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Man on trial for fire that killed 2 children Testimony begins for Sumter apartment blaze that shook community in March 2012 BY ROBERT J. BAKER bbaker@theitem.com Testimony began Monday afternoon at the Sumter County Judicial Center in the state’s case against a 53-yearold man charged with two counts of murder and firstdegree arson. Timothy D. Dingle is accused of setting fire to Apt. 62 of Lantana Apartments on Carolina Circle in Sumter shortly before 11:30 p.m.

March 27, 2012. Aaliyiah Jackson, 10, and her brother, Robert Jackson, 11, later died from smoke and heat inhalation sustained in the blaze. Third Circuit Assistant Solicitor John P. DINGLE Meadors told 3rd Circuit Judge George C. James out of the jury’s presence on Monday that he has several witnesses that will testify to

Grant helps single mom get apartment BY JADE ANDERSON janderson@theitem.com Call it “an act of God,” “divine providence” or “God’s will.” Melissa calls it home. “It was awesome,” the 41-year-old said. “Everyone I talked to was really nice and wanting to help. I’m overwhelmed. It’s very hard to let people do all this stuff because I’m always the one doing stuff, but I’m very grateful for it all.” She is the first bene-

hearing Dingle threatening to burn the apartment down during a fight with Elizabeth Young, the children’s mother. Shaunte Williams, Young’s goddaughter, testified that shortly before they heard fire truck sirens, Young also told her that Dingle threatened to set fire to the home. “She came to my home (also on Carolina Avenue) to bring back my (youngest daughter at the time),” Williams told jurors. “I could see

she was upset. She had tears in her eyes ... and I asked her what was wrong and she told me Julio (Dingle’s nickname) had threatened to burn down the house when they were arguing.” Sumter Fire Department senior fireman H. Lyle Wescott and engineer Christopher Geddings both testified Monday that they had to locate the children in an upstairs bedroom by feeling around the room. They said a

thermal imaging camera was useless because of the heat in the room. The fire was allegedly started in an adjacent bedroom to the one used by the children. “The children’s bed was on the other side of the wall from the fire room,” Wescott said. Wescott reported that Aaliyiah was unconscious and limp as he took her to Sumter EMS. She died four days later SEE DINGLE, PAGE A8

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ficiary of an Emergency Solutions Grant from the S.C. Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity. She moved into her Sumter apartment early last week. “Primarily, we are able to help with deposit money for a permanent home, two months rent and deposit for utilities in their name,” said Kirk Heuring, resident coordinator at Any Length Residential Recovery PHOTOS BY BRADEN BUNCH / THE ITEM

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ABOVE: Jay Cox, left, speaks with Rotarian Phillip Reed after his presentation to the Sumter Rotary Club in which he addressed concerns about impending changes to federal medical care laws on Monday afternoon. BELOW: Tony Barwick, left, and Jay Cox talk at the meeting on Monday.

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Christian friends speak to Melissa at her apartment warming party Thursday at a local church. She said she is very grateful for all the support the Sumter community has given her.

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Tuomey Healthcare System CEO Jay Cox said Monday he fears the pending changes in federal medical law could lead to much longer waits for some patients to receive health care and potentially lead to businesses choosing to end their insurance programs. Speaking to the Sumter Rotary Club at the O’Donnell House, the head of the local hospital said the impact of the Affordable Care Act, commonly referred to as Obamacare, cannot yet be truly determined, because many of the regulations to enforce the legislation have yet to be written, despite the fact that the law will start to go into

effect in less than five months. “There are literally thousands of pages of regulations still to be written over the next several years,” Cox said. “We still don’t know for sure what it’s going to mean to us.” Part of the program that could cause some unintended

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2nd victim of Summerton fire dies BY ROB COTTINGHAM rcottingham@theitem.com SUMMERTON — A second victim of a Friday night fire that occurred in a rural area near Summerton has died. Deloris Harvin Crummell, 56, was pronounced dead at 10:23 p.m. Saturday, succumbing to injuries sustained during Friday night’s house fire on J.R. & F.A. Richburg Road. According to Clarendon County Coroner Hayes Samuels, it wasn’t the fire itself that inflicted mortal wounds on Crummell, but the threats that come with it. “Officially, it was smoke inhalation and soot in her lungs that took her life,� Samuels said. Her husband, Gary Gudon

Crummell, died shortly after the fire from the same injuries, Samuels added. “We finished his autopsy, and the official cause of his death was the same,� he said. According to reports, the couple called emergency dispatch late Friday night when a fire broke out in their home. The couple then reportedly attempted to fight the fire on their own. That, Samuels said, was a grave mistake. “Many times, people just aren’t aware of the hazards that come with fires,� he said. “They see the flames and they think they’re fine as long as they avoid them, but they underestimate the harm that smoke and soot can inflict. Both Mr. and Mrs. Crummell spoke with dispatchers Friday

night and were urged to leave. I really wish they had.� His words on Sunday echoed those of Clarendon County Fire Chief Frances Richbourg, who said on Saturday, “The dispatcher told them to get out of the house, get out of the house, but apparently they just could not make it. ... That’s the biggest mistake that some people make. They feel that they can fight fire, but they don’t realize how large it is and how quickly it can grow.� On Sunday, Richbourg said she and her firefighters are continuing their investigation of the blaze, hoping to get “insight into what actually happened there.� While no official damage assessment has been made to her knowledge, Richbourg said there was an ex-

tensive amount to the interior of the home. “I’d say it’s a great deal of damage, upwards of $30,000,� she said. “The walls, the floors and the contents of the rooms involved were pretty far gone.� Richbourg added that the exterior walls and the roof were never breached, which created especially dangerous circumstances. “You can’t see much damage from outside,� she said. “When we were done, the roof and walls were still intact. That caused heat and a lot of smoke to be trapped inside the house. Sadly, no one can expect to last long in that kind of environment.� Reach Rob Cottingham at (803) 774-1225.

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The former missionary kid claims Texas as her home but said she has lived all over the world. Two years ago, Boarts and her family moved to Sumter. She originally bought the art supplies for her husband as a stress relief. In February of this year, Boarts said she decided to try the medium for herself. The process starts with a photograph of the subject matter. Using the picture, Boarts outlines the structural lines of the piece. Once the major contour lines are drawn, the former schoolteacher consults a catalog of more than 100 design tiles that she has drawn during the past several months. “You can use anything you see as long as it has a repetitive style,� she said. Boarts chooses which designs she wants to use to fill in between the structural lines, often embellishing the natural

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Quentin Omar Brooks, 21, of 4910 Cane Savannah Road, Wedgefield, was charged with possession of a stolen vehicle and driving without a license about 12:12 p.m. Saturday. The 2009 black Chevrolet Malibu in question was reported stolen from a business in the 1000 block of Cherryvale Drive, and law enforcement worked with the owner to locate the vehicle using electronic tracking methods. The car was stopped on Harvin Street and Penn Street, and the suspect was driving the car. Tina Evans, 46, of 4065 Oswego Highway, was charged with criminal domestic violence about 5:39 p.m. Saturday. Witnesses said the suspect came in yelling and throwing items. The suspect also reportedly bit a man in the right side of the chest. Eric Colel Butler, 44, of 323 Magnolia St., was arrested and charged

COLUMBIA (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley finally made it official Monday that she is running for re-election next year. Haley will kick off her re-election bid Aug. 26 during a fundraiser in Greenville with three other Republican governors, campaign spokesman Rob Godfrey said. The announcement sets up a likely rematch of the 2010 governor’s race, when Haley got 51 percent of the vote and beat Democratic state Sen. Vincent Sheheen of Camden, who reHALEY ceived 47 percent. Currently, both candidates are the only ones seeking their party’s nominations. The focus of Haley’s campaign is already evident through her official events. She will tout the generally declining unemployment rate during her term and the 36,000 new jobs her office has announced since she took office in 2011. Haley has also started reminding people she signed a bill that could raise up to $1 billion of additional money for the state’s roads through a combination of borrowing, extra revenue and money diverted from other sources. “With the fastest growing economy on the east coast, and the unemployment rate hitting a five year low, South Carolina is moving fast in the right direction, but it’s never fast enough for Nikki,� Godfrey said. “She wants to make sure our state continues on the right path and doesn’t take a turn toward bigger government, higher taxes, and Obamacare.�

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Mob boss ‘Whitey’ Bulger guilty in 11 killings BOSTON (AP) — James “Whiteyâ€? Bulger, the feared Boston mob boss who became one of the nation’s mostwanted fugitives, was convicted Monday in a string of 11 killings and dozens of other gangland crimes, many of them committed while he was said to be an FBI informant. Bulger, 83, stood silently and showed no reaction to the verdict, which brought to a close a case that not only transfixed the city with its grisly violence but exposed corruption inside the Boston FBI and an overly cozy relationship between the bureau and its underworld snitches. Bulger was charged primarily with racketeering, which listed 33 criminal acts — among them, 19 murders that he allegedly helped orchestrate or carried out himself during the 1970s and ’80s while he led the Winter Hill Gang, Boston’s ruthless Irish mob. After 4½ days of deliberations, the federal jury decided he took part in 11 of those murders, along with nearly all the other crimes on the list, including acts of extortion, money-laundering and drug dealing. He was also found guilty of 30 other offenses, including possession of machine guns. Bulger could get life in prison at sentencing Nov. 13. But given his age, even a modest term could amount to a life sentence for the slightly stooped, white-bearded Bulger. As court broke up, Bulger turned to his relatives and gave them a thumbs-up. A woman in the gallery taunted him as he was led away, apparently imitating machine-gun fire as she yelled: “Rat-a-tat-tat, Whitey!â€? Outside the courtroom, relatives of the victims hugged each other, the prosecutors and even defense attorneys. Patricia Donahue wept, saying it was a relief to see Bulger convicted in the murder of her husband, Michael Donahue, who authorities said was an innocent victim who died in a hail of gunfire while giving a ride to an FBI informant marked for

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death by Bulger. “He’s guilty of murdering my husband. There’s nobody that said that,� his widow said. Thomas Donahue, who was 8 when his father was killed, said: “Thirty-one years of deceit, of cover-up of my father’s murder. Finally we have somebody guilty of it. Thirty-one years — that’s a long time.� He said that when he heard the verdict, “I wanted to jump up. I

was like, ‘Damn right.’� “Today is a day that many in this city thought would never come,� said U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz. “This day of reckoning has been a long time in coming.� She added: “We hope that we stand here today to mark the end of an era that was very ugly in Boston’s history.� She said Bulger’s corrupting of law enforcement officials “allowed

him to operate a violent organization in this town, and it also allowed him to slip away when honest law enforcement was closing in.� Bulger attorney J.W. Carney Jr. said Bulger intends to appeal because the judge didn’t let him argue that he had been granted immunity for his crimes by a now-dead federal prosecutor. But Carney said Bulger was pleased with the trial and its outcome, because “it was important to him that the government corruption be exposed, and important to him to see the deals the government was able to make with certain people.�

“Mr. Bulger knew as soon as he was arrested that he was going to die behind the walls of a prison or on a gurney and injected with chemicals that would kill him,� Carney said. “This trial has never been about Jim Bulger being set free.� Bulger, the model for Jack Nicholson’s sinister crime boss in the 2006 Martin Scorsese movie “The Departed,� was seen for years as a Robin Hood figure who bought Thanksgiving turkeys for fellow residents of working-class South Boston and kept hard drugs out of the neighborhood. But that image was shattered when authorities started

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The City of Manning police and fire departments will hold a “Boots vs. Badges� Blood Drive noon-5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Billie S. Fleming Sr. Protective Services Building, 42 W. Boyce St. To schedule an appointment, call (803) 435-8859 (badges) or (803) 435-4144 (boots). Women’s Bowling League is looking for new members. This is a handicap league so anyone can compete, regardless of skill level. The league will meet at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at Gamecock Lanes. Bowling will begin Thursday, Aug. 22. Call Cathy Powers at (803) 316-6710.

Lee County Male Involvement Inc. will sponsor a back-toschool program at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at Dennis Development Center, 410 Cedar Lane, Bishopville. Event will feature health awareness as well as crime prevention and awareness training in an effort to help families become healthy, self-sufficient and prevent crimes and criminal behavior.

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The National Federation of the Blind (Sumter Chapter) will meet at 7 p.m. today at Shiloh-Randolph Manor, 125 W. Bartlette St. Transportation provided within the mileage radius. Contact Debra Canty at (803) 775-5792 or DebraCanC2@frontier.com.

The Lincoln High School Alumni Association will hold a fish dinner fundraiser 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at 24 Council St. Dinners include red rice, cole slaw, bread and drink. Call J.L. Green at (803) 9644173 or Essie Richardson at (803) 775-2999.

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The Sumter Combat Veterans Group will meet at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at South HOPE Center, 1125 S. Lafayette Drive.

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Adults playing dress up on ‘Heroes of Cosplay’ BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH Recycling alert! As we discussed last week, “Face Off� (9 p.m., Syfy, TV-14) returns with eight former contestants to compete with newcomers as teams create a new look for fantasy characters. There’s always a lot of talent and ingenuity on display as unknowns vie to break into the world of professional makeup and special effects and land steady work in a Hollywood with a seemingly bottomless appetite for make-believe. If “Face Off� puts the emphasis on professional advancement, the new series “Heroes of Cosplay� (10:30 p.m., Syfy, TV-14) focuses on obsessives who have turned dressing up as their favorite fictional and anime characters into a lifestyle. I’m guessing “Cosplay� is to “costume play� what “RenFair� is to “Renaissance faire.� And some of these people would rather bounce their rent check than go out in a costume that’s just not perfect. Can it really be 26 years since William Shatner appeared in a “SNL� skit spoofing “Star Trek� conventions? His words, “Get a life, will you people!?� are more true today than ever. That skit, written by Bob Odenkirk and Judd Apatow way back in 1986, aired before the rise of online gaming, which allowed people of any age to hide behind secret identities and avatars — and decades before Comic-Con and other conventions became billion-dollar businesses.

• Deep and often disturbing paranoia drives the folks featured on “Doomsday Preppers Bugged Outâ€? (8 p.m., National Geographic), “Doomsday Preppersâ€? (9 p.m.) and “Doomsday Castleâ€? (10 p.m.). • Long-haul truckers roam the interstates and have become indispensable to the economy. But some of these 18-wheel cowboys have used the anonymity of the road to become predatory serial killers. “ID Investigates: Killer Truckersâ€? (10 p.m.) looks at the 25 former drivers behind bars for serial murder.

Tonight’s Other Highlights • “Runnerâ€? (8 p.m., ESPN), part of the “Nine for IXâ€? documentary series, profiles track star Mary Decker, a major figure in the 1984 Olympics. • Kids discuss domestic violence on “Nick News With Linda Ellerbeeâ€? (8 p.m., Nickelodeon, TV-G). • Emily moves into Ali’s room on “Pretty Little Liarsâ€? (8 p.m., ABC Family, TV-14). • An assignment sends Annie to Vienna on “Covert Affairsâ€? (9 p.m., USA, TV-14). • Murder on ice on “Rizzoli & Islesâ€? (9 p.m., TNT, TV-14). • Regina’s mother wants Danny expelled on “Twistedâ€? (9 p.m., ABC Family, TV-14). • Pierce believes a psych ward holds dark secrets on “Perceptionâ€? (10 p.m., TNT, TV14).

• Michael’s secret gets harder to keep on “Suitsâ€? (10 p.m., USA, TV-14).

Series Notes Ziva’s dad visits on “NCIS� (8 p.m., CBS, TV-PG) * Jane Lynch hosts “Hollywood Game Night� (8 p.m., NBC, r, TV-14) * “Extreme Weight Loss� (8 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * “Whose Line Is it Anyway?� (8 p.m., CW, TV-14) * A kingpin expires on “NCIS: Los Angeles� (9 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14) * “Capture� (9 p.m., CW, TV-14) * The suburbs house a “Person of Interest� (10 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14) * Megan finds Tommy at a murder scene, covered in blood on “Body of Proof� (10 p.m., ABC, r, TV-14).

Late Night Luke Bryan, Ben Gleib, Claire Titelman and Jo Koy are booked on “Chelsea Lately� (11 p.m., E!) * Matt Damon and Hanni El Khatib appear on “Late Show With David Letterman� (11:35 p.m., CBS, r) * “The Tonight Show� (11:35 p.m., NBC) is a repeat * Josh Duhamel, Adam Perry Lang and Luke Bryan appear on “Jimmy Kimmel Live� (11:35 p.m., ABC) * Craig Ferguson hosts Kat Dennings and Philip Kerr on “The Late Late Show� (12:35 a.m., CBS, r). Copyright 2013, United Feature Syndicate

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the nonprofit did not receive that amount, they did get enough to help six families, including Melissa and her 4-yearold son. “It’s been hard on him with so much change,� she said. “He acts out a lot. I’m looking to get more stable and get him in school.� The majority of the grant, which works as a reimbursement, goes toward helping people in imminent danger of becoming homeless, Nichols said, while a small portion goes toward outreach services to connect homeless people with emergency shelter. Any Lengths was notified about receiving the award only two weeks before a Christian

friend of Melissa’s called. It was July 31, Nichols said, and the friend laid out Melissa’s situation. She’d had cancer and got behind on her car payments. Her car was repossessed, and with no way to work, she lost her job. She moved to Sumter to be closer to family and was staying in a motel. Within four or five days, she was in her new apartment. “I was paid up at the motel through Sunday, and I moved into the apartment Monday,� Melissa said. “It was perfect timing, another miracle. I thank the Lord.� Perhaps even stranger was she ended up in Nichols’ old apartment. “It was an act of God,� Nichols said. “That is the only way

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ed her,� he said. The “Christian friends� continue to provide help throwing a apartment warming party. There is even talk of help lining her up with a doctor and trying to get her a car. Following surgery, she had one bout of radiation, but with everything that happened, she has not been back to a doctor since November. “I’m just very grateful,� Melissa said.

“These people don’t even know me, and they are praying for me and helping me. I want to do them proud, to go ahead and make this program a success. “I wasn’t active in church the past couple of years, but I will be now. I didn’t realize people I didn’t know could be so good. It really has renewed my faith in everything. Maybe this is why I came to Sumter. It was God’s will.� Joey Smoak, resident services administrator, also helped with the grant application, said Heuring and Nichols. For more information, call (803) 494-5180 and ask for Kirk Heuring or Joey Nichols. Reach Jade Anderson at (803) 774-1250.

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ASHINGTON — “Colleagues,” said the June 27 letter to 98 U.S. senators, “now it is your turn.” The letter’s authors are Max Baucus, D-Mont., and Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, the chairman and ranking Republican on the tax-writing Finance Committee, respectively. From their combined 71 years on Capitol Hill they know that their colleagues will tiptoe gingerly, if at all, onto the hazardous terrain of tax reform. Together with Chairman Dave Camp, RMich., of the House Ways and George WILL Means Committee, Baucus and Hatch propose a “blank slate” approach, erasing all deductions and credits — currently worth more than $1 trillion a year — and requiring legislators to justify reviving them. Hence the Baucus-Hatch letter, in response to which almost 70 senators sent more than 1,000 pages of suggestions. Although some often were short on specificity, the submissions were given encrypted identification numbers and locked in a safe, as befits dangerous documents. Every complexity in the 4 million-word tax code was created at the behest of a muscular interest group that tenaciously defends it. Which is why tax simplification would be political reform: Writing lucrative wrinkles into the code is one of the primary ways the political class confers favors. Furthermore, “targeted” tax cuts serve bossy government’s behavior modification agenda: Do what we want you to do and you can keep more of your money. Simplification would reduce the opportunities for the political class to throw its weight around. Hence the flinch from simplification. In 1986, however, Congress did not flinch. In the last 40 years, Finance, the Senate’s most important committee, has had formidable chairmen — Russell Long, Bob Dole, Bob Packwood, Lloyd Bentsen, Pat Moynihan and Baucus. And in 1986 there were additional serious reformers, including Sen. Bill Bradley and Rep. Dick Gephardt. Of the three biggest tax preferences, unions, especially, oppose taxing as compensation — which it obviously is — employerpaid health insurance (a $260 billion benefit), and Democrats oppose ending the $80 billion deduction for state and local taxes. It encourages high government spending. The third preference, the mortgage-interest deduction, is a $70 billion benefit that goes disproportionately to affluent homeowners. But Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom, which have

no mortgage-interest deduction, have homeownership rates comparable to America’s. Every congressional district, however, has real estate brokers benefiting from the bankers who benefit by providing mortgages. Baucus is proud to have been mentored by the greatest Montanan, Mike Mansfield, a Democrat who for 16 of his 24 Senate years was majority leader. Today, the main impediment to tax reform, aside from Baucus’ risk-averse colleagues, is Majority Leader Harry Reid, who Baucus insists, emphatically but implausibly, is a friend. Reid, who is as petty as Mansfield was grand, deplores partisanship but resents Democrats like Baucus who practice bipartisanship. Reid says he did not even read the Baucus-Hatch letter, and insists tax reform “can’t be revenue neutral; it can’t be even close to neutral.” Each year 6.1 billion hours are spent complying with the tax code. This is equal to the work time of 3 million full-time workers, making tax compliance one of America’s largest industries. Is there time for Congress to reduce this waste of time? “It’s early,” says Baucus equably. Actually, it is late in this legislative year, and elections are next year. But, says Baucus serenely, 1986 was an election year in a president’s second term. He seems unperturbed about the possibility that Camp might be distracted by seeking Michigan’s open Senate seat. Baucus still hopes to bring Congress to an “all join hands and jump together” moment, “a tipping point where there is a sense of inevitability.” Inevitably, however, the tax code has reached a critical mass of complexity that renders it almost unreformable. This illustrates the crisis of the regulatory state: Interest groups fasten themselves onto the government and immobilize it. At the 2004 Republican convention, George W. Bush vowed to “simplify” the tax code’s “complicated mess.” The convention roared approval. Next, he promised new complexities — tax benefits for “opportunity zones” in depressed areas, a tax credit to encourage businesses to offer health savings accounts. Another roar of approval. Since the 1986 simplification, the code has been re-complicated more than 15,000 times at the behest of Americans who simultaneously praise the principle of simplification. All other taxes could be abolished if we could tax the nation’s cognitive dissonance.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Police gun buyback an ineffective program On Aug. 10, the Sumter police conducted a gun buyback where individuals traded unwanted firearms for retail gift cards. These events make for great photo-op but are ineffective at reducing violent crime or accidents. The science is settled: The National Academy of Sciences concluded, “In light of the weakness in the theory underlying gun buy-backs, it is not surprising that research evaluations of U.S. efforts have consistently failed to document any link between such programs and reductions in gun violence” (Firearms and Violence, a Critical Review, p 9596). Researchers have also raised concerns that “no questions asked” buybacks may allow criminal perpetrators to fence “hot” guns, enabling criminal activity. Even gun control advocates agree — Ladd Everitt of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence stated this January, “It’s just not going to make a dent.” We observed the program for two hours and agree with the science. Most of the guns that were turned in were broken garbage. Several were turned in by gunsmiths who wanted to get rid of scrap gun parts for gas money. I saw more grandparents in expensive cars than probable gang bangers. These “feel good” programs have costs. A half dozen Sumter police officers wasted a day supervising an ineffective gun buyback instead of policing the community. The guns collected will be destroyed by SLED; while most were garbage, there were a few of historical value. For example, a World War II-era bolt action rifle turned in represents a piece of history that we can never recover once destroyed. These curios and relics could be sold to law-abiding collectors, reducing the cost to the tax payer. Meanwhile, accidental gun deaths in the U.S. are at record lows, around 0.2 per 100,000 people according to 2011 data from the CDC WISQARS database. Criminal firearm violence has dropped by about half in the last decade according to the U.S. Department of Justice, which published a special report on firearm violence in May. The science makes it clear that “gun buy-

backs” play no role in these positive developments. Gun buybacks make for great photos but divert valuable police resources away from real problems. CHRIS and HEATHER SEIDLER Sumter

Too bad King didn’t live to see new supporters I am so happy to see that after being persecuted, arrested, jailed, spied on, having his house bombed, and eventually shot and killed, Dr. Martin Luther King is being praised and quoted by so many people who posthumously support him and his causes who did not respect or even see him as a man of God while he was breathing. Their insight into Dr. King has even moved to where they know who he would accept as a peer had he not been so brutally murdered at such a young age. Hell, they even want him as a member of the Republican Party. We have truly entered the Promised Land. Too bad that, as he predicted, he didn’t live to see it or enjoy the company of his many new friends and supporters. LEE ROY CAMPBELL Jr. Kingstree

King would be ashamed of Baten, Burns RE: Letter to editor Tuesday, Aug. 6, from Baten and Burns with the header “Thanks for calling us out as racists,” speaking out on behalf of African-Americans. Are you kidding? Y’all think you are speaking out on behalf of African-Americans? Dr. Martin Luther King would be ashamed of you both. Please don’t associate your radical views by even mentioning the man who did more for AfricanAmericans than anyone has. My opinion is you both are Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson wannabes, and the two of them have done nothing for African-Americans but stir up trouble between races. And, Dr. Martin Luther King would not want his name mentioned in your sick statement regarding men of stature (admitted racists). Please refrain from talking about children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren. Are you teaching your children and grands to be racists and put hatred in their heart? If so, shame on you.

As for your statement, “We shall not be moved”: We live in the greatest country on earth, I would suggest that, if you both don’t like it here, please move and make room for two people who would love to be here and be a role model for our children and grands of all races. I really think I’m talking to a brick wall so I probably won’t waste my time replying to your letters anymore. I’m going to use this time to continue teaching my children and grands to treat all people the way they would like to be treated. Good luck ridding yourselves of racism and hatred. GENE BRADLEY Sumter

Statements prove racism is alive and well “You forget, Mrs. Schmidt, that it was your ancestors who enslaved my ancestors and passed the hatred down to you to implement. We will stand our grounds to make sure that you, your children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren are not able to enslave us mentally or physically. We shall not be moved.” A statement from a letter to the editor from Eugene Baten and Ferdinand Burns. “This time we’re doing it right. ... This time we’re not burning down our communities. This time we’re going out to whitey’s suburbs and burning down his community. We’re going to make whitey feel the pain.” A statement from Samir Shabazz, leader of the New Black Panthers. These two statements prove to me that racism is alive and well. But it seems to me that it’s a one-way discussion. It’s people such as Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson who rely on keeping racism alive, because if it was a non-issue, these two gentlemen would not have a soapbox to stand on, and they would simply disappear. Even the so-called “mainstream” media is intent on keeping racism going. (I refer to the “doctored” 911 call in the Zimmerman case.) Racism is a fire that, if people like Baten, Burns, Sharpton and Jackson don’t stop fanning, will soon become so out of control that we will all be burned beyond recognition. DENNIS E. VICKERS Wedgefield

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DINGLE from Page A1 at Palmetto Health Richland, while Robert died a few hours after his sister at the Augusta Burn Center in Augusta, Ga. No witnesses were called Monday to testify as to how the defendant allegedly started the fire. Third Circuit Solicitor Ernest A. “Chip” Finney III did tell jurors during opening arguments that he and Meadors will show during the next two days that Dingle “could not control his conduct, his temper or conform his behavior to law.” Sumter Public Defender Tim Murphy, however, cautioned the jurors to

keep an open mind. “Mr. Dingle is an innocent man,” Murphy said. “That’s not just my opinion. That’s what the law requires at this point. Until you go back and begin your deliberations, he’s entitled to that presumption of innocence. “This is an emotional case,” Murphy continued. “Two children were killed, but I want to caution you: Don’t let emotion rule your analysis.” Testimony will continue 9:45 a.m. today at the judicial center. Reach Robert J. Baker at (803) 774-1211.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): rewards you deserve. Share the last word in astrology Don’t jump to your ideas and put your conclusions regarding plans into motion. eugenia LAST financial, legal, medical or LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): contractual matters. Do Back up if someone pushes your research and find you in a direction that out firsthand what your options are before doesn’t feel right. Offer your services to those taking action. you know are grateful. A change of plans or TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Plan a trip to a company will do you good. destination that will enhance a special SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The more you’re relationship or that will add to your knowledge willing to do, the more help and praise you will or give you the experience you need to receive. Exploring new places or lifestyles will improve your current position. open a passageway to new beginnings. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t show emotion SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Look over your when dealing with peers. Wait and see what personal papers and current financial situation. others do and say before you react. Patience Take care of any restrictions that may stand will pay off, allowing you to make a good between you and your plans. Excess will be the decision that will encourage advancement. enemy. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take a chance on CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Share your someone or something that intrigues you. thoughts, feelings and desires. Love is on the What you discover will help pave the road to rise. Spending time with someone who shares greater opportunities. Love is highlighted. your interests will lead to promising changes. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Be prepared to make lastAQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Size up your minute changes. Showing your ability to act situation before you make a move. Keep your fast and accommodate whatever you emotions in check and refuse to be goaded encounter will make you realize that you’re the into something that doesn’t feel right. master of your destiny, allowing you to move PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Interacting with forward with confidence. people who share your thoughts, interests and VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Stop working so hard intentions will bring about a favorable plan on behalf of others. You should be promoting that will help you turn your ideas into and presenting what you do and receiving the something that can lead to greater prosperity.

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SUMTER HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION Today, noon, Sunset Country Club SUMTER COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Today, 5 p.m., library LYNCHBURG TOWN COUNCIL Today, 6 p.m., Teen Center, Magnolia Street, Lynchburg SUMTER COUNTY COUNCIL Today, 6 p.m., County Council Chambers SUMMERTON TOWN COUNCIL Today, 6 p.m., town hall PINEWOOD TOWN COUNCIL Today, 6:30 p.m., town hall TURBEVILLE TOWN COUNCIL Today, 6:30 p.m., town hall MAYESVILLE TOWN COUNCIL Today, 7 p.m., town hall

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lead to is very long waits to get in to see somebody, and then very long waits to have a procedure,” Cox said. During his comments, Cox also said he opposed the state’s decision to opt out of a proposed Medicaid expansion in the coming years. Under the Affordable Care Act, Medicare coverage can be expanded to grow from covering those making up to 100 percent of poverty income levels to up to 133 percent. South Carolina, however, has opted not to join in the plan, with many legislators saying the costs associated with the program — eventually states would have be expected to pick up approximately 10 percent of the expansion’s costs — were too great. “If you turn down the expansion, you’re turning down the federal money,” Cox said, adding that ultimately South Carolinians will have to pay the full health care costs of these citizens. Not among the various topics discussed by Cox was the current legal battle the local hospital is fighting with the federal government. Earlier this year, Tuomey was found guilty of violating Stark Law and the False Claims Act by a federal jury in Columbia and are awaiting a judge’s final sentencing in the case. With motions and legal wrangling still going on, Cox cited the orders of legal counsel not to speak on the case. “I pray for the day that I can,” Cox said, apologizing to the crowd. Reach Braden Bunch at (803) 774-1201.

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COX from Page A1 In the Affordable Care Act, these insurance exchanges — in which states or the federal government will provide a marketplace for uninsured individuals to purchase health care plans — could provide a location for businesses to send their employers and remove themselves from the role of insurance conduit. Eventually businesses are expected to face fines and penalties for not providing insurance, but there is a distinct possibility those fines could be substantially lower than the employer’s health care costs. “If the fine is $1,250 person, and it’s currently costing you $10,000 per person to provide health insurance for your employees, what might you choose to do?” Cox asked. “The answer to that is many may choose to not continue to carry their health insurance plans.” In addition, Cox said the ever expanding regulations for physicians to comply with Medicare law, in which they typically receive less pay for services than for their insured patients, is leading many physicians to decide not to participate in the program. The Tuomey CEO said so far in 2013, more than 9,000 doctors nationwide have opted to stop accepting Medicare and seeing those patients. This, at the same time the nation is experiencing an aging population that requires more medical care, can lead to issues, Cox said. “I’m not good at predicting the future, but what I believe it could

Independent Studies show that homes lose 20% to 40% of their heating and cooling through leaky air ducts.

Jacqueline Hughes shares a photo she took of a banyan tree trunk in Palm Beach, Fla.

PICK 3 MONDAY: 1-6-2 AND 0-8-1 PICK 4 MONDAY: 6-0-4-3 AND 3-0-4-6 PALMETTO CASH 5 MONDAY: 2-3-14-27-37 POWERUP: 3 CAROLINA CASH 6 MONDAY: 2-9-16-22-24-33 MEGAMILLIONS FRIDAY: 11-20-30-34-38 MEGABALL: 12 MEGAPLIER: 3

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Kyle Busch wins again at The Glen

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BY JOHN KEKIS The Associated Press

Kyle Busch celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Cheez-It 355 at The Glen on Sunday in Watkins Glen, N.Y.

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — There was no slipup on the final lap this time, so Kyle Busch’s victory celebration at Watkins Glen International was as sweet as it gets. Bumped aside a year ago by Brad Keselowski on the final lap as they sped around an

oil-covered track, Busch held the reigning Sprint Cup champion at bay on a two-lap dash to the checkered flag Sunday. KESELOWSKI Busch kept his foot on the accelerator a tad longer than usual during his postrace burnout, even

sticking half his body out the window while smoke swirled all around and the tires kept churning. “A big sigh of relief, just a deep breath. Whew!’’ said Busch, who also was victimized two years ago while leading on a green-white-checkered finish and finished third. “I was just trying to take it all in and fig-

ure it all out. The last couple of years here have been tough, and today it could have been tough again.’’ Keselowski finished second in this race for the third straight time, and challenged Busch on the final lap, pulling to his rear bumper at one point. There was no bump this time. SEE THE GLEN, PAGE B4

Johnson earns Stock-4 victory BY CODY TRUETT Special to The Item

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Jason Dufner reacts after winning the PGA Championship on Sunday at Oak Hill Country Club in Pittsford, N.Y.

Dufner’s redemption After faltering 2 years ago, 36-year-old finally holds PGA Championship trophy BY DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press

Gainey makes 1st cut in major

PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Jason Dufner doesn’t have the same set of skills as Rory McIlroy and Adam Scott, though his career has shared the same path — from a memorable collapse at a major championship to redemption in pretty short order. And in this sport, redemption doesn’t always come easily. Just ask Dustin Johnson or Thomas Bjorn. There’s an even longer list of players who gave away majors in the final hour and never so much as earned another shot, such as Ed Sneed or

FROM STAFF REPORTS PITTSFORD, N.Y. -- Bishopville native Tommy Gainey finished in a 5-way tie for 61st in the PGA Championship, shooting 2-over par 72 on Sunday at the Oak Hill Country Club East Course to finish at 8-over 288. GAINEY Gainey won $15,700, giving him $508,302 for the year. It was the first time Gainey made the cut in three major

events, all three being the PGA Championship. Gainey opened with a 1-under 69 and followed it with rounds of 74, 73 and 72. Gainey did finish ahead of 12 other golfers in the tournament who have at least one major victory to their credit. Vijay Singh shot 290, Phil Mickelson 292 and Darren Clarke 296. Bubba Watson, Charl Schwartzel, Davis Love III, Ernie El, Y.E. Yang, Stewart Cink, Geoff Ogilvy,Tom Watson and Lucas Glover all missed the cut.

A $500 first-place prize and an extra $100 bonus to anyone who could outrun the dominant Bubba Johnson in the Stock-4 division brought out several drivers trying to give Johnson a run for his money on Saturday at Sumter Speedway. Despite the added competition, Johnson still came out on top. Johnson started the feature from the pole position after picking up the win in his heat race. He quickly gained control of the top spot as the race began. Bubba Albert settled into second as Jason Hodge and Charles Ridgeway battled for third. As the race stayed green, Johnson opened up a small lead over the rest of the field. A spin in turns 1 and 2 brought out a caution and bunched the field up for a restart. Albert challenged Johnson for the lead through turns 1 and 2, but couldn’t complete the pass. Johnson again opened up a slight lead over Albert and the rest of the field and cruised on to pick up the win and the $500 payout. Albert settled for second with Hodge third, Taylor Geddings fourth and Ridgeway fifth. The Bomber-4 division had one of the most competitive races of the evening as Luke Wilson, Bucky Deberry and Brett Siegel fought it out for the lead throughout the entire event. Deberry seemed to have things in hand before a late caution pulled the field together for the restart. Wilson powered into the lead on the restart and held off a last-lap charge from Deberry to pick up the win. Deberry was second with Siegel third, Jay Kyle fourth and Danny Norton fifth. Eugene Kinard led flag to flag to pick up the win in the Crate Late Model division. Kale Green was second and Trey Shirey was third. Joey Ayers picked up another win the in the Ridge Runner feature.

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Sutton fine being USC’s ‘other’ DE BY ANDREW MILLER Post and Courier COLUMBIA — Jadeveon Clowney might be the most recognizable college football player in the land. South Carolina’s All-American defensive end made ‘The Hit’ heard around the world against Michigan in the Outback Bowl last January. He is widely expected to be the first player selected in next year’s NFL draft, and he’s considered an early favorite for the Heisman Trophy. With his bigger-than-life persona and freakish athletic ability, there’s no question the 6-6, 280-pound Clowney casts a large shadow at USC. And that’s just fine with Chaz Sutton, who is perfectly content being “the other defensive end” for the Gamecocks. “I don’t worry about being

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South Carolina defensive end Chaz Sutton, left, is comfortable playing in the shadow of Jadeveon Clowney.

the other guy or the other defensive end because I can only be Chaz Sutton,” he said. “I’m not (Clowney), so I can’t worry about that. I’m out here trying to be the best Chaz Sutton I can

be. I’m trying to get better each day and help this team win football games. That’s really my only concern.” SEE SUTTON, PAGE B2

CLEMSON — At 6-foot-1, Grady Jarrett is Clemson’s shortest defensive lineman. But height is the only area in which he doesn’t measure up. Jarrett is the anchor of what could potentially be JARRETT the Tigers’ top defensive front in years — a solid centerof-the-line guy who is good at doing precisely what coaches want him to do: create havoc. “He plays the game so hard,” said Dan

Brooks, who coaches the defensive tackles. “He makes them worry about where he is, and that’s the way you want to be. “You want to be disruptive and make the offensive coordinator say, ‘How are we going to get that guy blocked?’ ” Brooks is familiar with such disruptive talents, having coached two-time All-American John Henderson and future 2-time All-Pro Albert Haynesworth at Tennessee. Jarrett isn’t in that realm quite yet, Brooks concedes, but he has the wherewithal to get there. SEE JARRETT, PAGE B2

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MLB STANDINGS American League By The Associated Press East Division W L Pct GB Boston 71 49 .592 – Tampa Bay 66 50 .569 3 Baltimore 65 52 .556 41/2 New York 59 57 .509 10 Toronto 54 64 .458 16 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 69 47 .595 – Cleveland 63 55 .534 7 Kansas City 61 54 .530 71/2 Minnesota 52 63 .452 161/2 Chicago 44 72 .379 25 West Division W L Pct GB Texas 69 50 .580 – Oakland 67 50 .573 1 Seattle 54 63 .462 14 Los Angeles 53 63 .457 141/2 Houston 37 80 .316 31 Sunday’s Games N.Y. Yankees 5, Detroit 4 Cleveland 6, L.A. Angels 5 Oakland 6, Toronto 4 Kansas City 4, Boston 3 Minnesota 5, Chicago White Sox 2 Texas 6, Houston 1 Baltimore 10, San Francisco 2 Seattle 2, Milwaukee 0 L.A. Dodgers 8, Tampa Bay 2 Monday’s Games Oakland 5, Toronto 1 Texas 2, Houston 1 L.A. Angels at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Cleveland at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. Detroit at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. Miami at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. Baltimore at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Today’s Games L.A. Angels (Vargas 6-4) at N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 9-10), 7:05 p.m. Boston (Dempster 6-8) at Toronto (Redmond 1-1), 7:07 p.m. Seattle (E.Ramirez 3-0) at Tampa Bay (Archer 6-4), 7:10 p.m. Milwaukee (Estrada 4-4) at Texas (Ogando 5-3), 8:05 p.m. Cleveland (McAllister 4-7) at Minnesota (Deduno 7-5), 8:10 p.m. Detroit (Scherzer 17-1) at Chicago White Sox (H.Santiago 3-7), 8:10 p.m. Miami (Fernandez 8-5) at Kansas City (B. Chen 5-0), 8:10 p.m. Baltimore (Mig.Gonzalez 8-5) at Arizona (Delgado 4-3), 9:40 p.m. Houston (Lyles 4-6) at Oakland (Colon 14-4), 10:05 p.m. National League By The Associated Press East Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 72 46 .610 – Washington 57 60 .487 141/2 New York 54 61 .470 161/2 Philadelphia 52 65 .444 191/2 Miami 44 72 .379 27 Central Division W L Pct GB Pittsburgh 70 47 .598 – St. Louis 67 50 .573 3 Cincinnati 65 52 .556 5 Chicago 52 65 .444 18 Milwaukee 51 67 .432 191/2 West Division W L Pct GB Los Angeles 67 50 .573 – Arizona 59 57 .509 71/2 Colorado 55 64 .462 13 San Diego 53 64 .453 14 San Francisco 52 65 .444 15 Sunday’s Games Cincinnati 3, San Diego 2, 13 innings Atlanta 9, Miami 4 St. Louis 8, Chicago Cubs 4 Baltimore 10, San Francisco 2 Seattle 2, Milwaukee 0 N.Y. Mets 9, Arizona 5 Colorado 3, Pittsburgh 2 Washington 6, Philadelphia 0 L.A. Dodgers 8, Tampa Bay 2 Monday’s Games Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m. Miami at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. San Diego at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. Baltimore at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. N.Y. Mets at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Today’s Games San Francisco (Bumgarner 11-7) at Washington (G.Gonzalez 7-5), 7:05 p.m. Philadelphia (E.Martin 1-1) at Atlanta (Medlen 9-10), 7:10 p.m. Cincinnati (H.Bailey 7-10) at Chicago Cubs (Samardzija 6-11), 8:05 p.m. Milwaukee (Estrada 4-4) at Texas (Ogando 5-3), 8:05 p.m. Miami (Fernandez 8-5) at Kansas City (B. Chen 5-0), 8:10 p.m. Pittsburgh (Morton 4-3) at St. Louis (Wainwright 13-7), 8:15 p.m. San Diego (Stults 8-10) at Colorado (Manship 0-1), 8:40 p.m. Baltimore (Mig.Gonzalez 8-5) at Arizona (Delgado 4-3), 9:40 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Harvey 9-3) at L.A. Dodgers (Ryu 11-3), 10:10 p.m.

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SUTTON from Page B1 Sutton, a 6-5, 265-pound senior, emerged as a legitimate pass-rushing threat last season in the Gamecocks’ “rabbit” package, which featured four defensive ends in obvious passing situations. Used mainly as a backup behind Devin Taylor, Sutton recorded 25 tackles, including 21 solo stops, seven tackles for loss and five quarterback sacks — a total that was second only to Clowney. “Chaz showed last year that he can rush the passer,” said USC defensive coordinator Lorenzo Ward. “He’s quick, he’s strong and he plays with very

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“He’d be the closest (of our defensive linemen) today,” Brooks said, “because of his competitiveness, strength, pad level, the whole package.” Jarrett came on strong last year. Thrown into the fire as a sophomore, he came through in a big way, starting 11games and ranking third on the team with 8.5 tackles for loss and second on the team with 10 quarterback pressures. So perhaps it was no surprise when a more mature, more comfortable Jarrett showed up for fall camp on Aug. 3. “I’m embracing camp,” he said. “I was ready for it. That first year, when you don’t know what’s going on, camp is tough. But it has gotten easier year by year because you get used to the process. This has been a real good third year. I’m coming in with more confidence and I’m bigger and stronger.” Jarrett’s not the only one. His cohorts on the interior are a year older, stronger and wiser, too, and it has shown. “It’s obvious that we’re all a lot better,” Jarrett said. “And if we just keep working with the same mentality we had last year, we’ll get even better.” Like Jarrett, fellow juniors Josh Watson and DeShawn Williams played in all 13 games a year ago, with Watson making nine starts and Williams five. Talented sophomores D.J. Reader and Carlos Watkins played in 13 and 11 games, respectively. Each played at least

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good technique and fundamentals. He’s proven he can be a factor in the SEC.” With Taylor – a fourth-round pick of the Detroit Lions — gone to the NFL, Sutton has become the other starter at defensive end. If there’s any added pressure, Sutton hasn’t shown it outwardly. “This year is no different than any other year for me,” Sutton said. “I’m trying to make a brand name for myself, no matter who plays on the other side.” But being the other guy can have its advantages. As teams focus more on stopping Clowney, Sutton is sure to see fewer double-teams. “I’m sure teams will concentrate on (Clowney), but you can’t count on that as a player,”

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By The Associated Press BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANS _ Sent RHP Josh Tomlin to Lake County (MWL) for a rehab assignment. Released 3B Mark Reynolds. DETROIT TIGERS _ Placed C Alex Avila on the seven-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 11. Recalled C Bryan Holaday from Toledo (IL). Activated 2B Omar Infante from the 15-day DL. Optioned INF Hernan Perez to Toledo (IL). KANSAS CITY ROYALS _ Optioned LHP Francisley Bueno, LHP Will Smith and INF Irving Falu to Omaha (PCL). Activated 2B Chris Getz from the 15-day DL. Added INF Jamey Carroll on the roster. OAKLAND ATHLETICS _ Agreed to terms with RHP Drew Carpenter on a minor league contract. SEATTLE MARINERS _ Sent OF Franklin Gutierrez to Tacoma (PCL) for a rehab assignment. TAMPA BAY RAYS _ Claimed LHP Wesley Wright off waivers from Houston. TEXAS RANGERS _ Claimed INF Adam Rosales off waivers from Oakland. National League CINCINNATI REDS _ Optioned OF Derrick Robinson to Louisville (IL). Reinstated OF Ryan Ludwick from the 60-day DL. LOS ANGELES DODGERS _ Sent RHP Shawn Tolleson to the AZL Dodgers for a rehab assignment. PITTSBURGH PIRATES _ Agreed to terms with C Kelly Shoppach on a minor league contract and assigned him to Indianapolis (IL).

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HOUSTON — Yu Darvish was nearly perfect against the Astros once again, taking a no-hit bid into the eighth inning and striking out a careerhigh 15 to lead Texas over Houston 2-1. Darvish dominated the Astros until Carlos Corporan homered with one out in the eighth inning for Houston’s only hit.

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Sutton said. “I might get single blocking one play and get double-teamed with a guard or a tight end the next play. You have to play every down the same way. “ Ward expects Sutton, one of just five senior scholarship players on this year’s team, to become more of a leader on and off the field for the Gamecocks. “I expect Chaz to step up this season,” Ward said. “He’s a fifth-year senior that has played a good amount of football for us over the last couple of seasons. He’s got to be more vocal on the field and during practices. He knows all the attention is going to (Clowney), and I think he’s going to show people that he’s worthy of attention as well.”

100 snaps. All are capable of contributing now, giving Brooks and defensive coordinator Brent Venables the luxury of depth and therefore the ability to substitute freely. “It’s an athletic group,” Brook said. “We’re excited about all of them.” The two youngest of the bunch – Reader and Watkins – were impressive in the Tigers’ first stadium scrimmage Saturday, with Reader making five tackles and Watkins contributing two sacks. “When you put somebody else in there and it’s like the first team, that makes you feel good about it,” Brooks said. “We’ve got guys who can run and guys who have really worked at the strength development part of it.” And Jarrett’s loving every bit of it. “All of us are working hard – there haven’t been any down days,” he said. “We’re trying to get better every day, every practice, in every aspect of the game.”

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DUFNER from Page B1 PGA PAR SCORES The Associated Press Sunday At Oak Hill Country Club, East Course Pittsford, N.Y. Purse: $8 million Yardage: 7,177; Par: 70 Final Jason Dufner (600), $1,445,000 68-63-71-68—270 -10 Jim Furyk (330), $865,000 65-68-68-71—272 -8 Henrik Stenson (210), $545,000 68-66-69-70—273 -7 Jonas Blixt (150), $385,000 68-70-66-70—274 -6 Scott Piercy (115), $304,000 67-71-72-65—275 -5 Adam Scott (115), $304,000 65-68-72-70—275 -5 David Toms (100), $259,000 71-69-69-67—276 -4 Jason Day (85), $206,250 67-71-72-67—277 -3 Dustin Johnson (85), $206,250 72-71-65-69—277 -3 Zach Johnson (85), $206,250 69-70-70-68—277 -3 Rory McIlroy (85), $206,250 69-71-67-70—277 -3 Roberto Castro (62), $132,786 68-69-71-70—278 -2 Marc Leishman (62), $132,786 70-70-70-68—278 -2 Graeme McDowell (62), $132,786 70-69-73-66—278 -2 Kevin Streelman (62), $132,786 70-72-66-70—278 -2 Steve Stricker (62), $132,786 68-67-70-73—278 -2 Marc Warren, $132,786 74-67-68-69—278 -2 Boo Weekley (62), $132,786 72-69-70-67—278 -2 Keegan Bradley (51), $93,167 69-72-72-66—279 -1 Rickie Fowler (51), $93,167 70-68-72-69—279 -1 Hideki Matsuyama, $93,167 72-68-73-66—279 -1 Matt Kuchar (48), $75,000 67-66-76-71—280 E David Lynn (48), $75,000 69-69-71-71—280 E Michael Thompson (48), $75,000 72-67-72-69—280 E Kiradech Aphibarnrat, $58,750 68-71-71-71—281 +1 Robert Garrigus (45), $58,750 67-68-74-72—281 +1 Bill Haas (45), $58,750 68-70-71-72—281 +1 Webb Simpson (45), $58,750 72-64-73-72—281 +1 Rafael Cabrera Bello, $48,500 68-75-69-70—282 +2 Ryo Ishikawa (41), $48,500 69-71-70-72—282 +2 Scott Jamieson, $48,500 69-72-70-71—282 +2 Miguel A. Jimenez, $48,500 68-72-75-67—282 +2 Paul Casey (35), $38,571 67-72-74-70—283 +3 Brendon de Jonge (35), $38,571 71-71-71-70—283 +3 Peter Hanson (35), $38,571 72-69-74-68—283 +3 Martin Kaymer (35), $38,571 68-68-78-69—283 +3 Francesco Molinari, $38,571 72-68-70-73—283 +3 Justin Rose (35), $38,571 68-66-77-72—283 +3 Lee Westwood (35), $38,571 66-73-68-76—283 +3 J.J. Henry (28), $28,000 71-71-73-69—284 +4 Charley Hoffman (28), $28,000 69-67-73-75—284 +4 Matt Jones (28), $28,000 72-71-73-68—284 +4 Thorbjorn Olesen, $28,000 71-70-74-69—284 +4 D.A. Points (28), $28,000 73-70-72-69—284 +4 Danny Willett, $28,000 73-70-72-69—284 +4 Tiger Woods (28), $28,000 71-70-73-70—284 +4 K.J. Choi (21), $18,875 76-65-71-73—285 +5 Marcus Fraser, $18,875 67-69-75-74—285 +5 Luke Guthrie (21), $18,875 71-71-69-74—285 +5 David Hearn (21), $18,875 66-76-71-72—285 +5 Thongchai Jaidee, $18,875 70-71-75-69—285 +5 John Merrick (21), $18,875 75-68-73-69—285 +5 Ryan Palmer (21), $18,875 73-70-71-71—285 +5 Josh Teater (21), $18,875 71-71-71-72—285 +5 Ryan Moore (16), $16,900 69-71-73-73—286 +6 Scott Stallings (16), $16,900 73-70-73-70—286 +6 Ken Duke (13), $16,300 75-68-70-74—287 +7 Chris Kirk (13), $16,300 71-69-73-74—287 +7 Shane Lowry, $16,300 71-70-75-71—287 +7 Hunter Mahan (13), $16,300 70-68-78-71—287 +7 Harris English (8), $15,700 74-69-72-73—288 +8 Tommy Gainey (8), $15,700 69-74-73-72—288 +8 Stephen Gallacher, $15,700 75-68-76-69—288 +8 Sergio Garcia (8), $15,700 69-68-75-76—288 +8 Ian Poulter (8), $15,700 70-71-77-70—288 +8 Ben Curtis (5), $15,350 73-70-74-72—289 +9 Brandt Snedeker (5), $15,350 70-73-70-76—289 +9 Tim Clark (3), $15,150 69-71-75-75—290 +10 Vijay Singh (3), $15,150 70-72-73-75—290 +10 Brooks Koepka, $14,950 71-72-71-77—291 +11 John Senden (1), $14,950 72-70-73-76—291 +11 Matteo Manassero, $14,750 72-69-74-77—292 +12 Phil Mickelson (1), $14,750 71-71-78-72—292 +12 Gary Woodland (1), $14,600 73-70-80-70—293 +13 Darren Clarke, $14,500 69-73-74-80—296 +16

Mike Reid. There was reason to believe Dufner might be part of the latter group. Go back just two years to Atlanta Athletic Club to find Dufner standing on the 15th tee with the PGA Championship in his hands. He was four shots clear of Anders Hansen and five ahead of Keegan Bradley, who had just made a triple bogey on the par-3 15th. What followed was painful to watch. Dufner hit into the water and made bogey on the 15th. He hit into a bunker right of the 16th and made bogey. He hit the middle of the 17th green and still made bogey with a three-putt. Bradley answered with back-to-back birdies to catch Dufner, and then beat him in a playoff. “Maybe looking back 10, 15 years from now, I’ll feel disappointment that I let this one get away if I never get another chance,’’ Dufner said that day. He was certain there would be more opportunities. But then, everyone feels that way. McIlroy had a 4-shot lead at the Masters in 2010 and shot 80 to tie the record for the worst score by a 54-hole leader. He vowed to learn from his mistakes, and it was the shortest lesson in major championship history. He won the very next major by setting the U.S. Open record of 268 at Congressional for an eight-shot win. That wasn’t a huge surprise. McIlroy is a special player. More agonizing was watching Scott make bogey on the last four holes at Royal Lytham & St. Annes, turning a four-shot lead with four holes to play into another British Open title for Ernie Els. Scott promised he would do better the next time. He truly believed there would be a next time, and he waited only two more majors to win the Masters. Dufner didn’t have that pedigree. When he threw away his shot at the PGA Championship, he had never won on

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Jim Furyk hits from the fairway on the fourth hole during the final round of the PGA Championship on Sunday at Oak Hill Country Club in Pittsford, N.Y. Furyk wound up placing second.

the PGA Tour and never cracked the top 30 on the money list. At age 34, it was only his second year playing all four majors. Would he ever get another chance like that? Yes. And when he least expected it. That experience in Atlanta served Dufner well in the short term. He won twice on the PGA Tour the next year. He made the Ryder Cup team and went 3-1. And his popularity as the guy with no pulse took off when he was caught by a camera slumping against the wall, zoned out, while sitting next to elementary school children learning about focus. On the golf course, however, his game was ordinary. He was an afterthought at most tournaments. His only top 10s were in the U.S. Open and Bridgestone Invitational, and he didn’t have a chance to win either one. Without warning, his opportunity arrived at Oak Hill when he produced the 26th round of 63 in a major to take the 36hole lead, and at least got into the last group. Dufner executed his game so beau-

tifully on Sunday that he made the last two hours about as exciting as he looks. But it was the blueprint for winning this major. With a two-shot lead over Jim Furyk going to the back nine, he matched scores with Furyk on every hole the rest of the way — even bogeys on the last two holes — for a 68 to win by two. Bjorn appeared to have the 2003 British Open wrapped up until it took him three shots to get out of a pot bunker next to the 16th green and he finished one behind Ben Curtis. Bjorn didn’t get another look at a major until the same course — Royal St. George’s — eight years later. He finished fourth. Johnson already has let three chances get away in the majors, the most memorable his 82 in the final round at Pebble Beach in the 2010 U.S. Open. He also had trouble recognizing a bunker on the 18th hole in the 2010 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits that cost him a spot in a playoff, and he was closing in on a claret jug a year later until his attempt to lay up with a 2-iron went out-of-bounds.

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CHANDON T. DENNIS Chandon Terrell Dennis, 21, died Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, at KershawHealth Hospital, Camden. Born April 14, 1992, in Sumter County, he was a son of Herbert Jr. and Christina Williams Dennis. The family will receive

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this life on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, at Sumter Health & Rehab Center. Born Sept. 10, 1918, he was a son of the late Tom and Dinah Goings. The family will be receiving friends at the home, 139 Maxwell Ave., Sumter. Funeral plans are incom-

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JULIA PEARSON Julia Pearson, 84, died Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, at her home. Born Nov. 2, 1928, in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Boyd Sr. and

Julia Dixon Grant. The family will receive friends and relatives at her home, 1165 Gilbert St., Sumter. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc. of Sumter. SEE OBITUARIES, PAGE B5

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“We had a shot at it,’’ Keselowski said. “I was going to have to wreck him to really get it, and I didn’t want to do that. There’s racing and there’s wrecking. Those are two different things. “Everybody defines them a little differently, and I guess that’s the code you live your life by. If I was going to take out Kyle, it would have been wrecking in my mind, and there’s a distinct difference.’’ Racing can be all about luck sometimes, and Busch couldn’t get much luckier than he was on this day. Polesitter Marcos Ambrose dominated the race, leading 51 laps, but his good fortune — he was seeking his third straight Cup win at The Glen — finally ran out just past the halfway point of the 90-lap race. Crew chief Dave Rogers was planning to have Busch pit on lap 60, but his crew noticed fluid on the track

SPEEDWAY from Page B1 Ayers powered his way around Dennis Hill on the fifth lap of the feature and never looked back. Hill settled for second with Clarence Adkins third, Curt Lee fourth and Neil Avery fifth. Zeb Adkins made his second career start at Sumter Speedway in the Young Guns division and made the best of it by picking up his first win. Adkins held off multiple challenges from Anthony Hudson throughout the event on his way to the victory. Hudson settled for second and Kristin Rhodes was third. A father/daughter

1. (5) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 90 laps, 138.2 rating, 47 points, $236,658. 2. (8) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 90, 105.9, 42, $204,876. 3. (3) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 90, 117.6, 41, $161,735. 4. (16) Carl Edwards, Ford, 90, 99.2, 40, $149,360. 5. (11) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 90, 110.6, 40, $132,324. 6. (2) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 90, 109.5, 38, $135,818. 7. (9) Joey Logano, Ford, 90, 94.8, 37, $118,743. 8. (18) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 90, 89.6, 36, $131,296. 9. (13) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 90, 100.3, 35, $111,330. 10. (4) A J Allmendinger, Toyota, 90, 103.8, 34, $116,018. 11. (6) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 90, 96, 34, $109,505. 12. (30) Casey Mears, Ford, 90, 68.5, 32, $105,843. 13. (26) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 90, 85.1, 32, $123,946. 14. (14) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 90, 77.2, 30, $113,318. 15. (29) Max Papis, Chevrolet, 90, 68.9, 0, $122,210. 16. (17) Greg Biffle, Ford, 90, 74.5, 28, $92,085. 17. (7) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 90, 79.6, 27, $107,201. 18. (33) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 90, 52.3, 26, $123,146. 19. (20) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 90, 68.7, 25, $92,835. 20. (35) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 90, 54.1, 24, $77,635. 21. (31) David Ragan, Ford, 90, 49.2, 23, $98,243. 22. (27) Boris Said, Ford, 90, 55.9, 22, $87,393.

23. (10) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 90, 82.4, 21, $110,401. 24. (23) Owen Kelly, Chevrolet, 90, 62, 0, $92,682. 25. (21) David Gilliland, Ford, 90, 53, 19, $75,460. 26. (22) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 90, 64.8, 18, $82,660. 27. (40) Dave Blaney, Chevrolet, 90, 42.5, 17, $74,435. 28. (41) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 90, 36.2, 0, $71,285. 29. (37) Alex Kennedy, Toyota, 90, 38.4, 15, $71,110. 30. (25) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 85, 71.6, 14, $89,460. 31. (1) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, accident, 84, 120, 15, $117,024. 32. (15) Brian Vickers, Toyota, accident, 84, 60.3, 0, $78,585. 33. (39) David Stremme, Toyota, 83, 35.7, 11, $71,435. 34. (19) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 82, 69.4, 10, $88,310. 35. (24) Ron Fellows, Chevrolet, 74, 53, 9, $70,160. 36. (28) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 65, 31.5, 8, $116,916. 37. (32) Aric Almirola, Ford, accident, 58, 49.9, 7, $106,785. 38. (12) Michael McDowell, Ford, suspension, 58, 68.1, 6, $64,850. 39. (43) Brian Keselowski, Toyota, brakes, 47, 26.8, 5, $60,850. 40. (38) Travis Kvapil, Toyota, accident, 41, 40.2, 4, $64,850. 41. (34) Victor Gonzalez Jr., Chevrolet, accident, 39, 39, 3, $52,850. 42. (42) Tomy Drissi, Toyota, accident, 39, 28.4, 2, $48,850. 43. (36) David Reutimann, Toyota, engine, 4, 30, 1, $45,350.

and brought the No. 18 Toyota in a lap early. Busch was in the pits when a caution flew and Ambrose had to pit under yellow, losing his spot to Busch at the front. “That was a game-changer right there,’’ said Busch, who won from the pole in 2008 at The Glen. Busch held on through a series of cautions over the final 28 laps. Ambrose, who restarted 12th, crashed late trying to make a run with an ill-

handling car and finished 23rd. He entered the race with an average finish of second in five previous starts at Watkins Glen and also had won all three Nationwide races he’d entered at the storied road course in upstate New York. “That’s just the way it goes,’’ Ambrose said. “We put on a strong showing. It wasn’t our day, but we’ve had plenty of good days here.’’ The field didn’t have to worry

duel was the story of the Street Stock feature as Heather Welch and Brian Welch battled for the win throughout the event. Daughter bested father as Heather powered past Brian in the exit of Turn 2 on the final lap to take the checkered flag. Brian was second with William Disher third, Marty Horne fourth and John Pritchard fifth. There will be no racing

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JAN S. BUZZE WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — Jan Shorter Buzze died Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, at her home in Warner Robins. Born Oct. 4, 1954, in Sumter, she was a daughter of James C. Shorter Jr. and the late Inez B. Shorter. She was a graduate of Thomas Sumter BUZZE Academy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Buzz Buzze; and her sister, Cathy Taylor (Marvin). She is survived by a daughter, Ashley Dagley; a son, Al Shelley; granddaughters, Mckenzie Ringo, Presley Dagley and Payton Dagley; sisters, Marilyn Bordeaux and Candy Mitchum; and brother, James C. Shorter III (Molly). Visitation will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Harmony Church, 1021 Sterling St., Sumter, followed by a memorial service at 3 p.m. Go to www.mcculloughfh.com to sign the online registry for the family. McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has charge of arrangements. SARAH D. ANDREWS MANNING — Sarah Dixon Andrews, 90, widow of Lawson Andrews, died Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, at Uni Health, 1075 Heather Green Drive, Columbia. She was born Sept. 15, 1922, in Summerton, a daughter of the late Fladger and Frances Billups Dixon. The family is receiving friends at the home of her niece and her husband, Frances and James Walker, 1131 Poston Lane, Manning. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning. DELORIS H. CRUMMELL SUMMERTON — Deloris Harvin Crummell, 56, widow of Gary Gudon Crummell, died Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, at Palmetto Health Richland, Columbia. She was born Dec. 12, 1956, in Summerton, a daughter of the late Willie Sr. and Mary “Baby Ray� Oliver Harvin. The family is receiving friends at the homestead, 1185 Muldon Circle, Summerton. These services have been entrusted to Sam-

uels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

JAMES H. GRAVES James Herbert Graves, husband of Annie Mae McCray Graves, died Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, at his residence, 211 Pear St., Sumter. He was born Feb. 28, 1944, in Gable, a son of the late Herbert and Elizabeth Johnson Graves. He was educated in the public schools of Clarendon and Sumter counties. He was employed with Sumter Builders and Sunrise Farm Race Track for several years. Mr. Graves was a member of Melina Presbyterian Church, USA. Survivors are his wife of the home; five sons, James R. Graves of Albany, N.Y., Herbert L. (Kimberly E.) Graves of Virginia Beach, Va., Tyrone (Dayna) Graves of Washington, D.C., Eric Graves of Hopkins and Maurice Graves of Sumter; one daughter, Felisha S. Graves of the home; four sisters, Vidalia McTeer and Almeta Waklatsi of Sumter, Dr. Silvia Owens of Greenville and Elizabeth (Dr. E. Rent) Corley of Orangeburg; mother-inlaw, Lillian Hinnant McCray of Sumter; three brothers-in-law; three sisters-in-law; six grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild. Wake services will be held 6 to 8 p.m. today at Hayes F. and LaNelle J. Samuels Sr. Memorial Chapel in Manning. Celebratory services for Mr. Graves will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Melina Presbyterian Church, USA, Gable, with the Rev. Samuel Sparks presiding, Pastor Sonji Benjamin, eulogist, and the Rev. Carnell Hampton, the Rev. William Dukes, Pastor Nate Brock and Evangalist Tanjo Lonon assisting. Burial will follow in the churchyard cemetery. Mr. Graves will lie in repose one hour prior to funeral time. The family is receiving friends at the residence. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning. MARGARET L. BOYKIN ST. MATTHEWS — Margaret “Susie� Lowder Boykin, 56, of St. Matthews, died unexpectedly Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.

Wednesday at First Baptist Church in St. Matthews with the Rev. Dr. Thomas B. Huggins Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Trinity-Alcolu Cemetery at Trinity United Methodist Church, Alcolu. Active pallbearers will be David Rickenbaker, Jeff Reid Jr., Lee Prickett, Rhett Taber, Dargan Culclasure III and Stack Riley. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 8 p.m. today at Dukes-Harley Funeral Home. Born April 15, 1957, in Manning, she was a daughter of the late Junious L. and Mae Delle Taylor Lowder. Susie graduated from Calhoun Academy and Clemson University with a bachelor of science in nursing. She was a registered nurse with the Department of Health and Human Services in the division of Community Long Term Care and Long Term Care Transformation. She was a member of the Clemson Alumni Association; a lifelong member of IPTAY; founding member of Friends of Calhoun County Library; a member of St. Matthews Garden Club; St. Matthews Area Revitalization Team; and the First Baptist Church in St. Matthews. Survivors are a brother, Glenn “Buddy� T. Lowder of St. Matthews; a niece, Heather L. LaChance (Jim) of Gilbert; a nephew, Chad T. Lowder (Amy) of St. Matthews; three grandnephews, Heath J. LaChance of Gilbert, Adam T. Lowder and Ryan D. Lowder, both of St. Matthews; and a special friend, Alwin Burns of Sumter. Those wishing to may direct memorial contributions in Susie’s honor to the Community Long Term Care Client Fund, Department of Health and Human Services, P.O. Box 8206, Columbia, SC 29202 or to the SPCA, Maude Schiffley Chapter, P.O. Box 1584, Orangeburg, SC 29116. Condolences may be expressed at www.dukesharleyfuneralhome.com. Dukes-Harley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

FRANKLIN CASTINE Franklin Castine, age 81, died on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, at his residence. Born May 3, 1932, in Florence, he was a son of the late FM “Preacher� and Lottie Hodge

Castine. He was a retired farmer and a member of Olive Grove Freewill Baptist Church of Turbeville. He is survived by one son, Wayne Castine of Savannah, Ga.; two daughters, Evelyn Castine Parker and Dawn Castine, both of Sumter; one brother, WA Castine of Suffolk, Va.; three sisters, Laurie Spiess of Gainesville, Ga., Naomi Wodruff of Panama City, Fla., and Lillian Smith of Turbeville; along with 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Lynn White; and three sisters, Irene Andrews, Mary Alice Kangas and Faye Peterson. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Monday at Olive Grove Freewill Baptist Church. The Rev. Claudie Osborne officiated. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Olive Grove Freewill Baptist Church of Turbeville. You may sign the family’s guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter for the arrangements.

VERNA UBBEN MANNING — Verna Ubben, 97, widow of Wilbert Ubben, died Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. She was a daughter of the late George and Missouri Ducker of Bamberg. After graduation from Columbia College, Mrs. Ubben taught school for more than 35 years. She was active in First Baptist Church and later Second Baptist Church, where she served for many years as a member of the board of trustees, secretary of the Sunday school, and narrator of countless Christmas and Easter pageants. For more than 35 years, she was director of the Daily Vacation Bible School. Mrs. Ubben is survived by Donald Ubben, Esq., of Ivy, Va., and Manning. Her son will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Brunson Funeral Home in Manning and other times at the family residence, 501 Rudy Road. Friends will gather to remember Mrs. Ubben at a funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 26, at Second Baptist

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Church. The burial service will follow at Monticello United Methodist Church at Monticello, Fairfield County. Memorials may be made in her name to Columbia College or in the form of flowers or in quiet acts of grace and kindness. You may sign the family’s guest book at www.brunsonfuneralhome.com. Brunson Funeral Home, Manning, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 433-2273.

MARY B. POWELL Mary Eleanor Bagnal Powell, 90, widow of John William “Jay� Powell, died Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, at the home of her daughter in Florence. Services will be announced by ElmoreCannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter. DELORIS SPANN Deloris Brunson Spann, 60, wife of James L. Spann, departed this life on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, at Palmetto Health Richland, Columbia. Born Aug. 15, 1952, in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Alvin and Christine Way Brunson. The family is receiving friends at the home, 15 Arkansas Drive, Sumter. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter. PATRICIA H. KORNEGAY Patricia Hodge Kornegay departed this life on Aug. 4, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born Oct. 11, 1947, in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Deacon Otis and Thelma B. Hodge. She received her education in the public schools of Sumter County and attended Brown University in Providence, R.I. She retired from Campbell Soup Co. She was a member of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. She served on the C.H. Davis Inspirational Choir and the Sunday school ministry. She is survived by one son, Ivory Kornegay; one grandson, Isaiah Alexander Kornegay; three brothers, Otis Hodge Jr. (Ella), James Hodge (Ruthie) and Bishop Dr. Marvin Hodge (Crystal); five sisters, Minister Pearl Williams (John), Bettie Wilkins (Phillip), Gloria Jean Glisson, Viloa Magazine (Lucious) and Thelma Hodge; a host of

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relatives and friends. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Burial was in Bradford Cemetery. Community Funeral Home of Sumter was in charge of these arrangements.

ELIZABETH ATKINSON Elizabeth Atkinson Russell Atkinson, 97, died Monday, Aug. 12, 2013, at National Healthcare Center. Services will be announced by Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, (803) 775-9386.

HAROLD W. BAILEY Harold Wayne Bailey, 79, died Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late Robert Harold and Hattie Belle Gardner Bailey. Mr. Bailey was a member of Hickory Road Baptist Church and was a Mason. He was the owner and operator of Wayne’s Exxon Station for 37 years. Surviving are two sons, Harold Wayne Bailey Jr. and Robert Everette Bailey, both of Columbia; four daughters, Debra Gaye Burns of Charlotte, N.C., Vicki B. Jones of Goose Creek, Teri Watts of Lexington and Lorie Ann Bailey of Orlando, Fla.; one brother, Robert Jerry Bailey of Dalzell; and two grandchildren, Matthew Burns and Joey Watts. He was preceded in death by a brother, Wendell Bailey. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Chapel of Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Miller and the Rev. Michael Keenan officiating. Burial will be in Sumter Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 7759386.

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

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

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

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

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Estate:

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