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8 candidates so far throw hats in school board race

BY RAYTEVIA EVANS revans@theitem.com (803) 774-1214 The races for multiple seats on the Sumter School District board of trustees are already

starting to heat up. Since filing began last Tuesday, eight candidates have filed with the voter registration and elections office to run for the school board election.

Four candidates — Caleb

Kershaw Jr., Brian Alston, Linda Alston and Daniel Cook — have all filed in hopes of being elected for the Area 1 seat. Larry Addison, the current board member representing Area 1, previously made a

public statement informing the board and the community that he will not run for reelection this year but will continue to support and advocate for public education in Sumter.

Kershaw said he has filed for election to speak out for equal opportunities across all schools and to contribute to education in Sumter.

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CRIME IN SUMTER

Weapons offenses, shooting rates up

Community calls for change

Police release mid-year city stats

BY ROB COTTINGHAM rcottingham@theitem.com (803) 774-1225 Within any community, knowing what’s going on in the neighborhood is always a high priority, especially when it comes to crime.

Officials with Sumter Police Department have released the year-to-date crime statistics for the city of Sumter and provided a comparison to the same time frame in 2013.

While many categories seem relatively consistent and haven’t spiked at an alarming rate, others, such as shootings and weapons crimes, have seen a noticeable increase from January to June. Weapons crimes, such as unlawful possession of a handgun, have accounted for a 24.4 percent increase compared to the same time frame last year, and the frequency of shootings has also seen a significant surge in recent months.

In fact, in the city police report so far this year, there have been 12 shooting incidents in the South Sumter area of town alone. These incidents have prompted community leaders in the South Sumter area to organize rallies and a march later this month to help combat the increase in violent crime.

According to Sumter Police Chief Russell F. Roark III, these crimes and many others are being addressed in the most efficient and effective manner possible.

“We are constantly analyzing our crime data and deploying our resources, both manpower and varying policing techniques, accordingly,” Roark said. “These efforts do not just target one community. We are working to address all areas within the city of Sumter that might fall prey to sporadic criminal activity. We are tackling our issues head on.”

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Calvin Hastie goes over plans on Sunday at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church to organize the Sumter community against a recent slew of violence. A protest march is scheduled for Aug. 9 at 8 a.m., and organizers hope 1,200 people will come.

Leaders organizing violence protest march for August

BY CATHERINE FOLEY reporter@theitem.com (803) 774-1295 Community leaders in the South Sumter area are organizing a march in reaction to the recent violence in their area, saying it is an effort to point out the difficulties one section of town might be fac-

ing that have an impact on the entire city.

Announced during a community meeting held Sunday at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, about 125 people, including several elected officials and political hopefuls, heard the initial plans for the march.

While details are still being de-

veloped, the march is currently scheduled to take place Aug. 9, starting at 8 a.m. The march, which organizers recognized has yet to get the required permits to use the streets, will take a twomile circular path beginning and ending at M.H. Newton Family

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Needs for struggling families continue as summer stretches on

BY JADE REYNOLDS jade@theitem.com (803) 774-1250 United Ministries of Sumter County is off to roaring start after two weeks off.

Last week, staff and volunteers helped 22 clients for a total of $2,866.22; gave in-kind donations totaling $2,955 to nine families; and gave $735 worth of food to 17 families.

One was a married couple in their

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late 30s who has five children. The wife works full-time, but the husband became diabetic with vision impairment and was placed on short-term disability.

“They are finding it hard to stretch their budget on one income,” said Mark Champagne, executive director of United Ministries.

The man will be able to work again but not in the same field.

You can help families like these by giving to the Summer of Caring, an

initiative of The Sumter Item for which the newspaper collects money and gives it to United Ministries to be used in three areas. Besides Crisis Relief Ministry, the contributions go toward the Construction Ministry and the Homeless Shelter.

The program garnered $275 in donations this week.

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The 2014 Summer Restore Project, formerly known as Sumter Area Ministry or SAM, was very successful, Champagne said. They repaired 10 houses with nine of those requiring a complete roof replacement.

“It was a very rewarding experience for the youth and adult volunteers to meet and work with the homeowners,” he said. “We had 16 different churches provide their services either

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Man, 36, charged in string of thefts

BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com (803) 774-1272 When items started disappearing from neighboring stores, employees didn’t think much of it, until police located all the products piled up in a burglary suspect’s backyard, including two kiddie swimming pools and several yard tools.

Charles Jeffrey Parker, 36, of 113 Robert St., Manning, was arrested Friday and charged with two counts of

second-degree burglary and one count of theft from a motor vehicle after police recovered about $1,000 worth of stolen property.

The case began Monday, July 14, when a man reportedly found a hammer drill at a pawn shop that had been stolen PARKER from the back of his pick-up truck parked on Brooks Street a week earlier, along with other power tools valued at $1,103. The pawn

broker was able to identify the woman who brought in the drill.

“When we picked her up, she gave us Parker’s name,” said Manning Police Chief Blair Shafer. “He would say ‘go pawn this for me,’ and she said she just thought it was his.”

Shafer made contact with the man’s father, who told police his son brought several items to his home he thought were stolen. He turned over a nail gun identified as one stolen from the pick-up truck

along with several items kept in a backyard shed, including the swimming pools, two shovels, a rake, a hoe, three chairs, several tools in a black bag, and a reel of 100 feet of hose.

Most of the items were identified as being stolen from a store in the 100 block of North Brooks Street where employees said they saw Parker looking at the items in the home and garden section from the sidewalk.

“I asked if he could have bought them, and they said he

wasn’t allowed inside the store,” Shafer said.

The hose was found to have gone missing from the entrance to another store next door to the first one. The items were valued at $200.

Parker was taken into custody Friday night at a home on Canal Street.

“Normally (the thefts) would be third-degree burglary, but because he has a couple other burglary convictions, we were able to charge him with second-degree burglary,” Shafer said.

3 face drug charges after traffic stop

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Parents were given the opportunity to browse a variety of uniform options from Yuckies Uniforms during an informational meeting at Chestnut Oaks Middle School recently. The uniform policy will take effect at the beginning of the school year.

Chestnut Oaks preps for new uniform policy Teachers will be asked to document and keep note of students who wear shoes or clothing that are not allowed according to the new policy during the first week. Sarvis will also meet with This past week, Chestnut Oaks Midstudents throughout the first week of dle School Principal Lashawnte Sarvis and her staff sent out letters reminding classes to speak to them once again parents of the school’s new mandatory about the importance of dressing according to the new uniform policy. uniform policy for all students. Stu“I’m meeting with each of the grade dents were also given a copy of the new levels that first week of school anyway, policy at the end of the 2013-14 school year to take home to their parents. The so by Friday of the first week, I’ll have met with all grade levels to reiterate the Sumter School District board of trustees approved the policy in early March, importance of following through what is acceptable and what is not acceptable. and Sarvis said the policy will go into So really that first week we’ll be looking effect on the first day of school. and instructing the students about that.

“We’ve gotten quite a few calls from We’re not just going to be sending kids parents asking about uniforms and the policy, so we’re putting information out home,” Sarvis said.

The first day of school in Sumter and making sure they’re well aware,” School District is Aug. 18, so parents Sarvis said Monday. “Students need to still have a few weeks to order uniforms be dressed in the attire the first day. I included that in the letters mailed out to for their students. Sarvis said parents will also have the opportunity to make parents. I stressed that their students orders with Yuckies Uniforms during need to be dressed in the proper uniorientation Aug. 12-13. form attire the first day of school.”

Sarvis had two informational meetings Sarvis clarified they will not be sendregarding the new uniform policy at the ing students home during the first few end of the 2013-14 school year. For one of days of school but will instead consult the meetings, students and parents from with students if their attire doesn’t adhere to the uniform policy and will also Lemira and Crosswell Drive elementary schools were also welcomed to come if make contact with their parents.

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their students would be attending Chestnut Oaks in the 2014-15 school year. Sarvis said letters and the uniform policy were also sent to the two elementary schools at the end of last school year.

The uniform committee — made up of PTSA members, teachers and administrators — came up with a basic uniform policy proposal that Sarvis explained to parents in previous meetings.

The school’s policy will allow khaki-colored or navy-colored straight-legged pants, skirts, shorts and jumpers, but no cargo pants will be allowed. Students will be allowed to wear solid white, navy, gray, pink, orange or black collared long- or short-sleeve shirts. The uniform shirts should not include a logo, and belts for the uniforms have to be black or brown.

The policy also includes regulations on socks, tights and hosiery, which have to be white, black, brown or navy, and shoes can be black, brown or white or any combination of all three colors. Students’ jackets, blazers, sweaters and long-sleeved shirts must match their tops. The new uniform policy will also adhere to school district dress code, meaning shirts will need to be tucked in and girls’ skirts are expected to be a certain length.

A Manning drug arrest during the weekend shows the importance of always wearing your seatbelt.

Corey Simmons, 17, 1305 Durant Lane, Manning, was pulled over Saturday when a Manning police officer reportedly spotted him driving withSIMMONS out a seatbelt, but the traffic stop ended with Simmons and two others facing marijuana charges.

Simmons and two others, 25-year-old Trent WILLIAMS Lamark Williams and a 15-year-old girl, were charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana after the incident.

According to police, at 8:23 p.m., Simmons and his two passengers were pulled over on Sunset Drive near Alfred Henry Drive after a passing Manning police officer noticed the traffic infraction. When the officer approached the car, he reportedly noted the strong smell of marijuana coming from the car and noted Simmons was behaving nervously. When asked, Simmons reportedly admitted to having marijuana in the car, and Williams, a passenger, reportedly pulled five white bags of suspected marijuana out of his pants pocket.

Officers then searched the car and reportedly found four more bags of marijuana on the floorboards and a digital scale. In all, the suspected marijuana weighed 72.3 grams.

Simmons and Williams were both arrested and transported to Clarendon County Detention Center, and the 15-year-old was released to her mother pending a juvenile petition.

Simmons was also cited, according to the report, for failure to wear a seatbelt.

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Afghan veteran who fought wounded gets Medal of Honor

BY JOSH LEDERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON — Bleeding from both legs and his arm, Ryan Pitts kept firing at about 200 Taliban fighters, even holding onto his grenades an extra moment to ensure the enemy couldn’t heave them back. On Monday, President Obama draped the Medal of Honor around his neck in a somber White House ceremony that also paid tribute to his nine platoon comrades who died that summer day in Afghanistan.

Pitts, a 28-year-old former Army staff sergeant from Nashua, New Hampshire, is the ninth living veteran of America’s wars in Afghanistan and Iraq to receive the nation’s highest decoration for battlefield valor. Obama praised Pitts for holding the line as his comrades fell in one of the bloodiest battles of the Afghan war.

“It is remarkable that we have young men and women serving in our military who, day in and day out, perform with so much integrity, so much humility and so much courage,” the president said.

“Ryan represents the very best of that tradition.”

Pitts’ mission that day in June 2008 was supposed to be his last before returning home from his second tour of Afghanistan. After all, Pitts and his team had been in the country for 14 months, the Army said, battling frequently with enemy forces in northeastern Afghanistan’s mountainous Waygal Valley.

The goal was to move troops and equipment out of Combat Outpost Bella, a remote post roughly 10 miles from the nearest base, to a new site nearby.

Accessible only by helicopter for supplies and reinforcements, Outpost Bella was slated to be closed.

At 4 a.m., Pitts was manning

his observation post. On the horizon, he could see the blueroofed buildings and protective stone walls of the town of Wanat: A one-story mosque, a hotel and café, some homes and a local bazaar.

What Pitts couldn’t know was that all of those buildings were concealing enemy fighters. Some 200 of them soon launched a full-scale assault on the outpost, their machine-gun fire puncturing the early morning silence.

A cascade of rocket-fired grenades, gunfire and hand grenades fell on the troops, quickly killing two paratroopers.

Shrapnel from grenades struck Pitts in both legs and his left arm. Unable to walk, he crawled to a comrade, who put a tourniquet on his leg.

For more than an hour, Pitts fought to protect the remaining troops and defend the post, the Army said. Propping himself up on his knees, he blindly fired a machine gun over a wall of sandbags, loading more bullets into his weapon despite his loss of blood.

He radioed back that he was alone, his teammates having all relocated or been killed.

Enemy forces were so close to Pitts that those listening on the other end of the radio could hear them.

That’s when Pitts accepted he was going to die, Obama said. But he decided to keep fighting anyway.

“That little post was on the verge of falling, giving the enemy a perch to devastate the base below,” Obama said.

“Against that onslaught, one American held the line.”

More than an hour after the attack started, Pitts was evacuated, and eventually made a full recovery. The Army said but for his determination to fight while wounded, the enemy would have gained ground and killed more American troops.

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in working on the houses or providing meals. ... The volunteers who participated in this project came in with the mindset that they were just going to be helping the homeowner with making their house dry, safe, secure and accessible, but the volunteers themselves were the ones who actually benefited the most through their experiences.”

The 271 individuals put in a total of 7,017 man hours.

United Ministries has also put in several handicap-accessible ramps this year and continues to accept applications for them. These and other small, weekend projects are addressed throughout the year, Champagne said.

Then there are those who would have no roof over their heads if it weren’t for the Homeless Shelter. Between July 6 and July 12, 59 men and 15 women stayed at the Homeless Shelter, the executive director said.

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Donations received as of Monday included: from Jarama Nathaniel for Crisis Relief, $25; and from Knights of Columbus for the Homeless Shelter, $150.

Combined anonymous donations totaled: $100, dedicated to the homeless shelter.

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Kershaw is a graduate of St. Leo University and works at the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce in Sumter.

“I’m interested in contributing to the school board and to public education in Sumter because I’m a father of five,” Kershaw said. “I volunteer a lot in the Rembert area, and I really want to see an across-the-board school system for every child to have a fair chance.”

Brian Alston, a previous candidate for state House of Representatives for District 50, said by running for the board of trustees seat he is pledging himself as an advocate for public education and wants to continue to produce an educated workforce that will stimulate the local economy in the future. He said he also feels he can relate to similar issues students face in the education system because he is the youngest candidate so far.

“I want to fulfill my obligation to educate our students by creating programs that prepare them for the demands of the 21st century in the age of booming science and technologically advanced generation. I want to make sure that we invest in education and talent that’s in the county because they are the future,” Alston said. “I’m a part of that being the youngest candidate thus far. I think that’s a unique experience and a unique perspective to bring to the table.”

Daniel Cook, a 2000 Crestwood High School graduate, said he has always known the importance of a good education. His decision to run for the Area 1 seat is based on his desire to ensure the children of Sumter receive a quality education, he explained. Cook also emphasized that Sumter School District has done well in the years after consolidation and hopes to help in continuing to move the district forward.

“I know every day I’m reminded of the importance of a quality education with the technology changes and the way the world is evolving. I just want to ensure that, not only for my child, but all the children of the future are afforded a quality education. I also want to make sure policy and procedures are set forth that will ensure that,” Cook said. “I think right now financially the district is in a good spot.

I would like to ensure that we keep that. Financially we have to be responsible also and just ensure that the district stays intact and we can keep moving forward.”

The fourth announced candidate, Linda Alston, could not be reached for comment as of press time.

Board member Karen Michalik’s seat is also up for election this year. As of Monday afternoon, Michalik still hadn’t filed for re-election for Area 2 and hasn’t made a public statement about her intentions to run for the seat on the board. However, information from the local Voter Registration and Election Office shows that Jeremiah Sumpter has filed to run for election to the board to represent the area.

Patty Wilson, who currently repre-

THE SUMTER ITEM sents Area 3 on the school board and serves as the board’s vice chairwoman, said she is interested in continuing to work toward preparing children in Sumter to compete academically and in the future workforce. Wilson emphasized that it’s important to continue on the journey they started with the new consolidated district.

“My decision to run again is based on the fact that we started a journey with the new district, and I want to see many other things that we have in the works come to fruition,” Wilson said.

“We’re definitely working on continuing to prepare our children to compete academically in the global setting. We want to also be able to transition them from career center into technical colleges and then into the workforce. But we want to get them prepared as much as we can so they can move forward, and technology being the operative word for us, we want to focus more on technology because it’s changing as we speak. I’m looking forward to working with the kids and the parents again.”

Board chairman Keith Schultz announced earlier this year that he intended to rerun for the board to represent Area 4. Retired principal John Hilton confirmed he also had an interest in running for Area 4 on the school board this year. Both candidates have officially filed their candidacy.

In coming months, the candidates all plan to reach out to the community and get to know them in hopes of getting their support on Election Day. The filing deadline for candidates is noon Aug. 15.

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Teens’ health may benefit from top schools Research shows kids at wealthier schools not as likely to engage in risky behavior

BY LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer CHICAGO — Disadvantaged teens may get more than an academic boost by attending top-notch high schools — their health may also benefit, a study suggests.

Risky behavior including binge drinking, unsafe sex and use of hard drugs was less common among these kids, compared with peers who went to mostly worse schools.

The teens were otherwise similar, all from low-income Los Angeles neighborhoods who applied to top public charter schools that admit students based on a lottery system.

The researchers compared behavior in almost 1,000 kids in 10th through 12th grade who were admitted to the high-performing schools and in those who went elsewhere.

Overall, 36 percent of the selected kids engaged in at least one of 11 risky behaviors, compared with 42 percent of the other teens.

The study doesn’t prove that the schools made the difference, and it has limitations that weaken the results, including a large number of students who refused to participate. Still, lead author Dr. Michael Wong said the results echo findings in less rigorously designed research, and they fit with the assumption that “better education will lead to better health.” Wong is an internist and researcher at University of California, Los Angeles.

The study involved mostly Latino students who applied to one of three top-performing public charter schools from 2007 to 2010. About half of the kids had parents who didn’t graduate from high school, and most didn’t own their own homes.

Results were published online Monday in Pediatrics.

Teens were given computerized questionnaires to answer in private, to improve the chances for accurate self-reporting. Standardized test scores were obtained from the California Department of Education.

The results aren’t a referendum on charter schools, but the lottery system they use for enrollment made the comparison fairer, Wong said.

Despite the limitations, the study “is a beautifully conducted natural experiment” that could occur because there’s more demand for highperforming schools than there is space available, said Kelli Komro, a professor of health outcomes and policy at University of Florida in Gainesville.

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A recent study suggests that disadvantaged teens who attend top-performing high schools are less likely to engage in risky behavior such as binge drinking, drug use and unsafe sex.

She was not involved in the research.

Because the Los Angeles schools’ lottery system selects students randomly, not on grades or other differences, the study design “mimics a randomized controlled trial, the gold standard in health research,” Komro said.

Most of the selected kids chose to attend those schools, while 83 percent of those not

picked went to schools with worse performance records.

Math and English scores after freshman year were higher in selected kids than the other teens. Moreover, just 9 percent of the selected kids dropped out of school, versus almost 1 in 4 of the others.

Professor Harold Pollack, a University of Chicago public health researcher, said the study is important and high-

lights the challenge — and need to — create “a much larger number of schools that serve kids well.”

Pollack said better academic performance among the charter school kids is likely more important for their long-term health than their risky behavior choices.

“Educational outcomes are just so critical for people’s well being,” he said.

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Report says higher seas will mean extreme floods

BY BRUCE SMITH Associated Press Writer CHARLESTON — A new analysis of sea level rise concludes that billions of dollars in property and infrastructure is at risk in extreme floods expected along the coast of the Carolinas in coming years.

Climate Central of Princeton, New Jersey, a nonprofit group of scientists and journalists that surveys and conducts climate change studies, released an analysis on Monday of the threat faced in South Carolina while its report for North Carolina was released last week. An analysis for Georgia is due next week.

The information is available on an interactive map on the organization’s website http://bit.ly/1rjkMsv where visitors can enter their zip code and see various flooding scenarios.

The analysis found that the South Carolina coast is likely to see extreme floods of more than 4 feet above high tide within 40 years in a danger zone that includes 54,000 homes and $24 billion in property.

North Carolina has $9 billion in property and 61,000 homes less than 4 feet above the high tide line, most of it in the Wilmington area.

Ben Strauss, the lead author of the reports, said the organization two years ago used maps from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to analyze population and housing threatened by flooding in all coastal states.

The new maps being released now are of higher quality and include 100 additional parameters such as property values, infrastructure, schools, churches, power plants and the like that could be inundated in floods.

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Tourism down on Grand Strand MYRTLE BEACH (AP) — The summer tourism season got off to a slow start in the Myrtle Beach area because northern and Midwestern schools had to make up days in June because of last winter’s frequent snows.

The Sun News of Myrtle Beach reported that researchers at Coastal Carolina University report that from the last week in May through the first week in July, occupancy was down about 3 percent at hotels and campsites, compared with the same six weeks last year.

Occupancy in vacation rental properties was down almost 6 percent, and revenue per available room was down more than 4 percent from the same period a year ago.

Some schools in New York had classes through the end of June as districts worked to make up snow days.

“Everyone kind of lost half of June,” said Jim Eggen, the general manager for Myrtle Beach Seaside Resorts, a group of six hotels that have about 850 guest rooms. It wasn’t just snow days being made up in June that has put a crimp in business.

Hurricane Arthur blew by the Grand Strand just as the Fourth of July weekend was getting underway.

“We definitely would have had a better Fourth of July if that hadn’t happened,” Eggen said.

But things are looking up for the final weeks of the summer season.

“July has been strong for us, and while we’re still booking heavily for August, we’re optimistic about the month,” said Matt Klugman of Myrtle Beach Resorts.

Klugman said he expects this summer will, in the end, be better than last year.

The Grand Strand is the heart of South Carolina’s $18 billion dollar tourism industry.

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A development along the Intracoastal Waterway is seen in Mount Pleasant in 2012. The nonprofit group Climate Central released a new report that sea level rise is expected to contribute to extreme floods along the South Carolina coast in the next four decades.

The report concluded that $24 billion in property and 54,000 homes are at risk. ness Chamber of Commerce, said the reports show coastal communities need to “begin to develop strategies to make their communities more resilient to different sea level rise scenarios.”

Some findings from the analysis: • While historically sea level rise has been 1.2 inches a decade on the South Carolina coast, it now is ex-

pected to rise 12 inches by 2050. In North Carolina, the sea has historically risen .8 inches a decade but by 2050 is expected to rise 11 inches.

• North Carolina has 2,500 miles of road, 15 schools, 108 houses of worship and 131 waste sites and sewage plants less than 4 feet above the high tide line. South Carolina has 1,200 miles of road, 13 schools,

33 houses of worship and 76 waste sites and sewage plants less than 4 feet above the high tide line.

• South Carolina has $60 billion in property and 174,000 homes less than 9 feet above the high tide line while North Carolina has $21 billion in property and 133,000 homes less than 8 feet above the high tide line.

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Has NBC given up on competing with other networks?

BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH If cable food shows teach us anything, it’s that competition can be vicious. This summer, the battle to attract viewers on network and cable has reached new and curious levels. The CW is airing sitcoms again. WE tv debuted “The Divide,” a serious, grown-up drama that has nothing to do with ugly bridesmaid dresses. With “The Strain,” FX has taken on HBO on its home turf, Sunday nights.

CBS, the most-watched network, has not taken the summer off. It introduced “Extant,” starring Academy Award-winner Halle Berry, and returned with a second season of “Under the Dome,” last summer’s most popular series. Last Thursday, FX launched two new comedies (“You’re the Worst” and “Married”) on the same night USA debuted two hourlong series (“Rush” and “Satisfaction.”).

Not every new show is a winner. But you can’t help but get the feeling that every network is upping its game. Or almost every network.

Tonight, NBC introduces “Food Fighters” (8 p.m.), a cooking contest and a pale imitation of a dozen other series, hosted

by Adam Richman, longtime host of the Travel Channel’s “Man v. Food.” Hey, NBC: If you’re borrowing talent from basic cable, Andrew Zimmern is a hundred times more interesting.

• “History Detectives” (9 p.m., PBS, TV-PG, check local list-

ings) explores theories about the disappearance of Teamsters leader Jimmy Hoffa, last seen on July 30, 1975.

• “Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel” (10 p.m., HBO, TV-PG) examines the extreme lengths Qatar has gone to promote sports. A second segment looks at how wounded veterans bond on an amputee softball team.

But the third report tackles a subject worthy of a hundred newspaper columns: the precipitous decline of golf as a participant sport. Desperate efforts to attract new duffers have included a suggestion to expand the size of the hole to a 15-inch cup. This notion sparked hoots of derision and tut-tutting by those decrying a coddled generation of people who expect a prize for “just showing up.”

Pan syndrome on “Royal Pains” (9 p.m., USA, TV-PG).

• Jamal’s tactics incite revolt on “Tyrant” (10 p.m., FX).

TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

LATE NIGHT

• A real knockout on “Rizzoli & Isles” (9 p.m., TNT, TV-14).

• Hank treats a house sitter with a terminal case of Peter

Richard Linklater is booked on “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart” (11 p.m., Comedy Central) * Gabriel Iglesias and The

SERIES NOTES A photographer vanishes after offering damning testimony on “NCIS” (8 p.m., CBS, r, TVPG) * Something’s catching on “Family Guy” (8 p.m., Fox, r, TV14) * The Bronze Tiger escapes on “Arrow” (8 p.m., CW, r, TV-14) * Jake worries about Amy on “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” (8:30 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14) * A terror threat on “NCIS: Los Angeles” (9 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14) * A birthday bash on “New Girl” (9 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14) * Very radical weight loss on “Supernatural” (9 p.m., CW, r, TV-14) * Patient poaching on “The Mindy Project” (9:30 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14).

TNT / TURNER ENTERTAINMENT NETWORKS INC.

Jane (Angie Harmon) has a murder to solve while Maura is away at a medical examiner’s convention on “Rizzoli & Isles” airing at 9 p.m. today on TNT. Hold Steady appear on “Conan” (11 p.m., TBS) * JR is on “The Colbert Report” (11:30 p.m., Comedy Central) * Ricky Gervais, Taylor Schilling and Eli Young Band appear on “Late Show With David Letterman” (11:35 p.m., CBS) * Jimmy Fallon welcomes Dwayne Johnson, Mel B and Chronixx on “The Tonight Show”

(11:35 p.m., NBC) * Kate Hudson and David Remnick visit “Late Night With Seth Meyers” (12:35 a.m., NBC) * Dana Carvey and Irina Shayk are on “The Late Late Show” (12:35 a.m., CBS).

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PROTEST FROM PAGE A1 Life Center. Organizers of Sunday’s meeting hope to have approximately 1,200 people participate in the march.

Participants are encouraged to make signs for the walk, and Sumter City Councilman Calvin Hastie said organizers hope this will be the first of a series of events to increase awareness within the community.

In addition to the march, Pastor Marion Newton of Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church wants to make that entire weekend one dedicated to protesting the violence. Suggestions were made to host a kickoff event Friday, Aug. 8, and have the pastors and reverends emphasize the issue in their sermons on Sunday, Aug. 10.

Newton, along with other attendees, suggested area residents place signs in their yards that will display the willingness of the community to address this issue.

Sumter Mayor Joe McElveen said he thinks the proposed sign idea is a great way of showing support for this cause.

“It is very positive that we as citizens can come together to help,” McElveen said. “Governments can only do so much, so getting churches involved is a big thing.” Both McElveen and state Sen. Kevin Johnson said they think public safety is a key issue that requires the efforts of the entire community. Johnson said meetings such as Sunday’s are a great method of increasing awareness.

“A lot of times we only talk about it, but this meeting shows people are willing to work to make this happen,” Johnson said.

Sunday’s meeting was actually the second gathering of addressing these issues, and according to those present, there will be several additional meetings. All Sumter inhabitants were invited to discuss a solution to the problem of violence, for although much of the crime has

LOCAL been happening in South Sumter, many of the attendees expressed the belief that it affects the community as a whole. Hastie said he thinks that all inhabitants of Sumter should be concerned with the recent violent crime outbreak rather than just one portion of the community.

Several of the attendees suggest that starting with youth is key in preventing future violence. Many of those present claim to have had firsthand experience in the field of education and wish to see more awareness in the school systems.

The recent crime outbreak wasn’t the only issue discussed during the meeting.

Ferdinand Burns, president of the Sumter NAACP, said he thinks increasing the graduation rate is necessary for Sumter. He also wishes for more people to take advantage of the available early childhood education systems.

Johnson said teaching skills needed in the workforce in essential to solving this issue, as well as the unemployment issues facing the area.

Patty Wilson, vice chairwoman of the Sumter School District board of trustees, thinks the meeting this Sunday “shows all persons here have the same common interest in what we can do to change this common issue.”

Maggie Richardson, the mother of a man whose life was claimed by county violence in 2000, was also present. She invited fellow victims to attend the meetings of the Sumter Parents of Murdered Children organization, which take place the third Tuesday of every month at the South HOPE Center at 1125 S. Lafayette Drive. Richardson said she thinks the recent meetings could be part of an incredibly important movement.

For those interested in being a part of these efforts, the next meeting will be 6:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church at 803 S. Harvin St. All members of the community are invited to attend.

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CRIME FROM PAGE A1 have also seen various increases in recent months, but according to reports, law enforcement agencies across the nation typically see a correlation between the more leisurely summer months and an increase in certain crimes, such as home larcenies and vehicle breakins.

Of the 80 reported auto break-ins reported within the city from May 1 to July 15, 70 involved unlocked doors. In total, city police report thefts from vehicles are up by 19.5 percent compared to last year.

According to Deputy Chief Alvin Holston, simple precautions could help deter such occurrences.

“We can’t emphasize enough the need to lock doors behind you, placing items you may have out of clear view and parking in a welllighted area visible to others,” Holston said. “These few simple steps can help you to avoid becoming a victim.”

Auto thefts, vandalism and robberies have also seen a slight uptick recently. Authorities have seen 11 more auto thefts this year, although, according to a press release, they say much of this is attributed to false reports related to illegal drug activity or involve abandoned vehicles targeted for the sale of scrap metal or spare parts.

Larceny, when someone with access to your property takes it without permission, is actually down compared to last year, but law enforcement warns the public that this also increases during summer months. The Crime Prevention Unit recommends the following tips to the public: ∙ Be aware of individuals in your home and where they might be; ∙ Secure your valuables in a locked, safe location, out of view of visitors; ∙ Don’t discuss items you have that may be of value;

∙ Mark all your valuables for easy identification in case they are stolen; and ∙ Write down serial numbers and keep them in a secure location where they can’t be lost or destroyed.

THE PROACTIVE APPROACH With the common goal of keeping residents safe, law enforcement has instituted several different policing techniques, including developing partnerships with the community.

“We preach, teach and live crime prevention each and every day,” Roark said.

Officers meet with lieutenants for briefings several times a day, receiving updates on individuals, incidents and situations of concern. Each month, the chief, deputy chief and their lieutenants and sergeants meet and discuss changing trends and how to better approach and police such activity.

These meetings then birth new strategies to address issues within Sumter.

As a result, a stronger police presence is established in areas where it is most needed with foot patrols, checkpoints and patrols.

Officers also regularly meet with neighborhood watch groups and have placed additional focus on creating more watch groups for neighborhoods throughout the city.

Police reach out to the youngest of minds as well, making appearances at local schools and child care facilities.

Officials urge the public to remain an active and ardent part of crime prevention and protection.

“We need residents to take preventative measures, to inform the department of their concerns and to report suspicious or criminal activity they encounter no matter how minor,” Roark said. “We can’t do it alone. It takes everyone working together to be the best place possible to live, work and play.”

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COMMENTARY

USA has become a microcosm of a world on fire

T

o observe the decades-long paralysis of America’s political elite in controlling her borders calls to mind the insight of James Burnham in 1964 — “Liberalism is the ideology of Western suicide.”

What the ex-Trotskyite turned Cold Warrior meant was that by faithfully following the tenets of liberalism, the West would embrace suicidal policies that would bring about the death of her civilization.

The crisis on our Southern border, where the left, and not only the left, is wailing that we cannot turn away desperate people fleeing wicked regimes and remain true to our liberal values, is a case in point.

To assert that we canPat not take all Buchanan these people in, that we must send them back and seal out border for our survival, is to be called a variety of names — racist, xenophobe, nativist — all of which translate into “illiberal.”

But as we continue our descent to Third World status, perhaps we should explore more deeply the “diversity” that has of late come to be regarded as America’s most treasured attribute.

In 1960, we were not nearly so diverse. Nine in 10 Americans professed a Christian faith. Nine in 10 Americans traced their ancestry back to Europe. E Pluribus Unum. We were one nation and one people.

Since then, we have become the Brazil of North America, a multiracial, multilingual, multiethnic, multicultural “universal nation” unlike any that has existed in the history of the West.

And if we look abroad at those Western nations traveling along this perilous path with us, we can see clearly now our future.

Before the 1960s, Europe never knew mass immigration. And after the terrible ethnic cleansing of Germans after World War II, most of Europe’s nations were ethnically homogeneous.

Several were not. Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, the USSR. At the end of the Cold War, with freedom, all three came apart. Where we had three nations, suddenly we had 24 and such sub-nations as South Ossetia, Abkhazia and Transnistria.

Now Scots are seeking to break away from England, Catalans from Spain, Corsicans from France, Venetians from Italy and Flemish from Belgium, though these peoples have lived together for centuries.

Crimeans have gone back to Russia, while Chechens and other peoples of the Caucasus are fighting to break free of Russia.

The roots of these secessionist movements may be traced to economics, ethnicity, history, religion, language, culture and borders.

Then there are the rising millions of Muslims in Europe who are not assimilating, as Catholic Irish and Catholic Germans did in a Protestant

USA, but are replicating within the West the countries and cultures whence they came.

They are separating themselves, by ethnicity, culture and faith, from the Western societies into which they have migrated.

Puerto Ricans, Mexicans, Dominicans, Somalis and Arabs in America also build replicas of the countries and cultures whence they came.

Thus, we take on the aspect of an empire. And empires fall apart.

The melting pot, rejected by our elites as an instrument of nativist bigots, is history.

Libya, Syria and Iraq are coming apart, as did Sudan and Ethiopia. The Kurds seek to carve a nation out of Turkey, Iran, Iraq and Syria. A Sunni-Shia sectarian war impends.

Christians are being persecuted, martyred and expelled from Islamic nations. In Myanmar, Muslims are brutalized

by Buddhists. In Western China, ethnic Uighurs resort to terrorism in a war of secession to establish a new East Turkestan.

Disintegration, separatism and secessionism, for racial, religious and cultural causes, are a phenomenon common now to Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Are we somehow immune?

The world is boiling with racial, tribal, cultural and moral conflict. People carry in their hearts the seeds of these conflicts. The notion that they will come here and be converted into Ozzie-and-Harriet Americans may be a bit utopian.

America is becoming a microcosm of a world on fire.

Why are we doing this? Why are we inviting the world into the USA? Was there some grievous flaw in the America of Ike and JFK that must be expunged? Some sin for which we must do penance?

What is coming is predictable, and has been predicted.

By 2042, Americans of European ancestry will be a minority in a country built by Europeans. “Anglos” are now a minority in California, New Mexico and Texas. Hispanics will soon be the majority in all four border states with Mexico.

And should Hispanics decide not to give their electoral votes to any presidential candidate who does not promise to erase the border with Latin America, that would mean the end of the United States as we know it.

Americans are already deep in a culture war over morality — marijuana, abortion, samesex marriage. We are already racially polarized over affirmative action and income inequality.

And when we have ceased to be an English-speaking, Christian country and become instead an Asian-Hispanic-African-American-white nation, with large Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, agnostic and atheist minorities, and no defined borders, or common faith and culture, what holds us together?

And when did we vote for this future?

Patrick J. Buchanan is the author of the new book “The Greatest Comeback: How Richard Nixon Rose From Defeat to Create the New Majority.” © 2014 creators.com

COMMENTARY

It’s not the economy that has been dragging Obama down

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hy do you think President Obama’s job rating is falling, even though the economy is recovering?” the interviewer asked.

It’s a fair question, even though the economy declined 2.9 percent in the first quarter, even though most jobs created in June were part-time, and even though labor force participation remains low.

The fact is that the economy is growing, however slowly; jobs are being created, and the unemployment rate is heading down toward what economists consider full employment. And still the president’s job rating languishes.

What’s wrong with the question is an assumption embedded within it, that what voters seek most from government and political officeholders is economic growth. I think there’s something they value even more: the maintenance of order.

This isn’t what I was taught in political science classes. Political scientists who had grown up in the 1930s’ Depression taught Michael that politics was about “who Barone gets what, when and how.”

Operating on that assumption, political scientists developed rules that explained past election outcomes as a function of economic variables — how much the economy grew in the second quarter of the election year, for example.

Those rules generally worked pretty well at predicting future elections — until they didn’t.

What they don’t explain very well are the political upheavals that come when voters perceive that the nation and the world are in disarray. Americans, blessed with a mostly happy history, tend to take fundamental order for granted. They recoil and rebel when things spin out of control.

Example: The political scientists taught that the big shift toward Democrats in 1874 was a response to the financial panic of 1873. Sort of like the Great Depression.

But further study convinces me it was a rebellion against Ulysses Grant’s military occupation of the South to protect blacks’ rights. Voters tired of violence voted for the anti-black Democrats, who held House majorities for 14 of the next 20 years and won the popular vote for president in five of six presidential elections in those years.

Or consider Republicans’ “back to normalcy” victory in 1920. This was a response to disorder at home (dizzying inflation and depression, waves of strikes, terrorist bombings) and abroad (Communist revolu-

tions, continued fighting in Russia and the Middle East, rejection of Woodrow Wilson’s League of Nations).

Closer to our times, Jimmy Carter was rejected in 1980 as the nation faced not only stagflation (inflation-plus-recession) at home and but also an “arc of instability” abroad.

Americans, unlike voters in many other countries, demand the maintenance of order in the world as well in their own nation. From the early days of the republic, there has been an unspoken awareness that what happens in the world affects their own lives.

In the 19th century, American merchants went out into the Mediterranean, American whalers to the Pacific, American missionaries to China and the Middle East.

American troops followed. The Navy and Marines went after the Barbary pirates on the shores of Tripoli. American gunboats opened Japan to the world in 1854 and were stationed on rivers in China from the 1840s to the 1930s.

Which brings us to today. Many things seem to be spinning out of control. Important government agencies are malfunctioning — the Internal Revenue Service, Veterans Affairs. Obamacare is producing higher health care premiums and is on track to deliver more.

Tens of thousands of underage and some not-so-underage Central American illegal immigrants are streaming across the Rio Grande, and the government is flying them to parts unknown — and sending 38 back to their home countries.

Abroad things are even worse. In Syria there is violent civil war, and next door in Iraq terrorists are proclaiming a caliphate.

Israel has been forced to launch a ground attack on the terrorist Hamas regime in Gaza.

A Malaysian airliner cruising at 33,000 feet over Ukraine has been brought down by a rocket, probably by thugs armed by Vladimir Putin’s Russia.

The president, in-between fundraisers, has time for a photo-op playing pool in Colorado, but not for one on the border. He has time for only two sentences on the airliner shoot-down before a photo-op and two more fundraisers. First things first.

Not everything spinning out of control is the president’s fault. But his responses so far have confirmed voters’ sense that the nation and the world are in disarray.

This, not economic sluggishness, is why he and his party are in trouble.

Michael Barone, senior political analyst for The Washington Examiner. © 2014 creators.com

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TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2014

AROUND TOWN S.C. Works and Clarendon School District One will sponsor a job fair from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23, at the Clarendon One Community Resource Center, 1154 Fourth St., Summerton.

Job seekers should dress for success in work-appropriate attire with conservative closed-toe shoes. Bring copies of your resume as well.

The Shannontown Neighborhood Association will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, at South HOPE Center, 1125 S. Lafayette Drive. Call Hattie Watson at (803) 316-9461 or Dorothy Witherspoon at (803) 773-4730.

The Sumter Unit of the National Association of Parliamentarians will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, at the Sumter School District office, Wilson Hall Road. Douglas Wilson will speak. Call (803) 775-0830.

A School House Bar-B-Que Inc. fundraiser, sponsored by the YWCA of the Upper Lowlands Inc., will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, July 25, at the Sumter County Recreation Department, 155 Haynsworth St. Tickets are $7.50.

Delivery may be possible for several orders. Call (803) 7737158.

The Sumter Branch NAACP membership meeting will be held at 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, at Union Station AME Church, 945 S. Main St. A Sumter Back-to-School Jamboree will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2, at the South Sumter Resource Center, 337 Manning Ave. Event will feature educational activities and exhibits, school supplies, haircuts, wellness screenings and more. Call (803) 9833399.

The Devine Sistas of Pretty Girls Rock S/C will hold a back-to-

school drive from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2, at Expos baseball field, 645 Eagle Road (off of Patriot Parkway). Event will feature school supplies, food and games. Call (803) 406-5917 or (803) 406-9621.

The Sumter Benedict Alumni Club will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 4, at the North HOPE Center. Call Shirley M. Blassingame at (803) 5064019.

The Sumter Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at Shiloh-Randolph Manor, 125 W. Bartlette St. The associate members and guest speakers on marital tips will begin with Jerry and Judy L. Simon.

Transportation provided within the coverage area.

Contact Debra Canty at DebraCanC2@frontier.com or (803) 775-5792. For information about the upcoming gala, call the 24/7 recorded message line at (206) 3765992.

The Stroke Survivors Support Group will hold its first meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14, at the Alice Drive Baptist Church library, 1305 Loring Mill Road and Wise Drive, far left front entrance.

Following the initial meeting, the group will continue to meet on the second Thursday of each month. Call Wayne Hunter at (803) 4643003 or Joyce at (803) 4647865.

Sumter Green Fall Feast will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18, at USC Sumter. Music will be provided by 4-Way Stop. A variety of food will be available from chefs, caterers, restaurateurs and gourmet cooks.

Tickets are $30 in advance or $40 at the door if not sold out. Adults only. Call (803) 436-2640.

FYI Sumter High School Class of 1975 will hold a 40-year class reunion celebration May 2931, 2015. Send all addresses to cindyd27@juno.com.

Sumter High School Class of 1974 will hold a 40-year reunion Aug. 29-31 in Sumter.

The deadline for all monies is July 31. If interested in attending should email com-

ments@sumterhigh74.com.

The Walker Gamble High School Alumni Association Inc. reunion committee will hold a reunion weekend Sept. 26-28 at Walker Gamble Elementary School, New Zion. For details, write to WGHS Alumni Assoc. Inc., P.O. Box 335, New Zion, SC 29111.

PUBLIC AGENDA CLARENDON SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Today, 5:30 p.m., 15 Major Drive, Manning SUMTER COUNTY COUNCIL Today, 6 p.m., Sumter County Council Chambers

DAILY PLANNER

THE SUMTER ITEM

WEATHER

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AccuWeather® five-day forecast for Sumter TODAY

TONIGHT

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Couple of thunderstorms

A t-storm in spots this evening

A couple of afternoon t-storms

A strong p.m. t-storm in spots

Couple of thunderstorms

Partly sunny with a thunderstorm

86°

71°

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Chance of rain: 40%

Chance of rain: 60%

Chance of rain: 40%

Chance of rain: 65%

Chance of rain: 55%

Winds: E 4-8 mph

Winds: SE 3-6 mph

Winds: SW 4-8 mph

Winds: SW 8-16 mph

Winds: WSW 7-14 mph

Winds: S 3-6 mph

TODAY’S SOUTH CAROLINA WEATHER

Gaffney 85/72 Spartanburg 85/72

Greenville 81/71

Columbia 87/74

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

IN THE MOUNTAINS

Sumter 86/71

Aiken 88/71

ON THE COAST

Charleston 87/74

Today: A couple of showers and a thunderstorm. High 82 to 88.

Wednesday: Some sun; a shower or thunderstorm in southern parts. High 84 to 90.

LOCAL ALMANAC

LAKE LEVELS

SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

SUN AND MOON 7 a.m. yest.

357.85 75.45 75.30 97.24

24-hr chg none +0.09 +0.05 -0.02

Sunrise 6:26 a.m.

Moonrise 2:57 a.m.

RIVER STAGES River Black River Congaree River Lynches River Saluda River Up. Santee River Wateree River

0.13" 2.23" 3.57" 20.65" 34.27" 26.36"

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

Full pool 360 76.8 75.5 100

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Myrtle Beach 82/74

Manning 89/72

Today: Showers and a heavier storm. Winds east-northeast 4-8 mph.

Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm.

Winds southwest 3-6 mph.

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AT MYRTLE BEACH

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6:48 p.m.

7:05 a.m.

7:37 p.m.

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Weather(W): s–sunny, pc–partly cloudy, c–cloudy, sh–showers, t–thunderstorms, r–rain, sf–snow flurries, sn–snow, i–ice COMMISSION Wednesday, 3 p.m., fourth floor, Sumter Opera House, Council Chambers SUMTER COUNTY DEVELOPMENT BOARD Thursday, 7:30 a.m., Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce boardroom, 32 E. Calhoun St.

SUMTER CITY-COUNTY PLANNING

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Go over EUGENIA LAST whatever you do carefully.

Don’t leave room for error.

Complaints will weigh heavily on your mind and can create a difficult situation between you and a personal or professional partner.

Don’t take anything for granted.

The last word in astrology

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Offer assistance and you will be rewarded. Your innovative ideas coupled with your insight and determination will ensure that you are successful, as long as you don’t take on too much or try to help too many.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Emotional deception or disillusionment is apparent. Stick to the truth and ask questions if you think someone may be withholding information. Focus on work, broadening your skills and doing the best job possible with the least amount of fuss.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Use your charm to outmaneuver whoever gets in your way. Changes going on around you must be monitored carefully with full intent to step in and take over if something spins out of control.

Keep a watchful eye and avoid a mishap.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Be ready to take advantage of an opportunity or proposal you receive. A change in the way you do things or offer your services will bring favorable results. Offering favors will bring high returns. Unexpected money will come from an unusual source.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Participation is the name of the game. Love is on the rise and discussing plans with someone special will give you incentive to work hard. An unusual partnership

will form with someone who has something unique to offer.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Watch what you say and how you handle sensitive situations. An impulsive move can lead to a feud that will leave you feeling uncertain about your future. Concentrate on ways to improve your skills and your standard of living.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Enjoy what life has to offer. Get out and do something you’ve wanted to do for some time. Enjoy the company of people who share your interests and may want to collaborate in the future. Love is highlighted.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Check into financial options that can help you save money. Putting your cash into your home or improving your standard of living is a sure way to save for the future.

Don’t donate to someone else’s cause. Charity begins at home.

LOTTERY NUMBERS PALMETTO CASH 5 MONDAY

POWERBALL SATURDAY

MEGAMILLIONS FRIDAY

3-13-21-22-24 PowerUp: 2

10-17-25-45-53 Powerball: 9 Powerplay: 2

5-8-59-65-72 Megaball: 3 Megaplier: 3

PICK 3 MONDAY

PICK 4 MONDAY

1-8-3 and 0-0-7

0-6-5-2 and 9-3-4-5

PICTURES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may feel better when all the work is done, but you also have to appease those counting on you to take part in activities outside of work. Organization and preparation will help you fit everything into your busy schedule.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t get angry when taking action is required. Put your efforts into home, family and protecting your assets. There is money to be made if you update your skills or develop a service that is needed in your community.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You will be misunderstood on an emotional level if you aren’t clear about what you are willing to offer. Put love and romance high on your list and nurture the relationship that means the most to you. Honor a commitment.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

White lion cubs rub against each other during an event to welcome the cubs to Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat in Las Vegas. A total of three white lion cubs, born in South Africa, were available for public viewing on Friday, July 18.

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TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2014 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: sports@theitem.com

PRO GOLF

LEGION BASEBALL

Return of Rory

P-15’s not state host this year Sumter tourney opener set for 1 p.m. Saturday vs. Chapin-Newberry

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com

The scene was so much different a year ago.

McIlroy stood on a podium in a makeshift tent outside Muirfield, speaking to reporters with a vacant look in those brown eyes. He had just

While Riley Park will be the site of the American Legion baseball state tournament beginning on Saturday, the Sumter P-15’s won’t be the host team.

Therefore, Sumter will play its opening game in the 8-team, double-elimination tournament against Chapin-Newberry at 1 p.m., not the late game as is normally the case on the first day in such a format in order to help with attendance and, therefore, finances.

“We are not a host team anymore,” was the explanation given by Post 15 athletic officer Buddy Suitt when asked about the reason for the change. “There is no more host team, and we placed third in (the seeding) for the (lower state teams).

“That’s where the chips fell, and it was approved by the state committee.”

Suitt said he has no problem with the change.

“I think it’s the way it’s supposed to be,” Suitt said.

“It’s not about the host program making money.

It’s about the kids playing ball.”

In Chapin-Newberry, the P-15’s will be facing a team that made the playoffs after winning a protest that Greenville used two illegal players in winning the best-of-5, second-round series 3-2.

Chapin comes in as the No. 2 seed from the upper state.

The other games on Saturday will have upper state No. 1 Inman meeting

SEE RORY, PAGE B3

SEE P-15’S, PAGE B4

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rory McIlroy holds up the Claret Jug trophy after winning the British Open on Sunday at the Royal Liverpool golf club in Hoylake, England.

After a year of ups and downs both personally and professionally, McIlroy appears poised to stay at a high level of play.

After year of ups and downs, British Open title could be 1st in long line of future successes for McIlroy

BY DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press HOYLAKE, England — The celebration began long before Rory McIlroy had a chance to drink out of the claret jug.

McIlroy was upstairs in the clubhouse at Royal Liverpool

for the traditional toast with the R&A, unable to ignore the chants below from club members waiting for a glimpse of the British Open champion.

“Rory! Rory! Rory!’’

It was a raucous scene for a club that starts with “Royal,’’ but such is the personality of

Liverpool. The members booed anyone who came down the stairs who did not have curly brown hair, freckles and a claret jug. And their cheers shook the brick clubhouse when Boy Wonder finally descended with the oldest trophy in golf.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

AUTO RACING

RTA looks to curb discourse between teams, NASCAR

BY JENNA FRYER The Associated Press CHARLOTTE — There is no clearer example of the disconnect between NASCAR and its teams then the fight earlier this year over the procedures to cool cars down during qualifying.

NASCAR refused to allow the use of cooling boxes, so teams had jerry-rigged a system that created a dangerous ontrack situation for the drivers.

NASCAR summoned the crew chiefs from every Sprint Cup organization to hash out a solution. The teams were almost unanimously in favor of using the cooling boxes, but NASCAR officials on that conference call in March wouldn’t budge. They were OK with using fans, but smaller teams were against having to go buy them.

Exasperated, NASCAR reminded the participants on the call that the engine manufacturers were against the use of cooling boxes. Two of the

top engine builders in NASCAR immediately denied that claim, KAUFFMAN while one said nobody from NASCAR had even talked with them.

The call had turned comical. In the end, NASCAR allowed the cooling boxes in a small victory for the teams.

The battle to get that win was absurd.

The Race Team Alliance, at its core, hopes to prevent those fights going forward.

Announced two weeks ago, the RTA was described as “a collaborative business association’’ between nine teams that for the first time creates “a single entity to engage with stakeholders on creative ways to market and experience the power of the sport’s teams and drivers.’’

Michael Waltrip Racing co-owner Rob Kauffman is the elected chair of the

SEE RTA, PAGE B4

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Louisville head coach Bobby Petrino answers a question on Monday during the Atlantic Coast Conference’s football kickoff event in Greensboro, N.C.

Petrino back at Louisville for 1st ACC season

BY AARON BEARD The Associated Press GREENSBORO, N.C. — Bobby Petrino turned Louisville into a top-10 team nearly a decade ago. Now, more than two years after a scandal derailed his career, Petrino is back with the Cardinals as they enter the Atlantic Coast Conference.

The 53-year-old coach is out to show he is worthy of a second chance with the school he left for the NFL. “I need to prove to myself and everybody else on a daily basis that this is the right decision,’’

he said Monday during the second of the ACC’s two-day preseason event.

Petrino was a first-time head coach when he arrived at Louisville in 2003, guiding the Cardinals to a 41-9 record over four seasons that included winning the Orange Bowl after the 2006 season.

But his career had a few wild swings as well as an embarrassing off-field incident in the coming years, enough so that Petrino said he is conscious of living up to the extra chance that Louisville has given him.

“I think (with) the experienc-

es I’ve had, that I can help young men with the obstacles that they’re going to be presented with off the field and the situations that are going to come up,’’ Petrino said. “And be able to help them and give them second chances.’’

Petrino left Louisville to coach the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, but bolted late in his only season in 2007 to go to Arkansas. Then he was fired there in 2012 after a scandal that began with a motorcycle accident in which he later revealed that his

SEE PETRINO, PAGE B5

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SPORTS

TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2014

SCOREBOARD

SUNDAY’S GAMES

TV, RADIO TODAY

8 a.m. – International Cycling: Tour de France Stage Sixteen from Bagneresde-Luchon, France (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

1 p.m. – College Football: Media Days (ESPNU).

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

7 p.m. – NPF Softball: Chicago vs.

Florida from Orlando, Fla. (CBS SPORTS NETWORK).

7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: San Francisco at Philadelphia or Miami at Atlanta (SPORTSOUTH).

7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Miami at Atlanta (SPORTSOUTH).

8 p.m. – WNBA Basketball: Indiana at Chicago (ESPN2).

8 p.m. – WNBA Basketball: Atlanta at Minnesota (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

10 p.m. – WNBA Basketball: Phoenix at Seattle (ESPN2).

GOLF The Associated Press BRITISH OPEN PAR SCORES

Sunday At Royal Liverpool Golf Club Hoylake, England Purse: $9.24 million Yardage: 7,312; Par: 72 Final FedEx Cup points in parentheses Rory McIlroy (600), $1,665,788 66-66-68-71—271 Rickie Fowler (270), $785,910 69-69-68-67—273 Sergio Garcia (270), $785,910 68-70-69-66—273 Jim Furyk (150), $478,380 68-71-71-65—275 Marc Leishman (115), $359,639 69-72-70-65—276 Adam Scott (115), $359,639 68-73-69-66—276 Edoardo Molinari, $263,536 68-73-68-68—277 Charl Schwartzel (97), $263,536 71-67-72-67—277 Victor Dubuisson, $192,492 74-66-68-70—278 Shane Lowry, $192,492 68-75-70-65—278 Graeme McDowell (82), $192,492 74-69-68-67—278 Dustin Johnson (68), $144,654 71-65-71-72—279 Robert Karlsson, $144,654 69-71-70-69—279 Ryan Moore (68), $144,654 70-68-73-68—279 Stephen Gallacher, $117,318 70-72-70-68—280 David Howell, $117,318 72-70-70-68—280 Francesco Molinari, $117,318 68-70-75-67—280 George Coetzee, $105,073 70-69-74-68—281 Keegan Bradley (51), $93,968 73-71-69-69—282 Angel Cabrera (51), $93,968 76-69-70-67—282 Chris Kirk (51), $93,968 71-74-68-69—282 Matteo Manassero, $93,968 67-75-68-72—282 Phil Mickelson (47), $78,876 74-70-71-68—283 Justin Rose (47), $78,876 72-70-69-72—283 Chris Wood, $78,876 75-70-73-65—283 Byeong-Hun An, $65,350 72-71-69-72—284 Thomas Bjorn, $65,350 70-71-76-67—284 Darren Clarke (43), $65,350 72-72-67-73—284 Brian Harman (43), $65,350 72-73-68-71—284 Ben Martin (43), $65,350 71-73-70-70—284 Jimmy Walker (43), $65,350 69-71-71-73—284 Kristoffer Broberg, $52,964 70-73-70-72—285 David Hearn (38), $52,964 70-73-71-71—285 Hunter Mahan (38), $52,964 71-73-72-69—285 D.A. Points (38), $52,964 75-69-72-69—285 Branden Grace, $46,271 71-72-69-74—286 Louis Oosthuizen (34), $46,271 70-68-76-72—286 Jordan Spieth (34), $46,271 71-75-67-73—286 Thongchai Jaidee, $36,253 72-72-72-71—287 Hideki Matsuyama (29), $36,253 69-74-73-71—287 Koumei Oda, $36,253 69-77-74-67—287 Kevin Stadler (29), $36,253 73-72-71-71—287 Henrik Stenson (29), $36,253 72-73-73-69—287 Brendon Todd (29), $36,253 73-73-74-67—287 Marc Warren, $36,253 71-68-72-76—287 Gary Woodland (29), $36,253 75-69-72-71—287 Gregory Bourdy, $27,358 ALSO Tiger Woods (2), $21,356 69-77-73-75—294

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Milwaukee St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago WEST DIVISION

W 53 54 46 45 43

L 43 44 52 52 55

Pct GB .552 – .551 – .469 8 .464 8 1/2 .439 11

W 54 54 52 51 40

L 45 45 46 47 57

Pct GB .545 – .545 – .531 1 1/2 .520 2 1/2 .412 13

W 54 55 43 43 40

L 44 45 55 56 58

Pct GB .551 – .550 – .439 11 .434 11 1/2 .408 14

MONDAY’S GAMES

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L.A. Dodgers at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.

San Francisco at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m.

Miami at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m.

Cincinnati at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m.

Washington at Colorado, 8:40 p.m.

Detroit at Arizona, 9:40 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

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TUESDAY’S GAMES

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L.A. Dodgers (Beckett 6-5) at Pittsburgh (Worley 2-1), 7:05 p.m.

San Francisco (Petit 3-3) at Philadelphia (R.Hernandez 4-8), 7:05 p.m.

Miami (Ja.Turner 2-6) at Atlanta (Minor 3-5), 7:10 p.m.

San Diego (Stults 3-11) at Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 0-0), 8:05 p.m.

Cincinnati (Bailey 8-5) at Milwaukee (J.Nelson 1-1), 8:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 5-8) at St. Louis (Wainwright 12-4), 8:15 p.m.

Washington (Zimmermann 6-5) at Colorado (Capuano 0-0), 8:40 p.m.

Detroit (Porcello 12-5) at Arizona (C.Anderson 6-4), 9:40 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (deGrom 3-5) at Seattle (E.Ramirez 1-4), 10:10 p.m.

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Cincinnati at Milwaukee, 2:10 p.m.

Washington at Colorado, 3:10 p.m.

Detroit at Arizona, 3:40 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at Seattle, 3:40 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.

San Francisco at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m.

Miami at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay at St. Louis, 7:15 p.m.

San Diego at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m.

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WNBA STANDINGS

By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlanta Indiana Washington Connecticut New York Chicago

W 15 11 10 10 8 8

L 6 12 13 14 13 14

WESTERN CONFERENCE -15 -14 -12

Phoenix Minnesota San Antonio Los Angeles Seattle Tulsa

W 18 17 11 10 9 8

L 3 6 12 12 15 15

No games scheduled

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MONDAY’S GAMES

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Pct GB .568 – .510 5 1/2 .495 7 .475 9 .454 11 GB

.622 – .608 1 1/2 .531 9 .414 20 1/2 .398 22

Pct .714 .478 .435 .417 .381 .364

GB – 5 6 6 1/2 7 7 1/2

Pct GB .857 – .739 2 .478 8 .455 8 1/2 .375 10 1/2 .348 11

SUNDAY’S GAMES

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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Boston’s David Ortiz hits a 2-run home run during the fifth inning of the Red Sox’s 14-1 victory over Toronto on Monday in Toronto. It was his second homer of the game and moved him past Carl Yastrzemski on the all-time list.

Ortiz moves past Yaz on all-time HR list TORONTO — David Ortiz hit the 452nd and 453rd home runs of his career, moving past Boston great Carl Yastrzemski into 36th place on the all-time list, and the Red Sox won their fifth straight game Monday night, routing the Toronto Blue Jays 14-1.

Ortiz matched Yastrzemski with a two-run blast to center off left-hander Brad Mills in the fourth, then broke the short-lived tie with another two-run shot off Mills in the fifth, his 21st and 22nd homers of the season.

It was the third multihomer game of the season for Ortiz and the 44th of his career.

Ortiz’s first homer ended his 0-for-18 skid against Toronto and an 0-for-11 slump overall.

Mike Napoli followed Ortiz’s second shot with his 12th homer, the fourth time this season Boston has gone back-to-back.

John Lackey (11-6) allowed one run and two hits in seven innings to win his second straight start.

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Cleveland at Minnesota, 1:10 p.m.

Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, 2:10 p.m.

Detroit at Arizona, 3:40 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at Seattle, 3:40 p.m.

Texas at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m.

Boston at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.

Tampa Bay at St. Louis, 7:15 p.m.

Baltimore at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m.

Houston at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees 3, Cincinnati 2 Miami 3, San Francisco 2 Pittsburgh 5, Colorado 3 Washington 5, Milwaukee 4 Atlanta 8, Philadelphia 2 Arizona 3, Chicago Cubs 2 San Diego 2, N.Y. Mets 1 L.A. Dodgers 4, St. Louis 3

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Texas (N.Martinez 1-6) at N.Y. Yankees (Whitley 4-3), 7:05 p.m.

Boston (Peavy 1-8) at Toronto (Happ 7-5), 7:07 p.m.

Cleveland (Salazar 1-4) at Minnesota (Pino 1-2), 8:10 p.m.

Kansas City (B.Chen 1-2) at Chicago White Sox (Carroll 4-5), 8:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 5-8) at St. Louis (Wainwright 12-4), 8:15 p.m.

Detroit (Porcello 12-5) at Arizona (C.Anderson 6-4), 9:40 p.m.

Baltimore (Mi.Gonzalez 4-5) at L.A. Angels (H.Santiago 2-7), 10:05 p.m.

Houston (Oberholtzer 2-7) at Oakland (Kazmir 11-3), 10:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (deGrom 3-5) at Seattle (E.Ramirez 1-4), 10:10 p.m.

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Texas at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m.

Boston at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.

Cleveland at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m.

Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m.

Detroit at Arizona, 9:40 p.m.

Baltimore at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

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MARATHON CLASSIC PAR SCORES

Sunday At Highland Meadows Golf Club Sylvania, Ohio Purse: $1.4 million Yardage: 6,512; Par: 71 Final Lydia Ko, $210,000 67-67-70-65—269 So Yeon Ryu, $128,069 68-67-68-67—270 Cristie Kerr, $92,905 70-67-68-67—272 Kelly Tan, $59,015 68-70-68-67—273 Katherine Kirk, $59,015 69-68-68-68—273 Lee-Anne Pace, $59,015 66-68-68-71—273 Pernilla Lindberg, $32,044 71-68-70-65—274 Julieta Granada, $32,044 68-72-68-66—274 Kris Tamulis, $32,044 73-69-64-68—274 Lindsey Wright, $32,044 67-70-69-68—274 Mo Martin, $32,044 67-71-67-69—274 Rebecca Lee-Bentham, $23,045 68-67-72-68—275 Ai Miyazato, $23,045 68-72-67-68—275 Mirim Lee, $23,045 71-67-68-69—275 Karine Icher, $19,259 73-67-73-63—276 Lexi Thompson, $19,259 71-72-66-67—276 Candie Kung, $19,259 70-67-69-70—276

N.Y. Yankees 3, Cincinnati 2 Toronto 9, Texas 6 Detroit 5, Cleveland 1 Boston 6, Kansas City 0 Houston 11, Chicago White Sox 7 Tampa Bay 5, Minnesota 3 L.A. Angels 6, Seattle 5 Oakland 10, Baltimore 2

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Indiana at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Atlanta at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Tulsa at San Antonio, 8 p.m.

Phoenix at Seattle, 10 p.m.

PIRATES 2 PITTSBURGH — HyunJin Ryu pitched seven strong innings, Adrian Gonzalez reached base five times and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Monday night.

Ryu (11-5) joined Zack Greinke and Clayton Ker-

shaw in making the Dodgers the first team in the majors with three 11-game winners.

The left-hander allowed two runs and five hits with a walk and five strikeouts.

Justin Turner had two RBIs and scored twice for the Dodgers, who snapped Pittsburgh’s six-game home winning streak. Pirates starter Edinson Volquez (8-7) had won four straight starts, tying his career high.

Los Angeles played without right fielder Yasiel Puig (left hand) and shortstop Hanley Ramirez (left wrist) after both were injured when they were hit by pitches last weekend in St. Louis.

Puig and Ramirez had Xrays in Pittsburgh that came back negative Monday.

GIANTS 7 PHILLIES 4

PHILADELPHIA — Adam Duvall hit a 2-run homer to spoil Cliff Lee’s return from the disabled list and the San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 on Monday night.

Hunter Pence had three hits and two RBI, Buster Posey drove in two runs and the Giants remained tied with the Los Angeles Dodgers for first place in the NL West.

Giants starter Ryan Vogelsong gave up four runs — three earned — and 11 hits in three-plus innings.

But San Francisco’s bullpen combined for six scoreless

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innings.

George Kontos (2-0) gave up one hit and struck out three in two innings in relief to earn the win. Santiago Casilla pitched the ninth for his sixth save in nine tries.

Making his first start since May 18 because of an elbow injury, Lee (4-5) allowed six runs and 12 hits in 5 2/3 innings in this one.

GIANTS SIGN UGGLA TO MINOR-LEAGUE DEAL

PHILADELPHIA — The San Francisco Giants have signed former All-Star second baseman Dan Uggla to a minor league contract.

Uggla was released last Friday by the Braves after hitting just .162 and losing his starting job. The move was announced during Monday night’s game against the Phillies.

The Giants haven’t had much production from their second basemen this season. They’re hoping a change in scenery helps Uggla.

The 34-year-old Uggla has 233 career homers and .244 average. He had five straight 30-homer seasons for the Marlins and Braves between 2007-11. He hit .196 with 43 homers and 143 RBI in 1,101 at-bats since 2012.

Uggla will cost the Giants only $500,000. The Braves are responsible for the $18 million he’s guaranteed over the rest of this season and next year.

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RORY FROM PAGE B1 opened with a 79, his worst start ever in a major in what was shaping up as a year to forget. He had no idea what was wrong with him or his game.

“Sometimes I feel like I’m walking around out there and I’m unconscious,’’ he said that day. “I just need to try to think more. I’m trying to focus and trying to concentrate but, yeah, I can’t really fathom it at the minute.

“I’m definitely under thinking on the golf course. Maybe overthinking off it.’’

He looked lost.

Now he looks like the best player in golf. And odds are, the worst of times might lead to the best.

If he felt unconscious on the golf course a year ago, he looked unconscious at times at Royal Liverpool. His golf was simply explosive on Friday afternoon with two bursts of birdies, and plenty of chances in between, on his way to a 66. The defining moment of this championship was Saturday, when McIlroy went from a share of the lead to six shots clear in just over an hour. He made eagle on two of the last three holes with two mammoth drives, two pretty swings and two perfect putts.

Nothing came easily to McIlroy over the last 18 months.

He was criticized for swapping out equipment when he signed a megadeal with Nike.

He showed his age when he quit in the middle of the Honda Classic and initially blamed it on a sore wisdom tooth. He changed agents for the second time, and lawsuits followed that are still to be decided in court. He got engaged to tennis player Caroline Wozniacki to start the new year, then broke it off with a telephone call in May. And there he was on Sunday, introduced as the “champion golfer of the year,’’ his name etched in silver, his eyes gazing at all the names on that claret jug.

Asked for a low point during his struggles, McIlroy didn’t hesitate.

“This time last year,’’ he said.

Through it all, the 25-yearold from Northern Ireland never doubted he could return. He won the U.S. Open and the PGA Championship by eight shots. That wasn’t an accident. He won the money title on both sides of the Atlantic. There was never a question of his skill.

“It was just trying to find a way to make it come out again,’’ McIlroy said. “But yeah, definitely, missing the cut at Muirfield last year was a very low point. I never missed a cut at The Open before. I said to myself, ‘I’ll try to never make that happen again.’ It’s been huge what a difference a year makes. But it’s turned into a great year.’’

And the tough times should only lead to better times.

Tom Watson knows that as

TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2014

Weather washes out play-in opener between Manning, Georgetown MANNING — The American Legion baseball state tournament play-in series opener between ManningSantee and Georgetown was rained out on Monday, pushing the schedule back a day.

The two teams will now meet today at 7:30 p.m. at Monarchs Field with the winner traveling to Kelleytown to face Hartsville on Wednesday.

The winner of the play-in series earns the final spot in the 8-team state tournament that begins on Saturday at Riley Park. The winner plays the opening game against Inman at 9 a.m.

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Rory McIlroy celebrates on the 18th hole after winning the British Open on Sunday at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, England. well as anyone. He flopped badly in his first couple of shots at a major until he won the Open at Carnoustie in 1975, the first of eight majors and a career that ranks among the best. He played the British Open for the 37th time. Watson has seen a lot in his career, and failure piques his interest as much as success.

“He’s gone through a struggle with his golf game over a period of time,’’ Watson said of McIlroy. “And now it seems like he’s got it back. And you learn a lot from your failures.

And he’ll come back stronger if you fail. I know it was a burden on him. The frustration was there with him. All golfers feel the same frustration. You’ve gone through the low spells. You’ve gone through the times where you couldn’t break an egg.

“And then finally, all of a sudden, the light switch will turn on ... and it gets easy.

That’s what happened to me many times in my career. And it seems like it’s happened to

Rory.’’

Where does McIlroy go from here? He has moved to No. 2 in the world behind Adam Scott. Even though the PGA Championship is three weeks away, his eyes already are looking ahead to Augusta National in April, a shot at the Masters to become only the sixth player to complete the career Grand Slam.

“When he’s in rhythm, he’s phenomenal,’’ Scott said. “He doesn’t have weaknesses and he has more strengths than most anyone else. When he’s in rhythm, you’ll see him shoot low numbers all the time.’’

FLORENCE – The Sumter American 9-10 year-old all-star baseball team is undefeated after two games in the state tournament at Freedom Florence.

Sumter American defeated Clinton 11-6 on Sunday after opening the tournament with an 8-7 victory over Seneca on Saturday.

In the win over Clinton, Cam Branham went 3-for-3 with a double, while Trent York was 2-for-2 with two runs scored. Landon DeLavan pitched the final four innings to get the win.

In the win over Seneca, Britton Beasley had a walk-off RBI double in the bottom of the sixth inning to give Sumter American the win. Beasley had three of Sumter’s 18 hits.

DeLavan picked up the win. He came on with the bases loaded and no outs in the top of the sixth and struck out the next three batters.

DeLavan was also 2-for-3 with two runs batted in as was Noel Osteen. Jackson Campbell was 2-for-3 with a run.

Sumter plays DelMae of Florence today at 1 p.m.

STEWART RIDING HIGH FROM SPRINT CAR WIN

CHARLOTTE —Tony Stewart heads into the busiest week of his year riding high from a win in his return to sprint car racing.

Stewart raced in a sprint car last weekend for the

first time since he broke his leg in an extracurricular race last August. He missed the final 15 weeks of the NASCAR season with the injury.

He vowed he would continue to live his life, and made good on that promise in Michigan, where on Friday night he climbed into a car at Tri-City Motor Speedway and won. He also raced Saturday night at Crystal Motor Speedway, where he finished third.

The 3-time NASCAR champion discussed extracurricular racing with his management team and Stewart-Haas Racing competition Greg Zipadelli and mapped out a schedule that Stewart will follow. They decided on tracks with slower speeds out of safety concerns.

WITNESS: STERLING NEEDS CLIPPERS SALE TO PAY DEBTS

LOS ANGELES — The chief financial officer of Donald Sterling’s properties said Monday that the billionaire may be forced to sell a large portion of his real estate empire to cover $500 million in loans if he persists in refusing to sell the Los Angeles Clippers for $2 billion.

Darren Schield, who oversees the finances of The Sterling Family Trust, testified Monday that three banks are ready to recall their loans to Sterling because of his decision to dissolve the trust. His move was designed to rescind his signed agreement for the sale of the Clippers, a team he bought for $12 million.

Schield said if Sterling has to dump $500 million worth of apartment buildings he could destabilize the Los Angeles real estate market.

Sterling attorney Maxwell Blecher suggested that Sterling could take the company public in order to raise funds.

But Shelly Sterling’s lawyer, Pierce O’Donnell asked if it would be easy to go public “with Donald Sterling’s reputation.’’

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TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2014

DR. CHARLES H. ANDREWS JR. Dr. Charles Herman Andrews Jr. , age 95, beloved husband of 67 years of the late Leila Virginia Riley Andrews, died on Saturday, July 19, 2014, at McElveen Manor.

He was born in Sumter, a son of the late Dr. Charles Herman ANDREWS Sr. and Emma E. Sandel Andrews.

Dr. Andrews was a Wofford College graduate and a graduate of the Medical College of South Carolina. He was a World War II Army veteran, where he served with the France Belgium Medical Corp and the Austria Army of Occupation. He was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, where he was a past board member and a member of the Wesley Fellowship Sunday School Class. He was a founding member of Santee

RTA FROM PAGE B1 RTA, and thus the mouthpiece. He has talked of banding the RTA teams together for purchasing power, creating travel partners and finding a common insurer. The RTA is not, Kauffman insists, a union. And if the goal is to seize a larger share of the TV money, that’s not a topic any members of the RTA are openly discussing.

“That’s a big obvious issue that’s out there that the teams really have no influence or control over,’’ Kauffman said of the $8 billion in TV money that is split with the tracks (65 percent), teams (25 percent) and NASCAR (10 percent).

“We’re going to focus on stuff we can do. If someone wants to discuss any big picture issues, we’re happy to discuss and engage in a constructive way.’’

NASCAR has made it clear it isn’t talking to the RTA about anything. Despite NASCAR President Mike Helton’s dismissal of any animosity between the two sides, the RTA was informed all communication must go through

P-15’S, FROM PAGE B1 the play-in winner from the lower state — either ManningSantee, Georgetown or Hartsville — at 9:30 a.m., upper state No. 3 Rock Hill facing lower state No. 2 Camden at 4:30 p.m. and lower state No. 1 Florence facing upper state No. 4 Spartanburg at 8 p.m.

Four games will also be played on Sunday. The winners and losers of the SumterChapin and Florence-Spartanburg games will face each other on Sunday. The losers will play at 1 p.m., while the winners will face off at 8.

AMERICAN LEGION STATE TOURNAMENT Saturday Game 1 — Inman vs. Play-In Winner, 9:30 a.m.

Game 2 — Chapin-Newberry vs.

Sumter, 1 p.m.

Game 3 — Camden vs. Rock Hill, 4:30 p.m.

Game 4 — Florence vs. Spartanburg, 8 p.m.

Sunday Game 5 — Game 1 Loser vs. Game 3 Loser, 9:30 a.m.

Game 6 — Game 2 Loser vs. Game 4 Loser, 1 p.m.

Game 7 — Game 1 Winner vs. Game 3 Winner, 4:30 p.m.

Game 8 — Game 2 Winner vs. Game 4 Winner, 8 p.m.

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Summer Ministry; American Medical Association; Sumter / Clarendon Medical Association; and past president of the Brohun Lake Club. He was a past president and hunt master of Riverside Hunt Club and was a founding member of the Sumter / Wateree Hunt Club.

Dr. Andrews was a governorappointed state of South Carolina constable. He was a member of the Sumter Sports Hall of Fame, having served 23 years as the football team physician of Edmunds and Sumter High School. Dr. Andrews loved his family, the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.

Surviving are two sons, Charles Herman “Chuck” Andrews III and his wife, Beth, and Michael Riley Andrews, both of Sumter; two daughters, Sandra “Sandy” Andrews Noonan and her husband, Wil-

liam T. “Bill,” and Ginger Andrews Parker, both of Sumter; 11 grandchildren, Dr. William Thomas Noonan Jr. and his wife, Kathleen, James Edward Noonan and his wife, Anne, Charles Herman Andrews IV and his wife, Elizabeth, Daniel Jenkins Andrews and his wife, Lisa, Kenneth Sandel Andrews Jr. and his wife, Jessie, Tanner Andrews Parker, Lisa Noonan Howard and her husband, Norman, Laurie Noonan Merchant and her husband, David, Edie Andrews Riddlespurger, Laney Andrews Dixon and her husband, Brock, and Riley Andrews Bonaca and her husband, Gianpaolo; 27 greatgrandchildren; sister-in-law, Alma Riley Davis; brother-inlaw, William C. Riley; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Sandel Andrews; a brother, Marvin Edward Andrews; and two sisters,

Elizabeth A. Jackle and Helen F. Andrews.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at Aldersgate United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Webb Belangia and the Rev. Robert N. Jackson officiating.

Burial will follow in Sumter Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be grandsons, Charles Herman Andrews IV, Kenneth Sandel Andrews Jr., Daniel Jenkins Andrews, James Edward Noonan, Dr. William Thomas Noonan Jr. and Tanner Andrews Parker.

Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Wesley Fellowship Class of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Dr. Hugh Stoddard, Norman Howard Jr., David Merchant, Gianpaolo Bonaca and Brock Dixon.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the church and

will receive friends at other times at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William T. Noonan.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 211 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC 29150; Epworth Children’s Home, 2900 Millwood Ave., Columbia, SC 29205; or to the charity of one’s choice.

A special thanks to McElveen Manor staff and administration and special caregiver, Mary L. Davis, for their dedicated care.

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

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

NASCAR attorneys. International Speedway Corp. issued the same command, for reasons NASCAR Chairman Brian France on Monday called “legal mumbo jumbo.’’

In his first comments about the RTA, France said he didn’t think the team alliance was necessary “and we thought the benefits they would arrive at with this association would be much smaller than they do.’’

“The one thing that is central to NASCAR, is when you hear one voice, that probably would be the worst thing we could ever do, is to listen to one voice, even if it was a consensus voice,’’ France said on SiriusXM NASCAR. “Every decision we’ve ever made that’s important, the more people we’ve heard from, the better the result. That will never change in the business model of NASCAR because good ideas come from all over the place and that’s the strength that we have. Our communication has never been better ... and we need to keep building on that and get the best outcome we can.’’

Sure, it is NASCAR’s court

and nobody has to play NASCAR’s game. But it’s the only game in town for high-performance, profitable racing, and being part of the show means playing by NASCAR’s rules.

Only NASCAR seems to have gotten so big that it’s lost sight of the plight of its primary “stakeholders.’’ The teams have always existed under an owner-operator model. It’s risky. It’s dangerous.

Bill Davis once won the Daytona 500 and the Southern 500 as a Sprint Cup Series team owner. He entered drivers in all three of NASCAR’s national series, but when the economy collapsed in 2008, his sponsorship evaporated and his NASCAR participation came to a halt. In the cruelest twist of all, he won the Truck Series championship on his final weekend of NASCAR participation.

When it was all said and done, he had a building and some used parts and a little bit of equity in the owner points he’d accumulated that season to show for his 20-year NASCAR career.

It’s a fear every NASCAR

owner loses sleep over. When a sponsor pulls out, the whole house of cards can come crashing down. Kauffman lived it last fall when NAPA Auto Parts left MWR and the organization was forced to lay off one-third of its workforce.

So who can actually blame these owners for not resenting the NASCAR model just a little bit? After all, the Buffalo Bills may sell for at least $1.1 billion _ a far sweeter golden parachute than listing used car parts on EBay. It’s unclear if altering the landscape to a franchise model is on RTA’s ultimate agenda. For now, the owners insist it’s about creating one voice to benefit every team — and there’s a need.

Several years ago, Rick Hendrick organized a meeting between many of the top owners, who all put together lists outlining their concerns.

After debate, the group whittled it down to roughly a dozen ideas on how NASCAR could help them save some money. Nothing spectacular — maybe $1 million a team in savings.

The list was presented to NASCAR, which heard the ideas with deaf ears.

Perhaps the RTA will soon have the authority to step up and demand cost-saving measures. But for now, the question is not what the RTA is out to accomplish, but what took the team owners so long to get their act together.

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RICHARD F. JAMISON Richard Farris Jamison, 81, husband of Eleanor Hutson Jamison, died on Sunday, July 20, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Born in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was a son of the late Farris and Edna Wilson Jamison. He was a member of JAMISON Alice Drive Baptist Church. He loved the Lord and loved attending his Sunday school class every Sunday. He is with Jesus and will suffer no more.

He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service and was a Vietnam War veteran. He was the owner of Papaw’s Lawn Care. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, coin collecting, working outside and mowing grass. He was a wonderful husband, father, and papaw; such a giving and compassionate person, and will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife; two children, Bob Jamison (Sharon) of Sumter and Angela J. Ritchie (Mark) of Charlotte; three grandchildren, Brian Jamison, Kimberly Tomberlin and Tyler Ritchie; and three great-grandchildren, Madison Tomberlin, Hunter Tomberlin and Rylee Tomberlin.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Alice Drive Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Clay Smith officiating. Burial with full military honors will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday at the Fort Jackson National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home.

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

MELINDA A. MILLER CHARLESTON — Melinda Andrews (Garlington) Miller, 45, wife of Dean Miller, died on Saturday, July 19, 2014, at Roper Hospital in Charleston, while on vacation at Seabrook Island.

Born in Lake City, she was a daughter of the late Robert L. and Betty Faye Andrews.

Surviving are her devoted husband, Dean, and her beloved pets, Gabriel and Stratton. Their home is in Arlington, Virginia. Also surviving are a sister, Gail Andrews Carter (Bill) of Sumter; a brother, Allen Andrews (Mary) of Sumter; three nieces, Mary Ashly Garrison (David), Katie Carter and Tiffany Andrews Butler (Rick), all of Sumter; one nephew, Travis Andrews of Savannah, Georgia; and a special aunt,

PETRINO FROM PAGE B1 mistress was a passenger.

In a statement after his firing, Petrino apologized for hurting his family and letting down the Arkansas community “by making selfish decisions.’’

“I’ve taken a lot of criticism in the past,’’ he said then.

“Some deserved, some not deserved. This time, I have no one to blame but myself.’’

Petrino went on to coach last season at Western Ken-

Marguerite Porter of Mayesville.

Melinda was a graduate of the University of South Carolina and Emory University School of Law. She worked as a marine biologist and in software sales before practicing construction and employment law in Atlanta. She enjoyed traveling, visiting museums, attending ballets, and boating.

She also loved all things vintage and antique. Melinda adored her of husband of one year, and they did everything together.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday at the O’Donnell House, 120 E. Liberty St., Sumter, with the Rev. Michael Bowman officiating. Visitation will precede the service at 2 p.m.

Melinda was an organ donor, so it is with much hope that others have been blessed.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Sumter SPCA, 1140 S. Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC 29150.

The family can be reached at the Carter Cabin, 4400 Clemson Road, Dalzell, SC 29040.

Thursday in the St. Luke’s United Methodist Church cemetery in Bluffton.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 2229, Sumter, SC 29151.

Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals. com.

Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.

SIMON MICKENS

James Randolph O’Quinn, 80, husband of Shirley T. George O’Quinn for 53 years, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2014, at his home.

Born in Pritchardville, he was a son of the late Martin Luther and Lillian Elizabeth Padgett O’Quinn. Mr. O’Quinn was a member of American Legion Post 15, Woodmen of the World, AFSA and the NARFE. He was also a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving in Korea and Vietnam.

Surviving are his wife of Sumter; a daughter, Karen Renee Rivers (Jimmy) of Sumter; a son, James R. O’Quinn Jr. of Waynesville, North Carolina; three grandchildren, Nichole Alford, Colton Rivers and Peyton Rivers; and a great-granddaughter, Katie Alford.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday in the chapel of Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home with the Rev. Johnny King officiating.

Burial will be at 2 p.m. on

Simon Mickens, 78, husband of Sarah Murphy Mickens, departed this life on Sunday, July 20, 2014, at his home.

Born on Nov. 25, 1935, in Kershaw County, he was a son of Judy Belle Mickens. Simon attended the public schools of Sumter County. At an early age, Simon joined Good Hope United Methodist Church and later moved his membership to New Beginnings Outreach Ministry. After facing many challenges in South Carolina, Simon moved his family to New York, where he found work. In 1970, he returned to South Carolina, where he was employed by APEX for 20 years. He was a hardworking, disciplined individual who enjoyed traveling and fishing.

Simon was blessed with a loving and devoted wife, Sarah Mickens. His memories will also be cherished by one son, the Rev. Rickey Mickens (Delores) of Rembert; one daughter, Lena Winn of Rembert; a stepdaughter, Ardella Mickens of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; two daughtersin-law, Julia Mickens and Naomi Mickens; two brothers, James Mickens (Mary) of Rembert and Garfield Mickens of Philadelphia; one aunt, Margaret Smith of Philadelphia; 16 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by two sons, Simon Mickens Jr. and Herbert Mickens; and a stepson, Mansel Phillip Murphy Jr. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at Rafting Creek Baptist Church, 3860 S.C. 261 North, Rembert, with the Rev. Melvin Mack, pastor, eulogist.

The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 5240 McDaniel Road, Rembert.

The procession will leave at

tucky, going 8-4 and setting a program record by totaling 5,502 total yards. And when Charlie Strong left to replace Mack Brown at Texas, Petrino had the chance to return to the Cardinals in January.

“He’s a great offensive mind, obviously,’’ second-year North Carolina State coach Dave Doeren said. “I have a lot of respect for him. He’s a balanced coach. He’s not just a guy that throws it around.

He’s had great running backs at the schools he’s coached, physical offense. He’s a bright mind in the offensive world.’’

Now Petrino is coaching a program in one of the five power conferences, in a division boasting the reigning national champion (Florida State), the returning Heisman Trophy winner (Seminoles quarterback Jameis Winston) and another program that won a BCS bowl game (Clemson).

“The division that we’re in reminds me a lot of the SEC West,’’ Petrino said of his time at Arkansas, where he went 34-17 in four years.

Petrino said his new players have not asked him questions

WADDELL PORCHER JR. Waddell Porcher Jr., 37, departed this life on Sunday, July 20, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

He was born on June 3, 1977, in Sumter County, a son of Vernice B. Porcher and the late Waddell Porcher Sr. The family will be receiving friends at the home, 1340 Salterstown Road, Sumter.

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

JAMES R. O’QUINN

TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2014 12:30 p.m. from the home.

Floral bearers and pallbearers will be family and friends.

Burial will be in Hillside Memorial Park, 3001 Cains Mill Road, Sumter.

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

Visit us on the web at www. williamsfuneralhomeinc.com.

Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc. of Sumter.

SOLOMON F. MAPLE SR. HARTFORD, Connecticut — Solomon F. Maple Sr., husband of Sharon L. Maple, entered eternal rest on Thursday, July 3, 2014.

He was born on Jan. 9, 1951, in Sumter, to the late Moody Sr. and Thelma James Maple.

Survivors include two sons, Solomon Jr. and Samuel.

Funeral services were held on Friday, July 11, 2014, at Latter Rain Christian Fellowship, Hartford.

DEAN G. PADGETT AIKEN — Dean Griffin Padgett, 64, husband of Sara Heriot Padgett, died on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at his home.

Born in Newton, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Willard Everett and Elma Sue Griffin Padgett. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He retired as a marketing director in the nuclear industry.

He enjoyed reading, gardening, and was an avid golfer.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Robert Griffin Padgett of the home; a brother, Philip Padgett of North Carolina; and his mother-in-law, Mary Heriot Goff.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday in the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Dr. George Gain officiating. Burial with military honors will be in the Rembert Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Rembert Church Cemetery Association, 7 Lakecrest Drive, Columbia, SC 29203 or Pinewood United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 203, Pinewood, SC 29125.

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

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plete at this time and will be announced by Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter.

JULIA E. FRIERSON Julia Evans Frierson, 91, widow of William Robert Frierson Sr., died on Monday, July 21, 2014, at Covenant Place.

Born in Barnwell, she was a daughter of the late Otto Richard Sr. and Florence Powell Evans. Mrs. Frierson was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church for 78 years, where she kept the nursery for more than 33 years. She was a retired Shaw Air Force Base civil service employee for 34 years. She was a charter member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) and she was a past president of the Sumter chapter.

Surviving are two sons, W. Robert Frierson Jr. and wife, Suzanne, and Dr. Richard L. Frierson, both of Columbia; one brother, Otto Richard Evans Jr. of Orlando, Florida; two grandchildren, William R. Frierson III and Suzanne Alexander Mitchell Frierson; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by one brother, John Gary Evans; and three sisters, Vivian Evans, Christine McLaughlin and Edith Evans.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Trinity United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Steve Holler and the Rev. Angela Marshall officiating.

Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery.

Nephews will serve as pallbearers.

Members of the Fellowship Sunday School class will serve as honorary pallbearers.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Trinity United Methodist Church in the parlor.

Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 226 W. Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29150.

Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals. com.

Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.

CHARLES E. BRAXTON Charles Edward Braxton, age 62, companion of Ruby B. Lilze, died on Monday, July 21, 2014, at his residence.

Arrangements are incom-

about his recent troubles, though Petrino said he has brought it up in team meetings to “talk about mistakes I made and things that I’ve

done that you need to learn from.’’ He said his focus would be working hard on “coaching the person as much as the player.’’

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BIZARRO

SOUP TO NUTZ

ANDY CAPP

GARFIELD

BEETLE BAILEY

BORN LOSER

BLONDIE

ZITS

MOTHER GOOSE

DOG EAT DOUG

DILBERT

JEFF MACNELLY’S SHOE

Younger couples explain how they handle money DEAR READERS — On April 11, I printed a letter from “Wondering in Washington,” a man asking why young men Dear Abby in general today have ABIGAIL the attitude VAN BUREN that “any money I earn is mine” in a marriage or livein situation. He said when he married, he and his wife considered what they earned to be “theirs” -- not his or hers.

When I asked my “younger readers” to chime in, I was inundated. Some excerpts: DEAR ABBY — My husband was 26 and I was 24 when we got

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married. To me, how young couples handle money says a lot about their attitude toward marriage.

My mother always said, “If you can’t trust a man with your money, why would you trust him with your heart?” I kept that in mind when I was dating, so when my boyfriend and I married, we didn’t have serious underlying issues like addiction, compulsive spending, etc.

Mom of 2 in Seattle DEAR ABBY — My first husband controlled all the money, my pay and his. He bought what HE wanted, but didn’t always pay the mortgage or utilities.

In my second marriage, my money is my money and his money is his. If I earn 60 percent of the income, I pay 60

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percent of the shared bills.

Whatever is left is up to my own discretion to spend, and the same goes for his check.

Learned my lesson in Florida DEAR ABBY — I’m a man in my mid-30s; my wife is in her mid20s. Many of our friends keep their finances separate, and the reason usually involves hearing their parents argue over money. What I find interesting is that the wife usually came up with the idea.

I believe the separation of incomes starts with young women embracing messages of empowerment they heard growing up and applying them not only to the workplace, but home, as well -- plus a healthy dose of entitlement that seems common to their generation.

Just saying, in Wisconsin

JUMBLE

SUDOKU

THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

HOW TO PLAY: Each row, column and set of 3-by-3 boxes must contain the numbers 1 through 9 without repetition.

ACROSS 1 Curved sword 6 Glad shelfmate 11 Pint-size 14 Justice Samuel 15 Blast from the past 16 Veal cordon bleu stuffing 17 Faulty smoke detectors, e.g.

19 DSL offerer 20 Photo lab abbr.

21 It may be gluten-free 22 Impressionist Claude 24 Comedian Handler’s talk show 28 Many Southwestern homes 30 Tennille of pop’s Captain & Tennille 31 Cap brim 32 Debatable 34 Spot for a remote 38 Bach’s “Mass __ Minor” 39 Elite Navy group that’s fittingly camouflaged in the four longest answers in this puzzle 40 Zen garden fish 41 High-protein beans 43 British aristo-

crat 44 Poppy product 46 Bowled over 48 Bells and whistles 49 Higher than zero, on an altimeter 54 “E! News” subject 55 Big Mack 56 A/C capacity meas.

59 Campus aides, for short 60 Countries with strong economic ties, say 64 Ozzie Smith’s number 65 Autumn blossom 66 Chai __: Starbucks order 67 Director Howard 68 Like old attics 69 Fencing swords DOWN 1 Bank vault 2 “Moon Shot” co-author Shepard 3 Portrayer of TV’s Dr. Cliff Huxtable 4 “Avatar” extras 5 Short-antlered critter 6 Boring outcomes?

7 Bring joy to

8 Prez on a dime 9 Journalist Russert 10 Overly agreeable guy 11 Snivel 12 Prop for van Gogh 13 Unthreatening, as some threats 18 Feels sick 23 Milo’s film friend 25 “Game of Thrones” channel 26 Lagoon-enclosing isle 27 Oodles 28 Rental car choice 29 “The Flintstones” pet 32 Victor at Gettysburg 33 Sculling need 35 “This may be a trick, but tell me” 36 Umpire’s call

37 Points (at) 39 Gets the point 42 Copy to the hard drive 44 First name in popcorn 45 Dessert slice 47 Video chat need 48 Tornado response gp.

49 Audition hopeful 50 Number-calling game 51 Daily Planet cub reporter 52 Selling point 53 Not fully trusting 57 Beret’s perch 58 Puts to work 61 Fighting Tigers’ sch.

62 Tiebreakers, briefly 63 Once around the track

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Lost & Found $200 REWARD! lost black female 40 lb. dog. Wearing a red collar.

Answers to Sophie. Lake Ashwood area. 803-428-2553 Found Tan Chihuaha in Bi Lo parking Lot. Older Dog. Call 481-7868 or 468-3248

BUSINESS SERVICES Home Improvements H.L. Boone, Contractor additions, painting, roofing, gutters, sheetrock, blown ceilings, decks. 773-9904

Four Seasons Lawn Care Serving Sumter for almost 20 yrs!

Free est. 494-9169/468-4008 Ricky's Tree Service Tree removal, stump grinding, Lic & ins, free quote, 803-435-2223 or cell 803-460-8747.

STATE TREE SERVICE Worker's Comp & General liability insurance. Top quality service, lowest prices. 803-494-5175 or 803-491-5154 www.statetree.net NEWMAN'S TREE SERVICE Tree removal , trimming & stump grinding. Lic & Ins.

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PETS & ANIMALS Dogs

Thomas Sumter Academy in Rembert, SC is seeking applicants in the following teaching areas for the 2014-2015 school year: •Full-time Upper School Spanish Teacher (Spanish II & III) •IT Specialist/Computer Apps Teacher Minimum requirements include a bachelor's degree, strong interpersonal skills, and a willingness to become involved in the school's extracurricular program. Please contact/send resume to Debbie Nix, Headmaster, at tsa.generals@thomassumter.org or 803.499.3378.

Seeking executive director.

Must be a team player, self starter for non profit organization. Financial background a must, to include fundraising, technology a plus.

Policies and procedures ability.

Community involvement and strategic planning. Only qualified need apply. Send resume to Box 365 c//o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151 Full Time Sales position available. Some experience preferred but will train. No calls. Apply at Wally's Hardware 1291 broad St .

Accountant Needed. Applicant is required to have a Bachelor's Degree in accounting with 3 years of equivalent experience in the field of accounting. Pay is commensurate with experience. Great benefits. Please send all resume to P-Box 360 C/O The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151 STC Now Hiring Diesel Mechanic Qualified candidates must have:

•Valid driver license •High School Diploma or GED •Three years or more of diesel mechanical experience •Must provide tools / picture at interview STC offers competitive salary and benefits EOE and Drug Free Workplace Contact - Pat Joyner 803-775-1002 x107 Experienced Floral Designers needed. Full and part time. Please call Laura at The Daisy Shop 803-773-5114 State Tree Service is looking for experienced bush hog operators for line clearing.

Call 803-491-5154.

Maltese puppy. Adorable AKC male $500 OBO Health Guarantee in writing. Comes with his goody bag. 803 499-1360

MERCHANDISE Farm Products Lee's Beans & Peas Fresh Shelled. At the shed or delivered to Sumter on Wed. Lowest prices. 803-428-2326.

BLUEBERRIES U pick $10 Gal. I pick $15 GAl 843-992-4913 or 843-659-4895

Garage, Yard & Estate Sales LARGE GARAGE SALE 1st & 3rd Weekend Tables $2 FLEA MARKET BY SHAW AFB

Open every weekend.

905-4242

For Sale or Trade Industrial Rack & Shelving. Plus many items of industrial products.

Contact 773-1825 Deluxe electric wheelchair, like new cond. Selling for $1,200.

Recharable batteries. Send email msg to: papatom@ftc-i.net Martin's Used Appliance Washers, Dryers, Refrig., Stoves.

Guarantee 464-5439 or 469-7311

2 plots Veterans section of Evergreen Cemetery. Close to road. $2,000 for both. Will pay title fee. Call 803-983-9202 before 9PM.

EMPLOYMENT Experienced Floral Designers needed. Full and part time. Please call Laura at The Daisy Shop 803-773-5114 Auto Mechanic needed ASAP. Apply in person B & C Automotive, 601 Broad St. 803 -774-2026 Service Tech Needed to perform minor repairs to Stoves/Refrigerators. Must be able to pick up and deliver appliances. Clean driving record. Willing to work 42 hours per week. Please send all responses to P-Box 364 c//o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151

TRUCK MECHANIC/ TECHNICIAN Immediate openings for experienced truck and trailer mechanics / technicians for a locally based truck fleet. Duties include PM Service, general repair and some component rebuild or replacement and experience with Cat and Cummins engines a plus. Knowledge of Tanker HM - 183 inspections, hydraulic systems and some welding helpful. Benefit package includes medical, dental, prescription plan and life insurance. Paid holidays, Paid Vacation, 401k, profit sharing and uniforms supplied. Must have tools and pass pre-employment drug test, physical and have a valid driver's license. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Apply at FCI 132 Myrtle Beach Hwy Sumter, SC 29153; 803-773-2611 x-24 or email resume to

STATEBURG COURTYARD 2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015 3Br 2Ba DW C/H/A, Large fenced in lot . $550 mo+sec dep. Hwy 15 S area 481-4455.

Large S/W, 3 br, C/H/A, carport, storage room, 3/4 ac. $550 mo. + dep. 968-1004 (Scenic Lake) 3BR 2BA 16x80.

No pets Call 803-499-1500. From 9am- 5pm

Retail, Office & Executive Suite rental space available. Busiest corner-intersection in Santee SC. Call today 803-515-3938 Land for rent any purpose or use. Call 803-427-3888

REAL ESTATE 580 Beacon Scores, 2 yr work history & down payment. You can own a home. Payments starting as low as $450. Call 803-236-5953 (2) 3BR/2BA (Dalzell) with land.

Easy Financing. 803-983-8084 Looking for your DREAM HOME? LOW CREDIT SCORE? Been turned down for bad credit?

Come try us, we do our own financing. We have 3-4-5 bedroom homes. Layaway program available. For more information, call 843-389-4215.

4BR/2BA 32x80 DW w//land for sale. Fin. available, Payments approx. $450/mo. 803-236-5953 FSBO: 10 +/- acres plus custom built D/W MH. For a list of amenities & info, send email to: papatom@ftc-i.net.

5.1 acres (Lee Cty)for lease (cheap) for farming or ranching on long term basis. Mth or yrly.

561-502-8598 Owner lives in Fla. 45.7 acres $1,313 per acre. Great track only min. from Sumter.

Priced to sell at $60k. Call 803-920-0724 Dalzell 16.57 acre paved. $2425 dn. $580 mo. 120 mos. $2500 Ac. 888-774-5720.

tmancini@freeholdcartage.com

I'm Available to clean your home.

Affordable, reliable 16 yrs exp ref's. Melissa 803-938-5204

Min. Walmart/Shaw +/- 1 Acre.

Septic, cleared, $2,900 Dn. $216 mo. 60 mos. 888-774-5720

TRANSPORTATION RENTALS

2BR 1BA, Conv. to Sumter Mall. $530/mo + dep. 803-775-1281.

Senior Living Apartments for those 62+ (Rent based on income) Shiloh-Randolph Manor 125 W. Bartlette.

775-0575 Studio/1 Bedroom apartments available EHO

Reconditioned batteries $35. Also have lawn mower, truck, 4 wheeler, golf cart & marine batteries, starters & alternators.

Car dealers/garages ask about special prices. Auto Electric Co. 803-773-4381

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2009 Vulcan 900C, One owner, garage kept, less than 6,000 miles. Asking $5,000 OBRO. Call 803-847-7963 Eddie or Miranda.

Work truck 97' Dodge Dakota, Reg cab V6 with tow pkg & AC, $1,600 OBO.803-447-5453 A Guaranteed Credit Approval AUTO LOANS We will arrange financing even if you have been turned down before.

Loans available for no credit, bad credit, 1st Time Buyers & Bankruptcy buyers. No co-signers needed. Call Mr. Ashley Brown at 803-926-3235

Legal Notice

SUMMONS IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO.: 2013-DR-43-896 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Susie and James Way, Plaintiffs,

Defendants.

TO: DEFENDANT ABOVE-NAMED

PUBLIC NOTICE Unexpired term for Sumter City Ward (4) Four Will be filled November 4, 2014 General Election.

Filing is open now to fill the unexpired term for City Council Ward 4 and will close noon August 15, 2014.

Filing will take place with the City Clerk, located on the 4th floor of the Opera House 21 North Main Street Sumter, South Carolina 29150 Office Hours are from 8:30 A. M. 5:00 P. M.

Public Storage/ PS Orangeco, Inc. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell to satisfy the lien of owner at public sale by competitive bidding on August 7th, 2014 personal and/or business property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and other household/business items located at the properties listed.

The sale will begin at 1:00 pm at 1143 N. Guignard Dr, Sumter, SC 29150.

The personal goods stored therein by below named occupant(s); 1143 N.Guignard Dr, Sumter, SC 29150 120 - Mcfadden, Teshawn 205 - Johnson, Robert 314 - Billie, Patty 317 - Patrick, James 319 - Charles, Ladorri 336 - James, Kimberly 337 - Womack, Nikki 404 - Gripper, Adrian 431 - Sanders, April 433 - Washington, Renee 451 - Grant, Natasha 458 - Richardson, Joyce 504 - Lane, Jacobia 706 - Weems, Gabrielle 729 - McCray, Ada 1277 Camden Hwy, Sumter, SC 29153 A027 - Thomas, John B029 - Moses, Harold B081 - Bowen, Brittany or Brett B093 - Anderson, Virginia C047 - Coulter, Latasha C049 - Edwards, Amy E025 - Williams, Toshianna F024 - Mullins, Roger G036 - Holland, Donna H006 - Allen, Jennifer H012 - Blanding, Walter I016 - Burgess, Antonio J009 - Carter, Shakeeda K002 - Tidwell, Sheryl 3785 Broad St, Sumter, SC 29154 0129 - Dozier, Gloria 0147 - Dicks, Frankie 0151 - Jenkins, Cynthia Marie 0213 - Wilder, Brian 0233 - Mccray, Lakisha 0340 - Benbow, Juanita

of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Dated at Sumter, South Carolina, on the 24th day of October, 2011.

HEARING NOTICE Hinkson, Angela Plaintiff vs.

Roberts, Julio J. Defendant To: Charles T. Brooks, III Esq. A hearing has been set in the above matter for the 2nd day of September, 2014 at 10:30 o'clock A.M. You are hereby notified to be present in the chambers of the Family Court of the THIRD Judicial Circuit, located at 215 North Harvin Street at the aforesaid time.

TYPE: FINAL ADOPTION TIME ALLOTTED: 15 MINUTES *This case will be heard by: Judge Michelle Hurley

v.

Jamie Leigh Way and David Allen,

5775 Cane Savannah Rd. (Wedgefield).over 1 acre on main hwy. City water avail. Perfect for a new home or future investment.

Close to Shaw AFB. $8,900 803-983-2261

Newly renovated Apts. 2BR All appl's, hrdwd fls, ceramic tiles, C/H/A, $550/mo, 7B Wright St. 803-773-5186 or 631-626-3460

Notice is hereby given that Baker's Sweets intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale ON premises consumption of Beer & Wine at 1089 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC 29150. To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than July 24, 2014. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110.

Oaklawn MHP: 2 BR M.H.'s, water/sewer/garbage pk-up incl'd.

RV parking avail. Call 494-8350

Waterfront @ Lake Marion 3BR 2BA DW $750/Mo. + Dep 2BR 1BA SW $525/Mo. + Dep. Call 803 983-9035 or 773-6655

Summons & Notice

Notice Of Application

2BR for rent. $450/mo. Call 803-983-8084

Ocean Lakes 2BR/2BA C/H/A Sleeps 8, near ocean. Call 803-773-2438

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2BR Apartments Miller Rd $320-$395 & 3BR Homes Burgess Ct $495 Call 774-8512 or 983-5691

WAY

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Amended Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Amended Complaint on the Plaintiffs, or the attorneys, McDougall & Self, at their offices, 21 E. Calhoun Street, Sumter, South Carolina 29150, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the date of such service, and if you fail to answer the Amended Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Amended Complaint.

McDOUGALL & SELF, L.L.P. RYAN A. MCLEOD Attorneys for the Plaintiffs 21 E. Calhoun Street Post Office Box 2197 Sumter, S.C. 29151-2197 (803) 778-5062

SUMMONS IN THE FAMILY COURT THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Docket No.: 2011-DR-43-1576 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER James Lyles and Tina Lyles, Plaintiffs, vs.

Katisha Dixon, and Katressa Anderson as Natural GAL for Katisha Dixon, a minor under the Age of Eighteen (18) years, and John Doe. Defendants TO: KATISHA DIXON AND KATRESSA ANDERSON, NATURAL GAL FOR KATISHA DIXON, AND JOHN DOE, THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to served a copy of your Answer to the said Complaint on the Plaintiff or Charles T. Brooks, III, Esquire, at this office located at 309 Broad Street, Sumter, South Carolina, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day

IT IS ORDERED that the attorney requesting the hearing shall notify the opposing counsel or party of the date of the hearing as the Clerk's office will send notices of hearing only to the requesting attorney. *Be advised that while a case is set before a certain judge, such designation is subject to change without notice.

Sumter County Family Court 215 North Harvin Street Sumter, SC 29150-4900 Charles T. Broooks, III Attorney for the Plaintiffs 309 Broad Street PO Box 3512 Sumter, SC 29151 (803) 418-5708

NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CIVIL ACTION NO: 2014-CP-43-624 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Charles W. Brown, PLAINTIFF, vs.

Lorene Renee Amos and John Doe, a fictitious name representing an unidentified driver, DEFENDANTS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Complaint was filed in the above entitled action in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on March 31, 2014, for the purpose of instituting an action against the Defendants as a result of a motor vehicle collision which occurred on April 1, 2011.

SUMMONS Jury Trial Requested TO THE DEFENDANTS HEREIN NAMED: You are hereby summoned and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said Complaint on the subscribers at their offices at 17 East Calhoun Street, Sumter, South Carolina, within thirty (30) days of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

BRYAN LAW FIRM OF SC, L.L.P. J.Thomas McElveen, III Attorney for the Plaintiff 17 East Calhoun Street P. O. Box 2038 Sumter, SC 29151 (803) 775-1263

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

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

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

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

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

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

Estate: Claude J. Singleton, Jr. #2014ES4300416 Personal Representative Shirley Singleton 460 Loring Mill Road Sumter, SC 29150

Estate:

James Lee Rogers #2014ES4300408

Personal Representative James Lee Rogers, Jr. 1430 Wilma Court Sumter, SC 29150

Julia A. Kuhn C/O Michael Jordan Attorney At Law 10 Law Range Sumter, SC 29150 Estate:

Neil S. Scoggins #2014ES4300395

Personal Representative Michelle S. Duvall C/O Marvin E. McMillan, Jr. Attorney At Law PO Box 3690 Sumter, SC 29151

Estate:

John F. Barto #2014ES4300425

Personal Representative Chester J. Tomson, Jr. 2218 Pineridge Street Orangeburg, SC 29118

Johnny Ray Watts, Sr. #2014ES4300414

Personal Representative Billie Jean Watts C/O Thomas E. Player Attorney at Law PO Drawer 3690 Sumter, SC 29151

Estate:

Ray Belton Simmons #2014ES4300404

Personal Representative Ingrid Simmons 70 Chatwick Ct. Sumter, SC 29150

Estate: Shellie Louise Bradford #2014ES4300428 Personal Representative Linwood G. Bradford C/O Jack W. Erter, Jr. Attorney at Law 126 North Main Street Sumter, SC 29150

Wallace H. Richardson Sr. #2014ES4300407

Personal Representative Irene E. Richardson C/O Calvin Hastie Attorney At Law 7 East Hampton St Sumter, SC 29150

Estate:

Roosevelt Pearson #2014ES4300393

Personal Representative Jennifer Pearson 5230 Cotton Acres Road Sumter, SC 29153

Estate: Estate:

Estate:

Monty Lee Kuhn #2014ES4300399

Personal Representative

Julia R. Grant Pearson #2014ES4300405

Personal Representative Julia E. Reed 7537 Newberry Lane Lanham, Maryland 20706

Estate:

Estate:

Gloria J McQuilla Heyward #2014ES4300422

Personal Representative Letisha C. Davis 12 Brown Street Sumter, SC 29150

Estate:

Simeon Pinckney Wright #2014ES4300398

Personal Representative

Simeon P. Wright, Jr. And Claudia W. Thomas And James D. Wright 2535 Merganser Point Sumter, SC 29150

Estate: James Milton Alsbrook #2014ES4300411 Personal Representative Rupert Kimbrell 2380 Clematis Trail Sumter, SC 29150

Estate:

Estate: Estate:

Sylvester Dawson #2014ES4300402

Sidney L. Christian #2014ES4300421

Personal Representative Sylvia C. James 3235 Arborwood Drive Sumter, SC 29154

Carl Andrew Jensen #2014ES4300304

Personal Representative Lou Ella Dawson 2535 hwy 261 North Dalzell, SC 29040

Personal Representative Kristin Geddings C/O J. Cabot Seth Attorney At Law PO Box 1268 Sumter, SC 29151

Estate:

Estate:

Terry Lee Hodge #2014ES4300427

Personal Representative Donna Diane Hodge 3521 Cains Mill Road Sumter, SC 29154

Estate:

Donald Hodge #2014ES4300406

Personal Representative Angela Hodge 550 Old Manning Road Sumter, SC 29150

Estate:

Butch Gallishaw #2014ES4300391

Personal Representative Randosha Monique Keith Legette C/O Ryan Andrews Attorney At Law 2557 Ashley Phosphate Road North Charleston, SC 29418

Ophelia Hinnant #2014ES4300397

Personal Representative

Stacey Hinnant C/O Garryl L. Deas Attorney At Law PO Box 1211 Sumter, SC 29151 Estate:

Clara Ellen S. Fowler #2014ES4300401

Personal Representative Synovus Trust Company C/O Jack W, Erter, Jr. Attorney At Law 126 North Main Street Sumter, SC 29150

Estate:

Manley C. Dubose, Sr. #2014ES4300426

Personal Representative Ruby B. Dubose 360 Reynolds Road Pinewood, SC 29125

Estate:

Peggy Ann Singleton #2014ES4300388

Personal Representative Cynthia Gutknect 304 Cardinal Pines Court Lexington, SC 29073

Estate: Mary Elizabeth Strange Booth #2014ES4300390 Personal Representative

James Craig Booth 1508 Sharolyn Street Sumter, SC 29150 Estate:

Naomi Maldonado #2014ES4300417

Personal Representative Shirley Singleton 460 Loring Mill Road Sumter, SC 29150

Estate:

Cantfield Davis, Jr. #2014ES4300420

Personal Representative Deloris H. Davis 765 Radical Road Sumter, SC 29153

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TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2014 Online: www.theitem.com/clarendon_sun | Call: (803) 435-4716 | E-mail: jim@theitem.com

Clarendon stars dance Aug. 9

BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com (803) 774-1211

David White and Wanda Johnson take the audience back to the ‘50s, poodle skirt, Bobby socks and jitterbug moves in last year’s competition that raised funds for local charities.

Prominent Clarendon County residents and dance professionals will take to the dance floor at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, as Dancing with the Clarendon Stars swoops into the Cypress Center, 50 E. Hospital St., in Manning.

Individual tickets to the event are $100, and sponsorships and tables are

‘We try to keep our donations not just local, but also children-oriented’ CHERYL WINGARD Organizer available. Money raised will support local chari-

ties. Tickets include an open bar and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Music will be provided by a live orchestra.

“We have been sold out every year we have had this event,” said organizer Cheryl Wingard.

Last year’s competition enabled sponsors to donate around $50,000, all to local charities. Organizations that will benefit from this year’s Dancing with the Clarendon Stars

competition are Habitat for Humanity, the Cypress Foundation, Special Olympics and Children’s Miracle Network, Wingard said.

“We try to keep our donations not just local, but also children-oriented,” she said.

Local celebrities showing their talent — or lack of it — on the dance floor will be Drayton Lassen,

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Summerton job fair offers opportunities

BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com (803) 774-1211 More than just jobs will be available at the July 23 job fair in Summerton said Karenanne Graves, business services director for SC Works at the SanteeGRAVES Lynches Regional Council of Governments.

“For the people who do not find the position they are looking to be hired for, there are a bunch of other resources that we’ll have in the room through the Workforce Investment Act,” she said. We’ll have opportunities for people to go through a training program free of charge or to get more schooling free of charge, which we can actually pay for. It will be a terrific opportunity for

everybody.”

The fair will be from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Clarendon School District One Resource Center, 1154 Fourth St. Graves said she was excited about having a job fair in Summerton for the first time.

“We have 26 employers signed up,” she said.

“We’ll probably add to that in the next few days ... . Some of them are in Summerton, some of them are in Clarendon County, and one or two are coming from Columbia. There will be a lot of opportunities there in the room. Every employer there is on a recruitment plan to either hire or accept applications in the next 90 days.”

Graves said the organizers have tried to be strategic about the employers they invited.

“We want to overcome

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Manning runoff election today

BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com (803) 774-1211 Julius “Jay” Dukes and Gloria Frierson both say they have been busy campaigning as the two remaining candidates in today’s election to fill the District 5 Manning City Council seat left vacant by the death of Gregory DUKES Witherspoon.

“Every day I go out campaigning door to door,” Frierson said. “In FRIERSON most of these areas I am familiar with all these people.”

“It’s a lot of work right now,” Dukes said. “It’s just like starting all over again. I have learned a lot about the process.”

In the first round of voting during July 8, Dukes and Frierson were the top two vote getters,

but since no candidates received a majority of the vote, today’s runoff election pitting them against each other became necessary. A protest filed by write-in candidate Sharmane Anderson, however, temporarily threw the election results in doubt until the Manning Election Commission ruled last week Anderson’s concerns would not change the election outcome.

“This is the first time that I have ever ran for office,” said Frierson. “I am glad I am in the race, me and Mr. Dukes, and we will see what will happen.”

She said she was hesitant to make any promises before the election is decided.

“Once I get inside and know what I can do, then I can let the community know what is going on,” she said.

“I would like to see the city grow, there are certain areas in certain neighborhoods that do

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Children enjoy the playground at Gibbons Street park in Manning. The City of Manning received an award from the South Carolina Municipal Association for the collaborative effort that led to the park’s creation.

Manning brings home Municipal Association awards

BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com (803) 774-1211

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he City of Manning was recently awarded the 2014 Municipal Association of South Carolina Achievement Award for a city with a population from 1,001 to 5,000 for the collaborative effort that led to the construction of Gibbons Street Park. “(A) group of residents urged council to convert a dilapidated, private recreational/baseball facility into a park in an area of the city without one,” said an article in the July 2014 edition of Uptown, a magazine published by the association.

“Because multiple parties participated in making the park a reality, a sense of joint ownership encourages a group effort in maintaining the space. The public has embraced the park,” the article said.

Manning Mayor Julia Nelson said the part “ ... is an excellent example of what a public and private partnership can accomplish when they collaborate on a project.”

The Old Manning Livery, not a lawyer’s office, is among the more than 60 historic buildings researched by Janet Meleney. He work earned her the Main Street South Carolina Downtown Service Award.

The project was a collaboration of the City of Manning, the Clarendon County Chamber, the Junior Chamber and Clarendon County.

“It is a project that came to-

gether because people came together,” Nelson said. “It is now a public park that people of all ages can enjoy. People

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BRIEF ENCOUNTERS: JULY 22, 2014 LET’S MOVE MANNING KICKOFF The Let’s Move Manning Kickoff Event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 9, at Gibbons Street Park, 240 Gibbons St. in Manning. Intended to promote healthy eating, fitness and obesity awareness, the event includes workshops, free health screenings and sessions on healthy cooking, how to work out at home, juicing and Zumba. All are invited. For more information, call the City of Manning at (803) 4358477.

SOIL HEALTH WORKSHOP The Clarendon Soil & Water Conservation District in cooperation with Clemson Extension and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service will be hosting a Soil Health Workshop on Aug. 13. The topics for the workshop will include: the basics of soil health, where South Carolina currently is, South Carolina’s future outlook, and the use of cover crops as a tool for soil health. The conclusion of the meeting will feature a farmer panel that will include producers from across the state who have been utilizing cover crops on their farms.

Attendees will have the opportunity to have a “back and forth” discussion with our panel about their personal experiences with the implementation of cover crops into their crop rotation.

The workshop will take place at 10 a.m. at the F.E. Dubose Center Auditorium.

There is no charge for the event, but guests will need to RSVP to Casey Blackmon at the Clarendon Soil & Water Conservation District, (803) 435-2612 ext101 or casey. blackmon@sc.nacdnet.net, by 3:30 p.m. Aug. 6. Lunch will be provided. Certified Crop Advisor and Pesticide Renewal Credits will be available.

HIT THE PAVEMENT WALK End the Silence on Domestic Violence with a 3-mile walk, “Somebody’s Listening,” hosted by Jordan Crossroads Ministry Center Haven of Rest Domestic Violence Crisis Women Center.

The event on Saturday, Oct. 4, begins and ends at the gazebo across from John Land Courtyard on Keitt Street in Manning.

Pre-registration will be held at Walmart from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 2 and Sept.

6. Fee is $20, which includes a T-shirt. For more information call: Deborah Delong, (803)

JOB FAIR, FROM PAGE C1 some of the barriers that we have in Summerton, such as the commute, such as for folks who are younger and have no experience and for folks whose industry has gone away,” she said. “For people who are a little bit more senior in their career, we are going to have jobs available for them. We have some at home, full time, part time you name it. We want people to overcome those barriers and find work and not lose hope.”

410-7724, or Ann Driggers (803) 460-5572.

YOU SCREAM, I SCREAM, WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM! Cool off this summer at your local city park. The City of Manning is hosting free ice cream socials at various city parks at 6:30 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday through July 29. Ice cream will be available while supplies last.

For more information, call (803) 435-8477.

Bellwood Park — Today and Thursday Rex Josey Park— Tuesday, July 29

RECREATION DEPARTMENT REGISTRATION SOCCER: The Clarendon County Recreation Department is holding registration for its youth soccer program until Aug. 8. Ages being offered are 5 to 18 years. The playing age is the child’s age as of Nov. 30, 2014.The cost to register is $45.

CHEERLEADING: The Clarendon County Recreation Department is holding registration for its cheerleading program until Aug. 8. Ages being offered are 8 to 12 years. The playing age is the child’s age as of Sept. 1, 2014. The cost to register is $30.

FOOTBALL CAMP: The Clarendon County Recreation Department will be hosting its 2nd annual “BIG COUNTRY” youth football camp July 28 through Aug. 1 from 9 a.m. to noon at J. C. Britton Park in Manning. The camp will be for youth ages 7 - 12. The head instructor is Bryan Thames (Big Country). Bryan is a former Manning High School standout and now plays at Lane College in Tennessee. The cost to register is $25 and the deadline to register is July 24.

BRITISH SOCCER CAMP: The Clarendon County Recreation Department will be hosting its annual Challenger Sports British Soccer camp July 28 through Aug. 1. There are five different sessions being offered at different cost per session. Ages offered are 3 to 16 years. To register, persons can go to challengersports. com.

Registrations for all these programs are being accepted at the Recreation office at J. C. Britton Park in Manning.

For more information, contact the Recreation Department at (803) 473-3543.

PETS OF THE WEEK mentary School, 311 W. Boyce St., and Manning High School, 2155 Paxville Highway, Mondays through Thursdays through July 31. A morning snack will be offered at Manning Elementary from 8 to 9 a.m. each day that lunches are offered.

For more information, contact the district food service office at (803) 435-4082.

JOB FAIR Clarendon School District 1 will host a job fair co-sponsored by S.C. Works from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23 at the district’s community resource center, 1154 Fourth St., Summerton.

CHARLIE

GOLF PROGRAM 2014 SUMMER SCHEDULE • Little Tees (4 to 6 years old) – Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 to 10 a.m. $25 for 1 day, $50 for 2 days • Junior Golf (7 to 14) Tuesday through Thursday, 3 to 5 p.m. $50 for 2 days, $75 for 3 days • New Beginners ( 7 to 14) Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 to 11 a.m. $25 for 1 day, $50 for 2 days • Adults – Mondays 1:30 to 3 p.m., $25 Registrations and payments are being accepted at the recreation office at J.C. Britton Park in Manning. For more information call (803) 4733543.

All classes will be held at Shannon Greens Golf Club.

WALKER-GAMBLE REUNION The Walker Gamble High School Alumni Association Inc. reunion committee will hold a reunion weekend Sept.

26-28 at Walker Gamble Elementary School, New Zion.

For further details, write to WGHS Alumni Assoc. Inc., P.O. Box 335, New Zion, SC 29111.

BONNIE

Charlie is a 1-year-old, brown and white hound mix, who was housetrained when he came to the shelter in April. He is good with kids, other dogs and cats. He is up to date on his shots and has been spayed.

Bonnie is a female shepherd mix, 5-month-old puppy. She is energetic and friendly and is awaiting her new forever home. Stop by and see if she is the girl for you.

Meet Charlie, Bonnie and many other cats and dogs at A Second Chance Animal Shelter, 5079 Alex Harvin Highway (U.S. 301), which has numerous pets available for adoption.

Adoption hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. To drop off an animal, call (803) 473-7075 for an appointment. If you’ve lost a pet, check www.ccanimalcontrol. webs.com and www.ASecondChanceAnimalShelter.com.

MENTORING PROGRAM

Clarendon School District 2 will offer free lunches for children ages 2 to 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Manning Ele-

Rural Leadership InstituteClarendon is beginning a mentoring program, called Operation Generation, for atrisk youths in Clarendon County School District 1. Initially, the program will focus on students at Summerton Early Childhood Center and St. Paul Elementary.

The board members of Rural Leadership Institute Clarendon are asking adult members of the Clarendon community to volunteer to become mentors.

For more information, call Bea Rivers at (803) 485-8164, Lesley Dykes at (803) 707-4901 or email rliclarendoncounty@ gmail.com.

She said SC Works, which is co-hosting the fair along with Clarendon School District One, has put a lot of effort into getting the word out about the fair.

Graves said it is difficult to predict how many job seekers would attend the fair since it is the first one in Summerton.

“In Kershaw County we had about 400, at the Sumter County Job Fair we had 1,288,” she said.

She also offered advice for those who do show up.

“Dress for success, bring an up-to-date resume, and, if you have Work Keys, bring them,” Graves said.

Anyone interested in obtaining Work Keys can call a SC Works office or Graves at (803) 774-1306.

“There are lots of places where they can get their Work Keys done ASAP,” she said.

Graves said Work Keys, an online program to establish a job seeker’s skill level, is becoming an important tool for employers.

“Most employers want to know what a person’s skill set is as far as it relates to filing information, general math or general grammar English. It’s not a GED, which is a little bit more specific and harder,” she said.

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RUNOFF, FROM PAGE C1 need sidewalks. There are a lot of people in this community who don’t have a lot, and there is the possibility there are funds out there that could help them.”

Dukes said being involved in the runoff is like “starting all over again.”

“I have learned a lot about the process and some of the people who cannot vote because where the line was drawn, people on one side of the street can vote and people on the other side of the street cannot.”

Dukes reiterated the issues he believes are important.

“I want to focus on more jobs for the city,” he said.

“I also want to focus on more recreation activities for youth and adults. I want to bring new ideas to

the table.”

Frierson said she was hopeful about Tuesday, but wouldn’t take it too hard if she is not elected.

“I hope to be the city councilor,” she said.

“Whatever happens, I am good with that. If it’s Mr. Dukes, I am going to shake his hand and support him.

If it’s me, I am going to be very excited about learning what I can do for the city of Manning.”

If he is elected, Dukes said he would be happy to work with other members of the council.

“Just to be a voice for the people would mean a lot to me,” he said.

All in-person voting in today’s election will take place at the Cypress Center, 50 Hospital St. The polling place will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

For more information, call the City of Manning at (803) 435-8477.

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Vitamins necessary for human life

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vitamin is an organic substance (meaning it contains carbon) that your body requires to help regulate functions with cells. For the most part, vitamins must be obtained from food, except for vitamins D and K, which the Nancy body can’t Harrison synthesize.

CLEMSON Only very EXTENSION small amounts of vitamins are needed to carry out their functions, but these small amounts are absolutely essential. Without vitamins, higher animal organisms — like humans — could not exist.

Vitamins affect all functions in the body. Among the myriad tasks vitamins perform are promoting good vision, forming normal blood cells, creating strong bones and teeth, and ensuring the proper functioning of the heart and nervous system.

Thirteen vitamins are needed by humans: A, C, D, E, K, and eight B vitamins—thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, B6, B12, folacin and biotin. In addition, vitamin A, which comes from animal sources such as meat and eggs, is present in the form of a precursor, beta carotene, when manufactured by plants. Carrots, for example, are rich in beta carotene, and the body converts this nutrient to vitamin A. It appears that beta carotene may also have its own effects as an antioxidant apart from this vitamin A conversion.

Supplements and megadoses: About 40 percent of American adults take vitamin supplements. It is suggested that a healthy person who eats a wellbalanced diet has no need for vitamin supplements. Extra vitamins won’t make you live longer, or make you a better athlete despite all the claims.

Researchers have investigated the functions of vitamins in thousands of carefully controlled studies, and in almost every case, they have found that vitamins simply cannot perform the miracles that some people say they will. Nor are supplements a lazy person’s path to good nutrition.

Vitamins work with other nutrients in food; they cannot replace food or necessarily turn a junk-food diet into a healthy one.

As for megadoses of vitamins, these are not only wasteful, but also potentially dangerous. For every report on the benefits of megadoses, the medical literature can respond with documented cases of harm from large doses.

Elderly people may need supplements, because they reduce their consumption of foods that are good sources of vitamins.

Heavy drinkers may need extra B vitamins and vitamin C since heavy alcohol consumption often depletes these vitamins in the body. Smokers use up vitamin C at a faster rate than nonsmokers.

Functions and sources: As you know, each vitamin carries out specific functions, and if a certain vitamin is lacking or is improperly used by the body, a particular deficiency disease usually results.

Vitamin A: Vitamin A promotes good vision, particularly vision in dim light, by generating pigments necessary for the proper working of the retina. It is also known as retinol. This fat-soluble vitamin helps form and maintain healthy skin, teeth, mucous membranes, and skeletal and soft tissue. In addition, it may be essential for reproduction and lactation and may inhibit the development tumors as well. Another possible function, suggested by preliminary research, is to increase resistance to infection in children.

Vitamin A deficiency can increase susceptibility to infectious diseases, as well as causing vision problems. Large doses, however, can be toxic and quite dangerous, for example, they can cause abnormal development of the fetus in pregnant women.

A number of animal foods contain vitamin A, but most of our vitamin A comes from plant sources, namely dark green and yellow vegetables and fruits that contain beta carotene, a vitamin A precursor that is converted into the vitamin in the body’s intestinal wall.

Sources: Cod and halibut fish oil, liver, kidney and other organ meats, milk, cream and cheese. All these sources except skim milk (which is fortified with vitamin A) have the disadvantage of being high in fat or cholesterol of both. Vegetable sources are fat and cholesterol free.

Nancy S. Harrison is a retired food safety and nutrition educator with Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service.

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POLICE BLOTTER MANNING POLICE DEPARTMENT NARCOTICS VIOLATION 5:28 p.m. July 7: Stacey Bernard Herring, 43, 1289 Tumey Road, was arrested on West Boyce Street for possession of marijuana.

9:26 p.m. July 7: Latisha McLauren, 33, 210 Marlboro St., was arrested for possession of marijuana.

CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – AGGRAVATED 9:01 p.m. July 12: Officers responded to a report of a fight in progress in the 100 block of Breedin Street between a man and a woman who had been involved in an incident at a different location 40 minutes earlier. The victim had left that incident to a neutral location, and the subject had apparently driven her car to the Breedin Street location. An argument began, and when the victim walked away the suspect allegedly hit him with a hammer. The suspect was allegedly going to hit him again when the victim took the hammer away. The victim had an open, bleeding wound on his upper left arm. Pamela Renee Harvin, 35, 1221 Westwood Drive #29B was arrested and charged with criminal domestic violence – aggravated, and transported to the Clarendon County Detention Center.

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

CLARENDON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

6:10 p.m. July 10: An officer responded to a report of breaking and entering in the 2600 block of Highway 9.

Complainant said two generators, a big screen television and an outboard motor were missing. The missing items were valued at $3,400.

LARCENY/VANDALISM

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1:23 P.M. July 10: An officer responded to a report of larceny in the 4000 block of Alderman Camp Road in Alcolu. Complainant said he watches the home for an owner who lives elsewhere.

Complainant said a water pump from the property was missing and a power meter was sitting on the ground.

The deputy checked the residence and it was still secure.

Value and damage was estimated at $570.

2:51 P.M. July 12: Complainant told an officer someone took a 52” Husqvarna lawnmower from his yard in the 1200 Block of Boyd St., Pinewood. The lawnmower was valued at $3,500.

12:48 a.m. July 13: Charles Jeffrey Parker, 36, 113 Robert St., was charged with possession of a stolen vehicle on West Boyce Street.

BURGLARY/BREAKING AND ENTERING 6:47 P.M. July 12: A deputy responded to a complaint of breaking and entering in the 6700 block of Kingstree Highway, Manning. Complainant said someone forced entry into his home through the front door.

Missing were 9 feet of copper tubing connected to the air cooler and 12 feet of electrical wiring. Damage and missing items were valued at $370.

VANDALISM 8:45 a.m. July 14: A deputy responded to a report of vandalism at Players Golf Course, 2565 Players Course Drive. The groundskeeper said someone in a golf cart with off-road tires had made circles in the 16th green.

The groundskeeper said the damage was repairable but if the green needed to be replaced it would cost $15,000.

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT 11:01 a.m. July 14: An officer responded to a report of a stolen motorcycle in the 1100 block of Meagen Lane, Manning. Complainant said his 1994 Honda was taken from under his shed. The motorcycle was valued at $1,500.

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REAL Johnny Appleseed hits the road

BY LISA CORNWELL Associated Press Writer CINCINNATI — If you picture Johnny Appleseed as a loner wearing a tin pot for a hat and flinging apple seeds while meandering through the countryside, experts say you’re wrong.

They’re hoping that a traveling exhibit funded by an anonymous donation to a western Ohio center and museum will help clear misconceptions about the folk hero and the real man behind the legend.

“We want people around the country to know the real person, not just the myths and folklore,” said Cheryl Ogden, director of the Johnny Appleseed Educational Center and Museum at Urbana University in Urbana. “We want them to know John Chapman’s values of hard work, compassion and generosity.”

Chapman, known as Johnny Appleseed to generations of Americans, was a pioneer nurseryman in the late 18th and early 19th centuries credited with introducing apple trees to portions of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and West Virginia. While colorful stories and films depicting him living outdoors and wearing ragged clothes are probably partially true, researchers doubt he wore a pot on his head or just gave his seedlings and nurseries away.

“He apparently dressed, ate and lived as simply as a human being could,” said Andrew Masich, president and CEO of Pittsburgh’s Senator John Heinz History Center. “But he made money by selling seeds and planting trees for settlers.”

At the same time, there are documented accounts of him going barefoot after giving his shoes to someone in need. He also widely distributed religious tracts as a missionary of the Swedenborgian Church, a Christian faith embracing individualism and spiritual growth.

Chapman, who never mar-

An illustration in The Saturday Evening Post showing American folk hero Johnny Appleseed is part of the collection at the Johnny Appleseed Educational Center and Museum at Urbana University in Ubana, Ohio.

Folklore accounts say that Johnny Appleseed:

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A memorial to John Chapman, better known as American folklore hero Johnny Appleseed, stands in Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio. An educational center and museum in Urbana dedicated to the life and works of the man credited with introducing many apple orchards in Ohio and surrounding states, has received an anonymous donation to help finance a traveling exhibit that will tell the story of the man behind the legend. ried and apparently had no children, was born in 1774 in Leominster, Massachusetts, where a small replica of his home now stands. Researchers say Chapman headed west in the 1790s after the Northwest Territory opened to settlers, and he began planting nurseries with apple seeds from cider mills. He traveled ahead of settlers, selecting sites for his nurseries and planting and caring for the young trees. When settlers eventually arrived, those sites would be ready for sale, and Chapman also sold seedlings for them to plant.

“He was excellent about anticipating where settlers were going next,” Ogden said.

Having fruit trees on their property was especially important for settlers, who had to show improvement on homesteaded parcels to claim land grants. The apples from the trees, while not good for eating, were used to make hard cider.

Settlers used apple cider vinegar to preserve fruits, vegetables and meats.

David C. Wilson, a Leominster Historical Society trustee, says the “simple man of simple pleasures” became an icon to

• wore his cooking pot as a hat to save having to carry it while traveling.

• extinguished a fire he had built when he realized mosquitoes drawn to the flames were dying. He didn’t want to kill living creatures.

• went barefoot year-round, even in ice and snow, and entertained children by pressing hot coals or needles into the leathery soles of his feet.

• found a bear and its cub inside a hollow log where he had planned to sleep and decided to let them have it.

• ran barefoot about 30 miles from Mansfield to Mount Vernon to warn of impending Indian massacres in the War of 1812.

• wore a coffee sack with holes for his arms and legs.

many settlers.

“A new nation needs folk heroes,” Wilson said.

Documentation indicates Chapman traveled for more than 50 years before he died in 1845 in Fort Wayne, Indiana,

where a grave marker stands on land where he is believed to be buried. One of the earliest national accounts of “Johnny Appleseed” was an 1871 article in Harper’s New Monthly Magazine describing him as a “pioneer hero.”

He also has been memorialized through markers including a statue in Cincinnati’s Spring Grove Cemetery of a barefoot Chapman lifting a seedling with one hand while holding a book in the other.

Johnny Appleseed festivals are celebrated in many states. Officials with the Johnny Appleseed festival in Fort Wayne say more than 250,000 people attended last year’s celebration.

While the traveling exhibit won’t be ready until at least fall 2015, Ogden says, it will be interactive and include a mobile app that will superimpose computer-generated images of Johnny Appleseed telling his own story.

And Chapman’s story — legend and fact — is expected to continue.

“I think his free-spirited lifestyle is something that in our workaday lives still appeals to us today,” Masich said.

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are having birthday celebrations, family picnics. We are planning to have Let’s Move Manning, a health initiative that will be there in August.”

Nelson said more equipment has recently been ordered for the park, and planned improvements include a swing set for children with disabilities and a walking path.

Also in the July 2014 Uptown, Manning resident and volunteer Janet Meleney was announced as the winner of Main Street South Carolina’s Downtown Service Inspiration Award.

“Meleney has volunteered countless hours to strengthen the community’s knowledge and understanding of historical resources in Manning,” Nelson said.

Nelson said Meleney was responsible for researching all the history of Downtown Manning when the city was seeking a historic designation for its downtown area.

“She is a former archive director, and she did a lot of extensive research on our historic district which includes 46 structures,” said Carrie Trebil, Manning’s director of tourism and community development. “The state archives were very complimentary of her thorough and detailed work.”

Meleney said she was surprised

Zan Beasley, Warren Anderson, Clayton Pack, Craig Varn, Todd Culcausure, Robert Baker, Eric Coker, DJ Reynolds, Will Tarte, Tammy Johndrow, Afton Hicks, Melissa Allen and Adreanna Filyaw.

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Those interested can vote for their favorites by visiting www.dancingwiththeclarendonstars.com. Each vote is $10, all of which goes to the designated charities. The dance couple that raises the highest total will win the People’s Choice Award, and the Performance Winner will be selected by a panel of certified judges, Wingard said.

“We appreciate the support of the community and hope this event will be as successful as it has been the last few years,” she said.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call Wingard at (843) 687-7774.

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Children enjoy the playground at Gibbons Street park in Manning. The City of Manning received an award from the South Carolina Municipal Association for the collaborative effort that led to the park’s creation. and delighted by the award.

“You meet a lot of interesting people doing volunteer work,” she said. “You feel like you have done something good, especially when people acknowledge your work.”

She said she believes in the importance of historic preservation.

“I think Manning is one of those places with a lot of history,” she said. “I appreciate the history and have a need to share it with the people who see it every day.

“She is an example of a private citizen who offered her skills to the City of Manning,” Nelson said.