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Rubio urges citizens to be serious about America’s future MANCHESTER, N.H. — “People think it’s a bad thing, but I’m gonna keep saying it over again: Obama is trying to change America,” Republican hopeful Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., shouted at the beginning of his Super Bowl showcase, just hours before kickoff. The sounds of ACDC’s “Thunderstruck” echoed around the Ultimate Sports Authority venue where baseball and softball astro-turf Amanda aligned the floor. About 300 Finney people piled onto the field with rows of foldable chairs armslength from the stage with hundreds of press cameras snapping behind them. As soon as Rubio came into the building, a
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Courtney Govan, 9, tries for the first time to Double Dutch as coach Remetha Staggers, from Florence, turns the ropes for her during a Double Dutch clinic on Saturday at Sumter Recreation and Parks Department.
Double Dutch workshop brings teams together from across state BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com For 13 years, Sumter hosted a world championship in Double Dutch until last year when the event moved to New York City for its 40th anniversary. It will return to Sumter this year.
On Saturday, 137 participants from throughout the state, in third through eighth grades, participated in a training session in Double Dutch at Sumter Recreation and Parks Department. The workshop brought together new and experienced teams and coaches.
Double Dutch is a game in which two long jump ropes turning in opposite directions are jumped simultaneously by one or more jumpers. Sumter had hosted the Annual American Double Dutch League
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Slow week for charity, but residents still need to pay bills BY JACK OSTEEN jack@theitem.com Even though it’s been a slow week for donations, that doesn’t mean the demand has been any less for families in need throughout the Sumter community. With extreme temperatures at night, there have been more and more requests for assistance with kerosene
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Manchester dances through the generations BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com Manchester Elementary School students are preparing for a musical Black History program on Feb. 19 in which they will dance to popular songs from the 1950s to the modern day. February is Black History Month. The program, called “Voices of the Past Speak to the Future,” focuses on popular songs performed by famous black singers and entertainers. Each grade will perform about a different generation. Students will dance to songs such as the 1950s’ “Johnny B. Goode,” 1960s’ “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” 1970s’ “I Want You Back,” 1980s’ “Don’t Worry, Be Happy,” 1990s’ “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” and a 2000s mix. Sarah McMillan, music teacher at the school, has been practicing with each grade level at the school for several weeks. “The past has a lot to do with the future. But your future does not have to reflect your past,” said Jacqueline Howard, a second-grade teacher who
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Manchester Elementary School second-grade students practice a dance to the Jackson 5’s 1969 hit song “I Want You Back” on Monday. Students are preparing for a Black History Month program to be held at the school on Feb. 19. has organized the event the last few years. “We want our students to know the history of these famous entertainers who had to endure difficult pasts.”
Howard will start out the program with a poem about Harriet Tubman, an famous black abolitionist and humanitarian, who during the Civil War returned to the South at least 19
times to lead her family and hundreds of other slaves to freedom via the Underground Railroad. “The program will give children an opportunity to learn and understand the contributions of these famous people who made a difference in our society,” said Joan Tye, school principal. On Monday, students said they were looking forward to the event. “I enjoy all of the friends I get to dance with and learning about the history through the music,” said Jake Butler, a second-grade student. “I like when I get to dance to the disco part and that I get to be the star of the show for a little bit,” said Ahnystie Robinson, also a second-grade student. Robinson and her second-grade classmates, Marcus Harvin and Cam’ron Barno, will participate in a short skit to the Jackson 5’s “I Want You Back.” Sumter County Sheriff’s Office’s Choir will also participate in the event. The program will start at 9 a.m. on Feb. 19. The school is at 200 E. Clark St. in Pinewood.
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Despite recent Facebook posts, Sumter County Sheriff’s Office’s recent investigation of God’s Creatures Deserve to Live animal shelter in Dalzell yielded no criminal findings, according to Maj. Allen Dailey. He said when officers went to the location on Jan. 27, the animals had food, water and shelter, and they seemed to be in good health. Dailey said the allegations of animal cruelty are unfounded.
British R&B band will play Sumter Opera House on Friday BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com Just one week after releasing its new album, “Hold On,” The James Hunter Six will perform on the Sumter Opera House stage. Friday’s 7:30 p.m. concert will feature the group’s signature British R&B and soul music. The concert is one of just a few scheduled for the group’s U.S. tour. Ellen Jansen, community improvement coordinator with City of Sumter, said the band is “riding a wave of success” in this country after achieving fame in Great Britain. Hunter first hit the charts in the U.S. in 2006 with his debut album titled “People Gonna Talk.” It topped Billboard’s blues chart and got him the
British R&B band The James Hunter Six will be in concert at Sumter Opera House on Friday night. They have just released a new CD titled “Hold On.” PHOTO PROVIDED
praise of fans and critics alike, as well as a Grammy nomination for Best Traditional Blues Album, and Hunter was nominated as Best New/Emerging Artist in the American Music Awards. The CD also garnered the attention of some of music’s
top singers, including Irish R&B singer Van Morrison, Sharon Jones (The Dap-Kings) and the late Allen Toussaint. In fact, Hunter so impressed Morrison that he hired him as a backup singer in the early ’90s. Morrison called him “one of the best voices and best-
kept secrets in British R&B and soul.” Hunter has performed as both a headliner and a backup singer for performances by Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Willie Nelson, Chris Isaak, Boz Scaggs and others, and he has been touring the world for the past decade, playing clubs, theaters and festivals. According to his website, Hunter is “steadily growing a dedicated audience comprised of hardened gig-goers, old-school baby boomers and young hipsters alike.” While his voice has been compared to both Ray Charles and Sam Cooke, producer Gabriel Roth said, “In today’s R&B world, littered with retrosoul cronies, ear-twisting melisma and hollow affectations, James has a voice that stands out not only for its nat-
ural beauty and grit, but for its honesty. His songwriting shares the masterful architecture and the inspired creativity of Smokey Robinson, each rhyme and rhythm crafted meticulously, somehow twisting familiar themes into unfamiliar new shapes.” “Sumter Opera House patrons are in for a special treat,” said City Cultural Manager Seth Reimer. The James Hunter Six will perform at the Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main St., at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The band’s new CD will be available that night as well. Hear a sample at www.jameshuntermusic.com. For tickets, priced at $38 and $35, visit www.sumteroperahouse.com or call (803) 4362616.
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Joseph Marez, 8, checks on and hugs his mother, Christy, after she ran the 5K on Saturday morning. PHOTOS BY KEITH GEDAMKE / THE SUMTER ITEM
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Cole Davis, 10, gives encouragement to Ronald Wilson as he runs the Westside Baptist Resolution 5K on Saturday along Pinewood Road. Cole and his brother Joey Davis, 7, were attending the race to cheer on their father, Lt. Col. John Davis. The race was part of the Sumter Series.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Obama is asking Congress for more than $1.8 billion in emergency funding to help fight the Zika virus. In an announcement Monday, the White House said the money would be used to expand mosquito control programs, speed development of a vaccine, develop diagnostic tests and improve support for low-income pregnant women. Zika virus disease is mainly spread by mosquitoes. Most people who catch it experience mild symptoms or no symptoms at all. But mounting evidence from Brazil suggests that infection in pregnant women is linked to abnormally small heads in their babies — a birth defect called microcephaly. “What we now know is that there appears to be some significant risk for pregnant women and women who are thinking about having a baby,� Obama said in
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North Korea’s new satellite flew over Super Bowl site tional organizations tracking them, the new one passed almost right over Levi’s Stadium about an hour after the Super Bowl ended. “It passed almost directly overhead Silicon Valley, which is where I am and where the stadium is,” tech watcher Martyn Williams said in an email to The Associated Press. “The pass happened at 8:26 p.m., after the game. I would put it down to nothing more than a coincidence but an interesting one.” The game in Santa Clara, California, ended at 7:25 p.m. local time. North Korea claims Sun-
TOKYO (AP) — Here’s a bit of Super Bowl trivia: North Korea’s newest satellite passed almost right over the stadium just an hour after it ended. Whatever motives Pyongyang may have about using its rocket launches to develop nuclear-tipped long-range missiles, it now has two satellites circling the Earth, according to NORAD, the North American Aerospace Command, which monitors all satellites in orbit. Both of the Kwangmyongsong, or “Shining Star,” satellites complete their orbits in about 94 minutes, and based on data released by interna-
day’s successful satellite launch was its fourth. The first two have never been confirmed by anyone else, but experts worldwide agree it got one into orbit in 2012, and NORAD, which is hardly a propaganda mouthpiece for Pyongyang, now has both that and the satellite launched on Sunday on its official satellite list. Kwangmyongsong 4, the satellite launched Sunday, has the NORAD catalog number 41332, and Kwangmyongsong 3-2, launched in 2012, is 39026. They are described as Earth observation satellites and weigh about 220 pounds apiece.
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North Koreans gather at the Kim Il Sung Square to celebrate a satellite launch Monday in Pyongyang, North Korea. About an hour after the Super Bowl, a North Korean satellite passed over Levi’s Stadium. Their main applications, according to Pyongyang, are monitoring the weather, mapping natural resources and forest distributions and providing data that might help farmers improve their crops.
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small group of boys began shouting “Marco, Marco, Marco,” as if he were their fraternity brother who just scored the winning touchdown. Rubio began his “scripted” mantra with attacking the overall record of President Obama the last seven years. He had even aggressive words to say about leading Democrat contender former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as she is “disqualified” because of her lies to the American people. He mentioned Madeline Albright’s recent quote, “There is a special circle in hell for women who don’t support other women.” An older woman in the back screamed to Rubio, “Well, I’m going to hell.” He patiently laughed and graciously reminded women in the crowd that they have another choice. In regard to the other Democratic candidate, he simply left Sen. Bernie Sanders alone, maybe not taking him seriously enough, commenting, “He’s a really nice guy. I heard he was great on SNL.” After the Republican debate, multiple media outlets commented on the lack of gumption from Rubio after the constant attacks from Gov. Chris Christie and Gov. Jeb Bush. The debate should have been his time to shine, yet even still he wasn’t going to let that upset deter him from using his “Prince Charming-esque” personality to show them his true colors.
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Republican presidential candidate Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., answers a question during a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by ABC News at St. Anselm College on Saturday in Manchester, New Hampshire. And from the looks of it, he was doing just fine. He encouraged everyone to enjoy the Super Bowl and then on Monday and Tuesday be serious about what they want for the future of this country. While men, women and children flooded to the front to snap a selfie, others moved toward the back where the real race began: pizza, subs, Chex mix, cake and dips galore. Amanda Finney was born and raised in Sumter until the age of 7 when she moved to Columbia. She is
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ROADS FROM PAGE A1 Peeler is unhappy that a bill to raise roughly $800 million per year for roadwork by increasing the gas tax, vehicle sales taxes and license fees hasn’t reached the Senate floor despite being in special debate status on the Senate calendar. “We’ve been dilly-dallying and slow-walking for four weeks. ... Everything’s blocked by this McELVEEN bill in interrupted debate,” Peeler said. “Our calendar’s swelling like it’s got a peanut allergy, and nothing’s getting done.” However, senators from the Sumter area say it is JOHNSON the majority party’s insistence on bundling the roads bill with an income tax cut and Department of Transportation restructuring that is preventing the bill
JUMP FROM PAGE A1 World Invitational Championship since 2002 until last year. The tournament has included many U.S. teams and several from Canada, France, Japan, Belgium and other countries. The sport in the U.S. was started in 1973 by several New York City police officers and physical education teachers in Harlem. The first world championship was organized in New York City and held there for the first 10 years. “The excitement is coming back; the word is getting out that the sport is alive and well,” said Michael Peterson, who helps coach Double Dutch Forces, a Columbia team. “We are seeing many new faces, young coaches and parents.” Peterson said many other states are modeling the program that has been successful in South Carolina. Rose Ford, the American Double Dutch League’s representative for South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and Florida, said the sport is a good opportunity for
from reaching the fast lane. Whatever the Senate passes must provide all three components, Peeler has said, and Gov. Nikki Haley has threatened to veto any bill that does not include all three. “When you get all these pieces in the same bill, restructuring, a revenue increase and also potentially an income tax reduction, the bill just turns into a Frankenstein’s monster,” said Sen. Thomas McElveen, D-Sumter. “You are just going too many different ways in one bill.” Sen. Kevin Johnson, D-Manning, said he would like to see a clean highway funding bill and to debate DOT reform and income tax relief separately. “I think if there are some things put into the bill or at least trying to be put into the bill that will slow the bill or potentially kill the bill, and that is income tax relief and reforming the DOT,” he said. “Those are important issues, but I don’t think they should be tied to funding the highway bill.”
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McElveen said the dynamics of the Senate have contributed to the bill’s slow transit in the Senate. “The Transportation Committee, which I serve on, has the idea that we should have a role, at least in the restructuring part,” he said. “Now, you talk about the income tax reduction or the gas tax increase, those are issues for the Finance Committee to deal with. “I think our chairman for transportation has made the case that when you are dealing with the DOT and the highway commission, generally the Transportation Committee deals with those kind of issues, not the finance committee,” McElveen said. He said because members of the Finance Committee are not as familiar with DOT issues as the Transportation Committee, the DOT will testify to the Finance Committee in an information session at 2 p.m. today. “If all of us have said we need to fix the roads and highways,” Johnson said, “we need to go ahead and do
‘The excitement is coming back; the word is getting out that the sport is alive and well. We are seeing many new faces, young coaches and parents.’ MICHAEL PETERSON Double Dutch Forces coach students of all ages and skills. “It helps with fighting obesity and health in general,” she said. “It also helps them later in life to do the best they can in everything they do.” Coach Sharon Simmons brought her Colleton County Jumpers to Saturday’s event. The team comprises daughters of women she coached 20 years ago. Simmons got her start growing up in Harlem in the 1980s. “It’s a wonderful sport that builds motivation,” she said. “Growing up it allowed me to be a part of a team and kept me away from the streets.” When Simmons moved to Colleton County, she decid-
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ed to bring the sport there. Her team made it to the national championships several years ago. Shacora Ford, who started as a 10-year-old jumper on the team in 1996, was coaching her daughter, Taylor, 9, who was trying the sport for the first time. “Growing up doing Double
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Dutch was competitive and fun,” Shacora Ford said. “It taught us how to work together as a team and be open minded.” Demetrius Wigfall, a ninth-grade student at R.B. Stall High School in North Charleston, has been a jumper since he was 6 years old. Wigfall was participating in the event with the Mitchell Park High Steppers of North Charleston. “It’s a good workout, and it keeps me busy,” he said. Wigfall said the sport requires quick footwork and agility. He also said that young children in the program look up to him. The World Invitational Championship, co-sponsored by the league and Sumter
recreation department, will be held at Sumter Civic Center on June 9-11. A regional tournament will be held at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church in North Charleston on April 16 at 10 a.m. Deadline to apply for the event is April 8 at 5 p.m. The state tournament will be held at the recreation department May 21 at 10 a.m. Deadline to apply to participate in the state tournament is May 13 at 5 p.m. All teams are eligible to compete in the regional and state tournaments but must qualify to compete in the World Invitational Championship. For more information, contact Jean Ford at (803) 775-5006.
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Step back from the brink, pro-Trump ‘Establishmentarians’ BY LIAM DONOVAN
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o hear the media tell it, the fix was in. The Republican primary was a two-man race, and “the establishment” had cast its lot with the Donald. Having cycled through the stages of grief over Trumpmania, GOP pooh-bahs had reached the bargaining phase, and their abiding distaste for the junior senator from Texas was poised to hand the billionaire victory in Iowa, setting him forth on an unstoppable path to the nomination. But a funny thing happened on the way to “Making America Great Again.” While last Monday’s Iowa caucus drew an unprecedented number of voters, the requisite Trump bump never materialized. Instead, his Jacksonian coalition of Reagan Democrats, radical centrists and disaffected GOP leaners was swamped at the polls thanks to a formidable Ted Cruz ground game and a late-breaking burst of support for Marco Rubio. If nothing else, the unexpected humbling of the Donald scuttled the emerging (and inexplicable) media chatter that Iowa and the proportional allocation of its 30 delegates would be climactic. If Trump had prevailed in the caucus, there would have been no sudden apotheosis. Nor will he simply roll over now that he has been defeated. The only clear takeaway from the contest is that he bleeds. The rest is up to the remaining field. The “establishment” dalliance with Trump plays directly into Cruz’s attempt to offer himself as the daring outsider, but it deserves further scrutiny, both for its motives and its inherent risks. The strange new respect for the Donald, his temperament and his appetite for dealmaking comes conspicuously, it’s worth noting, from those with skin in the game. Bob Dole and Orrin Hatch? Jeb supporters. Trent Lott? Kasich backer. Terry “anybody but Cruz” Branstad? Keeper of the ethanol flame (and tacit Christie ally.) So it might be a bit of a stretch to take at face value their “establishment warms to Trump” theme, given that a Cruz flop in Iowa would aid their respective candidates and parochial interests. Moreover, with Iowa in the rearview mirror, the tactical alliance with “the establishment” may have already reached its expiration date. Do D.C. operators and politicians hate Cruz? Absolutely: Cruz Derangement Syndrome is real, and it is virulent. And to the extent that the vaunted Washington cartel exists, it certainly wants Cruz nowhere near the White House. But faced with a choice between Ted Cruz and Donald Trump as the party’s standard-bearer, would the Cruz haters double down? The threat of Trump is existential, whereas resistance to Cruz is more personal and petty. It’s easy to imagine that as the former grows, the latter might abate. But the mere fact that some have judged a Trump victory in Iowa and the potential for an ensuing earlystate Trump sweep as an acceptable collateral risk suggests a cavalier dismissal of the broader implications for the party. The primary conceit of this purported preference for Trump hinges on his relative electability vis-à-vis Cruz. Both represent a likely albatross, the thinking goes, but Trump has the potential as a celebrity outsider to shake up the electoral map. There is a certain logic to this. As a conventional (if polarizing) politician, Cruz is bounded by the laws of partisan physics. While he’ll have no problem carrying the Republican base vote, it remains to be seen which states he might flip from blue to red. Trump, on the other hand, is sui generis, a human paradox who has
flouted conventional wisdom and defied political gravity since his entry into the race. His ceiling is as unknown — indeed unknowable — as his floor. Even on the primary ballot, one of these things is not like the others. The fine line between likely voter and mere fan is one of the key factors that make this race so difficult to poll. But whatever your views on the electoral merits of a Trump candidacy, it is important to think about the big-picture implications of his approach. It’s not that Trump can’t win Reagan Democrats or can’t coax support from what Sean Trende has labeled the “missing white voters.” It’s that the gains would be marginal compared with the hemorrhaging losses inflicted by his apparent strategy. The ranks of the Reagan Democrats have dwindled as the parties have resorted themselves along ideological lines. And data suggest that these missing whites are disproportionately confined to uncontested states. The $64,000 question for Trump is the same as it is for Cruz or any other Republican: Which Obama states can he flip to reach the magic number? It doesn’t matter if you top Romney’s record share of white voters if it doesn’t occur in the right states. Trump can run up the popular-vote score all he wants riding white-working-class resentment. It won’t help him when he gets buried in swing counties such as Fairfax, Hamilton, Hillsborough and Arapahoe. Sure, he can target the Rust Belt, but big margins in Western Pennsylvania or the Upper Peninsula won’t matter if he can’t play in Bucks or Oakland Counties. And this doesn’t even contemplate the galvanizing effect Trump would have for turnout on the left, or the intraparty class tensions such an aggressive strategy would inevitably stoke. There’s no question that both Republicans and Democrats have failed to put forward policies and messages that appeal to the beleaguered working class. But pandering to this group by playing to their grievances and resentments is both cynical and politically myopic. Let’s say for the sake of argument that a Mexico-financed wall and a total (“temporary”) ban on Muslim entry into the United States mollifies the white working class and wins the election. What lessons can you draw? It’s an electoral black swan: Culturally ubiquitous and ideologically heterodox billionaire defeats the most divisive major political figure of the era (or, if you’re optimistic, her socialist challenger) who is offering herself as the third term of a controversial incumbent. But what happens when you run out of Trumps to run? Or, for that matter, what happens when you run out of Hillaries (or Bernies) to run them against? Because, at best, a post-Trump GOP nominee is basically Jeff Sessions in a Make America Great Again hat. Good luck with that against a generic Democrat. Cruz’s win in Iowa pierced Trump’s aura of inevitability — to the point where some analysts are now dismissing the Trump threat as a thing of the past. And in an ironic turnabout, with the roles reversed in New Hampshire and a predicted Trump victory there, Team Cruz is now openly cheering for the Donald, in a bid to derail Rubio. So cynical calculations are hardly confined to “the establishment.” This is politics, after all. But with a fractured field lowering the threshold for victory and few signs the GOP is coalescing around a single pick, it remains pure folly to prop up, abet or otherwise enable Trump. No one should assume he’ll be easier to take out further down the line. Liam Donovan is a former GOP staffer who works in government relations in Washington, D.C.
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ALM BEACH, Fla. — As speaking fees go, Hillary Clinton’s allegedly scandalous $200,000 per engagement is chump change compared with Donald Trump’s $1.5 million. But, of course Trump wouldn’t bother to part his lips for less. It costs at least a million just to wake up in the rarified world he occupies. So what’s the big fuss about Clinton’s fees, which are negotiated by her speaking agency? There seem to be two “problems,” at least if you’re Bernie Sanders. One is that Clinton, because of her high-dollar rates, is out of touch with the “real Americans” she presumes to represent. Two, her speaking fees from financial institutions, specifically, supposedly suggest that, as president, she wouldn’t be “tough” on Wall Street, whatever this is supposed to mean. The Sanders crowd is on firm ground in their assessment that Clinton is out of touch with everyday Americans. This is not news, folks. The Clintons have been living the life of millionaires since their first giggly night inside the White House. Except for dealing with domestic help, chauffeurs, chefs and Secret Service agents, Hillary Clinton hasn’t been in touch with regular folks ever since. That said, there’s no basis for insisting that one must be poor to work for the interests of those less fortunate. Franklin Delano Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy were hardly from the barrio. Indeed, it’s often the privileged who most fiercely embrace the adage that from those to whom much is given, much is expected. Giving back, after all, is a privilege of having something to give. To this point, I’ve always been struck by an observation Broadway director Moss Hart made in his autobiography, “Act One.” Having grown up bitterly poor, Hart wrote that poverty is evil not because you have nothing but because you have nothing to give. This is very much in the spirit of Jesus’ beatitude that “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Unfortunately, the Democratic base has been electrified by the notion that the poor are poor because the rich are rich. To this zero-sum interpretation of income inequality, a friend always responds: How many poor people has Oprah created? On the right, the base is riled about those they perceive as taking their country from them. Thus, our politics have been reduced to a tug of war between envy and resentment. And neither side seems able to stop building molehills when there are mountains to conquer. Clinton’s speeches are molehills. First, on what planet do people not try to make as much money as they can? Speaking fees vary widely, as indicated by the gap between Clin-
COMMENTARY ton’s and Trump’s. Sanders made less than $2,000 total in 2014, which he donated to charity. A relatively wealthy man himself, forfeiting the paltry sum he earned from speaking and from appearing on a TV show ($850 from HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher”) wasn’t a make-orKathleen break financial deciParker sion. For perspective, a few other high earners include: Tim Geithner, $200,000 per speech; Ben Bernanke, $200,000 to $400,000; George W. Bush, $150,000; Chelsea Clinton and Dick Cheney, both $75,000; Newt Gingrich, $60,000. These figures are from an ABC News analysis. (Disclosure: I’m in Palm Beach as a paid speaker, but I’m dirt cheap — and tons funnier — compared with Clinton.) Obviously, the Clintons have golden tongues, but the market pays what the market demands. And, yes, the former president and first lady have amassed a small fortune from telling folks whatever it is their audiences find so compelling. What pearls tumble from Hillary Clinton’s lips? This, Sanders surely would like to know, as would The Washington Post, which has repeatedly requested her speech transcripts. Thus far, Clinton has declined to provide them, a decision with which I agree or at least find defensible. Given that these were essentially private conversations, privately transacted, she’s under no obligation to share the texts with anyone else. More likely than the cover-up conspiracy Clintons always seem to inspire, she probably prefers to protect the intimacy that any good speaker tries to develop with an audience — a particular group of people rather than the entire country. Personally, I don’t allow my speeches to be recorded so that I can relax and not worry over every word. To a grown-up point, which Donny Deutsch argued on Friday’s “Morning Joe,” doesn’t a president need to work with Wall Street as well as Main Street? Class warfare may inspire the angry masses, but it’s no way to run a country. Nor, one hopes, is it any way to get elected. The better way is to promote policies that will help more people become givers by raising them up rather than pushing down others perceived as having “too” much. Kathleen Parker’s email address is kathleenparker@washpost.com. © 2016, Washington Post Writers Group
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Trial of ‘thrill-kill teens’ Leopold, Loeb revisited BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH How many “Crimes of the Century” took place in the 20th century? Fans of such epoch-defining crimes and trials are in luck tonight. The exquisitely entertaining “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” (10 p.m., FX, TV-MA) returns for a second episode. Tonight we revisit the infamous Bronco ride, the event that all but defined the first phase of this trial and media circus. Meanwhile, “American Experience” (9 p.m., PBS, TV-14, check local listings) revisits the Leopold and Loeb murder trial of 1924. “Perfect Crime” recalls how two supremely gifted and precocious students from the most privileged backgrounds murdered a 14-yearold neighborhood boy, just for the “thrill” of pulling off a perfect crime. Quickly captured and broken under interrogation, Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb would take peculiar pride in confessing their elaborate plot. Obviously guilty and completely without remorse, they were tried and convicted on the front pages of every paper in America. They seemed assured of a trip to the gallows. Like the O.J. story, the Leopold and Loeb affair was not so much about guilt or innocence, but about how the crime was held up as a mirror of its time. The 1994-95 Simpson saga re-
verberated with questions of racism, misogyny, media and celebrity. Contemporary pundits saw the Chicago killings as an indictment of Jazz Age immorality, of flaming youth immolated by fast times, “overeducation” and easy pleasures. And both stories come down to legal strategies. While the “Dream Team” segment of the FX drama is yet to come, “Perfect Crime” dwells on the tactics of Leopold and Loeb’s lawyer, Clarence Darrow. His decision to have his clients plead guilty shocked everyone, most notably the Chicago prosecutor who thought a long case would make his career. In the end, Darrow was arguing not so much to save the “thrill-kill teens” but to end the death penalty itself, a form of punishment that Darrow and many others considered arbitrary and barbaric. While Darrow hinted that Leopold and Loeb would be his final case, he would return for another “Trial of the Century,” the very next year, the 1925 Scopes trial.
TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS • A new “New Girl” (Megan Fox) may sublet Jess’ space on “New Girl” (8 p.m., Fox, TV-14). • A question of tactics on “Outsiders” (9 p.m., WGN, TV14). • Dean appears out of control on “The Grinder” (9:30 p.m.,
atomic peril on “Marvel’s Agent Carter” (9 p.m., ABC, TV-14) * Severide questions Chili on “Chicago Fire” (10 p.m., NBC, TV-14).
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Defense attorney Clarence Darrow, seated center, meets with his clients Nathan Leopold Jr., seated left, and Richard Loeb, seated right, in 1924. Fox, TV-14). • A twit’s brain leaves Liv undernourished on “iZombie” (9 p.m., CW, TV-14). • A victim’s robotic helper may be the only murder witness on “Limitless” (10 p.m., CBS, TV-14).
“NCIS: New Orleans” (9 p.m., CBS, TV-14) * An unasked-for resuscitation raises red flags on “Chicago Med” (9 p.m., NBC, TV-14) * A familiar face (Damon Wayans Jr.) makes waves on “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” (9 p.m., Fox, TV-14) * Peggy must save California from
The Suffers are booked on “The Daily Show With Trevor Noah” (11 p.m., Comedy Central) * Adam Cayton-Holland appears on “Conan” (11 p.m., TBS) * Olivia Wilde and Christiane Amanpour are on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” (11:35 p.m., CBS) * Jimmy Fallon welcomes Ryan Reynolds, Katie Holmes and Thomas Rhett on “The Tonight Show” (11:35 p.m., NBC) * John Oliver, Aidy Bryant, April Bloomfield and Jaleel Bunton visit “Late Night With Seth Meyers” (12:35 a.m., NBC) * Jennifer Jason Leigh and Joe Manganiello appear on “The Late Late Show With James Corden” (12:35 a.m., CBS). Copyright 2015, United Feature Syndicate
SERIES NOTES Under pressure on “NCIS” (8 p.m., CBS, TV-14) * Valentine’s Day looms on “Fresh Off the Boat” (8 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * Barry visits Earth-2 on “The Flash” (8 p.m., CW, TV-PG) * A playground incident on “Grandfathered” (8:30 p.m., Fox, TV-14) * Overexposure on “The Muppets” (8:30 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * Mardis Gras mayhem on
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AROUND TOWN Applicants are advised to The Sumter Chapter of the bring with them governNational Federation of the ment-issued photo IDs, SoBlind of South Carolina will Chapter of National Federacial Security cards and / or meet at Sumter 7 p.m. today at Shition of Blind to meet Medicare cards for anyone loh-Randolph Manor, 125 in the household, last W. Bartlette St. Lee and Laura Colclough-James will year’s tax forms, W-2 and / or 1099 forms, and power speak. The 2016 king or of attorney certification queen will be crowned for forms if they are filing for the Sumter Chapter. Contact the chapter president, someone else. For more information, call Henry DinDebra Canty, at (803) 775kins at (803) 499-4990 or 5792 or at debra.canty@ Lula King at (803) 316-0772. frontier.com. For chapter updates, listen to the 24/7 The Sumter Stroke Support message line at (206) 376Group will meet at 6 p.m. on 5992. Transportation is pro- Thursday, Feb. 11, at the vided within the mileage Alice Drive Baptist Church area. library, corner of Loring The National Alliance on Men- Mill Road and Wise Drive. There will be Valentine tal Illness of Sumter (NAMI) treats. will sponsor the Family to Family education course spe- The Mary McLeod Bethune cifically for families of indi- Sumter Branch will meet at 5 viduals who have been dip.m. on Friday, Feb. 12, at agnosed with severe brain South Sumter Resource disorders (mental illness). Center, Manning Avenue. The free 12-week course Call Miranda Choice at will begin on Sunday, Feb. (803) 469-0863. 21, and will meet each Sun“A Night to Remember” Valenday afternoon. Pre-registratine gala will be held at 5 tion is required by Feb. 10. p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, Call Fred Harmon at (803) at Taw Caw Community 905-5620 or (803) 491-4756. Outreach Center, 1126 The Shepherd’s Center, 24 Granby Lane, Summerton. Council St., will offer public information sessions from 11 The Sumter SPCA Valentine Dance will be held from 7 to to 11:50 a.m. on Thursdays as follows: Feb. 18, creating 11 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Elaine D. Korn a living will / hospice; and Memorial Center, 1100 S. March 3, COPD. Christina Guignard Drive. Music will Blakley, registered nurse be provided by The Recolwith Palmetto Health Tulections Band. Cost is $20 omey, will speak. per person (must be 21 Clarendon School District One years or older) and all prowill conduct free vision, hear- ceeds benefit the SPCA. ing, speech and developmenHeavy hors d’oeuvres will tal screenings as part of a be served. Call (803) 773child find effort to identify 9292. students with special The Annual Black History needs. Screenings will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at Month Parade, hosted by the the Summerton Early Child- MLK Riders of South Carolina, will be held on Sunday, hood Center, 8 South St., Feb. 14. The parade will Summerton, on the followbegin at 1:30 p.m. at Riley ing Thursdays: Feb. 11; Ball Park and will end at March 10; April 14; and May 12. Call Sadie Williams Barlette and Main Street. at (803) 485-2325, extension There is no registration fee but a donation of $10 is re116. quested. Churches, groups, AARP will offer free tax prepa- clubs, schools, individuals ration from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 are all welcome. Call Jacob p.m. on Mondays and Dennis Sr. at (803) 840-4784 Wednesdays through April or Harry Lesane at (803) 13 at the Shepherd’s Center 983-5389. of Sumter, 24 Council St.
PUBLIC AGENDA LEE COUNTY COUNCIL Today, 9 a.m., council chambers
SUMMERTON TOWN COUNCIL Today, 6 p.m., town hall
SUMTER HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION Today, noon, Sunset Country Club
PINEWOOD TOWN COUNCIL Today, 6:30 p.m., town hall
SUMTER COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Today, 5 p.m., library LYNCHBURG TOWN COUNCIL Today, 6 p.m., Teen Center on Magnolia Street, Lynchburg SUMTER COUNTY COUNCIL Today, 6 p.m., Sumter County Council Chambers
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Offer to help EUGENIA LAST others, but don’t let anyone take advantage of you. Take on responsibilities that help you advance. Learn from your dealings with others, and you will feel good about who you are and what you can do.
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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You’ll instinctively know what to do. Once you begin to head in the direction of your choice, you will find the path to success is one of great ease and joy. Embrace life and emphasize what you know and do best. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Listen and consider all the angles of every situation you face. Don’t feel obligated to make a decision until you are ready to do so with confidence. Too much confusion will lead to inconsistency and promises you won’t want to keep. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Explore new interests and let your creative imagination lead you in a new direction. Be open to new friendships and sharing ideas with people you feel have something to contribute. Romance is highlighted and will leave a memorable impression. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Embrace change. Fighting the inevitable will lead to stagnation. Connect with the people who have always offered you good advice and support. Recognize that time is on your side and a slow build in the right direction is your best choice. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take more time for yourself. Spend time with the people who bring you the most joy. Expand your interests and be open about how you want to move forward in regard to important relationships.
TURBEVILLE TOWN COUNCIL Today, 6:30 p.m., town hall MAYESVILLE TOWN COUNCIL Today, 7 p.m., town hall SUMTER COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION / ELECTION COMMISSION Thursday, 5:30 p.m., registration / election office, 141 N. Main St.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t get trapped by someone who is trying to control your every move. You have to take responsibility for your life. Make the alterations that will produce the freedom you need to follow your heart and your dreams. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t leave anything undone if you want to avoid criticism. Find out what you need to know in order to bring about change and make a difference to your world. A unique approach or technique will lead to good fortune. Love is highlighted. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ll get worked up easily if you believe everything you hear. Take a step back from whatever situation you face, and you’ll realize that things aren’t the way you originally perceived them. Make personal changes that will enhance your knowledge. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your determination and desire will not let you down. You will outdo anyone who challenges you and bring about an opportunity that will improve your life emotionally, financially and physically. Romance is encouraged. Speak up and make a difference. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Listen and consider all the angles before you make a decision that will influence your direction for an extended period of time. Refuse to back down or give in if there is something you really want. Explain your strategy and make things happen. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Consider what you are up against, and you’ll find a workable solution that will lead to recognition and a chance to do something you’ve always wanted to do. Love and romance will help bring you closer to a personal goal.
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Aiken 41/26
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Today: Windy and colder with times of clouds and sun. High 44 to 48. Wednesday: Sunny much of the time and cold. High 42 to 46.
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Chinese visit temples, fairs to ring in Year of the Monkey BEIJING (AP) — Chinese and others across Asia flocked to temples and fairs to pray for good health and fortune on Monday, the first day of the Lunar New Year. In Beijing, hundreds of thousands of people visited traditional fairs held in parks, as well as Buddhist and Taoist temples offering singing and dance performances and open-air markets selling handicrafts. Ethnic Chinese people in other countries celebrated the holiday as well.
Monday marked the first day of the Year of the Monkey — the ninth animal on the Chinese zodiac calendar. The weeklong holiday, known as the Spring Festival in China, is focused on family reunion and is a time when students and migrant workers return to their hometowns. It is the country’s most important holiday. Dancers dressed in lion costumes entertained the crowds in Manila’s Chinatown, Indonesia’s ethnic Chi-
nese prayed in Jakarta, and the Sydney Opera House was lit red. Travel agent Meng Su was lining up to burn incense at the Tibetan Buddhist Lama Temple in central Beijing, which is regarded as a popular tradition that brings good luck to those praying. “Chinese people revere the power of nature and believe in gods, so we hope to express our blessings and that the gods can hear us,” said Meng, 39. “It’s also a way for us to find some comfort.”
PICTURES FROM THE PUBLIC James Kenely comments on his photo submission, “This common ‘leaf bug’ was on the outside wall of the house for many days causing my daughters fear as they ran into the house. The insect was happy to pose as I took this picture with my iPad given to me for Father’s Day.”
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Carolina falls short against UConn as seniors power Huskies to 66-54 victory
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South Carolina guard Khadijah Sessions (5) pushes the ball down court against Connecticut guard Kia Nurse (11) during the first half of the Gamecocks’ 66-54 loss on Monday in Columbia.
By PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press COLUMBIA — UConn coach Gene Auriemma smiled at his three senior starters, savoring the latest virtuoso performance on the big stage by Breanna Stewart, Morgan Tuck and Moriah Jefferson — and fretting about their departure next season. “I carry five cellphones now with all the coaches who want to schedule us next year when these guys leave,” Au-
riemma said Monday night. Count South Carolina coach Dawn Staley among them after Stewart, Tuck and Jefferson combined for 53 points in No. 1 UConn’s 66-54 blowout of the second-ranked Gamecocks. Stewart led the way with 25 points, Tuck had 16 points and Jefferson 12 as the Huskies (23-0) won their 60th straight game and improved to 19-3 in No. 1-vs.-No. 2 matchups. “These games are a lot of fun,” said Stewart, who also had 10 rebounds and
five blocks. “They are exciting for us.’ Auriemma felt the increased vibe as his team stepped out of its American Athletic Conference schedule. His players soaked in the anticipation of the season’s biggest game — the Gamecocks (22-1) came having opened with 22 straight wins — and played with a fire in front of a sold-out, 18,000-seat arena to prove themselves the best, the longtime coach said.
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Broncos shut down Newton, Panthers BY STEVE REED The Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. — A dejected Cam Newton sat slouching behind the podium on Sunday night, wearing a black Panthers hoodie and a frown. The league’s top player this season didn’t feel much like answering questions, doing so mostly in delayed one- and two-word answers. Some questions he just let pass without answering at all — except for one which said it all. “They made more plays than us and that’s what it comes down to,” Newton said before walking out of a brief threeminute interview following Carolina’s 24-10 Super Bowl loss to Denver. “We had our opportunities and it was nothing special that they did. We dropped balls. We turned the ball over. We gave up sacks. We threw errant passes. That’s it.”
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Denver linebacker Von Miller (58) strips the ball from Carolina quarterback Cam Newton (1) during the first half of Super Bowl 50 on Sunday in Santa Clara, Calif. The Broncos recovered the fumble See panthers, Page B4 for a touchdown and it spurred them on to a 24-10 victory.
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Playoff seeding still not decided Plenty at stake in final week of regular season BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com The majority of the SCHSL basketball playoff spots appear to be taken, but the seeding is still far from decided. That’s go double for Sumter, Lakewood and Crestwood. The Gamecocks missed a golden Jones opportunity on Friday to maintain a 1-game lead in the race for the Region VI-4A crown. A 45-44 loss at home to Carolina Forest jumbled things a bit, however. SHS is tied with South Florence at 6-2 in the region with two games remaining. The two teams split their meetings this year with the Bruins winning by three at home and the Gamecocks earning a 9-point victory at home. Carolina Forest isn’t far behind at 5-3 and West Florence is at 4-4. “We’ve just got to finish strong,” Sumter head coach Shawn Jones said. “Region play has been really tough and there are a lot of very wellcoached teams in the region. “We’ve got to come out ready. Slow starts have been our Achilles’ heel all year, so the first five minutes of the first and second half (today) and (Friday) are going to be critical.” Especially since Sumter will be on the road for its last two regular-season contests. The
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SBHS’ House finds home at Limestone By Justin Driggers justin@theitem.com Former Scott’s Branch High School standout Jerell Adams likely inspired a lot of upcoming players by earning his way onto the University of South Carolina roster. Consider current Eagles defensive lineman/ofHouse fensive lineman Melquan House one of them after watching Adams help lead Scott’s Branch to two 1A Division II state titles and earning a Football Bowl Subdivision college scholarship. “Ever since he made it with USC, that made me want to push more and get to the next level,” House said. “That’s what I wanted to do.” On Wednesday at SBHS, House’s hard work paid off as he signed with NCAA Division II Limestone College in Gaffney to continue his football career.
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TODAY 2:30 p.m. – International Soccer: FA Cup Match – Liverpool vs. West Ham (FOX SPORTS 1). 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Michigan State at Purdue (ESPN). 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Cincinnati at Central Florida (ESPNEWS). 7 p.m. – College Basketball: West Virginia at Kansas (ESPN2). 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Pittsburgh at Miami (ESPNU). 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Auburn at Tennessee (SEC NETWORK). 8 p.m. – College Basketball: Xavier at Creighton (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 8 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Dallas at Minnesota (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 8 p.m. – NBA Basketball: San Antonio at Miami (TNT). 8:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Villanova at DePaul (FOX SPORTS 1). 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Georgia at Kentucky (ESPN). 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Texas (Arlington) at Texas State (ESPN2). 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Mississippi at Florida (ESPNU). 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Arkansas at Mississippi State (SEC NETWORK). 10 p.m. – College Basketball: New Mexico at Utah State (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 10:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Houston at Golden State (TNT). 11 p.m. – Professional Basketball: NBA Development League Game – Reno at Santa Cruz (ESPNU). 11 p.m. – Professional Boxing: Jamel Herring vs. Luis Eduardo Flores in a Lightweight Bout from Bethlehem, Pa. (FOX SPORTS 1).
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Seattle running back Marshawn Lynch (24), the mercurial Seahawks running back, sent a tweet during the fourth quarter of Sunday’s Super Bowl suggesting that he intended to retire by showing a picture of hanging cleats. Lynch’s agent confirmed his client’s plans to retire on Monday.
Middle School Conference title games played Thursday at SHS The championship games of the Sumter Middle School Conferencce basketball tournaments will be played on Thursday at the Sumter High School gymnasium beginning at 5 p.m. Alice Drive will be represented in both games. AD will take on Chestnut Oaks in the girls game starting at 5. The boys championship game will follow, pitting AD against Manning Junior High.
Knicks fire Fisher; Rambis interim head
NEW YORK — Derek Fisher was fired as New York Knicks coach Monday, with his team having lost five straight and nine of 10 to fall well back in the EastJV GIRLS BASKETBALL ern Conference playoff race. Darlington 32 Associate head coach Kurt Crestwood 18 Rambis was promoted to inDARLINGTON -- Sedajah terim head coach. He went Rembert had 15 points, but 56-145 in two seasons as it was not enough as the Minnesota’s coach. Crestwood junior varsity Fisher was midway girls basketball team ended through his second season. its season with a 32-18 loss The Knicks are 23-31 and to Darlington at the DHS went 40-96 under Fisher. gymnasium on Monday. Team President Phil JackThe Lady Knights finished son hired his former player 9-7 overall and 5-5 in the rein June 2014 shortly after gion. Fisher ended his playing career. Agent says Marshawn Fisher thanked Jackson, Lynch intends to retire Madison Square Garden SEATTLE — Marshawn Chairman James Dolan, Lynch intends to retire from along with his players and football. staff. Doug Hendrickson, the “This is a very talented agent for the Seattle Seteam with strong character ahawks star running back, and I am confident they will confirmed his client’s plans succeed,” Fisher said in a to The Associated Press on statement. “Obviously, I’m Monday. disappointed, but have Lynch had indicated as learned an immense amount much Sunday night by from this experience and tweeting a picture with a hope to grow from it.” pair of cleats hanging from The Knicks went 17-65 last a power or telephone line, season but upgraded their along with an emoji depictroster during the summer ing a peace sign. The Sewith the drafting of Kristaps ahawks official Twitter acPorzingis and the signing of count later added the veterans Arron Afflalo and hashtag (hash)ThankYouRobin Lopez. BeastMode to Lynch’s origiThey had the look of a nal message. A spokesman playoff team most of the said the tweet stood as the season but are stumbling team’s comment. into the All-Star break, and Lynch won a Super Bowl fans loudly booed when they with Seattle and played nine fell behind by 19 points Sunseasons in the NFL. He arday during a 101-96 loss to rived in Seattle in 2010 and the Denver Nuggets. his attitude and bruising running became the founda- Matsuyama beats Fowler in Phoenix Open playoff tion for two straight NFC SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — championships and the franchise’s first Super Bowl title. Rickie Fowler hit two balls
COLUMBIA — Steve Spurrier has a new role at South Carolina — special assistant to President Harris Pastides and athletic director Ray Tanner. Spurrier resigned as football coach last October. He had a contract clause that allowed him to assume such a role if he wanted. Tanner said Spurrier recently accepted the position and has met with donors and boosters at a few basketball games this season. Spurrier and wife Jerri were on hand Monday night when the second-ranked Gamecocks hosted No. 1 Connecticut in women’s hoops. Spurrier spent 10-plus years in charge of the football program, becoming the
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Monday’s Games
Sacramento at Cleveland, 7 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Indiana, 7 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Chicago at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Denver at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Toronto at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. New Orleans at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Portland at Memphis, 8 p.m. Orlando at Atlanta, 8 p.m. Oklahoma City at Phoenix, 9 p.m.
Tuesday’s Games
Wednesday’s Games
Charlotte at Indiana, 7 p.m. Sacramento at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. San Antonio at Orlando, 7 p.m. Memphis at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Denver at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Atlanta at Chicago, 8 p.m. Toronto at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Utah at New Orleans, 8 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Cleveland, 8 p.m. Golden State at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Houston at Portland, 10:30 p.m.
NHL Standings By The Associated Press
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Florida 52 31 15 6 68 148 116 Tampa Bay 51 29 18 4 62 139 121 Boston 52 28 18 6 62 155 138 Detroit 52 26 18 8 60 131 134 Montreal 54 26 24 4 56 147 144 Ottawa 53 24 23 6 54 152 169 Buffalo 53 21 26 6 48 121 143 Toronto 51 19 23 9 47 122 145 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington 51 38 9 4 80 169 115
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WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 56 36 16 4 76 159 128 Dallas 53 33 15 5 71 172 144 St. Louis 55 30 17 8 68 135 132 Nashville 53 25 20 8 58 138 140 Colorado 55 27 24 4 58 149 152 Minnesota 52 23 20 9 55 127 128 Winnipeg 52 23 26 3 49 136 152 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Los Angeles 51 31 17 3 65 137 119 San Jose 51 27 20 4 58 149 139 Anaheim 50 25 18 7 57 113 117 Arizona 52 24 22 6 54 139 162 Vancouver 52 20 20 12 52 124 145 Calgary 51 23 25 3 49 135 150 Edmonton 54 21 28 5 47 136 165 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.
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Montreal 2, Carolina 1, SO Washington 3, Philadelphia 2 N.Y. Islanders 8, Edmonton 1
Monday’s Games
New Jersey at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Anaheim at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Tampa Bay at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Florida at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday’s Games
Los Angeles at Boston, 7 p.m. Florida at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Edmonton at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Anaheim at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Columbus, 7 p.m. Tampa Bay at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Winnipeg at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Washington at Nashville, 8 p.m. Dallas at Minnesota, 8 p.m. San Jose at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Vancouver at Colorado, 9 p.m. Toronto at Calgary, 9 p.m.
Wednesday’s Games
Ottawa at Detroit, 7 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh, 8 p.m. Vancouver at Arizona, 9:30 p.m.
Golf By The Associated Press Phoenix Open Par Scores Sunday At TPC Scottsdale, Stadium Course Scottsdale, Ariz. Purse: $6.5 million Yardage: 7,266; Par: 71 Final (x-won on fourth playoff hole) x-Hideki Matsuyama (500), $1,170,000 65-70-68-67—270 -14 Rickie Fowler (300), $702,000 65-68-70-67—270 -14 Harris English (190), $442,000 68-67-71-66—272 -12 Danny Lee (135), $312,000 67-66-67-73—273 -11 Boo Weekley (110), $260,000 71-68-65-70—274 -10 J.B. Holmes (86), $203,450 73-67-68-67—275 -9 John Huh (86), $203,450 69-70-67-69—275 -9 Shane Lowry (86), $203,450 65-70-72-68—275 -9 Bryce Molder (86), $203,450 67-73-64-71—275 -9 Will Wilcox (86), $203,450 68-73-69-65—275 -9 Jon Curran (65), $149,500 69-69-70-68—276 -8 Phil Mickelson (65), $149,500 69-71-65-71—276 -8 Ryan Moore (65), $149,500 68-71-69-68—276 -8 Zach Johnson (56), $117,000 73-66-69-69—27 -7 Webb Simpson (56), $117,000 68-71-68-70—277 -7 Bubba Watson (56), $117,000 69-69-73-66—277 -7 Adam Hadwin (51), $85,057 73-68-69-68—278 -6 Tyrone Van Aswegen (51), $85,057 68-70-72-68—278 -6 Chad Campbell (51), $85,057 68-68-72-70—278 -6 K.J. Choi (51), $85,057 72-70-69-67—278 -6
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Boston at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. San Antonio at Miami, 8 p.m. Washington at New York, 8 p.m. Utah at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Houston at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.
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OCALA, Fla. — Ha Na Jang won her first LPGA Tour title by making a late birdie to take the lead and closing with an even-par 72 for a two-shot victory Saturday over Canadian teen Brooke Henderson. Jang played the final 36 holes with Lydia Ko, but it was the No. 1 player in women’s golf who buckled. They were tied for the lead after finishing the third round in the morning. Ko dropped five shots in five holes, and only three late birdies kept her hopes alive. Ko closed with a 75 and finished three shots behind. Henderson had a pair of three-putt bogeys over the final five holes and shot 72. Jang had a one-shot lead playing the par-5 18th and hit wedge to a back pin for a 5-foot birdie.
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into the water on the par-4 17th hole to give Hideki Matsuyama an unexpected victory Sunday in the Waste Management Phoenix Open. After blowing a two-shot lead on the 317-yard hole in regulation when he blasted a driver through the green and into the water, Fowler pulled a 5-wood into the lake on the fourth hole of a playoff to set up the deciding bogey. Matsuyama birdied the hole in regulation and two-putted for par from 6 feet in the playoff. Fowler forced the playoff with a 10-foot birdie putt on the par-4 18th after Matsuyama made an 18-footer. They each shot 4-under 67 to finish at 14-under 270. Matsuyama won the 2014 Memorial for his only other PGA Tour title, beating Kevin Na on the first extra hole. The 23-year-old Japanese player tied for second last year at TPC Scottsdale, a stroke behind Brooks Koepka.
winningest coach in school history. However, he stepped away in mid-season this past fall — “I fired myself,” Spurrier says — when the Gamecocks struggled. Will Muschamp took over as coach in December.
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CLEVELAND — LeBron James recorded his 40th career triple-double while Kyrie Irving matched his season high with 32 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers rolled past the Sacramento Kings 120-100 on Monday night. James scored 21 points to go along with 10 assists and 10 rebounds for his first triple-double of the season. The fourtime MVP didn’t play the fourth quarter. Pacers 89 Lakers 87
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Kyle Lowry scored 25 points, and the Toronto Raptors went on an 11-2 run at the start of the fourth quarter to pull away for their 14th victory in 15 games, 103-89 over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. Terrence Ross added 18 points for the Raptors, who recovered quickly after Detroit’s Andre Drummond made a shot from about 80 feet to end the third quarter. Toronto led 70-65 at the start of the fourth, and Lowry’s driving threepoint play set the tone for the final period.
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for 141 yards and got the Broncos moving to start both halves. SANTA CLARA, Calif. — That was plenty. Those The best thing for Peyton small wisps of offense set up a Manning is that he won the few field goals, kept the BronSuper Bowl. cos in good field position — A close second: He never has then allowed No. 18 and Co. to to lace ‘em up again. clear the way for a smotherConstantly harassed, never ing, historically good defense quite comfortable — sort of that won the game with seven the way the whole season has sacks and four turnovers. played out — Manning walked Manning became the first away with his second Super quarterback to win the Super Bowl title Sunday night, after Bowl with two franchises. He Denver’s defense all but hand- joined his brother, Eli, and 10 ed him the Lombardi Trophy other quarterbacks as multiin a 24-10 victory over the Car- ple Super Bowl winners. He’s olina Panthers. been taking it week by week A towel draped over his this year, insisting he’s not shoulder, his freshly printed thinking about what he’ll do championship hat on his head, after the season. Now that it’s Manning wouldn’t budge on over, he’ll have to decide whether this was, in fact, his whether he wants to walk last game. away on top — same as his “I got some good advice from boss, John Elway, did after he Tony Dungy,” Manning said of won his second title back in 1999. the first of four coaches with After his final win, Elway whom he’s been to the Super Bowl. “He said, ‘Don’t make an took some time to reflect and admitted to himself that he emotional decision.’ This has couldn’t grind another year. been an emotional week, an Smart money has Manning emotional night. I’m going to making the same choice, and take some time to reflect.” his father, Archie, suggested If part of the decision inhis kid’s days in Denver are all volves a peek back at this but done. game, he won’t like anything “I want to hear his side of it he sees, except the final score. first,” Archie said, while He was creaky, off-target at times. He got bamboozled into standing against a wall outside the Broncos locker room. “I’ve his first interception of this got some ideas. I would never year’s playoffs and could’ve tell Peyton what to do. I’ll lay thrown a few more if Pansome things out for him. He thers’ defenders had better hands. Manning lost a fumble, knows what to consider. If he wants to play some more footas well. ball, he’s going have to go to His most important throw? another team. He’s going to be Might have been the pass that 40. But we have not talked flew 10 yards out of the end about it.” zone but drew a defensive Manning is technically holding call that set up the under contract with the Brongame-clinching touchdown cos for one more season, late in the fourth quarter. though everything they’ve Manning completed 13 passes
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the Panthers lost in Super Bowl 50. Carolina’s only score From Page B1 came on a 1-yard run by Jonathan Stewart. Newton’s dream season Newton didn’t get a chance ended with a nightmare perto give any balls away to kids formance. on the front row of Levi’s StaThe Broncos took Newton dium. out of his game — completely. “This is one those things “Hey, when things don’t go that is going to hurt,” Rivera his way, we see the body lansaid of Newton. “It’s going to guage — it’s obvious,” said hurt everybody for a while and Broncos safety T.J. Ward said hopefully after a few days we of Newton. “That’s what we will get over it.” wanted to do. That was our inNewton has failed to score a tent to come in this game and TD eight times in his career, get the body language going. but none since Oct. 26, 2014. We didn’t want the happy, Newton didn’t get much help fun-spirited ‘dabbing’ Cam. from his offensive line which No we want the sulking, allowed a Super Bowl recordupset, talking to my linemen, tying seven sacks, or his wide my running backs, ‘I don’t receivers, who dropped big know what’s going on’ Cam passes at key times. Newton — and that’s what we Newton spent much of the got.” game under heavy duress as Fresh off being earning his the Panthers were unable to first MVP award on Saturday handle the pressure of Von night, the Panthers fifth-year Miller and DeMarcus Ware on quarterback was stymied by the edges. Miller had 2 1/2 an aggressive Denver Broncos sacks, including two stripdefense in his first Super Bowl sacks against overmatched appearance on Sunday. right tackle Mike Remmers The 6-foot-5, 245-pound quar- that led to Denver’s two touchterback who scored 45 touchdowns. downs during the regular sea“I don’t think we played well son — and five more in the around him,” tight end Greg playoffs — failed to produce a Olsen. “It was us not getting TD running or throwing for open, not catching balls that the first time this season and were tight but we have to come
done over the past year — fire John Fox, hire Gary Kubiak and Wade Phillips, revamp the offense — has spoken to a desire to build a winner that will last beyond Manning’s tenure in Denver. Which could be ending shortly. Manning spoke to the team Saturday night — an emotional talk that defensive lineman Derek Wolfe called the “most intense” speech he’d ever been part of. “I kind of thanked them for letting me be a part of the journey,” Manning said. It had the makings of a farewell. The quarterback rewrote the record book his first three years in Denver, then remade himself in Year 4. He threw 17 interceptions, missed six games with an injured foot, suited up as a backup, and finally, came back as a diminished game manager. But he didn’t shirk from that role. He won with a Super Bowl passer rating of 56.6 that, unbelievably, wasn’t that much lower than what he compiled this season. He won by handing off a lot. The Broncos ran 28 times Sunday, including on thirdand-9 late in this game while nursing a lead. That never would have happened in earlier in his 18-year career. Denver’s 11 first downs were the same as Manning would’ve racked up in a quarter a few years back. “Peyton’s spoiled us,” his father said. “The season was hard. So different. But that’s what life is, and football has many similarities. It’s dealing with adversity. That’s what life’s about.” down with, we need to do a better job in the run game. This can’t turn into the whathappened-to-Cam-Newton show.” Denver’s first touchdown came when Miller blew past Remmers and ripped the ball out of Newton’s grasp. Malik Jackson recovered the ball in the end zone for a touchdown to put the Panthers in an early 10-0 hole they could never dig out of. Later, Miller beat Remmers for another strip sack and the Broncos put the game away with a touchdown and twopoint conversion. “I knew he was going to be really quick,” Remmers said. “I knew he was going to be a tremendous athlete and it was going to be a big challenge.” Newton never looked comfortable in the pocket, sidearming throws, overthrowing wide receivers and generally running for his life. The Panthers could never establish a running game with Jonathan Stewart held to 29 yards on 12 carries and one touchdown run while battling through a foot injury. Newton managed one moment of hope, saying “We will be back.”
“No. I don’t think so,” Elway said. “You never SAN FRANCISCO — On know, but we top of his game and now the don’t want him world, Von Miller’s docket is to (leave). We quickly filling up. want Von to stay Miller A parade. Lots of parties. A in Denver and princely payday. we’re going to do “I was just talking to Coach everything we can to work it Kubiak, I was asking if you out.” could make the plane do Miller’s mind isn’t on backflips on the way home,” money just yet. It’s the nonfiMiller said Monday after acnancial fruits of success that cepting the Super Bowl MVP he’s soaking all in. trophy from NFL Commis“The Super Bowl MVP is sioner Roger Goodell. special, but the Super Bowl “It’s definitely going to be a ring is something that I will magical week for us. I am keep with me for the rest of looking forward to spending my life. I’ll be able to be with time with my teammates my brothers for eternity,” going on tour.” Miller said. “I’ll be able to be It should be a magical offwith those guys for 100 years season for Miller, who led from now and that’s truly Denver’s dominating defense beautiful.” to a 24-10 clobbering of Cam As for contract negotiaNewton and the Carolina tions, Miller said he’s sure Panthers. “it’s going to be a peaceful Thanks to Miller, GM John thing. I am not really worried Elway earned a third Lomabout it.” bardi Trophy for team owner Some of Miller’s teamPat Bowlen to go with the two mates were eager to proclaim he won as his quarterback in Denver’s defense the best the 1990s. Bowlen is battling ever, but Miller wouldn’t go Alzheimer’s and didn’t make there. the trip to Super Bowl 50. “I’m uncomfortable with “We’ll take that trophy over comparisons. The game is the to Pat this week and let him way it is because of the playcherish it,” Elway said. ers that have come before Denver’s throwing a parade us,” Miller said. “All these for the champs on Tuesday, great defenses, they really and Miller should be leading put their necks on the line for the way. the game. I’m uncomfortable Then the players will take with comparisons, but the their final physicals and head type of defense that we into an offseason that inplayed this year was special.” cludes trip to the White It was Miller’s infectious House where receiver Deenthusiasm that loosened the maryius Thomas gets to perlocker room and raised the sonally thank the president bar on the football field, too. for commuting his mother’s “He loves to play,” coach prison sentence. Gary Kubiak said. “And as a Everyone’s expecting a football coach, there are a lot send-off for Peyton Manning, of talented players out there, and Miller’s Super Bowl cobut when you find the guys stars Danny Trevathan and that just really love to play Malik Jackson are sure to (that’s special).” draw high interest in free Goodell, who suspended agency. Miller for six games three Miller is also set to become years ago for violating the an unrestricted free agent, league’s drug policy, praised but Elway will use the franthe fifth-year pro who’s chise tag on him if he has to, grown into a superstar. guaranteeing Miller close to “I remember meeting Von $15 million next season. for the first time when he In both sides’ sights, howcame into the draft almost ever, are the $100 million-plus five years ago from Texas megadeals of J.J. Watt and A&M. When we met Von, you Justin Houston that will know he has a sense of purserve as benchmarks for nepose,” Goodell said. “He was gotiations on a long-term a young man that understood contract for Miller. what he wanted to accomMiller, who overcame a plish both off the field and on drug suspension and torn the field. knee ligament in 2013, was “He continues to do that, the very first draft pick by and he continues to impress Elway, who calls him the best us. He’s the kind of young player on the planet. man that plays this game at “He wins the football game the highest level and does it for us,” Elway said in the juoff the field also. Von, we’re bilant locker room Sunday proud of you. You did a ternight. rific job yesterday. We’re There’s no way, he’ll get glad to give you the MVP troaway from Denver, either. phy.”
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campus, the coaching staff, the workout program, everything about it really.” The 6-foot-5-inch, 285-pound lineman capped off his Eagles career with perhaps the strongest performance of his career. In helping lead Scott’s Branch to the 1A Division II playoffs, House amassed 96 tackles, seven of them for loss, three quarterback sacks, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He graded out at 88 percent on the offensive line with nine knockdown blocks. The Saints recruited House
as a defensive linemen, which is just fine with him, he said. “I like defense. It’s always more fun to hit people than to get hit,” he said. House plans on spending more time in the weight room and getting stronger as well as improving his footwork and becoming quicker, he said. “He’s a big, strong kid that is going to do well on and off the field,” SBHS head coach Wayne Farmer said of House. “He works hard and he’s just got to continue to grow and get stronger and bigger.”
Lakewood travels to Marlboro today and is one of just two From Page B1 teams all season to beat the Bulldogs. Gamecocks travel to West “We were kind of in a situaFlorence tonight and Socastee tion where we controlled our (1-7) on Friday. West has lost own destiny,” LHS head coach two straight, but could have Bryan Brown said. “We lost one of its better players retrack of that on Friday night turning from injury, Jones with the loss to Crestwood, so said. now we’ve got to make the best South travels to Conway situation possible for us. (2-6) tonight and hosts rival “We’ve got a big game toWest on Friday. night that hopefully we can “We’ve just got to come fowin and put ourselves in pocused and handle our busisition to have a higher playness,” Jones said. “If we do off seed. The kids were exthat, we’ll be in good position tremely focused at practice for the region (title) and a cou- and they know what we have ple of home playoff games.” to do.” Crestwood and Lakewood Crestwood hosts Darlington meanwhile are in a slightly today and has a makeup away different position. Lakewood is game with Hartsville (0-8) 6-3 and Crestwood 5-3 in Rescheduled for Thursday. Dargion VI-3A. The Knights hold a lington and Marlboro also slight advantage thanks to a have a makeup game slated for season sweep of LHS. Thursday in Darlington. Marlboro County (7-1) and “We probably won’t know Darlington (6-2) occupy the top anything until after those two spots respectively, but Thursday games,” Crestwood nothing is set in stone yet. head coach Dwayne Edwards
said. “Everything is still up for grabs. Marlboro has beat us twice, so I think head-to-head we would fall short if it came to that, but we just want to win out and let things fall. “Our biggest concern is just trying to win these last two games and be playing well when the playoffs start.” Any number of possibilities remain on the table, including a scenario where there is a 4-way tie atop the region. On the girls side, Sumter clinched the region championship on Friday. The Lady Gamecocks are 8-0 and three games up on everyone with two games remaining. The Lady Knights (8-0) can clinch the region outright tonight against Darlington while Lakewood (3-6) can clinch the fourth seed against 0-8 Marlboro County. Manning (6-3) could sneak into the No. 2 spot with a win over Hartsville (6-2) tonight and a Lady Red Fox loss to Crestwood on Thursday.
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“Since my ninth-grade year, this is something I’ve really wanted to do,” he said. House had received interest from South Carolina State, North Greenville and The Citadel, but it was his visit to Limestone that sealed the deal for him, he said. “I felt like they really wanted me there,” House said. “I felt like it was a place I could call home. I really liked the
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EAST MOLINE, Illinois — Funeral services for Inez A. Jacobsen, 89, of Silvis, Illinois, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline. Burial was in Rock Island National Cemetery. JACOBSEN Visitation was held prior to the funeral service. Mrs. Jacobsen died on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, at Illini Restorative Care Center, Silvis. Inez Ardis was born on Oct. 31, 1926, in Sumter, a daughter of Randolph and Sarah Ardis. She married Dr. Paul H. Jacobsen on May 24, 1958, in Oak Park, Illinois. He died on May 27, 2008. Mrs. Jacobsen was one of the original 12 founding members of the Illi-
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Villanova joined an exclusive club Monday. The Wildcats are now among the 57 schools to have been ranked No. 1 in The Associated Press college basketball poll. The Wildcats had been ranked No. 2 seven times — last time the final poll of last season — but had never made that one step up. “There’s still a lot of basketball left to be played and handling this will be another challenge for our team,” Villanova coach Jay Wright said. “We look forward to it.” There are eight schools to have held the top spot for one — and only one — week. The most recent was Tennessee in 2007-08 and Wisconsin the year before. UCLA is the all-time leader with 134 weeks at the top — the last in 2006-07 — and Duke is next at 127, the last in 2012-13. The only other schools to have spent over 100 weeks at the top are Kentucky (115) and North Carolina (113).
The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Feb. 7, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking: Rcd Pts Prv 1. Villanova (32) 20-3 1,566 3 2. Maryland (13) 21-3 1,499 4 3. Oklahoma (7) 19-3 1,472 1 4. Iowa (11) 19-4 1,471 5 5. Xavier 21-2 1,382 6 6. Kansas (1) 19-4 1,311 7 7. Virginia (1) 19-4 1,223 9 8. Michigan St. 20-4 1,144 10 9. N. Carolina 19-4 1,136 2 10. West Virginia 19-4 1,082 14 11. Oregon 20-4 905 16 12. Miami 18-4 826 17 13. Louisville 19-4 819 19 14. Iowa St. 17-6 781 13 15. Texas A&M 18-5 663 8 16. SMU 20-2 593 12 17. Arizona 19-5 497 23 18. Purdue 19-5 456 18 19. Dayton 19-3 413 24 20. Providence 18-6 349 11 21. Baylor 17-6 333 15 22. Kentucky 17-6 228 20 23. Southern Cal 18-5 225 — 24. Texas 16-7 199 — 25. Wichita St. 17-6 132 21 Others receiving votes: South Carolina 128, Indiana 91, Notre Dame 75, San Diego St. 22, Duke 14, Seton Hall 14, Gonzaga 10, LSU 10, VCU 10, Valparaiso 9, Stony Brook 8, Saint Mary’s (Cal) 6, Saint Joseph’s 5, UNC Wilmington 4, Hawaii 3, Utah 3, Chattanooga 2, George Washington 2, UConn 2, Michigan 1, Monmouth (NJ) 1.
of first place in the Big Ten. South Carolina (20-3) lost Indiana and South Carolina 69-56 at Georgia early in the were the two teams to drop week and rebounded with an out this week and both are 81-78 win at then-No. 8 Texas having impressive seasons. A&M. It wasn’t enough to Indiana (19-5) was ranked keep the Gamecocks, who are 22nd and the Hoosiers fell out tied for second in the Southafter a 68-63 loss at Penn eastern Conference, from fallState. They are one game out ing out after a one-week run.
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ni Auxiliary. She was a king’s daughter. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Survivors include her daughter, Dr. Paula Jacobsen (Dr. Michael Hoerres) of Hillsdale, Illinois; son, Mike (Denise) Jacobsen of Orion, Illinois; grandchildren, Amanda Hoerres, Rebecca Hoerres, Evan Jacobsen and Sarah Jacobsen; sister, Elise Ardis of West Columbia; and brother, Jerry Ardis of South Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Memorials may be made to First Christian Church, East Moline. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.vanhoe.com.
ARI DONIA MCDONALD Ari Donia McDonald was born on Feb. 6, 2016, in Columbia, a daughter of Alfred
Traejahn McDonald and Trekwon Janai McKnight. She departed this life on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia. She leaves to cherish her memories: grandparents, Alfred D. and Amey Toney McDonald of Lynchburg and Henrietta Myers and Morris Goodman of Sumter. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today at St. Peter AME Church cemetery, Mayesville, with Pastor Emmanuel Davis officiating and the Rev. Donna Jackson, St. Matthew AME Church, Lynchburg. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements. Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary.net.
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LACO DAVIS Laco Davis departed this earthly life on Feb. 3, 2016, in Orangeburg, after an extended illness. He was born on May 11, 1930, to the late Rochelle “Clay” Davis and Marvin Harmon. His beloved wife of 42 years, Ruby DAVIS Mae “Tookie” Davis, preceded him in death on Nov. 10, 1995. He was a lifelong resident of Santee. He was educated in the public school system of Orangeburg County. He worked at Holly Hill Lumber Co. until retirement. “Lacey,” as he was affectionately known, was a very loving and jovial man. He always had a scripture to share or a word of advice for family and friends. One of his favorite sayings was “Don’t do everything you’re big enough to do.” He enjoyed outdoor activities, especially fishing and hunting. He was a member of Greater Friendship AME Church since childhood. He served in various capacities, most recently as father of the church, a role that he greatly cherished. He leaves to cherish his memory: seven children, Annie (Roosevelt) Gilmore, Roscoe (Connie) Davis, Rose (James) Wilder, Lacell (Allean) Davis, John Davis Sr., Ricky Mae (James) Council and Roy Davis; three grandchildren who were reared in his home, Tyrone McCord, John (Michelle) McCord and Samuel “Mike” Davis; additional grandchildren, Gwendolyn (Jimmy) Montgomery, Tyrone (Stacey) Gilmore, Jamell Pauling, Monique Mitchell, Tishawn (Dorothy) Zimmerman, Christopher (Teal) Zimmerman, Tyra Davis, Sharron (Nathaniel) Horace, Michelle (Mike) Bradford, Dontae (Latasha) Davis, Tiffany Davis, Bryan (Chrissy) Rumph, Jennifer Jones, Brandon Rumph, John Davis Jr., Joshua (Shakella) Davis, Joycelin (Herman) Sellers, Travis (Ishanna) Irick and LaTroy Irick; 41 great-grandchildren; three great-greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Rachel (William) Gillard and Bertha Spann; five sisters-inlaw, Jessie Mae Hilliard, Rena Mae Harden, Daisy Glover, Alice (Thomas) Horton and Eva Mae Waymer; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by a son, Harry Davis; two grandchildren, Michael Gilmore and Warren Wilder; parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Booker Waymer Sr.; and four brothers-in-law, Booker Waymer Jr., Hezekiah “Sonny” Waymer, Jessie Glover and Louis Spann. The service will be held at 1 p.m. today at Greater Friendship AME Church, 3669 Tee Vee Road, Santee, SC 29142. The Rev. Willie Brown will provide the eulogy. He will be assisted by the Rev. Jannie Posser, the Rev. Thomas Horton, Brother James Gilliard and the Rev. Willie Ravenell. The service has been entrusted to William Funeral Home in Elloree.
MIRIAM DUBOSE FORD LEXINGTON — Miriam DuBose Ford went to heaven on Feb. 6, 2016, from complications of a stroke she suffered almost a year ago. The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, followed by the
funeral service at 11:30 a.m. at Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church, 1205 Old Cherokee Road, Lexington, SC FORD 29072. Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. at Sumter Cemetery, 700 W. Oakland Ave., Sumter, SC 29150. Born in SumFORD ter, she was the youngest of six children born to the late Robert Fleetwood DuBose Sr. and Rena Rich DuBose. Miriam, Red, Ford, Mom or Mimi are all names she was known by to her family and friends, but mostly she was known for the love that she shared with anyone she came in touch with. She shared, she gave and she loved every moment on this earth. She was a shining light everywhere she went. She began her well-known fashion career at the Capital Department Store in Sumter. After her sons, Wilburn “Vic” Victor and Kenneth “Ken” Brooks were born, she moved from Sumter to Columbia bringing with them, dear friend and second mother to the boys, Annie McCall. From there, she made her mark on fashion in the Midlands area. She worked as head buyer for Berry’s on Main for many years, traveling all over the United States enjoying life and making new friends everywhere! She knew everything there was to know about New York City from fashion to diamonds and the best places to stay and, of course, the best places to drink or dine. She has the matchbook from every single place to prove it! If she doesn’t have the matchbook, she has the cocktail stirrer. After many years with Berry’s on Main, Miriam partnered and managed Pat’s Place at the then brand new Columbia Mall. She put together numerous fashion shows for every cause imaginable. She had the best models and the best clothes but, more importantly, she had fun. Anyone honored to be around her had plenty of fun! Next she managed a specialty petite store called Petite Collections back when no one really specialized in petite fashions. Making her mark once again, she decided it was time for her to open her own place and Miriam’s Petites & Missy Fashions was born. Lexington, South Carolina, would never be the same place again. She rented the store at 142 Ellis Ave. and got busy. She didn’t just sell clothing, she was so much more than a store owner, she was a pillar in the Lexington Community. In her own words, from an article written for the Lexington Leaders (by Jackie Perrone): “Lexington has been good to me.” Lexington can certainly return the compliment as the town has benefited from 20+ years from this citizens’ community involvement and volunteerism. Anyone who’s worked with Sertoma, Ducks Unlimited, Christ Central Ministries, The Greater Lexington Chamber of Commerce or just about any other civic organization has met Miriam. She jumps in enthusiastically wherever there’s a need, giving her time and energy to make a better community. “I like being involved. Everyone can do something to make this a better place.”
Her brand of personal service has made her shop a favorite for loyal customers. “I treat every customer like someone who would be a guest in my home.” One of her bestknown activities is Men’s Night Out, held during the Christmas shopping season. The guest list has included congressmen and civic leaders, who come in for catered refreshments while they get advice on gifts for the women in their lives. Miriam was a board member of Samantha’s Well, Chris Myers, Inner City Missionaries, which later became Christ Central Ministries, from the beginning and for almost 23 years. In addition to being a board member and volunteer, she was a master recruiter for her causes and was never shy about asking for someone to give their time and their money for something she believed in. She helped feed the homeless at Christ Central for years. On occasion, she would bring her children and grandchildren along to help. She was honored to receive many awards for her time and service but one of her most treasured awards came from the Ruritan Club of Lexington when they gave her the Good Samaritan Award. Anyone who knew Miriam knew she was a well-deserved recipient for such an honor. Miriam spent so many wonderful times with friends and her community, but her most precious time was spent with her family. She took care of everyone and everything, nothing too big or too small for her. Her mother, her sister, and her lifelong friends were all blessed to have had Miriam help them in their time of need. She lived strong and she loved strong and she loved her sons and daughters-in-law, Sharonkay Ford and Deborah Stafford, but, boy oh boy, did she ever love her grandchildren! John Thomas, Erica Emery, Shannon Noel and Dylan DuBose Ford were her whole life. She never missed a ball game or banquet or beauty pageant or karate class; you name it, she was there. She would take all the grandkids to the beach every summer for a week. Oh, the stories we could tell and the memories that we all have from those wonderful times together. She was an amazing cook, known best for her delicious barbecue turkey and homemade macaroni and cheese. She enjoyed so many special times with friends at her Lake Murray home, known better as Happy Ours PM. She loved her four-legged babies, Sassy and Chaka, and spoiled them to pieces. She had a lot of best friends and they all loved having her at their birthday parties, showers, weddings, tailgating events, graduations and even funerals. She rarely ever turned down an invitation or missed being there for family or friends. Her family would like to say thank you to the wonderful, professional and kind staff of Lexington Medical Center Extended Care Camilla Court staff and caregivers. You became family to Mimi and to us. Her lifelong friends, Pastor Jimmy, John and Eleanor, Richard and Melba, Maxine and Vic, and too many more to name, we couldn’t have made it through this past year without your support and guidance. With all our heart,
THE SUMTER ITEM we thank you. She was predeceased by her sister, Myrtle Brunson; and brothers, Eugene DuBose, Robert Fleetwood DuBose Jr., Brooks DuBose and Oscar DuBose. Memorials may be made to Christ Central Ministries, 2401 Main St., Columbia, SC 29201 or to a charity of one’s choice. Family and friends may sign the online guest book at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel. www.caughmanharmanfuneralhome.net
CLYDE S. BLACKSHEAR III Clyde Samuel Blackshear III, aka “Shawn / Raboo,” was born on June 9, 1966, in Darlington County, the oldest son of Barbara S. and Clyde Samuel Blackshear Jr. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents. “Shawn / Raboo” departed this life on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, at Lewis-Gale Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia, surrounded by his family. He was educated in the public schools of Essex County in Newark, New Jersey. He attended Newark Bible Fellowship Church in his early years, where Bert Baker was the founder and pastor. “Shawn / Raboo” possessed an outgoing personality and a great sense of humor. He loved to cook and loved his family more than life. He was always willing to go above and beyond the call for them. He was employed as a truck driver with Roanoke Times. Precious memories of his life will be cherished by his loving and devoted best friend and wife, Shanda Johnson Blackshear; two daughters, Basha D’Shawn Blackshear and Shanea Johnson; three sons, Chance Derrell Blackshear and Isaiah Johnson, all of Roanoke, Virginia, and Kevon Cupitt of Newark; an “adopted” son, Elliott Rivera of Newark; his mother, Barbara S. Blackshear of Hartsville; father, Clyde S. Blackshear Jr. of Plainfield, New Jersey; one brother, Derrick Blackshear of Hartsville; two maternal uncles, William C. Scott of Elliott and Clarence (Nadine) Scott of Lynchburg; one maternal aunt, Sylvia A. Scott of Bishopville; one paternal uncle, Rudy Blackshear of Plainfield, New Jersey; one special niece, Brianna Jasmine Blackshear of Charlotte, North Carolina; a brother-in-law, Jeffrey Johnson of Roanoke; two sistersin-law, Doreen Bailey-Clarke of Maplewood, New Jersey, and Debra Jones of East Orange, New Jersey; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. Mr. Blackshear will be placed in the church at noon on Wednesday for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at St. Paul UME Church, Elliott, with the pastor, the Rev. Lee M. Johnson, officiating. Inter-
ment will follow in St. Paul Memorial Garden. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements. Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary. net.
EARLINE D. CANTY Earline Dow Canty, 102, widow of Henry Canty Sr., entered into eternal rest on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at her residence in Summerton. Born on May 10, 1913, in Clarendon County, she was a daughter of the late Jake and Josephine Brown Dow. The family will receive friends at the home, 13 Parson St., Summerton. Professional services entrusted to Dyson’s Home for Funerals, 237 Main St., Summerton.
NATHANIEL G. WILSON Nathaniel G. Wilson, 49, husband of Angela Anderson Wilson, died on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, at Palmetto Health Richland, Columbia. Born on Dec. 18, 1966, in Mayesville, he was a son of Ruth Temoney. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 21A Willow Drive, Sumter. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc.
GREGORY L. WILLIAMS Gregory L. Williams, 55, died on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at his residence in Sumter. Born in Sumter County, he was a son of Augustus and Sarah Brogdon Williams. The family will receive friends at the Williams home, 744 Branch St., Sumter. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Palmer Memorial Chapel Inc.
JAMES E. WILSON BISHOPVILLE — James Edward Wilson, 55, passed on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at his residence. Born in Lee County, he was a son of the late Anthony Sr. and Lillie Mae Wilson Hickman. The family will receive relatives and friends at the home of his niece, Cassandra Hickman, 517 Tuft Court, Bishopville. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Square Deal Funeral Home of Bishopville.
ALBERETTA GOLDEN Alberetta Golden, 60, widow of Jimmy Golden, died on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, at her home. Born on Oct. 9, 1955, in Sumter County, she was a daughter of Hallie and Addie Rouse Moses. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 2940 Cubbage Road, Sumter. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc.
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Stepmother needs to contact stepson’s therapist DEAR ABBY — My stepson just turned 7. My husband was granted custody because the mother was declared Dear Abby unfit due to ABIGAIL her drug abuse. She VAN BUREN was granted supervised visits until she can pass two consecutive drug tests. Over the last year and a half, her visits have become few and far between. My husband and I think it would be a good idea for “Tony” to start seeing a therapist again. He doesn’t talk about his mother often, and I’m worried he may be bottling up a lot of his
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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 file 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 first 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. Estate:
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Summons & Notice SUMMONS Deficiency Judgment Waived IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DOCKET NO. 15-CP-43-02618 (013263-07781) STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Plaintiff, v. Paul Kiggins a/k/a Paul J. Kiggins; Merrie Kiggins a/k/a Merrie K. Kiggins a/k/a Merrie Kay Kiggins; The United States of America acting by and through its agency The Department of Housing and Urban Development; Credit Acceptance Corporation; Defendant(s). TO THE DEFENDANT(S),Paul Kiggins a/k/a Paul J. Kiggins: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this foreclosure action on property located at 2187 Kingsbury Drive, Sumter, South Carolina 29154-7247, being designated in the County tax records as TMS# 207-14-02-008, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 100 Executive Center Drive, Suite 201, Post Office Box 100200, Columbia, South Carolina, 29202-3200, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that
Olen Ellis Burkett #2016ES4300060
and Sheila B. Parnell 1245 Pawn Shop Circle #40 Sumter, SC 29154 Estate:
Beatrice Bracalente #2016ES4300038
Wilma Dorothy Lewis McLeod #2016ES4300051
John J. Hearn (SC Bar # 6635), John.Hearn@rtt-law.com Kevin T. Brown (SC Bar # 064236), Kevin.Brown@rtt-law.com Jason D. Wyman (SC Bar # 100271), Jason.Wyman@rtt-law.com Andrew M. Wilson (SC Bar# 72553) Andrew.Wilson@rtt-law.com 100 Executive Center Drive, Suite 201 Post Office Box 100200(29202) Columbia, SC 29210 (803) 744-4444 A-4559618 01/26/2016, 02/02/2016,
Personal Representative Marlon J. Garner
TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ANTOINETTE DEAN ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action, copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve copy of your answer upon the undersigned at their offices, 2712 Middleburg Drive, Suite 200, P.O. Box 2065, Columbia, South Carolina 29202, within thirty (30) days after service hereof upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint, and judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to Answer the foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff will move for a general Order of Reference of this cause to the Master in Equity for Sumter County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53(e) of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master in Equity is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this cause. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND/OR 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 to represent said minor(s) 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 the Plaintiff(s) herein. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original Complaint in the above entitled action was filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on March 18, 2015. SCOTT AND CORLEY, P.A. Ronald C. Scott, SC Bar #4996 Reginald P. Corley, SC Bar #69453 Angelia J. Grant,
C/O J. Cabot Seth Attorney at Law PO Box 1268 Sumter, SC 29151 Estate:
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C/O Sam Bass Attorney at Law PO Box 670 Rock Hill, SC 29731-6670 Estate:
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Thurman Randolph McElveen #2016ES4300063
Personal Representative Gwen McElveen
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Gary Lee Warren, Sr. #2015ES4300670-2
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Joseph Powell #2016ES4300044
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Sarah B. Seavert #2016ES4300073
Personal Representative Thomas M. Seavert
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Henry Laval Jackson, Jr. #2016ES4300040
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Janie Lee Welch #2016ES4300066
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Albert Mouzone #2016ES4300037
Virginia Kiser Ray #2016ES4300052
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Corrine Levy Philips #2016ES4300077
Personal Representative George Davis Philips
6420 Springhill Road Rembert, SC 29128 Everee Graner #2016ES4300055
Jane Brown Gardner #2016ES4300074
Personal Representative Yolanda C. Adams
3480 Congruity Road Sumter, SC 29153 Estate:
Willie Lonnie Dixon #2016ES4300047
Personal Representative Stephen Barry Dixon
Personal Representative Donna B. Johnston
Estate:
Green Tree Servicing LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS. Harrison J. Cyrus and Antoinette Dean, DEFENDANT(S).
Estate:
Personal Representative Mark L. Burkett
Andrew.Montgomery @rtt-law.com
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER
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 file 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 first 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.
Teresa Thames Browder #2016ES4300056
Personal Representative Douglas Wayne Browder
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2015-CP-43-00719
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES
SC Bar #78334 J. Harrison Rushton, SC Bar #100406 Vance L. Brabham, III, SC Bar #71250 Andrew M. Sullivan, SC Bar #100464 Jessica S. Corley, SC Bar #80470 James L. Williams, SC Bar #102408 ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF 2712 Middleburg Drive, Suite 200 Columbia, SC 29204 803-252-3340
Personal Representative Bernell Ransom and Gladys R. Mack
SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT
New batteries: Car 630 amp $70. New Truck GR31 $78. Auto Electric Co., 803-773-4381
Estate Notice Sumter County
Summons & Notice
Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Robert P. Davis (SC Bar #74030), Robert.Davis@rtt-law.com Andrew W. Montgomery (SC Bar #79893)
(151093.00055)
Dogs
CKC Maltese Puppies $500 Ea. Firm on Female . Deposit holds for Valentine's Day. 803-499-1360
Homes for Sale
Three Positions Available Carpenters, carpenter helper & handy man. Apply in person at Roofco 1345 N Pike E , Sumter
Book keeper wanted approx. 15 hrs a week, experienced only. Apply in person at Polar Bear Cleaners 1087 B Alice Dr.
Septic Tank Cleaning Call the pros for all of your septic pumping needs. 803-316-0429 Proline Utilities, LLC
REAL ESTATE
Joye T. Segars #2016ES4300080
Personal Representative Margaret S. Bond
and Raymie V. Segars, III C/O Richard L. Booth Attorney at Law PO Box 2756 Sumter, SC 29151 Estate:
Doris Gwendolyn Hastie Fulwood #2016ES4300043
Personal Representative Randall Bertrand Fulwood
C/O Calvin Hastie Sr. Attorney at Law 17 East Hampton Street Sumter, SC 29150 Estate:
Julia Nadine Smith #2016ES4300057
Personal Representative David M. Smith
5608 Longview Road Sumter, SC 29154
OUR WORLD IS IN COLOR...
C/O KelseyWilley Attorney at Law PO Box 714 Charleston, SC 29402 Estate:
Mary Jane Brice #2016ES4300042
Personal Representative Dayton Howard Brice
614 Knob Hill Circle Dothan, AL 36301 Estate:
Ruby A. Thomas #2016ES4300070
Personal Representative Lisa K. Barwick
565 Mikom Road Sumter, SC 29153
WHY ISN’T YOUR AD?
CONTRACTOR WANTED! LAKEWOOD & HWY 15 SOUTH
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. Must have RELIABLE transportation and a phone in your home. 6 Days a week CALL LORI RABON at 774-1216 or come in to fill out an application. 20 N. Magnolia Street