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Penny sales tax back on the table County considers putting steps into motion to continue collection until 2023

BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com Millions of dollars raised by the Penny for Progress sales tax have been spent on everything from fire stations to community centers to road work, members of Sumter County Council were told this week. Now, county officials would like to continue the tax

for seven years past its 2016 expiration date.

At a specially called meeting Tuesday, council reviewed the progress of various capital projects funded by Penny for Progress, passed by a public referendum in 2008.

Members also reviewed the steps the county needs to take to extend the sales tax with another referendum at

Bishopville tackling downtown development

the 2014 election.

To do that, county council would have to get the ball rolling as early as next month.

Since the Penny for Progress was approved in 2008, state law has changed to allow an existing sales tax to be re-imposed, if approved by the public, almost seamlessly.

“Before, the law said it could run until the earlier of

either the sunset date or when it reached its goal,” said county Attorney Johnathan Bryan.

Currently, the Penny for Progress is set to expire on April 30, 2016.

“Now, if it’s re-imposed, it can continue until April 30 of an odd-numbered year not to exceed seven years, which would take us

Report: Steel wasn’t relying on plane’s instruments NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — An Air Force investigative report said an F-16C pilot died in Afghanistan this April when his fighter jet crashed into a steep mountain that he couldn’t see while he was returning to base.

The report released by Air Combat Command officials at Langley Air Force Base, Va., said 29-year-old Capt. James Michael Steel crashed April 3 about 12 miles outside Bagram Air Field. When the wreck occurred, Steel’s was one of two planes returning from a nighttime combat mission supporting ground forces.

The report said that Steel flew into a mountainous area obscured by poor weather conditions and that he did not attempt to eject before slamming into the mountain. The report said Steel was flying below the minimum safe altitude

Bishopville City Council is serious about promoting commercial development downtown, officials say.

Bishopville City Administrator Gregg McCutchen said city council’s commercial affairs committee met with Beppie LeGrand, manager for the Municipal Association of South Carolina, on Tuesday to discuss ways to revitalize downtown and bring in new business.

“It was a positive meeting,” McCutchen said. “There was a lot of good discussion. She brought some helpful insight.

You know, the city council is committed to downtown Bishopville. And I am hearing different people are looking at different things in downtown. There are four or five different people that are looking to open a business in Bishopville.”

Among the potential new businesses for downtown are a restaurant, ice cream shop, sporting goods store and an attorney’s office, he said.

“No one has applied for a business license as of yet,” McCutchen said. “But I felt good about downtown Bishopville before I went to the committee meeting, and I left the meeting feeling good.”

Mike Morrow, owner of Morrow’s Service Station, is chairman of the commercial affairs committee. Also serving on the committee are councilmen Dr. Ken Currie and Craig Nesbitt.

“I thought it was a very positive meeting,” McCutchen said.

“A lot of stuff was put on the table last night. Everything last night was preliminary, but we know we need to develop our priorities.”

Morrow said his committee will present a formal report to city council on Sept. 3.

LeGrand suggested city

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ABOVE: Roy Campbell with New Millennium Concrete Finishing smooths out some sidewalk on Main Street on Tuesday. He and his men started work at 7 a.m. that day.

LEFT: Jason Mack, back, works on one part of the sidewalk while his boss, Campbell, works on another part in front of the old Sumter County Courthouse.

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to 2023,” Bryan said.

Since it was approved, Penny for Progress funds totaling $48.5 million have been spent on a wide variety of projects, including $18 million on the new Judicial Center on Harvin Street, $6 million to protect land encroaching on Shaw Air Force Base,

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Capt. James Steel, 29, chief of mobility for the 79th Fighter Squadron stationed at Shaw Air Force Base, died April 3 when his F-16 crashed near Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan as Steel returned from a two-man mission.

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Enrollment surges at Thomas Sumter

Man, 23, charged in armed robbery

BY JAMIE H. WILSON Special to the Item

Jwain Dennis Francis, 23, of 530 Dingle St., was arrested Wednesday and charged with armed robbery.

At 2 p.m., Francis reportedly entered a convenience store in the 300 block of FRANCIS South Guignard Drive and demanded money from the clerk, indicating he had a gun. The suspect reportedly fled with an undetermined amount of money.

A short time later, the suspect was reportedly spotted riding down Liberty Street in a Ford Taurus and was stopped near Florence Highway.

Francis was identified as the robbery suspect and transported to Sumter-Lee Detention Center.

After questioning the driver of the car, police determined he had no knowledge of the robbery.

Thomas Sumter Academy is boasting some of its biggest enrollment figures in a decade, with more than 500 currently attending the private school.

“While we don’t have all the bells and whistles or the latest and greatest, we have a spirit that you cannot find anywhere else,” said Headmaster Debbie Nix. “That is what is so wonderful about Thomas Sumter Academy.”

Public Relations Specialist Kim Roedl said enrollment has been in the upper 400s in past years but that the school experienced a “big push” over the summer.

The academy added 125 new students and is scheduled to have a waiting list in its first, fifth, eighth and ninth grades.

Roedl said school officials credit the recent increase to positive advertisement in the local community.

“We’ve always felt like we are the bestkept secret. We’re glad the word is getting out,” said B.J. Reed, the school’s director of development. “That is our biggest marketing tool.”

It’s a great school, said Roedl, who is not only on staff at Thomas Sumter Academy, but is also an army wife and mother of five, all of whom currently attend the school.

The private school is held in high regard among many military personnel, she said, which was her motivation for initially visiting the school.

“Once you visit here, you want your children to come here,” she said. “We didn’t visit other places once we came here.”

Nix said Thomas Sumter Academy offers its students extensive academic opportunities that include college credit for ambitious juniors and seniors.

“We are extremely proud of the curriculum that we offer our Generals,” she said. “All of our students are provided with an accelerated curriculum that is comparable to any other private school in the state.”

Thomas Sumter Academy is located at 5265 Camden Highway in Rembert. For more information on the school, contact 499-3378 or visit the school’s website at www.thomassumter.org.

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State declared federal disaster area CHARLESTON — All of South Carolina was declared a federal disaster area Wednesday as a result of the heavy rains that have inundated the state since late last winter.

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack notified Gov. Nikki Haley on Wednesday that her request for a disaster designation has been approved. That means farmers across the state who suffered crop losses because of the heavy rains can qualify for lowinterest loans.

Vilsack designated 36 counties primary disaster areas as a result of the rains that have fallen since March 1.

The remaining 10 counties were declared contiguous disaster areas where the damage isn’t quite as severe but farmers still qualify for loans if rain caused crop losses. Those counties are Abbeville, Chester, Greenwood, Lancaster, McCormick, Anderson, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington and Oconee.

CORRECTION | In a caption published in the Tuesday, Aug. 27, edition of The Item, Butters Field Airport Manager George Roberts was misidentified. The caption should have read: Lee County Council Chairman Travis Windham, right, presents Butters Field Airport Manager George Roberts and airport commission member Linda Butters with the plaque recognizing the individuals and organizations responsible for the new terminal at a special dedication ceremony held Friday.

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Sixth-grader Waylen Rhodes, right, shows schoolmate Caleb Galloway his schedule during Thomas Sumter Academy’s recent new student orientation.

Concert to benefit Bishopville Opera House

BY RANDY BURNS Special to The Item BISHOPVILLE — Lee County Arts Council has lured one of its own to return home to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Opera House of Bishopville.

President Susan Thrasher said Lee County native and Bishopville High School graduate Caroline Mack will perform in a special music concert at 4 p.m.

Sept. 15.

MACK Mack, the 1997-98 winner of the Miss Black USA Pageant, will be accompanied by Kay Rasmussen in a special concert, “To Music, Lest We Forget.”

Tickets are $15 and are available in advance at the Opera House or at the door.

Mack said the concert will feature some of the music performed in the Sumter Little Theatre’s production of “Some Enchanted Evening”

by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein.

“Mrs. Thrasher made me aware of the arts council’s efforts to generate funds of the Opera House, so I wanted to

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contribute in some way,” Mack said.

Thrasher said the arts council is “thrilled” to have Mack agree to the concert.

“Caroline is so talented and gifted,” Thrasher said. “We are just so proud for her to do this for the Opera House. She is donating her time and talents.

We are so appreciative, and we just hope everyone comes out to support Caroline and the Opera House.”

Mack said her inspiration for pursuing a career in music and dance was born in Lee County.

She was told by her middle school music teacher Sherrell McFadden that she had a gift of singing and a voice that could possibly do well in the classical arena, so it was decided that she would study classical music.

Mack was also able to find a role model in internationally renowned opera singer Gwendolyn Bradley, also from Lee County.

“As you can imagine, there were few role models for such an art in a small town like Bishopville; however, I knew of Gwendolyn Bradley and heard her name quite often,” Mack said. “She sang at my

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parents’ wedding, and I grew up in the same church that she did. She became a role model for me and a reason to believe in what I wanted to do. So for me, it’s important that children in this community realize there are people who come from small towns who go on to pursue their dreams. I am just one of many.”

The concert will feature a variety of music including classical, show tunes and religious, Mack said.

“There will be French, Italian and German literature and some music by some familiar and rarely performed composers such as Reynaldo Hahn and Stefano Donaudy,” she said. “But there will also be some favorites like the traditional “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands,” and “O Divine Redeemer.”

Mack will be accompanied

by Kay Rasmussen, who has been her personal and studio accompanist for the past 13 years. Rasmussen is also rehearsal and performance accompanist for the Sumter High School concert choir.

Also making a guest appearance will be baritone vocalist Paul Brown of Sumter. Brown will perform selected pieces from Rodgers and Hammerstein with Mack.

As a performer, Mack has traveled the world showcasing her musical talent. She has had lead roles in the operas “Madame Butterfly” and “The Marriage of Figaro,” and she has sung with Bill Pinkney of the Original Drifters. She is a stage actress, a dancer and a model and has been featured on magazine covers.

The founder and owner of the Caroline Mack Center for Arts in Sumter, Mack and the center will be celebrating 14 years in January.

“We offer a variety of classes including voice, piano, tap, jazz, ballet, modern, pointe, and African dance and drums,” Mack said. “In addition, we offer coaching in pageant training and personal image development.”

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2013

CHARGES:

Alex Michael Yoder, 25, of 141 Anderson St., was arrested Tuesday and charged with grand larceny. At 4:30 p.m., Yoder and two other men reportedly took a stainless steel exhaust duct valued at $2,500 from behind a business in the 400 block of Broad Street and drove off in a 1995 Chevrolet Silverado. A short time later, the truck was located in the 100 block of Anderson Street and Yoder and another suspect were arrested.

William Townsend, 20, of 116 Anderson St., was arrested Tuesday and charged with grand larceny. At 4:30 p.m., Townsend and two other men reportedly took a stainless steel exhaust duct, valued at $2,500, from behind a business in the 400 block of Broad Street and drove off in a 1995 Chevrolet Silverado. A short time later the truck was located on the 100 block of Anderson Street, and Townsend and another suspect were arrested.

ASSAULT:

At 10:35 p.m. Tuesday, a 30-year-old woman in the 800 block of Carolina Avenue was reportedly arguing with her 35-year-old boyfriend about “not bothering each other,� when he reportedly punched her several times in the face, leaving a cut under her left eye.

DRUGS FOUND:

At 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, two grams of cocaine inside three small bags were reportedly found on the floor of a men’s room in a convenience store in the 900 block of Miller Road.

FIRE:

At 1:03 a.m. Wednesday, firefighters responded to a mobile home on fire in the 5800 block of Tillman Nursery Road in Wedgefield. The fire spread throughout the house, with damage estimated at $50,000.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Three flat-screen TVs were reported stolen from the 2300 block of Kolb Road at 1:33 p.m. Tuesday. The items are valued at $1,150.

A concrete saw, pressure washer and five-gallon gas tank were reported stolen from the 700 block of Duffie Drive in Wedgefield between 9 and 11 p.m. Monday. The items are valued at $1,170.

A 32-inch flat-screen TV and a PlayStation 3 were reportedly stolen from the 200 block of Curtis Drive between 2:45 p.m. Monday and 8:42 a.m. Tuesday. The items are valued at $1,050.

A PlayStation 3 with two controllers and about 20 video games were reported stolen from the 2800 block of Tindal Road at 9:34 a.m. Tuesday. The items are valued at $920.

A 47-inch flat-screen TV and an Xbox 360 were reported stolen from the 2800 block of Remington Drive at 5:30 p.m. Monday. The items are valued at $850.

An Xbox 360, a diamond ring, a white gold necklace, and a cellphone were reported stolen from the 1400 block of Hidden Oaks

Drive in Wedgefield at 11:55 a.m. Monday.

The items are valued at $850.

A red-and-black ETone 50 moped was borrowed by an unknown man in the 600 block of North Main Street to “go pay his bills� at 10:15 a.m.

Tuesday. By 12:30 p.m., the moped had not been returned. It is valued at $800.

VANDALISM:

A 2001 Ford Windstar was reportedly burned in the 1400 block of Eastern School Road in Mayesville at 10:53 p.m. Monday.

The car is valued at $3,000.

A 2004 Nissan Xterra was reportedly burned in the 3000 block of Brittany Drive in Wedgefield at 5:17 a.m.

Tuesday. The value of the car was not listed on the report.

During an argument in the 6100 block of Shetland Street at 6:34 p.m. Monday, a man reportedly smashed the windshield of a gray Ford Taurus with a cinder block, causing damage valued at $500.

EMS CALLS:

On Tuesday, Sumter County EMS responded to 43 calls. Thirtyseven were medical calls, two were motor vehicle wrecks, and four were listed as “other trauma.�

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Nation marks 50 years since March on Washingon WASHINGTON (AP) — Taking stock of progress made and still to come, Americans of all backgrounds and colors massed on the National Mall on Wednesday to hear President Obama and civil rights pioneers commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream� speech on the same spot where he gave unforgettable voice to the struggle for racial equality 50 years earlier.

It was a moment rich with history and symbolism: the first black president standing where King first sketched his dream.

Marchers walked the streets of Washington behind a replica of the transit bus that Rosa Parks once rode when she refused to give up her seat to a white man.

Midafternoon, the same bell was to ring that once hung in the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala., before the church was bombed in 1963.

Two former presidents, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter, spoke movingly of King’s legacy — and of problems still to overcome — as Obama listened. “This march, and that speech, changed America,� Clinton declared, remembering the impact on the world and himself as a young man. “They opened minds, they melted hearts, and they moved millions — including a 17-year-old boy watching alone in his home in Arkansas.�

Carter said King’s efforts had helped not just black Americans, but “In truth, he helped to free all people.�

Still, Carter listed a string of current events that he said would have spurred King to action in this day, including the proliferation of guns and stand-yourground laws, a Supreme Court ruling striking down parts of the Voting Rights Act, and high rates of joblessness among blacks.

Oprah Winfrey, leading the celebrity contingent, recalled watching the march as a 9-yearold girl and wishing she could be there to see a young man who “was able to force an entire country to wake up, to look at itself and to eventually change.� “It’s an opportunity today to recall where we once were in this nation,� she said.

Setting an energetic tone for the day, civil rights veteran Andrew Young, a former U.N. ambassador and congressman, sang an anthem of the civil rights movement and urged the crowd to join in as he belted out: “I woke up this morning with my mind stayed on freedom.� He ended his remarks by urging the crowd to “fight on.�

Civil rights activist Myrlie Evers-Williams, whose husband Medgar Evers was murdered in 1963, said that while the country “has certainly taken a turn backwards� on civil rights she was energized to move ahead and exhorted others to step forward as well.

Tens of thousands

assembled in soggy weather at the Lincoln Memorial, where King, with soaring, rhythmic oratory and a steely countenance, had pleaded with Americans to come together to stomp out racism and create a land of opportunity for all.

White and black, they came this time to recall history — and live it. “My parents did their fair share, and I feel like we have to keep the fight alive,� said Frantz Walker, a honey salesman from Baltimore who is black. “This is hands-on history.�

Kevin Keefe, a Navy lawyer who is white, said he still tears up when he hears King’s speech. “What happened 50 years ago was huge,� he said, adding that there’s still progress to be made on economic inequality and other problems.

King’s eldest son, Martin Luther King III, just 5 when his father spoke at the Mall, spoke of a dream “not yet realized� in full. “We’ve got a lot of work to do, but none of us should be any ways tired,� he said. “Why? Because we’ve come much too far from where we started.�

Organizers of the rally broadened the focus well beyond racial issues, bringing speakers forward to address the environment, gay rights, the challenges facing the disabled and more. The performers, too, were an eclectic crowd, ranging from Maori haka dancers to LeAnn Rimes singing “Amazing Grace.�

Jamie Foxx tried to fire up a new generation of performers and ordinary “young folks� by drawing on the example of Harry Belafonte, who stood with King 50 years ago. “It’s time for us to stand up now and renew this dream,� Foxx declared.

Forest Whitaker told the crowd it was their “moment to join those silent heroes of the past.� “You now have the responsibility to carry the torch.�

NBA legend Bill Russell told the crowd he’d been at the 1963 march as an “interested bystander,� and quipped with a smile, “It’s nice to be any-

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At the National Cathedral in Washington on Wednesday, the central bell tower played “Lift Every Voice and Sing� from the carillon. The bells were to ring for about 15 minutes to mark the moment of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I where 50 years later.�

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Give the gift of life by joining in on the 2nd Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive Competition.

Donor week will be held 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Monday-Wednesday, Sept. 2-4, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Sumter Donation Center, 1155 N. Guignard Drive. Call (803) 775-2364 to schedule a center appointment.

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 6, the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive will be held at the Sumter County Library, 111 N. Harvin St. Call Joey Duggan at (803) 436-2721 and enter sponsor code BattleBadgesSumter to schedule a donation time. You can also visit redcrossblood.org to schedule a donation appointment time.

Lincoln High School Class of 1964 will hold a class reunion meeting at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, at South Sumter Resource Center, 337 Manning Ave. Call (803) 773-3804, (803) 775-9088 or (803) 7759660.

Jordan Crossroads Ministry Center â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Haven of Rest will hold a public meeting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept.

4, in the fellowship hall of New Covenant Presbyterian Church. Call Ann Driggers at (803) 309-8085.

The Clarendon County Democratic Party will meet on Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Manning Restaurant, 476 N. Brooks St., Manning. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 7 p.m.

Transatlantic Brides and Parents Association (British Wives) will meet at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at The Spectrum, Pinewood Road. All British ex-pats are welcome.

Call Josie at (803) 7758052.

The Campbell Soup friends lunch group will meet at 11:30 a.m.

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s season finale time for several summer shows

BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hardly sweater weather, but TV has that end-of-summer feel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Motiveâ&#x20AC;? (8 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) wraps up its summer run with a twohour finale tonight. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Motiveâ&#x20AC;? debuted in Canada in the winter, right after the Super Bowl, giving it the healthiest series debut ratings of the year.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already been renewed for a second season north of the border. It wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be surprising to see ABC pick it up next summer as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hollywood Game Nightâ&#x20AC;? (10 p.m., NBC, TV-14) also wraps up its silly summer run. Jane Lynch hosts this game show where Hollywood stars help regular folk win cash prizes. This series has already been renewed for a 10-episode second season. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not clear if NBC will hold this series in reserve for next summer, or air it sooner.

Cable series wrapping up their seasons tonight include â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fatal Encountersâ&#x20AC;? (9 p.m., ID, TV-14) and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Behind Mansion Wallsâ&#x20AC;? (10 p.m., ID, TV14). â&#x20AC;˘ As Turner Classic Moviesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Summer Under the Starsâ&#x20AC;? festival approaches its conclusion,

it takes time to celebrate a less-than-household name.

TCM will air 17 films starring Glenda Farrell over 24 hours. Just who is Glenda Farrell? And why was she so famous? And forgotten?

She was among those actresses who made a successful transition from the silent era to â&#x20AC;&#x153;talking pictures,â&#x20AC;? specializing in brassy tough-dame roles.

She co-stars with Edward G. Robinson in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little Caesarâ&#x20AC;? (6 a.m.), the seminal gangster movie from 1931. She co-stars with Paul Muni in the serious 1932 drama â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Am a Fugitive From a Chain Gangâ&#x20AC;? (10:45 p.m.), while returning to a more platinum type in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gold Diggers of 1935â&#x20AC;? (12:30 a.m.) and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gold Diggers of 1937â&#x20AC;? (2:15 a.m.).

She was the quintessential fast-talking, wisecracking dame, promoted by her studio, Warner Bros., as being able to spit out 400 words in 40 seconds.

Farrell had her own serial franchise and starred in a series of movies as reporter Torchy Blane. She was smart, tough and pretty and got in and out of a lot of jams.

According to Wikipediaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entry for the fictional Tor-

The Shannon Town Community Association will hold a backto-school bash noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at the corner of Laurel and Webb streets.

chy Blane, cartoonist Jerry Siegel based Supermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gal, Lois Lane, on the Torchy Blane character. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have to figure that Glenda Farrellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s character had at least a passing influence on another comic female reporter, Brenda Starr.

TCM airs seven movies from the Torchy Blane series: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fly Away Babyâ&#x20AC;?

(12:45 p.m.); â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Adventurous Blondeâ&#x20AC;? (2 p.m.); â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blondes at Workâ&#x20AC;? (3:15 p.m.); â&#x20AC;&#x153;Torchy Gets Her Manâ&#x20AC;? (4 p.m.); â&#x20AC;&#x153;Torchy Blane in Chinatownâ&#x20AC;? (5:45 p.m.); â&#x20AC;&#x153;Torchy Runs for Mayorâ&#x20AC;? (6:45 p.m.); and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Smart Blondeâ&#x20AC;? (8 p.m.).

While largely forsaken by film buffs and purists, these cheaply made Bmovies that feature the continuing adventures of a lead character were the precursor to television shows.

Farrell died in 1971.

Tonightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Other Highlights â&#x20AC;˘ Will Ferrellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s star status and television nostalgia failed to generate much interest in the 2009 reboot of the 1960s TV fantasy â&#x20AC;&#x153;Land of the Lostâ&#x20AC;? (7 p.m., Syfy). â&#x20AC;˘ Shoes set the tone on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Project Runwayâ&#x20AC;? (9

p.m., Lifetime, TV-PG). â&#x20AC;˘ A murder in a posh hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s laundry on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Elementaryâ&#x20AC;? (10 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14). â&#x20AC;˘ Marlo bends the rules on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rookie Blueâ&#x20AC;?

(10 p.m., ABC, TV-PG).

Cult Choice Oil riches create moral quandaries for a selfmade tycoon (Daniel Day-Lewis) in the 2007 drama â&#x20AC;&#x153;There Will Be Bloodâ&#x20AC;? (8 p.m., Sundance).

Series Notes On two episodes of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Two and a Half Menâ&#x20AC;?

(CBS, r, TV-14): secret identities (8 p.m.), venture capital (8:30 p.m.) * A close encounter in Pennsylvania on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Vampire Diariesâ&#x20AC;? (8 p.m., CW, r, TV-14) * Cece goes husband shopping on â&#x20AC;&#x153;New Girlâ&#x20AC;? (9 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14) * Mindy frets about her Halloween costume on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The

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DOWNTOWN from Page A1 council should develop an inventory of all the buildings downtown with information on the status of the building, identifying occupants and all vacancies, Morrow said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know this is something we

are going to do as a council,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And she (LeGrand) talked about looking at downtown from two points of view: cosmetic and perception. We need to look at the appearance, but we also need to look at the perception. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a lot of negative press in the past 18 months. And there have been people saying that Bishopville is dead. Well, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never felt like Bishopville was dead. I feel good

about the future. But weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to change the perception that is out there.â&#x20AC;?

Recent years have not been good for downtown Bishopville.

In May, Tommy Smith, owner of Easy Living Home Center, a fixture on Main Street since 1971, announced his store was going out of business. Citi Trends, Loganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Appliances and Ginsbergâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ladies Shop are among several businesses

to also close their doors.

Officials said local consumers are choosing to do much of their shopping out of town.

Morrow said city council will consider developing a committee comprising merchants, elected officials and customers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And this group will look to see how to go about changing the negative perception about downtown,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Nebraskan sues Wal-Mart over plastic bagâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s failure

Governor reimburses taxpayers for travel COLUMBIA (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Gov. Nikki Haleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campaign has reimbursed taxpayers $7,600 for out-of-state fundraisers over the last fiscal year, as per an agreement with agencies that provide her security detail, her campaign spokesman told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

The campaign mailed checks to three separate agencies July 19. The payments covered agentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; costs for nine private fundraisers during trips to California, Florida, New York, Texas, Ohio and Michigan, between July 1, 2012, and June 30.

Broken down, the campaign paid $3,105 to the State Law Enforcement Division, $3,236 to the Department of Natural Resources and $1,268 to the Department of Public Safety, Rob Godfrey said.

State law requires a security detail for the governor. But it also bars taxpayer funds from being used for campaign events. Haley agreed in 2011 to reimburse for campaign-related security at the end of each fiscal year.

Those payments will soon occur more frequently. Following Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s official launch of Haleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s re-election bid, the campaign decided to reimburse quarterly due to the increase in political activity, Godfrey said.

Under an arrangement with SLED Chief Mark Keel, the campaign reimburses only for extra expenses incurred by agents because of a fundraiser, such as an extra hotel night and additional meals.

Authorities confirmed Monday that Haley was at a fundraiser in Greensboro, N.C., on June 27 when an agent driving her crashed into a concrete pole in the roadway. Haley and two other passengers werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t injured.

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South Carolina Republican Gov. Nikki Haley announces her candidacy for a second term at the Bi-Lo Center on Monday in Greenville.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; An eastern Nebraska man has sued Wal-Mart, saying the failure of an overfilled plastic shopping bag led to the death of his wife.

The lawsuit was first filed in February by William Freis, of Plattsmouth, in Sarpy County but has since been moved to U.S. District Court in Omaha, the Lincoln Journal Star reported.

The lawsuit said the bag failed on April 16, 2010, outside a WalMart store in the Omaha suburb of Bellevue.

The lawsuit said a cashier placed two 42-ounce cans of a La Choy product and a 2-pound bag of rice in a single bag and handed it to Lynette Freis.

The bag broke as she carried it to her car, the lawsuit said, and one of the cans fell on her right big toe, cutting and fracturing it. The injuries led to an infection that

spread through her body and, despite antibiotics, hospitalizations and two surgical procedures, â&#x20AC;&#x153;ultimately resulted in her death on March 12, 2011.â&#x20AC;?

The lawsuit said Wal-Mart failed to properly train its employees on filling the bags or when double-bagging should be employed.

The lawsuit also named the bagâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s manufacturer, Hilex Poly Co., of Hartsville, S.C., alleging that the bag was defective, and St. Louisbased Bunzle Distribution, which provided the bag to Wal-Mart.

The lawsuit seeks nearly $657,000 for medical and funeral expenses, plus an unspecified amount for her pain and suffering and the loss to her husband.

Representatives of Hilex didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t immediately return messages from The Associated Press on Wednesday.

Godfrey said thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no reimbursement for that trip because it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a fundraiser for her.

According to reports, Haley was slated to attend the first of a two-day fundraiser supporting North Carolina Gov. Pat McCroryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agenda. Tickets to a dinner with the two fellow Republicans cost $1,000 per couple, while tickets to the entire retreat at the Grandover Resort cost $10,000 per couple.

State Ethics Commission director Herb Hayden said state law requires the governor to reimburse taxpayers for events related to her election, not events for other politicians. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an event for her, definitely she needs to reimburse. If sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attending some other event in her capacity as governor, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a campaign event for her,â&#x20AC;? Hayden said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Regardless of where she goes or what sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doing, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s supposed to be an agent with her. The cost of an agent is not an additional cost because sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at a political event.â&#x20AC;?

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OUNTAINTOP, N.C. — If opinions differ on Miley Cyrus’ raunchy performance during MTV’s recent Video Music Awards, on one thing we all can agree: Miley loves her tongue.

Throughout her lively exhibition, the 20-year-old former Disney starlet and erstwhile Hannah Montana was busy extending her gustatory hydrostat. It is a healthy tongue, indeed, and as tongues go, Cyrus is justified in being proud of hers.

She is also, apparently, proud of the results of her successful pas- Kathleen PARKER sage through puberty, which she felt compelled to share.

Highlights of her nearly Xrated performance can be found easily enough. Readers of op-ed pages don’t sign up for such descriptions when they seek opinion so I will spare the details except to mention that she was dressed in her undies and employed a foam finger with which to stimulate her performance partner, singer Robin Thicke.

“That was dope,” Thicke tweeted afterward, which ostensibly was intended as an expression of praise rather than commentary on his “dance” partner. Apparently, Thicke’s wife, actress Paula Patton, was also fine with the performance.

So who are we to protest? Who are we not to?

By far the best commentary — in the pictureworth-a-thousand-words category — was Rihanna’s blank stare. Maybe she was thinking about her next dental appointment, but her expression of utter ennui spoke for me and doubtless others.

The usual critiques have included mockery of the right wing, which apparently includes anyone who cares about the culture we’re providing our children. But other commentary makes one hopeful that we may be experiencing a broader desire for greater decorum. Call it post-modern prudery.

This is possibly a false hope, I concede, but there’s some basis for imagining that the pendulum might find its way back toward civilization’s center. Even by the dubious standards of MTV, Cyrus’ performance was widely considered over the top. Or should we say, under the bottom? At a reported rate of 300,000 tweets per minute during the broadcast, viewers tweeted reactions that included shock and outrage. Not all, obviously, but enough to suggest a tipping point in America’s slow decline into prurient voyeurism.

This is not the first offensive display — and probably not even the worst. I

pretend to no authority but have seen enough to know that MTV videos often resemble soft-porn minimovies. Children marinating in a culture of online porn, sexting, rainbow parties and worse have little experience with other ways of relating emotionally.

Hard to believe, I know, but there was once a time when entertainers could get through a song without actually touching themselves.

Or simulating fellatio, as Cyrus did. The impulse to replicate animal behavior — now called “twerking” (the lascivious gyrating of one’s fleshy extremities, according to my handy slang dictionary) — now is mainstream entertainment. So inured have we become to grotesque behavior that even a congressman’s sexting expeditions, at least initially, were blithely disregarded as errors in judgment.

The notion of community standards, meanwhile, has become quaintly irrelevant. How does one impose standards when almost every citizen has his own videocam and vast audiences can be summoned with a tweet? One doesn’t.

In free societies, the call to civilized behavior is strictly voluntary. Like democracy, it has to be willed by the people by community consent.

To that end, Cyrus inadvertently may have performed a public service.

She didn’t just tip the point, she forced the shark to jump the shark. There are only so many ways to shake one’s booty, after all. Everybody has a tongue. Sex is universal. Given those circumstances, what’s a girl gotta do to get attention?

The grinding image of Cyrus playing nasty while sticking out her tongue at the world ultimately was mostly sad and, as Rihanna so perfectly projected, kind of boring. Provocation for the sake of provocation is rarely provocative. And sex in the hands of a Cyrusgone-wild has all the appeal of rutting season at the zoo. Whither mystery?

Even posing such a question usually invites dismissal as out-of-touch old-fogery. The planet’s young, having discovered sex anew, have always imagined their predecessors as hopelessly square, forgetting until they themselves become parents that certain acts of passion were involved in their invitation to the circus. This time may be different. This time, even the young are offended.

Just possibly, America has had enough. When all things are permissible, then permissiveness loses its allure. And the pendulum always comes back.

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Obama refuses to be quiet

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ASHINGTON — Barack Obama’s foreign policy dream — cordial relations with a Middle East tranquilized by “smart diplomacy” — is in a death grapple with reality. His rhetorical writhings illustrate the perils of loquacity. He has a glutton’s rather than a gourmet’s appetite for his own rhetorical cuisine, and has talked America to the precipice of a fourth military intervention in the crescent that extends from Libya to Afghanistan.

Characterizing the 2011 Libyan project with weirdly passive syntax (“It is our military that is being volunteered by others to carry out missions”), he explained his sashay into Libya’s civil war as pre-emptive: “I refused to wait for the images of slaughter and mass graves before taking action.”

With characteristic self-satisfaction, Obama embraced the doctrine “R2P” — responsibility to protect civilians — and Libya looked like an opportunity for an inexpensive morality gesture using high explosives.

Last August, R2P reappeared when he startled his staff by offhandedly saying of Syria’s poison gas: “A red line for us is we start seeing a whole bunch of chemical weapons moving around or being utilized.” The interesting metric “whole bunch” made his principle mostly a loophole and advertised his reluctance to intervene, a reluctance more sensible than his words last week: Syria’s recidivism regarding gas is “going to require America’s attention and hopefully the entire international community’s attention.” Regarding that entirety: If “community” connotes substantial shared values and objectives, what community would encompass Denmark, Congo, Canada, North Korea, Portugal, Cuba, Norway, Iran, Britain, Saudi Arabia, Poland and Yemen? Words, however, are

so marvelously malleable in the Obama administration, the Oxford English Dictionary’s definition of “coup” (“a change in the government carried out violently or illegally”) somehow does not denote what happened in Egypt. Last week, an Obama spokesman said: “We have made the determination that making a decision about whether or not a coup occurred is not in the best inGeorge terests of the WILL United States.”

So convinced is this White House of its own majesty and of the consequent magic of its words, it considers this a clever way of saying the law is a nuisance.

Section 508 of the Foreign Assistance Act forbids aid to “any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup” until the president determines that “a democratically elected government” has been restored.

Secretary of State John Kerry was perhaps preparing to ignore this when he said something Egypt’s generals have not had the effrontery to claim — that the coup amounted to “restoring democracy.”

Perhaps Section 508 unwisely abridges presidential discretion in foreign policy, where presidents arguably deserve the almost unfettered discretion they, with increasing aggressiveness, assert everywhere. And perhaps if Obama were not compiling such a remarkable record of indifference to law, it would be sensible to ignore his ignoring of this one.

But remember Libya. Since the War Powers Resolution was passed over Richard Nixon’s veto in 1973, presidents have at least taken care to act “consistent with” its limits on unilateral presidential warmaking. Regarding Libya,

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however, Obama was unprecedentedly cavalier, even though he had ample time to act consistent with the Constitution by involving a supportive Congress. As Yale Law School’s Bruce Ackerman then argued: “Obama has overstepped even the dubious precedent set when President Bill Clinton bombed Kosovo in 1999.

Then, the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel asserted that Congress had given its consent by appropriating funds for the Kosovo campaign. It was a big stretch, given the actual facts — but Obama can’t even take advantage of this same desperate expedient, since Congress has appropriated no funds for the Libyan war. The president is simply using money appropriated to the Pentagon for general purposes to conduct the current air campaign.”

Obama is as dismissive of red lines he draws as he is of laws others enact. Last week, a State Department spokeswoman said his red line regarding chemical weapons was first crossed “a couple of months ago” and “the president took action” -- presumably, announcing (non-lethal) aid to Syrian rebels — although “we’re not going to outline the inventory of what we did.”

The administration now would do well to do something that the head of it has an irresistible urge not to do: Stop talking.

If a fourth military intervention is coming, it will not be to decisively alter events, which we cannot do, in a nation vital to U.S. interests, which Syria is not. Rather, its purpose will be to rescue Obama from his words.

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BANKS — All area banks and credit unions will be closed Monday.

GOVERNMENT — The following will be closed Monday: federal government offices; U.S. Postal Service; state government offices; City of Sumter offices; County of Sumter offices; Clarendon County offices; and Lee County Courthouse.

SCHOOLS — The following will be closed Monday: Sumter School District; Clarendon School Districts 1, 2 and 3; Lee County Public Schools; Robert E. Lee Academy; Thomas Sumter Academy; Laurence Manning Academy; Sumter Christian School; St. Anne Catholic School; St. Francis Xavier High School; Clarendon Hall; Wilson Hall; William Thomas Academy; Morris College; Central Carolina Technical College; and University of South Carolina Sumter.

UTILITIES — Farmers Telephone Coop. and Black River Electric Coop. will be closed Monday.

OTHER — The following will be closed Monday: Harvin Clarendon County Library; Clemson Extension Services; and the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce.

The Sumter County Library will be closed Saturday-Monday, Aug. 31-Sept. 2.

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PENNY TAX from Page A1 an additional $6 million on the Patriot Park Sports Complex and $4 million renovating Sumter County Civic Center.

But an estimated $21.3 million is still to be spent on constructing a new water plant; converting the old Family Court building to house magistrate’s court; and easing congestion at the Manning Avenue-South Lafayette and the North Lafayette-Main StreetPike Road intersection.

Collection of the tax has averaged a little under $2.4 million per quarter since it was introduced on May 1, 2009.

County Administrator Gary Mixon laid out the steps the county needs to undertake if it wants the program to continue: • In September of 2013, county council would form an ad hoc committee on the issue, and begin meetings of a community leadership group. By November, the major stakeholders would be identified and begin meeting. Then in April 2014, county council would vote to create a commission to handle the campaign.

“The resolution will give the municipalities 30 days to respond,” Mixon said. “If they do, the commission will consist of three members

from the county and one each from Sumter, Mayesville and Pinewood.”

• The commission would have until July 1, 2014, to formulate the wording of the question that would be put to the public in the referendum. The wording would include how the money from the tax is to be collected and how it would be spent.

• County council must then approve the question in three readings before Aug. 15, 2014, when it must be submitted to the Election Commission in time to be placed on the ballot for the November elections.

Mixon told council the new initiative, which he called the 2016 campaign, does not yet have a name as catchy as “Penny for Progress,” but would be no less important.

“Since we passed ours, Lee, Orangeburg, Richland and Kershaw counties have all passed their own penny sales tax,” he said. “So a lot of counties now feel like this is the way to go.”

Council did not take any action on the proposal Tuesday beyond receiving the information.

Reach Bristow Marchant at (803) 774-1272.

STEEL from Page A1 at the time of the crash.

The aircraft gave several low-altitude warnings before impact, but Steel didn’t take timely corrective action, according to the report.

The first warning occurred 23 seconds before impact.

The aircraft’s Predictive Ground Collision Avoidance system told Steel to pull up four seconds before the crash when it sensed low altitude, but its predictive feature that would’ve warned Steel about the mountain wasn’t working because the terrain Steel was flying in wasn’t in a digital database.

Before the crash, Steel had received permission to rely on visual cues to land his plane rather than instruments.

The Accident Investigation Board said that relying on sight rather than instruments in the cloud cover Steel was flying through was a mistake.

The report said by the

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time Steel’s wingman, who was flying a couple of miles behind him, realized that Steel wasn’t relying on his instruments, he was unable to reach him because they were on different radio channels.

Steel was from Tampa, Fla., and was assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron at Shaw Air Force Base at the time of the wreck. Steel’s squadron had spent the first five months of their deployment flying out of Kandahar Air Field, which is in flatter terrain than Bagram and typically has clear weather in the area. Bagram Air Field is in high, mountainous terrain and tends to have worse weather conditions more frequently than Kandahar Air Field.

Steel’s squadron had moved to Bagram only five days before the wreck, and Steel had flown only one sortie from Bagram before the wreck.

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TODAY

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SATURDAY 90°

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Partly sunny and warm; a p.m. t-storm

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Chance for an afternoon thunderstorm

Winds: ESE 4-8 mph

Winds: S 3-6 mph

Winds: SW 6-12 mph

Chance of rain: 30%

Chance of rain: 40%

Chance of rain: 30%

A t-storm in spots early; patchy clouds

Some sun with a thunderstorm possible

Partly sunny, a t-storm possible; humid

Winds: WNW 6-12 mph

Winds: NE 3-6 mph

Winds: ENE 6-12 mph

Chance of rain: 55%

Chance of rain: 45%

Chance of rain: 30%

Sumter through 4 p.m. yesterday

Temperature High ............................................... 90° Low ................................................ 69° Normal high ................................... 88° Normal low ..................................... 67° Record high ....................... 98° in 1948 Record low ......................... 54° in 1981

Greenville 92/72

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9.69 4.74 9.18 5.77 80.08 6.02

24-hr chg -0.03 -1.33 +0.06 -1.98 -0.36 -0.09

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Bishopville 92/72 Columbia 94/74 Today: Warm; a shower or thunderstorm around this afternoon.

Friday: Humid with a shower or thunderstorm around, mainly later.

Myrtle Beach 88/74

Manning 94/72 Aiken 94/71

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Charleston 94/75 The following tide table lists times for Myrtle Beach.

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Today: Clouds and sun; a shower or thunderstorm. High 86 to 94.

Friday: A shower or thunderstorm. High 86 to 92.

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Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

Sunrise today .......................... 6:53 a.m.

Sunset tonight ......................... 7:51 p.m.

Moonrise today ..................... 12:51 a.m.

Moonset today ........................ 3:10 p.m.

Gaffney 90/71 Spartanburg 90/72

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scenery and your ARIES (March 21-April 19): the last word in astrology surroundings. Avoid Make personal changes negativity and getting that will boost your eugenia LAST pulled into dilemmas that confidence. A relationship are based on vanity or can cost you emotionally naivety. Love is on the rise. if you let a situation spin out of control. Use diplomacy, compassion and SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): An opportunity that understanding. offers a practical solution to a problem you face should be considered. Back away from TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Use caution if people who don’t share your thoughts, ideas working with equipment or tools. An argument or beliefs. will leave you feeling cheated. Concentrate on learning and expanding your skills.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A financial partnership may intrigue you, but before going GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Spend time with down that path, consider whether or not you friends and share your ideas and intentions need someone and if the person you choose with those who have something to contribute. can contribute as much as you have.

Avoid complainers or critical and negative people.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Size up your situation and make choices based on practical CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take a serious matters, not emotional feelings. If you let your approach to something you want to master. heart rule your head, you’re likely to face Discipline and hard work will pay off and setbacks that will be costly and difficult to impress someone who has something unique reverse. to offer you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Take care of health LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Rely on those who owe issues or physical changes you want to you favors and refrain from letting anyone implement to make yourself more appealing. stand in your way. Traveling to a destination The people you choose to spend time with that offers fun, romance and relaxation should must be a positive influence if you plan to be planned for late in the day. improve your life.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): An emotional PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Go over your situation will leave you confused and financial situation. You can spend money, but wondering what to do next. Don’t add only if it will bring you a return at some point. pressure; simply wait and watch to see how Investing in your skills, education or future things unfold. prospects will pay off.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Enjoy the sights,

pictures from the public

Jeff Byer spotted this snake on a dirt road in Clarendon County.

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5 keys to USC victory

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennisb@theitem.com

T

he wait is over. College football cranks up today, and while the contest between the University of South Carolina and the University of North Carolina isn’t the only one on the docket, it is easily the one that is getting the most buzz — and not just from eager USC fans.

The sixth-ranked Gamecocks will be playing on national television in front of a

GAMECOCKS GAMEDAY WHO: North Carolina at (6) South Carolina WHEN: 6 p.m.

WHERE: Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia TV: ESPN RADIO: WIBZ-FM 95.5, WPUB-FM 102.7, WNKT-FM 107.5

packed house at WilliamsBrice Stadium, trying to set the tone for a run at the Southeastern Conference title

and the national title talk that comes with such an achievement, and some guy named Clowney will show if he can come close to living up to all of the ridiculous hype that followed him in the offseason.

Oh yeah, and then there’s UNC. The Tar Heels will be in Columbia trying to make a name for themselves against a team that has gone 22-4 combined the past two seasons. UNC was 8-4 last year SEE 5 KEYS, PAGE B3

THE STATE

South Carolina players head onto the field as “2001” plays prior to a game last year. The sixth-ranked Gamecocks open the season today at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia against North Carolina.

Wilson Hall opens with 3A champs

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KEITH GEDAMKE / SPECIAL TO THE ITEM

Sumter’s Ky’Jon Tyler (23) tries break a tackle against a Lake City defender during the Gamecocks’ 24-0 victory last Friday at Memorial Stadium in the Sumter Sertoma Football Jamboree. Sumter and new head coach Reggie Kennedy open the regular season on Friday at rival Crestwood.

Rivalry renewed Sumter looks to end Knights’ 4-year reign in Kennedy’s debut

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennisb@theitem.com

PREP FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Reggie Kennedy has been the head coach for 212 high school football games, posting a 131-81 record along the way. Still, that doesn’t mean he won’t be more than a little nervous on Friday, and with KENNEDY good reason.

Not only will Kennedy be making his debut as the head coach at Sumter, he

TODAY Lakewood at Keenan (at Bolden Stadium in Columbia), 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY Sumter at Crestwood, 7:30 p.m.

Scott’s Branch at Manning, 7:30 p.m.

Marion at Lee Central, 7:30 p.m.

East Clarendon at Latta, 7:30 p.m.

Wilson Hall at Augusta Christian, 7:30 p.m.

Cardinal Newman at Laurence Manning, 7:30 p.m.

Thomas Sumter at Orangeburg Prep, 7:30 p.m.

Robert E. Lee at Dorchester, 7:30 p.m.

St. John’s Christian at Clarendon Hall, 7:30 p.m.

will also be doing it against Sumter School District rival Crestwood.

“I’m always happy to get that first

game (of the season) out of the way,” said Kennedy, who will take the Gamecocks to Donald L. Crolley Memorial Stadium to face the Knights in a 7:30 p.m. contest. “You always have those jitters, and you just want to get out there and get things rolling.

“I wish the first game wasn’t a rivalry game though.”

Not only is it a rivalry game, but it’s a game that SHS has lost four straight years.

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Crestwood braces for new challenge, coach vs. SHS

BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS jdriggers@theitem.com The annual CrestwoodSumter rivalry has a new twist this year in the sense that there will be a new face along one of the sidelines for the first time in 15 years.

Reggie Kennedy is the new head coach for the Gamecocks, and that has CROLLEY Crestwood head coach Keith Crolley looking a little closer at early film this year.

“They look good on the film we’ve seen so far,” Crolley said. “They look like they have a new attitude and they’re ready to play, so we have to come out ready to play as well.”

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Crestwood running back Jason McDaniel (35) and the Knights look to win their fifth consecutive game against rival Sumter on Friday when the two teams meet in the season opener.

The Knights will go for their fifth straight win over the Gamecocks on Friday

at 7:30 p.m. when the two teams open the season at Donald L. Crolley Memori-

al Stadium.

While the players remain the same overall, Crolley has had to adapt himself to the new wrinkles in Sumter’s offense and defense.

“They run some different schemes defensively and they look very solid across the board,” Crolley said. “Offensively, they’re still a spread team but they’ve got a couple different looks from what they had last year, so we’re just focusing on being prepared for all that we can be.”

If recent history is past indication, the game is likely to come down to a few plays or a few mistakes either way. Of Crestwood’s four straight wins, two were by one point and another was by three points.

Wilson Hall football will begin the second year of the Bruce Lane era on Friday as the Barons travel to Martinez, Ga., to take on defending SCISA 3A state champion Augusta Christian.

It’s a task that appears tall in itself, but is no different than what the other 10 3A schools have to deal with from week to week.

Lane compares it to the grind of playing in the Southeastern Conference.

“It is unfortunate we do play nine of our 10 games in conference,” he explained.

“It’s kind of like playing in the SEC or something like that — everybody you play every Friday night is a quality op- LANE ponent.”

The Lions will have some new faces as their quarterback and linebacking corps has graduated, but they still have a talented tailback in Thomas Banks. Wilson Hall lost some players, but also has a lot of talent returning as well.

“Both teams are trying to replace some important players from last year’s team, but I feel really good about where we’re at as a football team,” Lane said.

“We’re a year older, a year more experienced, a year more comfortable in this system. I’m going to be very shocked if we don’t play well Friday night.”

Offensively, Lane said he wanted to see his team more balanced and control the tempo more than it did last season.

“I think last year, although we threw the ball well, we didn’t throw it a lot,” he explained. “We have to be able to dictate when we run and be a little more balanced in our approach offensively.”

William Kinney returns at quarterback while running backs SEE BARONS, PAGE B3

1st Sumter TD Club meeting on Friday FROM STAFF REPORTS The Sumter Touchdown Club will be holding its first meeting of the season on Friday at the Quality Inn on Broad Street beginning at 7:15 a.m.

There will be a catered breakfast, players of the week, guest speakers, a devotional and a coaches corner. The meeting will conclude by 8:30 a.m.

Friday’s meeting will feature local high school coaches participating in a roundtable discussion about prospects for the upcoming season.

Lide Huggins, a former University of South Carolina SEE TD CLUB, PAGE B2

SEE CRESTWOOD, PAGE B3

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WH teams place 6th, 8th COLUMBIA -- Wilson Hall’s girls cross country team placed sixth and the boys team placed eighth out of 26 teams at the Skyhawk Invitational at Hammond School in Columbia on Wednesday.

Julia Ladson was WH’s top female finisher, placing ninth overall. Anna Lyles was second for Wilson Hall followed by Nicolette Fisher, Jessica Tetterton and Kirsten Fisher.

Trey Davis led the boys by placing seventh overall.

Drew Reynolds was the second highest finisher followed by Rhett Howell, Scott Harvin and Matthew Tavarez.

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SUMMERVILLE – Wilson Hall opened its season with 32-0 shutout of Pinewood Prep on Wednesday at the Pinewood Prep field.

Michael Lowery and McLendon Sears each had two rushing scores offensively to lead the Barons.

Defensively, Sears and Justin Timmons each had a fumble recovery. Lowery had a 41-yard interception returned for a touchdown.

Brenton Cox led WH with 11 tackles while Drew

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on the season with a 2-0 victory over Carolina Academy on Tuesday at the Carolina Academy gymnasium.

The Lady Saints won by the scores of 25-13, 25-16.

They were led by Brynne Baxley with 15 service points and three aces. Mallory McIntosh also added 15 points.

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SUMMERVILLE— Wilson Hall opened its season with a loss to Pinewood Prep on Wednesday.

The Lady Barons shot 156 while Pinewood carded 120 as a team. Pinewood’s Reona Hirai was the low scorer with a 32.

Kaylee Pitts led Wilson Hall with a low of 43.

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LAKE CITY — Clarendon Hall suffered its first loss of the season on Tuesday, falling to Carolina Academy 3-1 at the Carolina gymnasium.

Carolina won by the scores of 25-22, 25-23, 1825, 25-13.

The Lady Saints, who fell to 2-1, were led by Bailey Connors with 24 service points. Kaela Phillips added 18 points and Christine Elenbark had 13.

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LAKEW CITY — Clarendon Hall improved to 3-0

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COLUMBIA — Brewer Brunson scored four touchdowns to lead Laurence Manning Academy to a 48-30 victory over Cardinal Newman on Tuesday at the Cardinal Newman field.

Brunson scored on runs of 18, 9 and 31 yards and caught a 9-yard TD pass from Jake Jordan for the 1-0 Swampcats. Brunson rushed for 115 yards on eight carries.

Garrett Black had scoring runs of 32 and 80 yards.

He finished with 121 yards on nine carries.

Jordan ran for three 2-point conversions and Jodie Reaves had a 2-point conversion.

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Johnson’s walk-off single lifts Braves ATLANTA — Chris Johnson singled to left with two outs in the ninth inning for his first career walk-off hit and the Atlanta Braves won again at home, beating the Cleveland Indians 3-2 on Wednesday night.

Jordan Schafer drove in Atlanta’s first two runs, then scored the winner after reaching on an infield single and stealing his second base of the night. Freddie Freeman was intentionally walked before Johnson lined a 2-2 pitch to left off Joe Smith (5-2).

Craig Kimbrel (3-2) earned the win with a perfect ninth.

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PITTSBURGH — Marlon Byrd celebrated his arrival in Pittsburgh with a 3-run homer, and the Pirates beat Milwaukee 7-1.

DODGERS CUBS

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LOS ANGELES — Ricky Nolasco pitched eight innings of 3-hit ball, Hanley Ramirez and Andre Ethier hit solo homers and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-0.

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dropped just beyond the glove of Baltimore third baseman Manny Machado, scoring Jarrod Saltalamacchia from second base with the tiebreaking run and lifting Boston to a 4-3 win over the Orioles.

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DETROIT — Brandon Moss homered twice, drove in a career-high six runs in Oakland’s 14-4 rout of Detroit.

RANGERS MARINERS

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SEATTLE — Leonys Martin homered and drove in a career-high four runs as Texas roughed up Felix Hernandez and romped past Seattle12-4.

BLUE JAYS YANKEES

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TORONTO — Edwin Encarnacion hit a 2-run home run, rookie Todd Redmond snapped a 7-start winless streak and Toronto beat the New York Yankees 7-2.

RAYS ANGELS

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Chris Archer pitched seven strong innings, David DeJesus scored twice and Tampa Bay beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-1.

BOSTON — Pinch hitter Mike Carp’s bloop single to left in the eighth inning

From wire reports

Venus loses 3rd-set tiebreaker at U.S. Open

BY HOWARD FENDRICH The Associated Press NEW YORK — Venus Williams dug herself out of deficits over and over again, until she simply ran out of solutions, exiting the U.S. Open before the third round for the third year in a row.

At 33, two-time champion Williams was the oldest woman in the second round at Flushing Meadows, and while she made things interesting after a poor start to the match and to the final set, she couldn’t sustain her solid play all the way

TD CLUB from Page B1 football player and the former Director of Football Operations for the Denver Broncos, will speak on Sept.

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through and lost to 56thranked Zheng Jie of China 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (5) on a wet Wednesday. The match last 3 hours, 2 minutes — making it the longest between women in the tournament so far — and the third set V. WILLIAMS alone went 1 1/2 hours, closing when Williams missed a volley, then a return, on the last two points. She wound up with 44 unforced errors in all, half on forehands.

During her on-court interview, Zheng addressed the partisan crowd that was pulling for Williams, saying: “First, I want to say, ‘Sorry, guys.’’’

Rain began falling in the early afternoon, jumbling the schedule, and eight women’s singles matches were postponed, including Williams’ younger sister, defending champion Serena, against Galina Voskoboeva. In all, there were more than four hours of delays during the day, and 2012 men’s winner Andy Murray had yet to play a point as the time approached 9 p.m. Wednesday.

play-by-play announcer Todd Ellis will speak on Sept. 13.

The rest of the lineup includes Carolina running backs coach Everette Sands on Sept. 20, former Clemson and National Football League linebacker and current Tigers sideline reporter Patrick Sapp on Sept. 27, longtime college football

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referee and the director of officials for the Southeastern Conference Penn Wagers on Oct. 4, Presbyterian College head coach Harold Nichols on Oct. 11, The Citadel head coach Kevin Higgins on Oct. 18, a speaker to be confirmed for Oct. 25, Wofford College head coach Mike Ayers on Nov. 1, Clemson offensive line coach Robbie

TODAY 10 a.m. -- Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Wales Open First Round from Newport, Wales (GOLF).

1 p.m. -- Professional Tennis: U.S. Open Men’s and Women’s Second-Round Matches from Flushing, N.Y. (ESPN2).

1 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Oakland at Detroit or Los Angeles Angels at Tampa Bay (MLB NETWORK).

3 p.m. -- Professional Golf: Web.com Tour Hotel Fitness Championship First Round from Fort Wayne, Ind. (GOLF).

5:30 p.m. -- LPGA Golf: Safeway Classic First Round from Portland, Ore. (GOLF).

6 p.m. -- College Football: North Carolina at South Carolina (ESPN, WIBZ-FM 95.5, WPUB-FM 102.7, WNKT-FM 107.5).

6:05 p.m. -- Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240).

7 p.m. -- Professional Tennis: U.S. Open Men’s and Women’s Second-Round Matches from Flushing, N.Y. (ESPN2).

7 p.m. -- College Football: Tulsa at Bowling Green (ESPNU).

7 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Baltimore at Boston (MLB NETWORK).

7 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Cleveland at Atlanta (SPORTSOUTH).

7:30 p.m. -- NFL Preseason Football: Pittsburgh at Carolina (WACH 57).

7:30 p.m. -- NFL Preseason Football: New York Giants at New England (NFL NETWORK).

8 p.m. -- College Football: Utah State at Utah (FOX SPORTS 1).

9:15 p.m. -- College Football: Mississippi at Vandberbilt (ESPN).

10:30 p.m. -- College Football: Rutgers at Fresno State (ESPNU).

10:30 p.m. -- NFL Preseason Football: San Francisco at San Diego (NFL NETWORK).

Midnight -- Auto Racing: ARCA Series from Oregon, Wis. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

1 a.m. -- NFL Preseason Football: Arizona at Denver (NFL NETWORK).

MLB STANDINGS American League

By The Associated Press East Division W L Pct GB Boston 78 55 .586 – Tampa Bay 74 56 .569 21/2 Baltimore 70 60 .538 61/2 New York 70 62 .530 71/2 Toronto 59 74 .444 19 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 77 55 .583 – Cleveland 71 60 .542 51/2 Kansas City 67 64 .511 91/2 Minnesota 57 73 .438 19 Chicago 55 76 .420 211/2 West Division W L Pct GB Texas 78 55 .586 – Oakland 74 57 .565 3 Los Angeles 59 71 .454 171/2 Seattle 59 73 .447 181/2 Houston 44 87 .336 33 Tuesday’s Games N.Y. Yankees 7, Toronto 1 Oakland 6, Detroit 3, 6 innings Boston 13, Baltimore 2 Atlanta 2, Cleveland 0 L.A. Angels 6, Tampa Bay 5 Chicago White Sox 4, Houston 3 Kansas City 6, Minnesota 1 Texas 4, Seattle 3, 10 innings Wednesday’s Games Texas 12, Seattle 4 N.Y. Yankees at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.

Oakland at Detroit, 7:08 p.m.

Baltimore at Boston, 7:10 p.m.

Cleveland at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m.

Houston at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m.

Kansas City at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m.

Today’s Games Oakland (Colon 14-5) at Detroit (Scherzer 19-1), 1:08 p.m.

Kansas City (B.Chen 5-2) at Minnesota (Deduno 8-7), 1:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Vargas 7-5) at Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 0-0), 1:10 p.m.

Baltimore (Tillman 14-4) at Boston (Lester 12-7), 7:10 p.m.

Cleveland (U.Jimenez 9-8) at Atlanta (Medlen 10-12), 7:10 p.m.

Seattle (E.Ramirez 4-1) at Houston (Lyles 6-6), 8:10 p.m.

Friday’s Games Baltimore at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m.

Kansas City at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.

Cleveland at Detroit, 7:08 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at Boston, 7:10 p.m.

Minnesota at Texas, 8:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m.

Seattle at Houston, 8:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.

National League

By The Associated Press East Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 79 52 .603 – Washington 66 65 .504 13 Philadelphia 60 72 .455 191/2 New York 59 71 .454 191/2 Miami 49 81 .377 291/2 Central Division W L Pct GB St. Louis 78 54 .591 – Pittsburgh 76 55 .580 11/2 Cincinnati 74 59 .556 41/2 Milwaukee 58 73 .443 191/2 Chicago 56 77 .421 221/2 West Division W L Pct GB Los Angeles 78 55 .586 – Arizona 68 63 .519 9 Colorado 62 72 .463 161/2 San Diego 59 73 .447 181/2 San Francisco 59 73 .447 181/2 Tuesday’s Games Washington 2, Miami 1 Milwaukee 7, Pittsburgh 6 Atlanta 2, Cleveland 0 N.Y. Mets 5, Philadelphia 0 St. Louis 6, Cincinnati 1 San Francisco 5, Colorado 3 Arizona 10, San Diego 9, 10 innings Chicago Cubs 3, L.A. Dodgers 2 Wednesday’s Games L.A. Dodgers 4, Chicago Cubs 0 Miami at Washington, 7:05 p.m.

Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.

Cleveland at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m.

Philadelphia at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m.

Cincinnati at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.

San Francisco at Colorado, 8:40 p.m.

San Diego at Arizona, 9:40 p.m.

Thursday’s Games Philadelphia (E.Martin 2-2) at N.Y. Mets (C.Torres 2-2), 1:10 p.m.

Miami (Koehler 3-8) at Washington (G.Gonzalez 7-6), 7:05 p.m.

Milwaukee (Gallardo 9-9) at Pittsburgh (Cole 6-6), 7:05

Caldwell on Nov. 8 and radio talk show host and recruiting guru Phil Kornblut on Nov. 15.

Membership in the TD Club is $100. Non-member guests can attend a maximum of two times per season at a cost of $10 for adults and $7 for students for each visit.

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Cleveland (U.Jimenez 9-8) at Atlanta (Medlen 10-12), 7:10 p.m.

Friday’s Games Philadelphia at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at Washington, 7:05 p.m.

St. Louis at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.

Miami at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m.

Cincinnati at Colorado, 8:40 p.m.

San Francisco at Arizona, 9:40 p.m.

San Diego at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

NFL PRESEASON

By The Associated Press AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF Buffalo 2 1 0 .667 71 New England 2 1 0 .667 65 N.Y. Jets 2 1 0 .667 78 Miami 1 3 0 .250 80 South W L T Pct PF Houston 2 1 0 .667 74 Indianapolis 2 1 0 .667 67 Tennessee 1 2 0 .333 67 Jacksonville 0 3 0 .000 40 North W L T Pct PF Baltimore 2 1 0 .667 98 Cincinnati 2 1 0 .667 79 Cleveland 2 1 0 .667 57 Pittsburgh 0 3 0 .000 46 West W L T Pct PF Denver 2 1 0 .667 47 Kansas City 1 2 0 .333 52 Oakland 1 2 0 .333 65 San Diego 1 2 0 .333 62 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF Washington 3 0 0 1.000 76 Philadelphia 2 1 0 .667 67 Dallas 2 2 0 .500 72 N.Y. Giants 1 2 0 .333 51 South W L T Pct PF New Orleans 3 0 0 1.000 76 Carolina 2 1 0 .667 67 Tampa Bay 1 2 0 .333 54 Atlanta 0 3 0 .000 49 North W L T Pct PF Chicago 2 1 0 .667 84 Detroit 2 1 0 .667 72 Green Bay 1 2 0 .333 29 Minnesota 0 3 0 .000 43 West W L T Pct PF Seattle 3 0 0 1.000 88 Arizona 2 1 0 .667 36 San Francisco 2 1 0 .667 55 St. Louis 0 3 0 .000 52 Today’s Games Indianapolis at Cincinnati, 7 p.m.

Detroit at Buffalo, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia at N.Y. Jets, 7 p.m.

New Orleans at Miami, 7:30 p.m.

Washington at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.

Jacksonville at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at New England, 7:30 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Carolina, 7:30 p.m.

Tennessee at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Cleveland at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Green Bay at Kansas City, 8 p.m.

Houston at Dallas, 8 p.m.

Baltimore at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

Arizona at Denver, 9 p.m.

Oakland at Seattle, 10 p.m.

San Francisco at San Diego, 10 p.m.

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TENNIS U.S. Open Results

By The Associated Press Wednesday At The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center New York Purse: $34.3 million (Grand Slam) Surface: Hard-Outdoor Singles Men First Round Marcos Baghdatis, Cyprus, def. Go Soeda, Japan, 6-4, 6-3, 6-1.

Alexandr Dolgopolov, Ukraine, def. David Goffin, Belgium, 6-2, 6-4, 6-4.

Kevin Anderson (17), South Africa, def. Daniel Brands, Germany, 7-5, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3.

Mikhail Youzhny (21), Russia, def. Nicolas Mahut, France, 6-4, 6-4, 7-6 (4).

Somdev Devvarman, India, def. Lukas Lacko, Slovakia, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 4-6, 6-4.

Tim Smyczek, United States, def. James Duckworth, Australia, 3-6, 6-2, 6-4, 6-1.

Andreas Seppi (20), Italy, def. Xavier Malisse, Belgium, 6-3, 3-6, 7-5, 7-5.

Peter Gojowczyk, Germany, def. Igor Sijsling, Netherlands, 7-6 (7), 2-6, 6-4, 6-1.

Juan Martin del Potro (6), Argentina, def. Guillermo Garcia-Lopez, Spain, 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-4, 7-6 (7).

Women Second Round Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (32), Russia, def. Ashleigh Barty, Australia, 6-4, 6-0.

Li Na (5), China, def. Sofia Arvidsson, Sweden, 6-1, 6-1.

Carla Suarez Navarro (18), Spain, def. CoCo Vandeweghe, United States, 6-3, 6-4.

Agnieszka Radwanska (3), Poland, def. Maria-Teresa Torro-Flor, Spain, 6-0, 7-5.

Laura Robson (30), Britain, def. Caroline Garcia, France, 6-4, 7-6 (5).

Zheng Jie, China, def. Venus Williams, United States, 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (5).

WNBA STANDINGS

By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB x-Chicago 20 8 .714 – Atlanta 14 11 .560 41/2 Washington 13 15 .464 7 Indiana 12 15 .444 71/2 New York 11 17 .393 9 Connecticut 7 20 .259 121/2 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB x-Minnesota 21 7 .750 – x-Los Angeles 20 8 .714 1 Phoenix 14 13 .519 61/2 Seattle 14 14 .500 7 San Antonio 10 18 .357 11 Tulsa 9 19 .321 12 x-clinched playoff spot Tuesday’s Games Minnesota 73, New York 47 Seattle 72, San Antonio 71 Los Angeles 91, Connecticut 78 Wednesday’s Games Washington at Atlanta, 7 p.m.

Today’s Games Connecticut at Seattle, 10 p.m.

Friday’s Games Indiana at New York, 7:30 p.m.

San Antonio at Tulsa, 8 p.m.

tors is soliciting sponsorships for $200 each, which will provide recognition in the Players of the Week, in all programs on the day of the sponsorship and in all promotional materials.

For more information, contact Lee Glaze at (803) 968-0773, visit www.sumtertdclub.com or send an email to sumtertdclub@ gmail.com.

OBITUARIES

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2013

LT. COL. REV. DANIEL J. CARBOY Redemptorist missionary and Lt. Col. Rev. Daniel John Carboy died on Aug. 22, 2013, while receiving hospice care at St. John Neumann Residence in Stella CARBOY Maris, Timonium, Md. He was just shy of his 74th birthday. He was surrounded by the companionship and prayers of his religious brothers when he returned peacefully to the Lord.

Father Carboy was born Nov. 6, 1939. His parents were initially members of Our Lady of Angels parish and then OLPH in Brooklyn, N.Y. He professed his first vows as a redemptorist on Aug. 2, 1961, was ordained on June 19, 1966, and died on Aug. 22, 2013.

He attended high school at St. Mary’s College, the Redemptorist Preparatory Seminary, in North East, Pa. When he finished his novitiate year in Ilchester, Md., he went on to complete his theological studies at Mount St. Alphonsus,

the Major Seminary in Esopus, N.Y., where he was ordained.

From 1968 to 1972, he served in parochial ministry at Our Lady of Fatima parish in Baltimore, Md., in extraordinary preaching ministry at Notre Dame Retreat House in Canandaigua, N.Y., and then as the assistant to the Novice Master in Ilchester. For the next 20 years, he served as an Air Force chaplain in the Archdiocese for the Military Services.

In 1992, Father Carboy retired from the Air Force with the rank of lieutenant colonel. He returned to parochial ministry in the viceprovince of Richmond as pastor for six years in Concord, N.C.; pastor for six years in Sumter; and superior for four years at St. Alphonsus Villa in New Smyrna Beach, Fla. In 2008, he worked for one year in Virginia, but ill health forced his retirement from active ministry and his return to the Villa.

He lived in New Smyrna in 2009 until he moved to St. John Neumann Residence one month ago because he needed full-time nursing care.

“I visited with him

the day before he died,” explains his vice-provincial superior, Father Jerome Chavarria. “He was holding a solid white rosary — the prayer of the sick — in his failing, fragile hands.

He took great comfort in his dedication and love for Our Lady so I can understand why she called him back to her Son on her feast day.”

Father Tom Burke, pastor of the Catholic community of Sumter, has announced a memorial mass for Father Daniel Carboy at 6 p.m. today at Saint Anne’s Parish, 216 E. Liberty St., Sumter.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and may the light of Our Mother of Perpetual Help shine upon him forever. Amen.

COL. ROBERT SHOFNER On Aug. 27, 2013, retired Col. Robert William Jimmy Lee “Nub” Shofner flew his final sortie and “slipped the surly bonds of earth,” following a short illness.

Born Sept. 15, 1930, in Saint Louis, Okla., he is now reunited with his father, “Otto;” his mother, Mary; his brother, John; and his

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mother-inlaw “Trickly.” One hundred percent Texan by choice and SHOFNER an avid John Wayne fan, he joined the Air Force in 1951 through the Cadet Aviation Commissioning Program. During 30 years of service, he flew 327 combat missions in Korea and Vietnam and well over 5000 hours in a multitude of fighter and combat aircraft.

Col. Shofner retired from Shaw Air Force Base in 1980 as the 9th Air Force Inspector General. He received more than 100 decorations, including the Silver Star, the nation’s 3rd highest medal for valor. In retirement, “Nub” worked in a variety of fields but ultimately found his major calling as a volunteer member of the Kairos team, ministering to incarcerated prisoners.

Survivors besides his co-pilot in life of 60 years, Betty “Scoche,” include his children, Dr. Terree “Princess” Emrich and her husband, Michael, retired Col. Carl “Slick” Shofner and his wife, Nancy, and Dr.

Kellye “Stink” Rembert and her husband, Eddie; three grandchildren, Robert “Pod” Shofner and his wife, Erika, Brett “Pal” Shofner and his girlfriend, Carey Hill, and Meghan “Punkin” Shofner. Also surviving “Nub” is his sister, Sara Burnett and her husband, George; sister-inlaw, Cherie Shofner; and his furry companions, Sadi and Foxi.

In life “Nub” doggedly pursued but never found golf. He discovered his true passion as a “roadie,” supporting Betty’s exploits as a director of multiple singing and performing groups, driving his old Ford 150 up and down the East Coast hauling musical equipment. He was a Mason. He was a member and chair of the administrative board of Dalzell United Methodist Church, flight captain of the Daedalians, Palmetto Flight 70 Association of Fighter Pilots, and numerous military associations.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. (1700 to 1900 for you military types) Friday at Bullock Funeral Home, 1190 Wilson Hall Road.

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5 KEYS from Page B1 in Larry Fedora’s first season as head coach, losing three games by five points or less.

North Carolina is no pushover, and USC head coach Steve Spurrier knows his team could be in for a struggle. However, it’s not as if USC hasn’t opened the season with difficult opponents. Just last year, the Gamecocks opened on the road with what turned out to be a 9-win Vanderbilt team that was pointing to the game as one that could define the program. South Carolina came away with a tough victory, setting it on the path to another outstanding year.

Here are five things that need to happen today for USC to be 1-0 around 10 p.m. today.

1. ATTACK ON DEFENSE

Yes, it’s true USC is breaking in a new group of linebackers and will have some new faces in the secondary, and yes, it’s true that North Carolina returns quarterback Bryn Renner, who passed for 3,556 yards and 28 touchdowns, to lead a fast-paced offense that averaged over 40 points a game.

That being said, South Carolina has the best defensive player in the country in defensive end Jadeveon Clowney leading one of the best defensive lines. UNC has two starters returning on the offensive line and another who started the final four games to go with two redshirt freshmen.

Of course, all of the attention will be on Clowney’s matchup against left tackle James Hurst, a 6-foot-7-inch, 305-pound first team All-Atlantic Coast Conference performer. However, the matchup that could have as big an impact on the game is the one between defensive end Chaz Sutton and right tackle Jon Heck, one of the redshirt freshmen.

Sutton had five sacks in part-time duty last year, so the opportunity could be there for him to have a big game as much of UNC’s attention is focused on Clowney.

A strong push up front can make those the deficiencies of the back seven, perceived

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A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m.

Saturday at Dalzell United Methodist Church, 3330 Black River Road, Dalzell. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Daedalian Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 3192, Sumter, SC 29150; Kairos Prison Ministry, P.O. Box 2706, Sumter, SC 29151; or Dalzell United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 85, Dalzell, SC 29040.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Tuomey Hospital and Palmetto Heart Hospital for their care and compassion.

Nub, Dad, Pop, Daddy, Papa, Papadaddy, Colonel, we love and salute you as “Off You Go Into the Wild Blue Yonder.”

You may sign the family’s guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com.

The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter for the arrangements.

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2. THINK BIG ON OFFENSE EARLY

Not that Spurrier needs to be reminded to do something out of the ordinary offensively, but doing something in the early going that can produce a quick score or at least a big play, could set the tone for the rest of the day.

The atmosphere at Williams-Brice is going to be electric, and the fans will be raining the noise down on the field in the early going. A jawdropping offensive play will increase the intensity and could put the Heels on, well, their heels.

CRESTWOOD from Page B1 “That’s probably the biggest thing is just making sure you take care of the ball,” Crolley said. “You can’t give the other team extra chances and you have to execute and keep your mistakes to a minimum.”

The Knights had somewhat of a resurgence last season, finishing 6-5 and earning a berth in the 3A playoffs. They return 11 starters — seven on offense, and four on defense.

Crestwood’s Wing-T offense returns three of its main cogs as well in quarterback Tyler Brown and running backs Jason McDaniel and Ty’Son Williams.

McDaniel rushed for over 1,000 yards last season and Williams had double-digit touchdowns.

Both the Knights offense and defense performed well at last week’s Sumter Sertoma Club Jamboree in a 17-0 victory over Lee Central.

“We did alright for our first night under the lights,” Crolley said of the jamboree.

“We did some good things, but also made some mistakes that we need to have corrected by the time we kick off on Friday.”

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3. THEN ESTABLISH THE RUN

USC has had success with teams that have fast-paced offenses like UNC the last couple of years, the most obvious one being last year’s 27-17 victory over Clemson. USC ran 86 plays to 59 for the Tigers, rushing the ball 45 times and passing it 41.

While USC may not have put up big rushing numbers, it did enough, with the passing game, of course, to put together three drives of 10 plays or more in the second half.

So if the Heels offense can’t get on the field, it can’t score points.

4. KNOW YOU’RE THE HUNTED

Being ranked sixth in the country is the highest USC has ever started a season, and since this is the first time the program has had consecutive 11-win seasons, it is in uncharted territories. Therefore, USC now finds itself in a position where other teams can establish themselves with a win over it.

The Gamecock players need to understand that when they come out to “2001” today.

5. TRY TO GET BALL TO ROLAND

Wide receiver Shaq Roland came to USC last season with high expectations, many people expecting him to step right in and fill the shoes of Alshon Jeffrey. For whatever reason, it didn’t happen as he finished the year with just five catches for 80 yards and one touchdown.

Spurrier likes big receivers (Jeffrey, Sidney Rice, Tori Gurley) and Roland will surely add some needed height to this group of receivers. If USC can get the ball in his hands in this game, it could set the table for a big season.

“I’m trying to block all of that out,” Kennedy said with a laugh. “My principal (Dana Fall) said there are two games we have to win — Crestwood and Lakewood (the other Sumter School District high school).”

Sumter will be trying to defend against Crestwood’s Wing-T offense, which head coach Keith Crolley has used since he became head coach in 1998. The Wing-T is hardly unfamiliar to Kennedy though. He actually ran the offense himself at his first two head coaching stops — Kingstree and his first time at Fairfield Central.

“Coach Crolley does a good job with the WingT,” said Kennedy, who took over for Paul Sorrells after he resigned following the 2012 season. “The key (against the Wing-T) is playing your assignments and

reading your keys. We’ve actually worked against it without the football. A lot of times the quarterback will turn his back and you don’t see the football, so we just want them to do what they are supposed to do and not worry about where the football is.

“A lot of times you get caught looking in the backfield, and that’s where you get hurt.”

Junior James Barnes will start at quarterback for the Gamecocks. He and senior Hunter Thames have been competing for the job through the spring, summer and fall practices, after splitting time last year.

“We decided to go with James based on what he’s done in the preseason and all,” Kennedy said. “Still, we’re planning on playing Hunter some to. He’s kind of like our closer. It seems

BARONS from Page B1 Jay Goodson and Parker McDuffie return after combining for almost 2,000 yards and 18 scores last year.

Lane said defensively the Barons are going to have to get comfortable with some of their new starters. “They had success at every level they’ve played at Wilson Hall, and we expect they’ll continue to progress and be successful on Friday night instead of Thursday night,” he said.

Overall, Lane said both teams will look to eliminate mistakes such as penalties and turnovers, but he feels the

like he does a good job coming in off the bench.”

Kennedy has been pleased with the progress of his offense through the scrimmages. The goal of the offense is to try and run a play within 12 seconds after the football has bee spotted by the officials.

Kennedy is impressed with the Knights’ defense.

“They’re going to bring a lot of pressure,” he said.

“They like to show multiple fronts and have people moving around. I hope that won’t confuse us; I hope that our fast pace will take away from being able to do that.”

Kennedy said he and his staff are ready to put the product out on the field.

“We’re just thankful for all of the support we’ve received from the community,” Kennedy said. “To come out last Friday (at the Sumter Sertoma Club Jamboree) to a standing ovation, the kids were really talking about that.”

little things such as special teams and moving the ball will play just as an important role. He also thinks the team that settles in the quickest will have an advantage.

“I think for us the kicking game will be extremely important, and we return our placekicker from last year in junior Cody Hoover, who’s done a great job in preseason and kicking deeper,” Lane said. “There is a lot of hidden yardage (in special teams), and defensively you want to try and get as many 3(-downs)and-outs as you can and offensively you want to pick up at least one or two first downs so you’re changing field position at least 10 to 20 yards. I think those are the little things that are overlooked.”

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IRABELL JOHNSON Irabell Muldrow Gettis Johnson was born March 15, 1925, in Sumter, to the late Deacon Richard and Cleo Pringle Muldrow. She departed this life on Friday, Aug. 23, 2013, at Tuomey Regional MediJOHNSON cal Center.

She was educated in Sumter County. She worked for Willow Drive for many years, until her health declined. In her youth, she received the Lord Jesus as her personal Savior and joined St. Mark 4-B Baptist Church and later became a member of Salem Baptist Church.

She leaves to cherish her memory: her children, Betty Jackson of Baltimore, Md., Abraham Johnson Jr., Mildred Blair and Irabell “Mary” Choice, all of Sumter, Letha Mea Wallace of Compton, Calif., and Susie Gettis of Brooklyn, N.Y.; one sister, Mary Smith; one aunt, Anna Muldrow; two nephews she helped rear, Charles and Larry Hickman; 19 grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Public viewing will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary.

The body will be placed in the church at noon Friday for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Salem Chapel and Heritage Center, 101 S. Salem Ave., Sumter, with Pastor Stanley Hayes Sr. officiating, assisted by Pastor Larry C. Weston and the Rev. Kenneth Choice. Interment will follow in Walker Cemetery.

The family is receiving friends at the home of her daughter, 994 Huddersfield in Ivey Hall, Sumter.

Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.

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MARTHA P. MANSFIELD BISHOPVILLE — Martha Primes Mansfield, widow of Henry Mansfield, entered eternal rest on Aug. 27, 2013, at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence.

The family may be contacted at the home of her daughter and son-inlaw, Patricia and Jerry Sykes, 219 Harris St., Bishopville.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville.

JAMES C. STEVENS James Coleman Stevens, age 72, beloved husband of 48 years to Wendy Pittman Stevens, died on Monday, Aug. 26, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Stevens was born Aug. 17, 1941, in Hazard, Ky., a son of the late James Cecil and Dorothy Morgan Stevens. He was a graduate of High Point College and retired from Sumter Coatings. Mr. Stevens was known as a faithful worker and a good provider for his family. He was an avid hunter and golfer. He was a loyal and dedicated

member of First Baptist Church of Sumter, where he served as a deacon and on numerous church committees. He enjoyed traveling five times on mission trips to Romania. In addition, he served his community as an auxiliary policeman and as a member of the Committee for Christian Ministries. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Stevens is survived by a son, Dr. Kevin T. Stevens and his wife, Kristy, of Charlotte; a daughter, Laurie Stevens Eades and her husband, Terry, of Sumter; and five grandchildren, Mack Eades, Wini Eades, Parker Stevens, Chase Stevens and Connor Stevens.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of Sumter with the Revs.

Charles Clanton and Daniel Barber officiating.

Interment will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery, Ebenezer Road, Tarboro, N.C. Honorary pallbearers will be his men’s Sunday school class.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Friday from noon to 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Sumter.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Sumter Mission Fund, 107 E. Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29150.

You may sign the family’s guest book at www. bullockfuneralhome.com.

The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter for the arrangements.

CLIFTON G. RICKARD Clifton Glen Rickard, 65, died Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2013, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence.

Born in Sumter, he was a son of Ethel Warner Rickard and the late Clifton W. “C.W.” Rickard. Mr. Rickard was a member of The Church at LifePark in Mt. Pleasant. He graduated from North Greenville College, where he was a member of the golf team. He completed his bachelor degree at Carson-Newman and was a member of the APO Fraternity. He received a masters degree in city and regional planning from Clemson University. Mr. Rickard spent his career in city planning and development.

Following his graduation, he worked with the City of Greenville Planning Department and then became the land developer for First Federal Savings Bank in Greenville. Most recently, he worked with a number of land developers throughout the state primarily with D.R. Horton Home Builders. He was an avid golfer and Clemson Tigers fan.

Survivors besides his mother of Sumter include two daughters, Emily R. Bridwell (Kirby) of Taylors and Allison K. Rickard of Alpharetta, Ga.; two grandsons, Bryce Bridwell and Evan Bridwell; one brother, Bobby Rickard (Lauren) of Landenberg, Pa.; one uncle, Murrell Warner of Franklin, Tenn.; and two aunts, Betty W. Rickard of Sumter and Mary Jo

Harbin (Sam) of Canton, Ga. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Crosswell Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Owens officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Michael Rickard, Glenn “Pete” Rickard, William “Billy” Rickard, Robert “Robbie” Rickard, Scott Rickard and Zack Rickard.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m.

Friday at Crosswell Baptist Church and other times at the home of his aunt, Betty Rickard, 2282 Garrison St. Memorials may be made to McLeod HealthRehabilitation Services, 701 Cashua Ferry Road, Darlington, SC 29532.

Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

SUSIE MAE BRAILSFORD Susie Mae Brailsford, 78, wife of James Lawson, entered eternal rest on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013, at Palmetto Health Baptist hospital, Columbia.

Born Dec. 27, 1934, in Clarendon County, she was a daughter of the late Horace Sr. and Mary Robinson Brailsford. She received her education in the public schools of Clarendon and Sumter counties. In her youth, she was a member of Taw Caw Baptist Church.

She joined Historic Liberty Hill AME Church.

She was employed by Clarendon School District 1 in food service.

Survivors are her husband of 58 years, James Lawson Sr. of the home; one daughter, Mary L. King; six sons, James Lawson Jr., Allen Glenn (Rosa) Lawson, Lawrence Curtis (Gewina) Lawson, John Louis (Christine) Lawson, Horace Levan Lawson and Daniel Lawson; four sisters, the Rev. Dorothy B. Boyd, Sarah (David) Lawson, Pearl (Robert) Thomas and Mary “Mazie” (Joseph) Scott; two brothers, Louis Brailsford and Edward (Betty) Brailsford; one aunt, Annie Ruth Robinson; three uncles, Moses, Bennie “CP” and Cumpsey (Lucille) Robinson; 18 grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.

Viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Funeral service will be held at noon Friday at Historic Liberty Hill AME Church in Summerton with the Rev. Dr. Leslie J. Lovett Sr., pastor, assisted by the Rev. James O. Robinson, the Rev. Theola Parker, Bishop Leroy T. James and Evangelist Betty Nelson. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 1377 Orange Drive, Pinewood.

Online memorials can be sent to comfhltj@sc. rr.com.

Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.

GREGORY McFADDEN Gregory McFadden, 52, went very peacefully and entered his heavenly home to rest on Friday, Aug. 23, 2013, at the Medical University of South Carolina, Ashley River Tower, Charleston.

Born March 30, 1961,

in Philadelphia, Pa., he was a son of Theola E. McFadden and the late Willie McFadden. He received his formal education at Sumter High School and Midlands Technical College, Columbia, where he earned a degree in machine, tools and die. He also attended Vision College in Georgia and Georgia Technical College. He received many awards and certificates in the technical field of study. Gregory had a wealth of knowledge in trade and technology.

He gave his life to Christ at a very early age.

He was baptized in 1974 at Jehovah Baptist Church, after moving to Sumter from Philadelphia, where he joined and participated in many activities at the church.

He sang with the Sunbeam choir, youth (junior) choir, under the direction of Deaconess Julie Dwyer and Mary Dwyer; was a member of the church school classes from the beginners to the adult, junior church, men’s class, and brotherhood ministry; and church services his entire life until he became ill.

He was employed at Square D in Columbia for many years as the CNC director and operator. He was manager of all operations in the machines — drafting, designing, printing and computer system. His other experiences included: Bendix, Kaydon and Metal Lever in the Sumter area. He was known by his family and friends as the “fix all man” and that he did. He shared his knowledge with a free and enjoyable spirit.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories: his mother, Theola E. McFadden of the home; one son, Gregory M. McFadden of Summerton; one daughter, Amoria Taylor of Sumter; one brother, Willie B. (Pamela) McFadden of Orange, Calif.; two aunts, Flossie M. Johnson of Sumter and Mildred (Joseph) Elliott of Philadelphia; one niece, Brittany (Laurent) Millisseau of San Diego, Calif.; one cousin (special as a sister), Casandra (Ronald) Dawson of Philadelphia; two cousins (as aunts), Vera E. Burgess and Daisy Evans, both of Philadelphia; a devoted friend and classmate, Angela Taylor of Sumter; a host of other cousins, relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, 803 S. Harvin St., Sumter, with the Rev. Marion H. Newton, senior pastor, eulogist, Pastor Ricky Simmons, youth pastor, presiding, assisted by the Rev. Ellie W. Palmer and Minister Estell V. Brunson.

The family will receive friends and relatives at the home, 18 W. Moore St., Sumter.

The remains will be placed in the church at 2 p.m.

The funeral procession will leave at 2:30 p.m. from the home.

Floral bearers will be nieces and Sumter High School Class of 1979.

Pallbearers will be nephews and Sumter High School Class of 1979.

Burial will be in Hillside Memorial Park, Sumter.

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Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.

LAWRENCE W. AULD Lawrence Witherspoon Auld, 85, died on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, in Sumter.

Mr. Auld was born in Sumter. Apart from short periods of his childhood spent in Springfield and Clinton and a 16-month stint overseas while serving in the United States Army during the Korean War, Mr. Auld lived his entire life in Sumter. Mr. Auld graduated from Edmunds High School. As a young man, in addition to his military service, Mr. Auld held a number of different jobs, including with Nettles Grocery Store and the Curtiss Candy Co. Mr. Auld then went into business for himself, ultimately focusing on supplying automotive parts and materials to service stations and garages. He operated Auld Distributing Co. for more than 30 years, until retiring.

Mr. Auld belonged to First Presbyterian Church in Sumter, where he served several terms as a deacon and, with his wife, taught children’s Sunday school for a number of years. He was also a former member of the Lions Club. During his retirement, he enjoyed following the careers of his children and the progress of his grandchildren in school.

Mr. Auld’s surviving family members include: his devoted wife of more than 45 years, Joan C. Auld of Sumter; his two children and their respective spouses, Patricia Auld Leasure and husband, John H. Leasure, of Sumter and L. Patrick Auld and wife, Dixie T. Wells, of Greensboro, N.C.; as well as his three grandchildren, Alex, Brice and Zoe. Mr. Auld’s parents and siblings predeceased him.

Mr. Auld’s family wishes to thank Dr. James Ingram, who has served as the family doctor for Mr. and Mrs. Auld for many years; the medical professionals and caregivers with Beacon Hospice and Sumter Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center, who helped look after Mr. Auld at the end of his life; and the leadership and members of First Presbyterian Church, who supported Mr. and Mrs. Auld as his health declined.

In addition, Mr. Auld’s children express their gratitude for all their mother did to allow Mr. Auld to live out his last years in as much comfort and dignity as possible.

The family will receive visitors from 5 to 7 p.m.

Friday at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home, 221 Broad St., Sumter.

A graveside service will take place at 11 a.m.

Saturday at the Sumter Cemetery, 700 West Oakland Ave., Sumter, with the Rev. Janie McElweeSmith officiating.

Mr. Auld’s family asks that persons so inclined consider making a donation to Thornwell Home for Children, P.O. Box 60, Clinton, SC 29325, in lieu of sending flowers.

Online condolences may be sent to www.

sumterfunerals.com.

Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 7759386.

CARRIE MICKENS Carrie Mickens, 70, departed this life on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013, at Clara Maass Hospital in Belleville, N.J. Born Sept. 26, 1942, in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Joe Jr. and Mary Mickens. Carrie, a twin, was one of nine children. She was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. Shortly after graduating from high school, she relocated to Newark, N.J., in 1962. Carrie was employed by Gilbert Plastic in Kenilworth, N.J., for 27 years. She then was employed by Schering Plough (MECK) pharmaceutical for 15 years, until she retired in 2006.

At an early age, Carrie accepted the Lord as her personal Savior when she joined Mechanicsville United Methodist Church, Sumter, and she later joined St. James AME Church.

Carrie lived a life filled with love and compassion. She cherished the moment and the time she spent with her family and friends.

She was blessed with one son, Mark Anthony.

She was also blessed, loved and treasured as a second mother to all her nieces and nephews.

She had a caring, loving, giving, heart of gold.

She leaves to cherish her memories: her devoted son, Mark Anthony Mickens (Dorothy); two grandsons, Marcell and Mark Anthony Jr.; two brothers, her twin, Carl (Gloria) Mickens of Maplewood, N.J., and Joseph Mickens (Patricia) of Avenel, N.J.; two sisters, Shirley Capers of East Orange, N.J., and Rosa Mickens of Sumter; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Mary Mickens; brothers, James and Tallie Mickens; and sisters, Emma Capers and Hattie English.

Funeral services will be held at noon Friday at Mechanicsville United Methodist Church, 184 Lake Ashwood Road, Sumter, with the Rev. Kenneth N. Carter, pastor, eulogist.

The family will receive friends and relatives at the home of her niece, Mary Bradley, 4265 Cotton Acres Road, Sumter.

The remains will be placed in the church at 11 a.m.

The funeral procession will leave the home of her niece at 11:20 a.m.

Floral bearers and pallbearers will be family and friends.

Burial will be in Mechanicsville United Methodist Churchyard Cemetery, Sumter.

Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr.com.

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Back from left, Staff Sgt. Anthony “Tony” Rivers with the Sumter Police Department, Andrew Setzer with Reliable Medical Equipment, Staff Sgt. Gerald Richardson with Sumter Police Department, Senior Cpl. Robert Mitchum with the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office and Sgt. Perry Tiller with the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office along with Lt. Judson Coker, front left, with Sumter County Fire Department and Toni Jacildone, a tender portioner at Pilgrim’s Pride, represent just a few of the many jobs held by the residents of Sumter.

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BY IVY MOORE ivym@theitem.com Most people think of Labor Day simply as a day off from work, a last hurrah for summer, time for a cookout or one final trip to the beach. In actuality the more than 100-year-old observance began more than a century ago with the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s labor unions in an effort to improve the lives of working people.

In the early 1880s, the working class had no protection from the bosses. They worked long hours for little pay and had little or no rights. Children labored alongside adults, generally as long as 12 hours a day, seven days a week.

As oppressed people often have, workers, including mainly members of the Central Labor Union of New York, had finally had enough abuse and organized a march down Broadway on Sept. 5, 1882.

Resembling more a demonstration than a parade, they carried placards summing up their demands and statements in praise of the workers; about 20,000 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a huge number in those days â&#x20AC;&#x201D; took part. Some of their signs read â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eight hours for work, eight hours for rest, eight hours for recreationâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Labor creates all wealth.â&#x20AC;?

By 1885, other cities were observing what was called â&#x20AC;&#x153;a working manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s holiday.â&#x20AC;? Then in 1894, 31 states declared an offical Labor Day holiday.

That same year, railroad employees working for George Pullman had their wages cut while rent for their homes owned by Pullman and their hours and conditions remained the same and their

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Prior to the labor movement and the first Labor Day in 1892, working class children could be found operating dangerous machinery, working mines and other locations for 12-to-16 hours a day.

breaking the Chicago railway boycott by sending troops to the city; seven men were killed, but the holiday remained intact. And Clevelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Democrats lost heavily in the election that year.

George Pullman was so reviled by the people of Chicago that when he died his grave had tons of concrete poured over it, as it was feared the angry people might desecrate his body.

For the next few decades, working people held parades on each Labor Day, after observing what was then called Labor Sunday, a day to pray and reflect on the meaning and value of work. Labor unions became stronger and

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155.7 million people who were 16 and over in the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s labor force as of May 2013.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Table A-1

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Few parades celebrate the working class these days; and so on Monday, as we celebrate with our cookouts and parties, we working and retired people might pause, reflect on the actions that led to this holiday celebrating our contributions to society and the economy and lift a beer or an iced tea to those who fought for our rights.

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LARGEST OCCUPATIONS IN SUMTER, MAY 2012

$48,202 and $37,118 are the 2011 real median earnings for male and female full-time, year-round workers, respectively.

Source: Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2011, Table A-4

Fastest Growing Jobs 70 percent

is the projected percentage growth from 2010 to 2020 in the number of personal care aides (607,000). Analysts expect this occupation to grow much faster than the average for all occupations.

Meanwhile, the occupation expected to add more positions over this period than any other is registered nurses (711,900).

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

The Commute to Work 5.7 million

is the number of commuters who left for work between midnight and 4:59 a.m. in 2011. They represented 4.3 percent of all commuters.

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4.3 percent of workers 16 and over worked from home in 2011.

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76.4 percent of workers 16 and over drove alone to work in 2011.

Another 9.7 percent carpooled and 2.8 percent walked from home.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011 American Community Survey, Table S0801

25.5 minutes is the average time it took workers in the U.S. to commute to work in 2011. Maryland and New York had the most time-consuming commutes, averaging 32.2 and 31.5 minutes, respectively.

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Hairstylist enjoys the ‘total transformation’ Hair-styling isn’t just about cutting and coloring for Melissa Hendrix. Rather, the 32-year-old enjoys what she calls the “total transformation aspect of the job.” Inspired by an aunt who had her own shop, Hendrix received her cosmetology license in 2002 after graduating from Sumter Beauty College. She joined Regis at Sumter Mall about eight-and-ahalf years ago.

While she enjoys everything about styling, she said coloring is probably her favorite activity. She colors her own hair several times a year, and customers frequently ask for her to do the same for them. She styles hair for men, women and children.

She lives in Sumter with her husband, Waylon Hendrix, and their daughter, Avery, 3.

“And we’re expecting (another child) in March (2014),” she said.

What do you enjoy most about being a hairstylist?

I like that we make people feel good about themselves. And I love the whole total transformation that comes with the job, seeing the before and after.

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Barbers, hairdressers and cosmetologists

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Median Salary: $22,500 per year Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent are required for some positions; All states require barbers, hairdressers and cosmetologists to be licensed.

To qualify for a license, candidates are required to graduate from a state-approved cosmetology program.

Job Outlook: Estimated 14 percent growth in jobs by 2020. Almost 100,900 new positions are expected by 2020.

Source: Department of Labor

Melissa Hendrix is a hairstylist at Regis at Sumter Mall.

of the day?

No, you get used to it. I’ve been doing it now for so many years, it doesn’t even bother me now.

Is it hard balancing work and being a mother?

It’s not as hard as you might think. It takes a lot of planning and time management.

Whose hair is easiest to cut?

(Being close to Shaw Air Force Base), we do get men in the military, and they’re pretty easy.

Who are the most challenging customers?

Well, women can be pickier, but children can be really challenging. Younger children can be scared by the whole experience, and some of them cry and you just have to try and be gentle and tune it out. And the more you work with the child, the better they feel about it.

Is it difficult to accomodate a client who comes in with a picture?

It’s not difficult, if they have the type of hair that can hold that style. It’s hard

for some people to hear that they just don’t have the kind of hair that the person has in that picture. Like a person with thinner hair isn’t going to be able to do a lot of layers.

How do you go back and forth between hair types?

It’s pretty easy. You just have to know what works better with what hair type, and work with (clients) on an individual basis. What works for one person doesn’t work for all.

— Robert J. Baker

Woman knows the nuts and bolts of hardware

BY ROBERT J. BAKER bbaker@theitem.com MANNING — For more than two decades, Mildred Braxton has been a mainstay of Simpson Hardware on Rigby Street in Manning.

Few in Clarendon County know the nuts and bolts of the hardware business like Braxton, so much so that customers frequently seek her advice.

“Almost everyone who comes in here asks for Mildred,” said former store manager Benji Roof in 2012. “When Mildred’s off, I’ll ask them if I can

help them and they’ll say, ‘I need some nails. I’ll be back tomorrow and see Mildred.’”

Part of the store’s success in the area has been in employing Braxton and other longtime employees who customers know on a first-name basis.

“I love my job,” Braxton said. “It’s different every day. I get to do what I like and to meet and work with good people.”

Founded in 1951 by the late Carl Simpson Jr. on Broad Street in Camden, Simpson Hardware later branched out to Hartsville before moving to the old Boyle Hardware

store in Sumter a decade later. A second store opened at Palmetto Plaza Shopping Center on Guignard Drive in Sumter in 1963, another operates out of a larger building on Wesmark Boulevard, while a third is on Pinewood Road.

Shelves in the Manning store, founded in 1989, reach almost to the ceiling, holding everything from paint to clothing to nuts and bolts, tools, fishing and hunting supplies and even toys.

And Braxton knows exactly where items are and whether they are in stock.

She should, she says,

having been with the company for 23 years. In fact, she’s been around the hardware business most of her life.

“I grew up in it,” she said. “My daddy worked on Main Street at Griffith Hardware, and I grew up in the store with him.”

She tried her hand in the fast-food industry, but she soon realized she didn’t belong there. She said she still gets “funny looks” by being a woman in a man’s world. Longtime employee Evelyn Harvin — also a popular draw for Simpson customers in Manning — said the same in 2011.

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Mildred Braxton, who has worked with Simpson Hardware in Manning for 23 years, is one of the store’s more popular employees.

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Continental Tire thanks Sumter for its support as production nears in 2014 Dear Editor, Since our facility broke ground in November of 2011, we have come a long way thanks to the support of the Sumter community. Organizations like the Sumter Economic Development Board as well as local and state government officials helped bring us to Sumter, and we plan to be a longstanding partner with this community.

With the help of readySC, a division of the South Carolina Technical Colleges System, we have been able to find local job candidates through pre-hire screening, training and assessments. We are proud to say that currently more than ninety percent of our hourly employees are local to Sumter and surrounding counties. We are currently hiring industrial maintenance technicians and material handling positions.

More production operator positions will be available later in the year. Qualified candidates can go to www.readysc.org/ conti to apply.

While we continue to build up our facility and prepare our employees for production in early 2014, we have stayed involved in the Sumter community through local events like the Tuomey Foundation Five Miler and Sumter Iris Festival, as well as our donation to the Sumter School District, which will be expanded in an exciting way next year (more on that later). I even had the opportunity to deliver a commencement speech to the May 2013 graduates of Central Carolina Technical College, where we shared Continentalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s core values of Trust, Passion to Win, Freedom to Act and For One Another.

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Mechanic finds satisfaction in working for himself

BY RANDY BURNS Special to The Item BISHOPVILLE — Lee County’s Derrick Brown has no regrets about choosing to become an auto mechanic.

Well, almost none. The 48-year-old Cedar Creek native sometimes thinks about a life “working on cars” in a different venue other than operating his own repair shop in Cedar Creek.

“If I had it to BROWN do over, I wish I had gone to Charlotte after high school and got hooked up with one of the NASCAR drivers,” Brown said. “I’ve always had a love for cars and NASCAR.” In fact, Brown’s passion for automobiles made it easy to decide on what he wanted to do for a living.

In high school, he started working after school and weekends changing tires and working in the shop of Wayne Harris, who had a business at his home in Cedar Creek.

After graduating from Robert E. Lee Academy in 1982, Brown took a job with Graham Tire Services in Camden. He would go on to work at Newsome Chevrolet in Lugoff and Bob Smith GMC in Bishopville.

“I was able to go to several classes and receive certification as a mechanic,” he said.

In the fall of 1987, Brown decided to work for himself and opened his own auto repair shop. Twenty-six years later, he owns and operates DB’s & Sons Automotive & Towing at 2834 Camden Highway.

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Derrick Brown has operated his own auto repair business in Cedar Creek for 26 years. He said technolog has made the job more difficult and repairs more expensive for the consumer than before the era of on-board computers.

Auto Mechanic Median Salary: $35,790 Requirements: High school diploma; many positions require onthe-job training opportunities Job Outlook: Estimated 17 percent growth in jobs by 2020. Almost 125,000 new positions are expected by 2020.

Source: Department of Labor “It’s been up and down over the years,” Brown said.

“But it’s been good to me.

There’s nothing like working for yourself. I like that freedom. You make all of the decisions.”

Being the only mechanic in the shop can be stressful,

however.

“You know that people have to have that vehicle,” he said. “And you want to get it back to them as soon as you can.”

Brown also worries about the high cost of auto repairs.

“I don’t like it when I have

to tell a customer about a high-repair cost,” he said. “I know times are tough. But I’ve got a wife and two boys that I have to look after, too.”

Brown acknowledges that customers are not always satisfied.

“I’ve been cussed out

more than once and sometimes deservedly so,” he said. “But most customers are pleased and appreciative, and I have a lot of repeat business.”

Being an auto mechanic is never dull, Brown said.

“Now, it’s physical and demanding,” he said. “With the cars of today and all of the electronics and computers, you have to have a lot of patience. But, it makes you feel good when you are able to find out what’s wrong in a car and fix it after you know others have tried. It’s a good feeling when that happens.

But the shoe’s been on the other foot. And that’s not a good feeling.”

Brown is often called to help travelers “passing” through Lee County, he said.

“At the end of the day, it’s that feeling you get when you know you’ve helped someone and they appreciate what you’ve done,” he said. “Many times, they are on their way to the beach or headed back home. Over the years, I’ve gotten thank you cards and letters thanking me for helping them. That’s what keeps me going sometimes.”

Brown said he encourages young people to consider auto mechanics as a career.

“You can make a good living,” he said. “But I always tell them to take advantage of all the training you can get. High schools and colleges offer auto mechanics classes. Today, everything is tied to electronics. Computers run everything. Cars are so much more difficult to work on than they were 20 years ago. There’s no such thing as a simple oil change anymore.”

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Groomer readies dogs for close-ups Connecting with customers and their beloved pets is what Suzanne Wongrey says is one of the most rewarding parts of her job as an animal groomer. She has worked as a groomer for nine years and currently works at Palmetto Farm Supply Southern States.

“It’s kind of like a hairdresser,” Wongrey said. “I think that’s special, the bond I have with my customers and their fur babies.”

She said while she has gotten some unique requests for pooches’ hairstyles, she always tries to make her customers happy.

How did you decide to become a groomer?

Well, I’ve always loved animals. I just wanted to be around them, I wanted to think of a career that I could. I don’t think I could’ve been a vet, so I chose this career. And I’ve loved it ever since.

What are your duties here as a groomer? What is a typical day like?

My appointments are scheduled for the day, so I meet the clients. They talk about how they want their dog groomed. It’s important as a groomer to listen very carefully because you don’t want to end up shaving a dog down and they only wanted some hair left. You have to really have some good listening skills. I evaluate them; if they can go ahead and get a bath, I go ahead and do that. Cutting them down cuts out the drying time so you can get them done quicker. They get dried, put them back on the table and finish them up, and they’re ready to go home.

What kind of training do you need for your job?

Right now there isn’t a requirement like cosmetology where you have to go to school to be licensed, but I do recommend doing some type of training, going to some type of school. You will learn a whole lot more. If not, you can pick up books and videos and learn. But you really have to

Suzanne Wongrey grooms Maggie, a 6-yearold Maltese, recently at Palmetto Farm Supply Southern States. Maggie comes in for grooming every two weeks.

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Animal Care / Service Workers Median Salary: $19,780 per year Requirements: High school diploma; additional training needed postemployment to attain competency in the skills needed.

Job Outlook: Estimated 23 percent growth in jobs by 2020. Almost 54,000 new positions are expected by 2020.

Source: Department of Labor have a passion for it. You can’t just pick up a pair of scissors and just start grooming. You really have to understand and know what you’re doing.

Do you get requests for unique styles or designs for the animals?

Mohawks. Some people do love to have Mohawks on their dogs. I try to do what the customer asks. Sometimes you’re not able to do that with the type of hair or the dog. A few years ago, a lady brought me a Maltese, and she wanted it to look like a Chinese crested … the hairless breed … so I tried to talk her out of it, but she wanted it, and I did it, and it really looked good when I was done. So that’s probably the most unusual request I’ve ever had.

How is grooming cats different from grooming dogs?

I don’t do them, but the other groomers here groom cats. Cats don’t like to take baths anyway, so if anybody has a cat, they know that their personality is very different from dogs. They don’t want to be messed with. Their skin is a lot thinner. You just have to be extremely careful with them. They do take a lot more time to groom than dogs do.

What’s the most rewarding part of your job?

Getting to be with the animals because I do love it and just the look on people’s faces when they come back and see their dog go from scruffy looking and needing a haircut to the finished product, and they ooh and aah over it.

That’s rewarding to me. It’s not really all about playing with puppies all day long. It’s physically hard work. You have to have a lot of patience with this job.

If someone wanted to be a groomer, what advice would you give?

Have some type of schooling to learn the ins and outs of it. I think it’s very important. I don’t think people should just pick up scissors and go at it. There’s a lot more than just cutting hair, it’s the styles and understanding if a dog is nervous, if they’re going to bite you. I would definitely recommend some type of school, or learning from someone who is already an established groomer.

— Melanie Smith

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Marvin Wilder, service supervisor for Terminix, applies a termite treatment around a home recently.

Exterminator enjoys solving pesty problems

BY JADE ANDERSON janderson@theitem.com Marvin Wilder likes solving people’s pest problems.

“I care about people, and I want to make a difference,” the 34-year-old said.

As a service supervisor for Terminix, the Lakewood High School grad handles administrative duties such as customer service calls and making sure equipment is operating properly for the 15 people he oversees.

“I make sure we’re providing good, quality service that meets Terminix standards

and that our trucks are up to par,” Wilder said.

The father of two also goes on anywhere from one to seven calls a day.

“I assess the problem, tell them what works in the situation and ask for their business,” Wilder said.

He has been married nine years. He and his wife have a 5-year-old daughter and a 3-year-old son.

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Keeping things running smoothly makes this job

BY KEN BELL Special to The Item BISHOPVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4 a.m. and David Tinsleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s alarm clock rings. Wiping the sleep from his eyes he crawls out of bed, showers, dresses and heads out the door for his daily trek from Sumter to Bishopville to start his day working in maintenance at Coca-Cola, South Atlantic Canners. His workday begins at 5:30 a.m.

Tinsleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s job requires that he not only know electricity but hydraulics, pneumatics, schematics and robotics. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I got started working for Kimberly-Clark in North Carolina,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We made sheets that were 10-feet wide and ran 1,000 sheets per minute. It was some pretty highspeed equipment. We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t actually make diapers where I worked, but shipped our product out to plants in Beech Island, South Carolina and Corinth, Mississippi.â&#x20AC;?

When Kimberly-Clark offered a lucrative early retirement package, Tinsley accepted it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had worked there for more than 15 years,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really looked forward to early retirement.â&#x20AC;?

But two months later, Tinsley said he was miserable and bored. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I looked online and found this job. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how I ended up in this area.â&#x20AC;?

That was seven years ago and now Tinsley, who turned 65 this year, is again looking forward to retirement.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have one more year,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Tinsley said he and his wife plan to travel extensively after he retires. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But until then, this is what pays the bills,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Tinsley said he knew basic electricity and fundamentals when he first began, but every corporation uses different equipment and each manufacturer holds classes to teach how to repair and the equipment and keep things running smoothly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They each teach the idiosyncrasies of their equipment.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been to so many schools, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve lost count,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The big thing is the terminology is different. That takes a while to learn.â&#x20AC;?

Tinsley walked to a machine that packed Coca-Cola products onto large pallets and pointed to several components. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On this machine, if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for a problem in the road stop and the problem is actually in layer top, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking in the wrong place,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to know the terminology.â&#x20AC;?

Tinsley said anyone today who is interested in learning to be a mechanic should consider taking a course offered at Central Carolina Technical College called mechtronics. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a course in mechanics and electronics,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have two employees who work here part-time while they are taking the class.â&#x20AC;?

Tinsley said there are many advantages in hiring students

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David Tinsley, a maintenance mechanic at Coca-Cola in Bishopville, shows one of the electric panels that he services as part of his job.

who are taking the course. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not only are they getting a quality education that they can use, but we can see what kind of employee they will be,â&#x20AC;? he said. We can see their work ethic before we hire them fulltime.â&#x20AC;?

Tinsley said that, upon graduation, if there is a fulltime position available, they have an advantage over someone who might apply without having worked there. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great probationary period,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Tinsley said the pay is above average but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not what is most important to him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the people,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are some really good

people who work here. My work is different every day, and I get to spend my working hours with people I like and people who like me. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re like a big family here.â&#x20AC;?

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