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School board members get raises Trustees also approve 7 percent increase in bus driver pay BY RAYTEVIA EVANS ray@theitem.com (803) 774-1214 After some tumultuous years during consolidation, Sumter School District’s board of trustees returned to the issue of board pay, considering the school district is now in a much better financial place than it was in previous years. The seven-member board recently approved an increase

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in board compensation after discussing the matter in executive session during the recent meeting. According to the school district, the board approved an increase in per diem from $450 to $650 per SCHULTZ month for board members and from $550 to $700 for the board chairman. According to board minutes,

the increase was passed with a 4-2 vote, with Karen Michalik and Patty Wilson voting against it and the Rev. Ralph Canty abstaining. Canty also abstained his vote, and Michalik and Wilson voted against the first reading to policy BID, which refers to board compensation and expenses, increasing allowance from $75 to $125 for in-state and out-of-state meals and incidentals. The school district’s board

policy states that board members receive no compensation for their services, but each elected member will receive a per diem for attendance at board meetings, limited to one board meeting each month. No board member receives a per diem unless he or she is in attendance for regular board meetings or on official business of the board. “When we first initially formed as a consolidated district, we came together, our fi-

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BY ROB COTTINGHAM rob@theitem.com (803) 774-1225 He’s been suffering for four long years and has endured 17 surgeries in the process, but former corrections officer Robert Johnson finally has a reason to smile. Sean Echols, the man hired to kill Johnson, was sentenced to the maximum of 20 years in prison Wednesday after he plead guilty to conspiracy to use interstate facilities in a murder-for-hire ECHOLS in April. “I’m glad we finally got him,” Johnson said. “I wish we’d got more, but I’m satisfied. I’m not disappointed.” In the early morning hours of March 5, 2010, a man burst into Johnson’s home and fired several rounds from a .38-caliber revolver, striking Johnson in the chest and abdomen six times. Luckily, Johnson survived. In the investigation that followed, law enforcement determined the shooting was done in retaliation for Johnson’s extensive work — and success — in preventing the flow of contraband into his prison, Lee Correctional Institution. It was discovered that a plot was developed by certain inmates who used cellphones to communicate with contacts outside the prison. Phone records connected the suspected leader of the plot with Echols, who was further incriminated through interviews that revealed he played an active role in the orchestration of the hit on Johnson. Echols was to be paid $6,000 for the deed. The first payment was sent via mail to Echols shortly after the plotting concluded. The use of the postal service and cellphones — both of which are facilities

nancial picture was not as black and white as it is today. And our board elected to forgo any discussion on salary increases at that time,” explained Chairman Keith Schultz. “The salaries we were paid at that time were kind of commensurate with what the former District 2 and District 17 board members were paid. We put that off for some time with the understanding that it

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Keynote Speaker Pastor Al Sims of Bethesda Church of God speaks to Sumter County teachers and administrators during the 16th Annual Sumter County Teachers’ Luncheon on Wednesday afternoon at the Sumter County Civic Center.

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Hundreds of teachers, administrators and members and leaders of the faith-based community in Sumter gathered for the 16th Annual Sumter County Teachers’ Luncheon on Wednesday afternoon at Sumter County Civic Center. With the theme “Building on Our Unity,” members of Sumter County Ministerial Alliance and Sumter County Concerned Clergy gave encouraging words to educators; prayed for students, support staff, families and administration; and prayed for a successful school year. “This event is not just to have a meal. We’re here to let you know the clergy (has) got your back,” said keynote speaker Al Sims. “We’re praying for you.” Ministers and representatives from several churches attended the event to show their support of education in Sumter County schools and of the teachers and leaders in public and private schools before the 2014-15 school year begins. Also in attendance was Sumter School District Board Chairman Keith Schultz, Mayor Joe McElveen, representatives from The Tuomey Foundation and Sumter School District Superintendent Frank Baker. The superintendent thanked the ministerial alliance and the concerned clergy for their support and shared some of the district’s goals, adding that unity, collaboration and passion will make teachers, students and schools successful. “We’re all in this together. Each of us can draw on the strength of others for support,” Baker said. “We would not be able to have this event today without collaboration — not only in schools, but in our county, and that includes the faithbased community. And we always must keep our passion

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Foxworth Mill bridge work will be 6th locally BY RAYTEVIA EVANS ray@theitem.com (803) 774-1214 While the South Carolina Department of Transportation delayed its scheduled 15-month construction project on the South Lafayette Drive Bridge in downtown Sumter for one more day, several other smaller bridge projects are also underway throughout the county. Today is now expected to be the first day traffic will be detoured away from the Lafayette bridge as crews

Board OKs timeline for new state standards COLUMBIA (AP) — The state Board of Education on Wednesday approved a timeline that calls for the final OK to come in March for new math and reading benchmarks for South Carolina students. The tight turnaround for replacing Common Core standards relies on panels that are writing the new ones to turn in drafts by mid-October and that South Carolina’s college and technical boards certify them as adequately preparing students for life beyond high school. The vote followed hours of debate about whether directions the panels received from state Department of Education officials abide by state law. That law, signed May 30, calls for new math and reading standards next school year following a review of current standards, which are Common Core. Board Chairman Barry Bolen contends that means the process must begin with Common Core. A resolution stating that eventually failed. Superintendent Mick Zais countered there will be no simple tweaking of Common Core standards, but they will be among those considered. “Let’s focus on the outcome and not micromanage the process,” he said. “We’re not editing Common Core.” Common Core outlines what skills students in kindergarten through 12th grade should learn to be ready for college and careers, replacing standards that varied state to state. South Carolina adopted in 2010 the standards that are being fully implemented in classrooms this school year. Under the law, they must change again when students start school next August.

to reopen before Christmas. As of this week, SCDOT has planned detour routes during the duration of the bridge replacement. The current plan is for the detour to use Cubbage Road, Bell Road, U.S. 401 and Leonard Brown Road. Barrier signs will be placed on each side of the bridge, and detour signs will be posted to direct traffic to an alternative route. According to SCDOT, the net additional detour length will be approximately 4.5 miles. These two bridges are only two of six bridges within Sumter County set to be replaced between now and June 30, 2015. The list includes bridges on Tearcoat Bridge Road, Westbury Mill Road, Dubose Siding Road and Bell Road.

come structurally deficient. One of the largest impacts this bridge might have is on upcoming school traffic. “Sumter County schools may be impacted, and they will be informed of the pending road closure in order to reroute school bus traffic in the area,” Jones explained in the notification. “There are no major businesses that will be impacted.” Because of relatively low traffic volumes and to minimize the duration of construction, costs and impact to property owners in the Sumter area, the road will be closed and traffic detoured as the bridge is replaced. Jones said SCDOT expects the road will be closed for construction for about 15 weeks and is tentatively scheduled

begin their destruction efforts. SCDOT had originally announced the bridge would be closed on Monday but pushed back beginning their project, first to Wednesday, then until today. Once closed, officials are recommending using East Fulton Street, Brooklyn Street and East Liberty Street as a detour route until the bridge reopens, scheduled for Nov. 2, 2015, barring any unexpected delays. Meanwhile, SCDOT is also planning to replace the bridge over Cowpens Swamp on Foxworth Mill Road next month. According to SCDOT, the bridge is scheduled to close Monday, Sept. 15. Bryan Jones, district engineering administrator with SCDOT, said the Foxworth Mill Road bridge has be-

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Officers with Sumter Police Department block off Purdy Street in the historic district as wreckers work to clear a two-car collision at the corner of Purdy and Mason Croft Drive on Wednesday afternoon. The road was blocked off to through traffic for about 30 minutes after the collision about 3 p.m., which resulted in one person being sent to Tuomey Regional Medical Center for non life-threatening injuries.

S.C. Arts Commission calls for fellowship applications BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com (803) 774-1221 The South Carolina Arts Commission is now accepting applications for its Individual Artist Fellowships. There up to four fellowships of $5,000 each to be awarded to S.C. artists who work in visual arts, craft, music composition and music performance. Applications must be submitted by Nov. 1. The fellowships have been awarded since 1976, and there is no restriction on how the money may be used. When Sumter Little Theatre executive director Eric Bultman received the prestigious fellowship in 2004, he noted that he was required “only to stay in South Carolina for a year.” Last year’s fellow, Conway’s Jim

Arendt, a visual artist, said the award “at the statewide level was prestigious. ... (and) gave me the financial flexibility to submit my work and receive honors at several international shows.” Out-of-state review panelists select the fellows based on anonymous work samples, and their recommendations are then reviewed by the S.C. Arts Commission Board. More than 200 fellowships have been awarded during the past 37 years to actors, poets, screenwriters, visual artists, craftsmen and others. According to its website, the “South Carolina Arts Commission is the state agency charged with creating a thriving arts environment that benefits all South Carolinians, regardless of their location or circumstances. Created by the South Caro-

lina General Assembly in 1967, the Arts Commission works to increase public participation in the arts by providing services, grants and leadership initiatives in three areas: arts education, community arts development and artist development. Headquartered in Columbia, the Arts Commission is funded by the state of South Carolina, by the federal government through the National Endowment for the Arts and other sources.” The Arts Commission’s Individual Artist Fellowship program is designed to encourage artistic excellence and provides financial support to South Carolina artists of merit. For more information, applications and guidelines, visit the website www.SouthCarolinaArts.com or call (803) 734-8696.

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Man faces more charges after chase with officers BY ROB COTTINGHAM rob@theitem.com (803) 774-1225 A Sumter man now faces additional charges after fleeing from law enforcement on Tuesday as they attempted to serve warrants on burglary and assault charges. Raqwan D. Farrar, 19, of 17 Sims St., was arrested Tuesday after forcing officers to chase him and has been charged with two counts of second-degree burglary, malicious injury to property, third-degree assault and battery, kidnapping, child endangerment, stalking and possession of a controlled substance. Farrar was denied bond Wednesday. Farrar was initially wanted for alleged actions last

month, accused of entering a home in the 900 block of Salterstown Road and assaulting a female victim. That same day, Farrar reportedly damaged the victim’s vehicle, ripping out the center console, kicking dents into the rear passenger panel and bending the passenger side door. The damage was estimated at $2,000. The next day, Farrar reportedly entered a home in the 2900 block of Shawside Drive in Dalzell with the intention of hurting a recent love interest and was almost arrested by deputies. “He had apparently texted and called the victim, threatening to hurt her,” said Lt. Robert Burnish of Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. “She called the office and asked us

to make a stop by her house. When deputies pulled into her yard, Farrar ran out the back door of the home. He was FARRAR waiting for her.” Farrar fled the scene, and once deputies obtained a warrant, they attempted to serve Farrar at his home. Again, FEASTER he fled on foot. A tip gave them the edge they needed a few days later. According to reports, officers were attempting to apprehend Farrar on Tuesday when they learned he was traveling on U.S. 15 South in a white Cadillac Deville. After

they had followed the Cadillac for a short distance and initiated a traffic stop, Farrar reportedly attempted to flee, leading officers on a chase until the car pulled into the driveway of a home in the 400 block of Seminole Road. At that point, three men jumped out of the car and fled on foot, running behind the residence. An officer was giving chase when he noticed an infant inside the car, sitting in the front seat as the suspects jumped the fence in the backyard. A woman in the car explained that she and the men were helping someone move into a new home. The car was processed and then towed. Nearly 30 minutes later, officers returned to the residence in reference to the homeowner saying there was

a questionable grocery bag hanging on the fence. Officers recovered the bag and reportedly found 125 grams of suspected marijuana inside. Footage from the patrol car’s dash camera indicated Farrar was the individual carrying the bag as the men jumped out of the Cadillac earlier. Later that day, officers arrested William Wilbert Feaster, 50, of 401 Rogers Ave., and charged him with harboring a fugitive after the owner of the Cadillac went to the sheriff’s office to reclaim her car, telling officers that Farrar had been helping Feaster move all day. Officers had previously warned Feaster that if he was found to have Farrar in his presence and didn’t call law enforcement, he would face charges.

President weighing options for rescuing Iraqi refugees Airlifts, safe passages could be part of possible military-led mission BY JULIE PACE AP White House Correspondent EDGARTOWN, Mass. — President Obama is considering a range of military options, including airlifts and creating safe passages, for rescuing thousands of Iraqi refugees trapped on a mountain, the White House said. A small team of U.S. troops secretly scouted the site Wednesday. Following the team’s assessment, it was deemed “far less likely now” that the U.S. would undertake a rescue mission on the mountain because far fewer refugees were found there than previously thought, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told reporters at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. Hagel said the refugees on the mountain were in relatively good condition. U.S. officials said only several thousand refugees remained on the mountain, far lower than the tens of thousands that had been reported earlier. Hagel credited that in part to U.S. airstrikes giving people opportunity to get off the mountain and the food and water the U.S. has airdropped to the refugees to sustain them. A U.S. military-led rescue mission on Sinjar Mountain could involve putting American troops on the ground. But the White House insisted that the mission would be strictly a humanitarian rescue and would not constitute a return to combat 2½ years after the last U.S. troops withdrew from Iraq. Obama is expected to make a decision in days. “We don’t believe that involves U.S. troops re-entering a combat role in Iraq,” said Ben Rhodes, Obama’s deputy national security adviser. “It involves frankly a very difficult logistical challenge of moving folks who are in danger on that mountain into a safer position.” The U.S. has been delivering food and water to the refugees for several

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Displaced Iraqis from the Yazidi community gather for food at the Nowruz camp in Derike, Syria, on Tuesday. days. But Rhodes said it was unsustainable to let thousands of people remain on the mountain. “There needs to be a lasting solution that gets that population to a safe space where they can receive more permanent assistance,” he told reporters traveling with the president during his vacation on the Massachusetts island of Martha’s Vineyard. The Pentagon sent 129 U.S. troops to Iraq on Tuesday to assess the scope of the humanitarian crisis and the options for getting them safely off the mountain. Rhodes said that given the urgency of the situation, Obama was expected to receive their final recommendations quickly and make a decision within days. That process was advanced

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Wednesday when a team of fewer than 20 U.S. troops was flown onto the mountain by Black Hawk helicopter for a firsthand look at rescue mission possibilities, according to a defense official who revealed some details before a public announcement of the mission. They were safely extracted hours later. Also Wednesday, a U.S. drone aircraft attacked and destroyed an armed truck operated by Islamic militants near Sinjar, the U.S. Central Command said. Thousands of Iraqi religious minorities sought refuge on Sinjar Mountain after militants from the Islamic State group swept through their village in northern Iraq. In addition to the humanitarian aid drops, the U.S. has conducted airstrikes

against Islamic State targets, both to protect American personnel in the region and stop the militants from moving on the civilians again. Obama has ruled out sending combat troops back into Iraq, where nearly 4,500 Americans were killed during the eight-year war that ended in 2011. Rhodes suggested the U.S. would undertake a rescue mission with help from allies, including Kurdish forces that are receiving arms from the U.S. and the British. British Prime Minister David Cameron confirmed Wednesday that his country stood ready to assist with that effort. “We need a plan to get these people off that mountain and get them to a place of safety,” he said.

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THE SUMTER ITEM The Davies family, from left, Leah, Adam, Phil and Lauren, are seen after Adamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high school graduation at Garden City High School in Garden City, New York. Parents Phil and Lauren Davies were forced to the sidelines when it came to making decisions about the health care of their daughter, Leah, who then 19 and a college sophomore, fell gravely ill with an out-of-control sinus infection.

Health care at college: Can your teen manage? BY LEANNE ITALIE The Associated Press

HEALTH CARE TIPS â&#x20AC;˘ Even if parents are providing full financial support, they have no rights to academic or health information unless their child is gravely ill. Ask for a health care proxy, a health care durable power of attorney and or an advance health care directive form if you want to be part of the process. Your over-18 child must agree. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oftentimes you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need carte blanche,â&#x20AC;? womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health nurse practitioner Barbara Dehn said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In other words, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to know about sexually transmitted infections, but you do want to know things in the event of a car wreck or a broken bone.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Visit the campus health center with your teen. Bring back a brochure and tape it to the back of the main door for easy access to telephone numbers, hours of service and emergency procedures. Go to the nearest off-campus pharmacy and urgent care facility so he or she knows how to fill prescriptions and where to go just in case. â&#x20AC;˘ Check insurance policies to make sure such things as ambulance rides are covered. â&#x20AC;˘ Keep doctors back home in the loop. Encourage your teen to give them a call with any questions. Source: Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health nurse practitioner Barbara Dehn

NEW YORK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lauren Davies had a desperate thought while stuck in traffic as she frantically drove upstate to reach her 19-year-old. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I drive on the shoulder and a cop stops me, will he believe me when I tell him I think my daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dying in a hospital?â&#x20AC;? The sophomore had fallen so ill from an out-of-control sinus infection that she was in a feverish stupor, unable to open her mouth, her face so swollen that a membrane was pressing on her brain after two rounds of antibiotics that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work. Davies, from Garden City, had another thought about scooping up her young adult: â&#x20AC;&#x153;In my mind, I just wanted her home. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where she was going to be.â&#x20AC;? What could go wrong did go wrong for Leah Davies in 2011. Having turned 18, a legal adult when it comes to care providers sharing health information with parents, mom and dad were forced to the sidelines as doctors at home tried to convince the hospital in Syracuse to be more aggressive. Heading off to school is stressful for young people on a variety of

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fronts. Among the biggest challenges is managing their own health far from home. And it can be a trial for parents, too, in this, the era of the helicopter when it comes to raising children. Leah, now 22, took a semester off after her health ordeal. Lisa Salberg in northern New Jersey is no helicopter, yet her 18-yearold ended up leaving school after the first semester of her freshman year at a Connecticut university. The nurse practitioners at the campus health center took to shooing Becca off to the emergency room last year for the slightest sniffle because of a defibrillator implanted in her chest for a genetic condition that can lead to sudden cardiac arrest. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had the device since she was 10. Both mothers said they had prepared their girls to speak up, handle health cards and fill out medical forms. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She knew how to advocate for herself, but nobody was listening to

her,â&#x20AC;? said Salberg, who founded the nonprofit Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association, named for the disease both she and her daughter have. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One nurse practitioner looked her in the eye and said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what to do with you. Your heart scares me.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; They kept telling her to go (to) the ER for nothing. Talk about instilling a lack of confidence. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exactly what happened,â&#x20AC;? Salberg said. Becca, 19, is now happy living at home and attending school nearby. Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health nurse practitioner Barbara Dehn in Los Altos, California, has a busy practice with lots of teen girls. She has seen it all in 25 years and will soon send her 18-yearold son to college. Med schedules are a recurring issue after campus drop-off, she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of kids I see have ADHD, anxiety disorders, OCD. Sometimes, with the stress of living away from home, they stop their meds, have more depression, more anxiety,â&#x20AC;? Dehn said.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scary about Ebola, reasons not to fear it WASHINGTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The United Statesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; top disease detective calls Ebola a â&#x20AC;&#x153;painful, dreadful, merciless virus.â&#x20AC;? The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak in West Africa an international emergency, killing more than 1,000 people and spreading. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scary and serious. But it also cries out for context. AIDS alone takes more than a million lives per year in Africa â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a thousand times the toll of this Ebola outbreak so far. Lung infections such as pneumonia are close behind as the No. 2 killer. Malaria and diarrhea claim hundreds of thousands of African children each year. In the United States, where heart attacks and cancer are the biggest killers, the risk of contracting the Ebola virus is close to zero. Americans fretting about their own health would be better off focusing on getting a flu shot this fall. Flu is blamed for about 24,000 U.S. deaths per year. To put the Ebola threat in perspective, here are some reasons to be concerned about the outbreak and reasons not to fear it.

WHY ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SCARY There is no cure for Ebola hemorrhagic fever. More than half of people infected in this outbreak have died. Death rates in some past outbreaks reached 90 percent. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a cruel end that comes within days. Patients grow feverish and weak, suffering through body aches, vomiting, diarrhea and internal bleeding, sometimes bleeding from the nose and ears. The damage can spiral far beyond the patients themselves. Because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spread through direct contact with the bodily fluids of sick patients, Ebola takes an especially harsh toll on doctors and nurses, already in short supply in areas of Africa hit by the disease. Outbreaks spark fear and panic. Health workers and clinics have come under attack from residents, who sometimes blame foreign doctors for the deaths. People with Ebola or other illnesses may fear going to a hospital or may be shunned by friends and neighbors. Two of the worst-hit countries â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Liberia and Sierra Leone â&#x20AC;&#x201D; sent troops to quarantine areas with Ebola cases. The aim was to stop the diseaseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spread, but the action

A health worker assists a colleague with his protective gear as they collect the body of a man suspected to have died from the Ebola virus in Monrovia, Liberia, on Tuesday.

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also created hardship for many residents.

WHERE IT IS The outbreak began in Guinea in March before spreading to neighboring Sierra Leone and Liberia. A traveler recently carried it farther, to Nigeria, leading to a few cases in the giant city of Lagos. Ebola emerged in 1976. It has been confirmed in 10 African nations but never before in the region of West Africa. Lack of experience with the disease there has contributed to its spread. So has a shortage of medical personnel and supplies, widespread poverty and political instability. Sierra Leone still is recovering from a decade of civil war in which children were forced into fighting. Liberia, originally founded by freed American slaves, also endured civil war in the 1990s. Guinea is trying to establish a young and fragile democracy. Nigeria, Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most populous country, boasts great oil wealth, but most of its people are poor. The government is battling Islamic militants in the north who have killed thousands of people and kidnapped more than 200 schoolgirls in April. This outbreak has proved more difficult to control than previous ones because the disease is crossing national borders and is spreading in more urban areas. Tom Frieden, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, pre-

dicts that within a few weeks, Ebola will sicken more people than all previous occurrences combined. Already more than 2,000 cases have been reported. Global health officials say it will take months to fully contain the outbreak, even if all goes as well as can be hoped.

REASONS NOT TO BE AFRAID Ebola is devastating for those it affects. But most people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to fear it. Why? â&#x20AC;˘ Ebola doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t spread easily, the way a cold virus or the flu does. It is only spread by direct contact with bodily fluids such as blood, saliva, sweat and urine. Family members have contracted it by caring for their relatives or handling an infected body as part of burial practices. People arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t contagious until they show symptoms, Frieden said. Symptoms may not appear until 21 days after exposure. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People should not be afraid of casual exposure on a subway or an airplane,â&#x20AC;? said Dr. Robert Black, professor of in-

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ternational health at Johns Hopkins University. â&#x20AC;˘ Health officials around the developed world know how to stop Ebola. Frieden described tried-and-true measures: Find and isolate all possible patients, track down people they may have exposed and ensure strict infection-control procedures while caring for patients. Every past outbreak of Ebola has been brought under control. â&#x20AC;˘ Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true that Ebola could be carried into the United States by a traveler, possibly putting family members or health care workers at risk. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never happened before. But if the disease does show up in the U.S., Frieden said,

doctors and hospitals know how to contain it quickly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are confident that a large Ebola outbreak in the United States will not occur,â&#x20AC;? Frieden told a congressional hearing Thursday.

OTHER THINGS TO WORRY ABOUT Ebolaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toll is minuscule compared with other diseases that kill millions of people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The difference is the diseases that do kill a lot of people â&#x20AC;&#x201D; malaria, diarrhea, pneumonia â&#x20AC;&#x201D; they cause their problems over time,â&#x20AC;? Black said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not generally epidemic. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not the kind of sudden burst of disease and death that creates fear like this.â&#x20AC;? The common diseases have far lower mortality rates. They kill so many people because such huge numbers are infected. In comparison, Ebola is manageable. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The order of magnitude of the resources to control Ebola in small communities in three or four countries is very small compared to controlling malaria in all of Asia and Africa,â&#x20AC;? Black said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t at all think we should hold back on the resources to control Ebola, but we need more resources to control these major killers of children and adults that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re making too little effort against.â&#x20AC;?

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Bacallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legend more than just acting and Bogart They were â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bogie and Bacallâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the hard-boiled couple who could fight and make up with the best of them. They were A-list glamour and B-movie danger. Unlike Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn, Bogart and Bacall were not a story of opposites attracting but of kindred, smoldering spirits. She was less than half Bogartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s age, yet as wise, and as jaded, as he was. They threw allnight parties, laughed at the snobs, palled around with Frank Sinatra and others and formed a gang of California carousers known as the Holmby Hills Rat Pack. After Bogartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death, she continued to forge her own distinct path. On television, in films, in her books, she was blunt, sardonic, demanding, loyal. Pity anyone who knocked Bogart, crossed one of her friends or voted Republican.

BY HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lauren Bacall had one of those incredible lives. The wife and co-star of Humphrey Bogart. A Tony Award-winning actress. A National Book Award-winning author. A giant of fashion. A friend of the Kennedys. One of the last survivors of Hollywoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s studio age. She was a star almost from the moment she appeared on screen to the day she died Tuesday at age 89 at a New York City hospital. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stardom isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a career,â&#x20AC;? Bacall once observed, â&#x20AC;&#x153;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an accident.â&#x20AC;? What a lucky accident it turned out to be. Her career was one of great achievement and some frustration. The actress received a Golden Globe and an honorary Oscar and appeared in scores of film and TV productions. But not until 1996 did she receive an Academy Award nomination â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as supporting actress for her role as Barbra Streisandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother in â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Mirror Has Two Faces.â&#x20AC;? Although a sentimental favorite, she was beaten by Juliette Binoche for her performance in â&#x20AC;&#x153;The English Patient.â&#x20AC;? Bacall would outlive her first husband by more than 50 years but never outlived their legend, which began in their first movie together, â&#x20AC;&#x153;To Have or Have Not,â&#x20AC;? when she uttered to Bogart among the sultriest lines in Hollywood history (in part because of that come-hither delivery): â&#x20AC;&#x153;You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to say anything, and you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to do anything. Not a thing. Oh, maybe just whistle. You know how to whistle, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you, Steve? You just put your lips together and blow.â&#x20AC;?

Bacall was born Betty Joan Perske in the Bronx, the daughter of Jewish immigrants. Her parents divorced when Betty was 8, and the mother took part of her family name, Bacal. (Betty added the extra L when she became an actress.) At first she dreamed of becoming a dancer but thought herself too â&#x20AC;&#x153;gawky,â&#x20AC;? and acting became her ambition. She studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and played a few walk-on roles in Broadway plays. Diana Vreeland, the famed editor of Harperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Bazaar, recognized the slender, longlimbed actress as ideal for fashion modeling. The wife of film director Howard Hawks recommended her for movies, and Bacall went to Hollywood under a contract. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To Have and Have Notâ&#x20AC;? came out in 1944. In â&#x20AC;&#x153;By Myself,â&#x20AC;? she wrote of meeting Bogart: â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was no thunderbolt, no clap of thunder, just a simple how-do-you-do.â&#x20AC;? She was 19 and on her first day of shooting, and her hands were shaking so much that she couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t manage a simple scene of lighting a cigarette. Hawks helped by breaking the scene into short takes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I realized that one way to hold my trembling head still was to keep it down, chin almost to my chest and eyes up at Bogart. It worked, and turned out to be the beginning of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Look,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? she later wrote.

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PRAYERS FROM PAGE A1 alive. Passion about our jobs. Passion about our students. And when we collectively pull our passion together, it gives us drive and initiative.â&#x20AC;? Principals and representatives from St. Anne Catholic School and Sumter Christian School were also in attendance to give encouraging words to teachers before the school year begins. During his short speech, McElveen also emphasized his support of teachers and administrators. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I believe in what you do. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one

of the most important jobs in our society, if not the most important,â&#x20AC;? McElveen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A teacher never knows where his or her impact ends. And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re so important. So thank you for what you do.â&#x20AC;? Pastor Aurelia G. Hill of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church gave a short address before the time of prayer during Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event. Hill said education is important but not the only thing that develops children fully. Hill also prayed for wisdom and knowledge for educators in Sumter County. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We ask God to give you wisdom and knowledge to teach and care

SCHOOL BOARD FROM PAGE A1 would be addressed at a later date. The amounts weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re paid are commensurate with districts our size.â&#x20AC;? During executive session, the board also unanimously approved retiree compensation for those retiring in the district. Schultz explained that during the tenure of the former superintendent, the district went to zero-based entry-level salary in which some of the then-active retireesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; compensation was cut as much as 30 to 36 percent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done is raise those salaries back to what their scale was prior to that happening, minus 10 percent, and we were happy to do that for our retirees in Sumter School District,â&#x20AC;? Schultz said. The board also unanimously approved a 7 percent increase in bus driver pay â&#x20AC;&#x201D; an issue that was brought to the board by 23-year-old bus driver Javon Mack during a regular meeting in May. Baker previously explained that pay for bus drivers comes from state funding, but the issue was something he wanted to

address. In May, Baker said to Mack that the district would be looking at bus driver pay and considering solutions on a local level for those bus drivers who work in schools and had to clock out between driving buses and working in schools. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clearly it was brought to our attention several months ago that our bus drivers werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really where we felt comfortable from a salary standpoint,â&#x20AC;? Schultz said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At Dr. Bakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommendation and consultation, we wanted to bring their salaries more into scale, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re happy to do it. It would equate to pretty good increases for all of the bus drivers, and these are the folks that transport our children to school, and we want to make sure theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re compensated accordingly, and we were able to do that.â&#x20AC;? Schultz explained that previously the district had midday drivers who transported the younger students home. However, with all-day preschool, those drivers actually lost that driving income, so

for our children,â&#x20AC;? Hill said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Children learn best when theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re treated with kindness. Education is a labor of love.â&#x20AC;? The program allowed for a time of prayer, where different representatives and pastors from various churches prayed for administrators, teachers and support staff, students, families and a positive school year. Sims said it was important for educators to know they were not simply teachers, but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also â&#x20AC;&#x153;important to the kingdom of God.â&#x20AC;? At the end of the event, ministerial alliance President the Rev. Diane Hodgson reminded educators, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are your cheerleaders.â&#x20AC;?

the district was able to incorporate those drivers into schools so they can serve in paraprofessional capacity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In order for our bus drivers to be a driver in the morning and a driver in the afternoon and still be what is termed to be a paraprofessional, some of those folks fill their hours with work inside the schools,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That piece of the salary was not changed. Those salaries are what those positions pay.â&#x20AC;? The board has also approved the goals-based instrument for Bakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s evaluation in June, Schultz said. The only decision left to make is how the board will

of interstate commerce â&#x20AC;&#x201D; solidified the indictment and ultimately led to the conviction. Johnson, a former captain with S.C. Department of Corrections, said he was hoping Echols would prove valuable in prosecuting others involved in the plot to kill him, but he does not think that is a possibility any longer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s changed his story so much, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no way heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a credible witness anymore,â&#x20AC;? Johnson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He kept trying to get a better deal, changing his story along the way. This time, it backfired on him.â&#x20AC;? Echolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sentence is set to run consecutively with his current sentence of 15 years for unrelated state charges, a condition he was hoping to avoid. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He really wanted it to run concurrently with the time heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already served, but he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get it,â&#x20AC;? Johnson said. Johnson was at the hearing Wednesday and said Echols made an appeal for forgiveness and leniency. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d already forgiven him,â&#x20AC;? the former captain said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I remember waking up at 3 a.m. some time ago and hearing a voice say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;You must forgive.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; And I thought, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;This wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a hunting accident; this man hunted me down and tried to kill me.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; And God said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;What is that to you? Follow me.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; So I forgave him.â&#x20AC;? Despite what Johnson describes as an outpouring of emotions from Echols â&#x20AC;&#x201D; tears included â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the convict showed his true colors in the end. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They had to drag him out of the courtroom,â&#x20AC;? Johnson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It took three men to get him out of there. They carried him.â&#x20AC;?

assimilate the information for the evaluation. Revenues have increased, but one year doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make the next year, Schultz said. However, the board is happy with the improvements to the school districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial situation. Schultz said a lot of the

districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s progress is because of Bakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts to run a lean and efficient district. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Only thing left undecided is how we will assimilate the information. The evaluation will take place June of next year, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the time frame,â&#x20AC;? Schultz said.

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You can do something against â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;reckless hateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as to what we believe. Forced faith is no faith at all. At its very core, the spiritual experience is deeply personal. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an innate privilege in humans to practice Faith Matters spirituality or not. Being a person JAMIE H. of faith, I take very WILSON real offense that such groups are labeled â&#x20AC;&#x153;religious extremistsâ&#x20AC;? as if their behavior reflects a valid position on the spectrum of a particular belief system. Most times, the actions of these individuals are just that. They practice a dirty and an irresponsible interpretation of their faith. For example, I profess a strong anti-abortion conviction, but I do not condone the actions of those extremists who murder abortion clinic doctors, staff or patients with homemade bombs. That does not hold true to the tenets of the faith that I, or the majority of those with similar beliefs, practice. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unfortunate is that the actions of this small percentage of extremists essentially ruin things for the rest of us. I recently listened to a government official tell someone that the militant actions of a minority in a particular faith make the peaceful majority â&#x20AC;&#x153;irrelevant.â&#x20AC;?

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n the movie â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers,â&#x20AC;? one of the heroes looks out in the heat of battle at the swarm besieging his army and says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;So much death; what can men do against such reckless hate?â&#x20AC;? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the same question I have been asking myself as I read the headlines of late. Our news media has spilled a lot of ink in recent months describing the horrors of religious persecution all over the world. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the young Sudanese mother who was ordered to recant her Christian faith or suffer a martyrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death; the Yazidi people, a relatively small community of faith, who still face the threat of genocide from combatants; an Iraqi city sponged clean of every differing religion outside of an extremist view of Islam; and so-called â&#x20AC;&#x153;religious extremistsâ&#x20AC;? gloating over the remains of their victims while proclaiming the validity of their beliefs. Reckless hate â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the world is full of it. The headlines should alarm believers across the world, especially those of us who believe that all should be allowed to make a choice

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What a harrowing thought that my beliefs could amount to little more in the eyes of the world than the actions of our worst representative. So what can we do against such reckless hate? How can we defend the need for religious freedom on a worldwide scale? When religious travesties abroad abound, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to not feel hopeless, but we should share the burden of those fighting for their freedoms. We should all be a part of the solution: Contact your U.S. House representative or senator, put the concern on your churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prayer list, donate to religious persecution aid groups and keep informed by tapping into reputable news sources. Most of all, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe the lie that you can do nothing. Just because the fight isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t at our front door doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean we should forsake our brothers and sisters in the faith around the world. At least it should make us thankful for the freedoms we enjoy. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll sit a little higher in my chair this Sunday morning as I and my fellow congregants praise the God we serve. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be a little more grateful to read Scripture on my porch without fear that a governing official will arrest me or my family. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll practice my faith with a little more zeal in honor of those who are oppressed. Reach Jamie H. Wilson at faithmatterssumter@gmail.com.

Israel targeting mosques hurts Gazaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s social fabric NUSEIRAT REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Only the minaret still stands after an Israeli airstrike reduced Gazaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Al-Qassam Mosque to a heap of concrete, iron rods and dust. Also known as the Grand Mosque, it was one of 63 that Israel has destroyed in its monthlong war with Hamas, according to Palestinian officials. The reason, Israel says, is that Hamas is using mosques to stockpile weapons and rocket launchers and to hide tunnels used to infiltrate into Israel and carry out attacks. Gazaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hamas rulers deny the accusation, saying Israel is waging a war against Islam. On the ground, many Gazans react the same, saying Israel is attacking their faith. In its determination to go after what it says are militant arsenals, Israel is throwing aside any reluctance it had in the past to hit religious sites for fear of a diplomatic backlash. In Israelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weeklong 2012 air campaign in Gaza, not a single mosque was hit. In the three-week 2008-09 war with Hamas, Israel shelled 17 mosques and toppled 20 minarets, saying they were used as Hamas military antennas. During recent visits by The Associated Press to a half-dozen Gaza mosques destroyed by Israeli strikes, residents categorically denied they were used by Hamas as hideouts for its fighters or as storage places for its hardware.

Church Directory Adventist

Sumter Seventh-Day Adventist 103 N Pike West 775-4455 Pastor Harry Robinson Sat. Sch: 9:15 am, Worship: 11:00 am Tues Bible Study 7 pm www.sumter22.adventistchurchconnect.org

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n one side of the fence is the safety of home â&#x20AC;&#x201C; on the other side is the big, wide, world. When we climb over, what will we do? Will we have direction or wander aimlessly? There is rough territory out there, yet, as well as the pitfalls, beauty and joy await. If we know our Savior, the Good Shepard who watches over us, the falls can be cushioned with faith. As we journey through the narrow paths of life, the Holy Spirit will guide us. Worship this week and learn how Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love can guide you.

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Church of the Holy Cross 335 North Kings Hwy (Hwy 261 N) 803-494-8101 Father Michael E. Ridgill, C.F.S.B. Sunday School 9:00 am Mass 10:00 am Mon. - Thurs. Chapel 9 am Morning Prayer Wed. Chapel 11:00 qm - Bible Study 12 pm Mass Photo Credit Istockphoto.com/walderphotography

Baptist - Independent Cherryvale Baptist Church 1502 Cherryvale Dr. * 494-8655 Edward Bowen Sr. Pastor Sun. School 10:00 am Worship 11:00 am & 6:00 pm Wed. Evening Service 7:00 pm

Baptist - Missionary Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church 803 S Harvin St. * 775-4032 Marion H Newton, Pastor Sunday Worship: 7:45 & 10:45 am Sunday Youth Service: 10:45 am Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm

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Mary said. “Last week, I said I wasn’t angry. I think I was. Why did God take my baby from me? “I know He didn’t take him. God gives choices, (and) everybody GriefShare is a ministry to heal the broken-hearted, said Delany Mc- grieves in a different way. I don’t Donald, grief support group facilita- want to be mean, but I want to blame somebody. I want to shift the tor for Bethesda Church of God. anger.” “You feel like life should stop Her son died earlier this summer when you’re grieving, but life keeps during a crime. She learned about going on,” she said. “It’s like after GriefShare from the pastor helping the funeral you’re supposed to go her with the funeral arrangements. home and get back to life, but there “It’s perfectly normal to want to is an empty chair at the table. Someblame someone,” Chris said. “I one is missing at holidays and anniwasn’t there when she died. For a versaries.” long time, I was mad. I read a book The Christian-based, nondenomiabout forgiveness and healing, but national, 13-week ministry features it’s a process.” video lessons and At this meeting, offers a chance for IF YOU NEED HEALING he said it had been mourners to gather one year, two and express grief. Three other churches — St. John’s months and three “The group atmoUnited Methodist Church, Aldersgate United Methodist Church and Alice weeks since his sphere is confidenDrive Baptist Church — have been wife passed. Altial,” McDonald known to offer GriefShare, too. For though she had a said. “You can current offerings, check with the chronic condition, share if you want church of your choice. it was still unexto, but you don’t For more information on the pected, and he was have to. It’s not national program, visit griefshare.org. out of town at the counseling. We retime. His mother late through loss was the one who and grief in a comsuggested GriefShare to him. fortable atmosphere.” “Anger is not usually a primary A staff member at Virginia’s docemotion,” McDonald said. “It is sectors recommended the group to her. ondary. We’re hurt, and hurt comes “I didn’t feel like talking to people out in that form. There was supor seeing people,” she said. “I was not going to church. Being with peo- posed to be no pain and death. Be ple who understand will help me get angry with sin and Satan.” She lost her mother to suicide where I need to be. I’m glad I came, seven years ago. and I will be back.” “Grief is a conversation with Virginia’s most recent loss was that of her sister a little more than a yourself,” she said. “It should not be condemnation but comfort. You year ago. But as the “strong one in have to monitor your negative the family,” she had not really thoughts and behaviors.” grieved a number of other deaths. While this round of GriefShare This summer, it hit her that she has just wrapped up, McDonald would be the only one to take care plans to start another one in the of her mother now because her sisnext month or so. The program has ter died of cancer. come out with new videos with These are what McDonald calls some new speakers and an updated “secondary losses,” the realization curriculum. She hopes to invite of something lost because the other alumni along with new people to the person is gone. next round of sessions. “I’ll never have grandchildren,”

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Johanne Miller, left, and Jaline Dupree join hands to pray at an Alice Drive Middle School classroom door Monday. They were two of many participants in the Annual School Prayer walk that covers all Sumter School District schools as well as Thomas Sumter Academy and Wilson Hall.

RELIGION BRIEF

FROM ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTS

Korean martyrs’ descendants feel pride, burden SEOUL, South Korea — They died well over a century ago, but the 124 Korean Catholic martyrs who will be honored by Pope Francis this week still have a hold over many of their descendants — even some who learned of their sacrifices only in recent years or whose families are now Buddhist or Protestant. It will be a proud moment for them Saturday when Francis beatifies the martyrs, in the last step before canonization, or sainthood. Yet for some,

it’s also overwhelming to know that someone in their family was willing to die for his or her faith. “I was baptized as an infant, and I’ve been a Catholic for about 50 years, but I’ve been asking myself whether I could do” what the martyrs did, said Kim Dong Sup, a 55-year-old office worker from a prominent Catholic family that includes 13 martyrs. “What they did was incredible.” The 124 martyrs perished from 1791 to 1888. Catholic officials think that, in all, about 10,000 Korean Catholics were executed by the Joseon Dynasty, which tried to shut the Korean Peninsula off from Western influence. The dynasty’s rule ended in 1910 when Japan annexed Korea and began its 35-year colonization.

CHURCH NEWS Amazing Grace Missionary Baptist Church, 7 Providence St. (United Order of Tent building), announces: * Saturday, Aug. 23 — Back-toschool bash from noon to 4 p.m. School supplies giveaway, free food and games. Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 2571 Joseph Lemon-Dingle Road, Jordan community, Manning, announces: * Today-Friday — Revival at 7:30 nightly. The Rev. Dr. Shawn Johnson will speak. Bethel AME Church, 1605 S.C. 261, Wedgefield, announces: * Sunday — Men’s choir anniversary program at 4 p.m. Church of God of Prophecy, 1170 Guignard Drive, announces: * Saturday, Aug. 30 — Praise God through song at 6 p.m. On the program: McClarys; Newboys; Justified; Retha and the Caravans; and more. Clark United Methodist Church, 2980 U.S. 401 N., Oswego Highway, announces: * Sunday-Friday, Aug. 22 — Revival at 6 p.m. on Sunday and 7 nightly Monday-Friday. Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church, 475 Cook St., announces: * Saturday — Church yard sale from 8 a.m. to noon. Community Church of Praise, 565 S. Pike Road, announces: * Sunday, Aug. 31 — Youth Sunday at 10 a.m. Concord Baptist Church, 1885 Myrtle Beach Highway, announces: * Saturday, Aug. 23 — Gospel concert at 6 p.m. featuring Believers Quartet and the Webb Quartet. A love offering will be received. Corinth Missionary Baptist Church, 25 Community St., announces: * Sunday — Back-to-school youth sermon experience at 11 a.m. School supplies will be given out. * Friday, Sept. 12 — Pastor anniversary celebration, part one, will be held at 7 p.m. Cross Road / St. Peter Baptist Church, 845 Webb St., announces: * Sunday, Aug. 31 — 2014 Youth Blast “Throw Back Sunday” at 11 a.m. Evangelist Crystal King will speak. Edwin Boyle Santee Summer Minis-

try, 1098 Lemmon Ave. at Boyle’s Point on Wyboo (across from Camp Bob Cooper): * Lakeside nondenominational worship at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday through Aug. 31. Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 421 S. Main St., announces: * Saturday — “Men that Cook” 1-3 p.m. * Sunday — Youth Sunday / backto-school worship. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. followed by 11:30 a.m. worship. Enon Missionary Baptist Church, 2990 Pinewood Road, announces: * Saturday — A flapjack fundraiser will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. at Applebee’s, 2497 Broad St. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at the door or by calling (803) 983-6254. Faith Missionary Baptist Church No. 1, 1012 Pocalla Road, announces: * Today — “Preparing God’s Leaders” Bible study at 7 p.m. * Saturday — Back-to-school bash from noon to 2:30 p.m. Free school supplies to students. * Sunday — Third anniversary of the church will be celebrated at 2 p.m. The Rev. Janette Jenkins will speak. Fellowship Outreach Ministries, 1891 Florence Highway, announces: * Today-Saturday — Apostle anniversary services at 7:30 nightly. * Saturday — Birthday celebrations day. Drop in 1-9 p.m. First Baptist Missionary Church, 219 S. Washington St., announces: * Wednesday-Friday, Aug. 20-22 — Revival at 7 nightly. The Rev. Dr. Jamey O. Graham will speak. Full Proof Deliverance Ministry, 2758 S.C. 341 S., Olanta, announces: * Thursday-Friday, Aug. 21-22 — Revival at 7:30 nightly at House of God, Santee. High Hills Missionary Baptist Church, 6750 Meeting House Road, Dalzell, announces: * Sunday — Homecoming during 10:15 a.m. service. * Sunday, Aug. 24 — Vision of Praise anniversary program at 4 p.m. Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, 803 S. Harvin St., announces: * Applications for 4k first steps enrollment are available until Sept. 1 at JMBC Christian and Academic School, 415 Manning Ave. * Sunday, Aug. 24 — Caregiver’s

worship at 10:45 a.m. * Tuesday, Aug. 26 — Caregiver’s worship at 10:45 a.m. Joshua Baptist Church, 5200 Live Oak Road, Dalzell, announces: * Sunday — Women’s Day program during morning worship. * Sunday, Aug. 24 — Missionary Singers anniversary program at 5 p.m. * Sunday, Aug. 31 — Youth service. Church school begins at 9 a.m. followed by 10 a.m. worship. Love Covenant Church, 245 Oswego Road, announces: * Saturday-Sunday — 20-year Celebration - Kingdom Advance 2014 and founders appreciation Apostle Tommy L. and Prophet Angela P. Frederick. Schedule as follows: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, men’s breakfast; 6 p.m. Saturday, service; and 11 a.m. Sunday, founder’s appreciation service. Mount Calvary FBH Church, 426 W. Boyce St., Manning, announces: * Today-Friday and Sunday — Revival / 100th church anniversary celebration at 7:30 p.m. today and Friday and 4 p.m. on Sunday. Mount Carmel Freewill Baptist Church, 207 Reardon St., Manning, announces: * Sunday, Aug. 24 — 100 Women in White and Pearls program at 3 p.m. Mount Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 5918 S.C. 260, Manning, announces: * Saturday, Aug. 23 — Pastor’s Aide calendar tea at 4 p.m. * Sunday, Aug. 24 — Men’s Day program during the 11:15 a.m. worship service. Mount Pisgah AME Church, 217 W. Bartlette St., announces: * Sunday — 148th church anniversary celebration at 4 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Charles Jackson Sr. will speak. Mount Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church, 7355 Camden Highway, Rembert, announces: * Today-Friday — Youth Revival at 7 nightly. Minister Samar Biggham will speak. * Saturday — Back-to-school bash at noon. * Sunday — Usher’s anniversary program. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by 10:30 a.m. worship. * Sunday, Aug. 31 — Youth Day program. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by 10:30 a.m. worship.

Mount Pleasant RMUE Church, 14076 Panola Road, Pinewood, announces: * Monday-Friday, Aug. 18-22 — Revival at 7:30 nightly. The Rev. Rommie Williams will speak. Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 325 Fulton St., announces: * Saturday, Aug. 23 — Afternoon tea / brunch / fashion social. Tickets: $5 for children 12 and under; and $10 for adults. * Sunday, Aug. 24 — Usher’s ministry anniversary worship at 10:45 a.m. * Sunday, Aug. 31 — Youth worship service at 10:45 a.m. The Rev. Rossi Ramsay will speak. New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 3249 U.S. 15 S., announces: * Friday — Back-to-school revival at 7 p.m. * Saturday — Back-to-school bash 9 a.m.-1 p.m. with workshops, puppet show, school supplies and lunch. New Fellowship Covenant Ministries, 316 W. Liberty St., announces: * Today-Friday — Revival at 7 nightly. Speakers as follows: Today, the Rev. Irene Anthony; and Friday, Pastor Stephen Singleton. * Saturday, Aug. 23 — The youth department will host a fun day for ages 5-12 years old from noon to 2 p.m. at the Pocalla Springs Clubhouse, 112 Putter Drive. Call Victorica Parker at (803) 847-4160 for details. New Hope AME Church, 18808 Panola Road, Pinewood, announces: * Sunday, Aug. 24 — Family and friends day celebration at 3 p.m. New Zion AME Church, 78 Elliott Highway, Bishopville, announces: * Sunday — Family and friends day / homecoming at 10:30 a.m. Retired Elder Charles J. Graves will speak. One Step Christian Ministries, 125 S. Nettles St., Bishopville, announces: * Saturday — “The Gathering Men’s Conference” at 9:30 a.m. featuring praise and worship, door prizes, lunch and the spoken word. Providence Baptist Church, 2445 Old Manning Road, announces: * Sunday — High attendance Sunday at 10 a.m. * Monday — Widow’s luncheon at 11 a.m. * Saturday, Aug. 23 — Ladies gar-

den tea 10 a.m.-noon. * Tuesday, Aug. 26 — Senior adult luncheon at noon. Bring a covered dish. Refreshing Springs Kingdom Outreach, meets at Econo Lodge, 226 N. Washington St., announces: * Sunday, Aug. 24 — Family and friends day at 5 p.m. Pastor P. Kelley will speak. Second Baptist Church, 323 Alfred Henry Drive, Manning, announces: * Sunday — Practical Profits children’s activity and devotion program (ages 3-11) 5:30-7 p.m. Sheppard Ministries, 8490 Two Mile Road, Lynchburg, announces: * Saturday — Gospel concert at 6:30 p.m. featuring Southern Heritage with Special Friends Choir and the Crusaders of Erwin, North Carolina. St. James AME Church, 2073 Greenall Road, Summerton, announces: * Wednesday-Saturday, Aug. 20-23 — Revival at 7 nightly. The Rev. Elijah Sutton will speak. St. James United Methodist Church, 720 Broad St., announces: * Sunday-Tuesday, Aug. 24-26 — Revival at 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 nightly Monday-Tuesday. St. Mark 4-B Missionary Baptist Church, 2280 Four Bridges Road, announces: * Friday-Sunday, Aug. 22-24 — Women’s Empowerment services as follows: 7 p.m. Friday, Pastor Telley L. Gadson; 9 a.m. Saturday, Kimberly Jowers and Pastor Telley L. Gadson; and 11 a.m. Sunday, Pastor Julia Sanders. St. Mark United Methodist Church, 1093 Oswego Highway, announces: * Saturday, Aug. 23 — Car wash and fish fry fundraiser at 9 a.m. All proceeds benefit the medical costs of Jamiyah McKnight, 5, who has brain cancer. St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church, 1126 St. Matthew Lane, Manning, announces: * Sunday — Women’s Day at 3 p.m. Evangelist Beatrice Mouzon will speak. Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 155 Wall St., announces: * Saturday — Back-to-school fun day 11 a.m.-2 p.m. * Sunday — Back-to-school worship at 10 a.m.

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Join TCM in a marathon tribute to Charlie Chaplin BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH The 10-part series “The Sixties” (9 p.m., CNN) concludes with “Sex, Drugs, Rock ‘N Roll,” a subject, that, for better or worse, has all too often defined the era. Among the gems seen here is a clip of Beat author Jack Kerouac on William F. Buckley’s “Firing Line” talk show, distancing himself from the hippie movement. Documentary histories tend to live and die on the filmmaker’s ability to find entertaining imagery. “The Sixties” has exhibited a wealth of rarely shown footage. But at what point do moving images begin to dictate what becomes “history”? For all of its novel film stock, “The Sixties” has devoted itself to very well-covered ground. One could argue that a significant event of the decade was the passage of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965. It replaced a deeply racist immigration policy set in the 1920s, which limited legal immigration to citizens from what were then called the “Nordic” nations of Northern Europe. By any measure, the 1965 law had a profound impact on culture, population and society, arguably much more than some of the oft-told tales of “The Sixties.” And, given the current debate over immigration, it is a subject worth revisiting for at least an hour, a period “The Sixties” has devoted to rock’s British Invasion. • “SWV Reunited” (10 p.m., WE, TV-14) enters a second season. Former members of the R&B group Sisters With Voices reconvene for a recording just as newly revealed secrets, mismanagement and health issues threaten to tear them asunder — yet again. • A 24-hour-long salute to the films of Charlie Chaplin includes the 2014 documentary “The Birth of the Tramp” (8 p.m., TCM), tracing Chaplin’s rise to fame in early Hollywood and the international appeal of his silent comedies, such as “The Gold Rush” (11:45 a.m.), “The Kid” (9:45 p.m.) and “City Lights” (12:30 a.m.). The first film in this marathon, “Tillie’s Punctured Romance” (6 a.m.), is 100 years old.

CULT CHOICE A loner (Paul Newman) can’t help but rebel against chain-

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Charlie Chaplin stars in “Sunnyside” airing at 8:30 a.m. today on TCM as part of the network’s 24-hour-long salute to the films of the late star. gang life in the 1967 drama “Cool Hand Luke” (8 p.m., Esquire).

TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS • Andy intrudes on “Sleepy Hollow” (8 p.m. Fox, r, TV-14). • Saving the queen becomes paramount on “The Quest” (8 p.m., ABC, TV-PG). • Shockwaves reverberate on “Defiance” (8 p.m., Syfy, TV-14). • A winner emerges on the two-hour season finale of “Last Comic Standing” (9 p.m., NBC, TV-14), and appears later on “The Tonight Show” (11:35 p.m., NBC). • Mexico-bound on the season finale of “Gang Related” (9 p.m., Fox, TV-14). • Shark Week 2014 continues with “I Escaped Jaws II” (9 p.m., Discovery, TV-14) and “Sharkageddon” (10 p.m., Discovery, TV-PG). • Contestants turn vintage men’s suits into women’s outfits on “Project Runway” (9 p.m., Lifetime, TV-PG). • Ted Sr. puts the family first on “Rectify” (9 p.m., Sundance, TV-14). • Nessa’s adviser learns more about the missing child on “The Honorable Woman” (10 p.m., Sundance, TV-MA). • Grace’s art stands out on “Satisfaction” (10 p.m., USA, TV14). • Kate and Riki must keep it clean for a corporate gig on “Garfunkel and Oates” (10 p.m., IFC, TV-14).

• Jimmy submits to “fun” on “You’re the Worst” (10 p.m., FX, TV-MA). • Morgan Spurlock’s “7 Deadly Sins” (11 p.m., Showtime, TVMA) examines lust.

SERIES NOTES Wolowitz and Sheldon bicker on “The Big Bang Theory” (8 p.m., CBS, r, TV-PG) * Stefan and Elena need Damon’s help on “The Vampire Diaries” (8 p.m., CW, r, TV-14) * Christy’s new pal has problems on “Mom” (8:30 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14) * Eviction night on “Big Brother” (9 p.m., CBS) * A rough eviction on “Rookie Blue” (9 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * Trapped in a cemetery on “The Originals” (9 p.m., CW, r, TV-14) * Doctors and nurses on “NY Med” (10 p.m., ABC).

“Late Night With Seth Meyers” (12:35 a.m., NBC) * Craig Ferguson hosts Bob Newhart and Constance Zimmer on “The Late

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LATE NIGHT “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart” and “The Colbert Report” are pre-empted until Aug. 26. * Aubrey Plaza appears on “Conan” (11 p.m., TBS) * Fergie, Brad Wollack, Whitney Cummings and Ryan Stout are booked on “Chelsea Lately” (11 p.m., E!) * Chris Pratt, Judy Greer and Rodrigo y Gabriela are on “Late Show With David Letterman” (11:35 p.m., CBS, r) * Daniel Radcliffe, Abigail Spencer and Kiesza appear on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (11:35 p.m., ABC, r) * Taylor Swift, Boy George and Derek Waters visit

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EDITORIAL ROUNDUP Recent editorials from South Carolina who were treating infected patients newspapers: have become infected themselves, with at least one dying from the disease. It’s the worst Ebola outbreak the world has ever seen. The Post and Courier That, of course, is frightening. We of Charleston are accustomed of thinking of plagues Aug. 12 that spread explosively in ever-widenWILL CARNIVAL CRUISELINES INJECT ing circles as the number of people exLIFE INTO HAITI’S TORTUGA ISLAND? posed rises and they infect still more victims. But while the Ebola outbreak is seriThe prime minister of the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, and ous, it is spreading relatively slowly perhaps the world, recently announced a even at the center of the outbreak in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea. pending $70 million foreign investment That, we are told, is largely because of that would bring 900 jobs, and the reacthe nature of the Ebola virus and how tions were ... well, mixed. it is transmitted from one person to Laurent Lamothe was delighted to promote the idea of Carnival Cruiselines another. Ebola, according to the experts, is injecting life into the economy of Haiti’s spread only through the exchange of Tortuga Island. bodily fluids — direct contact with inBut if reports in the Haiti Internet fected blood, vomit, saliva or other fluNewsletter are any indication, there is ids — or by being pricked by objects some local unease about the cruise insuch as needles that have been in condustry’s presence. tact with those fluids. Ebola is not Specifically, there are concerns about spread by air, food, water or by touchthe details of this deal, not knowing whether it will allow dredging and pollu- ing objects that have been touched by tion of the environment, and wondering an infected person, such as keyboards, if the island will benefit in the long run. money or clothing. In other words, this is a difficult dis“I’m not having a party over this. I ease to catch. Sadly, it is spreading in know the cruise industry too well to trust that this is going to benefit Haiti in Africa in part because of lack of unany significant way. I can guarantee you derstanding about how Ebola is transCarnival is getting more out of this than mitted and because of cultural norms. For example, it is traditional in LibeHaiti ever will,” one critic said. ria to perform a ritual cleansing of the Sound familiar? dead. That can bring friends and famiIn Haiti, as in Charleston, the cruise industry involves prime real estate, albe- ly members of the deceased into contact with infected bodily fluids. And it very different. And in both cases, the many African hospitals don’t have runumber of cruise passengers could sigdimentary protective gear, such as nificantly affect the area’s culture. gloves and masks, and are not The difference is that Charleston is a equipped to fully isolate infected pathriving city where one would expect to find people discerning about what indus- tients. Contrast that to the extraordinary tries should come here to do business. level of isolation afforded an American Residents of Haiti, where more than doctor and aid worker who were half the population lives on less than $1 brought back to the U.S. after being ina day, might be expected to latch onto any hope. And Carnival’s plan to build a fected by patients with Ebola in Libecruise port on an island best known as a ria. The infectious diseases’ unit at Emory University in Atlanta is launching point for smugglers would equipped with everything necessary to logically offer at least a glimmer of it. A local government representative on test, treat and contain people exposed to deadly viruses. Tortuga is reported to have said, “A In 2005, it handled patients with tourist port will bring work to La TorSARS, which, unlike Ebola, can spread tue. But they need to come and talk to when an infected person coughs or the community, get the community insneezes. Inside the unit, patients are volved.” sealed off from anyone who doesn’t Residents might want to ask him wear protective gear. about critics’ concerns. While trade Chances that the virus could “esgroups say the cruise ship industry incape” that isolation chamber are aljects about $2 billion a year into the economies of the Caribbean, critics com- most zero, according to Emory offiplain it actually produces little local rev- cials. And the chances of a U.S. epidemic started by an infected airline enue because the cruise companies and passenger from Africa is almost as reinternational chain shops on piers simote. phon away most of the spending. Some perspective is in order. While Carnival needs to take extra steps to make sure it really makes a difference in measles, a highly contagious viral disHaiti, which could use the business, and ease that can be airborne, has almost completely been eradicated in the the dollars. United States, nearly 300 people, most of them unvaccinated, have contracted measles in 15 different outbreaks so far The Herald of Rock Hill this year. The outbreaks were caused Aug. 7 by people coming to the United States from parts of the world where the disCHANCES SLIM OF CATCHING ease still is rampant. DEADLY EBOLA VIRUS No one has died from measles in the U.S. since 2003, but with some parents Is America poised for an Ebola outrefusing or neglecting to vaccinate break that will kill hundreds of peotheir children, health care workers beple? Health experts say no. lieve more deaths are inevitable. And The death toll from the Ebola outbreak in West Africa had topped 900 as that would be a higher death toll than has occurred because of Ebola. of mid-week, and health care workers

By all means, avoid exchanging bodily fluids with strangers. But otherwise, your chances of getting Ebola are slim. You need to worry more about measles.

The Morning News of Florence Aug. 9

WE CANNOT FORGET TO PROTECT OUR WATER SUPPLY Gulp. A major, modern U.S. city with nearly half a million residents just went days without drinking water. Treated water was unsafe for human consumption, even if boiled. You couldn’t even bathe or clean dishes with it. That can’t be it, can it? Unfortunately, it did happen, and it provides a frightening reminder of the very precariousness of one of our greatest resources: water. If what occurred in Toledo, Ohio, didn’t serve as a wake-up call, it should. Because here’s the worst part: What happened there can just as easily happen here. An algae bloom turned the waters of Lake Erie from a crisp blue to a murky green. The algae is fed by toxins from excess nutrients flowing into the water from agricultural areas, urban sewage and industrial waste. Newer, no-till farming methods leave phosphorus-rich fertilizer right on top of the soil. When heavier rains pound the ground, runoff is intensified if not properly controlled. And despite scientists’ warning about the presence of algae, a bellwether of a water supply’s health, we usually don’t react until our spigot starts spewing pea soup. Florence’s water system is well-managed and sufficiently resourced. When the water is flowing, it is easy to get immune to the potential problems. But the danger lurks. Just look at the beleaguered system in Timmonsville. While it never rose to the level where public health was endangered, the system was beyond the control of the cashstrapped town. It was clearly on the brink until the city of Florence stepped in. Small towns with dwindling populations — places such as Timmonsville — are an unfortunate, but very real feature of the Pee Dee. Many of them existed in large part to supply essential services, such as water, to their residential core. But as towns have shrunk, resources have dwindled. Managing a complex and expensive operation such as a water system is beyond the capabilities of many small places. Pamplico needed penny tax funds to build a new water tank. It had been operating for five years with just one tank, putting residents there on the borderline for not having enough water storage capacity to support the system in a major emergency. Maintaining a water supply that is plentiful and healthy takes a steady flow of funds, restrictions on runoff and comprehensive monitoring programs to ensure compliance. It also calls on us to be responsible. The issues in Toledo were almost entirely man-made. Until we become better stewards of water, it will keep happening.

I just had the opportunity to read about the proposal to create a roundabout at the intersection of Wilson Hall and Wesmark. According to the article, the original proposal was for a traffic light and turn lane, but “Then DOT said it was actually a good candidate for a traffic circle.” A perfect example of government officials not really knowing the real world. Many drivers don’t really know the rules for a 4-way stop; I suspect that, because of even less control at a traffic circle, there will be a significant increase in wrecks at that intersection if a traffic circle is implemented because of the speeding that is already rampant and seemingly ignored in Sumter. A traffic light would be much less expensive and much more effective at controlling the intersection. Come on DOT, get out in the real world instead of wasting more money on experimenting, and use the saved money to fix some of the other roads that need it badly. BOB THOMPSON Sumter

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT A SUCCESS Thank you to the attendees of our 10th Annual National Night Out celebration. A special thank you to the following participants and organizations for your dedication and willingness to participate: Sen. Kevin Johnson, District 36; Rep. J. David Weeks, District 51; Mayor Joseph McElveen, City of Sumter; Mr. Roy Graham, Brown-Lawson Housing Development Corp., director; Pastor George P. Windley Jr., First Baptist Missionary Church; Chief Russell F. Roark III and Senior Cpl. James Sinkler, City of Sumter Police Department; Senior Cpl. Joey Duggan and Barron Hite, City of Sumter Police Department; Sumter Firefighter Westcott, Sumter Fire Department; Deacon Robert Tomlin, Mulberry Baptist Church; Mrs. Pam Hunter, Shiloh-Randolph Manor, property manager; Ms. Cathleen Wilson, Shiloh-Randolph Manor resident; and Shiloh-Randolph Manor residents and friends. Thank you, Sen. Kevin Johnson, District 36, for bringing greetings and for challenging each of us to perform our civic duties. Thank you, Rep. J. David Weeks, for the letter in your absence that reminded us of the purpose for National Night Out and admonished us not to allow ourselves to be made a target by always being aware of our surroundings. Also, thank you to Mayor McElveen for presenting the proclamation proclaiming Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014, National Night Out in Sumter. The coordinators of this event were the Shiloh-Randolph Manor resident services coordinator, Mrs. Randolph, and the Brown-Lawson Housing Development board chairman and Shiloh-Randolph Manor visionary, the Rev. William S. Randolph. I would like to give a special thank you to the following: Manager Hunter; Mr. Brian Shelton, maintenance technician; Mr. Robert Green, caterer; and the Manor volunteers for their dedicated assistance during the National Night Out celebration. There is one correction to the Aug. 6 article in The Sumter Item about our National Night Out celebration. Shiloh-Randolph Manor is a housing community for independent living for the elderly and disabled. It is not assisted living. Again, thank you to the participants, attendees and the Sumter community for your support and commitment which allowed Shiloh-Randolph Manor 2014 National Night Out to be a great success. We look forward to future fellowships with you. DORIS A. RANDOLPH Sumter

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AROUND TOWN Dalzell. School supplies will The American Red Cross will Check out the American Red Cross classes be given out while supplies offer the following classes at last but all children must be 1155 N. Guignard Drive: 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, Disas- accompanied by an adult to receive them. Event will feater Assessment Fundamenture food, games and a tals Class; 6-9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, Collaborating Essen- bounce house. Call Mark tials; and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Satur- Shaw at (803) 236-2313. day, Aug. 30, Emergency OpLincoln High School Class of erations Center / Incident 1960 will meet at 10 a.m. on Command Liaison. Call (803) Saturday, Aug. 16, at the 775-2363 to register for a alumni building on Council class. Street. All class members are invited to attend. Plans are Clarendon School District One being finalized for the 2014 will conduct free vision, heargathering. Call Lucile Davis ing, speech and developmental at (803) 775-6253 or Louis screenings as part of a child Ragin at (803) 778-2715. find effort to identify students with special needs. A back-to-school bash, sponScreenings will be held from sored by Helping Youth Pur9 a.m. to noon at the Sumsue Excellence, the Central merton Early Childhood Cen- Carolina Community Foundater on the following Thurstion and Dawn Staley’s Indays: Aug. 14; Sept. 11; Oct. nersole charity, will be held 9; Nov. 13; Dec. 11; Jan. 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sat2015; Feb. 12, 2015; March 12, urday, Aug. 16, at the M.H. 2015; April 9, 2015; and May Newton Family Life Center, 14, 2015. Call Sadie Williams 415 Manning Ave. Sixty chilor Audrey Walters at (803) dren have been selected to 485-2325, extension 221. receive new shoes, and school supplies will be given Women’s Bowling League is away. Call (803) 934-9522. looking for new members! This fun handicap league welLincoln High School Class of comes all skill levels. Basic 1963 will meet at 2 p.m. on instruction is available for Saturday, Aug. 16, at Ameribeginners. Come alone or can Legion Post 202, 310 Palbring your own team of three metto St. Plans will be made women. The league will meet for the 2015 class reunion, to form teams and review which will be celebrated as the rules at 9:30 a.m. today the 1960s class reunion of at Gamecock Lanes, and the Civil Rights era. Call Ferbowling will begin the foldinand Burns at (803) 968lowing Thursday, Aug. 21. 4464. Call Cathy Powers at (803) A giving back to the community 316-6710. barbecue and back-to-school The Stroke Survivors Support bash, sponsored by Heartz 2 Group will hold its first meet- Soulz and CJ’s Café & Catering at 6 p.m. today at the ing, will be held from 2 to 6 Alice Drive Baptist Church lip.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, at brary, 1305 Loring Mill Road CJ’s Café & Catering, 226 N. and Wise Drive, far left front Washington St. (inside Econo entrance. Following the iniLodge). Children must be actial meeting, the group will companied by an adult and continue to meet on the sec- bring their own towels to ond Thursday of each month. enjoy the pool. School supCall Wayne Hunter at (803) plies will be given out as 464-3003 or Joyce at (803) well as coupons for free hair464-7865. cuts, shampoo and style. There will be games, food The Sumter Combat Veterans and live entertainment. DoGroup will meet at 10 a.m. on nations for this event are Friday, Aug. 15, at the South being accepted at CJ’s Café HOPE Center, 1125 S. Lafay& Catering. Call (803) 406ette Drive. All area veterans 2446 or (803) 774-2233. are invited. The Lincoln High School Preser- The Lincoln High School Preservation Alumni Association will vation Alumni Association will meet at 4 p.m. on Sunday, sponsor a dinner fundraiser Aug. 17, at the Lincoln High from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on FriSchool cafeteria, Council day, Aug. 15, at the Lincoln Street. Call James L. Green at High School cafeteria, Council Street. The menu will con- (803) 968-4173. sist of fried chicken, red rice, The Rembert Area Community sweet peas, roll and a drink. Coalition will meet at 5 p.m. Cost is $7 per plate. Dine in on Monday, Aug. 18, at 6785 or take out. Call James L. Bradley St. (behind the car Green at (803) 968-4173. wash), Rembert. Staff Sgt. Luke Hall will speak. Call Dr. LAY UP, Leading America’s Juanita G. Britton at (803) Youth Upward Program, will 420-1255, Charlie Dennis at hold its annual back-to-school (803) 316-8206 or Lottie Spenevent from 9 a.m. to noon on cer at (803) 464-3296. Saturday, Aug. 16, at 3155 Thomas Sumter Highway,

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Winds: SSW 4-8 mph

Winds: SW 8-16 mph

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Gaﬀney 85/64 Spartanburg 85/64

Greenville 84/65

Columbia 91/69

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Sumter 88/68

Aiken 90/64

ON THE COAST

Charleston 90/74

Today: Sunshine; a thunderstorm in southern parts. High 86 to 90. Friday: Partly sunny; a thunderstorm in spots in southern parts. High 87 to 91

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Sunrise 6:43 a.m. Moonrise 10:49 p.m.

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High 12:22 a.m. 12:47 p.m. 1:14 a.m. 1:43 p.m.

Ht. 3.6 3.5 3.4 3.4

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Today Hi/Lo/W 80/58/s 88/64/s 90/64/s 90/73/pc 83/72/s 90/74/pc 84/64/s 86/67/s 91/69/s 88/67/s 83/66/s 87/67/s 87/66/s

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Today City Hi/Lo/W Florence 88/68/s Gainesville 87/73/t Gastonia 84/64/s Goldsboro 84/65/s Goose Creek 90/73/pc Greensboro 82/62/s Greenville 84/65/s Hickory 82/61/s Hilton Head 88/75/t Jacksonville, FL 90/73/t La Grange 91/63/s Macon 90/63/pc Marietta 85/63/s

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Good fortune EUGENIA LAST will smile on you if you are willing to contribute. You can make positive personal changes and invest in something you want to do and succeed. Now is the time to speak up and share the changes you want to make with someone special.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Stay in the background. You will achieve far more if you are disciplined, hardworking and don’t get into debates with people who are bound to disagree with you. Don’t settle for less when you can have so much more. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Do whatever it takes to accomplish your goals. Research, testing and talking to those who can help you expand your knowledge and interests should be on your agenda. An investment at home will pay off and bring you greater personal stability. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You’ll be surprised by the turn of events that takes place. Take a backseat and be the observer until you know exactly what move to make. Don’t be fooled by dirty tricks or emotional blackmail. Arguments must be avoided. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You can learn something new if you engage in a course, activity or event that deals with new technology, concepts or ideas. Share your findings, but don’t be disappointed if someone close to you isn’t as excited about your discovery. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You can take care of legal, financial or medical issues with ease as long as you don’t let uncertainty mess with your mind. Don’t second-guess yourself about what you should do next. Hesitation will lead to mistakes.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Be a leader and a peacemaker. Suggest alternatives and mediate between those who cannot get along. You can build a stellar reputation and vie for a position of authority that will increase your standard of living and result in unique partnerships. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Watch what’s going on around you. Take care of domestic duties and make a point to bring comfort and creativity into your personal life. Nurture your relationships, but don’t let possessiveness or jealousy lead to dictatorship. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Invest in your best attributes and don’t be afraid to make personal or financial moves that will set you up for a better time and a more luxurious future. Love is on the rise and romance will improve your personal life.

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MEGAMILLIONS TUESDAY

1-4-20-29-30 PowerUp: 2

3-12-31-34-51 Powerball: 24 Powerplay: 2

32-53-60-63-68 Megaball: 6 Megaplier: 4

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Impulsive actions will work against you. Bide your time and ease into whatever you decide to do. Sometimes it’s best to be an observer rather than a participant. Lean toward the more obscure options that will attract less competition. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Assess your situation and move forward. You will see past any of the personal situations that have clouded your vision in the past. Love, commitment and taking things to the next level will lead to greater satisfaction. Love is highlighted. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Sort through your important papers and look for an investment that will secure your financial future. Revisit contracts, medical issues or legal settlements that have yet to be resolved. Show enthusiasm and you will gain momentum and find success.

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Revelers of the Holi Festival of Colors throw colored powders in the air in Madrid, Spain. The festival is fashioned after the Hindu spring festival Holi, which is mainly celebrated in the north and east areas of India.

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PREP FOOTBALL

Protecting the home turf Sumter looking for strong performance in Friday’s jamboree BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com Whether in front of a few or in front of many, the Sumter High School football team has just one goal when it steps on Freddie Solomon Field at Sumter Memorial Stadium. “It doesn’t matter if there are no people in the stands or if there are 10,000 people, we want to defend our home turf,” said first-year Gamecocks head coach John Jones. Well, there JONES won’t be 10,000 people in the seats, but SHS, along with both Crestwood and Lakewood, will be playing in front of their biggest crowds of the preseason on Friday in the Sumter County School District Jamboree beginning at 6 p.m. “Our guys are ready to get things started,” said Jones, who was named the head coach just a few months ago after his old boss, Reggie Kennedy, resigned to take the Irmo job. “We’ve been going against each other until we had these scrimmages, but I think the players and coaches are all ready for things to start counting.” Of course, the jamboree won’t count, but it will three halves of live football – including special teams – and not the controlled atmosphere of scrimmages. The jamboree

SEE JAMBOREE, PAGE B2

SUMTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT JAMBOREE WHEN: Friday, 6 p.m. WHERE: Sumter Memorial Stadium SCHEDULE: Lakewood vs. Marion, Crestwood vs. Timmonsville, Lake City vs. Sumter TICKETS: $6 per person SEATING: Lakewood, Crestwood and Lake City fans are asked to sit on the visitors side with Sumter, Timmonsville and Marion fans sitting on the the home side.

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Sumter quarterback James Barnes will lead the Gamecocks against Lake City in the Sumter County School District Jamboree on Friday at Sumter Memorial Stadium.

NASCAR

CLEMSON FOOTBALL

JTG Daugherty Racing takes spotlight with win BY JOHN KEKIS The Associated Press

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — When a beaming Brad Daugherty sat down to address the media at Watkins Glen International after AJ Allmendinger had given JTG Daugherty Racing its first Sprint Cup triumph, the former NBA

star couldn’t curb his enthusiasm. “We’re coming for you Jimmie!” Daugherty belted out, gleeful about being able to challenge six-time champion Jimmie Johnson for the season title. Yep, an underfunded single-car team with around 40 employees has made NASCAR’s coveted

10-race Chase for the championship, and it’s not just happy to be there. “We’ve got a shot,” said Allmendinger, whose first Cup win came in his 213th start. “It’s huge to be in the THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Chase. This doesn’t autoAJ Allmendinger waves the checkered flag as matically make us a

game-winning kick against Missouri that made Robinson go with the 6-foot, 165-pounder who had one scholarship offer after his senior season of high school. “Nobody could have handled it better,” Robinson marveled. “He is a very cool character. He enjoys being a part of this and he relishes

SEE FRY, PAGE B3

SEE SWINNEY, PAGE B3

he celebrates in Victory Lane after winning at SEE SPORTLIGHT, PAGE B4 Watkins Glen International on Sunday.

Fry looking to kick up another stellar year COLUMBIA— South Carolina special teams coach Joe Robinson is a little more relaxed this preseason than he was a season ago. A year ago, Robinson was entering his second season on campus and was once again handling the task of searching for a new place-

kicker for the Gamecocks. Jay Wooten and Adam Yates each started as seniors before FRY departing the program, so Robinson was back at ground zero. Enter walk-on Elliott Fry. The Texas native was small in stature but came up big at

crucial times. The biggest kick of the season might have been his 40-yarder in double overtime that knocked off a Top 5 Missouri team. He repeatedly made big kick after big kick all season and by the time it was all said and done, Fry had earned Freshman AllSEC recognition. It was that calm demeanor that Fry displayed in that

BY AARON BRENNER Post and Courier CLEMSON -- Nobody’s perfect all the time, but clearly Dabo Swinney was expecting better than this. A 2 1/2-hour Wednesday morning intrasquad scrimmage at Memorial Stadium was followed by a 30-minute tonguelashing from Swinney. “That was a SWINNEY good chat,” junior center Ryan Norton said. “We’ve got some things to work on.” Clemson’s head coach kept his players, coaches and staff in uniform for a half hour baking in the sun while he chewed out the team for its lackluster performance. “I thought we hit the wall today,” Swinney told reporters Wednesday afternoon. “Disappointed in our coaching which is a reflection of myself. It starts with me and stops with

USC FOOTBALL

BY CHRIS DEARING Special to The Post and Courier

Swinney: ‘We’ve got some things to work on’

SPORTS

THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2014

SCOREBOARD TV, RADIO TODAY

5:30 a.m. – Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Made In Denmark First Round from Farso, Denmark (GOLF). 6:15 a.m. – International Basketball: FIBA Under-17 World Championships Quarterfinal Game from Dubai, United Arab Emirates – China vs. United States (ESPNU). 9:30 a.m. – Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Made In Denmark First Round from Farso, Denmark (GOLF). Noon – Major League Baseball: Pittsburgh at Detroit or Los Angeles Dodgers at Atlanta (MLB NETWORK). Noon – Major League Baseball: Los Angeles Dodgers at Atlanta (SPORTSOUTH, WPUB-FM 102.7). 12:30 p.m. – LPGA Golf: Wegmans LPGA Championship First Round from Pittsford, N.Y. (GOLF). 1 p.m. – Youth Baseball: Little League World Series International OpeningRound Game from Williamsport, Pa. – Seoul, South Korea, vs. Brno, Czech Republic (ESPN). 1 p.m. – Professional Tennis: Western & Southern Open Men’s and Women’s Round-of-16 Matches from Cincinnati (ESPN2). 2:15 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs (WGN). 3 p.m. – Youth Baseball: Little League World Series U.S. Opening-Round Game from Williamsport, Pa. – Chicago vs. Lynwood, Wash. (ESPN). 3 p.m. – PGA Golf: Wyndham Championship First Round from Greensboro, N.C. (GOLF). 3 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Oakland at Kansas City (MLB NETWORK). 5 p.m. – Youth Baseball: Little League World Series International OpeningRound Game from Williamsport, Pa. – Humacao, Puerto Rico, vs. Perth, Australia (ESPN2). 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WPUB-FM 102.7, WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 6:30 p.m. – Amateur Golf: U.S. Amateur Second- and Third-Round Matches from Johns Creek, Ga. (GOLF). 7 p.m. – Youth Baseball: Little League World Series U.S. Opening-Round Game from Williamsport, Pa. – Rapid City, S.D., vs. Las Vegas (ESPN2). 7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Washington at New York Mets or Arizona at Miami (MLB NETWORK). 7 p.m. – WNBA Basketball: New York at Indiana (NBA TV). 8 p.m. – NPSL Softball: Akron at Chicago (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 8 p.m. – NFL Preseason Football: Jacksonville at Chicago (ESPN). 9 p.m. – Professional Tennis: Western & Southern Open Women’s Roundof-16 Matches from Cincinnati (ESPN2). 11 p.m. – Professional Tennis: Western & Southern Open Men’s Round-of-16 Matches from Cincinnati (ESPN2).

MLB STANDINGS American League By The Associated Press EAST DIVISION W L Baltimore 68 50 Toronto 63 58 New York 61 57 Tampa Bay 58 61 Boston 53 65 CENTRAL DIVISION W L Kansas City 64 54 Detroit 63 54 Cleveland 59 59 Chicago 57 63 Minnesota 53 65 WEST DIVISION W L Oakland 73 46 Los Angeles 69 49 Seattle 64 55 Houston 50 70 Texas 47 72

Pct .576 .521 .517 .487 .449

GB – 61/2 7 101/2 15

Pct .542 .538 .500 .475 .449

GB – 1/2 5 8 11

Pct .613 .585 .538 .417 .395

GB – 31/2 9 231/2 26

TUESDAY’S GAMES

Pittsburgh 4, Detroit 2 Arizona at Cleveland, ppd., rain N.Y. Yankees at Baltimore, ppd., rain Boston 3, Cincinnati 2 Texas 3, Tampa Bay 2, 14 innings Houston 10, Minnesota 4 Oakland 11, Kansas City 3 L.A. Angels 7, Philadelphia 2 Seattle 6, Toronto 3 Chicago White Sox 3, San Francisco 2, 10 innings

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Boston at Cincinnati, 12:35 p.m. Minnesota at Houston, 2:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox at San Francisco, 3:45 p.m. Arizona at Cleveland, 4:05 p.m., 1st game Arizona at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m., 2nd game N.Y. Yankees at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Pittsburgh at Detroit, 7:08 p.m. Tampa Bay at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Oakland at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. Philadelphia at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m. Toronto at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Pittsburgh (F.Liriano 3-8) at Detroit (Scherzer 13-4), 1:08 p.m. Oakland (Samardzija 3-1) at Kansas City (Shields 11-6), 2:10 p.m. Houston (Feldman 6-8) at Boston (Webster 2-1), 7:10 p.m. Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 8-9) at Texas (Darvish 10-7), 8:05 p.m.

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Baltimore at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. Seattle at Detroit, 7:08 p.m. Houston at Boston, 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Oakland at Atlanta, 7:35 p.m. L.A. Angels at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Kansas City at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. Toronto at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST DIVISION Washington Atlanta Miami New York Philadelphia CENTRAL DIVISION Milwaukee Pittsburgh St. Louis Cincinnati Chicago WEST DIVISION Los Angeles San Francisco San Diego Arizona Colorado

PRO BASEBALL

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TODAY’S GAMES

L.A. Dodgers (R.Hernandez 6-8) at Atlanta (Harang 9-6), 12:10 p.m. Pittsburgh (F.Liriano 3-8) at Detroit (Scherzer 13-4), 1:08 p.m. Milwaukee (Fiers 1-1) at Chicago Cubs (E.Jackson 6-12), 2:20 p.m. Arizona (C.Anderson 7-4) at Miami (Penny 1-0), 7:10 p.m. Washington (Strasburg 8-10) at N.Y. Mets (Gee 4-4), 7:10 p.m. San Diego (Stults 5-13) at St. Louis (Lackey 1-1), 8:15 p.m. Cincinnati (Simon 12-7) at Colorado (J.De La Rosa 11-8), 8:40 p.m.

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Pittsburgh at Washington, 7:05 p.m. Arizona at Miami, 7:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Oakland at Atlanta, 7:35 p.m. San Diego at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. Cincinnati at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. Milwaukee at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Philadelphia at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

NASCAR SPRINT CUP LEADERS

By The Associated Press Through Aug. 10 Points 1, Dale Earnhardt Jr., 773. 2, Jeff Gordon, 768. 3, Matt Kenseth, 703. 4, Brad Keselowski, 696. 5, Joey Logano, 671. 6, Carl Edwards, 658. 7, Jimmie Johnson, 650. 8, Kevin Harvick, 645. 9, Ryan Newman, 645. 10, Kyle Larson, 635. 11, Clint Bowyer, 634. 12, Greg Biffle, 626. 13, Kasey Kahne, 622. 14, Austin Dillon, 616. 15, Kyle Busch, 615. 16, Marcos Ambrose, 584. 17, Paul Menard, 574. 18, Brian Vickers, 573. 19, Jamie McMurray, 566. 20, Denny Hamlin, 552. Money 1, Brad Keselowski, $4,890,795. 2, Jeff Gordon, $4,666,596. 3, Dale Earnhardt Jr., $4,561,089. 4, Jimmie Johnson, $4,510,201. 5, Jamie McMurray, $4,286,167. 6, Kevin Harvick, $4,216,650. 7, Matt Kenseth, $4,192,805. 8, Joey Logano, $4,147,686. 9, Kyle Busch, $4,146,468. 10, Denny Hamlin, $3,969,926. 11, Greg Biffle, $3,581,489. 12, Austin Dillon, $3,500,672. 13, Clint Bowyer, $3,427,598. 14, Carl Edwards, $3,369,747. 15, Brian Vickers, $3,367,948. 16, Aric Almirola, $3,366,127. 17, Paul Menard, $3,354,713. 18, Kyle Larson, $3,275,280. 19, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., $3,190,155. 20, Tony Stewart, $3,178,572.

NFL PRESEASON By The Associated Press AMERICAN CONFERENCE EAST

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L 0 0 1 1

T 0 0 0 0

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PA 10 16 32 13

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L 0 0 0 1

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PA 16 39 7 10

N.Y. Jets Buffalo Miami New England SOUTH Jacksonville Tennessee Houston Indianapolis NORTH Baltimore Cincinnati Cleveland Pittsburgh WEST

NATIONAL CONFERENCE EAST N.Y. Giants Washington Dallas Philadelphia South Atlanta New Orleans Carolina Tampa Bay NORTH

W 2 1 0 0

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Pct 1.000 1.000 .000 .000

PF 37 23 7 28

PA 29 6 27 34

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L 0 0 1 1

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Chicago Detroit Minnesota Green Bay WEST Arizona San Francisco Seattle St. Louis

FRIDAY

Philadelphia at New England, 7:30 p.m. Tennessee at New Orleans, 8 p.m. San Diego at Seattle, 10 p.m. Detroit at Oakland, 10 p.m.

SATURDAY

Green Bay at St. Louis, 4 p.m. Baltimore at Dallas, 7 p.m. N.Y. Giants at Indianapolis, 7 p.m. N.Y. Jets at Cincinnati, 7 p.m. Buffalo at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m. Miami at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Atlanta at Houston, 8 p.m. Arizona at Minnesota, 8:30 p.m.

SUNDAY

Denver at San Francisco, 4 p.m. Kansas City at Carolina, 8 p.m.

MONDAY, AUG. 18

Cleveland at Washington, 8 p.m.

THURSDAY, AUG. 21

Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. Carolina at New England, 7:30 p.m. N.Y. Giants at N.Y. Jets, 7:30 p.m. Jacksonville at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Oakland at Green Bay, 8 p.m. Chicago at Seattle, 10 p.m.

L 53 59 60 63 67

Pct .547 .504 .496 .475 .442

GB – 5 6 81/2 121/2

W 66 64 62 60 51

L 54 55 56 59 67

Pct .550 .538 .525 .504 .432

GB – 11/2 3 51/2 14

Tampa Bay at Buffalo, 4:30 p.m. Dallas at Miami, 7 p.m. Tennessee at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Washington at Baltimore, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at Kansas City, 8 p.m. New Orleans at Indianapolis, 8 p.m. St. Louis at Cleveland, 8 p.m. Houston at Denver, 9 p.m.

W 69 62 56 51 46

L 52 57 62 67 73

Pct .570 .521 .475 .432 .387

GB – 6 111/2 161/2 22

WNBA STANDINGS By The Associated Press

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Boston at Cincinnati, 12:35 p.m. Chicago White Sox at San Francisco, 3:45 p.m. Arizona at Cleveland, 4:05 p.m., 1st game Colorado at San Diego, 6:40 p.m. Arizona at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m., 2nd game Pittsburgh at Detroit, 7:08 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. St. Louis at Miami, 7:10 p.m. Washington at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m. Philadelphia at L.A. Angels, 10:05

BY RONALD BLUM The Associated Press BALTIMORE — Major League Baseball owners have begun two days of meetings that could lead to the election of Commissioner Bud Selig’s successor. MLB Chief Operating Officer Rob Manfred, Boston Red Sox Chairman Tom Werner and MLB Executive Vice President of Business Tim Brosnan were picked by the seven-man SELIG succession committee as candidates and were slated to make presentations Wednesday to the delegations from the 30 teams. Selig, 80, has ruled baseball since September 1992, first as chairman of baseball’s executive council and since July 1998 as commissioner. The former Milwaukee Brewers owner announced last fall that he plans to retire in January 2015. Balloting is planned for Thursday and a three-quar-

ters majority — 23 — is needed for election. Owners have estimated Manfred has the support of 20-21 teams headed into the meetings, Werner of about six and Brosnan one: the Cincinnati Reds. The Major League Constitution specifies that the vote shall be by written ballot but doesn’t say whether each team’s vote remains secret. Manfred, 55, has been involved in baseball since 1987, starting as a lawyer with Morgan, Lewis & Bockius. He became MLB’s executive vice president for labor relations and human resources in 1998, received an expanded role of executive vice president of economics and league affairs in 2012 and last September was promoted to chief operating officer. He helped lead negotiations for baseball’s last three labor contracts with players and the joint drug agreement that was instituted in 2002 and has been repeatedly strengthened. Werner, 64, was the controlling of the San Diego Padres from 1990-94 and has been part of the Red Sox

ownership group since 2002. While working at ABC, he helped develop Robin Williams’ “Mork & Mindy” and later was executive producer of “The Cosby Show” and “Roseanne” at The CarseyWerner Co., which he ran with Marcy Carsey. Werner is supported by Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf and Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno. Other teams have said Reinsdorf wants a commissioner who will take a harsher stance in labor negotiations for the deal to replace the collective bargaining agreement that expires after the 2016 season. Brosnan, 56, was hired by MLB as vice president of international business affairs in 1991, became chief operating officer of Major League Baseball International in 1994 and senior vice president of domestic and international properties in 1998. He has held his current role since 2000. A lawyer like Manfred, he has been a key figure in the negotiations of MLB’s national broadcasting contracts.

MLB ROUNDUP

Braves break 2-game skid, beat Dodgers ATLANTA — Ervin Santana won his sixth straight start at Turner Field, Justin Upton drove in the go-ahead run in the fifth inning and the Atlanta Braves snapped a two-game skid with a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night.

fourth inning and Abraham Almonte also went deep to help the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 Wednesday to tie their season-high with their fifth straight win.

NATIONALS 3

RED SOX 5

METS 2

INTERLEAGUE

NEW YORK — Asdrubal Cabrera hit his first home run for Washington and tumbled over a retaining wall to make a terrific catch, leading the Nationals past the New York Mets 3-2 Wednesday night for their 10th straight victory at Citi Field.

REDS 4 CINCINNATI — Mike Napoli hit a tworun homer and drove in three runs to help the Boston Red Sox wrap up their first winning road trip of more than three games this season with a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.

CARDINALS 5

INDIANS 3

MARLINS 2

DIAMONDBACKS 2

MIAMI — Justin Masterson pitched seven scoreless innings in his best outing since joining the St. Louis Cardinals, and they averted a series sweep by beating the Miami Marlins 5-2 Wednesday. ROCKIES 3

CLEVELAND — The Indians didn’t generate a lot of attention when they acquired Zach Walters at the trade deadline. Walters made a headline of his own Wednesday with a one-out homer in the ninth inning to give Cleveland a 3-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first game of a doubleheader.

SAN DIEGO — Rymer Liriano’s first big league homer was a two-run shot in the

From wire reports

PADRES 5

TODAY

W 64 60 59 57 53

Pittsburgh 4, Detroit 2 Arizona at Cleveland, ppd., rain Boston 3, Cincinnati 2 L.A. Dodgers 4, Atlanta 2 Miami 3, St. Louis 0 Washington 7, N.Y. Mets 1 Chicago Cubs 3, Milwaukee 0 L.A. Angels 7, Philadelphia 2 San Diego 4, Colorado 1 Chicago White Sox 3, San Francisco 2, 10 innings

MLB owners meet to elect next commissioner

Jacksonville at Chicago, 8 p.m.

FRIDAY, AUG. 22

TUESDAY’S GAMES

THE SUMTER ITEM

SATURDAY, AUG. 23

EASTERN CONFERENCE x-Atlanta Chicago Washington Indiana New York Connecticut

W 17 15 15 14 13 12

L 14 17 17 17 18 20

Pct .548 .469 .469 .452 .419 .375

WESTERN CONFERENCE

W x-Phoenix 27 x-Minnesota 24 Los Angeles 15 San Antonio 14 Seattle 12 Tulsa 12 x-clinched playoff

L Pct 4 .871 8 .750 17 .469 18 .438 20 .375 20 .375 spot

TUESDAY’S GAMES

GB – 21/2 21/2 3 4 51/2 GB – 31/2 121/2 131/2 151/2 151/2

Phoenix 76, New York 64 Los Angeles 71, Minnesota 63

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Chicago 72, Washington 69 Phoenix at Atlanta, 7 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

New York at Indiana, 7 p.m.

SPORTS ITEMS

Woods pulls out of U.S. Ryder Cup consideration Tiger Woods has removed himself from consideration for a U.S. Ryder Cup captain’s pick because of back problems. Woods posted a statement on his website Wednesday, saying: “I’ve been told by my doctors and trainer that my back muscles need to be rehabilitated and healed. WOODS They’ve advised me not to play or practice now.” Woods’ season ended last week when he missed the cut by five shots in the PGA Championship, his fourth event since having surgery to alleviate pain from a pinched nerve. The week before the PGA, he withdrew from the Bridgestone Invitational in the final round because of back pain that he said was unrelated to the microdis-

cectomy surgery in March. U.S. captain Tom Watson has three picks for the Sept. 26-28 matches against Europe at Gleneagles in Scotland. The PGA Championship completed the points race for the nine automatic spots. SERENA, MURRAY ADVANCE

MASON, Ohio — Topseeded Serena Williams won an opening match that was as close as it gets, rallying in both tiebreakers to move on at the Western & Southern Open. Williams needed an hour and 54 minutes to beat Samantha Stosur 7-6 (7), 7-6 (7) on Wednesday, showing a little more poise on the toughest points. There were only two break chances the entire match — both players held serve throughout. NBA SCHEDULE SENDS LEBRON TO MIAMI FOR CHRISTMAS

NEW YORK — LeBron

JAMBOREE FROM PAGE B1 will begin with Lakewood taking on Marion at 6 followed by Crestwood going against Timmonsville at approximately 6:45. Sumter will face Lake City at approximately 7:30. The Gamecocks have been in two scrimmages, and Jones likes what the team has done. “Between the first and second scrimmag-

James will play his first game since rejoining the Cleveland Cavaliers at home Oct. 30 against New York, then return to Miami for the first time on Christmas. The NBA regular season will open Oct. 28, with the NBA champion San Antonio Spurs hosting the Dallas Mavericks in one of the three games that night. STERLING LOSES APPEAL TO BLOCK LA CLIPPERS SALE

LOS ANGELES — Donald Sterling’s latest effort to block the $2 billion sale of the Los Angeles Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer was shot down Wednesday by a California appeals court. The 2nd Appellate District Court issued a brief ruling Wednesday saying it couldn’t halt a sale that had been completed. From wire reports

es, I believe we improved as a football team,” Jones said. “We’re a better team than we were in all three phases (offense, defense and special teams). We look to improve again on Friday.” Tickets are $6 per person. Crestwood, Lakewood and Lake City are listed as visitors and their fans are asked to sit on the visitors side, while Sumter, Timmonsville and Marion fans are asked to sit on the home side.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

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Heisman repeat won’t be easy for Winston TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston has the opportunity to accomplish what only one other player has achieved — win the Heisman Trophy twice. Twenty-three underclassmen have won the award, but Ohio State running back Archie Griffin was the only one to pull off the feat. He is shocked that he remains the lone double winner since the award’s inception in 1935. Until recently, the majority of winners were seniors or juniors that could turn pro. But five of the last seven winners have been sophomores or redshirt freshmen. Griffin, the Heisman trophy winner in 1974 and 1975, believes it is more difficult to win the award in back-to-back years than it was 40 years ago. For him, the off-the-field distractions were more stressful than any defense. “I’ll never forget that I was trying to do everything for everybody and (coach) Woody (Hayes) called me into his office,” Griffin said. “He told me, ‘You know what? It’s going to make you soft. You can’t do everything for everybody.’” But unlike Griffin, who admitted it was a goal, Winston said he hasn’t even thought about a second Heisman. Winston said he is more concerned with a second national championship. “I’m going to be great, even better than I was last year,” Winston said. “I’m going to continue to be myself.” Coach Jimbo Fisher said he

and Winston have talked about the award, but not about winning another. “I do (talk to him) from the point of the responsibility that goes with it with your character and the things you do,” Fisher said. “Not about winning another one. If he just goes and plays well, that will take care of itself. “He never thought about winning a Heisman going into last year. You can’t worry about that.” There will be plenty who will. The demands and expectations are higher than when Griffin made history. Winston is the leading candidate heading into the season with the defending national champion Seminoles likely beginning the year ranked No. 1. Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel, the 2012 Heisman winner, said that was the most difficult part for him in 2013. “There is a lot of pressure,” Manziel said. “You’re the one that’s on TV every week. You’re the one who at the beginning of the year is already at the top of everybody’s Heisman list. ... It’s everywhere because it’s the biggest trophy in college football. “For me, I never really let it get to me too much, but at the same time, it was always around and it was always lingering no matter what went on throughout the season.” The Seminoles and Winston have tried to manage his off-the-field commitments. Winston made few public appearances during the offseason. He was the closer on the baseball team, finishing with a team-best 1.08 ERA, and accepted a handful of

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football awards. Winston was honored in his hometown of Bessemer, Alabama, and his Hueytown High School jersey was retired. There was also a

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me. Disappointed in our attention to detail as players — way too many mistakes. “If we would’ve played today, we would’ve gotten our butts handed to us. No question. It wouldn’t even be close. It’s just a disappointing day. We’ve had a good camp, but today I was very disappointed in the enormous amount of mistakes.” What went wrong? “Sideline warnings, offsides, false starts, receivers lining up wrong,” senior wide receiver Adam Humphries said. “To be this deep into camp, you don’t want to see those kind of mental errors.” An elder statesman of the offense, Humphries had no problem with Swinney’s tough love approach after perhaps the Tigers’ worst day of fall camp. “It’s his job to get on us and yell at us for things like that. We’ve got to respond to that,” Humphries said. “Things will happen during the season, if we line up offsides, we know we’ve got to pay the consequence.” There were some bright spots. Running back Wayne Gallman had a 48-yard scoring run, Humphries

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made a diving 40-yard reception, tight end Jordan Leggett recorded seven catches (including two scores) and cornerback Ryan Carter brought back an interception 50 yards for a touchdown. Tony Steward is close to nailing down the team’s weakside linebacker position ahead of Ben Boulware, and would play next to last year’s leading tackler, middle linebacker Stephone Anthony. Boulware did have two sacks, as did All-American defensive end Vic Beasley. “There were a lot of good things, but not enough good things for us to win a ball game today. Too many bad things to overcome,” Swinney said. “We talk about all the time about don’t lose to Clemson, you have to control what you can control. Sometimes you just get whipped, but we didn’t control the things we can control today. That was very disappointing. Some of the effort wasn’t where we need it to be.” Sophomore receiver Mike Williams suffered a shoulder injury Tuesday and was held out of Wednesday’s practice. Quarterback Cole Stoudt ran the first team, while Deshaun Watson captained the second team.

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“I have a little more leg strength and I think that will help me,” Fry said. “With kicking, you always want to stay consistent but find a way to improve your range. I feel really good about how things went this off-season. I know I’m stronger than I was last year at this time. I just need to stay accurate.” Robinson was pleased as well. “He’s like any other specialist, he’s always working on his consistency,” Robinson said. “He’s a hard worker. I’m proud of his work ethic and his attitude and what he has brought to our football team. He’s talked about some things he can do better from a consistency standpoint. Until the day he leaves here, he’ll never quit working on being the best he can be.” Fry has a subtle reminder that his position on the football team is a little bit different than most. Just on the inside of his left forearm, he has a tattoo with two words: ‘One Shot.’ He understands he only gets a few opportunities each game and he wants to make the most of each one. “It has a lot to do with kicking,” Fry said of the tattoo. “I only have one shot to make a kick and that might be the difference in us winning or losing a game. I don’t get a redo so I have to make the most of every opportunity.”

every minute of it. He doesn’t let it go to his head. He realizes at his position it can go bad quickly, so the harder you work on your consistently, you keep yourself in a better frame of mind for a lot longer.” Fry connected on 15 of 18 field goal attempts and 54 of 55 of his extra point tries in amassing 99 points -- the fourth-highest single-season total in school history. That performance earned Fry a scholarship for 2014 and what he hopes will be more big kicks in his future. “My biggest concern has been staying consistent. I was 15 of 18 last year so I want to have a higher percentage and help the team any way that I can,” Fry said. “Getting put on scholarship was a blessing. It wasn’t something I really expected but am glad it happened.” Fry has improved his leg strength in the offseason and added about 10-12 pounds of muscle. His longest field goal last year was 45 yards but he feels comfortable with anything less than 50 yards now. He said he can hit from 58 or 59 yards in practice but that would probably be stretching his limit in a game situation.

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Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston (5) is looking to become only the second player in college football history to win the Heisman Trophy twice.

Griffin said that isn’t necessarily a good thing. “They’re in a fishbowl,” Griffin said of Heisman contenders. “I mean, anything they do, Johnny, every move he made it was talked about. Jameis, same thing. They’ve got to be extremely careful how they handle themselves because whatever they do, people are going to know about it.” Winston is no stranger to unwanted attention. He was suspended for three baseball games and completed 20 hours of community service after admitting he stole $32 worth of crab legs from a local grocery store in April. He faced criticism nationwide and was the subject of taunts and jokes in print, online and on social media. Winston was able to handle what Fisher described as distractions during the national championship run. Winston was investigated for an alleged sexual assault, but wasn’t charged by the attorney general. The QB will also have a few on-field challenges. The Seminoles lost two of their top three receivers and their top two running backs to the NFL. Those four accounted for 52.6 percent of the offense and 44 touchdowns. Nonetheless, because of Winston, the Seminoles will be one of the teams to beat. Despite his talent, Winston has continued to downplay questions about the NFL. He insists that playing college baseball remains a priority. It would be a challenge to prepare for the 2015 NFL draft while playing for Florida State’s baseball team.

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NASCAR could issue an edict as early as this weekend’s race at Michigan International Speedway that makes it mandatory for drivers to stay in their cars until safety personnel arrive. Tracks around the country have changed their rules in the wake of Kevin Ward Jr.’s death in a sprint car race. Ward was sent into the wall when his car was bumped by Tony Stewart’s in a dirt-track race on Saturday night in Canandaigua. Ward got out of the car and walked onto the track, where he was hit by Stewart. Brewerton Speedway and Fulton Speedway, New York dirt tracks under the same management, announced new rules that drivers would be required to stay in their cars during an accident. “If a driver, for whatever reason, exits a car on the track during a caution period, the race will automatically be placed under a red flag and all cars will come to a complete stop,” a news release on the tracks’ website says. “A driver may exit a car if requested by a safety crew member or if safety warrants in cases such as a fire. Drivers that exit a car without permission, for whatever reason, are subject to fine and/or suspension at the discretion of track management.” Brad Keselowski, the 2012 Sprint Cup champion, said it could be tough for NASCAR to enforce a similar rule. “I’m not aware of any rule or law that works without the ability to enforce it,” he said. “I don’t know how you can enforce a rule like that unless you had a robot on the track to grab the person and put them back in the car. The only way you can enforce it is with a penalty system afterwards. Really, at that point, it’s not effective. It’s a difficult rule to

the way,” Biffle said. “It’s been a great relationship and we were hopeful and were under the impression that 3M would return. But we understand that management changes and there are business decisions to be made.” HEARTBROKEN BROWN

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Brad Keselowski, shown signing an autograph for a young fan, thinks it would be difficult for NASCAR to put rules in place that would force drivers to remain in their cars during an accident. Some tracks have announced they will begin to enforce such rules after the death of Kevin Ward Jr. last week. try to make work.” POWER UP

Will Power has been here before. For the third time in five seasons, Power sits atop the IndyCar series points standings with just three races to go. But Power’s title hopes were dashed in both 2010 and 2012 as part of a three-year stretch of second-place finishes for the Australian driver. Still, Power enters this weekend’s race at Milwaukee in position for his first series championship — though his lead is razor-thin. He sits just four points ahead of Penske teammate Helio Castroneves in the closest title chase at this point in the season since 2009. “In a funny way, it’s still kind of early considering how many points are on the table,” Power said. Power certainly appears to be peaking after a mid-season slump. Power limped away from Iowa after finishing a seasonworst 14th, his fourth race in a row outside the top 10. But

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South Carolina’s Staley, Wilson lead U.S. to gold BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press COLUMBIA — South Carolina freshman A’ja Wilson got to see many sides of her new coach Dawn Staley at the FIBA U18 Americas championship last week, not all of them pleasant. But the 6-foot-5 Wilson, the country’s top high school prospect last winter, is ready to handle all of Staley’s direction however intensely it’s delivered. Wilson won the WILSON tournament’s MVP as she averaged more than 19 points and eight rebounds a game for Team USA, which was coached by Staley. “On the recruiting trail, she has this cover where she’s the nice Dawn Staley, all cute and innocent,” Wilson said Wednesday. “But now coaching, she gets furious sometimes.” Especially, Wilson recalled, when she or others on the team repeated mistakes they’d been coached against. It gave Wilson a pre-college look at what she’ll deal with each South Carolina’s practice. “Just seeing her at a coaching level got me excited for this coming season,” Wilson said. Staley’s excited, too, after watching her prized freshman score in several different ways to help the Americans win the event for players born on Jan. 1, 1996, or later. Wilson scored 25 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in the title game win over Canada this past Sunday. She averaged better than 19 points and eight rebounds as Team USA went 5-0. Staley didn’t see many of-

fensive holes in Wilson’s game. But the coach expects her freshman — like most first-year players do, Staley says — to struggle defensively in the physical Southeastern Conference. “You didn’t have to yell,” Wilson playfully told her coach. “That’s because you have to play defense,” Staley joked back before the two hugged at South Carolina’s practice court. Wilson is part of five-player recruiting class ranked No. 2 in the country by ESPN. It includes two other McDonald’s All-Americans besides Wilson in 6-4 forward Jatarie White and 5-5 guard Bianca Cuevas. The centerpiece is Wilson, who Staley believes is versatile enough to play in several spots and provide matchup issues for opponents wherever she lines up. Staley mostly had Wilson at the small forward spot in the FIBA Americas tournament because of scoring ability. Staley can’t wait to combine Wilson’s skill with Tiffany Mitchell, the reigning Southeastern Conference player of the year who averaged 15.5 points a game last season as the Gamecocks won the league’s regular-season title. “From an offensive standpoint, she can give us what we’ve been lacking for many of the years with the exception of someone like Tiffany Mitchell,” Staley said. “A’ja can score.” Just as impressive in Staley’s view was Wilson’s leadership. She was elected captain by her teammates and handled herself off the court with poise, something unique for college freshmen. “I expect her to be a captain for us some day.”

Power bounced back with ninth, third and sixth-place finishes and overtook Castroneves — at least for now. Power feels confident at each of three remaining tracks, Milwaukee, the road course at Sonoma and the oval at Fontana, but is more focused on the race ahead of him than the big picture. “It’s probably time to start thinking about winning,” Power said. “At the end of the day, if you win two of the last three races — or you win all three, obviously, you’re going to win the championship.” NEW SPONSOR FOR BIFFLE

Greg Biffle said Roush-Fenway Racing is set to announce a new sponsor for the No. 16 in the wake of 3M’s defection to Hendrick Motorsports. 3M reached a three-year deal with HMS this week and will serve as Jeff Gordon’s primary sponsor for 11 races a season starting in 2015. 3M will serve as the associate sponsor for Gordon’s No. 24 Chevrolet in all other races from 2015-17. Biffle said he was apprecia-

tive of 3M’s sponsorship through the years. “It’s been a great 10 years we’ve had together,” he said Wednesday. “We’ve got a few partners moving forward. It’s going to be a great thing for the 16 car. I appreciate the support from all the fans of the 16 team and all of the 3M employees. They’ve been behind this program forever and I’ve made a lot of friendships and those will remain without a doubt moving forward.” Biffle said the new sponsor could be announced in a few weeks after the final contract details are set. Biffle recently signed a three-year extension with RFR. Biffle has 19 career Sprint Cup victories, along with Truck and Nationwide Series championships, and was the 2005 Cup runner-up driving for Jack Roush. The 44-year-old Biffle has spent his entire 12-year career with Roush. “My decision was to stay loyal to a brand — and stay loyal to Jack — that had provided me opportunities along

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If anyone knows how sprint car driver Brian Brown feels after finishing second at the Knoxville Nationals, it’s Donny Schatz — the guy Brown lost to for the third year in a row. Schatz held off a charging Brown to win last weekend’s Knoxville Nationals, the socalled “Super Bowl” of sprint car racing, for the eighth time in nine years. But before Schatz owned Knoxville, he had to learn to deal with defeat on the famed half-mile dirt track in rural Iowa. Schatz was second four times before winning his first title in 2006. Brown passed Schatz for the lead with seven laps left in the 50-lap event on Saturday. But Schatz overtook Brown two laps later by slipping to the bottom of the track for a line that proved more sustainable. “That’s what racing is all about, trying to make the right decisions. I made a wrong decision and Brian went by, and he made a wrong decision and I went back by,” Schatz said. C-A-R-L-Z-O-U

Carl Edwards, who grew up in Columbia, Missouri and remains a passionate fan of the Mizzou Tigers, will be featured Thursday in a new documentary, “The Stars Are Aligned,” on the SEC Network. The film features 14 celebrities discussing their favorite SEC teams. Edwards talks about his love of the Tigers, their basketball program and how his fandom was passed down by his stepfather.

To be able to share that together, that was what to me rolling into Victory Lane meant, that I was pulling into Victory Lane with my family.” In the broadcast booth, Daugherty was hesitant to pick his driver during the telecast because of the team’s three-stop pit strategy. But when a handful of cautions flew in the final third of the 90-lap race, crew chief Brian Burns looked like a genius. Still, Allmendinger had to prove his mettle by outdriving Australian road race ace Marcos Ambrose in a fender-bending, doorslamming finish over the final laps in a desperate attempt by both drivers to make the Chase.

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WALTER M. KENNEDY SR. MANNING — Walter Muldrow Kennedy Sr., 88, widower of Bettie Susan Floyd Kennedy, died on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014, at the Palmettos of Parklane in Columbia. Born on Dec. 25, 1925, in Kingstree, he was a son of the late William Walter and Margaret Etta Harrington Kennedy. He retired in 1989 from Clarendon KENNEDY School District 2 as a maintenance supervisor and he was a member of Union United Methodist Church. He is survived by two sons, Walter M. “Sonny” Kennedy Jr. of Florence and William Paul Kennedy of Elgin; three daughters, Margaret Turner (Larry) and Mary Cherry (Ray), both of Florence, and Laura Ann Thomas (Tiger) of Manning; a sister, Mae Delle Johnson of Charlotte, North Carolina; and four grandsons, Dr. Thomas R. Cherry Jr. of Charlotte, Kevin Cherry of Florence and Reece and Carson Thomas of Manning. He was preceded in death by a son, Lesesne Floyd Kennedy; six brothers, Albert, Archie, Curtis, Palmer, Putnam and Kenneth; two sisters, Mary Stella and Lauretta; and three other siblings who died at an early age. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Manning Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Stephens Funeral Home. The family would like to thank the staff of the Palmettos of Parklane, National Health Care, and Tidewater Hospice for their loving care and attention. Memorials may be made to Union United Methodist Church, c/o Charles Hester, P.O. Box 667, Manning, SC 29102. Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org

LEVI EVANS SR. NEW ZION — Levi Evans Sr., widower of Mary Lee McKenzie Evans, died on Friday night, Aug. 8, 2014, at Carolinas Hospital Systems in Florence. Born on May 15, 1923, in New Zion, he was a son of the late EVANS Lillie Evans. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Gracie McK-

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Today is the final day to register for the Sumter County Recreation Department’s fall soccer leagues. There will be leagues for ages 3-5, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-18. Players will be placed in leagues based on their age as of Sept. 1, 2014. The registration fee is $35 for ages 3-5 and 5-6 and $45 for the other leagues. 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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Today is the final day to register for the Sumter County Recreation Department’s flag football program. There will be leagues for ages 5-6 and 7-8. Players will be placed in leagues based on their age as of Sept. 1, 2014. The registration fee is $40 for ages 5-6 and $50 for 7-8. No late registration will be taken. A coaches meeting will be held today 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.

night; three sisters, Amelia McFadden, Earline Pearson and Isabella Herring; and two brothers, William Evans and Clinton Evans. He received his formal education in the public schools of Clarendon County. He was a member of Howard Chapel AME Church, New Zion, and was the father of the church. Survivors are four daughters, Cartear Jean Prince of Sumter, Sadie Mae Evans, Ethylene Evans and Mable Evans, all of the home; three sons, Elbert (Ella) Evans and Larry J. (Linda) Evans, both of New Zion, and Levi (Rachel) Evans Jr. of Sumter; special nephew reared as a son, Clinton (Lois) Evans Jr.; special grandson reared as a son, Derric L. (Rosa) Evans; 23 grandchildren; and 26 greatgrandchildren. The celebratory services for Mr. Evans will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Howard Chapel AME Church, New Zion, with the Rev. Oliver Davis, pastor, officiating, and the Rev. Jerome McCray, presiding. Burial will follow in the churchyard cemetery. Mr. Evans will lie in repose one hour prior to funeral time. The family will receive friends at his residence, 1078 Melton St., New Zion. These services are entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

JULIA M. RICHBURG MANNING — Julia McCray Richburg, 57, wife of Johnnie Richburg Sr., died on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014, in Manning. She was born on Dec. 2, 1956, in Manning, a daughter of the late James Sr. and Mary Letha Wells McCray. She was preceded in death RICHBURG by three brothers, Louis, James and Douglas McCray. She received her formal education in the public schools of Clarendon County and graduated from Manning High School. In her youth, she joined Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church and later became a member of Mt. Zero Missionary Baptist Church. She was employed as a home health nurse for 15 years. Survivors are her husband; one son, Johnnie (Diane) Richburg Jr. of Manning; four sisters, Diane (Leonard) Witherspoon, Mary Ann Thames and Rachel Bell McCray, all of Manning, and Evelyn (Denny) Pugh of Sumter; three brothers, Lee Ernest (Sandra) McCray of Columbia, the Rev. Henry McCray and Harry Lee (Patrica) McCray, both of

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Today is the final day to register for the Sumter County Recreation Department’s tackle football program. There will be leagues for ages 9-10 and 11-12. Players will be placed in leagues based on their age as of Sept. 1, 2014. The registration fee is $60. No late registration will be taken. A coaches meeting will be held today 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. SUMTER TOUCHDOWN CLUB

The Sumter Touchdown Club will begin its 25th season on Friday, Aug. 29, at the Quality Inn located at 2390 Broad Street Extension. The club will meet each Friday for 13 straight weeks from 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. The weekly program features a guest speaker, a devotional, a high school coaches corner, the recognition of The Item Players of the Week, a catered breakfast and a pick’em contest. The first week will feature several local high school coaches talking about their respective teams and the start of their seasons. After that, the speakers will include people involved in different aspects of football on the high school, college and

Manning; five sisters-in-law; and one brother-in-law. The celebratory services for Mrs. Richburg will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday at Mt. Zero Missionary Baptist Church, Manning, with the Rev. Lucious Dixon, pastor, presiding, the Rev. Major Lloyd, officiating, and the Rev. Micheal Abraham and the Rev. George P. Windley Sr. assisting. Burial will follow in Grace Missionary Baptist Church Memorial Gardens, Manning. The family is receiving friends at the home of her sister and brother-in-law, Diane and Leonard Witherspoon, 6 Logan St., Manning. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

VIVIAN BURRIS BISHOPVILLE — Vivian Burris passed away on Aug. 11, 2014. Services are incomplete and will be announced later. The family is receiving friends at the home of her daughter, 214 Chappell Drive, Bishopville. Services are entrusted to New Life Funeral Services LLC of Bishopville.

LESLIE ARGABRIGHT CAMDEN — Leslie Argabright, age 87, died on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014, at KershawHealth Medical Center at Camden. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2014 1936, in Summerton. At an early age, she was baptized at Bethlehem Baptist Church of Summerton. She was educated at Scott’s Branch Elementary and Scott’s Branch High School in Clarendon County. She was married to the late Henry Evans of Mayesville in 1954 and to this union five sons were born. She later moved to New York City, where she was employed as a seamstress in the garment district. Her survivors include five sons, Nathan Evans of San Marino, California, Herbert Evans of Bronx, New York, Minister Michael (Denise) Evans of Long Island, New York, Rowland (Bernadette) Evans of Bronx and Andrew Evans of Florence; nine grandchildren, Shanelle, Roslyn, Ashley and Julian Robinson of Bronx, Dante and Darlisa Evans of Bronx, Andre Evans of San Marino, and Maya and Tariq Evans of Long Island; five great-grandchildren, Malachi, Elijah, Nazir, Jarsana and Eva; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at the chapel of Summerton Funeral Home LLC with Dr. Lewis Walker Jr. officiating and Minister Michael Evans, eulogist. Interment will follow in the Summerton Funeral Home Cemetery . Sumter Funeral Service Inc. is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. today at the Chapel of Summerton Funeral Home LLC.

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ALTON SHARPE BISHOPVILLE — Alton Sharpe, age 69, beloved husband of Kathy Sharpe, died on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014, at Palmetto Health Richland hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter.

Frances Boone Cook, 86, widow of Isaac Cook, died on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014, at Carolinas Hospital System, Florence. Born on May 27, 1928, in Lee County, she was a daughter of Melvin and Julia Sanders Boone. The family is receiving friends and relatives at her home, 56 Cooks Lane, Dalzell. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc. of Sumter.

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SUESTER M. EVANS Suester Maeruth Evans, widow of Henry Evans and daughter of the late Simon and Emma Jean Thames, died on Aug. 5, 2014, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence. She was born on Feb. 13,

Shamara Quiyon “Myra” Wilson Henry, 30, widow of Quista Henry, departed this life on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital, Temple, Texas. Born on Feb. 13, 1984, in Sumter, she was a daughter of Marilyn W. Andrews. The family will begin receiving friends on Sunday at the home of her mother, 525 E. Calhoun St., apartment 18, Sumter.

professional levels. The club is accepting members at a price of $100 per membership. It is also looking for sponsorships at a cost of $200. Sponsorship and membership forms are on the club’s website, www.sumtertdclub.com.

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The Sumter County School District Football Jamboree will be held on Friday beginning at 6 p.m. at Sumter Memorial Stadium. It will feature three 1-half scrimmages with the three Sumter School District teams. Lakewood will play Marion in the first scrimmage, while Crestwood will take on Timmonsville at approximately 6:45 in the second scrimmage. The final scrimmage will feature Sumter against Lake City at approximately 7:30. Tickets are $6 per person.

BASEBALL FALL REGISTRATION

The Sumter County Recreation Department is currently taking registration for its fall baseball league. Registration will run through Aug. 21 and there will be leagues for 7-8 yearolds, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-14. Players will be placed in leagues based on their age as of April 30, 2015. The registration fee is $45 and no late registration will be taken. A coaches meeting will be held on Thursday, Aug. 21, at

SOFTBALL The Sumter County Recreation Department is currently taking registration for its fall softball league. Registration will run through Aug. 21 and there will be leagues for age 8-andunder, 10-and-under and 12-and-under. 7-8 year-olds, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-14. Players will be placed in leagues based on their age as of Dec. 31, 2014. The registration fee is $45 and no late registration will be taken. A coaches meeting will be held on Thursday, Aug. 21, 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.

BASKETBALL FREE SPIRIT LEAGUE REGISTRATION

The Free Spirit Church League is accepting player and team registration for its fall basketball league. The league is open to boys and girls ages 5-12 based on their age as of Sept. 1, 2014.

Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc. of Sumter.

INEZ HOLLMAN Inez Hollman, 74, made her transition on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014, at Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, New York. Born on June 6, 1940, in the Springhill community of Lee County, she was the first of six children born to Lucius “Bush” and Dessie Brisbon Hollmon. Inez, affectionately known as “Carole,” attended the public schools of Lee County. She was a member of New Haven United Methodist Church. At the tender age of 18, she moved from South Carolina to New York, where she made her home away from home for the remainder of her life. Taking on various jobs to make the ends meet, she was able to assist the rest of her siblings to make the same move. Carole was full of life, wisdom, and love and often personified that wherever she went. She is survived by her beloved mother, Dessie Holloman; her daughters, Carolyn Rogers and Lacresia Chernak; one son-in-law, Chris Chernak; her ex-husband, Harold Rushin; four sisters, Estelle, Mary Ellen, Mary Lee and Florence; one sister-in-law, Connie Holloman; nine grandchildren, Yolanda, Roy Lindell, Shakali, Tanaisha, Melanie, Chris Jr., Isis, Chanel and Justin; her great grandchildren, Kendall Kyleek, Kanya Ayonda, Jaria Mayla, Kendall Marquell and Maleah Morgan; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today at New Haven United Methodist Church, 3159 Red Hill Road, Bishopville, with the Rev. Calvin B. Washington, pastor, eulogist. The family is receiving friends and relatives at the home of her daughter, Carolyn Rogers, 4465 Cotton Acres Road, Sumter. The remains will be placed in the church at noon. The procession will leave at 12:20 p.m. from the home of her daughter. Floral bearers and pallbearers will be relatives and friends. Burial will be in the New Haven United Methodist Church Cemetery. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com. Visit us on the web. Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.

There will be leagues for age 6-and-under, 7-9 and 10-12. The registration deadline is Aug. 30. For more information, contact Deacon David Glover at (803) 983-1309 or Burnell Ransom at (803) 425-5118.

CHEERLEADING RECREATION DEPARTMENT REGISTRATION

Today is the final day to register for the Sumter County Recreation Department’s cheerleading program. It is open to children ages 5-12. The registration fee is $50. A coaches meeting will be held today 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.

RACQUETBALL YMCA TOURNAMENT

The Sumter Family YMCA is taking registration for its first racquetball tournament scheduled for Saturday. Late registration is being taken now. The cost is $25 for YMCA members and $32 for potential members. There will be six divisions Open, A, B, C, D and novice. The tournament will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (803) 773-1404 or visit www. ymcasumter.org or www.facebook.com/SumterYmca.

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Carolina Affordable Housing Associates, LLC; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Defendant(s). TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is hereby served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices at 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110, Columbia, SC 29210, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

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