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A fountain of memories flows as Cut Rate celebrates 80th birthday BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com

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Zenobia Johnson-McKnight, Eric Mcknight and Jamana Johnson Moore enjoy cheap hot dogs and drinks Saturday morning as part of Sumter Cut Rate Drugstore & Soda Fountain’s 80th anniversary celebration.

Elvis did not make an appearance at Sumter Cut Rate Drugstore & Soda Fountain, 32 S. Main St., during its 80th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, but his presence would not have disturbed the atmosphere in the least. While the store was full of people enjoying the anniversary specials of 5-cent coffee and Cokes, 80-cent sausageand-gravy biscuits or hot

dogs, the main reason people pack the store was to see old friends and take in the ‘50s and ‘60s vibe of one of downtown Sumter’s star attractions. “We’ve been extremely busy,” said Operations Manager Todd Touchberry. “People were waiting at 8 a.m. for the doors to open, and we didn’t open until 9 a.m.” Carolyn Huggins enjoyed a soda as she sat at one of the ‘60s-era chrome stools and said her memories of the

August is ‘Play Ball Month’ Mayor issues proclamation BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com During the most recent Sumter Family Softball gathering on Thursday at South Sumter Park, Sumter City Councilman Calvin Hastie read a proclamation from Mayor Joe McElveen declaring August “Play Ball Month” in the city. Even with dark clouds overhead, the group got out on the field to play but stopped once the heavy rain started to fall. While standing under the shelter of a dugout, Hastie read the proclamation to the participants who were also avoiding the rain. According to the proclamation, Play Ball Month is being recognized through a collaboration between United States Conference of Mayors, Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball. Sumter is one of more than 125 cities to have been designated “Play Ball” cities, according to a news release from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. The news release states that as a Play Ball city, McElveen must sponsor a baseball or softball-related event during the month of August. The community softball event started in July as a way to bring together residents of Sumter. Hastie said everyone in the Sumter community is welcome to come to the weekly softball event, sponsored by OneSumter.

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store go back to her childhood. “My dad retired from Air Force after World War II and moved to Dalzell,” she said. “My fondest memory is of him bringing me here as a reward for being good, and I would get a Coke and a pimento-cheese sandwich — that’s still my favorite.” Huggins, who is a retired kindergarten teacher, said she remembers when you had to

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Playground dedicated in honor of Bethel teacher BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com

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Before a drenching rain ended Thursday night’s community softball game, Kwaleek Jones, 14, gets a hit. The Thursday night games are an attempt to bring the community together. The proclamation states that baseball is important to a community because it teaches “valuable life lessons of teamwork, perseverance, leadership and sportsmanship” and “has formed a diverse culture showcasing a snapshot of where

“It’s been a great way for the city to come together over something that’s not controversial,” he said. He said the softball event has brought together people from different neighborhoods and of differing backgrounds and races.

America stands today.” Sumter is described as a “baseball city” in the document, something that McElveen would like to continue for future generations. A big fan of baseball,

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DEATHS, A9 Fred D. McFadden Luther L. Truesdale Alvin L. Jackson Patricia Sinkler Lillie Mae Plowden

Members of Bethel Baptist Church dedicated its new playground recently in memory of a woman who served as the church’s Sunday school teacher for 65 years. Pauline Craig Griffin began teaching Sunday school at the church at age 17. She joined Bethel at age 12, after moving to Sumter with her family from Mountain Park, North Carolina. “She was the epitome of a true Southern lady,” said Shirley Osborne, a member of the church who was on the committee to get the playground built. “She was softspoken and had an innate ability to love others, especially children.” Griffin taught first and secGRIFFIN ond grade at the church’s Sunday school until age 82. When she passed away in January 2013 at age 87, she designated in her will a fund that went to the church. When members decided to redo the church’s playground, which had been there for at least 45 years, a portion of that fund covered the new equipment. A dedication ceremony was held at the new playground, renamed “Pauline’s Place,” in July, and a memorial stone, was placed in front of it. “She was a very loving and caring person,” said Mark Dively, Sunday school director and chairman of the church’s building and grounds committee. “She would do whatever she could for anyone and had a passion for teaching children.” Griffin’s daughter, Judy McCabe, quoted Ephesians 4:11 when describing her mother: “It was He who gave some to be teachers. “To my mother this gift was given in abundance,” McCabe said. “For 65 years, she delighted in teaching little ones about Jesus. For 87 years, she delighted everyone who crossed her path. Her kindness, patience, love and faith truly defined her. She

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Board of zoning appeals will meet Wednesday The Sumter City-County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet at 3 p.m. on Wednesday in Sumter City Council Chambers, Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main St., to consider: • A request for variance from the county’s development standards requiring a minimum lot area of one acre in order to subdivide land into two lots. The applicant intends to divide property in the 4600 block of Eddie Lane into one .89 acre lot and one .75 acre lot; • A special exception request to allow a drinking place in the 5000 block of Mill Road in the county’s agricultural conservation zoning district; • Multiple requests for variance allowing a restaurant in the 400 block of Broad Street to be rebuilt; • A request for variance to reduce the required separation distance between suburban multi-family apartments for four units at Wall Street Green Apartment complex on Bama Lane; and • Multiple requests for variance to demolish the McDonald’s restaurant at 360 Pinewood Road and build a new structure on site.

Sumter County Council to meet Tuesday Sumter County Council will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday in County Council Chambers, Sumter County Administration Building, 13 E. Canal St., to consider third reading of a request to rezone 2 acres of land at 3380 N. Main St. from agricultural conservation to general commercial for the development of a Dollar General. Later, council will receive updates from the Internal Affairs Committee, which will meet at 5 p.m. on Tuesday in County Council Conference Room, County Administration Building, 13 E. Canal St., to discuss a county ethics policy statement and upcoming vacancies on boards and committees. Council will also receive an update from the Fiscal, Tax and Property Committee which will meet at 5:30 p.m. in County Council Conference Room to discuss an economic development matter.

Ninth Air Force commander to speak at annual dinner BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com The 15th annual Chamber/Air Force Association Dinner, presented by SAFE Federal Credit Union, will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Sunset Country Club, 1005 Golfcrest Road. Keynote speaker will be Maj. Gen. Mark Kelly, who assumed command of the Ninth Air Force, Air Combat Command, at Shaw Air Force Base on July 31. Attendees will also hear from the presenting sponsor, Beverly Gagne of SAFE Federal Credit Union, as well as from the Air Force Association and the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce. “We will have a number of folks from Shaw and the community as well as several military retirees from around the state who come in to join us,” said Chamber Vice President of Operations Nicole Milligan. “Our main focus for the night will be Maj Gen. Kelly. We have heard from a number of people that Kelly has some great stories he plans to share with us.” Kelly graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas, in 1986. He was commission in the Air Force

that year and earned his pilot wings at Europe-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Before assuming command of the Ninth Air Force, Kelly has commanded a fighter squadron, two fighter wings and recently served as commander of the 445th Air Expeditionary Wing at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. He has logged more than 5,500 hours in flight including more than 800 combat hours in fighter aircraft. Kelly has received numerous awards and decorations, including a Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, Distinguished Flying Cross with valor device with oak leaf cluster, Bronze Star with oak leaf cluster and the Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters. “This Chamber/AFA dinner is a great opportunity for chamber members, community leaders and Sumterites to hear from leadership at Shaw as well as to network with the military folks and show our support to the base,” Milligan said. Tickets are $35 for and include a cocktail social at 6:30 p.m. as well as dinner at 7 p.m. Reservations may be made at www. sumterchamber.com. For more information, call the chamber at (803) 775-1231.

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Newly installed Ninth Air Force Commander Mark D. Kelly addresses a crowd of civilian dignitaries, military commanders and airmen after taking the reins at Shaw Air Force Base on July 31.

Back-to-school bash draws crowd Shaneka Gardner and Kenyona McLeod pass out school supplies to children attending the back-to-school bash at Crosswell Park on Saturday morning. KEITH GEDAMKE / THE SUMTER ITEM

‘Antiques Roadshow’ visiting Charleston area NORTH CHARLESTON — The PBS series “Antiques Roadshow” is returning to the Charleston area for the first time in 15 years. The show is filming three one-hour episodes for its new season at the Charleston Area Convention Center in North Charleston on Saturday.

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Local woman gives out goodies to Crosswell Park community BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com Cassandra Goodman said she wanted to give back to the Sumter community, so she organized a back-toschool bash at Croswell Park so parents and children could enjoy an afternoon of fun before school gets underway. Goodman said she original-

ly planned the event to support her business, which she closed, but she still wanted to do something for the people of Sumter. Live singers, giveaways of backpacks, haircuts, hairdos, back to school supplies, drinks and snacks highlighted the event, which Goodman said was the first one she has organized.

The event attracted quite a turnout, with the gazebo and the surrounding area at the park packed with adults and children of all ages. Even Spongebob Squarepants made an appearance, having his photo taken with some of the attendees. Also on hand were face painters and a table selling

jewelry to support charity. “I am surprised by the turnout, and I am still expecting more,” Goodman said about an hour after the festivities began. Also on the program were an anti-bullying demonstration by Jerome Robinson of Team Robinson Mixed Martial Arts and a speaker on single parenthood.

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Ryan Kinsella is seen at his bicycle-repair business in Penobscot, Maine. Kinsella broke his back in a rock-climbing accident in 2002, which left him with partially paralyzed legs. He is recovering from a long battle with hepatitis C, which he contracted by sharing IV drug needles when he replaced pain medicine with heroin.

Hepatitis C surge linked to heroin abuse BY PATRICK WHITTLE The Associated Press MACHIAS, Maine — Public health agencies and drug treatment centers nationwide are scrambling to battle an explosive increase in cases of hepatitis C, a scourge they think stems at least in part from a surge in intravenous heroin use. In response, authorities are instituting or considering needle exchange programs but are often stymied by geography — many cases are in rural areas — and the cost of treatment in tight times. In Washington County, at the nation’s eastern edge, the rate of the acute form of hepatitis C last year was the highest in a state that was already more than triple the national average. The problem, health officials there agree, is spurred by the surge in the use of heroin and other injectable drugs and the sharing of needles to get high. Ryan Kinsella’s story is sadly typical. He was badly hurt in a rock climbing accident and became dependent on opioid painkillers several years ago. But

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had 70 new cases of hepatitis C in 2013, followed by 130 in 2014, and where health officials expect rates to at least match or surpass last year’s. (Indiana’s Scott County is also grappling with an HIV outbreak among injection drug users.) • Massachusetts, where cases of acute hepatitis C grew from 10 in 2009 to 174 in 2013. • Large swaths of Appalachia. Kentucky leads the nation in the rate of acute hepatitis C, with 5.1 cases for every 100,000 residents, more than seven times the national average, according to 2013 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Hepatitis C, which can result in liver failure, liver cancer and other serious complications, is the nation’s most common blood-borne infection. About 3 million Americans are infected, according to federal statistics. It presents as either acute, or short-term, and chronic, which can last a lifetime. Both forms are most closely linked to needle-sharing, although hepatitis C is less commonly spread through unprotected sex or other contact with infected blood.

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Ferguson localsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; stories reflect hopes, tension shopped at the â&#x20AC;&#x153;church womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s storeâ&#x20AC;? for their Sunday finest. And she had new friends and champions. Soon after the fire, a college student whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d seen Morris on TV, along with two buddies, established a crowdfunding campaign to supplement her insurance. About 700 donations, totaling more than $23,000, poured in from across the U.S., Australia, Germany and elsewhere. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m thinking, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;My God, these people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even know me,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Morris says. This fall, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll move to a new store in nearby Florissant. The rebuilding in Ferguson, she says, is moving too slowly, and some elderly customers have told her they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel safe returning to the area now. Morris says she was comforted by a letter written by a student at a junior high that had â&#x20AC;&#x153;adoptedâ&#x20AC;? her. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no rain, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no rainbow,â&#x20AC;? the girl wrote. She took that message to heart. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no trouble in your life, how would you grow?â&#x20AC;? Morris asks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was a trying time for me and ... Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not a quitter. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a woman of courage, a woman of strength and a woman with determination that never gives up.â&#x20AC;?

BY SHARON COHEN AP National Writer FERGUSON, Mo. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; With a scuffle and the crackle of gunfire, this once-anonymous suburb was permanently scarred a year ago. The fatal shooting of Michael Brown, an unarmed black 18-year-old, by a white police officer, Darren Wilson, last August sparked sometimes violent clashes between protesters and police, unfolding before the nation on live TV. Difficult questions raised here about law enforcement attitudes toward minorities and the militarization of police have since reverberated across the country. For the people whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve lived through the turmoil, now is a time to reflect back and look ahead. Here are a few of their stories:

THE SHOPKEEPER The first time Ferguson exploded in rage, Juanita Morris was spared. Three windows and the door were broken at her clothing store, Fashions R Boutique, but surprisingly, nothing was stolen. Morris thought the protesters had vented and calm would return. In November, though, after a Missouri grand jury decided not to indict Wilson, cars were vandalized, shots fired and businesses burned â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including her own. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like seeing 28 years of hard labor go up in smoke,â&#x20AC;? Morris says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was more devastated than angry.â&#x20AC;? But a few weeks later, Morris began looking to reopen. She had regular customers, many of them seniors who

THE PASTOR The Rev. Willis Johnson sees something enduring about the protest movement that took hold here last summer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So many times before when similar things have happened across this country, we have raged against the machine, but then we have set-

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Protesters walk through the streets after a standoff with police in Ferguson, Missouri, in August 2014. tled down,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was a collection of energy as well as specific people that said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;No, no, not this time.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? As the protests continued into the fall, Johnson says he was reminded of the long civil rights struggles of the 1960s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think many of us have been re-ignited, re-engaged ... even challenged by this particular generation and this particular movement to fire back up,â&#x20AC;? he says. Now that things are quieter, Johnson, pastor of Wellspring Church, has time to ponder the future of Ferguson. He sees reasons for hope â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and cause for concern. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just as there are those who have awakened, we will have the Rip Van Winkles of the community ... (whose) behaviors are even more entrenched,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You see that at community meetings, in the language. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still some of that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;them and usâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;over there.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Numerous task forces have

formed to address city problems. Although thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no single solution, there is, he says, an acknowledgment that the old ways donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to do something different,â&#x20AC;? he says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;... and we know we want to feel a hell of a lot different than weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve felt for the last year. ... Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to require us to do everything and ignore the fact that we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t any longer do nothing.â&#x20AC;?

THE POLICE OFFICER Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the ugly images â&#x20AC;&#x201D; protesters throwing rocks and police lobbing tear gas â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that many think of when they

hear the word Ferguson. But for police Sgt. Dominica Fuller, something positive also emerged from the chaos: a new unity among the officers who faced taunts and threats. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not going to lie to you ... it was rough for all of us,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You went through the pain of seeing the hatred that people had, not for you as an individual but for the badge, for the uniform you wear. ... We have feelings. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re officers, but yet still weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re human beings as well.â&#x20AC;? Fuller, 44, rejects what she calls a media perception that the Ferguson police â&#x20AC;&#x153;were racist, that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re mean, that we targeted black people.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m black, so you mean to tell me because we have a disagreement Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a racist?â&#x20AC;? she said. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of five black members on the 50-person force. In March, the Justice Department released a blistering report that found the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s police had engaged in sweeping patterns of bias against black residents in recent years. Fuller, who was promoted in May, wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t discuss the findings but says officers were affected by what they saw and heard on the streets. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It made us take a look at ourselves,â&#x20AC;? says Fuller, a 17year veteran. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to remember these people were yelling stuff. ... It allowed us to finally open up our ears to listen to some of them ... the ones that really had a purpose to being out there.â&#x20AC;? The Ferguson police, she says, are making â&#x20AC;&#x153;positive changesâ&#x20AC;? but â&#x20AC;&#x153;nothing happens overnight. ... This is our opportunity to show another state, another department thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s having the same problem (they) can learn from us.â&#x20AC;?

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“When you don’t want to fix something, you say, ‘We’ll reform it.’ We reformed it in 2007 but never funded it,” said Sen. Ray Cleary, R-Murrells Inlet, who led Senate Finance’s road-funding panel. The DOT has said it needs an additional $1.5 billion annually during the next 25 years to bring all state-maintained roadways to good condition. The state’s highway system consists of 41,400 miles of roads, making it the nation’s fourth-largest. It’s funded largely by the nation’s third-lowest gas tax and the federal matches that 16.75 cents per gallon brings.

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Ex-champ’s life experiences shape sermons HOUSTON (AP) — The Rev. George Foreman flipped his Bible open to the Book of Genesis, let fly with a left hook for Jesus and sent Satan sprawling into the ropes. “You’ve got to learn how to fight!” he exhorted. “If you believe in God, you’ve got to fight for him.” The Sunday morning faithful, warmed by a handclapping round of gospel singing, rocked on their hard wooden pews with the verbal punch. At 66, Foreman — two-time world heavyweight champion and veteran of more than 80 scarring professional boxing bouts — might be graying, his card-topping pugilistic battles long over. But in his bout against sin as pastor of north Houston’s Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, he’s still a powerhouse slugger. In a 60-minute exposition on God’s creation of the world, the boxer-turnedpreacher touched on false philosophers, biology, Pluto, marijuana, boxing punches, getting lost in traffic, the morals of dogs, the morals of women who buy booze by the gallon, people who wallow, crops and weeds and, of course, Adam, Eve, the Garden of Eden, a treacherous serpent and an angry God. When it comes to good and evil, there’s no question where Foreman stands. He’s seen his share of both. Born in poverty, his boxing prowess and a lucrative career as pitchman for backyard grills, automobile mufflers and sports clothing have made Foreman a millionaire a hundred times over. He lives on a 45-acre Lake Houston estate, collects luxurious cars and thoroughbred horses and, between pulpit duties and appearances at his George Foreman Youth and Community Center, knocks down sizable honoraria for speaking engagements across the nation. Earlier this year, the retired champ again gained the

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George Foreman, left, former heavyweight boxing champion who is now a minister, talks to a group of young men at the George Foreman Youth and Community Center in Houston in July. nation’s media spotlight as he launched a new business enterprise, George Foreman’s Butcher Shop, an on-line purveyor of grass-finished beef and free-range chickens. Though Foreman has lived a life filled with fame and fortune, he confessed, much of it was spent without God. No one was more surprised by the boxer’s embrace of religion than Foreman himself. Foreman’s mother, working three jobs to single-handedly support seven children, had no time for church, he said. And although the adolescent Foreman sometimes went to church at his sisters’ urging, it was only to take advantage of a free lunch. The pugilist’s ultimate reckoning with religion came in 1977, minutes after he was pummeled into defeat by heavyweight Jimmy Young, and it came in the most frightening way. “In the dressing room I was walking back and forth to cool off,” he told the Houston Chronicle. “Then in a split second, I was fighting for my life.” Foreman’s mind filled with battling thoughts: preening pride vs. death, panic. “I kept thinking, ‘You believe in God, why are you afraid to die?’” Foreman said. “But I really didn’t believe.” Foreman bargained, offering to devote his boxing prize

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this was a sincere evolution of a human being maturing, and it suggests real effort.” Foreman’s roots were in Houston’s toughest neighborhoods. Big, muscular, truculent, the future champ began his fighting career as a schoolyard bully. “There were a lot of fights,” he said. “My mother had a lot of trouble out of me.” At 16, Foreman was a school dropout on his way to a West Coast Job Corps camp, where he would be trained in carpentry and other manual skills. He took his bad attitude with him, and fistfights weren’t uncommon. But — in what might have been the luckiest break of his life —

Foreman’s rowdiness caught the eye of camp boxing coach Charles “Doc” Broadus, who challenged the teen to take his fighting to the ring. The gambit paid off with Foreman claiming a gold medal in heavyweight boxing in the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. The win propelled Foreman to a pro career and heavyweight championship victories over Joe Frazier in 1973 and Michael Moorer in 1994. By the end of his professional career, Foreman had scored 68 knockouts and 76 wins. “He is an iconic figure in boxing history,” said Edward Brophy, executive director of the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

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Sumter City Councilman Calvin Hastie, third from left, read a city proclamation from Mayor Joe McElveen naming August as “Play Ball Month.” Quinton Richard, left, applauds former New York Yankees great Bobby Richardson, right, as Wallie Jones keeps the crowd dry with an umbrella. He said if had not been for the influence of his childhood coaches, he would not be where he is today. Richardson said baseball has also proven to be a great platform for him to share his faith as well as his skill. Wallie Jones, former American Legion P-15 coach, also made his way out to the park despite the rain for the proclamation reading. Jones now hosts a baseball camp called Safe at Home where he teach the fundamentals of baseball as well as Christian values. Sumter Family Softball is held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday at South Sumter Park, 630 S Sumter St.

PLAY BALL FROM PAGE A1 way possible. The proclamation also states that local baseball legend Bobby Richardson, All-Star and Golden Glove player for the New York Yankees and the Most Valuable Player of the 1960 World Series, is the city’s greatest baseball ambassador. Richardson said he was honored to be invited out to the field and to be recognized in the proclamation. He agreed that baseball is an important sport and a great way to bring people together.

GRIFFIN FROM PAGE A1 leaves with us a beautiful legacy of love, faith and service to her Lord.” Griffin was a founding member of Child Evangelism Fellowship, a group she got involved with as a teenager, and one that spurred her interest in becoming a Sunday school teacher, McCabe said. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 15, the “39ers” Club and the Home Demonstration Club. “She had a tremendous faith and a quiet strength and dignity she exuded

set aside a little extra time when you came downtown because you would always run into people you knew. “This place is still like that,” she said. “I’ve seen people from church, the mayor, and I love seeing people I’ve never even met.” Jonathan and Lee Zimmerman were at Cut Rate Saturday with their 2-year-old daughter Clara and 6-week-old son Sam Henry. “I’ve lived here for 14 years and this is one of the first places people took me,” Lee Zimmerman said. “It’s the service, the people, the pharmacy business. They take good care of you, and the food is good.” Jonathan Zimmerman said he has come to the store since he moved to Sumter in 2006. “It’s always nice when people know your name,” he said. Touchberry said very little has changed since the

in everything she did,” said Steve Hendricks, who served as pastor of Bethel Baptist Church from 2007 to 2013. Jimmy Davis, who taught Sunday school on the same floor as Griffin for many years, described her as a great teacher and mentor to children. “Her gift was teaching children, and because she loved what she did, many children over the generations benefited from it,” Davis said. “It was placed on her to share God’s word, and she was committed to doing just that.” Phyllis J. Williams said her first memory of ‘Ms. Pauline,’ as she was affectionately called, was sitting in a

store opened in 1935. “To our knowledge, we are the oldest operation of a full-service restaurant in South Carolina,” he said. He proudly displayed the T-shirt he and other staff members were wearing with an advertisement for the store from a 1935 Sumter Item imprinted on it. Chad Gibbons said he remembers coming to the store when he was a kid. “I remember years ago when Main Street was boardwalked,” he recalled. “We would come to the Children’s Shop next door and I would come over here and read comic books.” Cut Rate is owned by Roy Flynn, Gibbons and John Halladay, with Flynn now “semi retired” after buying the store in the early ‘80s. Gibbons said the drug store has expanded during the years but never changed in character. “It’s always had the soda fountain and always had the pharmacy,” he said. The store was originally owned by C.W. McManus in 1935, Gibbons said.

church classroom as a young child in a little red wooden chair singing a song. “She so loved teaching children, and as a little child, you felt that love,” Williams said. “She not only taught me but she also taught my children. I also had the privilege of having her friendship and love all of my life on a personal level. She was a very special person and made such an impact on so many lives.” Williams’ mother, Jean Jackson, was friends with Griffin for 62 years. “She was such a dedicated Christian, and teaching children about Jesus was her absolute joy,” Jackson said. “Her enthusiasm for teaching children was

“It was a Rexall and a Walgreens,” Gibbons said. “He eventually sold it to his nephew Clyde McManus.” Flynn said he bought the store after working for the previous owner, Mac McMullen, who purchased it from Clyde McManus. “Kim Seebeck kept telling me about this drug store needing help, and he kept telling McMullen about this crazy guy who was always fishing, and we finally got together,” he said. He later bought the store from McMullen’s estate, he said. “McMullen was a class act, a great guy who died far too young,” Floyd said. Floyd said he is proud to be able to carry on the 80 years of tradition. ”It makes me remember all of the great people who have come through here,” he said. “I’ve made a lot of great friends.” He said he thinks it is the customer service which keeps people coming back. “If you take care of people, they will take care of you,” he said.

contagious and I soon started teaching Sunday school after her encouragement and did so for 57 years. She made me see how rewarding and fun teaching was. She was a trustworthy and faithful friend. Her love for Christ was evident in everything she did.” Her grandson, Rhett Davis, agreed. “Grandmama embodied the greatest commandments, loving the Lord God with all of her heart, soul and mind and loving her neighbor as herself,” he said. “He was the reason she loved all of us, served us, taught us. Her relationship with Him was real. She was gentle, kind and hopeful.”

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s parents send their young men and women off to college each year, the exodus of the talented young minds often challenges a community to replace the brain drain that exodus represents. Meanwhile, economic development groups in the area try to lure companies by highlighting the educated workforce ready to apply its talents to industry moving to the area. I began reading the sports pages of the Daily Oklahoman in high school, scouring the pages for track and field and cross country results, searching for my name as well as my competitors’. Soon, I began reading other sports stories and eventually discovered the front page that often discussed issues that would affect me, including desegregation plans that would send me to classes at three high schools my senior year, even though I was student body president of my high school. By reading the newspaper I discovered a classmate who excelled at the cello performed in the Oklahoma City Symphony Orchestra. I read about a former gold medal Olympic track runner, J.W. Mashburn, who was building

homes in South Oklahoma City where I lived. I discovered that Conway Twitty, an up and coming country singer, lived nearby. And I read about Bobby Murcer, a New York Yankee star whose younger brother, Randy, was in the class behind me. I often joke that when I left Oklahoma City to attend a junior college in Kansas my freshman year, my high school friends might have reasonably argued that the move raised the IQ of Rick Oklahoma and lowCarpenter ered that of Kansas. But the incredible experience I had that freshman year taking non-credit remedial English and reading classes paired with a journalism teacher who took me under his wings, feeding me with the academic tools to fly on my own provided the lifeline for me to become a productive member of society. When I went to Kansas that freshman year, I lost contact with my former high school sports teams. I didn’t know my high school football team went to the state playoffs for the first

time in school history. I didn’t know the school desegregation plan shifted from “The Cluster Plan” to the “The Finger Plan,” which I later discovered the public said the name of the latter plan made a good analogy for what the district was getting. I became disconnected to my hometown, and only through the luck of circumstances after college would I return and become a writer and photographer for the Daily Oklahoman. I also discovered that I cared about what was happening in my community. But this column isn’t about me. It’s about your children going off to college. Will they contribute to the local brain drain by getting a degree and settling somewhere else, or will they come home to help build a better community whether that’s Sumter, Manning, Bishopville or anywhere in between? Adrienne Sarvis, one of our young gun reporters, decided to stay here and report on what’s happening in her hometown community. Right now, she covers city and county government as well as the police beat. Ditto for Konstantin Vengerowsky, who grew up in Manning and now covers Clarendon County as well as local schools for us. What a gift to have local college graduates writing about the communities they are still passionate about.

We want our writers to keep the public informed and engaged, and there’s no better way than to use homegrown talent writing for their local newspaper. Do you remember your first days of college away from home? Do you remember how lonely and disconnected you became, mainly because you didn’t know what was happening back in your hometown? We want your college students to stay informed and engaged in local news, sports and activities. To accomplish that, we are offering a $90 online special for college students. For $10 a month, you can keep your young adults connected to the community. Parents and grandparents, if you want your college students to return and help to continue to build the local community, you can do so with that small investment. To take advantage of the Modern Student Special, call the circulation department at (803) 774-1258 and sign them up. Let’s not let our brightest shine somewhere else. Let’s keep them connected. That’s a good return on our college investments. Rick Carpenter is the managing editor of The Sumter Item. You can contact him at rick@theitem.com.

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Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina participates a pre-debate forum at the Quicken Loans Arena on Thursday in Cleveland. offer her appraisals in nononsense terms. She has called Hillary Clinton a liar, which, though many Republicans may agree with her, is harsh language to stand by — especially should you become the nominee and have to face Clinton. In my daydreams, I try to imagine a Hillary Clinton/Carly Fiorina debate and it’s a stirring thought. Two smart, tough, dynamic women going toe-to-toe on the nation’s future leadership? Be still my racing heart. Thursday’s main debate,

which looked like a police lineup after a Mad Men bachelor party, offered little opportunity for particulars. But oftentimes, a debate performance, like a speech, is mostly about making an impression. People rarely remember what you say, but they do remember how you made them feel. As impressions go, a few stood out. Donald Trump failed to be charming. He was churlish, insulting and petulant. Unfortunately, many find those qualities endearing. But the audience booed

him more than once. In a particularly ugly moment, he lashed out at Fox News’ Megyn Kelly when she asked whether, given disparaging remarks he has made about women he dislikes (fat pigs, dogs, slobs and disgusting animals), he has the temperament to be president. Trump tried to dismiss the question first by saying, unfortunately to much audience appreciation, that he was only talking about Rosie O’Donnell. How could someone think that saying degrading things about any woman is acceptable, much less one who isn’t present to defend herself ? Trump is a bully who makes the former leading Republican bully, Chris Christie, seem cherubic by comparison. Other impressions: Rand Paul is irritable and irascible. Christie, argumentative. The two, who got into a spat about who cares most about civil liberties, either should be separated for future debates or consider becoming a comedy duo. Jeb Bush is a sincere guy who can’t quite find his light switch. He fumbled once again on the most predictable question — whether he would have invaded Iraq. Scott Walker, who distinguished himself as more pro-life than God

(no exception even for the life of the mother), uttered perhaps the most irrefutable statement of the evening: “I’m a guy with a wife, two kids and a Harley.” Mike Huckabee is quick with a quip, but he, too, wants to double-down on abortion. John Kasich is a good guy whose life is defined by family, faith and friends. Ted Cruz is really, really smart. Ben Carson is a superb neurosurgeon and, frankly, adorable. Who did I leave out? Ah, the winner, Marco Rubio. He’s the young Republican of the future, the firstgeneration son of immigrants with a quintessential American story. Like Fiorina, he’s fluent in policy, and he even looked like a grown-up Thursday night despite his cursedly boyish looks. When I asked Fiorina what impression she hoped to make, she said she’d like people to think: “She can win this; she can do this job; and I like her.” And now a lot more Republicans — and Democrats — know her name. Mission accomplished. Kathleen Parker’s email address is kathleenparker@ washpost.com. © 2015, Washington Post Writers Group

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FRED D. MCFADDEN Mr. Fred D. McFadden, the husband of Mrs. Rozell Lowery McFadden, entered eternal rest on Aug. 6, 2015, at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia. The family is receiving friends at the residence, 339 N. Darlington Highway in the Elliott Community of Lee County. Visitation will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday at the funeral home and Masonic Rites at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Paul United Methodist Church, U.S. 401, Elliott. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Lee Central High School Auditorium, Bishopville, with the Rev. Lee Johnson, pastor presiding and the Rev. Carl D. Parrott, eulogist. Interment will follow in the St. Paul Memorial Garden, S.C. 527, Elliott. Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville, is in charge of arrangements.

LUTHER L. TRUESDALE BISHOPVILLE — Luther Liston Truesdale, 86, of Bishopville, widower of the late Betty Anne Brown Truesdale, died Friday, Aug. 7, 2015. Born in Lee County and always living there, he was the son of the late Luther James Truesdale and Cora Eletha Brown Truesdale. He and Betty had no children, but served as mentors and guides for many. Liston graduated from Bishopville High School and University of South Carolina with a degree in criminal justice. He graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, the Southern Police Institute at the University of Louisville, the Federal Bureau of Narcotics under the Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Military School at Fort Gordon on Civil Disorders and the National Sheriffs’ Institute at the University of Southern California, among many other law enforcement trainings. Liston was the youngest person to serve on Bishopville Town Council, and he later served on the Lee County Rural Police Force (1955-62); the Bishopville City Police Force (1962-74); and was appointed Lee County Sheriff by Gov. John West to complete the term of deceased Lawrence Huggins in 1974. He was elected to each term of office until his retirement in 1992. He was an organizer of the Bishopville Rescue Squad in 1961, serving as its first president and was a dedicated member of the Bishopville Fire Department. He received the Order of the Palmetto in 1993 from Gov. Carroll Campbell. Liston was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church, Bishopville, and an avid history buff including reenactments of the CashShannon duel. He served the local area as a professional photographer for weddings, portraits and athletics. He rose to international fame with the investigation of the Lee County Lizard Man sightings in the 1980s, appearing in newspapers, TV and documentaries. He was an animal lover with many dog rescues during his and Betty’s years. Survivors include a sister, Mildred Truesdale Elmore of Florence; nieces, Cora Beth Loftin (David) of Nashville, Tennessee, and Abbie Elmore Denny (Lyn) of Lake City; adopted daughters Cheryl Austin Skinner (Marvin) of Os-

wego and Kim Williams of Atlanta.; special friends, Marie Freeman, Willene Smith, Betty Lou Watson, Susan Watkins, Aaron Raley, Will Alexander, Sandra McCutchen, Odell Corbett, Jim Tallon and Shirley Davidson; many great-nieces and greatnephews; and his precious dogs. He was preceded in death by a niece, Millie Elmore Mozingo, and a brother-inlaw, Darwin Elmore. Funeral services will be held at 4:30 p.m. Monday, at First Baptist Church in Bishopville with the Rev. Dr. James Jordan and the Rev. Lin Kirkman officiating. Visitation will be held in the Fellowship Hall of the church from 3 to 4:30 p.m. preceding the funeral service. Burial will be in the Bethlehem United Methodist Church Cemetery with full Masonic rites. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 144, Bishopville, SC 29010; B.A.R.K., 121 Julia Drive, Bishopville, SC 29010; the American Cancer Society, 950 48th Avenue North, Suite 101, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 or local Relay for Life. Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home of Bishopville is in charge of the arrangements.

ALVIN L. JACKSON Alvin L. Jackson, 65, of Palmetto, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015. He was born on Sept. 29, 1949, to parents Mrs. Mamie Jackson and the late Mr. Leroy Jackson of Sumter. He attended the public schools of Sumter County and graduated from Edmunds High School in 1967. He had a love for music and played in the band. He attended Walker Avenue Church of God. After graduation from high school, he joined the U.S. Army, serving in the Vietnam War. Most of his tenure in the military was spent abroad traveling the globe. He served honorably in the Army for 20 years. He was a member of the American Legion in Sumter and a member of the Masonic Lodge. Alvin had a love and passion for woodworking and electronics and worked on many projects that he enjoyed and shared. He helped all of his neighbors with their electronic needs. He was loved and respected by all. He leaves to cherish his precious memories, his mother, Mamie Jackson of Sumter; wife, Betty Jackson of Palmetto, Georgia; two sons, Russell Jackson of Palmetto, Georgia, and Frederick Jack-

son and Melissa Alexandra of Columbia; two grandsons, Simeon and Emory of Columbia; two brothers, Gregory Jackson (wife Debra) and Charles Jackson of New Mexico; two sisters, Laverne Alexander (husband Jeffery) of Pennsylvania, and Tacoma Lewis (daughters Kaziah and Cai) of Charlotte, North Carolina; four aunts; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, relatives and friends. Public viewing will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. Monday at Job’s Mortuary. Mr. Jackson will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. Tuesday for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral Service will be held at 11 p.m. Tuesday at Salem Chapel & Heritage Center (Westend Community Church), 101 S. Salem Ave., with pastors Tim and Tom Bowman officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Jackson National Cemetery, Columbia. The family will be receiving friends at the home located at 609 W. Bartlette St.

PATRICIA SINKLER Patricia Sinkler, affectionately called “Kizz Ann,” wife of Willie Sinkler and daughter of the late King Holiday and Carrie Dinkins, was born Oct. 30, 1948, in Sumter County. She departed life on Monday, Aug. 3, 2015 at her residence after an extended illness. She was a homemaker and a faithful member of Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church where she served diligently until her passing. Patricia was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She leaves to cherish her memories: a loving husband of 49 years, Willie Sinkler of the home; one son, Larry (Frankie) Dinkins and one daughter, Willie Mae S. (Jody) Green, both of Sumter; two sisters-in-law, Ruth Mae Canty of Wedgefield, and Annnie Mae (Sam) Williams of Wedgefield; two brothers-in-law, Tom Sinkler of Sumter, SC, and Leroy Sinkler of Wedgefield; four grandchildren, Larry E.(Jessica) Sinkler, Adrian Sinkler, Patrick Sinkler and Nelichia (Darrell) Sinkler, all of Sumter; four great grandchildren, Takiyah Sinkler, Larry Sinkler Jr., Shakel Hawkins and Lakayla Hudson, all of Sumter; two close friends, Louise Clea Washington and Lucille Rembert; and a host nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Public viewing will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, at Job’s Mortuary. Mrs. Sinkler will be placed in the church at noon Mon-

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2015 day for viewing until hour of service. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Salem Chapel & Heritage Center, 101 S. Salem Ave, with Pastor Brenda Black, pastor of Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Walker Cemetery. Family will be receiving friends at the home, 110 Carver St. Job’s Mortuary, Inc., 312 S. Main Street is in charge of arrangements. Online memorials may be sent to the family at: jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at: www.jobsmortuary.net.

LILLIE MAE PLOWDEN Lillie Mae Washington Plowden, was the daughter of the late Vander Washington and Luvenia Slater Washington. She was the widow of the late Robert Lee Plowden. She was born on Jan. 16, 1925, in Bishopville, South Carolina. She departed this life on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. She attended the public schools of Lee County. She was a member of the Gospel Choir and Usher Board at Unionville. She was also a former member of the Benjamin Chapter No. 346 Eastern Star until her health failed. She loved singing, sewing and most of all, she loved being surrounded by her family. She leaves to cherish her memories four daughters: Mary Plowden Wilson of Cayce, Jannie (Reggie) Brown and Dorothy Plowden, both of Washington, D.C., and Ruth White of Sumter; five sons: Jasper Plowden of the home, Leo( Annie) Plowden of Sumter, Robert Plowden Jr. of Washington, D.C., Leroy (Helen) Gibson of Washington, D.C., and Jefferey (Brenda) Gregg; a grandchild raised as her own; three sisters: Vera Washington of Bishopville, Roseanna Prescott of Saginaw, Michigan, and Annie M. Hudson of Bishopville; 32 grandchildren; 98 greatgrandchildren; 40 great-great grandchildren; one sister-inlaw, Bessie Wilson of Mayesville; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Public viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Job’s Mortuary. Mrs. Plowden will be placed at Unionville AME Church, Mayesville, at 10 a.m. Monday, until the hour of service. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Unionville AME Church with

Pastor Alvin Webb officiating. Interment will follow in Unionville AME Church Cemetery, Mayesville. Family will be receiving friends at the home 29 Hugh St., Mayesville. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., is in charge of arrangements. Online memorials may be sent to the family at: jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at: www.jobsmortuary.net.

FREDDIE FORD JR. Mr. Freddie Ford Jr., entered into eternal rest on Friday, Aug. 7, 2015, at Palmetto Health Richland. He was born Aug. 7, 1943, in Sumter to Fannie Webb Davis and the late Freddie Ford Sr. The family will received relatives and friends at the home of Rosa Green Ford, 156 Illery Road. Funeral arrangement will be announced by Community Funeral Home of Sumter.

TONY O. WELLS Tony Oneil Wells, 42, died Friday, Aug. 7, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center in Sumter. Born March 16, 1973, in Manning, he was a son of Barbara Burgess Wells and the late Sammie Wells. The family is receiving friends at the home of his sister, Teresa Wells, 1010 Jessamine Trail. Services are entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

WILBERT DUKES Wilbert “Bubba” Dukes, 61, husband of Fannie Bradley Dukes, died Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital in Manning. Born April 5, 1954, in the Bloomville section of Manning, he was a son of Beulah Dukes and the late Priestly Dukes. The family is receiving friends at the home, 2456 Jordan Church Road. Services are incomplete and will be announced later by Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

ROOSEVELT LIVINGSTON Roosevelt “Three Cent” Livingston, 51, died Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital, Manning. Born July 15, 1964 in Tampa, Florida, he was the son of William Livingston and the late Mary Livingston. Family will receive friends and family at 1340 Pittman Drive, Summerton. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Summerton Funeral Home LLC, 23 S. Duke St., Summerton, (803) 485-3755.

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FYI The Rembert Area Community Coalition offers an after school program for students from kindergarten to sixth grade at the youth center in Rembert. Children receive assistance with homework, school projects, etc. A nutritious snack is served daily. There is a small monthly fee. Registrations are accepted 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at 8455 Camden Highway, U.S.

521, Rembert, in front of the car wash. Contact Dr. Juanita Britton at (803) 432-2001. The Salterstown community will hold a Salterstown reunion the weekend of Sept. 4-6. Call Jacquelyn Session at (803) 883-6070, Natasha Chancy at (803) 316-7053 or Raymond Mack at (803) 795-3193 for details.

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PUBLIC AGENDA CLARENDON COUNTY COUNCIL Monday, 6 p.m., Administration Building, Council Chambers, 411 Sunset Drive, Manning SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Monday, 6:45 p.m., 1345 Wilson Hall Road LEE COUNTY COUNCIL Tuesday, 9 a.m., council chambers SUMTER HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION Tuesday, noon, Sunset Country Club SUMTER COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Tuesday, 5 p.m., library

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Check out EUGENIA LAST what’s going on in your neighborhood. Take part in something that will allow you to meet people or try something different. A class that teaches something out of the ordinary will enhance your day. Romance is encouraged.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t let confusion set in because of what other people are pressuring you to do. Listen and gather information, but don’t make a promise to engage in someone else’s dream. Set your sights on your own goals. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Be careful not to confuse someone by sending mixed signals. Leading someone on will result in a sticky situation that could upset someone you care about. Expand your interests at home and make plans to fix up your space. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Develop an idea that you’ve been mulling over. Consider starting a small business doing something that brings you joy. Be creative when it comes to your investments and you will make some financial gains. Good fortune is heading your way. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Engage in a group effort that will help improve your environment. Putting your heart into a cause will boost your popularity and set you apart from the crowd. A romantic evening will help you persuade someone special to do things your way. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Proceed with caution when dealing with matters that can upset your reputation or status. Don’t let anyone meddle in your affairs. Acting overly confident will lead to

LYNCHBURG TOWN COUNCIL Tuesday, 6 p.m., Teen Center on Magnolia Street, Lynchburg SUMTER COUNTY COUNCIL Tuesday, 6 p.m., Sumter County Council Chambers

ACROSS 1 Summer Games org. 4 Mount Fuji locale 9 Iraqi port 14 Guitar gizmo 18 Author Anita 20 Maestro Seiji __ 21 Out-and-out 22 Parched 23 Brawny athlete 25 Made like some hammerheads 27 Disses 28 Circle stat 30 Scents 31 Campus military org. 32 Tried to rip 33 Parisian pal 34 Golf gimmes 37 Aped a kitty 38 Domelike structures 42 “__ Mio” 43 Brainy bunch

Greenville 90/72

Temperatures shown on map are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.

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Today: Sunny to partly cloudy. Winds southwest 3-6 mph. Monday: A shower and thunderstorm around. Winds southwest 4-8 mph.

MAYESVILLE TOWN COUNCIL Tuesday, 7 p.m., town hall

Columbia 92/75

Sumter 91/72

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may be focused on having fun, but combining a little work with pleasure will help you avoid criticism. Channel your energy wisely and you will turn whatever situation you face into a win.

Aiken 90/71

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Check out an investment opportunity that offers a chance for you to have a greater influence over what happens to your cash. Focus on your own ideas and how you can turn something you enjoy doing into a moneymaking venture. Use your imagination. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Step into the limelight and do your thing. It’s your actions that will count, not just talking about your plans. Keep moving and don’t give anyone the chance to twist your words or make you look bad. Intimacy is encouraged. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Everything that happens will relate to your past. Tie up loose ends before you start something new. A closer look at the connections you’ve made through work will give you an idea about how to advance. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Make plans to socialize. Include children and elders in your plans, and you will please everyone and feel good about your gesture. An important relationship will give you the chance to grow through an experience you share with one another.

Charleston 89/72

Today: Clouds and sun; a couple of showers and a thunderstorm. High 85 to 89. Monday: A shower or thunderstorm around. High 84 to 88.

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SUN AND MOON 7 a.m. yest. 357.15 73.71 73.69 96.42

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NATIONAL CITIES City Atlanta Chicago Dallas Detroit Houston Los Angeles New Orleans New York Orlando Philadelphia Phoenix San Francisco Wash., DC

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Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr stage yest. chg 12 1.96 -0.23 19 2.83 -0.28 14 1.35 -0.01 14 1.76 +0.12 80 74.43 none 24 6.30 -0.08

44 Laziness 46 Sitter’s tormenter 47 “Even __ speak . . .” 48 Feathered missile 49 Final authority 50 Greenish blue 51 Blue 52 Sport-shirt feature 55 Planetary layer 56 Draws in sports 58 Cookout remnants 59 Weekly show 60 Endangered African 61 __ tai (cocktail) 62 Boston course 63 Poplar trees 65 Bottom of the barrel 67 Place-setting pieces 70 Avoids 71 Ones with iPads 73 Was in session 74 27th Presi-

City Asheville Athens Augusta Beaufort Cape Hatteras Charleston Charlotte Clemson Columbia Darlington Elizabeth City Elizabethtown Fayetteville

Today Hi/Lo/W 86/67/s 95/73/s 94/73/s 88/74/t 84/72/pc 89/72/t 90/71/s 91/75/s 92/75/s 91/72/s 83/66/s 88/70/pc 91/70/s

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Today City Hi/Lo/W Florence 90/72/s Gainesville 93/72/t Gastonia 90/72/s Goldsboro 88/69/s Goose Creek 90/72/pc Greensboro 85/70/s Greenville 90/72/s Hickory 88/70/s Hilton Head 86/76/t Jacksonville, FL 91/72/t La Grange 99/76/s Macon 96/73/s Marietta 95/74/s

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Today City Hi/Lo/W Marion 85/67/s Mt. Pleasant 88/74/t Myrtle Beach 87/74/pc Orangeburg 90/72/s Port Royal 89/75/t Raleigh 87/70/s Rock Hill 89/70/s Rockingham 90/70/s Savannah 90/74/t Spartanburg 89/72/s Summerville 90/72/pc Wilmington 87/70/pc Winston-Salem 85/70/s

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106 Notorious emperor 107 Loitering, say 108 Vexatious ones 109 Vagabond 110 Pince-__ glasses

DOWN 1 “Play it, Sam” speaker 2 Cries of surprise 3 Chickens’ place 4 Knight fights 5 Ancient pyramid builder 6 Butter portions 7 Bowl over 8 Tapers 9 Got ready to bloom 10 Sunlit courts 11 Pub choice 12 Gym count 13 Shepherd’s comment 14 Exercise, for short 15 Mythical craft 16 Fishing spot 17 Toteboard numbers 19 Germ-free 24 Disposed (to) 26 Pizzazz 29 Sector 32 Tee near the clubhouse 33 Camera setting 34 Salute of a sort 35 Very, in music 36 Makeup items 37 Former Fords, for short 38 Outgo 39 Government bond, e.g. 40 Tickle 41 Small squabbles 43 San __, CA 44 Benefit 45 Caustic cleaners 48 Denounces 49 Flaky rock 50 Feathered missile 52 Great care 53 Actress An-

Sunrise 6:39 a.m. Moonrise 2:15 a.m.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Getting together with peers will open your eyes to new trends. It’s important to share your thoughts and formulate plans that can help shape things to come. A deal can be made if you are willing to compromise.

dent 75 Craze 76 Numbered hwys. 77 Bhutan’s continent 78 World banking org. 79 Traffic jam sounds 80 Jazz genre 82 Top of a wave 83 Rural folk 85 Draw new borders 86 Place-setting pieces 87 Miff 88 Down at the final buzzer 90 Spill the beans 91 Capital of Ghana 94 Chase-scene staple 95 Capital since 1960 99 Béchamel, for one 101 Body shop inventory 103 “__ Lang Syne” 104 Furrier John Jacob __ 105 Martini garnish

Myrtle Beach 87/74

Manning 91/72

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Florence 90/72

Bishopville 90/71

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Gaﬀney 88/72 Spartanburg 89/72

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derson 54 Missouri River feeder 55 Mints in a roll 57 War of 1812 treaty site 59 Lasting marks 62 Catch some z’s 63 Moving 64 SeaWorld performer 65 Clammy 66 Slugger’s successes 67 Camera setting 68 Bring up 69 Les __-Unis 71 Earth tones 72 In the city 75 Lampoon 77 Fine horse 79 Distiller Walker 80 Test software version 81 Mentor of Thoreau

82 Envelope attachment 84 Angry outburst 85 NASCAR drivers 86 Frolicked 88 Boxing matches 89 Florida theme park 90 Cheer for a diva 91 Antioxidant berry 92 Gunky stuff 93 Honeycomb part 94 12 bottles, often 95 Hat feature 96 Legal claim 97 Regarding 98 The whole shebang 100 Dolt 102 Oslo Accords grp.

BASRA (9 Across) is believed by some to have been the location of the Garden of Eden. A tool is DROPFORGED (25 Across) by dropping a heavy ham-

mer with a die on its face onto metal. The IMF (78 Across), or International Monetary Fund, fosters global monetary cooperation and financial stability.

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FENCING

Ending on a gold note Sumter’s Reuwer earns 3 top medals at State Games to put final touch on youth career BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER michaelc@theitem.com Marching in the State Games of America at University of Nebraska Memorial Stadium, Luke Reuwer had one goal in mind as one of just three Palmetto State representative and the only fencer. Knowing this would be the last time he could compete in the Youth division, Reuwer, a 15-year old from Sumter, wanted to better his bronze medal from two years ago in Hershey, Pa. “I wasn’t going to underestimate because I knew there was a possibility I couldn’t win any medals at all,” he said. “My real goal was just to get a better medal than that initial bronze (in the 2013 games).” Reuwer ended up winning three gold medals, two on the youth level and one in the adult division. The event, the largest Olympic-style festival in the nation, was held July 31 through Aug. 2. The U.S. Fencing Association calendar starts over on Aug. 1 so Reuwer accomplished his goal and quickly had to refocus himself to competing as an adult the next two days. This time around he had a golden experience, taking first in the Men’s Y-14 Foil and

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Sumter’s Luke Reuwer, left, fences during the State Games of America held July 31 through Aug. 2 in Nebraska. The 15-year-old walked away with a trio of golf medals, including two in his final stint in the youth division and one in the adult division. Men’s Y-14 Epee. He also won bronze in the Cadet Foil, a competition for those between the ages of 13 and 17. “I just wanted to end on a good note for my youth events,” Reuwer said. “It

means a lot because I’ve been working for a good five years to get a high-placing youth medal and I finally got it on my very last event on the very last year.” The gold trend continued as

Reuwer won his first adult competition, E-Under Foil. “I learned a lot about how not to rush (my approach) on the strip,” he said. “Just attack, attack, attack then take my time for each point and be

more patient.” He finished strong in his final four events earning two silver and two bronze medals. Reuwer took second in

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Steelers RB leads list of 8 new inductees joining Hall greats BY WILL GRAVES The Associated Press CANTON, Ohio — The humbled men in gold jackets were unmistakable. So were the unending seas of yellow Terrible Towels there to greet them. Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis headlined the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2015 on Saturday night, the sixthleading rusher in NFL history greeted by thousands of fans who made the short trip to Canton and gave the final stop of his singular career a decided western Pennsylvania flavor. The capacity crowd at Tom Benson Stadium — most of them clad in some version of black-and-gold — roared as Bettis made his way down the red carpet, his

BY JOHN KEKIS The Associated Press

and lose by one. Johnson looked like the man to beat at St. Andrews when he took a 36-hole lead only to implode on the weekend (75-75) while Spieth made a spirited run at a third straight major. Tied for the lead with two holes to play, he finished one shot out of a playoff. So what to make of the 97th PGA Championship

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — AJ Allmendinger knows all too well what’s at stake on the road course at Watkins Glen International. So, too, does Kyle Busch. Both drivers enter today’s Sprint Cup race at the storied road course with a keen eye on ALLMENDINGER NASCAR’s postseason — the Chase for the Sprint Cup. Allmendinger, the defending race winner and 23rd in points, needs a KYLE BUSCH win to get in. Busch simply needs a solid finish to continue his remarkable comeback. Busch has won four of the last six races after missing the first 11 with a broken right leg and left foot suffered in the Xfinity Series season opener at Daytona. His amazing rally against stiff odds began in earnest at Sonoma in June — he won in just his fifth race back, and on a road course, no less, and has moved to within 13 points of 30th place in the points, the cutoff for the Chase. “You try to make the most of it and have some fun with it, come out of here with some decent finishes,” said Busch, who has two wins in 10 starts at The Glen and will start

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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Former Pittsburgh great Jerome Bettis, left, unveils his Hall of Fame bust with presenter and brother John Bettis III during Saturday’s induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. enshrinement serving as the final destination for a player who embodied the blue-collar mentality of the city and the franchise he helped lead to a fifth Super Bowl title in

2006. The adulation surrounding Bettis’ induction proved fitting on a night so many saw their lengthy waits to join football’s most exclusive

club come to an end. Only linebacker Junior Seau was elected in his first year on the ballot. For the

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Different set of stars for year’s final major DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press Tiger Woods started the year with high hopes and a clean bill of health. Rory McIlroy was the undisputed No. 1 player in the world, the winner of back-to-back majors and the overwhelming favorite to complete the career Grand Slam at the Masters and expand his trophy case of majors. The landscape looks so

much different going into the final major. The focus at the PGA Championship, especially at WhisSPIETH tling Straits, starts with the two players who have attracted the most attention in the majors this year — Jordan Spieth because he is winning them, Dustin Johnson because he is not.

They have been atop the leaderboard in 10 of the 12 rounds at the majors. Spieth sent golf into a frenzy when two months after his wire-to-wire win at the Masters, he won the U.S. Open to become only the fourth player since 1960 to get halfway to the Grand Slam. That came at the expense of Johnson, who had a 12-foot eagle putt on the final hole at Chambers Bay only to three-putt for par

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Toronto’s Justin Smoak, right, is greeted at home plate by Jose Bautista after hitting a grand slam against the New York Yankees during the Blue Jays’ 6-0 victory on Saturday in New York.

Price, Smoak lead Jays past Yanks 6-0 NEW YORK — David Price pitched 3-hit ball for seven innings, Justin Smoak lined Toronto’s first grand slam in the Bronx and the Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 6-0 Saturday for their seventh straight win. Newcomer Troy Tulowitzki also homered as Toronto closed within 2 1/2 games of the AL East leaders. With two wins in a row, the Blue Jays became the first team to take a set against the Yankees since early July. On Sunday, Toronto will try to sweep them in a series of at least three games for the first time since May 2003. A day after R.A. Dickey and the Blue Jays beat New York 2-1 in a 10-inning matchup between the highest-scoring teams in the majors, Price (11-4) dominated. ATHLETICS 2 ASTROS 1

OAKLAND, Calif. — Danny Valencia delivered an early 2-run double and right-hander Jesse Chavez went seven impressive innings to lead Oakland to a 2-1 victory over Houston. Valencia ripped a 2-run double to the gap in right field in the bottom of the first. He finished 2-for-4 and is 5-for12 with three RBI in three games since the A’s acquired him off waivers from Toronto on Monday.

Chavez (6-11) allowed an earned run, six hits and four walks while striking out four.

CHICAGO — Kris Bryant homered and drove in three runs to help the surging Chicago Cubs beat San Francisco 8-6. Bryant also walked and scored on Miguel Montero’s tiebreaking single in the fifth inning as the Cubs opened a 2 1/2game lead over San Francisco in the race for the second NL wild card. Bryant’s 2-run shot off Matt Cain (2-3) in the third was the rookie’s first homer since July 27.

scored eight runs in the 11th inning, including a 2-run homer by Prince Fielder, to pull away from Seattle for an 11-3 victory. Texas opened the inning with seven straight hits, the first six off Rob Rasmussen (1-1). Fielder’s homer was the eighth hit of the frame for the Rangers. The offensive outburst came after the Mariners were unable to drive home a run in the bottom of the 10th. Shawn Tolleson (4-2) intentionally walked Nelson Cruz and Robinson Cano to load the bases with two outs. The move worked, as Tolleson struck out Jesus Montero to end the inning.

PIRATES 6

RAYS 5

DODGERS 5

METS 4

PITTSBURGH — Lefthander Francisco Liriano hit the first home run of his 10-year career and Andrew McCutchen went 3-for-3 as Pittsburgh held on to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5. Liriano hit a 3e-run shot in the second inning in his 160th career at-bat to put the Pirates ahead 4-2. However, he could not hold the lead as he wound up allowing four runs in three innings. Neil Walker had two hits for the Pirates, including a home run.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Grady Sizemore and Kevin Kiermaier each drove in two runs to erase an early deficit as Tampa Bay stopped the NL East-leading New York Mets’ 7-game winning streak with a 5-4 victory. Tampa Bay relievers Xavier Cedeno, Steve Geltz, Jake McGee and Brad Boxberger combined for four hitless innings. Rays starter Nathan Karns (7-5) allowed four runs and eight hits in five innings. Curtis Granderson homered twice for the Mets, who blew a 3-0 first-inning lead.

CUBS 8 GIANTS 6

RANGERS 11 MARINERS 3

SEATTLE — Texas

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Logano overcomes penalty to win Xfinity race at Watkins Glen WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — After a poor qualifying effort in Sprint Cup, Joey Logano shook off his frustration and won the NASCAR Xfinity race at Watkins Glen International on Saturday, outdueling Penske Racing teammate Brad Keselowski. Logano, who started from pole, overcame a stop-and-go penalty early in the cautionfilled race, drove back to the front, and kept Keselowski at bay after a restart with four laps to go in the 82-lap race. It’s the first road course win of his career, 25th in NASCAR’s second-tier series, and fourth win of the year. The Penske duo led all but three laps in a race on the 2.45-mile layout that was delayed by seven cautions for 20 laps. Series points leader

Chris Buescher was third, followed by Boris Said and Ty Dillon, and LOGANO leads Chase Elliott by 24 points. Elliott was seventh.

ROSE, FURYK SHARE BRIDGESTONE LEAD AKRON, Ohio — Justin Rose went 30 straight holes without making a birdie. He made up for it in a big way Saturday at the Bridgestone Invitational with a 7-under 63 that gave him a share of the lead with Jim Furyk going into the final round. Rose was four shots behind with four holes to play when he made a 10-foot birdie putt on the 15th, hit wedge into 3 feet for birdie on the par-5 16th and closed out his best round ever

at Firestone with a 40foot birdie on the 18th. Furyk finished with six straight pars. They were two shots ahead of Shane Lowry of Ireland, who had a 67.

JIMENEZ, MONTGOMERY TIED IN CALGARY CALGARY, Alberta — Miguel Angel Jimenez eagled the par-5 18th hole to match the course record of 9-under 61 and tie Colin Montgomerie for the second-round lead in the Shaw Charity Classic. The 51-year-old Spanish player made seven birdies in a 9-hole stretch in the middle of the round. Montgomerie birdied the 18th for a 66 to join Jimenez at 12-under 128 at Canyon Meadows. Jeff Maggert was 10 under after a 63. From wire reports

8:25 a.m. – International Soccer: English Premier League Match – West Ham vs. Arsenal (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 10:55 a.m. – International Soccer: English Premier League Match – Liverpool vs. Stoke City (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Noon – Youth Softball: Big League World Series Championship Game from Lower Sussex, Del. (ESPN). Noon – PGA Golf: WGC-Bridgestone Invitational Final Round from Akron, Ohio (GOLF). 2 p.m. – PGA Golf: WGC-Bridgestone Invitational Final Round from Akron, Ohio (WLTX 19). 2 p.m. – WNBA Basketball: Phoenix at Chicago (ESPN). 2 p.m. – Women’s Professional Golf: Ladies European Tour Tipsport Masters Final Round from Dysina, Czech Republic (GOLF). 2 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Cheez-It 355 from Watkins Glen, N.Y. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK, WEGX-FM 92.9). 2 p.m.—Major League Baseball: San Francisco at Chicago Cubs (TBS). 4 p.m. – International Swimming: FINA World Championships from Kazan, Russia (WIS 10). 4 p.m. – Major League Soccer: Seattle at Los Angeles (ESPN). 4 p.m. – Senior PGA Golf: Champions Tour Shaw Charity Classic Final Round from Calgary, Alberta (GOLF). 4 p.m. – WNBA Basketball: Connecticut at Washington (NBA TV). 5 p.m. – CFL Football: Winnipeg at Hamilton (ESPNEWS). 5 p.m. – Women’s Professional Tennis: Bank of the West Classic Final Match from Palo Alto, Calif. (ESPN2). 5 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Miami at Atlanta (FOX SPORTSOUTH, WPUB-FM 102.7). 5:55 p.m. – International Soccer: Mexican League Match – UNAM vs. Puebla (UNIVISION). 6 p.m. – PGA Golf: Barracuda Championship Final Round from Reno, Nev. (GOLF). 7 p.m. – Major League Soccer: New York City at New York (FOX SPORTS 1). 7 p.m. – WNBA Basketball: Los Angeles at Minnesota (NBA TV). 7:55 p.m. – International Soccer: Mexican League Match – Guadalajara vs. Tigres (UNIVISION). 8 p.m. – NFL Football: Hall of Fame Game from Canton, Ohio – Pittsburgh vs. Minnesota (WIS 10). 8 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Los Angeles Dodgers at Pittsburgh (ESPN). 9:30 p.m. – Major League Soccer: Chicago at Portland (FOX SPORTS 1).

MONDAY

2:55 p.m. – International Soccer: English Premier League Match – West Bromwich vs. Manchester (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 8 p.m. – NFP Softball: Pennsylvania at Akron (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 8 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Detroit at Kansas City (ESPN).

GOLF The Associated Press Saturday At Firestone Country Club (South Course) Akron, Ohio Purse: $9.25 million Yardage: 7,400; Par: 70 Third Round Justin Rose 67-71-63—201 Jim Furyk 66-66-69—201 Shane Lowry 70-66-67—203 Steven Bowditch 73-69-63—205 Ian Poulter 68-72-65—205 Henrik Stenson 68-69-68—205 Bubba Watson 70-66-69—205 Robert Streb 68-70-68—206 Brooks Koepka 69-69-68—206 Graeme McDowell 66-71-69—206 David Lingmerth 70-71-66—207 Danny Lee 65-72-70—207 Keegan Bradley 69-70-69—208 Jason Day 69-69-70—208 Branden Grace 73-69-67—209 Rickie Fowler 67-72-70—209 Bill Haas 74-69-67—210 Marc Warren 71-70-69—210 Danny Willett 70-71-69—210 Russell Henley 70-70-70—210 Kevin Na 69-70-71—210 Patrick Reed 71-67-72—210 Sergio Garcia 71-67-72—210 Webb Simpson 68-70-72—210 Jordan Spieth 70-68-72—210 Bernd Wiesberger 71-74-66—211 Soren Kjeldsen 69-73-69—211 Ryan Moore 71-71-69—211 Pablo Larrazabal 72-70-69—211 Zach Johnson 70-70-71—211 Lee Westwood 68-70-73—211 Dustin Johnson 69-67-75—211 Marcel Siem 70-73-69—212 Marc Leishman 72-70-70—212 Charl Schwartzel 70-72-70—212 J.B. Holmes 74-68-70—212 Joost Luiten 70-72-70—212 Martin Kaymer 70-71-71—212 Adam Scott 72-69-71—212 Paul Casey 68-73-71—212 Jamie Donaldson 70-71-71—212 Brandt Snedeker 70-70-72—212 Charley Hoffman 75-66-71—212 Matt Kuchar 72-68-72—212

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-12 -12 -10 -8 -8 -7 -7 -7 -7 -6 -6 -6 -6 -6

MLB STANDINGS The Associated Press EAST DIVISION

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

W 59 56 50 43 43

L 51 52 60 67 67

Pct .536 .519 .455 .391 .391

GB — 2 9 16 16

W 70 64 61 48 47

L 39 44 48 59 64

Pct .642 .593 .560 .449 .423

GB — 5 1/2 9 21 24

W 62 59 53 52 46

L 48 51 55 58 61

Pct .564 .536 .491 .473 .430

GB — 3 8 10 14 1/2

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Chicago Cubs 7, San Francisco 3 Colorado 5, Washington 4 Pittsburgh 5, L.A. Dodgers 4, 10 innings N.Y. Mets 4, Tampa Bay 3 Atlanta 6, Miami 3 St. Louis 6, Milwaukee 0 Arizona 2, Cincinnati 0 Philadelphia 4, San Diego 3, 12 innings

SATURDAY’S GAMES

Pittsburgh 6, L.A. Dodgers 5 Chicago Cubs 8, San Francisco 6 Tampa Bay 5, N.Y. Mets 4 Colorado at Washington, 7:05 p.m. Miami at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. St. Louis at Milwaukee, 7:10 p.m. Cincinnati at Arizona, 8:10 p.m. Philadelphia at San Diego, 8:40 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

N.Y. Mets (B.Colon 10-10) at Tampa Bay (Archer 10-8), 1:10 p.m. Colorado (Flande 2-1) at Washington (Scherzer 11-8), 1:35 p.m. St. Louis (Lackey 9-7) at Milwaukee (Nelson 9-9), 2:10 p.m. San Francisco (Peavy 2-4) at Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 12-6), 2:20 p.m. Cincinnati (DeSclafani 7-7) at Arizona (Corbin 2-3), 4:10 p.m. Philadelphia (J.Williams 3-8) at San Diego (Cashner 4-11), 4:10 p.m. Miami (B.Hand 1-2) at Atlanta (S.Miller 5-8), 5:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (A.Wood 7-7) at Pittsburgh (Morton 7-4), 8:05 p.m.

TRANSACTIONS The Associated Press BASEBALL

American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Released RHP Bud Norris. CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Agreed to terms with OF John Mayberry Jr. on a minor league contract. CLEVELAND INDIANS — Assigned LHP Michael Roth outright to Columbus (IL). Placed RHP Cody Anderson on the 15-day DL. Optioned OF Tyler Holt to Columbus. Recalled OF Abraham Almonte and RHP Shawn Armstrong from Columbus. HOUSTON ASTROS — Transferred RHP Samuel Deduno to the 60-day DL. MINNESOTA TWINS — Designated C Eric Fryer for assignment. Optioned RHP Tyler Duffey to Rochester (IL). Recalled C Chris Herrmann and RHP A.J. Achter from Rochester. Sent OF Byron Buxton to Rochester for a rehab assignment. Agreed to terms with RHPs Omar Bencomo and Nick Anderson on minor league contracts. OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Sent LHP Sean Doolittle to Stockton (Cal) for a rehab assignment. TEXAS RANGERS — Optioned OF Ryan Rua to Round Rock (PCL). Agreed to terms with RHP Ross Ohlendorf on a minor league contract. TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Traded SS Dawel Lugo to Arizona for INF Cliff Pennington and cash. National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Optioned RHP Allen Webster to Reno (PCL). Selected the contracts of 3B Jamie Romak and LHP Keith Hessler from Reno. ATLANTA BRAVES — Recalled OF Todd Cunningham from Gwinnett (IL). Optioned OF Todd Cunningham and SS Daniel Castro from Gwinnett (IL). CHICAGO CUBS — Optioned OF Matt Szczur to Iowa (PCL). Placed C David Ross on the bereavement list. Reinstated C Miguel Montero from the 15-day DL. MIAMI MARLINS — Placed RHPs Andre Rienzo and Jose Urena on the 15-day DL, Rienzo retroactive to Tuesday. Selected the contract of RHP Kyle Barraclough from Jacksonville (SL). Recalled RHP Kendrys Flores from New Orleans (PCL). NEW YORK METS — Sent OF Michael Cuddyer to St. Lucie (FSL) for a rehab assignment. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Optioned RHP Dalier Hinojosa and OF Jordan Danks to Lehigh Valley (IL). PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Assigned RHP Vance Worley outright to Indianapolis (IL). SAN DIEGO PADRES — Optioned OF Alex Dickerson to El Paso (PCL). Placed RHP Marcos Mateo on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Thursday. Claimed LHP Caleb Thielbar off waivers from Minnesota and optioned him to El Paso. Reinstated OF Will Venable from paternity leave. Recalled LHP Frank Garces from El Paso. Transferred OF Wil Myers to the 60-day DL. WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Placed 2B Dan Uggla on the 15-day DL. Reinstated RHP Stephen Strasburg from the 15-day DL. National Football League DETROIT LIONS — Waived CB Ethan Davis. PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Waived/injured S Isaiah Lewis. Signed S Jordan Dangerfield.

W 61 60 55 55 49

L 48 52 53 56 61

Pct .560 .536 .509 .495 .445

GB — 2 1/2 5 1/2 7 12 1/2

W 64 55 53 51 49

L 44 54 56 56 59

Pct .593 .505 .486 .477 .454

GB — 9 1/2 11 1/2 12 1/2 15

WNBA STANDINGS By The Associated Press

W 61 58 55 51 50

L 51 50 54 60 62

Pct .545 .537 .505 .459 .446

GB — 1 4 1/2 9 1/2 11

New York Washington Chicago Indiana Connecticut Atlanta

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Toronto 2, N.Y. Yankees 1, 10 innings Boston 7, Detroit 2 Minnesota 10, Cleveland 9 N.Y. Mets 4, Tampa Bay 3 Kansas City 3, Chicago White Sox 2 L.A. Angels 8, Baltimore 4 Oakland 3, Houston 1 Seattle 4, Texas 3

SATURDAY’S GAMES

Toronto 6, N.Y. Yankees 0 Oakland 2, Houston 1 Texas 11, Seattle 3, 11 innings Tampa Bay 5, N.Y. Mets 4 Boston at Detroit, 7:08 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Kansas City, 7:10 p.m. Minnesota at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m. Baltimore at L.A. Angels, 9:05 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

New York Washington Atlanta Miami Philadelphia CENTRAL DIVISION

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Houston Los Angeles Texas Seattle Oakland

NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST DIVISION

Colorado at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Philadelphia at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Cincinnati at San Diego, 10:10 p.m. Washington at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

SHAW CHARITY CLASSIC PAR SCORES

Saturday At Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club Calgary, Alberta Purse: $2.35 million Yardage: 7,086; Par: 70 Second Round Miguel Angel Jimenez 67-61—128 Colin Montgomerie 62-66—128 Jeff Maggert 67-63—130 Woody Austin 68-64—132 Fred Couples 67-65—132 Tom Byrum 67-66—133 Mark O’Meara 66-67—133 Stephen Ames 65-68—133 Michael Allen 65-68—133 Jose Coceres 70-64—134 Kirk Triplett 68-66—134 Kevin Sutherland 67-67—134 Guy Boros 67-67—134 Corey Pavin 65-69—134

Kansas City Minnesota Detroit Chicago Cleveland WEST DIVISION

MONDAY’S GAMES

Detroit at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. L.A. Angels at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. Baltimore at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

MONDAY’S GAMES

BRIDGESTONE INVITATIONAL PAR SCORES

New York Toronto Baltimore Tampa Bay Boston CENTRAL DIVISION

ka 8-4), 1:05 p.m. Boston (Owens 0-1) at Detroit (Verlander 1-4), 1:08 p.m. Minnesota (P.Hughes 10-7) at Cleveland (Kluber 6-12), 1:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets (B.Colon 10-10) at Tampa Bay (Archer 10-8), 1:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Quintana 6-9) at Kansas City (D.Duffy 5-5), 2:10 p.m. Baltimore (Mi.Gonzalez 9-8) at L.A. Angels (Weaver 4-8), 3:37 p.m. Houston (Fiers 0-0) at Oakland (Bassitt 1-4), 4:05 p.m. Texas (Lewis 12-4) at Seattle (F.Hernandez 13-6), 4:10 p.m.

Toronto (Estrada 9-6) at N.Y. Yankees (Tana-

COLLEGE

GEORGIA — Announced LB Detric BingDukes will transfer. PENN STATE — Dismissed LB Daiquan Kelly from the football team.

EASTERN CONFERENCE W 14 12 13 12 11 7

L 6 8 9 9 9 14

WESTERN CONFERENCE Minnesota Phoenix Tulsa Los Angeles San Antonio Seattle

W 15 14 10 7 6 5

L 6 7 12 14 16 16

Pct .700 .600 .591 .571 .550 .333

GB — 2 2 2 1/2 3 7 1/2

Pct .714 .667 .455 .333 .273 .238

GB — 1 5 1/2 8 9 1/2 10

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Indiana 106, Atlanta 77 Connecticut 86, Washington 72 New York 77, Chicago 63 Phoenix 73, Minnesota 66

SATURDAY’S GAME

Seattle at San Antonio, 8 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Phoenix at Chicago, 2 p.m. Connecticut at Washington, 4 p.m. Atlanta at Tulsa, 4:30 p.m. Los Angeles at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

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Minor injuries keep WR Cooper off field BY JOSH KENDALL The State

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Tennessee linebacker Kenny Bynum, right, runs through drills as linebackers Austin Smith (11) and Jakob Johnson (44) watch during Friday’s practice in Knoxville, Tenn.

Vols seek MLB to help lead talented defense BY STEVE MEGARGEE The Associated Press KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The biggest question facing Tennessee’s defense is whether it can solve its riddle in the middle. The Volunteers must find a middle linebacker to replace A.J. Johnson, who ranked as the second-leading tackler in school history before his college career ended abruptly last November amid a rape investigation. Defensive coordinator John Jancek has described the competition as “wide open,” and head coach Butch Jones listed six candidates for the job at the start of training camp. “We all rotate and we get about equal reps, so it’s still a pretty open competition,” said redshirt freshman Dillon Bates, one of the contenders. “We’re still all fighting, we’re still all competing, we’re still all coaching each other up.” A potential position switch could move one candidate out of the mix. Sophomore Jakob Johnson, who isn’t related to A.J., has worked out at tight end the last couple of days as the Vols ponder whether his permanent home’s on offense or defense. Other contenders include redshirt freshman Gavin Bryant, junior Kenny

Bynum, sophomore Colton Jumper and freshman Darrin Kirkland Jr. “I’m looking for a leader,” Jancek said. “I’m looking for someone who has great command on the field, great knowledge of our system and what it is we want to do. That’s a position of concern, as you guys know. We have a great group there competing extremely hard. We’re just going to have to sort this thing out sooner rather than later.” In some respects, referring to this as a middle linebacker competition isn’t entirely accurate. Jones notes that Tennessee spends much of every game in a nickel formation with only two linebackers. But even in those situations, the Vols would need to find a second linebacker to play alongside returning starter Jalen Reeves-Maybin. Although Curt Maggitt has a hybrid defensive end/linebacker role, he typically plays end when Tennessee’s in the nickel. “I think the kids have done a really good job as a position group,” Jones said. “There are a lot of individuals vying for playing time, and we want to play a lot of players. ... I’ve been pleased with the linebacker group as a whole.” The state of Tennessee’s de-

fense represents a major change from the recent past, when the middle linebacker spot represented the one sure thing on a team otherwise facing uncertainty. A.J. Johnson was a fouryear starter whose 425 career tackles represent the secondhighest total since the school started measuring the statistic in 1970. He had 101 tackles last season to tie Reeves-Maybin for the team lead despite being suspended for the final three games. After graduating in December, he was indicted on aggravated rape charges in February and has a Sept. 29 trial date. Jakob Johnson started Tennessee’s final two regular-season games at that spot last season before Bynum took over in the Vols’ TaxSlayer Bowl victory over Iowa. Bynum says he weighed about 245 pounds during the bowl game but has since gotten down to 230 with the intention of reaching 235 by the start of the season. Jones said “you can tell a major difference” in Bynum after the weight loss and cited the junior’s improved confidence and quickness. “I definitely feel a lot quicker on the field and a lot more agile, being able to keep up with backs,” Bynum said.

GT’s Snoddy looks to put injury behind him CHARLES ODUM The Associated Press ATLANTA — Broderick Snoddy is Georgia Tech’s only current running back who ran for more than 18 yards last season. That doesn’t mean Snoddy’s status as a starter was a certainty entering preseason practice. Snoddy’s 2014 season ended when he broke the fibula and tibia in his left leg in a Nov. 15 victory over Clemson. Snoddy missed spring

practice while recovering from the horrific injury, which left his leg bent between his knee and ankle. He was carted off the field after being surrounded by the entire Georgia Tech team. Nine months later, Snoddy still has the support of teammates who realize the importance of his return. “Just him being out there is a good part of our offense,” quarterback Justin Thomas said Saturday. “Just seeing him do the things that he’s doing is great.”

One week into preseason practice, Snoddy said he has proved he can make cuts and take hits. “I feel very well and confident,” Snoddy said after the team’s first preseason scrimmage. He said the last step of his recovery was “more mental than physical.” Snoddy said he gained confidence in a seven-on-seven drill early in practice. “I got to change directions, stick it in the ground and cut back,” he said. “After that, I got a little more confident.”

COLUMBIA — Several hundred fans showed up Saturday morning for South Carolina’s first open football practice of the season. None was happy to see Pharoh Cooper not practicing and walking around with a slight limp and a light wrap on his left knee. The junior All-SEC wide receiver caught 69 passes for 1,136 yards last year and is expected to be the focal point of the Gamecocks’ offense this season. Cooper has a minor hand injury to go along with the knee bruise and was held out mostly for precautionary reasons, head coach Steve Spurrier said after the 2-hour workout. “They call it a sprained hand and that’s the biggest reason (he sat out), and I think somebody bumped into his knee the other day,” Spurrier said. “There is nothing wrong with him. We were playing tackle today, so he didn’t have to be here for that.” Linebacker Skai Moore sat out after exhibiting concussion symptoms following a collision in Friday’s practice. “He got bonked yesterday,” Spurrier said. “He was a little slightly jarred. I don’t think it was that serious.” Redshirt freshman wide receiver Terry Googer was injured trying to make a leaping catch on the final play of Saturday’s practice and might have suffered a concussion, Spurrier said. “I don’t think he was ever unconscious,” Spurrier said. “He’ll be all right.” Linebacker Jonathan Walton (knee), defensive end Gerald Dixon (leg), cornerback Wesley Green (knee), defensive end Dante Sawyer (illness), defensive tackle Taylor Stallworth (pectoral) and tight end Connor Redmond (back) sat out due to injury.

PRACTICE REPORT The Gamecocks practiced game situations in the final half of practice, rotating all four quarterbacks for live 11-on-11 action. “The reason you have these scrimmages is you find out who your ballplayers are,” Spurrier said. “You find out who can say, ‘Hey coach I can play.’ Or you find out, ‘Coach, I’m a little nervous out here.’ We

have a long ways to go, but I thought it was a pretty good attitude, thought the defense was COOPER in position, where they were supposed to be most of the day.” South Carolina will scrimmage again next Saturday and might open that workout to the public as well, Spurrier said.

YOUNG UP FRONT After the first-team offensive line, South Carolina gets young up front in a hurry. The second-team offensive line Saturday consisted of true freshman Christian Pellage at left tackle, true freshman Zack Bailey at left guard, junior Cody Waldrop at center, redshirt freshman Donell Stanley at right guard and true freshman Blake Camper at right tackle. “We have some big guys, they just have to learn what to do,” Spurrier said.

SPECIAL GUEST Longtime college coach Rick Neuheisel, now an analyst for CBS, addressed the Gamecocks midway through Saturday’s practice. Neuheisel, who attended practice along with a CBS camera crew, spoke for about five minutes.

NEWS AND NOTES • Toure Boyd made it to Columbia and attended his first practice. He did his first day in helmet and shorts, and will have to have another, then two days of shells, before being able to fully practice. • Wide receiver Sean Odom knows what he’s doing and needs to get a few more reps, Spurrier said. • The starting lines during the 11-on-11 drill were Brandon Shell, Mike Matulis, Alan Knott, Will Sport and Mason Zandi (left to right, offense) and Cedrick Cooper, Gerald Dixon Jr., Kelsey Griffin and Qua Lewis (left to right, defense). • Former player/staffer DeVonte Holloman attended practice, as did scouts from the New York Jets. • Shamier Jeffery missed practice in order to attend his graduation. Jeffery earned his sociology degree. • The Gamecocks next will practice at 9 a.m. on Monday. It is closed to the public.

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Swinney not at practice after father’s death FROM CLEMSON REPORTS CLEMSON — Clemson held its fifth practice of the preseason, its first in pads, and the first without head coach Dabo Swinney, who returned to Alabama to be with his family after the passing of his father, Ervil, on Saturday. The Tigers practiced for the scheduled two and a half hours although it began a few minutes late after coach Swinney met with his team before he departed for Alabama. “It was an emotional meeting,” said Clemson starting guard Eric Mac Lain. “You

could see he was hurting and we all felt for him. I think we all wanted to just go up and hug him. SWINNEY “He is a man we have great respect for and I think we showed it today by having an excellent practice.” Coordinators Brent Venables, Tony Elliott and Jeff Scott ran the practice. The practice plan did not change in light of Swinney’s absence and it began with the PAW Drill, a physical drill of offense vs. defense. “We like to start the first

day of hitting with that drill because it snaps everyone to attention and puts them in the physical mindset right at the beginning,” said co-offensive coordinator Tony Elliott. “It was a good drill today and one that develops toughness.” Despite the physical nature of the practice there were no new injuries reported. Starting center Ryan Norton continued to sit out as he recovers from a concussion. The Tigers will not practice today, then will have the first of two two-a-days on Monday. Clemson will practice in the morning and at night.

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REUWER FROM PAGE B1 E-Under Epee and Team Foil then bronze in Cadet Foil and Team Epee. “I think it’s to his credit that he took each event and applied himself to it and whatever was working and kept it working,” said Dr. Jane Littmann, a former nationally ranked fencer who has been

Reuwer’s coach for the past year. “Because it’s a new set of opponents, they have in mind something else and he was able to figure out for each of those different opponents in each of those different events what to do.” He also had a nice warm-up at the U.S. Fencing Nationals in San Jose, Calif., held July 1-4 with a top 100 showing in the Division III Men’s Foil. It was his first time competing

in a men’s division on the national level. He also attended a fencing camp hosted by the U.S. Men’s Olympic Foil team. Reuwer picked up one more piece of impressive hardware as he was honored with the Fencing Sportsmanship Award. “I didn’t know that was an award, it was a special award I guess,” he said of his honor. “I was really humbled by the whole experience of that.”

when it starts Thursday on the Pete Dye on the Wisconsin shores of Lake Michigan? Even with his blockbuster year, the 22-year-old Spieth still feels as though he has something to prove. “I’ve got a little bit of revenge that I need to get out from having control of The Open Championship with two holes to go and not closing it out,” Spieth said. “...It was a tough feeling on the flight home.” Even so, a return to Whistling Straits makes it impossible to ignore Johnson. Beyond his sheer athleticism and the way he crushes the golf ball, the indelible image from the 2010 PGA Championship was Johnson in the scoring trailer, flipping around the pencil to erase the 5 in he made on the final hole to presumably get into a playoff and changing it to a 7 because of a two-stroke penalty. Whistling Straits has more bunkers than can be counted, and they cover so much of the links-styled course that spectators are allowed to stand and walk — and even build sand castles — in portions of them. Johnson was on the 18th hole and unaware that he was in one of those bunkers when he set his 4-iron on the stand before the shot. He was docked two shots for grounding his club, and suffered yet another close call. Johnson is all about looking forward. “I won’t be grounding my club anywhere if I miss the fairway, that’s for sure. I just missed the memo where all sand is deemed a bunker. There was a Gatorade bottle, a beer can, a cup. People were standing in it,” he said. “Generally on a golf course, people are not standing in a bunker.” That particular section of the bunker is now out of play. A viewing area has been placed on top of it. “There are over 1,000 bunkers on the golf course,” said Kerry Haigh, the championship director for the PGA of America. “I

have never counted them. I’m told that is the number, and we are planning on playing them exactly the same as the last two times. We will try to notify everyone on multiple occasions. “What happened in 2010 was an unfortunate situation which brought a lot of attention,” he said. “People do remember. Our hope is every player and every caddie remembers.” What also doesn’t change is the quality of the field, the strongest among majors. It has 98 of the top 100 players in the world — and that appears to include McIlroy. The world No. 1 has not played since the U.S. Open because of an injury to left ankle. McIlroy sent another tweet Friday showing him on a private jet with emoticons of the American flag and a golf course. He even retweeted his tee time Thursday with Spieth and British Open champion Zach Johnson. He still hasn’t said officially that he will play, perhaps waiting to test his ankle over the weekend. The bigger question is how he will play. McIlroy has gone nearly two months without competition. That goes for Woods, too. He was No. 1 in the world in 13 of the 18 times he has played the PGA Championship and was out of the top 10 only once — No. 30 in 2011 in a season marred by injuries. Now he will be at best No. 271 as he tries to find his game. It’s been an intriguing search. Woods has missed the cut in the last two majors, and it wasn’t even close. He is coming off a tie for 18th in the Quicken Loans National, where he went into the weekend just three shots out of the lead before fading. Spieth, meanwhile, still has a tiny piece of history to chase. The Grand Slam ended at the home of golf. Still in play is the “American Slam” — no one has ever won the three U.S. majors in the same season. The PGA Championship is a reminder that these chances don’t come along very often.

CHEEZ-IT 355 LINEUP The Associated Press After Saturday qualifying; race today At Watkins Glen International Watkins Glen, N.Y. Lap length: 2.45 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (47) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 127.839 mph. 2. (78) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 127.569. 3. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 127.481. 4. (4) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 127.416. 5. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 127.181. 6. (42) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 126.948. 7. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 126.912. 8. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 126.868. 9. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 126.828. 10. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 126.788. 11. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 126.112. 12. (51) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 125.98. 13. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 126.826. 14. (41) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 126.79. 15. (19) Carl Edwards, Toyota, 126.677. 16. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 126.61. 17. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 126.595. 18. (15) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 126.584. 19. (55) David Ragan, Toyota, 126.533. 20. (31) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 126.488.

THE GLEN FROM PAGE B1 eighth on Sunday. “I’m feeling better this week for sure than what I was at Sonoma. I’m doing really, really good, and I feel really, really good week in and week out getting out of the car.” The 33-year-old Allmendinger has emerged as one of the top road racers in the series. He beat the best in Marcos Ambrose in a fender-slamming victory at Watkins Glen International last year for his first triumph in 213 starts in Cup competition. That gave JTG Daugherty Racing its first spot in the Chase, and a year later the same scenario presents itself — win and they’re in again. At least one obstacle is gone. Ambrose, who won twice in Cup and four straight times in NASCAR’s second-tier series at The Glen, returned to race in his native Australia after last season. Allmendinger didn’t waste time taking advantage, cap-

21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43.

(43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 126.092. (10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 126.068. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 126.04. (9) Sam Hornish Jr., Ford, 125.995. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 125.923. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 125.89. (83) Matt DiBenedetto, Toyota, 125.849. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 125.781. (13) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 125.775. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 125.616. (95) Michael McDowell, Ford, 125.573. (34) Chris Buescher, Ford, 125.452. (35) Cole Whitt, Ford, 125.217. (6) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 124.744. (33) Alex Kennedy, Chevrolet, 124.615. (40) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 124.068. (38) David Gilliland, Ford, owner points. (32) Boris Said, Chevrolet, owner points. (7) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, owner points. (46) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, owner points. (26) Jeb Burton, Toyota, owner points. (23) J.J. Yeley, Toyota, owner points. (98) Timmy Hill, Chevrolet, owner points.

Failed to Qualify 44. (62) T.J. Bell, Chevrolet, 123.607.

turing the pole on Saturday. “Just to experience something that I’ve worked so hard for eight or nine years ... was really special,” Allmendinger said. “The thing I’ve learned about the Sprint Cup Series is it doesn’t matter whether somebody needs a win or not. If the opportunity is there, he or she is going to go out there to do whatever they can to get the win. “It’s no different than last year. The only difference is having the confidence that if it comes down to crunch time like that, I’m able to go out there and make it happen.” In six career starts at Watkins Glen, Allmendinger has two top-5s and four top-10s and has the third-best driver rating (100.5). He won the pole on the road course at Sonoma in June before faltering when a fuel pickup problem sapped the power of his No. 47 Chevrolet. That was the same car that he drove to victory here a year ago and the same car he’ll race on Sunday. “I feel confident,” Allmendinger said. “I have to be

on my ‘A’ game to have a shot to win. They say Marcos isn’t here, it should be easy for you. You have to remember Jeff Gordon was leading (last year) when he broke. There’s a lot of great drivers. You can’t just single out one or two.” While the car may be the same, the mood in the shop of the one-car team is different. Despite just three top-10s this season, the focus is still spoton. “Last year was our first year fully working together,” Allmendinger said. “This year, even through our struggles, we all believe in each other. We’ve all stuck together as a team. We know we’re all trying to go in the right direction. We just have to figure out how to get there. “That win has helped a lot. It’s made us believe in each other. Even in the down times so far this year, we’ve stuck together a lot better. That trust factor is way better. Even if the points don’t show it, we’re a lot better race team than we were at this time last year.”

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Tillman brings ‘Peanut punch’ to Charlotte New Panthers DB has been among best at prying footballs loose STEVE REED The Associated Press SPARTANBURG — Cornerback Charles “Peanut” Tillman has never seen a football he doesn’t think he can pry loose from a ball carrier. One hand. Two hands. It doesn’t matter how the runner is carrying the ball, Tillman believes he has a chance to strip the ball with his “Peanut punch.” “Get it out every time, that is my mindset,” Tillman said Thursday. During 12 seasons with the Chicago Bears, Tillman forced 42 fumbles — more than any defensive back since the statistic started being recording in 1994, according to STATS. Only five players have more forced fumbles than Tillman. All are defensive ends. Now he’s hoping to carry that takeaway talent with him to his new team, the Carolina Panthers. The 34-year-old Tillman is already making an impact. He’s forced two fumbles during training camp, and now other Carolina players are wanting in on the act. Footballs seem to be flying loose on a daily basis during practices at Wofford College. Running back Jonathan Stewart, who rarely fumbles, got stripped by Tillman and said afterward he’s still not sure how he pried it loose. Panthers safety Roman Harper called Tillman’s ability to punch the ball out a science, one he’s perfected during his long career. Others say Tillman knows the “pressure points” where the ball can be dislodged. Tillman downplays that, saying “it’s just a punch.” Well, there’s a little more to

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Carolina defensive back Charles Tillman, left, returns an interception against Devin Funchess during Monday’s practice at the team’s training camp in Spartanburg. it than that. Tillman said he’ll size up a ball carrier en route to the ball, seeking out the ball when it is in a “vulnerable” position. Then he goes in for the shot. He’s the first to admit he doesn’t always succeed, com-

paring himself to a boxer who isn’t going to land every punch. “I have punched arms. I have punched helmets when guys try to cover up the ball,” Tillman said. “It’s all part of the process. ... I know the more

punches I throw the more likely the ball will come out.” Sometimes Tillman has to just settle for a tackle, knowing if he goes for the punch a ball carrier can get away. “I don’t think of myself as a big guy or possess that hard-

hitting ability like a Luke Kuechly or a TD (Thomas Davis),” said the 6-foot-2, 210pound Tillman. “I’m not real good at separating the man from the ball so I try to punch it out. I try to do something different, something unconventional. ... For that split second, just take my chance, take my shot, and punch at it. Somehow, it seems to keep coming out.” Tillman once forced four fumbles in the Bears’ 55-21 victory over the Tennessee Titans on Nov. 5, 2012. Panthers coach Ron Rivera, who coached Tillman when he was the defensive coordinator in Chicago, said the veteran simply has an innate ability to know when and where to knock out the ball. “There are points of contact where you try to hold the ball (and) no matter how you look at it, there’s always an exposed point,” Rivera said. “Charles seems to have that focus. He seems to be able to zero in on that. The nice thing is it’s spreading to a lot of our guys.’ Tillman could be a good fit in Carolina. He joins a turnover-driven defense that forced 24 fumbles last season, second most in the NFL. So while the footballs may seem to be popping out on a regular basis, Tillman refused to take credit for the balls on ground. “It’s not me, it’s them doing it,” Tillman said. “I just tried it once and they saw it and they’re like, ‘wow it’s that easy.’ Then they tried it and they’re getting it out, too.” Tillman said he’s more than willing to help out the team’s younger defensive backs, passing along any of his knowledge. “I don’t want to be here if I’m keeping secrets,” Tillman said. “I’m not here to try to better myself, I’m here to better this team. We all have one common goal and that is to win a Super Bowl.”

Backups for Steelers, Vikings to see plenty of action in Hall of Fame game WILL GRAVES The Associated Press CANTON, Ohio — The guys in the freshly minted gold jackets roaming the sideline during tonight's Hall of Fame game will be the latest member of the NFL's Who's Who. The guys on the field for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings will be more Who's That? Adrian Peterson? Nope, not this week. Ben Roethlisberger? Antonio Brown? Probably not. James Harrison's 37-year-old legs will get the night off, too. The marquee names the

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CANTON FROM PAGE B1 rest, Saturday night was a mixture of relief, joy and wonder. Defensive end Charles Haley cracked jokes between heartfelt disclosures of his battle with depression. Minnesota Vikings center Mick Tingelhoff didn’t say a word, instead letting Hall of Fame teammate Fran Tarkenton speak for him shortly after Tingelhoff’s bust was unveiled. “He’s waited 37 years to get to the Hall of Fame,” Tarkenton said as thousands rose to their feet in appreciation. Kansas City guard Will Shields spoke with the same thoughtfulness that made him one of the best linemen of his generation during a standout career with the Chiefs. Contributors Bill Polian and Ron Wolf paid tribute to the icons who paved the way for their success. Wide receiver Tim Brown led chants of “Raiders! Rai-ders!” in a joyous moment more than a decade after the last of his 1,094 receptions. Haley, the only player in

NFL history with five Super Bowl rings, gave a rousing, freewheeling speech that included a good-natured jabs at everyone from former San Francisco owner Eddie DeBartolo Jr. to Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. DeBartolo called the decision to trade Haley to Dallas in 1992 his biggest mistake during his tenure. Haley didn’t disagree, though he also made sure to pay emotional tribute to the men who signed his paychecks. That included a touching nod to Jones, who organized a bone marrow drive when Haley’s daughter Brianna was diagnosed with leukemia. While Haley retired after the 1999 season with 100 1/2 sacks and a fistful of championships. Yet he spent the better part of a decade watching former teammates get the call while his phone remained silent. He blamed it partly on his own struggle with his inner demons. Haley said he was a “22-year-old man with a 16-year-old inside of me screaming for help and I would not ask for it” when he arrived in the NFL in 1986.

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

The Sumter County Recreation Department is taking registration for its flag football league. Registration will run through Thursday. The league is open to children ages 5-8 as of Sept. 1, 2015. Registration fee is $50. No late registration will be taken. There will be a coaches meeting on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the recreation department at 155 Haynsworth Street. For more information, call the recreation department at (803) 436-2248 or visit www. sumtercountysc.org. TACKLE REGISTRATION

The Sumter County Recreation Department is taking registration for its tackle football league. Registration will run through Thursday. The league is open to children ages 9-12 as of Sept. 1, 2015. Registration fee is $60. No late registration will be taken. There will be a coaches meeting on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the recreation department at 155 Haynsworth Street. For more information, call the recreation department at (803) 436-2248 or visit www. sumtercountysc.org. EC MIDDLE SCHOOL PRACTICE

The East Clarendon Middle School football program will begin practice on Monday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the school. Players are asked to bring shorts and T-shirts. For more information, contact Coach Kenny Benjamin at (803) 773-8514 or Coach Quan Barnes (803) 460-1310.

SOCCER FALL REGISTRATION

The Sumter County Recreation Department is taking registration for its fall soccer leagues. Registration will run through Thursday. There will be leagues for children ages 3-17 as of Sept. 1, 2015. Registration fee is $30 for ages 3-4, $35 for ages 5-6 and $45 for ages 7-17. No late regis-

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The Sumter Junior Dixie Boys all-star baseball team finished second in the Junior Dixie Boys World Series held in Aiken. Members of the team are, first row, left to right, Aaron Carlton, Cody Windham, Bryce Spittle, Tommy Pillsbury, Jackson Hoshour and JT Stanley. Second row: Sebastian DuCom, Josh Burns, Wylie Coker, Blaine Mcfaddin, Seth Posey and Ethan Brown Third row: Coach Jason Stanley, coach Robby Coker and head coach Scott Spittle. tration will be taken. There will be a coaches meeting on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the recreation department at 155 Haynsworth Street. For more information, call the recreation department at (803) 436-2248 or visit www. sumtercountysc.org.

CHEERLEADING FALL REGISTRATION

The Sumter County Recreation Department is taking registration for its cheerleading program. Registration will run through Thursday. The program is open to children ages 5-12 as of Sept. 1, 2015. Registration fee is $50. No late registration will be taken. There will be a coaches meeting on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the recreation department at 155 Haynsworth Street. For more information, call the recreation department at (803) 436-2248 or visit www. sumtercountysc.org.

SOFTBALL FALL REGISTRATION

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

BASEBALL FALL REGISTRATION

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

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There is one slot available for the 16th Annual Christian Golfers’ Association Churches Challenge Golf Tournament and Praise Rally which will be held on Friday and Saturday. A waiting list is being taken in case a team has to pull out and there is also a waiting list for individuals as well. On Saturday, at Sunset Country Club, sign-in for the morning flight begins at 7 a.m. Tee off will begin at approximately 8 a.m. The afternoon flight will have sign-in at 11 a.m. for its 1 p.m. tee times. The cost is $45 per golfer and includes the praise dinner on Friday as well as lunch and beverages on Saturday. Players can also purchase up to two mulligans for $5 that can be used anywhere on the course. Members of the public are

invited to attend the event and cheer for their team. Spectators can walk the course and sponsors are encouraged to set up a tent to display their products. Registration forms can be mailed to CGA, 1285 Clara Louise Kellogg Drive, Sumter, SC 29153 or can be brought to the office at Dillon Park, next to Crystal Lakes Golf Course.

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What happens in Vegas ... revealed in SLT’s comedy opener BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com

t’s been almost 20 years since Sumter Little Theatre presented the farci-

cal “Greater Tuna,” but little has changed in the third-smallest town in Texas that likely has the largest number of eccentric folks. Two of them —Thurston Wheelis and Arles Struvie — are still spinning records and the local news at OKKK radio when Sumter Little Theatre's comedy “Tuna Does Vegas” opens Thursday night. Judging from two previous Tuna comedies that played to packed houses at SLT, the title is apt — the folks from Tuna make a lasting impact wherever they are. As the play opens, Arles, played by Storm Smith, and his wife Bertha Bumiller (David Reed) are planning to go to Las Vegas to renew their wedding vows, Vegas being the next-best thing to Paris, Venice or Rome. As with most plans in Tuna, things soon go awry — Arles makes the mistake of talking about the renewal of the vows on the radio — and practically everyone in town decides to accompany Arles and Bertha to Vegas. Director Eric Bultman

Costume mistress Sylvia Pickell shows one of the dresses she made for David Reed to wear as Bertha Bumiller in “Tuna Does Vegas.” To facilitate quick changes, she sewed large, stuffed bras directly into the characters’ dresses.

named several of their “entourage,” all played by Smith, Reed, Kelly Melton and Matt Wilt. “Petey Fisk, from the Greater Tuna Humane Society, wants to go to investigate surgical tampering of the many white jungle cats in Vegas shows; Joe Bob Lipsey, artistic director of the Tuna Little Theatre wants to go to fulfill his dream of directing a Vegas show. Vera Carp, chairman of the Tuna chapter of the Smut Snatchers of the New Order, is going to expose the filth that's rampant in ‘Gomorrah’; and aunt Pearl Burras is going because if she's not there to witness the marriage, it will be doomed to bad luck and misery.” The source of the comedy in “Tuna Does Vegas,” outside of the script by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard, is dependent upon the talent of the actors, Bultman said. “Comedies that require actors to play multiple characters are funny,” he explained, “especially if the actors are men and several of the characters are women. I think we do a good job with character-driven comedies like this one. The plot isn’t what makes the play funny. It's all about the characters and the situations.” Bultman said his cast is experienced in fast-moving comedy, as well as other genres. “Kelly Melton has been in every Tuna play that we've done,” he said. “He’s reprising some of his original characters, and it’s hilarious. Matt Wilt and David Reed proved that they were up to the task of taking on a play like this when the worked on 'The 39 Steps’ two seasons ago. And Storm Smith is back in Sumter after spending several years doing theatre in Charleston, and he's doing a great job. Kelly and Matt worked together last year in ‘The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged).’” Wilt said developing characters who are on stage for just short periods of time necessitates “hitting on a key element” in their personalities. “Because it’s a farce, you don't have to worry too much about character development,” Smith said. “We take them to the edge, which is good for the show. Sometimes it’s hard to restrain myself. It’s not a hardhitting drama.” Both said they have affection for all the characters they play. Smith said the audience will see “people they know” in the different characters.

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From left, Matt Wilt, Kelly Melton, David Reed and Storm Smith play all 18 roles in Sumter Little Theatre’s “Tuna Does Vegas,” opening Thursday. Here, the actors are portraying Thurston Wheelis, Charlene Bumiller Pugh, Bertha Bumiller and Arles Struvie. “They’re very relatable,” Wilt agreed. Each time they change characters for a scene, he said, “It’s like a little vignette.” Wilt added that one of the most important elements in the show is the costuming created by Sylvia Pickell, wardrobe mistress. Pickell has made costumes, wigs and accessories for 18 different characters. Most difficult, she said, have been the shoes. “It’s hard to find pumps in a men's size 13,” she said. “I looked everywhere, even on line. I found a drag queen site, but the shoes weren’t quite right for Tuna.” She laughed. The backstage dressers will be almost as busy as the onstage actors, Pickell and stage manager Ann Beaty said. “There will be six dressers,” Pickell said. “Timing is very important to this show, so costume changes have to be fast.” Beaty said there will be “two dressers stage left, two stage right and two behind some of the flats (set pieces) on the stage.” Reed, Pickell said, “had a big part in (the design of) his costume for Bertha.” “Bertha is a fun character who tries to please everyone,” Reed said. “She tries to make everyone happy, wants a peaceful existence, but the other characters throw her a lot of curveballs. She’s very tradi-

Disc jockeys Thurston Wheelis and Arles Struvie with Tuna, Texas radio station OKKK, provide the news for the citizens of the third-smallest town in Texas. tional.” Melton, who has played most of the characters in past “Tuna” shows, including the first “Greater Tuna,” about 20 years ago. He said it's fun to see the small town Tuna citizens in Vegas, where “not everyone is Southern.” In fact, Melton plays some of the non-Southern characters, including “an impersonator.” To distinguish between the characters he plays, Melton said that, in addition to the costumes, “We have to make each voice distinct, and we have to have unique body language for each character. A lot of it is the costumes, though.” “The costumes have to be funny and over the top in some cases but they have to be constructed so they can be

changed quickly,” Bultman said. “The settings change a lot, so we have movable scenery that helps establish the different locations. It’s challenging for the actors and for the crew, but this is the type of play that we enjoy producing and I think we do very well. I think it’ll be fun for everybody.” Sumter Little Theatre’s 201516 season opens Thursday with a reception at 7 p.m. and curtain at 8. “Tuna Does Vegas” continues through Sunday and Aug. 20 through 23. Admission is by season membership or individual tickets. Call SLT at (803) 775-2150 for information and reservations. The theater is located at 14 Mood Avenue in the Sumter County Cultural Center.

Remodeled Rex opens at midnight; Sumter Dairies sold 75 YEARS AGO – 1940 Dec. 30 - Jan. 5 Titled after the recently revived song, “I’m Nobody’s Sweetheart Now” is playing for a special New Year’s eve midnight showing at the Rex Theatre Tuesday night at 11:45, tickets go on sale Tuesday afternoon at 3 p.m. Featuring a cast of youthful Yesteryear screen favorites including in Sumter Dennis SAMMY WAY O’Keefe, Constance Moore, Helen Parrish and Lewis Howard, the production is reported to be an amusing mixture of SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO love, laughter and lilting 1940 -- Above is an exterior view of the newly rebuilt and remodeled tunes. Rex Theater, which will be formally opened tonight (Dec. 31, 1940). • Jimmy Matthews, assistant The front is constructed of porcelain enamel, this beautiful and to Manager Kermit Ward of enduring material being used for the first time in this state for a the Sumter and Rex Theatres, theater front. will manage the new Rex The-

atre, which will swing open its doors with a gala New Year’s Eve show. Matthews came to this city four years ago to be assistant manager to Ward. Before coming here he worked for five years in various theaters in Columbia, and he is well known for his accurate and unique work. • Many Sumter County farmers were included in the 400 South Carolinians receiving federal payments in excess of $1,000 for complying with the 1938 agricultural adjustment programs. Only two were excess of $10,000, and both were from Mayesville, Robert J. Mayes Jr., was listed as having received $12,158 for participating in that year, and J.F. Bland and company $10,860. • In token of the high esteem and affection in which he is held by his fellow workers and officials in the court house, Sheriff C.M. Hurst was presented with a portable radio

set this morning on the occasion of his last day in office. The short ceremonies were held in the office of Sheriff Hurst and the presentation was made by County Treasurer B. C. Wallace. • Mayor F.B. Creech has been appointed general chairman in Sumter County of the annual campaign for funds to fight infantile paralysis. The campaign is nationwide and is sponsored by the committee to celebrate President Roosevelt’s birthday. Each year the drive is conducted throughout the country as a tribute to the President, who was a sufferer from Infantile Paralysis, and the money raised is used for research work and in aiding victims of this disease. • The feast of the Epiphany will be observed on Sunday, Jan. 5, at the Church of the Holy Cross, Stateburg, and on Monday, Jan. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at

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WEDDING

ENGAGEMENT

Williamson-Frye

Ross-Patrick

COLUMBIA — Cornelia English Williamson of Columbia and Adam Stewart Frye of Elgin were united in marriage at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2015, at Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Denton Williamson Jr. of Columbia, the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Robert Eckley Jr. of Bishopville, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Howard Denton Williamson Sr. of Cheraw, and the honorary granddaughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Herbert Jessie Gladden Jr. of Lexington. She graduated from Ben Lippen High School and Limestone College with a bachelor of science degree in computer science information technology. She is employed as a Columbia office manager with Professional Auto Recovery. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Dale Frye of Elgin, and the grandson of Mrs. Carole Stephenson Sullivan of Lexington, and the late Mr. Pat Houston Sullivan of Mississippi, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Ansel Lee Frye of Lexington. He graduated from Spring Valley High School and Midlands Technical College with an associate’s degree. He is employed as a technician with McDaniel’s Acura Dealership. The Rev. Dr. Dale Welden officiated at the ceremony. Music was provided by Mr. Chad Anthony Martin, organist; Mrs. Johnathan Whitfield Calore, violinist; and Mrs. Stephen Hendricks Cox, godmother of the bride, soloist. Escorted by her father, the bride wore a formal pearl-colored gown featuring beaded metallic venice lace appliqués layered over embroidered lace creating a trumpet silhouette, a Queen Anne neckline, a delicate beaded illusion back adorned with regal satin buttons and a sweep train. She also wore a simple comb with tulle accented with beaded trim. She carried a cascading bouquet of garden roses, mini callas, den-

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drobium orchids, spray roses and assorted trailing greens. Mrs. Leah Kristen Protts Bernardo served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Laura Boyce Espinoza, Mrs. Amanda Madelynne Frye, Faith Elizabeth Frye, sister of the bridegroom, Mrs. Lauren Elizabeth Howell, Mrs. Lily Esther Mishou and Mrs. Jennifer Coney Wall. Flower girls were Alexandra Marie Green and Chloe Frances Green, cousins of the bride. The bridegroom’s brother, Mr. Phillip Austin Frye, served as best man. Groomsmen were the Rev. Stephen Allen Aylesworth, the father of the bridegroom, Mr. Edward Marque Hall, Mr. Ronald Delane Martin Jr., Mr. Justin Brian Nogar, and Mr. Howard Denton Williamson III, brother of the bride. Solomon Reese Eckley, cousin of the bride, served as ring bearer. Also participating were Kateland Rae Fugate, Mrs. Amber Gracelynn Smith, Mrs. Roy Charles Frazee and Mr. and Mrs. DuPree Eugene McKenzie. The reception was given by the bride’s parents at Stone River in West Columbia. The rehearsal party was given by the bridegroom’s parents at the church. Following a wedding trip to Atlantis in the Bahamas, the couple will reside in Columbia.

Sharing house with ex-wife is bad news for man’s date DEAR ABBY — I am recently divorced. For financial reasons, as well as to be nice, I have allowed my ex-wife, “Cathy,” and Dear Abby her daughter ABIGAIL to live in our VAN BUREN home with me and my kids. Cathy has her own bedroom and bathroom. The subject of my living arrangements came up recently while I was on a date, and the woman immediately freaked out. She angrily informed me that I should have told her my ex-wife was living with me when we started talking. I felt it was something that could wait, at least past the first date. Despite the fact that we were married, Cathy and I are nothing more than roommates now. When is it too late in a new relationship to divulge this arrangement? John in Kentucky

times, and each man was in some way abusive -- physically, mentally or both. When I reached out to my dad for help, he would respond by telling me, “You’re just like your mother, which is why I can’t stand being around you sometimes. I wasn’t responsible for her feelings, and I’m not responsible for yours.” I live in a three-bedroom bungalow and I tried to help relocate Dad closer. He refused, saying, “If I don’t hear from you tomorrow or you die, I’ll be OK. I was when your mother died and I will be after you.” He has said that and worse to me throughout my life, and I’m afraid to continue contact with him for fear one day his words will break my spirit. When I have shared this with family, I’ve been told, “He’s all the father you have,” or, “You have to pray for him.” Please help me. I don’t want to pray for him — I want to stay far away from him. Conflicted in Ohio

DEAR JOHN — You did nothing wrong. It is not unheard of for divorced couples to continue living together for financial reasons or to assist in co-parenting. If you told the woman about your living arrangement before becoming intimate with her, she had no reason to freak out. DEAR ABBY — I’m a 54-year-old woman with three adult children and three grandchildren. I lost my mother 34 years ago, and my baby sister died 20 years ago. My dad is 84 and lives alone. Although he was a good provider, he was abusive toward my mother and occasionally toward me and my siblings. Dad and my younger brother do not communicate, period. However, my older sister is a daddy’s girl. I have been married three

DEAR CONFLICTED — If you need my permission to move on and have a happy life, you have it, and no one should try to make you feel guilty for your decision. Your father has done enough damage to your soul. You do not have to allow him to hurt or disappoint you again. Wanting to keep your distance from an abuser is both healthy and understandable. He may be “all the father you have,” but the person you have described is a sorry excuse for a human being and not much of a man. You do not have to pray for him, nor do you have to have anything further to do with him. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

Mr. and Mrs. William Kevin Ross of Manning announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison Elizabeth Ross of Manning, to Jonathan Marion Patrick of Gable, son of the Rev. and Mrs. John Williamson Patrick of Gable. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Jake Ross of Manning, Ms. Rebecca Blackmon Touchberry of Manning, and Mr. and Mrs. Manly Leroy Touchberry Jr. of Sumter. She graduated from Central Carolina Technical College with an associate’s degree in nursing. She will begin

her employment with Clarendon Memorial Hospital in September. The bridegroom-elect is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Marion Gresette Patrick of St. George, and Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis Heaton of Reevesville. He graduated from Central Carolina Technical College with an associate’s degree in natural resources management. He is employed as a habitat manager by the South Carolina Waterfowl Association. The wedding is planned for Dec. 12, 2015, at First Baptist Church in Manning.

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WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Kieffs celebrate 50 years Mr. and Mrs. William L. Kieff of Sumter celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, July 25, 2015, at the Imperial restaurant. A dinner was held in their honor by their three children and their spouses: Joey and Connie Kieff of Sumter; Kristina and Trey Detwiler of Mount Pleasant; and Karen and Jet Turner of Cowpens. The couple has six grandchildren. Mrs. Kieff is the former Phyllis Diane Watkins of Charleston.

MR., MRS. WILLIAM L. KIEFF

‘Glamping’ could be perfect alternative for your family WEST YELLOWSTONE, Mont. (AP) — I planned our trip to Yellowstone National Park last-minute, and my family was divided over whether we should camp or stay in a hotel or cabin. In the end, we couldn’t find either. Everything was booked. With visions of us trying to pitch a tent in the dark next to angry bison, I reluctantly coughed up $150 a night at the only place I could find that wasn’t an overpriced motel: Yellowstone Under Canvas, a “glamping site” a few miles outside the park’s west entrance. I wasn’t sure what to expect. Glamping — a blended word for glamorous camping — was something I knew existed but had never considered trying. Why pay for something you can basically do for free? While the website showed canvas tents housing everything from cots to down comforter-covered beds, the woman who booked our reservation sounded more like a hotel concierge. She offered up a rundown of activities, with honest, helpful reviews, and ended up booking us a basic “tipi” with four cots and an afternoon on horseback at a nearby ranch. I told my family I found a camping spot and left it at that. The girls, ages 5 and 9, love roughing it. My husband loves not paying hotel prices. I loved the idea that I wouldn’t have to pack, set up camp or even cook. (The tents don’t allow food because it attracts wildlife, including bears. Campers dine at a great restaurant housed in a nearby lodge.) The night before we arrived, my daughter got a stomach bug that had run its course with the rest of the family. The next morning, the prospect of camping seemed bleak. I called Yellowstone Under Canvas and explained the situation. Despite the fact that it was high season and our reservations were nonrefundable, they promised to work with us and give us our money back, if needed. I came clean and told my family what we paid and what to expect: cots with sleeping bags, pillows and separate but heated bathrooms with warm water, towels and shampoo. My daughter rallied so we

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Kyra Melchor, 5, right, and her sister Elly Melchor, 9, relax inside a tent in West Yellowstone, Montana. Glamping — a term that combines glamour and camping — offers the adventure of camping without the hassle of having to set everything up yourself and sleep on the ground. went ahead with the trip. When we arrived, it was rainy and cold. Lightning flickered in nearby mountains. I expected whining, but the kids were excited and gladly got out of the car. When we got to our tent, I discovered a small tear in the fabric. I asked the front desk — really just another tent — for tape to repair it and they upgraded us to a tent with king-size bed, dresser and wood-burning stove. The kids and my husband were thrilled. As night fell, my husband built a fire and we fell into a deep sleep under two layers of down. A steady rain pelted the canvas but never entered the tent. The front desk promised to wake us if lightning got too close. The only glitch was when my husband got up to use the bathroom around 4 a.m., then returned and — because the tents all look the same — accidentally tried to unzip the tent of a family from China. After the initial shock, it gave us a funny story to tell around the campfire. The rest of the trip ended up being one of the best we’ve ever taken, despite the fact that my daughter was still struggling with her stomach bug. The front desk helped us locate and make an appointment with an urgent care center nearby, gave us warm tea and helped reschedule our horseback trip to a day when she felt better. We spent the days exploring Yellowstone and nights at

the camp’s roaring fire, meeting travelers from places like Sweden and South Korea. When we left, the kids cried, and my husband and I decided we were glamping converts. That’s not to say we won’t rough it again, with our own camping gear. But on trips where we want a unique adventure without doing all the work, we’ll definitely think about glamping. Some things to know if you’re considering glamping: • Camping purists may scoff at amenities like cedarsided, tiled bathrooms, or rules like the one at our site that banned food but allowed hot chocolate. • If you need privacy and comfort, consider how you’d feel about hearing other campers settling in for the night; sleeping in a tent that’s open to the outdoors or has just one layer of canvas; or managing without running water or electricity if they’re optional or unavailable. If bathroom set-ups and locations matter, research before you book. • Glamping is offered from South American rainforests to African safaris. Lodging ranges from yurts, treehouses and Airstreams to luxurious bedrooms set up in the wild with hot tubs, air-conditioning, white-linen dinners and mini-bars. Some affordable, bare-bones options exist, but glamping is often expensive, running anywhere from a few hundred dollars a night to more than $1,000.

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Military cadets stand in formation prior to execution, a series of drills.

Sumter Military Academy and Female Seminary short-lived

wo of Sumter’s short-lived private education facilities

existed at the time the city was establishing a system of public education. The Sumter Military Academy and the Female Seminary had plans to utilize the

Sammy Way

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that once housed the

Sumter Female Institute, which had recently closed. The history of the organization and implementation of these two facilities has long fascinated Sumter historians. The data utilized in preparing this story was taken from

The Sumter Item archives

"Prof. Owen is a M.A. graduate of Columbia University, and the writings of the Washington, D. C., and has late Cassie Nicholes and seven years experience in college work, six of which he the late Mayor Bubba has spent as president of OrMcElveen. angeburg College. “Prof. Owens is not ready to announce the personnel of The following article apthe faculty of the Sumter peared in The Sumter Daily Military College at this time, Item on May 15, 1901: but states that they will be “Prof. Clarence J. Owens, president of Orangeburg Col- lively, energetic men, graduates of representative colleglege, was here last week ares. Among the number are ranging to establish a militwo Citadel graduates, one of tary college in this city and has been so successful that it whom will be commandant of the military department. can be stated now that the The course of study will be college will be chartered at along regular college lines, once and will open with a and the usual degrees will be strong faculty this fall. Prof. conferred upon students Owens has already made a contract for the college build- completing the prescribed course of study. In addition ings (The Sumter Institute), to the regular classes there which will be admirably will be two preparatory adapted to the purpose and classes for students who has secured several of the faculty including; “Miss Eliza enter the college unprepared to prosecute the college Cooper, W.A. Buckner, D.A. course. Bradham, W.W. Smoak Jr., “Prof. Owens has met with O.F. Hunter, J.M. Brailsford, Miss Mary Wilson, L. Clifton substantial support and encouragement in this city and Moise, Miss D.A. Starling, he feels confident the college Miss Annie P. Ewell, Miss Rosa Gillespie, Dr. J.A. Mood, will open with a large attendance, and cannot fail of sucMiss Bell Walker, Jessie E. Chandler and Hall T. Capers. cess. … He decided to locate

Instruction staff of Sumter Military Academy and Sumter Institute: Top row, from left are Miss Daisye Sarling, Miss Eliza Cooper, Col. Owens, Major Bradham Manning and Dr. Hofman. Front row are Mr. Cowper, Miss Mary Wilson, Clifton Mosie, Mr. Brailsford, Mr. Buckner and Prof. Chase.

The Female Seminary was housed in the Monaghan home once located on South Main Street. in Sumter on account of the advantageous location of the city, the superior railroad facilities, the fine water and the healthfulness of the community. In his work for Orangeburg College, he traveled in all sections of Eastern South Carolina and became impressed with the need of a school of this character in this section of the State, for a large percentage of the boarding pupils in Orangeburg came from the eastern portion of South Carolina.” According to Nicholes in her “Historical Sketches of Sumter County,” “plans called for use of the old Sumter Institute as the main building and dormitory space for approximately 80 girls and female teachers. A barracks would be constructed, it was said, for the boys. However, this plan did not materialize. The young men occupied the main building, and the girls lived in what was known as the Monaghan House on South Main Street (which had served as the Brown Hotel prior to being converted into a dormitory). … Students attending these two schools were required to wear uniforms. For the cadets, fatigues, one gray blouse coat, one pair of gray trousers, one West Point cap. For winter the ladies were to wear Confederate gray, trimmed in black braid and state buttons; for spring a skirt of blue brilliantine, waist of white India linen and lace. Black Oxfords, student caps and gloves to match completed the outfits.” The students were also required to pay a number of fees including $5 matriculation (enrollment fee); $8 board per month; $4 for tuition and other special departments often required additional expenditures. Students were also required to provide the following “25

The 1901 Sumter Military Academy football team comprised, standing from left: L.C. Moise, manager; Professor Chase; W.E. Hicks; Lee; Manning; Jim George; Smith. Center: Capers; E.P. Durant; C. Brogdon, captain; A.P. Moses; Edwards; Front row: N.B. Hicks; A. Clark; T. Woods; T. Durant.

cents per month furniture rental fee, a table service to include one knife, one fork, one teaspoon, one glass goblet, toilet items to include one pair of blankets, two pair of sheets, two pillow cases and four towels.” The number of students who may have enrolled in these institutions each year has not been determined. One of the students of note was Emile Moses; after leaving the Military Academy, he chose the military as his career and became a general in the Marine Corps and was commandant of the Marine Base on Parris Island. The Sumter Military Academy existed for two years; however, during that time it fielded Sumter’s first football team coached by L.C. Moise. The boys on the team were required to assist in paying for their uniforms since there was little funding available. The team practiced on the grounds of the academy and played games on the old race track located on North Main Street. The playing field was open “with no fences to bar onlookers, and spectators were asked to make donations instead of paying admission. The 1902 team coached by Moise was undefeated and unscored on.” The schools would close the next year because of the availability of public schools, as public education was basically free for all, and according to research, they failed to be a financial success. The Sumter Boys High School, however, would offer military training at the request of the male students in 1901, in which they were taught how to perform drills, frequently dressing in uniform and learning about weapons and tactics until the 1940s. Reach Item Archivist Sammy Way at waysammy@yahoo. com.

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YESTERYEAR FROM PAGE C1 the Church of the Ascension, Hagood. • President Roosevelt signed an executive order today adding an additional 5,700 National Guardsmen to one year’s active duty effective Jan. 27. 50 YEARS AGO – 1965 Nov. 1-6 The Lincoln High School Bulldogs continued their mastery over the Ebenezer High Tigers by routing them 47-0 over the weekend. Ebenezer has not beaten the Bulldogs in the seven games played between the two teams. • Edgehill, the antebellum home of Maj. And Mrs. Edward Burns, was the scene of the October meeting of the Stateburg Literary and Musical Society, with Mrs. Burns and Mrs. Sherman Smith, hostesses. Dr. Frank Durham, professor of English at the University of South Carolina, was featured speaker. Mrs. S.O. Plowden, president of the Society presented Mrs. Hugh McLaurin, Jr., program chairman, who in turn introduced Dr. Durham, whose subject was Dubose Heyward. • Isabelle Reynolds, president of the Altrusa Club, Sumter, was chosen to sign Altrusa International Golden Anniversary Scroll while attending the District 3 Altrusa International Conference in Jacksonville. • Ronnie Hill will be the man to beat again this year in the seventh annual club championship at Pocalla Springs Golf Course. Hill, winner of the championship for the past two years, will be favored to make it three in a row. Qualifying is already underway at the local public course and will continue through November 7. So far the best rounds have been posted by R.G. Reynolds, with a 73; Franz Johnson, 73; and Gaither Simpson, 74. • Height is the most notable thing about the South Carolina Shrine Bowl Football squad released today by head coach Bob Prevatte of Gaffney. Twenty-six of the 33 prep players selected measure 6 feet or more in stocking feet. The Sandlapper squad, which includes Sumter’s Robbie Baird, will meet a similar group in North Carolina high school stars in the 29th annual Charity Classic at Charlotte’s Memorial Stadium on Dec. 4. • Edmunds High School proudly claims Ilario Carignano, 17, from Pinerolo, Italy, as a member of the 1965 student body. One of Ilario’s primary characteristics is his obvious enthusiasm for every phase of life in America and South Carolina. His American family includes Mr. and Mrs. Joel Ely; their son Richard, a senior at Edmunds; and daughter Yvonne, 9. • Sumter School District No. 17’s compliance plan has been approved in Washington, according to information received this morning by Dr. L.C. McArthur, superintendent. McArthur said the plan approved is essentially one allowing the student the freedom of choice of schools within attendance areas. He pointed out, as an example that Lincoln High School and Edmunds High School are within the same attendance area. • Hardee’s, a leader among the nation’s specialty menu restaurants, will open a restaurant in Sumter soon, on Lafayette Avenue at Hampton Avenue on property leased by Hardee’s from Harold Moise of Sumter. • The Goodwill United Presbyterian Church, Dabbs Crossroads, will dedicate a new Educational Building and Sanctuary. The Goodwill Church is the oldest United Presbyterian Church in the Sumter area and the second largest parish in the Synod of Atlantic with nearly 900 members. The congregation was originally a part of The Salem Black River Presbyterian, U.S.; but in 1867 the parish was organized as a part of The Northern Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. (Now The United Presbyterian Church, U.S.A.). • It was “Awards Day” at the Kiwanis Club meeting for 4-H boys and girls who excelled in competition at the Sumter County Fair and/or in statelevel achievements. The 4-H

that A-10 air-to-ground attack jets from Myrtle Beach Air Force Base are already on the group took over the meeting, a way. Workers on the Shaw flightline fitted F-16’s with unluncheon held at the Elks der-wing fuel tanks for longClub under the direction of distance travel and checked the Kiwanis Agriculture and out the jets’ operating systems Conservation Committee today. chaired by T.B. “Dick” Till• As a military wife, Jackie man. Thorny Parker, a senior Goldwire knew her husband 4-H member, presided, opening the meeting with a prayer could be called off to war at a given by Cathy Edens and the moment’s notice. But until today, war seemed as remote singing of “America” led by Cindy Harris, accompanied at as the harsh desert sands of Saudi Arabia, where U.S. milithe piano by Edwin Spann. tary forces are taking up de• Dr. E.J. McGinnis, local chiropractor and active scout- fensive positions against the 1 er for many years, was elected million-man army of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. chairman of the Sumter-Lee• No one at Shaw today will Shaw Boy Scout District at a confirm the whereabouts of meeting Tuesday night in the Lt. Gen. Charles A. Horner, Sumter Area Technical Edubut it’s likely he’s either in the cation Center. Elected as disPersian Gulf area or on his trict Commissioner was John R. Beatty, who in July became way. According to Air Force executive director of the Sum- fact sheets, when a country in that area is threatened, Hornter County Untied Appeal er takes off his peacetime hat after retiring as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force. 25 YEARS AGO – 1990 Aug. 3-9 Sumter’s Glen Manufacturing Co. officially agreed to lease Elkay Industries’ Manning plant Friday, preserving about 150 jobs at the 27-yearold facility. “Everything is agreed on, and we’re signing it this afternoon,” Glen Rogers, president of Glen Manufacturing said. As of Monday, when the plant begins operations again, it will be known as Santee Apparel. Rogers and Don Mathis, formerly the plant manager at Manning’s Elkay facility, have formed Santee Apparel Manufacturing Inc. and are working with the state Development Board on a deal that will allow Santee to acquire the plant. • Jack Fudger, former principal of District 17’s Lemira Elementary School and interim principal at Crosswell Drive Elementary School, has resigned to take a job in Lexington School District 1. • Lee County’s school district has received a $92,000 grant from the state to implement a parent-child education program for at-risk children and their parents, according to Kathy Jackson, Lee’s Education Improvement Act coordinator. The grant, which is part of the state’s Target 2000 program, is the follow-on to the Education Improvement Act of 1984. • Becton Dickinson Corp. announced today that it will invest $20.5 million in its Sumter plant. Officials say the money will be used to streamline the company and expand its capacity to meet the worldwide demand for its needles and blood collection tubes. The expansion in Becton Dickinson’s Vacutainer division, where the needles and collection tubes are made, will bring about 220 jobs to Sumter over a period of about three years. • Charleston’s Coburg Dairy Inc. has purchased Sumter Dairies Inc., forcing about 23 employees at the local operation out of work, a former Sumter Dairies official said. Coburg’s takeover of the 40-year-old Sumter business was announced today; about three months after a merger between the two entities fell through. “It was signed, sealed and delivered Monday,” said Allen Spears, the former general manager of Sumter Dairies. • New Sumter County Administrator William T. “Bill” Noonan says the county does not have a lot of problems to solve, just a bunch of opportunities to take advantage of. “We are looking at our problems as opportunities,” the 50-year-old Noonan said Tuesday. “The word ‘problem’ carries a negative connotation. Opportunity is a more positive term. We have a lot of opportunities instead of a lot of problems.” Noonan, who worked as a human resources manager at Campbell Soup Co. the past 12 years, reported for work at the Sumter County courthouse Monday. He takes over for Acting Administrator Jim Campbell, who ran the county for two months while county council searched for a new administrator. • Shaw Air Force Base jets were being fitted for long-distance flight this morning, but officials won’t confirm that the F-16 Fighting Falcons will be heading to the Persian Gulf region. U.S. Rep. John Spratt told The Item this morning

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1965 -- Sumter High School exchange student Ilario Carignano of Italy, Woody Cato, student body president and Richard Ely, Ilario’s “brother,” pose for photographer Ruth Crowson. as commander of 9th Air Force and puts on his wartime hat to lead the air forces of the U.S. Central Command. CENTCOM, as it’s casually known, looks out for Ameri-

ca’s friends in 19 countries of Southwest Asia, the Persian Gulf and Africa’s “Horn.” Reach Item Archivist Sammy Way at waysammy@yahoo. com.

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Growth of paddle boarding Sport on display at outdoor retail show

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Sumter Item reporter Adrienne Sarvis, above left, listens as park ranger Kaley Foley teachers her how to launch a paddle board into Old Levi Mill Lake at Poinsett State Park. Below right, Sarvis takes to the water.

Even a novice can take a stand on one BY ADRIENNE SARVIS Adrienne@theitem.com Stand up paddle boarding is steadily gaining popularity across the country, and more waterside venues are offering board and paddle rentals. When I planned a trip to Poinsett State Park, which has offered stand-up paddle boarding for about two years, to get more information about the sport, I had no intentions of getting on a board. I thought paddle boarding would require a lot of falling in the water, but park ranger Kaley Foley assured me that it would not be a difficult activity. My confidence in the activity increased after Foley said she would also get on a paddle board in her full uniform. Foley said Poinsett is actually a great place for firsttime paddle boarders because there are fewer people and no large boats to create high wakes. Paddleboards can be rented for $5 per hour, another great advantage for newcomers.

GETTING STARTED Once you have persuaded yourself, or someone else has persuaded you, to get on a board you should get a paddle and adjust its size. Foley said to grip the handle of the paddle, lift my hand above my head and drop my wrist to get the proper height. She said the paddle should be tall enough to allow me to paddle comfortably without having to bend over. Next, we grabbed the boards. Then you put on your Personal Flotation Device. Foley said the PFD should fit you so that it does not come up past your chin.The whole point of the PFD is to prevent your head from going in the water, she said. We then pushed the back portion of our boards into the water, stepped on and attached the tethers to our ankles. You don’t have to take off your shoes to paddleboard at Poinsett. Foley said it may be better to wear shoes while on the board to help me keep my balance because shoes have grips on the bottom, and they can provide more comfort for my feet. Foley said it may be better to start out kneeling and eventually standing up after I push off and get comfortable. At this point, I was kneeling on the board and ready

to take off until I turned around and saw that an aquatic spider had hopped aboard. That, I have to say, was the scariest part of my entire paddle boarding experience, but it wasn’t too bad. After the stowaway left the vessel, I pushed off from the bank. I slowly stood up, placed my feet in the textured markers on the board and took about a minute to get my balance. When we got out far enough that we could not see the bottom of the lake, I became more comfortable on the board. It was extremely peaceful. The tree lines and the sky were mirrored on the surface of the water. As Foley and I paddled across the lake, we talked about the park and looked for turtles until we reached the opposite end and turned around. On the way back, the wind started to pick up and push against us. That had to be the most difficult part; paddling against the wind, but it was still enjoyable because of the breeze. Before long, we were almost back at the lake bed beside the office. We kneeled on our boards to brace for the very minimal impact when we touched land. I had survived. As someone who does not workout, I was not sore after getting off the board. The only physical discomfort I experienced was my feet going a bit numb after keeping my balance on the water for about an hour. Foley said you get lighter on your feet the more you paddle board. Overall, it was a great experience, and I definitely plan to do it again. I encourage anyone who visits Poinsett or who has the slightest interest in paddle boarding to give it a shot. Foley said the park may offer paddle board yoga in the future. I’m not really sure I would try it, but to those who do, you are brave.

OTHER OPTIONS If you want to paddleboard but you do not have plans to visit Poinsett, there are rental shops. Jason Kerr, owner of New Wave Board Shop in Columbia, has been involved in board sports including surfing, skateboarding and longboarding all of his life. Kerr said he has noticed the growing popularity of paddle boarding during the past couple of years. He said two years ago, the shop received about seven calls and

four emails per week requesting paddle board rentals, and now the shop receives about that many requests per day. He said he got into standup paddle boarding after sustaining a severe neck injury a few years ago. You may think that paddle boarding while recovering from a neck injury may not be the best thing to do, but Kerr thinks otherwise. He said stand-up paddle boarding was actually good for his injury. He said paddle boarding is an overall good way to workout. “It’s better than going to the gym,” Kerr said. “You’re out in nature, and you get a tan.” For anyone who wants to purchase their own paddle board, be prepared to make a very pricey investment. According to Kerr, a quality paddle board could cost from $800 to $2,000. Paddle boards are made of many types of material including bamboo, epoxy resin and fiberglass and plastic. Kerr said people should be mindful not to purchase boards that are larger than what they need because the board could be too heavy to carry. He said the size of the paddle board depends on the individual’s weight, and boards with more volume and thickness are better for holding more. Kerr said adjustable aluminum paddles could cost

$80 to $100, and fitted carbon fiber paddles could cost about $450. No matter if you are a novice or experienced paddler, Kerr said the main thing to remember when paddle boarding is to enjoy it. He said one of the best things about paddle boarding is that you get an eye level view or your surroundings as opposed to looking up while sitting in a kayak. “Everyone should try paddle boarding at least once,” Kerr said. New Wave rents paddleboards at $25 for one hour; $40 for two hours; $60 for four hours; $100 for the whole day. The shop delivers paddleboards and essential equipment to multiple locations in the Midlands and upstate of South Carolina and Augusta, Georgia. Kerr said he has made deliveries to Lake Murray, the Savannah River, Lake Bowen, Lake Blalock, Wateree Lake and Mistletoe State Park in Georgia. He said although Lake Marion is not a part of his usual delivery routes, he will make deliveries to the lake for a weekly rental fee. For more information about New Wave Board Shop, visit newwavepaddleboarding.net or call (803) 5699961. For more information about Poinsett State Park, visit southcarolinaparks.com or call (803) 494-8177.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Colorful paddle boards and pictures of people practicing the sport in beautiful settings fill the exhibit halls at the world’s largest outdoor retail trade show this week in Salt Lake City. They make long, skinny boards for racers. They make wide, sturdy ones for more casual users, some of whom do yoga or fish off the boards. They even make inflatable boards for people who want the convenience to be able roll them up and put them in a bag. Once viewed as a fringe activity or fad, paddle boarding is now carving out an expanding place in the lucrative outdoor recreation industry. A growing number of companies are doing a brisk business selling boards, paddles and accessories to accommodate the growing popularity. Whether in oceans on the coasts or inland lakes and rivers, people are increasingly drawn to a sport that can be done for vigorous exercise and racing or for casual paddling or yoga with friends and even dogs aboard. Participation in stand-up paddling in the United States has increased nearly threefold from 2010 to 2014, according to a study from the Outdoor Foundation. That makes it one of the fastest-growing outdoor sports, the foundation says. Last year, an estimated 2.7 million people participated in the sport, up from about 1 million in 2010, the first year the foundation began including the sport in its annual survey. The participation numbers put it on par with surfing and BMX bicycling. The sport is easy to learn — unlike other board sports like surfing, wind surfing and snowboarding — and can be practiced all around the world, said Jimmy Blakeney, marketing manager at of Bic SUP, one of the leading companies making boards. And there’s what Blakeney calls the “cool factor” that also draws people. “You’re standing up; you’re in your bikini; you’re being seen,” Blakeney said. “Boards are cool. A lot of young people really like being on a board versus a boat.” The roots of modern paddle boarding are traced to Hawaii, where surfers used paddles to get out further or do exercise when there were no waves. The sport slowly spread from Hawaii and has been in the continental United States for about 10 years, Blakeney said. Growth really accelerated about five years ago, he said. Companies not only sell to outdoor shops, but also to rental companies, which say they do well renting the boards for people who want to try them for the first time. The Stand Up Paddle Industry Association formed in 2012 to bring cohesion and support for manufacturers, retailers and people who teach, train and organize races. Kristin Thomas, the industry association’s executive director, said the versatility of the boards is a huge draw. “It’s very easy to use on one level and yet can be as extreme as you want it to be. People are surfing huge waves. They are doing whitewater,” Thomas said.

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PUBLIC RECORD

THE SUMTER ITEM MARRIAGE LICENSES • Marcus Keyon Porcher and Rayona Ina Wright of Rembert • Jimie R. Heffington Jr. of Columbia and Amana Elizabeth Hyde • Thomas Michael Ouellette of Summerville and Pamela Hrin Rahlan of Tucson, Arizona • Marquille Kenyata Miller of Dalzell and Franshon Marie Scott • Stephen Dashawn Ingram and Khadijah Latesha Cooper • Jeffrey Wilson Xaver II of Shaw Air Force Base and Alyssa Kay Peterson of Williamsburg, Michigan • Dallas Brian Welch and Mary Beth Bryant • Al-Ziz Abdullah Rashid and Latoyna Mashelle Roach, both of Dalzell • Kesean Anje McKenzie and India Marie Perkins • Floyd Peterson and Sandra A. Singleton • Alvin Reames and Maggie Mulise Hilton • Susan April Birt of Williston and Robin Lynn Barfield of Columbia • Michael Lee Johnson Jr. and Madeleine Elizabeth Hoke, both of Shaw Air Force Base • James Joseph Avins and Melissa Dubose Brunson • Roger Lee Goodman and Khaliah Kai Stephens • Eric Adam Rygalski and Leann Michelle Beaty

BUILDING PERMITS • Palmetto Pointe Apartments LLC, owner, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 1005 Alice Drive, building 6, $1,666 (reroof building — storage, commercial); Palmetto Pointe Apartments LLC, owner, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 1005 Alice Drive, building 100, $32,865 (reroof building, commercial); Palmetto Pointe Apartments LLC, owner, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 1005 Alice Drive, building 300, $27,835 (reroof building, commercial); Palmetto Pointe Apartments LLC, owner, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 1005 Alice Drive, building 400, $27,835 (reroof building, commercial); Palmetto Pointe Apartments LLC, owner, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 1005 Alice Drive, building 500, $27,835 (reroof building, commercial); Palmetto Pointe Apartments LLC, owner, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 1005 Alice Drive, building 600, $23,270 (reroof building, commercial); Palmetto Pointe Apartments LLC, owner, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 1005 Alice Drive, building 700, $29,119 (reroof building, commercial); Palmetto Pointe Apartments LLC, owner, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 1005 Alice Drive, building 200, $7,800 (reroof building — office, commercial); Palmetto Pointe Apartments LLC, owner, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 1005 Alice Drive, building 1, $1,666 (reroof building — storage, commercial); Palmetto Pointe Apartments LLC, owner, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 1005 Alice Drive, building 2, $1,666 (reroof building — storage, commercial); Palmetto Pointe Apartments LLC, owner, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 1005 Alice Drive, building 3, $1,666 (reroof building — storage, commercial); Palmetto Pointe Apartments LLC, owner, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 1005 Alice Drive, building 5, $1,666 (reroof building — storage, commercial); Palmetto Pointe Apartments LLC, owner, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 1005 Alice Drive, building 4, $1,666 (reroof building — storage, commercial); Palmetto Pointe Apartments LLC, owner, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 1005 Alice Drive, building 1, $7,720 (reroof building, commercial); Palmetto Pointe Apartments LLC, owner, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 1005 Alice Drive, mail / car wash, $2,108 (reroof building — mail / car wash, commercial); Palmetto Pointe Apartments LLC, owner, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 1005 Alice Drive, building 4, $7,720 (reroof building, commercial); Palmetto Pointe Apartments LLC, owner, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 1005 Alice Drive, building 3, $7,720 (reroof building, commercial); Palmetto Pointe Apartments LLC, owner, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 1005 Alice Drive, building 2, $7,720 (reroof building, commercial). • Allen and Washington F. Van Buren, owners, Michael A. Walters Builders, contractor, 206 W. Fulton St., $4,600 (vinyl siding, residential). • The Jaytees Properties LLC, owner, Alltech Sign Service, contractor, 1971 McCrays Mill Road, $1,200 (wall sign — Metro PCS, commercial); The Jaytees Properties LLC, owner, Alltech Sign Service, contractor, 1971 McCrays Mill Road, $1,000 (wall sign — Metro PCS, commercial); The Jaytees Properties LLC, owner, Alltech Sign Service, contractor, 1971 McCrays Mill Road, $2,000 (freestanding sign — Metro PCS, commercial). • Miles Jackson and Jackson, owners, Roofco Inc., contractor, 141 Carolina Ave., $2,200 (fire damage repairs, residential). • Nathaniel Kennedy, owner and contractor, 1885 Salterstown Road, 400 unheated square feet, $2,995 (detached storage building, residential). • Dewitt L. and Fredricka M. Briggs, owners, Craig Drennon dba Storm Team Construct, contractor, 435 Pittman Drive, $7,523.13 (reroof, residential). • James Paget and Thelma, owners, Craig Drennon dba Storm Team Construct, contractor, 1327 Warwick Drive, $5,908.88 (reroof, residential). • Eddie and Betty Richardson, owners, Shelwood China, contractor, 3750 Delaware Drive, Dalzell, $4,100 (reroof, residential). • Linda Gayle, owner, Jacob Randall, contractor, 2330 Emil Road, Wedgefield (mobile home, residential).

• Donald D. and Julie E. Daniel, owners, Tim Alsbrooks, contractor, 1981 Golfair Road, $2,800 (remove / replace shingles, residential). • Time Warner Cable Southeast, owner, South Carolina Tel-Con, contractor, 1200 Tower Road, $12,100 (add radio heads and fiber to tower / no ground or electrical work, commercial). • Jamie A. Mitchell, owner, Timothy Kelley dba Kelley Construction, contractor, 3420 Tucker St., Dalzell, $5,440 (install new roof, residential). • Jesse McLeod, owner, J. Henry McLeod dba McLeod Landscaping, contractor, 3835 Pinewood Road, $1,250 (repair 6x6 area kitchen floor / replace vinyl, residential). • John S. and Kathryn T. Jekel, owners, Cephus Gregg dba Designer Thoughts, contractor, 111 Church St., $3,800 (repair brick veneer foundation, residential). • Mark A. and Beth A. Moniuszko, owners, All About Pools and Spas LLC, contractor, 1030 Dewees St., $34,321.60 (swimming pool, residential). • Heath Properties (a partnership), owner, Palmetto Steel Erectors Inc., contractor, 7800 Myrtle Beach Highway, 320 unheated square feet, $30,000 (add two new bathrooms onto store, commercial). • Knowlton Properties LLC & Wood, owner, Sam Avins Construction, contractor, 198 E. Wesmark Blvd., $60,000 (moving walls / new ceiling / add sink / flooring / paint, commercial). • Paul A. Racicot, owner, Charpy’s Pool Service, contractor, 5455 Bracy Mill Road, Rembert, $32,000 (swimming pool, residential). • Donald D. and Julie E. Daniel, owners, Charpy’s Pool Service, contractor, 1981 Golfair Road, $21,500 (swimming pool, residential).

PROPERTY TRANSFERS • Marie T. Crolley Estate to Larry C. Crolley, one lot, one building, 176 Curtiswood Ave., $5 etc.; Marie T. Crolley Estate to Larry C. Crolley, one lot, two buildings, 717 W. Hampton, $5 etc. • Albertus Lewis to Jamesetta Drayton-Bey, one lot, Barwick Road, $5 etc.; Albertus Lewis to Jamesetta Drayton-Bey, one lot, $5 etc.; Albertus Lewis to Jamesetta Drayton-Bey, one lot, Barwick Road, $5 etc. • Janet P. Ague to Janet Ague (lifetime estate), one lot, one building, 718 Dove St., $5 etc. • Wilkes Builders Inc. to Elena N. Penridge, one lot, 2149 Eureka Way, $170,000. • Alton R. Lingefelt Estate to Jeffrey R. and Kevin A. Lingefelt, one lot, one building, 123 Curtiswood Ave., $5 etc. • Barbara A. Manock to Linnaea M. Andelman and Sandra L. and Bruce K. Johnson, one lot, one building, 2189 Eureka Way, $194,000; Barbara A. Manock to Linnaea M. Andelman and Sandra L. and Bruce K. Johnson, one lot, 2190 Balclutha Lane, $194,000. • Kelly Briggs and Dennis Snell to Dennis Snell and Nichols Kelly, one lot, two buildings, 22 Park Ave., $5 etc. • Mary D. Montgomery to Oscar Johnson, one lot, 9035 S.C. 261 South, $3,000. • Sumter Habitat for Humanity Inc. to Pansy Rubin Butler, one lot, 1130 Habitat Drive, $96,000. • Corie D. Harris to Walter S. Jr. and Gayle L. Durant, Caroland Drive, $5 etc. • James Edward Alston to James Edward Alston (lifetime estate), one lot, 6485 Heirs Drive / 7165 Saxon, $5 etc.; James E. Alston to James E. Alston (lifetime estate), one lot, one building, 6525 Spring Hill Road, $5 etc.; James E. Alston to James E. Alston (lifetime estate), one lot, 6545 Spring Hill Road, $5 etc. • Marna Lee Ann Chesley to Southland Properties of Sumter Inc., one lot, 2940 Ithica Drive, $8,000. • Yvonne Wilkes to Staci A. Burnette and Yvonne B. Wilkes, one lot, one building, 709 Fawn Circle, $5 etc. • Kristen A. Bell and John Zachary Griffin to Kristen B. and John Zachary Griffin, one lot, one building, 2794 Pintail Drive, $5 etc. • Mary Daughrity and John Daughrity Jr. and Sidney Daughrity to Mary and Sidney Daughrity, one lot, two buildings, 8 Robbins Ave., $5 etc.; Mary and Sidney Daughrity to Mary Daughrity, one lot, two buildings, 8 Robbins Ave., $5 etc. • Federal National Mortgage Association to Xin Ge, two lots, one building, 2557-2559 Raccoon Road, $43,500. • Kimberly Sisson Hudson and Robert L. Sisson Jr. et al to Johnny M. James III, Camp Mac Boykin Road, $76,398. • Clayton R. Lowder III dba Clay Lowder Farms to Johnny M. James III, Camp Mac Boykin Road, $85,000. • Robert L. and Debbie Y. Sisson to Johnny M. James III, Camp Mac Boykin Road, $61,827. • S. Grayson and Teresa S. Howell to Cathryn E. and Michael A. Klobnak, one lot, one building, 2540 Merganser Point, $252,000. • Hurricane Construction Inc. to Shawn and McKenzie Grant, one lot, 1071 Rockdale Blvd., $274,000. • Gainey Investment LLC to Robert C. Rosensteel, one lot, one building, 3140 British Lane, $148,520. • Ashley Carter Gagnon to James E. and Jami D. Willard, one lot, three buildings, 511 N. Purdy St., $199,899. • William R. Stanton to Melissa J. Shaffer, one lot, three buildings, 4231 S. Lake Cherryvale Drive, $52,000. • Matthew J. and Chelsea McCreary to Christian Scott and Leslie Brown Horton, one lot, two buildings, 524 W. Hampton, $137,900. • Andrew L. and Katie R. Degner to Geoffrey M. and Kerry Fuller, one lot, three buildings, 50 Eveningshade Lane, $410,000; Andrew L. and Katie R. Degner to Geof-

frey M. and Kerry Fuller, one lot, 40 Eveningshade Lane, $5 etc.; Andrew L. and Katie R. Degner to Geoffrey M. and Kerry Fuller, one lot, Eveningshade Lane, $5 etc. • Carrie D. Dawson to Carrie D. Dawson (lifetime estate), one lot, 5859 Catchall Road, $5 etc. • Charlie Davis Estate and Wilber Davis to Wilbur Davis, one lot, one building, 46 Frazier St., $5 etc. • Carrie B. Reynolds to Ned Jr. and Christopher B. Reynolds, one lot, one building, 920 Ridgehill Drive, $5 etc. • Sumter Transport Co. Inc. to Sumter Transport Co., one lot, 2 Red & White St., $5 etc. • Nancy Obrien Estate to David W. Obrien, one lot, one building, 11 Garrett St., $5 etc. • Goldishaa V. Santamaria to Galicia Soneeta Cruz Santamaria, one building, 3075 Homestead Road, $5 etc. • Lynette LLC to Stc Lynette LLC, four buildings, 1880 and 1181 Lynette Drive, $10,000,000; Lynette LLC to Stc Lynette LLC, Privateer Township, $10,000,000. • Sumter Transport Co. to Stc Lynette LLC, one lot, Lynette Drive R/W, $5 etc. • David H. and Stephen L. Dinkins (trustees) to Dinkins Mill LLC, one building, Dinkins Mill Road, $5 etc.; David H. and Stephen L. Dinkins (trustees) to Dinkins Mill LLC, four buildings, Dinkins Mill Road, $5 etc. • Edward V. Wilson to John Labree Ripley III and Corey Conrad, one lot, one building, 611 Dove St., $142,000. • Willie Lawrence to Michael D. Richardson, one lot, one building, 640 Rainbow Drive, $105,000. • Shawn T. Moore and Julie Ann Stogner to Jason Lee and Tiffaney Danielle Capell, one lot, three buildings, 10215 Douglass Swamp Road, $65,000. • Carissa A. Baun to Blaine Patrick and Olivia B. Marshall, one lot, one building, 2404 Lorentz Drive, $124,500. • Jason Bushnell to Crystal M. Davis, one building, 3301 Potts Lane, $134,900. • Larry Carroll to Larry and Jo Ann Carroll, three buildings, 2620 Antelope Drive, Dalzell, $5 etc. • Linda S. Hawkins et al to Tiffany D. Kidd, one lot, 40-50 Big Loop, $5 etc. • Gaymon & Associates General Contractors Inc. to James J. Jr. and Elizabeth M. Buessing, one lot, 675 Breezybay Lane, $376,850. • Lisa M. and David A. Bellamy to Carrie L. Magaoay, one lot, two buildings, $235,000. • Daniel L. Middleton to Daniel L. and Kenya Middleton, one lot, 3410 Traditions Place, $5 etc. • Terry W. Davies to Steven A. and Kristy A. Ishmael, one lot, one building, 1865 Mossberg Drive, $147,500. • Ryan M. Vanbuskirk and Wendy N. TuftsVanbuskirk to Carissa A. Baun and Glenn C. Baun III, one lot, two buildings, 872 Bay Blossom, $193,000. • Great Southern Homes Inc. to Jeffrey S. and Heather G. Hall, one lot, one building, 1155 Dewees St., $205,000. • Gainey Construction Co. LLC to Phillip A. and Ellen Lavezzi Baird, one lot, 3113 Pawleys Lane, $239,900. • Maggie Boler to Federal National Mortgage Association, one lot, two buildings, 1002 Beckridge Drive, $118,800. • Jacqueline J. Springs to Jacqueline J. Springs (lifetime estate), one lot, one building, 2150 Graystone Drive, $5 etc. • Vivian L. Jackson to Hsbc Bank USA NA (trustee), one lot, four buildings, 23 Baker St., $63,000. • Bernell Gamble to Corey Gamble, 4765 Trinity Road, $5 etc. • Edith S. Collins to Edith S. Collins and Troy David Bradham and Joseph William Bradham, one lot, four buildings, 21 Loring Mill Road, $5 etc. • Oneal Stukes to Brian Steele, 5065 U.S. 15 South, $5 etc. • Diane C. Geddings et al to Diane C. Geddings, three buildings, 1830 Twelve Bridges Road, $5 etc.; Diane C. Geddings et al to Glenna A. Cockerill et al, Twelve Bridges Road, $5 etc. • George Jr. and John Rowland to John and Ellie F. Rowland, one lot, Rowland Avenue, $5 etc. • Julius Laws aka Juniors to Joseph M. Laws Sr., Old CC Road, $5 etc.; Julius Laws aka Juniors to Joseph M. Laws Sr., Three Mile Branch, $5 etc.; Julius Laws aka Juniors to Deso Laws Jr., Old CC Road, $5 etc.; Julius Laws aka Juniors to Deso Laws Jr., Three Mile Branch, $5 etc. • Roland J. and Ka Foisey to Kathryn A. Foisey, one lot, two buildings, 715 Meadow Circle, $5 etc. • Francis and Nancy Troy to Francis Troy Estate and Nancy Troy, one lot, 5010 John Franklin Road, $5 etc. • Law Range Historic Property LLC to Arthur F. Bradham, one lot, one building, 3 1/2 Law Range, $106,000. • Carolinas Homebuilder LLC to Great Southern Homes Inc., one lot, 371 Niblick Drive, $5 etc.; Carolinas Homebuilder LLC to Great Southern Homes Inc., one lot, 367 Niblick Drive, $5 etc. • Dunlap Properties LP to Mungo Homes Inc., one lot, 1746 Glenmorangie Drive, $26,500; Dunlap Properties LP to Mungo Homes Inc., one lot, 1752 Glenmorangie Drive, $26,500; Dunlap Properties LP to Mungo Homes Inc., one lot, 1758 Glenmorangie Drive, $26,500; Dunlap Properties LP to Mungo Homes Inc., one lot, 1764 Glenmorangie Drive, $26,500. • Theodore Sanders Jr. to Theresa and Kevin Sanders, 2390-2410 Lisbon Drive, $5 etc. • Clinton S. and Laura K. Pilgrim to Bobby D. and Vicky L. Estes, one lot, one building, 70 Hidden Bay Drive, $160,000. • Robert K. Galloway Jr. to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., one lot, one building, 20 Mason Croft Drive, $5 etc. • James Mickens to James E. and Mary O. Mickens, one lot, $5 etc.

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• Mark S. House to Charles P. Windham, one building, 2725 W. Brewington Road, $20,000. • Heirs of Louis Weeks to Anna Louise Weeks Hopkins and Virginia Weeks Rouse, one lot, 16 Hoyt St., $5 etc. • Richard Weeks (all interest) to Richard O. Weeks, one lot, $5 etc. • James R. Allen Estate to Jesse E. McLeod dba Vestco, one lot, two buildings, 15 Camellia St., $20,000. • Cort and Robert Carl Rowland to Cort Rowland, one lot, two buildings, 106 Brown St., $5 etc. • Ronald R. and Cynthia W. Richardson to Eddie and Betty Richardson, one lot, one building, 3750 Delaware Drive, $19,600. • Kevin N. Brown to Shirley R. Brown, one lot, one building, 324 Oswego Highway, $5 etc. • Jeteta Brasington to Julian T. Jr. and Lynn Marie Follin, one lot, one building, 15 Woodland Court, $93,500. • Quentel Williams and Betty Farmer to Jesse E. McLeod dba Vestco, 50 Pearl Court, $5,000. • Simon T. Mickens to George Thomas Winn and Barbara Latonya Mickens, 5055 Dais Road, Rembert, $5 etc. • Raymond L. and Susan M. Hamilton to Raymond L. Hamilton, one building, 1780 Melette St., $5 etc. • Cheryl Kenely to Federal National Mortgage Association, one lot, two buildings, 509 Robney Drive, $5 etc. • Ric Player et al to Robert Green, one lot, one building, 643 W. Oakland Ave., $1,600. • Joey R. and Sharon M. Brown to Robert Green, one lot, three buildings, 416 Loring Drive, $1,700. • Donald and Ronald Eady to Sharon D. Tindal, one lot, 713 Branch St., $400. • Joyce Brown to Johnson Co. Inc., Loblolly Road, $5,200. • Heirs of Harry Wilson to Danny Chavis, two lots, 22 Newman St., $600. • Sadie C. Jeter to Sharon D. Tindal, one lot, one building, 720-722 S. Main St., $300. • Jorace Allen Jr. to Robert Green, one lot, 2442 Peach Orchard Road, $800. • Charles R. Riley to William K. Jr. and Kathryn M. Newman, one lot, two buildings, 1270 Morris Way Drive, $135,000. • Kenneth C. Schmidt to Peggy O. Tucker, 3610 Tameka Lane, $65,000. • Krystal Hawkins to Amanda Jean Childs, one lot, three buildings, 1330 Race Track Road, $62,000. • Joseph Bradley Estate to Hattie Bradley, one lot, 212 Carver St., $5 etc. • Forfeited Land Commission to Capital Investment Properties, one lot, 716 Nelson St., $1,450. • Frank W. Schueler to David C. and Bonnie M. Austin and Laura J. Rose, two buildings, 4415 Dubose Siding Road, $335,000. • Rose Marie N. Pack to Donald D. and Julie E. Daniel, one lot, one building, 1981 Golfair Road, $182,500. • Patricia Ann Lillard to Eva Lillard, one lot, two buildings, 3330 Denton Drive, $113,000. • Justin D. Muir to Justin Dean and Nancy Erica Muir, one lot, one building, 305 Trillium Lane, $5 etc. • Paula McCormick to Angela Snow, one lot, one building, 5305 CWP Drive, $5 etc.; Angela Snow to Orin Dennis Jr., one lot, one building, 5305 CWP Drive, $5,000. • Ada and Fannie Witherspoon to Fannie Lou English and Doris Johnson, one lot, 728 Webb St., $5 etc. • Zan Glasscock Bracalente and Corey Glasscock to James H. Clarkson Sr. and James H. Clarkson Jr., one lot, one building, 1035 Cutleaf Drive, $125,000. • Hurricane Construction Inc. to Louis E. and Andrea E. Blanchetti, one lot, 3675 Katwallace Circle, $241,615. • John Miller Sr. and G. Donnell Williams to Frank E. Williams Jr., Beckwood Road, $6,000. • Isabella Thomas to Michelle D. Jackson, one lot, two buildings, 13 Woodlawn Ave., $5 etc. • Tony Owens to Edward and Roberta Spry, one lot, 1013 Acres Ave., $16,000. • Russell Whitaker to Catherine WalkerDawns, one lot, one building, 4 W. Williams St., $1,625. • Fiatp Ssf Timber LLC (interest of International Paper) to W&S Land LLC, two buildings, Panola Road, $950,000; Fiatp Ssf Timber LLC (interest of International Paper) to W&S Land LLC, Boggy Branch Rd, $950,000. • Martha J. McKnight to Charlene Avant dba Avant & Associates Realty, 4272 Broad St., $50,000. • James D. and Carmen Blaylock to John W. and Christy L. Robertson, one lot, one building, 625 Brutsch Ave., $208,000. • Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Jrs Properties of Sumter LLC, one lot, one building, 3235 Lee Altman Road, $65,000. • Leslie D. Abrams to Leslie D. and Katherine E. Abrams, one lot, one building, 804 N. Guignard Drive, $5 etc. • Geneva W. Hair and Phedra Ramona Wilson to Geneva W. Hair Estate and Phedra Ramona Wilson, one lot, three buildings, 814 Boulevard Road, $5 etc. • E.L. Hardee to E.L. Hardee Estate, two buildings, 2901-2865 Shortleaf Drive, $5 etc. • Davis and Marol L. Harvin to Davis Harvin, one lot, one building, 114 Byrd St., $5 etc. • Maude L. Hawkins and Charles I. Brown et al to Maude L. Hawkins Estate and Charles L. and George O. Brown, two lots, four buildings, 39 Walker Ave., $. • James A. Henderson to James A. Henderson Estate, one lot, one building, 582 Harriett Road, $5 etc. • Charles W. and Joan M. Hitesman (trustee) to Charles W. Hitesman Estate and Joan Hitesman (trustee), one lot, two buildings, 2655 Ford St., $5 etc.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2015

THE SUMTER ITEM

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Less than a week to prep blinds for bow season

went by Simpson’s Hardware the other afternoon and picked up a small bottle of weed killer, a Roundup substitute; it was time to start working on the hunting property. Yep, it’s the time of the year when the switch gets thrown and we turn off the fishing and turn on the hunting. Not that I won’t fish anymore this year, but the trips will be fewer and farther between. Deer season is right around the corner; fact is, by the time you read this, the archery season is just six days away and it’s time to make those last minute preparations. As I’ve aged, I have found that hanging tree stands is a real bother. They seem to get heavier every year, and the weather always seems hotter on the mornings that I elect to hang them. It’s a lot of work and I’m just not motivated enough to do it anymore. During the last few years, I’ve begun to hunt more and more out of ground blinds. I’ve found them to be a snap to erect, relative to the tree stand, and they are extremely comfortable to hunt out of. There’s also the added advantage of having a roof over your head in case of rain, and if that rain comes in the form of a thunderstorm, well, you aren’t hanging on to a tree that is masquerading as a lightning

rod. I’ve managed to acquire three of them during the last four to five years. Last Saturday morning, Coffee Pot and I went down to the hunting property to get started on Earle erecting ground Woodward blinds. The first spot was a AFIELD & place that I’ve had a AFLOAT blind in for the last several years. I took two does from that blind last year and I’ve gotten the only daytime trail camera pictures of the buck I’ve been chasing for years from the same location. It overlooks my small clover patch and is a major travel corridor between a bedding area and row crops. The deer leave the safety of the thick woods to the west, come through the clover and duck into the short pines before exiting into this year’s soybeans. We also have a couple of sawtooth oaks planted in the plot and they are producing acorns this year. Because the spot has been used for several seasons, it was a snap to put everything up; all I had to do was trim a couple of the limbs from the bottom

of the sawtooths and we were pretty much done. We used the trimmings from the tree to “brush in” the blind, adding natural cover to the camouflaged cloth of the blind. I hung the trail camera and we were done. Off to site number two. As I so often do, late last January or early February, I can’t remember which and it really doesn’t matter, I made a trip to the property to do some late season scouting. I’d found good deer signs in the area for years, but this year I was going to make use of what I was finding. As I entered the thick cover, I started finding rubs on the trees, and some of them were on trees that were as thick as my calves. According to conventional wisdom, the bigger the rub tree, the bigger the deer. I followed the rub line and found a spot under a big white oak that had several rubs and a few old scrapes. That seemed like a good spot for a blind. I spent almost an hour clearing out a spot for the blind and cutting shooting lanes. Doing it after the season gives the wildlife in the area plenty of time to get used to the changes before the next season arrives. I had marked the spot with trail tape, which made finding it in the summer months much easier.

Fishermen take note

Feral hogs interfere with prescribed burns BY S.C. DNR Feral swine are causing yet another problem for South Carolina’s natural resources, this time by interfering with prescribed burning. According to Johnny Stowe, S.C. Department of Natural Resources wildlife biologist, forester and prescribed fire manager, “Feral pigs are invasive, non-native vermin that disturb vegetation on the ground as they wallow and root for food, resulting in patches of bare soil that disrupt our ability to get fire to carry continuously across areas being burned.” Prescribed fire managers tend to light fires in continuous lines, or else to ignite “spot” fires, and then rely on these fires to carry over the rest of the site. But when these fires reach areas where hogs have trampled, rooted and wallowed in the leaves and grasses and other fine fuels that carry the fire, the fire goes out. This often results in large areas not being burned. Sweetgum, red maple and other undesirable hardwoods often then grow up in these unburned patches, fur-

ther degrading wildlife habitat. Stowe says that one of the main reasons that feral pigs are so destructive is that they are not native to North America, and so they do not have any natural predators or other environmental factors to limit their populations. Jamie Dozier, DNR wildlife biologist and manager of the Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center, says, “Feral swine are pests that impact a wide variety of wildlife species. In some years they have destroyed more than 90 percent of the nests of the federally threatened loggerhead sea turtle on the North Island portion of the Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center. This species has been in sharp decline in past years. Feral pigs have also been observed rooting in least tern colonies and areas associated with Wilson’s plover and American oystercatcher nesting.” Billy Dukes, DNR chief of wildlife, says, “The department has taken significant steps in the last few years to increase opportunities for hunters and farmers to kill these pests, including allowing limited night

Coffee Pot and I dumped the blind on the ground and had it erected in about three minutes. I placed the chair that I hunt from inside and lifted the blind enough to shift it right or left so that I could get a clear shot toward the base of the white oak before we staked it down. Deer love white oak acorns, and since this was a pretty good sized tree, I’m assuming it will produce a copious amount of nuts for the deer to feed on. It is also in a natural funnel between a soybean field and a dried up, open water hole. If the deer travel through the woods, which are what all the trails seem to indicate, they should be right in front of me during their favorite travel times. We didn’t have to do a lot of trimming, since I’d done that last winter, so all that was left to do was to brush it in a bit, hang the camera, and go home. We were done by 9:45, just as the day began to seriously heat up. I’ve still got one blind to erect and I’ve got to mix up the weed killer and spray the weeds going into and away from my them. I don’t like “no-shoulders” under my feet that I can’t see for the weeds. Other than that, and continued practice with my bow, I think I’m all set for the season to begin, and believe me when I tell you that I can’t wait!

FERAL SWINE More information online:: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/wildlife/ hog/damage.html

hunting. This opportunity carries several restrictions put into place to protect deer and other natural resources and provide for public safety. Hunters must notify DNR and provide certain information before hunting feral swine at night.” More information on hunting hogs at night can be found at http:// www.dnr.sc.gov/nighthunt/. Feral pigs cause many other problems for the state’s natural and agricultural resources, including: consuming or trampling rare plants and longleaf pine seedlings, peanuts and other crops, and acorns and other important foods used by deer, turkey and other native wildlife species. Feral pigs also prey on ground-nesting birds, and on amphibians and reptiles; contaminate water sources, and serve as potential vectors for diseases that are harmful to people and domestic swine.

JIM HILLEY / THE SUMTER ITEM

South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Lake Manager Joey Lindler, front, and fishing technician Terry Bryant post new fishing regulations Thursday at Ashwood Pond. Lindler said there were “quite a few” new regulations on the poster.

FISHING REPORTS Santee Cooper System Crappie: Fair. It may not be what people think of as traditional crappie season on the Santee Cooper lakes, but that doesn’t mean that anglers who know where to look can’t wear them out even during the heat of the summer. Captain Steve English reports that his boat is catching crappie right now by fishing over brush in 16-24 feet of water with minnows. And contrary to what might be expected, on some days the best bite has been in the middle part of the day. While both Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie are producing crappie, for numbers Steve is finding that the upper lake has been a bit more productive. But for big fish it has been hard to beat the lower lake. Lake Wateree Crappie: Good. Veteran tournament angler Will Hinson reports that with water temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s crappie have moved completely out of the creeks. They are bunched up around brush in the 18-22 foot range in the main lake, and early in the morning fish will be suspended just above the brush. Later in the day they will be heading to the bottom of the brush. While minnows will catch some fish, Will has had much better results using Fish Stalker Slab Tail Jigs in Ugly Green, pearl and yellow colors. Lake Murray Catfish: Good. While Lake Murray may be better known for its striper fishing than its catfish fishery, Captain Chris Simpson reports that anglers on his boat have been filling up coolers with

channel catfish this summer. The key has been anchoring on points and humps and fan-casting out dip (stink) baits, cut herring, and shrimp in 5-25 feet of water. Channels are voracious feeders in the warmer months and they can be found all over the lake, and solid numbers of 2-12 pound channel cats are being caught. Lake Monticello Bass: Fair to good. Lake Monticello is unique compared to a lot of South Carolina lakes for at least two reasons, and both factors combine to dictate a deep bass fishing pattern. First, veteran tournament angler Andy Wicker says that Monticello doesn’t have a huge population of blueback herring like many other area lakes, and so the bass aren’t targeting herring schools. Whereas on Lake Murray bass might be in water as deep as 50 or more feet at times, they will generally be suspended in that depth following the suspended herring. In contrast, on Lake Monticello Andy believes the bass are primarily eating white perch (and it has a ton probably more than any other lake, he says) and threadfin shad. Feeding on these baitfish bass will usually be on the bottom in deep water, and Andy says he catches bass fishing vertically under the boat in 45 and more feet of water. The second major factor that makes Monticello distinct from other lakes, and which contributes to the deep pattern, is that water levels fluctuate greatly. It is not unusual for the lake to rise and fall 3-5 feet per day related to power generation, and Andy believes that may be one reason that he doesn’t have

much luck targeting bass that are feeding on spawning bream. He has tried but the bass just don’t seem to be up there, and he speculates it may be because of the water level changes. The result is that most of the time Lake Monticello in the summer is a true deep water bass fishery. Andy says that he spends most of his time targeting textbook main lake, deep water structure such as points, humps, and drops; even when he is fishing shallower there needs to be deep water nearby. His target depth range is 20-50 feet of water. Lake Wylie Catfish: Good. Catfish are hitting very well right now and according to Captain Rodger Taylor the key to catching them consistently has been drifting near the river channel. Rodger reports that, as is customary much of the year, the last couple of trips he has started off anchoring in the morning up the river but this bite has only been “fair.” Once he starts drift fishing cut bait in the middle section of the lake, however, Rodger has encountered a good, very good, and at times even excellent bite. The consistent “sweet spot” recently is the 15-22 foot range where the river starts to drop off. Rods quickly started bending Lake Russell Striped bass: Good. There are probably times when spotted bass won’t eat, but right now is not one of those times on Lake Russell! Guide Wendell Wilson reports that even in the heat of summer his boat is catching good numbers of voracious spots fishing off the sides of

long sloping points in 15-20 feet of water. He is concentrating on the main channel, and the best fishing is coming on days when there is current running. While Lake Russell is thick with spotted bass and they will be found off most long sloping points on the main channel at the right depth range, adding some brush to the point makes it as close to a sure thing as can be found in summer bass fishing. There is probably no better bait right now for Lake Russell spotted bass than live herring, but artificial lure aficionados will have no trouble getting bites, either. Lake Thurmond Crappie: Fair to good. Captain William Sasser reports that he has not been spending much time targeting crappie, but the fish are still stacked up along the river channel in the same pattern that they have been in. Fish minnows 10 feet down over brush in 15-25 feet of water. Lake Greenwood Bass: Good. Veteran tournament bass angler Stan Gunter reports that the bass fishing has been strong on Lake Greenwood - especially for considering water and 100 degree air temperatures. First thing in the morning it’s worth looking up shallow around docks and seawall and throwing frogs and poppers, but anglers might want to be careful not to let the pursuit of shallow fish keep them from finding the best bite on the lake. Big groups of fish are hanging around main lake points and humps in 15-18 feet of water, and this structure is even better if it has some cover on it such as deep brush. Big worms and crankbaits have been hard to beat and

anglers fishing the right areas have been able to pretty consistently put solid numbers. Lake Hartwell Crappie: Slow to fair. Captain Bill Plumley reports that crappie fishing remains pretty slow, but the fish that are being caught are around deep brush in about 25 feet of water. They are holding very tight to the brush and will eat minnows. Lake Keowee Largemouth and Spotted Bass: Fair to good. First thing in the morning and lasting for about 30-45 minutes there is fairly reliably a good topwater bite on Lake Keowee right now. The fish are not really schooling, but if anglers pull up on shallow, flat points and cast their favorite topwater lures they should get bites from fish that are probably chasing threadfin. After the sun comes up, boat traffic usually does a number on Lake Keowee during the summer months, but anglers can catch fish by fishing shakey head worms, drop shot rigs, and in certain places Carolina rigs in 20-30 feet of water. Lake Jocassee Bass: Good. Jocassee Outdoor Center reports that bass fishing remains strong, and while the spawning season is mostly finished good numbers of bass can still be caught up pretty shallow. The spotted and smallmouth bass bite has been particularly good, with fish being caught around shoreline cover including trees and brush. Soft plastics as well as crawdad-colored crankbaits have been working well.

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Craig Robinson is playing tunes and having fun in “Mr. Robinson,” airing Wednesday at 9 p.m. on NBC.

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