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GOP candidate calls on Putin to turn over hacked Clinton files BY ERIC TUCKER AND JACK GILLUM The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Donald Trump encouraged Russia on Wednesday to find and make public missing emails deleted by his presidential opponent, Hillary Clinton, setting off an instant debate about hacking and his urging of a foreign government to meddle in American politics. Shortly after Trump's extraordinary remarks, his Republican running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, took a different tack and warned of "serious consequences" if Russia interfered in the election. Democrats — and some RepubTRUMP licans — quickly condemned the remarks by the Republican presidential standard-bearer. They came as the Democrats met on the third day of their national convention in Philadelphia, where Clinton will accept the presidential nomination tonight to face Republican Trump in November. Trump's comments raised the question of whether he was condoning foreign government hacking of U.S. computers and the public release of information stolen from political adversaries — actions that are at least publicly frowned upon across the globe. His brief remarks managed to divert attention from an embarrassing leak of other hacked emails that exposed sensitive internal political communications that

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A burned wooden statue stands among the charred remains of Compass Restaurant near Turbeville after it was destroyed late Tuesday.

Landmark Turbeville seafood destination destroyed BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com

Cliff Cantey, co-owner of Compass Restaurant, talks about the total loss of the business he has owned for the last five years.

Investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fire which destroyed the Compass Restaurant, 7885 Myrtle Beach Highway in Gable, on Tuesday night. Sumter Fire Department spokesman Joey Duggan said the initial call came in at about 10:45 p.m., and when the first engine arrived at the scene, the building was already involved with “heavy smoke and fire.” Duggan said firefighters remained at the scene until 4:30 a.m. Wednesday. He said Clarendon County Fire Department firefighters were among the 40 firefighters involved in fighting the blaze. Damage to the seafood restaurant, just east of Interstate 95, was estimated at $300,000 to the building and

$150,000 to the contents, Duggan said. Duggan said apparently no one was in the building when the fire started. The restaurant was reportedly open Thursday through Sunday only. "It's so sad to know that people who have been eating at this restaurant for many years will no longer do so," wrote Catina Gainey, whose mother is co-owner of Compass Restaurant, in a Facebook post on Wednesday morning. Gainey also wrote that she is deeply saddened that the Compass' employees, some of whom she said had been with the restaurant since the beginning, will now be without jobs. "Thank God no one was physically hurt," she wrote. According to Gainey's social media post, the restaurant was constructed

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Delegate gets encouragment from Rep. Clyburn BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com A Sumter delegate to the Democratic National Convention said despite a heat wave in Philadelphia, Tuesday was a good day at the convention. “It was reflecting, energizing; it was a good day as a whole,” said Barbara Bowman by telephone Wednesday afternoon. Tuesday morning was roll call at the convention, she said, when each of the states announced the candidates it is casting votes for. Bowman said South Carolina cast 46 votes for Hillary Clinton and 13 for Bernie Sanders. She said the roll call was a twohour process. “There was a light showing on Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin as he announced the delegation's

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vote,” she said. “A lot of attention was paid to the South Carolina delegation.” Bowman said she was moved by hearing the Mothers of the Movement, a group of mothers who have lost children to violence. She said if you have any kind of heart and compassion, you must understand how difficult it was for them to lose a child. “They stand for Hillary and trust her and believe in her,” she said. Rep. Jim Clyburn had a reception and luncheon for the delegation. “He discussed how we have to look at where we are, and voting for the other side, so to speak, would not be in the interests of South Carolina,” Bowman said. She said she was able to spend a few minutes with Clyburn, and he encouraged her to stay involved

even when faced with setbacks. President Bill Clinton’s speech about his wife, Hillary, was good but a little long, she said. “All of this helps me to realize that coming back to South Carolina and being the second vice chair of the Sumter Democratic Party and a staunch Democrat that if you hope to make a difference you have to vote,” she said. She called it a teaching moment. “That is the takeaway, coming back and doing more for the Sumter community,” she said. “Sometimes we have to be reminded that we get a little complacent and a little laid back.” Bowman said she was looking forward to Wednesday night’s speech from President Obama and tonight’s speech when Hillary Clinton will accept the nomination.

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Commission to set new election date for Bishopville BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com BISHOPVILLE — The Bishopville Municipal Election Commission will meet at 4 p.m. today at Jennings Law Firm, 1 Courthouse Square, Bishopville. Bishopville City Attorney Will Wheeler said the commission will set a date for a new municipal election after the South Carolina Supreme Court's affirmation of the election commission's decision to invalidate a May 2015 municipal election. Wheeler said the commission must give 60 days’ notice before holding an election, so it could not be held before Sept. 27. After the May 2015 election, losing candidates John Nesbit and Craig Latimer protested the results, leading the commission to rule the election invalid based on Nesbit's allegation that ballots were counted in secret in Ward 2. The invalidation meant city council would continue to meet with the members in office before the May 2015 election. Candidates Edward Byrd, Ken Currie, Mike Morrow and Willie Mae Muldrow, who were winners in the election, challenged the commission's decision in circuit court, which affirmed the decision. The case was then appealed to the S.C. Supreme Court, which issued its ruling July 13 affirming the circuit court ruling.

Commission OKs plan for new hotel Tru by Hilton brings 92 rooms, modern style to Broad Street BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com During its meeting on Wednesday, Sumter City and County Planning Commission recommended approval of another hotel, Tru by Hilton, that is planned for 2607 Broad St. Planning commission approved a site plan for a Courtyard by Marriott hotel at that same location during its previous meeting in June. Both hotels are estimated to be $4 million investments in Sumter, according to information provided by Sumter Planning Department. Planning department senior planner Joseph D. Adams-Raczkowski said the applicant selected a larger location adjacent to the Tru hotel in order to provide more space for the Courtyard hotel. Tru by Hilton will be a better fit for the 2607 Broad Street parcel, he said. The 92-room hotel will have smaller

rooms for the more casual traveler and will have a more modern exterior design with charcoal, white and gray colors accented by blue, yellow and purple, he said. Raj Patel, a representative of the applicant Ambelal Hotels Group, anticipates that construction of the hotel will start by December and will be complete within 10 to 12 months. Later, the commission recommended approval of the major site plan for the construction of a hot mix asphalt plant on 11 acres at 2405 Airport Road. Senior planner Helen Roodman said the 11 acres are just a portion of a total 70.39-acre site. She said most of the property is covered with wetlands and trees. A 50-foot-wide buffer of pine trees will remain around the asphalt plant after construction, she said. Roodman said the applicant intends to relocate an existing asphalt plant, C.R. Jackson Inc., from Eagle Road. The new site will have one looped driveway for trucks to pick up materials and two modular buildings for offices and a testing lab for materi-

als, she said. In other news, the commission recommended approval of a motion to allow billboard embellishments, features that extend from the sign face, on billboards in the city and county and not just along Interstate 95. The commission voted to recommend that an additional 20 percent of sign face be permitted in order to allow billboard extensions. Glynn Willis with Adams Outdoor Advertising, the applicant, said the company has billboards in nine counties in the state, including Sumter. Billboard embellishments allow local businesses to advertise in a creative way, he said. The commission approved the recommendation to permit an additional 20 percent of the overall display face of billboards for embellishments with a majority vote, four to three. Three commission members voted in favor of the recommendation while three members voted in opposition. Planning commission chairman W. Burke Watson Jr. voted for the recommendation, breaking the tie.

Sumter lines up at job fair Sumter residents line up to apply for Bicycle Corporation, on Tuesday at the Birnie HOPE Center. The applications were being taken by Pinnacle Staffing and Goodwill, and people who missed the fair can go by Goodwill to apply. Close to 200 people applied in the first hour. KEITH GEDAMKE / THE SUMTER ITEM

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Volunteers needed for Aug. 8 prayer walk Alice Drive Baptist Church will host the annual School Prayer Walk at 9 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 8. The prayer walk will cover all schools in Sumter School District as well as Thomas Sumter Academy and Wilson Hall. The goal is to have multiple groups praying over all schools for the students, teachers, administrators and parents. Volunteers are asked to meet at Alice Drive Baptist Church, 1305 Loring Mill Road, at 9 a.m. on Aug. 8 to meet and pray before dividing up to head out to schools. Lunch will be provided for volunteers between 11 a.m. and noon. For additional information or to sign up, contact Laurie Hussey at lhussey@adbc.org or call (803) 905-5200.

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Celebrate National Dance Day on Saturday BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com The fourth Saturday of July is traditionally celebrated as National Dance Day, and in Sumter, local dance studios come together that day to teach anyone how to do the Dizzy Feet Foundation's annual routine and then perform it. Libby Singleton of Miss Libby's School of Dance has reached out to Chylene Burdick of Dreamworks Academy, to Freed School of Performing Arts and to Caroline Mack Center for the Arts, and she's expecting a good contingent of dancers to help teach the routine. "We'll break it down and teach it to anyone who attends and wants to learn it," Singleton said. "We have a lot of fun and get some exercise outdoors." To get a bit of a head start on the routine, she said, find it online on YouTube at http://bit.ly/2ahkzUu. The official 2016 National Dance Day routine, presented by the Dizzy Feet Foundation, is a simple one, Singleton

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“Miss Libby” Singleton teaches dancers a National Dance Day routine at the Downtown Sumter Farmers Market a few years ago. This year’s event will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Wise Drive Baptist Church. said. It's choreographed to Meghan Trainor's song "Dance Like Yo Daddy" and is taught at the YouTube site by "So You Think You Can Dance" AllStars Marko Germar, Comfort Fedoke, Kathryn McCormick and Robert Roldan, joined by Mackenzie Ziegler.

The biggest dance event of the year, National Dance Day was started by the Dizzy Feet Foundation, founded in 2009 by Nigel Lythgoe, executive producer and a judge of the TV show "So You Think You Can Dance," and producer Adam Shankman. They sponsor big National Dance Day events each summer in major performance arenas across the country, including Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center and Los Angeles' Grand Park. Through their website www.dizzyfeetfoundation.org, they encourage all communities to sponsor a National Dance Day. "It's good to get out and celebrate dance, and it's a healthy activity," Singleton said, adding that she'll have plenty of bottled water available for anyone participating. Open to the public, National Dance Day will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Wise Drive Baptist Church, at the corner of Wise Drive and Wilson Hall Road, across from Wilson Hall School.

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cutors declined to charge Hinckley with murder, in part because they would be barred from arguing he was sane at the time of the shootings. "Contrary to the judge's decision, we believe John Hinckley is still a threat to others, and we strongly oppose his release," the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute said in a statement. Dan Gross, president of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, declined to offer an opinion on Hinckley's release but used the occasion to call for background checks for all gun sales, which Reagan supported. He noted in a statement that it would be "just as easy" for a would-be assassin to buy a gun today as it was for Hinckley. Largely remembered for his boyish mugshot, Hinckley is now a doughy man with graying hair who wears hats or visors when he drives around Williamsburg in a Toyota Avalon, going to movies and fast-food restaurants. He also plays guitar, paints and cares for feral cats. While outside the hospital, Hinckley has had to comply with a series of restrictions, and some of those will continue. He must attend individual and group therapy sessions and is barred from talking to the media. He can drive, but there are restrictions on how far he can travel. The Secret Service also periodically follows him. Despite the restrictions, life in Williamsburg will likely be busy for Hinckley. The judge ordered him to volunteer or work at a paid job at least three days a week. He has sought out work and volunteer opportunities, but so far has been unable to secure employment. According to court records, he has said it was difficult for him to ask for jobs at Starbucks and Subway while being followed by the Secret Service: "It made me feel awkward and uncomfortable."

POLICE BLOTTER STOLEN PROPERTY A 50-inch flat-screen TV valued at $800; a 32-inch flatscreen TV valued at $300; miscellaneous jewelry valued at $6,000; a blue HP laptop valued at $600; a silver Apple iPad valued at $300; two sets of Beats headphones valued at $400; and $4,500 in cash were reportedly stolen from an apartment in the 1100 block of Alice Drive between July 17 and July 26. A yellow 2006 Sportsman 500 four-wheeler and keys valued at $6,000 were re-

portedly stolen from a residence in the 200 block of Phifer Street between 7:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. A red Yard Machines riding lawn mower valued at approximately $1,600 was stolen from a church located in the 500 block of South Harvin Street about noon on Tuesday. According to an incident report from Sumter Police Department, the victim stated that the suspects cut through a chain that secured the church yard fence in order to get the lawn mower.

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ARABIAN GULF — Chief Warrant Officer 2 Randy Pringle of Sumter cooks waffles on July 24 for Sunday brunch in the aft mess decks of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike and its Carrier Strike Group are deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

Senator: Is Medicare drug plan vulnerable to exploitation? WASHINGTON (AP) — A senior senator is examining whether Medicare's prescription drug benefit is vulnerable to manipulation by pharmaceutical companies that set very high prices for medications. A letter Tuesday to Medicare's top administrator, Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, said policymakers must ensure the Part D prescription program serving some 38 million beneficiaries "is free from exploitation" and asked if it meets that test as currently structured. Grassley acted after The Associated Press reported on Medicare data that show spending for high-cost drugs covered under the program's "catastrophic" protection jumped by 85 percent in three years, from $27.7 billion in 2013 to $51.3 billion in 2015. The data include costs to taxpayers, insurers and benefi-

ciaries, as compiled by Medicare's number-crunching Office of the Actuary. Catastrophic coverage kicks in after a beneficiary has spent $4,850 of his or her own money. At that point, taxpayers cover 80 percent of the cost of medications. The beneficiary's share is limited to 5 percent, while insurers pick up the remaining 15 percent. The congressional Medicare Payment Advisory Commission recently warned that spending on the prescription program is rising at an "unsustainable" rate, singling out pricey specialty drugs covered under Medicare's catastrophic protection. The commission urged Congress to overhaul the benefit so that insurers bear 80 percent of the cost of catastrophic coverage and taxpayers pay 20 percent. That would give insurers more incentive to negotiate lower

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prices with drug companies. Separately, the Obama administration and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton want to give Medicare the legal authority to directly negotiate with the pharmaceutical companies. Republican Donald Trump has also supported opening the door to negotiations, although GOP congressional leaders do not. Polls show that regardless of political affiliation, Americans want government action to curb drug costs. Medicare's prescription program "is an important part of the health care of many Americans, but has recently seen an alarming trend in spending growth," Grassley wrote Medicare administrator Andy Slavitt. "Do you believe there is potential for exploitation of the catastrophic benefit as it is currently framed?" Grassley asked.

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WASHINGTON — More than 35 years after he tried to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in an effort to impress actress Jodie Foster, John Hinckley Jr. will be allowed to leave a Washington mental hospital and live full time with his mother in Virginia, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Judge Paul Friedman wrote that Hinckley — who spends more than half his days at his mother's home — is ready to live full time in the community. Friedman granted Hinckley leave from the hospital starting no sooner than Aug. 5. Doctors have said for many years that Hinckley, 61, who was found not guilty by reason of insanity in the shooting, is no longer plagued by the mental illness that drove him to shoot Reagan. Three others were wounded in the March 30, 1981, shooting outside a Washington hotel, including Reagan's press secretary, James Brady, who suffered debilitating injuries and died in 2014. The shooting endangered Reagan's life, but he recovered after undergoing emergency surgery. He died in 2004 at age 93. Hinckley was a "profoundly troubled 25-year-old young man" when he shot Reagan, but his mental illnesses — major depression and psychotic disorder — have been in remission for more than 27 years, Friedman wrote. "Mr. Hinckley, by all accounts, has shown no signs of psychotic symptoms, delusional thinking, or any violent tendencies," the judge wrote in his opinion. "The court finds that Mr. Hinckley has received the maximum benefits possible in the inpatient setting (and) that inpatient treatment is no longer clinically warranted or beneficial." Hinckley's release from Washington's St. Elizabeths hospital has been more than a decade in the making. He was allowed day visits with his parents in 2003, and in 2006, he began visiting his parents' home in Williamsburg, Virginia, for three-night stretches. That time has increased over the years so that for the past two-plus years he has been allowed to spend 17 days a month at the house overlooking a golf course in a gated community. The foundation that honors Reagan's legacy said Hinckley should remain in custody, noting his responsibility for Brady's death, which was later ruled a homicide. Prose-

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Japanese Buddhist priest contemplates gold in Rio BY EMILY WANG The Associated Press NAGANO, Japan — When he's not chanting and living the austere life of a Buddhist priest, Kazuki Yazawa contemplates Olympic gold. The 27-year-old Yazawa will represent Japan in canoe slalom at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics where he hopes to use his mental toughness and skill to bring home a medal. Yazawa wakes up before dawn every day — not to train — but to pray as a novice priest. With a shaved head and donning a long black robe, he tags along behind senior priests at the ancient Zenkoji Daikanjin Temple in Nagano prefecture, still learning his chants and getting used to long hours of sitting on the floor. But once the clock strikes 3 p.m. and his duties are done, he changes into a polo shirt and shorts and drives his white van to the nearby Saigawa River to practice for the big stage of Rio. Though a lifelong canoeist, Yazawa's second calling as priest came shortly after competing in the London Olympics in 2012. He placed ninth in the men's K-1 kayak slalom — a record for a Japanese canoeist — but was strained under the pressures of finding sponsors. That's was when he felt the need to find a stable job and was inspired by his mentor and a fellow priest who also serves as the Nagano canoe association chairman, Kenei

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Kazuki Yazawa, canoe slalom Olympian and Buddhist priest, prays at Zenkoji Daikanjin Temple in Nagano, Japan. The 27-year-old Yazawa will represent Japan in canoe slalom at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. Koyama. In 2013, Yazawa decided to retreat from the frontlines of foreign competition and entered into priesthood. "I never had the intention of balancing the two" Yazawa said. "When I started as a Buddhist priest, I had decided that my main job would be as a priest and that my life as a canoeist would be done in my spare time." An unexpected turn of events happened when Yazawa won the Japanese canoe slalom national tournament in 2015, propelling him to the top among Japanese contenders to compete in the Summer

CHURCH NEWS Allen Chapel AME Church, 471 Lynam Road, announces: * Friday, Aug. 12 — Revival at 7 p.m. The Rev. Stanley Rivers, pastor of High Hills AME Church, will speak. * Sunday, Aug. 14 — The 135th anniversary of the church will be celebrated at 3 p.m. The Rev. Joseph Postell, presiding elder of the Lancaster District, will speak. * Saturday, Aug 20 — Pastor appreciation program at 3 p.m. at the Lincoln High School cafeteria, Council Street. Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 2571 Joseph LemonDingle Road, Jordan community, Manning, announces: * Wednesday-Friday, Aug. 10-12 — Revival at 7:30 nightly. The Rev. John Clairborne, pastor of Mill Creek Baptist Church of Mullins, will speak. Calvary Baptist Church, 495 Calvary Church Road, Bishopville, announces: * Saturday, Aug. 6 — A MidCarolina singing at 6 p.m. featuring the Cordsmen Quartet of Belton and Cedar Creek Quartet. Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, 774 Douglas Ave., announces: * Saturday, Aug. 6 — Back-toschool empowerment bash 11 a.m.-2 p.m. with food, entertainment, free haircuts, facials and school supplies. The church is located behind Jones Chevrolet Cadillac. Cross Road Christian Fellowship / St. Peter Baptist Church, 845 Webb St., announces: * Sunday — Black Lives Matter encounter at 4 p.m. Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 105 Dinkins St., Manning, announces: * Sunday — First rainbow tea at 5 p.m. Speakers will be Kim Johnson, Jabril Wilson, Belinda Windley-McCoy, Amard Graham and Amber Grooms. * Monday-Friday, Aug. 1-5 — Back to school fall revival at 7 nightly. The Rev. Sammie D. Simmons, pastor of St. Mark Four Bridges Missionary Church, will speak. Edwin Boyle Santee Summer Ministry, 1098 Lemon Ave., Manning, (across from Camp Bob Cooper), announces: * Outdoor interdenominational worship service at 9:30 a.m.

each Sunday through Sept. 9 for those who spend their summer weekends at Lake Marion. Find them on Facebook for more information. Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 421 S. Main St., announces: * Sunday — Fifth Sunday worship welcoming the new pastor, the Rev. Alexander Baker. Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. followed by 10 a.m. worship. * Sunday, Aug. 7 — Communion worship service. Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. followed by 10 a.m. worship. Fellowship Outreach Ministries, 1981 Florence Highway, announces: * Thursday-Friday, Aug. 18-19 and Sunday, Aug. 21 — Apostle Virnetta Evans-Bennett birthday and anniversary celebration at 7:30 nightly ThursdayFriday and 3 p.m. on Sunday. Apostle Johnnie Gilliam will speak. * Sunday, Sept. 4 — Appreciation service for Annie Ruth Durant Wilson at 4 p.m. Evangelist Charity Boone will speak. Goodwill Presbyterian Church USA, 295 N. Brick Church Road, Mayesville, announces: * Wednesday, Aug. 3, and Wednesday, Aug. 10 — Revival services at 7 p.m. The Rev. Carolina Peterson will speak on Aug. 3 and the Rev. Earnest Frierson will speak on Aug. 10. * Sunday, Aug. 14 — Homecoming worship service at 12:30 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Jerry Cannon will speak. High Hills Missionary Baptist Church, 6750 Meeting House Road, Dalzell, announces: * Sunday, Aug. 7 — Holy Communion will follow 10:15 a.m. worship service. * Sunday, Aug. 14 — Usher’s anniversary celebration during 10:15 a.m. worship service. Joshua Baptist Church, 5200 Live Oak Road, Dalzell, announces: * Sunday-Friday, Aug. 5 — Revival. The Rev. Wayne A. Montgomery will speak at 6 p.m. on Sunday and the Rev. George P. Windley Jr. will speak at 7 nightly Monday-Friday. Knitting Hearts Ministry, meets at Bethesda Church of God, 2730 Broad St., announces: * Saturday, Aug. 13 — Knitting Hearts will be held from 10 a.m. to noon. Wanda Rogers

Games in Rio. Now, Yazawa practices for about an hour and half, six days a week, followed by either a run or a gym session. His practice time on an average day is less than half of what he had done for the London Olympics, but that has not deterred Yazawa from reaching for gold. "I hope to give my best performance that I can on the grand stage of the Olympics, and come back to Japan with a good feeling" Yazawa said. His elders, meanwhile, are giving him all the support they can while not putting too much pressure on him.

will speak. Light breakfast included. A love offering will be received. Visit knittingheartsministry.wordpress.com. Love Covenant Church, 245 Oswego Road, announces: * Sunday, Aug. 21 — Founders appreciation day will be celebrated at 4 p.m. Mount Pisgah AME Church, 217 W. Bartlette St., announces: * Friday, Aug. 12 — The 150th anniversary of the church will be celebrated with an evening of praise and worship at 7 p.m. * Sunday, Aug. 14 — The 150th anniversary of the church will be recognized at 4 p.m. The Rev. Ralph W. Canty Sr., of Westend Community Church, will speak. Mount Sinai AME Church, 5895 Mt. Sinai Church Road, Lynchburg, announces: * Sunday, Aug. 7 — Homecoming / family and friends day at 10 a.m. The Rev. George Fulwood, of Kensington, Maryland, will speak. Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 325 Fulton St., announces: * Sunday, Aug. 7 — First Sunday evening worship celebration at 6 p.m. The Rev. Johnnie M. Gist will speak. * Sunday, Aug. 14 — Back-toschool worship celebration at 10:45 a.m. * Sunday, Aug. 21 — Morning worship will be held at 10 a.m. for this day only. Church school will be held at 9 a.m. * Sunday, Aug. 28 — Usher’s ministry anniversary worship celebration at 10:45 a.m. New Beginning Outreach Ministry, 4660 Thomas Sumter Highway, Dalzell, announces: * Saturday, Aug. 6 — Community back-to-school bash 11 a.m.-6 p.m. located on U.S. 521 just before Hillcrest Middle School. Event will feature school supplies, games, prizes, food, drinks, gospel entertainment and book bags will be given to the first 100 students. Everything is free. New Birth Holiness Church, 42 Larkin St., announces: * Sunday, Aug. 7 — Pastor’s 20th anniversary celebration at 3 p.m. Apostle James Dawkins will speak. New Covenant Presbyterian Church, 907 Legare St., announces: * Sunday — “Women on Fire

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ife can be quirky in a small town, and as a former full-time reporter at The Sumter Item, there are certain aspects I miss, especially at this point in the year as farmers are reaping what they’ve sown. During the summer, the newspaper would begin to receive calls or visits from local farmers wanting our staff to publish pictures of their oversized or unusual fruit. Our good-natured editor at the time, Ken Bell, would make an announcement, “Does anyone want to go see this guy’s big tomato?” and a few of us would trudge to the lobby to view what often turned out to be, indeed, an oversized vegetable. There, brimming with all the pride of a new parent, the farmer would stand in the lobby, cradling a giant summer squash or wheeling in an enormous watermelon on a hand truck. We’d all marvel at the produce. Sometimes the pictures would make it into the paper, sometimes not. I think the average person’s fascination with big fruit lies in the fact that, in general, fruit is more difficult to grow. It takes a very specific set of conditions — great soil, proper watering and adequate sunlight, not to mention the various other requirements by each species of flora. That’s why when I see one of my fellow believers producing spiritual fruit (Gal. 5:22-23), I know that it wasn’t a haphazard effort. They created a life conducive to spiritual fruit production. Bear fruit, says Scripture in John 15:8: “This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing

yourselves to be my disciples.” It’s the season to bear fruit both in the horticultural realm, but also in the spiritual sense. There is no off-season for believers, but it is easier at certain points in our lives. But without fruit, we run the risk of blending into the surrounding landscape. When we live out the aspects of biblical love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, Faith Matters faithfulness, genJAMIE H. tleness and WILSON self-control, we also bear witness to the one who cultivates those attributes in us. My pastor recently pointed out something I’d never thought about. People who bear fruit do not shout their accomplishments just like an apple tree doesn’t proclaim the fact that it has apples. It does so silently. Those who look at it can’t help but see the results of its growing. Those people who most embody elements of the Christian life such as joy, patience or faithfulness aren’t likely to advertise their outstanding qualities. Instead, they live lives that showcase that attribute. And that is how God designed the Christian life: that others might observe their lives and realize something is different. I hope in this season of life, you aren’t fruitless. Email Jamie H. Wilson at faithmatterssumter@gmail. com.

dent, will speak. The celebration color is white. Taw Caw Missionary Baptist Church, 1130 Granby Lane, Summerton, announces: * Sunday-Friday, Aug. 5 — Revival. Pastor Lorenzo Dinkins, of Pine Grove AME Church, Rembert, will speak at 7 p.m. on Sunday. The Rev. Dr. Lester Taylor Jr., senior pastor of Community Baptist Church, Englewood, New Jersey, will speak at 7:30 nightly Monday-Friday.

for God” 100 Women in Red program at 3 p.m. Dr. Phyllis Sanders will speak. Providence Baptist Church, 2445 Old Manning Road, announces: * Sunday — Fifth Sunday night singing at 6:30 p.m. featuring Doug Hudson. * Saturday, Aug. 6 — Russell Elmore prayer breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Wayne McElveen will speak. St. Mark United Methodist Church, 1093 Oswego Highway, announces: * Sunday — Third pastoral anniversary celebration at 3 p.m. for the Rev. Geneva Stafford. The Rev. Dr. Robin Dease, Hartsville District superinten-

Triumph Ministries, 3632 Broad St. Ext., announces: * Sunday — The youth ministry will have youth for S.W.A.G. (Someone Who Adores God) at 11 a.m. Sister Raven Mack will speak. Come in dress attire.

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Farmers in Mexico use fireflies to save forest BY LULU OROZCO The Associated Press NANACAMILPA, Mexico — In the village of Nanacamilpa, tiny fireflies are helping save the towering pine and fir trees on the outskirts of the megalopolis of Mexico City. Thousands of them light up a magical spectacle at dusk in the old-growth forests on reserves like the Piedra Canteada park, about 45 miles east of Mexico’s sprawling capital city. Piedra Canteada in Tlaxcala state isn’t a government-run park but a rural cooperative that has managed to emerge from poverty and dependence on logging with the help of the fireflies. For years, economic forces, including low prices for farm produce, forced rural communities such as Piedra Canteada to cut down trees and sell the logs. Then, in 1990, community leader Genaro Rueda Lopez got the idea that the forest could bring tourism revenue from campers.

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Fireflies light up in sync in the woods of Piedra Canteada near Nanacamilpa, Tlaxcala state, Mexico, on July 21. Income from tourism is providing a new incentive to residents to focus on conservation rather than deforestation. Business was slow for years. Then in 2011, community members realized the millions of fireflies that appear between June and August could draw tourists from larger cities where few people have seen them in significant numbers. Indeed, around the world, deforestation and urban growth are threatening the more than 2,000 species of fireflies with extinction. Five years later, the park’s cabins and camp spaces are sold out weeks in advance, with the attraction especially popular among families with

young children and couples seeking a romantic setting. “The amount of fireflies you see is impressive,” said Carlos Landa, a Mexico City native who visited Piedra Canteada this week. “Something that I also find quite impressive is their synchronicity: To turn off and turn on, that is something really spectacular. It’s like Christmas in the forest.” The cooperative of 42 families still cuts some trees but has preserved more than 1,560 acres. “We log; we live from the forest, from

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African Methodist Episcopal Wayman Chapel AME Church 160 N Kings Hwy • 803-494-3686 www.waymanchapelame.com Reverend Dr. Dennis W. Broughton, Jr. Church School 9:00 am Worship 10:15 am Wed. Bible Study 12:00 pm & 6:30 pm

Anglican Church of the Holy Cross 335 North Kings Hwy (Hwy 261 N) 803-494-8101 Father Michael E. Ridgill, C.F.S.B. Sunday School 9:00 am Mass 10:00 am Mon. - Thurs. Chapel 9 am Morning Prayer Wed. Chapel 11:00 qm - Bible Study 12 pm Mass

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Baptist - Southern Grace Baptist Church 219 W Calhoun St * 778-6417 Dr. Stephen Williams S.S. 9:45 am; Worship 11:00 am Evening Worship/Bible Study 6:30 pm Wed. Prayer Meeting 6:30 pm Wed. Bible Study: 6:30 pm Hickory Road Baptist Church 1245 Cherryvale Dr 803-494-8281 Dr. Ron Taylor Pastor Sunday School 9:45 am Worship 10:55 am Evening Worship 6:00 pm Shaw Heights Baptist Church 2030 Peach Orchard Rd. • 499-4997 Rev. Robert White, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 am Sunday Worship:11 am & 6 pm Bible School June 20th - 25th 6:00 - 8:30 PM 4 year old & up

Interdenominational City of Refuge Church 16 Carolina Ave 938-9066 Barbara & Johnny Davis Sun School 10:00 am Worship 11:15 am Bible Study (Wed.) 7:00 pm www.cityofrefugeministry.com Spiritual Life Christian Center 4672 Broad St. Ext • 968-5771 Pastors Randolph & Minerva Paige Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm Victory Full Gospel Interdenominational Church 601 Pitts Rd • 481-7003 Joann P. Murrill, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Youth Bible Study 7:00 pm

Assembly of God Catholic - Roman First Assembly of God 1151 Alice Drive * 773-3817 www.sumterﬁrstag.org Jason Banar, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Worship: 10:30 am

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The Catholic Community of Sumter, St. Anne Site 216 E Liberty St • 803-773-3524 Parochial Pastor Rev. Frank Palmieri, CRM Vicar Rev. Noly Berjuega, CRM Weekend Masses: Sat. 4:30 pm Sun. 8:00 and 12:00 Noon Confession: Sat. 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

The Catholic Community of Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church Sumter, St. Jude Site 803 S Harvin St. * 775-4032 611 W. Oakland Ave • 773-9244 Marion H Newton, Pastor www.stjudesumtersc.org Sunday Worship: 7:45 & 10:45 am Pastor Rev. Frank Palmieri, CRM Sunday Youth Service: 10:45 am Parochial Vicar Rev. Noly Berjuega, CRM

Lutheran - ELCA St James Lutheran Church 1137 Alice Dr, Sumter 773-2260 / www.stjamessumter.org Pastor Keith Getz Sunday School: 9:00 am Sunday Worship: 10:00 am Wed. Bible Study 10:30 am Holy Communion: 12:00 pm

Lutheran - NALC Immanuel Lutheran Church 140 Poinsett Drive 803-883-1049 • 803-774-2380 Pastor Gary Blobaum Worship Service 9:00 am Sunday School 10:30 am Wed Bible Class: 7:00 pm

Methodist - United Aldersgate United Methodist 211 Alice Dr • 775-1602 David W. Day, Pastor Traditional Service 9:00 am Sunday School 10:15 am Contemporary 11:15 am Bethel United Methodist Church 5575 Lodebar Rd • 469-2452 Rev. Jeremy Howell Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 11 am Sunday School: 10 am www.yourbethel.org BMethodist@ftc-i.net St John United Methodist Church 136 Poinsett Dr * 803-773-8185 www.stjohnumcsumter.com Rev. Larry Brown Sunday School 9:45 am Worship 11:00 am Wed. Bible Study 11:00 am Trinity United Methodist Church 226 W Liberty St • 773-9393 Rev. Steve Holler Blended Service 8:45 am Sunday School 9:45 am Worship Service 11:00 am trinityumcsumter.org

Non-Denominational Abundant Life Kingdom Ministries 301 Crosswell Drive, Sumter Pastor Dion E. Price 803-468-1567 Sunday Morning 10:00 am

1st & 3rd Wed. Bible Study 7:00 pm Sat. 9:00 am Intercessory Prayer

Presbyterian - ARP Presbyterian USA Lemira Presbyterian Church 514 Boulevard Rd • 473-5024 Pastor Dan Rowton Sunday School 10:00 am Worship 11:00 am

Christ Community Church(CCC) 320 Loring Mill Rd., Sumter www.cccsumter.com 803-905-7850 Sun. Worship 10:00 am (Patriot Hall) 135 Haynsworth Street First Church of God 1835 Camden Rd • 905-5234 www.sumterfcg.org Ron Bower, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 am Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Greater St. Paul Church 200 Watkins Street • 803-778-1355 Founder Bishop W.T. English Sunday School - 10:30 am Worship - 11:30 am Evangelistic Service 6:30 pm Wed. Mid Week Service - 7:30 pm

Presbyterian PCA Westminster Presbyterian Church 230 Alice Dr., Sumter 803-773-7235 Pastor Stuart Mizelle Sunday School 9:15 am Worship Service 10:30 am

Sumter Bible Church 420 South Pike West, Sumter 803-773-8339 • Pastor Ron Davis Sunday School 10:00 am Worship 11:00 am & 6:30 pm Wed. Bible Study & Prayer 7:00 pm

First Presbyterian Church of Sumter 9 W Calhoun St (at Main St.) (803) 773-3814 • info@fpcsumter.org Rev. Jim Burton Sunday School (classes for all ages) 9:30 a.m. Hospitality & Fellowship (Fellowship Hall) 10:10 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary) 10:30 a.m. Youth (West Center) 5:00 p.m.

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n vacation there is so much to see and do that it is easy to forget about worship. What an opportunity to visit a new house of God, whether it is a monumental cathedral or a small historic sanctuary. Stop in for a while and spend some time with Him. Let serenity spread through your spirit. Sing praises to the Lord, for He is with you wherever you are…the Creator of the splendor that we enjoy on vacation and each day. May God bless you with His protection as you travel on your way.

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cutting trees, but in an orderly way,” said Rueda Lopez, one of the cooperative’s founders. “It’s like a garden; you have to remove the branches yourself, the dry parts, the parts with diseases, to really grow.” He said they have plans to plant more than 50,000 pine trees in the areas they log each year. The idea has spread to nearby places in largely rural Tlaxcala, like Granja Interactiva Salma, whose primary business is still crops such as corn, wheat, broad beans and peas. But they say firefly tours are a much-needed source of extra income. “We are trying to treat the whole area here with no herbicides because it’s logical if we have insecticides, that could affect the fireflies,” said Hugo Brindis, a certified guide at Granja Salma. “We are talking to biologists and the people who make these chemicals to see which have less of an effect on fireflies and the forest.” He said their operation is a reservation-only ranch, and they are trying to reduce the amount of people who visit the area, 250 maximum on the weekends, to maintain a sustainable space in the forest. In Piedra Canteada, the co-op acquired a small sawmill in 1998 so it could sell higher-priced cut lumber instead of just logs. The sawmill gives residents jobs and income beyond the three-month firefly season. But the fireflies are now the main source of income. “We have reduced our wood production, you can say by 60 or 70 percent, to preserve the forest and have better amount of tourism,” said sawmill manager Salvador Morale.

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Residents discuss improvements for Manning BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com

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City of Manning Mayor Pro-tem Clayton Pack points to a block on a map of the city as Clarendon County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ericka Sexton Floyd looks on.

City of Manning hosted a comprehensive plan kickoff event Monday at Manning City Hall. The comprehensive plan is required to be updated by each city and county in the state every 10 years, said Kyle Kelly, economic and community sustainability director for Santee-Lynches Regional Council of Governments. Kelly led a discussion at Monday’s meeting that brought together city council members, city planning committee members, business owners and residents who discussed the future of the city. “This was a community effort to plan for Manning’s future by identifying needs, creating a vision and set-

ting goals and objectives,” Kelly said. The plan consists of nine elements, covering topics such as population, natural resources and community facilities. The final plan will be available online in early 2017, Kelly said. Those at the meeting discussed the positive aspects of the city and suggestions of where it could improve. Topics included creating a better working relationship between county and city governments, Sunday alcohol sale laws, what can be done to improve tourism, what attracts people to Manning, what causes them to leave and potential annexation of areas to the city. Meeting attendees also filled out a survey that asked for information such as: “Do you feel there is a

strong sense of civic pride in the city?,” “Things you would like to change about the city,” “Reasons you like living in the city” and “What residents consider to be the ideal population for the city in the next 25 years.” The ideas discussed will be a part of a draft of the comprehensive plan. Several more meetings will be held throughout the fall, Kelly said. “The goal is to think about where residents would like to see the city in 10 years and where they see the community going long term,” he said. William Blair, chairman of the city’s planning committee, said it was a productive meeting that brought together residents for the betterment of the city.

STEAM Institute a success Hands-on camp at school teaches kids new skills BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com From learning stop-motion animation to basket weaving, students in Clarendon School District 1 are learning various skills this summer through a handson program that engages their creativity and develops their critical thinking skills. About 100 students, grades three through eight, are participating in the Engaging Creative Minds’ Summer Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math Institute, a free sixweek program being held for the second year at St. Paul Elementary School in Summerton. The program ends Friday, with a showcase of what the students learned. The summer program is a project of Engaging Creative Minds, a nonprofit Charleston organization PHOTOS BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY / THE SUMTER ITEM which started two years ago Clarendon School District 1 fifth-grade student Jordan Kind, left, seventh-grade student Carlos Cruz and Lori Koon, a fourth-grade teacher at with programs in eight schools in Charleston Coun- St. Paul Elementary School, construct a hat out of different materials on Wednesday. The project was an activity of the Summer Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math Institute provided by Engaging Creative Minds. ty. The organization hires local artists and professionthe camp started, the organot many affordable sumals in the visual, dance, nization’s staff met with the mer learning programs in music and theater arts and local artists and teachers to the communities that need gives them an opportunity develop a curriculum. them the most, and some to teach their skills to stu“We have heard from that may exist are not endents. The program intemany teachers who are tellgaging. The STEAM sumgrates arts activities into ing us how they want to inmer camps have found an science, technology, engiexcellent recipe for student, tegrate art activities now neering and math subject into their curriculum durteacher and artist engageareas. ing the school year,” Maasment and thus student suc“This program combines tricht said. “Because the cess in the summers.” traditional subject areas South Carolina Arts Com- teachers serve as camp with arts activities, somecounselors, they are able to mission funded the prothing that is unique in have the same experiences gram this year through a rural school districts,” said as the students.” $100,000 grant, and the Robin Berlinsky, executive Tiffany Housey, who will program director of work as an art teacher at could be the organithe school starting this used as a zation. school year, taught students model in One goal the basics of stop-motion other rural is to adanimation and craft makareas, Berdress the Clarendon School District 1 fourth-grade student Javier Lawson, left, linsky said. ing. loss of and seventh-grade student Ladea Barnes weave baskets at St. Paul El“We were able to inteEach learning ementary School on Wednesday. week of the grate math and animation during the together,” she said. ect made videos. for teaching during this program summer Housey’s students built “They had so much fun program.” includes a months characters out of clay, phodoing the projects that they Lori Koon, a fourth-grade different while entographed them with tablet forgot they were actually teacher at the school, said theme, gaging studevices and then using a learning,” Housey said. “I such as endents in exstop-motion animation proj- definitely discovered a love gineering, citing acSEE STEAM, PAGE A8 chemistry, tivities, the solar said Terry system, K. Peterson, one of Projects made at the Summer STEAM computer science, the proInstitute provided by Engaging Cremarine life gram’s ative Minds are seen. and entrefounders and senior fellow for educa- preneurship. Kari Maastricht, camp dition at College of Charlesrector, said activities were ton. 216 Commerce Street Manning, SC - Behind Golden Chick brainstormed to revolve “Research clearly shows 803-433-7946 (SWIM) many students suffer learn- around the different themes (Reg. $97.68) www.fb.com/theswimminholeinc and combine STEAM subing losses over the sumMark & Amber Prickelmyer, owners ject areas. A week before mer,” he said. “There are

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City of Manning hosts Movies in the Park City of Manning will host a Movies in the Park event featuring "Zootopia" on Aug. 5 at Church Street Park. Admission is free. Bring a chair and blankets. Movie will begin once the sun sets. City of Manning will also host a "Melon Mania" at 6 p.m.

coon Road in Manning. The event will honor all first responders, city and town police officers, sheriff's Aug. 13 at Church Street Park. deputies, EMS, South CaroliEnjoy summer fruit watermel- na Department of Natural Resources and SC Highway Paon and activities. trol. The event is sponsored by Fish Fry event set for the Rev. Leon Winn, pastor of Friday in Manning Rock Hill Missionary Baptist Church, second vice-chairman A Fish Fry community event of the South Carolina Republican Party and president of called "We Are One" will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Friday United People Pushing for Progress. at J.C. Britton Park, 3057 Rac-

Sons of Confederate Veterans to meet Aug. 9 The Benbow Camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans will host its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Clarendon County Council on Aging building, 206 South Church St. in Manning. The meeting will include a meal and a presentation on events of the Civil War. For more information call (803) 854-2103.

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TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at the conclusion of the bidding, Five per cent (5%) of the bid in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder.) No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for preparation of the Master in Equity's deed, documentary stamps on the deed, recording of the deed, and interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 8.5% per annum.

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Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that Pritam Swami, LLC, intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale OFF premises consumption of Beer & Wine at 3343 Paxville Hwy, Manning, SC 29102. To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than August 13, 2016. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110.

Notice of Sale NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in Trust for registered Holders of Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-WL2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-WL2 vs. Deborah E. Andrews; Janna C. Varn; LVNV Funding, LLC; The South Carolina Department of Revenue; , C/A No. 15-CP-14-0175, The following property will be sold on August 1, 2016, at 11:00 AM at the Clarendon County Courthouse to the highest bidder All that certain piece, parcel, lot or tract of land, with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in or near the County of Clarendon, State of South Carolina, containing 1.2 acres and bounding, now or formerly and measuring according to the plat hereinafter referred to, as follows: On the Northwest by lands of Hartley Brewer and measuring thereon 463.1 feet; on the East by the right of way of South Carolina Highway S-14-103 and measuring thereon 513 feet; on the Southwest by lands of Junious Johnson and measuring thereon 226.2 feet. For a more particular description of said tract, reference may be had to a plat made by W.B. Sykes, Surveyor, dated 12 June 1964, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Clarendon County in Plat Book 18 at Page 69. LESS, HOWEVER, that certain lot of land containing 0.04 acres conveyed to Mary J. Brewer by deed of Johnny C. Richburg and Janice D. Richburg, dated October 17, 1991, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Clarendon County in Deed Book A-211 at Page 338. ALSO: All that parcel or lot of land lying, and being situate in School District Number 20 of the County of Clarendon, State of South Carolina, containing 1.04 acres, and being designated as Tract Number 2 on the plat hereinafter referred to, and bounding, now or formerly, and measuring as follows: On the north by lands of Mary J. Brewer and measuring thereon 214.93 feet; on the east and southeast by lands of Johnny C. Richburg and measuring thereon 365.58 feet; on the south by lands of the estate of Junious Johnson and measuring thereon 63.56 feet; on the West by lands of Mary J. Brewer and measuring thereon 311.79 feet. For a more particular description of said lot, reference may be had to a plat made by R.G. Mathis Land Surveying, dated October 4, 1991, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Clarendon County in Plat Book S-43 at Page 331. This conveyance is subject to all

SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, CLARENDON AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.84% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Clarendon County Clerk of Court at C/A #15-CP-14-0175. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. William C. Coffey, Jr. Master in Equity for Clarendon County John J. Hearn Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 011847-03777 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

NOTICE OF SALE Docket No. 2015-CP-14-557 By virtue of a decree heretofore granted in the case of U.S. Bank, N.A., as trustee for Mid-State Trust VIII against Christina Rodriguez, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Clarendon County, will sell on Monday, August 1, 2016, at 11:00 A.M., at the Clarendon County Courthouse, 3 West Keitt Street, Manning, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that piece, parcel or lot of land, lying, being and situate in School District No. 1, in the County of Clarendon, State of South Carolina, containing 1.50 acres and being measuring and bounded as follows: On the Northeast by other lands of Doris T. and John C. Holladay, measuring thereon 405.86 feet; on the Southeast by other lands of Doris T. and John C. Holladay, measuring thereon 163.36 feet; on the southwest by other lands of Doris T. and John C. Holladay, measuring thereon 405.85 feet; and on the northwest by unpaved county road which separates it from lands of Hubert J. Touchberry, measuring thereon 119.94 feet, and lands of Eddie Lee McFaddin, measuring thereon 43.4 feet. For a more particular description, reference may be had to a plat by DuValle W. Elliott, RLS, dated November 9, 1982 and entitled, Map of a Lot Surveyed November 9, 1982 for Barbara Johnson, said plat being recorded in Plat Book 36, page 27, records of Clarendon County, South Carolina. This being the same property conveyed to Calvin Wright and Christina Rodriguez by deed of Barbara Johnson dated October 12, 1999 and recorded October 22, 1999 in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Clarendon County in Deed Book 388 at page 324.

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NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Betty Pittman; , C/A No. 15-CP-14-00624, The following property will be sold on August 1, 2016, at 11:00 AM at the Clarendon County Courthouse to the highest bidder All that piece, parcel or lot of land, together with any and all improvements located thereon, lying, being and situate in School District No. 2, Clarendon County, South Carolina, being designated as Lot No. 18, James Crossroads Subdivision, Section II, containing 0.75 acres on a plat hereinafter referred to, and bounding and measuring as follows: On the Northeast by Lot 19 on said plat and measuring thereon 228.01 feet; On the Southeast by lands I.P. Timberlands Operations Co., Ltd, and measuring thereon 145.27 feet; On the Southwest by Raccoon Road and measuring thereon 206.78 feet; and On the Northwest by Farmstead Lane and measuring thereon 123.97 feet. For a more particular description of said lot, reference may be had to a

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plat made by Robert G. Mathis, PLS, dated September 16, 1998 and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Clarendon County in Plat Cabinet A, Slide 45 at Page 5. Derivation: Book A0599 at Page 00001

191-00-00-077 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, CLARENDON AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.875% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Clarendon County Clerk of Court at C/A #15-CP-14-00624. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date.

All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on FORM #371ES with the Probate Court of Clarendon County, the address of which is 411 Sunset Dr. Manning, SC 29102, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and 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 claim, and a description of any security as to the claim.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on FORM #371ES with the Probate Court of Clarendon County, the address of which is 411 Sunset Dr. Manning, SC 29102, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and 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 claim, and a description of any security as to the claim.

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No. The most important dietary factor in reducing blood cholesterol is reducing consumption of saturated Nancy Harrison fats. A reduction in total RETIRED fat in the diet CLEMSON will almost alEXTENSION ways result in AGENT a reduction of saturated fats. We should keep in mind that cholesterol is a very important substance — so important that our bodies even make it. Remember also that dietary cholesterol is found only in animal products. Saturated fats, however, are found in both animal and plant products. Coconut and palm oil are just two examples of food products that are high in saturated fat while containing no cholesterol. Shrimp, on the other hand, is low in saturated fat but relatively high in cholesterol. Eight extra-large shrimp have a trace of saturated fat and 160 milligrams of cholesterol.

For the average person, the cholesterol requirement per day is 300 milligrams. So, shrimp winds up being a healthy food choice for the average healthy person. Liver is low in saturated fat at only 2 grams per 3-ounce serving, but it’s very high in cholesterol — 331 milligrams. That makes it a sometimes food, not an everyday food. An egg contains 2 grams of saturated fat and 213 milligrams of cholesterol. The white contains neither saturated fat nor cholesterol. When doctors prescribe a low-cholesterol diet, what they really mean is a cholesterollowering diet. For that, the best prescription is to maintain a healthy weight by exercising and limiting calories while keeping saturated fat to a minimum. Though dietary cholesterol is a minor player, you shouldn’t overdo it.

A LOW-FAT DIET The amount of fat in the diet has a very important role in how all of the fats are digested and metabolized. A proper diet can take care of the vast majority of patients with high cholesterol and save the expense of medications. Even modest changes in intake have the potential to make a big difference in a patient’s health outlook.

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high cholesterol in previous articles, we really concentrated on the levels of total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and LDL cholesterol. We’re going to change our focus now that we’re talking about diet and consider all fats, particularly saturated fats, in addition to cholesterol. Total fats and saturated fats are important concepts to remember. It is these items that will drive the metabolism of all fats, including cholesterol. Saturated fats are found in high quantities in foods of animal origin. These are converted to cholesterol by the liver, and we should not over-indulge in them. These fats are solid at room temperature. Saturated fats are often high in foods that are high in cholesterol. Foods that are low in cholesterol can also be very high in saturated fats, and therefore the label of “no cholesterol” does not mean the food is OK — check the saturated fat content. Polyunsaturated fats are generally from non-meat sources and are better for you. However, while they do lower bad cholesterol, they also tend to lower good cholesterol. These fats are liquid at room temperature. Monounsaturated fats not only lower bad cholesterol, but also tend to increase good cholesterol.

STEAM FROM PAGE A6 the program is a great assessment tool for the teachers. “It has opened my eyes for students to have unique ways to get engaged in different topic areas,” she said. “They acquire many new skills in the program.” Tyrese Lawson, a senior at Scott’s Branch MiddleHigh School, served as one of the camp counselors. Lawson said he enjoyed working with the students, especially in the visualarts component. Rosandra Bennett, a sixth-grade student at St. Paul Elementary School, said besides all of the camp’s activities, she enjoyed the field trips students took to Charleston and Columbia. Students had the opportunity to tour the Boeing plant in Charleston, Fort Sumter and South Carolina Aquarium. The organization partners with Boeing to make the camp possible. Clarendon 1 Superintendent Rose Wilder said she was thankful for the district being able to host the program again this year. “We’ve been very blessed to once again have

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Tiffany Housey, an art teacher at St. Paul Elementary School, shows a stop-motion animation video students made at STEAM Institute provided by Engaging Creative Minds. the program at St. Paul Elementary School,” she said. “The students were engaged and impacted through the hands-on material they learned.” State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman said it is her goal for every at-risk student in South Carolina to have access to high-quality extended learning opportunities. “Learning through the arts makes this a reality through a fun, innovative approach,” she said. For more information on Engaging Creative Minds, visit engagingcreativeminds.org.

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Kaine’s mission: Win over skeptical liberals in VP speech BY KEN THOMAS AND CATHERINE LUCEY The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — Facing a backlash from the left, Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine is expected to affirm his liberal credentials in his first prime-time speech as Hillary Clinton's running mate. Kaine was speaking Wednesday to the Democratic National Committee as supporters of Clinton's one-time Democratic rival Bernie Sanders warned that Kaine had yet to forcefully oppose the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal. Kaine, a former Virginia governor, was introduced by Clinton last weekend in Miami, where he switched easily between English and Spanish and spoke of his time as a Catholic missionary in Honduras, and his work as a civil rights attorney and education-focused governor who managed a state through tough times. He officially became the nominee in the early moments of Wednesday's session, joining the ticket by acclamation to cheers and a few scattered boos. Addressing his home state delegation Wednesday morning, Kaine called the campaign "a civil rights election," panning Republican Donald Trump for mocking disabled people and using "demeaning and offensive language" about women. "The next president is going to be the one celebrating 100 years of women getting the right to vote," Kaine said. "Is it too much to ask that it be a woman rather than somebody who offends women every time he opens his mouth?" Yet the threat of Trump

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from Vermont. She said that his vote for "fasttrack suggests to me that he's willing to advance a process that is undemocratic in order to achieve an objective with this. It starts to sound like parsing to me and others." Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta praised Kaine's "strong progressive credentials," saying he "comes from a place of deep conviction." He added that Clinton and Kaine will be offering a progressive agenda. Kaine's allies, both in the Clinton and Sanders camps, say his record must be judged in totality. They point to his work as a civil rights attorney specializing in fair housing, his opposition to the death penalty and record as governor of defending education funding during tough times. "I think people are going to be pleasantly surprised by the range and depth of his progressive credentials," said Rep. Peter Welch, a Democrat from Vermont who backed Sanders. "He's got a lowkey style, but don't let that mislead you into an intensity of purpose." Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, who unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination, said Kaine had brought his beliefs in Catholic social justice to his public service, something he has practiced throughout his career. "I think a person's character is a product of a lifetime, and if you look at Tim's lifetime, you see that as a young person he was called to serve and actually went to Honduras," O’Malley said. "And it wasn't because of the beaches."

TRUMP FROM PAGE A1 nications adviser, Jason Miller, sought to clarify Trump’s statements, saying on Twitter that Trump never urged or invited Russia to hack Clinton’s emails. Instead, he said, Trump was “clearly saying” that if Russia or anyone else already had Clinton’s deleted emails they should share them with the FBI. Trump never mentioned the FBI in his comments. It was not immediately clear where or how Clinton’s deleted emails might be recovered, unless an adversary had previously hacked the computer server she operated in the basement of her home in Chappaqua, New York, before she had deleted the messages.

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COMPASS FROM PAGE A1 in 1975. Her family took ownership of the Compass about five years ago. On Wednesday afternoon, Cliff Cantey, co-owner of Compass, said the restaurant was about two weeks away from reaching its 5th anniversary of being owned by them on Aug. 8 when the fire happened on Tuesday. It's like losing a child, he said, describing his and his wife's reaction to the fire. Cantey said Compass was a family friendly restaurant.

"We try to treat everybody like family," he said. He said it meant a lot to be a part of the community and open the restaurant's doors to local families and groups that needed a meeting space. Cantey said he and his family plan to move forward despite losing the restaurant. He said he does not know how they could do much better than Compass Restaurant, but they plan to make a comeback.

made it more vulnerable to hackers. The FBI concluded it was possible hackers broke into her server but found no direct evidence. Wednesday’s exchange occurred hours after Obama identified Russia as almost certainly responsible for hacking the Democratic National Committee in a differ-

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Have the campaigns found their melodies yet? BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH The Democratic National Convention (8 p.m., PBS, C-SPAN, Fox News, MSNBC, CNN; 10 p.m., ABC, CBS, NBC) concludes. If all goes according to plan, presumptive nominee Hillary Clinton will address delegates, followed by a balloon drop and confetti. But the real question remains: What song will accompany her big moment? Clinton campaigned to Rachel Platten’s 2015 “Fight Song” during the primaries. Will this become the official song for the Clinton-Kaine ticket? According to Pitchfork Media, Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Clinton’s choice to be vice president, is a Replacements fan. He has cited the Minnesotabased alt-rock band’s 1984 album “Let It Be” as a personal favorite. But perhaps a wouldbe vice president shouldn’t even utter the word “replacement.” Campaign songs have been an important part of presidential politics at least since the ditty “Tippecanoe and Tyler Too” was warbled in 1840. Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s campaigns were accompanied by “Happy Days Are Here Again.” Frank Sinatra reworked the song “High Hopes” for Kennedy’s 1960 campaign. A fan of “Up With People” and the wholesome sound of young glee clubs, Richard Nixon used the unabashedly “square” song “Nixon Now” to appeal to his “silent majority” in 1972. It worked. In 1988, candidate Michael Dukakis emphasized his immigrant roots with Neil Diamond’s “America.” That didn’t work as well. Last week’s Republican National Convention had its share of musical mishaps. The Trump campaign used four songs — Queen’s “We Are the Champions,” the Rolling Stones’ “You Can’t Always Get What You Want,” the Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun” and Free’s “All Right Now” — all without permission, earning stern rebukes from representatives of the artists living and dead. This is nothing new. In 1984, there was some confusion about Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the USA.” George W. Bush used Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down” in his 2000 campaign, until the singer told the

campaign to cease and desist. Trump’s convention playlist leaned pretty heavily on socalled classic rock. He’s hardly the first to tap that genre. Candidate Bill Clinton’s balloon drop was accompanied by Fleetwood Mac’s “Don’t Stop,” a song that would repeat throughout the campaign. To some, that 1977 song was already an “oldie” when it was revived in 1992, some 24 years ago. So what song will Hillary choose? Will it look forward or backward? Will we hear it once and forget it? Or will it become part of political and musical history? • Speaking of musical history, “Greatest Hits” (9 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) recalls songs from 20002005. • “Ripper Street” (10 p.m., BBC America, TV-MA) starring Matthew Macfadyen, returns for a fourth season.

TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS • Sixteen contenders get three minutes to prove themselves on “Battlebots” (8 p.m., ABC, TV-14). • Only three remain on a two-hour “Home Free” (9 p.m., Fox, TV-14). • Off-the-grid survivalists get more than they bargained for when attacked by “Ozark Sharks” (9 p.m., Syfy), another silly 2016 shocker. • A severe cash crunch on “Queen of the South” (10 p.m., USA, TV-14). • Gigi has Ava’s back on “Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll” (10 p.m., FX, TV-14). • It’s Gigi Hadid vs. Tyler Posey on “Lip Sync Battle” (10 p.m., Spike).

CULT CHOICE Gene Hackman and Al Pacino star as Pittsburgh drifters in the 1973 road movie “Scarecrow” (8 p.m., TCM), considered an unsung classic by some and deservedly obscure by others.

SERIES NOTES Sheldon and Bernadette bond while the gang goes wine tasting on “The Big Bang Theory” (8 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14) * Zac Efron appears on “Running Wild With Bear Grylls” (8 p.m., NBC, r, TV-PG) * Rip leads his team

Matthew Macfadyen stars as Edmund Reid in “Ripper Street,” returning for a fourth season at 10 p.m. today on BBC America. back to the future on “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow” (8 p.m., CW, r, TV-14) * John’s attempt to look younger backfires on “Life in Pieces” (8:30 p.m., CBS, r, TV14) * Vincent and Cat battle for normalcy on “Beauty and the Beast” (9 p.m., CW, TV-14).

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LATE NIGHT “The Daily Show With Trevor Noah” (11 p.m., Comedy Central) covers the convention * Expect Cass Sunstein on “The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore” (11:30 p.m., Comedy Central) * Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer, Doris Kearns Goodwin and Eric Andre are booked on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” (11:35 p.m., CBS) * Jimmy Fallon welcomes Will Smith, Ellen Page and Usher on “The Tonight Show” (11:35 p.m., NBC) * Greg Kinnear, Dino Archie and Joe Bonamassa appear on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (11:35 p.m., ABC) * Colin Jost, Michael Che and Jessi Klein visit “Late Night With Seth Meyers” (12:35 a.m., NBC) * Dominic Cooper, Kristin Chenoweth, Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas on “The Late Late Show With James Corden” (12:35 a.m., CBS, r). Copyright 2016 United Feature Syndicate

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HILADELPHIA — If political conventions tell us anything beyond the predictable, the one held last week in Cleveland and the other going on this week in Philadelphia pose contrasts so stark that one wonders if the two groups hail from the same counKathleen try. Hint: One Parker of them didn’t present a diverse cross-section of America. Whereas Cleveland’s arena was a relatively sparsely populated panorama of predominantly pale faces animated by anger, Philadelphia’s is a teeming, multicolored mass of (mostly) joyous celebration. In starkest contrast, Bernie Sanders, unlike Republican runner-up Ted Cruz, handed the baton and a passionate endorsement to his party’s nominee. The Democratic convention managed to wrestle unity from the Sanders crowd while Republicans left their gather-

COMMENTARY ing as divided as ever. Not even the storied email scandal — the hacked Democratic National Committee files released on convention eve, not Clinton’s private server — muted the enthusiasm of delegates. On opening night, a series of speakers carefully culled from the trove of democratic demographics related personal stories that were lovely and touching, if at times it felt like a group therapy session. Then along came comedian Sarah Silverman, who broke the spell with a little reality therapy, telling the “Sanders or Bust” crowd, “You’re being ridiculous.” Did she just say that? This is what passes for scandal when banal DNC emails make one yearn for the days of gloved burglars with flashlights. Even speculation about Russian intelligence being behind the hack and trying to influence the outcome of the presidential election (really?) pales next to the flesh-and-blood drama of Watergate. The Russian conspiracy theories, loosely posited by the

Clinton campaign and others, go something like this: Donald Trump has expressed admiration of Vladimir Putin. Trump has recently turned more pro-Russia, suggesting he wouldn’t interfere with Russian aggression if NATO members don’t pay a fair share for their defense. Oh, and Trump has refused to release tax returns. Might they reveal business associations with certain Russian parties? Then, too, the hackers, who did not breach the Republican National Committee, according to the FBI, could just be messing around. Either the Russians have no interest in what Republicans chat about or they don’t need to spy because (cue “Bourne Identity” soundtrack) Trump and Putin are already in constant contact. Actually, rumor has it that Trump’s hairdo conceals a chip that feeds his thoughts directly into a computer located in an underground silo in remotest Kamchatka, where analysts celebrate the coming New Russian Empire with shots of Trump Vodka. But I digress. After Silverman, who was

paired with the formerly funny Sen. Al Franken, came a series of heavy hitters, including fellow Sens. Cory Booker, Elizabeth Warren and Sanders with affirming and unifying messages. First lady Michelle Obama, who stole the show, was gracious as she serially insulted Trump without once mentioning his name — the ultimate putdown. Contrast this to the direct, full-frontal, name-calling insult-a-thon that has been the Trump campaign. Even winning the nomination failed to improve his mood or personality. Winning has always been Trump’s endgame, so why wasn’t he happy? By contrast, there’s no reason to imagine that the first woman ever to be nominated to the presidency will maintain a grim expression as Trump did following his nomination. He obviously made a decision to forgo the victor’s grin and instead bear the countenance of a general about to enter war. Happy warrior isn’t in his repertoire. Whatever one’s political persuasion, objectively, the future belongs to the party that reflects the nation it aspires to lead. This would not be the

party whose platform, though not binding, seeks to undo many of the rights — reproductive choice and same-sex marriage — that most Americans find acceptable. The math simply doesn’t support a viable Republican Party without a long period of reconstruction following the Trump demolition. This is true if Trump wins or loses. In the meantime, sentient Americans aren’t the only ones worried about what comes next. On Tuesday, I moderated a panel before an international audience hosted by National Democratic Institute. A woman from Africa summarized the sentiments of the larger group with her question. Noting that people around the world depend on the United States to be the shining light for all, she asked: Who is the best to provide the moral leadership of America? The world awaits our answer. Kathleen Parker’s email address is kathleenparker@ washpost.com. © 2016, Washington Post Writers Group

COMMENTARY CONVENTION INCLUDES ONLY NEGATIVE COMMENTS ABOUT TRUMP I see that Mr. Loyd Young thinks that Hillary Clinton is the positive choice for president. Watching the speakers at the podium of the DNC last night (Tuesday night), it seemed to me that nothing “positive” was said about HRC, only “negative” remarks aimed at Trump. But, hey, it’s politics as usual. You mention former President Bill Clinton as “philanthropic” after his years in the White House. The word that comes to my mind is “philanderer,” which was while he lived in the White House. I noticed you brought up Trump’s infidelities but failed to mention Bill’s. Typical Democrat thinking. As I have stated before, certain groups are going to vote Democrat. It does not matter the name; there is a “D” next to the name, vote for him or her. Mr. Young, I could bring up all the “negatives” about Hillary, but as I’m sure you know, there is 350-word limit here, so I will just remind you that her trustworthiness is well below 50 percent (which is reported my MSNBC, so don’t blame me). But I’m quite positive that Debbie Wasserman Schultz will fit right in with her campaign. You say “Trump for president: heavens no.” I say Clinton for president: oh HELL no. DENNIS E. VICKERS Wedgefield

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Obama and the accidental destruction of Hillary Clinton BY BEN SHAPIRO

illary Clinton is in serious trouble. She’s not in trouble because of the massive competence of Donald Trump. She’s in trouble because she is terrible at the game her husband invented: the game of “who cares more about people like you.” In March 1992, Bill Clinton met a member of an AIDS-activism group at an event at a nightclub in New York City. Attacked by the activist for not doing enough for AIDS victims, Clinton famously responded, “I feel your pain, I feel your pain.” Clinton’s false empathy led him from victory to victory; he defeated the outof-touch George H. W. Bush and crushed the oddly self-referential Bob Dole. But Bill Clinton’s wife is one of the least empathy-driven candidates in the history of politics. She’s manipulating,

cynical and nasty. She’s instinctively defensive, brutally cutting and utterly cold. The polls show it. This week’s CNN poll demonstrated that 68 percent of Americans consider Hillary dishonest, and 54 percent think she’s running for personal gain. Fifty-five percent view Hillary unfavorably overall, but only 52 percent view Trump unfavorably. Just 47 percent think he’s running for personal gain. A majority of Americans think Trump is running to help America. They think Hillary is running to help Hillary. That’s Hillary’s fault. But more important, it’s Barack Obama’s fault and the Left’s fault. Barack Obama has been a highly unsuccessful president by any objective measure. His foreign policy has led to the single most explosive rise in terrorism since the empowerment of al-Qaeda in the late

1990s by Hillary’s husband. His last two years have been plagued by a national increase in violent crime, particularly murder in major cities. The economy has continued to stall under his redistributionist, anti-capitalist watch. And the Democrats have paid the price. The media that built Obama into a godhead for racial progress couldn’t abandon Obama; instead, they kept happy-talking their way through an increasingly dystopian America. So did Obama’s fellow Democrats. The result: massive Republican gains at the state and local level and historic elections in 2010 and 2014 in Congressional races. The media still can’t escape the Obama trap. When Donald Trump rightly pointed out a series of problems facing America at home and abroad, ranging from rising crime and economic malaise to the rise of jihadism, the media and the Obama administration re-

sponded by pooh-poohing Trump’s critique. No, they said, Trump’s wrong: Everything’s hunky-dory. He’s just being too “dark.” Except he isn’t. And Americans know that. Hillary knows it too, but she’s stuck in a bind. Obama trapped her. Early in her campaign, Hillary seemed to want to break with Barack Obama’s presidency. She recognized that while Obama was personally popular, his tenure had largely been seen as a failure by a dissatisfied American republic. She therefore pursued twin goals: tying herself to Obama’s “first black president” legacy and big-government growth and avoiding the consequences of his rotten decision-making. By first delaying a decision from Vice President Joe Biden about whether Biden would run, the Obama White House forced Hillary into full-scale obeisance to the Obama era.

That’s been disastrous for Hillary. Her convention week has completely ignored the serious problems that keep most Americans up at night. There have been five jihadist attacks in Europe in the last 11 months. On the first day of the convention, 61 speakers mentioned ISIS precisely zero times. That same day, ISIS beheaded an 86-year-old priest in Normandy, France. During the past few weeks, Americans have mourned about a wave of anti-cop massacres. So Hillary is now trotting out the “Mothers of the Movement” — Black Lives Matter activists including the mother of attempted cop-killer Michael Brown — to promulgate myths about police racism. Hillary doesn’t take Americans’ concerns seriously. She doesn’t feel their pain. She feels her own pain. — Ben Shapiro is the editor-inchief of the DailyWire.com.

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PUBLIC AGENDA SUMTER COUNTY DEVELOPMENT BOARD Today, 7:30 a.m., Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce boardroom, 32 E. Calhoun St.

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WSW 8-16 mph

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TODAY’S SOUTH CAROLINA WEATHER

Greenville 94/73

Gaﬀney 95/75 Spartanburg 94/74

Columbia 101/78

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

IN THE MOUNTAINS

Sumter 99/77

Aiken 97/76

ON THE COAST

Charleston 99/79

Today: Partly sunny and hot; humid. High 94 to 99. Friday: Sunny much of the time and hot. High 94 to 99.

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SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

97° 78° 90° 70° 103° in 1949 59° in 1996

Precipitation 24 hrs ending 4 p.m. yest. Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Last year to date Normal year to date

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

Today Hi/Lo/W 91/73/pc 81/66/t 93/77/t 85/67/pc 93/77/t 87/68/s 93/79/pc 90/73/pc 97/76/pc 92/74/s 113/91/pc 75/56/pc 92/75/t

Full pool 360 76.8 75.5 100

Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

SUN AND MOON 7 a.m. yest. 356.36 74.77 74.66 97.43

24-hr chg -0.03 -0.02 -0.01 -0.05

RIVER STAGES 0.00" 4.62" 4.77" 29.60" 24.01" 27.69"

Fri. Hi/Lo/W 90/73/pc 77/65/pc 96/78/c 83/65/t 94/76/t 88/68/s 91/79/t 80/69/t 96/76/pc 82/70/t 112/89/t 75/58/pc 85/73/t

Myrtle Beach 96/79

Manning 99/79

Today: A thunderstorm in spots. Winds west-southwest 7-14 mph. Friday: Partly sunny. Winds west-southwest 7-14 mph.

Temperature High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low

Florence 99/77

Bishopville 98/76

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

Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr stage yest. chg 12 7.73 -0.20 19 3.00 -0.25 14 4.12 -1.12 14 1.77 -0.01 80 75.69 -0.01 24 9.33 +0.22

Sunrise 6:31 a.m. Moonrise 1:45 a.m.

Sunset Moonset

8:26 p.m. 3:34 p.m.

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High 4:26 a.m. 5:07 p.m. 5:29 a.m. 6:09 p.m.

Ht. 2.9 3.4 2.9 3.5

Low Ht. 11:21 a.m. -0.3 ----12:12 a.m. 0.3 12:21 p.m. -0.4

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

Today Hi/Lo/W 88/68/t 95/73/pc 100/74/pc 99/79/pc 90/81/pc 99/79/pc 96/75/pc 95/75/pc 101/78/pc 98/78/pc 93/77/pc 99/78/pc 99/78/pc

Fri. Hi/Lo/W 83/66/t 92/72/pc 99/73/s 99/79/s 90/79/pc 99/78/s 92/71/pc 94/73/pc 98/76/s 96/74/s 93/74/pc 97/76/s 98/76/s

Today City Hi/Lo/W Florence 99/77/pc Gainesville 95/72/pc Gastonia 95/75/pc Goldsboro 99/78/pc Goose Creek 99/79/pc Greensboro 93/73/pc Greenville 94/73/pc Hickory 88/71/t Hilton Head 96/81/pc Jacksonville, FL 96/73/pc La Grange 92/73/pc Macon 97/73/pc Marietta 89/73/pc

Fri. Hi/Lo/W 97/76/s 96/74/pc 92/72/pc 97/75/pc 98/77/s 90/72/pc 90/72/pc 86/70/t 95/81/s 100/74/pc 92/72/pc 96/72/s 89/73/pc

Today City Hi/Lo/W Marion 90/69/t Mt. Pleasant 97/80/pc Myrtle Beach 96/79/pc Orangeburg 99/78/pc Port Royal 97/80/pc Raleigh 96/76/pc Rock Hill 96/76/pc Rockingham 98/78/pc Savannah 98/77/pc Spartanburg 94/74/pc Summerville 98/78/pc Wilmington 98/78/pc Winston-Salem 92/73/t

Fri. Hi/Lo/W 87/67/t 97/79/s 95/79/s 98/76/s 98/79/s 92/73/pc 93/71/pc 95/74/s 98/78/s 91/72/pc 98/76/s 95/76/pc 89/71/t

Weather(W): s–sunny, pc–partly cloudy, c–cloudy, sh–showers, t–thunderstorms, r–rain, sf–snow ﬂurries, sn–snow, i–ice

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Prep football

american legion state tournament

Practice begins today, Friday BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com

KEITH GEDAMKE / THE SUMTER ITEM

Florence Post 1 players and coaches hoist the state championship trophy after defeating Camden 9-8 on Wednesday at Riley Park to win the American Legion state tournament.

Champs, champs, champs

Florence edges Camden 9-8 for 3rd title in 5 seasons By DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com SUMTER — Even though it was trailing Camden Post 17 6-2 entering the sixth inning of its American Legion baseball state tournament championship round game, there was no panic from Florence Post 1. “No way at all were we getting worried,” said Florence outfielder Noah Matthews. “We knew what we’re capable of doing; it was just a matter of getting started. All we needed was to get one hit. One hit leads to another.” And Post 1 got four hits and four runs in the sixth to tie the game and three hits and three runs in the seventh to go on top and held on for a 9-8 victory to win the state championship on Wednesday at Riley Park. The state title was the third in five years for Florence, which won all five of its games to improve to 36-3. Post 1 will play in the Southeast Regional in Asheboro, N.C., from Aug. 3-7. “Of the three we’ve won, this one is probably the most gratifying,” said Florence head coach Derick Urquhart, who guided Post 1 to titles in 2012 and ’14. “No one expected us to do this this year. We had no returning college players and a lot of players who were coming up. We had no one on (that was a fulltime roster member) from the team two years ago. This was a bunch of new guys who won the title.”

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panthers football KEITH GEDAMKE / THE SUMTER ITEM

Florence’s Josh Price delivers a pitch during Post 1’s 9-8 victory over Camden on Wednesday at Riley Park to win the American Legion state tournament. Camden, which made an improbable run to the championship round after winning the play-in series to secure the final of eight spots in the tournament, finished with a 16-10 record. “I can’t say enough about this team and how it battled,” said Post 17 head coach Tyler Pike. “They kept fighting back and kept battling in this game. They did that today, throughout the season and the tournament.” Florence began its rally in the sixth against relief pitcher Nick Stokes, who had come on in the fifth to get Camden

out of a jam. Zay Paul drew a leadoff walk before Noah Matthew flew out. Grayson Cottingham singled Paul to second and he scored on a Lex Tuten single. Lindsey Robinson followed with an RBI single to cut the lead to 6-4. A ground out by Cody Green drove in Tuten and Justin Thompson’s single scored Robinson with the tying run. That was the first time the game had been even since 0-0 heading to the bottom of the first.

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clemson football

Preseason All-ACC team has 10 Tigers By Scott Keepfer Greenville News CLEMSON — By season’s end, the most glaring oversight in media voting for the preseason All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team could be the omission of Clemson University wide receiver Mike Williams. In the meantime, he’ll have to leave the early accolades to 10 of his teammates. Clemson placed a program-record 10 players on the All-ACC team announced Wednesday by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association, but the list did not include Williams, who missed last season after breaking a bone in his neck in the season opener. The list also did not include running back Wayne Gallman, who set a school single-season rushing record with 1,527 yards. Williams was a second-team All-ACC pick as a sophomore after making 57 catches for 1,030 yards. Clemson did place six offensive play-

The recent sounds of baseballs hitting bats and gloves will soon be replaced by the sounds of pads hitting pads. High school football season is almost here again, and it starts in earnest over the next two days as both local SCISA and SCHSL teams begin practicing. Wilson Hall, Jarecki Thomas Sumter Academy and Laurence Manning Academy are among the local teams that will take to the field today for helmets only workouts. Barnes The Barons enter their second season under head coach Adam Jarecki. WH was 9-2 last year and made the 3A state semifinals. “Last year was a lot of learning me and learning the terminology and learning our system,” Jarecki said. “This year it should be a little smoother transition getting started, although last year went well and they bought in pretty quickly.” A big key for the Barons this year will be replacing the talented group that graduated. Jarecki said WH has to replace nine starters on offense and

ers on the team, led by quarterback Deshaun Watson, who accounted for more than 5,200 yards last season while guiding the Tigers to a 14-1 record and an appearance in the national championship game. Watson led the overall voting, being named on 188 of the 191 media member ballots. Florida State running back Dalvin Cook was second, being named by 184 voters. Watson was joined on the All-ACC offense by his roommate, junior receiver Artavis Scott; senior tight end Jordan Leggett, a Mackey Award finalist last season; sophomore offensive tackle Mitch Hyatt; junior offensive guard Tyrone Crowder; and redshirt senior center Jay Guillermo. On defense, Clemson was represented by redshirt senior tackle Carlos Watkins, senior linebacker Ben Boulware and senior cornerback Cordrea Tankersley as well as redshirt sophomore kicker Greg Huegel.

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FILE/The Associated Press

Quarterback Deshaun Watson is one of 10 Clemson players named to the preseason All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team.

DT Short will report for camp today By STEVE REED The Associated Press SPARTANBURG — Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kawann Short said he won’t hold out while awaiting a new contract from the Carolina Panthers. Short reported to training camp on time Wednesday, the same day the Panthers announced they gave safety Kurt Coleman a three-year extension that runs Rivera through the 2019 season. Financial terms were not released. Short said he’ll play this season under his current deal if he doesn’t receive a contract extension. The defending NFC champions begin practice Thursday night at Wofford College. “It’s not about the contract, it’s about helping this team,” Short said. “I love the Carolina Panthers. Hopefully things will get done.” Short, entering the fourth and final year of his rookie contract, is set to cost $1.47 million under this year’s salary cap. He significantly outperformed that deal last season when he finished with 11 sacks and three forced fumbles and

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sports

Thursday, July 28, 2016

The SUMTER ITEM

Scoreboard

pga championship

TV, Radio

TODAY

The Associated Press

Jason Day watches his tee shot on the fifth hole during a practice round Wednesday for the PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, N.J.

Garcia reminded that time still on his side to win a major By DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press

cause he has been at a high level for so long. Just not high enough. SPRINGFIELD, N.J. — The Spaniard is no longer Henrik Stenson took his silas temperamental, at times ver claret jug and headed petulant, as he was earlier in straight for Switzerland to his career when he accomplay in a charity event orgaplished so much at early age nized by Sergio Garcia. It that he expected so much turned out to be the perfect more. He complained about occasion to deliver an importhe breaks Woods got from tant message to the host. the weather in the 2002 U.S. Stenson was 40 when he Open. His worst moment The Associated Press won the British Open at was in the 2007 British Open Sergio Garcia listens to a ques- at Carnoustie, when he sugRoyal Troon. He had paid tion during a news conference his dues with a trio of close gested he was playing “more Wednesday at the PGA Champi- than the field” because he calls in the majors. It was onship at Baltusrol Golf Club in couldn’t catch a break. his time. Springfield, N.J. Garcia has paid even He has thrown clubs. He more. has kicked shoes. It started when he was a major champions — Danny Now, it almost seems as 19-year-old trying to chase Willet at the Masters, Dustin though Garcia is resigned down Tiger Woods at MediJohnson at the U.S. Open that his career could end nah. He played in the final and Stenson. without a major, even group with Woods at Beth“It just shows that you’ve though he has such a long page Black and Royal Liver- got to keep on trying,” Sten- road ahead of him. Yes, he is pool. He twice was beaten in son said. “It was nice to see surprised to have not won a the final holes by Padraig Dustin win at the U.S. Open. major as he approaches two Harrington at Carnoustie He’s had some close calls decades playing them. and Oakland Hills. and some heartbreaking He said it would have “Henrik, when I saw him calls in the last four years, bothered him five or 10 years Monday at my event in Swit- five years. You’ve got to keep ago, but no longer. zerland, he said: ‘You know, putting yourself in position. “I understand how diffiI’m 40, you’re 36. You still And the more times you do cult it is to win every week,” have probably 16 more bethat, that’s what gives you he said. “It doesn’t matter if fore you get there,”’ Garcia chances for it to happen.” it’s a major. It doesn’t matter said Wednesday on the eve Lee Westwood is another where it is. It doesn’t matter of the PGA Championship. player on the dubious list of if it’s in the U.S., in Asia, in “So at the end of the day, if “best to have never won a Europe, in Africa. It is tough you stay healthy, you still major.” The 43-year-old Eng- to win. So that’s great for the can give yourself a lot of lishman had a chance at the game of golf, and the only chances here and there. U.S. Open, British Open and thing I can do is just keep That’s my goal, to keep givMasters in successive years giving myself chances and ing myself chances and and he is among two players just wait for it. hopefully take as many as — Luke Donald is the other “Hopefully, it will happossible in the coming — to reach No. 1 in the world pen,” he said. “If it doesn’t years.” without ever having won a happen, it’s not going to Stenson’s victory has major. Rickie Fowler at No. 7 change my life. I’m not going shifted the focus to Garcia, in the world and Garcia (No. to go in a cave and stay there perhaps more than any 10) are the only players in until I die.” other player in the final the top 10 who have not won Golf goes in cycle, and major of the year, particua major. maybe this one favors Garlarly in a season of first-time Garcia is different, becia.

sports items

Sumter P-15’s to hold banquet Friday The Sumter P-15’s will hold their season-ending banquet on Friday at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post 15 building on Artillery Drive. Tickets are $12 per person and can be purchased at the door on Friday.

SHS swim, girls tennis practices set to begin The Sumter High School swim team and varsity girls tennis team have set times for their first practices leading up to the start of the season. The swim team will hold its first practice on Monday at the City of Sumter Aquatics Center from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. All Sumter School District students in grades 7-12 are eligible to compete. For more information, contact cathykirkhart@ yahoo.com. The girls tennis team will begin practice on Tuesday at the top courts at Palmetto Tennis Center from 7 to 8:30 p.m. There will be a brief meeting under the picnic shelter before practice begins. Prospective athletes must have updated physicals

forms and concussion forms in order to compete. They can be picked up at the Sumter High main office.

Braves 2 Twins 0 MINNEAPOLIS — Lucas Harrell pitched six innings, Adonis Garcia homered and Atlanta beat Minnesota in a matchup of the worst teams in the majors on Tuesday. A.J. Pierzynski doubled and scored against his original team. Behind the plate, he helped guide Harrell (2-2) to his first scoreless start in the majors since 2013.

for seven innings and bounced back from his only loss this season. Strasburg (14-1) began the season with 13 straight wins before he was beaten by the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 21.

RAYS 3 DODGERS 1 LOS ANGELES — Matt Moore pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning, Evan Longoria hit a two-run homer and Tampa Bay won at Dodger Stadium for the first time.

TIGERS 4 RED SOX 3

BOSTON — Miguel Cabrera Reds 2 hit a tiebreaking home run in the ninth inning that bounced off the Giants 1 top of the wall and into Boston’s SAN FRANCISCO — Jay Bruce bullpen, lifting Detroit past the homered in his career-high fifth Red Sox for a three-game sweep. straight game, connecting off Madison Bumgarner in Cincin- MARLINS 11 nati’s victory over slumping San PHILLIES 1 Francisco. MIAMI — Giancarlo Stanton hit NATIONALS 4 a 2-run homer in the first inning to lead a 16-hit attack in Miami’s INDIANS 1 victory over Philadelphia. CLEVELAND — Stephen Strasburg shut down Cleveland From staff, wire reports

4:30 a.m. – LPGA Golf: Women’s British Open First Round from Milton Keynes, England (GOLF). 9 a.m. – LPGA Golf: Women’s British Open First Round from Milton Keynes, England (GOLF). 1 p.m. PGA Golf: PGA Championship First Round from Springfield, N.J. (ESPN). 1 p.m. – Professional Tennis: Rogers Cup Men’s and Women’s Round-of-16 Matches from Toronto and Montreal (ESPN2). 1 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Colorado at New York Mets or Arizona at Milwaukee (MLB NETWORK). 4 p.m. – Youth Baseball: National Youth Championship Pool-Play Game from Yaphank, N.Y. (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 4 p.m. – Horse Racing: John Morrissey Stakes (FOX SPORTS 2). 5 p.m. – Professional Golf: Asian Tour King’s Cup First Round from Pattaya, Thailand (GOLF). 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 6:30 p.m. – Professional Tennis: Rogers Cup Men’s and Women’s Roundof-16 Matches from Toronto and Montreal (ESPN2). 7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Philadelphia at Atlanta (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST, WPUB-FM 102.7). 7 p.m. – MLL Lacrosse: Chesapeake at New York (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 7:30 p.m. – Major League Soccer: MLS All-Star Game from San Jose, Calif. – MLS All-Stars vs. Arsenal (ESPN). 8 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Kansas City at Texas or Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs (MLB NETWORK). 9 p.m. – CFL Football: Winnipeg at Edmonton (ESPN2). 12:35 a.m. – PGA Golf: PGA Championship First-Round Highlights from Springfield. N.J. (WLTX 198). 4:30 a.m. – LPGA Golf: Women’s British Open Second Round from Milton Keynes, England (GOLF).

MLB Standings By The Associated Press

AMERICAN League East Division Baltimore Toronto Boston New York Tampa Bay Central Division Cleveland Detroit Chicago Kansas City Minnesota West Division Texas Houston Seattle Oakland Los Angeles

W 58 57 55 52 39

L Pct GB 41 .586 — 45 .559 2½ 44 .556 3 48 .520 6½ 61 .390 19½

W 57 54 50 48 37

L Pct GB 42 .576 — 48 .529 4½ 50 .500 7½ 51 .485 9 62 .374 20

W 58 54 51 46 45

L Pct GB 43 .574 — 46 .540 3½ 48 .515 6 55 .455 12 55 .450 12½

Tuesday’s Games

Colorado 6, Baltimore 3 Seattle 7, Pittsburgh 4 Toronto 7, San Diego 6, 12 innings Chicago White Sox 3, Chicago Cubs 0 Cleveland 7, Washington 6 Detroit 9, Boston 8 Oakland 6, Texas 3 Atlanta 2, Minnesota 0 N.Y. Yankees 6, Houston 3 L.A. Angels 13, Kansas City 0 L.A. Dodgers 3, Tampa Bay 2

Wednesday’s Games

Washington 4, Cleveland 1 San Diego 8, Toronto 4 Detroit 4, Boston 3 Tampa Bay 3, L.A. Dodgers 1 Colorado at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Seattle at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 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.

Thursday’s Games

Baltimore at Minnesota, 7:10 p.m. Chi. White Sox at Chi. Cubs, 8:05 p.m. Kansas City at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Boston at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m.

Friday’s Games

Seattle at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. Baltimore at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Houston at Detroit, 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Oakland at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m. Kansas City at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. Boston at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m.

National League East Division Washington Miami New York Philadelphia Atlanta Central Division Chicago St. Louis Pittsburgh Milwaukee Cincinnati West Division San Francisco Los Angeles Colorado San Diego Arizona

W 59 55 53 46 34

L Pct GB 42 .584 — 46 .545 4 46 .535 5 57 .447 14 66 .340 24½

W 59 53 51 43 40

L Pct GB 40 .596 — 47 .530 6½ 48 .515 8 55 .439 15½ 61 .396 20½

W 59 57 48 44 41

L Pct GB 42 .584 — 45 .559 2½ 52 .480 10½ 58 .431 15½ 59 .410 17½

Tuesday’s Games

St. Louis 3, N.Y. Mets 2, 1st game Colorado 6, Baltimore 3 Seattle 7, Pittsburgh 4 Toronto 7, San Diego 6, 12 innings Chicago White Sox 3, Chicago Cubs 0 Cleveland 7, Washington 6 Miami 5, Philadelphia 0 N.Y. Mets 3, St. Louis 1, 2nd game Atlanta 2, Minnesota 0 Milwaukee 9, Arizona 4 L.A. Dodgers 3, Tampa Bay 2 San Francisco 9, Cincinnati 7

Wednesday’s Games

Miami 11, Philadelphia 1 Washington 4, Cleveland 1 San Diego 8, Toronto 4 Tampa Bay 3, L.A. Dodgers 1 Cincinnati 2, San Francisco 1 Colorado at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Seattle at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. St. Louis at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m. Arizona at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. Atlanta at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m.

Thursday’s Games

Colorado at N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m. Arizona at Milwaukee, 2:10 p.m. Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. St. Louis at Miami, 7:10 p.m. Chi. White Sox at Chi. Cubs, 8:05 p.m. Washington at San Fran., 10:15 p.m.

Friday’s Games

Seattle at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. Colorado at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. St. Louis at Miami, 7:10 p.m. Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:35 p.m. Pittsburgh at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. Arizona at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Washington at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m. Cincinnati at San Diego, 10:40 p.m.

WNBA standings By The Associated Press

EASTERN CONFERENCE

New York Atlanta Indiana Chicago Washington Connecticut

W 18 13 12 11 9 8

L Pct GB 8 .692 — 12 .520 4½ 12 .500 5 13 .458 6 15 .375 8 16 .333 9

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Los Angeles Minnesota Phoenix Seattle Dallas San Antonio

W L Pct GB 21 3 .875 — 21 4 .840 ½ 10 14 .417 11 9 15 .375 12 9 16 .360 12½ 5 18 .217 15½

Tuesday’s Games

No games scheduled

Wednesday’s Games

No games scheduled

Thursday’s Games

No games scheduled

Friday’s Games

No games scheduled

mls standings Major League Soccer By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts GF GA New York City FC 9 7 6 33 35 39 New York 9 9 4 31 36 28 Philadelphia 8 7 6 30 35 33 Montreal 7 5 8 29 35 30 Toronto FC 7 7 6 27 25 23 New England 6 7 8 26 27 33 Orlando City 4 5 11 23 32 35 D.C. United 5 8 7 22 19 25 Columbus 3 7 10 19 26 32 Chicago 4 10 5 17 17 25 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts GF GA FC Dallas 12 6 5 41 35 31 Colorado 10 2 8 38 23 14 Los Angeles 9 3 8 35 34 19 Sporting KC 9 10 4 31 27 25 Real Salt Lake 8 6 7 31 30 31 Vancouver 8 8 6 30 33 35 Portland 7 7 8 29 33 33 San Jose 6 6 8 26 22 23 Seattle 6 12 2 20 20 27 Houston 4 9 7 19 23 26 NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie.

Saturday

Colorado at New York City FC, 3 p.m.

Sunday

Portland at Sporting Kansas City, 2 p.m. Los Angeles at Seattle, 4 p.m. Vancouver at FC Dallas, 6 p.m. Montreal at D.C. United, 6:30 p.m. New York at Chicago, 7 p.m. Real Salt Lake at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Columbus at Toronto FC, 7:30 p.m. New England at Orlando City, 7:30 p.m.

Transactions By The Associated Press

BASEBALL American League DETROIT TIGERS — Sent OF J.D. Martinez to Toledo (IL) for a rehab assignment. LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Designated OF Todd Cunningham for assignment. Recalled LHP Tyler Skaggs from Salt Lake (PCL). OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Optioned RHP Daniel Mengden and C Matt McBride to Nashville (PCL). Reinstated C Stephen Vogt from family medical leave. Recalled RHP J.B. Wendelken from Nashville. Sent RHP Andrew Triggs to Nashville for a rehab assignment. TAMPA BAY RAYS — Sent OF Desmond Jennings to Charlotte (FSL) for a rehab assignment. TEXAS RANGERS — Sent OF Drew Stubbs to Round Rock (PCL) for a rehab assignment. TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Optioned RHP Bo Schultz to Buffalo (IL). National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Sent OF Socrates Brito to the AZL Diamondbacks for a rehab assignment. COLORADO ROCKIES — Sent RHP Justin Miller to Albuquerque (PCL) for a rehab assignment. NEW YORK METS — Recalled LHP Josh Smoker from Las Vegas (PCL). ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Optioned RHP Sam Tuivailala to Memphis (PCL). SAN DIEGO PADRES — Placed INF Yangervis Solarte on family leave. Recalled INF Alexi Amarista and LHP Buddy Baumann from El Paso (PCL). WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Placed 2B Stephen Drew on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Sunday. Recalled INF Wilmer Difo from Harrisburg (EL). American Association JOPLIN BLASTERS — Released LHP Isaac Hess. KANSAS CITY T-BONES — Released INF Jimmy Mojica and RHP Brett Zawacki. SIOUX FALLS CANARIES — Released C Nolan Johnson. ST. PAUL SAINTS — Signed LHP Corey Williams. Atlantic League LONG ISLAND DUCKS — Sold the contract of LHP Darin Downs to UniPresident (CPBL-China). Can-Am League QUEBEC CAPITALES — Signed C Scott David.

FOOTBALL National Football League CAROLINA PANTHERS — Signed S Kurt Coleman to a three-year contract extension. CINCINNATI BENGALS — Signed DE Jack Gangwish. MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Signed OT Sean Hickey and LB Jason Whittingham. NEW YORK JETS — Waived RB Zac Stacy. Signed RB Bernard Pierce.

HOCKEY National Hockey League CAROLINA HURRICANES — Signed coach Bill Peters to a contract extension through the 2018-19 season. DETROIT RED WINGS — Agreed to terms with G Petr Mrazek on a twoyear contract. NASHVILLE PREDATORS — Signed F Calle Jarnkrok to a six-year contract. American Hockey League HERSHEY BEARS — Named Reid Cashman assistant coach. ECHL MANCHESTER MONARCHS — Signed F Matt Leitner.

OLYMPIC SPORTS

USA WRESTLING — Named Tom Brands, Mark Manning and Lou Rosselli U.S. Olympic team volunteer freestyle coaches.

TENNIS

USTA — Named Kathy Woods National Campus director of tennis and Chris Michalowski director of campus laboratory.

SOCCER Major League Soccer SEATTLE SOUNDERS — Signed M Nicolas Lodeiro.

COLLEGE

MANHATTAN — Named Katie McConnell women’s lacrosse coach. PROVIDENCE — Named Matt Musci men’s assistant lacrosse coach. WESTERN NEW ENGLAND — Announced the retirement of women’s soccer coach Ron Dias.

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Post 1 reliever Josh Price recorded a 1-2-3 bottom of the sixth. His teammates responded with three more runs in the seventh. Paul led off with a double off of Stokes, who was removed in favor of side-arming left-hander Ross Hough. Matthews put down a bunt that he legged out for a single, moving Paul to third. Hough retired the next two batters, leaving runners on the corners, but a passed ball allowed Paul to score. After a wild pitch moved Matthews to third, Robinson hit a grounder to shortstop Bradwin Salmond. He fielded the ball cleanly, but dropped it pulling it out of his glove. That allowed Matthew to score. A Green hit and two wild pitches helped Robinson cross the plate for a 9-6 lead. “We knew we were still in this game,” said Cottingham, who won the tournament’s sportsmanship award. “We never give up.” Camden didn’t roll over after falling behind for the first time though. It scored two runs in the bottom of the inning, but a controversial call may have kept it from having an even bigger inning. Nick Butler and tournament Most Valuable Player Josh Hernandez led off with singles. The left-handed swinging Salmond stuck his bat out and sent a softly hit fly ball down the left field line. It appeared to bring up chalk when it landed and Post 17 thought it had a run in with runners on second and third and no outs. However, home plate umpire Donnie Daniel immediately ruled it a foul ball. “I really couldn’t tell from over here,” Pike said of his position in the third base dugout. “I know a lot of people questioned it, but he made the call. That’s baseball.” Salmond ended up grounding out to second, moving the runners up a base. Butler scored on an error and Hernandez came in on a Christian Flick sacrifice fly, his fourth run batted in of the game, making the score 9-8. Post 17 got a 2-out single in the eighth before Florence close Brent Herlong came on to get the final out. Herlong retired the side in order in the ninth, even though two of the outs were screaming line drives snagged by Matthews in left. “Camden’s a really talented team,” Urquhart said. “We knew they were going to battle us to the end.”

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Florence Post 1 does a dogpile after winning beating Camden 9-8 on Wednesday to win the American Legion state tournament at Riley Park. however, and Salmond came in on a fielder’s choice to make it 3-0. Post 1 got to Camden lefthanded starter Parker Gogan in the third inning, doing it with two out and no one on base. Tuten singled and made it to second when Lindsey Robinson’s grounder couldn’t be handled. Green singled home Tuten and sent Lindsey Robinson to third. He scored on a Gogan balk to make it 3-2. Camden answered Florence’s 2-spot in the top of the third with two of its own in the bottom of the inning. HerKEITH GEDAMKE / THE SUMTER ITEM nandez drew a 1-out walk and Florence players celebrate after scoring a run in Post 1’s 9-8 victory scored on consecutive singles over Camden on Wednesday at Riley Park to win the American Le- by Salmond and Beckley. gion state tournament. Camden made it 6-2 in the bottom of the fifth, knocking Camden put up three runs nandez hit a grounder to third Moody out of the game in the against Post 1 starting pitcher baseman Lindsey Robinson, process. Hernandez led off Austin Moody in the first inwho threw home to put out with a double that led Florning. Brock Robinson led off Brock Robinson. ence to bring Price to the with a double and moved to Salmond and Devin Beckley mound. He retired the first third on Butler’s single. Herfollowed with RBI singles, two batters, but Flick’s single

to right drove in Hernandez. Florence’s Blake Robinson was named the most outstanding pitcher for his 8-inning, 2 run performance in Florence’s 11-2 win over Chapin/Newberry on Tuesday. “I knew I had pitched pretty well, so it’s a real honor to get this award,” Blake Robinson said. “It’s a great feeling to win the state title. This Is something we’ve been working toward all year when maybe some people doubted us.” Green had four of Florence’s 16 hits and drove in two runs. Cottingham had three hits, while Paul and Tuten each had two hits and scored twice. Lindsey Robinson scored three times. Brock Robinson had three hits to pace Camden’s 11-hit attack. Hernandez had two hits and scored four runs, while Butler and Salmond had two hits and two runs and Beckley had two hits and three RBI.

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under head coach Mark Barnes. The Gamecocks went From Page B1 10-3 last year and made the quarterfinals of the 4A Divisix or seven on defense. sion I state playoffs. They’ll be “So the biggest challenge for in 5A this season. us is just getting the right peo“I think we’re all excited ple in the right spots,” he said. about continuing to grow as a “Until you put the gear on, you program and continuing to don’t know, but the first few create new opportunities for days is a lot of fundamentals us to experience some things and going over the things we’ve that maybe we haven’t done in been preaching all summer.” the past,” Barnes said. Robbie Briggs and the The first four days of pracSwampcats are in a slightly dif- tice will likely involve rehashferent situation as they return ing what was learned in the most of their starters from last spring and summer, Barnes year. This will also be the first said, before things get serious. group of seniors that have been “I think everyone knows with Briggs since he took over what the expectations are and four years ago. how we do things,” he said. LMA went 6-5 last season, “Now everyone is just able to but also advanced to the 3A accomplish things a lot quickstate semifinals. er.” “You’re not going to get evIt will be a little different for erything done in one day, but I Manning High head coach think one of the biggest things Keith West, the former SHS is giving the kids a theme for quarterback who enters his the season and a direction you first season with the Monwant the team to go in,” Briggs archs. MHS was 2-8 last seasaid. “We had a great offseason son. and we return a lot of starters Even with the new coaches and a lot of leadership.” and new system though, everyThe ‘Cats’ system has been thing is already pretty much pretty much installed, Briggs in place, West said. said, but there are still a few “We’ve got a lot of our ofposition battles to be won. fense and about 75 percent of “You still want to create an our defense already installed,” environment of competition,” he said. “So we’re probably he said. “We have a lot of posi- going to come out (Friday) and tions still available because a work a lot on special teams. lot of kids changed positions “With the way we’re able to over the summer and after practice in the spring and spring ball.” summer now, we’ve been able Public schools begin on Fri- to really accomplish a lot since day with Sumter High School May 2 and we’re all getting on entering its second season the same page.”

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CLEMSON From Page B1 Florida State placed five players on the preseason team while

PRESEASON ALL-ACC TEAM OFFENSE WR – Artavis Scott, Jr., Clemson; Isaiah Ford, Jr., Virginia Tech; Travis Rudolph, Jr., Florida State TE – Jordan Leggett, Sr., Clemson OT – Roderick Johnson, Jr., Florida State; Mitch Hyatt, Soph., Clemson OG – Dorian Johnson, Sr., Pitt; Tyrone Crowder, Jr., Clemson C – Jay Guillermo, Sr., Clemson QB – Deshaun Watson, Jr., Clemson RB – Dalvin Cook, Jr., Florida State; Elijah Hood, Jr., North Carolina

Louisville and North Carolina each had three selections. DEFENSE DE – DeMarcus Walker, Sr., Florida State; Ejuan Price, Sr., Pitt DT – Carlos Watkins, Sr., Clemson; DeAngelo Brown, Sr., Louisville LB – Ben Boulware, Sr., Clemson; Keith Kelsey, Sr., Louisville; Devonte Fields, Sr., Louisville CB – Cordrea Tankersley, Sr., Clemson; Des Lawrence, Sr., North Carolina S – Derwin James, Soph., Florida State; Quin Blanding, Jr., Virginia SPECIAL TEAMS PK – Greg Huegel, Soph., Clemson P – Justin Vogel, Sr., Miami SP – Ryan Switzer, Sr., North

OBITUARIES DERALD P. SOHNEMANN Derald Phillip "Butch" Sohnemann, 59, husband of Debra Bryant Sohnemann, died on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at the Medical University of South Carolina. Born on Dec. 29, 1956, in Sumter, he was a son of the late Walter John Sohnemann and Carolyn Lottie Baker SOHNEMANN Fiore. Surviving besides his wife are two sons, L.J. Sohnemann and Phillip Sohnemann, both of Sumter; a daughter, Lisa Sohnemann Holliday (Thomas Gales) of Manning; eight grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a brother, Johnny-Ray Sohnemann of Scranton; and two sisters, Liz Bellucco (Joe) of Long Island, New York, and Beverly Johnson of Dalzell. A memorial service will be held at noon on Friday in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Pat Goodwin officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the residence, 1550 Barzee Drive, Sumter. Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org

DEBORAH R. HOSTETLER Deborah Richburg Hostetler, 59, wife of William Steve Hostetler, died on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Born in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Preston and Ruth Rogers Richburg. Mrs. Hostetler was a member of PineHOSTETLER wood Baptist Church and was employed with Coulter Orthodontics. Survivors include her husband of 41 years; one son, Brandon Hostetler of Phoenix, Arizona; two daughters, Tiffany H. Englehart (Roger) of Kathleen, Georgia, and Kristin H. Milam (Brian) of Sumter; eight grandchildren, Sean Hostetler, Ashlynn Hostetler, William Hostetler, Preston Englehart, Sierra Englehart, Landon Huff, Bristolyn Milam and Case Milam; and two brothers, Preston Al Richburg and Mike Richburg (Rhonda), both of Sumter. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bennie Barwick officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery. Pallbearers will be Cameron Watson, Billy Mahoney, Jason Browder, the Rev. Mike Lowder, Randy Bonner and Paul Wilkie. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to the Early Autism Project, 2580 Lin-Do Court, Sumter, SC 29150.

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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 service was held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Charles Clanton officiated. A private burial was held in the Plainfield Cemetery in Plainfield. The family received 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-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.

SCOTTY F. MCQUILLER Scotty Ford McQuiller, 82, entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 22, 2016, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Born on Aug. 28, 1933, in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Jesse and Ruth Wingate Ford. She was the widow of James H. McQuiller. She attended the public schools of Sumter County. After graduating from Lincoln High School in 1952, she continued her education to receive her associate degree from Voorhees College and her bachelor degree in education from Long Island University. She was a dedicated member of Sumter Second Presbyterian Church USA, holding office as moderator of the deacons, member of the Presbyterian Women and president and senior choir member. Scotty was an extremely civic-minded woman who was very active in the lives of her community, her friends and her family. She was a devoted member of Lincoln High School Class of 1952, VFW Auxiliary 10813, and The Queen of Hearts. Those who remain to cherish her memory are her lov-

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lecting big money. “It’s like the point guard and From Page B1 center thing,” Short said. “You want to play point guard sometimes (when you are) a center. became the first defensive But big guys need love, too. To tackle to win NFC Defensive see big guys get rewarded like Player of the Month twice in a that is a blessing.” season. Short is expected to But he said his focus right command a huge deal compa- now is on football, not finances. rable to the five-year, $86 milWhile the Panthers are conlion contract the New York tinuing to negotiate with Short, Jets gave to Muhammad Wilk- he wouldn’t say if the two sides erson and the six-year, $103 are close to reaching a deal. million deal the Philadelphia “It’s going to take time, but Eagles handed Fletcher Cox. I’m patient,” Short said. Both deals averaged more When asked if he thinks a than $17 million per season. deal will get done by the end Panthers general manager of training camp, Short reDave Gettleman is hopeful a plied: “I don’t know. It’s hard long-term deal can be worked to tell. If so, I will be happy for out with Short. it. Last year was a great year “We are in conversations for me, but I need to do even (with his agent) and as long as better this year.” you are in conversation someColeman was rewarded thing good can happen, so Wednesday for his outstanding we’ll see,” Gettleman said. season. “Contracts will get done when He led the Panthers and finthey are supposed to.” ished tied for third in the NFL Short said he’s happy to see with career-high seven interinterior defensive linemen col- ceptions in his first season in

Carolina. He contributed to a team that ranked sixth in the NFL in total defense and led the NFL in interceptions (24), takeaways (39) and points off turnovers (148). Said Gettleman: “Kurt is a pro’s pro and he’s a great fit for us. He had a career year last year and does everything we ask. And he adds a veteran presence in the DB (defensive back) room.” The 28-year-old Coleman finished third on the team with 103 tackles. “When you go through situations you want what’s best for your family and what’s best for the team, and I’m really excited,” Coleman said. “I’m fortunate to be a part of this team for three more years.” Wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin and linebacker Luke Kuechly are “all go” for training camp as expected, according to coach Ron Rivera. Cornerback Bene Benwikere has been placed on the PUP list but can be activated at any time.

Mrs. McDaniel is survived by her sister, Antoinette Flaum; a brother, Paul Villeronce; adopted children, Al Johnson and Pat Johnson; and several nieces and nephews in Martinique and France. To God be the glory and it is her wish to meet you at the tree of Life. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at Berea Seventh Day Adventist Church with Pastor Marquis Jackson officiating, assisted by Elder R. Brunson and Elder H. Samuels. Interment will follow in Fort Jackson Veteran Cemetery, Columbia. Sumter Funeral Service Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

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ing daughter, Deirdre Smith; three sons, James E. (Dorathea) McQuiller and Jesse (Cassandra) McQuiller, both of Sumter, and James H. Maynor (Pamela) of Brooklyn, New York; one brother, Willie Billups of Sumter; 13 grandchildren, Sineada (Jerrod) Pack, Arnasia Smith, Tahirih (David) Sheppard, Kamesha McQuiller, Justice McQuiller, James (Keia) McQuiller Jr., Jamel McQuiller, Kimdar McQuiller, Topez McQuiller, Jahar McQuiller, Anthony Ramsey, Tia Simmons and Jayla Ramsey; 18 greatgrandchildren; one brotherin-law, Janerette (Anna) McQuiller of Sumter; three sisters-in-law, Marie King and Amy Williams, both of Brooklyn, and Emma Norton of Henderson, Nevada; three loving godsons, Wade "Poochie" Martin, Marvin Richardson and Joseph Stevens; a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one affectionate and loving aunt, Eddie Louise Bussey; one daughter, Kisha Ramsey; and one great-grandchild, Neytirea "Pooda" McQuiller. Special thank you is extended to Dr. Billy Clowney and his staff at Santee Hematology and Oncology; Palmetto Tuomey Home Health; her nurse, Teresa; her CNA, Pam; and all others who were very special to her during her time of illness. Public viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary. Deacon McQuiller will be placed in the church at 11 a.m. on Friday for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral service will be held at noon on Friday at Second Presbyterian Church USA, Old Pocalla Road, Sumter, with the Rev. Dr. Ella F. Busby, moderator, officiating. Interment will follow in Hillside Memorial Park. The family will be receiving friends at the home, 504 Adams Ave., Sumter. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements. Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary. net.

VICTORIA MCDANIEL Victoria McDaniel was born on Nov. 11, 1919, on the French island of Martinique, to Gaetan Abaul and Marianne Villeronce. She was a graduate of Caribbean Union College in Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies, and the University of South Carolina. Mrs. McDaniel served at the United Nations in New York and taught in the South Carolina public school system. Mrs. McDaniel immigrated to the United States, where she met her husband, the late Frank McDaniel. Mrs. McDaniel was a faithful member of Berea Seventh Day Adventist Church for more than 45 years, where she faithfully served as church treasurer, Sabbath school teacher, church school treasurer, health ministries director and Bible worker. Her greatest joy was to bring souls to Jesus Christ! She truly was a gift to the community! Victoria McDaniel died on July 21, 2016.

ERNEST CHOICE Ernest Choice, 58, died on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at Blue Ridge of Sumter. Born on Feb. 21, 1958, in Sumter County, he was a son of Sampson and Lillian Ford Choice. The family is receiving friends and relatives at the home, 3984 McCrays Mill Road, Sumter. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home.

JAMES E. THOMPSON James "Jimmy" Ervin Thompson, 73, died on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at McElveen Manor. Services will be announced by Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, (803) 7759386.

PHILIP V. PRIDGEN Philip Victor Pridgen, 44, died on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at his home. Born on Aug. 27, 1971, in Sumter, he was a son of Donnie Lee and Muriel Porter Pridgen. Survivors include his parents of Sumter; a brother, Timothy Lee Pridgen (Renee) of Greenwood; two special nephews, Chase Pridgen and Drew Pridgen, both of Greenwood; an uncle, Charles Pridgen of Trussville, Alabama; three aunts, Mary Strickland of Knoxville, Tennessee, Murielene Caulder of Marion and Mildred P. Gowdy of Sumter; a special cousin, Carll C. Field Jr. of Sumter; best friend, Kevin Floyd of Sumter; and several other special cousins of Sumter and Marion. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday at the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Tony Porter and the Rev. Jim Tanner officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home of his parents, 7 Glenwood Drive. Memorials may be made to Christian Tabernacle Church Building Fund, 3018 U.S. 15 South, Sumter, SC 29150 or to Free Will Baptist Pentecostal Faith Church, 973 Boulevard

HENRY MURRAY SR. Henry Murray Sr., 82, affectionately known as "Snook," entered his eternal resting place on Thursday, July 21, 2016, at Sumter Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born on Nov. 30, 1933, in Sumter County, he was a son of the late May and Mattie James Chilson Murray. Henry attended the public schools of Sumter County and, at an early age, he joined St. Luke AME Church. Later, he joined Reid Chapel AME Church, where he faithfully and willingly served in various capacities, until he became ill. He was employed with Maxwell Brothers and Blackwell Furniture Co. for 35 years before retiring. He leaves to mourn his passing: his wife, Almeta "Girlie" Alston Murray of 61 years; his six children, William (Lillie) Pressley, the Rev. Henry James (Ruth) Murray Jr., Elizabeth M. Mack, Mary Wright and Leatha Richardson, all of Sumter, and Ronald (Antonia) Murray of Dayton, Ohio; one adopted brother, Thomas Nelson; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two brothers-in-law; four sisters-in-law; a special lifelong friend, Lester Haynesworth; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Service of Triumph will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday at Reid Chapel AME Church, 1008 Dibert St., Sumter, with the Rev. Abraham Temoney Jr., pastor, eulogist, the Rev. Eliza E. Black presiding, assisted by the Rev. Theodore Y. Black, the Rev. Rachael Sinclair, the Rev. Debra Bradley, the Rev. John Smalls and Elder Andre McBride. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home of his son and daughter-inlaw, the Rev. Henry J. Jr. and Ruth Murray, 6405 Fish Road, Dalzell. The remains will be placed in the church at noon. The procession will leave at 12:20 p.m. from the home. Floral bearers will be Reid Chapel Women's Missionary Society, nieces and friends. Pallbearers will be nephews, family and friends. Burial will be in Hillside Memorial Park, 3001 Cains Mill Road, Sumter. These services have been entrusted to the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com. Visit us on the web at www. williamsfuneralhomeinc.com.

REUBEN L. DOZIER MANNING — Reuben Leon Dozier, 75, died on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at McLeod Health Clarendon, Manning. He was born on Dec. 3, 1940, in Manning, a son of the late Timothy Levi Dozier and Agnes Thomas Dozier. The family is receiving friends at the residence, 1063 Dewitt St., Manning. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

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Seeking a full-time Apartment Manager for Oakland Plantation Apts. Located in Sumter, SC. Successful candidate must have excellent administrative, communication and organizational skills. Excellent salary and benefits. Please email your information to resume @boydmanagement.com or fax it to 803-419-6577. EOE Carolina Tree Care is seeking a foreman/crew leader/climber. Guaranteed top pay in the area. Call 803-478-8299 Positions Available roofer/roofer helper, plumber/plumber helper, carpenter/carpenter helper & part-time auto mechanic. Apply in person at Roofco 1345 N Pike E , Sumter Truck / Trailer Service Technician needed. Immediate opening for a general service technician to perform general maintenance and PM services. Experience with general repair, brakes, lights and some hydraulic preferred. Benefit package included medical, dental, life, prescription and 401K plan available. Company supplied uniforms and accrued PTO time. Applicants can apply in person at Freehold Cartage, 132 Myrtle Beach Hwy., Sumter, SC 29153 or call 803-773-2611 ext 25. Resumes can be e-mailed to tkigbaum @freeholdcatage.com Hourly rate commensurate with experience.

Help Wanted Part-Time Church Secretary, Resume must be emailed to: MUMC@ftc-i.net

Manufactured Housing

Huntington Place Apartments Rents from $625 per month 1/2 Month free* *13 Month lease required Powers Properties 595 Ashton Mill Drive 803-773-3600 Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5

4 Hoyt, 14x70 MH, 3 br, 2 ba, completely remodeled. C/H/A. Some Financing. 803-775-4391 / 464-5960

Unfurnished Homes 2BR 2BA in Tudor Place. Nice screened in porch & garage. $800 /mo + dep. Call 775-1580 House for rent 3BR 2BA Brick home Call 773-7789 2244 Dartmouth Dr. 2BR/2BA for rent available Aug. 7th $850/mo + sec. Call 803-934-0434 before 5, After 5 803-600-1284 Mobile home for rent 2BR, 2BA, New Appliances, C/H/A Whispering Pines Mobile Home Park, $525 mo.+deposit. Contact David 803-468-3724

Mobile Home Rentals

STATEBURG COURTYARD 2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015

Commercial Rentals

5 Family Estate/Yard Sale, 102 Westwood Drive, Thursday 10-2, shop while we unpack. Friday and Saturday 8-2. NO EARLY SALES. Too much to list it all here. Many vintage items, cooking, linens, cookie cutters, Hot Wheel Car collectibles, Barbie collectibles, tools, glassware, punch bowls, new vacuum cleaner, some furniture, craft items, quilting, sewing, hunting items, books/cookbooks, office supplies, Wendell August plates, vases, collectible flower arranging frogs, Christmas tree, curtains, chenille spreads, matelassé coverlet, lamps, four-drawer filling cabinets, shelving, record albums (Elvis), rolltop student desk (antique), and more. Thousands of items! Will buy furniture by piece or bulk, tools, trailers, lawn mowers, 4 wheelers, or almost anything of value. Call 803-983-5364

For Sale or Trade

NEW 15ft tall 2 man tower stand w camo covers & roof. $450 Call 803-968-5627

NEEDED IMMEDIATELY! Truck Drivers and Experienced Truck Mechanics. Call (304) 941-5946 Calls accepted from 12 noon to 4pm only to set up an interview.

Lot for sale 319 Oklahoma, fncd , cit water & sewage. Best offer 803-773-7789

TRANSPORTATION

LEGAL NOTICES Summons & Notice NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT DECLARATORY JUDGMENT (NON-JURY) IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CIVIL ACTION NO. 2016-CP-43-00916 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER State Farm Company,

Fire

and

Casualty Plaintiff,

v. Quanae Y. Young, Defendant.

Vans / Trucks / Buses 2008 Grand Caravan SE, 38,600 mi., lift on back for wheelchair. Asking $7500 KBB $8800 Caall 803-495-2172 or 803 983-1106

Autos For Sale 1980 MGB body in good condition, good tires & rims, needs restoring. $940 Call 803-481-4555 or 803-840-0001

REAL ESTATE

NOTICE that the Complaint, Declaratory Judgment, Non-Jury in the above captioned matter was filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on the 12th day of May, 2016.

SUMMONS TO THE DEFENDANT HEREIN: QUANAE Y. YOUNG: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the said Complaint on the undersigned attorneys at their offices, 2725 Devine Street, Columbia, South Carolina, 29205, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

DuBOSE-ROBINSON, PC Jonathan M. Robinson SC Bar No. 68285 DuBose-Robinson, PC 2725 Devine Street Columbia, South Carolina 29205 (803) 254.5445 jon@duboselaw.com

Homes for Sale

Refurbished batteries as low as $45. New batteries as low as $70. Auto Electric Co., 102 Blvd Rd. 803-773-4381

Extend your reach.

Grow your clientele.

For Sale- 3BR 2BA Brick Home C/H/A 251 Cromer Dr , Excell. Cdtn., New Roof, Call 803 469-8700

Medical Help Wanted

ADVERTISING WITH US WILL GROW YOUR SALES!

Full time experienced X-ray technician needed in urgent care office. CT scan experience required. Please call (803) 433-7425 or 803-460-4278.

RENTALS Rooms for Rent ROOM For Rent Bi-weekly or monthly. Near Morris College. Kit. privileges, laundry incl. also, all utilities. Call 803-968-3655

40 Elkhorn Circle, Sumter SC 29154. Price reduced to 178,900. This home is a must see. If you would like to see this home please contact Realtor Latoria Dinkins @ 803-378-6816 or latoriasellers06 @yahoo.com

Unfurnished Apartments Waterforde Place Apartments Rents from $625 per month 1/2 Month free* *13 Month lease required Leasing office located at Ashton Mill Apartment Homes 595 Ashton Mill Drive 803-773-3600 Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5

2 plots at Sumter Cemetery, section 3011, spaces 15 & 16. Asking $4000. Call 803-481-8779

Sporting Goods

Sumter County Properties 33 acres - $98,000 62 acres - $185,000 220 acres - $1850/ac 18 acres - $49,000 1.33 ac- $6,500 J. Hilton - Broker 803-983-5546

Miscellaneous

FLEA MARKET BY SHAW AFB

Open every weekend. Call 803-494-5500

Land & Lots for Sale

850 sq. ft Building for rent. Can be used for nails, hair, barbershop or florist. Plenty of parking. Call 803-236-0948

Trucking Opportunities Nesbitt Transportation is currently hiring CDL drivers. Must be 24 yrs old w/ 2 yrs exp. Home nights & weekends. Also hiring exp. diesel mechanics on semi trucks. Great work environment and salary based on experience. Please call 843-659-8254 or 843-621-0943

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Unfurnished Apartments

Hiring Experienced Cake Decorators, Preferably with Retail Experience, Apply at Pinewood Rd Piggly Wiggly, 343 Pinewood Rd. Sumter. Immediate opening for a part time dock worker/truck driver. Does not require CDL but prefer someone with exp. driving 27' box trucks or larger. ALL work hours are late night. Must be dependable, drug free and willing to work. Apply in person at The Sumter Item, 20 N. Magnolia St, Sumter. NO PHONE CALLS.

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401 Albert Dr., near Morris College, 3 Br. Some Financing avail. 803-775-4391 or 464-5960

MECHANIC NEEDED • Must have clean driving record and active drivers license. • Work References

Call Butch Wilson at

803-773-1481 803773-1481 Buy American… Buy Ford… Buy McLaughlin! 950 N. Main Street • Sumter • 1-800-948-7764 • McLaughlinFord.com

NOW THAT THE FIREWORKS ARE OVER, SEE WHATS POPPING AT MAYO’S! If your suits aren’t becoming to you, It’s a good time to be coming to Mayo’s! Wesmark Plaza • 773-2262 • Mon-Sat 10-7 • www.MayosDiscountSuits.com