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BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com Sumter School District plans to integrate more technology into the classroom in the 2015-16 school year. The school district will conduct professional development in August and September and plans to issue Chromebooks to all

middle school students in October, said Shelly Galloway, public information coordinator. Some elementary schools will pilot this program this school year. Sumter School District plans to expand this technology initiative to all elementary and high schools pending the ability to secure funding. “If the initiative has

the full effect, it should be entirely different from what we’ve done in the past, integrating more technology into the classroom,” said David Laws Jr., the district’s director of secondary instructional technology, in his presentation to the school board on Monday. Six technology employees were hired this summer as part of the dis-

trict’s transition to becoming more tech-oriented. The positions include a director of secondary technology, director of elementary instructional technology, three innovation specialists and an innovation facilitator. Technology personnel are going through training so they can train

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Children, above, attending the Back to School Bash sponsored by Sumter Police Department enjoy hot dogs at Crosswell Park on Tuesday. Children also danced with Mickey Mouse.

Sumter Police Department hosts 4th-annual bash at Crosswell Park BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com Despite the rain Tuesday morning, many families showed up to Crosswell Park for the fourth-annual Back to School Bash hosted by Sumter Police Department. Chief Russell Roark III said the department does whatever it can to improve the quality of life for members of the community. “It’s kind of our mantra,” he said. Roark said the event is another way for the department to continue to build good relationships with the community. He said the bash is also a great way for residents to interact with local departments that they would otherwise not be exposed to.

Representatives of Sumter Fire Department, Sumter County EMS, Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, Shaw Air Force Base and South Carolina Highway Patrol were at

the park to share safety tips and give out school supplies. Sheriff’s Deputy Eddie Hobbs

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SCDOT rule requires 1-year wait for employees hired by firms BY SEANNA ADCOX The Associated Press COLUMBIA — To combat the perception that contractors who hire former Department of Transportation employees get an advantage in winning contracts, the SCDOT is adopting a new rule limiting what those ex-employees can do, the state agency’s acting secretary said Tuesday. Christy Hall told a House oversight panel the policy bars employees who leave the agency from working on new road construction projects for 365 days.

The agency canceled advertisements Monday so it could revise and reissue the bid solicitations, she said. The new policy is aimed at clarifying existing state ethics law. Hall said it’s a response to an unsuccessful legislative proposal and the resulting departure of high-level staff. The failed budget clause would have barred companies that hire a DOT engineer from winning any DOT contract for one year. Three employees with decades of experience left in a two-week span — ahead of what would have been the

July 1 effective date — out of concern they wouldn’t be able to work after retiring from the DOT, she said. Several others left within the last six months. Hall acknowledged “some gray areas” in the ethics law regarding an ex-staffer’s allowed involvement on a DOT project. The proposal “certainly got our attention,” said Hall, who became acting secretary July 1 following Janet Oakley’s resignation. “It became readily apparent that there’s a perception issue with people getting contracts and, yes, we may be following

the letter of the law with the ethics act, but there are still complaints about the appearance of impropriety,” she said. Paul Townes, the DOT’s chief internal auditor, told the panel it’s a legitimate concern because ex-staffers can be seen at DOT commission meetings. “They’re there almost the next month,” he said. “I think there’s public misconception.” The policy’s wording is expected to be finalized later this week. Hall noted she had not yet briefed commissioners on the new rule. The panel’s chairwoman,

Rep. Phyllis Henderson, RGreer, called it a step in the right direction. Rep. Ralph Norman, R-Rock Hill, said he too supports the concept, but projects take a “lot longer than 365 days” between their bidding and construction. He’s eager to see the rule’s final wording. “Does it solve what it intended to solve? No,” said Norman, a real estate developer. “We do have a lot of good employees who work there. They’re hired by different firms to navigate the system.”

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Poets host forum on race relations The Poets Respond to Race Tour will host a town hall meeting for healing and restoration tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at Serendipity Café, 118 S. Main St. Several local officials, including Mayor Joseph McElveen, Third Circuit Solicitor Ernest “Chip” Finney III and Sheriff Anthony Dennis will comprise a panel facilitated by Sumter native and historian Frank Martin. Participating poets are Len Lawson, Al Black and Michele Reese. Community members will have the opportunity to ask questions and comment during the meeting. There is no charge for admission.

Arrest signals trouble for Sumter man A Sumter man has been charged with a felony after allegedly accepting $800 to program a traffic signal in Richland County. Curtis Cornell Singleton, 58, of 1270 Kentwood Drive, Sumter, was arrested Aug. 7 and charged with offering, giving, soliciting or receiving anything of value to influence action of a public employee, member or official or influence testimony of a witness in connection with his allegedly accepting payment to program the signal in September 2014, when he was employed by the South Carolina Department of Transportation. The felony carries a possible sentence of as many as 10 years in prison and a fine of as much as $10,000, according to a S.C. Law Enforcement Division news release. The case will be prosecuted by the Fifth Circuit Solicitor’s Office, according to SLED.

Myrtle Beach opposes offshore drilling MYRTLE BEACH — Myrtle Beach is the latest community in South Carolina to oppose offshore seismic testing and drilling for oil and natural gas. Local media outlets reported that Myrtle Beach City Council passed a resolution Tuesday by a 6-1 vote opposing fossil fuel development in the Atlantic. Myrtle Beach becomes the 20th community in the state to oppose seismic testing and drilling offshore. The federal government is weighing whether to open up the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf to fossil fuel energy exploration. Opponents say offshore drilling could threaten South Carolina’s $18 billion tourism industry, which is centered in Myrtle Beach. Advocates of offshore drilling say it can be done safely and will mean jobs and tax revenues for the state.

BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com Sumter County Council held a brief meeting Tuesday during which it approved final reading of an ordinance to rezone land at the corner of North Main Street and East Foxworth Mill Road for the development of a Dollar General. After Planning Director George McGregor said that there had been no changes to the request, council gave approval for the two acres of land at 3380 N. Main St. to be rezoned from agricultural conservation to general commercial. Councilman Charles Edens recused himself from the vote because he works for the real estate organization, Berk-

shire Hathaway Home Services John M. Brabham Real Estate, that has possession of the land. Greg Googer, the project developer, said the store is anticipated to produce more than $10,000 in property taxes for the county and create six to 10 full-time jobs. In a previous interview, Googer said he anticipates construction will begin later this year and completed this winter or spring 2016. County Administrator Gary Mixon announced that the city successfully sold a $2.5 million bond for the county’s annual capital purchase program Tuesday. He said county officials anticipated an interest rate of about 2 percent but walked away with an interest rate

of 1.79 percent. The bonds will be used to purchase vehicles for the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, technology and to fund building improvements, Mixon said. He said the bonds are a five-year debt. Council also approved a motion to adopt a county ethics policy statement which Mixon said very broadly explains the expectations of county council. Mixon said there have not been any issues to prompt the ethics policy, but county officials realized that there was no ethics statement in place so the Sumter County Internal Affairs Committee made a motion to adopt the policy. In preparation for next year’s July 4 celebrations,

Councilman Eugene Baten asked if the annual fireworks display could come back to the community through collaborative funding between the county, city, Shaw Air Force Base and local organizations. The festivities were funded by Shaw, which no longer puts on the celebrations because of military budget cuts in 2013, said Robert Sexton, community relations manager for the base, after the council meeting. Councilman Artie Baker agreed with Baten’s comments about the importance of the July 4 celebration, and Vice Chairwoman Vivian Fleming-McGhaney said it is definitely something to look into.

Gear Up for Learning a success BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com On Tuesday morning, volunteers packed and sorted huge quantities of school supplies donated by local citizens who want to get Sumter’s students off to a good start. Today, Sumter School District personnel from each school in the district — elementary through high school — will pick up the supplies designated for their schools. Once the supplies have been taken to the schools, guidance counselors and teachers distribute them discreetly to the students who have the greatest need. “It’s been a pretty good year,” said Rose Christie, looking over her inventory list in the fellowship hall of St. Mark United Methodist Church, where boxes sat, each bearing the name of a local school. “We have done really well here at the last minute. Just yesterday, we received a donation of $500, which we’ll use to help fill in some of the items we need more of.” The boxes were full, with some overflow onto the floor of the hall. Noticeably short of the goal of 2,500 was the stack of book bags. “We only got around 220 of those,” Christie said. “Each school still gets a lot of stuff. I feel like the book bags are the dessert. Pens, pencils, binders, notebook paper — those are the meat and potatoes of school supplies, the things students can’t get by without.” At 10:45 a.m., she was still hoping more supplies would be dropped off. Meanwhile, volunteers such as Katie McKellar, 11, and Braxton Liebsly, 16, sorted and moved supplies so that they could be placed for pickup by the designated schools. Their grandmothers, Lynn Bolen and Leona Blakeney,

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Volunteers Katie McKellar, 11, and Braxton Liebsly, 16, help move the last of the packs of notebook paper to be sorted for distribution to schools. Tuesday was the final day for Sumter United Ministries’ Gear Up for Learning program, which accepts donations of school supplies from the public so less affluent students can started school on a par with their peers. are returning volunteers. “This is my eighth or ninth year,” Blakeney said. “We believe education is one of the most important things for young people and the community, and you have to have the tools to get started.” Both Bolen and Blakeney also donate supplies to the project. Blakeney said she and

other members of her family “bought all the No. 2 pencils they had at all the Dollar Generals in town.” While the official collection period for Sumter United Ministries’ 17th annual Gear Up for Learning project is over, Executive Director Mark Champagne said school supplies can still be dropped off at the ministries’ office, 36 Artil-

lery Drive, adjacent to the Sumter fairgrounds. “We’ll have them there if schools call us with a need,” he said, “and any that are left, we’ll use for next year’s Gear Up for Learning.” To find out how you can help or for more information, call Sumter United Ministries at (803) 7750757.

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Judge won’t dismiss lawsuit against BMW SPARTANBURG (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday declined to dismiss a lawsuit accusing BMW Manufacturing Co. of discriminating against black job candidates with a job screening policy at its Greer manufacturing facility. U.S. District Judge Henry M. Herlong Jr. denied BMW’s motion for summary judgment in the suit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Greenville News reported. In 2013, the commission accused of BMW of violating former employees’ civil rights by using criminal background checks with a disproportionate effect on black employees and applicants. Arguing that BMW’s policy affected dozens of employees working for a contractor that staffed a BMW warehouse, the

agency said the screenings discriminate against black candidates, who have higher arrest and conviction rates than whites. The contractor’s policy was not to employ anyone with a criminal record within the past seven years. When a new contractor took over the company, BMW ordered a new round of criminal background checks and fired anyone with a criminal record from any year. In its response, BMW denied the assertion that its policy doesn’t distinguish between felony and misdemeanor convictions. In his ruling Tuesday, Herlong also denied motions to exclude testimony from the commission’s expert on disparate impact and BMW’s expert on business necessity. A trial date hasn’t been set.

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STOLEN PROPERTY A green and beige 2005 Ford F-350 King Ranch 4X4 valued at $25,000 with an Alabama tag was reportedly stolen from the parking lot of an apartment complex in the 1100 block of Eisenhower Drive on Wednesday. A black touch-screen Toshiba laptop valued at $900 and $300 in cash were reportedly stolen from a residence on the 300 block of Brooklyn Street on Saturday. More than $3,100 worth of firearms were reportedly stolen from a black 2007 Cadillac Escalade on Friday while the vehicle was parked and unlocked in the 3300 block of Landmark Drive. The firearms include a black Baretta, a pink Taurus TCP 380, a chrome revolver and a Smith and Wesson Military and Police rifle. A gold watch with crystal accents valued at $460; a Gucci wallet valued at $100; a money

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Officials downstream demand answers BY SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN AND ELLEN KNICKMEYER The Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Local officials in towns downstream from where millions of gallons of mine waste spilled into a southwest Colorado river are demanding answers about possible longterm threats to the water supply. Colorado and New Mexico declared stretches of the Animas and San Juan rivers to be disaster areas as the orangecolored waste stream made its way downstream toward Lake Powell in Utah after the spill Wednesday at the abandoned Gold King mine near Silverton, Colorado. The 3 million gallons of mine waste included high concentrations of arsenic, lead and other heavy metals.

Workers with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency accidentally unleashed the spill as they inspected the abandoned mine site. EPA officials said Monday that there was no leading edge of contamination visible in downstream sections of the San Juan River or Lake Powell. But that has done little to ease concerns or quell the anger caused by the spill. The Navajo Nation, which covers parts of New Mexico, Utah and Arizona, declared an emergency as it shut down water intake systems and stopped diverting water from the San Juan River. Members of the tribal council were frustrated during a special meeting Monday and echoed the sentiment of New Mexico and Utah officials that the federal government needs

New Mexico Environment Department District Manager Bob Italiano places bottles of water for testing on a table on Monday at San Juan County’s Lee Acres Sheriff’s substation in Farmington, New Mexico. Water laced with heavy metals, including lead and arsenic, reached the New Mexico municipalities of Aztec, Farmington and Kirtland during the weekend, after a wastewater spill at a Colorado mine. ALEXA ROGALS / THE DAILY TIMES VIA AP

to be held accountable. Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes discussed the legal implications with his New Mexico counterpart, Hector Balderas, and planned to hold a similar call with Colorado Attorney General Cynthia Coffman, Reyes’ of-

fice said Monday. “We hope to work with our sister states to ensure our citizens are protected and whatever remediation is necessary occurs as quickly as possible,” Reyes said in a statement. “We will continue to evaluate the legal issues as we receive

data and monitor the effects on our communities.” Meanwhile, a spokesman for Utah Gov. Gary Herbert said the governor is disappointed in the EPA’s initial handling of the spill, but the state has no plans for legal action.

Take the vapors: Londoners buzz over breathable booze BY ASHLEY CHAN The Associated Press LONDON — Britons are buzzing over a temporary entry in the capital’s already saturated drinking scene: breathable booze. The pop-up bar, Alcoholic Architecture, uses a humidifier to pump a gin and tonic vapor into an enclosed space. Patrons absorb their alcohol from the “Cloud” by breathing in the vapors and by soaking it in through the skin and eyes.

sauna,” said Tom Foreman, 28, who works in marketing. Sam Bompas, one of the project’s designers, says the alcohol “goes straight into the blood stream, bypassing the liver.” Patrons are limited to one hour in the Cloud so they don’t get too inebriated. Medical experts don’t share his excitement. Dr. William Shanahan, a consultant psychiatrist at Nightingale Hospital, which specializes in addictions and mental disorders, called the method “a gimmick.”

The concept isn’t new. Douglass Miller, a beverage expert at the Culinary Institute of America, recalls seeing the idea in action back in 1998. Descending into a basement on the south bank of the Thames, customers are handed plastic ponchos to prevent the smell from permeating their hair and clothes, then are led into a corner of the bar sheathed in plastic strips. They walk in. And breathe. Deeply. “I think the last time I did something like this was where we accidentally spilled lots of vodka into the

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Pakistan horrified by alleged child sex abuse HUSSAIN KHAN WALA, Pakistan (AP) — In a dusty town near Pakistan’s border with India, families kept quiet for years about the blackmail gang that locals think filmed some 270 children being sexually abused, fearful the videos could appear online or sold in markets for as little as 50 cents. Those living in Hussain Khan Wala say the gang forced children at gunpoint to be abused or drugged them into submission. It was only after one family spoke up that others rose against the gang, with police later arresting 11 suspects. But as Pakistan recoils in horror at the scope of the abuse, the case shows the dangers here facing poor children, many of whom work as domestic servants and face abuse at the hands of their employers. It also raises questions about how such a gang could operate for years with some questioning Pakistan’s police and political elite. “They destroyed me,” one victim said. “They destroyed my family. They just killed me” The Associated Press does not identify victims of sexual abuse. The gang likely began targeting its victims years earlier, Kasur district police chief Rai Babar Saeed told the AP. Saeed said police already confiscated some 30 videos, nearly all of which included sexual abuse of children as young as 12. The gang then used the videos to extort money from families, threatening to re-

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Activists from Pakistan’s Child Rights Movement rally to condemn a child abuse scandal Monday in Islamabad, Pakistan. Police in eastern Pakistan arrested several men accused of sexually abusing children and distributing videos of the abuse, authorities said Sunday. lease them publicly and shame their children and their relatives, Saeed said. If a family couldn’t pay, there were some cases in which a victim would be forced to find another child to be filmed being abused, said Latif Sarra, a lawyer representing some victims. He, as well as other town residents interviewed by the AP, said the gang filmed at least 270 children being abused. Saeed said he didn’t know of that many children being involved. “It was a gang that has 15 to

21 members. These people have been ... raping boys and girls under the age of 15 and then filming them since 2009,” Sarra said. “It is a case of extortion. It is their business.” Saeed said authorities began investigating the case in June after receiving a complaint, but many families declined to press charges, even after officers drove through the town of Hussain Khan Wala, asking over loudspeakers for victims to come forward. But on Aug. 4, Pakistani media reported that hundreds of protesters

descended on a Kusar police station and briefly fought with officers, demanding investigators take action. On Monday, a court in Kasur ordered five suspects in the case held without bail. Six others also have been arrested in connection to the case. Haseem Amir, accused by police of being one of the ringleaders in the gang, shouted to journalists from lockup: “We have got nothing to do with it! We have been trapped!” A lawyer for him and the others arrested could not be

immediately reached. The allegations have dominated Pakistani newspapers and television stations. Many compared it to the case of Javed Iqbal, a man in Punjab’s provincial capital, Lahore, who one day in 1999 confessed to kidnapping, sexually abusing and dissolving the bodies of some 100 children in acid. Families identified their children from scraps of clothing left behind or by the snapshots he took of each of them before their death. Later sentenced to death, Iqbal killed himself in prison in October 2001. Such horrors, while sickening to this Muslim-majority country of 180 million, happen as children remain vulnerable. Child labor is common in Pakistan, and children as young as 5 are “bought, sold, rented or kidnapped and placed in organized begging rings, domestic servitude, small shops, brick kilns and prostitution,” the U.S. State Department said last year. Pakistan also has a huge population of at-risk Afghan refugees, though those involved in this blackmail ring appear all to be from Pakistan, officials said. The abuse allegations also carry political implications in Pakistan, whose young democracy remains challenged by Islamic extremists and a history of military coups. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s younger brother, Shahbaz, is Punjab province’s chief minister and rumors already have circulated linking police and politicians to the blackmail ring.

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books,” Laws said. In other news, Sumter School District Superintendent Frank Baker gave an update on construction projects. He said two HVAC projects, one at Kingsbury Elementary School and and one at Crestwood High School, are near completion. Eight of nine sewer projects have also been completed, Baker said. The only sewer project still in progress is at Bates Middle School. Baker said no one would bid on that project, and because of that, the district had to find another way to approach it. “The reason no one wanted to bid on it is because it was such an extensive and costly project,” he said. A process called relining is being done on the sewer project at Bates. The project will most likely fall under sole source, Baker said. Sole source

FROM PAGE A1 faculty and staff, Laws said. “We want to be the experts on site and be able to train our teachers and staff how to use the new technology coming to the district.” One of the initiatives Laws said they want to implement in the classroom in the near future is Google apps. “This is a common tool that teachers could use in the classroom to innovate, creating lessons to engage students at a higher level,” he said. Laws said technology staff will be at the school during the fall semester providing training for administration, faculty and staff. “It is our vision that the Chromebooks will eventually replace text-

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FROM PAGE A1 Their subcommittee is reviewing the agency’s budget and spending practices to prepare for next year’s debate on how to fix South Carolina’s deteriorating

‘It is our vision that the Chromebooks will eventually replace textbooks.’ DAVID LAWS JR. District’s director of secondary instructional technology means a company is the only one that manufactures that particular piece of equipment or product and, therefore, doesn’t require going through the competitive bid process. “We’ll be fine to start school at Bates,” he said. There are three food service proj-

roads. The House passed a plan last spring that would have generated an additional $400 million yearly for road and bridge construction. A plan advanced to the Senate floor would have raised twice that, but a filibuster prevented senators from vot-

ects at Bates, Willow Drive Elementary School and Wilder Elementary School. Bates is furthest along among the projects, and the project will be completed by Sept. 8. Willow Drive’s project is about 65 percent completed. Wilder’s is about 60 percent done. “We do have plans in place so there won’t be any interruptions in providing meals for the children,” he said. Two parking lot projects have not been bid on yet, those of Kingsbury and Millwood Elementary School, and will be offered up for bid in the next 45 days. A roof project at Ebenezer Middle School was awarded and is in progress. Alice Drive Middle School’s student drop-off/pick-up will be complete on Friday, Baker said. Classroom areas at Sumter High School have also been complete.

ing on it before the session ended. The bill will be on the Senate calendar under special debate status when the Legislature returns in January. Activists who oppose increasing the state’s 16.75-cents-per-gallon fuel

tax — unchanged since 1987 — want to shift the debate from funding to reform. DOT Commission Chairman Jim Rozier told the panel the agency can’t improve the nation’s fourthlargest state highway system without additional money.

Former health lab CEO named in federal lawsuit RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The cofounder and former chief executive officer of Richmond-based Health Diagnostic Laboratory Inc. has been sued by the federal government for participating in what it calls an $80 million kickback scheme. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports the government claims HDL and others defrauded federal health insurance programs of more than $500 million. Tonya Mallory is one of five defen-

dants in the complaint that was filed Friday in U.S. District Court in Beaufort, South Carolina. The lawsuit comes four months after the federal government unsealed whistle blower complaints against HDL, Mallory and several other companies and individuals. HDL agreed in April to pay $47 million as part of a settlement but admitted no wrongdoing. Philadelphia-based law firm Saul Ewing LLP is representing Mallory and told the newspaper it “will vigorously challenge the government’s

evidence in court.” The lawsuit claimed Mallory and others “knowingly and willfully” offered or paid $80 million in kickbacks to health care providers in the form of sham “process and handling” fees of $18 to $21 per blood sample. The companies claimed those fees were paid to medical practices to cover the costs of preparing and shipping blood samples. HDL said it stopped paying the fees early in 2014 after the government issued a warning about the practice.

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said Tuesday’s event was the fourth back-to-school gathering he has attended within the past few weeks, but other members of the sheriff’s office have gone to many other events. Hobbs said the office usually reaches out to the community during August as families prepare for the school year. Kendra Coplin and her three children traveled from Wedgefield to enjoy the backto-school event. She said it was great that there were so many people out there to encourage the children to become responsible adults. “The youth needs that,” she said. Jeremiah Oliver brought his son and daughter to the community event to give them something different to do during the summer such as learn potentially life-saving lessons from the fire department. Fire Department Division Chief Johnnie Rose took children through a staged house fire where they learned the proper ways to exit the building and call emergency services. Other law enforcement agencies also provided safety lessons. Lance Cpl. David Jones with Highway Patrol showed people the dangers of driving without a seatbelt with a roll-over simulator. The simulator showed how a person can be ejected from a vehicle when it rolls over if he or she is not wearing a seatbelt. Shaw Security Forces Squadron demonstrated how its K-9 unit operates by showing how the dogs assist with the apprehension of a suspect. Although some of the agencies focused on more serious issues, there was also facepainting, balloon accessories, a playground and dancing with Mickey Mouse. Sumter School District Superintendent Frank Baker, who attended the event, said he could not have thought of a better way to get children ready to go back to school.

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Academic fascism

eorge Orwell said, “There are some ideas so ab-

surd that only an intellectual could believe them.” If one wants to discover the truth of Orwell’s statement, he need only step upon most college campuses. Faculty leaders of the University of California consider certain statements racism and feel they should not be Walter used in class. Williams They call it micro-aggression. To them, micro-aggressive racist statements are: “America is the land of opportunity.” That is seen as perpetuating the myth of meritocracy. “There is only one race, the human race.” Such a statement is seen as denying the individual as a racial/cultural being. “I believe the most qualified person should get the job.” That’s “racist” because it gives the impression that “people of color are given extra unfair benefits because of their race.” These expressions don’t exhaust the list of micro-aggressions. Other seemingly innocuous statements deemed unacceptable are: “Everyone can succeed in this society, if they work hard enough,” ‘’When I look at you, I don’t see color,” or “Affirmative action is racist.” Perhaps worst of all is, “Where are you from or where were you born?” For more of this, see a document released by The College Fix (http://tinyurl.com/ne8ckqn) titled “Diversity in the Classroom,” UCLA Diversity and Faculty Development. This micro-aggression nonsense, called micro-totalitarianism by my colleague Dr. Thomas Sowell (http://tinyurl.com/nxulxc), is nothing less than an attack on free speech. From the Nazis to the Stalinists, tyrants have always started out supporting free speech, and why is easy to understand. Speech is vital for the realization of their goals of command, control and confiscation. Free speech is a basic tool for indoctrination, propagandizing, proselytization. Once the leftists gain control, as they have at many universities, free speech becomes a liability and must be suppressed. This is increasingly the case on university campuses. Daniel Henninger, deputy editor of The Wall Street Journal’s editorial page, writes about the campus attack on free speech and different ideas in his article ti-

tled “Obama Unleashes the Left: How the government created a federal hunting license for the far left” (http://tinyurl.com/ mp5x428). He says that in the Harvard Crimson, an undergraduate columnist wrote: “Let’s give up on academic freedom in favor of justice. When an academic community observes research promoting or justifying oppression, it should ensure that this research does not continue.” The student was calling for the suppression of the research of conservative Harvard government professor Harvey Mansfield. Oberlin College proposed that its teachers be aware of politically controversial topics such as “racism, classism, sexism, heterosexism, cissexism, ableism, capitalism and other issues of privilege and oppression.” The presumption that students must be protected rather than challenged in a classroom is at once infantilizing and anti-intellectual. Last year Vassar College faculty and students held a meeting to discuss the school’s movement to boycott Israel. Before the meeting, an English professor announced the dialogue would “not be guided by cardboard notions of civility.” That professor’s vision differs little from Adolf Hitler’s brown-shirted thugs of the paramilitary wing of the Nazi Party in their effort to crush dissent. Azusa Pacific University “postponed” a speech by political scientist Charles Murray to avoid “hurting our faculty and students of color.” Brandeis University officials rescinded their invitation to Somali writer and American Enterprise Institute scholar Ayaan Hirsi Ali, whose criticisms of radical Islam were said to have violated the school’s “core values.” Brandeis officials claimed that allowing her to speak would be hurtful to Muslim students. Western values of liberty are under ruthless attack by the academic elite on college campuses across America. These people want to replace personal liberty with government control; they want to replace equality before the law with entitlement. As such, they pose a far greater threat to our way of life than any terrorist organization or rogue nation. Leftist ideas are a cancer on our society. Ironically, we not only are timid in response, but also nourish those ideas with our tax dollars and charitable donations. Walter E. Williams is a professor of economics at George Mason University. © 2015 creators.com

LETTER TO THE EDITOR ‘Final trumpet’ not yet blowing In response to Joseph C. Valcourt’s recent pessimistic letter “How will history look on this generation?” he states “Our founders envisioned a nation of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, not economic oppression instituted by global tyranny.” But the line just before this says: “Will we resort to a new trail of tears, where God fearing, freedom loving people will be forced to escape to unknown regions of the planet?”

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The meaning of Trump

ASHINGTON — It is perhaps time to stop wondering what The Donald’s got that the others ain’t got. What he’s got is conservative America’s number, which has less to do with policy or political purity than with an evolutionary tic that’s been developing for decades. It also has little to do with social issues, other candidates might note, though some values voters may also like Trump. Nor is it exclusively the econoKathleen my, stupid Parker -- that cannonball of wisdom forever shackled to James Carville’s name. Indeed, Trump’s fans may have revealed themselves to be ABDs (All But Democrats), since Trump himself is an ABD. But for his recent conversions — pro-life with exceptions, walls make good immigration policy, and repeal-and-replace Obamacare “with something terrific!” — he would be giving Hillary Clinton a primary run for her money (and possibly some of his). As recently as Tuesday, he wasn’t jumping on the antiPlanned Parenthood bandwagon, though he did say that no funding should go to abortion, which is pretty safe since such federal abortion funding is already disallowed under current law. What Trump primarily has is a manner of speaking. (And how.) His many outbursts, insults and invectives are by now familiar enough to be boring — and not at all the point. The point is what he said to Fox News’ Megyn Kelly during the first debate when she asked about disparaging remarks he has made about women and

By “trail of tears” I’m assuming Mr. Valcourt is referring to the forced relocation of Native Americans from the southeast to areas further west that began in 1830 and lasted until 1850. Native Americans suffered from exposure, disease, and starvation while enroute, and many died before reaching their various destinations. Apparently, Native Americans also believed in the principals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of their own happiness and not the oppression and violence that resulted from their being forcefully dislocated from their lands by our heavily armed immigrant ancestors. This was indeed a sad chapter

whether he has the temperament to be president. Trump, who frequently reminds us that he’s a very busy man, said he didn’t have time for such political correctness. Huh? It was a fair question in my book -- and probably to most women. It was not a “politically correct” question, as Trump insisted, nor do his intemperate words measure up to the kind of serious scrutiny that true political correctness does. An insult is not the same as stifling ideas or political thought, as has been the rage -- if I may use that word in the absence of a “safe zone” — on many college campuses and, often, wherever bureaucrats gather. But mention PC to a constituency that despises an increasingly alien (PC correction: unfamiliar) country whose core principles are routinely ridiculed by popular culture — and who perceive illegal immigrants (PC correction: undocumented workers) as receiving greater deference than hardworking Americans barely scraping by — and you, my friend, are a hero. The fact that Trump has emerged not only unscathed but triumphant after his subsequent and disgusting remarks about Kelly, whom he described post-debate as having “blood coming out of her eyes, blood coming out of her wherever,” speaks trumpets and trombones to critics’ shakers, scrapers and cowbells. Trumpists, like Honey Badger, don’t care. Come to think of it, Trump is Honey Badger. (Footnote: Honey Badger was a YouTube sensation a few years ago that many un-PC types found hilarious, if also profane and revolting. Not for children.) Attempting to cover his posterior, Trump says he was thinking of Kelly’s nose when he said “wherever.” Really. We all have wherever/

in our history. An article by Brian Hicks that appeared in The Post and Courier states that “By 1860, there were 4 million slaves in the United States, and 400,000 of them — 10 percent — lived in South Carolina.” And I venture that not a single one arrived on a Carnival Cruise line. No, they were forced onto very cramped sailing ships where many also died. Many out of desperation did escape to unknown regions via the underground railway. If forcing people from foreign lands to come and work on our plantations without pay is not “global tyranny” then I don’t know what is.

whatever moments, but “nose” isn’t one of those words that sends us foraging for misplaced vocabulary. Rather than apologize, which would be as foreign to Trump as a woman his age, he’s insisting that Kelly apologize to him. Classic narcissism. Trump is like the murderer who blames the victim for being home when he was burglarizing the victim’s house. Meanwhile, Trump tweeted (no wonder he’s so busy) that Fox News President Roger Ailes had called him and smoothed things over. How perfectly ... practical. For her part, Kelly announced on “The Kelly File” Monday night that she wouldn’t be responding to Trump’s taunts and she certainly wouldn’t apologize for doing her job. In a political arena lacking same, that’s what classy looks like. Perhaps now, as Kelly suggested, we can move on, but do people really want to? Trump is the quintessential partisan divider whom people feel obligated to denounce but love to watch. Ailes knows that 24 million viewers tuned into the debate not to delve deeply into Scott Walker’s biblical psyche but because Trump would be there. Trump, of course, knows this, too. After so much history that would destroy anyone else’s candidacy, it’s hard to imagine what would cause Trump’s fans to abandon him. My own unscientific surveys turn up a consistent refrain: “I would never vote for him, but I like the way he stirs things up” Polling reflects that the second part of that sentence is probably true. And I’m no longer sure I believe the first part. Kathleen Parker’s email address is kathleenparker@ washpost.com. © 2015, Washington Post Writers Group

Seems it has been around for some time in our country dating back to our founders who were good but also fallible men; some of whom owned slaves. Creating our more perfect union is still a work in progress and thus our great country has progressed and changed for the better in numerous ways. And thank goodness it continues to progress and change for the better as we recently witnessed South Carolina. “The final trumpet” has not yet blasted as Mr. Valcourt states. WILLIAM Q. BRUNSON Sumter County / New York

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Keep a level head when dealing with those using emotional tactics to push you one way or another. Observe what everyone is doing and keep your thoughts and feelings to yourself until you are sure you are doing what’s best for you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t get confused by someone’s TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t aggressive action or put-downs. let what others do or say stop you Tune out any derogatory from following through with your comments and you will outshine plans. Step outside your comfort zone if it will help you connect with anyone trying to interfere with your progress. Love is highlighted someone you want to collaborate and romance will improve your life. with. Trust in your abilities and forge ahead. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t mix money with emotions. Overspending in order to impress someone will have the opposite effect. Consider building your assets, not squandering what you’ve worked so hard to acquire. Lending or borrowing will lead to problems and should not be considered. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Emotions are surfacing. Don’t let your imagination run wild. Rather than make assumptions about what you think is going on around you, take a step back and focus on your own personal accomplishments. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Someone will take advantage of you if you aren’t careful. Stand up for your rights instead of giving in just to keep the peace. Your insight into future trends will help you make wise choices regarding your financial and personal affairs. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Helping others will be rewarding. A generous but practical approach will lead to prosperity. Set a course and you will encourage others to follow your lead. Your ability to stick to rules and regulations will make a strong impression.

Learn from the experiences you encounter today. Listen carefully and use your skills to overcome negativity and bullying. It’s up to you to bring about the changes that will lead to a happier, more fulfilling life. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your serious approach to money matters will help you secure your financial position and ease your stress. A serious commitment to someone you think is special will help you see your future plans more clearly. Don’t let others hold you back. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Personal improvement will make your life better and help you supercharge your earning potential. Don’t sit back and wait for things to come to you. If you want to be successful, take action and make it happen. Be smart, show confidence and get ahead. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your intuition is trying to tell you something. Don’t overthink what is going on around you. Act on your first impression and refrain from making assumptions that can lead to confusion. Trust and act on your gut feelings.

LOTTERY NUMBERS PALMETTO CASH 5 TUESDAY

POWERBALL SATURDAY

LUCKY FOR LIFE MONDAY

4-5-14-15-32 PowerUp: 5

9-34-48-52-54 Powerball: 15; Powerplay: 4

2-10-11-12-44 Lucky Ball: 8

PICK 3 TUESDAY

PICK 4 TUESDAY

2-1-3 and 3-3-6

6-5-8-7 and 1-4-5-3

MEGAMILLIONS TUESDAY Numbers not available at press time.

SUMTER ANIMAL CONTROL PET OF THE WEEK SugarBear, a small, young adult male spaniel mix, is available for adoption at Sumter Animal Control. Although he has been on his own for a little while, he walks well on a leash and seems to know a few commands. He is a friendly, well-mannered boy who would love to sit at your feet and adore you. He would be content with a walk a few times a day to take in the sights. Sugar Bear is in kennel 29 and hoping that there is someone out there who can give him the loving home he so deserves. Call Sumter Animal Control at (803) 436-2066 to inquire about Sugar Bear.

SECTION

22 days until kickoff for Gamecocks football

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2015

Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: sports@theitem.com

PRO FOOTBALL

Jets QB Smith out 6-10 weeks with broken jaw Teammate inflicted injury with locker room ‘sucker punch’ BY DENNIS WASZAK JR. The Associated Press

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith’s (7) hopes for a breakout season literally took a major blow on Tuesday when he suffered a broken jaw after being punched by teammate Ikemefuna Enemkpali in the locker room following practice in Florham Park, N.J. Smith will be out six to 10 weeks and Enemkpali was released.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Geno Smith’s hopes for a breakout season with the New York Jets took a major blow — to the jaw. The quarterback will be sidelined at least 6-10 weeks with a broken jaw after being punched by teammate

Ikemefuna Enemkpali in the locker room Tuesday morning. Smith, entering his third season, will require surgery to repair the injuries. He hadn’t yet undergone the procedure as of late Tuesday afternoon. “It had nothing to do with football,’’ coach Todd Bowles said. “It was something very childish, and he got cold-cocked, suckerpunched — whatever you want to call it — in the jaw.’’ Bowles made the stunning announcement in an impromptu news conference

before training camp practice was scheduled to start. Enemkpali, an outside linebacker in his second season, was immediately released by the Jets. “It was something very childish, that sixth-graders could have talked about,’’ Bowles said. “It had no reason for happening.’’ Neither Bowles nor a small handful of players made available to the media would go into detail about the incident, or if they knew

SEE SMITH, PAGE B4

PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

Modest returns Once a contender in every major, Tiger now just looking for signs of improvement when play begins on Thursday at Whistling Straits BY DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Tiger Woods knows the concept of going through a transition, just not the numbers associated with this one. His world ranking is No. 278. Throw out some of the past champions and the 20 club pros at the PGA Championship, and his ranking is the worst of all but two players at Whistling Straits — Nick Taylor and Darren Clarke. He has not won a tournament in two years, and he has only one top 10 on the PGA Tour since. And while his winless streak in the majors is at 23 dating to the 2008 U.S. Open, only once in the last six years has he gone into the final round within three shots or fewer of the lead. That was at Muirfield two years ago, and he closed with a 74 to finish five shots behind.

This is the new world of Woods at the majors. Expectations are lower than ever. There wasn’t a lot of talk about Woods winning the PGA Championship. His main theme was taking baby steps. “I’m just trying to get better,’’ Woods said after playing nine holes with Davis Love III. “I’m just trying to get up there where I can win tournaments, get my game organized so I can be consistent on a tournament basis where I’m going to give myself a chance to win each and every event I play in. That’s what I have done over most of my career. And I’d like to get to that point again where I could do it.’’ Even if expectations are low, he is still Tiger Woods. He had one of the largest galleries for a morning practice round at Whistling Straits, and he stopped

SEE MODEST, PAGE B5

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tiger Woods was once a favorite to win nearly every major he played, but entering the PGA Championship that begins on Thursday at Whistling Straits in Haven, Wis., Woods’ only goal is to play better than he has his last few times out.

USC FOOTBALL

PREP FOOTBALL

Matulis, Shell aim to solidify O-line

Turner steps down as LCHS coach, assumes 3 new roles

WILLIE T. SMITH III Greenville News COLUMBIA — Mike Matulis wasted little time making an impact on the University of South Carolina football team. After sitting out the first few games in 2011 as the staff contemplated redshirting the Boynton Beach, Florida, native, the coaching staff decided to play him after an injury to then-starter Kyle Nunn at left tackle. The 6-foot-5, 293-pounder filled in admirably against Auburn but was used sparingly when Nunn returned. Later in the season, Matulis was called to action again —

MATULIS

SHELL

this time to play right tackle — and played well enough to be selected a second-team freshman All-American by The Sporting News. While Matulis was in action, fellow offensive lineman Brandon Shell had to wait. Despite being one of the most highly regarded offensive line prospects in the country, the Gamecocks’ coaching staff opted to redshirt Shell upon arrival.

But since then, Shell (6-6, 328) has become one of the top offensive linemen in the Southeastern Conference. This year, the fifth-year seniors are expected to play beside each other with Shell at left tackle and Matulis at left guard. It is hoped the offensive line will lead an inexperienced offense to success. “Me and Mike, we go back to freshman year,” Shell said. “We know each other, probably like he knows the back of my hand like I probably know his. It is crazy how good our relationship is, even off the field. We hang out. He’s one of my best friends on the team.”

SEE USC, PAGE B3

BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER michaelc@theitem.com BISHOPVILLE — The man who has been instrumental in shaping the Lee Central High School football program is no longer the head coach, but will continue to have a hand in its progression. Baron Turner, stepped down as head coach in April to take on three different roles. On July 1 Turner became the Lee County School District Athletics Director and Physical Education Coordi-

nator as well as an assistant principal at Lee Central High School. “I like both, TURNER but I was already doing administrative duties anyway and this was a step up,” Turner said. “I’ve been (involved with the high school as an administrative assistant) since 2010 so I’ve been in the student-athletes lives.” Turner said in 2010 he

SEE TURNER, PAGE B2

SPORTS

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2015

THE SUMTER ITEM

SCOREBOARD

SPORTS ITEMS

San Diego 2, Cincinnati 1 Washington 8, L.A. Dodgers 3

TUESDAY’S GAMES

TV, RADIO TODAY

3 p.m. – Youth Baseball: Little League World Series Southeast Regional Semifinal Game from Warner Robins, Ga. (ESPN). 3:30 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Houston at San Francisco or Baltimore at Seattle (MLB NETWORK). 4 p.m. – Women’s Amateur Golf: U.S. Women’s Amateur First-Round Matches from Portland, Ore. (FOX SPORTS 1). 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 7 p.m. – Youth Baseball: Little League World Series Southwest Regional Semifinal Game from Waco, Texas (ESPN2). 7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Atlanta at Tampa Bay (SPORTSOUTH, WPUB-FM 102.7). 8 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Pittsburgh at St. Louis (ESPN). 9:55 p.m. – International Soccer: Mexican League Match – Cruz Azul vs. Jaguares (UNIVISION). 10 p.m. – WNBA Basketball: Seattle at Phoenix (NBA TV). Midnight – International Soccer: Mexican League Match – Toluca vs. Puebla (UNIVISION).

Atlanta at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Boston at Miami, 7:10 p.m. Colorado at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m. Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. Philadelphia at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Cincinnati at San Diego, 10:10 p.m. Washington at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Houston at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Cincinnati (R.Iglesias 2-4) at San Diego (Shields 8-4), 3:40 p.m. Philadelphia (Nola 2-1) at Arizona (Ch.Anderson 5-4), 3:40 p.m. Houston (Feldman 4-5) at San Francisco (Heston 11-6), 3:45 p.m. Boston (E.Rodriguez 6-4) at Miami (Conley 1-0), 4:10 p.m. Atlanta (Wisler 5-2) at Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 6-6), 7:10 p.m. Colorado (J.De La Rosa 7-4) at N.Y. Mets (deGrom 10-6), 7:10 p.m. Milwaukee (Garza 6-12) at Chicago Cubs (Hammel 6-5), 8:05 p.m. Pittsburgh (G.Cole 14-5) at St. Louis (Wacha 13-4), 8:15 p.m. Washington (Zimmermann 8-7) at L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 9-6), 10:10 p.m.

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Colorado at N.Y. Mets, 12:10 p.m. Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 7:15 p.m. Cincinnati at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Washington at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

PREP FOOTBALL SCRIMMAGE SCHEDULE SUMTER

Friday Sertoma Jamboree vs. Lake City, 7:30 p.m.

NASCAR By The Associated Press SPRINT CUP LEADERS

CRESTWOOD

Through Aug. 9 Points 1, Kevin Harvick, 823. 2, Joey Logano, 781. 3, Dale Earnhardt Jr., 750. 4, Jimmie Johnson, 747. 5, Brad Keselowski, 719. 6, Martin Truex Jr., 714. 7, Matt Kenseth, 703. 8, Kurt Busch, 659. 9, Jamie McMurray, 635. 10, Denny Hamlin, 631. 11, Paul Menard, 622. 12, Jeff Gordon, 620. 13, Ryan Newman, 613. 14, Clint Bowyer, 612. 15, Carl Edwards, 589. 16, Aric Almirola, 562. 17, Kasey Kahne, 561. 18, Greg Biffle, 532. 19, Kyle Larson, 517. 20, Casey Mears, 493. Money 1, Kevin Harvick, $6,204,406. 2, Joey Logano, $5,412,111. 3, Jimmie Johnson, $4,880,923. 4, Denny Hamlin, $4,394,412. 5, Dale Earnhardt Jr., $4,235,110. 6, Matt Kenseth, $4,014,922. 7, Brad Keselowski, $4,007,122. 8, Jeff Gordon, $3,873,547. 9, Martin Truex Jr., $3,592,641. 10, Clint Bowyer, $3,536,131. 11, Ryan Newman, $3,446,143. 12, Greg Biffle, $3,429,210. 13, Jamie McMurray, $3,325,297. 14, Aric Almirola, $3,279,097. 15, Austin Dillon, $3,188,890. 16, Trevor Bayne, $3,140,870. 17, AJ Allmendinger, $3,038,893. 18, David Ragan, $3,003,759. 19, Kyle Larson, $2,986,868. 20, Casey Mears, $2,957,873.

Friday Sertoma Jamboree vs. Timmonsville, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 vs. Buford, 6 p.m.

LAKEWOOD

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tampa Bay’s Kevin Kiermaier hits a 2-run home run during the seventh inning of the Rays’ 2-0 victory over Atlanta on Tuesday in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Ramirez, Kiermaier lead Rays past Braves ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Erasmo Ramirez pitched efficiently into the eighth inning for his first win in more than a month, Kevin Kiermaier hit a 2-run homer in the seventh and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Atlanta Braves 2-0 Tuesday night. Kiermaier’s fifth home run of the season — and first since June 3 — came off Williams Perez one out after Asdrubal Cabrera’s infield single. Cabrera’s seventh multihit game in his last eight gave him a .358 batting average since coming off the disabled list July 28. Perez (4-3) gave up four hits in his first career complete game. In his third start since coming off the DL, he walked four while striking out one. Ramirez (9-4) won for the first time in five starts since July 10. He gave up five hits and no walks, needing only 70 pitches to get through sevenplus innings. Xavier Cedeno got two outs for his first save. BLUE JAYS 4 ATHLETICS 2

TORONTO — Jose Bautista hit a solo home run, Drew Hutchison pitched seven strong innings and Toronto won its ninth straight game, beating Oakland Athletics 4-2. Toronto starting pitchers have held the opposition to three earned runs or fewer in 15 consecutive games. Hutchison (11-2) allowed two runs and four hits in 7-plus innings. Roberto Osuna pitched the ninth for his 11th save.

SHS TENNIS TO HOLD 1ST PRACTICE THURSDAY The Sumter High School girls tennis team will have its first practice on Thursday at 6 p.m. at the school’s tennis courts. The team is open to any female student in grades 7-12 in Sumter School District. Players are asked to have a sports physical form.

USC’S TANNER NAMED TO ABCA HALL OF FAME COLUMBIA — South Carolina athletic director Ray Tanner was picked for the American Baseball Coaches Association’s Hall of Fame.

TURNER FROM PAGE B1 went back to school to hone his administrative skills and acknowledged working in a bigger role was something he had always desired. The Bishopville native said he loves the county and wanted to stay involved in the community as well as the school district because he wants to be close to the student-athletes. “It’s very important for me because I’m from Bishopville,” Turner said. “I appreciate the chance to serve my kids in the county as well as Lee Central High School.”

The school on Tuesday announced the honor for Tanner, who won the 2010 and 2011 College World Series as the Gamecocks baseball coach. Tanner spent 25 years as head baseball coach at North Carolina State and South Carolina until becoming the Gamecocks athletic director in the summer of 2012. Along with the two national titles, Tanner led the Gamecocks to six College World Series championships, three Southeastern Conference titles and 13 straight NCAA tournament appearances. Tanner is among four honorees. The others are Texas coach Augie Garrido, Johns Hopkins coach Bob Babb and Spring Arbor coach Sam Riggleman. Induction ceremonies are Jan. 8 in Nashville, Tennessee.

NFL DRAFT RETURNING TO CHICAGO IN 2016 SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Chicago is on the clock again. The NFL draft is returning to the Windy City for the second straight year after a long run at Radio City Music Hall in New York. The location has not been finalized, but it will be near Grant Park and run from April 28-30. The league also announced plans to create a selection process for future draft sites. There was no commitment made to Chicago beyond 2016, but the NFL says it will be considered for future drafts. The league was believed to be considering Los Angeles, but this year’s draft in Chicago and “Draft Town’’ — an NFL-themed party at Grant Park — drew huge crowds, impressing the league. Chicago also is centrally located for fans of several teams, adding to the attraction for the NFL. According to the league, more than 200,000 fans participated in draft-related events this year in Chicago. A study commissioned by the Chicago Sports Commission found the draft generated an economic impact of $81.6 million. The 2015 draft was held in the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. But O’Reilly said they are considering all options. The draft also was held in Chicago in 1938, 1942-44, 1951, and 1962-64. From staff, wire reports

Turner became head coach of the Stallions in 2002, the school’s third year of existence. LC went 5-6 overall and 2-3 in region his first year guiding the team to it’s first-ever playoff berth. He picked up the school’s first winning record in 2004 with a 6-5 mark. Turner had a 45-52 record in two different stints at Lee Central. He was 20-21 from 2002 through 2005. He returned as head coach in 2010 and went 25-31 in that 5-yeare stint. He guided LC to its best season in school history in ’12 where the Stallions won the Region VII-2A title and finished the season with

a school record of 8-4 after bowing out in the quarterfinals of the 2A Division II playoffs. Justin Danner, who served as an assistant head football coach at Hartsville for the past four years, takes over for Turner. Danner also spent four seasons as the head coach at Darlington High School where he compiled a 9-32 overall record. Turner said he was involved with the decision-making process to bring on Danner and hopes the team will have similar success. “Yeah, I’m going to miss (football),” Turner said. “I mean it’ll be hard not being on the field, but yeah, I’ll miss it.”

Friday Sertoma Jamboree vs. Marion, 6:45 p.m.

WILSON HALL

Friday Orangeburg Prep Jamboree vs. Grey Collegiate, 5:30 p.m.

MANNING

Friday Marlboro County Jamboree vs. Cheraw, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 Vs. Lake Marion, 6 p.m.

LAURENCE MANNING

Friday Orangeburg Prep Jamboree vs. Whale Branch, 7:30 p.m.

THOMAS SUMTER

NFL PRESEASON

Friday at Williamsburg Jamboree in Kingstree vs. Holly Hill, TBA Friday, Aug. 21 at Pee Dee, TBA

SCHEDULE SUNDAY’S GAME

Minnesota 14, Pittsburgh 3

LEE CENTRAL

Friday Camden Jamboree vs. Andrew Jackson High, 6 p.m.

THURSDAY’S GAMES

New Orleans at Baltimore, 7:30 p.m. Green Bay at New England, 7:30 p.m. N.Y. Jets at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Miami at Chicago, 8 p.m. Washington at Cleveland, 8 p.m. Dallas at San Diego, 10 p.m.

ROBERT E. LEE

Today at Pee Dee Academy, 6 p.m. Friday Florence Christian Jamboree vs. Dillon Christian, 7 p.m.

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Carolina at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Tennessee at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Pittsburgh at Jacksonville, 7:30 p.m. N.Y. Giants at Cincinnati, 7:30 p.m. Denver at Seattle, 10 p.m. St. Louis at Oakland, 10 p.m.

EAST CLARENDON

Saturday Chesterfield County Jamboree vs. Pageland Central, 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21 At Hemingway Sportsarama Vs. Carvers Bay, 7 p.m.

SATURDAY’ GAMES

Tampa Bay at Minnesota, 8 p.m. San Francisco at Houston, 8 p.m. Kansas City at Arizona, 9 p.m.

SCOTT’S BRANCH

Today vs. Estill, 6 p.m. Friday Willie Jeffries Classic in Orangeburg vs. TBA

AUG. 16

Indianapolis at Philadelphia, 1 p.m.

TRANSACTIONS By The Associated Press

CLARENDON HALL

Friday at Carolina Academy, 5:30 p.m.

BASEBALL

MLB STANDINGS By The Associated Press AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST DIVISION New York Toronto Baltimore Tampa Bay Boston CENTRAL DIVISION Kansas City Minnesota Detroit Chicago Cleveland WEST DIVISION Houston Los Angeles Texas Seattle Oakland

W 61 61 57 56 50

L 49 52 54 56 62

Pct .555 .540 .514 .500 .446

GB – 1 1/2 4 1/2 6 12

W 67 55 54 52 51

L 44 56 58 58 59

Pct .604 .495 .482 .473 .464

GB – 12 13 1/2 14 1/2 15 1/2

W 61 59 55 52 51

L 52 52 55 61 62

Pct .540 .532 .500 .460 .451

GB – 1 4 1/2 9 10

MONDAY’S GAMES

Kansas City 4, Detroit 0 Chicago White Sox 8, L.A. Angels 2 Baltimore 3, Seattle 2 Oakland at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Atlanta at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Boston at Miami, 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m. Detroit at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. L.A. Angels at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. Texas at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. Baltimore at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. Houston at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Baltimore (Gausman 2-3) at Seattle (Iwakuma 3-2), 3:40 p.m. Houston (Feldman 4-5) at San Francisco (Heston 11-6), 3:45 p.m. Boston (E.Rodriguez 6-4) at Miami (Conley 1-0), 4:10 p.m. Oakland (Brooks 1-0) at Toronto (Buehrle 125), 7:07 p.m. Atlanta (Wisler 5-2) at Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 6-6), 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 4-8) at Cleveland (Salazar 9-6), 7:10 p.m. Detroit (Da.Norris 2-2) at Kansas City (Volquez 11-6), 8:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (Heaney 5-1) at Chicago White Sox (Joh.Danks 6-9), 8:10 p.m. Texas (N.Martinez 7-6) at Minnesota (Pelfrey 5-7), 8:10 p.m.

THURSDAY’S GAMES

EAST DIVISION

St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati Milwaukee WEST DIVISION Los Angeles San Francisco Arizona San Diego Colorado

Pct .536 .523 .455 .398 .393

GB – 1 1/2 9 15 1/2 16

W 71 65 62 49 48

L 40 44 48 61 65

Pct .640 .596 .564 .445 .425

GB – 5 8 1/2 21 1/2 24

W 62 59 55 53 47

L 50 52 56 60 63

Pct .554 .532 .495 .469 .427

GB – 2 1/2 6 1/2 9 1/2 14

MONDAY’S GAMES

N.Y. Mets 4, Colorado 2 Arizona 13, Philadelphia 3

COLLEGE

BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN _ Announced the retirement of men’s soccer coach Preston Goldfarb. FLAGLER _ Named Chris Mathis associate trainer. MIAMI _ Announced men’s basketball G Rashad Muhamad is transferring from San Jose State. OKLAHOMA _ Reinstated LB Frank Shannon to the football team. RIO GRANDE _ Named Chris Hammond softball coach. SHENANDOAH _ Named Justin Potter men’s and women’s assistant cross country coach. TEXAS-RIO GRANDE VALLEY _ Named Geren Woodbridge assistant track and field coach. TUSCULUM _ Announced the retirement of tennis coach Tommy Arnett. WASHINGTON (MO.) )_ Named Jenn Nulle assistant director of athletics development. YESHIVA _ Named Michael Alon women’s basketball coach.

EASTERN CONFERENCE

NATIONAL LEAGUE L 52 53 61 68 68

National Hockey League NEW JERSEY DEVILS _ Signed F Pavel Zacha to a three-year, entry-level contract. ECHL READING ROYALS _ Agreed to terms with F Jonathan Parker.

WNBA STANDINGS By The Associated Press

Oakland at Toronto, 12:37 p.m. Texas at Minnesota, 1:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m. L.A. Angels at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m.

W 60 58 51 45 44

FOOTBALL

National Football League ATLANTA FALCONS _ Waived-injured S Terell Floyd. CHICAGO BEARS _ Traded G Ryan Groy to New England for LB Matthew Wells. NEW YORK JETS _ Released LB Ikemefuna Enemkpali. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES _ Signed CB Marc Anthony. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS _ Signed DT Tony McDaniel and P Karl Schmitz. Activated WR Louis Murphy from the non-football injury list.

HOCKEY

TUESDAY’S GAMES

New York Washington Atlanta Philadelphia Miami CENTRAL DIVISION

American League BOSTON RED SOX _ Placed RHP Koji Uehara on the 15-day DL. LOS ANGELES ANGELS _ Placed OF Matt Joyce on the 15-day DL. National League CHICAGO CUBS _ Optioned OF Matt Szczur to Iowa (PCL). LOS ANGELES DODGERS _ Placed RHP Carlos Frias on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 2. MILWAUKEE BREWERS _ Announced the resignation of general manager Doug Melvin, who will remain as president of baseball operations. NEW YORK METS _ Sent RHP Rafael Montero to St. Lucie (FSL) for a rehab assignment.

New York Washington Chicago Indiana Connecticut Atlanta

W 14 13 14 12 11 8

L 6 8 9 9 10 14

WESTERN CONFERENCE Minnesota Phoenix Tulsa Los Angeles San Antonio Seattle

W 16 14 10 7 7 5

L 6 8 13 15 16 17

Pct .700 .619 .609 .571 .524 .364

GB – 1 1/2 1 1/2 2 1/2 3 1/2 7

Pct .727 .636 .435 .318 .304 .227

GB – 2 6 1/2 9 9 1/2 11

MONDAY’S GAMES

No games scheduled

TUESDAY’S GAMES

Indiana at Washington, 7 p.m. Chicago at New York, 7 p.m. San Antonio at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Seattle at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Tulsa at Connecticut, 7 p.m. Seattle at Phoenix, 10 p.m.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

THE SUMTER ITEM

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2015

ACC looks to showcase more than Seminoles

CLEMSON FOOTBALL

BY JOEDY MCCREARY The Associated Press

AP FILE PHOTO

After a breakout season last year, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney is expecting wide receiver Mike Williams (7) to take things to the next level and possible follow the NFL path that former standout DeAndre Hopkins did.

Swinney, Tigers expect bigger things from WR Williams in ’15 BY SCOTT KEEPFER Greenville News CLEMSON — It took just one start for Mike Williams to make a lasting impression. In the first starting assignment of his career, two years ago against Wake Forest, Williams made a nifty, sliding 14-yard touchdown catch. He has made a habit of making spectacular receptions on a regular basis ever since, so it’s not surprising that the junior wide receiver is poised to achieve another level of greatness this fall. Clemson University head football coach Dabo Swinney isn’t much for comparisons but concedes that he sees a lot of DeAndre Hopkins in Williams. “He’s a bigger, stronger Nuk Hopkins,” Swinney said, referring to the former Tiger who plays for the Houston Texans. “If he reaches the physicality and

USC FROM PAGE B1 While Shell, who is moving from right tackle, begins the season with a streak of 35 starts, Matulis’ ascent has been stalled by injuries. “I’ll talk about it because it happened,” Matulis said of his many injuries, including knee surgery that sidelined him for most of 2014. “I can’t

killer instinct of Hopkins, then there’s a whole other level for him.” That level would be the NFL, which looms as a distinct possibility for the preseason All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection. After 57 catches for 1,030 yards with six touchdowns last season, Williams could be confronted by a major decision after the season if he lives up to his own expectations. “I don’t think about that too much,” Williams said. “If I have the year I’m thinking about having, everything else will fall into place.” Things always have seemed to fall into place for the rangy 6-foot-4 receiver from the tiny town of Vance in Orangeburg County. At Lake Marion High, Williams had 126 receptions for 2,691 yards with 21 touchdowns during his final two seasons, earning recognition as the No. 3 prospect in the state by ESPN in 2012.

He certainly has done his part to continue the burgeoning wide receiver tradition at Clemson that has seen the likes of Chansi Stuckey, Aaron Kelly, Jacoby Ford, Sammy Watkins and Hopkins pass through the program in the past decade. “I would like to be one of those elite guys,” Williams said. “But right now I’m just trying to make plays for my team. “I’ve got to get more physical in the boundary. I’ve been able to put on a few pounds and also have gotten quicker and faster.” Williams came to Clemson at around 190 pounds; he now checks in around 215, with no detectable loss in speed. Williams also has shown that he’s more than willing to impart as much knowledge as possible to many of the younger receivers, including Trevion Thompson, who has shined in fall camp, and freshman Deon Cain.

escape it. “But I’m not worried about it. I’m prepared. Everything is feeling good, and all I can do is go into the season full blast.” Shell could have entered the 2015 NFL draft but said he never seriously entertained that thought. “I just knew if I came back I could have another challenge,” Shell said, “just to be in this environment again. I

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While watching video the other day, co-offensive coordinator Jeff Scott said he had to hit the replay button to confirm whether he was watching Williams or Thompson. “That’s a good thing,” Scott said. “There’s definitely a lot of good competition in the boundary with Mike Williams, Trevion and Deon. Those are three special guys. It keeps Mike Williams on his toes, that’s for sure.” And Williams is embracing the competition in what could be his final fall camp as a Tiger. “It has been big for all of us,” Williams said. “If people double up on me, we’ve got two great receivers on the other side. We help each other out there on the field. All the freshmen are looking real good. They’re catching on fast and making a lot of plays out there.” Much like Williams did when he debuted two years ago.

really have no rush to leave.” If the line remains the same as in the first week of fall practice and Shell and Matulis play side-by-side, they hope to be leaders at a dominant area of the team. “We plan on being the best on the field,” Shell said. “That’s how we’re going to do every game, every practice. We’re going to go out there and try to be the best group

on the field.” Shell is just happy his friend is healthy and gets a chance to leave USC playing his best. “I’m just happy for his last go-around,” Shell said. “I want to give him all I’ve got because I know he is going to give me all he’s got. Being lined up next to him makes me want to go hard because I want to do it for him and I

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Atlantic Coast Conference recently has produced a Heisman Trophy winner, a No. 1 overall draft pick, a BCS champion and a playoff team. OK, that wasn’t the whole league, but just one school — Florida State. This is shaping up as a pivotal year for a conference that wants to prove it’s more than just the Seminoles and then everybody else. Florida State doesn’t look quite as much like the group that won the final BCS championship and reached the first College Football Playoff behind 2013 Heisman winner — and current Tampa Bay quarterback — Jameis Winston. “There’s several teams in this conference that I think have a chance to win the league,’’ Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney said. “I think we’re one of them.’’ So do the voters. They made his Tigers the league’s preseason favorite and picked sophomore quarterback DeShaun Watson as the preseason player of the year.

NEW FACES Some big names have arrived in the ACC this season. Gene Chizik, who was fired by Auburn a year after he led the Tigers to the 2010 national title, has resurfaced as the defensive coordinator at North Carolina. Everett Golson, who led Notre Dame to the BCS championship game during the 2012 season, is a graduate transfer at Florida State and is fighting for the starting job.

FAMILIAR FACES The ACC returns its leading rusher, its top passer and its top two scorers from 2014. Reigning player of the year James Conner rushed for 1,765 yards and 26 touchdowns for Pittsburgh last season while Miami’s Brad Kaaya had an efficiency rating of 145.9 as a freshman. Conner averaged two touchdowns per game while Florida State kicker Roberto Aguayo was responsible for 136 points.

COASTAL CRAPSHOOT Picking a champion in the Coastal Division has been a fool’s errand — the voters haven’t nailed it since they correctly chose Virginia Tech in 2011. In the previous two years, a total of 232 ballots were cast at the league’s preseason media days and only one picked a winner — the one who chose Georgia Tech last year.

want to do it for the team.” While the Gamecocks, who finished 7-6 in 2014 after three consecutive 11-win seasons, are not predicted to have a particularly successful season, Matulis is confident the team will surprise everyone. “That’s what we want,” Matulis said of the predictions. “We want people to sleep on us. We’re going to shock the world. That’s all we can do.”

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ffensive lineman Lloyd Cushenberry (6-feet3-inches, 310 pounds) of Geismar, La., became the University of South Carolina football program’s latest commitment on Thursday. He’s the third OL to commit to the Gamecocks’ 2016 class and the 15th overall new pledge. “I wanted to get it out of the way before the season starts, and we felt like it was a great place for me to get my education and a great football program,” Cushenberry said. “They told me to get up there and they are going to coach me hard and work me hard every day. They feel like I can be a great player.” Cushenberry got his first look at USC at the Showcase Camp in late June and liked what he saw. After thinking about it for a few weeks, he likes things even more now. “The coaching staff is great, the campus is beautiful and everything was just amazing,” he said. “Hopefully I can come and whatever their plans are for me, I’m willing to do whatever they need me to do.” Cushenberry can play offensive tackle and offensive guard, but expects to be an OG with the Gamecocks. “I’m athletic and willing to learn and do everything I can to help out,” he said. “And I’m going to get after it.” Cushenberry also had offers from Colorado State, Purdue, Louisiana Tech, Arkansas State, Tulane, Louisiana Lafayette and Louisiana Monroe. Texas Christian also showed interest. USC has three OLs on the books for the ‘16 class and is eyeing a fourth in Pete Leota of Asheville, N.C. Leota visited USC earlier this summer and has had them ahead of Virginia Tech and North Carolina since then. However, before finalizing his plans, Leota wants to get back to Blacksburg and Chapel Hill. He does not plan to visit Columbia again or take any official visits before making his decision. Leota confirmed on Friday USC is still the leader and he is regular contact with the Gamecocks. “I talked to them last night and basically every day,” Leota said. “They just tell me to think about their school hard and they’re glad that they are the leader.” Leota added that he does not have a commitment date in mind at this point. Wide receiver Kelvin Harmon of Palmyra, N.J., has set Oct. 1 for his announcement, which he will hold at his school. Harmon will take an official visit to USC and is looking at Sept. 25 for that visit. Harmon attended two camps at USC this summer. He has been in contact with his recruiters from USC, North Carolina State, Temple, UNC and Rutgers. West Virginia is the sixth school on his list. Harmon said right now all six are even and he plans to name a top three later this month. USC has been recruiting tight end Naseir Upshur of Philadelphia for a long time, and he made another visit to

SMITH FROM PAGE B1 what sparked it. “This isn’t a UFC match,’’ guard Willie Colon said. “We’re football players, not fighters.’’ Added cornerback Darrelle Revis: “I hold both of them responsible. ... But at the same time, you’ve got to move forward.’’ Smith, who was having a good training camp, will be sidelined for the rest of the summer and likely for the first few games of the season. The regular-season opener at home against Cleveland on Sept. 13 is five weeks away. “Depending on how surgery goes, we’ll see where we go from there,’’ Bowles said. Smith took to Instagram and posted a picture of himself sitting in a car — mouth

the campus along with his father and two brothers this past weekend. He visited Florida State on Friday. USC and FSU are two of his final eight along with Maryland, Temple, Arizona State, Southern California, Alabama and Michigan. Upshur first visited USC for last year’s Georgia game. He and recruiter GA Mangus have developed a tight relationship, and his former teammate, running back David Williams, is going into his third season in the program. “He’s a big brother and I talk to him like every day,” Upshur said of Williams. “He’s pushed for me to come to South Carolina.” USC will get one of Upshur’s official visits this fall. He also plans to visit Arizona State, Michigan and FSU for official visits. He will wait until National Signing Day in February of ‘16 to reveal a decision. USC signee defensive back Toure Boyd of Chaffey Junior College in California was admitted to school late last week and started practice on Saturday. However, defensive end signee Devante Covington of Georgia Military College was not admitted. USC offered ‘17 OL Adrian Ealy (6-5, 260) of Baton Rouge, La. He is the teammate of Gamecock WR commitment Tre Jackson. Some of Ealy’s other offers include Louisiana State, FSU, Mississippi State, Florida and Tennessee.

CLEMSON Clemson linebacker commitment Rahshaun Smith of IMG Academy in Florida publicly decommitted on Thursday so he would be free to take other official visits. In his tweet announcing the decommitment, Smith stated that Clemson does not allow committed players to take official visits to other schools. He plans to visit Miami, LSU and Auburn officially along with Clemson and Maryland could become a factor as well. With Smith’s decommitment, Clemson now has 10 pledges for the ‘16 class and two carryovers from ‘15. Another Clemson commitment planning other official visits is WR Cornell Powell of Greenville, N.C. He announced he will take other official visits to UGA, Oklahoma and Ohio State. Powell has not decommitted. Spartanburg High School RB Tavien Feaster put a little more sizzle into his recruiting late last month with a 2-day visit to Tennessee. Feaster enjoyed himself immensely on the visit and told Volunteer fan websites that the weekend had given him something else to consider. After thinking things over for a few days though, Feaster reassured Clemson fans of his plans by putting on Twitter that he’s still committed to the Tigers. “I thought about those things and I felt like I had already made the right decision for myself and for my future,” Feaster said. “My mind was already set.” Feaster was given the orange carpet treatment at Ten-

closed and looking stern — and a simple message: “ILL BE BACK.’’ In a statement issued to The Associated Press by his agent, Enemkpali apologized to the team and fans. “Geno and I let our frustration get the best of us, but I should have just walked away from the situation,’’ Enemkpali said. “I deeply regret and apologize for my actions. It was never my intention to harm anyone. I appreciate the opportunity I had with the Jets.’’ Bowles said the Jets could add another quarterback, but veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick will assume the starting job. Bryce Petty, a fourth-round pick this year out of Baylor, and undrafted free agent Jake Heaps out of Miami are the Jets’ other remaining quarterbacks. Bowles spoke again after practice and wouldn’t commit

nessee and he admits to briefly being caught up in the words and ways of Tennesse head coach Phil Kornblut Butch Jones and company. RECRUITING “They were CORNER on me hard when I was up there and were talking real good,” he said. “It was alright. I had fun. But Clemson is where I’m at.” Feaster said UGA and USC are two other schools along with Tennessee to contact him over the summer, but he’s not taking any more visits outside of Clemson and won’t take official visits to any other schools. DE Shavar Manuel of IMG Academy said he will officially visit Clemson, Auburn, LSU and UF. He’s undecided on a fifth visit. Clemson DB target Tony Butler of Lakewood, Ohio, was offered by WVU while on a visit. He’s had Clemson, Michigan, Arizona State and Rutgers as his top schools. Clemson is in the top three with DB Trayvon Mullen of Pompano Beach, Fla., along with FSU and LSU. WR Juwan Burgess, a ‘17 recruit from Tampa, Fla., has Clemson in his favorites list along with UF, Syracuse, VT, FSU and Miami. There is no order to his list.

CLEMSON AND USC USC offered ‘18 OL Jamaree Salyer of Atlanta while he was on campus for a visit. Clemson also has offered him.

OTHERS Defensive lineman Kyree Campbell of Woodbridge, Va., committed to UNC. USC was a finalist. Quarterback Steven Duncan, a ‘16 recruit from Ashley Ridge High in Summerville, committed to Western Kentucky.

BASKETBALL Clemson men’s basketball head coach Brad Brownell picked up his first commitment for the ‘16 class last week in 6-6 Scott Spencer of St. George, Va. Spencer averaged 13 points per game last season and thrives on the 3-point shot. “Coaches love how I shoot the ball and how consistent I am shooting the ball,” Spencer said. “I can score very well. I can finish in the lane and at the rim, shoot off the dribble and on the move.” Spencer was watched by the Clemson coaches in July and he made an unofficial visit last weekend. The vibe he felt from Brownell convinced him to make his decision. “Every time I talked to him, when I went on my visit, I could tell by looking in his eyes he really trusts me and has faith in me,” Spencer said. “That’s all I need in a coach. That’s a big part of why I chose to go to Clemson.” Spencer also has offers from Kansas State, East Carolina, Murray State, Richmond, Hofstra, Wofford and others. He will sign in November.

to Fitzpatrick for the rest of the season or to Smith reclaiming his job when he’s healthy, but indicated that a player could lose his starting spot due to injury. “If the other guy is playing well and the boat is going right and there are no waves and everything is going and we’re 4, 5, 6, 7-and-0,’’ Bowles said, “yeah, you’re not coming back to start.’’ Bowles, in his first season as coach, dealt with the news last month that star defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson was suspended four games by the NFL for violating the league’s substance abuse policy and then was charged with resisting arrest after a high-speed road race in Missouri 12 days later. Richardson could face additional discipline by the league for violation of the personal conduct policy once the legal process plays out.

Jordan Bruner, a 6-9 player from Spring Valley High in Columbia, set his official visits with Yale on Sept. 4 and followed by Temple and UGA. After a weekend off, he will go to Tennessee on Oct. 2 and Clemson on Oct. 9. One thing working in the Tigers’ favor is their extended recruiting efforts with Bruner. They’ve been on him the longest, according to his head coach Perry Dozier. “They’ve liked him for a good while and he loves the staff up there,” Dozier said. “(Assistant) Coach Steve Smith has been the main one recruiting him. They like him and have been following him for a long time.” Bruner has visited Clemson in the past and Dozier said he has a good feel for the program and the school. “Coach Brownell seems to be really comfortable with him and will play him in the right position,” said Dozier. “He’s excited about the staff and he loves the position of being able to play in the ACC (Atlantic Coast Conference), and there’s comfort because it’s still close to home. “The exposure being on TV is really big as well. And academics are big as well. He carries a 4.84 GPA (grade-point average).” Bruner suffered a torn medial collateral ligament in a preseason scrimmage last year and only played a few minutes in the final two playoff games. De’Riante Jenkins, a 6-6 player from Hargrave Prep in Virginia, has 10 schools left on his list and his plan is to visit as many of them as he can over the next few months either officially or unofficially. The 10 are USC, Clemson, Missouri, Tennessee, Indiana, Rutgers, Virginia Commonwealth, UGA, Georgia Tech and LSU. He has not yet decided which ones will get the coveted official visits, but he said he is supposed to visit USC unofficially before he leaves Eutawville for Hargrave. “I’m waiting to hear from (USC head) Coach (Frank) Martin to give me a date,” said Jenkins, who visited USC earlier in the summer. “I’m talking regularly with them. He tells me how I could be big in the community, stay home and be something big.” Jenkins also has visited Clemson and the Tigers are

staying hot on his trail as well. “They were telling me they got a commitment and they said it has nothing to do with me and they will want me. That doesn’t concern me. They compare me to (former Tiger) KJ McDaniels a lot and tell me how Coach Smith develops young wing players. But, I think I’m a guard. They’re telling me I can play guard as well.” Jenkins said he hears from all 10 schools regularly and he doesn’t have any favorites from the group at this point. He said he possibly could sign in November depending on how quickly he gets the official visits in, “but I’m not in a rush.” Shandon Goldman, a 6-9 player from Evansville, Ark., who will attend St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy in Wisconsin this fall, plans to take an official visit to Clemson on Friday. Clemson offered 6-8 John Fulkerson, a Tennessee native who will attend Christ School in Arden, N.C., this year. Last week, Clemson point guard target Kamar Baldwin of Winder, Ga., committed to Butler. Per his high school head coach, USC signee 6-10 Eric Cobb received NCAA Clearinghouse and USC approval last week and is now on campus. Devontae Shuler, a ‘17 G from Irmo High, was offered recently by UF, according to GTuckerHoops. Shuler also has USC and Clemson offers among others. The USC women offered eighth-grade G Loyal McQueen of Wilson High in Florence. Clemson also has offered.

BASEBALL Clemson gained a commitment from ‘17 right-handed pitcher Sam Keating (6-2, 170) of Fort Myers, Fla., last week. Last season, Keating had a 5-2 win-loss record with a 0.99 earned run average and 54 strikeouts. He also had a .403 batting average with a home run and 23 runs batted in. Clemson also picked up a commitment for the ‘18 class in shortstop Charles Mack of Williamsville, N.Y. Left-handed pitcher Tyler Mettetal of South Elgin, Ill., committed to USC for its ‘17 class.

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7:45 a.m.-1 p.m. -- Ryan Helminen, United States; Rory Sabbatini, South Africa; Chesson Hadley, United States. 7:55 a.m.-1:10 p.m. -- David Howell, England; Grant Sturgeon, United States; Boo Weekley, United States. 8:05 a.m.-1:20 p .m. -- Charles Howell III, United States; Austin Peters, United States; Thomas Bjorn, Denmark. 8:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. -- Byeong Hun An, South Korea; Russell Henley, United States; Robert Streb, United States. 8:25 a.m.-1:40 p.m. -- James Morrison, England; Ryan Palmer, United States; Charley Hoffman, United States. 8:35 a.m.-1:50 p.m. -- Stephen Gallacher, Scotland; Ryan Moore, United States; Thongchai Jaidee, Thailand. 8:45 a.m.-2 p.m. -- Vijay Singh, Fiji; David Toms, United States; Mark Brooks, United States. 8:55 a.m.-2:10 p.m. -- James Hahn, United States; Jamie Donaldson, Wales; Harris English, United States. 9:05 a.m.-2:20 p.m. -- Ross Fisher, England; J.B. Holmes, United States; Mikko Ilonen, Finland. 9:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m. -- Tony Finau, United States; Branden Grace, South Africa; Danny Lee, New Zealand. 9:25 a.m.-2:40 p.m. -- Steve Young, United States; Morgan Hoffmann, United States; Anirban Lahiri, India. 9:35 a.m.-2:50 p.m. -- Brian Cairns, United States; Matt Every, United States; Matt Jones, Australia. 9:45 a.m.-3 p.m. -- Adam Rainaud, United States; Brian Harman, United States; J.J. Henry, United States. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. -- Michael Putnam, United States; Marcus Fraser, Australia; Steve Marino, United States. 1 p.m.-7:45 a.m. -- Bob Sowards, United States; Koumei Oda, Japan; Alex Cejka, Germany. 1:10 p.m.-7:55 a.m. -- Ryan Kennedy, United States; Kevin Chappell, United States; Brendon de Jonge, Zimbabwe. 1:20 p.m.-8:05 a.m. -- Davis Love III, United States; Darren Clarke, Northern Ireland; Steve Stricker, United States. 1:30 p.m.-8:15 a.m. -- Jimmy Walker, United States; Tommy Fleetwood, England; Justin Thomas, United States. 1:40 p.m.-8:25 a.m. -- Webb Simpson, United States; Bernd Wiesberger, Austria; Shane Lowry, Ireland. 1:50 p.m.-8:35 a.m. -- Nick Watney, United States; Ian Poulter, England; Joost Luiten, The Netherlands. 2 p.m.-8:45 a.m. -- Luke Donald, England; Graeme McDowell, Northern Ireland; Patrick Reed, United States. 2:10 p.m.-8:55 a.m. -- Adam Scott, Australia; Henrik Stenson, Sweden; Brooks Koepka, United States. 2:20 p.m.-9:05 a.m. -- Rory McIlroy, Northern Ireland; Jordan Spieth, United States; Zach Johnson, United States. 2:30 p.m.-9:15 a.m. -- Jason Dufner, United States; Phil Mickelson, United States; Padraig Harrington, Ireland. 2:40 p.m.-9:25 a.m. -- Cameron Tringale, United States; Danny Willett, England; John Senden, Australia. 2:50 p.m.-9:35 a.m. -- Jason Bohn, United States; Marcel Siem, Germany; Omar Uresti, United States. 3 p.m.-9:45 a.m. -- Richie Ramsay, Scotland; Dan Venezio, United States; Nick Taylor, Canada.

10TH HOLE-FIRST HOLE

7:45 a.m.-1 p.m. -- Pat Perez, United States; Brian Gaffney, United States; David Hearn, Canada. 7:55 a.m.-1:10 p.m. -- Hideki Matsuyama, Japan; Johan Kok, United States; Brendan Steele, United States. 8:05 a.m.-1:20 p.m. -- Matt Dobyns, United States; Colin Montgomerie, Scotland; John Daly, United States. 8:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. -- Victor Dubuisson, France; Matt Kuchar, United States; Charl Schwartzel, South Africa. 8:25 a.m.-1:40 p.m. -- Sergio Garcia, Spain; Bill Haas, United States; Louis Oosthuizen, South Africa. 8:35 a.m.-1:50 p.m. -- Justin Rose, England; Brandt Snedeker, United States; Geoff Ogilvy, Australia. 8:45 a.m.-2 p.m. -- Bubba Watson, United States; Paul Casey, England; Jim Furyk, United States. 8:55 a.m.-2:10 p.m. -- Hunter Mahan, United States; Lee Westwood, England; Ernie Els, South Africa. 9:05 a.m.-2:20 p.m. -- Jason Day, Australia; Dustin Johnson, United States; Rickie Fowler, United States. 9:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m. -- Tiger Woods, United States; Martin Kaymer, Germany; Keegan Bradley, United States. 9:25 a.m.-2:40 p.m. -- Gary Woodland, United States; Francesco Molinari, Italy; Marc Warren, Scotland. 9:35 a.m.-2:50 p.m. -- Brent Snyder, United States; Tyrrell Hatton, England; Brendon Todd, United States. 9:45 a.m.-3 p.m. -- Jeff Olson, United States; Fabian Gomez, Argentina; Martin Laird, Scotland. 1 p.m.-7:45 a.m. -- George McNeill, United States; Charles Frost, United States; Emiliano Grillo, Argentina. 1:10 p.m.-7:55 a.m. -- Chris Wood, England; Brett Jones, United States; Sean O’Hair, United States. 1:20 p.m.-8:05 a.m. -- George Coetzee, South Africa; Ben Martin, United States; Soren Kjeldsen, Denmark. 1:30 p.m.-8:15 a.m. -- Rich Beem, United States; Shaun Micheel, United States; Y.E. Yang, South Korea. 1:40 p.m.-8:25 a.m. -- Rafa CabreraBello, Spain; Steve Bowditch, Australia; Daniel Berger, United States. 1:50 p.m.-8:35 a.m. -- Camilo Villegas, Colombia; Kiradech Alphibarnrat, Thailand; Pablo Larrazabal, Spain. 2 p.m.-8:45 a.m. -- Cameron Smith, Australia; Shawn Stefani, United States; Hiroshi Iwata, Japan. 2:10 p.m.-8:55 a.m. -- Kevin Streelman, United States; Sang-Moon Bae, South Korea; David Lingmerth, Sweden. 2:20 p.m.-9:05 a.m. -- Troy Merritt, United States; Alexander Levy, France; Russell Knox, Scotland. 2:30 p.m.-9:15 a.m. -- Tim Clark, South Africa; Billy Horschel, United States; Miguel Angel Jimenez, Spain. 2:40 p.m.-9:25 a.m. -- Eddie Pepperell, England; Sean Dougherty, United States; Kevin Na, United States. 2:50 p.m.-9:35 a.m. -- Marc Leishman, Australia; Ben Polland, United States; Kevin Kisner, United States. 3 p.m.-9:45 a.m. -- Scott Piercy, United States; Alan Morin, United States; Andy Sullivan, England.

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THE CONTENDERS A capsule look at top contenders for the PGA Championship.

Event: 97th PGA Championship Dates: Aug. 13-16 Site: Whistling Straits (Straits Course) Length: 7,514 yards Par: 36-36—72

DUSTIN JOHNSON Age: 31 Country: United States World ranking: 7 Worldwide wins: 9 2015 wins: WGC-Cadillac Championship Majors: None 2015 majors: Masters-T6, US Open-T2, British Open-T49 Backspin: He's had at least a share of the lead in four rounds at the majors this year, just not the one that matters. The U.S. Open loss was painful. The British Open was surprising after he went from the 36-hole lead to a 75-75 weekend. This is his last major for redemption.

SHIFTING FOCUS Jor Jordan rdan Spieth and Dust tin Johnson Joohnson now Dustin th he faces facces of 2015 2 the A season seaso PGA

JORDAN SPIETH Age: 22 Country: United States World ranking: 2 Worldwide wins: 7 2015 wins: Valspar Championship, Masters, U.S. Open, John Deere Classic Majors: Masters (2015), US Open (2015) 2015 majors: Masters-1, US Open-1, British Open-T4 Backspin: Now that the Grand Slam bid is over — Spieth missed the British Open playoff by one shot — he goes after the American slam. No one has ever swept all three U.S. majors in the same year.

RICKIE FOWLER Age: 26 Country: United States World ranking: 5 Worldwide wins: 4 2015 wins: The Players Championship, Scottish Open Majors: None 2015 majors: Masters-T12, US Open-Cut, British Open-T30 Backspin: A year after he finished in the top five at all the majors, Fowler hasn't been a factor in any of them. And yet he doubled his career win total with victories in The Players Championship and the Scottish Open.

CLOCKWISE FROM BOTTOM LEFT: JORDAN SPIETH, DUSTIN JOHNSON, TIGER WOODS, RORY MCILROY ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTOS

Tiger Woods started the year with a clean bill of health. Tig Ro Rory McIlroy started the year as the undisputed No. 1 pla player in the world, winner of back-to-back majors and the ove overwhelming favorite to complete the career Grand Slam at tthe Masters and expand his trophy case. Neither are the talk of golf going into the final major of the year. The focus ins instead shifts to Jordan Spieth and Dustin Johnson in vastly dif different capacities _ celebration for Spieth, consolation for Joh Johnson. And going into the PGA Championship at Whistlin tling Straits, it is impossible to ignore either one of them. — Doug D Ferguson, AP Golf Writer

RORY MCILROY Age: 26 Country: Northern Ireland World ranking: 1 Worldwide wins: 17 2015 wins: Dubai Desert Classic, WGC-Match Play, Wells Fargo Championship. Majors: US Open (2011), British Open (2014), PGA Championship (2012, 2014) 2015 majors: None Backspin: The first question is whether his ankle has recovered enough for him to play. The next question is how McIlroy will fare without having competed in two months.

Field: 156 players (136 tour pros, 20 club pros) Prize money: $10 million Winner's share: $1.8 million

FACTS & FIGURES Defending champion: Rory McIlroy Last year: McIlroy pulled away on the back nine at Valhalla and closed with a 3-under 68 for a one-shot victory over Phil Mickelson and Rickie Fowler. American Slam: Jordan Spieth missed a playoff at the British Open by one shot to end his bid for a Grand Slam. Next up is a chance to become the only player to sweep the three U.S. majors in the same year. American Sweep: Americans have a chance to sweep the majors for the first time since 1982. Key statistic: The last 15 major champions were all among the top 50 in the world when they won. Noteworthy: The PGA Championship ended in a playoff both previous times it was held at Whistling Straits. Quoteworthy: "I knew what was at stake. There was an added element to that off the course. That's won't be there for the PGA, and it might make it easier." — Jordan Spieth, on no longer having the pressure of chasing a Grand Slam. Television (all times EDT): Thursday and Friday, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., TNT Sports. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., TNT Sports; 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. CBS Sports. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., TNT Sports; 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., CBS Sports.

Spie sent golf into a frenzy when he Spieth won the U.S. Open to become only the four fourth player since 1960 to get halfway the Grand Slam, winning at Chambers to th Bay only after Johnson three-putted from feet on the final hole. Johnson looked 12 fe like tthe man to beat at St. Andrews when took a 36-hole lead in the British Open, he to only to implode on the weekend as Spieth made a spirited run at a third straight mad major that came up one shot short. So majo what to make of the PGA Championship? wha Spie still has a shot at history. No Spieth one has ever swept the three American majo majors in the same year. Johnson gets another shot at redemption. It was at Whistling Straits where Johnson was penalized two shots on the final hole in 2010 for grounding his club in a bunker, costing him a spot in the playoff. The PGA Championship typically the most unpredictable of the four majors because it rarely favors any player, and it attracts the most players from the top 100 in the world of any other major. That includes Woods, who is outside the top 250 from going winless in two years. And it might not include McIlroy, who already missed his British Open defense with an ankle injury and was not certain he could defend at the PGA Championship.

THE BIG FINISH "We had a chance to do something no one has done — win all four majors in a year," Spieth said when assessing his most amazing summer. The good news? He still has a chance to do something no one has done if he can capture the final major of the year. Woods in 2000 and Ben Hogan in 1953 are the only other players to win three majors in one year, and both of those included a British Open. As a bonus, Spieth has a chance to reach No. 1 in the world. THE BUNKERS It takes a certain bunker mentality to play the Pete Dye creation that is Whistling Straits. There are just over a thousand bunkers, and they cover so much territory that fans are allowed to stand in parts of them. Players are reminded that any sand on the course, even if there are footprints, are considered bunkers. THE BEAUTY It only looks as though three of the majors this year are played on links courses. Chambers Bay was built in a former sand pit and featured rolling terrain and firm turf along Puget Sound. St. Andrews was the real deal.

Summaries of the last two PGA Championships at Whistling Straits YEAR: 2010 WINNER: Martin Kaymer SCORE: 277 MARGIN: Playoff RUNNER-UP: Bubba Watson PRIZE MONEY: $1.35 million SUMMARY: Martin Kaymer won his first major in a playoff over Bubba Watson, and yet this PGA Championship is remembered as much for who wasn't in the playoff. Dustin Johnson had a one-shot lead playing the final hole when he set his 4-iron in sand that he thought was the base of a dead patch of grass. Instead it was among the 1,000 bunkers at Whistling Straits. After missing a 7-foot par putt on the final hole, he was penalized two shots and wound up in a tie for fifth. ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTOS

MODEST FROM PAGE B1 to sign autographs heading to the next tee, which is unusual for him. Hundreds of fans stood below the steps of the media center when they saw Woods walk in, all of them holding flags for him to sign. Woods, who turns 40 at the end of the year, made it clear at the Memorial (where he shot a career-high

85) that he was in this for the long haul. Different from past swing changes is that he is coping with what he keeps calling a “perfect storm’’ because the switch followed back surgery and recovery that cost him half the 2014 season. Steve Stricker played with him two days at The Greenbrier Classic, where Woods tied for 32nd while posting his lowest 72-hole score (273) since his last win.

YEAR: 2004 WINNER: Vijay Singh SCORE: 280 MARGIN: Playoff RUNNER-UP: Justin Leonard, Chris DiMarco PRIZE MONEY: $1.125 million SUMMARY: Vijay Singh closed with a 76 — the highest final round by a winner in PGA Championship history — and only got into a three-man playoff when Justin Leonard's putter let him down. Leonard missed a 12-foot par putt on the 18th hole, his sixth miss inside 12 feet on the back nine. Chris DiMarco had a chance to win in regulation and left his birdie putt short. In the three-hole playoff, Singh opened with a birdie and the others couldn't catch up. Singh won his third major.

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“He’s going through some down times,’’ Stricker said. “It looks like he’s getting things pushed back into shape and he’s getting stronger and healthier. I’ve talked to him. He’s feeling better. And it’s just about getting that confidence level back, him settling on what he wants to do with his swing and going from there, and then that confidence level will come back. ... I expect him to get it back and get it

going again.’’ Still, it’s odd for Woods to be at a major and attract so little attention. The majors this year have been about Jordan Spieth, the Masters and U.S. Open champion who missed by one shot a chance at the third leg of the Grand Slam at St. Andrews. Still in play at Whistling Straits is a chance to sweep the U.S. majors, which has never been done.

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QB Newton doesn’t regret role in scuffle BY STEVE REED The Associated Press SPARTANBURG — Cam Newton is defending his role in a scuffle with Carolina Panthers’ teammate Josh Norman that put the star quarterback at risk of unnecessarily getting injured. Newton said Tuesday he would do it again. “I have no regrets of things that I’ve done,’’ Newton said. “It’s been whispered about ‘franchise quarterback doing this or doing that.’ What’s the blueprint of a franchise quarterback? Leading your team. I’m not going to let anyone dictate how I play.’’ It’s rare to see a quarterback of Newton’s stature instigating any type of contact, let alone starting a fight, at training camp. But Newton contends he’s not like most franchise quarterbacks. “You’ve never seen a guy in a red jersey like me,’’ Newton said. “You’re not going to shape or form me into who you want me to be. I’m here for’’ my teammates. Most quarterbacks around the league, including Newton, wear a red jersey at practice designed to protect them from contact and reduce the risk of injury. They normally keep a distance from fights. Newton, however, took matters into his own hands on Monday after Norman stiff-armed him during an interception return. An angry Newton turned and ran down Norman near the goal line after the play had been blown dead by coaches. The two players got into a scrap and wound up at the bottom of a pile of players — Newton without his helmet. They eventually had to be separated by teammates. Although linebacker Thomas Davis yelled at the fifth-year quarterback for being “stupid,’’ a defiant Newton defended his actions during an 11-minute press conference Tuesday. “Do what (again)? Practice hard? Yes. I practice hard each and every day,’’ Newton said. Newton has drawn criticism for putting himself at risk of injury after signing a $103 million contract extension this offseason. General manager Dave Gettleman declared at that time Newton is the guy to lead the Panthers to the “Promised Land.’’ Newton contends people worry too much about him getting hurt. “People are going to have their concerns with me riding on the Segway — ‘Hey, what is he doing? He could stumble over a stick and trip up,’’’ Newton said. “I can’t live my

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The Sertoma Football Jamboree will be held on Friday at Sumter Memorial Stadium beginning at 6 p.m. There will be three 1-half scrimmages featuring the football teams from the three Sumter School District high schools. Crestwood will take on Timmonsville at 6 p.m., Lakewood will meet Marion at 6:45 and Sumter will face Lake City at 7:30 p.m. Fans from Sumter, Timmonsville and Marion will be asked to sit on the home side while fans from Crestwood, Lakewood and Lake City will be asked to sit on the visitors side. Tickets are $6 per person. FLAG REGISTRATION

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Carolina quarterback Cam Newton (1) said he doesn’t regret his role in Monday’s scuffle with Josh Norman (24) at Panthers training camp at Wofford College in Spartanburg. life like that. It goes back to this: Am I going to let people dictate what I’m supposed to be? Or am I going to dictate to people and say, ‘I am what I am?’ If you like it then that’s great; if you don’t like it, even better.’’ Newton said he has spoken to Norman and the rest of the team and there are no hard feelings. Norman didn’t address the media. “I’m bringing the best out of Josh, and Josh is bringing the best out of me,’’ Newton said. Pro Bowl TE Greg Olsen said the entire event has been overblown by the media, claiming critics are always looking for ways to judge Newton. “He’s (245) pounds and has rushed for more touchdowns than almost any quarterback in NFL history. He’s a big boy. He’s fine,’’ Olsen said. “I think everyone needs to stop overreacting. ... He’s one of the biggest guys on the team and carries the ball 15 times per game like a running back. A little hand-slapping fight with at DB in practice? I think he will be OK.’’ Panthers head coach Ron Rivera didn’t want to revisit the incident on Tuesday, but clearly downplayed the fight on Monday. “The thing I try to take away from it, as you look for the positive in it, is hey, he stood up for himself and the other guy stood up for himself,’’ Rivera said. “I know it’s the quarterback, but we treat everybody the same. That’s the way I’m going to look at it. That’s my spin on it.’’

The Sumter County Recreation Department is taking registration for its flag football league through Thursday. The league is open to children ages 5-8 as of Sept. 1, 2015. Registration fee is $50. No late registration will be taken. For more information, call the recreation department at (803) 436-2248 or visit www.sumtercountysc.org.

SOFTBALL FALL REGISTRATION

The Sumter County Recreation Department is taking registration for its fall girls softball leagues. Registration will run through Aug. 21. The league is open to girls ages 7-12 as of Dec. 31, 2015. Registration fee is $45. No late registration will be taken. There will be a coaches meeting on Thursday at 6 p.m. at the recreation department at 155 Haynsworth Street. For more information, call the recreation department at (803) 436-2248 or visit www.sumtercountysc.org.

BASEBALL FALL REGISTRATION

The Sumter County Recreation Department is taking registration for its fall baseball leagues. Registration will run through Aug. 19. The league is open to children ages 7-14 as of April 30, 2016. Registration fee is $45. No late registration will be taken. There will be a coaches meeting on Thursday at 6 p.m. at the recreation department at 155 Haynsworth Street. For more information, call the recreation department at (803) 436-2248 or visit www.sumtercountysc.org.

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The Sumter County Recreation Department is taking registration for its tackle football league through Thursday. The league is open to children ages 9-12 as of Sept. 1, 2015. Registration fee is $60. No late registration will be taken. For more information, call the recreation department at (803) 436-2248 or visit www.sumtercountysc.org.

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The Sumter County Recreation Department is taking registration for its fall soccer leagues through Thursday. There will be leagues for children ages 3-17 as of Sept. 1, 2015. Registration fee is $30 for ages 3-4, $35 for ages 5-6 and $45 for ages 7-17. No late registration will be taken. For more information, call the recreation department at (803) 436-2248 or visit www.sumtercountysc.org.

CHEERLEADING FALL REGISTRATION

The Sumter County Recreation Department is taking registration for its cheerleading program through Thursday. The program is open to children ages 5-12 as of Sept. 1, 2015. Registration fee is $50. No late registration will be taken. For more information, call the recreation department at (803) 436-2248 or visit www.sumtercountysc.org.

There is one slot available for the 16th Annual Christian Golfers’ Association Churches Challenge Golf Tournament and Praise Rally which will be held on Friday and Saturday. A waiting list is being taken in case a team has to pull out and there is also a waiting list for individuals as well. On Saturday, at Sunset Country Club, sign-in for the morning flight begins at 7 a.m. Tee off will begin at approximately 8 a.m. The afternoon flight will have sign-in at 11 a.m. for its 1 p.m. tee times. The cost is $45 per golfer and includes the praise dinner on Friday as well as lunch and beverages on Saturday. Players can also purchase up to two mulligans for $5 that can be used anywhere on the course. Members of the public are invited to attend the event and cheer for their team. Spectators can walk the course and sponsors are encouraged to set up a tent to display their products. Registration forms can be mailed to CGA, 1285 Clara Louise Kellogg Drive, Sumter, SC 29153 or can be brought to the office at Dillon Park, next to Crystal Lakes Golf Course. 9-HOLE SCRAMBLE

The 9-hole Scramble event hosted by The Links at Lakewood will be held every Thursday beginning at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $25 per player and includes prizes and dinner. The cost is $12 for those attending just the dinner. To sign up, call the pro shop at (803) 481-5700 up to 5 p.m. the day of the event.

OBITUARIES SARAH STRANGE Sarah Jane Hudson Strange, 85, beloved wife of the late Charles Sidney Strange Sr., died on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, at her residence. Mrs. Strange was a daughter of the late Benjamin J. and Effie Irene Kolb Hudson. She spent her career working for GTE. After retirement, she continued working for GraSTRANGE ham Real Estate, and later bought and operated Reflections Quality Consignment. She thrived on staying busy and enjoyed planting flowers, traveling, and her church family at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. Above all, she adored her husband, loved her children, and showered her grandchildren with love and affection. Surviving are two sons, Charles S. Strange Jr. and his wife, Rebecca, of Columbia and Benjamin Nelson Strange and his wife, Brinn, of Chapin; one daughter, Brenda Jane Ballentine and her husband, Cary, of Blythewood; three grandchildren, Jack Henry Strange of Dallas, Texas, David Finley Strange of Columbia and Kaitlyn Elizabeth Eargle of Chapin. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Neal Hudson, Riley Hudson and Timothy Hudson; and six sisters, Ellie Hudson Pack, Emmie Lee Hudson Delorey Holladay, Ailene Hudson Singleton, Eva Hudson, Annie Hudson Geddings and Rena

Hudson Durham. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 27 Broad St., Sumter. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Delorey, Johnny McLeod, Jody Parks, Jim Price, Larry Squires and Ron Watford. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Bullock Funeral Home, 1190 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter. Memorials may be made to Epworth Children’s Home, 2900 Millwood Ave., Columbia, SC 29205. You may sign the family’s guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter for the arrangements.

EVELYN M. CONYERS MANNING — Evelyn McElveen Conyers, 74, wife of Calbert Wesley Conyers, died on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Services are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the funeral home. Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory of Manning is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org

BEATRICE L. JOHNSON Beatrice L. Johnson, age 84, died on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015, at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Bullock Funeral Home.

RICKY LEE WATFORD SAMMIE LEE FRIERSON Sammie Lee “Sam” Frierson, 62, departed this life on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 8, 1953, in Sumter, a son of Jesse Jr. and Mary Maple Frierson. The family will be receiving friends at 906 Jensen Road, Sumter, SC 29154. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc. of Sumter.

Ricky Lee Watford, 43, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, in Manning. Survivors include his wife, Michelle Lee Watford; four stepchildren, Justin Carraway, Thomas Carraway, Kayla Carraway and Christopher Carraway; his best friend, Kimberly Browder and her children, Robbie and Madison Browder; grandmother, Peggy Roberts; a daughter, Alexis Mitchum; three sisters, Becky Hodge (Todd Klavon), Samantha Watford (Jamie Griffin) and Megan Watford (Kevin

Childers); three brothers, Robert Watford, Ryan Watford (Sandra) and Ronnie Watford; and nine nephews, all of Sumter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mitch and Robin Watford. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday at

Meadowbrook Church of God, 1920 Boulevard Road, Sumter. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the church. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

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Read music, love to sing? Sumter Civic Chorale wants you BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com

tor.” That new director is Herbert Johnson, who led the Lakewood High School Choir he Sumter Civic to a Grammy® award this Chorale is looking past school year. “Herbert is a great direcfor a few good singtor,” Edens said, “and he’s a ers — and they’ve got wonderful singer, too. I heard him at the Palmetto Voices some great incentives. concert at St. James Lutheran For one, said Sandi Edens, a Church (Aug. 1). The church longtime member, “We have a was full, but I made sure to get a front row seat.” lot of fun. To join, you just Johnson said earlier this have to read music and love to sing. We like for the members month that his experiences in the choirs at Sumter High to be out of high school, usually 18 or older, but otherwise, School, in college, church and as a member of the Palmetto there’s no age restriction.” Perhaps an even greater in- Voices have greatly influenced his methods of directcentive, Edens said, is that ing. “We’ve got a great new direc-

Members of the Sumter Civic Chorale often perform Christmas music at a variety of locations during December. This year, the chorale will present its annual holiday concert on Dec. 13. Now under new leadership, the group is looking for new members who love to sing and can read music.

“Many of the techniques and ideas I use ... derived from what I learned from Dr. (Sonja) Sepulveda,” Johnson said, “and I am still learning every time I sit under her leadership.” Johnson also studied music at Winthrop University and is involved in directing several church choirs around the area. Edens said she was impressed that Johnson will be leading the chorale “as a volunteer, just like (the singers). He said he wanted to give back to his community.” Currently, she said, “Music is being reviewed by the board and … Mr. Johnson. … He has so many ideas that he has shared with the board, and to tell the truth, he has us all ‘pumped up’ and ready to roll.” Chorale members are also excited about the renovations being made to their practice room, the Patrick Veltre Rehearsal Hall within Patriot Hall. “They’re going to lower the ceilings, for one thing,” Edens said, “and of course, paint and give us more room.” The chorale typically presents two full-length concerts a year, one around Christmas, and another in the spring. This year’s Christmas concert is tentatively set for Dec. 13 at Patriot Hall, Edens said.

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Herbert Johnson, the new director of the Sumter Civic Chorale, accepts a check and designation as a GRAMMY Signature Enterprise School in May on behalf of the Lakewood High School Choir, which he directs. Concerts are free to the public; however, the chorale does accept donations to help defray the cost of music. Members also play minimal dues for the same purpose. “We also sing for the annual Festival of Choirs sponsored by the Woman’s Afternoon Music Club,” she said, “and we love to sing shorter programs for different civic clubs and organizations. We’ve often sung at the mall during the holidays, and we usually do a concert for the American Legion. We’re delighted to accept invitations to sing whenever scheduling is possible.” The Sumter Civic Chorale will celebrate its 30th anniversary in January, Edens said. “The chorale was organized in January, 1986 with the assistance of the Sumter County Cultural Commission,” she said.” “We did our first Christmas concert on Dec. 14, 1986 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church under the direction of (the late) Julie Martin Dwight,” she said. During the 30 years of its existence, the chorale has had only four directors and nine

accompanists. Dwight continued as director through 1989 and again from 1997 to ‘98. Patrick Veltre led the group from 1989-94 and in 1998; Betty Shofner directed from spring of 1998 through Christmas 2010; James P. “Jay” Johnson directed from January 2011 through May of this year. Like its directors, accompanists for the chorale have been some of the area’s finest musicians. They include Annette Matthews, Sarah D. Floyd, Kellye Shofner Rembert, Melanie Dingle, Sharon Ray, Kay Rasmussen and Susan Hutson. Ann Dave has accompanied the group for the past few years and will continue this season. Vocalists interested in joining the Sumter Civic Chorale can get more information from President Bill Oden at (803) 669-3227 or Edens at (803) 469-2264. They can also attend the first rehearsal of the season at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, at Patriot Hall, 135 Haynsworth St. The choir rehearses there each Monday, except for school holidays.

O’Hara recognized with honorary Oscar BY NICK THOMAS Tinseltown Talks

“McLintock!” “During filming, John Wayne was actually concerned when I Despite roles in more than 50 was up on the ladder and yelled ‘Get down you damn fool, feature films spanning five decades, including big screen clas- you’re going to kill yourself !’ sics such as “The Hunchback of But I did the stunt anyway,” O’Hara said. “It was rather silly Notre Dame” (1939), “Miracle risking permanent injury or on 34th Street” (1947) and the death for the sake of a movie, original “The Parent Trap” (1961), 94-year-old screen legend but there was a thrill in it. I did some dangerous things in my Maureen O’Hara was never career, and usually prayed that nominated for a competitive I would come through safe and Oscar. sound.” But on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014 Deeply religious, O’Hara has the Academy of Motion Picture remained delightfully down to Arts and Sciences recognized earth. the fiery, redheaded Irish acIn a scene from “The Hunchtress’ lifetime achievement in back of Notre Dame,” after film with an Honorary Oscar being rescued from the gallows during the 6th Annual Goverby Charles Laughton, his stunt nors Awards. double lifts O’Hara high over “It was very exciting news his head atop the church tower. and I’m so proud to be recog“It scared the hell out of me,” nized by my peers,” said O’Hara several days before the ceremo- she recalled. “With no protecny from Boise, Idaho, where she tive netting, I would have been has lived with family since 2012. killed if I’d fallen. But I’m pretty tough and probably would O’Hara remains one of the have cracked the cement!” most beloved classic film acThat tough, strong-willed, tresses, noted for playing feisty fearless character was evident females and often alongside even in her first major role, AlJohn Wayne in five films such fred Hitchcock’s 1939’s “Jamaias “McLintock!” (1963), and John Ford’s “Rio Grande” (1950) ca Inn” and set the stage for the strong female characters she and “The Quiet Man” (1952). would play throughout her caThough she referred to him reer. as a “kind, wonderful man,” “It would have been hard for Wayne could be rough on me to be anything else because screen. I am close in character to the He dragged her across the Irish countryside in “The Quiet women I played,” said O’Hara. “While I love being sentimental, Man,” then repeated the harsh I am a hardheaded woman, treatment a decade later in a chase through the Arizona Ter- too!” “Jamaica Inn” was Hitchritory’s dusty streets in cock’s last film before leaving “McLintock!” the UK for Hollywood. AlLeft bruised after both orthough critics slammed it, audideals, O’Hara didn’t object. In fact, throughout her career, she ences flocked to theaters. “It was a tremendous success performed most of her own in Canada, England and the stunts, including a dangerous U.S.,” noted O’Hara. “Hitchcock fall backwards from a ladder was fabulous to work with. But into a horse trough in

pretty heavily,” recalled Lenz. “Shelley Winters was also in the film and I remember her asking Jackie ‘Are you even trying?’ That’s not something I would have said to Jackie Gleason! But Maureen was kind and patient with him and far too professional to treat him any other way.” O’Hara published her autobiography, “‘Tis Herself” with John Nicoletti in 2005 and says she’s now enjoying retirement surrounded by family. “It’s nice to get awards, but they don’t compare to the award God gives you when he gave you a family.” “She’s always been a hoot and I was actually raised by her,” said her grandson and caregiver, Conor Fitzsimons. “In my 20s and 30s, we also spent time together when she lived in Ireland and in the Virgin Islands. I drank my first whiskey with her and she took me to my first PHOTO PROVIDED black-tie event. She’s always been my best friend and having Actress Maureen O’Hara is shown in an early publicity photo. She her here is like having an old recently received a honorary Oscar. roommate come home.” Though age has left her frail timing made her the perfect he couldn’t help it. He had the John Ford heroine. The chemis- and largely wheelchair bound gift of genius from the heavens today, O’Hara enjoys watching try she had with John Wayne and gave the world wonderful was so extraordinary, she made movies and listening to music stories and movies.” acting look easy. Ensemble act- in her home, surrounded not “Jamaica Inn” also starred ing like that is often overlooked only by family, but numerous Laughton, who discovered framed photographs of her O’Hara during a screen test and at Oscar time. leading men – including John “She stayed consistent with was enamored by her beauty, Wayne, Tyrone Power and John especially her expressive, green the roles she played, and didn’t really have that single dramatic Payne. But she feels there’s still eyes. “I hope he also saw a talented role that gets the Academy’s at- room on her fireplace mantle to actress in me with the potential tention. Had she played against enjoy one more new man in her life. for a long career, even though I type, she probably would have Of the rather diminutive won an Oscar long ago.” was a real smartarse Irish gold-plated fellow, she says, Other costars have praised woman!” she said. O’Hara for her professionalism “My Oscar!” Stefanie Powers recognized on set. that talent when, at age 20, she Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn Rick Lenz costarred with joined the cast of “McLintock!” University at Montgomery, Ala., O’Hara and Jackie Gleason in as O’Hara’s daughter. USA, and has written features, “I was beginning my career,” the 1970 film “How Do I Love columns, and interviews for recalled Powers, who starred in Thee?” more than 450 magazines and “Halfway through the filmthe 1980s TV series “Hart to newspapers. ing, Jackie started drinking Hart.” “Maureen’s instinctive

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You won’t miss meat or cheese in these hearty Veggie Burritos BY MELISSA D’ARABIAN The Associated Press

oasting is my default cooking method for just about any veggie. The high heat brings the

natural sweetness of the vegetable to the surface and turns a simple little item from the produce aisle into a delectable treat. If 5 p.m. on a weeknight has sneaked up on me (It happens!), I automatically heat my oven to 400 F, rummage through my crisper drawer to find something to toss in a bit of olive oil and pop in the oven on a foil-lined baking sheet while I figure out

the rest of dinner. And sometimes I make whatever is on that baking sheet the main part of dinner, skipping meat entirely. Hardy vegetables such as cauliflower, not to mention mushrooms, are great choices to star in place of meat in my roasted veggie burrito. They offer a nice hefty bite and a stand-and-notice-me flavor, which I need to satisfy my normally-carnivorous appetite. In this all-veggie delight, I added a quickpickled cabbage, which does triple-duty: it adds texture, a cool freshness and a tang, all which make this a deeply satisfying meal for meatless Monday, or any day of the week. Adding fiber and filling healthy fats is some cubed avocado, which means I don’t even miss the cheese (especially with the cheesy goodness of nutty nutritional yeast!). No boring veggie burritos here!

VEGGIE BURRITOS Start to finish: 45 Servings: 6 1/2 large head cauliflower, cored and cut into very small florets 8 baby bella or button mushrooms, sliced 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 small head red cabbage, finely chopped 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional) Six 8- to 10-inch whole-grain tortillas 1/2 cup purchased tomatillo salsa (or any favorite salsa) 1 small avocado, pitted, peeled and cubed 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt Heat the oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with kitchen parchment or foil, then mist with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, toss the cauliflower florets, mushrooms, olive oil, garlic powder, cumin and a

hefty pinch each of salt and pepper. Arrange in a layer on the prepared baking sheet and roast until the cauliflower is golden brown and the mushrooms are cooked but not dry, 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, use a fork to mix together the vinegar, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon of salt and the sugar until the salt and sugar are dissolved. Toss in the cabbage and onion, mixing to coat, then set aside. Once the cauliflower and mushrooms are cooked, remove from the oven. Sprinkle the yeast flakes over the veggies (if using) and toss. If not using, give them another sprinkle of salt. Place the tortillas between 2 damp paper towels and microwave for 15 seconds to make them pliable. Divide the vegetables among the tortillas and top each with a sixth each of the pickled cabbage and onion, the salsa, avocado and Greek yogurt. Roll up into burritos, leaving one end open. Nutrition information per serving: 210 calories; 80 calories from fat (38 percent of total calories); 9 g fat (2 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; 300 mg sodium; 27 g carbohydrate; 7 g fiber; 6 g sugar; 8 g protein.

Flavors of ceviche, shrimp cocktail come together The tender shrimp are grilled, cooled, shelled and chopped into chunky pieces before being marinated in a Growing up North Carolina spicy lime-jalapeno margarita where seafood is plentiful, I tended to take shrimp in sum- mixture. And yes, it is complete with tequila! But don’t mer for granted. It — and all seafood, for that matter — was waste your pricy bottle of anjeo on this recipe. It is best just a delicious part of life. with a clear, clean silver tequiAnd even though I moved la. The shrimp can marinate away, I’ve never lost my taste in the mixture for up to severfor summer seafood, particularly shrimp. It is one of my fa- al hours, but be sure to give them at least an hour. Either vorite foods to grill. And, as it way, be sure to mix in the avoturns out, shrimp — like cado and tomatoes just before chicken — is a culinary chameleon that shines in so many serving to keep things fresh different preparations with fla- and chunky. I like to sprinkle the individvors from around the world. ual servings with the diced In summer, my favorite flavors to pair with shrimp come white onion just before servfrom Mexico and the Tex-Mex ing to add a nice crunch, but cuisine of Texas. My recipe for you can mix it in if you prefer. grilled shrimp margarita leans In this delicate dish, a little onion goes a long way and the more toward the Tex-Mex scallion tops do a good job of style and is a cross between a flavoring the mix. A pinch of ceviche and seafood cocktail. I certainly wouldn’t call this flaked or other coarse sea salt sprinkled on at the table adds authentic Mexican, but if you close your eyes when you take the necessary salty note and a nice crunchy texture. a bite it will definitely take The beauty of this dish is you to the beaches of Mexico! that it is loaded with flavor, For anyone who wants to try impressive to serve and has to ceviche, but is still on the be made in advance (making it fence, this recipe is your ana great choice for a low-mainswer. The shrimp are grilled before being tossed in the mar- tenance dinner party). For a festive appetizer, serve in marinade, so only the vegetables are raw. The finished dish has garita glasses rimmed with a the flavors of ceviche, but real- mixture of kosher salt, lime zest and smoked paprika, then ly is more of a seafood cockserve with plantain chips. tail.

BY ELIZABETH KARMEL The Associated Press

GRILLED SHRIMP MARGARITA WITH AVOCADO AND SUMMER TOMATOES I prefer grilling shell-on shrimp, then peeling them once they have cooled. If you prefer the ease of grilling peeled and deveined shrimp, be sure to take them off the grill when they are pink and slightly undercooked, otherwise they will be tough. Start to finish: 20 minutes, plus marinating Servings: 6 1 pound (about 24) large shrimp, shells on 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 ounces silver tequila 1/4 cup lime juice 1/4 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons ketchup 2 tablespoons green Tabasco or other jalapeno hot sauce 1 bunch scallions, green tops only, finely chopped Flaked or coarse sea salt, such as Maldon Ground black pepper 2 cups diced ripe tomatoes, drained 2 large ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and diced 1 small white onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup) Lime wedges, to garnish (optional) Saltine crackers or plantain chips Heat the grill to medium-high. Place the shrimp in a medium glass or stainless steel bowl. Add the olive oil and toss well. Place the shrimp on the cooking grate directly over the heat and grill until pink and almost cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes, turning once halfway through. Transfer the shrimp to a platter and let cool. Once easily handled, peel and devein the shrimp. In a medium bowl, whisk together the tequila, lime and orange juices, the ketchup and hot sauce. Cut the shrimp into large pieces (about 1/2 inch), then add to the tequila mixture and toss well. Add

the scallion tops, then cover and refrigerate for 1 to 3 hours. Just before serving, season with salt and pepper. Gently fold in the tomatoes and avocado. Using a slotted spoon, portion into individual serving bowls or margarita glasses. Garnish with a sprinkle of onion, a wedge of lime and a pinch of salt. Serve immediately with saltine crackers or plantain chips. Nutrition information per serving: 270 calories; 140 calories from fat (52 percent of total calories); 16 g fat (2.5 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 95 mg cholesterol; 790 mg sodium; 19 g carbohydrate; 6 g fiber; 6 g sugar; 13 g protein.

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Quesadillas make quick meal of heap of veggies, or leftovers BY ALISON LADMAN The Associated Press Weeknight cooks love the versatility and ease of quesadillas. Construction is simple — two flour tortillas sandwiched around a bunch of fillings, then skillet toasted — and they can be made with just about any ingredients you have on hand. In fact, quesadillas are a great way to use up an abundance of produce or any leftovers you have kicking around. The trick is just to make sure that none of the ingredients are watery. Leftover roasted vegetables, for example, should be drained in a mesh strainer before being added to a quesadilla. Watery raw vegetables, such as tomatoes or the zucchini used in this recipe, should be lightly salted and briefly drained. We’ll even throw the occasional leftover cooked grain into a quesadilla. Cooked quinoa or rice go great with canned beans and some chopped drained tomatoes. But whatever you do, don’t forget the cheese. It is the glue that holds this delicious dish together. We like cheddar, but Jack or Gouda are nice, too.

dilla and flip the whole pan upside down. Remove the pan and slide the quesadilla off the plate and back into the pan, with the toasted side up. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until all the cheese is melted, everything is hot, and the second tortilla is toasted. Slide onto a plate and repeat the process with the remaining ingredients. Cut into wedges and serve with salsa and sour cream or guacamole. Nutrition information per serving: 530 calories; 220 calories from fat (42 percent of total calories); 24 g fat (9 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 70 mg cholesterol; 1230 mg sodium; 50 g carbohydrate; 6 g fiber; 4 g sugar; 28 g protein.

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GARBANZO, ZUCCHINI AND CHICKEN QUESADILLA Start to finish: 45 minutes Servings: 4 1 small zucchini Kosher salt 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained Four 10-inch (burrito-size) flour tortillas 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup pitted black olives 1 cup shredded cooked chicken Salsa, to serve Guacamole or sour cream, to serve Use the coarse side of a box grater to shred the zucchini. In a colander, toss the shredded zucchini with a generous sprinkle of salt, then set over the sink to drain. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high, heat the cumin seeds until fragrant and toasty, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the vegetable oil, smoked paprika, chili powder and chickpeas. Continue to cook, stirring regularly, until the chickpeas are lightly crispy, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the beans to a bowl and wipe out the pan. Squeeze out any remaining liquid from the zucchini and pat dry with paper towels. Return the skillet to medium heat. Place a tortilla in the middle of the pan and sprinkle with a quarter of the cheese. Top with half of the zucchini, half the seasoned chickpeas, then half the olives and half the chicken. Sprinkle with another quarter of the cheese, then top with another tortilla. Cook until the bottom tortilla is lightly toasted and the cheese is beginning to melt, about 6 minutes. Place a dinner plate on the quesa-

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son on “Extant” (9 p.m., CBS, TV-14). • On two helpings of “Mr. Robinson” (NBC, TV-14): dog sitting (9 p.m.), a teachers’ night out (9:30 p.m.). • The significant others of actor Verne Troyer and retired NFL star Hines Ward appear on “Celebrity Wife Swap” (10

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Fair. Looking back, I don’t know where I found the courage.

Not only wasn’t I a fan of seafood or shellfish, but this weird new item looked like a giant spider. Let’s say, then, that I closed my eyes before I took a bite. Wow! Crispy and sweet, that soft-shell crab was one of the best things I’d ever eaten. I have loved them ever since and make a point of preparing them every year when they come into season between late spring and early fall. Soft-shell crabs are blue crabs from the East Coast that have shed their hard shells on their way to growing a new shell that’s even harder. Losing that first hard shell takes several days, but the new shell starts forming within hours. It’s during that tiny window of opportunity that the soft-shells are harvested. If you’ve ever eaten a hard-shell blue crab, you know how much work it is to scoop out the meat. The delightful thing about a softshell is that there’s no scooping required. Just about the whole thing is edible, soft shell and all. In fact, for fans of crunch like me, it is that shell that makes the crabs so appealing. Soft-shells are available in several forms at the fish store: live (my preference), freshdressed (cleaned on the spot by the fishmonger), dressed (cleaned earlier by the fishmonger), or frozen. They also come in different sizes. My favorite is medium; they tend to be 3 to 4 inches across. They’ll be at their freshest

and tastiest if you purchase them live. (How can you tell if they’re still alive? Their claws will be moving.) While you can dress them yourself, it’s easier to let the fishmonger do it. In either case, soft-shell crabs are very perishable, so get them home and cook them as soon as possible. You may have assumed that soft-shell crabs were not only complicated looking, but also complicated cooking. Not so. Making them at home is a snap. My preferred method is to soak them in milk, then dip them in flour and saute them briefly in a little oil. The milk pulls out any excess fishy taste. But if you don’t have the time, just dip the crabs in milk right before coating them in flour (the milk also helps the flour stick). You could cook the crabs in two successive batches of four crabs each, but then the first batch might get soggy while the second batch cooks. It’s better to cook them all at the same time using two skillets. When it’s time to flip them over, please use long tongs and stand back. These little devils spit quite a bit in the hot oil. Many folks like to coat their soft-shells in batter and deep fry them. Not me. Deep frying tends to be an awfully messy operation for the home cook. Even worse, the flavor of the crab is smothered under all that batter. I have offered a tomatillo, tomato and avocado salsa as a topping for the crabs. It provides a nice tangy counterpoint to the sweet crab meat. But the crabs are equally delicious simply topped with butter, melted and browned in the pan, and a squeeze of lemon. Whatever you top them with, you will be astonished that you can cook soft-shell crabs so easily and in about 10 minutes flat.

SOFT-SHELL CRABS WITH RED AND GREEN SALSA Start to finish: 1 hour 20 minutes (20 minutes active) Servings: 4 1/2 gallon milk 8 small dressed (cleaned) soft shell crabs For the salsa: 1/4 pound tomatillos, husked, rinsed and quartered 1/2 cup coarsely chopped scallions (white and light green parts) 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro (with stems) 1/2 serrano chili, coarsely chopped (with seeds and ribs) 2 teaspoons lime juice 1 small garlic clove, crushed 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup quartered cherry tomatoes 1/2 avocado, cut into small cubes Ground black pepper For the crabs: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour Heaping 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 6 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided Fill a large baking pan with the milk. Arrange the crabs in the milk so each is covered. Refrigerate for

1 hour. Meanwhile, prepare the salsa. In a blender combine tomatillos, scallions, cilantro, chili, lime juice, garlic and salt. Puree until smooth. In a bowl stir together the tomatillo puree with the tomatoes and avocado, then season with salt and pepper. Set aside. Once the crabs have soaked for 1 hour, on a sheet of kitchen parchment, stir together the flour, salt and pepper. Set 2 large skillets over mediumhigh. Add 3 tablespoons of the oil to each and heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. While the oil heats, lift the crabs out of the milk, letting the excess drip off. Lightly dredge the crabs through the flour, lifting the parchment on both sides to help coat them well, shaking off the excess. Add the crabs to the oil, 4 per skillet, and fry until golden brown and firm to the touch, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Take care when flipping, as the oil will spit. To serve, divide the crabs between 4 serving plates and spoon some of the salsa over each portion. Nutrition information per serving: 500 calories; 270 calories from fat (54 percent of total calories); 31 g fat (6 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 160 mg cholesterol; 680 mg sodium; 29 g carbohydrate; 3 g fiber; 4 g sugar; 28 g protein.