DePaul (ESPN2).

7 p.m. -- College Basketball: Wake Forest at North Carolina (ESPNU).

7 p.m. -- College Basketball: Boston College at Miami (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

7:30 p.m. -- NBA Basketball: Los Angeles Lakers at Brooklyn (NBA TV).

7:30 p.m. -- NHL Hockey: Tampa Bay at Philadelphia (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

9 p.m. -- College Basketball: Ohio State at Michigan (ESPN).

9 p.m. -- College Basketball: South Carolina at Kentucky (ESPNU, WPUB-FM 102.7, WDXY-FM 105.9, WNKT-FM 107.5, WDXYAM 1240).

9 p.m. -- College Basketball: Florida State at Georgia Tech (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

COLLEGE BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Today EAST Maine at Boston U., 7 p.m.

Purdue at Penn St., 7 p.m.

SOUTH Crowley’s Ridge at E. Kentucky, 7 p.m.

Radford at Liberty, 7 p.m.

Boston College at Miami, 7 p.m.

Wake Forest at North Carolina, 7 p.m.

Florida St. at Georgia Tech, 9 p.m.

South Carolina at Kentucky, 9 p.m.

MIDWEST Cent. Michigan at Akron, 7 p.m.

Youngstown St. at Cleveland St., 7 p.m.

Villanova at DePaul, 7 p.m.

Evansville at Bradley, 8 p.m.

Missouri St. at N. Iowa, 8 p.m.

Wichita St. at S. Illinois, 8:05 p.m.

Ill.-Chicago at Valparaiso, 8:05 p.m.

Ohio St. at Michigan, 9 p.m.

SOUTHWEST Florida at Arkansas, 7 p.m.

Kansas St. at Texas Tech, 8 p.m.

Wednesday EAST Hartford at Binghamton, 7 p.m.

NJIT at Colgate, 7 p.m.

George Washington at Duquesne, 7 p.m.

Northeastern at Hofstra, 7 p.m.

Cincinnati at Providence, 7 p.m.

St. Francis (Pa.) at Robert Morris, 7 p.m.

UConn vs. St. John’s at MSG, 7 p.m.

Charlotte at Temple, 7 p.m.

Delaware at Towson, 7 p.m.

Albany (NY) at UMBC, 7 p.m.

Rhode Island at UMass, 7 p.m.

New Hampshire at Vermont, 7 p.m.

Mount St. Mary’s at Wagner, 7 p.m.

Louisville at Rutgers, 7:30 p.m.

Saint Louis at Fordham, 8 p.m.

SOUTH High Point at Campbell, 7 p.m.

Charleston Southern at Coastal Carolina, 7 p.m.

William & Mary at James Madison, 7 p.m.

VMI at Longwood, 7 p.m.

Gardner-Webb at Presbyterian, 7 p.m.

Marquette at South Florida, 7 p.m.

Southern Miss. at UCF, 7 p.m.

Winthrop at UNC Asheville, 7 p.m.

Georgia St. at UNC Wilmington, 7 p.m.

Alabama at Auburn, 8 p.m.

Vanderbilt at LSU, 8 p.m.

Texas-Pan American at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

Georgia at Tennessee, 8 p.m.

Marshall at Tulane, 8 p.m.

Mississippi St. at Mississippi, 9 p.m.

MIDWEST Ohio at Ball St., 7 p.m.

St. Bonaventure at Butler, 7 p.m.

Saint Joseph’s at Dayton, 7 p.m.

Buffalo at E. Michigan, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Michigan St., 7 p.m.

Miami (Ohio) at Toledo, 7 p.m.

Kent St. at W. Michigan, 7 p.m.

Creighton at Indiana St., 7:05 p.m.

Bowling Green at N. Illinois, 8 p.m.

Illinois St. at Drake, 8:05 p.m.

Iowa at Wisconsin, 9 p.m.

SOUTHWEST Baylor at Oklahoma St., 7 p.m.

Memphis at SMU, 8 p.m.

UMKC at Houston Baptist, 8:05 p.m.

UAB at Tulsa, 8:05 p.m.

Kansas at TCU, 9 p.m.

Rice at UTEP, 9 p.m.

FAR WEST Stanford at Arizona, 9 p.m.

UNLV at Fresno St., 9 p.m.

Air Force at New Mexico, 9 p.m.

Wyoming at CS Bakersfield, 10 p.m.

Colorado St. at Nevada, 10 p.m.

Utah at Oregon St., 10 p.m.

Boise St. at San Diego St., 11 p.m.

Thursday EAST St. Francis (NY) at Bryant, 7 p.m.

LIU Brooklyn at CCSU, 7 p.m.

Old Dominion at Drexel, 7 p.m.

St. Peter’s at Fairfield, 7 p.m.

Marist at Iona, 7 p.m.

Canisius at Manhattan, 7 p.m.

Monmouth (NJ) at Quinnipiac, 7 p.m.

Fairleigh Dickinson at Sacred Heart, 7 p.m.

Niagara at Rider, 7:30 p.m.

SOUTH The Citadel at Chattanooga, 7 p.m.

W. Carolina at Davidson, 7 p.m.

FAU at FIU, 7 p.m.

UNC Greensboro at Furman, 7 p.m.

Appalachian St. at Georgia Southern, 7 p.m.

North Florida at Kennesaw St., 7 p.m.

Jacksonville at Mercer, 7 p.m.

Hampton at Savannah St., 7 p.m.

SC-Upstate at Stetson, 7 p.m.

Clemson at Virginia, 7 p.m.

Elon at Wofford, 7 p.m.

ETSU at Florida Gulf Coast, 7:05 p.m.

Tennessee St. at Austin Peay, 8 p.m.

UTSA at Louisiana Tech, 8 p.m.

Arkansas St. at Middle Tennessee, 8 p.m.

Belmont at Murray St., 8 p.m.

Coll. of Charleston at Samford, 8 p.m.

E. Illinois at UT-Martin, 8 p.m.

Troy at South Alabama, 8:05 p.m.

UALR at Louisiana-Monroe, 8:30 p.m.

Oral Roberts at Northwestern St., 8:30 p.m.

NC State at Duke, 9 p.m.

Maryland at Virginia Tech, 9 p.m.

MIDWEST S. Dakota St. at IPFW, 7 p.m.

Indiana at Illinois, 7 p.m.

N. Dakota St. at Oakland, 7 p.m.

Loyola of Chicago at Youngstown St., 7:45 p.m.

Wright St. at Green Bay, 8 p.m.

Detroit at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.

SIU-Edwardsville at SE Missouri, 8 p.m.

Nebraska-Omaha at W. Illinois, 8 p.m.

SOUTHWEST W. Kentucky at North Texas, 8 p.m.

Texas St. at Texas-Arlington, 8 p.m.

Lamar at Texas A&M-CC, 8:30 p.m.

McNeese St. at Sam Houston St., 8:45 p.m.

Cent. Arkansas at Stephen F. Austin, 9 p.m.

Missouri at Texas A&M, 9 p.m.

FAR WEST Portland St. at N. Arizona, 8:35 p.m.

Seattle at Denver, 9 p.m.

N. Colorado at Montana, 9 p.m.

Idaho at New Mexico St., 9 p.m.

Washington at UCLA, 9 p.m.

S. Utah at Idaho St., 9:05 p.m.

North Dakota at Montana St., 9:05 p.m.

California at Arizona St., 9:30 p.m.

UC Irvine at CS Northridge, 10 p.m.

Pacific at Cal Poly, 10 p.m.

Colorado at Oregon, 10 p.m.

Loyola Marymount at Portland, 10 p.m.

BYU at San Diego, 10 p.m.

UC Davis at UC Santa Barbara, 10 p.m.

E. Washington at Sacramento St., 10:05 p.m.

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Saint Mary’s (Cal) at Santa Clara, 11 p.m.

Washington St. at Southern Cal, 11:30 p.m.

Long Beach St. at Hawaii, Mid

NBA STANDINGS

By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB New York 30 15 .667 – Brooklyn 28 19 .596 3 Boston 24 23 .511 7 Philadelphia 20 26 .435 101/2 Toronto 17 31 .354 141/2 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 30 14 .682 – Atlanta 26 20 .565 5 Orlando 14 33 .298 171/2 Charlotte 11 35 .239 20 Washington 11 35 .239 20 Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 29 18 .617 – Indiana 28 19 .596 1 Milwaukee 25 21 .543 31/2 Detroit 18 30 .375 111/2 Cleveland 14 34 .292 151/2 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 38 11 .776 – Memphis 30 16 .652 61/2 Houston 26 23 .531 12 Dallas 20 27 .426 17 New Orleans 15 33 .313 221/2 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 35 12 .745 – Denver 30 18 .625 51/2 Utah 26 22 .542 91/2 Portland 24 23 .511 11 Minnesota 18 26 .409 151/2 Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Clippers 34 15 .694 – Golden State 30 17 .638 3 L.A. Lakers 22 26 .458 111/2 Sacramento 17 32 .347 17 Phoenix 16 32 .333 171/2 Sunday’s Games Boston 106, L.A. Clippers 104 L.A. Lakers 98, Detroit 97 Miami 100, Toronto 85 Monday’s Games Orlando at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Washington, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Indiana, 7 p.m.

Detroit at New York, 7:30 p.m.

Charlotte at Miami, 7:30 p.m.

Portland at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Dallas at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m.

Sacramento at Utah, 9 p.m.

Today’s Games Atlanta at Indiana, 7 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m.

Golden State at Houston, 8 p.m.

Phoenix at Memphis, 8 p.m.

Milwaukee at Denver, 9 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games Charlotte at Cleveland, 7 p.m.

Indiana at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Boston at Toronto, 7 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Orlando, 7 p.m.

New York at Washington, 7 p.m.

Memphis at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

Brooklyn at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Houston at Miami, 7:30 p.m.

Phoenix at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

Golden State at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m.

Portland at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Milwaukee at Utah, 9 p.m.

San Antonio at Minnesota, 9 p.m.

NHL STANDINGS

By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 9 6 3 0 12 30 22 New Jersey 8 4 1 3 11 20 19 N.Y. Islanders 8 4 3 1 9 27 26 N.Y. Rangers 8 4 4 0 8 19 22 Philadelphia 9 3 6 0 6 21 26 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 8 6 1 1 13 24 19 Montreal 8 6 2 0 12 26 17 Ottawa 9 5 3 1 11 25 16 Toronto 8 4 4 0 8 21 23 Buffalo 9 3 5 1 7 27 33 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 8 6 2 0 12 39 21 Winnipeg 8 3 4 1 7 24 32 Carolina 7 3 4 0 6 18 23 Florida 8 3 5 0 6 20 30 Washington 9 2 6 1 5 21 33 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 9 7 0 2 16 28 20 St. Louis 8 6 2 0 12 31 19 Detroit 8 4 3 1 9 22 24 Nashville 8 3 2 3 9 14 20 Columbus 9 3 5 1 7 18 28 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver 8 4 2 2 10 21 20 Edmonton 8 4 3 1 9 20 21 Minnesota 8 4 3 1 9 20 22 Colorado 8 4 4 0 8 19 20 Calgary 6 1 3 2 4 16 24 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose 8 7 0 1 15 30 14 Anaheim 7 5 1 1 11 27 22 Phoenix 9 3 4 2 8 27 26 Dallas 9 3 5 1 7 17 23 Los Angeles 7 2 3 2 6 16 23 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Sunday’s Games Pittsburgh 6, Washington 3 Montreal 2, Ottawa 1 Florida 4, Buffalo 3 New Jersey 3, N.Y. Islanders 0 Monday’s Games Carolina at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Dallas at Colorado, 9 p.m.

Minnesota at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

Vancouver at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m.

San Jose at Anaheim, 10 p.m.

Today’s Games N.Y. Rangers at New Jersey, 7 p.m.

Pittsburgh at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m.

Toronto at Washington, 7 p.m.

Los Angeles at Columbus, 7 p.m.

Buffalo at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.

Calgary at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Florida at Winnipeg, 8 p.m.

Nashville at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

Chicago at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

GOLF Waste Management Phoenix Open Par Scores The Associated Press Sunday At TPC Scottsdale Scottsdale, Ariz.

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Furman girls advance to championship Furman Middle School advanced to the championship game of the Sumter Middle School Conference tournament with a 39-37 victory over Hillcrest in a semifinal game on Monday at the Alice Drive gymnasium.

Kamryn Lemon led the Lady Indians with 26 points.

Jayla Bolden had a doubledouble of 20 points and 18 rebounds to lead the Lady Wildcats, who finished the year 14-5 on the season. Lindsey Rogers and Tyana Saunders both had seven points for Hillcrest.

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LAMAR — Lee Central Middle School lost to C.E. Murray 45-29 on Monday in the championship game of the Upper Pee Dee Conference tournament on Monday at the Spaulding gymnasium.

Javana Myers led Lee Central with 10 points.

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Nassire Reddick led Lee Central with 17 points. Demarcus Smith added 13 and Kendrick Holloman added 10.

City 56-42 on Monday at the Lee Central gymnasium.

Quetta Brown led the Lady Stallions with 16 points. Asia Wright added 14.

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Crestwod High School closed out its season with a 25-17 victory over Darlington on Monday at The Castle.

Whitney Wilson led the Lady Wildcats, who finished the season with a 6-8 record, with 10 points. Deandrea Jenkins added six.

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WALTERBORO — Clarendon Hall split two games in a round-robin tournament at the Colleton Prep gymnasium on Saturday, beating Andrew Jackson Academy 38-14 and losing to Colleton Prep 20-13.

In the win over AJA, Michael Hutsell led the Saints with 12 points. Parth Patel added 10 and Cameron Earl had eight.

In the second game, Patel led Clarendon Hall with seven points and 13 rebounds.

Clarendon Hall finished its season with a 5-1 record.

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WALTERBORO — Clarendon Hall lost to Colleton Prep 25-7 on Saturday at the Colleton Prep gymnasium.

Clarendon Hall finished the year with a 1-3 record.

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Pacers top Bulls for share of division lead INDIANAPOLIS — David West scored 29 points and Paul George had 21 points, 11 rebounds and five assists, leading Indiana past short-handed Chicago 111-101 on Monday night, and into a share of the Central Division lead.

The Pacers have won three straight and extended their home winning streak to 14, matching the team’s longest since 2002-03.

Marco Belinelli had a season-high 24 points and Nate Robinson had 19 to lead the Bulls, who lost for only the third time in nine games. The Bulls played again without starting guards Kirk Hinrich (elbow), Derrick Rose (knee) and center Joakim Noah (foot). The Bulls also survived a scare when Marco Belinelli crashed to the floor clutching his right ankle late in the first quarter.

Indiana seized control with a 15-4 run in the third quarter that made it 79-67 with 4:13 to go.

Chicago never got closer than four the rest of the way.

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NEW YORK — Tyson Chandler tied a franchise record with his third straight 20-rebound game, Carmelo Anthony scored 27 points, and the New York Knicks beat the Detroit Pistons 99-85 on Monday night for their fifth consecutive victory.

In a game that was decided early, Chandler played long enough to grab his 20th rebound midway through the fourth quarter. After grabbing 20 in victories on Friday and Saturday night, he became the first Knicks player to have 20 in three straight games since Hall of Famer Willis Reed in December 1969.

Two nights after being held to nine points, snapping his franchise single-season record of 31 games in a row with 20 or more, Anthony matched that total in the first quarter and shot 10 of 17 from the field.

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PHILADELPHIA — Spencer Hawes had 21 points and 14 rebounds and Jrue Holiday had 13 points and 14 assists to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 78-61 win over the Orlando Magic on Monday night.

Nick Young had 15 points to help the Sixers win three straight games for the first time since the final three games of November.

Hawes and Young both scored big buckets during a 14-1 run in the third quarter that helped the Sixers put away the undermanned Magic.

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Syracuse (19-3, 7-2 Big East) was coming off consecutive road losses against Villanova and Pittsburgh and has only three conference losses in its last 32 Big East games. The Orange have now won a school-record 36 straight games at home, the longest active streak in Division I. Notre Dame (18-5, 6-4) had won three straight.

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SUPER BOWL from Page B1 • The big game’s return to the Big Easy for the first time in 11 years, and the first time since Hurricane Katrina ravaged the city in 2005. • Lewis’ self-proclaimed “last ride.’’ But when the Superdome lost power, well, that wasn’t in anyone’s scenario.

Flacco and the Ravens (14-6) were turning the game into a rout, leading 28-6 when, without even a flicker of warning, several banks of lights and the scoreboards went dark. Players from both sides stretched and chatted with each other in as bizarre a scene as any Super Bowl has witnessed. “The bad part was we started talking about it,’’ said safety Ed Reed, who had the game’s only interception. “That was mentioned. It was like they were trying to kill our momentum.’’ After power was restored, the 49ers began playing lights out.

San Francisco (13-5-1), in search of its sixth Lombardi Trophy in as many tries, got back in the game almost immediately.

Michael Crabtree’s 31yard touchdown recep-

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San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick, left, throws under pressure from Baltimore linebacker Terrell Suggs (55) during the second half of Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans. The Ravens won 34-31.

49ers’ comeback falls just short

BY JANIE MCCAULEY The Associated Press NEW ORLEANS — Colin Kaepernick got tripped up and tossed down, then still nearly led the greatest Super Bowl comeback in just his 10th career NFL start.

Rarely rattled on an impressive path to the Super Bowl, San Francisco’s second-year quarterback finally showed some inexperience on football’s big stage. Not to mention some guts.

After a remarkable postseason run — with those speedy legs — by the tattooed play-caller, the Baltimore Ravens exposed plenty of flaws in

his groove and turning the Super Bowl into a wild game down the stretch — and gave yet more cred to the pistol offense designed by his old college coach that is so well suited for the NFL’s young, mobile quarterbacks. “Colin was cool the entire game,’’ left tackle Joe Staley said. “Colin was the same he’s been the whole entire season. He’s never shown any hints of being rattled, any hint of being uncomfortable on the football field, and he showed that exact kind of character today.’’ Kaepernick directed four second-half scoring drives, throw-

handing Kaepernick and Co. a 34-31 loss Sunday despite San Francisco’s secondhalf rally. “We were ready for the second half,’’ Kaepernick said. “We knew we had to score to get back in the game. We had good plays, we had bad plays in the red zone.’’ No team has come from more than 10 points down to win a Super Bowl, and Kaepernick had a chance to make it happen less than three months after becoming San Francisco’s starter.

He regrouped during a 34-minute delay early in the third quarter because of a power outage, finding

ing a 31-yard touchdown pass to Michael Crabtree and also running 15 yards for a TD. But the 49ers missed the two-point conversion that would have tied the game with less than 10 minutes left.

Crabtree didn’t get much help in a mistake-filled first half by San Francisco (13-51), which failed to stop Joe Flacco and deliver the franchise’s sixth championship that would have matched the Pittsburgh Steelers for most ever.

The 49ers’ perfect Super Bowl record?

That’s over, too. They lost for the first time in the title game.

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Baltimore QB wins Super Bowl MVP

BY HOWARD FENDRICH The Associated Press NEW ORLEANS — Until this Super Bowl, Joe Flacco always believed in himself more than many other folks did.

Maybe that’s because the Baltimore Ravens quarterback never put up the most scintillating statistics. Or because he kept falling short of a championship.

This much was clear: Flacco didn’t get the top-of-the-line contract he wanted last offseason, so he put off negotiations until this season was done, confident he would prove himself.

That decision worked out rather well.

Capping a perfect postseason, the unassuming and unheralded Flacco completed 22 of 33 passes for 287 yards and three first-half touchdowns Sunday, earning Super Bowl MVP honors for leading the Ravens to a 34-31 victory over

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“He did let me know if the day came, I could go beat on his desk and really give it to him,’’ Flacco said with a smile. “And that’s what I’m going to do.’’ Flacco set aside any questions about just how good he is and whether he belongs in the conversation about the league’s best quarterbacks, becoming only the sixth in 47 Super Bowls to throw for three scores in a first half. He connected with Anquan Boldin for 13 yards, Dennis Pitta for 1, and Jacoby Jones for 56 in a back-and-forth game oddly interrupted more than a halfhour by a power outage.

Then, on the drive that ended with Baltimore’s final points, a field goal with under 4{ minutes left, Flacco faced a third-and-1 at his team’s 45yard line. Given three play calls to choose from, Flacco banged his wrists across each other, signaling for a fade to Boldin.

The outcome? A 15-yard gain for a first down.

sent him out like his brothers,’’ Baltimore linebacker Terrell Suggs. “His legacy will go untainted.’’ The last time Lewis played in a Super Bowl, he was voted MVP of Baltimore’s 34-7 rout of the New York Giants. This time, Joe Flacco was the MVP because the Ravens’ offense outplayed the team’s usually reliable defense.

Ever since Lewis announced on Jan. 2 that this would be his “last ride,’’ the Ravens have talked about providing him a title to take into retirement. And so they did. “It’s pretty cool,’’ Flacco said. “Ray’s a great person and everyone knows he’s an unbelievable player, but he’s the best teammate. It’s unbelievable to send him out like this.’’ What a journey it was.

After defeating Indianapolis at home to open the playoffs, the Ravens beat top-seeded Denver on the road and knocked off second-seeded New England. Then, underdogs again in the Super Bowl, Baltimore blew most of a 22-point lead in the second half before mounting one final defensive stop.

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tion, on which he broke two tackles, made it 28-13.

A few minutes later, Frank Gore’s 6-yard run followed a 32-yard punt return by Ted Ginn Jr., and the 49ers were within eight.

Ray Rice’s fumble at his 24 led to David Akers’ 34yard field goal, but Baltimore woke up for a long drive leading to rookie Justin Tucker’s 19-yard field goal.

San Francisco wasn’t done challenging, though, and Kaepernick’s 15-yard TD run, the longest for a quarterback in a Super Bowl, made it 31-29. A 2-point conversion pass failed when the Ravens blitzed.

Tucker added a 38-yarder with 4:19 remaining, setting up the frantic finish.

Kaepernick couldn’t get the 49ers into the end zone on the final three plays. The last was a pass into the right corner of the end zone to Crabtree that involved some incidental bumping. Jim Harbaugh insisted a flag should have been thrown. “There’s no question in my mind that there was a pass interference and then a hold,’’ Jim Harbaugh said.

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“To me, that was one of the most amazing goalline stands I’ve ever been a part of in my career,’’ Lewis said. “What better way to do it than on the Super Bowl stage?’’ Lewis’ old buddy, 34-year-old Ed Reed, contributed a first-half interception. Jacoby Jones scored two touchdowns, and after the second — a 108-yard kickoff return to open the third quarter — he saluted his retiring teammate with a rendition of the “squirrel’’ dance Lewis made famous.

Days earlier, Lewis was confronted about his use of deer antler spray in his effort to return from the triceps injury. He vehemently denied trying the banned substance, and that sideshow fizzled out quickly enough so that it was not a distraction Sunday.

The Ravens will have another middle linebacker next season, but they will never have another Ray Lewis. Coach John Harbaugh was asked why the team responded so passionately to him and his effort to go out on top.

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Carolina women take down Auburn

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COLUMBIA — Khadijah Sessions had a career-high 19 points off the bench as No. 15 South Carolina won its fifth straight game 59-51 over Southeastern Conference foe Auburn Sunday.

Sessions was 5-of-9 shooting and 8 of 9 at the foul line for the Gamecocks (19-3, 7-2). Tiffany Mitchell and Aleighsa Welch each added 10 points.

Reigning SEC Player of the Week Ieasia Walker pitched in eight points on just 2-of-7 shooting for South Carolina, though she did dish out five assists and record four steals.

Auburn’s Hasina Muhammad entered havSTALEY ing scored in double figures in 23 straight games — the eighth-longest streak in the country — but managed just seven points Sunday.

Tyrese Tanner and Tra’Cee Tanner each had 10 points for the Tigers (13-9, 2-7), who have lost six straight and seven of eight.

South Carolina’s defense held Auburn to just 39.3 percent shooting (22 of 56), including 2-of-8 3-point shooting.

The USC women remained at No. 15 in the latest AP Poll with Baylor occupying the top spot for the fifth straight week.

in the halfcourt.

This is once again a concern for USC coach Frank Martin as he prepares his team for today’s trip to Kentucky. The Wildcats (15-6, 6-2 SEC) are more mortal than the group that went 38-2 last season and won the national championship. But they are long enough to give USC fits, and they have the country’s best shot blocker in 6-10 Nerlens Noel, who has 48 blocks in the past seven games, including a school-record 12 against Mississippi two games ago.

But for USC, the key to scoring against Kentucky — which ranks second in the SEC in field goal percentage defense in league play, while USC ranks last in field goal percentage — starts with playing better defense than the Gamecocks did last week against Florida and Georgia. The Gators shot 52.8 percent, the Bulldogs 58.1. “After the first seven minutes in the Florida game and the whole Georgia game, our defense was embarrassingly bad,�

Martin said.

Martin’s first team at Kansas State, in 2007-08, was sort of like this USC team — a good week here, a bad week there. But the Wildcats could always lean on freshman Michael Beasley, “to save us from a difficult day,�

Martin said. Beasley was picked second overall in the 2008 NBA draft. “We don’t have that right now,� Martin said. “And that’s OK. So that means that we better be rock solid at what we’re trying to be good at, which is our defense. And then that defense needs to create some easy opportunities for us to score (in transition). We haven’t gotten that the last two games.�

Said Jackson: “I definitely think it’s a good thing when you can get stops and get out in transition and make teams like Georgia or Kentucky run, because I don’t think their bigs want to get up and down (the court) as much. So I think that’s going to give us the opportunity to get an advantage over them.�

Kentucky’s clearest advantage against USC’s offense is Noel. He initially drew comparisons to Anthony Davis, the 6-10 star of Kentucky’s title team and No. 1 pick in last year’s draft. But while Noel is not as polished offensively as Davis was, he is an equally prolific shot-blocker. He is projected by NBADraft.net as the No. 2 pick this spring, behind Kansas guard Ben McLemore. “You don’t have time for shot fakes (against Noel),� Martin said. “You don’t have time to hold the ball. When you see a crack, you better have your eyes on that target and let it go, and know that he’s coming, because he comes every time. But if you hesitate on your move, you better pass that ball, because blocked shots are turnovers.

There’s not a lot of Nerlens Noels out there that block shots at his rate.�

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MICKELSON FINISHES OFF PHOENIX OPEN VICTORY

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Phil Mickelson’s 5-iron shot sailed long and right on the par-3 seventh, stopping an inch from the fringe and leaving him in danger of losing at least a stroke to playing partner Brandt Snedeker.

Mickelson ended up leaving Snedeker shaking his head and went on to complete a wire-to-wire victory Sunday in the Phoenix Open.

Mickelson shot a 4-under 67 to finish at 28-under 256, two strokes off the PGA Tour record of 254 set by Tommy Armour III in the 2003 Texas Open. The 42-year-old former Arizona State star won after struggling the last two weeks — tying for 37th at La Quinta in his opener and 51st at Torrey Pines — and making news by talking about tax increases.

INDIANA MOVES BACK INTO NO. 1 IN AP POLL

For the fifth straight week there is a new No. 1 in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll. This time it’s Indiana.

The Hoosiers, the preseason No. 1 who held the top spot for the first five weeks of the regular season, moved up two spots Monday, following their weekend win over No. 1 Michigan and No. 2 Kansas’ loss to Oklahoma State.

Duke started the current streak of new No. 1s and was followed by Louisville, Duke again, Michigan and Indiana.

The last time there were five straight new No. 1s was the last five polls of 2008-09 when it was Connecticut, Pittsburgh, Connecticut again, North Carolina and Louisville.

CLEMSON DOCUMENTS OUTLINE NCAA TRACK VIOLATIONS

COLUMBIA — A Clemson’s men track athlete ran in five indoor meets after his eligibility was complete and a women’s track team member received impermissible school expenses from former program director Lawrence Johnson while training for a foreign Olympic team.

The violations were outlined in the school’s report sent to the NCAA last month. The report was obtained by The

GATORS from Page B1 said Lady Gators head coach Romainia Myers. “They know we have to take care of business (against Marlboro County), and since they haven’t won a region game (0-9), they would like nothing better than to end their season with a win.�

Darlington is 3-5 in region play, while region champ Crestwood is 9-0. A Lakewood win and a Lady Falcons loss would leave the Lady Gators one game behind. A Lakewood win on Thursday would leave the teams tied; the tiebreaker is margin of victory in games against each other.

Since Darlington won the first game 50-34, the Lady Gators need to win by 17 or more points at The Swamp to earn the playoff spot.

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Phil Mickelson holds the championship trophy after winning the Phoenix Open on Sunday in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Associated Press through a Freedom of Information Act Request. Other violations include a Clemson runner receiving shoes from a volunteer assistant and a prospect getting bottled water on a recruiting visit last fall. Names of the athletes were redacted in the documents.

The school’s letter to the NCAA said Johnson did not promote “an atmosphere of compliance’’ in the men’s and women’s track programs. He was resigned as director on Jan. 8. Johnson did not return emails left by the AP. SUPER BOWL FALLS SHORT OF RATINGS RECORD

NEW YORK — With a partial power outage, an overly excited quarterback and a game that suddenly turned from snoozer to sizzler, CBS had its hands full at the Super Bowl. The game fell short of setting a viewership record, but it stands as the third most-watched program in U.S. television history.

The Nielsen Co. said an estimated 108.4 million people watched the Baltimore Ravens’ 34-31 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. The most-watched events in U.S. TV history were last year’s game, seen by 111.3 million, and the 2010 game, with 111 million viewers.

CBS had hoped to make it the fourth year in a row that football’s ultimate game broke the record for most-watched event in American television history. But pro football ratings in general have been down slightly this year.

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Myers believes his team can pull it off. “The first time we played them we had a really off game,� said Myers, whose team is 10-12 overall. “We missed a lot of layups and free throws and just didn’t play very well. “I believe (if we can get to Thursday with the opportunity) that we’ll be ready to play. The girls know we’ll have to play hard and take advantage of every opportunity. We just want to try and get in the playoffs and be that Cinderella team.�

In another key Region VI-3A girls game, Manning will play host to Hartsville today with the No. 2 seed in the region on the line. The Lady Monarchs are 7-2 in the region while Hartsville is 6-3. Manning won the first meeting between the teams 70-51, so the Lady Red Foxes will have to win by 20 to take the No. 2 seed away and the home playoff game that goes with it.

at 9 a.m. McFadden, a center for the Monarchs, is scheduled to sign with The Citadel at 10 a.m.

Burgess graded out at 88 percent and had 49 knockdown blocks for the Knights through the regular season. North Carolina Central is a Football Championship Subdivision school located in Durham, N.C. Central is a member of the MidEastern Athletic Conference.

McFadden graded out at 82 percent and had 38 knockdown blocks for Manning during the regular season. The Citadel is an FCS school located in Charleston and is a member of the Southern Conference.

Bennett actually won’t have an opportunity to play this season; Limestone’s football program doesn’t start playing until the 2014 season. Bennett had 102 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, five quarterback sacks, six QB hurries and four passes broken up this past season.

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brothers, Eddie (Janie) Josey and James (Nettie) Gamble of Bishopville; two sisters-inlaw; four aunts, Vera James of Bishopville, Lillie M. Plowden of Sumter, Flossie Myers of Newark and Rosa Prescott of Saginaw, Mich.; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Carrie B. Thomas and Dorothy Moody; and four brothers, Luther Josey Jr., Sam Josey, Robert Josey and Harry Josey.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of Square Deal Funeral Home, 106 McIntosh St., Bishopville.

Memorials can be sent to the family at esquaredealfun@sc.rr.com.

WILLIAM H. DUFFEE FLORENCE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; William Harrison Duffee, 85, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, at his residence after an illness.

A graveside service will be held at noon today at the Gwyndale Family Cemetery in Sumter, directed by Waters-Powell Funeral Home.

Mr. Duffee was born in Ridgeway, Pa., a son of the late Theodore and Edna Minor Duffee. He was a graduate of Penn State University and a veteran of the United States Air Force. Mr. Duffee was the owner and operator of Mr. Mulch. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter. He enjoyed life and loved his family. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Florence.

He was predeceased by his wife, Gwyn Shelor Duffee; two sons, Gene Duffee and Skipper Duffee; and a grandson, Robert Duffee.

Survivors include a daughter, Shelor Duffee of Washington; two sons, Mark (Teresa) Duffee of DeBordieu and Chris (Brete) Duffee of Florence; a brother, Gene Duffee of Elmyra, N.Y.; grandchildren, Skip Duffee and Gwynn Duffee Konduras, Lauren Duffee Black, and Jessie and Shawn Duffee; and a greatgranddaughter, Kathryn Harper Black.

Memorials may be made to Ducks Unlimited Inc., One Waterfowl Way, Memphis, Tenn., or www.ducks.org.

HAROLD PETERSON Harold Peterson, 69, died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, at his home.

Born Aug. 4, 1943, in Sumter County, he was a son of Douglas Sr. and Corine Blanding Peterson The family will receive friends at the home, 365 Arlington Road, Sumter.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc. of Sumter.

MELVIN KENNEDY Jr. Melvin â&#x20AC;&#x153;Monkeyâ&#x20AC;? Kennedy Jr., 61, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, at his residence, 217 Wilson St., Sumter.

He was born Aug. 6, 1951, in Manning, a son of Marie Fulton Kennedy and the late Melvin Kennedy Sr. The family is receiving friends at the home of his mother, Marie Fulton Kennedy, 14064 U.S. 301 North, Sardinia.

These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

WILLIE E. DAVIS Willie Edward Davis, 54, of 8490 Black River Road, Rembert, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date by Haileâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral Home of Camden.

NERO BRADLEY Jr. BISHOPVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Nero Bradley Jr. passed away on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at Pineville Medical Center, Pineville, N.C. The family will receive friends at 217 McIntosh St., Bishopville.

Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced by Square Deal Funeral Home of Bishopville.

ETHEL GENTRY Ethel Gentry, 91, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Born in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Sam and Bina Bradford McCleary.

The family will receive friends at the residence of Julia Benjamin, 868 Club Lane, Sumter.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Palmer Memorial Chapel Inc. of Sumter.

JAMES C. JOSEY BISHOPVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; James C. Josey, known to all as â&#x20AC;&#x153;J.C.,â&#x20AC;? departed his earthly home for his heavenly home on Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, at his residence, 213 Cousar St., Bishopville.

Mr. Josey was born on June 6, 1949, in Lee County, a son of the late Luther and Lucille Washington Josey. He attended the public schools in Lee County. At an early age, he became a member of New Zion AME Church.

He leaves to cherish his fond memories: two sisters, Mae Ella Miller of Richmond, Va., and Lillie (Robert) DuBose of Newark, N.J.; two

OSCAR McKINLEY KEITT Oscar McKinley Keitt was born Aug. 13, 1964, at Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter, to William McKinley Keitt and the late Johnnie M. Peterson Keitt. He was the husband of Antonette M. Keitt. He departed this life on Jan. 31, 2013, at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia.

He accepted Christ as his personal Savior and became a member of Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church,

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RACHEL H. INGRAM Rachel Harvin Ingram entered eternal rest on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, at her home.

Born Oct. 2, 1918, in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Williams and Annie Mack Harvin.

The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 10 Wilder St., Sumter.

Funeral plans will be announced by Community Funeral Home of Sumter.

DAVID WAYNE CULICK WEST COLUMBIA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Graveside service for David Wayne Culick, 49, will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Celestial Memorial Gardens, officiated by Wendall Evans.

The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. prior to the service at Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington.

Mr. Culick passed away Friday, Feb. 1, 2013.

Born in Sumter, he was a son of Linda E. Critchley and the late William H. Culick. He was an employee of DNT Steel.

Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Linda E. and George M. Critchley; his wife, Patsy Culick of West

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Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late Richard F. Sr. and Amberlee Kolb Jackson.

Mr. Jackson was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and was a member of the senior menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sunday school class. In his early years, he was a farm-

er. He was later employed by J.H. Seale and Harvin Petroleum.

Survivors include a brother, Robert M. Jackson (Frances) of Sumter; a sister-inlaw, Emily K. Jackson of Sumter; nieces and nephews, Richard F. Jackson III (Brenda), Dianne Todd (Rick), Billy Jackson (Jean), Gayle Mason (Hugh), Rose Emily Jackson, Donna Alexander, Wayne Jackson (Cheryl), Carol Marshall (Wayne) and Beryl Geddings; and a number of great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Alice Jackson Windham; and three brothers, Richard F. Jackson Jr., John Percy Jackson and William Eugene Jackson.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. Steve Hendricks officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Steve Geddings, Wyman Geddings, David Bailey, Wayne Jackson, Kirby Ingram and J.G. Harvin.

Honorary pallbearers will be Scott Dutcher, Murray Geddings and members of the senior menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sunday school class of Bethel Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m.

Wednesday at Bethel Baptist Church and other times at the home.

Memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, 2401 Bethel Church Road, Sumter, SC 29154.

Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

Columbia; sons, James Allen Culick (Brittany) and Willie David Culick (Courtney), all of Lexington; sisters, Barbara C. Ridgill (Ray) and Joyce C. Morgan, both of Sumter; brother, William H. Culick of Cayce; two grandchildren, Carson and Carlie Culick of Lexington.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Wayne Culick.

Family and friends may sign the online guest book at www.thompsonsfuneral.com.

CHANCE BURGESS MANNING â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Infant Chance Tre-Von Murray Burgess died Feb. 2, 2013, at the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.

He was born Feb. 1, 2013, in Charleston, a son of Kayla Murray and Charles Manson Burgess.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Thelma Bradley.

Survivors are his parents, Kayla Nicole Murray and Charles M. Burgess; siblings, Javon E. Murray and Alanas D. Scott; maternal grandparents, Virgeree Bradley Murray and Samuel E. Murray; paternal grandparents, Charles Robinson and Thomasenia Burgess; and great-grandmother, Illa Murray.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Matthews Cemetery, Kingstree, S.C. 261, Manning.

These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

BILLIE BAILEY Billie Bailey, 82, widow of John Bailey, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, at a local nursing center.

Born in McCaysville, Ga., she was a daughter of the late Grady and Edith Chancy Harrison. Mrs. Bailey was a member of Lakewood Baptist Church.

Surviving are three sons, Michael Collins, Robert Collins and Alan Collins, all of Sumter; three sisters, Edna Beavers of McCaysville, and Linda Arp and Sonya Radcliffe, both of Dallas, Ga.; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sons, James Clayton Collins and Douglas W. Collins.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Chapel of Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home with the Rev. Sammy Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Sumter Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals com.

Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.

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where he served faithfully as youth advisor with the usherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ministry and as a member of the brotherhood ministry. He attended the public schools of Orangeburg and graduated from Sumter High School in 1982. He was employed by DDC Trucking Co., Sumter, as a driver.

His fond memories will be cherished by his loving wife, Antonette M. Keitt; one son, Dequan Amos of Sumter; two daughters, Tekelia D. Keitt of Sumter and Sydonnia Davis of Bishopville; his father, William McKinley Keitt of New York, N.Y.; three stepchildren, Loutia Johnson and Antonia Cain of the home and Kendall Brunson of Fayetteville, N.C.; two grandchildren; three aunts, one of which was a second mother, Dr. Johnnie B. (Freddie) McCrea, and Elouise (Larry) Maple, both of Sumter, and Claudia (Claude) Robinson of Bronx, N.Y.; four uncles, Robert E. (Freda) Boone of Fremont, N.C., Leroy (Ileen) Keitt of Pine Bush, N.Y., Macy Keitt of Sumter and Walter Wilson of Lynchburg; one great-aunt, Dollie Mae McClary of Sumter; two adopted sisters, Barbara (Marion) Gregg of Elliott and Willie Bell (James) York of Freeport, N.Y.; father-inlaw and mother-in-law, Jim and Virginia Cain of Fort Pierce, Fla.; two sisters-inlaw, Shanda (Jerome) Johnson of Bishopville and Drusilla (Willie) Porterfield of New Orleans, La.; one brother-inlaw, Darwin Cain of Fort Pierce; and a host of other relatives and dear friends.

Public viewing will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. today at Jobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mortuary.

Mr. Keitt will be placed in the church at noon Wednesday for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church, 418 Main St., Lynchburg, with Pastor Sammie D. Simmons officiating. Interment will follow in Bethesda Memorial Garden in Lynchburg.

The family is receiving friends at the home, 143 Manville-Wisacky Road, Bishopville.

Jobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES Persons having claim against the following estates are required to deliver or mail their claims to the indicated Personal Representatives, appointed to administer these estates, and to ile their claims on Form #371PC with the Probate Court of Sumter County Courthouse, N. Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, on or before the date that is eight months after the date of the irst publication of this Notice to Creditors, (unless previously barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), or such persons shall be forever barred as to heir claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements, indicating the name and the address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the amount claimed and the date when due, and a description of any security as to the claim.

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#2013ES4300042 Personal Representative Terry A. Smith C/O J Cabot Seth Attorney At Law PO Box 1268 Sumter, SC 29151

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#2013ES4300027 Personal Representative Justin Paul Kuhns 1 Braiden Manor Road Columbia, SC 29209

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Persons having claim against the following estates are required to deliver or mail their claims to the indicated Personal Representatives, appointed to administer these estates, and to ile their claims on Form #371PC with the Probate Court of Sumter County Courthouse, N. Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, on or before the date that is eight months after the date of the irst publication of this Notice to Creditors, (unless previously barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), or such persons shall be forever barred as to heir claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements, indicating the name and the address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the amount claimed and the date when due, and a description of any security as to the claim.

Persons having claim against the following estates are required to deliver or mail their claims to the indicated Personal Representatives, appointed to administer these estates, and to ile their claims on Form #371PC with the Probate Court of Sumter County Courthouse, N. Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, on or before the date that is eight months after the date of the irst publication of this Notice to Creditors, (unless previously barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), or such persons shall be forever barred as to heir claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements, indicating the name and the address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the amount claimed and the date when due, and a description of any security as to the claim.

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Order enforcing the assignment of rents, if any, and compelling payment of all rents covered by such assignment directly to the Plaintiff, which motion is to be based upon the original note and mortgage and Complaint attached hereto.

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Summons & Notice SUMMONS AND NOTICES (Non-Jury) FORECLOSURE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO: 2012-CP-43-02101 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff, vs.

Phillip S. Rose, Defendant(s).

TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE NAMED: Phillip S. Rose YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this

TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by Attorney for Plaintiff.

YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference or the Court may issue a general Order of Reference of this action to a Master-in-Equity/Special Referee, pursuant to Rule 53, of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure.

YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that under the provisions of South Carolina Code 29-3-100, effective June 16, 1993, any collateral assignment of rents contained in the attached mortgage is perfected and Attorney for Plaintiff hereby gives notice that all rents shall be payable directly to it by delivery to its undersigned attorneys from the date of default. In the alternative, Plaintiff will move before a judge of this Circuit on the 10th day after service hereof, or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, for an

LIS PENDENS: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been or will be commenced in this Court upon complaint of the above-named Plaintiff against the above-named Defendant(s) for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage of real estate given

by Phillip S. Rose to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Metro Mortgage Corporation dated August 31, 2009 and recorded on August 31, 2009 in Book 1128 at Page 2600, in the Sumter County Registry, hereinafter Mortgage. Thereafter the Mortgage was transferred to the Plaintiff herein by assignment and/or corporate merger. The premises covered and affected by the said mortgage and by the foreclosure thereof were, at the time of the making thereof and at the time of the filing of this notice, more particularly described in the said mortgage and are more commonly described as: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina identified as Lot No. 11 of Heathlywood Subdivision as shown on that certain plat prepared by Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated February 6, 1995 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 95, Page 109. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the identical property conveyed to Phillip S. Rose by Deed of John W. Holladay and Susan B. Holladay dated August 31, 2009 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds

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Salary commensurate with experience. Box 291 c//o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151 Legal Assistant/Secretary, seeking detail oriented candidate with strong communication, computer and organizational skills. Will train the right person. For immediate consideration please send resume to P-Box 273 c/o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151

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FT Salesperson for local used car dealership. Previous car sales and financing exp req. Exc. opportunity, Call 803-778-6568 M-F, 10AM-3PM for appt.

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WILLIAMSTEMPORARY.COM Some of the following current job openings are Direct Hire and some are Temp to Hire.

CUSTOMER SERVICE REP P/T RECEPTIONIST ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POLICY TYPIST PAYROLL CLERK MFG. MAINTENANCE TECHS TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES PRESS OPERATORS AUTO CAD DRAFTER OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR Apply in person at:

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Tree Doctor Call us for an appt. Free est. 7 days/week. Prune trees, remove trees, grind stumps, proper limbing & treatment. 803-773-8402.

STATE TREE SERVICE Worker's Comp & General liability insurance. Top quality service, lowest prices. 803-494-5175 or 803-491-5154 www.statetree.net

Medical Help Wanted Non-profit agency seeks F.T. LPN. Must have current LPN lic and val driv lic. State ins and retirement. Fax resume to: 803-778-0949 or email: thunter@scdsnb.org. No later than 02-15-2013. No phone calls please! EOE/AAP/M/F/V Optician//Optical Sales Associate: needed for private optometric practice in Sumter area. Experienced individual needed full time, but part time will be considered.

Duties include assisting in frame selection and lens design, as well as assisting at front desk, answering phone, contact lens dispensing//training. Send resume to Office Manager, 127 Broad Street, Sumter, SC 29150 or email to holtonsusan@sc.rr.com.

Recently renovated BRICK 3BR//2BA 2.5 acres, new roof, tankless water heater, tiles floors in kitchen//bath, etc. On N. St. Paul Church Rd. LEASE $675 mo. or for sale $89,900. Call 803-464-5872 4269 Confederate Rd. 2 br, 1 ba, with appliances, $500 mo. + $500 dep. 983-3337.

450 Lynam Rd. 3 Br, 2 Ba, 2 car garage, built in 2008. $900 mo. + $900 dep. 983-3337.

Approx 1,200 sq ft 2BR//1BA house with garage. $750//mo, utilities included. 803-494-5663 2 & 3/BR's Trailers for rent , Cherryvale Dr., $250 & up. (803) 651-9926

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RENTALS

Furnished 2BR/1BA MH with appliances, $350 mo + $350 dep.

Free water & garbage. Hwy 441 & Keith Rd. Call 803-406-5582.

Remodeled Homes, 2BR $350, 3BR $425, Quiet area, No pets, Call 840-5734 SW 3br 2ba Lrg. kit, very clean, nice area, $450/mo.

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Freshly Painted Duplex,2BR /2BA, W/D hook-up. Walk to mall. $600/mo + dep. 494-4220 or 565-0056.

Unfurnished Homes 940 Parsons Ln. 3BR/2.5BA. No Sec 8. Avail. Now! $875/mo + dep. (917) 822-0809

1 & 2 br, remodeled MHs. Appl. incl., heat pump. Water, sewage & trash P/U provided. $300 - $330 /mo+ dep. Call: (803) 464-3437 or 464-7937, 12-8 pm.

Manufactured Housing 1987 14x70 2BR//2BA, all appliances, C//H//A. Windsor City or can move. $6,500 OBO. 469-6973.

BAD CREDIT, NO CREDIT Tax Season is here. We have 2-3-4-5 bedroom homes. We have a layaway program & in home financing so you BUY HERE AND PAY HERE! CALL 843-389-4215 Iris Winds MHP,Sumter Immediate occupancy. 3BR MH. $25,900.

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803-460-9444, 800-996-9540, 803-775-6816 3 br, 2 bath owner financing. $7,000 down. 983-8084.

Land & Lots for Sale LAND FSBO: 1.78 acres located off Bethel Church Rd. Please call for details. 864-551-7689 5 MH lots left for sell, Dalzell. 2 home lots for sell Wedgefield Rd. Call Burch 803-720-4129.

1.9 acres on Waiters Rd., Horatio. $5,000 owner financing available.

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5775 Cane Savannah Rd. (Wedgefield). 1+ acre land for sale. Perfect for a new home or future investment. Close to Shaw AFB. Call 803-983-2261

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Contact the Clarendon Sun Bureau at (803) 435-8511 or e-mail sharron@theitem-clarendonsun.com

Paxville celebrates potable water expansion ‘In 1934, the railroad ran right through this spot,” McLeod said. “And with the PAXVILLE — State and local railroad, came Paxville’s deofficials braved a brisk wind mise. What better place to hold and temperatures in the midwhat we consider the kickoff to 40s at 11 a.m. Jan. 31 to celePaxville’s future growth, than brate the expansion of water this?” from Manning to Paxville.

McLeod applauded former “Welcome. This is a nice time,” Mayor Jamie Corbett’s vision in said Paxville Mayor Wade bring potable water to Paxville McLeod. “This is truly the Cross- and the surrounding area. roads of Clarendon County as the “Jamie Corbett started the new branding message says.” project,” McLeod said. “I’m very He noted that the intersecproud of the hard work that has tion of U.S. 15 and S.C. 261, the gone into this project.” location chosen for the ceremoMcLeod highlighted four nial groundbreaking, is truly areas that will benefit from unique.

Manning’s water expansion

BY SHARRON HALEY sharron@theitem-clarendonsun.com

into Paxville.

First of all, the residents of Paxville will for the first time ever have good, healthy drinking water.

Second, the convenience of the water will no longer make it necessary for individuals located along the line to drill wells, have the wells tested, etc.

“Number three, I love those big red fire hydrants,” McLeod said, smiling. “This water is bringing with it protection for us.”

Fourth, water gives Paxville the opportunity for growth.

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The ceremonial groundbreaking for the Paxville Water Extension was held at 11 a.m. Jan. 31. From left to right, Pat Goodwin, Michele Cardwell, Ervin Davis, Johnny Gordon, George Hicks, Clayton Pack, Manning Mayor Julia A. Nelson, Jamie Corbett, Vernita Dore, Dwight Stewart, Mayor Wade McLeod, Scott Shefeltor, Rubin Hardy, Doug McSEE PAXVILLE, PAGE C5 Clary, Donnie Brown, Nelson Walker and Louis Griffith.

St. Matthias

OYSTER ROAST a big hit Bl l k iis a fi ffirst-year student d h Blake, at the church’s Montessori Preschool.

Tammy Johndrow at Goat Island ResUMMERTON — So well was the taurant provided the banana pudding for event attended, you had to be the event, while Arnie McCabe of Mcquick and crafty to wiggle a spot Cabe’s BBQ provided the coleslaw. at one of the long oyster tables at the “Dana Moberg of Carolina Tree Care St. Matthias Oyster Roast. The provided and set up the bonfire,” Thurlow church fundraiser was held on Jan. said. “And, a special thank you to Roger 19 at Roger Flowers’ Tomato Shed Flowers who allows us to use his facility on K.W. Hodge and for cooking and provid‘It’s a time of ing the event with delicious Road between Manning and barbecue.” great fellowship Summerton.

In thanking the St. Matth“We brought ias congregation, he said, “It in a ton of oysters for the church and takes a lot of people to put this year,” said on the oyster roast. Members the community.’ of the congregation help Ben Moise, who has been steamserve the food, keep the The very Rev. David drinks cold and clean up afing up the deep sea morsels for terwards. Without them, the W.T. Thurlow event would not be possible.” the annual event for the past severThurlow recognized al years. “They’re Bubba Davis for earning the eating them as fast as we can get Golden Oyster Knife award for selling the them steamed.” most tickets again this year.

The very Rev. David W.T. Thur“People can’t tell Bubba no,” Thurlow low said he would like to give a huge said. “It’s either that or he’s very persis“shout out” to all the patrons who tent. Bubba and his family are huge supparticipated in this year’s oyster roast. porters of the event.”

“Thanks to Mr. Ben Moise for While it’s a great fundraiser for the steaming all the oysters,” Thurlow church’s Montessori school, it’s also a added. “Thanks to Johnnie Herring wonderful community event, Thurlow for coordinating the event and cookemphasized. ing up more than 70 pounds of catfish “People get together who haven’t seen ffor Herring’s Famous Catfish Stew.” each other since last year’s oyster roast,” Thurlow also thanked DeWayne he said. “It’s a time of great fellowship for P Proffit of “Takin’ It Easy Guide Service” the church and the community.” w who caught all those cats. Proffit’s son, Thrulow called the commuBY SH SHARRON HARRON HALEY sharron sharron@theitem-clarendonsun.com

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Tommy and Jane Benton found a place at one of the 12-foot-plus oyster tables at the St. Mathias Oyster Roast..

nity’s generosity a “tremendous blessing.”

“Most of the people who worked at the oyster roast didn’t want recognition for all their hard work,” he said.

While most of the attendees aren’t first-timers, there are always a few newcomers each year.

Herring and his friends are already working on the 2014 event, which will be held on Jan. 18, 2014. Expect a call from Bubba.

Amelia Bedelia celebrates 50th

BY SHARRON HALEY sharron@theitem-clarendonsun.com

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Amelia Bedelia, portrayed by Linsy Wells, proudly displayed the chicken she “dressed for dinner.”

MANNING — Amelia Bedelia celebrated her 50th birthday over the weekend, but the lovable, timeless character doesn’t look a day over 20.

Amelia is the brainchild of the late Peggy Parish of Manning, who developed the character when she was living in New York and teaching third grade in Manhattan’s Dalton School. There the petite woman from Manning with the quaint southern drawl taught the children of Harry

Belafonte as well as Kirk and Ann Douglas’ son, Michael.

She also taught a young comedian that she said was “sophisticated” for his age — Chevy Chase.

It was while she was living in New York that Parish drew on her hometown roots for the character that thousands around the world have grown to love.

Parish’s nephew and current author of the Amelia Bedelia series, Herman Parish, was in Manning over the weekend to celebrate the character’s 50th birthday. Parish

talked about his aunt’s work on Amelia and then shared how he has continued to develop and carve the character today.

Parish said that while his aunt may have used a person from her past to craft Amelia, she would never admit it.

“There was this family in Summerton that we’d visit,” Parish said. “They had a young housekeeper who acted exactly how Amelia Bedelia does.

And my aunt’s character is a housekeeper. It seems to fit.”

Parish said that his aunt drew a little from herself into

creating Amelia Bedelia.

“My aunt was quite literal herself,” he said.

Parish told the story of driving past Manning’s sign “Matchless for Beauty and Hospitality” and hearing his aunt remark that she couldn’t understand how in a town the size of Manning no one would have matches.

Parish also shared the story about how his Aunt Margaret, as she was known by family and friends, became known worldwide as Peggy.

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A look at one of our neighbors:

Lt. David Ardis with Manning Fire Department Lt. David Ardis has been a firefighter for 26 years, 19 of them with the Manning City Fire Department.

Born in Summerton and a 1985 graduate of Clarendon Hall, he has always lived in Clarendon County. Ardis does what needs to be done around the fire department, whether it’s getting the engine to a fire or first responder scene or taking command of the scene. He fills out daily reports, conducts training and keeps an inventory of supplies.

Ardis is an avid outdoorsman who loves to hunt and fish and also likes a good game of golf. He’s a member of the Knights of Pythias and also a farmer who loves spending time with his family. He and Myra, his wife of 14 years, have two daughters, Mary, 1, and Sara, 7.

They attend Elloree United Methodist Church.

What does Ardis find most challenging about his job?

“Seeing people lose their possessions or family members.”

What’s enjoyable about being a firefighter?

“I get to help people when they’re in need

GRANT MONEY AVAILABLE FOR EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR

The Clarendon County Community Development Corporation Inc. has grant money available for emergency home repair. Interested persons may apply from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays only, according to Programs Director Paulette King. For more information, please call (803) 435-6639.

The United Daughters of the Confederacy extends an invitation to anyone who may be eligible to join our local chapter.

We will be delighted to help you with your application process.

It is enriching to learn more about your own history through membership in our chapter. Membership provides access to programs and field trips. New members surely bring an expanded commitment to historic preservation and education as well as new energy, ideas, talents and varied experiences to enhance programs and activities which can significantly impact our community. Please contact Margaret Eagerton, P.O.Box 338, Summerton SC 29148.

THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

and I get to work with friends.”

By Audra Truluck Special to The Clarendon Sun

Eddie is a nice, male Walker Hound who’s friendly and would make a great family companion, especially if you’ve got a big, fenced yard. He walks well on a leash, is neutered, declawed, vaccinated and heartworm free. Harvey is a large, handsome, long-haired tabby cat. He is 11 months old, neutered, declawed, vaccinated and healthy.

Eddie and Harvey can be seen at A Second Chance Animal Shelter, 5079 Alex Harvin Highway (U.S. 301), which has numerous pets available for adoption.

Adoption hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. To drop off an animal, call (803) 473-7075 for an appointment. If you’ve lost a pet, check www.ccanimalcontrol.webs.com and www. ascasmanningsc.doodlekit. com.

HARVEY

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Sheriffs support 2nd Amendment rights WHEREAS, the elected Sheriff is recognized throughout the United States as the chief local law enforcement officer and is directly accountable to the people through the electoral process; and WHEREAS, all sheriffs take an oath of office to enforce and defend the United States Constitution and state constitution and laws; and WHEREAS, a primary mission of sheriffs is to ensure public safety; and WHEREAS, gun safety is vitally important to our nation’s public health and the 3,080 sheriffs of this nation; and WHEREAS, the cause of violence, including gun violence, must be addressed on many fronts, including improved mental health treatment, media violence, drugs, gangs, breakdown of the family, strengthening laws that prevent or reduce the access of legally prohibited persons to firearms and vigorous enforcement of existing laws; and WHEREAS, the National Sheriffs’ Association represents the interests of all sheriffs who

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are sworn to support and defend the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS, sheriffs strongly support our citizens’ protected right to bear arms under the Second Amendment and the National Sheriffs’ Association does not support any laws that deprive any citizen of the rights provided under the Constitution and Bill of Rights; and WHEREAS, the doctrine of judicial review grants to the United States Supreme Court and the lower courts the power to determine the constitutionality of any law and sheriffs do not possess the legal authority to interpret the constitutionality of any law; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the National Sheriffs’ Association supports the rights conferred by the Second Amendment and further recognizes the ultimate authority of the courts in interpreting the scope of those constitutional rights.

RANDY GARRETT Sheriff of Clarendon County, South Carolina

The Elizabeth Peyre Richardson Manning Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution extends an invitation to anyone who may be eligible to join our NSDAR chapter which just celebrated its 20th anniversary as an organization. We know that many more descendants of Revolutionary War ancestors are likely eligible for membership in our community, and we would be delighted to help them with their application process by pairing any prospective member with a chapter lineage researcher or volunteer genealogist committee member. Membership also provides access to programs and field trips on a variety of historical aspects. New members will bring an expanded commitment to historic preservation, education and patriotism as well as new energy, ideas, talents, and varied experiences to enhance programs and activities which can significantly impact our local community. So, please contact Harriet Rawlinson, P.O.Box 158, Manning SC 29102.

FREE TAX HELP

The AARP, in conjunction with the IRS, is offering free preparation of low-and moderate-income 2012 tax returns.

This service will be available from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays from today through April 9, at the Clarendon County Council of Aging, 206 S. Church St., Manning. Filers must bring all necessary tax information and social security cards (for anyone listed on the return) and a valid photo ID. You must all take a copy of last year’s income tax return(s); W-2 forms from each employer; unemployment compensation statements; SSA-1099 form if you were paid Social Security benefits; all 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B, etc) showing interest and/or dividends and documentation showing original purchase price of sold assets; 1099-misc. showing any miscellaneous income; 1099-R form if you received a pension or annunity; all forms indicating federal income tax paid; dependent care provider information (name, employer, ID, Social Security number); all receipts or canceled checks if itemizing deductions; Social Security cards or other official documentation for yourself and all dependents.

Call (803) 435-8593 to make an appointment.

VENDORS WANTED FOR ALCOLU FARMERS MARKET

The Alcolu Farmers Market located at The Peace of Paradise Cafe, 4782 Sumter Highway, Alcolu, is seeking ten vendors to participate in an open public market. Each vendor will occupy a 10-by-10-foot covered space and be furnished with a 4-by-8-foot table to display their produce and/or merchandise. The market will operate part time, Thursdays through Saturdays during the months of April through October. The spaces will rent for $10 per day or $25 for the threeday weekend. Micro loans will be available to qualifying vendors. Vendors in the following businesses are wanted: antiques, beauty/health supplies, books, consignment shop (clothing and household merchandise), electronics, florist, gifts/novelties, ice cream/candy, office supplies and sporting goods. Please call (803) 473-5573 with questions.

GOAT ISLAND BOAT CLUB SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Members of the Goat Island Boat Club have announced their 6th annual Merit Scholarship program for 2013. Since the club’s beginning in 2008, $9,000 has been awarded to deserving South Carolina students. This year, two scholarships will be awarded: one for $2,000 and one for $1,000. The scholarships are payable to the financial aid office of an academic institution in the name of the scholarship winners. An applicant must be either a graduating high school senior, residing in one of the five counties that border Lake Marion or Lake Moultrie, planning to attend an institution of higher learning in the fall of 2013 regardless of their chosen field of study, or a student already enrolled in an institution of higher learning in South Carolina studying marine biology, forestry, fisheries, wildlife management or another field focused on environmental protection or the Santee Cooper lakes and river system.

Applications and information on donors and past winners can be found online at www.goatislandboatclub.com. Entries must be postmarked or emailed no later than April 2.

For more information on the Goat Island Boat Club Merit Scholarship program, contact Dale F. Cozart at (843) 6972103 or cozartd@gmail.com.

TURBEVILLE TRASH COLLECTION-

CHURCH NEWS Lake Marion Christian Church, 1326 Morello Road, Manning, announces: * Saturday, Feb. 16 — Sweetheart banquet at 6 p.m. Cost: $25 per couple due by Feb. 10. Includes dinner with your choice of prime rib or chick-

en cordon bleu and fixings. Call (803) 4720049.

Macedonia Fire Baptized Holiness Church, 9788 Silver Road, Silver community, Manning, announces: * Saturday, Feb. 9 — Joy night service

at 7 p.m. featuring Antioch Praise Team of Jordan, Elder Johnny Robinson and the House of Praise of Conway and others.

Taw Caw Missionary Baptist Church, 1130 Granby Lane, Summerton, an-

nounces: * Sunday, Feb. 10 — Deacon’s ministry special appreciation service at 4 p.m. for Deacons Leon Benbow, B.O. Butler, John Canty, John Carter, Preston Johnson and Simen Pearson and their wives.

Scott’s Fast Break 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Feb. 13 and 27 Lane Shopping Center 1-2 p.m.

J&E Supperette in Davis Station 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Feb. 14 and 28 Turbeville IGA 9:45 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

Barrineau Pentecostal Church 2:30-3:40 p.m.

Lodabar Church on S.C. 527 4-5 p.m.

Feb. 15 Lake Marion and Windsor Manor Nursing Facility (book drop offs only) Paxville Community Center 3-4:30 p.m.

MOBILE LIBRARY SCHEDULE NEW STOPS - Feb. 23 Clarendon One Community Center 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (formerly Old Scott’s Branch High School) Regular Stops Today and Feb. 9 Turbeville IGA 2-4 p.m.

Feb. 6 and 20 Shake Store on Kingstree

Highway 3:30-5 p.m.

Feb. 7 and 21 Summerton Piggly Wiggly 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Feb. 11 and 25 Summerton Piggly Wiggly 2-4 p.m.

Feb. 12 and 26 Tanner’s on U.S. 301 South 3:45-5:15 p.m.

Anyone who receives water from the Town of Turbeville can also sign up for trash collection. If you are interested in trash collection, drop by Turbeville Town Hall and sign up.

You do not have to live in the Town of Turbeville to receive this service.SCDOR CYBER ATTACK INFORMATION

For information regarding the cyber attack at the South Carolina Department of Revenue go to the SCDOR home page: www.sctax.org or SCDOR Cyber Attack information page: www.sctax.org/security.htm. If you feel your information has been affected or could be affected, the state will provide free of charge a one-year protection. To sign up for this free protection, go to: www.protectmyid.com/SCDOR You will need the code: SCDOR123. You may also go to the following sites for more information: Taxpayer Guide to Identity Theft: www.irs.gov/uac/taxpayerguide-to-identity-theft and Identity Protection: www.irs.gov/uac/identity-protection.

TURBEVILLE TURNS 100 YEARS OLD IN 2013

The Town of Turbeville is seeking volunteers to serve on committees and develop ideas so that the town can have a great birthday celebration. Call Town Hall at (843) 659-2781 if you have any ideas or if you are willing to serve on a committee.

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Manning recognizes residents for community service

BY SHARRON HALEY sharron@theitem-clarendonsun.com MANNING â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Manning Mayor Julia A. Nelson handed out more than a dozen Citations of Excellence in Community Service at the start of Manningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s monthly council meeting on Jan. 28. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to do more of this,â&#x20AC;? Nelson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to NELSON tell people thank you when theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gone above and beyond whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expected of them to help others. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be giving out more citations.â&#x20AC;?

Nelson handed out citations to individuals who stepped in to help out a homeless family found on the street during the holidays. The individuals recognized helped with donations, food, clothing, lodging, and when a rental unit became available for three months free, the group launched a manual attack on the facility, making it livable in only a day or two. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had to tell people to go home,â&#x20AC;? Nelson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do this for this recognition. They did it out of their hearts.

We have some truly giving people and I am blessed to know them.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was a very diverse group with businesspeople, law enforcement, firefighters, dignitaries, everyone pitched in painting, cleaning shelves, it was volunteers working together to help someone in need.â&#x20AC;?

In the Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report, Nelson said councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mini-retreat the day before the Chamber re-

treat was very informative and needed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This will become an annual feature for us,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll combine our single day retreat with the Chamber retreat.â&#x20AC;?

In the Finance Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report, Mary Prince told council members that the city was â&#x20AC;&#x153;doing fine. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just now getting in our tax revenue.â&#x20AC;?

In the Administratorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report, Pat Goodwin updated council on the Paxville Water project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playgrounds and parks will be locked from sunset until 8 a.m.,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The folks in our Public Works Department will make sure the gates are locked and then reopened. We believe this will eliminate some of the vandalism weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been experiencing.â&#x20AC;?

Goodwin also thanked everyone who participated in the Martin Luther King Jr.

Day of Service. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had more than 70 people help, and we collected more than 1,000 pounds of trash and tires,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I believe our Day of Service was a true honor to Dr. King and his legacy.â&#x20AC;?

Manning Police Chief Blair Shaffer presented council with a very detailed Annual Report. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I started working on it and decided that was a lot we could do with the information on hand,â&#x20AC;?

Shaffer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone pitched in and did a great job.â&#x20AC;?

Council members filled a position on the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Municipal Grievance Committee by appointing Lt. Scott Danback to serve a full term.

Council members came out of a brief executive session and voted to give everyone in the police department, as well as Chief Shaffer a 2.5 percent salary increase.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Manning. The guest speaker will be Craig King. Topics will include The Clarendon County Educagoal setting, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s holding you tion Association - Retired will back?,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Making Dream Reality,â&#x20AC;? meet at noon Feb. 11 at the Man- TURBEVILLE BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL LEAGUES and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Use your Haters as MotivaIf you plan to play in Turbevning Elementary School, 311 W. tion.â&#x20AC;? For more information on illeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s baseball or softball leagues Boyce St. If you are a retiree, you the workshop, call Sheldon Pomthis year, you need to pick up an are invited to come. If you were pey at (803) 361-7574 or Qurita application from Turbeville Town Pendergrass at (803) 566-1206. present at the Nov. 12 meeting, Hall. The coaches meeting will be CLARENDON COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY you were asked to bring your reMEETING held at 6 p.m. today at Smith tired friends with you to this The Clarendon County Repubmeeting. Be super students. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Field. For more information on Turbevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Recreational Program, lican Party will meet at 6 p.m. Feb. forget to do your homework. visit Turbevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www. 14 at Georgioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, U.S. 301 at InterGather your friends and associstate 95 in Ram Bay. Dutch treat ates and bring them on. We need townofturbeville.com.

ANNUAL VALENTINE AFFAIR dinner will be served at 6 p.m. the thoughts of each of you in The sixth Annual Valentine Af- with the program following at 7 order to make our presence fair will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 6 at p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. known in our county. We have K.T.O. TRIVIA NIGHT The Light House, 5129 Sumter ideas for improvement, and we K.T.O. Trivia Night will be held need to share them and let them Highway in Alcolu. The cost is $20 per person or $35 per couple. Mu- from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at The be known in the places where Dancerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Workshop, 212 S. Mill St. they can best serve our communi- sical entertainment will be proTickets are $15 and $9 for addity. Remember, if you are a retiree, vided by saxophonist Dwayne the place to be at noon on Feb. 11 Johnson and Soul Food Jazz. A va- tional family members. Dinner is included. Sorry, no tickets can be riety of games will be played inis Manning Elementary School sold at the door. K.T.O. is for all cluding love games, spoken with the other retirees.

JEWELRY RECYCLING WORKSHOP students ages 6-10 and 11-16 and words, Sing That Tune an many Learn to repair, repurpose or ages 6-10 and 11-18 for students more.

ARE YOU LIVING YOUR DREAM? YOUTH BOYS redesign old or broken jewelry with different learning styles or WORKSHOP into unique new pieces. During abilities. K.T.O. events are custom Brothers United Outreach Pro- designed for the attending stuFebruary, jewelry recycling classgram invites you to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Are you living dents. Brighter students will be es will be held at 10 a.m. each Thursday at Lake Marion Artisans your dream?,â&#x20AC;? a youth workshop challenged, while those with diffor boys ages 6 to 18 from 10-11 Gallery, 108 Main St., Summerferent learning styles will be ina.m. Feb. 9 at Macedonia Baptist ton. All you need to bring is your cluded in a non-threatening way.

Church, 14362 Raccoon Road, jewelry. Instruction, tools and All students are welcome. For supplies will be included in the cost of $20 per person per session.

For more information, call Betty at (803) 934-6700.

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pared by the Methodist Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group. Tickets are $10 each. Seating is limited to 150. All proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross - Hurricane Sandy victims.

FOOD AND CLOTHING BASH FEB. 16.

For more information, call (803) Brothers United Outreach Pro- 460-7000 or visit Liz Black, Miss gram is sponsoring a Food and Clarendon 2013 Fan Page on Clothing Bash from 9-10 a.m. Feb. Facebook. Tickets are available at 16 at Macedonia Baptist Church, the Clarendon County Chamber 14362 Raccoon Road, Manning. of Commerce, Merle Norman of Non-perishable items will include Manning, Turbeville Hardware rice, grits, cereal, canned goods and The Bruner Agency in Sumand more. Other items for males merton.

CLARENDON COUNTY SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S OFFICE and females will include pants, shirts, T-shirts, socks, oral hygiene SPONSORS FOOD/COAT DRIVE Officers and staff of the Clarenproducts and much more. Some don County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office will be of the items are gently used. For hosting a Food/Coat Drive from more information, call Sheldon 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 23 in the Pompey at (803) 361-7574 or Walmart parking lot. The sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Qurita Pendergrass at (803) 566office is asking for canned food, 1206. â&#x20AC;&#x153;FROM METHODIST MINISTERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DAUGHTER TO blankets and coats that will be doDAYTIME SOAP STARâ&#x20AC;? nated to United Ministries of ClarLiz Black, Miss Clarendon, endon County. proudly presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;From MethodEDITORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTE: Please email ist Ministerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Daughter to Daytime all dated, non-church event items Soap Star,â&#x20AC;? Eileen Fulton, star of for inclusion in our free Clarendon CBSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;As the World Turnsâ&#x20AC;? at 12:30 Calendar to sharron@theitemp.m. Feb. 17 at the Manning Unit- clarendonsun or fax to (803) 435ed Methodist Church Fellowship 8884, by noon Wednesday for pubHall. Enjoy a wonderful lunch and lication in Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Clarenhear Fultonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey from grow- don Sun. Items will publish on a ing up as a preacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter to first-come, first-serviced basis in playing the first â&#x20AC;&#x153;bad girlâ&#x20AC;? on day- chronological order for as long as time television. Lunch will be pre- possible and as space permits.

tickets or more information log onto scgetsreal.com or email: events@scgetsreal.com or call (843) 325-REAL (7325) or (803) 983-8426.

POLICE BLOTTER 11:45 p.m. Jan. 23 on Ethan A 69-year-old Manning Stone Road in Manning and man told deputies that left it beside the road. When someone stole several items she returned the next day at from his shed located be9:15 a.m., she found two hind his home on Loss windows broken out and Brook Road in Manning be- profanity spray painted on tween noon Jan. 17 and the doors. Words were also 11:30 a.m. Jan. 24. The sto- spray painted on the hood len items included an elec- and rear passenger quarter tric drill, pack of bits, hedge panel. The seats were trimmer and a pole saw. slashed and stabbed. DamThe value of the stolen ages to the car were estiitems was $500. mated at $4,000.

A 69-year-old Manning A 44-year-old Manning man told deputies that woman told deputies that someone entered his prop- someone shattered the rear erty on the Old Georgetown window of her GMC Envoy Road between noon Jan. 21 while it was parked at an and 8:50 a.m. Jan. 29 and apartment complex off Paxstole a air compressor and ville Highway in Manning tank valued at $800. between 2:15 and 2:47 p.m.

A 29-year-old Manning Jan. 26. Damage to the vehiwoman told police that cle was estimated at $150. someone broke into her A 50-year-old Summerhome on Lawson Street be- ton man told deputies that tween 6:36 p.m. Jan. 25 and someone shot a BB gun or 2:50 p.m. Jan. 28 and stole pellet gun, shattering the several plastic tote contain- glass in the door of his ers full of name-brand home on Roosevelt Street in shoes with a total value of Summerton about 12:46 $2,000. Also stolen was a p.m. Jan. 27. Damage to the Honda four-wheeler valued door was estimated at $300.

VEHICLE THEFT AND LARCENY at $500 and a Honda A 36-year-old Cape Moped valued at $500.

Coral man told deputies VANDALISM that someone stole two veA 26-year-old Sumter hicles, furniture and appliwoman told deputies that ances between 10 a.m. Jan. she had mechanical prob7 and 11:44 a.m. Jan. 27 lem with her car around BURGLARY

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Stolen were a blue and white 1995 Dodge Ram valued at $2,000. a gold 2000 Mercury Marquis valued at $4,000, and from inside the home, a stove, furniture, big screen television, pool table, two bedroom suites, Bose sound system, kitchen set, Craftsman tool boxes containing miscellaneous tools including drills, ratchet sets, clothing, Hoover Round electric chair, leather sofa and couch, coffee table, pool sticks and a lawn mower.

The total price of the household items stolen amounted to $14,000.

A 38-year-old Manning woman told police that her maroon 1994 Chrysler LHS had mechanical failure and was left on private property on West Huggins Street at 6 p.m. Jan. 21. At 6 p.m. Jan. 25, the woman and her husband moved her car to her churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property on West Huggins Street with consent from her pastor. When she returned to get her car at 10:10 a.m. Jan. 27, the car was gone. The car was valued at $1,500.

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A 48-year-old Manning man told deputies that someone cut down trees on George Harvin Road to reach an antique hay baler that was pulled off his property and because the tires on the hay baler were flat it left marks in the road as it was being dragged down the asphalt. The deputy followed the marks to a home on Ram Bay Road where

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A 90-year-old Manning man told police that his Pinkerton 4.75 blue 22LF handgun was missing from his truck parked at his home on Robson Street. The man told police that he had been cleaning out his truck between Jan. 24 and Jan. 27 when he discovered the gun was missing from the truck.

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The homeowner reportedly told the officer that her son was picking up scrap metal off peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s land with their permission. The deputy gave the homeowner his telephone number and asked her to have her son call him. The hay baler was valued at $2,000.

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PAXVILLE from Page C1 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going to attract those big industries, but we can be a vibrant bedroom community,â&#x20AC;? McLeod added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our rural communities need healthy water. We hope to further the expansion down a few dirt roads.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t thank the City of Manning enough for sharing their water with us,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Manning Mayor Julia A. Nelson added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to give former Mayor Corbett credit for his vision. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to see two

communities getting together for one great project.â&#x20AC;?

She said from the vision in 2008 to acceptance of the proposal by the United States Department of Agriculture in 2010 to actual work on the project in 2012, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is cooperation and collaboration at the very best.â&#x20AC;?

The Paxville projects and several others were sitting on a shelf, Nelson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thanks to Pat Goodwin and present council a lot of these projects are now in the

works,â&#x20AC;? she said.

In his remarks, Chairman of Clarendon County Council Dwight Stewart said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the goal to provide water throughout the county as soon as possible. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This goes a long way to making that happen,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Stewart told the group that water will do for tomorrow what oil does today. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s powerful,â&#x20AC;? he added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For continued development, we will need water.â&#x20AC;?

Vernita F. Dore, the state director of the USDA Rural Development, borrowed a quote

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from one of her favorite â&#x20AC;&#x153;neighbors,â&#x20AC;? the late Mr. Rogers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great day in the neighborhood,â&#x20AC;? she said with a smile. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This could not have happened without a vision.

This could not have happened without everyone putting their shoulders to the wheel to make it happen.â&#x20AC;?

Dore said the goal for her department is to improve economic opportunities, improve quality of life for all rural citizens and provide for safe and prosperous communities.â&#x20AC;?

At that point, a smiling Dole

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for Amelia Bedelia, Parsion to write the books ishâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love for the pair was himself and has never reevident. gretted it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I believe that she felt lia to branch out and do â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re never supâ&#x20AC;&#x153;I take along a little that living in New York other things besides posed to have a favorite notebook in my pocket to she needed a name with housekeeping. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aunt,â&#x20AC;? he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but I did. write down sayings that I some punch,â&#x20AC;? he said. worked at various busiAunt Margaret. She was hear that could possibly â&#x20AC;&#x153;Margaret Parish didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t nesses, but sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always the best.â&#x20AC;? work into a book somehave the punch or the taken everything literally, It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t easy to make where,â&#x20AC;? he said. wow factor that Peggy just like her creator. the decision to follow in He cited the example Parish did. So in New Parish has written her footsteps, he said. of a diner customer who York, she was Peggy Par- about Ameliaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s childâ&#x20AC;&#x153;We had writers inordered a piece of cherry ish.â&#x20AC;? hood, with picture books quire about continuing pie, and as his server was Margaret Parish, who of Amelia in the first the series, but we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t walking away, told her to had an affinity for double grade and chapter books feel that was right,â&#x20AC;? he â&#x20AC;&#x153;step on it.â&#x20AC;? names, was also known with her in the third said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I gave myself some Of course, in one of as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cat Lady.â&#x20AC;? She grade. time, and if at the end of his books, Amelia Bedewas always surrounded â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want children to be that time I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t prelia, like Peggy Parish, by cats, including Judy able to grow up with pared to move forward takes the request literally.

Trudy, but as the number Amelia,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once a with the series, we would Herman Parish said of cats increased the child is into chapter look for someone who he loves meeting his names were harder to books, they are too old to could write the series.â&#x20AC;? readers. come by â&#x20AC;&#x201D; so the last read those childish picParish made the deciâ&#x20AC;&#x153;I love listening to the cat, number 11, was ture books.â&#x20AC;? known simply as No During the weekend Name. celebration, Parish Parish wanted her launched two chapter character to be special books simultaneously. and to have a double â&#x20AC;&#x153;Have you ever really name, as well. She asked liked an author and friends for suggestions, couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait for his book specifying that the char- to come out and when it acter should be southern does you read it and then with a rhyming name; have to wait months for a thus, the character from second book?â&#x20AC;? he asked. her past became known â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve solved that as Amelia Bedelia. problem. You get books 0DQQLQJ 6& In keeping true to his one and two at the same auntâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s character, but with time.â&#x20AC;? his own touch, Herman While talking about Parish has allowed Ame- his aunt and her affinity www.DuRantInsurance.com

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broke into song,:â&#x20AC;?Nothing could be finer than to be in Paxville, South Carolina.â&#x20AC;?

USDA Rural Development Area Director George Hicks called the Manning-Paxville Water Project, â&#x20AC;&#x153;an awesome project in improving the quality of life in rural America, in real America.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Infrastructure is gold today,â&#x20AC;?

Hicks said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clarendon County, Summerton, Turbeville, Paxville, Manning â&#x20AC;&#x201D; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to do a little more. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to connect to Summerton. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to get sewer this way.â&#x20AC;?

parts they enjoy the most,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hearing them repeat the words from the stories gives you a great feeling. Aunt Margaret created a timeless character from a timeless place and I want to continue that in her memory.â&#x20AC;?

Charlotte Johnson, head librarian at the Har-

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Wife intolerant of illness needs lesson in health

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EAR ABBY — My was staying home “doing wife and I are nothing,” my wife insisted both schoolteach- I care for our two children ers. She hates to call in (ages 3 and 1), rather than sick and often teaches send them to my motherclass when she says she in-law who baby-sits feels ill. I don’t argue with while we work. her.

Today a staff member The problem called in sick with arises when I am the same virus I not feeling well. had. Everyone When I am sick looked at me as and feverish, I’m the responsible not inclined to rise party. from my sickbed If I stay home, and go to work. my wife will dump On those few octhe kids on me Abigail casions, my wife and give me the objects strenuous- VAN BUREN cold shoulder. If I ly. She interrogates go to work, I exme about my symptoms, pose my co-workers and then makes her own “diperform poorly. Help! agnosis” on the spot. ApAT A TOTAL LOSS parently, her gold standard for staying home is DEAR TOTAL LOSS — the inability to stand.

It appears you married a This creates a problem woman who is not only for me at work because lacking in empathy, but co-workers are concerned also is a controlling, slaveabout catching my obvidriving witch. Unless you ous illness. The last time I can find the backbone to felt sick, my wife ordered take control of the situame to go to work. When I tion and stop acting like a saw a doctor afterward, I victim, your wife will conwas told I had a virus and tinue to punish you when should be in bed. My wife you’re least able to defend still objected to my missyourself — and nothing ing work. will change.

I missed a grand total P.S. A teacher with a of two days because of it. virus can not only infect On one of them I wasn’t co-workers and adminisable to stand, the other trative staff, but also his because I refused to get students — not to menout of bed. Then, since I tion his own children.

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