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BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com On Monday, Central Carolina Technical College unveiled its new logo that depicts a globe, displaying the school’s expansion and participation in the global workforce.

According to a news release from the college, the new logo is the first change to the college’s visual identity

Central Carolina Technical College President Tim Hardee unveils the school’s new logo to a large audience on the college’s main campus on Monday. Hardee said the new logo reflects CCTC’s local and global reach as well as its educational and occupational opportunities for students.

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CCTC President Tim Hardee said the new globe logo represents the school’s position as an institution dedicated to educating local students for global success.

There are 14 international businesses in the college’s service area, which includes Sumter, Clarendon, Lee and

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A night in the life of a county patrol officer

BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com Unlike what is portrayed on TV, not every law enforcement patrol shift is filled with fast chases or wild criminals.

Sometimes the night mainly consists of performing property checks, ensuring people get home safely and responding to noise complaints.

During half of his shift on Friday, Cpl. Craig Pomichalek with Sumter County Sheriff’s Office responded to several calls without taking

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Some of her fellow classmates look on in awe as Sanders Warrick, 8, performs her favorite routine as part of a creative movement class at the Camp Create program going on through Thursday at First Baptist Church in Sumter. At the end of the first day’s class, students were encouraged to show their favorite movement in front of the other students.

ANSBACH, Germany (AP) — A Syrian man who tried unsuccessfully to claim asylum in Germany pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group and vowed the nation’s people “won’t be able to sleep peacefully anymore” in a cellphone video before blowing himself up outside a wine bar, wounding 15 people, authorities said Monday.

The assailant set off a backpack laden with explosives and shrapnel Sunday night after being refused entry to a crowded music festival in the Bavarian city of Ansbach because he didn’t have a ticket.

It was the fourth attack to shake Germany in a week and the second claimed by the Islamic State group. Three of the attacks were carried out by recent immigrants, rekindling concerns about Germany’s ability to cope with the estimated 1 million migrants registered entering

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Clinic, community help get patient back on his feet

BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com The Sumter United Ministries Free Medical Clinic began from a single vision of one community doctor that was shared with others, according to Director Jacqueline Butler.

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Anyone interested in becoming a patient may call (803) 775-0757 and ask to speak with Diane or Jackie to schedule an initial qualifying interview, Butler said.

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years old, work at least 20 hours per week and have no health insurance.

The Sumter United Ministries medical advisory committee has recently decided to extend clinic eligibility to full-time students who are no longer eligible to be on their

parents’ insurance, Butler said. The student must carry at least 12 credit hours per semester. The full-time student status requirement would replace the work requirement.

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Farmers urged to apply for Farm Aid grants early

BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com With less than three weeks remaining until the application deadline, Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Martin Eubanks said farmers who wish to apply for South Carolina Farm Aid grants must remember the Aug. 15 deadline is looming.

“I want to remind everybody Aug. 15 is a hard deadline; (applications must be) either postmarked that day or hand delivered to the department,” Eubanks said. He said applications are coming in every day, with 83 applications processed as of July 20.

“That does not include two days last week, so I would say there are more than 100 since then, so we are bumping up against 200,” he said.

The South Carolina Farm Aid program was created by the S.C. General Assembly after it became apparent many farmers would not get enough emergency aid to offset losses from the flooding in October.

The General Assembly budgeted $40 million for the disaster aid program for South Carolina farmers who can document 40 percent losses to covered crops.

Eubanks said the size of the grants applied for varies by the size of the

farm operation.

“For those that have been processed, the final amount of the award would average about $38,000,” he said. “That would represent 20 percent of the actual loss,” he said.

Eubanks said no major problems have cropped up in the application process.

The Department of Revenue takes the applications and gives them an initial inspection, he said.

“If anything is missing, they put them in a file for us, and we call the producer and let them know what is missing and that we cannot process the application until it's complete,” he

said. “Most of the issues we have seen is where somebody has forgotten to include a W-9 or forgot to include a form on the (Farm Services Agency) 578 or didn't include a receipt.”

He urged farmers not to wait until the last minute so there will be plenty of time to deal with any issues before Aug. 15.

Eubanks said the target date for disbursing the awards is Oct. 1.

Call (803) 734-2210 if you need any assistance, he said. Applications and information on how to apply are available at the South Carolina Department of Agriculture website at www. agriculture.sc.gov.

New chapter of Fraternal Order of Police formed Sumter County Sheriff’s Deputy Staff Sgt. Wayne “Bubba” Browder, front, and retired Cpl. Kevin Sergeant, formerly of Sumter Police Department, rear center, sign the charter for Central Carolina Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 31, the newly formed chapter of Fraternal Order of Police, on Sunday. Sergeant and Browder were chosen to serve as president and vice president, respectively, of the local chapter.

Others elected are: James “JJ” Ardis, secretary; Lamar Sparks, treasurer; Dillon Kirby, second vice president; James “Jimmer” Kearney, sergeantat-arms; and Ben Stiles, chaplain.

About 20 other law enforcement officers from the Sumter area were sworn in as members of the new lodge. Any certified law enforcement officer from Sumter, Lee and Clarendon counties, as well as retirees, reserve officers, jailers and officers with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources are eligible to join. Others who are not certified officers but want to be part of the organization may join as associate members. For more information, contact Kevin Sergeant at (803) 418-9561 or Wayne “Bubba” Browder at (803) 720-4044.

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Florida man killed in Saturday I-95 collision A Florida man was killed on Interstate 95 on Saturday afternoon, when his motor home ran off the roadway and struck several trees, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

Michael McBriar, 63, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, died on the scene, according to Clarendon County Deputy Coroner Bucky Mock. The cause of death is pending an autopsy, Mock said.

McBriar was traveling north on I-95, near the 105-mile marker, when the left front tire of his 2002 Holiday Rambler motor home blew out, causing the vehicle to run off the roadway and into several trees, according to South Carolina Highway Patrol Lance Corp.

Matt Southern.

The incident occurred at 4:51 p.m.

The driver was wearing a seatbelt and was trapped in the vehicle, Southern said.

Sumter man dies after striking tree on Jefferson Road A Sumter man was killed at about 2:35 a.m. Saturday when the 2000 Ford Fusion he was driving southbound on Jefferson Road left the roadway on the right side and struck a tree, according to South Carolina Highway Patrol Lance Cpl. Matt Southern.

The driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was trapped in the vehicle and died at the scene, Southern said.

Sumter County Coroner Harvin Bullock identified the victim as Billy Ray Dachon, 32, of Sumter.

Historic preservation committee meeting Thursday Sumter Historic Preservation Design Review Committee will meet at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in City Council Chambers, Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main St. The committee will consider approval of a request to construct a wooden fence on property in the 300 block of West Hampton Avenue, a proposed restaurant venue at 34 N. Main St. and 4

E. Hampton Ave., and the demolition of the structure at 336 W. Hampton Ave.

Fish fry honoring first responders planned for Friday A fish fry honoring all first responders including city and county police, sheriff's deputies, Department of Natural Resources officers, S.C. Highway Patrol and firemen will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday at J.C. Britton Park, 3057 Raccoon Road, Manning.

The event is sponsored by Leon Winn, pastor of Rock Hill Missionary Baptist Church, second vice chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party and president of United People Pushing for Progress.

Sen. Scott accepting internship applications U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, is accepting applications for congressional internships in his Washington, D.C.; North Charleston; Columbia; and Greenville offices for the fall, according to a news release.

The intern program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who have a strong interest in public service, government and media. All internships are unpaid but provide students valuable work experience and an opportunity to work with professionals in legislative, constituent services and the media.

Internship hours are flexible to accommodate students' course schedules but generally run 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For more information, contact internships@scott.senate.gov or (202) 224-6121.

CORRECTION An article in the Saturday, July 23, edition of The Sumter Item incorrectly listed the rank of the new commander of Air Force Central Command Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian.

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Gunfire at teen nightclub party leaves 2 dead Officials: At least 17 others wounded

BY TERRY SPENCER The Associated Press FORT MYERS, Fla. — Gunfire erupted at a nightclub hosting a swimsuit-themed party for teens in Florida, leaving two teens dead and at least 17 other people wounded, officials said Monday.

It was not immediately clear what triggered the violence, but Fort Myers police Capt. Jim Mulligan said the shooting was not an act of terror. Police detained three people and said the area around Club Blu had been deemed safe, Mulligan said.

The slain teens were 14-year-old Sean Archilles and 18-year-old Ste'Fan Strawder, police said. Archilles lived about a mile from the nightclub, said his father, Jean Archilles. Archilles said his son loved to play football and basketball.

“He liked to make people laugh. He's a funny kid. He's always joking,” Jean Archilles said.

He said he doesn't wish bad for the shooter.

“When he lays down in his bed, how is he feeling about what he did? A 14-year-old kid!” Archilles said. “Is he thinking about his family, his friends?

Because everybody has family and friends. Does he feel good about himself ?”

Four people were in the hospital.

pain,” said Sylvia Bargouthi, a mother who didn't know any of the victims.

“Children should be able to enjoy their life without being brutally murdered.”

Bargouthi carried a small stuffed animal with her and placed it near the club’s entrance.

State records online show the alcohol license for Club Blu was revoked June 7 because of an incident that occurred a year ago, but there were no additional details available, according to records from the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

The same records show that a complaint was filed in 2014 for “criminal activity” and that the club was given an official notice.

The violence at Club Blu happened about 12:30 a.m. Monday, just as the club was closing and parents were arriving to pick up their children.

Syreeta Gary told WFTX-TV her THE ASSOCIATED PRESS daughter ran to avoid being shot. Her People embrace after a fatal shooting at Club Blu in Fort Myers, Florida, on Monday. daughter was OK, but her daughter’s friend “got hit in the leg, and luckily it’s just her leg,” she said.

“Her dodging bullets and running, Two were in critical condition and two complex. dropping in between cars, it's ridicuLaw enforcement removed some of in fair condition, said Lisa Sgarlata, the police tape by Monday morning, al- lous that these kids have to go through the chief administrative officer at Lee this,” Gary said. “They can't enjoy lowing the media and public to get Memorial Health System. themselves because you have other All of the other patients were treated closer to the entrance to Club Blu. people that have criminalistic minds, There were bullet holes in concrete and released. The victims ranged in and they just want to terrorize things.” planters and wooden support beams. ages from 12 to 27.

A post on Club Blu's Facebook page Sheriff's evidence markers were still There were two active crime scenes, police said. Several hours later a street affixed to the holes. The letter “A” was said there was armed security at the attached near a post, while nearby “L,” event. in the area remained closed as police “We are deeply sorry for all ininvestigated.

“M,” “N” and “O” were marked near a volved,” the post read. “We tried to The club is in a strip mall that inplanter. give teens what we thought was a safe cludes a daycare center and is across “It breaks my heart. No family place to have a good time.” the street from a large apartment should have to endure this kind of

POLICE REPORTS Michael Lucas, 42, of 1419 Valparaiso Drive, Florence, was arrested on Saturday for allegedly pointing a firearm at a Sumter resident while in the 400 block of West Hampton Avenue that evening. According to an incident report from the police department, the incident started when Lucas allegedly agitated the victim's dog through the backyard fence, and the victim told Lucas to leave. The incident report states the victim's wife observed Lucas point a gun at her husband's back.

Also, Lucas allegedly hid the firearm, which was later found by law enforcement with the help of the victim and his wife. Lucas is charged with pointing and presenting a firearm, public disorderly conduct and suspicious activity.

David L. Drayton, 40, of 2778 Magnum Drive, was arrested on Sunday after an open can of beer and .5 grams of crack cocaine were found inside his Ford Expedition while the running vehicle

CHARGES Richard Prothro, 61, of 111 Crescent Ave., was arrested on Sunday and charged with reckless driving for allegedly striking trees and other vehicles with his green 1996 Ford Contour while in the parking lot of a grocery store in the 600 block of Bultman Drive at about 9:30 a.m. that day. According to an incident report from Sumter Police Department, Prothro hit the trees while traveling in reverse and later drove into at least five vehicles, causing approximately $13,300 in damage. The incident report states Prothro appeared to be intoxicated when officers arrived.

Rose Harris Cato, 55, of 1872 River Birch Road, was arrested on Monday and charged with pointing and presenting a firearm at a person while in the 1800 block of River Birch Road on July 19, according to a news release from Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.

was stopped on Broad Street about 8:40 a.m. when the driver appeared to have passed out. According to an incident report from the police department, Drayton is charged with possessing narcotics and having an open container inside a vehicle.

Shannon Allen Pack, 41, of 1334 Laurens Ave., Manning, was arrested on Friday and charged with reckless driving after a woman was injured when she fell from a moving vehicle driven by Pack while in the 400 block of Pack Road that same day.

According to a news release fromthe sheriff’s office, the victim was treated at a Columbia hospital and was released on Monday.

Winton Diquan Harper, 25, of 4405 Maxie St., was arrested on Monday and charged with third-degree assault and battery for assaulting a correctional officer at Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center. Harper allegedly grabbed the officer's hand on Sunday.

League of Women Voters hosts candidates workshop Monday FROM STAFF REPORTS The League of Women Voters of Sumter County will conduct a Candidates Workshop from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday at the offices of Sumter School District, 1345 Wilson Hall Road.

The purpose of the workshop is to provide information about how to conduct campaigns in accordance with South Carolina law to candidates and potential candidates in the non-partisan elections for Sumter School District trustee, Sumter mayor and Sumter City Council.

Representatives from the South Carolina Ethics Commission and the South Carolina Elections Commission will make presentations. Goliath Brunson, a member of the Sumter County Election Commission, will cover local elec-

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Filipino activists and supporters clap their hands as they hear the speech of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte during a rally near the gates of the House of Representatives in suburban Quezon city, north of Manila, Philippines, on Monday.

Philippine leader Duterte declares cease-fire with communist rebels

BY JIM GOMEZ AND TERESA CEROJANO The Associated Press MANILA, Philippines — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte declared a unilateral cease-fire with communist guerrillas effective immediately Monday and DUTERTE asked the rebels to do the same to end decades of deadly fighting and foster the resumption of peace talks.

In his first state of the nation address before Congress, Duterte said he wanted a “permanent and lasting peace” before the end of his six-year term, which commenced on June 30. The ex-city mayor, who built a name for his tough, crime-busting style, also focused on his battle against illegal drugs, threatening drug dealers anew with death.

Addressing the New People's Army guerrillas, Duterte said: “Let us end these decades of ambuscades and skirmishes.

We are going nowhere, and it is getting bloodier by the day.”

“Let me make this appeal to you,” he said. “If we cannot as yet love one another, then in God's name, let us not hate each other too much.”

The communist guerrillas welcomed Duterte's move and said they would wait for a copy of his truce order before “reciprocating positively.”

“We share his desire to achieve a just and lasting peace,” chief rebel negotiator Luis Jalandoni told The Associated Press by telephone from the Dutch city of Utrecht, where he and other rebel leaders have been on self-exile for years.

The guerrillas were waiting for Duterte's government to free the first 22 of hundreds of what they regard as political detainees who would serve as rebel consultants in the resumption of peace talks in the Norwegian capital of Oslo from Aug. 20 to 27, Jalandoni said.

Among those to be freed were top rebel couple Benito and Wilma Tiamzon, who were captured by government

forces in 2014, he said.

The Philippine military also welcomed Duterte's announcement but said it “will remain alert, vigilant and ready to defend itself and pursue attackers if confronted by armed elements of the New People's Army.”

“The commander in chief has initiated a very bold move, and we fully support him in his effort to bring sustainable and lasting peace,” said military spokesman Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla.

The decades-long communist insurgency, one of Asia's longest, has left about 150,000 combatants and civilians dead since it broke out in the late 1960s. It also has stalled economic development, especially in the countryside, where the Maoist insurgents have had an active presence.

Under Duterte's predecessor, Benigno Aquino III, peace negotiations with the communists that were brokered by Norway stalled more than the government's rejection of a rebel demand for the release of captured insurgents. But Duterte, 71, who describes himself as a socialist, had given concessions to the rebels and designated left-wing activists to at least two Cabinet posts.

The rapport he had built with the political left was evident outside the House of Representatives complex, where Duterte delivered his nationally televised speech. Instead of the violent confrontations between riot police and left-wing protesters that have taken place in the past, activists were allowed to camp outside the congressional complex and policemen were seen greeting and giving them juice drinks.

“This is a refreshing development,” protest leader Renato Reyes said. “What's new with this president is he’s ready to dialogue with the people, and he does not hide behind container vans, barbed wires and thousands of antiriot policemen.”

The rebels have also praised Duterte's critical stance on the security policy of the United States, which has blacklisted the communist insurgents as terrorists for its bloody attacks, including an ambush

that killed a U.S. Army colonel near Manila in 1989.

Government negotiators have met with rebel counterparts and agreed to restart peace talks soon. Jose Maria Sison, a rebel leader in self-exile in Europe, plans to fly home to meet Duterte, his former student at a Manila university.

Duterte also said his administration was ready to pursue peace talks with Muslim guerrillas in the country's south, where he was a longtime mayor of Davao city and built a name for his tough style before rising to the presidency.

“Let me say this, all of us want peace,” Duterte said.

“Not the peace of the dead, but the peace of the living.”

While extending the hand of peace to the Muslim insurgents, Duterte had a more hard-line stance on Abu Sayyaf extremists, who have been blamed for local and crossborder kidnappings of Malaysians and Indonesians in the south. The military's might, he said, “will be applied to crush these criminals, who operate under the guise of religious fervor.”

Duterte's warning to drug dealers and rogue officials and policemen was harsh.

“We will not stop until the last drug lord, the last financier and the last pusher have surrendered or been put behind bars or below the ground if they so wish,” he said, drawing applause.

Since Duterte rose to the presidency, nearly 300 suspected drug dealers and users have been killed in reported gunbattles with police and in still-unexplained deaths while more than 129,750 others have been arrested, according to police. Human rights groups have been alarmed by the scale of drug killings and criticized Duterte for not taking steps to stop it.

“As long as President Duterte turns a blind eye to — or implicitly or explicitly encourages — summary killings, the fundamental right to life of all Filipinos is at risk from potentially random extrajudicial violence,” said Phelim Kine, deputy director in Asia of the U.S.-based watchdog Human Rights Watch.

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BAGHDAD — For nearly a decade, anyone driving through one of Baghdad's many checkpoints was subjected to a search by a soldier pointing a security wand at their vehicle and watching the device intently to see if its antenna moved. If it pointed at the car, it had supposedly detected a possible bomb.

The wands were completely bogus. It had been proven years ago, even before 2013 when two British men were convicted in separate trials on fraud charges for selling the detectors.

The devices, sold under various names for thousands of dollars each, apparently were based on a product that sold for about $20 and claimed to find golf balls.

Yet the Iraqi government continued to use the devices, spending nearly $60 million on them despite warnings by U.S. military commanders and the wands' proven failure to stop neardaily bombings in Baghdad.

It took a massive suicide bombing that killed almost 300 people in Baghdad on July 3 — the deadliest single attack in the capital in 13 years of war — for Prime Minister Haider alAbadi to finally ban their use.

The reason it took so long is likely the widespread corruption in the government. Iraqis mocked the device from the start, joking that too much aftershave could set off the antenna.

Now there are accusations that plans to start using newly imported explosives-detecting scanners were intentionally held up as part of the political wrangling about which faction — the military or the police — will control security in Baghdad.

Since the wands were banned, soldiers at Baghdad checkpoints largely wave motorists through, occasionally asking for vehicle registrations and driver’s licenses and taking a quick look inside. Plainclothes intelligence agents scrutinize drivers and passengers. Police dogs have been used at some checkpoints, but that has proven to be time consuming and contributing to traffic congestion.

In some places, the wands are still being used — at some checkpoints in Baghdad and in the southern port city of Basra, Iraq's third-largest city — nearly two weeks after the

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An Iraqi policeman uses a hand-held device that is supposed to detect bombs at a checkpoint in Basra, 340 miles southeast of Baghdad, Iraq.

The wands were a fake, but it wasn’t until a massive bombing this month that the government halted their use.

Baghdad bombing. They also were used across the holy city of Najaf south of Baghdad for at least a week after al-Abadi's order before they were finally recalled.

“The withdrawal of the device is continuing, but it's still in use here and there, for now,” Brig. Gen. Saad Maan, the Interior Ministry's chief spokesman, told The Associated Press. He said the new vehicles equipped with scanners have been deployed at checkpoints on major roads leading to the capital.

“All this will have a positive impact on Baghdad's security,” he said.

Officials say the explosives-laden minibus used in the July 3 attack in Baghdad's central Karradah district started its journey in Diyala province, traveling 31 miles to the capital. The vehicle, a type used as communal taxis in Iraq, would have encountered at least half a dozen checkpoints, most of which likely used the wand. Investigators say the vehicle carried a 550pound bomb.

Four days after the Karradah bombing, three suicide bombers struck a Shiite shrine in Balad, north of Baghdad, killing 37 people. A series of small bombings also rocked the capital, killing about two dozen people.

When Iraqi security forces first began using the ADE-651 wands, U.S. and British military commanders in Iraq dismissed the devices as useless and counseled the government to stop using them.

Faced with mounting criticism, former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki ordered an investigation into the effectiveness of the devices in 2010. The outcome was inconclusive, and they continued to be used.

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Clinton highlights lack of females in office Women account for a fifth of U.S. representatives and senators and only 1 in 4 state lawmakers nation's largest cities.

There has been progress; as recently as 1978, there were no women U.S. senators, and now there are 20. Still, there has been little headway since a Hillary Clinton and Mary Thomas have little in common, except for this: surge of women won office in the 1980s and early 1990s. Sixteen states They both hope to add to the meager ranks of America's female elected offi- have fewer women serving in legislatures than in 2005, and five others cials come January. have shown no improvement, accordYou know about Clinton but probaing to an analysis by The Associated bly not Thomas — a conservative RePress of data from the National Conpublican, opponent of abortion and Obamacare, former general counsel of ference of State Legislatures.

Advocates say the dearth of women Florida's Department of Elder Affairs.

She's running in Florida's 2nd District officeholders has had consequences.

They say women's voices have been to become the first Indian-American muted in local, state and national diswoman in Congress. It's no easy task. cussions of all issues, from climate “There is still a good ol' boys netchange to foreign policy, but particuwork that is in place,” she says, though she insists that “a lot of people larly of concerns important to women see the value in having different types and working mothers: family leave, child care and abortion, for example. of people in Washington.”

They point to instances where women Even as Clinton attempts to shatter in office have made a difference. what she has called “the highest, Kim McMillan was first elected as a hardest glass ceiling,” other women Democrat to her seat in Tennessee's like Thomas are testing other, lower House of Representatives in 1994 ceilings. There are many: Women in when she was 32 years old, a working the U.S. remain significantly undermother of two children under the age represented at all levels of elected ofof 3. More than once, she was told she fice. couldn't win because she was a “Historically, we have centuries of catching up to do,” says Missy Shorey, woman. She eventually served six executive director of the conservative- terms, rising to become the first woman majority leader. A major acleaning Maggie's List, one of a numcomplishment: expansion of pre-kinber of groups supporting female candergarten education across the state. didates.

“I felt like I represented people who Though women are more than half of the American population, they now didn't have any representation, working mothers like me,” says McMillan, account for just a fifth of all U.S. repnow the first female mayor of Clarksresentatives and senators and one in ville, the fifth-largest city in Tennesfour state lawmakers. They serve as see. governors of only six states and are Whether a Clinton win in November mayors in roughly 19 percent of the

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From left, State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson, D-Santa Barbara, talks to reporters accompanied by Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de Leon, D-Los Angeles; Sen. Isadore Hall III, D-Compton; and Sen. Loni Hancock, D-Berkeley, at the Capitol in Sacramento, California, on June 30. Jackson is chairwoman of the powerful judiciary committee as well as the California Legislative Women’s Caucus. will inspire a new generation of female politicians remains to be seen.

While the election of a woman as U.S. president would be unprecedented, at least 52 other countries around the world have had a female head of state in the last 50 years.

Female representation varies significantly across the U.S. Six states have never elected or appointed a woman to the U.S. House of Representatives, and 22 have never had a woman represent them in the U.S. Senate.

A major problem, activists say, is convincing women to run.

“We know that when women run for office, they win as often as men do,” says Debbie Walsh, executive director of the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University.

“The number of women running isn't going up, and so the number of women in office isn't going up.”

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Rosenblum says she worked to pay it forward, helping to build up a statewide group of women lawyers. When it came to deciding in late 2011 whether to launch her first bid for statewide office, that same network was instrumental.

“I needed women to talk to, to make sure I was not completely out of my mind to do this,” says Rosenblum, who at the time had just retired as a judge.

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Winn-Dixie has since ended NEW YORK — Up and down that program, but its parent supermarket aisles, tranquil company Southeastern Grorows of perfectly placed products reflect calculated deliber- cers didn't give up on the concept. After a test earlier this ations aimed at getting shopyear, the company started putpers to spend more. ting "buy one, get one free" Take cereal. Research pubbins in highly trafficked areas lished in the Journal of Envito showcase products often ronment and Behavior found found in the center of the that kids' cereals tended to be placed on lower shelves where store, such as cake mixes and dinner kits. they are more eye-level with Hershey also says other children. It's just one example stores have adopted elements of the tactics food companies and supermarkets use to sway of the Winn-Dixie test. The what people put in their carts. chocolate maker says standalone displays with its Reese's Here are some others: and Kisses products are in MIGRATING CANDY nearly 900 U.S. stores across a variety of retailers including The perimeter of the supersupermarkets, with plans to market is considered prime real estate, with health experts introduce similar concepts later this year in additional regularly urging people to stores. stick to the sections where It's not just chocolate that's they can find fresh produce, migrating. Earlier this year, meat and dairy products.

Kellogg ran a program with Now, candy and cake mixes are migrating to the outer loop Meijer supermarkets to place cereal in the produce section. as well.

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Kershaw counties, he said. Those companies chose to invest here in part because of the college’s ability to produce a highly skilled workforce, he said.

During the past few years, CCTC has had an average placement rate of 93 percent, he said. The placement rate is the amount of students hired in the field in which they were trained.

Hardee went on to describe more aspects of the new logo.

The four pathways on the logo represent the four counties served by the school, and those pathways also portray movement because it constantly has to move forward to stay competitive among the 32 other public colleges or universities in the state, he said.

CCTC is vital to the success of the region, he added.

Designed in-house, the new logo coincides with the college’s promise to continue its evolution with technology while remaining steadfast to its essential two-year associate degree programs, such as nursing, automotive and human services, according to the release.

Hardee said the school has made many advancements during the five decades it has served the four-county area.

Many great characteristics are associated with age, such as experience, wisdom and thoughtfulness, but with youth comes excitement, passion and a willingness to change, Hardee said.

Ten years ago, CCTC did not have a mechatronics program, health sciences building nor a manufacturing training center, he said.

CCTC has combined characteristics of both experience and youthfulness in order to progress, he said.

Hardee mentioned another change that is in the works — the expansion of the Kershaw County campus is a $10 million project which will start this year.

CARING FROM PAGE A1 clinic is seeing our patients succeed,” Butler said.

Butler said one of the clinic’s recent patients came to the clinic because he was a guest at the ministry’s emergency shelter.

He had been found in his vehicle unconscious in a neighboring state, was admitted to the hospital and subsequently transferred to a hospital in an outlying part of South Carolina where he had friends, she said.

The patient suffered from some memory loss and had a hard time recalling much of his life.

“As his hospital discharge approached, he had no immediate family, and his friends were unable to take him in,” Butler said. “The hospital called several places and found the Sumter United Ministries emergency shelter had an available bed.”

He arrived in Sumter by transport and became a shelter guest.

“Imagine how terrifying it must be to arrive in a town where you know no one and have no roots, but he was welcomed at the shelter,” Butler said.

She said because of his hav-

the country last year, an influx that has since dwindled as the flow of newcomers slowed.

Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann said a laptop with extremist videos was found at the apartment of the suspect, a 27-year-old Syrian identified only as Mohammad D in line with German privacy laws.

A video on his cellphone showed him declaring loyalty to the Islamic State group and announcing a “revenge act against Germans because they are standing in the way of Islam.”

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A man prays next to flowers and candles that have been placed in front of the main entrance of the Olympia-Einkaufszentrum (Olympia Shopping Mall) in Munich, Germany, on Monday after a rampage that left numerous people dead and others injured.

The suspect also declared Germans “won’t be able to sleep peacefully anymore,” Herrmann said. “I think after this video there’s no doubt

PATROL FROM PAGE A1 out his handcuffs.

On average, patrol officers work about 12.5 hours per shift, not including calls that come in near the end of the shift, he said.

Patrol officers work on a day and night shift rotation, he said.

Switching between day and night shifts can be difficult on the body and home life, he said.

“I don’t get to see the family as much,” he said. “Somebody has to do it.”

Pomichalek said he actually prefers to work the night shift because most of the calls come in during the first half of the shift and peter out near the end of the shift.

Receiving fewer calls near the end of his shift gives him and

ing been recently discharged, he was seen at the ministry clinic the following Tuesday by one of the volunteer doctors who obtained what medical history the patient could recall. The patient signed the appropriate release requests so the clinic would be able to obtain his medical records from his hospital admissions, Butler said.

After his appointment, it was late, she said, so a volunteer doctor offered him a ride back to the shelter.

Butler said the patient visited the clinic again, was started on the appropriate medications and given needed referrals to other agencies.

“The patient thrived here,” she said. “He was able to recover his car from the neighboring state, he started working at one of the larger plants in the area, and he has recently made plans to move out of

that the attack was a terror attack with an Islamist motivation.”

In its claim of responsibility, the extremist group said the attack

other night shift patrol officers time to work on filling out reports, he said.

During a shift, officers cover miles of road throughout Sumter County, and it can be confusing to someone outside of law enforcement to know which areas are city and which are in the county.

It’s difficult to explain, but as an officer POMIyou just learn the city CHALEK and county limits, Pomichalek said.

He said officers have specific regions to patrol; however, they are not limited to those areas.

“We can go to different regions if assistance is needed,” he said.

Calls sometimes take officers from Lynchburg to Pinewood and

the shelter into an apartment with a roommate.”

He chose to stay in Sumter even though he has no family here and his friends live elsewhere, Butler said.

The patient told Butler he has never had so many people willing to help him in his life.

“Sumter United Ministries, and by extension the Sumter community, have made a difference in his life,” Butler said. “In this case, Sumter has truly shown itself to be a caring community.”

Crisis Relief Ministry was closed the first week of July.

The third-annual Summer of Caring, which benefits shelter, construction and crisis relief programs, will continue through Labor Day. Each year, the program includes summer construction projects in which volunteers spend two weeks fixing up houses.

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was carried out by “one of the soldiers of the Islamic State.”

The IS-linked Aamaq news agency said the attacker acted in response to the extremist group’s call to target countries of the U.S.-led coalition fighting it in Iraq and Syria. Germany is not involved in combat operations but has contributed reconnaissance aircraft to the effort.

After the IS connection surfaced, federal prosecutors in Karlsruhe, who investigate all suspected terrorism, took over the case saying they would seek to “determine if thus-far unknown accomplices or backers were involved in the crime.”

everywhere in between, he said.

During their shifts, officers have different things that they like to focus on during their shifts, Pomichalek said.

Some officers like doing car stops, while Pomichalek likes to perform property checks.

“I hate seeing victims,” he said.

Pomichalek said he likes to focus on performing property checks because he hates explaining to people why someone has not been arrested for a break-in or why their property may not be returned.

Outside of property checks, patrol officers interact with a variety of people and personalities, Pomichalek said.

He said keeping a cool head and maintaining good communication could be vital to resolving an issue.

which one, and it will be applied directly to it. If no identification is made, it will go to Sumter United Ministries and be divided among all three.

From July 11 to July 14, the Crisis Relief Ministry financially assisted 14 families for a total of $2,796.98 and assisted 14 families with food with a value of $615.

At the shelter on July 10-16, there was an average of 17 men and two women per night.

Sumter United Ministries is at 36 S. Artillery Drive. For more information, call Sumter United Ministries at (803) 775-0757.

Donations received in the last week: anonymous, $100, to the homeless shelter.

Total this week: $100.

This year through July 25: $1,995 Total last year: $7,350 Total since 2014: $16,132.

Sumter United Ministries provides outreach and service because of volunteers and donations from the community, said Executive Director Mark Champagne.

The Sumter Item is partnering with Sumter United Ministries to assist in raising as much money as possible to help the organization’s largest programs.

Financial donations for Summer of Caring can be mailed to The Sumter Item, P.O. Box 1677, Sumter, SC 29151.

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Sumter native Sanders proves that politics involves being engaged

BY BEVERLY FRIERSON Special to The Sumter Item Editor’s note: Sumter native Beverly Frierson is attending the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia this week. This is the first of an occasional series of stories she will be submitting. She can be reached at beverlyfrierson@hotmail.com.

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nergy, innovative ideas and full participation in the political process are characteristics frequently assigned to young political activists. But these qualities, plus integrity, love of community and the sincere desire to advocate for the voiceless, the oppressed and the frequently ignored are embodied in a 73-year-old, petite jewel of Sumter, Virginia Sanders.

Many of you know her brother, long-time Sumter businessman and former Sumter City Councilman Willie Singleton. The Singletons have owned Imports Limited on Main Street since 1976. Along with son Craig and his wife, Emma, they are still running the business today.

“Miss Virginia,” as she is fondly called by media personalities and friends alike, now calls Columbia home, and Columbia is much richer because of her presence.

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Miss Virginia keeps abreast of all things civic. She volunteers for progressive causes and advocates for environmental protection. She holds politicians accountable and unhesitatingly calls them out if they are not transparent or if they betray the public’s trust.

She is also a talking billboard for voter participation and voter education.

Miss Virginia revealed one of the

challenges to establishing successful communities.

She said, “We are too materialistic.

Successful living must be defined by more than big houses, nice cars and designer clothes. Those things have nothing to do with who you are.”

Yet, many who have accumulated material success appear to forget the importance of enriching their communities, and some fail to vote. Their philosophy appears to be: All is well in my world. Why bother to vote?

Other people think that voting is a waste of time because incumbents will do nothing more than appear to be concerned about the community only when it is time to seek re-election.

Those who file for various positions usually are challenged by the difficulty to raise enough money to mount credible campaigns and the power of the incumbency. Yet the struggle is worth it in Miss Virginia’s opinion.

She said, “We must start at the local level to build a strong foundation of political leaders.” That leadership ladder should move from city to county, from county to state and then progress to the federal level.

According to Miss Virginia, “Our condition will be improved when we take personal responsibility.” That responsibility requires that we “be informed.”

Miss Virginia practices what she preaches by reading multiple sources about an issue. She also listens to multiple news outlets to become familiar with more than one perspective.

Miss Virginia added, “Until the age of the computer, we were locked in a bubble as to what is happening in the USA.” She advises, however, that we must adopt an attitude more like that of those who live in Europe: “Their thoughts don’t end at the Atlantic Ocean or the Pacific Ocean. They think more globally.”

I asked Miss Virginia, “At the age of 73, what inspires you to keep going?”

She said, “As a teen, we knew what was going on, and we organized to bring about change. If we don’t keep teaching and preaching, every gain will be lost out of ignorance.”

Because Miss Virginia is aware of the consequences of ineffective leadership, she challenges politicians who do not serve constituents well.

On Monday, the Democratic National Convention convened in Philadelphia, and I am there.

There will be huge crowds, enthusiastic delegates and ardent advocates for and against the platform issues which will be hotly debated, but the political drama will mean absolutely nothing if out of ignorance we do not vote in November.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SUMTER RESIDENTS SHOULD APPRECIATE CITY’S EFFORTS I want to say “thank you” to Joe Waggoner and the City of Sumter for their quick response in dealing with a health and safety issue in my neighborhood. The massive pile of brush and debris was a fire hazard and a breeding ground for disease carrying insects.

Even though they had limited equipment, they got the job done. I only hope their efforts are appreciated by the residents, land owners and the City of Sumter officials. Great job. Keep up the good work.

Topics outlined: • Health Issues • Property Value • Revenue for the City of Sumter Health Issues: Everyone realizes that insects carry diseases. Insects breed in high grass, bushes and trash. Now, the truck that goes around spraying for insect control is a good means of controlling some of it. Let’s attack their breeding ground. How? Property Value: If every property owner were to be held responsible for the condition of their property as far as grass mowed as needed and bushes kept reasonably tidy. For income property (rentals), the tenants would be responsible for the trash and other debris lying around. All trash and debris is to be bagged properly and set out for collection appropriately. This brings us to the cost of enforcing such a plan.

Revenue for the City of Sumter: Since the above is primarily a health issue and in reality can only be enforced by the Health Department (such as smoking in public buildings), fines for violators should be set appropriately. They have to be

set high enough to make it worthwhile for compliance.

In closing: Advantages for all the people of Sumter. First and foremost is the health issue. For property owners, well-kept properties go up in value and are more easily sold or rented at higher prices. For the tenants, a cleaner and healthier environment in which to live or conduct business. For the City of Sumter, it would make Sumter more attractive to new businesses expanding into the area and give Sumter an additional source of income.

This is a win win win situation.

Thank you.

ALLEN J. ERHARD Sumter

CLINTON THINKS LAWS ARE DIFFERENT FOR HER I watched a documentary released in 2013 called “We Steal Secrets: The Story of Wikileaks.” It’s about Julian Assange, creator of Wikileaks, and Bradley Manning (Chelsea Manning), a U.S. Army PFC who worked with classified U.S. government materials.

Hillary Clinton said, “Diplomats around the world are going to have a heart attack … when they wake up one morning and find … an entire repository of classified foreign policy is available to the public. It affects everybody on earth … it opens diplomacy … world wide anarchy … it’s beautiful and horrifying.”

Later she says, “Disclosure like these tear at the fabric of the proper function of responsible government. People of good faith understand the need for sensitive diplomatic communication both to protect the national interest and the global common interest.”

At the end she said, “Let’s be clear, this disclosure is not just

an attack on America’s foreign policy interest; it is an attack on the international community.”

Eric Holder said, “We have a very serious criminal investigation that’s underway, and we’re looking at all the things we can do to stem the flow of this information.”

The U.S. government tried many ways to stop Assange from printing Manning’s classified materials, including trying to use the Espionage Act of 1917. People interviewed even called for his death.

Bradley Manning’s trial began on June 3, 2013. He was convicted on July 30 on 17 of the 22 charges in their entirety, including five counts of espionage and theft, and an amended version of four other charges. He/she was sentenced on Aug. 21 to 35 years in prison, reduction in rank to private, forfeiture of all pay and allowances and a dishonorable discharge.

Manning and WikiLeaks were credited as catalysts for the Arab Spring that began in December 2010, when waves of protesters rose up against rulers across the Middle East and North Africa.

Question, what is the difference between Assange and Manning and Hillary Clinton?

Everything on her nonsecure website was available to anyone. She seems to understand when someone else does the crime but not when she does.

The law doesn’t appear to apply to everyone the same.

Could that be why there is so much lawlessness?

JACQUELINE K. HUGHES Sumter

COMMISSION SHOULDN’T APPROVE PROJECT REQUEST This Wednesday, the Sumter City and County Planning Commission is reviewing sev-

eral major projects. Some, such as the new Hilton Hotel on Broad Street, are good for Sumter; others not so much.

One particular project we need to oppose is the request to amend the permitted use along Patriot Parkway and construct a mini-storage on 8 acres adjacent to Patriot Village and Patriot Park.

Putting a mini-storage in the backyards of a nice residential neighborhood is a bad idea.

Doing so detracts from the appearance of the nearby residential neighborhoods and causes property values to plummet.

Patriot Parkway is one of the major thoroughfares to Shaw Air Force Base. The commission should realize just how important Shaw is to our economy and commit to maintaining and improving the appearance of the parkway.

Visitors arriving from the west often choose scenic Patriot Parkway over the unsightly Broad Street extension.

Let’s not give our visitors the idea our commission is clueless with regard to urban planning.

Tell your commissioners to vote no on this amendment request.

BRYAN FUNKE, MD Sumter

REMEMBER THAT ALL GODLY LIVES MATTER Trump claims he can fix what’s wrong with our nation.

He can’t.

Clinton claims she can fix what’s wrong with our nation.

She can’t.

Black lives matter — yes.

White lives matter — yes.

Cops’ lives matter — yes.

All lives matter.

The reality is no one, no team, no government program, can fix what’s wrong with our nation.

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— to fix what’s wrong with our nation is for our nation to collectively drop to our knees and proclaim: “Godly lives matter.”

Until then, prepare for a heat wave.

SCOTT A. SCHROEDER Wedgefield

IGNORANCE, LAZINESS DON’T MATTER TO DOT I have been trying for months to get DOT Sumter to fix some bad places in the roadway on Manning Road between Patricia Drive and Booth Road.

One place just south of Dollard Drive is really bad and the only thing DOT has done is make it worse.

What is the problem with this outfit? Is it a lack of proper training or is it supervision?

My suspicion is that the individuals that do the work are well aware of what has to be done to properly repair these areas for the long term and they want to do the work right the first time and be finished.

Evidently, the fault lies at the top: supervision.

I have even made contact with the offices of two people in the Columbia DOT office.

The result was the same as here: nothing.

I contacted the offices of two senators that are supposed to represent Sumter County about this problem: total waste of my time.

Hopefully, there will be someone in Columbia or somewhere that has enough authority who will read this and see that this area is repaired in the manner that it should be and any other spots that others have reported and still waiting for repairs.

It seems that with DOT, ignorance is certainly not an obstacle to advancement. Neither is laziness.

H.N. HODGE Sumter

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BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH Summer’s over, fall has arrived. And the first “new” network show of the season is more than 20 years old. The CW reboots “MADtv” (9 p.m., TV-14), the sketch comedy series that ran on Fox from 19952009.

The new series features an ensemble of eight comics including Carlie Craig, Chelsea Davison, Jeremy D. Howard, Amir K, Lyric Lewis, Piotr Michael, Michelle Ortiz and Adam Ray. The old “MAD” was a late-night-Saturday affair often more cutting edge, and with a far more diverse cast, than “Saturday Night Live.” It remains to be seen if a primetime slot results in a tamer sensibility.

• Television turns everything into television. Evidence of that can probably be found watching coverage of the Democratic National Convention (8 p.m., PBS, C-SPAN, Fox News, MSNBC, CNN; 10 p.m., ABC, CBS and NBC).

And that goes double for reality television, a genre where the varieties of human experience seem whittled down to familiar patterns.

The good news is that the series “Born This Way” (10 p.m., A&E, TV-PG) showcases seven young people born with Down syndrome as they explore friendships and passions and make their way in a society that is not always understanding.

At the same time, the documentary is processed through reality TV conventions that have been around since “The Real World.” After all, this show airs right after the fourth season premiere of “Married at First Sight” (8:45 p.m., A&E), a series more contrived than it sounds.

• “Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel” (10 p.m., HBO) devotes an entire show and four correspondents to the upcoming Rio Olympics. Just more than a week off, the games will unfold against political chaos in Brazil, concerns about an exotic new virus, numerous scandals at the heart of the International Olympic Committee and a growing consensus that the social, political and financial costs of hosting the games have become unbearable.

All that said, let the games begin!

• Faced with non-stop ghoul-

ish mayhem, Deb and the counselors do what anybody would do — go camping deep in the woods — on “Dead of Summer” (9 p.m., Freeform, TV-14), where most of the characters seem addled, at least from the neck up.

“Whose Line Is It Anyway?” (CW, TV-14), Joey Fatone (8 p.m.), Tamera Mowry-Housley (8:30 p.m.).

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TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS • Is it wrong of me to wish that the great white monster from “Jaws” (7 p.m., AMC) could guest-star on “Below Deck Mediterranean” (9 p.m., Bravo, TV14), wrapping up its first season tonight?

• Twelve acts perform live on “America’s Got Talent” (8 p.m., NBC, TV-PG).

• An encounter with a black market in venom on “Zoo” (9 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14).

• “Bizarre Foods With Andrew Zimmern” (9 p.m., Travel, TVPG) visits Shanghai.

• Tensions rise on the eve of a big heist on “Animal Kingdom” (9 p.m., TNT, TV-14).

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• A private investigator gets to the heart of mysteries — be they murders, affairs or family estrangements — on the series

“Cry Wolfe” (10 p.m., ID).

SERIES NOTES Saving a sailor in time for turkey dinner on “NCIS” (8 p.m., CBS, r, TV-PG) * A mother-andchild power struggle on “Hotel Hell” (8 p.m., Fox, TV-14) * On back-to-back helpings of

Coverage from the Democratic National Convention on “The Daily Show With Trevor Noah” (11 p.m., Comedy Central) * Expect Wyclef Jean on “The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore” (11:30 p.m., Comedy Central) * Jeff Daniels, Bassem Youssef and Aurora are booked on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” (11:35 p.m., CBS) * Jimmy Fallon welcomes Michael Fassbender, Abby Elliott and Bastille on “The Tonight Show” (11:35 p.m., NBC) * Alicia Vikander, Andy Cohen and Maria Bamford visit “Late Night With Seth Meyers” (12:35 a.m., NBC) * Tatiana Maslany and Mike Birbiglia appear on “The Late Late Show With James Corden” (12:35 a.m., CBS).

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AROUND TOWN at Sumter High School, 2580 Summer Movies at the Sumter McCrays Mill Road. The Opera House, 21 N. Main St., Do you need information about of this awareness purpose will feature the following: BlueChoice Medicaid? event is to provide informaThursday, July 28, “Open tion on available communiSeason: Scared Silly;” and ty resources to parents of Friday, Aug. 12, “The Hunyouth ages 0-18 years old in ger Games: The Mockingjay Sumter County.

Part 2.” Thursday movie times are 10 a.m., 1 p.m.

The Sumter Police Departand 7 p.m. and Friday movie ment’s Annual Back-to-School time is 7 p.m. Admission is Bash will be held 9 a.m.$1. Water and popcorn will noon on Tuesday, Aug. 9, at be available for purchase Crosswell Park. There will for $1 each. Call (803) 436be food, balloon artists, 2500. face painting, free haircuts, water park and music. All In an effort to provide resichildren must be accompadents with more information nied by a responsible adult about coverage, BlueChoice 18 years of age or older.

HealthPlan Medicaid will dish out free scoops of informaThe Sumter Chapter of the Nation and ice cream from tional Federation of the Blind noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, of South Carolina will meet July 28, at Pinewood Comat 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. munity Center, 26 W. Fulton 9, at Shiloh-Randolph Manning Road, Pinewood.

Manor, 125 W. Bartlette St., Attendees will see the Sumter, SC 29150. Chief Community Activity Transit Rose, of the Sumter County (CAT) vehicle, play games Fire Department, will speak. and win prizes.

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The YWCA of the Upper LowContact Debra Canty, chaplands Inc. will host a yard sale ter president, at (803) 775from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and a 5792 or debra.canty@fronfish fry from 11 a.m. to 2 tier.com. Donations are p.m. on Friday, July 29, at welcome and can be mailed 246 Church St. Fish dinners to NFB Sumter Chapter, P.O. are $8 and include red rice, Box 641, Sumter, SC 29151. slaw and cake. Sandwiches Google Debra Canty’s story are $4. Call (803) 773-7158 on YouTube. to place orders. All proceeds benefit eliminating The Thunderguards of Sumter domestic abuse in Sumter, will hold its annual back-toLee and Clarendon counschool bash from 11 a.m. to 4 ties. p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Thunderguards clubAn evening of fashion and fun, house, 104 E. Bee St. Free presented by Taw Caw event. For information, call Community Outreach CenDuckTape at (803) 651-0482, ter, will be held at 4 p.m. on Brascoe at (803) 622-4685 or Saturday, July 30, at 1130 WildChild at (803) 983-8715.

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Tickets: $10 adults; $5 for Sumter High School Class of children ages 5-12.

1976 will celebrate their 40th class reunion FridayBroken Wings, an eight-week Sunday, Sept. 2-4 as folgrief support group hosted lows: 7-10 a.m. Friday, meet

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Gaffney 94/73 Spartanburg 94/73

Greenville 94/73

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Sumter 97/77

Aiken 95/74

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Charleston 95/78

Today: Mostly sunny; humid. High 90 to 96.

Wednesday: A thunderstorm, but a stray shower in southern parts. High 92 to 96.

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Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

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RIVER STAGES 0.00" 4.62" 4.37" 29.60" 24.01" 27.29"

Myrtle Beach 92/79

Manning 97/78

Today: Partly sunny. Winds west-southwest 4-8 mph. Patchy clouds.

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Too deep a hole Sumter falls behind early again, loses to defending champ Chapin/Newberry 12-7 to end tournament run

By DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com The Sumter P-15’s put themselves in another early hole in the American Legion baseball state tournament on Monday and, again, couldn’t quite dig out of it.

And because of that, their season came to an end.

Defending World Series champion Chapin/Newberry Posts 193/24 scored three runs in the first inning and extended it to 8-0 after four before holding on for a 12-7 victory at Riley Park.

C/N, which improved to 21-6 on the season, will face Florence Post 1 today at 7 p.m.

Sumter finished with a 23-7 record.

“We got down early, but I’m proud of my team for the way it stuck with it and kept battling,” said Sumter head coach Steve Campbell. “We got it back to 8-5, but Chapin got some big hits and made some big plays defensively that kept them in (control of) the game.”

Chapin, coming off a 9-4 loss to Camden on Sunday, bounced back in a positive way for head coach Daniel Gregory. Posts 193/24 plated three runs in the first, single runs in the second and third and three more in the fourth to jump out to the 8-0 lead.

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Sumter catcher Todd Larrimer prepares to tag out Chapin/Newberry’s Colin Santiago in Chapin’s 12-7 victory on Monday in the American See Sumter, Page B3 Legion state tournament at Riley Park..

Post 1 advances to state finals Errors mount in 12-6 win over Camden by justin driggers justin@theitem.com

Inman rallies, halts surging Greenwood

BY PATRICK ENZOR Special To The Sumter Item

Committing five errors will rarely win you many ball games, especially in the American Legion baseball state tournament, but Florence Post 1 found a way.

Mostly because three errors by Camden Post 17 proved even more costly.

Post 1 scored 10 unearned runs -- including six in a game-changing second inning -- to stay unbeaten with a 12-6 victory at Riley Park and advance to Wednesday’s tournament final.

Florence improved to 34-3 on the season and will take on Chapin/ Newberry today at 7 p.m. Camden fell to 15-9 and will face Inman at 3 p.m.

Post 1 will play in its fifth straight finals regardless of today’s outcome.

“It was five physical mistakes and a lot more mental mistakes,” Florence head coach Derick Urquhart said.

“Some missed signs and some plays

See Advance, Page B4

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Florence’s Jon Mitchell Carter connects during Post 1’s 12-6 victory over Camden Post 17 on Monday in the American Legion state tournament at Riley Park.

Inman Post 45 put up five runs in the first four innings in its elimination game against Greenwood Post 20 in the American Legion State Tournament on Monday at Riley Park, but had to hold on with both hands over the last four innings to secure one of the final four spots in the double-elimination tournament.

After Greenwood scored five runs in the fifth, Inman rallied and held off a Greenwood comeback in the ninth to advance with a 7-6 win.

Greenwood ended its season with a 19-7 record, while Inman improved to 22-7 and will face Camden today at 3 p.m.

“You always have so much pressure on you (in elimination games) – you either have to win or you go home,” said Inman head coach Steve Skinner. “We played well again today. Greenwood has a good ball team.”

See Inman, Page B3

College football

Tigers, Watson ACC preseason picks The Associated Press GREENSBORO, N.C. — Clemson and quarterback Deshaun Watson are the preseason picks for Atlantic Coast Conference favorite and player of the year.

The reigning champion Tigers were picked on 144 of 191

votes released Monday from media members attending last week’s league media days. Atlantic Division rival Florida State was second with 39 votes, while Coastal Division favorite North Carolina was picked on seven.

The Tigers are coming off a 14-1 season that included a win

against UNC in the ACC championship game and a trip to the College Football Playoff title game, where Clemson lost to Alabama.

“We want to finish with no regrets,” Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said during the ACC

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The Associated Press

Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson answers a question on Friday at the ACC Football Kickoff in Charlotte.

Watston is the preseason pick for the Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year.o

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Auto racing

TV, Radio

Tuesday’s Games

TODAY

10 a.m. – Youth Baseball: NYBC AllStar Game from Yaphank, N.Y. (CBS SPORTS NETWORK).

Noon – International Athletics: U.S. Olympic Wrestling Trials from Iowa City, Iowa – Freestyle and Greco-Roman Competition (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

1 p.m. – Youth Baseball: NYBC All-Star Game from Yaphank, N.Y. (CBS SPORTS NETWORK).

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

7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Chi. Cubs at Chi. White Sox (ESPN).

8 p.m. – NPF Softball: Pennsylvania at Chicago (CBS SPORTS NETWORK).

8 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Atlanta at Minnesota (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST, WPUB-FM 102.7).

8 p.m. – International Soccer: Mexican League Match – Chiapas vs. Guadalajara (UNIVISION).

10 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Tampa Bay at Los Angeles Dodgers or Cincinnati at San Francisco (MLB NETWORK).

10 p.m. – International Basketball: United States vs. China from Oakland, Calif. (NBA TV).

10 p.m. – International Soccer: Mineras vs. America (UNIVISION).

MLB Standings The Associated Press

Busch seeks momentum from big Brickyard wins

By MICHAEL MAROT The Associated Press

Brickyard 400 results

INDIANAPOLIS — Kyle Busch used his first Brickyard 400 victory as a springboard to his first Sprint Cup title.

He’s trying to make sure it happens again.

Another dominant weekend at Indianapolis sent Busch home with a historic sweep, a reputation for having tamed Indianapolis’ tricky 2.5-mile oval and plenty of momentum heading into the chase. “To come out of here, at a place this hard to race and be able to have two years like this, I think, is really special,� team owner and Super Bowl-winning coach Joe Gibbs said. “That’s a tribute to him, the team and (crew chief) Adam Stevens.�

If Busch keeps driving this well, he’ll be impossible to catch.

He posted the fastest laps in both of Friday’s practices, the best speed in two of the three rounds of Cup qualifying Saturday and led a record 149 laps in the double overtime race that went 10 laps longer than the scheduled 160.

Busch also won the Xfinity Series race from the pole while leading all but one lap, and the first of two heat races.

It’s the first time a NASCAR driver has captured two poles and two wins on the same weekend, and he joined Jimmie Johnson as the only back-to-back winners of the Brickyard. Johnson finished third Sunday.

Now Busch is looking to replicate the aftermath of last year’s two-race Indy sweep as the title quest nears. “I thought last year the momentum did carry over,� he said. “We won this race and then we were running right behind Joey Logano for much of the last stint at Pocono, and we thought we had just enough fuel to make it. We didn’t. We ran out.�

FOND FAREWELL Gordon and Stewart both missed out on top10 finishes. Stewart wound up 11th after a late speeding penalty on pit road. Gordon, who replaced the injured Dale Earnhardt Jr., wound up 13th in his season debut. And after the race, Stewart and Gordon — two Indiana drivers who were once rivals — took one final, slow lap around the track together to thank their home-state fans.

STRONG EFFORT Busch won the race, but Gibbs had two other cars in the top four. Matt Kenseth, the New Hampshire winner, was second, 2.126

Clemson

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Kickoff in Charlotte. “Even had we won the game, for us, we’re going to start over.

We’re going to go back to the basics and try and reinstall our program, the core values of our program, get everybody on the same page with a common purpose and go grind. That’s just what we’re always going to do.�

The Tigers earned 148 first-place votes as the Atlantic favorite over FSU, which had 42 votes. They were followed by Louisville, North Carolina State, Boston College, Syracuse and Wake Forest.

The Tar Heels earned 121 first-place votes as the Coastal favorite as they come off an 11-win season.

They lost to Clemson 45-37 in last year’s ACC championship game and are trying to become the first repeat Coastal champion since 2011 in a division with three new

NASCAR Sprint Cup Combat Wounded Coalition 400 Results Sunday At Indianapolis Motor Speedway Indianapolis Lap length: 2.5 miles (Start position in parentheses)

seconds behind Busch. Denny Hamlin overcame a speeding penalty to finish fourth. Carl Edwards looked like he would have a top-five finish before crashing late in the race.

NOTHING’S SAFE While Busch clearly had the dominant car, the closing laps made him nervous. There were three restarts with less than 10 laps to go and each time, Busch managed to pull away and hold on for the win. He just wasn’t happy about it. “I certainly didn’t want one, let alone five of them or however many we had.�

SECOND ACT Busch’s brother, Kurt, already has raced in the Indianapolis 500. After winning each of the last four NASCAR races at Indy, the twotime Brickyard winner was asked if he wanted to follow his brother’s lead and try the 500. “Well, I won’t be following in his footsteps. I’ll be doing my own footsteps. It certainly may open some avenues, I’m not sure.�

Virginia.

Watson earned 164 votes as player of the year, while FSU running back Dalvin Cook was second with 18.

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Sunday’s Games

N.Y. Yankees 5, San Francisco 2 Toronto 2, Seattle 0 Baltimore 5, Cleveland 3 Boston 8, Minnesota 7 Chicago White Sox 4, Detroit 3 Houston 13, L.A. Angels 3 Texas 2, Kansas City 1 Chicago White Sox 5, Detroit 4 Oakland 3, Tampa Bay 2

Monday’s Games

Colorado at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.

San Diego at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.

Detroit at Boston, 7:10 p.m.

Oakland at Texas, 8:05 p.m.

Chi. Cubs at Chi. White Sox, 8:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Houston, 8:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Kansas City, 8:15 p.m.

Tuesday’s Games

Colorado at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.

Seattle at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.

San Diego at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.

Chi. Cubs at Chi. White Sox, 7:10 p.m.

Detroit at Boston, 7:10 p.m.

Washington at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m.

Oakland at Texas, 8:05 p.m.

Atlanta at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Houston, 8:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Kansas City, 8:15 p.m.

Tampa Bay at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

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Saturday’s Games

Pittsburgh 7, Philadelphia 4 San Francisco 2, N.Y. Yankees 1, 12 inn.

Washington 3, San Diego 2 Cincinnati 6, Arizona 1 Miami 7, N.Y. Mets 2 Milwaukee 6, Chicago Cubs 1 L.A. Dodgers 7, St. Louis 2 Colorado 8, Atlanta 4

Sunday’s Games

N.Y. Yankees 5, San Francisco 2 Arizona 9, Cincinnati 8 N.Y. Mets 3, Miami 0 Pittsburgh 5, Philadelphia 4 San Diego 10, Washington 6 Chicago Cubs 6, Milwaukee 5 Colorado 7, Atlanta 2 L.A. Dodgers 9, St. Louis 6

Monday’s Games

Colorado at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.

San Diego at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.

Philadelphia at Miami, 7:10 p.m.

St. Louis at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m.

Arizona at Milwaukee, 7:20 p.m.

Chi. Cubs at Chi. White Sox, 8:10 p.m.

Cincinnati at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

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Friday’s Games

Saturday’s Games

Seattle 14, Toronto 5 San Francisco 2, N.Y. Yankees 1, 12 inn.

Baltimore 5, Cleveland 2 Minnesota 11, Boston 9 Chicago White Sox 4, Detroit 3 Houston 7, L.A. Angels 2 Texas 7, Kansas City 4 Oakland 4, Tampa Bay 3

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San Francisco Los Angeles Colorado San Diego Arizona

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No games scheduled

Saturday’s Games

1. (1) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 170.

2. (18) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 170.

3. (13) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 170.

4. (4) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 170.

5. (10) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 170.

6. (7) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 170.

7. (14) Joey Logano, Ford, 170.

8. (8) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 170.

9. (12) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 170.

10. (23) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 170.

11. (3) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 170.

12. (16) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 170.

13. (21) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 170.

14. (22) Chris Buescher, Ford, 170.

15. (15) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 170.

16. (11) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 170.

17. (5) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 170.

18. (26) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 170.

19. (9) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 170.

20. (33) Landon Cassill, Ford, 169.

21. (31) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 169.

22. (24) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 169.

23. (27) Michael McDowell, Chevrolet, 168.

24. (34) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 168.

25. (29) Aric Almirola, Ford, 168.

26. (37) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 168.

27. (32) Brian Scott, Ford, 168.

28. (38) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 167.

29. (35) Cole Whitt, Chevrolet, 167.

30. (20) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 167.

31. (6) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, Accident, 166.

32. (36) Ryan Ellis, Toyota, 166.

33. (39) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 165.

34. (40) Patrick Carpentier, Ford, 164.

35. (2) Carl Edwards, Toyota, Accident, 154.

36. (17) Ryan Blaney, Ford, Accident, 152.

37. (28) David Ragan, Toyota, Accident, 117.

38. (25) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, Overheating, 71.

39. (19) Greg Biffle, Ford, Accident, 53.

40. (30) Matt DiBenedetto, Toyota, Engine, 4.

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Miami was picked second with 50 first-place votes, followed by Pittsburgh, Virginia Tech, Duke, Georgia Tech and

AMERICAN League East Division

Baltimore Boston Toronto New York Tampa Bay Central Division

Cleveland Detroit Kansas City Chicago Minnesota West Division

Texas Houston Seattle Oakland Los Angeles

WNBA standings

By The Associated Press

Los Angeles 95, Washington 75 Atlanta 93, Dallas 88 Minnesota 79, Seattle 72 Connecticut 94, Chicago 89

By The Associated Press

Kyle Busch celebrates winning the Brickyard 400 race Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Colorado at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.

Seattle at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.

San Diego at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.

Chi. Cubs at Chi. White Sox, 7:10 p.m.

Philadelphia at Miami, 7:10 p.m.

St. Louis at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m.

Washington at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m.

Arizona at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m.

Atlanta at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

Cincinnati at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

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No games scheduled

Monday’s Games

No games scheduled

Golf

By The Associated Press RBC Canadian Open Par Scores Sunday At Glen Abbey Golf Club Oakville, Ontario Purse: $5.9 million Yardage: 7,253; Par: 72 Final a-amateur Jhonattan Vegas (500), $1,062,000 73-69-70-64—276 -12 Jon Rahm, $440,533 67-71-72-67—277 -11 Dustin Johnson (208), $440,533 66-71-71-69—277 -11 Martin Laird (208), $440,533 73-69-68-67—277 -11 Ricky Barnes (96), $207,238 71-68-71-68—278 -10 Alex Cejka (96), $207,238 71-69-69-69—278 -10 Brandt Snedeker (96), $207,238 68-73-66-71—278 -10 Steve Wheatcroft (96), $207,238 68-77-64-69—278 -10 Ben Crane (73), $159,300 69-70-73-67—279 -9 Matt Kuchar (73), $159,300 69-71-70-69—279 -9 Geoff Ogilvy (73), $159,300 73-71-72-63—279 -9 a-Jared du Toit 67-71-70-71—279 -9 Jim Furyk (60), $135,700 70-71-71-68—280 -8 Jason Day (53), $95,056 69-76-69-67—281 -7 Chris Kirk (53), $95,056 72-73-69-67—281 -7 Luke List (53), $95,056 66-71-77-67—281 -7 Chez Reavie (53), $95,056 69-71-73-68—281 -7 Jimmy Walker (53), $95,056 70-72-71-68—281 -7 Spencer Levin (53), $95,056 72-70-71-68—281 -7 Hudson Swafford (53), $95,056 72-72-67-70—281 -7 Michael Thompson (53), $95,056 72-74-66-69—281 -7 Cameron Tringale (53), $95,056 68-73-69-71—281 -7 Brian Harman (47), $61,360 75-71-73-63—282 -6 Si Woo Kim (47), $61,360 69-77-67-69—282 -6 John Senden (47), $61,360 73-72-70-67—282 -6 The Senior Open Championship Par Scores Sunday At Carnoustie Golf Links Carnoustie, Scotland Purse: $1.68 million Yardage: 7,295; Par: 72 Final a-amateur Paul Broadhurst, $279,144 75-66-68-68—277 -11 Scott McCarron, $186,141 69-70-71-69—279 -9 Magnus P. Atlevi, $94,261 70-69-74-67—280 -8 Miguel Angel Jimenez, $94,261 70-70-65-75—280 -8 Tom Byrum, $64,802 69-69-71-72—281 -7 Brandt Jobe, $64,802 73-67-75-66—281 -7 Joe Durant, $46,025 69-68-72-73—282 -6 Wes Short, Jr., $46,025 70-70-69-73—282 -6 Billy Andrade, $33,931 71-72-68-73—284 -4 Peter Fowler, $33,931 69-69-75-71—284 -4 Bernhard Langer, $33,931 71-71-71-71—284 -4 Jeff Sluman, $27,758 73-73-71-68—285 -3 Kevin Sutherland, $27,758 72-69-76-68—285 -3 Stephen Dodd, $24,075 70-73-71-72—286 -2 Scott Dunlap, $24,075 75-70-70-71—286 -2 David Frost, $24,075 71-72-70-73—286 -2 Tom Lehman, $24,075 73-67-71-75—286 -2 Stephen Ames, $20,342 72-71-71-73—287 -1

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Inman starting pitcher Jacob Corn throws during Post 45’s 7-6 victory over Greenwood Post 20 on Monday in an American Legion state tournament elimination game at Riley Park.

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Chapin/Newberry’s Corey Stone make contact in Chapin’s 12-7 victory over Sumter on Monday in the American Legion state tournament at Riley Park.

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“I was happy to see the way we responded,” Gregory said.

“We came back with 14 hits and made enough plays defensively to back up a gutsy pitching performance by Ryan Stoudemire.

“It was great to see how we performed with that back-tothe-wall mentality.”

The bottom of the first looked as though it would be no problem for Sumter starting pitcher Dawson Price.

The right-hander recorded fly outs to center fielder Brandon Spittle on the first two batters before walking Tyler White. Then the fun began for C/N. Cleanup hitter Stoudemire rifled a shot past first baseman Ryan Williamson for a single that sent White to third. Chandler Todd followed with a single to center to drive in White.

Alex Ellison drew a walk to load the bases before Corey Stone went the opposite way for a 2-run single to left to make it 3-0.

Posts 193/24 pushed across another run in the second without getting the ball out of the infield.

Colin Santiago led off with a humpback liner that fell just behind the pitcher’s mound.

He was sacrificed to second by Blake Smith before Peyton Spangler hit a grounder back up the middle. P-15’s second baseman Tradd James gloved the ball and tried unsuccessfully to get Spangler at first.

Santiago never slowed down at third and came around to score to make it 4-0.

C/N made it 5-0 in the third thanks to two errors by shortstop Ryan Moore. Stone hit a grounder that Moore backhanded in the hole, but his throw forced Williamson to go up for it and he couldn’t get the tag down. Brandon Deans hit another in the hole that Moore got to, but made a poor throw trying to force Stone at second. Stone went to third and scored on Santiago’s fielder’s choice.

Chapin scored three more runs in the fourth to go up 8-0.

They came off of James, who came in to get the final out of the third. James, who pitched three innings in Saturday’s 9-4 opening loss to Greenwood, gave up a leadoff single, walked three and had two wild pitches to let in two runs.

He was relieved by Dustin Frye, who threw 80 pitches in five shutout innings against Greenwood, and he gave up a run-scoring single to Deans.

Sumter finally got to against Stoudemire, a husky right-

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Chapin/Newberry’s Tyler White dives safely in to home to score on a passed ball as Sumter pitcher Tradd James is late covering in Chapin’s 12-7 victory on Monday in the American Legion state tournament at Riley Park. hander, in the fifth. Caleb Larrimore led off with a double, and after Dustin Frye struck out, Moore reached on an error to put runners on the corner. Brandon Spittle and Price had consecutive RBI singles and Jordan Holladay brought them home with a triple to dead centerfield that made it 8-4.

Holladay scored when Todd Larrimer reached on an error, cutting the lead to 8-5. The inning ended with Stoudemire snagging a Ryan Touchberry line drive and throwing to first to double off Larrimer.

The P-15’s were back in the game, but soon found themselves back out of it. Frye gave up a leadoff double to White, and after Spittle ran down a deep fly from Stoudemire, Todd singled White to third.

Ellison deposited the baseball over the left field wall for a 3-run home run.

Campbell said the decision to go with James and Frye on short rest instead of going to the rested arms of Larrimore and Touchberry, who were fourth and fifth in innings pitched on the team, was due to the batting lineup.

“We wanted to try and keep our sticks in the lineup because we were having to come back,” Campbell said. “We already had our better sticks in the starting lineup.”

Sumter got a single run in the sixth on an infield RBI single to make it 11-6. It loaded the bases in the eighth with

two outs when Spangler, the C/N shortstop, made a diving snag of a line drive by Price that would have likely plated two runs.

“That was a fantastic play

by Peyton,” Gregory said.

“What was more important about it is it kept Holladay coming to the plate with a chance to tie the game (with a home run). He’s someone who can get it done.”

Chapin got a run in the bottom of the eighth to go up 12-6.

Sumter got three straight hits to start the ninth to score a run and knock Stoudemire off the mound. Deans came in to get the final three outs as Sumter left the bases loaded for the third time.

Gregory said when Stoudemire gave up the five runs that actually made him decide to ride him as long as he could.

“We were hoping to get him out of there after 40 pitches so we could use him some on Wednesday,” Gregory said.

“When they scored the five runs though, I told him it was his ball game.”

White was 3-for-5 with three runs scored and two runs batted in to lead Chapin. Todd had two hits, two runs and two RBI, Stoudemire had two hits and two runs and Deans had two hits and an RBI. Spittle and Holladay both had two hits and two RBI and Holladay scored twice. Larrimer had a hit and two RBI and Williamson had two hits.

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rifice bunt from Wright, came home on Jacob MurFrom Page B1 phy’s double. Post 45 added three runs in the third on With the game tied 5-5 in RBI singles from Robbie Vess, the bottom of the sixth inWright and Murphy and anning, Inman drew three other in the fourth as Mike walks from reliever Payton Elijah scored from second on Smith to load the bases – two a misplay from Cartrett, came with two outs. Hunter Greenwood’s leftfielder, to Gneisig made Post 20 pay for make it 5-0. it with a 2-run single to left“This team never quits,” field to give Post 45 a 7-5 said Dawis. “We teach them cushion. that you are always in the That lead appeared it might game. In this tournament, hold with Inman starter we’ve had big innings. All the Jacob Corn on the mound. way down to the ninth, we Outside of the fifth inning were expecting to put four, where he gave up five runs on five runs up.” five hits, Corn had limited Thirteen of Inman’s first 23 Greenwood to no runs on four batters swung put the ball in hits in the seven other inplay on the first or second nings heading into the ninth. pitch from Greenwood pitchHowever, Greenwood led ing. That aggressiveness off the ninth with a single didn’t disappoint Skinner. and a walk to end Corn’s day “All season long we took a after 145 pitches. lot of pitches and would get “Jacob is a big, strong boy behind in the count,” said and can throw a lot of inSkinner. “We talked about nings,” said Skinner. “He that. I didn’t really notice it wasn’t tired. We just wanted today, but I’m glad they were to change things and show swinging at a lot of good them a new face. It worked pitches instead of getting beout today.” hind.”

A fielder’s choice put runPost 20 got to Corn in the ners at the corners with one fifth as they sent nine batters out against reliever Jordan to the plate. Smith and CarEdney. After Dylan Burton trett each had two-run douflew out to plate Wyatt Owens bles and Tanner Byrd and make it 7-6, Smith knocked in Ryan Franklin. walked to move the tying run Corn gave up six runs – into scoring position. four earned – on 11 hits with Edney got Henry Cartrett, three walks and seven strikewho had hit a 2-run double in outs in 8-plus innings. the fifth inning, to hit a sharp Corbie Long took the loss grounder right to first basefor Greenwood, ending his man Clayton Caudell to end start after just 32/3 innings. the game.

He gave up five runs – three “Tip our hat to Inman, they earned – on eight hits and a played a great ball game,” walk. said Greenwood assistant Murphy was 3-for-4 with coach Hunter Dawis, who two RBI for Inman. Vess and filled in for head coach Mack Gneisig each added two hits Hite the last six innings. and combined for three runs “Our hitters did well, we just scored and three RBI. made too many errors.”

Owens led Greenwood with Hite had a previously a 3-for-5 effort and two runs scheduled speaking engagescored. Byrd and Smith were ment. each 2-for-4 with Byrd scorGneisig opened the game’s ing once and plating one, scoring with a leadoff double while Smith scored once with in the second, and after a sac- two RBI.

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that were not done properly that easily could have burned us in a closer game. “...But we swung the bats well and pitched well and were able to take advantage of some of the things they gave us.”

Florence took command in the second as a 1-out Camden error opened the door for a big inning. Four walks, a passed ball, an RBI double by Benj Jones and 2-run singles

by Jon Mitchell Carter and Lex Tuten helped plate six 2-out runs as Post 1 grabbed a 6-3 advantage.

That came on the heels of a rough first inning by Florence as three errors led to three unearned runs -- including two off of a bizarre play.

Bradwin Salmond’s 1-out single with two on looked as if it was going to load the bases for Camden, but Post 17’s Josh Hernandez got caught between second and third as the ball went into Jones at home. Jones’ throw to try to nail Hernandez at second ricocheted off Post 1 shortstop Grayson Cottingham’s leg into left field, scoring two.

Salmond took third on another throwing error trying to get Hernandez at home. He came in next batter on Devin Beckley’s sacrifice fly to deep short as Post 17 grabbed an early 3-run lead.

“We just kind of held on to the ball too long and made a poor throw that Grayson said he couldn’t see,” Urquhart said. “We try to limit those mental mistakes, but that was one of those bizarre plays where we threw it around a lit-

July 23-27 Riley Park SATURDAY Game 1 — Florence (L1) 12, Greenville (U4) 1 Game 2 — Camden (L4) 11, Rock Hill (U1) 6 Game 3 — Greenwood (U2) 9, Sumter (L3) 4 Game 4 — Chapin/Newberry (L2) 15, Inman (U3) 1 SUNDAY Game 5 — Sumter 9, Greenville 0 (Sumter wins via forfeit), Greenville eliminated Game 6 — Inman 5, Rock Hill 2, Rock Hill eliminated Game 7 — Florence 6, Greenwood 4 Game 8 — Camden 9, Chapin/ Newberry 4 MONDAY Game 9 — Inman 7, Greenwood 6, Greenwood eliminated Game 10 — Chapin/Newberry 12, Sumter 7, Sumter eliminated Game 11 — Florence 12. Camden 6 TODAY Game 12 — Camden vs Inman, 3 p.m.

Game 13 — Florence vs. Chapin/ Newberry, 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY Game 14 — Winner Game 14 vs.

Winner Game 12, 10 a.m.

Game 15 — Winner Game 14 vs.

Winner Game 12 (if necessary) Note 1: Pairings for Game 12 and Game 13 will not match previous opponents against each other unless necessary.

Note 2: If three teams remain after Game 13, the winner of Game 11 automatically draws the bye for Game 14.

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Camden Post 17’s Josh Hernandez hits a foul ball during Monday’s 12-6 loss to Florence Post 1 in the American Legion state tournament at Riley Park. tle bit.

“Thankfully, it didn’t hurt us in the end.”

It was a similar back-andforth story the rest of the night as both teams struggled defensively. Post 1 scored two more unearned runs in the fifth and another two in the seventh. Post 17 finished with just one earned run itself.

“That’s the name of the game,” Camden head coach Tyler Pike said. “That’s the one thing we’ve been very good at so far this tournament

is limiting these errors. But today it got to us.

“That second inning just kind of snowballed on us with the six unearned runs. That was brutal.”

Post 17 was also unable to put much together against Florence’s pitching after the first inning. Post 1 starter Bryant Huggins went 62/3 innings and allowed six runs on seven hits, but only one was earned. He struck out five, walked one and hit one -pitching around back-to-back

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Sumter 14s lose to Hampton 6-2 AIKEN – The Sumter 14-year-old all-star baseball team lost to Hampton 6-2 on Monday in the state tournament at Citizens Park.

Sumter, which beat Lancaster 14-4 earlier on Monday, will take on Aynor today at 4 p.m.

Aaron Carlton and Bryce Spittle each had a double and a run batted in, Jackson Hoshour had a hit, scored a run and stole two bases and Cody Windham scored a run.

In the win over Lancaster, Carlton was 4-for-4 with a home run, two doubles, three runs and four RBI. Hoshour was 2-for-4 with a double, four RBI and two runs and JT Stanley was 2-for-3 with a double, two runs and and an RBI. Spittle had a double, Seth Posey had two RBI and Tommy Pillsbury scored twice.

Phillies 4 Marlins 0

MIAMI — Jeremy Hellickson dominated the Marlins for a second straight start, throwing six innings of one-hit ball to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat Miami 4-0 on Monday night.

Tommy Joseph hit a two-out RBI double in the top of the eighth to break a scoreless tie, and David Hernandez (2-3) pitched an inning in relief to earn the victory as four Phillies pitchers combined on a two-hit shutout.

Hellickson held Miami to a run over eight innings in a 4-1 win five days ago. The 29-yearold has been the subject of trade rumors, some connecting him to the Marlins.

Brewers 7 Diamondbacks 2

time, he gave up two runs and seven hits.

Orioles 3 Rockies 2

BALTIMORE — Adam Jones scored the winning run in the 10th inning on a low throw to the plate by pitcher Jordan Lyles, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 on Monday night for their fifth straight victory.

Jones reached on a one-out single off the third-base bag and took third on a single by Jonathan Schoop. Manny Machado followed with a comebacker to Lyles, who fumbled the ball before throwing home. Catcher Nick Hundley caught the ball near the ground and lost the handle while attempting to tag the sliding Jones.

Lyles (2-3) was charged with an error on the play.

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the Canadian Open on Sunday for his second PGA Tour victory, birdieing the final three holes at Glen Abbey for an 8-under 64 and one-stroke victory.

The 29-year-old Venezuelan Olympic player began the day five strokes behind leader Brandt Snedeker and four behind U.S. Open champion Dustin Johnson and Canadian amateur Jared du Toit.

Vegas had five straight birdies on Nos. 2-6, bogeyed the par-4 eighth and also birdied the par-5 13th. He then birdied the par-5 16th, par-4 17th and par-5 18th to post at 12-under 276.

Broadhurst wins Senior British Open at Carnoustie

CARNOUSTIE, Scotland — Paul Broadhurst won the Senior British Open on Sunday at Carnoustie for his first senior major title, closing with a 4-under 68 for a two-stroke victory over Scott McCarron.

Red Sox 2 The 50-year-old Broadhurst BOSTON — Jose Iglesias hit overcame an opening 75 to bea two-run homer in the sixth come the third English player inning, Justin Verlander to win a PGA Tour Champions pitched six solid innings and major, joining Mark James the Detroit Tigers beat the Red and Roger Chapman. BroadSox 4-2 on Monday night to hurst also is the first player to spoil Drew Pomeranz’s second win the event in his debut start with Boston. since Fred Couples in 2012 at Victor Martinez and James Turnberry.

McCann also drove in runs for Broadhurst shot a 66 on Frithe Tigers. Detroit pulled with- day and a 68 on Saturday to in 51/2 games of idle AL Cenenter the final round four tral-leading Cleveland. strokes behind leader Miguel Verlander (10-6) allowed one Angel Jimenez. McCarron borun and five hits and struck geyed the par-3 16th and par-4 out five to pick up the victory.

18th in his 69.

He is 3-0 in his last five starts.

United States wins UL Blue Jays 4 International Crown Padres 2

TORONTO — Aaron Sanchez pitched seven shutout innings to win his 10th consecutive decision, Kevin Pillar had three hits and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 on Monday night.

Sanchez (11-1) became the first Blue Jays pitcher to win 10 straight since Roy Halladay won 15 in a row in 2003. Halladay and Roger Clemens (1998) hold the club record.

Making their first appearance in Toronto, the Padres were held scoreless until Alex Dickerson hit a two-run homer off Bo Schultz in the ninth.

MILWAUKEE — Martin Maldonado hit a three-run homer and the Milwaukee Brewers went deep four times Monday night, spoiling the major league debut of Arizona pitching prospect Braden Shipley in a 7-2 victory over the Diamondbacks.

Scooter Gennett, Jonathan Villar and pinch-hitter Andy Wilkins also connected for the Brewers in the opener of a four-game series. Chase Anderson went five innings to beat his former team for his first win since June 8.

Acquired from the Diamondbacks in the offseason, Ander- 5 straight birdies sends Vegas to Canadian win son (5-10) hadn’t made it OAKVILLE, Ontario — Jhothrough five innings in any of nattan Vegas rallied to win his previous five starts. This

GURNEE, Ill. — Cristie Kerr held on for a 3-and-2 victory over Melissa Reid on Sunday to give the United States the UL International Crown.

Kerr and company were shut out in the first session of the LPGA Tour event, but they got progressively better each day. Stacy Lewis and Gerina Piller each closed out wins before Reid missed a birdie putt on 16, handing the decisive victory to Kerr.

Lewis and Piller ran to the green for the group hug with Kerr when it was over. The United States finished a disappointing sixth in the inaugural event in 2014 in Maryland.

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base hits in both the second and fourth innings to keep Post 17 at bay.

“Bryant pitched well and we made the change to keep him under 100 pitches,” Urquhart said. “We trusted our bullpen after that.”

Jack Henry Beasley and Brent Herlong shut the door on Camden, allowing a combined one hit between them with three punchouts.

Carter led Florence with three hits, including a double, and three runs driven in.

Jones had two hits and two RBI while Cody Green had two hits, was walked twice and scored three runs.

Christian Flick led Post 17 with three hits, including an RBI double in the sixth. Salmond had two hits for Camden and drove in a run in the seventh.

“Now our backs are up against the wall, but we’ve been here before,” Pike said.

“We were here a week ago when we had two win a doubleheader (to make the tournament). We’ve just got to keep battling and keep swinging.”

Keeping Sumter Beautiful

By Amanda McNulty, County Extension Agent News to Get You Through When I was little, my grandmother constantly fretted about our being cold; which we never were. “Put on a sweater. You can’t go outside without shoes – it’s freezing.” We were never chilly, and I figured old people were just naturally cold natured.

Well, I am officially old -have my Medicare card, but I am about to burn up this summer. How many days of upper ninety degrees and blazing sun can we have? The only salvation has been the occasional afternoon shower, and at my St. Matthews’ home, we seem to be in the one area where those rains pass us by and go to the next county.

But here is something to give you hope for the future. At Clemson’s Home and Garden Information Center, you can find a fact sheet on “Planning a Garden.” It has all kinds of helpful tips (like the garden should be in full sun, which is great for vegetables, but terrible for the gardener) and a chart that tells you when to plant vegetables for a summer and a fall garden.

Believe it or not, we are on the cusp of planting some of

our fall crop vegetables!

Turnips, collards, kale, beets (Tony Melton has given me some tips on maybe having some success with them this year), rutabagas and such are direct seeded, and I’m ordering some seeds for those plants this weekend. For broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower, you need to find transplants to put out, but again it is almost time for them to be in the ground, too.

So, be stalwart and force yourself into the garden. Get up at o’dark thirty before it gets too hot and put those seeds in the ground. Pull those noxious weeds. Refresh the mulch. Take your mind to your special place where water is trickling from a cold spring and refreshing breezes are stirring the foliage.

Think of your ancestors who toiled in the fields from dawn to dusk and lived on sweet potatoes and collard greens.

The day will come when you walk out the door and then turn around and come back inside for a sweater.

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By ARNIE STAPLETON The Associated Press

who retired a month after Denver’s 24-10 win The NFL says it found no over Carolina in credible evidence that Peyton Super Bowl 50, Manning was provided with welcomed the human growth hormone or probe.

Manning other prohibited substances as In December, Alalleged in a documentary by Jazeera reported Al-Jazeera America last year. that an intern at an IndianapoThe league said the quarter- lis anti-aging clinic was secretback and his wife, Ashley, ly recorded suggesting that fully cooperated in the sevenManning’s wife received delivmonth investigation, providing eries of HGH in 2011 while the interviews and access to all re- quarterback was recovering cords sought by investigators. from neck fusion surgery. The The NFL is continuing its in- intern, Charles Sly, recanted vestigation into allegations his statements, which were remade against other NFL playcorded without his knowledge. ers in the documentary, which He said they were fabricated in the league said involves “difan attempt to impress a potenferent lines of inquiry and wit- tial business partner. nesses.” Those other players Manning angrily denounced — all of them linebackers — the report, calling it “comprovided the league with pletely fabricated, complete sworn affidavits, but the NFL trash, garbage,” and insisting wants to interview them in he never took shortcuts in his person. return to football after missing In stark contrast, Manning, 2011 with neck problems.

By DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, N.J. — Jordan Spieth walked with purpose down the long corridor toward his locker, not stopping to look at the photos and scorecards that cover more than a century of golf history at Baltusrol.

Maybe that was just as well.

History has proven to be his toughest opponent this year, and it was bound to be a losing battle.

Dating to 1934 when the Masters began, Spieth is among 14 players who have won two majors in one year.

Only five of those players ever won a single major the following year, and it’s an elite group — Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino, Tom Watson and Tiger Woods.

Woods is the only player to win two majors in consecutive seasons.

Spieth is not trying to salvage his season at the PGA Championship. All but four players would love to have his year of two victories and a close call at the Masters. The exceptions are the three major champions and Jason Day, the only three-time winner on the PGA Tour this year.

It only seems like a struggle for Spieth because of endless comparisons with last year.

That’s what led Spieth to try to reason with the media, and perhaps to remind himself, of the reality he is facing.

“I think it’s been a solid year, and I think had last year not happened I’d be having a lot of positive questions,” Spieth said after the British Open. “Instead, most of the questions I get are comparing to last year and, therefore, negative because it’s not to the same standard. So that’s almost tough to then convince myself that you’re having a

League reinstates WR Gordon

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Jordan Spieth hits a shot during a practice round for the PGA Championship on Monday at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield Township, N.J. The PGA Championship begins Thursday. good year ... when the questions I get make me feel like it’s not.”

Trouble is, last year did happen. Comparisons were inevitable.

Graeme McDowell recalls his magical season in 2010 when he won the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach and delivered the winning point from the final match at the Ryder Cup. He ended the year by taking down Woods at his own tournament in California. It was tough to back up a year like

that.

“It feels like a disappointment, like a certain young American who’s having the same issue,” McDowell said, smiling because it was clear he was speaking about Spieth.

“It’s the same way when you shoot 62. It’s very hard to come out on the golf course and back up a 62. That’s the micro version. The macro version is coming off a year like that trying to replicate it.

Obviously, there’s a lot of traps.”

said once Gordon meets clinical requirements, he CLEVELAND — Josh Gorcan take part in don’s curious and complicated preseason activicareer has taken a new turn. ties, including The talented but troubled practices and Gordon wide receiver has been reingames. The stated on a conditional basis Browns have their

by NFL Commissioner Roger first practice Friday.

Goodell, who met face to face It’s a fresh start for Gordon, with Gordon last week and who emerged as one of the said he believes the 25-year-old league’s rising stars in 2013 becan “make the right choices” fore several missteps led to his going forward. banishment.

Gordon has been banned Gordon was suspended 10 since February 2015 for multi- games in 2014 and the entire ple violations of the league’s 2015 season for substance viodrug policies. He will be suslations, a pattern that began pended for the first four games during his college career at of the 2016-17, but he’s allowed Baylor and Utah. He was deto join the team in its upcomnied reinstatement in April ing training camp and can after failing a drug test beparticipate in meetings and cause of samples that also conditioning work. The league tested positive for marijuana.

OBITUARIES PATRICIA M. GEDDINGS ORANGEBURG — Patricia MacColeman Geddings, 82, a resident of Jolley Acres Nursing Home in Orangeburg, died on Sunday, July 24, 2016, at The Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. today at Wedgefield Baptist Church cemetery with the Rev. Kevin Ard officiating.

Thompson Funeral Home Inc. of Orangeburg is in charge of arrangements.

She was born on April 22, 1934, in Royal Oak, Michigan, a daughter of the late Danny and Arlene Hunt MacColeman. She was the widow of Dean Allen Geddings Sr. Survivors include five daughters, Diane Rast and Mrs. Paul (Dawn) Joyner, both of Orangeburg, Denise Timmons of Cross, Deena Atkinson of Eutawville and Danni Geddings of Orangeburg; one son, Dean Geddings Jr. of Manning; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister and brotherin-law, Carol and Jack Crawford; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the residence of Diane Rast, 2757 Pheasant Lane, Orangeburg.

Memorials may be made to Thompson Funeral Home Inc., 1012 Whitman St., Orangeburg, SC 29115.

Please sign the family’s online guest book at www. thompsonfh.net.

LANNY M. VON CANNON Lanny Michael Von Cannon, age 62, beloved husband of the late Kathryn “Dianne” Von Cannon, died on Saturday, July 23, 2016, at Palmetto Health Tuomey.

Born in Richmond County, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Samuel Holden Von Cannon and Beulah Marie Shular Von Cannon.

Mr. Von Cannon retired from the U.S. Air Force with more than 21 years of service. He also retired from the heating and air maintenance division of the State of South Carolina National Guard Training Division. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching Westerns and the races.

Surviving are two sons, James Michael Von Cannon of Anderson and Samuel Ray Von Cannon of Sumter; four brothers, Merle Von Cannon, Tony Von Cannon, Gregory Von Cannon and Randy Von Cannon, all of North Carolina; and one sister, Elaine Von Cannon Kelly of North Carolina.

A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday at the Bullock Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Howard Owens officiating. Military honors will follow the service.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 2 to 3 p.m. on Thursday at Bullock Funeral Home.

You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest book.

The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

GWENDOLYN D. JENKINS BISHOPVILLE — Gwendolyn Denise Jenkins, 40, passed at her residence on Saturday, July 23, 2016.

Born in Bishopville, she was a daughter of James White Jr. and Ruby Jenkins.

The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home of her sister, Elandres Jenkins, 29 Hunters Glen Lane, Bishopville, SC 29010.

Funeral arrangements will

be announced by Square Deal Funeral Home of Bishopville.

MAMIE G. GREEN MANNING — Mamie “Pop” Glover Green, 72, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 25, 2016, at McLeod Health Clarendon, Manning.

Born in Summerton, she was a daughter of the late Everlea Glover Parker and stepdaughter of Willie Parker.

She was the wife of Sammie Lee Green.

The family will receive friends at the home, 1493 K.W. Hodge Road, Manning.

Professional services entrusted to Dyson’s Home for Funerals of Summerton, (803) 485-4280.

HARRY MONTGOMERY JR. THOMASVILLE, North Carolina — Harry Montgomery Jr., 62, husband of Willie Mae Stukes Montgomery, died on Sunday, July 24, 2016, at High Point Regional Hospital, High Point, North Carolina.

He was born on April 24, 1954, in Davis Station, Clarendon County, a son of Mary Stukes Montgomery and the late Harry Montgomery Sr. The family is receiving friends at the home of his sister-in-law, Retha Smith Thompson, 3587 J.W. Carter Road, Summerton.

These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

IRMA M. CARPENTER Irma Medlin Carpenter, age 72, beloved wife of the late Roy Carpenter, died on Saturday, July 23, 2016, at her residence.

She was born in Dillon, a daughter of the late James and Louise Sitton Medlin.

Irma worked as a nurse at Shaw Air Force Base for more than 23 years and was known to be very outgoing and was always laughing. She enjoyed

going to the beach and taking care of others but most faithfully loved her family, especially her children and grandchildren. She will always be remembered as a very loving mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister and friend. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Surviving are a son, Russell Kim Haselden of Lexington; two daughters, Amy Carter and her husband, Robert, of Sumter and Tami Blascak and her husband, Mark, of Manning; a brother, Bobby Medlin and his wife, Donna, of Murrells Inlet; two sisters, Carol Sternlieb and her husband, Alan, of West Palm Beach, Florida, and Mary Ellen Quick and her husband, George, of Indian Trail, North Carolina; eight grandchildren, Tyler Haselden, Abby Haselden, Cecily Benenhaley, Jade Haselden, Hunter Blascak, Roger Bertram, Heather Bertram and Jessica Browder; and a greatgrandchild, Brantley Benenhaley.

She was preceded in death by a son, Anthony “Tony” Haselden; and a granddaughter, Renee Bertram.

A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at the Bullock Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tommy McDonald and the Rev. George Quick officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 5 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday at Bullock Funeral Home.

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

The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

JOSEPH V. BROWN Joseph Vernon Brown, 80, widower of Carolyn Janet Brown, died on Sunday, July 24, 2016, at Palmetto Health Tuomey.

Born in Asheville, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Eugene D. and Mary Ella Brown Insko. Mr. Brown attended First Baptist Church of Sumter. He served 12 years in the U.S. Air Force and was a veteran of the Korean War. He retired from Caterpillar Inc. after more than 40 years of service. He was a member of the Lions Club and American Legion Post 15.

Survivors include four children, Susan Bostanche (Dave) of Yorkville, Illinois, Edward A. Brown (Thi) of Alexandria, Virginia, John E. Brown of Plainfield, Illinois, and Ronald J. Brown (Dorothy) of St Louis, Missouri; one granddaughter, Cassie Jolley (Chaz) of Naperville, Illinois; and his beloved dog, Ma-Li. He is also survived by his special friends, Ed and Gloria Frenz, Phil and Sharon Ehlen, Brian Husky and Trey Howell, all of Sumter.

Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Clanton officiating. A private burial will be held in Plainfield Cemetery in Plainfield.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home, 515 Miller Road, Sumter.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Sumter, 107 E. Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29150 or the Sumter SPCA, 1140 S. Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC 29150.

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

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Counseling can’t save marriage lacking intimacy DEAR ABBY — I have been married for almost three years to a woman who refuses to share the same bed Dear Abby with me. It ABIGAIL started on our honeyVAN BUREN moon when, after having sex, she chose to sleep in a different bed whenever there were two beds in the room.

She's in her late 40s and had never been married before. We have been intimate only twice in the last year. Moreover, she doesn't let me sit next to her while we watch TV, and there is no kissing, no touching, no affection of any kind, physical

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or verbal.

I have wracked my brain trying to figure out why she treats me like this, and I have a few suspicions. She's applying for permanent residence status and may have married me only for that, although she denies it. She can no longer bear children, so she may think there is no point in having sex or being intimate. She may have an aversion to being touched, although she doesn't show that when we're out in public. She likes to hug her female friends. (And no, I don't think she's a lesbian.)

Any love that existed between us is nearly gone at this point, so am I justified in getting a separation? We have been to counseling, and that is what the therapist recommended.

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Feeling unloved in Utah DEAR FEELING UNLOVED — Assuming you brush your teeth, use deodorant and shower regularly, I'm as mystified about your wife's behavior as you are. I know people who treat their dogs and cats better than this woman has been treating you. That you have tolerated it this long is surprising.

Your therapist has advised a separation, but I would go further than that. Because you don't have a marriage, I think you should make it official.

This will cut back on some of the calls you receive, but not all of them. Political organizations, charities and telephone surveyors with which Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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

By Janice Luttrell

ACROSS 1 Willy Loman’s favorite son 5 Surrounded by 9 Site with a “Find a Doctor” section 14 Recline lazily 15 Ricky Martin’s “Livin’ La Vida __” 16 Firefighter Red 17 Jai __ 18 Ajar 19 Like the yolk in Eggs Benedict 20 “SportsCenter” co-anchor 23 Kenan’s comedy partner 24 Pottery material 25 Uproar 27 Microfilm unit 30 Tuba sound 32 To whom Lennon’s “Woman” is dedicated 33 Bit of shuteye 36 Cheers from the stands 39 Sharable PC files 41 Maker of candy “pieces” 42 Yorick’s skull in “Hamlet,” e.g.

43 Waiting room seat

7/26/16 44 “Location, location, location,” to a real estate agent 46 Test for M.A. seekers 47 Playwright Albee 49 Deli loaf 51 Cybermoniker 53 Word with map or code 55 “Morning Edition” broadcaster 56 Extreme onset of anxiety 62 Unrefined 64 Uproars 65 Better __ ever 66 Cutting beam 67 “Sommersby” actor Richard 68 Prefix with dextrous 69 Spirit of a people 70 Beach cover 71 Tree house DOWN 1 Not at all thrilling 2 City in southeast Kansas 3 Spanish dessert 4 Shrink back 5 Hi and bye on Lanai 6 Sister of Peter Rabbit 7 Rapperturned-actor

8 Five-O detective’s nickname 9 Get ready in the bullpen 10 Dean’s URL ender 11 Overdraft fee, e.g.

12 One who digs hard rock?

13 How deadpan humor is delivered 21 Actor Guinness 22 “__ Room”: longtime kids’ show 26 Waterproof cover 27 Natty dressers 28 __-European 29 Caffeine jitters 30 Without letup 31 Tobacco kiln 34 Doomed Spanish fleet

35 Drop on a cheek 37 Israeli dance 38 Went too fast 40 __ City: Baghdad suburb 45 Aid in a bad way 48 Windshield cleaners 50 Wicker material 51 One who might call you his niece 52 Fat-avoiding Jack 53 Part of a squirrel’s stash 54 Demolished, in Devon 57 Reminds ad nauseam 58 Inspiration 59 Woeful words 60 Street fleet 61 Make mittens, say 63 “Gloria in Excelsis __”

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

by lands now or formerly of Gulcou Farms, Inc. and measuring thereon in a broken line, the aggregate of 143.18 feet; on the Southeast by Lot No. 16 and measuring thereon 137.85 feet; on the South by Lakeside Drive and measuring thereon in an arc 45.46 feet; and an the West by Lot No. 18 and measuring thereon 166.18 feet; be all of said measurements a little more or less and according to said plat.

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TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by Attorney for Plaintiff.

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LEGAL NOTICES Summons & Notice SUMMONS AND NOTICES (Non-Jury) FORECLOSURE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO.: 2016-CP-43-00670 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Caliber Home Loans, Inc., Plaintiff, vs.

The Estate of Allen Simon, Jr., John Doe and Richard Roe, as Representatives of all Heirs and Devisees of Allen Simon, Jr., and all persons entitled to claim under or through them; also, all other persons or corporations unknown claiming any right, title, interest in or lien upon the real estate described herein, any unknown adults, whose true names are unknown, being as a class designated as John Doe, and any unknown infants, persons under disability, or persons in the Military Service of the United States of America, whose true names are unknown, being as a class designated as Richard Roe; Beatrice Major; Janice McCleary, Defendant(s).

TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE NAMED:

YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that under the provisions of S.C. Code Ann. § 29-3-100, effective June 16, 1993, any collateral assignment of rents contained in the referenced Mortgage is perfected and Attorney for Plaintiff hereby gives notice that all rents shall be payable directly to it by delivery to its undersigned attorneys from the date of default. In the alternative, Plaintiff will move before a judge of this Circuit on the 10th day after service hereof, or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, for an Order enforcing the assignment of rents, if any, and compelling payment of all rents covered by such assignment directly to the Plaintiff, which motion is to be based upon the original Note and Mortgage herein and the Complaint attached hereto.

LIS PENDENS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an action has been or will be commenced in this Court upon complaint of the above-named Plaintiff against the above-named Defendant(s) for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage of real estate given

by Allen Simon, Jr. and Beatrice Major to PNC Mortgage Corp. of America dated March 8, 1995 and recorded on March 10, 1995 in Book 619 at Page 1011, in the Sumter County Registry (hereinafter, "Mortgage").

Thereafter, the Mortgage was transferred to the Plaintiff herein by assignment and/or corporate merger.

The premises covered and affected by the said Mortgage and by the foreclosure thereof were, at the time of the making thereof and at the time of the filing of this notice, more particularly described in the said Mortgage and are more commonly described as: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Privateer Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot No. 17 on a plat prepared by Ben J. Makela, RLS, dated March 8, 1995 and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book 95 at Page 196.

Subject property is bounded and measures as follows: on the North by lands now or formerly of Pocalla Development Co. and measuring thereon 84.84 feet; on the Northeast

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FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: See also Plat of Palmer and Mallard Associates, dated August 10, 1971 and revised November 17, 1971 of record in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County, South Carolina in Plat Book Z-31 at Page 19.

This is the same property conveyed to Allen Simon, Jr. and Beatrice Major by deed of Associates Financial Services Company of South Carolina, Inc. dated February 21, 1995, and recorded March 10, 1995, in Deed Book 619 at Page 1008, in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County, South Carolina.

TMS No. 224-04-01-017 Property Address: 68 Lakeside Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT TO THE NAMED:

DEFENDANTS

ABOVE

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the original Complaint, Cover Sheet for Civil Actions and Certificate of Exemption from ADR in the above entitled action was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on April 13, 2016.

ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM AND APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY FOR UNKNOWN DEFENDANTS IN MILITARY SERVICE It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, upon reading the filed Petition for Appointment of Kelley Woody, Esquire as Guardian ad Litem for unknown minors, and persons who may be under a disability, and it appearing that Kelley Woody, Esquire has consented to said appointment, FURTHER upon reading the filed Petition for Appointment of Kelley Woody, Esquire as Attorney for any unknown Defendants who may be in the Military Service of the United States of America, and may be, as such, entitled to the benefits of the Servicemember's Civil Relief Act, and any amendments thereto, and it appearing that Kelley Woody, Esquire has consented to act for and represent said Defendants, it is ORDERED that Kelley Woody, Esquire, P.O. Box 6432, Columbia, SC 29260, with contact # of (803) 787-9678, be and hereby is appointed Guardian ad Litem Nisi on behalf of and unknown minors and all unknown persons who may be under a disability, all of whom may have or claim to have some interest or claim to the real property commonly known as 68 Lakeside Drive, Sumter, SC 29150; that he/she is empowered and directed to appear on behalf of and represent said Defendants, unless said Defendants, or someone on their behalf, shall within thirty (30) days after service of a copy hereof as directed, procure the appointment of Guardian or Guardians ad Litem for said Defendants. The appointment herein shall otherwise continue and then terminate upon the dismissal of this

case or upon final disposition of all matters herein via sale, eviction of occupants (if required), or upon final disposition of any appeal.

AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Kelley Woody, Esquire, be and hereby is appointed Attorney for any unknown Defendants who are, or may be, in the Military Service of the United States of America and as such are entitled to the benefits of the Servicemember's Civil Relief Act aka Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940, and any amendments thereto, to represent and protect the interest of said Defendants. The appointment herein shall terminate upon the dismissal of this case or upon final disposition of all matters herein via sale, eviction of occupants (if required), or upon final disposition of any appeal.

AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED That a copy of this Order shall be forth with served upon said Defendants by publication in the Item, a newspaper of general circulation published in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks, together with the Summons and Notice of Filing of Complaint in the above entitled action.

Kristen E. Washburn, SC Bar No. 101415 Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Phone 844-856-6646 Fax 803-454-3451 Attorneys for Plaintiff

Public Hearing NOTICE OF SUMTER BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING The Sumter City-County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located on the Fourth Floor of the Opera House (21 North Main Street, Sumter, South Carolina). The following requests are scheduled for public hearing: BOA-16-12, 905 N. Pike West. (City) The applicant is requesting (1) a variance from Article 8, Section 8.i.3.b. Parking Regulations & Design Requirements For Non-Residential Land Uses and (2) a variance from Article 9 Landscaping Requirements in order to operate business without having to pave driveway or curb and gutter parking lot area and to remove requirement for any type landscaping of this site. The property is located at 905 N. Pike West and is represented by Tax Map #230-00-01-057 and is zoned General Commercial (GC).

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Estate Notice Sumter County

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES

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:/John Joseph Ochs #2016ES4300412 Personal Representative Catherine E. Linhart 1650 Columbia Drive Englewood, FL 34223

Estate:/William Lewis Stover #2016ES4300390 Personal Representative William Lewis Stover 1557 Kingfish Circle Charleston, SC 29412

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