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District reveals staff changes BY BRADEN BUNCH bbunch@theitem.com Less than two weeks before students return to class in Sumter School District, 21 employees within the public school system have been reassigned to different positions. The changes, announced Wednesday, were the result of

the personnel report recommended by newly appointed interim Superintendent Dr. Frank Baker and approved by the district’s board of trustees Tuesday night by a 6-1 vote. When he initially accepted the interim position, Baker said his first act would be to make changes to the district’s operational chart. Included in the reassign-

ments was Sterling Harris, who had come under criticism during his one year as principal at Sumter High School. Harris will now serve as principal of Brewington Academy, part of the district’s alternative learning program. Replacing Harris will be Dana Fall, a former Brewington Academy principal who was expected to take over the

Sumter County Career Center. A former assistant principal at Lakewood High School as well, he has served in Sumter County schools for eight years. With the new assignments, Chief Academic Officer Lisa Norman, who spearheaded the standards-based report card effort in the district, will now serve as the director of

professional development. In total, 12 of the personnel changes were made at the district level, while an additional nine were made on the school level. Under the new operational makeup of the district, there are now three people serving as assistant superintendents SEE CHANGES, PAGE A8

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mark, 264; and South Sumter, 135. “We are really grateful to the community for making the summer program a success,” Edgar said. “The Friends of the Library always funds the program, and the Piggly Wiggly and IGA on Pinewood Road help us out a lot each summer. We couldn’t have the program without them.” Edgar noted that the library sponsors free programs for all its patrons throughout the year. “August is our planning month,” she

City Council normally deals with issues related to Sumter’s human population, but discussion at this week’s meeting turned to the city’s four-legged residents. A new group pushing for Sumter to set up a dog park spoke at Tuesday’s council meeting, laying out the argument for a specific place for dogs and their owners to exercise, socialize and play. Lisa Gaedtke, owner of the local pet care company Lisa’s Ark, spoke during the public comment section on behalf of the Sumter Park of Tailwaggers, or SPOT, about the proposed benefits of a park for local canines. “If dogs are wellexercised, they’re less likely to cause problems,” Gaedtke said. “If dogs are socialized, they will be less aggressive and less likely to bark excessively.” A dog park is needed because development

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Chalk art is always popular at the wrap-up party for children who participated in the Sumter County Library’s summer reading program.

More than 1,500 books read by participants

Jayden Singleton, 5, mounts Lindley Hummel’s motorcycle Friday at the Wesmark branch of the library. Hummel is with Shaw Air Force Base’s Green Knights motorcycle club. Young readers also enjoyed a bounce house, balloon toys and more during the party.

BY IVY MOORE ivym@theitem.com The summer reading program sponsored by the Sumter County Library was a great success, according to Director Robert Harden and Children’s Librarian Karen Edgar. During the course of the summer, Edgar said, the 1,486 young people who registered read more than 1,500 books, and the 43 programs presented by the library attracted more than 1,800 attendees. The reading program was divided into three sections by age group, she said, with the children ages 6 to 12 reading the most books at 917; those in the early literacy group read 600, and teens 13-17 read 82. All four branches of the library pro-

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Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a woman who has been missing for more than a week. Lakeyshia Nikko Davis, 33, was last seen on July 28. She reportedly left DAVIS her home in the 2700 block of Lowder Road driving a black 2005 Ford Taurus, with South Carolina license tag GLV-833. She is reportedly on medication for mental health issues, and officials are concerned she may develop medical problems without her medicine. Davis is described as a black woman who stands 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs 110 pounds. Anyone who has any information about her whereabouts is asked to call (803) 436-2700 or (803) 436-2718.

South Carolina Legal Services is holding a “DoIt-Yourself” Divorce Clinic starting at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the main branch of the Sumter County Library, 111 N. Harvin St. The workshop is intended for people who have been separated at least one continuous year, have no minor children of the marriage, have no property or debts to separate and who seek no alimony. All necessary forms will be provided at no cost to participants. While there is no deadline for signing up, slots are on a first-come, firstserved basis. Participants are asked to arrive on time to ensure admittance. For more information or to register, call 1-888799-9668. South Carolina Legal Services also offers a free online divorce tool. People interested in representing themselves

Group will hold groundbreaking for new church BY JADE ANDERSON janderson@theitem.com Nearly three years ago, T. La’trell Penny announced the plan to take over the old Steve and Barry’s on Broad Street. But at noon today, the senior pastor of Shubach World Cathedral, a part of Shubach Deliverance World Ministries Inc., will break ground on the new home for the church at 975 Eagle Road, SumPENNY ter. Renovating the former Walmart would have been “extremely expensive,” she said, so the church officials opted to sell the building to Central Carolina Technical College and return to the plan to build their place of worship from the ground up. “We had already purchased the five-acre tract in 2007,” Penny said. “We’re sticking with the original plan God gave us. We’re building for a purpose, not with pride, and it’s going to be beautiful.” The sanctuary will hold about 300 people. The church will also construct a multipurpose room that will hold between 150 and 200 people. “The facilities’ maximum occupancy total will be about 550,” Penny said. “The beauty of it is we’re building it debt free. I am excited. What

this building does for us is not just accommodate a larger congregation but it allows us to do more in the community.” The church has a “feed and lead” program that offers food to the less fortunate twice a month, and Penny said she hopes to cater to the youths in the area with after-school programs and summer camps. An outdoor basketball court will be built onto the back of the property as well. “Feeding has always been a big passion for me because of something I went through many years ago,” she said, referring to the time she was homeless. “I’m hoping the neighborhood will come out and see what is happening. We really want to make an impact in that area both spiritually and socially.” She will be doing all this with a smaller congregation, between 70 and 120 people compared to the 150 to 200 members she had in 2010. “That is what makes this phenomenal,” Penny said. “We’re doing the project with fewer people than before. That has got to be God. We’re not a huge congregation at all, but we are faithful and strong in Christ.” For more information, visit shubachministries. org or attend the groundbreaking. Reach Jade Anderson at (803) 774-1250.

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BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com Two people who died in a house fire in Summerton on Monday have still not been publicly identified as officials are still searching for family members. Meanwhile, the precise cause of the fire that took the couple’s lives may never be known. The bodies of a 66-year-old man and 56-year-old woman were found early Monday morning in the charred remains of a home off Willie Richburg Road after firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze. Clarendon County Coroner Hayes Samuels said the two were identified by neighbors, but the coroner’s office is waiting to release their names until family members can be notified. But in the days since, Samuels said he’s had difficulty locating relatives to notify, as neither appears to have any close relatives in the area.

Server of DUI evidence back up and running COLUMBIA — The State Law Enforcement Division said it has finished restoring all the data on drunken driving arrests to the agency’s servers without losing any files. SLED’s Implied Consent servers went down on July 5 after a lightning strike, blocking access to the database of suspects’ Breathalyzer tests for prosecutors and defense attorneys. SLED spokesman Thom Berry said Wednesday that all the files are back on the server. Some of the cases went back as far as 22 years.

“I have found that the man was born in Indiana,” the coroner said. The remains were taken to Charleston for a post-mortem examination, Samuels said, but the cause of death has yet to be released. Foul play is not suspected in the deaths, and the Clarendon County Fire Department ruled the fire in the single-wide mobile home was unintentional. Firefighters were called to the scene when a passerby saw flames from the roadway and found the structure 70 percent involved, said Fire Chief Frances Richbourg. “Only about 10 percent of it is still standing,” Richbourg said. The cause of the blaze is officially listed as “undetermined,” and the chief said it’s likely to stay that way. “We’ve located (a possible origin) in an area in the kitchen,” Richbourg said, “but we can’t rule out that it was an electrical fire.”

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Harold Nash, Sumter Fire Department master fireman Sumter Fire Department Master Fireman Harold Nash says that after seven years of working for the city, helping others and saving lives is his favorite aspect of his job. NAME/AGE: Sumter Fire Department, Master Fireman Harold Nash, 44 ORIGINALLY FROM: Watertown, N.Y. HIGH SCHOOL: Watertown High School HISTORY OR BACKGROUND IN YOUR FIELD:

I volunteered with the county as a captain for two years and have been a master fireman here for seven years. I have to take classes all of the time — instructive classes, refresher classes, just basic classes you have to keep up. HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN THIS FIELD?

I always wanted to do it. When we had career day in school, I always wanted to do this or the military. WHAT IS ONE OF THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF CALLS YOU RESPOND TO?

We respond to a lot of alarms. Pots left on the stove that people forget to take off, that’s a common one, (too). WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST MOTIVATION?

Trying to make it higher and get promoted. I’m trying to get captain or battalion chief. WHAT IS THE HARDEST PART OF YOUR JOB?

Going to fires with children in the home. Seeing children who have passed away in the fire, and we have to pull them out. You always remember that. WHAT ARE SOME CURRENT ISSUES YOU EXPERIENCE IN YOUR FIELD THAT PEOPLE

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Vehicle in carjacking thought to be seen near crime site SUV captured in video at Liberty Street gas station the Explorer toward the pump. Before he exits the car, he appears to remove his shirt and place it over his head in an attempt to conceal his identity. The driver, wearing a dark-colored sports jersey and some kind of headgear, also gets out of the car and walks away from the camera toward the business. The suspects are described as black males in their early to mid-20s. One of the suspects appears to have dreadlocks. About 11:15 p.m. on Aug. 1, police think the men in the video approached the driver of the Explorer at the drive-up ATM on the corner of Liberty Street and Guignard Drive. The two reportedly robbed

BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com The SUV that was reportedly carjacked last week is apparently still moving around the Sumter area. Sumter police on Wednesday released newly acquired video footage of a green Ford Explorer thought to be the car stolen from its occupants outside the Bank of America last Thursday. Two men thought to be the robbers can be seen in the video pulling up to a gas pump late Monday night. The video was recorded on a security camera about 10:37 p.m. Monday at a Liberty Street gas station. A man steps out of the passenger side door and walks around

the driver and a female passenger at gunpoint, then forced them out of the 2002 Explorer and drove off with the car. The car is described as a two-door sport SUV with North Carolina tag SSE6078. In the video, the tags on the car are not clearly visible. Detectives think someone will be able to identify the men in the security video. Anyone with information about their identity or with information on this incident is asked to contact the Sumter Police Department at (803) 436-2717 or Crime Stoppers at (803) 436-2718 or 1-888-CRIME-SC. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

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A two-door green Ford Explorer is seen in surveillance video on Monday night at a gas station on Liberty Street. The vehicle, the driver and passenger are thought to be the same car and suspects involved in the carjacking of two victims at a drive-up ATM on the corner of Liberty Street and Guignard Drive about 11:15 p.m. on Aug. 1.

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Infrastructure Bank learns about road projects across state BY JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press Writer COLUMBIA — State Department of Transportation officials on Wednesday presented the details of seven interstate widening projects for about $1.7 billion to the board that loans money for major road projects, hoping to get the funding to complete them all in the next 10 years or so. The DOT will finalize the list at a meeting later this month, and the State Infrastructure Bank plans to take it to ask for up to $500 million in bonds. If the money comes through, the bank could make its final decision on the South Carolina projects in October, clearing the way for work to begin. Three of the projects involve Interstate 85 in the Upstate, including improvements to the interchange with I-385 that are just waiting for money to begin. Three of the projects are in the Midlands, widening I-20 in Lexington County, I-26 northwest of Columbia and I-77 northeast of Columbia. The seventh project would widen all of I-526 in the Lowcountry. The State Infrastructure Bank seems receptive to the projects. “Let’s start laying concrete as soon as possible,� bank board chairman Don Leonard said.

The DOT wants to use the Infrastructure Bank’s money along with part of up to $1 billion of additional money for roads approved by lawmakers this year to create a cascade of money for the projects. The extra money that would have gone into the I-85 and I-385 interchange can then be moved to the other projects. The goal is to start construction on the seven projects by 2019, with all wrapping up roughly in 2024, said Ron Patton, chief engineer for planning, location and design for DOT. “Let’s show the public we’re doing something with the money,� Patton said. One major project not on the list is untangling the I-26 interchange with I-20 near Columbia. Engineers will try a small improvement to the interchange with the I-26 widening by creating an express lane that will shuffle traffic from I-126 past the interchange and farther up I-26 west. But fixing the entire interchange would cost almost all the money the bank has to loan, Patton said. “The dollar figure was beyond our ability to fund,� said Patton, who said the DOT is trying to come up with other solutions, such as perhaps doing the interchange work in phases.

CHARGES:

Romeo Rachine Daniels, 29, of 123 Highland Ave., was arrested Tuesday and charged with criminal domestic violence, second offense. About 8:57 a.m., Daniels reportedly got into an altercation with a 27-year-old woman in the 300 block of Highland Avenue, broke the woman’s cellphone, then punched and slapped her in the face and reportedly took a debit card and $100 in cash from her pocket. Daniels reportedly had the items on him when he was arrested. Arthur Richardson, 22, of 2125 Cory Drive, was arrested Tuesday and charged with second-degree harassment. Richardson reportedly called, texted and e-mailed a woman several times between May 20 and Aug. 5, even after being told to stop. SHOOTING:

At 5:30 p.m., a 34-year-old man inside an apartment in the 700 block of Miller Road was arguing out the window with a 29-year-old man standing outside when the older man reportedly fired a gun out the window, then stepped outside and fired two more shots from a handgun before fleeing on foot toward Brunhill Street. Officers recovered a bullet and several casings from the scene. No injuries were reported. A bullet was reportedly fired through a glass door into a business in the 300 block of West Liberty Street and struck a display between 6 p.m. Monday and 6:14 a.m. Tuesday. The damage from the bullet is estimated at $460. POINTING AND PRESENTING:

A 63-year-old man was walking in the 100 block of

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At 10 p.m. Tuesday, a 37-year-old woman and a 26-year-old man were arguing in the 100 block of K Street when the man reportedly went into the bathroom and returned with a rifle and placed a clip in it. The woman then left the scene to call police, and the man left the home as well. STOLEN PROPERTY:

A green EZ-GO golf cart was reportedly stolen from the 1300 block of Clara Louise Kellogg Drive between 6 p.m. Monday and 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. The golf cart is valued at $5,000. A John Deere riding lawn mower and a black 5-by-8foot utility trailer were reportedly stolen between 10 p.m. Sunday and 7:55 a.m. Monday. The items are valued at $3,600. A blue 2003 Chrysler Sebring was reportedly stolen from the 500 block of Dicks Street between 4 and 11:04 p.m. Tuesday. The car is valued at $3,000. A four-ton air-conditioning unit was reportedly stolen from the 700 block of Flamingo Road between 3 p.m. July 22 and 5:02 p.m. Tuesday. The unit is valued at $2,500. A watch valued at $800 was reportedly stolen from the first block of Parish Street between 5:30 p.m. Monday and 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. A homemade 5-by-8-foot

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The Sumter Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) will meet at 5:30 p.m. today in the Bultman Conference Room of USC Sumter. Administrative professionals are encouraged to attend. Call Mary Sutton at (803) 938-3760. Lee County Branch of the NAACP will hold a back-toschool bash at 6 p.m. today at Dennis Development Community Center, 410 Cedar Lane, Bishopville. The National Council of Negro Women Clarendon Section will hold a back-to-school bash at 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at the Council on Aging building, 206 S. Church St., Manning. Bookbags with school supplies will be given to young school-aged children. Refreshments will be served to the children. The Sumter Police Department will sponsor an anonymous gun buyback event 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 325 W. Fulton St., and Alice Drive Baptist Church, 1305 Loring Mill Road. Residents can turn in their firearms in exchange for Wal-Mart gift cards, no questions asked. Gift card amounts as follows: $50 for handguns; $25 for long guns; and $100 for assault weapons (while supplies last). Firearms should be unloaded and transported in the trunk of your vehicle. The Thunderguards of Sumter back-to-school extravaganza community cookout will be held noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at 104 E. Bee St. Event will feature free food and refreshments for children, school supplies giveaway, various activities and games. South Main Street Neighborhood Watch will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, at the South Sumter Gym. The Sumter Police Department will sponsor its annual back-to-school bash 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Crosswell Park, featuring food, games, free haircuts, Lexy the Clown and more. All children must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older.

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Aliens attack earth in Syfy’s ‘Invasion Roswell’ BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH It’s funny what we choose to remember, or forget. A few weeks back, July 20th came and went with no television retrospectives on the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing. This, despite the fact that it was the culmination of an epic science and engineering project and the most-watched televised event in history. Some might argue, why commemorate the 44th anniversary of this bygone event? Fair enough, but instead, we get “Invasion Roswell� (9 p.m., Syfy) based on a non-event, the “legend� of a flying saucer crashlanding and a purported government cover-up. At times it seems that pop culture is more concerned with conspiracy than achievement and more with fear than fact. In “Invasion,� starring Greg Evigan and Denise Crosby, aliens are bent on a violent commemoration of the Roswell incident, returning on its 66th anniversary to attack our planet. It’s nice to see that aliens have a sense of history, even if earthlings don’t. Speaking of Syfy, you have to think the frenzy over the silly “Sharkado�

movie has influenced the folks at Discovery’s “Shark Weekâ€? — at least those making up the titles. Tonight’s shark offerings include: “Spawns of Jaws: Sharktweetoâ€? (8 p.m.), “Sharkpocalypseâ€? (9 p.m.) and “Alien Sharksâ€? (10 p.m.). • Fans of “Modern Familyâ€? who can’t wait for fall can catch Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Mitch) on tonight’s “Project Runwayâ€? (9 p.m., Lifetime, TV-PG). He’ll be involved in a special bow tie competition related to his foundation “Tie the Knotâ€? to support marriage equality.

Tonight’s Other Highlights • The Atlanta Falcons host the Cincinnati Bengals in “NFL Preseason Footballâ€? (8 p.m., ESPN). • TCM’s star of the day, Ramon Novarro, stars in the 1925 silent epic “Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christâ€? (8 p.m., TCM), pioneering the role Charlton Heston would play 34 years later. • Suspicions fall on a gun fetishist after an art lover’s murder on “Motiveâ€? (9 p.m., ABC, TVPG). • A diplomat’s poisoning inspires a race

against time for an antidote on “Burn Noticeâ€? (9 p.m., USA, TV-PG). • “First Ladies: Influence & Imageâ€? (9 p.m., C-Span, r) profiles Elizabeth Monroe and Louisa Catherine Adams. • Charlie lashes out on “Anger Managementâ€? (9:30 p.m., FX, TV-14). • Robbers target a casino-bound bus filled with seniors on “Rookie Blueâ€? (10 p.m., ABC, TV14). • Mike crosses a few lines on “Gracelandâ€? (10 p.m., USA, TV-14). • A mother and son barricade themselves in a closet when they hear an intruder on “Panic 9-1-1â€? (10 p.m., A&E, TV-14).

rive on “Vampire Diaries� (8 p.m., CW, r, TV14) * Alan’s ex-wife has second thoughts on “Two and a Half Men� (8:30 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14) * A fetching stranger arrives on “New Girl� (9 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14) * Finalists line up on “America’s Next Top Model� (9 p.m., CW, r, TV-14) * Danny’s old friend requests an illegal favor on “The Mindy Project� (9:30 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14) * An investigation into a fatal explosion uncovers an unrelated crime on “Elementary� (10 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14) * Jane Lynch hosts “Hollywood Game Night� (10 p.m., NBC, TV-14).

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A troubled veteran (Barry Newman) drives at top speeds from Denver to San Francisco, inspired by the patter of a blind radio DJ (Cleavon Little) in the moody 1971 road picture “Vanishing Point� (8 p.m., Sundance).

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ASHINGTON — When The Washington Post Writers Group came courting several years ago, inviting me to join the company’s syndicate, I remember well the pitch: We’re a family. By then I had been syndicated for more than a decade by the Tribune Co. and was struck yet again by the layers of irony implicit in the words such media organizations use to describe themselves. Syndicate. Family. Thank God no one kissed me. In The Kathleen PARKER Post’s case, the term was more than metaphor. The paper, which has been in the Graham family for 80 years, was literally a family. The idea appealed to me. Only family-held papers seemed to sustain the degree of loyalty to the journalistic ideals that attracted my generation of reporters to the field. Back in the day, we really did want to save the world. And, of course, drink. There were other attractions to the Post group. My previous syndicate, to which I am forever grateful, was an enormous enterprise where I was but one of scores of “products” that a handful of salesmen had to sell. Most significant, the top executives were primarily businessmen rather than journalists. At the Writers Group, in contrast, the top guys — editorial director Alan Shearer and senior editor James Hill — are veteran journalists with close to 100 combined years of institutional memory. The stable of writers is relatively small and, if I do say so, the best in the business. Editing is top-notch, owing in no small part to one fellow whose name will not be familiar to many — Richard Aldacushion, editor/fact-checker extraordinaire. We writers worship Richard. One columnist made his name a verb. “To be Richarded” means to be subjected to his gimlet eye and, on occasions too numerous to count, saved from humiliation. We are, indeed, a family and each column is our baby. It doesn’t take a village to write a column, but it’s helpful to have a few affectionate aunts and uncles reading over one’s shoulder. We may not be perfect, but what family is? Although the syndicate is separate from the newspaper, we all live under The Post banner, dwell in the same building, occupy the same pages and pixels — and all have enjoyed the aura of the literal family, the

Grahams. Their announcement Monday that the paper is being sold to Amazon creator Jeff Bezos wasn’t just a news shock. It was a gutpunch of familial disruption. Children of divorce are familiar with the feeling. Nothing will change in the immediate future, we’ve been told. And truly, for me, nothing will. Even though I’ve enjoyed being part of a family I admire, I have been an independent operator for most of the 25 years I have written my column. Only my muse — the firebreathing deadline monster — has kept me company. Still. When you walk in the door of The Post, you gulp the air of history and feel the presence of journalism’s greats. Bob Woodward of Watergate fame is still around knocking on doors and writing books. Ben Bradlee — Ben Bradlee! — walked these very hallways. Katharine Graham, the matriarch-publisher who shepherded this institution through some of the nation’s most significant political moments, held court a few floors up. And now her son Don Graham and granddaughter/publisher/ namesake Katharine Weymouth have made the decision no one thought they’d ever see. The family paper is to become the private enterprise of an online retail entrepreneur. Then again, who better to adapt an old form to a new shape? On Monday, when they called the staff together to deliver the news, Weymouth and Graham explained what has long been known: The publicly held company simply doesn’t have the necessary resources for innovation and survival in the Internet age. It is a familiar story these days, but the sting is nonetheless fresh when it is one’s own. Divorce is also commonplace, but this fact is of little consolation when one’s own family falls apart. Bezos has been lauded from all quarters as a good guy whose values are in line with “the family’s.” There’s no questioning his entrepreneurial vitality. When one’s personal fortune hovers around $25 billion, one can afford to dabble in such things as space travel, 10,000-year clocks and even newspapers. All things change. Children grow up, parents die, families adapt and evolve. With therapy — and perhaps a little cash infusion — this one will, too. Kathleen Parker’s email address is kathleenparker@washpost.com. © 2013, Washington Post Writers Group

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Baten could learn from Walter Williams This letter is, again, directed to Mr. Baten. Since we know you won’t listen to anything a white person has to say about education or general situations in our community, maybe you can get educated on some facts stated by Mr. Walter E. Williams. You could start by reading his commentary of Wednesday, July 31. I enjoy reading him because he states facts, not like how he and the rest of us would like things to be. He tells us where and how he gets his information, not just some made-up nonsense statement. I’m just saying, give him a try. GENE BRADLEY Sumter

Baten, Burns use blame game instead of facts Well, Misters Baten and Burns, you do not disappoint me with your response to my letter. On the contrary, you wrote exactly what I expected you would. That is, you have no facts to back yourself up, so you use the old, tired, blame game — your ancestors enslaved my ancestors. As I said earlier, you do not know my heart, although you like to think you know the heart of all non-”AfricanAmericans.” I do not think that you can ever embrace the positive aspects of our mutual society, and that is a real shame for you both could really become forces for good, not only in the black community, but in the larger combined community. You have said that people in the white community will not have an “honest conversation.” Your letter today (Tuesday, Aug. 4) tells the tale of why you can not have that conversation. One must be willing to discuss the bad along with the good and not just cast blame for all the ills in the black community onto the white community. One must, as an adult, accept responsibility sometime in life or remain an overgrown child. I will not continue to try to have an “honest conversation” with you for you have demonstrated your disregard of facts, and there is no “conversation” when it is all one-sided. What a joke to compare yourselves to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a man who wanted all people to not be judged by the color of their skin. If I could have one wish for this community, it would be that people like you two would be willing to put aside your ha-

tred of others and work for the good of all the people in Sumter. At any rate, I refuse to play your “blame game.” I will not bring myself down to your level of incivility. F.D. SCHMIDT Sumter

Rants don’t help bring change King dreamed of When Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was shot, a young Rev. Jesse Jackson claimed he held Dr. King and cradled him in his arms. He later revised his story to say he reached for him after others disputed his story. Since that day, many men of “stature” have tried to associate themselves with Rev. King, but more often than not they simply reach out and never actually touch his greatness. To be sure Dr. King was a great forward-thinking man. His goal was the equality of not just black men and women, but all men and women. He worked for equal rights for those who were oppressed, he worked for equal pay for those who did not have it, and he worked for kids in foreign lands who he saw dying in a war that he believed was wrong. When Dr. King spoke about injustices he did so with forethought about everyone involved, he did not stop at those who had the same skin color as himself. Dr. King’s most famous speech, the “I Have a Dream” speech is a good indicator of just how far America has come and just how far it has to go. The one line that stands out most is “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” Today we have blacks and whites joining hands not just as brothers and sisters in a struggle for equality, but also as husband and wife trying to ensure their own children are judged on the content of their character and not the color of their skin. This brings me to the point of this letter. Mr. Baten and Mr. Burns, your vitriolic speech and rants do nothing to bring about the change that Dr. King dreamed of. I can and have been pointing out numerous times where the two of you have judged others on the color of their skin and not the content of their character. JOHN GAYDOS Wedgefield Editor’s note: Because this letter exceeded the 350-word length as stated in our Editorial Page Policies which appears regularly on this page, it can be

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Baten, Burns comparison to King is blasphemous Eugene Baten and Ferdinand Burns, you can believe me when I tell you that you are nothing like the great Dr. Martin Luther King. For you to even infer any connection to the man and the way he approached the racial inequality in this country is blasphemous. Dr. King worked diligently to bring the black and white people together, for the black man to be a father, the black woman to be a mother and for the education of the black race. What can you honestly say you both have done in those areas for your race? If a black man, like Bill Cosby or Walter Williams stands up and talks about the morals and crimes in the black community, he is labeled an “Uncle Tom.” Gentlemen, if I recall my history lessons, since neither you nor I were living at the time, it was your ancestors that you speak of that sold your ancestors in to slavery in the Americas. Now Lee Ingle, I did not go to a private school, but I have driven by them and see what you mean is not there. The parents of those children pay for them to attend these schools and pay county school taxes to support the public schools. Private schools do not allow interruptions in the learning process, which appears to be a major problem in the public schools today. I do not believe anyone in this county is currently satisfied with our local school district, but changes are in the making. I once read “if you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you.” I never attended a segregated school. I was born and raised in Nebraska, at a time when the term Negro and later black was used to describe the persons who now want to be called African-American. We shared the same educational requirement, restaurant, swimming hole and other opportunities. My wife was born and raised in Massachusetts; they also had integrated schools and shared activities with the black population. JIM AUSTIN Sumter Editor’s note: Because this letter exceeded the 350-word length as stated in our Editorial Page Policies which appears regularly on this page, it can be read in its entirety under Opinion on The Item’s website, www.theitem.com.

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CHANGES from Page A1 directly under Baker. They are Cornelius Leach, the executive director of schools who will now serve as assistant superintendent of school services; Denise Nixon, director of personnel services who becomes assistant superintendent of human resources; and Joan Sagona, coordinator of social studies and testing, becoming assistant superintendent of instruction. For some affected by the recent shakeup, the reassignments were simply a cancellation of changes made to their workplace a few months ago, as Sumter High teachers Heidi Adler, Luther Barnett and Stephanie Johnson will now remain at the school, despite receiving a transfer under former Superintendent Randolph Bynum. Bynum resigned in recent weeks amid pressure from the public and the board. For others, the changes are a return to previous posts they’ve held in the recent past, as Manuel Kennedy will return as an assistant principal at Sumter High after a year at Lakewood High School, while Teresa Holloway will return as assistant principal of Lakewood, after a year at Sumter High. “I could not be happier. I feel like I have my life back,” said Adler, an art teacher who has spent the past 14 years at Sumter High but this summer had been told she was being transferred to Crestwood High School. “I was seriously contemplating getting out of education because I was so, I was devastated.” “When I was told that I had been transferred, and there was no clear reason as to why — there was an idea that I would build a program — I was devastated, because I want every child in Sumter County to have great, fantastic experiences, and I’ll work with anybody and any child that walks in my classroom I’m thrilled to teach, but I was being taken out of my classroom that I had built ... and I was teaching completely classes that were not my strength, or my love,” Adler said.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT PERSONNEL CHANGES District-level positions Cornelius Leach: Assistant Superintendent for School Services Denise Nixon: Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Joan Sagona: Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Brooke James: Curriculum Coach — Alice Drive Elementary Libby Ortmann: Curriculum Coach — Hillcrest Middle School Sam Myers: Administrative Assistant at Brewington Academy John Koumas: Director of Pupil Support Services Stella Hall: Coordinator of Social Studies Shirrie Miller: Principal of the Sumter County Career Center Lisa Norman: Director of Professional Development Henrietta Green: Director of Curriculum for Special Services Steve Mann: Executive Director of Finance

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

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First Sumter through 4 p.m. yesterday High ............................................... 85° Low ................................................ 72° Normal high ................................... 90° Normal low ..................................... 69° Record high ..................... 100° in 2007 Record low ......................... 56° in 1948

School-level positions Roosevelt Miott: Coordinator for PERK Harry Lash: Assistant Principal at Oakland Elementary Sterling Harris: Principal at Brewington Academy Teresa Holloway: Assistant Principal at Lakewood High School Manuel Kennedy: Assistant Principal at Sumter High School Dana Fall: Principal at Sumter High School Heidi Adler: Teacher at Sumter High School Luther Barnett: Teacher at Sumter High School Stephanie Johnston: Teacher at Sumter High School

Greenville 86/72

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Barnett, who earlier this summer had been told he was being transferred to Lakewood after 16 years at Sumter High, said returning to his classroom is a relief for both him and the other teachers returning. “Everybody’s been on edge all summer, and I think we started to feel the weight begin to lift with the possibility that we could begin to heal starting to come on the horizon,” Barnett said. The English teacher, who also serves as the president of Sumter Schools Education Association, said he hopes the recent ordeal will ultimately lead to stronger bonds between the teachers and the Sumter community. Still, Barnett thinks the local public school system has a while to go before the air of uncertainty currently surrounding it dissipates. “I haven’t forgotten all the people that have left, so I still feel a great deal of ambivalence,” Barnett said. “We’ve lost some really amazing teachers over the past two years, and it has been about the environment in the district. It’s going to take years.” Contact Braden Bunch at (803) 774-1201.

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between the U.S. and Asia. “If we don’t deepen our ports all along the Gulf — (and in) places like Charleston, S.C., or Savannah, Ga., or Jacksonville, Fla. — if we don’t do that, these ships are going to go someplace else, and we’ll lose jobs,” Obama said. It’s not the first time Obama has given a shoutout to the ports and their need for deeper shipping channels. A year ago, all three cities were singled out by the White House as being worthy of expedited expansion. Obama mentioned Savannah’s $652 million harbor project in May during his graduation speech at Morehouse College in Atlanta.

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Obama plugs deeper harbors on Leno SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — During a late-night TV interview with Jay Leno, President Obama slipped in a plug for three seaports in Georgia, Florida and South Carolina that are seeking federal funds to make room for larger cargo ships. Obama used his Tuesday night appearance on NBC’s “Tonight Show” to push for bipartisan cooperation in funding infrastructure improvements such as widening roads and repairing bridges. The president told Leno that U.S. ports on the East and Gulf coasts need deeper harbors to stay competitive as the Panama Canal finishes a major expansion in 2015 that will give supersized cargo ships a shortcut

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Low Ht. 5:17 a.m.....0.3 5:25 p.m.....0.2 5:52 a.m.....0.2 6:07 p.m.....0.3

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ARIES (March 21-April refrain from getting the last word in astrology 19): An opportunity to involved in an aggressive make a career move is debate. Too much of eugenia LAST evident. Reach out to anything will be your past employers, weakness. Prepare to colleagues or people accept whatever change you’ve met through industry events, and comes your way. network your way into a position that suits SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Put passion into the lifestyle you want to live. the things you love to do and the people TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A creative hobby you enjoy being with. A change in the way can lead to extra cash if you market what you approach life will encourage you to you have to offer throughout your change your surroundings to ease stress. community. Working from home will give SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Keep your you more time to spend with your family. ego in place. Too much confidence can lead GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Work must take to problems with someone you deal with at top priority. Whether it is at-home chores or work. Concentrate on money matters and a job you’re doing for money, pay attention how to improve your economic situation. to detail. An error will reflect on the way you CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Look over do things and can lead to complaints. contracts, assets or any pending matters CANCER (June 21-July 22): A conversation will that need to be completed. Uniqueness will lead to interesting possibilities. Think outside entice people to take notice and support the box, be innovative and get involved, but what you do. don’t let anyone do your thinking for you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A change of LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Change is heading your pace and plans will help you get back on way. Travel will give you ideas that can help track. Work-related matters may escalate, you expand your options. Check out the and the process of earning more money by small-but-important details before you using your skills in an unusual way will make a commitment. develop. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Strive to be and do PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Speak up your best, especially when helping others. concerning emotional matters that are Those you help now will surprise you with making you feel unsure of your position or a something special when you least expect it. partnership. Broaden your outlook, and you will create more options. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Listen carefully, but

DOG PARK from Page A1 is reducing the number of areas where owners can let their dogs run off-leash, Gaedtke said. Growing cities such as Sumter can even market a pet-friendly park as a livability asset, she said, and a dog park can put dog owners in contact with Animal Control, making sure their tags and licenses are up to date. “For the elderly, singles and the disabled, going to the park gives them a chance to go

out and meet people,” she said. This isn’t the first time the idea has come to the city’s attention. City officials said they’ve been considering sites for a potential dog park for some time. “We’ve identified some properties in the community that might be suitable, and we’ve talked with the county about their park,” said City Manager Deron McCormick.

Planning Director George McGregor said Palmetto Park had been considered for a dog park, but planners think other sites might make a better location. “There are other areas that are bigger and more accessible,” McGregor said. “But I don’t want to close the door on Palmetto Park.” In other news, council members passed first reading of a zoning request for a proposed apartment building. Plans to build a

PICK 3 WEDNESDAY: 7-3-9 AND 5-2-1 PICK 4 WEDNESDAY: 1-0-5-0 AND 4-2-2-8 PALMETTO CASH 5 WEDNESDAY: 9-2-4-26-17 POWERUP: 2 CAROLINA CASH 6 MONDAY: 4-5-6-10-23-28 MEGAMILLIONS TUESDAY: 1-11-16-51-55 MEGABALL: 41 MEGAPLIER: 3 POWERBALL NUMBERS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AT PRESS TIME

multi-family residence on Lewis Road south of McCrays Mill Road — currently zoned for single-family residences — drew a crowd to a public hearing three weeks ago. Residents of National Street, an unpaved road outside the city limits that runs behind the site, raised concerns about potential foot traffic through their neighborhood coming from the new apartments. Reach Bristow Marchant at (803) 7741272.

PUBLIC AGENDA SUMTER COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION / ELECTION COMMISSION Today, 5:30 p.m., registration / election office (county courthouse, first floor, Room 114-C)

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Angels fall short at WS with 3-2 loss FROM STAFF REPORTS

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Rory McIlroy is looking to regain the form that allowed him to win last year’s PGA Championship by a record margin. The 2013 tournament tees off today at Oak Hill in Pittsford, N.Y.

Turn back the clock McIlroy looks to regain 2012 form in time for another PGA Championship win BY DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press PITTSFORD, N.Y. — The curls no longer spilled from under his cap, a big change for Rory McIlroy. Prompted to reveal the rest of his free haircut, he removed his hat and wild brown locks sprang to life. “Still a little bit on the top,’’ he said Wednesday with an easy smile. Only then did McIlroy resemble the Boy Wonder who dominated golf last summer, starting with his win at the PGA Championship at Kiawah Island by a record margin. He didn’t walk down the fairways that week, he bounced. He was No. 1 in the world, and looked every bit the part.

McIlroy would love to rediscover that kid at Oak Hill this week. In its place is a 24-year-old from Northern Ireland who has reason to feel much older. He hasn’t won a

tournament, and only once did he even come close. He has finished over par in all three majors, with only two rounds at the British Open. He has failed to make the cut five times this year, which includes walking off the course in the Honda Classic with sore wisdom teeth that still haven’t been removed. Among betting favorites, he was second only to Tiger Woods at the Masters at 5-to-1. For the PGA Championship, the odds are 30-to-1, higher than two players (Henrik Stenson and Brandt Snedeker) who have never won a major. And he can’t wait to get to the first

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EDITOR’S NOTE The result of the Sumter O’Zones’ game at the Dixie World Series was not available at press time. For a recap, visit our website at www.theitem.com.

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No violation for Clowney autographs

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BY WILLIE T. SMITH III Greenville News

South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (7) was cleared by the USC compliance department on Wednesday after autographed items appeared on internet auction sites.

COLUMBIA — Allegations that Texas A&M quarterback and Hesiman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel accepted money to sign autographs caused anxiety Wednesday in Columbia as items signed by All-American defensive end Jadeveon Clowney appeared on Internet auction sites. The USC Compliance department on Wednesday quickly cleared Clowney, saying it was aware that items signed by the junior had surfaced online.

Tigers D ready to make name for itself BY AARON BRENNER Post and Courier CLEMSON — The college football world twists and shouts due to Johnny Manziel’s autograph. Clemson’s defense, particularly the big boys in the trenches, has no such quandary. Brokers aren’t exactly banging down the hotel room doors to get a piece of junior DeShawn Williams, or any of his mates on the Tigers’ defensive line. Thus, defensive tackles coach Dan Brooks has taken to an interesting nickname for Williams, Josh Watson, Grady Jarrett and all the players behind them on the field and on the depth chart. The No-Name Defense. “We’ve been telling (Brooks) we don’t want our names on our jerseys,” Williams said. “He takes pride in

ALEXANDRIA, La. — Gabby Kirkman of the Sumter Angels XPlay all-star softball team led off the fifth inning of her team’s game on Wednesday getting hit by a pitch. With her team trailing 3-2, things looked promising. She stole second then third, but a 2-out groundout ended the hopes of Sumter tying the game and advancing to the Dixie World Series finals as Montgomery American Ala., came W. ELMORE away with a 3-2 victory in an elimination game at the Johnny Downs Sports Complex. “We’re proud of these girls and they’ve worked hard,” Sumter head coach Wayne Elmore said. “The coaches and staff and the parents have worked very hard. “These girls have been playing softball since March, and that’s a heck of a commitment to make,” he explained. “And the reward for that hard work was a chance to represent Sumter and then eventually represent the state of South Carolina, and they handled it well.” The Angels finished no worse than fourth depending on the outcome of a game between Burgaw, N.C. and host Alexandria National, La. They went 3-2 in the tournament with their only other loss

“We have closely monitored things that have been on eBay with him and other student-athletes,” said Chris Rogers, USC’s associate athletics director for compliance. “In every case we have looked into, we determined there was no violation.” SPURRIER Clowney is one of numerous players whose signed items have appeared online. Ohio State’s Braxton Miller and Louisville’s Teddy Bridgewater were identified in sto-

ries and have been cleared by their athletic departments, according to The Associated Press. USC head coach Steve Spurrier, who usually allows fall practices to be open to the public for two weeks, closed the sessions after two days this year mostly because of fans’ aggressively seeking autographs. “It’s a different day,” Spurrier said on Sunday. “The autographers are lined up out there. Jadeveon can hardly get out on the field without SEE CLOWNEY, PAGE B4

Sumter Coach Pitch team finishes in 3rd at regional BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennisb@theitem.com

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josh Watson (91) and the rest of the Clemson defense don’t have the name recognition of their counterparts at South Carolina, but the Tigers are looking to change that this season.

that, because nobody knows our names.” Across the state, Jadeveon Clowney and his Gamecocks teammates have earned a reputation. It hasn’t hap-

pened yet for the Tigers’ defense. “It’s all about those guys at South Carolina. They all SEE TIGERS, PAGE B3

The Sumter 7-8 year-old AA Coach Pitch all-star baseball team finished third in the South Carolina state tournament. Because it finished in the top four, Sumter earned a spot in the 16-team AA Coach Pitch Region I tournament in Rockwood, Tenn. Sumter finished third in the regional and was the highestplacing team from the Palmetto State. And what did head coach Frankie Ward see as the reason for the team’s success on a grander stage? The state tournament. “I think the strength of our state tournament is what prepared us for the

regional,” said Ward, whose team went 4-2 in the regional. “Three of the final five teams in the (regional) tournament were South Carolina teams. I think that, along with the experience of our players with a lot of them having played travel ball, is what helped us.” The tournament was a SEE COACH PITCH, PAGE B3

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Braves sweep Nats, extend streak WASHINGTON — Jason Heyward singled and Justin Upton doubled in a 3-run eighth inning Wednesday night in the Atlanta Braves’ sweep-capJ. UPTON ping 6-3 win over the Washington Nationals that stretched their winning streak to 13 games.

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pect Wilmer Flores had a 3-run double, leading the New York Mets to a 5-0 victory over Colorado.

more’s 4-run eighth inning, helping the O’s beat San Diego 10-3.

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PITTSBURGH — Charlie Morton retired his final 11 batters over seven strong innings and Pittsburgh earned a 4-2 win over Miami. METS ROCKIES

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PHILADELPHIA — Donnie Murphy hit a tiebreaking 3-run shot in the ninth inning for his second homer of the game, lifting the Chicago Cubs to a 5-2 win over Philadelphia. 6 5

CINCINNATI — Jay Bruce hit a 2-run homer and threw out a runner at the plate, helping Cincinnati beat Bartolo Colon and Oakland 6-5. ORIOLES PADRES

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SAN DIEGO — Chris Davis hit his major leaguebest 41st homer in Balti-

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SEATTLE — Humberto Quintero’s 2-run homer highlighted a 6-run fifth inning, and Seattle rallied for a 9-7 victory over Toronto. UNION FILES APPEAL FOR A-ROD

CHICAGO — The MLB Players Association formally appealed Alex Rodriguez’s 211-game suspension Wednesday, sending the case to an independent arbitrator. Union spokesman Greg Bouris confirmed the appeal and said the players’ association had no further comment. From wire reports

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Holbrook to speak at Gamecock Club University of South Carolina head baseball coach Chad Holbrook will be the featured speaker when the Sumter County Gamecock Club holds its annual banquet today at the University of South Carolina Sumter’s Nettles Auditorium beginning at 6 p.m. USC football play-byplay announcer Todd Ellis will be the master or ceremonies and will give an update on the football program. HOLBROOK Dinner will be served at 6 with the program beginning at 7. Tickets are $25 apiece and are on sale at Danny’s Trophy Shop located at 713 Bultman Drive. For additional information, contact David Stewart at (803) 491-7397. P-15’S TO HOLD ANNUAL BANQUET ON MONDAY

The Sumter P-15’s annual baseball banquet will be held on Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post 15 home located at 34 South Artillery Drive. Awards will be handed out to players and coaches during the banquet. The cost is $12 per plate for both adults and children. Reservations are not necessary. If tick-

ANGELS from Page B1 being Sunday’s 5-0 loss to East Quachita South, La. It was a historic finish for the 9- and 10-year old girls from Sumter. “I think it’s a great accomplishment,” Elmore said. “It’s not as far as I’d like to go, but once you got down to the four final teams, based on what we had looked at and seen here – these are definitely the best four teams here in North Carolina, Louisiana, South Carolina and Alabama.” Sumter had its chances to score more runs, but had missed opportunities in the first, third and fifth innings. Kailin Hodge doubled with two outs and was left stranded at second in the first. Then in the third, McKenzie Truett singled with two outs, but was left stranded.

ets are paid for by check, the check should be made out to Post 15 American Legion Baseball. SHS CROSS COUNTRY MEETING SET

The Sumter High School boys and girls cross country boys teams will hold a meeting for those interested in competing today at 6:30 p.m. at the school’s picnic shelter. Runners must have a physical to participate. Parents are welcome to attend. For more information, call boys coach Jimmy Watson at (803) 983-4047, girls coach Karen McFadden at (803) 4914377 or the school at (803) 481-4480. FOX SPORTS GETS U.S. OPEN IN 12-YEAR DEAL

PITTSFORD, N.Y. -- Fox Sports is in as the next broadcast partner for the U.S. Open starting in 2015. In a surprising announcement Wednesday evening, the U.S. Golf Association said it has signed a 12-year multimedia deal with Fox network and Fox Sports 1. Though financial terms weren’t disclosed, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said the Fox bid was in the neighborhood of $100 million a year, more than double the previous contract.

“We didn’t put pressure on their pitching and defense,” Elmore said. “Alabama is a well-coached team and didn’t make any errors that I remember. “They’re 9 and 10, they’re not going to be perfect,” Elmore said of his team. “There were 10 state champions and a host team at the World Series and to perform like this is a tribute to their willingness to work hard and their love of the game.” Sumter gave up three runs in the second inning on three hits and an error before scoring a run in both the third and fourth innings. Madison Sliwonik led off the third with a single and came around to score on a 1-out sacrifice bunt by Andi Grae Wingate. In the fourth, Madison Truett singled with one out and Hodge hit into a fielder’s choice as Truett was out at second. Eventually pinch runner Madison

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Truett, who ran for Hodge, scored on a passed ball to make it a 3-2 game. Elmore had nothing but great things to say about the future of Sumter softball. He said the biggest thing the team took away from the tournament was the experience itself. “I think there is a bright future for Sumter softball,” he said. “Everybody is going to recognize Sumter as a hotbed of talent. Our job is to keep developing and showcasing that talent. “Winning and losing is important; you wouldn’t drive 15 or 16 hours to just participate,” the Angels coach said. “We’d be kidding ourselves if we said winning wasn’t important to them. I know from my daughter’s experience last year, the camaraderie of these girls together, the team-building experience, the friendships they made and that the coaches made with these kids will go a long way.”

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TV, RADIO TODAY Noon -- Professional Tennis: Rogers Cup Men’s and Women’s Round-of-16 Matches from Montreal and Toronto (ESPN2). 1 p.m. -- PGA Golf: PGA Championship First Round from Pittsford, N.Y. (TNT). 2 p.m. -- Youth Baseball: Little League World Series Great Lakes Regional Semifinal Game from Indianapolis -Grosse Pointe, Mich., vs. Hamilton, Ohio (ESPN2). 4 p.m. -- Women’s Amateur Golf: U.S. Women’s Amateur Second- and Third-Round Matches from Charleston (GOLF). 5 p.m. -- Youth Baseball: Little League World Series Northwest Regional Semifinal Game from San Bernardino, Calif. (ESPN2). 6:05 p.m. -- Talk Show: Sports Talk (WPUB-FM 102.7, WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 7 p.m. -- Youth Baseball: Little League World Series Great Lakes Regional Semifinal Game from Indianapolis -- Chicago vs. Burlington, Wis. (ESPN2). 7 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Detroit at Cleveland or Los Angeles Dodgers at St. Louis (MLB NETWORK). 7 p.m. -- WNBA Basketball: Los Angeles at Indiana (NBA TV). 8 p.m. -- NFL Preseason Football: Cincinnati at Atlanta (ESPN). 8 p.m. -- NFL Preseason Football: NFL Preseason Games Whiparound Coverage (NGL NETWORK). 9 p.m. -- Youth Baseball: Little League World Series Northwest Regional Semifinal Game from San Bernardino, Calif. (ESPN2).

NASCAR LEADERS By The Associated Press Through Aug. 4 Points 1, Jimmie Johnson, 772. 2, Clint Bowyer, 695. 3, Carl Edwards, 688. 4, Kevin Harvick, 675. 5, Dale Earnhardt Jr., 656. 6, Kyle Busch, 646. 7, Matt Kenseth, 638. 8, Kasey Kahne, 612. 9, Jeff Gordon, 602. 10, Greg Biffle, 599. 11, Tony Stewart, 594. 12, Brad Keselowski, 592. 13, Kurt Busch, 588. 14, Martin Truex Jr., 584. 15, Ryan Newman, 575. 16, Jamie McMurray, 566. 17, Joey Logano, 561. 18, Aric Almirola, 554. 19, Paul Menard, 532. 20, Jeff Burton, 507. Money 1, Jimmie Johnson, $6,318,680. 2, Kyle Busch, $4,282,965. 3, Matt Kenseth, $4,156,286. 4, Kevin Harvick, $4,009,848. 5, Brad Keselowski, $3,988,275. 6, Dale Earnhardt Jr., $3,753,333. 7, Carl Edwards, $3,718,294. 8, Tony Stewart, $3,710,624. 9, Jeff Gordon, $3,609,344. 10, Ryan Newman, $3,591,391. 11, Clint Bowyer, $3,470,301. 12, Kasey Kahne, $3,451,583. 13, Martin Truex Jr., $3,435,664. 14, Joey Logano, $3,382,567. 15, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., $3,306,189. 16, Greg Biffle, $3,196,999. 17, Aric Almirola, $3,150,492. 18, Kurt Busch, $3,139,628. 19, Jamie McMurray, $3,022,643. 20, Juan Pablo Montoya, $2,971,483.

MLB STANDINGS American League By The Associated Press East Division W L Pct GB Boston 69 46 .600 – Tampa Bay 66 46 .589 11/2 Baltimore 63 51 .553 51/2 New York 57 55 .509 101/2 Toronto 53 61 .465 151/2 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 66 45 .595 – Cleveland 62 51 .549 5 Kansas City 57 53 .518 81/2 Minnesota 49 61 .445 161/2 Chicago 42 69 .378 24 West Division W L Pct GB Oakland 64 49 .566 – Texas 64 50 .561 1/2 Seattle 53 61 .465 111/2 Los Angeles 51 61 .455 121/2 Houston 37 75 .330 261/2 Tuesday’s Games Detroit 5, Cleveland 1 Cincinnati 3, Oakland 1 Boston 15, Houston 10 Minnesota 7, Kansas City 0 Chicago White Sox 3, N.Y. Yankees 2 Arizona 6, Tampa Bay 1 Texas 8, L.A. Angels 3 Baltimore 4, San Diego 1 Toronto 7, Seattle 2 Wednesday’s Games Cincinnati 6, Oakland 5 Baltimore 10, San Diego 3 Seattle 9, Toronto 7 Detroit at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. Boston at Houston, 8:10 p.m. Minnesota at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. Tampa Bay at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Texas at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m. Today’s Games Detroit (Scherzer 16-1) at Cleveland (McAllister 4-6), 7:05 p.m. Boston (Lester 10-6) at Kansas City (B.Chen 4-0), 8:10 p.m. Friday’s Games Minnesota at Chicago White Sox, 2:10 p.m., 1st game Detroit at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. L.A. Angels at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. Oakland at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Boston at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. Minnesota at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m., 2nd game Texas at Houston, 8:10 p.m. Milwaukee at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. Tampa Bay at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Baltimore at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m. National League By The Associated Press East Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 69 45 .605 – Washington 54 59 .478 141/2 Philadelphia 51 61 .455 17 New York 50 60 .455 17 Miami 43 68 .387 241/2 Central Division W L Pct GB Pittsburgh 68 44 .607 – St. Louis 66 46 .589 2 Cincinnati 63 51 .553 6 Chicago 49 63 .438 19 Milwaukee 48 65 .425 201/2 West Division W L Pct GB Los Angeles 62 50 .554 – Arizona 57 55 .509 5 Colorado 52 62 .456 11 San Diego 52 62 .456 11 San Francisco 50 62 .446 12 Tuesday’s Games Atlanta 2, Washington 1 Philadelphia 9, Chicago Cubs 8 Pittsburgh 4, Miami 3 N.Y. Mets 3, Colorado 2 Cincinnati 3, Oakland 1 St. Louis 5, L.A. Dodgers 1 Arizona 6, Tampa Bay 1 Baltimore 4, San Diego 1 Milwaukee 3, San Francisco 1 Wednesday’s Games Cincinnati 6, Oakland 5 Baltimore 10, San Diego 3 Atlanta at Washington, 7:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m.

Miami at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Colorado at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. Tampa Bay at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Milwaukee at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m. Today’s Games Colorado (Chatwood 7-4) at N.Y. Mets (Gee 7-8), 12:10 p.m. Miami (Fernandez 8-5) at Pittsburgh (Cole 5-5), 12:35 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Samardzija 6-10) at Philadelphia (E.Martin 0-1), 1:05 p.m. Milwaukee (D.Hand 0-3) at San Francisco (Lincecum 5-11), 3:45 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Ryu 10-3) at St. Louis (Westbrook 7-6), 8:15 p.m. Friday’s Games Philadelphia at Washington, 7:05 p.m. San Diego at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. Miami at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. Pittsburgh at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Milwaukee at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. Tampa Bay at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Baltimore at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

NFL PRESEASON By The Associated Press AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF Buffalo 0 0 0 .000 0 New England 0 0 0 .000 0 N.Y. Jets 0 0 0 .000 0 Miami 0 1 0 .000 20 South W L T Pct PF Houston 0 0 0 .000 0 Indianapolis 0 0 0 .000 0 Jacksonville 0 0 0 .000 0 Tennessee 0 0 0 .000 0 North W L T Pct PF Baltimore 0 0 0 .000 0 Cincinnati 0 0 0 .000 0 Cleveland 0 0 0 .000 0 Pittsburgh 0 0 0 .000 0 West W L T Pct PF Denver 0 0 0 .000 0 Kansas City 0 0 0 .000 0 Oakland 0 0 0 .000 0 San Diego 0 0 0 .000 0 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF Dallas 1 0 0 1.000 24 N.Y. Giants 0 0 0 .000 0 Philadelphia 0 0 0 .000 0 Washington 0 0 0 .000 0 South W L T Pct PF Atlanta 0 0 0 .000 0 Carolina 0 0 0 .000 0 New Orleans 0 0 0 .000 0 Tampa Bay 0 0 0 .000 0 North W L T Pct PF Chicago 0 0 0 .000 0 Detroit 0 0 0 .000 0 Green Bay 0 0 0 .000 0 Minnesota 0 0 0 .000 0 West W L T Pct PF Arizona 0 0 0 .000 0 San Francisco 0 0 0 .000 0 Seattle 0 0 0 .000 0 St. Louis 0 0 0 .000 0 Thursday Baltimore at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Washington at Tennessee, 8 p.m. Cincinnati at Atlanta, 8 p.m. St. Louis at Cleveland, 8 p.m. Denver at San Francisco, 9 p.m. Seattle at San Diego, 10 p.m. Friday N.Y. Jets at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Miami at Jacksonville, 7:30 p.m. New England at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. Houston at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Kansas City at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Arizona at Green Bay, 8 p.m. Chicago at Carolina, 8 p.m. Dallas at Oakland, 10 p.m. Saturday N.Y. Giants at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m. Sunday Buffalo at Indianapolis, 1:30 p.m. Aug. 15 Detroit at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. Atlanta at Baltimore, 7:30 p.m. Carolina at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. San Diego at Chicago, 8 p.m. Aug. 16 Minnesota at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Oakland at New Orleans, 8 p.m. San Francisco at Kansas City, 8 p.m. Tampa Bay at New England, 8 p.m. Aug. 17 Dallas at Arizona, 4:30 p.m. Tennessee at Cincinnati, 7 p.m. Jacksonville at N.Y. Jets, 7:30 p.m. Green Bay at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Miami at Houston, 8 p.m. Denver at Seattle, 10 p.m. Aug. 18 Indianapolis at N.Y. Giants, 7 p.m. Aug. 19 Pittsburgh at Washington, 8 p.m.

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WNBA STANDINGS By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct Chicago 13 7 .650 Atlanta 11 6 .647 Indiana 10 10 .500 New York 9 12 .429 Washington 9 13 .409 Connecticut 6 13 .316 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct Minnesota 17 3 .850 Los Angeles 14 7 .667 Phoenix 10 11 .476 Seattle 9 11 .450 San Antonio 7 14 .333 Tulsa 7 15 .318 Tuesday’s Games New York 93, Washington 88 Los Angeles 74, Connecticut 72 Indiana 64, Chicago 58 Minnesota 93, San Antonio 80 Seattle 80, Phoenix 65 Wednesday’s Games No games scheduled Today’s Games Los Angeles at Indiana, 7 p.m. Washington at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Friday’s Games Chicago at Connecticut, 7 p.m. Tulsa at Phoenix, 10 p.m. San Antonio at Seattle, 10 p.m.

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COACH PITCH from Page B1 Dixie Baseball event featuring the top four finishers in the state tournament from Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina and North Carolina. Dixie Baseball will have a AA Coach Pitch World Series beginning next year. Sumter, which won the District 9 tournament to earn a spot in the state tournament, defeated West Robeson, N.C., 12-4 in its opening game. Interestingly enough, West Robeson would work its way back through the the losers bracket to win the regional. T.J. Curlee led the offense with two hits and three runs batted in. Boykin Wilder, Dax Dickerson and Clark Kinney each had two hits and two RBI. Donterian Davis had two hits. Sumter followed that up by beating North Carolina state champion Southport-Oak Island 23-17. Cameron Coulter had four hits and three RBI to lead Sumter. Hayden Lyons had three hits and four RBI, Riley Ward had two hits and four RBI and Wilder had two hits and two RBI. Dylan Richardson and Clark Kinney both had three hits, while

TIGERS from Page B1 know their names,” Williams said. “But they don’t know our names. So we’ve got to make our presence known, and make our names a statement.” Sacks and third-down defense were respectable

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The Sumter 7-8 year-old AA Coach Pitch all-star baseball team won the District 9 tournament, finished third in the state tournament and third in the AA Coach Pitch Region 1 tournament held in Rockwood, Tenn., July 27-30. Members of the team are, first row, left to right: Dylan Richardson, Riley Ward, Ian Harris, Clayton Goff, Donterian Davis and Wyatt Meldrim. Second row: Clark Kinney, Dax Dickerson, Cameron Coulter, Boykin Wilder, Hayden Lyons and T.J. Curlee.

Davis, Clayton Goff and Ian Harris each had two hits. “We hit the ball pretty well throughout the tournament,” said Coach Ward, who is the pitcher for Sumter. “This is a situation where you want to have a high ERA (earned run average). I know the boys swings pretty well and they know how I pitch from having pitched to them so much in practice. You get five pitches per at-bat, so we tell them if

in 2012, the first year under defensive coordinator Brent Venables. But the square-jawed Venables demands a better pass rush and penetration for round two. Translation: step it up, front four. “So we’ve got to win the line of scrimmage,” junior defensive tackle Josh Watson said. “It starts up front. We take

they get something good early swing and don’t put that pressure on yourself on the last pitch.” In its third game, Sumter beat Greenbrier, Tenn., 8-3. Davis led the way with two hits and two RBI. Wyatt Meldrim, Wilder, Dickerson, Kinney and Coulter each had two hits. Sumter had three games in which it held the opposition to seven runs or less. Coach

pride in that. We haven’t arrived. We want to get way better than what we were last year, and I think we can.” Wednesday’s practice, the fifth of fall camp and first in full pads, started off grabbing the Tigers’ attention with a fun, physical drill they call the “Paw Drill” — more commonly known as the Oklahoma Drill. It’s basi-

Ward credited the team’s defense for those low run totals. “We played good defense for the most part,” said Ward, who had Chris Goff, Billy Lyons, Scott Richardson and Chris Meldrim helping him with the team. “We didn’t make many mistakes defensively. In the game (against Southport-Oak Island) when we gave up 17 runs, they were hitting the ball really well. It wasn’t mistakes. We played

cally goal-to-go rushing plays between the tackles, pitting offensive line vs. defensive line with observing teammates lining the sides of a tight gauntlet. The offense won easily, springing tailbacks for “touchdowns” and driving head coach Dabo Swinney spitting mad. “LOSERS! That’s how you wanna start the sea-

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pretty well defensively.” Sumter suffered its first loss in its fourth game, falling West Robeson 10-9. Richardson had three hits and two RBI to lead the offense. Lyons, Davis and Harris each had two hits, while Curlee and Wilder both had two RBI. Sumter exacted some revenge and stayed alive in its next game, defeating South Carolina state champion Clinton 8-7. Dickerson had two hits and two RBI to lead Sumter, and Wilder had three hits. Hayden Lyons, Coulter, Riley Ward and Harris each had two hits. Sumter was eliminated by West Robeson in another 1-run loss, this one by a 15-14 score. Hayden Lyons had four hits and three RBI. Kinney and Curlee both had three hits and two RBI, Wilder had three hits, Claton Goff had two hits and two RBI and Dickerson and Coulter both had two hits. Coach Ward thanked the community for helping the team make the trip to Rockwood. “All of the players, coaches and fans want to tip their hats to those who helped us do this,” he said. “There were a lot of people who pitched in and made this happen. We’re thankful that Sumter is a community that supports youth baseball.”

son?!? Wait ‘til (Georgia) gets a piece of you!” Swinney shrilled at the defensive line, specifically his starting horses Watson, Jarrett and Williams. “He’s doing it to get the good out of us. He wouldn’t do it if we weren’t good. So I take pride in that,” Williams said. “You’ve just got to swallow it, take it on the chin, and just practice

harder.” In fairness, Williams didn’t disagree with his coach’s assessment. “It wasn’t good. At all,” Williams said. “Some players did good, some players didn’t. But as a unit, we have to do good, because in a game, they see us as a unit. If one guy gets pushed back, they see that. We’ve got to do better (the next time).”

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FREDERICK M. HANCOCK BISHOPVILLE — Funeral services for Frederick Mitchell Hancock, age 59, who died Aug. 5, 2013, will be held at 5 p.m. today at Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. SADIE H. RUFUS TURBEVILLE — Sadie Harrison Rufus, 81, widow of Elroy Rufus, died Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013, at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence. She was born Feb. 8, 1932, in Turbeville, a daughter of the late Sam Sr. and Pearl McDowell Harrison. The family is receiving friends at her residence, 1101 Featherwood Road, Turbeville. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning. BRENDA D. WHITE BISHOPVILLE — Brenda D. White entered eternal rest on Aug. 6, 2013, at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence. The family is receiving friends at the residence, 561 Bradley Road, Bishopville. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville.

WILMA G. HOUSTON MANNING — Wilma Greene Houston, 82, widow of Ellison Houston, died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2013, at Palmetto Health Richland, Columbia. She was born Jan. 25, 1931, in the Wilson section of Clarendon County, a daughter of the late Campie and Rosa Burgess Greene. She graduated from Manning Training School and received her bachelor of arts degree in early childhood education from South Carolina State College, Orangeburg. Mrs. Houston taught in the public school system of Clarendon County and retired ater 30 years of service. She was a member of Providence AME Church, where she taught Sunday school, was a member of the gospel choir, stewardess board, and the women’s missionary society. Survivors are one daughter, Cheryl Canty; two sons, Leslie Houston of Royal Palm Beach, Fla., and Arthur Houston of Columbia; two sisters, Janie Spry of Manning and Ruby Hunter of Columbia; a mother-in-law, Lula Houston of Manning; four grandchildren; several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and family. Celebratory services for Mrs. Houston will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at

Providence AME Church, Manning, with Pastor Linda Conyers presiding, the Rev. Archie Fair, eulogist, the Rev. Dr. Ronnie Brailsford Sr., the Rev. Andrew Jordan, the Rev. Geraldine Houston, the Rev. William J. Frierson Sr. and Cole Weathers assisting. Burial will follow in Junky Yard Cemetery, Foreston community, Manning. Mrs. Houston will lie in repose one hour prior to funeral time. The family is receiving friends at her residence, 4849 Greeleyville Highway, Manning. These services are entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

ANTINAE D. ISAAC Antinae D. “Trell” Isaac, 27, departed this life on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, in Sumter County. Born Feb. 21, 1986, in Sumter County, he was a son of the late Patricia Ann Isaac. He attended the public schools of Sumter County. He was employed at Alas of North Carolina Inc. as a master electrician. Antinae was a member of Berea Seventh Day Adventist Church, Sumter. He leaves to cherish his memories: two sons, Donavan and Dontrell Isaac; four brothers, Dontez, Danielle, Shaquille and Shaylan Isaac; two sisters, Victoria and Ashley Isaac, all

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of Sumter; 11 aunts; 10 uncles; three greataunts; one great-uncle; one great-great-grandaunt; three nieces; two nephews; a friend, Donetta Huggins; and a host of cousins, other relative and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Ann Isaac; two infant children, Antinae and Artrell Isaac; his grandparents, Robert Sr. and Rebecca Isaac; great-grandparents, Elijah and Ida Mickens and Mason and Evelyn Isaac; three aunts; and two uncles. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Berea Seventh Day Adventist Church, 675 S. Lafayette St., Sumter, with Pastor Marquis E. Jackson officiating, eulogist, assisted by Elder Joseph Taylor. The family will receive friends and relatives at the home of his uncle, Bobby Isaac, 90 Brewington Road, Sumter. The funeral procession will leave at 12:30 p.m. from the home of his uncle. Floral bearers and pallbearers will be family and friends. Burial will be in Walker Cemetery, Sumter. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr.com. Visit us on the web. Services directed by

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

JEAN L. McCASKILL HARTSVILLE — Jean Lever McCaskill, widow of John Stephen “Billy” McCaskill, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, in Wilbraham, Mass. Born Feb. 20, 1928, in Springfield, Mass., she was the youngest daughter of the late Arthur and Gertrude Lever. She was preceded in death by her only son, Wilburn Arthur McCaskill; and a sister, Doris Wing. Surviving are a daughter, Loreen McCaskill Hartman of Ludlow, Mass.; two granddaughters, Amanda McCaskill Hamm of Castle Rock, Colo., and Victoria McCaskill Mizner and husband, Alvin, of Bellavista, Ark.; three grandchildren, Morgan Hamm, and Tyler and Julie Mizner; and a sister, Gladys McKenzie. Cards and notes of sympathy may be mailed to Loreen Hartman, 21 Howard St., Ludlow, MA 01056. HENRIETTA GRANT Henrietta Grant died on Aug. 3, 2013, at Palmetto Health Richland, Columbia. Born Aug. 9, 1940, in Richland County, she was a daughter of the

late Willie Davis and Gladys Grant. She was a member of Olden Chapel UME Church. She is survived by a daughter, Teresa Covington; a sister, Gwen Henley (Eliger); two foster sons, George and Steven Maple; a host of other relatives and friends. Celebratory services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Olden Chapel Church with Pastor Roger Mullins and the Rev. Charles Chestnut. The family is receiving visitors at the home, 730 Wen-Le Drive, Sumter. Online memorials can be sent to comfhltj@ sc.rr.com. Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.

MINNIE M. BRADLEY BISHOPVILLE — Funeral services for Minnie Mack Bradley, 87, who died Aug. 3, 2013, will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at New Zion AME Church. Interment will follow in the church memorial garden. The Rev. A.S. Temoney will officiate. The family is receiving friends at 48 Trailer Lane. New Life Funeral Services LLC of Bishopville is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.newlifefuneralservice.com.

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McILROY from Page B1 tee this afternoon. Inspiration comes from videos he has been watching of his eight-shot win at Kiawah Island, along with his back-to-back FedEx Cup playoff wins against some of the strongest fields of the year. Some of what he noticed was technical, such as the position of his club in the swing. What really stood out was the body language. “It’s how you carry yourself. It’s all that sort of stuff, your little mannerisms,’’ McIlroy said. “I guess it’s just trying to remember those feelings and remember how I felt that week and trying to carry some of that into this week and just get those good, positive thoughts going. “I think everyone sees when I walk and I’m playing well, I have that little bounce in my step.’’ What would go a lot longer at Oak Hill is keeping the ball in play on a traditional, treelined course — so many trees that even being in the fairway doesn’t mean a clear shot at the green if the ball is slightly out of position. The greens are small and slope toward the front. Oak Hill is a hard golf course, and the evidence comes from the previous five majors held on this Donald

| Ross design — only 10 players in those five majors have finished under par. “This may be the toughest golf course, but the fairest golf course that we play,’’ said Tom Watson, playing this major for the 32nd time. “Somebody is going to win this thing, and that person is going to play awfully well, awfully good golf this week. Wish I could say that’s me.’’ Watson was joking. Not so funny is that the way McIlroy’s year has gone, there isn’t much reason to believe it could be him, either. Most of the attention is on Woods, even though he has gone five years and 17 majors without winning one. Woods won the Bridgestone Invitational last week by seven shots, sparked by a 61 in the second round that tied his personal best. That gave Woods five wins this year, which is five more than McIlroy. Phil Mickelson opened with a 65 in 2003 the last time the PGA Championship was played at Oak Hill until fading badly in one of his worst seasons as a pro. He is coming off an astounding win at the British Open, where his 66 in the final round is regarded as one of the best closing rounds in a major. If he could pick off another PGA Championship, Mickelson would be a shoo-in as PGA Tour player of the year, an award he has never won. McIlroy, meanwhile, has

CLOWNEY from Page B1 somebody getting mad at him. We just had to eliminate open practice and get some security guys out there to make sure our guys can get in and out of practice without having to sign autographs all the way up and down the field.” Spurrier reiterated his support of Clowney during a Wednesday interview with ESPN. “I really believe Jadeveon has never accepted anything for signing an autograph,” he said.

been largely forgotten through ordinary play and endless questions about a season gone wrong from his opening tournament when he missed the cut in Abu Dhabi. Some of his troubles have been attributed to a wholesale equipment change, others to his decision to change management companies. McIlroy said his switch to Nike is no longer an excuse, not with 15 tournaments under his belt. He says it has taken longer than usual to work his way out of bad habits. “I guess every time you play and you don’t play well, it sort of chips away at your confidence a little bit,’’ he said. McIlroy has gone through this before. Only a year ago, he had gone five months without a win and missed the cut in four out of five tournaments. With a spark at Firestone, he showed up at Kiawah Island and overwhelmed the strongest field in golf in ways only Woods used to do. “I love proving people wrong,’’ McIlroy said. Ian Poulter’s advice was everyone to “give him a break.’’ Poulter tied for third — by nine shots — last year at Kiawah Island and has watched the fall of a kid who looked one year ago that he would be on top of golf for a long time. Now it’s back to Woods and Mickelson at Nos. 1 and 2 in the world, with the kid trying to claw his way back.”

It has been an interesting summer for Clowney, who has shared the college football limelight with Manziel. USC’s compliance department cleared him of any wrongdoing when a website reported with identifying its sources that Clowney had several conversations with music mogul JayZ, who has recently opened an agency representing professional athletes. USC’s football team has been careful during team signing events, making sure players autograph only items provided by the university. The Gamecocks will host Fan Day on Sunday at the Colonial Life Arena, where athletes of several sports will attend and be allowed to sign only posters provided by the school.

PGA CHAMPIONSHIP TEE TIMES By The Associated Press At Oak Hill Country Club Piitsford, N.Y. 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EAR ABBY — I and we have fought am a self-emabout it. I tried to fire her ployed general but she says if she can’t contractor, and have work for my business, we been for the most part might as well get disuccessful. My wife, “Javorced. nine,” worked in the I never wanted a partmortgage industry, but ner and didn’t ask for because of the economic one, and now I feel downturn hasn’t worked trapped with an employin three years. ee from hell. I love After her Janine and don’t mom provided want a divorce. some financial How can I get her help to my busito quit and still ness eight stay married? months ago, JaNEEDS HELP nine decided she IN CALIFORNIA Abigail wanted to work for me doing the VAN BUREN DEAR NEEDS office work and — Your wife’s bebookkeeping. havior is immature The problem is, she and inappropriate. If her doesn’t show up until being in your office is late afternoon and stays connected to the money only a short while. She her mother loaned you, doesn’t get any work my advice is to repay it done, and then she immediately before your leaves. She constantly wife’s “dabbling” as a rushes to get the bills business partner disrupts paid at the very last min- the business any further. ute. You may love Janine, Although my wife is but if the only thing holdcollege-educated, she re- ing your marriage toally can’t handle the job. gether is allowing her to Her work ethic is terrible. play at working in the ofI started my company fice, then I’m sorry to say and I’m the boss. When you don’t have much of a Janine doesn’t agree with marriage. Wake up and me about something, she smell the coffee. You yells so loud I’m sure the need an assistant and people who work next your wife needs somedoor can hear her. I have thing else to occupy her talked to her about this, time. dear abby

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Summons & Notice SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THE PROBATE COURT THIRD JUDICAL CIRCUIT Docket No.: 2013-ES-43-311 Estate of Thomas Sanders Frank D. Sanders, Petitioner, TO: HEIRS OF THE DECEDENT: You are hereby summoned and required to Answer the Petition in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the said petition on the Petitioner, or his attorney, Kenneth R. Young, Jr., within thirty (30) days after the service thereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer to the said Petition within the time aforesaid, the Petitioner will apply to the Court for a default judgment granting the relief demanded in the said Petition. TO: HEIRS OF THE DECEDENT: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the original Petition to Establish Heirs and the Order for Publication in the above captioned matter were filed in the Probate Court for Sumter County, South Carolina, the object and prayer of which is an action to establish heirs of the decedent and other related relief as set forth in the Complaint Kenneth R. Young, Jr. Attorney for Petitioner 23 West Calhoun Street Sumter, SC 29150 803 773-4371

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YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Second Amended Complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, or otherwise appear and defend, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Amended Complaint upon the subscriber at his office, 5 Law Range, Post Office Box 1268, Sumter, South Carolina, 29151-1268, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Second Amended Complaint within the time aforesaid, or otherwise appear and defend, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded therein, and judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Second Amended Complaint. If you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, not less than ten (10) days after the time for answering has elapsed, Plaintiff will apply for a hearing before the Master for Sumter County, which hearing shall be held to obtain a final order and judgment of all issues in this action, whether a matter of fact or law, or both; and said hearing shall be held before The Honorable Richard L. Booth, Master-in-Equity for Sumter County, or any successor Master-in-Equity for Sumter County, who shall enter final judgment. TO ALL OF TE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, INCLUSIVE OF ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, INTEREST IN OR LIEN UPON THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT, INCLUSIVE OF SUCH PERSONS WHETHER INFANTS OR UNDER OTHER LEGAL DISABILITY, AND IN THE CASE OF INFANTS UNDER THE AGE OF FOURTEEN (14) YEARS OR PERSONS MENTALLY INCOMPETENT, TO THEIR PARENTS OR THE PERSONS WITH WHOM THEY RESIDE, OR THEIR CONSERVATOR, IF THEY HAVE ONE,

TAKE NOTICE That unless you apply for the appointment of a Guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this notice upon you, exclusive of the date of service, application will be made in your behalf by the Plaintiff in this action for the appointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your interest in said action.

AMENDED SUMMONS IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Case No.: 2012-CP-43-1053 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Lillian Elaine Wright Chapman, Plaintiff, vs. Edward J. Wright, Minnie Jones Corea, Timothy Jones, Elliott Kelly, Calvin Kelly, Kerene Spigner, Robert Spigner, Mary Bracy Anderson, Randolph Bracey, Jr., Carrie Singleton Prioleau, Darcus Singleton Stewart, Sarah Singleton Griggs, William Singleton, Rhetta Singleton Sanders, Lewis Singleton, Gaymond Singleton, James Singleton, Lee Singleton, Randolph Singleton, Theresa Singleton, Sabrina Singleton, Elbert Singleton, Maceo Singleton, Jr., Barry Singleton, Deborah Singleton Webb, Sandra Singleton Savage, Patricia Parr, Cynthia Singleton, Laverne White, Benjamin Singleton, Beverly Osborne, Bernard Singleton, Byron Jackson, Ceicely Smith, Gladys Grant, John Doe, Mary Roe, also all other persons unknown, claiming any right, title, estate, interest in or lien upon the real estate described in the Complaint herein, or any claim adverse to Plaintiff s ownership or any cloud on title thereto, Defendants.

That Michael M. Jordan, Esquire, 10 Law Range, Sumter, South Carolina 29150, has been appointed as Guardian ad litem nisi for all Defendants impleaded herein who may be infants or others under legal disability. The original Lis Pendens, Summons, Complaint and Order for Appointment of Guardian ad litem nisi were filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on May 30, 2012.

AMENDED LIS PENDENS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been commenced and is pending or is about to be commenced in the Court of Common Pleas by the above-named Plaintiff, against the above-named Defendants, to quiet title and partition on the following described real property: Two tracts of land, a ten (10) acre tract bearing tax parcel number 101-00-04-010 and old tax parcel # XO6-A-12 located in Middleton Township and depicted in the tax map attached hereto as Exhibit A, AND a 22.86 acre tract bearing tax

parcel number 101-00-04-011 and old tax parcel #XO6-A-14 located in Middleton Township and depicted in tax map attached hereto as Exhibit A. Reference is made to that 15 acre tract conveyed to John Bracey on January 27, 1882 in deed XX-598. JONES, SETH, SHULER & JONES, LLP Richard C. Jones Attorney for Plaintiff Post Office Box 1268 - 5 Law Range Sumter, South Carolina 29151 803-773-8676 February 12, 2013

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RENTALS Unfurnished Apartments 107 N. Salem Ave. 1Br, pvt. patio, full kitch, new carpet, C/H/A, $435/mo. Prudential 774-7368. 2BR 2.5BA Townhouse with bonus room, garage washer/dryer hook up, kit appliances incl. on Dartmouth Dr $850 Mo/Dep. Call 803 934-0434 SOUTH FORGE APTS. 2BR, Water, stove & frig furnished. Call Linda at 803-494-8443

Unfurnished Homes Nice 3BR/2BA Brick home with garage. Lg fenced yard. $750/mo + $750/dep. Call 803-968-5816 3BR 2BA Brick home completely renovated, Stove , fridge, Hdwd and tile floors, fenced yard, carport. Must See! Off of Pinedale. $750//mo + $750/dep. Call 803 316-7958 Mon-Fri 9-6pm, House for rent: 2BR/1BA, 14 Byrd St. Single or couple (with one child 3yrs or younger). No pets. Call 803-773-5314 (10AM-2PM Mon-Wed. only) 2 & 3 Br apartments and houses available in Sumter Area. $350 per month with $25 key deposit only. Call 773-8402 for info.

Mobile Home Rentals Oaklawn MHP: 2 BR M.H.'s, water/sewer/garbage pk-up incl'd. RV parking avail. Call 494-8350 16x80 MH, 3BR//2BA, Quiet neighborhood. Suitable for mature older couple ONLY. No section 8. $450 / month + $350 / deposit. Call 803-775-0492 for more info. For Sale, 4Bed/2Bath, Land, $325/mo. 803-494-5090

STATEBURG COURTYARD 2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015

3 Room Apartment 7B Maney St, No appliances $300 mo. & dep Call 775-0776 Sumter: Houses for rent $550/$575 Call 239-293-5124 Nice single person apartment, Furnished , includes utilities. Call 803-464-5439

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Property overlooks pond & community clubhouse/pool. 4BR w/maple hardwood floors, 3 full BA w/ceramic tile. Solid maple 42" kitchen cabinetry w/Charleston Style concrete countertops. Oversize 2 car garage. Reduced $219,000. Call 803-968-1187. Brokers accepted at 3%. Details & photos @ www.forsalebyowner.com /23945649 & www.militarybyowner .com/MBO 264616

(Mayesville) 3BR/1BA Brick home on large lot. C/H/A, $34,500. Will pay closing cost. Call 803-469-8328 or 983-9711

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22,500 SF warehouse divided into 4 sections approx. 5000SF each, separated by steel doors. 1 loading dock, 18-24’ ceilings. 2100SF ofice. On 2.87 Acres. Out of State owner $190,000

Must Sell! 310 Enter St. off Hwy 521 S. & Mooneyham Rd. 3 Br, 2 Ba, with great room & brick underpinning. Excellent condition. Drastically reduced to $39,900! Please call 468-6029.

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Investment Properties 1250 Coffey St. 3 br, 1 ba brick home. $45,900. 131 A-B Highland Ave. Duplex, $40,000. 202-206 Montreat St. Brick Triplex, $40,000. 206-208 Dixie Duplex, $35,000. With tenants. Quick sale! 316-8105.

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We will arrange financing even if you have been turned down before. Loans available for no credit, bad credit, 1st Time Buyers & Bankruptcy buyers. No co-signers needed. Call Mr. Ashley Brown at 803-926-3235

2008 Ford Focus, Silver, 2 door, 55k miles, Cold A/C, 5 speed. Asking $7,500 OBO. Call 803-468-4760 2004 Toyota Avalon. Pearl White. Exc cond. Leather seats, sun roof, Loaded. $7,000. Call 803-775-9797 or 803-983-1739

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