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2 locals win in different categories at national dog show BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com Two dogs trained by Sumter County residents took The Westminster Kennel Club’s 139th Annual Dog Show by

storm, winning the Best of Breed categories at the event held Feb. 16-17 in New York City. Pocotaligo’s Nama “Karoo” won in the Best of Breed category for Boykin Spaniels. The five-year-old Boykin is owned by Christina Gebhard and

Kim Parkman of Sumter. “It was quite a thrill to win,” said Parkman. “We really felt like Karoo’s best chance to win was last year, but that didn’t happen. This year we decided to go again, and it worked out well.” Carolina’s Running With

The Hare nicknamed “Blew” won in the Best of Breed category for American Water Spaniels. The threeyear-old spaniel is owned by David and Lois H. McCracken of Wedgefield. “The feeling is like having your child win Miss South

Carolina,” said David McCracken. “It makes you very proud of your dog.” Both Parkman and the McCrackens have been involved in dog shows for a long time.

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SUMTER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE HOLDS TRAINING SESSION

16 officers, 13 agencies, 1 MRAP

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Cpl. Jeff Hofer stands next to the MRAP he’s been driving for Sumter County Sheriff’s Office since last year. Sixteen officers from 13 state agencies participated in a training session with the vehicle on Thursday. “Whenever you have extreme situations, you want to be able to have an extreme response to that,” sheriff’s office spokesman Braden Bunch said.

16 learn to drive 27-ton armored tactical vehicle BY MATT BRUCE matthew@theitem.com The garage door slid open, and a 27ton armored truck emerged from its bay with the foreboding poise of a steam locomotive. The 54,000-pound transporter, a

hulking military-styled tactical vehicle known as the MRAP Caiman, eased into a hazy junkyard behind the Sumter County Public Works armory amid a backdrop of battered, disabled and outdated squad cars and patrol vehicles. The tires of the massive truck dug into the sod as it turned to exit the armory, leaving deep tracks in the fresh mud. More than a dozen officers from across the state came onto the grounds of Sumter County Sheriff’s

Office on Thursday to train on how to operate the weapons-resistant combat vehicle. Among them was Sumter County Deputy Jeff Hofer, who’s served as the Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle driver since last year. “It’s an armored vehicle we can deploy to an active shooter situation,” Cpl. Hofer said. “It can get us right up front, close and personal with them. We can have the whole (SWAT Team) safe and in the vehicle to get us inside

that building and get the scene safe and secure.” The federal government donated the vehicle to Sumter County Sheriff’s Office last year as an addition to its Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team. The bullet-proof vehicle is cased in reinforced steel and aluminum and built to veer into such perilous situations as hostage standoffs and dangerous terrain.

There’s hope for a healthy heart

Born with a heart defect that caused her to turn blue from lack of oxygenated blood, Rilee Hatfield shows off an award for raising money for the American Heart Association. She’s now 15, and so far, her family has given $50,000 to the nonprofit organization.

Family shares experiences with daughter’s condition, treatment BY JADE REYNOLDS jade@theitem.com Misty Hatfield is thankful her daughter was born when she was. “If she had been a baby five years before that, they didn’t have the correct technology,”

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Hatfield said. “They didn’t have a heart-lung bypass for babies. So we are always very grateful.” Now 15, Rilee Hatfield was born with tetralogy of Fallot, a condition that causes low oxygen levels in the blood and leads to cyanosis, a bluishpurple tint to the skin, accord-

ing to a MedlinePlus article. Located at nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus, it is the National Institutes of Health’s website produced by the National Library of Medicine. “My mom would tell me, ‘cover that baby up,’” Misty

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Sickle cell Zumbathon benefit set for Saturday

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Council to recognize award recipients Sumter City Council will meet Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers, Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main St., where council will recognize the 2014 American Legion Post 15 Firefighter and Police Officer of the Year before addressing action items. Council will also: • Receive public comment on proposed amendments to the city’s Property Maintenance Code. The amendments establish regulations, penalties and fees for the maintenance of real property across the city; • Receive public comment and consider first reading of an ordinance to amend Article Three of the City Zoning and Development Ordinance to differentiate between urban and suburban multi-family apartment development standards. The amendment would also allow urban multi-family apartments to be conditional uses in residential multi-family districts and all commercial zoning districts; • Consider final reading of Ordinance No. 2508 to exempt the construction of an elevated parking structure from the requirements of the Procurement Ordinance of the City of Sumter. The exemption would allow the city to work with the contractor of the future hotel on Main Street instead of placing an open bid for numerous contractors; • Consider final reading of Ordinance No. 2509 to authorize the lease-purchase financing of certain equipment for the fire and public services departments. The city will acquire a street sweeper, rear loader garbage truck, a clam truck and a fire truck if the ordinance is approved; • Consider a resolution to support the S.C. Department of Transportation’s proposed construction and improvements to the South Fulton Street Bridge over Turkey Creek. Resolutions only require a one-time action from council; and • Consider two separate resolutions to approve a mutual aid agreement between Sumter Police Department and City of Bishopville Police Department and Sumter Police Department and Richland County Sheriff ’s Department. The mutual aid agreement will allow both law enforcement departments to render assistance across city and county jurisdictions.

Lee County committee to meet Tuesday Lee County Taxes, Planning and Personnel Committee will meet Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in the Main Council Chambers, first floor of the Lee County Courthouse, 11 Court House Square, Bishopville, to discuss the Airport Capital Improvement Plan.

The James R. Clark Memorial Sickle Cell Foundation will host its third-annual Zumbathon on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at M.H. Newton Family Life Center. Sickle cell disease affects between 90,000 and 100,000 Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Blood cells take an irregular crescent shape and can block blood and oxygen flow, causing what some associated with the disease call a “pain crisis.” Angela Burkett is the coordinator for the event and a local Zumba instructor. Her granddaughters suffer from sickle cell disease, and Burkett says they inspired her to raise money and awareness. “A lot of people just don’t realize how sickle cell affects the body,” said Burkett. “Just to see them go through

the pain they’ve gone through,” she said of her granddaughters, “it made me want to raise money for the foundation.” Most sickle cell sufferers are diagnosed with the disease at birth. Victoria House of Sumter has helped her son DuWaun, 14, and daughter Laila, 5, face the disease all of their lives. She said there are many special considerations her kids must take to stay healthy, and though their family has faced the disease for all of DuWaun’s 14 years, they learn something new about sickle cell every year. “They can’t get overheated or too cold,” said House. “In the summertime, I have to worry about them going outside when it’s real hot. In the wintertime, I have to worry about DeWaun standing outside waiting for the bus, or he’ll go into a pain crisis.” House said her son also endured a crisis during a swimming lesson once, and that Laila was recently

in the hospital for 10 days. House says her son tells her the pain feels like being hit by a car. When he was younger, he missed enough school dealing with pain crises that he was held back a grade. Burkett said that’s a major issue for children battling sickle cell disease. “My granddaughters have to miss school because of the pain,” said Burkett. “It’s harder for them to get caught up on school work because a pain crisis wipes them out.” House says she loves Zumba and will be attending the event on March 7. Burkett, a Zumba instructor, calls it a “fitness party.” There will be 19 different instructors from Sumter and Columbia, according to Burkett, and groups will do Zumba routines, which incorporate “world dancing” and heavy cardio exercise. Donations to participate will be $10. The M.H. Newton Family Life Center is at 415 Manning Ave.

USC Sumter hosts district art show FROM STAFF REPORTS The Sumter School District Art Show opens Wednesday in the University of South Carolina Sumter’s Umpteenth Gallery. The public is invited to attend the 5-to-6:30 p.m. reception at the gallery in USC’s Arts and Letters Building. Admission is free. Heidi Adler of the Sumter High School art department coordinated the exhibition featuring works by Sumter, Lakewood and Crestwood High school juniors and seniors. Participating teachers include Crystal Chambers, Deana Rennick and Terri Martyn from Sumter High; Michele Collins and Roseetta Spann-Davis from Lakewood; and Alec Harding, Allison Stewart and Nicole Bowman from Crestwood. The Sumter School Dis-

trict Art Show provides students with a venue to show their works and the community the opportunity to experience the talent of Sumter’s young artists, Adler said. “Many of these juniors and seniors have been active participants in the Sumter School District’s art classes and programs since they were in elementary school,” she said. “As high school art teachers, we have the honor of working with these young adults and helping them continue to develop as artists, but we cannot forget all of the other instructors in our community that planted the seeds that have proven to be so fruitful. “We chose these particular works because they reflect the maturity of the crafting and content that we

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See Cynthia Norris’ watercolor in the Sumter School District Art Show during the 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday opening reception at USC Sumter. Admission is free and the public is invited. work to instill in our students. We hope that you admire both their attention to technique as well as the passion of their vision.” After Wednesday’s opening reception, the public can view the Sumter School District Art Show in USC Sumter’s Umpteenth Gallery through March 31. The Arts

and Letters Building is on Miller Road. The art will be available for viewing Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information contact Laura J. Cardello, gallery and exhibits assistant, USC Sumter, 200 Miller Road, (803) 938-3801 or cardello@mailbox. sc.edu.

Be smart about carbohydrate intake when trying to lose weight

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’ve been counting carbohydrates for about 20 years now,” says 38 year old Annie Nelson. “As a teen I was desperate to lose weight before going to college, so I adopted a lowcarb diet. Although I needed to lose about 40 pounds, I lost 15 and have been able to keep it off thanks to all the products and foods that are easily identified as being low-carb friendly.” In 1972, the Atkins diet sparked a low-carbohydrate revolution, driving food manufacturers to promote foods as low-carb and adopting the term “net carb.” “Net carbs” make food more appealing to carb-conscious dieters because it subtracts the number of dietary fiber from the total number of carbohydrates. However, the Food and Drug Administra-

tion does not recognize this, as it requires that all carbohydrates be listed on the food label. Missy “Net Corrigan carbs” takes into account that fiber and sugar react in the body differently. While it is true that not all carbohydrates affect your body in the same way, all carbohydrates do have an impact on your body, positive or negative. It is thought by some that dietary fiber has no impact on your body because it cannot be absorbed. This translates into calories that don’t count and a food that has no impact on blood sugar. However, the FDA claims

through recent research that soluble fiber calories are absorbed and that it does have an effect on blood sugar by being absorbed while in the colon. Pleased with her ability to maintain her weight loss, Nelson was looking for a way to lose that extra 25 pounds she still had. Nelson says, “Enrolling in a local nutrition education course not only gave me the tools I needed to drop the extra weight, but it opened my eyes to what I had been doing wrong all these years. When I learned that total carbohydrates was really what I should be looking at I realized that I wasn’t really eating lowcarb at all. Because of all the other ingredients added into these low-carb foods that I had relied on for years, they were actually

setting me back from being successful. After just six weeks of changing the way I look at carbohydrates, I have lost 12 pounds. Reaching my goal, I know now, is a realistic one.” Manufactured low-carb foods often contain more unhealthy ingredients and have more impact carbs than listed. While following a lowcarb diet can improve health and assist in weight loss it is best to choose nature made foods that are naturally lowcarb. Research shows that a low-carb diet is not necessary and that a moderate intake of total carbohydrates can yield the same results. While experts continue to disagree on the total number of carbohydrates that are needed to yield such results, it is best to do your own research and find what works best for you.

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Gunsmith Bahktiyar Sadr-Aldeen repairs a weapon at his shop, in Irbil, northern Iraq. Sadr-Aldeen, an Iraqi Kurd, has seen his business shoot up by 50 percent since last June, when the Islamic State took over the Iraqi city of Mosul.

Islamic State threat boosts business for Kurdish gunsmith IRBIL, Iraq (AP) — In gunsmith Bahktiyar Sadr-Aldeen’s workshop in this Kurdish city in northern Iraq, every weapon has a story. These days, there are lots of stories to tell. Sadr-Aldeen, an Iraqi Kurd, has seen his business shoot up by 50 percent since last June, when the Islamic State group took over Mosul, Iraq’s second largest city, 50 miles west of Irbil. The Kurdish fighting force known as the peshmerga has been at war against the Sunni extremists ever since, keeping Aldeen busy. “Now the whole of Iraq is in war because of Daesh,” said Sadr-Aldeen, using one of the Islamic State group’s alternative names. “Weapons naturally break during the fighting, and there’s no professional company that can fix these weapons,” he said. “That’s why I fix them. We can’t just throw them away, because we are in war.” Just 36 years old, Sadr-Aldeen already has more than a quarter-century of experience, making him the peshmerga’s top gunsmith in the region. He says he now fixes eight to 10 weapons a day. For three days, Sadr-Aldeen has been trying to polish the blood off an M16 rifle brought in by a peshmerga soldier last week. He says the rifle took a long, roundabout journey before reaching the Kurdish fighters. “It is an American-made gun given to the Iraqi army in

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Mosul. Daesh took it. It was in the hands of Daesh and five days ago it fell into the hands of peshmerga,” he said. Located in a cellar in Irbil’s bazaar, the shop is a wellknown spot for peshmerga soldiers. Darawan Abu Bakr, a 28-year-old fighter who was on leave from his post outside the city of Kirkuk, is a regular customer. “I brought this one to Bakhtiyar. There’s something wrong with the chamber, so he has to fix it,” he said. “I brought other weapons to Bakhtiyar as well and he repaired all of them. He’s very good in his job. None of his repaired guns malfunctioned again. They all worked perfectly.” Sadr-Aldeen doesn’t limit his work to his shop. Sometimes he goes out to the front lines himself, mostly to repair heavy weapons that can’t be transported. The peshmerga send a car and take him out to the front to do his work. He said he does not charge for the battlefield repairs, saying that is his way of supporting the cause. With a shortage of parts, Sadr-Aldeen has been forced to perfect his improvisational skills. On a recent day, he was working on a spring that belongs to a Soviet-made “doshka” heavy machine gun that is nearly 50 years old. “It’s very weak. It’s not firing. I’m going to harden it again by putting it in water because I don’t have spare parts of this,” he explained.

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4. SHOP AROUND Many insurers now offer smartphone apps or other services that help patients compare prices for care based on their coverage. It pays to shop around for non-urgent care because costs can vary quite a bit.

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RILEE FROM PAGE A1 Hatfield said. “She thought she was cold, but she (Rilee) was sweating, and she was having a hard time eating.” Like the blue skin, difficulty feeding is common in the condition, according to the article. Other symptoms include: • Failure to gain weight; • Clubbing of fingers, specifically skin or bone enlargements around the fingernails; • Passing out; • Poor development; and • Squatting during episodes of cyanosis. So when she was 2 weeks old, Hatfield took Rilee to see her doctor. “I remember it was Valentine’s Day,” Hatfield said. “She had on her little hearts outfit.” The physician heard what he thought was a heart murmur. The next morning, the family went to a cardiologist and received the diagnosis. “He told us to drive straight to Charleston,” Hatfield said, referring to the Charlestonbased Medical University of South Carolina. “He said, ‘Don’t even stop for lunch.’” As the name tetralogy of Fallot implies, the classic form of the condition occurs when four significant issues exist at the same time: • A hole between the right and left ventricles of the heart; • Narrowing of the valve and artery that connect the heart with the lungs; • An overriding aorta, the artery that carries oxygenrich blood to the body, that is shifted over to the right ventricle and hole instead of coming out only from the left ventricle; and • Thickened wall of the right ventricle, the article states. In Rilee’s case, her pulmonary arteries didn’t grow at all, Hatfield said. But the situation turned

out to be a hurry up and wait. The doctors wanted Rilee to grow a bit more before doing surgery, so they sent the family home with instructions to not let the baby get too upset. “I was scared to death,” Hatfield said. “My husband, Lee Hatfield, and I were so young, 23 and 24. Luckily, I had my mama there to help. We really spoiled her (Rilee) the first few months.” Rilee had her first openheart surgery when she was 4 months old. She had her second when she was 2. “Now that I’ve gotten taller, the scar is not really noticeable,” Rilee said. “When I wear bathing suits or seethrough shirts, people kind of stare at me sometimes. Then I get kind of self-conscious.” She also had to wear a heart monitor at one point, something her mom said Rilee did not like. Though the medical experts always said she would have to have another openheart surgery, so far, Rilee has been able to avoid it. Instead, she has undergone a number of procedures in heart catherization labs. “Thankfully, technology keeps evolving,” Hatfield said. “They are able to do more and more outside of surgery.” In December, Rilee had two stents and a melody valve put in during one such procedure. The recovery was days versus weeks after openheart surgery. “It got harder and harder every year to run or go upstairs,” Rilee said. “Even today she has a hard time with stairs,” Hatfield said. Though she doesn’t play sports, Rilee does help her 12-year-old sister, Anna Parker Hatfield, practice by pitching her softballs. “A lot of kids don’t play sports,” Rilee said. “I do play violin.”

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The only other signs of her heart condition are that the teenager takes aspirin daily, has to have vaccinations such as the flu shot and takes antibiotics before any dental procedures. Early on, the family got involved with the American Heart Association and often hosted a golf tournament to raise money. To date, they’ve raised $50,000 for the association. “To see what different technology is available just in 15 years, you can’t put a price on that,” Hatfield said. “We’ve learned so much. Even though we’ve struggled, it’s nothing compared to what some families go

through. It’s humbling to see babies that don’t come out similar. We realize how lucky we are. “Some kids are on a transplant list. They have to wait for a heart the right size. You can’t put an adult heart in a 9-year-old’s body. A lot of the babies and families we met, a lot of kids, more than half, also have Down syndrome. We want to give back and help, to help her and others.” Babies born with tetralogy of Fallot are more likely to have chromosome disorders such as Down syndrome, the article states. This year, the family will hold the golf tournament in April. They are also forming

a team for the Sumter County Heart Walk as is University of South Carolina Sumter. Misty Hatfield is the director of marketing and public relations for the local satellite campus. “I love doing that stuff,” Rilee said. “It’s just fun.” Their main message: There is still hope when it comes to congenital heart disease. “You do not have to be so scared,” Hatfield said. “Listen to the doctors. The chances of survival are so much more than they used to be.” The Sumter County Heart Walk is scheduled for March 28. For more information, visit sumtercountyheartwalk. org.

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Gentoo penguins stand on rocks near the Chilean station Bernardo O’Higgins, Antarctica. Here on the Antarctic peninsula, where the continent is warming the fastest because the land sticks out in the warmer ocean, 49 billion tons of ice is lost a year according to NASA. the basic difference due to warming is that the permanent patches of snow and ice are smaller. They’re still there behind me, but they’re smaller than they were.” Robert Island hits all the senses: the stomach-turning smell of penguin poop; soft moss that invites the rare visitor to lie down, as if on a water bed; brown mud, akin to stepping in gooey chocolate. Patches of the moss, which alternates from fluorescent green to rust red, have grown large enough to be football fields. Though 97 percent of the Antarctic Peninsula is still

covered with ice, entire valleys are now free of it, ice is thinner elsewhere and glaciers have retreated, Convey said. Dressed in a big red parka and sky blue hat, plant biologist Angelica Casanova has to take her gloves off to collect samples, leaving her hands bluish purple from the cold. Casanova says she can’t help but notice the changes since she began coming to the island in 1995. Increasingly, plants are taking root in the earth and stone deposited by retreating glaciers, she says. “It’s interesting because the vegetation in some way re-

sponds positively. It grows more,” she said, a few steps from a sleeping Weddell seal. “What is regrettable is that all the scientific information that we’re seeing says there’s been a lot of glacier retreat, and that worries us.” Just last month, scientists noticed in satellite images that a giant crack in an ice shelf on the peninsula called Larsen C had grown by about 12 miles in 2014. Ominously, the split broke through a type of ice band that usually stops such cracks. If it keeps going, it could cause the breaking off of a giant iceberg some-

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WINNERS FROM PAGE A1 Parkman has been participating since 1986, when she founded Pocotaligo Kennel LLC in Sumter, one of the South’s premier kennels specializing in the Boykin Spaniel breed. Although primarily known as a Boykin trainer, she has also worked extensively with retrievers, spaniels and pointing breeds. She has trained or bred more than 20 Boykin Spaniel Society National Champions. Parkman has also successfully campaigned dogs in Amer-

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SHIRLEE ANN BILLS OVERLAND PARK, Kansas — Shirlee Ann Bills, of Overland Park, passed away on Feb. 24, 2015. Shirlee was a retired Catholic schools elementary teacher; completed the South Carolina Master Teacher program; BILLS and was honored as the South Carolina Independent Schools Elementary Teacher of the Year for 200708. Shirlee taught at St. Anne School in Sumter; Charleston Catholic School in Charleston; St. Louis School in Batesville, Indiana; and St. Aloysius on the Ohio in Cincinnati, Ohio. She also taught in the School of Education at College of Charleston in Charleston. She was also an elementary teacher at Milan Public Schools in Milan, Indiana. In all of her teaching positions, Shirlee was well-respected by her colleagues. She was a member of Cure of Ars Catholic Church in Leawood, Kansas. Shirlee had a wide variety of interests including crocheting, watercolor painting, playing the American Indian wood flute and the mountain dulcimer. She was awarded a master gardener certificate by Clemson University; held an amateur radio license; and was proficient in Morse code operation. Shirlee graduated from Mother of Mercy High School, Cincinnati, in 1970. She obtained her bachelor of science in elementary education from University of Cincinnati and her master’s in education from Ball State University. Shirlee was very proficient in teaching reading in the elementary grades.

Shirlee was born on Jan. 26, 1952, in Cincinnati, a daughter of the late Edward and Viola Costello. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Edwin Bills of Overland Park; her daughter Amylynn (Tom) McDevitt, of Arlington, Virginia; and her son, Nathan (Jennifer) Bills of Overland Park. She was especially proud to be grandmother “GaGa” of Aleena Bills of Overland Park and Jack McDevitt of Arlington, who also survive. The family requests that any memorials be made to Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday at Cure of Ars Catholic Church in Leawood. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Kansas and Missouri. Condolences may be expressed at www.kccremation. com.

CATHERINE RAY SCOTT Memorial services for the late Mrs. Catherine “Ray” Scott, 80, will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday at Historic Liberty Hill A.M.E. Church, Summerton, with the Rev. Robert China, pastor. SCOTT Born in Clar-

endon County on Jan. 13, 1935, she was a daughter of the late George and Annie James Scott. The family will receive friends at the home, 1407 Brailsford Lane, Summerton. Online condolences may be sent to www.dysonshomeforfunerals.com. Professional services entrusted to Dyson’s Home for Funerals, 237 Main St., Summerton.

PATTY A. NELSON ALCOLU — Patty Ann Nelson, 52, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, at her residence, 1060 Sammy Nelson Road, Alcolu. She was born March 31, 1962, in Norwalk, Connecticut, a NELSON daughter of Mary Ramsey Nelson and the late Henry Nelson Jr. A sister, Lisa Ann, and a brother, Leonard Nelson, preceded her in death. She was a 1980 graduate of Manning High School. She also graduated from Louisburg Junior College. She was a member of Great Commission Ministries, Alcolu, and was also a frequent worshiper at

THE SUMTER ITEM Household of Faith, Manning. She was employed at MBI in Norwalk, Connecticut, and Oklahoma Adult Disability Firm. After moving to Springfield, Virginia, she worked as an administrative assistant at the law firm of Pillsbury, Winthrop, Shaw, Pittman, LLP. Survivors are her mother, Mary Nelson of the home; her siblings, Stanley (Michelle) Nelson, Shelia Nelson, John (Janice) Nelson and Sandra (Jacob) Lawson and Tawanda Nelson; a niece she took as a daughter, Lena; and a goddaughter, Brittanie Joyner. Public viewing will be held today from noon until 7 p.m. only. Celebratory services for Ms. Nelson will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Greater Commission Ministries, 1631 Trinity Church Road, Alcolu. Pastor Billy Miles, eulogist; Minister John H. Nelson, the Rev. Mitchell Adger, Elder James Lesesne and Pastor Derrick Fort, assisting. Burial will follow at Harmony Presbyterian Church, Highway 301, Alcolu.

MICHAEL C. ADAMS PORT WENTWORTH, Georgia — Michael C. Adams, 76, U.S. Air Force re-

tiree and husband of Geraldine Adams, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2015. A service with military honors will be held at a later date. Visit www.FamiliesFirstCare.com for more information.

LOUIS B. FULTON JR. Louis “Buster” Fulton Jr., 81, died Saturday at Clarendon Memorial Hospital, Manning. He was born Aug. 21, 1933, in Manning, a son of the late Louis Fulton Sr. and Hester Martin Fulton. The family is receiving friends at his residence, 411 Holden St., Manning. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC, Manning.

TINA FORD Miss Tina Ford, 27, entered eternal rest on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015, at Palmetto Health Richland. Born Nov. 16, 1987, in Sumter, she was the daughter of Kingmon and the late Mary A. Leneau Ford. The family is receiving friends at the home, 1043 Old Pocalla Road, Sumter. Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.

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HELEN R. HANCOCK Helen Rodgers Hancock, 78, wife of Bruce D. Hancock, died Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, at her home. Born in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late William Ezra Rodgers HANCOCK and Louise Jenkins Rodgers. Mrs. Hancock was a member of Paxville Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and working in her yard. She loved her family dearly. Survivors include her husband of 61 years; three children, Danny Hancock (Jenny), Kathy Hancock (Don Griffin) and Margaret Hancock Hodge, all of Sumter; five granddaughters, Dana Hutson (Cale), Shannon Tolson (Luke), MaryHelen Hodge, June Hutson

(Andy) and Jennifer Hodge; five great-grandchildren, D.J. Hutson, Krell Hutson, Carley Hutson, Anthony Hutson and Kennedy Hutson; one brother, Billy Rodgers (Nina) of Eden, North Carolina; and one brotherin-law, Gene Isenhouser of Connelly Springs, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her sister, Judy Rodgers Isenhouser, and a son-inlaw, Dale Hodge. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Paxville Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Eugene Mosier officiating. Burial will be in Paxville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bruce Griffin, Ray Windham, D.J. Hutson, Krell Hutson, Marty Youmans and Andy Hutson. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Elmore-Cannon-

Stephens Funeral home and other times at the home. The family would like to express its gratitude to Dr. Clay Lowder and the staff of Amedisys Hospice for the exceptional care they have provided. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements. www. ecsfuneralhome.com

HAZEL W. MACK Hazel Wilson Mack, wife of Isaiah Mack, of 205 King St., Sumter, died on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, at her residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Sumter Funeral Service Inc. The family will receive friends at the home.

EVERLENA Y. SCARBOROUGH Mrs. Everlena Yates Scar-

SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2015 borough, 87, widow of Surgeon Scarborough, entered eternal rest on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, at Sumter Health and Rehab. Born May 7, 1927, in Lee County, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and May Bell Capers Yates. The family is receiving friends at the home of her son Moses Yates, 1185 Pulpit St., Sumter. Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.

PAUL BURROUGHS JR. Mr. Paul Burroughs Jr., 72, entered eternal rest on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born June 20, 1942, in Sumter, he was the son of the late Paul and Ruby Major Burroughs. The family is receiving friends at the home of his

sister, Dr. Mamie Dupree, 79 Albert Spears Drive, Sumter. Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.

ANNA N. JAMES Mrs. Anna Nelson James, 88, widow of Christopher â&#x20AC;&#x153;Washâ&#x20AC;? James, entered eternal rest on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born Sept. 12, 1926, in Sumter County, she was the daughter of the late Frank Thomas and Estell Nelson Richardson. The family is receiving friends at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Dora (Isham) Polk, 54 Morris St., Pinewood. Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.

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Even old Walter Cronkite didn’t see it coming O n April 15, 1988, I was there as CBS News legend Walter Cronkite and James “Scotty” Reston of The New York Times discussed the state of journalism at the American Society of Newspaper Editors meeting in Washington. A C-SPAN video is available here: http://cs. pn/1vGEumO, and I captured a screenshot of my bored but lovely wife at the 16:46 mark. It’s too grainy to print, but I like it. Cronkite and Reston, both gone now, were dinosaurs roaming the Earth for much of the 20th century. These were seriously cocky old dudes with no clue about the media disruption that would begin just a few years later. Who knew then that the Internet would change the news business and the entire world so dramatically, and forever? Their conversation opens a time capsule, with ancient media references most people under 30 wouldn’t understand at all. Ronald Reagan was still in office and had been president since 1980. They took some shots at him and Vice President George Herbert Walker Bush, who would soon defeat Democrat Michael Dukakis in the presidential race. I covered the Democratic National Convention in Atlanta that year, but that’s another story and involves Rob Lowe getting in trouble for making a videotape with some young women. It was an early version of the celebrity sex tapes that seem to be a regular thing now. Anyway, Bush won in 1988 and served one term until Slick Willie and Hillary came on the scene in 1992. They kept things stirred up from 1992 until 2000. Then came the other George Bush for eight years. Then along came Obama, and now the same Clintons and a new Bush are making noise as we approach 2016. Fast forward to the national newspaper Mega-Conference earlier this past week in Atlanta, where a similar state of the media conversation took place between Jay Lauf, the SVP/ Group Publisher of Atlantic Media and Publisher of Quartz — qz.com; and Eric Harris, director of business operations for Buzzfeed —

buzzfeed.com. Both are visionary and hugely successful players in the new media world that’s exploded in Graham the past few Osteen years. It was moderated by Ken Doctor, a former newspaper journalist now considered one of the best media analysts in the business. They talked about the meritocracy of social media, meaning no one is immune from the powerful effects of unlimited, unedited information. The old command and control world of Cronkite and Reston is lost and gone forever, and we’re still in the early stages of this wild, uncharted era of disruption and constant innovation. They also touched on how the nation’s good small community newspapers have something valuable that all of the new digital players want — solid relationships built around an established, trusted, local brand. As Ken Doctor put it, newspapers must nurture these existing “deep, wide, data-laden relationships with customers” and focus on knowing and producing the products you want and need. Put another way, our challenge as a community newspaper media company is to constantly innovate and adapt to our readers and advertisers — in print and online — while providing independent editorial excellence, watchdog journalism, relevant information and the best new products and services for our customers. The takeaway here is that we’ll continue investing in the right people, technology and products we need to help us all — as communities — succeed in the new world. That’s our business plan every day. Covering Sumter, Lee and Clarendon counties has been this particular newspaper’s job for 120 years, and we’re proud to serve you. You can Tweet that. Graham Osteen is Editor-AtLarge of The Item. He can be reached at graham@theitem. com. Follow him on Twitter @ GrahamOsteen, or visit www. grahamosteen.com.

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tions that wenty years from will be now, historians transformajust might look tive for stuback on the past dents from week as the tipping point Dillon for state legislators finally County to “getting it” that public edAbbeville ucation, particularly in County. rural areas, needs a lot of Andy “If we attention, not episodic Brack have proceBand-aids. dures and The state House of Repreprograms that work, keep sentatives finally seems to have a leader — a man who them,” Lucas implored. “If there is a program you begrew up in the Corridor of Shame’s Darlington County lieve is failing, then scrap it — who is walking the walk, and find a new approach.” Lucas’ marching orders not just talking the talk are pretty clear: Do someabout public education. thing big, for a change. GOP House Speaker Jay Bud Ferillo, the ColumLucas this week challenged a special new panel bia public relations guru who brought national atof leaders he appointed to look for real fixes to public tention to the failings of rural education in schools education, solutions that along the Interstate 95 should be innovative, bold corridor in his 2005 “Corand inventive. ridor of He told Shame” legislators documenand lay tary, unleaders to derstands use an aphow proach ofLucas’ fered by words British show the writer and attitude thinker toward C.S. Lewis, public edwho once ucation said, “The really may task of the be changmodern eding in the ucator is Statenot to cut house. down jun“With gles, but to the strong irrigate decision deserts.” from the Lucas FORMER S.C. GOV. AND U.S. Supreme reflected, SECRETARY OF EDUCATION Court, last “Cutting DICK RILEY legislative down a jungle On the opportunity to reform session’s increased does notheducation funding in S.C. funding of ing but early focus solechildhood education, a new ly on correcting the cursuperintendent of educarent inadequacies in our tion, a new Speaker of the system. Hacking away at ineffective policy will only House and improved state revenue projections, the yield minimally adequate stars are aligned for genuresults. ine collaboration on the “Instead, focus on irriproblems in our poverty gating the desert. Focus schools,” Ferillo told us on achieving what others think cannot be achieved. this week. “It will take years to assure quality eduMake South Carolina’s cation in these districts, educational system combut I think we have the petitive on the national wind at our backs for scale.” meaningful, sustained imComments like that illusprovements. I am excited trate that Lucas is serious about this impressive beand wants legislators, often ginning.” lackluster in thinking outSo is Ferillo’s longtime side the box, to look for solu-

‘There are 130,000 elementary and secondary students in the plaintiff districts. We cannot lose another generation of children when we have a chance to do right by them now.’

friend, past Gov. and U.S. Secretary of Education Dick Riley of Greenville. He told committee members they had a real chance to do something remarkable with public education. In seven pages of remarks, Riley outlined what really is a blueprint for change in rural public education. He told the policy review and reform task force that last year’s S.C. Supreme Court decision imploring the state to deal with inequities of rural education provides a real chance for a fresh start. Riley told members to think strategically, expansively, comprehensively and with a long-term view. He said they needed to have a sense of urgency. “There are 130,000 elementary and secondary students in the plaintiff districts,” he said. “We cannot lose another generation of children when we have a chance to do right by them now.” Riley then offered 13 major policy recommendations, from attracting and retaining effective teachers and leaders to providing high-quality after-school and summer learning programs, and reforming high schools. It’s going to take a long time, Riley and Lucas agreed. The effort by the state has to be sustained, not piecemeal as it has been year after year as new leaders trash what their predecessors did. “We also know that initiating these reforms is a complicated process that requires more than just the ‘spaghetti approach,’” Lucas said. “We can’t afford to simply throw a bunch of ideas up against the wall hoping that some stick. This is why I have brought all of you together to work towards a real solution.” “Dum spiro spero,” our state’s motto. “While I breathe, I hope” our state lawmakers won’t lose this chance to do what they should have done generations ago. Andy Brack is editor and publisher of Statehouse Report. He can be reached at: brack@statehousereport. com.

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LILLY C. GRANT Lilly Pearl Choice Grant, 60, wife of Elijah Samuel Grant, departed this earthly life on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia. Born June 28, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Willie Mae Choice Singleton. She was educated in Sumter County School District 2. Mrs. Grant was employed by Palmetto Pigeon Plant for many years. She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. Mrs. Grant leaves to cherish fond and precious memories her loving husband; three sons, Chris Grant and Kevin Grant of the home and Marquel Grant of Charlotte; one daughter, Keisha Grant of the home; one granddaughter, Monica Grant; one uncle, Charlie (Shelia) Choice of Sumter; three aunts, Mrs. Amelia Dawson of Charlotte, Mrs. Ethel Lee (Richard) Gavin of Sumter and Martha Webb Choice of Sumter; three sisters-in-law; and a very special and dear family member, Lt. Col. Muriel Renee Loney; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Public viewing will be held on Monday from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Chapel of Sumter Funeral Service Inc., 623 Manning Ave. Funeral services will be on Tuesday at noon at Hopewell Baptist Church, 3285 Peach Orchard Road, with Pastor Richard Addison, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Dr. L.W. Walker Jr., the Rev. E.L. Sanders and the Rev. Larry Barnes. Interment will follow in the churchyard cemetery. The body will be placed in the sanctuary at 11 a.m. until the hour of service. The funeral cortege will leave the home at 11:15 a.m., 317 Pioneer Drive, Sumter. Online memorials may be sent to the family via sumterfuneralsvs@sc.rr.com. The family has entrusted arrangements to the staff

TRAINING FROM PAGE A1 The MRAPs were part of a federal program last year in which retired U.S. military vehicles used in the Iraq War and the War in Afghanistan were given to local law enforcement agencies across the country. The vehicles are designed to withstand explosions and ambushes, and authorities said it can literally drive through buildings. Sumter County Chief Deputy Hampton Gardner said the vehicle is meant for special operations and noted the department used it during a drug raid last year that yielded more than $200,000 in seizures. Deputies responded to that scene thinking the suspects were armed with semiautomatic weapons and used

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PATRICIA A. WILSON Patricia Ann Wilson, daughter of the late Henry and Emma Wilson Jr., was born Dec. 9, 1950, in Bishopville. Pat entered into eternal rest on Feb. 21, 2015, at the age of 64 at Albert Einstein Hospital, Philadelphia. Pat was raised in a loving family. Her father and mother raised her to be a warm and caring mother. The youngest daughter of seven children, she was taught that family is everything, and without your family you have nothing. As a child, she grew up in Mount Olive AME Church, Woodrow, attending Sunday school and playing the piano. She made sure her son, Travis, understood the values of church and family. She frequently visited South Carolina with her son, who received the same values from her mother and siblings as she did. After graduating from Dennis High School in 1967, she worked in Sumter Law offices then headed to New York. Pat later arrived in Philadelphia and worked at Franklin Simon. She served a long career in the banking industry to include Bank of America, PNC, Continental Bank and Bryn Mawr Trust. Pat was enthusiastic about serving in the church and willing to assist at the drop of a hat. She was an active member of New Bethel AME Church, serving in many capacities to include trustee board pro-tem, sanctuary choir and president of Serving our Seniors Ministry, member of adult Sunday school, the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fellowship, Lay Organization and she recently joined the Missionary Society. She was recently appointed church conference secretary. An avid sports fan, she loved her Philadelphia Eagles, watching tennis, playing pinochle and was an active team leader in the local

the MRAP as a precaution. Sixteen officers from 13 state agencies, such as Allendale Police Department, as well as Calhoun and Dorchester county sheriffsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; offices, participated in Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s training session. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It teaches them how to maneuver the vehicle and how to handle that vehicle when theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re out utilizing it,â&#x20AC;? Gardner said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Training is always a plus and something that they need to be able to operate in the event theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re actually driving it.â&#x20AC;? Brandon Montney, of DG Technology, was one of the trainers on hand to teach the officers such skills as preventative maintenance and proper driving skills. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really needed by law enforcement,â&#x20AC;? Montney said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re out here providing them with the training because thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not many people that can do it, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re fully

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bowling league. She is survived by her son, Travis (Madalena) of Belgium; and sister, Gardenia (Bennie) of Philadelphia. She adored and took delight in visiting her two grandchildren, Kashaya and Travis Junior, (TJ) in Belgium. Keeping up with their Facebook and Facetime posts was her favorite pastime. She also leaves to cherish her memories a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her sister Emma Jane Davis and four brothers, Steven, Morris, James and John Wilson. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday from Mount Olive AME Church, 2738 Woodrow Road, Woodrow, with the Rev. Dr. Friendly J. Gadson, pastor, eulogist, the Rev. Henry J. Murray, presiding, assisted by the Rev. Sidney Hampton and Minister Estelle Brunson. The family is receiving family and friends at the home of Betty Wilson Robinson, 16 Fat Back Road, Dalzell. The remains will be placed in the church at 9 a.m. for viewing until time of the services. The procession will leave from the home at 10:20 a.m. Floral bearers and pallbearers will be family and friends. Burial will be in Hillside Memorial Park, 3001 Cainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mill Road, Sumter. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com. Visit us on the web at www.williamsfuneralhomeinc.com. Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 North Main St., Sumter.

land St., Bishopville. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced later by Square Deal Funeral Home, Bishopville.

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Memorials may be made to First Church of the Nazarene, 3700 Patriot Parkway, Sumter. You may sign the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

Fred D. Addison, passed away on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, at McLeod Health. The family will receive relatives and friends at 215 Ro-

Vivian Leona Peele Johnson, 87, beloved wife of the late Robert L. Johnson Sr., died on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, at National Healthcare. Born in McCall, she was the daughter of the late Olin Peele and Mary Alanta Driggers Peele. Vivian retired from Tuomey Regional Medical Center as a nurseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assistant. She was an avid gardener and loved raising azaleas. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, greatgrandmother, great-great grandmother and friend. She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are one son, Robert â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bobbyâ&#x20AC;? Johnson Jr. and his wife, Loretta, of Sumter; two daughters, Diane Johnson Summers and her husband, Jim, of Sumter and Susan Johnson Hinkle and her husband, Gary, of Sumter; one brother, Tony Peele and his wife, Effie, of Dillon; longtime best friend Betty Oliver; and eight grandchildren, 19 greatgrandchildren and one greatgreat grandchild. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Johnny Johnson; two brothers, Douglas Peele and Donald Peele; and two sisters, Brenda Lupo and Lavada Tadin. A graveside service will be held on Monday at 2 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Cheryl Kammermann and the Rev. Eugene Mosier officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Bullock Funeral Home. The family would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to the staff of NHC â&#x20AC;&#x153;Camellia Hall.â&#x20AC;?

Thomas â&#x20AC;&#x153;Popâ&#x20AC;? David Jr., 74, widow of Edna Montgomery David, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, at Blue Point Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility, Baltimore, Maryland. He was born April 8, 1940, in the New Zion section of Clarendon County, a son of the late Thomas David Sr. and Annie Levy David. He was preceded in death by three children, Thomas David III, Shirley David and Sammie David. He received his formal education at Manning Training School. At an early age, he joined Green Hill Baptist Church in Alcolu. He was a retired employee of Maryland Cup Co. (Sweet Heart Cup), now known as Solo Cup. Survivors are his daughter: Deloris David (Virgil); two sons, James David (Evelyn) and Dave David, all of Baltimore; two sisters, Mary Cain and Sarah David, both of Baltimore; six grandchildren; four godsons; and two goddaughters, other relatives and friends. Celebratory services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hayes F. & LaNelle J. Samuels Sr. Memorial Chapel, 114 N. Church St., Manning. Apostle Doris Shipman, officiating; Elderess Mable Graham, assisting. Burial will follow in Melina Presbyterian Church cemetery, Gable. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC, Manning.

capable of doing it.â&#x20AC;? The vehicle came under scrutiny when the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office received it last year, with critics arguing the agency would not use the high-priced item for ordinary police work. Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis at the time said the MRAP was one of the departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most important pieces of equipment and was meant to be used in extreme situations. Officials on Thursday reinforced those senti-

ments, describing the armored trucks as a near necessity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whenever you have extreme situations, you want to be able to have an extreme response to that,â&#x20AC;? sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office spokesman Braden Bunch said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The beauty of having this vehicle here at the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office is that, while there are other agencies across the state that have these types of vehicles, this gives us a quicker response time to certain

situations. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to wait for a day for the vehicle to get here, or even just a couple hours.â&#x20AC;? The need for the sessions seemed to become apparent early on during the driving runs as the first group to traverse the route from the Public Works building down a gravelly road to Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center got stuck in the mud. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is why we train,â&#x20AC;? Bunch said.

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FYI The Westside Neighborhood Astional Retirees Council meets sociation meets at 5:30 p.m. at 10 a.m. on the second on the third Monday of each Wednesday of each month Find group toHOPE get involved month at a the Birnie at with the VFW in Little River. All Center, 210 S. Purdy St. UAW retirees are welcome to attend. Call Bob Artus at The Christian Golfers’ Associa(803) 481-3622. tion (CGA) meets at 8 a.m. each Tuesday for Bible The Ballard-Palmer-Bates study. The group meets at American Legion Post 202 the CGA office in Dillon Park. meets at 7 p.m. on the third Refreshments provided and Wednesday of each month golf after Bible study. Call at the Post, 310 Palmetto St. (803) 773-2171. All veterans are welcome to attend. Call (803) 773-4811. UAW Eastern Carolina Interna-

PUBLIC AGENDA SANTEE-LYNCHES REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Monday, 7 p.m., Santee-Lynches Board Room, 36 W. Liberty St. BISHOPVILLE PLANNING, TAXES & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., main council chambers, first floor of courthouse

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

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Ease into any EUGENIA LAST changes you want to make. Be more concerned with selfimprovement, not on changing others. An opportunity to get ahead financially is apparent. Making a move that lowers your overhead will involve a lifestyle change. Love is in the stars. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Make home improvements that add to your comfort but don’t break your budget. Don’t let anyone talk you into donating or getting involved in a risky venture. Refuse to get involved in a business venture that will test your patience and your pocketbook. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Consider what you want out of life. Reevaluate your motives. Remember your past in order to help you see a current situation with greater clarity. Don’t be fooled by someone’s persuasive dialogue. Ask questions and avoid loss. Someone from your past will want to reconnect. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Try not to overreact today. Don’t take what others say literally. Curl up with a good book and refuse to let anger get the better of you. An unusual endeavor will ease your stress and take your mind off of worries. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your entertaining nature will help you formulate a serious connection with someone you want to spend more time with. Travel plans can be made, and a better understanding of how you want to proceed with your relationship can be gained. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Gather information that can help you make an educated financial decision, but don’t make a move until you double-check the information you receive. Don’t let a

personal contract cost you. It’s better to be safe than sorry. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Talks will lead to change. A situation that arises will have a positive effect on your professional status and your future. A partnership will help to stabilize your life financially and personally. Love is highlighted and romance is encouraged. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): An idea you have will lead to financial gains and good fortune as long as you take baby steps and stay within your budget. Don’t let anyone talk you into moving too quickly or taking on more than you can handle. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Update personal papers that can jeopardize your status. An emotional issue that influences your home should be dealt with so that you can move forward without ongoing repercussions. A serious relationship will flourish once you get your personal matters in order. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Accept the inevitable and continue to move forward with your plans. Don’t feel the need to give in to someone who is using emotional tactics to manipulate you. Back away from demanding individuals. Ulterior motives are apparent. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Look for a way to stabilize your financial future. You can change your vocation by using your skills differently. Someone from your past could make you an offer for employment. Romance will result in a positive life change.

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ACROSS 1 Sounded like a sheep 6 Start to unravel 10 Manhattan Project result 15 Short distance 19 Piano practice piece 20 Luke Skywalker’s sister 21 TV talk host O’Donnell 22 Spicy cuisine 23 Danish-born philosopher 26 Kid around 27 Picasso, by birth 28 Stall in a mall 29 Pushes aside 31 Space-bar neighbor 32 Part of some hammers 33 Sounded content 35 Horse’s headgear 39 Nautical 41 Calls on

45 Positive responses 46 Danish-born physicist/ chemist 48 Triumphant sound 49 Novelist Hunter 50 Highway 51 Barrel of laughs 52 Big name in western fiction 53 Arctic seabird 54 Danish-born golf pro 58 Ointments 59 World’s tallest trees 61 Places to dock 62 Asia’s largest island 63 Smooths, as shirts 64 The smallest in litters 65 Hispaniola part 66 Fang, for example 68 Wool fabric 69 Legendary wailers 72 Waiting for Lefty playwright 73 Danish-born

comic pianist 75 Rival of Tulane 76 Fail to attend 77 Shower affection (on) 78 Disposes (of) 79 WWII ally 80 Nectar detector 81 Danish-born explorer 85 Pay homage, perhaps 86 First light 88 Polynesian apparel 89 Wee 90 Winemaker Carlo 92 Poke fun at 93 Piece of luggage 94 Sigh, for instance 97 Clear of frost 99 World’s sparsest-populated country 104 “Doggone it!” 105 Danish-born father/son physicists 108 Steady look 109 Mannerism 110 Kiddie litter 111 Unpaid facto-

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Sumter 41/39

IN THE MOUNTAINS Aiken 41/40

Charleston 52/45

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ry worker 112 Examined 113 Spicy dip 114 Chance to win 115 Escapes slowly DOWN 1 “I Loves You Porgy” singer 2 Surmounting 3 Mystical glow 4 Paradise lost 5 Disavowals 6 Trifle (with) 7 100 Down accessory 8 Make known 9 Chatterboxes 10 Battleground of 1918 11 Python cousins 12 City near Kyoto 13 Peace, to Putin 14 Ersatz toga 15 Patron of lost causes 16 “It follows that . . .” 17 86 Across direction 18 Plum centers 24 Kind of cabbage 25 Kids’ song refrain 30 Grasped 32 WWF symbol 34 __ Martin (British auto) 35 Without reading music 36 Cabaret show 37 Danish-born author 38 Hideaway 39 47 Down’s counterparts 40 Missteps 42 Danish-born composer 43 Signature melody 44 Final word 46 Gangster-film characters 47 Gentlemen 50 River through Geneva 52 Country singer Brooks 54 Animated characters 55 Sudden burst 56 “Now you’ve got it!”

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Put your creativity to the test. Expand an idea and identify any flaws. Be realistic when it comes to your capabilities. If you need help to complete something, ask. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses -recognize yours and you will be successful.

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gerbils 85 Frat parties 87 For mature audiences 89 Zingy taste 91 Exemplar 93 Immodest claim 94 Upper hand 95 Dental diagnostic 96 Mental vagueness 98 Ivy League team 99 Mustard alternative 100 Woodwind instrument 101 Part of the ear 102 Denny’s rival 103 Dramatics and dance 106 Nest-egg initials 107 Homer Simpson grunt SOREN KIERKEG-

AARD (23 Across) is widely considered to be the first existentialist philosopher. HANS OERSTED (46 Across) discovered that electric currents create magnetic fields, and was

the first to isolate the element aluminum. MONGOLIA (99 Across) has an average density of about five persons for each of its 600,000or-so square miles.

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Gordon takes a final spin at track that meant so much HAMPTON, Ga. — Jeff Gordon admired his latest retirement gift — a miniature race car for his two young children — and thanked the folks at Atlanta Motor Speedway for not going with the obvious choice. “I really appreciate it not being a rocking chair,’’ Gordon quipped. There’s enough time for that. Today, Gordon will relish one final spin around the track that’s meant so much to his brilliant career. Atlanta was the place where Gordon, a few months shy of his 21st birthday, picked up his first NASCAR victory in what was then known as the Busch Grand National Series, beating some of the biggest names in the sport in 1992. “I wasn’t racing against any slouches that day,’’ Gordon recalled. “Mark Martin. Bill Elliott. Dale Earnhardt Sr. Those were the

three guys I had to battle with to win that race.’’ Rick Hendrick was GORDON watching that day. Impressed with Gordon’s performance, he put the youngster in one of his Cup cars for the final race that season, once again at Atlanta. Everyone knows the rest of the story. Gordon took over a full-time ride at Hendrick the following season, captured the first of four Cup titles in 1995, and is now at 92 career victories, third-most in the history of NASCAR’s top series — trailing only Richard Petty and David Pearson. “This place has done so much for me,’’ said Gordon, who is retiring at the end of the year. That first Cup race is especially poignant, even though Gordon

finished far back in 31st place. In what would go down as a seminal changing of the guard, his debut came on the same day that Petty raced for the final time. “I’ll always remember that drivers’ meeting,’’ Gordon said. “The faces in there, beyond the drivers, was pretty impressive. I still have that money clip that Richard handed out that day to all the drivers with their starting position. I wasn’t that proud at the moment, because I started 21st. But I’ll remember that forever.’’ He’d prefer to forget his final qualifying run at Atlanta. Gordon was among 13 cars — four of them former champions — who never got on the track because their cars didn’t pass inspection. He called the situation “absolutely embarrassing,’’ even though he still made the race based on owner points from 2014.

FOLDS OF HONOR QUIKTRIP 500 LINEUP The Associated Press After Friday qualifying; race Sunday At Atlanta Motor Speedway Hampton, Ga. Lap length: 1.54 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 194.683. 2. (4) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 193.792. 3. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 193.623. 4. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 193.4. 5. (19) Carl Edwards, Toyota, 193.137. 6. (42) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 192.949. 7. (31) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 192.942. 8. (9) Sam Hornish Jr., Ford, 192.313. 9. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 192.206. 10. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 192.14. 11. (47) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 191.483. 12. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 191.403. 13. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 192.326. 14. (78) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 192.313. 15. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 192.146. 16. (51) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 192.033. 17. (18) David Ragan, Toyota, 191.496. 18. (10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 191.291. 19. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 190.935. 20. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 190.692. 21. (13) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 190.653. 22. (55) Brett Moffitt, Toyota, 190.646. 23. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 190.424. 24. (95) Michael McDowell, Ford, 189.558.

25. (15) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 189.513. 26. (38) David Gilliland, Ford, 189.493. 27. (32) Mike Bliss, Ford, 189.351. 28. (34) Joe Nemechek, Ford, 189.183. 29. (6) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 188.906. 30. (23) J.J. Yeley, Toyota, 188.187. 31. (62) Brendan Gaughan, Chevrolet, 188.117. 32. (33) Brian Scott, Chevrolet, 187.837. 33. (98) Josh Wise, Ford, 183.881. 34. (30) Ron Hornaday Jr., Chevrolet, 181.147. 35. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet. 36. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota. 37. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 38. (41) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 39. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 40. (26) Jeb Burton, Toyota, Owner Points. 41. (35) Cole Whitt, Ford, Owner Points. 42. (7) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 43. (40) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, Owner Points. Failed to Qualify 44. (66) Mike Wallace, Chevrolet. 45. (83) Matt DiBenedetto, Toyota. 46. (46) Michael Annett, Chevrolet. 47. (29) Reed Sorenson, Toyota.

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5 a.m. -- Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Joburg Open Final Round from Johannesburg (GOLF). 6:55 a.m. – International Soccer: Barclays Premier League Match – Manchester City vs. Liverpool (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 9:05 a.m. – International Soccer: Barclays Premier League Match – Everton vs. Arsenal (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Noon – Women’s College Basketball: Roberts Wesleyan at LIU Post (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). Noon – College Lacrosse: Virginia at Syracuse (ESPNU). Noon – College Baseball: Clemson at South Carolina (SEC NETWORK, WPUB-FM 102.7, WNKT-FM 107.5). 12:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Quiktrip 500 from Hampton, Ga. (WACH 57, WEGX-FM 92.9). 12:50 p.m. – International Soccer: Mexican League Match – Cruz Azul vs. Toluca (UNIVISION). 1 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Los Angeles Clippers at Chicago (WOLO 25). 1 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Texas at West Virginia (ESPN2). 1 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Louisville at Virginia (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 1 p.m. – PGA Golf: Honda Classic Final Round from Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (GOLF). 1 p.m. – Professional Basketball: Euroleague Game – Panathinaikos vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv (NBA TV). 2 p.m. – College Basketball: Southern Methodist at Connecticut (WLTX 19). 2 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 2 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Texas A&M at Louisiana State (ESPNU). 2 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Mississippi at Mississippi State (SPORTSOUTH). 3 p.m. – PGA Golf: Honda Classic Final Round from Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (WIS 10, GOLF). 3 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: North Carolina at Duke (ESPN2). 3 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Florida State at Miami (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 3 p.m. – Professional Basketball: NBA Developmental League Game – Teams To Be Announced (NBA TV). 3 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Georgia at Florida (SEC NETWORK). 3 p.m. – International Soccer: Portuguese League Match – Sporting vs. Porto (UNIVISION). 3:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Cleveland at Houston (WOLO 25). 3:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Marquette at Providence (FOX SPORTS 1). 4 p.m. – College Basketball: Michigan State at Wisconsin (WLTX 19). 4 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Marquette at DePaul (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 4 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Stanford at Oregon (ESPNU). 4 p.m. – Track and Field: U.S. Indoor Championships from Boston (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 5 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: South Carolina at Kentucky (ESPN2). 5 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Vanderbilt at Tennessee (SEC NETWORK). 5:50 p.m. – International Soccer: Mexican League Match – Monterrey vs. Guadalajara (UNIVISION). 6 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Charlotte at Orlando (SPORTSOUTH). 6:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Oklahoma City at Los Angeles Lakers (ESPN). 6:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Pittsburgh at Wake Forest (ESPNU). 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Oregon at Stanford (FOX SPORTS 1). 8 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Anaheim at Dallas (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 8:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Arizona State at Colorado (ESPNU). 9 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Southern Mississippi at Texas-El Paso (SPORTSOUTH). 9:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Washington State at UCLA (FOX SPORTS 1).

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Crestwood baseball splits pair KERSHAW – Cole Benenhaley struck out 10 batters and allowed just one hit to lead Crestwood High School’s varsity baseball team to a 5-2 baseball victory over North Central on Saturday in the Mid-Carolina Credit Union Baseball Bash at the North Central field. The Knights lost their second game, however, falling to Camden Military 4-0. In the opener, Christian Buford and Leandre Robinson both had two hits for Crestwood. In the second game, Collin Kremer took the loss for the Knights, despite allowing no earned runs. Erick Pulido had a double for CHS’ only hit. LAKEWOOD 3 CHESTERFIELD 2

KELLEYTOWN — Lakewood High School’s varsity baseball team defeated Chesterfield 3-2 in a preseason tournament on Saturday at Hartsville High’s Jimmy White Stadium. Daquan Ingram and Lenny Gonzalez each had two hits to lead the Gators offense. Dustin Frye was the winning pitcher while Tavien Butler earned a save.

TRACK AND FIELD SHS SQUADS WIN RELAYS

Sumter High School’s boys and girls track and field teams both won the Optimist Relays on Saturday at Sumter Memorial Stadium. The boys won with 61 points followed by A.C. Flora with 59, Lower Richland with 46 and Thomas Sumter Academy with 25. In the girls meet, Sumter won with 63 followed by Flora with 51, LR with

28 and TSA with 5. SHS’ boys won the long jump relay, while TSA won the 4x400-meter relay and the distance medley event. Sumter’s girls won the 4x200 relay, the 4x400 relay, the shot put relay, the triple jump relay and the discus throw relay.

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LELAND, N.C. — The University of South Carolina Sumter baseball team swept a doubleheader against Brunswick Community College on Saturday. USCS won by scores of 4-2 and 4-1 to improve to 14-6 on the year as they allowed just four hits in 16 innings pitched. Brunswick fell to 7-3 on the year. Michael Carpin allowed one hit, three walks and two unearned runs while striking out six in seven innings to win the opener. Carpin improved to 3-1. Jake Trejo pitched a perfect eighth and Corey Sox earned the save by pitching the ninth. Offensively, Clay Murphy had two hits and two runs batted in to lead USCS. Brett Auckland had a hit and two runs scored and William Thomas contributed a hit and two RBI. In Game 2, Colie Bowers pitched a 7-inning complete game, allowing three hits and striking out five to improve to 3-0. Justin Hawkins led the Fire Ants offensively with two hits, including a home run and an RBI. Thomas went 1-for-2 with two runs scored and three stolen bases. Auckland added a hit and Fred Wadsworth contributed a hit and an RBI.

4 p.m. – College Swimming and Diving: Southeastern Conference Men’s Championships from Auburn, Ala. (ESPNU). 5:30 p.m. – College Swimming and Diving: Southeastern Conference Women’s Championships from Auburn, Ala. (ESPNU). 6 p.m. – International Soccer: CONCACAF Under-17 Match from San Pedro Sula, Honduras – Trinidad & Tobago vs. United States (FOX SPORTS 2, UNIVISION). 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Virginia at Syracuse (ESPN). 7 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Connecticut at South Florida (ESPN2). 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Baylor at Texas (ESPNU). 7:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Phoenix at Miami (NBA TV). 8 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Texas Tech at Baylor (SPORTSOUTH). 8:30 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Carolina at Chicago (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 8:30 p.m. – International Soccer: CONCACAF Under-17 Match from San Pedro Sula, Honduras – Cuba vs. Honduras (UNIVISION). 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Oklahoma at Iowa State (ESPN). 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Boston College at Virginia Tech (ESPNU). 2 a.m. – NHL Hockey: Nashville at New York Rangers (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

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NBA STANDINGS By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION Toronto Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia New York SOUTHEAST DIVISION Atlanta Washington Miami Charlotte Orlando CENTRAL DIVISION Chicago Cleveland Milwaukee Indiana Detroit

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

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FRIDAY’S GAMES

Philadelphia 89, Washington 81 Indiana 93, Cleveland 86 Atlanta 95, Orlando 88 Golden State 113, Toronto 89 New York 121, Detroit 115,2OT Boston 106, Charlotte 98 New Orleans 104, Miami 102 Chicago 96, Minnesota 89 Houston 102, Brooklyn 98 L.A. Clippers 97, Memphis 79 Utah 104, Denver 82 San Antonio 107, Sacramento 96 L.A. Lakers 101, Milwaukee 93 Portland 115, Oklahoma City 112

SATURDAY’S GAMES

Detroit at Washington, 7 p.m. Atlanta at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Toronto at New York, 7:30 p.m. Memphis at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Brooklyn at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. San Antonio at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Milwaukee at Utah, 9 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

L.A. Clippers at Chicago, 1 p.m. Cleveland at Houston, 3:30 p.m. Portland at Sacramento, 6 p.m. Charlotte at Orlando, 6 p.m. Philadelphia at Indiana, 6 p.m. Golden State at Boston, 6 p.m. Oklahoma City at L.A. Lakers, 6:30 p.m. New Orleans at Denver, 8 p.m.

MONDAY’S GAMES

Toronto at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Phoenix at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Golden State at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Minnesota, 8 p.m. New Orleans at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

NHL STANDINGS By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION GP W Montreal 61 40 Tampa Bay 63 38 Detroit 60 34 Boston 61 30 Florida 61 26 Ottawa 59 26 Toronto 61 25 Buffalo 62 19 METROPOLITAN DIVISION GP W N.Y. Islanders 63 41 N.Y. Rangers 60 38 Pittsburgh 61 35 Washington 63 33 Philadelphia 62 26 New Jersey 62 25 Columbus 60 26 Carolina 60 23

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

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GP Anaheim 63 Vancouver 61 Los Angeles 61 Calgary 62 San Jose 62 Arizona 62 Edmonton 62 NOTE: Two points overtime loss.

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Saturday At PGA National (Champion Course) Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Purse: $6.1 million Yardage: 7,140; Par: 70 Second Round Padraig Harrington 67-66—133 Patrick Reed 67-67—134 Ian Poulter 71-64—135 Brendan Steele 66-69—135 Luke Donald 69-67—136 Russell Knox 69-68—137 Jim Herman 65-72—137 Phil Mickelson 71-67—138 Martin Flores 67-71—138 Daniel Summerhays 71-68—139 Robert Garrigus 70-69—139 Paul Casey 69-70—139 Jamie Donaldson 68-71—139 Ryo Ishikawa 74-65—139 Jeff Overton 71-68—139 Daniel Berger 68-71—139 S.J. Park 68-71—139 Jason Dufner 71-69—140 Brendon de Jonge 69-71—140

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FRIDAY’S GAMES

Colorado 5, Dallas 4, SO Boston 3, New Jersey 2, OT N.Y. Islanders 2, Calgary 1 Carolina 3, Washington 0 Tampa Bay 4, Chicago 0 Anaheim 4, Los Angeles 2

SATURDAY’S GAMES

Buffalo at Florida, 3 p.m. Detroit at Nashville, 3 p.m. Carolina at N.Y. Islanders, 5 p.m. New Jersey at Columbus, 5 p.m. Arizona at Boston, 5:30 p.m. Toronto at Montreal, 7 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Philadelphia, 8 p.m. Minnesota at Colorado, 10 p.m. St. Louis at Edmonton, 10 p.m. Ottawa at San Jose, 10 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

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Los Angeles at Winnipeg, 4 p.m. Tampa Bay at Florida, 5 p.m. Columbus at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m. Toronto at Washington, 7 p.m. Anaheim at Dallas, 8 p.m. St. Louis at Vancouver, 9:30 p.m.

MONDAY’S GAMES

Nashville at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Carolina at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Montreal at San Jose, 10 p.m.

SPORTS ITEMS

Stolen No. 44 NASCAR Xfinity race car found in suburban Atlanta HAMPTON, Ga. — The No. 44 race car returned to its NASCAR shop in North Carolina on Saturday after it was recovered along a remote road in suburban Atlanta, apparently abandoned by the thieves who stole it from a hotel parking lot. While the discovery didn’t

occur in nearly enough time for Team XTREME to compete in this weekend’s race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, it was a huge boost for the small-budget operation in its bid to make the next event at Las Vegas. Police in Gwinnett County said a motorist spotted the No. 44 machine along a darkened

road and quickly realized it must be the stolen race car.

Xfinity Series race.

HARVICK WINS XFINITY RACE

HARRINGTON TAKES 36-HOLE LEAD BEFORE RAIN ENDS DAY

HAMPTON, Ga. — Kevin Harvick turned in another dominating performance Saturday at Atlanta Motor Speedway, holding off Daytona 500 winner Joey Logano in the

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Padraig Harrington is a 36-hole leader on the PGA Tour despite a vicious storm Saturday at the Honda Classic that made for a long weekend.

Harrington made six birdies in the 12 holes he played Saturday morning in the rain-delayed tournament to complete a 4-under 66 and take a oneshot lead over Patrick Reed, with Ian Poulter and Brendan Steele another shot behind. From wire reports

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’Cats clinch regular-season crown scored 13 points, James Siakam had 12 and Luke Kornet added 11 for the Commodores. Retin Obasohan scored 16 points for Alabama (17-12, 7-9). Levi Randolph added 13 points, Rodney Cooper had 12 and Michael Kessens 10.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Andrew Harrison and Trey Lyles each scored 18 points, and topranked Kentucky rolled past No. 18 Arkansas 84-67 Saturday to clinch the SEC regular season title. The long-awaited marquee matchup of the SEC’s top two teams belonged to the undefeated Wildcats (29-0, 16-0) on both ends as they earned their 46th league title and halted a three-game losing streak against the Razorbacks (23-6, 12-4). Kentucky’s league-leading defense held the conference’s top scoring team to just 38 percent shooting and 12 points below its average. The Wildcats meanwhile shot 48 percent from the field and outrebounded the Razorbacks 38-32, among other statistics, to extend their best-ever start. Tyler Ulis added 14 points and Devin Booker 10 for Kentucky, which led by as many as 31 with eight minutes left. Michael Qualls’ 17 points led four Arkansas players in double figures, but the Razorbacks couldn’t keep up after the early minutes.

GEORGIA 68 MISSOURI 44 ATHENS, Ga. — Nemanja Djurisic scored 14 points and Georgia strengthened its NCAA tournament hopes with a runaway 68-44 win over Missouri on Saturday. Georgia (19-9, 10-6 SEC) has won three straight games, including road wins against Alabama and Mississippi, since back-to-back disappointing home losses to Auburn and South Carolina. Missouri (8-21, 2-14) couldn’t manage a second straight win after ending a 13-game losing streak by beating Florida 64-52 on Tuesday night. The Tigers, last in the SEC, struggled with poor shooting while quickly falling behind by double figures in the first half.

FLORIDA 66

LSU 73

TENNESSEE 49 GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Dorian Finney-Smith had 20 points and 10 rebounds in his first game back from suspension, and Florida beat Tennessee 66-49 Saturday to give coach Billy Donovan his 500th career victory. Finney-Smith missed the last three games for an undisclosed violation of team rules, and Donovan failed to reach the milestone in two chances on the road. He got it home as the Gators (14-15, 7-9 SEC) won for just the second time in eight games. Donovan became the second-youngest coach in Division I history to reach 500 wins. Bob Knight was the youngest and the only other one to do it before the age of 50. Armani Moore led the Vols with 18 points.

MISSISSIPPI 63

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Kentucky’s Karl-Anthony Towns (12) shoots past Arkansas defender Bobby Portis during the second half of the Wildcats’ 84-67 victory on Saturday in Lexington, Ky.

VANDERBILT 73 ALABAMA 66 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Wade Baldwin IV scored 15 points, and the Vanderbilt

Commodores rallied from 14 points down in beating Alabama 73-66 Saturday for their third straight win. The Commodores (17-12, 7-9 SEC) now are 6-2 in February

after losing their last seven in January. They also swept the season series with Alabama after winning on the road on Valentine’s Day. Matthew Fisher-Davis

BATON ROUGE, La. — Tim Quarterman had 18 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, and LSU pulled into a fourth-place tie in the Southeastern Conference with a 73-63 victory over Mississippi on Saturday. Quarterman’s triple-double was the first by an LSU player since Shaquille O’Neal did it against BYU in the 1992 NCAA tournament. Jarell Martin added 18 points and Keith Hornsby 16 for the Tigers (21-8, 10-6 SEC), who won their third straight overall while sweeping the two-game season series with Ole Miss. Stefan Moody scored 15 and Sebastian Saiz 11 for Ole Miss (19-10, 10-6). From wire reports

STATE ROUNDUP

Skinner, Wofford hold off Furman 62-60 for Southern Conference title GREENVILLE — Lee Skinner scored 17 points and Wofford held off Furman 62-60 in the final minutes on Saturday to claim the Southern Conference regular season championship. Wofford (25-6, SKINNER 16-2) has a firstround bye and plays its first tournament game in the quarterfinals on March 7th. Spencer Collins made a

layup and Karl Cochran hit a 3 for a 53-45 Wofford lead with 1:29 remaining. The Paladins rallied within two with 22 seconds left, but an intentional foul call sent C.J. Neumann to the line on back-to-back possessions and he converted three of four. John Davis III and Devin Sibley made Furman’s final 15 points, including Davis’ 3 at the buzzer for the final margin. Davis scored a career-high 20 points for the Paladins (8-21, 5-13) and Sibley added 15.

WINTHROP 80

CHARLESTON SOUTHERN 97

PRESBYTERIAN 53

HIGH POINT 93

ROCK HILL — Keon Johnson scored 21 points, leading Winthrop to an 80-53 victory over Presbyterian on Saturday for a bye in the Big South Tournament. Johnson shot 7 of 8 from the floor and hit five 3-pointers. Tevin Prescott added 15 points, Andre Smith chipped in 14 with six assists, and Keon Moore finished with 13 points for Winthrop (17-12, 12-6).

CHARLESTON — Saah Nimley hit a school-record-tying eight 3-pointers and scored 38 points but it was his layup and four free throws that provided Charleston Southern’s final six points in a 97-93 triple-overtime victory over High Point on Saturday to give the Buccaneers a share of the Big South regular-season title with the Panthers. The teams tied for the title

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Johnson’s career-high 28 points lead Carolina to 81-68 win over Mississippi BY JEFFREY COLLINS The Associated Press COLUMBIA — After 11 straight games of shooting 40 percent or less, South Carolina head coach Frank Martin might have thrown up his hands and given up on the Southeastern Conference’s worst shooting team. But instead, he kept believing in them, and the Gamecocks (14-14, 5-11) finally found their touch in an 81-68 win over Mississippi State on Saturday. South Carolina shot 46 percent and that was missing seven of its last eight field goals when the game was pretty much out of hand. It was a surprise for many for a team that was shooting just 35 percent in SEC games. But it wasn’t for Martin. “What do you tell guys to get them to make shots? Tell them you believe in them,’’ Martin said.

Mississippi State coach Rick Ray said his Bulldogs (12-17, 5-11) also helped with some poor defense. JOHNSON “They were uncontested shots. We didn’t do a good job of contesting shots,’’ Ray said. Perhaps no one benefited from Martin’s belief and the Bulldogs lack of defensive effort than South Carolina senior guard Tyrone Johnson. He scored a career-high 28 points on 7-of-10 shooting and made 13 of 15 free throws. “There were gaps wide open and I took them,’’ Johnson said. The Gamecocks led for the final 37 minutes of the game, but Mississippi State did cut its deficit to four with 17 minutes to go. Laimonas Chatkevicius then took over, scoring seven of the next eight points to put South Carolina ahead 52-38 with 15 minutes left. The

Gamecocks would lead by at least nine the rest of the way. Chatkevicius tied a careerhigh with 18 points and had nine rebounds for the Gamecocks. Mississippi State shot 47.8 percent, but turned the ball over five more times and had five fewer offensive rebounds. Craig Sword led the Bulldogs with 26 points. South Carolina climbed into 11th place in the SEC with the win. Both teams still need at least one more win in their last two games to have a chance to avoid playing in the first day of the five-day SEC tournament since the league expanded to 14 teams in 2013. And South Carolina thinks it can also make a late-season surge like in 2014 when the Gamecocks won four of their last six, including two SEC tournament games — the first wins in the league tournament in six seasons.

for the second time in three seasons. Charleston Southern claimed the No. 1 seed into the conference tournament.

WESTERN CAROLINA 67 THE CITADEL 54 CHARLESTON — James Sinclair scored 17 points with three steals as Western Carolina defeated The Citadel 67-54 on Saturday, snapping a threegame losing skid. From wire reports

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Shockers beat NIU to win Missouri Valley Conference WICHITA, Kan. — Ron Baker scored 17 points to help No. 11 Wichita State beat No. 10 Northern Iowa 74-60 on Saturday and win the Missouri Valley Conference regular season championship. Fred VanVleet added 13 points for the Shockers (27-3, 17-1 Missouri Valley) while Tekele Cotton and Evan Wessel scored 11 each. Seth Tuttle scored 16 points to lead Northern Iowa (27-3, 16-2), which had a 16-game winning streak snapped.

KANSAS STATE 70 (12) IOWA STATE 69 MANHATTAN, Kan. — Wesley Iwundu capped a 22-9 scoring run with a two-handed slam that gave Kansas State a 70-69 win over No. 12 Iowa State on Saturday and back-to-back Top 25 wins. Kansas State (15-15, 8-9 Big 12) held Iowa State (20-8, 10-6) to 38 percent shooting in the second half, which followed 8-of-15 shooting from 3-point range in the opening 20 minutes. Nigel Johnson led Kansas State with 17 points. Justin Edwards added a season-high 16 points.

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(16) OKLAHOMA 67 TCU 60 NORMAN, Okla. — Buddy Hield had 21 points and a career-high 13 rebounds to help No. 16 Oklahoma rally and beat TCU 67-60 on Saturday.

(19) BAYLOR 78 (20) WEST VIRGINIA 66 WACO, Texas — Taurean Prince scored 20 points, Rico Gathers had another double-double and No. 19 Baylor won its fourth consecutive game, leading throughout in a 78-66 victory over injury-plagued No. 20 West Virginia on Saturday.

DAYTON 59 (22) VCU 55 RICHMOND, Va. — Jordan Sibert scored 19 points as Dayton held off a second-half comeback from No. 22 Virginia Commonwealth to win 59-55 at the Siegel Center on Saturday.

(23) BUTLER 67 DEPAUL 53

MICHIGAN 56

North Carolina’s J.P. Tokoto (13) tries to shoot over Miami’s Tonye Jekiri, right, during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 73-64 victory on Saturday in Coral Gables, Fla.

A gritty defensive battle turned in the Terrapins’ favor as Maryland (24-5, 12-4) never trailed over the final 20 minutes.

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Melo Trimble scored 19 points, and No. 14 Maryland beat Michigan 66-56 Saturday to complete an undefeated season at home in the Big Ten.

ROSEMONT, Ill. — Kellen Dunham scored 24 points, and No. 23 Butler beat DePaul 67-53 on Saturday to move into sole possession of second in the Big East. From wire reports

UNC snaps skid vs. ’Canes Behind Johnson, Tar Heels beat Miami for 1st time in last 5 games CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Brice Johnson had five dunks and 22 points to help No. 15 North Carolina end a streak of four consecutive losses against Miami with a 73-64 victory Saturday. The 6-foot-9 Johnson repeatedly outmaneuvered the Hurricanes inside and shot 11 for 15. He also had 11 rebounds. North Carolina (20-9, 10-6 Atlantic Coast Conference) reached 20 victories for the 11th time in 12 years under coach Roy Williams. Miami (18-11, 8-8) lost at home for the sixth time this year, and lost to North Carolina for the first time since 2012. North Carolina’s J.P Tokoto had 10 points, 10 rebounds and six assists for the Tar Heels. Miami guard Angel Rodriguez, nursing a right wrist injury, was held out of the starting lineup for the first time this season and played only three minutes.

(2) VIRGINIA 69 VIRGINIA TECH 57 CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Malcolm Brogdon scored 19 points and No. 2 Virginia assured itself at least a share of the Atlantic Coast Conference regular season championship

with a 69-57 victory against Virginia Tech on Saturday. The Cavaliers (27-1, 15-1) started the day with a twogame lead against secondplace Duke with three games remaining in the regular season. One more victory will give them back-to-back regular season titles. Their eighth straight victory also matched the 1981-82 squad for the best start in program history. Adam Smith scored 19 to lead Virginia Tech (10-19, 2-14). The undermanned Hokies lost their fifth straight overall and their seventh straight in the series. Ahmed Hill added 10 points for the Hokies.

(17) LOUISVILLE 81 FLORIDA STATE 59 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Wayne Blackshear scored 18 points and Montrezl Harrell added 16 points as No. 17 Louisville cruised to an 81-59 win over Florida State on Saturday. Anton Gill made all five of his shots from the floor to finish with 14 points as Louisville (23-6, 11-5 ACC) closed February with its third straight win. Louisville shot 31 of 64 (48.4 percent) for the game as the Cardinals surpassed the 70point mark for the first time in eight February games. Montay Brandon scored 13 points on 5 of 6 shooting and

Boris Bojanovsky added 11 points and nine rebounds for FSU (15-15, 7-10 ACC). But the Seminoles had 21 turnovers, including 13 in the first half. The Seminoles shot 19 of 48 (39.6 percent) from the floor. Xavier Rathan-Mayes finished 5 of 16 for 12 points.

BOSTON COLLEGE 79 N.C. STATE 63 BOSTON — Olivier Hanlan scored 24 points and grabbed eight rebounds to help Boston College snap a nine-game losing streak on Saturday with a 79-63 victory over North Carolina State, dealing the Wolfpack’s NCAA tournament chances a tough blow. Patrick Heckmann added 14 points and seven assists, and Aaron Brown scored 13 for the Eagles (10-18, 2-14 ACC). Dimitri Batten had 11 with eight rebounds, and Dennis Clifford scored 10 points before fouling out with 4 1/2 minutes left. Kyle Washington led North Carolina State (17-12, 8-8) with 14 points. Ralston Turner had 13 and Trevor Lacey 12 as the Wolfpack had their threegame winning streak snapped. The Eagles shot 65.2 percent to open a 43-26 lead at halftime. They didn’t let up in the second half, twice opening 23point advantages in the initial seven minutes.

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Wichita State forward Shaquille Morris dunks over Northern Iowa forward Nate Buss during the second half of the Shockers’ 74-60 victory on Saturday in Wichita, Kan.

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Blakley finding comfort zone as Newberry reliever BY BARBARA BOXLEITNER Special To The Sumter Item

annah Blakley has been a steady relief pitcher for the Newberry College softball team. The junior out of Manning High School, where she was a starting pitcher, entered the weekend with a 1-2 record and a 3.23 earned run average in four appearances. The 5-foot-9 righthander said she worked during the off-season on mastering her core pitches, especially the drop curve, drop inside and screwball. “They have worked extremely well,” she said. “It’s going so much better than in past years.” She has been trying different grips for better movement and velocity. “The way I would hold my inside drop was completely different,” said Blakley, who last year was third on the squad with a 2-4 record, 3.16 ERA and 16 appearances. “I am trying to improve on my changeup. It’s the one pitch that works every now and then. I hold it as a knuckleball. I’m not supposed to bend my wrist, but I bend my wrist. It drops off halfway instead of dropping off all the way.” Blakley earned the win in her first appearance, allowing one hit and no runs in 2 2/3 innings. She struck out a season-high four. She suffered the loss during her lone start in the first game of a doubleheader against Georgia Regents University Augusta. She gave up five runs — four earned on a grand slam — in three innings. She rebounded in the second game by allowing three hits and one earned run in two innings of relief. College batting orders

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are loaded compared to those in high school, whose teams she said usually had one

star hitter. “Batters are a lot more powerful than what I was expecting,” she said. “There are five to 10 stars on a specific team. You have to learn how to adjust to that and pitch around them.” She said relief duty enables her to prepare a strategy against batters because she has seen what they have done against the starter. “ In relief, you kind of have to watch how the hitters are hitting,” she said. “You have to watch more. “If we’re winning, yes, (pitching in relief) is more stressful. If we’re behind, the damage is already done. It’s not as much pressure.” Though she was a cleanup hitter in high school, Blakley doesn’t bat. She said head coach Ciria Triplett informed her from the start that she wouldn’t hit, telling her that as a pitcher, she has one of the most important jobs on the team. The disappointment of not hitting behind her, she said, “Usually the fielders are better hitters anyway.” Blakley should see a familiar face Wednesday when Erskine College is scheduled to visit for a doubleheader. Laurence Manning Academy graduate Kathryn Windham is a senior catcher for Erskine, which as of Saturday had eight games postponed because of inclement weather. Send updates about area athletes to Barbara Boxleitner at BKLE3@ aol.com.

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South Carolina catcher Hunter Taylor, left, chases Clemson batter Chris Okey for the tag out during the Gamecocks’ 4-1 victory on Saturday at Fluor Field in Greenville.

WYNKOOP FROM PAGE B1 he pitched and competed. He kept us in the game. Clarke Schmidt came in and got a couple of big outs for us, a huge double play with the bases loaded,” Holbrook said. “And Widener was fabulous at the end of the game with as good of a fastball as I’ve seen him have since he’s been here. It was much needed. Clemson is a very good offensive team.” The teams play the final game of the series Sunday at noon at Carolina Stadium, with USC left-hander Josh Reagan facing Clemson right-hander Brody Koerner. “Wynkoop did a really nice job today,” Clemson coach Jack Leggett said. “He started pitching backwards after the third inning, working with his changeup and his breaking ball. He threw it out of the strike zone with two strikes. He just changed his pattern totally.”

TIGERS FROM PAGE B1 game at 60-all. Hall dribbled away the ball late in Clemson’s following possession to bring on overtime. The Yellow Jackets missed three attempts on their first possession in overtime. Gregory thought if just one of those had fallen, it might’ve been enough to topple a Clemson club reeling the previous few

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Holbrook admitted to surprise that his team made the four runs stand up against a Clemson offense that pounded out 12 hits and belted three homers Friday. “In this rivalry, the teams are so evenly matched that when one team is going to punch, you’ve got to punch back,” Holbrook said. “I have the right kind of kids who will bounce back the right way.” The Gamecocks jumped to a 3-1 lead in the second inning on five hits off Clemson left-hander Zack Erwin (1-1), whose only poor inning proved costly. Connor Bright and Alex Destino got the rally started with consecutive doubles before Jordan Gore’s RBI groundout and Elliott Caldwell’s run-scoring single. They added another run in the third on Hunter Taylor’s RBI groundout after an error by Clemson shortstop Eli White kept the inning alive. But that was the last inning the Gamecocks recorded a hit. “Both teams pitched well.

They just made their hits count,” Leggett said. The Tigers got to Wynkoop in the first inning for a run on Reed Rohlman’s single and Tyler Krieger’s RBI double. But the 6-foot-5 lefty settled down to allow five hits and strike out seven. “He started mixing his pitches and kept us off-balance a little bit,” Krieger said. “That’s what got to us. He did a great job.” Wynkoop worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the sixth inning when he got a big strikeout and a good play from Gore at third to end the threat. The Tigers loaded the bases again in the seventh to force Wynkoop from the game, but Schmidt got a strikeout and a double-play ball to escape that jam. “Clarke did an awesome job of coming in and picking me up, and the defense played great all game,” Wynkoop said. “That’s what we’re trying to do as a staff, just have them hit it on the ground and let the defense work behind us.”

minutes. Instead, Hall regrouped his teammates to keep grinding. “Sometimes you let your foot off the pedal and that’s what happened,’’ Harrison said. “We kept our heads strong and we fought back.’’ Both Clemson and Georgia Tech had lost four of their past five ACC games with the Yellow Jackets win in their stretch coming against the Tigers, 63-52,

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Mary Cunningham

Patricia H. Croft

Lana Odom

3 added to Women’s Honor Roll BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com

or more than two decades, Sumter Volunteers has held an an-

nual ceremony to recognize local women who have made outstanding contributions to the history and culture of Sumter County. A special ceremony is held on the first Monday of March, which is National Women’s History Month, to add deserving candidates to the Honor Roll of Sumter County Women. While most of the names added recently are women who serve(d) the community during the 20th and 21st centuries, Sumter Volunteers has previously honored several organizations and two 19th-century women, Natalie Delage Sumter (Mrs. Thomas Sumter Jr.) and Angelica Singleton Van Buren, President Martin Van Buren’s daughter-in-law, who acted as White House hostess during his term, 1837-1841. With this year’s honorees, Patricia H. Croft, Mary Cunningham and Lana Odom, the total number of women on the Honor Roll will be 108, said Sumter Volunteers Director Jo Anne Morris.

“We will add their names to the Honor Roll (plaque) hanging in the foyer of Patriot Hall,” she said. The three women are also honored by the permanent planting of roses at the Sumter Civic Center. The friends and family of the honorees, as well as the public, are invited to the 3 p.m. Monday ceremony at the Swan Lake Visitors Center. The Rev. Steve Shumake will preside, and Mayor Joseph T. McElveen will speak on behalf of the city, and Sumter County Councilwoman Naomi Sanders will offer greetings and congratulations from county government. Morris will present the honorees, after which family and/or friends will talk about the women being honored. A reception will follow. Sumter Volunteers was founded by the Junior Welfare League of Sumter County on March 1, 1976, making this the 39th anniversary of the organization. For more information about Sumter Volunteers, call Morris at (803) 775-7423.

PATRICIA H. CROFT Patricia H. “Patti” Croft is a native of Sumter, who counts among her many achievements an outstanding professional career in music and music education, as well as many volunteer accomplishments. She received her bachelor’s degree in music from Furman University, her master of music education degree from the University of South Caroli-

na plus 30 hours post graduate work at Lander University, Winthrop University, The Citadel and USC. In the educational field, Mrs. Croft has served as choral director at Wilson Hall, music specialist at Kingsbury Elementary School, director of choral activities at Sumter High School, instructor of music at Central Carolina Technical College. In addition, she served as music director and organist at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Trinity United Methodist Church (interim), Mayesville Presbyterian Church (interim), First Presbyterian Church and Concord Presbyterian Church. As president of the S.C. Music Educators Association (SCMEA) in 1999, Mrs. Croft established the first website for the organization. She is the founder of the S.C. Elementary Honors Choir, now in its 15th year; 200 children from around the state participate each year. Mrs. Croft has served as president of the elementary division of the SCMEA and as overall conference chairwoman for 10 years, during which her duties involved organizing the conference comprising more than 2,000 participants. Among her other civic contributions is her sustaining membership in the Sumter Junior Welfare League, which she served as community research chairwoman and admissions chairwoman. For five years, she traveled to Sumter

schools, performing with the league’s puppet theater, and she also served on the school vision and hearing screening committee. Her longtime membership in the Woman’s Afternoon Music Club includes service as president, treasurer and chairwoman for four years of the Moise Scholarship Committee. Mrs. Croft has been Teacher of the Year at Kingsbury Elementary; chairwoman of the Fine Arts Council of Sumter and its scholarship committee; president of the Sumter Piano Teachers Association; co-chairwoman of the Heathlywood Crime Watch Association; Sumter County chairwoman for the American Cancer Society Neighborhood Fund Drive; Sumter County Chairwoman for the March of Dimes yearly fund drive. She continues to serve as accompanist for many local churches, schools and civic organizations. Mrs. Croft is married to Carl J. Croft, and they have two sons, Carl Vincent Croft and William H. Croft (Elyn); and four grandchildren, Ashlynn, Caitlynn, Will and Katie Croft.

MARY CUNNINGHAM Mary Cunningham, a resident of Covenant Place for more than 20 years, also lived in Sumter from 1949-1954. Her husband, Dr. Francis Cunningham, was the pastor of Trinity Methodist Church during that

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Sumter classified a ‘city’; Furman wins state championship 75 YEARS AGO – 1940 July 23-29 The Sumter Palmetto Leaguers put on their customary rally after lagging far behind in the opening innings last night to overwhelm Kingstree 15-6. Gamecock batters found the range, scored six Yesteryear runs and in Sumter sent Swails to the SAMMY WAY bench. Holliday took his place on the mound, but was wild and ineffective and retired in the eighth, Rollins finishing out the inning. • Politics will begin to gain some attention this week with the candidates for city offices scheduled to present their pleas for votes in the Junior High School auditorium Friday night. The speaking will get underway at 8 k with councilman Gallagher first, followed by Robert E. Graham and Mayor F.B. Creech. The mayor will enjoy himself, as he has no opposition for reelection. • Gerald Thweatt, 10-year-

1990 -- When “Guys and Dolls” opens Thursday at Patriot Hall, Miss Adelaide, her Hot Box Girls and their guys will be ready to entertain you. The Broadway musical runs through March 4. old Sumter boy, caused a mild sensation a few days ago when he sent a number of drawings and plans for a newtype Cub plane to Marvin

Hembel, manager of the Hawthorne Flying Service at the Columbia Airport. The drawings, done in freehand, showed remarkable talent.

They pictured a new-type Cub plane with higher wings and a new front “in which any type of engine could be installed.” Hembel praised the drawings highly. He said that they were remarkable, both as to clearness and the accuracy of detail. The boy even had a new set of controls drawn for his plane, incorporating every necessary instrument. • City manager J.A. Raffield was in his office this morning poring over a stack of old maps, seeking historical information for the Sumter annual report booklet. One of the maps, dated 1730, was a crude road map marking an old Indian trail from Charleston to the west. A 1796 map showed that Sumter was then known as Claremont County and was a part of the “Camden District.” The town of Sumter first appeared on maps as “Sumpter Village.” Raffield also had a copy of the first census report, ordered in 1790 by George Washington to determine how many fighting men were in the country. The population was listed by “heads of families.” • According to the recent census report, there are more than 24,000 people living in the metropolitan area of Sumter and 16,699 within the city

limits. This is an increase of 4,919 over the city population of 1930 which was 11,780, an increase of 42 per cent. From reports to date, this is the largest percentage increase in population of any community over 10,000 in South Carolina, and the largest numerical increase in the history of Sumter. This report makes Sumter one of the fastest growing towns in the United States. And so, with a population of 16,699, Sumter ceases to be a “town” and becomes a “city.” • Hunting licenses have been placed on sale at hardware stores and other places throughout the county; it was announced today by George Mabry, county game warden. While the weather is not exactly favorable for hunting right now, the season for deer hunting will open soon and there will be the usual number of drives in the Wateree River swamp, heat or no heat. • Sumter’s first badminton tournament to be sponsored by the YMCA will start next week. All those interested are asked to register at the YMCA as soon as possible. Competition will include men’s singles, ladies’ singles, men’s doubles, ladies’ doubles and mixed doubles.

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Rolow-Dizon Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Rolow of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Margaret Elizabeth Rolow of Sumter, to Adriel Gene Dizon of Sumter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gener Dizon of Sumter. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melford Rolow of Delta, Colorado, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds O. Amick of Sumter. She graduated from Winthrop University with a bachelor of social work and plans to graduate in May from the University of South Carolina with a master of social work. The bridegroom-elect graduated from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor of science and plans to graduate from USC School of Medicine with a doctor of medicine in May. He is a sec-

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ond lieutenant in the United States Army. The wedding is planned for May 23, 2015, at St. Anne Catholic Church in Sumter.

A house is worth having only if it feels like home Dear Abby ABIGAIL VAN BUREN

DEAR ABBY — I am 23 and my husband is 27. We’ve been married for two years. Since our wedding, I have felt an overwhelming amount of pressure to “settle down and buy a

house.” One friend’s boyfriend recently bought a house. She lives with him. Every time we get together she brags about how important it is to buy a house and not “waste money” by renting an apartment. My husband and I are happy renting because it allows us the money to travel and experience life together. The thought of being tied down to a mortgage at 23 years old for the next 30 years doesn’t sit well with me. I am new in my career and have no idea where it may take me. I understand that buying a house is a good investment. I often feel as if we are the “minority,” as it seems everyone is rushing to settle down, have children, buy a house, etc. Is it wrong that we would rather wait, enjoy ourselves traveling and doing what we like to do, and then follow the status quo and sign a mortgage that will tie us down for the next 30 years? Feeling pressured in Maryland DEAR PRESSURED — Have you ever heard the saying, “Different strokes for different folks”? You appear to be pressuring yourself as a result of your friend’s bragging.

Whether or not to buy a home is a personal decision, and one that can vary from couple to couple (or person to person). You do not need to “keep up with the Joneses” or do anything you don’t feel ready for. A house is more than a roof over one’s head. It can also be a reservoir of money that accrues as equity. If you’re afraid that if you buy a home you will be trapped for 30 years, think again. People have been known to change homes several times in a lifetime. However, because you and your husband would prefer to take your time and wait to buy until you’re more established in your careers, then that’s what you should do. DEAR ABBY — I am a cat person. I’m not particularly fond of dogs, especially when they jump on you, try to lick you or sit in your lap, etc. This is regardless of the breed or size. My question is, when visiting someone who has a dog that behaves like this, what should I do? It makes me really uncomfortable, and sometimes I don’t even want to visit someone’s home if I know I’m going to be slobbered on or have my clothes soiled or damaged by their dogs. Uncomfortable Cat Person DEAR UNCOMFORTABLE — A way to ensure it won’t happen would be to talk to the dog owner in advance, explain that it makes you very uncomfortable when animals do this and ask that the dog be kept in another room while you’re there. But if you are looking for a guarantee, ask the person you want to visit with to come to your home or to meet you in a pet-free place.

WEDDING / ENGAGEMENT POLICY Engagement and wedding announcements of local interest are published on Sundays. The deadline is noon on the preceding Monday. Call (803) 774-1264 for holiday deadlines. Engagement and wedding forms may be obtained at The Sumter Item or downloaded from www.theitem.com. Please type or print all information, paying particular attention to names. Do not print in all capital letters. Photographs must be vertical and of reproduction quality. To have your photo returned, provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Photos may also be e-mailed to rhonda@theitem.com. All photographs must be received by the Monday deadline. It is not The Sumter Item’s responsibility to make sure a photograph is e-mailed by your photographer. For additional information, call (803) 774-1264. ANNOUNCEMENT FEES: $95: Standard wedding announcement with photo $90: Standard wedding announcement without photo $75: Standard engagement announcement with photo $70: Standard engagement announcement without photo If you would like your announcement to include information that is not on The Sumter Item’s form, there will be an additional $50 charge.

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A customer places an order at a Starbucks in Chicago. Areas by cash registers are often crowded with little extras in part because the closer a customer is to an item, the more likely they are to make an impulse buy.

Psychology on order How restaurants get you to spend more NEW YORK (AP) — You may think you’re immune to transparent sales pitches like “Do you want fries with that?” But the tactics restaurants use to nudge you into spending a little extra may be subtler than you realize. Here’s a look at a few ways companies get you to spend (and eat) more than you intended.

GET THE $ OUT Restaurant menus are a complicated mixture of psychology, art and sales pitches. No detail is too small to matter, right down to the dollar sign. Greg Rapp, a menu consultant in California, says he advises restaurants and fastfood chains to leave those off when listing prices on a menu. “Dollar signs remind people of money,” Rapp said. “When you use dollar signs, your food looks more expensive.”

WORDS MATTER Imagery and language can also make prices go down easier. Florid descriptions for menu items can seem like parodies, but it’s an effective way to make a fairly standard dish sound special. So, you may balk at paying $19 for baked fish and the vegetable of the day, yet gladly pay that for “flaky cod marinated in our house sauce, served with country peas.” “The more you talk about it, the less it costs in the customer’s head. The more value you’re giving them,” Rapp said.

HAND-EYE COORDINATION The closer you are to something, the more likely you are to make an impulse buy. It’s why the areas by registers are so crowded with those little extras. If you walk into Starbucks for a $4 latte, the cafe can push up the value of that transaction by 25 percent just by getting you to grab a $1 tin of mints. So while nobody goes to Starbucks specifically for mints, a lot of people buy them. By a similar logic, Dunkin’ Donuts began rolling out small display cases on front counters last summer that feature items like cookies and Danish pastries. The thinking is that you’re more likely to get something to nibble on with your drink if it’s practically in your grasp. A classic example at fancier restaurants is the dessert cart. At the casual dining chain Seasons 52, servers bring out a tray of mini-desserts to show diners. Pitched as “Mini Indulgences,” the method of presentation has pushed dessert sales higher than those of most other restaurants, said Aaron Allen, a restaurant consultant

based in Orlando, Florida. And over at McDonald’s, apple pie dispensers are behind the registers where customers can see them. Jeff Stratton, former president of McDonald’s USA, has said pie sales would fall dramatically if the dispensers were back in the kitchen.

CONTROLLING THE CHOICES Sometimes the choices available will push people to spend more. Sonic, for instance, used to offer two sizes for its shakes: a 14-ounce “regular” and a 20-ounce “large.” In 2012, the drive-in chain revamped sizes; the “regular” became a “small” and the “large” became a “regular.” It then added a new 32-ounce “large,” as well as a 10-ounce “mini.” So the people who tend to automatically opt for a “large” were shifted up to a bigger, pricier size. Drinks are a particularly ripe area for what’s known in the industry as “upselling” because people usually don’t pay as much attention to their prices as they do for main dishes, said Kit Yarrow, a professor of consumer psychology at Golden Gate University and author of “Decoding the New Consumer Mind.” Paying 25 cents more for a bigger soda or fries seems like a no-brainer to most people, even if they would’ve been content with the smaller portion. “Consumers really do order much more food than they need, because it seems like a value to them,” Yarrow said. Giving more choices also just increases the odds that something will appeal to people. That’s not really as necessary for main dishes, which people will order regardless, but can push up sales of extras like appetizers or desserts. “When you have eight appetizers on the menu versus six, you sell more appetizers with eight,” said Eugene Lee, CEO of Darden Restaurants, which owns Olive Garden, while addressing concerns about the complexity of the chain’s menu last year.

WHAT’S NEXT In the future, that drive-through menu board might just try to read your mind. Or at least predict what you, in particular, might be tempted by. Sonic CEO Cliff Hudson has said the chain is working on ways to have digital menu boards feature items based on the particular customer. The tailored offerings would be possible over time with the help of the mobile app, which is set to launch this spring and would help the company keep track of what people like to order. Already, Starbucks says its email offers to customers with its apps are tailored based on past purchases.

Labradors extend record as U.S. top dog NEW YORK (AP) — America’s fondness for Labrador retrievers is still setting records, but bulldogs are breaking new ground. Labs reigned as the nation’s top dog last year for the 24th year after breaking poodles’ decades-old record in 2013, according to American Kennel Club rankings released Thursday. But bulldogs have hit a new high — No. 4 — and their bat-eared cousins, French bulldogs, sauntered into the top 10 for the first time in nearly a century. German shepherds, golden retrievers and beagles are holding their own in the top five, with Yorkshire terriers, poodles, boxers and Rottweilers filling out the top 10. Dachshunds slipped from 10th to 11th. Bulldogs’ rise is no sur-

prise to fans who extol their unmistakable, pushfaced expressions and generally calm demeanors. “They just have such character,” says Bulldog Club of America communications chairwoman Annette Noble. The breed is known for being gentle but resolute — given direction, a bulldog may well want “to think about it first and decide whether it’s worth it,” as Noble puts it. The smaller, less jowly French bulldog — sometimes dubbed “a clown in the cloak of a philosopher” — has surged from 49th to 9th in a decade. Frenchies were No. 6 in the decade of the 1910s, but their prevalence later waned. Then appearances in movies, TV shows and advertising raised their profile in recent years.

Labrador retrievers hit the top 10 in the 1970s and haven’t left since. Originally bred to fetch game, Labs have proven able and willing to play virtually any canine role: search-and-rescue and police work, agility and other dog sports, guide and therapy dog work, and sensitive family companion. Breeder Micki Beerman recalls one of her Labs winning over a hesitant child by gradually moving closer, until the child began to pet the dog. “They’re just very intuitive,” said Beerman, of Brooklyn. “They kind of know when you need them.” The AKC doesn’t release raw numbers, only rankings. They reflect puppies and other newly registered dogs.

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Gallery 135/Patriot Hall presents emerging artists FROM STAFF REPORTS The Sumter County Cultural Commission will present exhibitions by Jon Prichard and John Hill Jr. in Gallery 135/Patriot Hall on March 5 through April 3. Hill’s work titled “Schematic/Representation” and Prichard’s “Bivouac Projects: Video Archive” will open with a reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Both are part of the Emerging Artists series curated by Frank McCauley, chief curator of the Sumter County Gallery of Art. While Jon Prichard has made work in many different media, including painting, sculpture and performance, a central aspect of his production over the last several years has been drawing. He approaches drawing from a seemingly anthropological angle, His intricately layered, ornate drawings reveal and give life to a myriad cast of characters and imagined spaces. The drawings are jampacked with recognizable imagery, creating the overall effect of madcap mandalas. These intensely detailed works have a strangely meditative quality, a mesmerizing presence that belies their light-hearted, stream-of-consciousness appearance. In his artist’s statement, Prichard states: “Regardless of the subject or theme at hand, my work involves the deconstruction, manipulation and reconstruction of elements, parts and segments. I tend to work in series formats that explore specific concepts, themes or images in very broad ways. Recent themes have included bats, the night sky and the circus. Such clichés provide an endless field of academic research and pop culture associations to both utilize and contradict — ultimately allowing for an arrangement that feels both strange and fa-

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Hell on Wheels by Jon Prichard is one of the works in his exhibition opening at Gallery 135/Patriot Hall Thursday at 5:30 p.m. miliar, beautiful and grotesque, absurd and profound. It is within these and other contradictions that I feel some sense of truth is found. “ Prichard received a master of fine arts degree in sculpture (2010) and a bachelor’s degree in painting and printmaking (2003) from Winthrop University. Over the past 10 years, he has collaborated extensively with dancers, musicians, poets, actors and artists from other backgrounds. A principal member of the performance art ensemble Sinergismo, Prichard was recently a summer Affiliate Artist at the McColl Center for Art and Innovation in Charlotte. He has taught 3D design, drawing and performance as an adjunct instructor at Winthrop University and is currently

employed as the exhibits preparator at the Culture and Heritage Museums of York County. Hill’s works on paper reveal a highly subjective fusion of hybrid characters, objects, spaces and styles. The figures that occupy his works are often caricatures of an infinite variety of possible selves. Much of his work deals with the creation of a meaningful reflection of the emotional states inherent in everyday experience. Often employing the comic or the grotesque, these drawings are multiple and fractured personalities searching for a cobbled identity. Hill received his bachelor of fine arts degree from Winthrop University in 2003 and completed his master of fine arts degree at the University of North Carolina in 2009. He

has had numerous solo and group exhibitions from New York to California and currently lives in Spartanburg. In his artist’s statement, Hill writes: “My work is driven by thoughts, emotions and experiences. As marks are made, new paths are discovered. I am interested in the concept of art as symbol. For this reason, the subject matter depicted in my drawings is flat and centered on the paper. My thoughts, emotions and experiences are given concrete form in the shape of imagined man and beast. These creatures act as vessels for personal meanings that are many and often veiled.” Bivouac Projects acts as a transitory gallery, performance space and screening series, providing the commu-

nity with an opportunity to see new media, experimental film and video works from both local and international artists. Video Archive brings together a selection of videos from previous projects highlighting the influence of drawing and animation on contemporary new media artists today. Live electronic music will be performed by EpicDermis. Light refreshments will be provided. The Emerging Artist Series is dedicated to promising young artists working in South Carolina and beyond who have not yet had a solo exhibition or who are early on in their professional art practice. The series reflects shifting trends in contemporary artistic practice and production and will help to facilitate the creation of new bodies of work in a variety of media including photography, printmaking, installation, sound, painting, drawing, sculpture, film and video. This series supports emerging artists and provides a dedicated forum for the exhibition of exciting new work. The Sumter County Cultural Commission continually strives to engage community members of all ages in the creation, contemplation, and appreciation of the visual arts. Gallery 135 focuses its efforts on presenting temporary exhibitions throughout the year featuring local and regional emerging artists from diverse backgrounds working in a variety of media. Gallery 135/Patriot Hall is in the Sumter County Cultural Center, 135 Haynsworth St. It is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Admission is always free. For more information about the Emerging Artists Series or the current exhibitions, call (803) 436-2260.

USC to host original of Shakespeare’s First Folio FROM STAFF REPORTS The University of South Carolina will host a traveling exhibit of William Shakespeare’s First Folio – the first collected edition of Shakespeare’s works published in 1623 that includes 36 of his plays including “The Tempest,” “Macbeth” and “As You Like It.” “First Folio! The Book that Gave Us Shakespeare” is a national traveling exhibition of the Shakespeare First Folio, one of the world’s most treasured books. In 2016, the Folger Shakespeare Library, in partnership with Cincinnati Museum Center and the American Library Association, will tour a First Folio of Shakespeare to all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico. The University of South Carolina, and its partner in programming Richland Library, was chosen as the only display site in South Carolina, the Folger Shakespeare Library announced Thursday (Feb. 26, 2015). “Having a First Folio come to Columbia provides an exciting opportunity to bring Shakespeare to life for a South Carolina audience. Even many of those who have studied the Bard have never seen a First Folio,” said Tom McNally, dean of University Libraries. “This exhibit not only celebrates the 400th year of Shakespeare’s death, it offers the opportunity to learn why Shakespeare is known to us all as the greatest writer in the history of the English language.” The exhibition includes one copy of the First Folio of Shakespeare’s work and supplementary materials supplied by the Folger Shakespeare Library. It is part of an international commemoration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, and it is expected to provide hundreds of thousands of visitors across the country the rare opportunity to view the book. The touring dates for the 2016 Columbia exhibition are expected to be released in April. Published seven years after his death, “Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies” — now known as the First Folio — saved 18 of Shakespeare’s plays. According to the Folger Shakespeare Library, the First Folio of 1623 was not only the first collected edition of Shakespeare — it was the first folio book ever published in England that was devoted exclusively to plays. Of the plays written wholly or partly by Shakespeare, 18 have survived only because they were published in the First Folio. Many of Shakespeare’s plays, which were written to be performed, were not published during his lifetime. Two

of Shakespeare’s fellow actors compiled 46 of his plays, hoping to preserve them for future generations. The Folger Shakespeare Library holds 82 copies of the First Folio, the largest collection in the world. There are 233 known copies in the world today, and it is believed that 750 were originally printed. When the First Folio arrives in Columbia, its pages will be opened to the most-quoted line from Shakespeare, “to be or not to be,” from “Hamlet.” Accompanying the book will be a multi-panel exhibition exploring the significance of Shakespeare with digital content and interactive activities. University Libraries will use the exhibit as a chance to showcase its holdings of the works of Shakespeare and works related to his life and time. The exhibition will be on display in the Ernest F. Hollings Special Collections Library on the USC campus for four weeks. “It is a tremendous honor for the University of South Carolina library to be awarded the opportunity to host Shakespeare’s First Folio. We are excited about the prospect of mounting a major exhibition drawing on our holdings of material by and about Shakespeare, his life and time,” said Elizabeth Sudduth, director of the Irvin Department of Rare Books and Special Collections at Carolina. Among the events planned at Carolina are an exhibition of materials from the university’s special collections, theatrical performances, lectures by prominent Shakespeare scholars and opportunities for classes and groups from the community to see these treasures first hand. Richland Library, as a partner with USC, will also develop and host free programming for the community, in particular programming for children and families. “As a hub of community engagement, Richland Library provides diverse and enriching programming for all members of our community, but especially children and families. We look forward to introducing a new generation to the wonders of Shakespeare, and expanding the context for those who already know and appreciate his talent,” said Sarah Gough, programs and partnerships librarian at the Richland Library. “We will offer several free public programs that emphasize Shakespeare’s enduring relevance and inspire our community to learn how Shakespeare still influences today’s art, culture, and society; create

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One of the original copies of Shakespeare’s First Folio, printed in 1623, will travel from the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., to the University of South Carolina, where it will be the centerpiece of an exhibition commemorating the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. their own Shakespeare-inspired works; and share their newfound knowledge and passion with others.” First Folio! The Book that Gave Us Shakespeare” has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor, and by the generous support of Google.org and Vinton and Sigrid Cerf. Sponsorship opportunities of this major exhibition and the Folger’s other Wonder of Will programs commemorating the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death are available; learn more at www.folger.edu

FOLGER SHAKESPEARE LIBRARY Folger Shakespeare Library is a world-renowned center for scholarship, learning, culture, and the arts. It is home to the world’s largest Shakespeare collection and a primary repository for rare materials from the early modern period (1500-1750). The Folger is an internationally recognized research library offering advanced scholarly programs in the humanities; an innovator in the preservation of rare materials; a national leader in how Shakespeare is taught in grades K–12; and an awardwinning producer of cultural and arts programs—theatre, music, poetry, exhibits, lectures and family programs.

Learn more at www.folger.edu

AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION The American Library Association is the oldest and largest library association in the world, with approximately 58,000 members in academic, public, school, government and special libraries. The mission of the American Library Association is to provide leadership for the development, promotion and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all. ALA’s Public Programs Office provides leadership, resources, training and networking opportunities that help thousands of librarians nationwide develop and host cultural programs for adult, young adult and family audiences. The mission of the ALA Public Programs Office is to promote cultural programming as an essential part of library service in all types of libraries. Projects include book and film discussion series, literary and cultural programs featuring authors and artists, professional development opportunities and traveling exhibitions. School, public, academic and special libraries nationwide benefit from the office’s programming initiatives.

REFLECTIONS

SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2015

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4 sisters, others, killed in steamboat disaster

his issue of Reflections reports on a major boating disaster which occurred on the Wateree River. The article was initially published in the Columbia Register and later ran in the Watchman and Southron. The story also appeared in The New York Times in edited form. Below is an edited version of the original article, interjecting additional information from the Times where appropriate.

THE WATEREE DISASTER The Steamboat Marion Explodes one of her Boilers – Five Persons Killed and Many Wounded –The Officers Acquitted of Blame The following account of the recent disaster on the Wateree River, is taken from the Columbia Register Sammy Way of the 30th REFLECTIONS (original publication was dated May 2, 1882.): At the request of about 20 gentlemen and 30 ladies of the Fork neighborhood, Captain Rhodes of the steamer Marion had agreed to give them an excursion on the Wateree River, and on Friday morning the party, consisting of about 25, gathered at Red Bluff, a landing near the junction of the Wateree and Congaree rivers on the plantation of Joseph Bates in Richland County, about two miles from Wateree Station, on the Camden branch of the South Carolina Railroad. According to the Times the “steamer Marion was employed by the government in removing obstructions from the river. …” At about 11 a.m. the party boarded the steamer, and she moved out from the landing. When she had gone about 100 yards several of the guests who had been delayed made their appearance on the river bank, and Captain Rhodes ordered the boat to be backed into the mouth of a small creek in order that the belated party might be taken on board; but, as there was danger of running on a tree or snag in the mouth of the creek, he gave the signal for reversing the motion of the engine so that she might be moved forward. At this moment the explosion of one of the boilers took place, carrying death to some and dismay to the remainder of the party so joyous and happy the moment before. At the time of the explosion most of the marooners were in the aft saloon of the steamer. The captain was in conversation with Mr. Joseph Bates, near the pilot house, and the ill-fated party, consisting of the four Misses Henry, Mrs. S.G. Garner, Miss Minnie Bates, Mr. Lenoir, Mr. J.C. Eason, were on the upper deck immedi-

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While no photographs of the steamboat Marion could be found, this picture shows a very similar vessel. ately over the boilers, or in various positions in near proximity to them. In an instant of time the upper works of the steamer were scattered in fragments over the river and adjacent woods, and the portion of the upper deck over the saloon had fallen in on those in the cabin, inflicting painful but not serious wounds on nearly all the occupants. Of course, a panic seized most of those who had escaped immediate death, and but for the providential circumstance of most of them being hemmed in the cabin by the fallen deck, which afforded Captain Rhodes, whose presence of mind did not forsake him, the needed interval to assure them that the danger had passed and that they who had so far escaped were safe, many more lives would have been lost by jumping overboard in the panic which resulted from the explosion.

CASUALTIES NUMEROUS The force of the explosion drove those immediately exposed to it into the river or on the soft banks 30 or 40 yards distant. Those who were seen to disappear in the river and whose bodies have not been recovered were Misses Mattie and Nannie Henry, daughters of Captain Samuel G. Henry, who resides about 10 miles from the scene of the disaster; Mr. Orville Stiles, a son of the Rev. Mr. Stiles, who lives 5 or 6 miles off, and a Black boat hand named Tom Richardson. They were probably all instantly killed. The body of Minnie Henry was found on the river bank ... and she too

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The Wateree River, site of the 1882 steamboat disaster, is shown. The boat had been engaged to clear obstructions from the river and was preparing to take some local citizens on a tour when a boiler exploded. was killed instantly. Mrs. Samuel G. Garner, a widowed daughter of Henry T. Peake of Charleston, a former well known Superintendent of the South Carolina Railroad, was blown into the river. Mr. Hodge Lenior was blown upon the river bank but without serious injury. He discovered Mrs. Garner in the river and immediately swam out to rescue her, and they were both in the act of sinking when recued by Captain Rhodes, who by that time procured a boat and was endeavoring to save the party. Five of the party were thus killed by the explosion. Mr. J.C. Eason of Eastover received a compound frac-

ture of both bones of the right leg, was severely scalded on the back, and was also bruised about the chest. Mr. Willie Trumble was severely scalded, but was well enough to be removed to his father’s (home), about three miles from the river, in the evening. Miss Lizzie Henry suffered a compound fracture of the leg and was severely scalded. Miss Minnie Bates, daughter of Mr. Joseph Bates, has both bones of the right forearm and humerus broken, fracture of lower end of the tibia, right side, and face and back scalded. John Williams, a boat hand, was severely scalded on the left arm and back and suf-

fered wounds to his left leg. As soon as possible those on the wreck were transferred to the land and the wounded taken to the residence of Mr. Joseph Bates, about a mile and a half distance. Doctors Keith and McKenzie, the local physicians, were quickly on hand and did all that medical skill could do to allay the sufferings of the wounded. Dr. Taylor of Columbia was telegraphed and went down on the 4 p.m. train, remaining all night. When he left at 5 o’clock yesterday morning the wounded were doing as well as could be expected, although suffering much. The casualties from this terrible accident are, as far as ascertained, five killed and five severely and several slightly wounded.

CREW MEMBERS HEROIC The cause of the explosion will, perhaps, like thousands of similar cases, never be disclosed, but the jury of inquest held yesterday in their verdict fully exonerated the officers of the ill-fated steamer from all blame, for the engineer stated that the boilers were inspected about a week ago and found to be in good order, and the engineer says that at the time of the explosion the steam gauge showed a pressure of 80 pounds, being 20 pounds less than the capacity of the boilers. Too much praise cannot be bestowed upon Capt. Thos. E. Rhodes and Engineer J.C. Dawley of the steamboat Marion, who gallantly assisted in saving others who would certainly have been lost in the disaster had they lacked the presence of mind or heroic courage which they displayed. PHOTO PROVIDED

The Sultana, a steamboat similar to the ill-fated Marion although much larger, exploded on the Mississippi in 1865 in the worst maritime disaster in U.S. history. Much larger than the Marion, the Sultana was carrying almost 2,500 passengers when one of its boilers exploded; 1,800 died.

Reach Item Archivist Sammy Way at waysammy@ yahoo.com or (803) 774-1294.

EDUCATION

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SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2015

Sumter Christian School

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EXTENDED EARLY REGISTRATION Parents of prekindergarten (4-year-old) and kindergarten (5-year-old) students are urged to complete the early registration process for their child for the 2015–16 school year. Registration will be held daily from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please bring your child’s birth certificate, Social Security card, immunization record and proof of residency. We look forward to seeing you and your child at registration. — Beverly Spry

University of South Carolina Sumter SUMTER’S MOST COLORFUL RACE IS BACK

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Thomas Sumter Academy seniors Sara Jackson, Chris White and Hannah March perform a skit with Coach Paul Greer during the 2015 Leukemia Campaign kickoff. This year’s theme is “50 Reasons To Cure Leukemia.” The campaign wraps up on Monday.

LAKEWOOD FFA WINS GRANT The Lakewood High School FFA (formerly Future Farmers of America) has been named a recipient of the 2015 America’s Farmers Grow Communities grant, sponsored by Monsanto. The FFA chapter received a check for $2,500. A representative from Monsanto and the farmer that nominated them, along with some of the FFA students, were a part of the presentation. Last week was national FFA week. The Lakewood FFA members visited the Statehouse in Columbia and met with the local delegation. They also hosted a faculty and staff breakfast and held the annual muddy truck contest. The Lakewood FFA adviser is Jillian Lash.

SOCIAL WORKER WEEK CELEBRATED This week is School Social Work Week in South Carolina. Gov. Nikki Haley issued a proclamation encouraging all South Carolinians to show appreciation to school social workers for their dedication to the well-being of our children. Sumter School District social workers include Intervention Coordinator Kathy Morrison, Cindy Jennings, Cynthia Josey and Beth Powell. Social worker Abby Price works with the Patriot grant. Social workers are a vital link between home, school and the community. They help parents to understand and meet their children’s emotional and social needs, and they help make school a positive and successful experience for students. They work along with administrators, teachers, counselors, school psychologists, nurses, speech pathologists and others to identify and address issues students may have. Social workers are committed to helping students get the most out of their learning experiences by helping them remove barriers to learning.

SUMTER HIGH STUDENTS ATTEND ORCHESTRA CLINIC Three Sumter High School students attended the All-State Orchestra Clinic recently. Senior Taylor Willis, junior Larry Fullard and sophomore Michael Zhang represented Sumter High School and the Sumter community at the event. The three students excelled during the very difficult audition process, after which they were selected for the Lowcountry Region orchestra. They then re-auditioned and were selected for the All-State orchestra. The clinic ran Feb. 20-22 at River Bluff High School. A 2 p.m. concert was the culminating event. Erik Hines is the orchestra director at Sumter High School.

MILLWOOD STUDENTS CREATE CHANDELIER WITH ARTIST A group of fourth-grade students at Millwood Elementary School had an opportunity to participate in an enrichment program with guest teacher LaDawn Collins, an artist in residence and owner of art studio Hartre in downtown Sumter. The students made a chandelier, modeled after the art of Dale Chihu-

Treasure Kit: 1. Online: www.XMarksTheKit.org; 2. Phone: 1 (855) 386-9548; or 3. Mail: Postage-paid form found in student workbooks. Every signup helps SECC to increase the chances of winning a $10,000 cash prize in the X Marks the Kit Contest sponsored by the National Theatre for Children. On your mark, get set and sign up.

MARCH LOOKS LIKE BUSY MONTH February kept the students and teachers of SCS quite busy with daily routines and the beginnings of projects, and March promises to build on that busyness with senior fundraisers, fine arts competitions and new school assignments. Lower elementary students celebrated our nation’s history by making patriotic windsocks, George Washington hats and presidential silhouettes. While first grade learned all 44 U.S. presidents and wrote sentences about them, second-grade students wrote about what they would do if they were president. Students in the fifthgrade class are preparing for a David and Goliath skit to present in the elementary chapel on March 11. Several students from sixth through twelfth grade continue to work on research papers and other responsibilities. Freshmen geography students are relieved to have turned in their very detailed map project they have been working on since the beginning of the school year. High school math teacher Carol Rollings has lined up several tasks and fun activities for her students. While the sophomore geometry students have begun their Fibonacci projects, freshmen Algebra I students and senior pre-calculus students will be solving a mathematical murder mystery in a math version of the board game Clue. Freshmen, who are studying systems of equations, are trying to find out who killed the Y’s; and the seniors, who are studying conic sections, are trying to find out who killed Mr. Conic. — Miriam Marritt

ly, a brilliant glass artist whose work with blown glass is known around the world. The students collected plastic bottles for weeks which were recycled to use in the project. The art lessons integrated art, science and math.

OAKLAND STUDENTS EXCEED GOAL Oakland Primary School’s Instructional Coach Bill Austin challenged students to read at least 10,000 eBooks from the school’s eLibrary before Dr. Seuss’ birthday on Monday. Austin promised to shave his beard and moustache if they reached the goal. The students worked hard to achieve the goal, and near the end of February, they exceeded 10,000 books. On Dr. Seuss’ birthday, Austin will dress as the Cat in the Hat and may show up with a little less facial hair. — Mary B. Sheridan

Wilson Hall 3 NATIONAL MERIT FINALISTS NAMED Seniors Kendall Brogdon, Simmons deHoll and Raines Waggett have been selected as National Merit Scholarship finalists. They are the only three students in Clarendon, Lee and Sumter counties to receive this recognition, according to the National Merit Scholarship Program publication, and represent less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors. As three of the approximately 15,000 graduating seniors in the nation to receive this high honor, they are eligible to receive a National Merit Scholarship or a corporatesponsored or college-sponsored merit scholarship. Finalists are selected based on their test scores, academic record, course work, school recommendation, extracurricular activities and leadership and student essay. More than 1.5 million juniors in nearly 22,000 high schools entered the 2015 National Merit Program by taking the 2013 Preliminary SAT, which served as an initial screen of program entrants.

SENIOR NAMED ALABAMA SCHOLAR Senior Gigi Moore received the Foundation in Excellence Scholarship from University of Alabama. Valued at $49,900, the scholarship covers half the cost of tuition. It is offered to out-of-state incoming freshmen who have a minimum SAT score of 1290 and a minimum grade point average of 3.5.

SOPHOMORES CHOSEN FOR HOBY SEMINAR Sophomores Julia Ladson and Patrick Muldrow have been selected to attend the Hugh O’Brian Youth State Leadership Seminar in June. The purpose of the program is to further the talents of the students and to encourage them to accept leadership roles in the school and community. The three-day seminar, to be held on the campus of Furman University, will include forums fea-

turing national leaders in the areas of media, entrepreneurism, education, volunteerism and the judicial system. The students were nominated to attend HOBY because of their demonstrated leadership ability and desire to communicate knowledge to their peers. — Sean Hoskins

Thomas Sumter Academy ACADEMY HOSTS ANNUAL JUNIOR NIGHT The demands of senior year and the importance of preparing for college were the main themes of this year’s Junior Night, which was hosted on Feb. 19 at the school. Dozens of juniors and their parents attended the informational seminar. The night’s guest speaker was Cory Truax, admissions counselor at North Greenville University. Truax talked to the students about preparing academically for college, applying for college and financial ad options. Another highlight of the evening was a roundtable discussion with present members of the senior class. Seniors talked to the group about what to expect next year and their personal experiences this year.

ANNUAL LEUKEMIA CAMPAIGN WRAPS UP ON MONDAY TSA is continuing its longstanding tradition of supporting the South Carolina Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through its 2015 Leukemia Campaign, which kicked off on Feb. 18. Kickoff activities included assemblies and an Upper School talent show. Alumna Mikaela Hopkins, now a student at College of Charleston, served as the guest speaker for the assemblies. Hopkins shared her personal story about the death of her best friend’s mother, Tammy Williams. Williams died from leukemia in November 2014. Through Monday, students will collect donations and contribute to the drive by participating in fun and educational events. TSA is the top fundraising school for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in the state. The school’s campaign began in 1982. — Kim Roedl

The Fire Ant Color 5K is the most colorful race to hit Sumter in 2015. Benefiting the USC Sumter Fire Ants softball program, the event will be held Saturday, May 9, at 9 a.m. at USC Sumter. This run is the largest of its kind in the area, allowing participants to get “bombed” with color along the route. The color is simply corn starch and washes easily out of clothes, skin and hair. The run is not timed and is meant to be fun for the whole family. It begins and ends at USC Sumter in the Nettles Building parking lot. Participants will be “showered” with color at the end of the run for an all-out color party. Participants will receive a run packet, bib number, goodies from sponsors and a T-shirt. The run features indoor restrooms, a dusting service (to dust the color off ), free parking, complimentary refreshments and water along the route. We are kid friendly. Kids 12 and under are free with an adult’s paid registration. Cool new merchandise is also available online this year. Everything from neon mohawks to the favorite multi-color tutus can be prebought ahead of time and ready for you at packet pickup. Prices are based on individual and team participation and will increase after today and on the day of the run. Participants can sign up at www.FireAntColor5K.com. All registration is online. Packet pickup for those who have registered will be Friday, May 8, at USC Sumter Nettles Gymnasium. Registration will also be available the day of the run. Please contact Coach Age Cataldo at cataldo@uscsumter.edu or (803) 938-3906 for more information on how to register. — Misty Hatfield

Central Carolina Technical College CCTC HOSTS SC COLLEGE GOAL Central Carolina Technical College hosted the S.C. College Goal event on Feb. 21 at our main campus in Sumter, F.E. DuBose Campus in Manning, Kershaw County downtown campus in Camden and the Lee County site in Bishopville. College Goal South Carolina is an opportunity for all students and parents or guardians to receive free financial aid assistance while completing and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. FAFSA is the first step to receiving federal aid and the second step to post-secondary access, and it is a vital requirement for most college students who plan to pay for college with the assistance of several types of aids. — Becky Rickenbaker

Clarendon School District 1 SUMMERTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER The National Theatre for Children presented a play, The Treasure Trove of Conservation Cove: A Pirate’s Tale, on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Cultural Arts Center for SECC students, faculty and staff. The purpose of this play was to teach about energy and resource conservation and to equip everyone at SECC with the tools to get started. To that end, everyone can sign up for a free treasure kit from Duke Energy Progress. These kits contain several tools to help save resources and energy at your home, all while saving money on your energy bill. Three ways to sign up for the free

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A Central Carolina Technical College Student Ambassador assists students during the 2015 S.C. College Goal event held at the college on Feb. 21.

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YESTERYEAR FROM PAGE C1 50 YEARS AGO — 1965 May 24-30 Thomas M. (Mac) Stubbs, graduate of Harvard University, will be master of ceremonies at the Golden Anniversary of the Sumter High School class of 1915 on May 27 at the Holiday Inn. Stubbs was born and reared in Sumter. After graduation from high school, he went to Washington & Lee University, Lexington, Va., in the fall of 1915. The year 19171918 was spent in the service of World War I. He was stationed at Plattsburg Barracks, N.Y., commissioned second lieutenant in Field Artillery. After the Armistice, he returned to Washington & Lee University when he was president of his class his senior year and received an A.B. degree in June 1929. • Al J. Baumann was honored Sunday afternoon at the annual State Convention of the South Carolina Knights of Columbus. The State Council selected him for their “Catholicity Award for 1965” because of his outstanding service as a Catholic layman in Sumter and South Carolina. Others attending from Sumter included “Chuck” Connolly, Grand Knight of the Sumter Council; John J. Hughes Jr., Grand Knight –elect; John Sobel and John Sneed. • A 33-player squad has been announced for the Lower State for the annual Upper vs. Lower state all-star high school football game at Columbia on Aug. 5. Buddy Neeley of Marion, head coach of the Lower State squad, announced his quarterbacks – Richard Lane of Marion, David Teal of James Island, Tommy Edens of Sumter. • Hillcrest High School Commencement exercises will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday. The theme is “Come Alive! You Are in a Wonderful Generation.” Senior speakers selected on the basis of scholarship will be Elizabeth Louise Segars, salutatorian; Benjamin Alexander Cothran Jr.; Paula Dale Langston; Ruby Jean Mooneyhan; and Patric Martin Jansen, valedictorian. • Dr. Charles R. Propst, local pediatrician, and Logan L. Phillips, Sumter business-

man, announced today that they will be candidates for reelection to the Board of Trustees of School District No. 17. Both their terms expire this year. • The Sumter County Historical Society moved into its first permanent quarters as it observed its 15th anniversary last night. At the same time, the Society elected the second woman president in its history, Mrs. John S. Wilson. The society’s first woman president was Mrs. S. Oliver Plowden in 1961-62. • Eager baseball enthusiasts and proud hometown folks who don’t care much about the game can both enjoy reading the new book released this week, titled “The Bobby Richardson Story.” Naturally enough, it is a chronicle of the early misadventures, small pleasures and disappointments of Bobby Richardson, the major league baseball star. • The Sumter High School Class of 1915 celebrated the 50th anniversary of their graduation with a class reunion at the Holiday Inn. Twenty-five of the 32 surviving members of the class were present for the celebration, and the other seven sent greetings to their classmates. There were 48 members of the class when it graduated in 1915. The invocation was given by George Rowland, and Mac Stubbs served as Master of Ceremonies. Ann Bryan, president of the girls class, gave the welcome just as she had done 50 years earlier at the graduation exercise. • “I’m so glad that’s over, I could shout!” exclaimed Hugh Betchman, coach of the state champion Furman Indians after his team had just skimmed past Berea of Greenville for the crown yesterday. Betchman was well aware that Furman had its hands full with the upstate Bulldogs who had already proved that their bite was just as bad as their bark, splitting two extrainning games with a one-run margin in each. • Ground was broken yesterday for the Citizens and Southern National Bank’s new main office on the southwest corner of Guignard Drive and Liberty Street. Turning the first spadeful were J. Willis Cantey, presi-

WOMEN FROM PAGE C1 time. Pleasant memories of these happy years and the kindness of Sumter people influenced her to move to Covenant Place of Sumter in 1994. She was an active member of her husband’s churches, teaching Sunday school and holding office in the Women’s Missionary Society. She also enjoyed membership in the Garden Club. Before moving to Covenant Place, Mrs. Cunningham lived in her mountain home, where her success in beautification led to an invitation to The White House for an award. Through Elder Hostel she traveled to Australia, New Zealand, Spain and Portugal. After teaching the “Discipleship Course” at Trinity she escorted the group to the Holy Land and later to Rome and Greece, and while attending a Methodist conference in London, she took a trip to visit her ancestor’s grave which led to his house in Maidstone and learning that her ancestor Sir Francis Wyatt was the governor of Virginia by order of the king. Soon after moving back to Sumter she saw the need to beautify Covenant Place grounds. With tools in hand she, along with other residents, planted bulbs, shrubs, day lilies and annuals. Mrs. Cunningham has been beautification chairwoman at Covenant Place for more than 20 years, caring for the gardens. During her first tenure in Sumter, Trinity Church established a community center, a mission to serve disadvantaged children. Mrs. Cunningham participated in many activities and taught a cooking class to mothers. It is gardening, however, that is her special love. A farmer at heart, Mrs. Cunningham says she has no problems when her fingers are in the dirt. She served as president of a garden club in most of the places she has lived. In the 1950s she served as the president of the Sumter Garden Club and in 1999 was president of the Poinsett Garden Club, in which she has been active for many years. Mrs. Cunningham has entered local flower shows and won ribbons for horticulture and design and has also been a judge for flower shows and has held membership in the nationally accredited judges. Recently the Poinsett Club made a do-

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1940 -- James Farmer, Sumter Junior Legion pitcher and outfielder, was caught in the above picture as he singled in the seventh inning of yesterday’s game with Darlington. He was also slated to ptich for the locals this afternoon in the fourth game of the series in Hartsville. dent of C&S, and R.V. Royall Jr., vice president of the local bank. Also participating in the ceremonies were C&S vice president Hugh Chapman, and E.H. Moses Jr., A. T. Heath Jr., S.W Stoudenmire and H.D. Osteen, all members of the local bank’s advisory board. • The Tuomey Hospital School of Nursing Capping Exercises were held Friday night at the Nurses’ Residence. Ralph M. Abercrombie Jr., hospital administrator, presided. The class was presented by Miss Helen Sprott, director of Nursing Education. 25 YEARS AGO – 1990 Feb. 23-March 1 Byron Kinney wanted Spring Valley to play defense. Unfortunately for Sumter High School’s head basketball coach, that’s exactly what the Vikings did in the fourth quarter of a come-from-behind 48-45 win over the Gamecocks in the semifinal round of the Region IV-4A tournament at Richland Northeast High School in Columbia. • Union Camp plant that will be operating in Sumter by mid-1991 will generate an annual payroll and benefits of approximately $2.2 million for an estimated 50-70 employees, according to company officials who were scheduled to be in Sumter today. Gov. Carroll Campbell; Leon McDonald, the chairman of the Sumter County Development Board; Gene Cartledge, the CEO of Union Camp Corp; and Bob Lambert, the corporate vice president and general operations manager for

nation to Covenant Place in her honor. She chose to use it to install a wall fountain in one of the gardens. In 1995 S.C. Governor Carroll Campbell appointed Mrs. Cunningham to represent the state at the White House Conference on Aging in Washington, D.C. There were other delegates, but she was the only senior citizen in the S.C. group. Her purpose was to show concern for the quality of life for seniors and death with dignity. She even made a speech at the Speak Out. When she returned she shared information gained with civic clubs and church groups. Mrs. Cunningham will be 101 years old this month and still lives in the same independent living apartment she moved into when the Covenant Place doors opened in 1994; she remains very active. When asked what her secret is for her long, healthy life she says “hard work and clean living!”

LANA ODOM Lana Odom is a native of Sumter and the second of six children of Mary D. Odom. She was educated in the public schools of Sumter County, earned an associate degree from the University of South Carolina and completed 3 ½ years toward a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Ms. Odom worked in the nonprofit/public sector for 47 years, 23 at Wateree Community Actions Inc.; she later served as director of Sumter County’s South Sumter Resource Center for 20 years, retiring in 2014. Ms. Odom is a passionate advocate for youth; she implemented a number of grant-funded youth initiatives at the resource center. The Sumter County Youthbuild Program received funding for the past 15 years, addressing education and workforce training for high school dropouts. She continues to volunteer at the resource center and also serves as a HUD Certified Housing Counselor, assisting residents with foreclosure prevention. She is the mother of two sons, Kevin and Quentin (deceased); two grandchildren, Kiah and Sayf Tovi; and two great-grandchildren, Zarah and Loriana. Ms. Odom’s favorite quote is from Nelson Mandela: “There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.”

Union Camp’s fine paper division, were to officially announce the company’s plans to construct the plant this afternoon at The Opera House. • The Miss Sumter Scholarship Pageant will be held Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Opera House. Eight girls will compete for the title, which carries a prize of $1,000 in scholarship money donated by local businesses. The winner will go on to compete in the Miss South Carolina Scholarship Pageant in July, one of the preliminaries to the Miss America Pageant. The contestants will be Kelli Hill, Keliegh Waynick, Shanett Burns, Charlene Albert, Lisa Hill, Stacey Payne and Keli Jo Vincent. • Manning High School defeated Myrtle Beach 50-45 Friday at Wilson High School to defend its Region V-3A tournament title. Allison Cooper led the way for the Lady Monarchs with 13 points and 15 rebounds. Mary Watson scored 15 points and Stormy Purvis had 12, including 8 of 11 from the free throw line in the fourth quarter. • Mayewood outscored Furman 42-26 in the second half to defeat Furman 68-56 and win the Region III-2A tournament Friday at the Andrew Jackson gym. Kershena Dickey led the way for Mayewood with 30 points, seven steals and seven rebounds. Sandra Fulwood had 15 points and 12 rebound,s while Ruby Fullard had nine points and eight assists. Donna Harry also had nine points. Cindy Goines led Furman, 16-5, with 19 points. Emma Goines followed with 12 and Glenda Hastie had 10.

• USC Sumter’s top-ranking scholars and their invited guests will be addressed by the Honorable Ernest A. Finney Jr., associate justice of the S.C. Supreme Court, at the campus’ Honors and Awards Convocation, Friday, March 2, Dean Jack Anderson has announced. • When Jimmy Watson first stepped on a Sumter High soccer field as a freshman in 1976, Mike Weathersbee was the head coach. From Weathersbee, Watson learned the finer points of a game which, at the time, was still relatively obscure in South Carolina. He went on to play soccer at Erskine College, participating in the NAIA national tournament on one occasion, and earn a degree in mathematics. Watson returned to Sumter High as a teacher and coach and, for three years prior to this one, was an assistant under Weathersbee. Last year, though, Weathersbee announced his retirement and now Watson finds himself taking over the reins from the person who taught him the ropes. • Danny Doremus, a 13-yearold eighth-grader at Bates Middle School, broke the South Carolina record for the five-kilometer race in the 12-13 age group last Sunday in the President’s Day Run in Marion. He finished with a time of 17:24, two seconds ahead of the old record that stood for over five years, placing him 13th out of 100 runners. • Sumter High’s Brad Beatson doubled in the top of the eleventh inning with two outs and Paul Kontowsky singled him in to give the Sumter High baseball team a 9-8 win Tuesday over West Florence in the Gamecocks’ season opener at the Knight’s field. • A Sumter woman who helped pioneer music education in Sumter County schools has been named to the South Carolina Music Hall of Fame. Leila Hodge Lucas, who retired in 1980 after 13 years as supervisor of choral music for Sumter School District 2, was honored Feb. 9 at the annual convention of the South Carolina Music Educators Association. Reach Item Archivist Sammy Way at waysammy@ yahoo.com or (803) 774-1294.

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pod containing a single globose seed. Once spring decides to become summer, whether in Europe or Picture yourself in Bavaria in the spring, in a friend’s backyard, America, the little plants are all dried up and gone. admiring the view of the Alps in This plant, which is related to the distance. Your host, showing you around, spots this little weed, both the poppy and mustard families, has reputedly been effective and exclaims, “Schau mal, Eras a medicinal plant, even recentdrauch!” ly. Tonics made from it have been Our little plant is common now as a naturalizing species in North used as an eyewash, and as a cure for acne, among other America. It is indeed native to things. Europe and the Of course, Mediterranean, don’t take this and it’s now as an outright widely found recommendathroughout the tion for using United States it. Whatever and certainly medicinal in all of the qualities it southern does have must states. come from the It is an annuorganic comal, appearing in pounds which the early give its fresh spring, each stems and plant lasting leaves a decidbut one short edly acrid, bitseason. It’s not ter taste. And very tall, usualsure enough, ly less than a some of the foot. It has alternate leaves, PHOTO PROVIDED compounds in this plant are which are frag- This mystery plant is related to the ile, easily torn, poppy and mustard families. They have probably a bit divided and a bitter taste and are somewhat toxic. toxic, if ingested in sufficient fern-like, and quantities. But often very who could stand to eat it in “sufchalky and gray. Because of this, ficient quantities”? the plants, when abundant Translation from above? Your enough, resemble a sort of smoky southern German friend is sayfog cloaking the ground. ing, “Looky there! Earthsmoke!” The small flowers, which are Hey, Bavaria is in southern starting to appear now, are someGermany. what tubular and pink, each with Answer: “Earthsmoke,” Futwo narrow sepals and four petmaria officinalis als. The petals are darker and John Nelson is the curator of purplish toward the tips. One of the A.C. Moore Herbarium at the the petals is swollen at the base University of South Carolina, in and forms what we botanists call the Department of Biological Scia rounded “spur.” ences, Columbia SC 29208. As a The flowers are able to pollipublic service, the Herbarium ofnate themselves, not needing to fers free plant identifications. For rely on insect visitors. After the flower parts wither and fall away, more information, visit www.herbarium.org, call (803) 777-8196, or small, rounded seed-pods are email nelson@sc.edu. formed on the stem, each tiny

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Changes continue at Sumter Chamber Milligan will take on Corbett’s VP position BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitme.com After more than two decades with the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce, Barbara Corbett, vice president of operations, is leaving the Chamber. Nicole Milligan, who was hired as vice president for membership development last year, will be the new vice president of operations. Corbett’s official last day was the end of February, but she’ll stay on through March as Milligan transitions to the new position. This is the second major change at the local Chamber as President Grier Blackwelder, who has been at the Chamber for 31 years, recently announced his retirement effective July 31.

THE ENDING OF AN ERA Corbett said that after 23 years, it is time for her to move on. “I am not retiring. I am too young to retire,” she said. “I don’t have any set plans, but I am moving on. I am going to look for something parttime.” She will miss the people at the Chamber. “I’ve enjoyed getting to know the community; the people here I work with are family,” she said. “Being here for 23 years, this is my home. It’s going to be hard to walk away from that.” Corbett has seen many changes in the community while at the Chamber. “Sumter has grown,” she said. “It has been neat to see, the appreciation of downtown, even down by the old Walmart area, going down by the base, all that has changed.” Corbett came to Sumter by way of Shaw Air Force Base. “I was in the Air Force,” she said. “Even since that time, the way the community has changed and grown is amazing. I see Sumter going so much further.” Corbett said she is looking forward to seeing Sumter continue to move forward. “It is going to be neat to see the downtown and what it’s going to become,” she said. “Nicole (Milligan) will see that.” Corbett, too, will be missed, Blackwelder said. “You don’t replace 23 years of

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Nicole Milligan and Barbara Corbett talk about the transition when Milligan takes over the job of vice president of operations at the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce. Milligan will take over the position March 2. knowledge and talent regardless of how talented the replacement is,” Blackwelder said. “It’s just impossible to do.” “She is an achiever, and she is going to make sure everything is done perfectly and ontime, with the idea for customer service and the best thing for the Chamber.” Corbett is married to Pete, who retired from the Air Force and now works at Shaw. The couple have a grown daughter, Nicole, 25, who has lived in Sumter since she was a toddler.

THE BEGINNING OF A NEW ONE Milligan is enthusiastic about her new role at the Chamber. “I’m excited because I have seen the growth and the changes, too, and I love the downtown,” she said. “I always wanted to be involved with the community, and I love the things that are going on. I really lucked out when I talked my way into this Chamber.” Blackwelder said they recognized Milligan’s talent and ability right away. “We’re very impressed with Nicole when we went through the hiring process for the membership director, and we know that she will be a great fill in for Barbara,” he said.

Before Milligan started at the Chamber in July 2014, she worked for several years at the Education Center at Shaw. But she was born and raised in Chicago. “Long ago and far away,” she said. “I have pretty much grown up here, so I consider this home.” Milligan knows the new position will be a challenge but said it is not the first time. “Yes, I have big shoes to fill; that’s an understatement. Absolutely,” she said. “Jumping into the membership position was filling big shoes as well. Nancy Lee (Zimpleman) had been there 13 years and knows everyone and everything and everywhere they’re at and everywhere they have been and their family and their kids,” Milligan said. Corbett said she has confidence in Milligan growing into the job. Milligan said she is looking forward to having fun in her new position. “I will get to do the fun stuff — not that this (membership development) wasn’t fun — but I will get to plan all the events and all the fun stuff,” she said. “That’s going to be my thing — let’s

plan golf, and let’s plan Porches (of Sumter) and any excuse to get the Chamber out (in the community), and it’s going to be fun.” Corbett said she really enjoyed doing the events. “I might give it some time, but I said I might come back and work as a volunteer,” she said. “We are always looking for volunteers,” Milligan chimed in. “I am still going be here and stay in town,” Corbett said. “I am going to look for something part time and just take it down a notch. I might come back and help out a little bit and have fun.” Milligan, who has one son, Jaden, 11, said she hopes to be at the Chamber for a long time. “I really do feel like I won the lottery when I managed to get in the membership position,” she said. “It has been such a huge blessing and such a great opportunity.” Milligan said one reason she feels lucky to get the job is that people tend to stay working for the Chamber for a long time. “I think one of the things that is great, and why people stay at the Chamber for so long, is you work with such great people; not only is the Chamber staff great, but the community is great, all the business people,” she said. “Every day is different, but everybody is so nice and just so awesome to work with. The positive energy and the commitment in Sumter, and the community and the growth here is just awesome.” Corbett said Milligan will have lots of training opportunities to take advantage of. “I think she will really delve in,” she said. “She is going to the Chamber Institute, and if she takes advantage of that and all that training and brings it back to Sumter, she is going to do great.” Is Corbett starting to get nostalgic? “Yeah,” she said. “It’s going to be tough. I try not to even think about it. I know it is going to hit me full force.” Will Milligan keep her number on speed dial? “She may wish to change her cellphone number,” Milligan said. Corbett said she wasn’t worried about it. “I think she will hardly ever call because I think she is going to do just fine, she is going to make it her own,” she said. “Let her keep thinking that,” Milligan said.

No thanks! Companies reject ‘Shark Tank’ deals, still thrive NEW YORK (AP) — With the cameras rolling, Daniel and Stephanie Rensing accepted an offer from a “Shark Tank” investor. But after they had time to think about it, they changed their minds. Annual revenue for their company, The Smart Baker, is close to $1 million, up from $130,000 before their March 2012 appearance on the ABC reality TV show. “Not doing the deal and having that exposure was probably the best scenario for us,” says Daniel Rensing, CEO of the Rockledge, Florida, company which sells aprons, parchment paper and other baking equipment. Dreams of investor money have induced more than 150,000 businesses to apply to be contestants on “Shark Tank,” where entrepreneurs pitch to cast members including Barbara Corcoran, founder of a prominent New York real estate brokerage; Daymond John, founder of the clothing company FUBU; and Robert Herjavec, founder of the technology conglomerate Herjavec Group. Entrepreneurs may be all smiles when they get an offer on the show, but the deals aren’t set in stone. Negotiations start soon after episodes are taped. Contestants can walk away if they don’t like the terms. “When we shake hands on a potential deal on Shark Tank, the romance runs high and everyone’s excited about what could be,” Corcoran said. “In

the end, the entrepreneur is in charge.” During the first five seasons, 374 contestants appeared on TV and investors made 190 offers, according to ABC. Forty-eight contestants turned down offers during taping, executive producer Clay Newbill said. They haven’t tracked how many deals fell apart during negotiations. The producers ask entrepreneurs and investors to make their best efforts to close deals, Newbill says. “But we understand, just as in the real world, not all deals will close,” he said.

SECOND THOUGHTS Corcoran offered $75,000 for 40 percent of The Smart Baker, and a 5 percent sales royalty, during the 2011 taping. During negotiations the Rensings disagreed with Corcoran about the target market. “We were sticking to our guns on the market we served,” Rensing said. Corcoran said she was disappointed, but she knows a rejection is an occupational hazard on “Shark Tank.” “Nobody likes to be turned down, especially me,” she said. The Smart Baker has thrived without her money. In the following year, revenue grew to $600,000. The episode also helped the company get noticed by Food Network and other media. Reruns provide a sales bump.

But a “Shark Tank” deal isn’t just about money; it also brings expertise and mentoring from a pro. The Rensings don’t dwell on what they might have missed by not sticking with Corcoran. “There is always the ‘what ifs,’ but we don’t let that get to us,” Daniel Rensing said.

THE RIGHT MOVE? Some contestants may turn down offers because they feel there are more important things than getting investors, said Matthew Rutherford, an entrepreneurship professor at Oklahoma State University who has studied “Shark Tank” pitches. “What they crave over everything including money and wealth is autonomy,” Rutherford said. Entrepreneurs who appear on the show are likely hoping for both a cash infusion and control of their companies, said Harvard Business School professor Noam Wasserman. But the money doesn’t guarantee success, and having an investor may be an unpleasant experience. “You could end up with the worst of both worlds,” he said.

NOT AFRAID TO SAY NO When Mona Weiss and Scott Shields pitched their company, Eco Nuts, on an episode that aired in October 2012, Herjavec offered $175,000 for 50 percent. Weiss and Shields, who wanted to sell a 15 percent stake for that

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Daniel Rensing, left, and his wife, Stephanie, owners of The Smart Baker, show off their first product, an apron with upside down measurement conversions, at their warehouse in Rockledge, Florida. Annual revenue for their company is close to $1 million, up from $130,000 before their March 2012 appearance on the reality TV show “Shark Tank.” amount, said no on the spot. “It was a terrible deal, really awful. No one would give up half their company for less than they make in a year,” Weiss said. The Lawndale, California, company, which makes laundry detergent from berries, was on track for $250,000 in revenue in 2012. A spokeswoman for Herjavec, Erin McLean, said he does not comment on deals or

offers that are closed. Some people told Weiss and Shields they were foolish. “They said, ‘it was a lot of money, you should have taken that,’” Weiss says. But being on “Shark Tank” put Eco Nuts on a faster track to its current success. Revenue, now more $1 million, grew so much the company moved to manufacturing space five times bigger than its original factory.

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THE SUMTER ITEM MARRIAGE LICENSES • Ronald Lee McAllister and Jeanette Marie Legel, both of Tucson, Arizona • Corey Leonard Montgomery and Dessarae Shawntay Isaac • Jacques Lowdall Thomas and Chiquita Marie Wells • James Pleasant Wright and Charlotte Gayle Ceuvas • Kenneth Eugene Spann Jr. and Lakisha Lashelle Thomas • Brandon Keyon Daniels and Ebony Monique Rankin-Belton of Springfield, Massachusetts • Allan Duane Jernigan and Caprisha Marie Berube • Tyler Wayne Collins and Amanda Lynne Adams, both of Dalzell • Courtney Jarrell Myers and Tamika Mashawn Lawson • William Wayne Lane and Lisa Ann Way • Justin Bradley Tallent and Ashleigh Katlyn Thames • Antonio Lamont Vaughn and Ashley Qwandashay McKnight • John Kenneth Windham Jr. of Pinewood and Claudia Ann Klavon • Stacey Orel Turner and Virginia H. Fulmore • Benjamin Franklin Smalls II of Myrtle Beach and Subira Nomzamo Karimi Whipper • Ricardo King Robinson of Pinewood and Janessa Mureka Sanders of Rembert • Jonathan Wade Clegg of Cibolo, Texas and Cara Lyn Gaylor • Justin Ray Walls and Jamie Lynn DavaneSciarrillo • Thomas Larry Branham and Stephanie E. Gammon • Larry Lee Shannon and Pamela Jean Boatwright • Jatorius Javar Ross of Shaw Air Force Base and Ikema Tenell Halley of Camden • Archie Glenn Jackson and Terrie Lee Jackson • Richard Ray Snead Jr. of Anderson and Cheryl Susan Causey • James Thomas Reid and Odessa Weaver • Anthony Lee Buchanan Sr. and Stacy Spratley, both of Brandon, Florida • Anthony Madden McCall and Lauren Nicole Rosenberg, both of Shaw Air Force Base • Andrew Cordell Caesar and Cheneathia Marquita Wheeler, both of Mayesville • Jerry Lee Williams III and Cynthia Keels • Brandon Paul Smith and Brittany April Frye • Cyjuan Maurice Prioleau and Lawanda Nakeshia Harris, both of Dalzell • Adolfo Perez Perez and Anna Christine Faile, both of Hartsville • Jason Eugene Adeeb and Heather Lee McElveen • Lucious Terrance Magazine and April Rochelle Austin • Richard Shane Britt and Stephanie Ann Sego, both of Charlotte, North Carolina • James Eric Sapp and Amber Dawn Knotts • Derrick Scott and Tamika Syvette Barrows • Christopher Edgar Saxby and Candice Nicole Barkley • Kenneth T. Whitty and Theresa Lynn Platt, both of Dalzell • Timothy Thomas Hunt and Mary Smith of Dalzell • Rashedi Ale Rahming and Melissa Danielle Benjamin • Michael Thomas James and Angela Kay Moore • Glenn Ralston Graham of Olanta and Vickie T. Iorga of Rembert

PROPERTY TRANSFERS • Mungo Homes Inc. to Daniel J. and Patricia D. Breen, one lot, 165 Nautical Drive, $392,197. • Bobby Frank Birt Jr. to Jessica Faye Birt, two buildings, 6350 Cougar Way, $5 etc. • Sydney A. Sargeant to Erica Celeste and Eric Anthony Lilienthal, 2360 Arlane, $5 etc. • Bely Inc. to Justin E. Young, one lot, one building, 954 Cadbury St., $110,000. • Elizabeth Boykin (trustee) to William C. Boykin Jr. (trustee), four buildings, 7105 Moody Road, $5 etc.; Elizabeth M. Boykin (trustee) to William C. Boykin Jr. (trustee), two buildings, 8790 Sumters Landing Road, $5 etc. • Taras F. Parker to Saef Properties LLC, one lot, one building, 6665 JJ Roberts Drive, $91,000. • Sherry Phillips to John Weible, one lot, one building, 6205 Fish Road, $5 etc.; Joan W. Henderson to John Weible, one lot, one building, 4851 Ribbon Road, $27,000. • Nrjf Inc. to Teresa Kay and Neil Ryan Johnson, 15 buildings, 795-825 Pudding Swamp Road, $5 etc. • Larry Baxley dba Baxleys Bestway Transportation to Johnnie Mae Baxley, three buildings, 1775 N. Pike East, $5 etc.; Larry Baxley dba Baxley Bestway to Johnnie Mae Baxley, one lot, 6 Monte Carlo Court, $5 etc. • James R. and Janice Hawkins to Janice Hawkins, one lot, one building, 15 Glenwood Drive, $5 etc. • Federal National Mortgage Association to Teresa L. Yeagy, 5090 Benenhaley Road, $20,300. • Margie G. Chandler (individual) (lifetime estate) to Kay C. Tennent et al, Road 43150, $5 etc.; Kay C. Tennent et al to Kay Chandler Tennent, Road 43-150, $5 etc. • William J. and France Potter to James N. Jr.a nd Deanna W. Hinkle, one lot, two buildings, 2273 Garrison St., $100,000. • Patrick J. and Carolyn A. Curran to Michael and Lucy M. Wieland, one lot, two buildings, 50 Huron Court, $198,000. • Sergey Kisel to Shanetta V. Shaw, one lot, one building, 2240 Dartmouth Drive, $93,000. • Hurricane Construction Inc. to Kimberly C. and Richard A. Brewer, one lot, one building, 5575 Pershing Drive, $236,490.

PUBLIC RECORD • Anthony L. McCullan to Ella M. James, one lot, one building, 1213 Glastonbury Road, $118,000. • Harvey Lyles Jr. to Harvey Lyles III et al, one lot, two buildings, 112 Jasmine St., $5 etc. • Ronald Joseph and Nina L. Brunelle to Ronald Joseph Brunelle (lifetime estate), one lot, one building, 4830 Queen Chapel Road, $5 etc. • Annie Haynesworth Estate and John H. Haynesworth Jr. to John Haynesworth Jr., two lots, two buildings, 341 Ben St. / Queen Street, $5 etc. • Mason B. Francis to Planet Home Lending LLC, one lot, two buildings, 2120 Greenville Circle, $69,741. • Dunlap Properties LP to City of Sumter, one lot, off Moseley Drive, $5 etc. • Isabelle R. Graham to Kafa Timber Farms LLC, North Pike East, $75,000. • Jeffrey W. and Janice T. Collins to Jeffrey W. and Janice T. Collins, 350 Myrtle Beach Highway, $5 etc. • Annie W. Dinkins Estate to Martha D. Roscoe, five buildings, St. Augustine Drive, $5 etc.; Annie W. Dinkins Estate to Martha D. Roscoe, St. Augustine Drive, $5 etc.; Annie W. Dinkins Estate to Emily D. Cannon, three buildings, 690 St. Augustine Drive, $5 etc.; Annie W. Dinkins Estate to Frances D. Strong, one lot, St. Augustine Drive, $5 etc.; Annie W. Dinkins Estate to William Dinkins Jr., St. Augustine Drive, $5 etc. • Giuliana and Joseph Mastrangelo to Giuliana Mastrangelo, one lot, one building, 3521 Landmark Drive, $5 etc.; Giuliana and Joseph Mastrangelo to Joseph Mastrangelo, one lot, one building, 3523 Landmark Drive, $5 etc. • Gene H. and Terrie A. Baldwin to Kelley Denise Baldwin Torres, 45 Promenade Lane, $5 etc. • Tiffany N. Evans to Tiffany N. and Christopher Shawn Lighthill, one lot, one building, 30 Parliament Court, $5 etc. • JW&R Realty Corp. to Jack M. and Linda J. Evans, one lot, one building, 761 Meadow Circle, $25,000. • Planet Home Lending LLC to Secretary of Veterans Affairs, one lot, two buildings, 2120 Greenville Circle, $69,741. • W. Burke Watson Jr. and Michael C. Watson to W.T. Brogdon III, 4065 Tailback Road, $240,000. • William T. McElveen Jr. (trustee) to William R. Gaskins, one building, 9500-9520 Clash Lane, $100,000; William T. McElveen Jr. (trustee) to William R. Gaskins, 9550 Clash Lane, $100,000. • Janis C. Croft and Elizabeth C. Hill and Patricia C. Dew to Patricia C. Dew, one lot, one building, 921 Grimble Court, $5 etc. • Michael R. and Katie E. Messinger to Michael R. Messinger, one lot, two buildings, 2881 Soye Drive, $5 etc. • Mary R. Hodge and Tonya Michelle Robinson to Mary R. Hodge, one lot, two buildings, 2035 W. Oakland Ave., $5 etc. • Stephen F. Letempt and Rita Letempt Estate to Stephen F. and Christopher James Letempt, one lot, one building, Willow Run Horizontal, $5 etc.; Stephen F. Letempt and Rita Letempt Estate to Stephen F. and Christopher James Letempt, one lot, two buildings, 2260 Peach Orchard Road, $5 etc. • Elizabeth B. Dixon to Louis Ramsey, one lot, 508 Church St., $3,500. • Mary Lou Griffith to Mary Lou Griffith (lifetime estate), one lot, two buildings, 244 Pack Road, $5 etc. • Johnnie Mae Bradley and Shirley Jenkins to Johnnie Mae Bradley, four buildings, 1565 Cuz Road, $2,250. • Carol Dupont to Ward Jermaine Wright, one lot, one building, 430 S. Main St., $6,000. • Mark Brody % Washington to Vivian Butler and Salina A. Butler Richburg, one lot, 229 Manhattan Ave., $8,500. • Gainey Construction Co. LLC to Great Southern Homes Inc., one lot, 125 Masters Drive, $174,000; Gainey Construction Co. LLC to Great Southern Homes Inc., one lot, 140 Stubberfield Drive, $174,000; Gainey Construction Co. LLC to Great Southern Homes Inc., one lot, 100 Masters Drive, $174,000; Gainey Construction Co. LLC to Great Southern Homes Inc., one lot, 175 Stubberfield Drive, $174,000; Gainey Construction Co. LLC to Great Southern Homes Inc., one lot, 218 Aberlour Drive, $174,000; Gainey Construction Co. LLC to Great Southern Homes Inc., one lot, 212 Aberlour Drive, $174,000; Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Maplecreek Properties LLC, one lot, two buildings, 1175 Meadowcroft Drive, $109,000. • Gainey Construction Co. LLC to Breonna L. and Erek D. Baker, one lot, 2360 Tolkien Lane, $166,500. • Billy R. and Steven M. Coleman to Steven M. Coleman and Gloria I. Nelson, one building, 1660 Elrae Lane, $5 etc.; Billy R. and Steven M. Coleman to Steven M. Coleman and Gloria I. Nelson, two buildings, Elrae Lane, $5 etc.; Billy R. and Steven M. Coleman to Steven M. Coleman and Gloria I. Nelson, two buildings, 1630-1650 Elrae Lane, $5 etc.; Billy R. and Steven M. Coleman to Steven M. Coleman and Gloria I. Nelson, one lot, Elrae Lane r/w, $5 etc. • Phoenix Services Inc. (a South Carolina corporation) to Gary E. and Cindy L. West, 8440 Two Mile Road, $23,375. • Bill Dyson to Marcus Williams, one lot, 2235 Camden Highway, $6,066. • Carl G. Truett to Jody A. Truett, one lot, two buildings, 220 Macy St., $5 etc.; Carl G. Truett to Jody A. Truett, one lot, Macy Street, $5 etc.; Carl G. Truett to Carl W. Truett, one lot, Macy Street, $5 etc.; Carl G. Truett to Carl W. Truett, one lot, Macy Street, $5 etc.; Carl G. Truett to Jody A. Truett and Dana L. Hill, one lot, four buildings, 190 Macy St., $5 etc. • Gladys McDonald (lifetime estate) to Tonella M. Frierson, one lot, one building, 14 E. Williams St., $5 etc. • Richard S. and Rose Mar Metz to Richard S. Metz and Rose Marie Metz Estate, two lots, four buildings, 106 Mason Croft Drive, $5 etc. • Shirley Mae Moore to Shirley Mae Moore

Estate, one lot, 5160 Earnestine Lane, Rembert, $5 etc. • Mark A. Newton to Mark A. Newton Estate, five buildings, 2265 U.S. 521 South, $5 etc.; Mark A. Newton to Mark A. Newton Estate, one lot, Melodie Lane, $5 etc.; Mark A. Newton to Mark A. Newton Estate, off Manning Road, $5 etc. • John Olden to John Olden Estate, one lot, 30 Olden Court, $5 etc. • Donald R. Sr. and Mabel O. Osborne to Mabel O. Osborne, one lot, one building, 870 W. Glouchester Drive, $5 etc. • Patrick C. and Joan M. Polen to Joan M. Polen, one lot, one building, 124 Miller Road, $5 etc. • Michael A. and Dana B. Pollard to Michael A. Pollard, one lot, one building, 3020 Caitlynn Drive, $5 etc. • Goerge and Thelma Poole to Thelma Poole, one lot, one building, 3750 Beacon Drive, $5 etc. • Sharon Nesbitt and James Nesbitt Jr. Estate to Sharon O. and James T. Nesbitt, one lot, two buildings, 207 Wise Drive, $5 etc. • Edna Jones to Sylvester E. Jones and Alma Jones Matthews Estate, one lot, one building, 110 Community St., $5 etc. • Edna J. Buckery Estate to Annette B. Thomson et al, one lot, two buildings, 112 Community St., $5 etc.; Stanley and Edna J. Buckery to Annette B. Thomson et al, one lot, 108 Community St., $5 etc.

BUILDING PERMITS • HG7 Sumter 2 LLC, owner, Coastal Sprinkler Co. Inc., contractor, 418 Broad St., $37,220 (install new fire sprinkler system, commercial). • Gainey Construction Co. LLC, owner and contractor, 610 Ginhouse Drive, 1,575 heated square feet and 521 unheated square feet, $102,291 (new dwelling, residential); Gainey Construction Co. LLC, owner and contractor, 620 Ginhouse Drive, 1,557 heated square feet and 427 unheated square feet, $99,273 (new dwelling, residential). • Gloria S. Domrese, owner, C&S Construction, contractor, 886 Ridgehill Drive, $22,000 (fire damage repairs, residential). • Eugene R. Baten, owner, Burch Roofing Co. Inc., contractor, 402 Myrtle Beach Highway, $6,990 (reroof — house only, residential). • James V. Wilson, owner, Doug Odom Contractors LLC, contractor, 110 E. Liberty St., 2,500 heated square feet, $150,000 (addition at rear of building — offices, commercial). • Pinnacle Properties of Sumter, owner, Johnny M. James, contractor, 1010 Dewees St., 1,925 heated square feet and 600 unheated square feet, $125,000 (new dwelling, residential). • Elwyn Hitchcock, owner and contractor, 3700 Camden Highway, Dalzell, 896 unheated square feet, $18,860 (detached two car garage with concrete slab foundation, residential). • Bert A. Beatson, owner, Donnie Ryan Beard, contractor, 36 Haynsworth St., $6,100 (reroof house only, residential). • Gainey Construction Co. LLC, owner, Great Southern Homes Inc., contractor, 100 Masters Drive, 3,040 heated square feet and 471 unheated square feet, $89,028 (new dwelling, residential). • Marilynn F. Jenkins, owner, Rob Sheorn Construction Inc., contractor, 6295 Black River Road, Rembert, 520 heated square feet, $18,000 (extend bedroom, residential). • Philip D. and Merrie K. Demerchant, owners, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 2788 Browning Ridge Road, $5,264.12 (reroof house, residential). • Judy E. Shuping, owner, Gregory Willis Baker dba Baker Roofing, contractor, 31 Lake Shore Drive, $8,000 (reroof house, residential). • Lee Burgess and Catherine Myers, owners, Donald Buddin dba Sumter Roofing, contractor, 2525 Lorentz Drive, $5,120 (reroof house, residential). • Church of the Holy Cross, owner, Peach Orchard General Contracting LLC, contractor, 335 N. Kings Highway, $24,000 (replace 28 windows on parish house, residential). • Vicki S. Keyes, owner, Jason Josey dba Josey Builders, contractor, 685 Lakewood Drive, $5,600 (reroof house only, residential). • Norman R. and Margaret V. Geddings, owners, Nunnery Roofing & Remodeling, contractor, 891 Santa Fe Trail, $9,000 (remove / replace roof on house, residential). • Sumter Pentecostal Church, owner, Svetlik Construction Co., contractor, 2609 McCrays Mill Road, $30,000 (reroof shingles on church, commercial); Sumter Pentecostal Church, owner, Svetlik Construction Co., contractor, 2609 McCrays Mill Road, $6,000 (reroof shingles on house / parsonage, residential). • Dennis F. Kern, owner, Sharon H. Chapman, contractor, 655 W. Emerald Lake Drive, 400 heated square feet, $30,000 (sunroom and laundry room addition, residential). • Walker R. Jr. and Cheryl Woodle, owners, Donald Buddin dba Sumter Roofing, contractor, 6490 Hidden Haven Road, $5,800 (reroof home, residential). • Michael E. and Tamara J. Mowes, owners, Donald Buddin dba Sumter Roofing, contractor, 1011 Rockdale Blvd., $6,800 (reroof home and vinyl, residential). • Raymond L. Sr. and Pearline Hodge, owners, Watson Construction Co., contractor, 2525 E. Brewington Road, 1,508 heated square feet and 320 unheated square feet, $120,000 (new dwelling, residential). • Thomas J. Lowery, owner, Servpro of Sumter, contractor, 407 Albert Drive, $13,142 (fire damage repairs to drywall and restore electrical service, residential). • Betty J. Atkinson, owner, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 2950 Lake

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View Drive, $9,984 (reroof house, residential). • Savy Management LLC, owner, Hawkins and Kolb Construction Co., contractor, 2515 Tahoe Drive, 3,500 unheated square feet, $70,000 (pre-engineered storage building, commercial). • Gaymon & Associates General, owner and contractor, 675 Breezybay Lane, $6,000 (brick and vinyl fence, residential). • Polly G. Parker, owner, Jeffrey D. Haas, contractor, 1325 Malone Drive, $16,610 (reroof / fascia / two windows, residential). • Lucy Camilla B. Wright, owner, Larry E. Timmons, contractor, 3310 Cassell, 600 heated square feet and 600 unheated square feet, $18,000 (detached shop with living area, residential). • Rebecca I. Coleman (lifetime estate), owner, AAAA Home Builders Inc., contractor, 1044 Lynn Lane, 1,008 heated square feet and 60 unheated square feet, $50,000 (new dwelling, residential). • James and Rachel Chandler, owners, Wells Builders, contractor, 38 Burkett Drive, 450 heated square feet, $30,000 (bedroom / full bath and closet addition, residential). • Craig S. and Karen M. Hill, owners, Svetlik Construction Co., contractor, 405 W. Foxworth Mill Road (401), 2,242 heated square feet and 720 unheated square feet, $205,000 (new dwelling, residential). • Jwayne R. Sanders, owner, Baxley’s Bestway Transportation, contractor, 55 Ideal Circle Lot No. 1 (mobile home, residential). • Lashawnda Renee Brunson, owner, Quality Housing Inc. of the Pee Dee, contractor, 1138 Belmont Drive (mobile home, residential). • Robert L. Clark, owner and contractor, 240 Planters Drive, 616 unheated square feet, $7,000 (detached garage added to existing accessory building, residential). • Mattie Malachi, owner, RT Teal dba Teal Construction, contractor, 1036 White Horse St., $8,600 (repair and level floor / door repair, residential). • Bobby Morehead, owner, Timothy Kelley dba Kelley Construction, contractor, 981 Saltwood Road, $6,080 (install new roof, residential). • Alicia D. and Rocky A. Martinez, owners, Donnie Ryan Beard, contractor, 3040 Caitlynn Drive, $12,004 (reroof / vinyl / gutters house only, residential). • Norman C. and Mary R. Hodge, owners, John Bailey, contractor, 2645 Indigo Drive, $6,000 (remove / replace shingles on house, residential). • Janice C. Bailey, owner, David Windham dba Windham Roofing, contractor, 1924 Conway Drive, $5,200 (reroof house, residential). • Keith J. Govier, owner, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 2857 Sequoia Drive, $5,610 (reroof house, residential). • Betty Jean Rhodes et al, owner, Sharon D. Tindal, contractor, 524 S. Harvin St., $9,000 (floor covering / sheetrock / interior doors / enlarge closet / counter, residential). • Mary Elizabeth Blanchard*Trust, owner, Danny Kenneth Jackson, contractor, 16 Tucson Drive, $14,500 (replace 20 window sashes, residential). • Angela E. Goodale, owner, Ronnie V. Gainey, contractor, 2991 Waverly Drive, $5,000 (reroof house only, residential). • Herbert A. or Amy H. Moss, owners, Richard H. Nelson, contractor, 3105 Mayflower Lane (3101), $9,000 (remove / replace shingles house only, residential). • John R. Douglass and Beverly Hill, owners, Jeffrey D. Haas, contractor, 1160 Morris Way Drive, $11,000 (reroof and gutters on house, residential). • Roy J. Floyd, owner, Peach Orchard General Contracting LLC, contractor, 3760 Peach Orchard Road, Dalzell, 3,600 unheated square feet, $15,000 (ag storage building, commercial). • First Baptist Church of Sumter, owner, Southern Roofing Services, contractor, 107 E. Liberty St., $161,000 (remove and replace section of roof, commercial). • A. Raymond Brown, owner, Joe Powell Movers, contractor, 2925 London Road, $8,500 (move house from 1260B E. Liberty St. to 2925 London Road, residential); A. Raymond Brown, owner, Newman Builders of Sumter LLC, contractor, 2925 London Road, 1,400 heated square feet and 130 unheated square feet, $6,000 (new dwelling — moved from Florence Highway, residential). • Hurricane Construction Inc., owner and contractor, 625 Curlew Circle, 4,409 heated square feet and 868 unheated square feet, $135,000 (new dwelling, residential); Hurricane Construction Inc., owner and contractor, 600 Curlew Circle, 4,546 heated square feet and 710 unheated square feet, $140,000 (new dwelling, residential). • Lee H. and Angela M. Prushan, owners, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 2194 Avalon Drive, $7,161 (reroof — flat roof repair, residential). • Dagoberto and Mary Quiroz, owners, Timothy Kelley dba Kelley Construction, contractor, 2381 Mt. Vernon Drive, $6,000 (install new roof on house only, residential). • Warren Landon Cribb et al, owner, John Bailey, contractor, 660 Lakewood Drive, 2,000 heated square feet and 500 unheated square feet, $119,000 (new dwelling, residential). • Christopher C. and Jesseca O. Lamb, owners, Jonathan Brent Waynick dba JBW Properties, contractor, 3400 Preserve Court, 576 unheated square feet, $5,500 (freestanding canopy with metal roof — no walls, residential). • Robert E. and Diana S. Lee, owners, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 2806 Loretto Drive, $18,520 (reroof house, residential). • Jeanne E. Madden, owner, Crescent Construction LLC, contractor, 3245 Green View Parkway, $10,404 (reroof home — remove / replace shingles, residential).

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Target shooting a great way to spend a day

hen I was a child we had a small blackboard by the back door of our house, which went out through the kitchen. We used the board to leave messages about where we had gone or to remind ourselves about things we may have needed at the grocery store. On a couple of occasions, it was used to teach a young lad how to spell. It was also used one afternoon to instruct a young boy as to what the proper sight picture was when peering through a set of iron sights on a rifle to hit where you were aiming. I can clearly remember Pop explaining how you line up the top of the rear sight with the top of the front post and how you position that on the target. That was almost 55 years ago. I had just gotten my first weapon, a BB gun, and we were going out to my uncle’s farm to shoot that and a .22-caliber rifle. I was jacked. I have loved shooting ever since. Guns get an awfully bad rap. While they are dangerous in the wrong hands, millions of firearms are owned by law-abiding citizens if for no other reason than to form a collection. I use firearms for hunting and for the pure joy of target shooting. I love to be able to hit where I’m aiming. I am not ashamed to say that I also employ firearms to protect my family and my home. I enjoy firearms and marvel at the craftsmanship shown in some of the finer

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S.C. clears way for Duke hydro license renewal CHARLOTTE — Environmental officials in South Carolina have approved Duke Energy’s request for water quality certification on the Catawba River that clears the way for renewal of the Charlotte utility’s hydroelectric license. The Charlotte Observer reported that the license allows Duke to control lake

models that are out of my price range. Even if I can’t ever own one, I can still recognize the exceptional attention to detail shown in their construction. Because I am a bow Earle hunter when it comes Woodward to deer, and I use a AFIELD & shotgun for all types of fowl, I haven’t been AFLOAT shooting like I did back before the bow and arrow. My few pieces have been sitting around collecting dust and, except for an occasional cleaning, they are never picked up. It was time for that to come to an end. Gene has a couple of cow pastures that are more than adequate for what I’d call mid-range target shooting, so while at church on Wednesday night, I asked if I could come out on Thursday afternoon after work and do some “plinking.” He was fine with it and even had the perfect spot. We had some scrap cardboard at the office, so I grabbed a couple of pieces and headed to Gene’s place. It was a huge oak stump that must have been four feet across right on the cusp of the swamp. Even if we missed the stump, highly unlikely for a couple of experienced marksmen, the spent round would just continue downhill and impact the muck below.

levels, recreational amenities and shoreline structures such as docks on the 225-mile river for up to 50 years. Duke is awaiting the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s decision on extending the license. Duke’s old license expired in 2008. The license terms were negotiated by Duke, government agencies and advocacy groups over several years and were signed in 2006. They have been sidelined by legal complications. Duke, the Department of Health and Environmental Control and environmental advocates reached an agree-

Like most “good old boys,” we drove the pickup across the pasture, stood the cardboard up in front of the stump and drove back out into the pasture an appropriate distance. I had a small rifle that I had been given by my uncle some three years ago, but I had never shot it. I pulled it out first. The first shot was wide to the right and a little low. I put two more in the area to know which way to adjust the sights. Evidently, my uncle never shot the gun either because it was way off. Whoever owned it before him must have played with the sights before he or she sold it to him. A few more shots got her dialed in, and the fun began as we took turns sending rounds downrange. I don’t care who you are or what you shoot; sooner or later, if you’re shooting just for the fun of it, you’re going to wind up shooting a .22 rifle. They’re relatively cheap to shoot, there is no discernible recoil and they’re just plain fun. Almost all of us started with a .22, and it just brings us back to our roots. Out came the small caliber rifle that has been in the family for generations. Gene and I put plenty of shots into the old stump before darkness began to creep in on us, and we enjoyed every round. It was just some good, old time fun and good fellowship with a like-minded sportsman. Nothing died except some cardboard.

ment in July to improve conditions for four fish species.

IOP joins other towns against offshore drilling ISLE OF PALMS — The Isle of Palms is the fourth South Carolina coastal community to go on record in opposition to offshore drilling and the use of seismic air guns to explore for oil and natural gas. Town council approved the resolution Tuesday. Similar resolutions have already been approved by council members in Edisto Island, Beaufort and Port Royal. Supporters of offshore drill-

I can see that I need to do a bit of practicing. After a couple of dozen rounds I got a case of the shakes from not using the muscles needed to hold steady. I blame bowhunting. I used to take the .22 all the time and plink at cans and stuff when I got through hunting, but not lately and it shows. My son has had my .270 deer rifle for years now, and since he lives out of town, it’s not like I can run over and get it if I want to target shoot. At one time, I considered myself to be a pretty good shot, but I’ve let my skills lapse. I need to fix that. Don’t get me wrong, I was still making good shots; they just weren’t up to what I’d call my standards. I want to hit a golf ball at 50 yards instead of a softball. Just because the day is done doesn’t mean the work is. If you shoot, you clean. I spent time after supper cleaning the couple of pieces that we used and then stored them away in the safe. Even that was fun. As the old saying goes, “Guns don’t kill people, people kill people,” and it’s true. So why not introduce your son or daughter to the sport of target shooting? With proper instruction and safety, it’s a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon together, and just think, maybe 55 years from now, some grown man or woman may remember the day his or her dad showed him or her the way to shoot.

ing say developing oil resources would boost state economies and help the nation toward energy independence. Opponents worry oil spills could damage thriving coastal tourism. They say the focus should be on developing wind energy. The Obama administration has included tracts off the coast of the Carolinas in a draft proposal of areas that could be opened to oil and gas exploration later this decade.

Bald eagle with pellet wound being treated BEAUFORT — A sick bald eagle found with a pellet

wound in Beaufort is being treated at the Center for Birds of Prey near Charleston. The Island Packet of Hilton Head Island reported that the eagle found Wednesday was thin, appeared to be sick from eating something and had an old wound from a BB gun pellet. Bald eagles were removed from the endangered species list a number of years ago, but they are still protected, and shooting them is a federal crime. The eagle was taken to a veterinarian in Port Royal and then transported to the hospital at the Center for Birds of Prey in Awendaw.

FISHING REPORT Santee Cooper System Crappie and bream: Fair to good. Captain Steve English reports that crappie remain in deep water over brush piles, and he is catching fish 20-28 feet down over brush in 30-42 feet of water on minnows. Good electronics allow anglers to mark fish so that they can concentrate on the most productive brush. Bluegill can be caught off the back of the same brush where it drops off into deeper water using a cricket fished on a dropshot rig. For both species the best bite by far has been in the lower lake and fishing in the upper lake has been tough. Striped bass: Fair. Captain Jim Glenn reports that striper anglers should continue to follow the bait schools, as striper will be keying on stressed and dying threadfin shad with water temperatures below 50 degrees. Feeding gulls may give away the locations of the bait, and fishing live bait, trolling lures, or jigging spoons will all catch fish. Lake Murray Striped bass: Good. Lake World reports that a few striper have been caught on the lower end of the lake, but most of the fish are still from the mid-lake on up. The most productive depth range has been from the surface down to about 30 feet, and free-lines, down-lines and trolling bucktails and medium-diving crankbaits have all been producing. Anglers are catching fish in the mouths of creeks as well as trolling down the middle of channels. Remember to follow the birds to locate fish. Catfish: Fair to good. Captain Chris Simpson reports that catfish remain scattered, and most of the baitfish and catfish are holding in the upper half of the water column. While drifting will still catch fish, the best pattern is anchoring on humps and points and fan-casting to depths of 20-45 feet of water. Cut herring and shad are the best baits right now. Lake Wateree Catfish: Good. Captain Rodger Taylor reports that overall the bite is pretty good on Lake Wateree, although a little less consistent than on Lake Wylie right now. First thing in the morning Rodger

suggests anchoring in 24-26 foot deep water with vertical drops or water flow, often meaning up the river but sometimes related to the old channel further down the lake. That bite can be hit-or-miss, and if anglers are truly trophy hunting they may want to stay and wait. If they want to find a more consistent bite then they will want to check down to a different pattern, and sometimes this will mean looking as shallow as only a few feet of water. Often the shallow fish are the most aggressive. Native cut gizzard shad are a fine bait for all sizes of catfish in the winter on Lake Wateree. Crappie: Fair. Veteran tournament angler Will Hinson reports that the pattern has changed a bit in the last week or two, and on some warm days fish have been venturing shallower behind the bridge at Beaver Creek and Dutchmans and in front of the bridge on Wateree Creek. However, this is only happening on warmer days and the majority of the fish are still holding in the main lake. The best depth has been fishing 10-18 feet down in about 20 feet of water, but if the very cold weather that has been predicted arrives it is possible that fish will push back out deeper and hug close to the bottom. Tight-lining remains the most productive pattern, with both Fish Stalker Jigs and plain hooks and minnows working. Lake Greenwood Largemouth Bass: Good. Veteran tournament angler Stan Gunter reports that the most recent tournament on Lake Greenwood took about 16 pounds to win, and with colder water temperatures fish have moved a bit deeper. However, fish have been relatively shallow this entire winter and he does not see that changing. Stan advises throwing a jig around docks and rocky points out to about 10 feet of water, and he says that Alabama rigs and crankbaits are also catching fish right now. When temperatures rise to about 54 he will be turning to a spinnerbait more frequently. Lake Monticello Catfish: Fair to good. Captain Chris Simpson reports that fishing is fair most

days, with some good days. Everything remains fairly deep, with most of the bait and catfish are holding tight in 60-70 feet of water. Both slow drifting and anchoring are working well, and ledges of gullies seem to be the most productive terrain. White perch and gizzard shad have been the best baits. As usual when pursuing big fish anglers need to be patient, particularly now when catfish have their choice of millions of slow-moving or even dying baitfish to feed on. Lake Russell Striped bass: Fair to good. Guide Wendell Wilson reports that a number of different techniques are catching striped bass right now, including down-lining, free-lining and throwing Alabama rigs. Down-lining has been on the shallower side, with the best success coming targeting 15-18 feet of water with ¼ ounce weights. Herring will work but medium shiners have also been productive. Overall the lower end of the lake has been best, and numbers of striper have also been mixed in with the bass schools 30-50 feet deep over 70-80 feet of water. Follow the birds! Catfish: Fair. Guide Wendell Wilson reports that catfish can be caught by anglers who target them, although the action is a bit slower with the colder temperatures. Fish cut herring on the bottom in 40-50 feet of water around the large schools of shad. Crappie: Slow to fair. Guide Wendell Wilson reports that this remains a relatively slow period for crappie, but the fish are holding just off the bottom in about 35 feet of water. Fish may be around brush but they are mainly relating to the channels at that depth. Target crappie with a drop shot rig and minnow. Lake Thurmond Black bass: Good. Buckeye Lures in Augusta reports that some really quality tournament bags have been caught recently, with 27- and 28-pound stringers winning Saturday morning open tournaments on the lake. Two primary patterns have been effective; first, fishing channel drops and main channels coming into creeks in 20-40

feet of water. Fishing Goby Sleds with Zoom Ultravibe Speed Craws has been working for these fish. The second main pattern has been fishing in the backs of pockets in 10-30 feet of water with Mop Jigs. While fish are still in a winter pattern, they are setting up for the prespawn and many of the channels that they are in are as little as ¼ mile away from the spawning flats. The big fish are often the first to move up. Striped and Hybrid Bass: Fair to good. Captain William Sasser reports that the bulk of the striper are in the mid-lake and they are making their way down towards them dam. His boat is starting to catch them off points, with most of the better fish being caught right on the bottom in 65-70 feet of water. Apparently the bait is down there and they are catching good numbers of 8-10 pound fish. Hybrids are also starting to show up all around the dam, and anglers are catching them on downlines fished 20-40 feet down. Finally, there has been a little bit of surface activity right around daylight off points near the dam. Lake Wylie Catfish: Very good. Captain Rodger Taylor reports that the catfish bite on Lake Wylie remains strong, and even in some very windy conditions parties have been catching strong numbers of fish. His boat has been reliably catching fish in the 20- plus pound range, as well as good numbers of smaller, eating size blue catfish. He is concentrating on 22-29 feet of water along the channels, both drifting and anchoring cut gizzard shad. The catch rate has been approximately 80% blues to 20% channels/ other catfish species. With temperatures predicted over the next week it looks unlikely that a shallow pattern will be very productive, but if there are several warm days look for fish to move up into 6-8 feet of water to feed. Finally, Rodger has noticed recently that bending the barbs down on the Gamakatsu circle hooks that he uses does not reduce their effectiveness, and makes it much easier to remove them. He encourages everyone to give this a

try. Lake Jocassee Trout: Fair. Jocassee Outdoor Center reports that after an improvement a couple of weeks ago fishing has slowed down slightly. However, the majority of fish caught out of the lake are stockersized trout with the occasional 3- or 4-pound fish in the mix. Overall the pattern remains basically unchanged, with anglers working 30-50 feet of water with spoons and minnows. Lake Keowee Largemouth and Spotted Bass: Fair. Guide Brad Fowler reports that fish remain in a winter pattern. Fish continue to be caught in a range from about 30-70 feet of water, with the 40-60 foot range seeming to be the most productive right now. The main pattern is drop shotting or doodling worms around depth changes, including channels, the sides of humps, deep points, and underwater roadbeds. Lake Hartwell Black bass: Good. Guide Brad Fowler reports that the bass bite remains strong on Lake Hartwell, and again a 25- plus pound sack took the win in last weekend’s Fish the Fall tournament. Overall the pattern remains essentially unchanged, with the best fish being caught out in 35-50 feet of water around depth changes including drops, creek channels and ditches, particularly around the old timber line. Football jigs, spoons, and drop shot rigs are all working. The shallow bite seems to be on the verge of coming on, but overall the majority of the fish are still out in deep water. Striped and Hybrid Bass: Slow to fair. Captain Bill Plumley reports that striper really are not doing much right now, and commensurately few people are pursuing them at the moment. While fish can still be caught on umbrella rigs, the best pattern has been free-lining with big gizzard shad. Anglers should only expect to get 1 or 2 bites but these have been big fish.

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

Home Improvements Land Clearing avail. includes: Digging ponds, excavation, and bulldozer work. Call T & N Septic Tank Co. at 803-481-2428 or 803-481-2421 BATHTUB REFINISHING. CarolinasTubDoctor.com. Renew or change the color of your bathtub, tile or sink. Fiberglass repair specialists. 5 yr warranty 864.598.0882, 843.548.4287 or 803.782.6655. Since 1989. Vinyl Siding, vinyl windows and seamless gutters by David Brown. 803-236-9296

MERCHANDISE Auctions ADVERTISE YOUR AUCTION in 107 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Your 25-word classified ad will reach more than 2.6 million readers. Call Donna Yount at the S.C. Newspaper Network, 1-888-727-7377. 2 Day Absolute Auction - Trucks Storage Containers - Tents - Machinery & More - 3555 Meeting St., North Charleston, SC - Fri. & Sat., March 6 & 7, 10AM Damon Shortt Auction Group 877-669-4005 SCAL2346 www.damonshorttproper ties.com

Garage, Yard & Estate Sales LARGE GARAGE SALE 1st & 3rd Weekend Tables $2 FLEA MARKET BY SHAW AFB

Septic Tank Cleaning

Open every weekend. 905-4242

For Sale or Trade HD Utility Trailers all w/ 3,500 lb axles, extra tongue support - jack gate. 6x10 $1190; 6x12 $1290; 6x16 Tandem $1790; 803-972-0900 Septic tank pumping & services. Call Ray Tobias & Company (803) 340-1155.

Shop Smith Lathe with band-saw, table-saw, scroll -saw, drill press, & 12" sanding disk attachments. Many misc clamps & brackets. $700 OBO 494-8681

•WELDERS •Wet/Powder Spray Painters •Machine Operators (Exp Calipers Blue print) •Customer Service Representative (2+ yrs req) •Assemblers •Quality Assurance (Excel Req) •Shipping/Receiving/Forklift Drivers •Medical Front Desk •P/T Bookkeeper NEW APPLICATION TIMES: Mon.-Wed. 8:30 am - 10:00 am and again at 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm. Please call the Sumter office 803-938-8100 to inquire about what you will need to bring with you when registering. Customer Service Assoc. Needed ASAP. Full-time. Salary + Comm. Mon- Fri. Apply at B & C Automotive, 601 Broad St. Local company looking for a skilled carpenter. Pay based on exp. Driving license & pass drug test is a must. Call 803-968-2870 8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday or mail resume to: PO Box 3734, Sumter, SC 29151. Pine Straw Unlimited Mathew Pryler 18 temp workers $13.86 hr. Phone 843-672-8949 or send resume to 9740 Hwy 151 Jefferson , SC 9718. Workers will live in Pageland SC, work will be performed in Chesterfield County. Employer will provide all tools, travel sustenance will be paid at 50% or 15 days, which ever comes.Transportation to and from work sites. Pine straw workers rake, bale & load pine straw from 5/20/15-10/20/15. No experience required. Employer will train. Work 8 hr days 5 day a week.

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MEMBERSHIP SERVICES DIRECTOR Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce Sumter, South Carolina

The Membership Services Director will be the central point of contact for all new member initiatives and inquires. The qualified individual will develop a method of obtaining the required information to recruit and retain members as well as increasing the engagement of existing members in programs, events and initiatives of the Chamber. This requires being knowledgeable and aware of the changes in the business community. Position: Full Time Education: Bachelor’s Degree Salary Plus Commission: Commensurate with experience and ability Interested parties should e-mail an introductory letter and resume to: chamber@sumterchamber.com

Help Wanted Full-Time

The #1 Furniture Retail Company in the U.S. is seeking highly motivated individuals with outgoing personalities to join our Sales Team. Candidates must have a working knowledge of computers. They will be required to build sales volume by providing superior customer service and knowledge of product and finance options. This full time position is based on a flexible work schedule that includes evenings, Saturdays and some holidays. Offering unlimited income potential based on commission and bonuses. Guaranteed salary during training process. Send resume to 2850 Broad St., Sumter, SC 29150. Auto-Technician. Local shop looking for lead tech. Long-term, secure employment with excellent pay. All applicants will be kept confidential. Top Notch technicians call 803-847-8271. 9-5 Mon- Fri. Berenyi, Inc. is seeking to hire a Full Time Structural AutoCAD technician for the Sumter, SC office. Individual must be self-motivated, reliable, a team player that understands the importance of providing a high level of quality service, and able to communicate effectively with clients. Compensation will be based on experience. Send resumes to 2 N. Main Street, Sumter, SC 29150, email to: shorton@berenyi.com or fax to 843-284-2001. Rotary Assistant Printer Operator position located in Olanta, SC. Must be able to fit up a pattern and adjust conveyor on rotary printer. Position will require pump and line up color, adjust tension on fabric and inspect for stick ends and smears. Prefer candidate with printing experience. Please contact Randy at (843) 761-1776 x1412. Wanted Body Tech. Must be trained in sheet metal, frame & uni-body repair. Exc. wage & benefits. Apply at McLaughlin Ford 950 N. Main St., Sumter Helena Chemical Company seeking driver with CDL license, must have HazMat and tanker endorsements. Please call 803-453-5151 to schedule an interview.

Experienced Medical Assistant & Front office positions available. Fax Resume to: 803-469-7548 Cashier needed. Must have some computer knowledge, be selfmotivated, dependable & energetic. Apply at Wally's Hardware, 1291 Broad St.

Help Wanted Part-Time $$$ AVON $$$ FREE TRAINING! 803-422-5555 Help Wanted Good energetic person familiar with air tools metal & wood working. Truck driving abilities w clean driving record req. Resume to: Box 402 c/o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151 Polar Bear Cleaners parttime jobs, coin laundry att. counter. Apply in person 1087B Alice Dr.

Trucking Opportunities Drivers- Solos, O/OP'S & CO: Round trip Dedicated Lanes and Get Home Weekly! Top Dollars, Great Benefits, Newer Equipment! PlusMonthly Bonus Program! 855-200-3671 Drivers (CDL-A Truck)Home Daily! Paid Weekly. Health/Den/ Vision Ins. 401K. Stable Ops 49 Years Strong. Bill or Albert: 855-995-7188 Drivers: CDL-A: WOW! Check-out our New Pay Package, It's Awesome. More per mile! Monthly Bonuses! Stop-Off, Layover, Detention, ShortHaul PAY! 877-704-3773 Join our Team! Guaranteed pay for Class A CDL Flatbed Drivers. Regional and OTR. Great pay /benefits /401k match. CALL TODAY 864.299.9645 www.jgr-inc.com Semi-Truck Mechanic Needed: Full time position is available and applicant must be flexible with working hours. Pay is based on experience and certifications. Job is based in Pinewood, SC. Please contact 803-488-0100. P/T Class-A CDL drivers needed to haul poultry. Night Shift. Must have 2yrs verifiable exp & good MVR. Call 804-784-6166 Class A CDL Drivers with a tanker endorsement / TWIC card that can stay out at least a week dispatch are needed. There is also an opening for local/part-time work. Company based in Summerton, SC. Call 803-488-0100 for further information and to apply.

Medical Help Wanted Full time positions RN's and LPN's. Shifts available 3pm-11pm , 11pm-7am. Serious inquiries only. Apply in person at 1761 Pinewood Rd Sumter SC or email resume to roberta.smith@adcarehealth.com Part-time Ortho Assistant needed for busy orthodontic practice. Please send resume to: Sumterorthoresume@yahoo.com

Schools / Instructional MEDICAL BILLING TRAINEES NEEDED! Become a Medical Office Assistant! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Online Training can get you job ready! HS diploma/GED & PC/internet needed! 1-888-512-7118. FAA CERTIFICATION - Get approved Aviation Maintenance Technician training. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM for free information 866-367-2513 WELDING CAREERS - Hands on training for career opportunities in aviation, automotive, manufacturing and more. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. CALL AIM 855-325-4669

Work Wanted I'm Available to clean your home. Affordable, reliable 16-17 yrs exp ref's. Call Melissa 803-938-5204

Statewide Employment NOW HIRING! Property damage inspectors needed, no experience necessary. Will train. Full-time parttime. www.aaronspa.biz/nowhiring 877-207-6716 Experienced Drivers- Local carrier needs company drivers with at least 2 years CDL exp. and clean MVR. Southeast & Midwest lanes. Weekly home time. Vacation, Holidays, Ins., Ard Trucking, 1702 N. Gov. Williams Hwy, Darlington SC., 843-393-5101 Ext 1451. safety@ardtrucking.com OTR FLATBED DRIVERS NEEDED!!! Class A CDL required. No hazmat. Home 3 out 4 weekends. Competitive pay & excellent benefits. Apply online: sennfreightlines.com or call 800-477-0792. EARN $500 A DAY: Insurance Agents Needed; Leads, No Cold Calls; Commissions Paid Daily; Lifetime Renewals; Complete Training; Health & Dental Insurance; Life License Required Call 1-888-713-6020

28th Annual Clarendon Hall Academy Consignment Auction Saturday, March 7, 2015 @ 9:00 A.M. Auction Location; Clarendon Hall Academy, 1140 S. Duke St Summerton SC. From I-95 take exit 108 onto Road 102 (Bluff Rd) turn right on first paved road (Felton St) follow until road dead ends on S. Duke St. C. H. A. is straight across. WATCH FOR SIGNS!! TRACTORS JD 7130, 2WD, OPEN STATION, 2300 HRS, 7130A661420 CASE IH 315 MAGNUM, 2901 HRS, MFD, ZCR008925 JD 5085 M, 3150 HRS, 5085M28016 JD 950 JD 850 JD 6200 OPEN STATION 2WD, POWER QUAD JD 210C LANDSCAPE LOADER MF 165 DIESEL FORD 2000 – GAS KABOTA M-5100 MFD 400 HRS JD 5500, 2WD, OPEN STATION JD 1010 JD 2240 BACKHOES & EXCAVATORS KOBELCO SK220LC, TRACKHOE JD 450 BULLDOZER JD 410C BACKHOE JD 550 BACKHOE COMBINES & HEADS JD 6620 JD 9600, 5060 ENG. HRS, 3590 SEP. HRS JD 444 CORN HEAD HAY EQUIPMENT PULL TYPE 8 WHEEL RAKE JD 535 BALER JD 467 BALER JD 457 BALER NET WRAP EQUIPMENT JD BLUE APPLICATOR 300 GAL PLASTIC TANK 2 SETS OF 2 ROW PITTSBURG CULTIVATORS 2 SETS OF 2 ROW KMC PLANTERS CASE IH 20 FT 5200 DRILL W/MARKERS 1000 GAL NURSE TANK 2 GREAT PLAINS NO TILL DRILL 10’ W/SMALL SEED ATTACHMENT KMC 4 ROW PEANUT DIGGER W/30” ROWS

BUSH HOG 3214 MOWER EQUIPMENT (CONT.) 320/90-R-50 DUALS HARDEE SH360C0 DITCH BANK CUTTER NEW IDEA 2 ROW CORN SHELLER JD 2 ROW 3PT 71 FLEX PLANTER JD 2 ROW 3PT 7000 PLATE PLANTER JD 2 ROW 3PT 7000 PLATELESS PLANTER JD 2 ROW PULL TYPE 7000 W/ FERTILIZER PLATELESS PLANTER JD 4 ROW 7000 W/FERTILIZER PLATELESS PLANTER TUFLINE 38-102224 OFFSET HARROW 40’ HIGH CUBI CONT. KMC CHICKEN HOUSE WALL CLEANER 7’ PASTURE DRILL JD 620 DISC HARROW 14’ TURBO TUFF HM500 HYDRO SEEDER SPRAYERS JD 4710 SPRAYERS (CONT.) CASE IH 3185 WILMARD 765 HT TRUCKS & TRAILERS 1981 INTERNATIONAL 1854 SERIES, DT 466, 5SPD – 2SPD TRANSMISSION, 163,000 ACTUAL MILES 1999 WHITE INTERNATIONAL 9400, 3506 CAT ENGINE, 10 SPD, JAKE BRAKE, 609,000 ACTUAL MILES 1988 PETERBUILT 400 CUMMINGS MISCELLANEOUS JD LX 255 MOWER JD 337 Z TRACK MOWER WOODS F2HD 2 TRACK DIESEL 61”CUT PORTABLE CEMENT MIXER LOAD OF BOBCAT ATTACHMENTS 3PT HITCH TILLERS Lots of SMALL ITEMS

TERMS & CONDITIION: Cash or Approved checks. We now accept Credit Cards. There will be a 3% Administrative Fee with a $350.00 cap per item added to all purchases. Consignments accept – 10% Commission - No Sale Fee $10.00 per tag. No sale fee on tractors, combines, hy-cycle, construction Equipment & Vehicles - $50.00 per tag. All items sell “As is, Where is”. Rain or Shine. Not responsible for accidents.

J G Blocker Auction & Realty Inc • Walterboro SC SCAL # 110 Phone 843.538-2276.

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ATTN: Drivers - $2K Sign-On Bonus We Put Drivers First! Stay Warm w/ APU New KW Trucks! Earn $55K p/yr! CDL-A Req - (877) 258-8782 www.ad-drivers.com ADVERTISE YOUR DRIVER JOBS in 107 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Your 25-word classified ad will reach more than 2.6 million readers. Call Donna Yount at the S.C. Newspaper Network, 1-888-727-7377. Can You Dig It? Heavy Equipment Operator Career! Receive Hands On Training And National Certifications Operating Bulldozers, Backhoes, Excavators. Lifetime Job Placement. Veteran Benefits Eligible! 1-866-974-8827 RN and/or Social Workers for Care Management needed IMMEDIATELY. Competitive pay, flexible hours. Apply: deltahomecare.com, >"About Us" > "Careers"> complete application> "Submit" or call Delta Homecare TODAY: 1-888-455-4370 Experienced OTR Flatbed Drivers earn 50 up to 55 cpm loaded. $1000 sign on to Qualified drivers. Home most weekends. Call: 843-266-3731 / www.bulldoghiway.com EOE Experienced OTR Flatbed Drivers earn 50 up to 55 cpm loaded. $1000 sign on to Qualified drivers. Home most weekends. Call: 843-266-3731 / www.bulldoghiway.com EOE Are you ready to kick-start your new career? Now Interviewing Accredited Truck Driving School Graduates (With CDL-A) for our Entry Level Apprentice Program. Must have Good MVR, Work history and Criminal Background history. Call Chris Blackwell at 843-266-3731 to discuss pay and benefits. www.bull doghiway.com EOE SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We Can Help! WIN or Pay Nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-404-5928 to start your application today!

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REAL ESTATE Homes for Sale

Rooms for Rent Rooms for rent in spacious home. Call 803-404-4662 for details

Apartments for Rent: 3 bd/1bth $575 mo. + sec. dep. Sec. 8 ok. Call 983-3401 or 453-5014 3600 Dallas St. Dalzell Must Sell 3 Br 2 Ba lg. lot, lg. shop Financing avail. Call 803-775-4391 or 464-5960

Duplex Historic Dist. private completely renovated, lg yard. 1BR 1BA $475 mo + dep. 464-3598 before 8am or after 5pm

2BR 2.5 BA 1900 sq ft in Historic Dist. Great area for retiree. Investors welcome. 30 Delorme Ct. $72.900. Call 803-983-0063

3BR 2BA Lake House Rental. Call for more info 803-406-6159 9am-8pm leave msg

3BR 2BA 1,500 sq ft. Hardwood floors, conv. to schools and shopping. $37,500. As is Call 775-9116 lv msg

For Rent or sale 202 Kirvin St Pinewood 3BR 1BA Carport, Fenced Yd, $425 Mo. Sect. 8 OK 481-5843 or 983-6193 after 3:30pm M-F Must see! Buy or Rent. 3 Br, 1.5 Ba, office, covered carport with workshop in Pinewood. Call Donnie for details 803-972-3110. RENT TO OWN HOUSE 3 Br/ 1Ba, flexible mthly payments, down payment req. Call 803-468-5710 Must see! Large family friendly waterfront home in Deerfield,4BR 2.5BA Lg Rec room $1600 Mo +Dep Call 803-468-4659 or 469-0555

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STATEBURG COURTYARD 2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015

150 Milton, Must Sell, 2 Br, lg. corner lot, great shape. Financing avail. Call 803-775-4391 or 464-5960

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6417 Sweet Olive Ct.

$1,000.00

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5036 Seymour Rd.

$570.00

Water front house & lot. 4bd/ 2 bath, front deck, boat house w/ track, c/h/a, most furniture can go w/ house .26 acres 1050 sq/ft. 1159 Lakeview Dr Manning SC, White Oak Creek in Wyboo Call 843-659-4332

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Minutes WALMART. Acre $4,900. Utilities! 713-870-0216. MIN TO WALMART/SHAW 1 AC +/- Cleared, septic, water, elec. $12,900. 888-774-5720

INVITATION TO BID The County of Sumter is soliciting separate sealed bids from qualified vendors for the following project: IT Electrical Upgrade and Generator Install. Plans and bid documents may be obtained from: County of Sumter, Purchasing Department, 13 E. Canal St., Sumter, South Carolina 29150, sgregory@sumtercountysc.org. Telephone inquiries should be made to (803)436-2331. Bids will be received until Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. in the Sumter County Courthouse, Room 104, 141 North Main Street, Sumter, South Carolina 29150. The County of Sumter reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The County of Sumter reserves the right to waive any or all technicalities.

Resort Property

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Autos For Sale 2000 Dodge Caravan & 2003 Chrysler van Runs excellent, low miles, $3,300 obo for Dodge $3,700 obo for Chrysler. 803-447-5453

CONTRACTOR WANTED!

2BR 1BA C/H/A Alcolu, Ideal for singles or a couple. $400+ Dep No calls aft 9pm. 803-468-1768 2, 3 & 4 Bedroom Trailers for rent, Cherryvale & Dogwood Area $250 & up. (803) 651-9926

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Call Harry Pringle at 774-1257 or Apply in Person at

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

Call Jim Weir at: 803-316-3725 Owner is a SC Real Estate Agent

Multiple lots for sale: 803-773-8022 ask for Bruce.

Lake House 2 Bd/ 2 Ba deep water, dock, boat ramp, on Tawcaw Creek, $220,000 obo, call 803-928-6326

Ocean Lakes 2BR/2BA C/H/A Sleeps 8, near ocean. Call 803-773-2438

6413 Sweet Olive Ct.

BID NOTICE Bethel Baptist Church Is currently accepting bids for Lawn Maintenance. You may stop by the church office at 2401 Bethel Church Road, Sumter, and pick up in application. Deadline for bids is March 4, 2015.

Brevard/Silva, N.C. area. Beautiful 5.5 ac. Frontage on Hwy 215 at Balsam Grove. North Ford River runs thru middle of property. Backs up to Pisgah National Forest. $20K per ac. Fin. Avail. Also, 2.5 ac lot in gated community. Tuckasegee area off Hwy 107 & 281. $20Kper ac. Bobby Sisson 803-773-4381 lv msg.

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MIN SHAW AFB, 16 + acres. $1750 per acre paved rd. Water, elec. 888-774-5720

Unfurnished Homes

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04' Honda Accord LX 124K mi. Silver Excellent Cdtn $6000 Call 469-4252

Land & Lots for Sale

DALZELL 2BR 1 BA small quiet family park, 5 min from Shaw/Sumter $325 mo. 499-2029 LV msg.

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

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20 N. Magnolia St. Sumter, SC

Ruth Torchia

Broker In Charge,GRI, ABR, SRES 803-269-7653

1229 Alice Drive • Sumter, SC

1-800-556-7119 or (803) 469-6350 JAN EPPS

REALTOR 803-968-9888

LINDA MIXON REALTOR 803-983-5578

JEANIE MCCONNELL JAMIE ELDRIDGE REALTOR, GRI, ABR 803-316-5790

SABRINA NERO REALTOR 803-464-4949

REALTOR, SRES 803-464-5723

JOYCE SHORTER ROGER RICHARDSON MARK WRIGLEY BROKER, GRI 803-840-5127

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555 S. Wise Drive

2923 Bayside Dr.

Lovely 3BR, 2BA home in Bay Springs Subdivision. Bonus Great Rm. Fenced Byard w/storage shed. Great brick FP in front LR. New roof - Feb/March 2015! $115,900 Call Mary Anna MLS#119438.

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CHARLY GLASSCHO

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JANE CHANDLER

BECCA CLOSE

FOXY CAMPBELL

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REALTOR 803-968-6636

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MARY WEIR

CRB, GRI, CRP, BROKER 803-316-8459

LAVONYA MACK

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BILL DAY

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LISA ROGERS REALTOR 803-316-6100

JENNIFER SMITH REALTOR 803-316-0210

DEBBIE BOWEN

BROKER, REALTOR 803-468-4291

JIMMY DAVIS REALTOR 803-840-6921

TANISHA BRUNSON

KENDRICK EADY REALTOR 803-316-6462

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$177,000 - 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, WARRANTY! Call or text Jennifer @ 803316-0210. MLS #123080

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2242 Gingko Dr.

Custom built home in Alice Dr. area. Beautiful cypress in/out. Massive Stone FP-wd/gas, master ste, lg fncd yd, plenty of storage. Call Linda 803-983-5578 MLS#120311.

4270 Outdoor Lane

Darling 3BR, 2BA home with large yard for children to play - priced to sell quickly. A must see! $124,000 Call Joyce MLS#120301.

835 Torrey Pines Dr

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

110 Mere Ct.

Beautiful 4BR, 4BA home. New lighting, painting, faucets etc. High ceilings, Hdwd floors, Ceramic tile, New Roof 2011. Call Jan 803-968-9888 $240,000 MLS#122427.

100 Anson Ct.

Gorgeous custom home on corner lot in desirable neighborhood on the edge of a pond w/lots of privacy; and much more! Call Jeanie for showing 803-3165790 MLS#121760.

75 Nash St.

Spacious & Homey3BR, 2BA home on lg corner lot w/plenty of room to raise a family. Granite c-tops, Lg FR w/FP/built in bkcase/exposed beams, much more! $154,900 Call Jamie MLS#120630.

310 Planters

Great 4BR, 3BA home in est subd w/mature trees. Vaulted Ceiling & FP. Parquet flrs & French drs-Foyer & DR. Bonus/4th BR w/full BA/Closet $164,500 Call Bill MLS#123071.

3190 Expedition Dr

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

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2133 Balclutha Ln.

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

16 Baker Street

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

212 S. Salem Ave.

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

3511 Drayton Dr. Dalzell

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

225 E. Emerald Lake Dr.

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

1120 Malone Dr.

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

302 Adams

Freshly painted new floor in kitchen & laundry room. 4BR on fenced corner lot with pool. Great for summer fun. Close to Alice Dr. $160,000 Call Mary MLS#122970.

1619 Musket Trail

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

5140 Longbranch-Dalzell

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

Top Agents for February 2015 Rodney Johnson

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4231 S Lake Cherryvale Dr.

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

825 BreezyBay Lane

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

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By Candace Havens and she can’t – to do her job well. So, had worked on series television FYI Television that was really challenging to play. before with “Damages,” but he kind of seeing what it was like to work with rotatBy Candace Havens While taking a morning jog, Ben “But the fact that people are wasn’t quite ready for the pace of ing directors and to have a different understanding FYI Television Crawford (Ryan Philippe) discovers sayingfilm, I’m scary or got I’m intimidating being a lead character a one-hour because of on storytelling, you’ve a really theWhile body taking of one ofa the neighborhood or all these things, I is great. drama. ‘“Damages’ was really [in a] short hour-and-a-half, two hours, andthink, these play morning jog, Ben Crawford (Ryan But that’s the firstfor thing thatexI capacity,”out says Phillippe. children, Tom Murphythe (Aiden Malik). over a longer period. So,not it allows more Philippe) discovers body of one ofsupporting the neighand I think that’son. a fun aspect of televiborhood Tom (Juliette Murphy (Aiden Malik). two De- days aploration, focused Her main focus is her “I worked week on that Detective children, Andrea Cornell tective Andreapegs Cornell (Juliette Lewis)show. quickly obsessive nature to solve the crime, Andpegs they weresion. also”wrapping Lewis) quickly Ben as a suspect, Foremphasis Lewis, this isher a different type ofinrole forso,her Ben as may a suspect, but all may not be what seems. meticulousness doing andto up anitentire series, so the but all not be what it seems. play. “I had the great honor to interview many hoIn an effort to clear his name, Ben begins to pull that she does not lead with emotion. was largely on Glenn (Close) and In an effort to clear his name, Ben micide detectives, male and female,” says the acback the curtain on his neighbors, and learns that And she doesn’t mind people feeling Rose Byrne’s characters, obviously. begins to pull the curtain on ”his everyone hasback “Secrets and Lies, premiering Sunday tress. “Some were married. Some had kids. Some completely uncomfortable And this was a completely different neighbors, and learns that everyone didn’t. And I changed everything about myand deat 9 p.m. on ABC. thrown offtobyassert her demeanor. Sheany work experience it’s awhich forced is you hasEveryone, “Secrets and Lies,” premiering meanor, have control in from Ben’s wife, Christy (KaDee Strick- because doesn’t placate or use niceties. perspective show. It’sgiven all from my situation. And all these situations are so And land), beston friend, is a susSundaytoathis 9 p.m. ABC. Dave (Dan Fogler), emotional. so wrought with – raw, pect. But the tenacious, seemingly emotiondetectives do emotion that, but she’s character’s point of view, which isThey’resome Everyone, from Ben’s wife,and Christy So, less, Detective Cornell focused It’s diffi-There arevisceral notmy onecharacter of them.” does not lead or exhausting. no daysemotion. off (KaDee Strickland), to hisisbest friend,on Ben. function or operate The withAmerican that kind of emotion – cult herFogler), to ignore that all clues version of the series andtonohim. scenes off. And so in that Davefor(Dan is a suspect. But point and she can’t – to do her job well. So, that was realThere’s a fine line Phillippe has to walk with his begins in much the same way as the regard it was a completely different the tenacious, and seemingly emoperformance so that viewers can never quite figure ly challenging to play. Australian drama, there tionless, is focused “But the fact thatoriginal people are saying I’mbut scary or out if his Detective characterCornell is guilty or not. Theexperience. subject matsome key differences. was “But I “Every think gettingI’m intointimidating the on sometimes Ben. It’s difficult for her heavy to ignore orare all these things, I think,“What is great. ter weighed on the actor. interesting is theI focused Australianon. series kindthat’s of seeing thatI all clues point to him.whose life was‘Damages’ not the first thing that Her day was playing a guy falling thing andBut was really nature well done,” says executive main focus is her obsessive to solve the apart, who wasline being accused, whatbeing it was like to work with rotating There’s a fine Phillippe has towho was her meticulousness doing so, and that slandered – so much negativity material, ” to havecrime, producer in Barbie Kligman, “and it and a different unwalk with his performance so that in thedirectors she does not lead with emotion. And doesn’t Phillippe says. “And there were about thatof storytelling, gave us the benefit ofshe a new format because viewers can never quite figure out thingsderstanding mind people uncomfortable that I think I would take home with me. I knew to completely do and a blueprint of the first film,But you’ve got a really short hour- feeling if his character is guilty or not. The and thrown off by her demeanor. She doesn’t plathat before I signed on, that that would be a part season to work from. But, because and-a-half, two hours, and these play subject matter sometimes weighed cate or use niceties. And some detectives do that, of it. It seemed like an enormous workload on day done out over a longer period. So, it allows heavyand on itthewas. actor. but she’s not one ofwe’ve them. ” 10 episodes as opposed one, ” “Every day I was to six and I think our pace more exploration, and I think playing whose ruins life was falling The American version of because the series begins in Beinga aguy suspect Ben’s life. His for marriage is in is faster, had theAustralian opportunity to that’s a to fundo aspect ofmuch television.” apart, who was accused, the same way as thewe original trouble, and hisbeing clients don’t who want anything some key differences. with him. Even his children finding For outLewis, things really go deeper into more of“What the this is a drama, differentbut typethere of are was being slandered – so muchare negAustralian series they wish they didn’t Phillippe know about Philcharacters and to get towas tellreally some roledad. for her to play. “Iwas hadinteresting the great is the ativity in the material,” says. their well homicide done,” says executive Barbie lippe had worked on series televisionhonor before differentproducer stories within thatKligone story to with interview many “And there were things about that “and it gave us the benefit of a new format to “Damages,” but he wasn’t quite readydetectives, for the pace arc.” male andman, female,” says that I think I would take home with do and a blueprint of the first season to work from. of being a lead character on a one-hour drama. The short-run series as could conthecapacity, actress.”“Some were me. But I knew before But, married. because we’ve done 10 episodes opposed ‘“Damages’ wasthat really [in Ia]signed supporting Someon hadthat kids. Sometodidn’t. Andbecause I tinue onour pastpace the first season.we “The on, that that would be a part of it. It a week six and I think is faster, had says Phillippe. “I worked two days changed everything the about my deof deeper Ben Crawford and who seemed likethey an enormous workload opportunity tomystery really go into more of show. And were also wrapping up an entire have to assert andkilled on dayso one, and it was.” was largely onmeanor, characters to get towill tellbe some different series, the emphasis Glenn which is youthe Tom resolved at thestoend ries within arc.” Kligman continues. (Close) Rose ruins Byrne’s characters, obviously. Andgiven situation. control in any Andthat oneofstory Beingand a suspect Ben’s life. this season,” The short-run series continue on pastseathe this a completely all these situations are so emotional. His was marriage is in trouble,different and his work experience “And,could hopefully, in subsequent first emotion season. “The mystery ofhave Ben aCrawford and because it’s awant forced perspective It’s allsofrom They’re wrought with clients don’t anything to do show. sons we’ll different mystery. who killed Tom will be resolved at the end of this my character’s point of view, which is exhausting. – raw, visceral emotion. So, my char- The only ongoing mystery is Detecwith him. Even his children are season,” Kligman continues. “And, hopefully, in subThere are no days off and no scenes off. And so in acterexperidoes not lead or functionseasons or finding out things wish they different tive have Cornella as we sort mystery. of unpeel The the sequent we’ll different that regard it wasthey a completely of emotion – mystery didn’t know about their dad. Phillippe operate with that kind layersisofDetective who she is.” only ongoing Cornell as we ence. sort of unpeel the layers of who she is.” “But I think getting into the ‘Damages’ thing and

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